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zPoint Products: Information on zPoints

Introduction to zPoint Products' Wireless ZigBee end-points

zPoint Products is a division of Techsol, a North American (NAFTA) corporation specializing in low-cost embedded technology design and board fabrication. We offer a variety of products and programs that will save you money installing Building Automation Systems using our proven ZigBee-powered platform to mitigate risks. In addition, our solutions provide both energy cost savings and increased comfort and convenience for your customers.

The Evolution of the zPoint

With the official release of the ZigBee standard in 2005, the technology was in place to create such solutions, but on our terms, which means using open standards wherever possible. Thus, the zPoint is a monitored or controlled end-point, connected by ZigBee wireless mesh-networking, but communicating with other open systems and supporting a variety of messaging protocols including native ZigBee ZDP, Mod-bus, and ANSI 709.1 profiles — the object-based standard for device connectivity within the Building Automation industry.

The 4 Most Common zPoints

zPoint Products makes several devices. Here are the 4 most common types of single I/O points:

  • Digital INPUT
  • Digital OUTPUT
  • Analog INPUT
  • Analog OUTPUT

In general, inputs are dumb devices, whereas outputs may have smarts (running PID loops, for example).
Also, inputs can be powered externally or by batteries. But outputs typically draw too much power for the output actuator to be battery powered.
Plus, the device that the Output zPoints control (such as lamps, dampers, solenoids, etc.) need power anyway, so there is already power there, making a battery option redundant.

Note
All zPoints come pre-loaded with software to enable functionality out-of-the-box.

Single Digital Input zPoint

This Module is designed to fit within a single-gang eletrical box. It features a pair of contacts for one input, plus a variety of choices for the power supply.

Photo Part number Description of differentiating features Applications
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Digital Input zPoint support a "dry-contact" style input.

This model is powered by a 24 volt supply (10 to 35 volts, AC or DC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Dry-contact switch
  • Relay closure
  • Magnetic (reed) switch
  • Alarm monitoring
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Digital Input zPoint support a "dry-contact" style input.

This model is powered by a 120 volt supply (100 to 135 volts AC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Dry-contact switch
  • Relay closure
  • Magnetic (reed) switch
  • Alarm monitoring
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Digital Input zPoint support a "dry-contact" style input.

This model is powered by a pair of "AA" Batteries

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Dry-contact switch
  • Relay closure
  • Magnetic (reed) switch
  • Alarm monitoring

Single Digital Output zPoint

This Module is designed to fit within a single-gang eletrical box. It features a pair of contacts for one output, plus a variety of choices for the power supply.

Photo Part number Description of differentiating features Applications
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Digital Output zPoint supporting a "dry-contact" style output.

This model is powered by a 24 volt supply (10 to 35 volts, AC or DC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Lamp Control
  • Motor Control
  • Remote Fan Switch
  • Alarm Sounding
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Digital Output zPoint supporting a "dry-contact" style output.

This model is powered by a 120 volt supply (100 to 135 volts AC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Lamp Control
  • Motor Control
  • Remote Fan Switch
  • Alarm Sounding

Single Analog Input zPoint

This Module is designed to fit within a single-gang eletrical box. It features a pair of contacts for one input, plus a variety of choices for the power supply.

Photo Part number Description of differentiating features Applications
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Analog Input zPoint support a "4-20 mA" style input.

This model is powered by a 24 volt supply (10 to 35 volts, AC or DC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • User "knob"
  • Light Meter
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Analog Input zPoint support a "4-20 mA" style input.

This model is powered by a 120 volt supply (100 to 135 volts AC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • User "knob"
  • Light Meter
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Analog Input zPoint support a "4-20 mA" style input.

This model is powered by a pair of "AA" Batteries

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • User "knob"
  • Light Meter

Single Analog Output zPoint

This Module is designed to fit within a single-gang eletrical box. It features a pair of contacts for one output, plus a variety of choices for the power supply.
The Output ranges from 0-10 volts, under remote command.

Photo Part number Description of differentiating features Applications
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Analog Output zPoint supporting a "4-20 mA" style output.

This model is powered by a 24 volt supply (10 to 35 volts, AC or DC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Lamp Control
  • Damper Control
  • Valve Control
first zPoint board in electrical box
 38-000xxx-xxx Analog Output zPoint supporting a "4-20 mA" style output.

This model is powered by a 120 volt supply (100 to 135 volts AC)

Here are some of the applications where this module can be deployed:

  • Lamp Control
  • Damper Control
  • Valve Control

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