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FlexBusTM and FlexCardsTM
April 24, 2015
FlexBus
What is FlexBus?
 A parallel bus that expands the option card
capability of a PAX2C PID Controller.
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FlexBus
FlexBus Connectors
How does FlexBus work?
 It adds a new set of option card connectors within a
PAX2C PID Controller which allow for new option
cards – known as FlexCards – to be used.
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FlexBus
FlexBus Connectors
Why do we need FlexBus?
 The advantage is that FlexCards are not slot-specific like
our existing option cards. This allows the FlexCards to be
added to any open slot, and further expands the
capability and flexibility of the controller.
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FlexCards
Field Installed FlexCards
What kind of options are available?
 Currently we offer two FlexCards, both are available
for the PAX2C PID Controller;
– Heater Current Monitor w/ Outputs
– PID Controller/2nd Analog Input
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Heater Current Monitor FlexCard
What is Heater Current Monitor?
 The current of the heater is measured through a current
transducer. The transducer output is connected to the HCM
FlexCard inside the Controller. A display and/or alarm can be
assigned to monitor the “health” of the heater and heater
circuit, providing advanced warning of a short or open-circuit,
and of heater degradation.
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PID/2nd Analog Input FlexCard
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What is the advantage of 2 PID controllers in one unit?
 Saves the customer panel space and installation time. In
addition, the customer can leverage all the features in
the PAX2C like Graphic Bar Graphs, Color Changing
Displays, 16 Alarms and the universal PID Control.
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FlexBus and FlexCards
FlexBus Connectors
What products feature FlexBus?
 The PAX2C is the only product that currently offers
FlexBus and FlexCards. Combining this advantage with
the PAX2C capabilities provides the market with a
controller which has never been seen before.
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PAX2C PID Controllers
Quick Review of PAX2C
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PX2C Universal PID Controller
Standard Feature Set
 Full PID Controller
 Universal Input for Process,
Voltage, Current, Resistance,
and Temperature
 Dual Line Display with Bar Graph
 Tri-color Display with 7
Configurable Color Zones
 Up to 16 Soft Alarms with Boolean
Logic
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PX2C Universal PID Controller
Standard Feature Set (continued)
 Built-in USB Programming Port
 Modbus Communication
 Universal Power Supply
 Color-Aided Programming
 Crimson 2 Software Support
 Vertical or Horizontal Models
 Firmware Upgradeable
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Universal Capabilities
Universal Power (one model offers)
 AC Power – 40 to 250 VAC
 DC Power – 21.6 to 250 VDC
Universal Input (one model offers)
 DC Current – 250 µADC, 2.5 mADC, 25 mADC, 250 mADC, and 2 ADC
 DC Voltage – 250 mVDC, 2 VDC, 10 VDC, 25 VDC, 100 VDC, and 200 VDC
 Thermocouple – T, E, J, K, R, S, B, N, and C
 RTD – 100 ohm Pt, 120 ohm Nickel, and 10 ohm Copper
 Resistance – 100 ohm, 1000 ohm, and 10K ohm
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Display Capabilities
 Dual line display, allows two
variables to be seen at one time
 Tri-color display, programmable for
red, orange and green
 Display color change, provides visual
indication of changing conditions
 Custom units and universal
annunciators allow the display to be
designed for your requirements
 Bar graph displays, provides visual
feedback of process conditions
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16 Soft Alarms
What is a soft alarm?
A condition (alarm) within the
controller that allows an action to be
taken. Actions could be as simple as a
change in display color to direct
mapping to a hard output for external
control.
Control outputs
Currently the controller supports up to 4
hard outputs for external control. Those
outputs could be in the form of relay,
triac, or solid state.
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Crimson 2 Support
Because of the versatility of the
controller, you will want to use
the software to program it.
 Ease of programming
 Storing the program
 “Software Included”
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Our Biggest Advantage
Unlike today’s PID Controller market, the PAX2C offers
option cards that can be customer installed in the field.
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The Competition
You Must Order and stock
Exactly What You Need!
Machine #1
PID Control with alarms – buy and stock this part number
Machine #2
PID Control with alarms and comms – buy and stock this
different part number
Machine #3
PID Control with alarms and retransmission – buy and stock this
different part number
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Reduce Your Inventory
Build what you need!
Buy and Stock one Controller and a handful of
field installable option cards…
and support all of your control requirements.
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Increase Your Capability and Flexibility
Simple Plug-and-Play
FlexCards (Use any available card slot)
• Heater Current Monitor w/ Outputs
• PID Controller/2nd Analog Input
Setpoint Cards
• Dual Relay
• Quad Relay
• Quad Sinking
• Quad Sourcing
• Triac Output
Communication Cards
• RS232
• RS485
• Profibus
• DeviceNet
Retransmitted Analog
• 0 to 10 VDC/4 to 20 mA
Standard Controller Inputs
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PAX2C Models
 Vertical model –
PX2C8V00 - $350.00
 Horizontal model –
PX2C8H00 - $350.00
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Unmatched Capability and Flexibility
PX2C Universal Controller
 Universal input and power supply
 FlexBus and FlexCard capability
 Field installable option cards
 Firmware upgradeable
 Tri-color display with 7 configurable color zones
 Built-in USB port and Crimson 2 programming
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Thank You
For more information
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+1 (717) 767-6511 | www.redlion.net | [email protected]