GX-9100 Software Configuration Tool User’s Guide 1-1

© November 1, 2001 Johnson Controls, Inc. www.johnsoncontrols.comCode No. LIT-120182 Software Release 7.10

Chapter 1

Introduction to the GX-9100Software Configuration Tool

IntroductionThe GX-9100 Graphic Configuration Software Tool (GX Tool) is usedto configure the DX series of extended digital plant controllers, theXT-9100 and XTM-905 extension modules, and the DX LiquidCrystal Display (LCD) Display unit. The GX Tool is part of theM-Tool suite of programming tools.

This user’s guide describes the procedures necessary to configure aDX controller (Chapters 3-11) and a DX LCD Display(Chapters 12-16).

This chapter describes:

• GX Tool

• DX controller

• extension modules

• DX LCD Display

• related information

For system requirements and software installation details, refer to theMetasys® Installation and Platform Requirements Technical Bulletin(LIT-12012).

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Key Concepts

GX Tool

The GX Tool allows you to define job information, global data,input/output and programmable modules, trend logs, and PLCdiagrams to configure the DX controller and its XT/XTM extensionmodules. The GX Tool allows you to define a Point Database for theDX LCD Display.

The GX Tool is used to download configurations to the DX controllerand to download data to the DX LCD Display unit (DT-9100).

DX Controller

The DX-9100 is a digital control solution for multiple chiller or boilerplant control applications, for the Heating, Ventilating, and AirConditioning (HVAC) process of Air Handling Units (AHUs) or fordistributed lighting and related electrical equipment controlapplications. It provides precise direct digital control as well asprogrammed logic control.

In a standalone configuration, the DX-9100 controller has both thehardware and software flexibility to adapt to the variety of controlprocesses found in its targeted applications. The controller’s input andoutput can communicate with Input/Output (I/O) extension modules onan extension bus and can monitor and control all connected points viaits built-in Light-Emitting Diode (LED) display.

The DX controller is available in three versions, Versions 1.x and 2.xfor the N2 Bus and Version 3.x for the LONWORKS network and haseight analog inputs, eight digital inputs and six digital outputs.Version 1 controller has two analog outputs (not available in NorthAmerica) and Versions 2 and 3 have eight analog outputs. For details,see the DX-9100 Extended Digital Controller Technical Bulletin(LIT-6364020).

Extension Modules

The DX controller input/output can be extended by up to 64 remoteinput/outputs, analog or digital, depending on the type of connectedXT-9100 or XTM-905 extension module configuration.

The XTM-905 extension module with an XP expansion moduleprovides either eight analog points or eight digital points. An XT/XTMcan be expanded to provide eight additional points in one physicalconfiguration by connecting two to four XP modules to the XT/XTMmodule.

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DX LCD Display

The DX LCD Display unit is a person/controller interface used withthe DX-9100 series of controllers. The display can act as a simpleadjust and indication unit or be used for more complex tasks oftenassociated with a workstation. The display is designed for themaintenance person who needs a straightforward way to monitor andadjust points in a controller without being limited in capability.

The display can be used as either a portable, hand-held unit for usewith more than one controller, or it can be permanently mounted onthe wall, on a Universal Packaging Module (UPM) or in a panel as anintegral part of the controller application.

Related Information

See the documents in Table 1-1 for more information.

Table 1-1: Related Information

Document Code NumberDX LCD Display User’s Guide

DX LCD Display Technical Bulletin LIT-16284120

DX-9100 Extended Digital ControllerTechnical Bulletin

LIT-6364020

DX-9100 Configuration Guide LIT-6364030

DX-9200 LONWORKS Compatible DigitalController Technical Bulletin

LIT-1162250

DX Commissioning Using the PointTemplate Program User’s Guide

LIT-6364080

LIT-1628480

XT-9100 Technical Bulletin LIT-6364040

LIT-1628440

XT-9100 Configuration Guide LIT-6364050

LIT-1628450

LONWORKS Network Layout TechnicalBulletin

LIT-1162150

LONWORKS N2E Bus Technical Bulletin LIT-6364100

M-Tool Overview and InstallationTechnical Bulletin

LIT-693100

Metasys Installation and PlatformRequirements Technical Bulletin

LIT-12012