Building Control Systems Building Control Solutions JaCreated by Honeywell March 14, 2014 customer.honeywell.com TO: FROM: Authorized System Distributors Authorized Controls Integrators Building Control Specialists Building Control Associates Honeywell Sales Representatives Ramesh Ajitaprasad, Product Marketing Manager SUBJECT: Launch of New AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller BULLETIN: Announcing the New AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller Honeywell is pleased to announce the availability of the AX3-PPC programmable plant controller, which is ideal for controlling and monitoring a building system including HVAC equipment, lighting and meters. The AX3-PPC programmable plant controller, which is a Java based controller/server, is a bundled product consisting of a WEB-300E controller paired with an IO-34-H module that provides 34 points for local control. This controller is specially licensed for up to five (5) remote devices that can be integrated to the controller via Lon, BACnet or Modbus. In total, the AX3-PPC can integrate up to a maximum of 150 points. Product Availability You can now place orders for the new AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller. The controller is supported by the WEBs-AX 3.8 software which was released on Mar, 6, 2014 (see Bulletin #14-0009 for more details on WEBs-AX 3.8 software).
Features & Benefits of AX3-PPC Features Requires AX-3.8 or higher, with same processor & memory as WEB-300E Bundled product of WEB-300E and IO-H-34 module Standard Niagara features - web UI, email, alarming, enterprise connectivity Pre-licensed with BACnet, Lon and Modbus drivers Specific License which limits capacity by points & Driver Maximum of 150 points, including Proxy points Maximum of 5 remote devices via LON, BACnet & Modbus JAVA heap is limited to 24 MB - cannot be expanded to 96MB Benefits Ideal controller for HVAC, lighting & meters, ready for Niagara 4.0 Competitive Programmable Plant Controller Web user Interface serves rich graphical displays & live data to any browser Control & Monitor Building Management Systems Ideal for Medium to Large Plant Control applications 16 Universal Inputs 10 relay Outputs 8 Analog Outputs Two IO-16 and Four IO-16-REM-H modules may be added Built-in DIN rail mount Optional 10 minute battery backup using Data Recovery Service Allows for expansion to larger applications Quick & easy install on retrofit jobs Stations can run for extra 10 minutes upon losing power Pricing of New Products Part Number Description Trade Base Price (US) AX3-PPC AX3-PPC-O AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller with a 34 point I/O module. Features include Niagara station and Web User Interface; Standard drivers include obix Client/Server and Niagara Network (Fox) Client/Server. Includes Modbus, BACnet and LON drivers limited to a total of 5 devices or 150 points per controller. Requires 24 VAC or 24VDC Power source. Option cards required for communication to remote devices are not included. Battery not included. Requires WEBs-AX 3.8 or later. AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller with a 34 point I/O module with open license (NiCS open). Features include Niagara station and Web User Interface; Standard drivers include obix Client/Server and Niagara Network (Fox) Client/Server. Includes Modbus, BACnet and LON drivers limited to a total of 5 devices or 150 points per controller. $ 1,872.00 $ 1,872.00
Requires 24 VAC or 24VDC Power source. Option cards required for communication to remote devices are not included. Battery not included. Requires WEBs-AX 3.8 or later. Marketing Materials and Technical Literature Following documents have been added as New to Honeywell s B2B site (https://customer.honeywell.com) Form Description Literature Type Location Number 31-00030 AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller Installation Instructions B2B 31-00031 AX3-PPC Programmable Plant Controller Product Datasheet B2B Frequently Asked Questions How is the AX3-PPC Controller different from a regular WEBs Controller? The AX3-PPC controller is designed to optimize control for individual systems. The AX3-PPC controller is a bundled product consisting of a WEB-300E controller paired with an IO-34-H module that provides 34 points for local control. The AX3-PPC has specific license features that limit capacity by points and devices. All other standard features of Niagara are included such as web UI, email, alarming, enterprise connectivity etc. The AX3-PPC comes pre-licensed with BACnet, Lon, and Modbus drivers. What capacity limits does the AX3-PPC have? The AX3-PPC has a capacity limit of up to 150 points and cannot be increased. The point limit counts proxy points brought in through driver networks. Niagara refers to these as proxy points. More specifically, points with non null proxy extensions count against the 150 point total. The AX3-PPC can manage up to five remote protocol devices using BACnet, Lon, or Modbus. Example Station #1 From Niagara Driver - 10 points (Not counted against station totals) From NDIO Driver 34 points (IO 34) (Not counted against station totals) From BACnet Driver 75 points (3 devices X 25pts ea) Total Station Points = 75 Proxy Points Total Station Devices = 3 Devices Example Station #2 From Niagara Driver - 5 points (Not counted against station totals) From NDIO Driver 66 points (IO-34, (2) IO-16) (Not counted against station totals) From LON Driver 20 points (2 devices X 10pts ea) From Modbus 38 Points (1 device) Total Station Points = 58 Proxy Points Total Station Devices = 3 Devices What additional I/O can be added to the standard IO-34?
In addition to the IO-34-H which is included, two IO-16-H and four IO-16-REM-H modules may be added to the standard I/O. These devices will not count against the device and point limits. Third party Lon, BACnet, and Modbus modules can be added as well, but will consume device and point limits. Can I add 3 rd party drivers to the AX3-PPC? While Honeywell does not support 3 rd party drivers, it is possible to add them. Like the BACnet, Modbus, and Lon drivers any 3rd party drivers would be subject to the same device (5) and point (150) limits. Can I add additional option cards to the AX3-PPC? Yes, option cards can be added. However, the capacity of the AX3-PPC and driver support must be considered. For example, the Lon card may be added but the driver is limited to 5 devices. An RS-485 card may be added but can only be used for Modbus or BACnet MSTP. What versions of WEBs-AX support the AX3-PPC? The AX3-PPC requires version WEBs-AX 3.8 or later Does the AX3-PPC have a Java Heap limit? Yes, the Java Heap is limited to 24MB. It is not upgradeable Can I use Spyder or Stryker with this Controller? The license will not include Spyder and Stryker feature, but can be used under one of the networks (BACnet or LON) Can the AX3-PPC be upgraded to a standard WEB-300E? No, the AX3-PPC controller cannot be upgraded to WEB-300E controller Is AX3-PPC controller Niagara 4.0 compatible? Yes, since this is controller is based on WEB-300E, the programmable plant controller is Niagara 4.0 compatible? How is the AX3-PPC controller packaged? The AX3-PPC controller and IO-34 module are shipped together, but in separate packages. Do the five remote protocol devices have to be on the same network? No, you can mix device types on the AX3-PPC (Modbus, BACnet, or Lon as long as you do not exceed five total devices or 150 points. More Information Order Products customer.honeywell.com Licensing Requests WEBsLicense@honeywell.com Purchase Order/Order Status Questions WEBs_Orders@honeywell.com
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