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Desigo PXC
Common features,
functions and benefits

Updated
Product overview
System
HVAC Controllers
Controller
Feature PXC4.E16(S)-2 PXC5.E24 PXC7.E…S/M/L2 PXC5.E003
PXC4.M16(S)-21
Automation station Automation station Automation station
for BACnet/IP / MS/TP for BACnet/IP for BACnet/IP
On-board universal I/O 12 16 - -
On-board I/O relay outputs 4 6 - -
TX-I/O modules (internal supply) up to 4 up to 4 up to 4 -
Total physical I/Os (onboard + TXM) 40 80 up to 100/ 200/ 400 -
COM ports for Modbus RTU3, MS/TP3, 13 2 1/ 2/ 4 2 2
M-Bus …
KNX PL-Link field bus4 Up to 64 Up to 64 Up to 64 Up to 64
Energy reserve Supercap Supercap + optional battery Supercap + optional battery Supercap + optional battery
Cloud connectivity5 Yes / No1,6 Yes Yes Yes
1 PXC4.x16 can be found in section portfolio details 2 PXC7.E400S/M/L – number of active ports differ 3 PXC4.E16S-2 - small version without 3rd party integration available
4 please refer to technical document about compatible devices 5 subject to regional availability 6 PXC4.M…

Updated
Portfolio overview
Feature PXC4.E16S PXC4.E16 PXC4.E16S-2 PXC4.E16-2 PXC5.E24 PXC7.E400 PXC7.E400 PXC7.E400 PXC5.E003
PXC4.M16S PXC4.M16 PXC4.M16S-2 PXC4.M16-2 S M L
Number of inputs/outputs onboard 16 16 16 16 24 - - - -
Number of physical data points 40 40 40 40 80 - - - -

(On-board + I/O-Extension Modules)
Number of Input/outputs via TXM 40 40 40 40 80 100 200 400 -
Number of Modbus (TCP/RTU), 0 40 0 40 80 100 200 400 500

M-Bus data points or a combination of both 7
Total TXM-input/output and 40 80 40 80 120 100 250 600 500

integration Data points
Number of configurable field level networks - 11 - 11 2 1 2 4 2

per COM (either for Modbus RTU,
BACnet MS/TP or M-Bus)
Number of MS/TP devices 2,3 60 4 60 4 60 4 60 4 2 x 60 1 x 60 2 x 60 4 x60 2 x 60
(basic principle: 60 devices per trunk)
BACnet/SC support Node 5 Node 5 Node, Hub 6 Node, Hub 6 Node, Hub 6 Node, Hub 6 Node, Hub 6
Number of BACnet/SC devices supported Up to 100 2 Up to 100 2 Up to 100 2 Up to 100 2 Up to 100 2
as hub
1 Modbus and M-Bus only (no MS/TP) 2 These figures are based on system communication between the various units for typical systems. For additional information and details, e.g. on topology or communication, see: Application guide for BACnet networks in building automation and control,
A6V11159798. 3 Dependent on the behavior of the third-party MS/TP devices 4 MS/TP version only 5 Ethernet types only. 6 Hubs with BACnet Secure Connect can also work as regular BACnet routers to non-BACnet/SC networks
7 KNX PL-Link DPs do not count as integration points. For KNX PL-Link, only the limitation of BACnet objects has to be considered

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Updated
System functions
Alarming, trend functions and scheduling
Feature PXC4.E16S PXC4.E16 PXC4.E16S-2 PXC4.E16-2 PXC5.E24 PXC7.E400 PXC7.E400 PXC7.E400 PXC5.E003
PXC4.M16S PXC4.M16 PXC4.M16S-2 PXC4.M16-2 S M L
Communication BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/IP,
BACnet/SC, BACnet/SC BACnet/SC, BACnet/SC BACnet/SC BACnet/SC BACnet/SC BACnet/SC BACnet/SC
MS/TP1 MS/TP1 MS/TP1 MS/TP1
BTL Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
BACnet device profile B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC B-BC
BACnet routing (IP MSTP) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Number of Alarms 100 100 100 3 100 3 500 3 500 3 500 3 500 3 500 3
Number of Trend blocks 40 40 40 40 200 600 600 600 200
Number of Trend entries 20’000 20’000 20’000 20’000 200’000 500’000 500’000 500’000 200’000
Number of scheduler/calendar 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 20/20 50/50 50/50 50/50 20/20
Number of BACnet objects 250 400 250 400 1200 1’000 2’000 5’000 1’500
Time Master RTC, NTP2 RTC, NTP2 RTC, NTP2 RTC, NTP2 RTC, NTP RTC, NTP RTC, NTP RTC, NTP RTC, NTP
Supervisor - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 applicable for PXC4.M & PXC4.M…-2 2 Ethernet types only 3 Eliminated alarm limitation as of ABT site V5.2 release. Number of Alarms are
suggested limitation, performance of alarming is depending on project configuration.

Simple Installation
Thanks to two mounting

options, installation
can be very simple and • Flexible installation options
flexible based on your • Easy installation with a few
project needs: clicks on standard DIN rails
• DIN rail mounting • Fast installation of TX-I/O
allows fast installation modules on DIN rails
in a control cabinet,
together with additional
TX-I/O clipped to the
DIN rail
• Surface mounting
with the use of screws
without DIN rail

Plug-in terminal blocks
• All terminals can easily be installed

and removed without re-wiring.
• Terminals are complete with • Pre-wiring the installation,
terminal numbers leaving the installation of the
automation station until last
• Easy plugging and unplugging
without the risk of short
circuits
• Fast replacement in case
it is necessary

Embedded WLAN connectivity
Engineering and Commissioning
Desigo PXC
• Easy setup, local engineering
and commissioning with
Notebook or mobile device
• Simple operation without any
ABT Site
additional engineering
ABT Go* • Useful during the engineering

and commissioning phase,
but also during operation
Operation
* ABT Go via Mobile APP (iOS/ Android) and Windows PC APP

Browser see more info in dedicated section of this deck

BACnet/IP Ethernet switch for low-cost cabling
* • Save cost for installation,

materials, components
and labor
• Advanced ethernet port
handling – disable unused
ethernet ports to enhance
cybersecurity
* • Thanks to dual ethernet ports,

daisy chaining reduce and
simplify the ethernet wiring
* Ready for future enhancements (PXC7.E.. ; PXC5.E24)

User interface accessible via web browser
• All PXC automation stations have

an embedded web interface for
maintenance tasks directly on the • Fast and intuitive diagnostics,
device. including reporting
• It complements the project delivery • Easy alarm handling to find
process by conveniently enabling and remove disturbances
maintenance of the automation
• Simple operating and
stations.
monitor functions direct
• The embedded web interface can on the HVAC controller and
be used as a simple direct System controller
operating and monitoring function
without any additional engineering.

Updated
KNX PL-Link field bus for PXC4/5/7
QMX3 for primary plant, RDG2…KN for simple room automation
• Plug-and-play functionality of
Integration KNX PL-Link field bus saves
of up to
64 KNX PL-Link engineering and
PL-Link devices2 commissioning time
• In service cases no
engineering tool is required1.
• Automatic device recognition,
device connection, and device
AQR2570Nx UP 258D12 UP 258D31 UP 258D61
configuration of predefined
AQR2576Nx UP 258D41 room sensors and HVAC room
+ UP 258D51
operator units2.
RDG200KN QMX3.P30 QMX3.P34 QMX2.P33 AQR2530NNW
RDG204KN QMX3.P40 QMX3.P44 QMX2.P43 AQR2532NNW • Use the ABT standard tool,
QMX3.P74 AQR2535NNW
RDG260KN QMX3.P70
AQR2535NNWQ
without the need to use KNX
RDG264KN
commissioning software (ETS)
1 If more than one device needs to be assigned to the automation station, specific workflows need to be considered
2 Supported devices see document Desigo Range description; We do not provide any functions for lighting, please use our room controls portfolio instead

New
KNX PL-Link device catalog for PXC4/5/7
Communicating room Room sensors and Room operator unit Flush-mounted room Presence detector Presence detector
thermostat room operator unit sensors WIDE and room
RDG200KN, RDG204KN QMX3.P30, QMX3.P34, QMX2.P33, QMX2.P43 AQR2570, AQR2576 UP 258D12 sensors
RDG260KN, RDG264KN QMX3.P40, QMX3.P44, UP 258D3X, UP 258D41,
QMX3.P70, QMX3.P74 UP 258D5X, UP 258D61
• Room controls for fan coil • Room operator units • Room operator units • KNX base module for • Passive infrared presence • Passive infrared or
units and universal • Room temperature and various types of sensors detector ultrasound presence
• Room temperature and
applications humidity sensor detector
humidity sensor • 2 Binary inputs • Mixed light measurement
• Time and date • Integrated temperature,
• 1 Wired temperature
synchronization via PXC humidity and CO2
sensor input
• Local- or decentralized measurement
NTC 10kΩ
scheduler • Mixed light measurement
• Various coordination
functions for primary

New
M-Bus metering solutions for Desigo PXC4/5/7
Keep full flexibility in your hands
• Up to 250 M-Bus meters per

integration
• Integration via RS485 level
converter or onboard M-bus
interface (EN 13757-2)
• Direct connection for max.
4 M-Bus meters* without
additional power supply
• Offline and/or online engineering
• Primary and/or secondary device
addressing
3rd 3rd
• Manual creation of data points by
DIF/DIFE, VIF/VIFE
• Only ABT Site is required for
engineering, reporting, diagnostic,
and maintenance
• Combine other integrations on the
same automation station
*simple M-Bus loads à 1.5mA

New
M-Bus metering solutions for Desigo PXC4/5/7
Keep full flexibility in your hands
Support of M-Bus devices with PXC4/5/7 as M-Bus Master:

Available on:
via M-Bus => MBUS interface according to EN 13757-2: PXC5.E003, PXC5.E24
Up to 4* M-Bus-S devices via internal power supply
PXC7.E400
or extend range for up to 250 M-Bus devices by adding M-Bus repeaters
via RS485 => COM1…4 interface PXC4.E16, PXC4.E16-2

Up to 2* or 6* M-Bus-S devices using a (e.g. with STV Electronic level converters MPW-2/MPW-6) PXC4.M16, PXC4.M16-2
Up to 60* M-Bus-S devices using a converter (e.g. with Relay GmbH, PW60) PXC5.E003, PXC5.E24
Up to 250* M-Bus-S device using a converter (e.g. with WTX631-GA0090) PXC7.E400
*simple M-Bus loads à 1.5mA
Please consider the planning overview A6V13054435 to ensure proper system limits per device
Easy WLAN connectivity with security in mind
Quick WLAN setup by • Easy and secure wireless

scanning a QR Code setup for commissioning
and engineering
• Different methods to quickly
get connected to the device
Optionally, for
cybersecurity reasons, Push • With system wide settings,
the WLAN can be the button the WLAN management
permanently disabled on the device of multiple devices is made
even easier, in bulk

Tool connectivity through the cloud¹
• Remote access to
multiple buildings via
cloud connectivity • Easy remote access for
• The tool connectivity engineering, commissioning
through the cloud can and operation
be established on • Save time and travel costs
demand with ABT Site
• The client connectivity
(PC/ tablet/ mobile
browser) through the
cloud can be established
on demand from the
cloud account
1 Subject to regional availability

System functions
Time master by NTP (Network Time Protocol)
• A “Time Master” is one dedicated

device in a site which defines and
distributes the common time for • System wide one
the whole site. synchronized time
• System wide time distribution itself • All functions like schedulers,
is a standardized BACnet service trends and event time stamps
based on the same exact time
• For a precise clock of the time
master device, NTP (network time • Maintains a highly precise
protocol) is the best option time reference when
analyzing historical events
• All PXC Automation stations have
a local Real-Time Clock (RTC)
• In addition, the automation
stations with Ethernet
do support NTP

BTL tested BACnet communication on IP or MS/TP
• BTL tested BACnet communication on

• Standardized Building
IP (BACnet/IP or BACnet/SC*) or
Automation Control network
BACnet MS/TP, in compliance with the
communication
BACnet standard including B-BC
profile (Rev. 1.16), to ensure proper • Proven interoperability with
interoperability defined by 3rd party BACnet devices
the BACnet standard • Strong embedded
cybersecurity with BACnet
Secure Connect
(BACnet/SC*) as new BACnet
Secure Connect datalink (like BACnet MS/TP
or BACnet/IP), encrypted to
prevent M2M-communication
against tampering
* BACnet Secure Connect is only available for Ethernet (BACnet/IP) communication

Updated
AMEV Profile AS-B per recommendation
of the AMEV 2017 guidelines
• Fulfill the standardized tender

The German Mechanical and Electrical
process for the public authorities
Engineering Working Party of National,
Regional and Local Authorities (AMEV) • The AMEV guideline essentially
describes the requirements of the public mandates a couple of functions
authorities on BACnet systems in detail. that BACnet defined as
AMEV-attestations simplifies the public "optional" and clarifies in other
tendering procedure for BACnet systems. areas, that the BACnet standard
The AMEV guidelines gain more and more is deemed a "local matter".
importance in other countries. AMEV profile AS-B for
automation stations is a direct
They are mandatory for public buildings,
extension of the BACnet "B-BC"
but also well-established for other large
profile
projects in DE and other countries.
• With the latest release the PXCs
fully complies to AS-B

Security in mind
• Communication
with embedded
web interface is
• Complex Cybersecurity
encrypted via https
management tasks
• Certificate handling made simple
• Signed firmware • Contributes to the overall
• Optional permanent Cybersecurity concept of
disable of WLAN the building
• Password • Be confident that devices
protection policy are running approved
Siemens firmware
• System hardening
with penetration tests • Securely connect to the devices
• Disabling possibility of • Use a root certificate generated
unused ethernet port by ABT Site, or load your own
from an external source

System functions
BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD)
BACnet
IP-subnet 1
PXC4/5 BBMD • Prepared for use

in large networks
Route • Reduce network traffic
BACnet Foreign
IP-Router • Access to Desigo CC
IP-subnet 2 Device
in separate network
Route
PXC4/5 BBMD 3rd party
BACnet
IP-subnet 3
• PXC4, PXC5 and PXC7 IP automation stations are supporting BBMD and FDT
(Foreign Device Table) routing with BACnet/IP
• BBMD functionality is not required with BACnet/SC communication per se

Battery free
Optional battery CR2032 lasts RTC for 10 years
• The PXC supercapacitor

can keep the real time clock
running for up to 7 days • Easier logistics for
• The automation stations are not shipping and storage
classified as dangerous goods • No maintenance for
• Optionally in the PXC5, building owner
PXC5.E24 and PXC7 a CR2032 • Better for the environment
battery can be installed to ensure • No risk of battery leakage
the real time clock keeps running during operation or in storage
for up to 10 years
• Quick system time recovery
after power failures
• Long time power
failure doesn’t result into
a time mismatch

Encrypted traffic with BACnet Secure Connect
• A new BACnet datalink

(like BACnet MS/TP or BACnet/IP)
• A traffic encryption to prevent the • Secure end-to-end
M2M-communication against communication in network
tampering environments
• An authentication mechanism • No impact upon
to restrict access to a project the loaded application
• An IT-friendly way to do secure
• More cost-efficient to
Building Automation
cybersecure the system
communication
• Independent of
BACnet revision
Link to cyber security webpage

System functions
Supervision – Life check
DXR*. M
• A “Supervisor” is one dedicated device
MS/TP
in a site which checks the reachability
of BACnet devices (“life check”) • Transparency
• Device supervision is not a standardized on system status
BACnet service; however, it can be PXC5 • Early diagnostics
achieved with standard BACnet means PXC4.M • Easy troubleshooting
• Device supervision is important to early
spot non-functioning devices and trigger
an alarm
• One – or more – PXC5/ PXC5.E24/
PXC7 controllers per site can be PXC4.E
configured as supervisors.
They can supervise up to PXC4 IP
500 devices. 3rd party
• Any BACnet device (including 3rd party)

can be supervised

Desigo Engineering Framework
• Plan, engineer and

commission highly reliable
and efficient building • License-free and easy to learn
automation systems. • Full flexibility for individual
• From field devices, to solutions
automation stations, • Smooth engineering flow from
up to building operations, planning to commissioning
everything is included. and optimizing
• It consists of HIT portal,
ABT Site and ABT Go for
planning, engineering and
commissioning respectively.

Desigo PXC
Individual features,
functions and benefits

PXC4 – The HVAC automation station
• The PXC4 automation station

is designed as a compact
device with 16 onboard I/Os • Flexible adaptation to
• With additional TX-I/O the needed number of I/Os
modules a maximum of • Universal usage of
40 I/Os can be reached the onboard I/Os
• Integrated power supply
for up to 4 TX-I/O modules
• TX-I/O modules can be
directly connected or
installed on another location
by island bus
• PXC4 Small without 3rd party
integration available

Updated
Designed to have everything necessary onboard
Feature PXC4.E16S PXC4.M16S PXC4.E16 PXC4.M16

Number of inputs/outputs onboard and 40 40 40 40
via TXM Modules
• Simple and direct
Number of integration data points (Modbus - - 40 40
TCP/RTU, M-Bus or a combination of both) integration of Modbus
Total number of input/outputs TXM 40 40 80 80 RTU and TCP devices
and integration data points 1
• M-Bus integration via RS485
Number of configurable RS485 interfaces - - 13 13
for Modbus, M-Bus or BACnet MS/TP for field level converter
level networks
• Online viewer for
Number of MS/TP devices - 60 - 60
per field level network easy developing and
BACnet/SC functionality Yes (Node) No Yes (Node) No commissioning
Number of BACnet/SC nodes connected - - - - • Future-proof hardware
Number of KNX PL-Link field bus devices 2 - - Up to 64 Up to 64
Cloud connectivity No No No No
PL-Link
2 please refer to technical document about compatible devices 3 Modbus and M-Bus only (no BACnet MS/TP)

New
Newly designed to have everything necessary onboard
Feature PXC4.E16S-2 PXC4.M16S-2 PXC4.E16-2 PXC4.M16-2

Number of inputs/outputs onboard and 40 40 40 40
via TXM Modules
• Simple and direct
Number of integration data points (Modbus - - 40 40
TCP/RTU, M-Bus or a combination of both) integration of Modbus
Total number of input/outputs TXM 40 40 80 80 RTU and TCP devices
and integration data points1
• M-Bus integration via RS485
Number of configurable RS485 interfaces - - 13 13
for Modbus, M-Bus or BACnet MS/TP for field level converter
level networks
• Online viewer for
Number of MS/TP devices - 60 - 60
per field level network easy developing and
BACnet/SC functionality Yes (Node) No Yes (Node) No commissioning
Number of BACnet/SC nodes connected - - - - • Future-proof hardware
Number of KNX PL-Link field bus devices 2 - - Up to 64 Up to 64
Cloud connectivity 4 Yes No Yes No
PL-Link
2 please refer to technical document about compatible devices 3 Modbus and M-Bus only (no BACnet MS/TP) 4 subject to regional availability

PXC5.E24 – The HVAC automation station
• The PXC5.E24 automation station is

designed as a compact device with 24
onboard I/Os • Flexible adaptation to
• With additional TX-I/O the needed number of I/Os
modules a maximum of • Universal usage of
80 I/Os can be reached the onboard I/Os
• Integrated power supply
for up to 4 TX-I/O modules
• TX-I/O modules can be
directly connected or installed on another
location by island bus

Updated
Feature PXC5.E24
Number of inputs/outputs via TXM Modules 24
Number of integration data points 80 • Simple and direct integration of
(Modbus TCP/RTU, M-Bus or a combination of both)
Modbus RTU and TCP devices
Total number of input/outputs TXM 120
and integration data points 1 • M-Bus integration via RS485
Number of configurable RS485 interfaces for Modbus, M-Bus 2 level converter or onboard
or BACnet MS/TP for field level networks
Number of MS/TP devices per field level network 2 x 60
BACnet/SC functionality Yes (Hub/ Node) 5 • BACnet/SC to BACnet/IP
Number of BACnet/SC nodes connected 2 Up to 100 routing
Number of KNX PL-Link field bus devices 3 Up to 64
• Integration of
Cloud connectivity 4 Yes
BACnet MS/TP devices
• Online viewer for easy
developing and commissioning
PL-Link • Flexibility in configuration
2 These figures are based on system communication between the various units for typical systems. For additional information and details, e.g. on topology or communication, see: based on project needs
Application guide for BACnet networks in building automation and control, A6V11159798
3 please refer to technical document about compatible devices 4 subject to regional availability
5 Hubs with BACnet Secure Connect can also work as regular BACnet routers to non-BACnet/SC networks • Future-proof hardware

PXC7 – The HVAC automation station
• The PXC7 automation station is

designed as a modular device
• Integrated power
supply for up to • Flexible adaptation to the
4 TX-I/O modules needed number of I/Os
• With additional TX-I/O modules • Universal usage of the
and power supply a maximum of onboard I/Os
up to 400 I/Os can be reached
• TX-I/O modules can
be directly connected
or installed on another location
by island bus
• Hardware standardization -
same external appearance
regardless of version (S, M, L)

Updated
Feature PXC7.E400S PXC7.E400M PXC7.E400L

Number of inputs/outputs via TXM Modules 100 200 400
Number of integration data points (Modbus 100 200 400
TCP/RTU, M-Bus or a combination of both) • Simple and direct integration
Total number of input/outputs TXM 100 250 600 of Modbus RTU and TCP
and integration data points 1 devices
Number of configurable RS485 interfaces 1 2 4
for Modbus or BACnet MS/TP for field level • M-Bus integration via RS485
networks level converter or onboard
Number of MS/TP devices 1 x 60 2 x 60 4 x 60 interface (EN 13757-2)
per field level network
BACnet/SC functionality Yes (Hub/ Node) 5 Yes (Hub/ Node) 5 Yes (Hub/ Node) 5 • BACnet/SC to BACnet/IP
Number of BACnet/SC nodes connected 2 Up to 100 Up to 100 Up to 100 routing
Number of KNX PL-Link field bus devices 3 Up to 64 Up to 64 Up to 64 • Integration of
Cloud connectivity 4 Yes Yes Yes BACnet MS/TP devices
• Online viewer for easy
developing and
PL-Link commissioning
2 These figures are based on system communication between the various units for typical systems. For additional information and details, e.g. on topology or communication,
see: Application guide for BACnet networks in building automation and control, A6V11159798 3 please refer to technical document about compatible devices
4 subject to regional availability 5 Hubs with BACnet Secure Connect can also work as regular BACnet routers to non-BACnet/SC networks
• Future-proof hardware

PXC5.E003 – The system and integration controller
The PXC5 is a freely programmable

controller used for system level
functions such as • Highly flexible integration
• Alarm routing options for MS/TP and
Modbus
• System wide scheduling
and trending • Combining various system
functions in one single
• Device supervision
controller
(up to 600 devices)
• Stronger integration capabilities
• Embedded BACnet IP/MSTP
routing

Updated
Feature PXC5.E003
Number of inputs/outputs via TXM Modules -
Number of integration data points (Modbus TCP/RTU, M-Bus 500 • Simple integrated Modbus
or a combination of both)
RTU and TCP integration
Total number of input/outputs TXM 500
and integration data points 1 • M-Bus integration via RS485
Number of configurable RS485 interfaces for Modbus 2 level converter or onboard
or BACnet MS/TP for field level networks
Number of MS/TP devices per field level network 2 x 60
BACnet/SC functionality Yes (Hub/ Node) 4 • Integration of
Number of BACnet/SC nodes connected Up to 100 BACnet MS/TP devices
Number of KNX PL-Link field bus devices 2 Up to 64
• Integrate multiple devices
Cloud connectivity 3 Yes
on one system controller
• Flexibility in configuration
based on project needs
PL-Link • Future-proof hardware
2 please refer to technical document about compatible devices 3 subject to regional availability
4 Hubs with BACnet Secure Connect can also work as regular BACnet routers to non-BACnet/SC networks

ABT Site
Features, functions
and benefits

ABT Site – Three easy workflows to choose
a) Top-down workflow1
b) Mixed workflow
ABT Site Benefits
c) Bottom-up workflow
• License-free tool
• Cloud access2 for remote
engineering
• It includes libraries and
function blocks
• Simple editors and workflows
resulting in low training effort
• Common engineering platform
for all devices
1 We recommend to use top-down workflow going forward

2 subject to regional availability

Updated
ABT Site workflows
2
Add &
modify plant
from library
1
Create graphics
4
Set up
project in Desigo
3 Set-up/ Control Point

address data
points Set up project Add pre-engineered plant
Project Settings Plant programming editor
and Building View
• Setting up the project • Adding a pre-engineered plant
from the library
• Modifying the plant if required
2
Add &
modify plant
from library
1
Set up Create graphics
project
Set-up/
4 in Desigo
Control Point
2 address data
points
Set-up/ link data points Create graphics in

I/O configuration and Desigo Control Point
subsystem editors Offline engineering
Add &
3 modify plant
from library
1
Create graphics • Adding field devices • Creating graphics
4
Set up
project in Desigo • Modify/exchange default field
Control Point
Set-up/ devices of plant if required
2 address data
points
•
•
Addressing of field devices
Loading program on device

Workflow steps
Additional Tool
features
Create graphics
in Desigo
Set-up/ link Control Point
data points
Add pre-
Offline
engineered I/O configuration
Set up project engineering
plant and subsystem
Project Settings editors
Plant
and Building
programming
View
editor
1 2 3 4 5

Project structure
Create from scratch or reuse from existing project
• The ABT Site user can reuse/

share project settings
(user/ roles, languages,
ranges, certificate settings,
etc.) of an existing project
Duplicate function • Also building structure

(without devices) will be
duplicated
• No need to start from scratch
for new projects
• Default/ template projects can
be defined that can be reused
for every new project

Building structure
Reflecting your customer project
• Define and organize the content of a • Structuring the project with a number of
building with the help of dropdown elements like: Buildings, Floors, Areas,
menus according to your project Subareas, Sections • Easily setup of the building
structure according to your
project
• Organizing individual rooms
and plants in logical manner
or by location
• Easily duplicate structures or
devices in the project

Network settings
• Easy entering of IP address range settings in ABT Site

• Check for duplicate DNS server entries in IP devices
1. Click one of those dots 2. New window for

3. Tool check of ranges • User friendly check function
while entering them that help the user to enter the
entering addresses
IP addresses
• Works with Project settings,
Building structure nodes and
device details
• Check for duplicate DNS
server entries in IP devices
will result in a warning when
identical DNS server entries in
a project will exist
4. Not meaningful ranges

will directly be indicated

BACnet Secure Connect support
All aspects of engineering and commissioning

of the new BACnet/SC datalink included,
• BACnet/SC editor • One tool for the complete
configuration workflow
• BACnet/SC online working
• Mass efficient way to
• BACnet/SC project settings • generate/ provision /renew
• Certificate handling certificates
• Root certificate and certificate signing • assign room automation
stations to hubs in ABT Site
• migrate room automation
stations BACnet/IP →
BACnet/SC
• Use built-in BACnet routing
function of PXC5/7 hubs to
support BACnet/IP and/or
BACnet/MSTP
• Support hub-of-hub multi hub
topologies to scale up for
larger installations
Workflow steps
Additional Tool
features
Create graphics
in Desigo
data points
Add pre-
Offline
plant and subsystem
Plant
and Building
programming
View
editor
1 2 3 4 5

Updated
Programming of PXC4, PXC5 and PXC7 devices
• Modular structure of
control program by use
of nested charts • Simple programming
• Simple replacement of your plant
of any kind of program • Comprehensible control
elements, be it whole program structure
heating coil or single • Intuitive graphical workflow
data point
• Ease of modifications
• Simple programming
by drag and
drop blocks from
library and create
logical connections
between them
• Online and offline
views for fast
diagnostics

Updated
Get started fast with plants from library
• Several plants provided to start your

ABT Site V5.2
project
• Plants can be used as a base, • Quick start with your
17
customized to your needs, and stored first projects
17
in your own custom library • Easy adapt to your
• Export and import functionality individual project needs
available for custom libraries • Store in your own library
177 (+37)*
• Plants that are supporting the modular for future use
approach are grouped into the sub- • Share custom libraries
folder “Nested”. These plants are base between computers
solutions, comprising of components • All Plants contain I/O’s for
279 (+17)*
with full functionality (“all options”) ** easy engineering
533
• Plant examples (reduced functionality)
117 (+9)*
that are programmed in a flat way are
32 (+1)*
grouped into the sub-folder “Flat” 21
* Values in brackets show added elements since last update 6 (+6)*
** recommended to use nested plants as starting point

Updated
Expand plant by adding program blocks
Modular applications allow for ease of modifying a plant by simply adding or

exchanging program blocks.
Missing connection to / creation of BACnet objects is solved by dedicated function in • Efficient I/O handling by
tool bar. automatism of connecting to
existing I/Os or creating new
I/Os for newly added program
blocks
• Time-saving and error-free
• Status information on achieved
and open actions

New
Modify program blocks by Function configurator
Modular applications allow for ease of modifying a program block by a using the
Function configurator.
Simply select alternative program blocks and adjust options to fit your project needs. • Covers selected program
blocks and all its nested
program blocks
• Simple and consolidated user
interface - no need to
manually scroll through
program blocks, properties
and libraries
• Chosen variant of current
program block displayed, with
drop-down list to choose a
compatible alternative
• Optional functional within
current program block listed –
with check-boxes for simple
deactivation

Trend View
The programming editor supports up to 16 trend views.
• Simply drag pins from function

blocks or charts
• Online, the live values are
displayed in graphs which
further simplifies debugging

Workflow steps
Additional Tool
features
Create graphics
in Desigo
data points
Add pre-
Offline
plant and subsystem
Plant
and Building
programming
View
editor
1 2 3 4 5

I/O Configuration editor for physical I/O
Freely configurable
• With the I/O Configuration Editor data • Every datapoint can be edited
can be easily entered with the in online mode
help of dropdown menus for the • Very wide range of
manual configuration of each data point pre-configured data
points makes engineering fast
• Corrections can easily
be made online and are
automatically stored in
the project data
• In top-down workflow, all I/Os
of plant from library are already
created. Manually or simply
auto-assign them to terminals

Configuration from library
• I/O devices can also be added and • Customized points can be dragged into
replaced (since ABT Site V5.1) by the library for re-use in other projects
simple drag and drop from the Field • Hundreds of devices in the catalog • Simple point configuration
Device catalog with proven solutions
• A comprehensive list of the most • Search function helps you
common field devices are available to find the device faster
• Growing library
• No editing in field
programming editor required
anymore with HW point
replacement

Graphical configuration (1/2)
• The data points can

also be assigned
graphically for a • Easy comparison between
simpler overview the virtual and the physical
of the device installation
• The graphical view • Easily move configured I/Os
helps to arrange the as required
DIN rails as fitting • Guided selection and
to your project and assignment to reduce errors
cabinet
• Extended check functions
• Support of making sure the user stays
decentralized rails within the given product and
including automated system limits
handling of
expansion module • Special report for power and
and power supply rails

Graphical configuration (2/2)
Show alarm/fault and out of service states in rail

engineering view
• Easy comparison between
the virtual and the physical
installation
• Users can see alarm/fault and
out of service states for any
HW data point in rail
engineering view

PXC5.E003 and PXC7: Support of onboard DI
PXC5 and PXC7 are

already equipped with With ABT Site V5.1 the tool
the DI’s supports the additional digital
onboard inputs (DIs) of the
PXC7 and the PXC5.E003.
• This functionality can support
several value adding use
cases
• Pushbutton input for
various functions
• Alarm reset from panel
• Enable WiFi from panel
• Etc.

KNX PL-Link editor
Easy to use
• Simply add room sensors, room • KNX PL-Link data points do not
operator units and presence detectors count as integration points. For KNX
• Automatic recognition, connection, and PL-Link, only the limitation of BACnet • All configuration is done in the
configuration of KNX PL-Link devices1. objects must be considered. same editor
• Engineering, assignment, and
commissioning in one place
• In service cases no
engineering tool is required2
2 If more than one device needs to be assigned to the automation station,

1 please refer to technical document about compatible devices
specific workflows need to be considered

KNX PL-Link editor
Device catalog KNX PL-Link for PXC4/5/7
• Consistent configuration
workflow across supported
KNX PL-Link devices
• List of BA objects dynamically
adjusted according to
configuration
Flush-mounted room sensors

AQR2570, AQR2576

New
Engineering workflow: RDG for PXC4/5/7
Same principles as for any other KNX PL-Link Device
Properties of
BACnet objects
Library with RDGs
RDG Configuration

KNX PL-Link editor
Power supply calculation
• The power calculation bar will

be automatically adjusted to
the new limits. The internal
50mA power supply is
automatically disabled
• Power supplies have no
additional properties for
configuration

Modbus editor
Freely configurable
• Build your Modbus TCP and RTU • Flexibility in data point polling times
networks simply and easily • A library containing Modbus devices
• Freely add and configure Modbus for easy drag and drop • Integration of Modbus
devices and datapoints devices with just a few clicks
• Offset all Modbus register addresses
• Large variety of Modbus data types of the selected device in one step • Common workflow
supported for Modbus RTU and TCP
• Use Modbus datapoints
in the same way as a
physical datapoints
• Flexibility to control
Modbus network traffic
with polling times
• Mass operation: Offset all
Modbus addresses
in one step

Modbus editor
• Modbus devices can be added by drag • A comprehensive library of common

and drop from the library Modbus devices is included
• Modbus networks are created • Devices can be added to custom • Quick engineering with
automatically based on the device’s library for re-use in other projects Modbus library elements
communication type • Proven solutions with
comprehensive Modbus
register list
• Easily adjust the number
of used data points to your
project needs

Modbus editor
Easy diagnostics
• Integrated Modbus troubleshooting • An embedded Modbus tracer enables

features for fast debugging during quick diagnostics
commissioning • Quick investigation and
adaptions thanks to the
embedded trace utility

Modbus editor
Modbus Gateway Support
• PXC4/5/7 range supports the

integration of Modbus TCP
gateways • Enables seamless
• Allows to integrate Modbus RTU integration of Modbus RTU
subordinate devices via TCP devices into TCP network by
connection using gateways
• TCP gateways for routing • Easy way to add gateways
by IP and port addresses are including subordinated RTU
supported devices into the custom
library
• Gateway network structure is
defined in the Modbus editor • Easy sharing of information of
already engineered gateways

New
M-Bus editor
Freely configurable
• Build your M-Bus networks simply and • Freely add and configure M-Bus
easily devices and datapoints
• Go online and scan for M-Bus devices • Large variety of M-Bus data types • Integration of M-Bus
and assign devices by “drag and drop” supported devices with just a few clicks
• Enter primary or secondary address • Select points, create and assign device • Common workflow
offline in one step for M-Bus, Modbus and KNX
PL-Link
• Use M-Bus datapoints
in the same way as a
physical datapoints

New
M-Bus editor
• M-Bus devices can be added by drag • A comprehensive library of common

and drop from the library M-Bus devices is included
• Go online and scan for M-Bus devices • Devices can be added to custom • Quick engineering with
and assign devices by “drag and drop” library for re-use in other projects Modbus library elements
• Enter primary or secondary address • Proven solutions with
offline comprehensive Modbus
register list
• Easily adjust the number
of used data points to your
project needs

Workflow steps
Additional Tool
features
Create graphics
in Desigo
data points
Add pre-
Offline
plant and subsystem
Plant
and Building
programming
View
editor
1 2 3 4 5

Desigo Control Point
The user interface for offline engineering matches the online version as of version 2.0.
• New UI for engineering

• Aligned UI (engineering)
• Efficient navigation
between key
functions/applications
• Alarm status always
displayed

Workflow steps
Additional Tool
features
Create graphics
in Desigo
data points
Add pre-
Offline
plant and subsystem
Plant
and Building
programming
View
editor
1 2 3 4 5

Startup:
Enhanced device discovery
Device discovery in Startup for large networks got improved

through filter function. Limit the network scans and
therefore speed up discovery by:
• Possibility to filter for device
instance numbers for IP
and MS/TP devices
• Search for unconfigured IP
devices only

Engineering:
Program simulation
• Enables the tool user to fully test a • Program simulation works in
program without any PXC4/5/7 combination with BACnet clients like
system hardware or field devices Desigo CC and Desigo Control
• Simulation of one device is possible Point • More cost efficiency as no
simultaneously with running hardware, field devices and
programs in ABT Site racks are required
• Better and faster engineering
and testing
• Higher quality for
in-depth testing of programs

Engineering: BACnet object editor
Mass Operations for Object Names and Descriptions (1/3)
1. Synch trend log description and name with trended object

• Note: Supporting the handle of different names and descriptions of trend log
objects for clients like: Web Interface, Desigo Control Point, or Desigo Optic • Efficiently change object
names and descriptions of the
• Rename the descriptions and names of all trend log objects of one device to
PXC4/5/7 for objects for
align them to the names and descriptions of the trended objects (e.g., from
clients like: Web Interface,
address B_01’Ahu’PreHcl’Trnd with name ‘Trend’ to address
Desigo Control Point, or
B_01’Ahu’PreHcl’Trnd(TR) with name ‘Trend (Room temperature)’
Desigo Optic
• For easy and efficient
monitoring and maintenance
tasks the operators want to
see the relation between trend
log objects and the related
(source) object

2. Full hierarchical descriptions for data points

• Change descriptions of objects of one device to full hierarchical descriptions
(e.g., from ‘Speed’ to ‘Air handling unit -Supply air fan - Speed’) • Use of the PXC4/5/7 range
together with 3rd party clients
supporting a 'full’ hierarchical
description (incl. plant/
aggregate)
• Hierarchical description on the
data point itself for use
government bids or required
by other guidelines

3. Customize BACnet object names • Export the created data points (objects)
and descriptions to a csv file and adapt the object names
Standardize object names and descriptions and descriptions in MS Excel • Standardization/
on device level (device’object). • Import updated csv again. During the customization of object names
Hint: Objects of the Siemens BAC system import ABT Site checks the uniqueness and descriptions on device
are based on the building structure and format of the BACnet object names level for further reuse in the
(building’floor’plant’aggregate’object). as well as the instance numbers. next device
New flexible object name structure • Faulty instance names and numbers • BACnet object property export
supporting e.g. Desigo Optic structures. (e.g., duplicates or wrong format) will (CSV file) containing the
create an error message settings of the most important
BACnet properties of all
standard BACnet objects
• The export is available for all
devices of an ABT Site project

Mass Operations for properties
As of ABT Site V5.1 mass changes of

properties of any object is possible with
the help of the BACnet object editor. • Mass changes of properties of
multi-selection of objects
Property view with multiselect support allow efficient adjustments
incl. trends and alarm creation • Mass changes of properties of
multi-selection of objects
allow easy creation of trends
log objects and set alarms in
one step

New
Enhanced filter options (1/2)
As of ABT Site V5.2, filtering in BACnet object editor is significantly enhanced
1)
1 PNV • Ease of focusing on those
objects you are currently
1) Predefined interested in, by choosing
2 2
filters scope in PNV (plant
3 navigation view), by applying
1) Improved predefined filtering for field
3 1 devices, by own text filter
filter bar
• Enhanced text filter criteria
1) Filter 5 (and/or, inverted, empty, not
4
indication / empty)
filter hits • Indication of active filtering
• Number of filter hits
1)
5 Table editing
(offline) 4

New
Enhanced filter options (2/2)
As of ABT Site V5.2, BACnet object editor can be used online
• Overview of live values of all

6) Live values 6 objects
6
(online) • Properties relevant for point-
test can be changed online
(out of service, value/unit,
commissioning)

New
Dedicated view: alarmable objects
As of ABT Site V5.2, BACnet object editor has additional view “special objects”,
which lists all alarmable objects.
• Efficient verification and
adjustment of notification
classes for all alarmable
objects

Engineering: BACnet references editor
BACnet referencing including EDE file support
• BACnet reference editor where the • The references belong to plants and are
tool user can access the object visible for operators in the online system
settings like alarming, trending etc. as reports • Easy BACnet referencing
This editor is fully functional including • With ABT 5.1 import of EDE files with with drag and drop
going online (Play/Pause) different syntax • Get access to other Siemens
• BACnet reference handling behaves in projects or 3rd party devices
the programming editor or the BACnet by directly accessing any ABT
clients like any other data point/object projects data on the same PC
or using EDE import files
• Define import rules for EDE
file imports
• BACnet references with
configurable update-mode
(Polling, COV)
• BACnet references are visible
for operators in the online
system as reports
Updated
Building: Additional reports/exports
BACnet Object Property Export
The BACnet object

property export (CSV file)
contains the settings of 1. Select 2. Select .ede and • Additional report to help
the most important Exports... export scope enhance the end customer
BACnet properties of all project documentation and
standard BACnet objects submittals
inside an automation • The export serves as
station. The file header contains general
documentation of the settings
information about project, device, firmware
new at the project handover
• The export is available for all
devices of an ABT Site project
BACnet objects Properties with their settings

New
Exports with improved language support
ABT Site exports now

have support for language
translations in addition to 3. All exports are • The export serves as
2. Select
reports. Exports... supported... documentation of the settings
at the project handover – with
translated export text
1. Select language
in localization
settings
4. Export text translated

where applicable...

Point Test history
ABT Sites generates a commissioning history and stores commissioning

information for the PXC4/5/7 devices the same as used for Desigo Room
Automation and ABT Go. • Allowing combined
commissioning workflows
where e.g., lower skilled staff
uses ABT Go for basic point
testing
• ‘Failed’ points may require the
assistance of a skilled
engineer using ABT Site. The
engineer can finish point
testing while troubleshooting
any issues (setting them to
‘Passed’) without switching
tools or returning the task to
the user.

Desigo CC/ Desigo Optic/ Desigo Control Point license calculation
Object summary report for one device or all devices of the project
• The report calculates the

number of objects of a
project, this object count
might provide an orientation
for required licenses (like
Desigo Optic or Desigo
Control Point)
• With this report the ABT Site
user can find out both the
total number objects and the
amount of each object type:
• for each device
• for the whole project
• More precise report for
1. Select Reports...
Desigo CC license calculation
available
ABT Go
Features, functions
and benefits

ABT Go
Intuitive mobile app for commissioning and

maintenance tasks of devices used in building
automation and control systems
ABT Go is freely downloadable on any device • Fast and intuitive point testing
(Apple and Android) – a Windows Version for and diagnostics with history data
PC use is available, too. • Document defects with photos
• Fast overview of the system included in the reports
• No training needed • Reporting, scheduling and
• Easy user interface exporting functionality
to prove progress
• Easy alarm handling to find and
remove disturbances
Google Play Apple Store • Alarm suppression for PXC4
Automation stations to avoid
flooding the system with alarms
on startup or during
Please click on the individual icon to get commissioning
to the respective download
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ABT Go
Function: Online Trend
The online trend function is available on all
applications (Android, iOS and Windows) for
all automation stations: PXC4/5/7 E.M,
DXR2.E/M, DXR1.E/M, PXC3.E/M • With new “Online trend” view it
is far easier to read and interpret
the value changes on data point
during testing
• During data point testing on site,
it is quite often necessary to
have functional test for basic
data point test, e.g. to trend
room temp value changes, Fan
speed or other output changes
• To mark these data points as
“Passed” it takes many clicks.
“Online Trend” will help user to
achieve this in less clicks and
less back and forth between
data points
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Number of inputs/outputs onboard 16 16 16 16 24 - - - -

Number of physical data points 40 40 40 40 80 - - - -

Number of Input/outputs via TXM 40 40 40 40 80 100 200 400 -

Number of Modbus (TCP/RTU), 0 40 0 40 80 100 200 400 500

Total TXM-input/output and 40 80 40 80 120 100 250 600 500

Number of configurable field level networks - 11 - 11 2 1 2 4 2

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Thanks to two mounting

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• All terminals can easily be installed

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Engineering and Commissioning

ABT Go* • Useful during the engineering

* ABT Go via Mobile APP (iOS/ Android) and Windows PC APP

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* • Save cost for installation,

* • Thanks to dual ethernet ports,

* Ready for future enhancements (PXC7.E.. ; PXC5.E24)

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• All PXC automation stations have

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• Up to 250 M-Bus meters per

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Support of M-Bus devices with PXC4/5/7 as M-Bus Master:

via RS485 => COM1…4 interface PXC4.E16, PXC4.E16-2

Quick WLAN setup by • Easy and secure wireless

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1 Subject to regional availability

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• A “Time Master” is one dedicated

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• BTL tested BACnet communication on

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• Fulfill the standardized tender

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PXC4/5 BBMD • Prepared for use

PXC4/5 BBMD 3rd party

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• The PXC supercapacitor

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• A new BACnet datalink

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• Any BACnet device (including 3rd party)

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• Plan, engineer and

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• The PXC4 automation station

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