Desigo™

Automation station
PXC4.E16

For the control of primary plants

● Compact automation station for HVAC and building control systems,

freely programmable using graphical programming interface
● Communication BACnet/IP
● 2-port Ethernet switch for low-cost cabling
● 16 inputs/outputs: 12 universal inputs/outputs, 4 relay outputs
Extendable to 40 inputs/outputs via I/O modules TXM…
● Integration of Modbus data points via RTU and / or TCP
● WLAN interface for engineering and commissioning
● Operating voltage AC 24 V
● Mounted on standard rails or on the wall
● Plug-in screw terminal blocks

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Functions
Automation station for HVAC and building control systems.
● System functions (alarming, scheduling, trending, access protection with individually
definable user profiles and categories)
● Freely programmable (close resemblance to CEN standard 11312). All function blocks,
available in libraries, can be graphically connected.
● Engineering and commissioning with the ABT Site Tool using graphical function charts
● BACnet communication, in compliance with the BACnet standard including B-BC profile
(Rev. 1.15)
● Generic object viewer for device local data points via an embedded web-based interface
● Wireless connection for engineering and commissioning
● Cloud connectivity for remote access
● Integration of Modbus data points via RTU and/or TCP
● Direct connection of field devices

Type summary

Type Order number Description

PXC4.E16 S55375-C100 Compact automation station for BACnet/IP

Inputs/outputs

Total number of inputs/outputs (Onboard) 16

Number of universal inputs/outputs (UIO) 12
Number of relay outputs (DO) 4
Number of inputs/outputs (Onboard + TXM) 40
Number of Modbus data points TCP and/or RTU 40

UIO Universal inputs/outputs support the following signal types:

● Passive sensors LG-Ni 1000, 2x LG-Ni1000, Pt 1000 (*75, 385), NTC 10k, NTC 100k
● Resistance sensors 1000 Ohm, 2500 Ohm, 2650 Ohm, 1000...1175 Ohm (for setpoint shift)
● Active sensors DC 0 ... 10 V
● Current measurement analog DC 0...20 mA or 4...20 mA, (inputs U1, U2, U7, U8)
● Binary potential-free contacts for signaling functions
● Counter to 25 Hz (electronic switch to 100 Hz)
● Analog outputs DC 0…10 V
DO Relay outputs for binary controls, changeover contact
(NO, NC, pulse)

Equipment combinations

I/O modules TXM (Series D and later)

Description Type Data sheet

Digital input module 8 or 16 I/O points TXM1.8D, TXM1.16D CM2N8172
Universal module without / with local operation and LCD TXM1.8U, TXM1.8U-ML CM2N8173
Super universal module without / with local operation and LCD TXM1.8X, TXM1.8X-ML CM2N8174
Relay module without / with local operation TXM1.6R, TXM1.6R-M CM2N8175
Resistance measuring module (for Pt100 4-wire) TXM1.8P CM2N8176
Triac module TXM1.8T CM2N8179
Digital input and relay module TXM1.4D3R CM2N8188

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Desigo Control Point

Description Type Data sheet

BACnet touch panels with integrated Web server A6V11664137
7.0 " PXM30.E
10.1 " PXM40.E
15.6 " PXM50.E
Client Touch Panels with data storage in Web server PXG3.Wx00-1: A6V11664139
7.0 " PXM30-1
10.1 " PXM40-1
15.6 " PXM50-1
BACnet/IP Web server with standard functionality PXG3.W100-1 A6V10808336
BACnet/IP Web server with extended functionality PXG3.W200-1

System controller

Description Type Data sheet

System controller to integrate Modbus and MS/TP devices PXC5.E003 A6V11646020

Technical and mechanical design

The compact build allows for mounting the devices on a standard rail or a wall.
4 5 6 7
4 2-port Ethernet switch with 2 LEDs per port for
display purposes
5 Plug-in terminal block with screw terminals
KNX, PL-link, for future use
6 Plug-in terminal block with screw terminals
Power supply
3
1
8 7 Plug-in terminal blocks with screw terminals
2 Universal inputs/outputs, field device supply
Date/Series
S/N 8 Connector for I/O modules TXM
WLAN
Default
9 Plug-in terminal block with screw terminals
Relay outputs
10 Plug-in terminal block with screw terminals
11 10 9 COM, Modbus RTU
15 16 12 13 14
11 DIP switch for bus termination and polarization
COM
12 Slider for mounting on DIN rails
13 Eyelets for cable ties
1 Plastic housing 14 Holes for wall mounting
2 Service button (identification in the network and 15 Date / Series and Serial number
WLAN on/off)
3 LEDs for communication and state 16 QR code for default WLAN access
Description see Technical data

LED displays

Activity LED Color Activity Function

Ethernet Green Continuously ON Link active
1/2 Continuously OFF No connection
Flashing Network traffic
Yellow Continuously ON Link 100
Continuously OFF Link 10 Mbps
RUN Green Continuously ON Device operational

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 Activity LED Color Activity Function
Continuously OFF Device not operational
Flashing Start-up or program halted
Red Continuously OFF OK
Continuously ON HW or SW fault
Rapid flashing Firmware or application missing/corrupted
Blue Continuously ON Connection to the cloud OK
Continuously OFF No connection to the cloud
COM TX Yellow Flashing Communication
Continuously OFF No communication to subsystem
COM RX Yellow
SVC Red Continuously OFF OK
Flashing Device is not configured
Flashing per wink Identification of the device after receipt of wink
command command

5 Hz 5 Hz

2s 1s 2s 1s

WLAN Blue Steady OFF WLAN inactive

Steady ON WLAN active and at least one WLAN client
connected
Flashing WLAN active and no WLAN client connected
Service Short press (< 1 s) Identification in the network
button Long press (> 3 s) Enable / disable WLAN
WLAN is disabled automatically after 10 min if
no client is connected
As per description Do the following to reset the device to factory
state:
1. Power off the device.
2. Power on the device.
3. Wait until all LEDs light up and turn off
again, then press the Service button.
4. Keep the Service button pressed until all
LEDs light up, then release the button.
All LEDs go off, the device restarts.
5. Wait until the device has fully started –
unconfigured (green RUN LED and red
SVC LED are flashing)

Product documentation
Related documents such as the environmental declarations, CE declarations, etc., can be
downloaded from the following Internet address:
https://siemens.com/bt/download

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Notes

Safety

CAUTION
National safety regulations
Failure to comply with national safety regulations may result in personal injury and
property damage.
● Observe national provisions and comply with the appropriate safety regulations.
● This equipment is intended only for use in a restricted access area (lockable cabinet)
● This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be
present.
● Conductors with a cross-section of 0.5 mm2 (AWG24) or greater shall comply with the
requirements of IEC 60332-1-2 and IEC 60332-1-3 or IEC TS 60695-11-21.

Mounting position and ambient temperature

The devices can be snapped onto standard rails or screwed onto a flat surface.
Plug-in screw terminals connect power and interfaces.

Ambient temperature -5...50 °C (23...122 °F) Ambient temperature -5...45 °C (23...113 °F)
● Wall, horizontal ● Overhead
– From left to right ● Wall, vertically
– From right to left – From top to bottom
– From bottom to top
● On a horizontal surface

CAUTION

Risk of overheating for failure to comply with ambient temperature

Burning and damage to the device
● Ensure sufficient ventilation to comply with the permissible ambient temperature within
the panel or installation box. The temperature must be at least 10 K (18° F) lower
outside the installation box.

Installation

WARNING

No internal line protection for supply lines to external consumers

Risk of fire and injury due to short-circuits!
● Adapt the wire cross sections as per local regulations to the rated value of the installed
fuse.

WARNING

The relay outputs may be connected to mains voltage

Risk of electrical shock!
● Use terminal covers or install the device in a lockable cabinet.

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Disposal

The device is considered an electronic device for disposal in accordance

with the European Guidelines and may not be disposed of as domestic
garbage.
● Dispose of the device through channels provided for this purpose.
● Comply with all local and currently applicable laws and regulations.

Technical data

Power supply

Operating voltage (24 V~, ⏊, ) AC 24 V -15 / +20 % (SELV / PELV) or

AC 24 V Class 2 (US)
48…63 Hz
Functional ground (US) The terminal for the functional ground must be
Functional earth connected on the installation side with the building
grounding system (PE).
Screw terminals for wire cross sections up to Max. 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
Internal fusing 4 A irreversible / non-replaceable
External supply line fusing (EU) Non-renewable fuse max. 10 A slow-blow
or
circuit breaker max. 13 A
Tripping characteristic B, C, D per EN 60898
or
Power supply with current limitation of max. 10 A

Power consumption (for transformer planning)

Base load (without loading by I/O modules TXM and 10 VA / 0.4 A

field devices)
Field device supply V+ (DC 24 V, 100 mA) 5 VA / 0.2 A
(terminals 8 and 19)
Field device supply V~ (AC 24 V, 2 A) 48 VA / 2 A
(terminals 18 and 29)
I/O modules TXM supply 15 VA / 0.6 A

Function data

Hardware information
Processor Texas Instruments AM335x, 300 MHz
Storage 128 MByte SDRAM (DDR3)
512 MByte NAND Flash

Data backup in the event of power failure

Energy reserve (supercap) to support real-time clock (7 days).
Data available if stored to flash memory. Occurs every 5 minutes.

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Interfaces

Screw terminals, plug-in

Cu-wire or Cu-strand with wire end sleeve 1 x 0.6 mm ∅ to 2.5 mm2 (22 to 14 AWG)
or 2 x 0.6 mm ∅ to 1.0 mm2 (22 to 18 AWG)
Cu-strand without wire end sleeve 1 x 0.6 mm ∅ to 2.5 mm2 (22 to 14 AWG)
or 2 x 0.6 mm ∅ to 1.5 mm2 (22 to 16 AWG)
Stripping length 6...7.5 mm (0.24...0.29 in)
Screwdriver Slot screws, screwdriver size 1
Max. tightening torque 0.6 Nm (0.44 lb ft)

Ethernet interface
Plug 2 x RJ45, shielded
Interface type 10Base-T / 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3 compatible
Bit rate 10/100 Mbps, autosensing
Protocol BACnet on UDP/IP and HTTPS on TCP/IP
Cabling (in-house cabling only), cable type 10 Mbps: Min. CAT3, shielded cable is recommended
100 Mbps: Min. CAT5, shielded cable is recommended
Cable length Max. 100 m (330 ft)

Modbus RTU interface

Interface type EIA-485, electrically isolated
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
(depending on the configuration)
Internal bus termination 120 Ohm, switchable with DIP switch
Internal bus polarization 270 Ohm pull-up/pull-down resistances, switchable with
DIP switch
Cabling (in-house cabling only) 3-wire cable
Cable length Max. 1000 m (3300 ft)
Protection Short-circuit proof
Protection against faulty wiring with AC 24 V

WLAN interface
Interface type Wireless access point
Supported standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency band 2.4…2.462 GHz
WLAN channels 1…11
Maximum radio-frequency power 16.4 dBm
Distance (unobstructed field) Min. 5 m (16 ft)
Device pairing Activation / Deactivation with service button
Automatic switch off after 10 minutes if no WLAN-client
is connected.
Optionally, for cyber security reasons, the WLAN can be
permanently disabled via configuration.
Default SSID and WLAN password: Scan the QR code.
It will show something like WIFI:S:PXC4.E16_0000550;T:WPA;P:1400052738;;
Then SSID = PXC4.E16_0000550 and password = 1400052738
Determine manually: Use the information from the Date/Series/SN block It will show something like:
Date/Series: 20190423A0000550
S/N: 1400052738
SSID = <ASN>_<Running number after the series letter> and password = <S/N>

I/O modules TXM interface

Nominal voltage DC 24 V
Power supply for I/O modules TXM Max. 300 mA

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 I/O modules TXM interface
Parallel switchable with 24VDC Supply TXS1.12F4 For details, see: TX-I/O engineering and installation,
CM110562
Protection Short-circuit proof
Connector for I/O modules TXM on the side: No No electrical protection.
protection against faulty wiring with AC 24 V Use the cover

Inputs
12 universal inputs U1...U12 with the following functions

Temperature measurement, analog

Type Range (over range) Resolution
AI NTC10K -40...115 °C (-52.5...155 °C) 10 mK (25 °C)
-48...239 °F (-62.5...311 °F) 0.018 °F
AI NTC100K -40...125 °C (-52.5...155 °C)
-48...257 °F (-62.5...311 °F)
AI PT1K 385 (EU) *) -50...600 °C (-52.5...610 °C) 20 mK
-58...1112 °F (-62.5...1130 °F) 0.036 °F
AI PT1K 375 (NA) *) -50...180 °C (-52.5...185 °C) 10 mK
-58...356 °F (-62.5...365 °F) 0.018 °F
AI (LG-)Ni1000 *)
AI 2x (LG-)Ni1000 *)

Resistance sensor, analog

Type Range (over range) Resolution
AI 1000 Ohm *) 0...1000 Ω (0...1050 Ω) 0.1 Ω
AI 2500 Ohm *) 0...2500 Ω (0...2650 Ω) 0.1 Ω
AI Pt1000 *) 0...2500 Ω (0...2650 Ω) 0.1 Ω
AI 1000-1175 Ohm *) for setpoint shift 1000...1175 Ω (900...1295 Ω) 0.1 Ω

*) A fixed value of 1 Ω is calibrated to correct line resistance.

Voltage measurement, analog

Type Range (over range) Resolution
AI 0...10 V 0...10 V (-1.5...11.5 V) 1 mV
AI 0...10 V standard 0...100% (-10...110%) 0.01%
Open connection: Negative voltage -1.5 V (line failure detection)

Current measurement, analog (only inputs U1, U2, U7, U8)

Type Range (over range) Resolution Load
AI 4-20 mA 4...20 mA (1.6...22.4 mA) 1 µA Min. 490 Ω
AI 0-20 mA 0...20 mA (-3...23 mA) 1 µA Min. 490 Ω

Digital input
Contact query voltage 21.5...25 V
Contact query current 1 mA; 6 mA initial current
Contact resistance for closed contacts Max. 200 Ω
Contact resistance for open contacts Min. 50 kΩ
Counter memory (counter inputs 0 ... 4.3 x 109 (32-bit counter)
Min. closing/operating time [ms] Of which Max. counter frequency
including bounces Max. bounce time [ms] (symmetrical)
BI NO / BI NC 60 20

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 Digital input
BI Pulse NO 30 10
CI Mech (25Hz) 20 10 25 Hz
CI El (100Hz) 5 0 100 Hz

Outputs

Analog output
Type Range (over range) Resolution Output current
AO 0-10 V 0...10 V (-0.05…10.6 V) 1 mV Max. 1 mA
AO 0-10 V 0...100% 0.01 % Max. 1 mA
standard 0% = 0 V, 100% = 10 V
(-0.05...10.6 V)

Relay output (outputs DO1...DO4)

External supply line fusing
Non-renewable fuse Max. 10 A, slow
Circuit breakers Max. 13 A, characteristic B, C, D as per EN 60898
Switching voltage AC/DC Max. AC 250 V / DC 30 V
Min. AC/DC 12 V
Current load AC NO contact: Max. 4 A resistive, 3 A inductive (cos phi
0.6)
NC contact: max. 2 A resistive, 1.5 A inductive (cos phi
0,6)
Min. 1 mA at AC 250 V
Min. 10 mA at AC 12 V
Current load DC NO contact: Max. 3 A resistive at DC 30 V
NC contact: Max. 1 A resistive at DC 30 V
Min. 10 mA resistive at DC 12 V
Switch-on current NO contact: Max. 10 A (1 s)
NC contact: Max. 3 A (1 s)
Response/release time 7 ms / 3 ms typical
Contact life at AC 250 V (reference values)
At 0.3 A resistive 5 x 105 switchings
NO contact at 3 A resistive 1 x 105 switchings
NC contact at 2 A resistive 1 x 105 switchings
Reduction fact at ind. load (cos phi = 0.6) 0.6
Insulating strength between relay contacts and system AC 3750 V, as per EN 60730-1
electronics (reinforced insulation).

Field device supply (Onboard)

AC 24 V (terminal V~) Max. 2 A, short-circuit proof *)
DC 24 V (terminal V+) Max. 100 mA, short-circuit proof, protected against
incorrect wiring with AC 24 V

Field device supply (I/O modules TXM)

AC 24 V (terminal V~ on the I/O modules TXM) Max. 2 A, short-circuit proof *)

*) Sum total onboard V~ and TXM bus V~ max. 2 A

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Conformity

Ambient conditions and protection classification

Classification as per EN 60730
Automatic action Type 1
Control function Class A
Degree of pollution 2
Overvoltage category III
Design Suitable for use in protection class I or II systems
Degree of protection of housing to EN 60529
Front parts in DIN cut-out IP30
Terminal part IP20
Climatic ambient conditions
● Storage / Transport (packaged for transport) as per ● Class 1K22 / 2K21
IEC EN 60721-3-2 Temperature -25...70 °C (-13...158 °F)
Air humidity 5...95 % (non-condensing)
● Operation as per IEC/EN 60721-3-3 ● Class 3K22
Temperature -5...50 °C (23...122 °F)
(for details see chapter Mounting)
Air humidity 5...95 % (non-condensing)
Mechanical ambient conditions
● Transport per IEC/EN 60721-3-2 ● Class 2M11
● Operation as per IEC/EN 60721-3-3 ● Class 3M11

Standards, directives and approvals

Product standard EN 60730-1
Product family standard EN 50491-x
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) For residential, commercial, and
industrial environments
EU conformity (CE) See CE declaration 1)
EAC compliance Eurasian compliance
RCM conformity See RCM declaration 1)
UL/cUL approbation (US / Canada) UL916; http://ul.com/database
CSA certification C22.2, http://csagroup.org/services-industries/product-
listing
FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B
BACnet. B-BC
Environmental compatibility 1)
The product environmental declaration 1) contains data
on environmentally compatible product design and
assessments (RoHS compliance, materials
composition, packaging, environmental benefit,
disposal).

1) Documents can be downloaded at http://siemens.com/bt/download.

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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 ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
FCC Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens Switzerland
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. United States representative
https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/home.html

Industry Canada statement

This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Radio frequency radiation exposure Information for USA and Canada

This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 in)
between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Housing

Color top/bottom RAL 7035 (light grey) / RAL 7016 (anthracite grey)
Dimensions per DIN 43880, see dimensions
Weight without/with packaging 483 g / 553 g

Connection terminals

8 9

3 4 5 6 7

68 69 70

Terminal Symbol Description Module Channel

1, 2 2 x RJ45 interface for Ethernet with switch

3, 4 KNX KNX PL-Link (for future use)

5, 6 24 V ~, Operating voltage AC 24 V
⏊
7 Functional ground (must be connected on the installation side with

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8 to 29 Ux Universal inputs/outputs 61 1…12
⏊ Measuring ground for Ux
8, 19 V+ DC 24 V power for field devices 2.4 W / <100 mA
18, 29 V~ AC 24 V power for field devices 48 VA / 2 A
68, 69, 70 COM Interface EIA-485 (Modbus RTU)
Term on, off Switch for bus termination
Polar on, off Switch for polarization
75 to 86 DOx Relay outputs 11 1…4

Wiring lines for field devices

Wiring length max. 300 m (1,000 ft), CU wire or CU strand.
Cross-section depending on the signal
30 m (100 ft) applies for signal types AI NTC10K and AI NTC100K
or 80 m (260 ft) with shielding

Examples of connection diagrams for universal inputs/outputs

Digital inputs
S1 Feedback contact (NO)

Ux

S2 Feedback contact (NC)

Ux

Count inputs: Counter inputs, that count faster than 1 Hz and are laid with more than 10 meters using analog inputs in
the same cable duct, must be shielded.

Analog inputs B1 Temperature sensor LG-Ni 1000

M

Ux B

B2 Temperature sensor, general

Ux

B3 Resistance transmitter

Ux
B4 Active sensor powered by the automation station

V+ V +
Ux

B5 Active sensor with external power

Do NOT ground external power (ground loops)

Ux V+

V+ + B6 Active sensors 0 ... 20 mA or 4 ... 20 mA (2-wire)

On U1, U2, U7, U8 only
Ux

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Analog outputs Y1 Device with input DC 0...10 V

Ux

Y2 General device with control input DC 0...10 V,

Powered by the automation station
V+ V+
Ux

Y3 General device with control input DC 0...10 V,

Do NOT ground external power (ground loops)

Ux V+

Warranty
Technical data on specific applications are valid only together with Siemens products listed
under "Equipment combinations". Siemens rejects any and all warranties in the event that
third-party products are used.

Dimensions
All dimensions in mm and inches.

PXC4.E16
198 (7.80") 3 (0.12") 70.5 (2.78")

183 (7.20") 7 (0.28") 49 (1.91")

117 (41.61")

124 (4.88")

110 (4.33")
45 (1.77")

67 (2.64")

4.1 (0.16") 26.5 (1.04")

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198 (7.80") 64 (2.52") 64 (2.52") 7 (0.28")

90 (3.54")

Issued by © Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2020

Siemens Switzerland Ltd Technical specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
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