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MAC36PRO & MAC36NL - Start Up Guide [BASIC]

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  1. Introduction
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  2. Software Overview
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  3. MAC36 - First Commissioning
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  4. Core MAC36 iSMA modules
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The MAC36NL and MAC36PRO are both Niagara Framework-powered controllers with 36 I/Os and multiple interfaces (Ethernet, RS485, USB, HDMI). They offer expandability via IP or RS485 I/O modules.

Key Features

  • MAC36NL: Niagara 4.8 and later, MAC36PRO: Niagara 4.10.U7* and later
  • Real-time programming
  • 2 x Fast Ethernet (independent)
  • 1 RS485 (opto-isolated), optional extension as second RS485 port – iSMA-B-MAC36(NL/PRO)-RS
  • Optional M-Bus extension – iSMA-B-MAC36(NL/PRO)-M
  • 2 x USB
  • 16 UI, 8 AO, 4 DI, and 8 DO
  • HDMI to connect an external display
  • Built-in web server provides graphical user interface available from the web browser level
  • SD card to collect real-time data, history logs, and alarms
  • Hardware replacement by SD card
  • Flexible licensing model

Key Differences

  • The MAC36PRO has enhanced performance with a more powerful quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM
  • The MAC36PRO runs on iSMA OS64 based on a Linux platform with local chromium-based visualization for a better user experience using an external HMI screen.
  • The MAC36NL focuses on being a cost-effective Edge controller powered by Niagara

In short, MAC36PRO offers better performance and visualization features, while MAC36NL is a more cost-effective solution.

In MAC36PRO we’ve maintained all the features you love, ensuring seamless compatibility with your existing systems, but with a more powerful processor, a 64-bit operating system, double the RAM memory, and expanded storage capacity. Our new MAC36PRO is a significant step forward in enhancing your building control experience