XPM Series Expansion Modules

The M4-XPM series I/O expansion modules can serve

in one of two capacities depending on where they are

installed in the Metasys system. When installed on

the Sensor/Actuator (SA) Bus of a Metasys equipment

controller, an XPM expands the input and output

interfaces that can be used with that equipment

controller. When installed on the Field Controller (FC) Bus

of a Metasys network engine, an XPM can be used as I/O

point multiplexors to support monitoring and control from

a Metasys network engine. The point multiplexor can also

be useful for sharing points between other equipment

controllers on the FC Bus using peer-to-peer connectivity.

Background transfer coupled with enable/disable logic

options in Controller Configuration Tool (CCT)

Saves field technicians’ time, enables productivity and

minimizes equipment disruption, since the controllers are

operating while file updates take place in the background

and the application can be left disabled until the system is

ready to run.

SA Bus commissioning improvements

Saves field technicians time when commissioning SA Bus

devices by enabling an equipment controller to transfer

and apply firmware files to all the SA Bus devices (XPM,

IOM, NS8000) connected to it at the same time.

Small, convenient package size

Facilitates quick field installation and efficient use of space

without compromising control performance