EXPs

Features
• Scalable
Combine up to 8 EXP modules
with a single VLX to create
versatile control solutions.

• Versatile
Onboard Hand-Off-Auto (H-O-A)
switches and potentiometers
enable manual override of outputs.
Binary triac outputs and analog
outputs are designed for complex
applications.

• Accurate
12-bit universal inputs accept a
variety of industry-standard inputs,
enabling wide application flexibility.

Expansion modules (EXPs) provide I/O capability for the Alerton VLX.
The versatile VLX/EXP configuration is the ideal choice for applications
that put a premium on versatility, reliability, and performance—large air
handling units, central plant systems, motor control centers, and other
applications with numerous, interdependent control points. Available EXP
modules include:

• EXP-10120 10 universal inputs, 12 binary outputs, 0 analog outputs

• EXP-1048 10 universal inputs, 4 binary outputs, 8 analog outputs
• EXP-2200 22 universal inputs, 0 binary outputs, 0 analog outputs

EXPs connect to the VLX over a simple, twisted-pair, multi-drop EXP

communications bus. The VLX supervises automation locally and
provides connection to a BACnet internetwork. Combine a maximum of 8
EXPs per VLX for the I/O count your application requires.

Each EXP output has a Hand-Off-Auto (H-O-A) switch for manual

override at the controller. Analog outputs also include a potentiometer to
manually adjust the output when the switch is in Hand mode.

EXPs feature a high-speed microprocessor with flash memory for

non-volatile program storage. The 12-bit universal inputs are software
configurable to accept virtually any input type. CMOS circuitry, a four-
layer circuit board with separate ground plane, and extensive hardware,
software, and power-supply filtering ensure reliable and stable operation.
The CMOS processor uses an internal watchdog, and power supply
voltage is monitored to provide automatic shutdown and data backup.

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Technical data
Power Unit requires 24 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20 VA minimum. Half-wave
rectified. EXPs and VLX can share unit power. Output loads powered FUSE: GND

separately.
2 AMP FAST
5x20mm, 250V
STATUS

POWER

1- IN 0 24VAC
2- COM GND
3- IN 1 H-O-A
BO 0
4-
5-
IN 2
COM +
Inputs Jumper-selectable, 12-bit universal inputs accept thermistor, dry
COMM
6-
7-
8-
IN 3
IN 4
COM
EXP-10120 ASSEMBLED IN USA
H-O-A
BO 1
-
9- +24 VDC
AC 0/1 - 23

contact, 0–5VDC, 4–20 mA, or 0–10 VDC signals. Inputs 1, 2, and 3

H-O-A
BO 2 BO 0 - 24
BO 1 - 25

H-O-A
BO 3

support pulsed inputs with 10 msec minimum pulse length. No external

AC 2/3 - 26
POWER:
BO 2 - 27
MAX LOAD - 144VA H-O-A
NO BO'S - 20VA BO 4 BO 3 - 28
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL

resistor is required for 4–20 mA.

CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY H-O-A
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY BO 5
AC 4/5 - 29
BO 4 - 30
10 - IN 5 H-O-A
BO 5 - 31
11 - COM BO 6
12 - IN 6
13 - IN 7
14 - COM H-O-A
BO 7 AC 6/7 - 32
15 - IN 8 BO 6 - 33

Binary Outputs Binary outputs rated 24 VAC @ 0.5 A with Hand-Off-Auto

16 - IN 9 BO 7 - 34
17 - COM H-O-A
18 - +24 VDC BO 8

AC 8/9 - 35

(H-O-A) switches for manual override. H-O-A status can be monitored in

H-O-A
BO 9 BO 8 - 36
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT 5K05 BO 9 - 37

H-O-A
BO 10

software. Power source isolated from EXP power. AC 10/11 - 38

LBL-EXP10120-A
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: BO 10 - 39
H-O-A
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, BO 11 BO 11 - 40
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Analog Outputs Analog outputs are driven by precision D/A converter.

DIP-switch configurable to provide 0–10 VDC or 0–20 mA. Each analog
output has an H-O-A switch and potentiometer for manual override. H-O-A
and potentiometer status can be monitored in software. 7 9/32" (185mm)

4 1/2" - 2PL (114mm)

1 1/2" (38mm)
1/2" (13mm) Ø 3/16" (5mm)
- 4PL

Max. Dimensions STATUS

7 1/8" (182 mm) H X 7 5/16" (185 mm) W X 1 1/2" (38 mm) D. EXP-1048 ASSEMBLED IN USA
H-O-A

H-O-A
BO 0

BO 1

H-O-A
BO 2

H-O-A
BO 3

POWER:
MAX LOAD - 68VA H-O-A
NO BO'S - 20VA
AO 0

Terminations Removable header-type screw terminals simplify field

24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL

6 11/16" (170mm) CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY

USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY H-O-A
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY AO 1

H-O-A
AO 2

6 1/4" (159mm) H-O-A

wiring.
AO 3

H-O-A
AO 4

H-O-A
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
AO 5
EQUIPMENT 5K05

H-O-A
AO 6

LBL-EXP1048-B
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,
H-O-A
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, AO 7
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Environmental 32–131°F (0–55°C). 0–95% RH, non-condensing.

Communications Twisted-pair, multi-drop EXP communications bus to

VLX base unit.
FUSE: GND

Ratings
2 AMP FAST
5x20mm, 250V
STATUS
1 - IN 0
POWER
2 - COM
24VAC
3 - IN 1 GND
4 - IN 2
+
• Listed Underwriters Laboratory for Open Energy Management
5 - COM

6 - IN 3 EXP-2200 ASSEMBLED IN USA

COMM
-
7 - IN 4

Equipment (PAZX) under the UL Standard for Safety 916. Listing

8 - COM IN 12 -25
9 - IN 5 COM - 26
10 - +24 VDC IN 13 - 27

includes both U.S. and Canadian certification. POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
IN 14 - 28

COM - 29

FOR INDOOR USE ONLY IN 15 - 30

IN 16 - 31

COM - 32

• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (European CE Mark).

+24 VDC - 33
11 - IN 6

12 - COM
IN 17 - 34
13 - IN 7
COM - 35
14 - IN 8
IN 18 - 36
15 - COM
IN 19 - 37

• FCC Part 15, Subpart J, Class A. 16 - IN 9

17 - IN 10
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT 5K05
COM - 38

IN 20 - 39
18 - COM
IN 21 - 40
LBL-EXP2200-A

19 - IN 11 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. COM - 41

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
20 - +24 VDC (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, +24 VDC - 42
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Ordering information

Item number Description

LTBT-EXP-10120 I/O expansion module with 10 inputs

and 12 binary outputs

LTBT-EXP-1048 I/O expansion module with 10 inputs,

4 binary outputs, and 8 analog
outputs

LTBT-EXP-2200 I/O expansion module with 22 inputs

Specifications subject to change without notice

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