Platform models

Among the two groups of JACE controllers (embedded controllers and Windows-based), there are different models, each of which has a host model text descriptor. You see this descriptor in the Station Manager view of a NiagaraNetwork (Host Model column), and also in platform views, such as Platform Administration, as well as the PlatformServices container of a station running on that host.

The following table lists various controller models starting with the host model text descriptor.

A few models (and the SoftJACE ) listed are not compatible with Niagara 4, and are so noted. However, it is possible that some may exist on a job site where the Supervisor was migrated to N4.0, along with some number of controllers that are compatible. For related background details, refer to the AX to N4 Migration Guide. In addition, several models discontinued more than 10 years are not listed.

Host models of JACE platforms

Model desc.	Actual Model	Notes	Compatible with Niagara 4?
JNXS	JACE-NXS series	Discontinued Win32-based (Windows XP Embedded), model before JACE-NXT series.	No
JNXT	JACE-NXT series	Discontinued Win32-based controller (Windows XP Embedded).	No
Jsoft	SoftJACE installed on  user-supplied PC	Windows-based. This is different than a Supervisor for example, which appears instead as “Workstation”.	No
JVLN	JACE-7 series  (JACE-700)	Discontinued QNX- based, with more processing power than JACE-2/6 series.  See the JACE Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for commissioning details.	No, the WiFi option for this controller is not supported
NPM2	JACE-2 series, including Security JACE  (SEC-J-201),  JACE-202 Express (M2M JACE 2)	Discontinued QNX- based. Uses the IBM J9 JVM (Java Virtual Machine). Models include the JACE-202 Express and M2M JACE 2 with onboard I/O points.	No
NPM3	JACE-3E series, introduced in mid 2013.	QNX-based controller, a JACE-3E is between the JACE-2 series and the JACE-6E series in performance, and includes onboard SRAM for battery-less operation (if desired).  See the JACE Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for commissioning details.	Yes
NPM6	JACE-6 series, including Security JACE (SEC-J-601),  JACE-602 Express  (M2M JACE 6)	Discontinued QNX- based, with more processing power than the JACE-2 series. Includes the JACE-602 Express, and M2M JACE 6 with onboard I/O points.  See the JACE Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for commissioning details. NOTE: Security controllers are not compatible.	Yes, except for security controller
NPM6E	JACE-6E, as well as “retrofit board” controllers JACE-603 and JACE-645.	QNX-based controllers. The JACE-6E is like a JACE-6, but includes onboard SRAM for battery-less operation (if desired). The JACE-603 and JACE-645 are retrofitted R2 JACE-403 and JACE-545 controllers.  Refer to the JACE Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for commissioning details.	Yes
TITAN	JACE-8000 series	QNX-based controller, with the most processing power and resource capacity of any controller. Includes onboard SRAM for operation without a battery, integral WiFi, and a USB port for backup/restore usage using a USB flash drive. Plug-in option modules provide additional communications ports. Supports Niagara 4, and AX-3.8U1 (with the JACE-8000-AX license feature). Refer to the JACE Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for commissioning details, also documents JACE-8000 Backup and Restore Guide and JACE-8000 WiFi Guide. NOTE: The USB Backup/Restore and WiFi functionality are not supported on a JACE-8000 platform running AX-3.8U1.	Yes, except when running older software
Workstation	User-supplied PC, for example, a Supervisor or engineering workstation.	Windows-based customer supplied PC that runs Workbench, minimally.	Yes

Some platform views differ depending on the type of controller.

Platform models

Host models of JACE platforms

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