Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue There's a need to know what characters the XP Display will show Environment XP Display Cause Many languages use different character sets and not all are supported in the XP Display Resolution The standard ascii character set is supported by the XP Display. This is indicated on Pg. 17 of the XP Display User Guide. Click here to download the XP Display User Guide

Issue The pressure drop across the valve is required. Environment Valve Pressure Drop Cause Customer needs to know what the pressure drop across a 32mm valve will be. Resolution Example: two 32mm V211T valves with flows of 0.549 l/s and 0.483 l/s through them. To calculate the pressure drop use this formula - Pressure drop = (Flow rate in M3/Hr / KVs) squared. Flow rate of 0.549 l/s 32mm V211T has a KV of 16 Converting flow to M3/Hr - 0.549 * 3.6 = 1.9764 Pressure Drop = 1.9764 / 16 = 0.123525 squared = 0.015258 Bar * 100 = 1.526 kPa Flow rate of 0.483 l/s 32mm V211T has a KV of 16 Converting flow to M3/Hr - 0.483 * 3.6 = 1.7388 Pressure Drop = 1.7388 / 16 = 0.108675 squared = 0.0118102 Bar * 100 = 1.181 kPa To review the Satchwell Valve sizing data sheet, please click HERE.

Issue How can we exclude Hosts or Users from accessing the Workstation Professional license i.e. Script, Function Block and Graphic editors from another Workstation? Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment Building Operation License Server FLEXnet Cause When accessing various editors from within Workstation a particular license does not differentiate host or user who should have access to which editors. Using the option file taclic.opt allows you to exclude certain Host / Users of StruxureWare Building Operation from accessing these Workstation clients. The Workstation clients referenced are as follows: client.station (Workstation) client.script (Script Editor) client.functionblock.view (Function Block Editor) client.graphiceditor (Graphic Editor) Resolution FLEXnet Licensing provides the options file to be included in the License Server directory. Each time the License Server service is started this file is checked. Syntax and use can be found in the attached document - Chapter 13 The following option file must reside on the License Server in the following path: Building Operation 1.9 and below: C:\Program Files(x86)\Schneider Electric StruxureWare\Building Operation 1.x\License Server Building Operation 2.0 and above: C:\Program Files(x86)\Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\Building Operation x.x\License Server Once this file is copied into the License Server folder, you must restart the license service (via the Windows Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services). Examples: # The following text excludes the features from Workstation Professional # # Use the following 3 Exclude statements if you wish to exclude an entire Workstation from accessing editors # EXCLUDE client.script HOST enter_host_name EXCLUDE client.functionblock.view HOST enter_host_name EXCLUDE client.graphiceditor HOST enter_host_name # # Use the following 3 Exclude statements if you wish to exclude a Building Operation User from accessing editors # (remove #'s below as required) # # EXCLUDE client.script USER enter_user_name # EXCLUDE client.functionblock.view USER enter_user_name # EXCLUDE client.graphiceditor USER enter_user_name # Notes: The HOST can be defined by either DNS or IP Address The USER is the user name as defined in Building Operation, this may be the same as the Windows username if using Windows Domain.

Issue Access Control Spec for Tender Offer which usually comes from the Product Marketing Division Environment I/NET Site with Access Control Cause Bidding a job and requests for Access Control Spec or Specification Requests for: General Requirements Site Construction Door Locking Hardware Conveying Equipment / Elevator Controls Electrical Power Communications Video Surveillance Security Management System (SMS) specified For the Access/Security Control Contractor. Typically the SMS provides and explanation and integration for:   • Integrated Access Control • Alarm Monitoring • Integrated Digital Video Management • Interactive Alarm/Facility Graphics Display • Wireless Alarm and Video Transmission • Associated Access Control and Alarm Equipment Control • Multiple Language Operation • Multiple Tenant Operation • Access Initiated and Event Initiated Control  • Elevator Control • Workstation and associated equipment General Requirements Site Construction Door Locking Hardware Conveying Equipment / Elevator Controls Electrical Power Communications Video Surveillance Resolution I/NET Seven Access Control Specification (Available in a MSWord format)  

Issue Requests for information on a wireless access control solution Environment Continuum Schlage Windows XP Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Cause Easy access to documentation for the Schlage Wireless Access Control Solution Resolution 09-17-2012 The Security Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the integration between Schlage AD-Series locks and Andover Continuum Netcontroller II and ACX 57XX family of controllers. This integration will provide a cost effective and scalable access control solution. Schlage AD-Series locks combine all of the components typically found around the door such as the door position switch and the request to exit switch into one unit which simplifies installation and saves money. Since they are designed to be modular Schlage AD-Series locks can easily be upgraded in the future to meet changing security and technology requirements. Within Continuum Cyberstation the Schlage locking device will look and function like a normal door and an XDriver at the controller level will provide access to these devices. This solution is ideal for education and healthcare facilities but can also be used in a wide range of other applications. For more information please contact COE@Buildings.Schneider-Electric.com.   Schlage Data Sheet Final.pdf Andover Continuum _ Schlage Integration Offer Final.pdf Andover Continuum _ Schlage Integration Training Final.pdf

Issue Have lost disc to install RoamIO software for the version 1.0 RoamIO Environment Windows XP Continuum RoamIO 1.0 Cause Lost CD or CD broken for RoamIO  Resolution Below is the software / Drivers and install Guide for the RoamIO version 1.0 RoamIO User Guide.pdf RoamIO V1.0 Laptop.zip RoamIO V1.0 PPC.zip RoamIO V1.0 Driver.zip The latest RoamIO2 versions of the software can always be downloaded from The Exchange Download Center.

Issue Guard Tour for I/NET Environment I/NET site with Access Control Cause Is there a Guard Tour configuration or is there add-on software for Guard Tour with I/NET Access Control Resolution I/NET really does not have a Guard Tour add-on. It does not have a Guard Tour setting with the Access Control functionality.    What I would suggest however, is that you can run a report on an individual card, and this report could have the times at which the card was used. This could for example be the Guard card, and show that at specific times the Guard used the card. This also would apply to a Group such as Guards. I/NET does not have a Guard Tour add-on. It does not have a Guard Tour setting with the Access Control functionality.   However, a site can run a report on an individual card(s), and this report could have the times at which the card was used. This could for example be the Guard card, and show that at specific times the Guard used the card. This also would apply to a Group such as Guards.   Please find two custom reports for using with the above suggested scenario.  Custom Reports.zip which contains two reports: TAC_TransactionsIndividuals_dateIndivID_001.rpt TAC_TransIndiv_Date_IndivID_GroupName.rpt  

Issue There's a need for information on the Personnel Import Utility Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Windows XP Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Cause Finding the information on the Personnel Import Utility may be difficult to locate. Resolution The information for the Personnel Import Utility can be found in the latter part of Chapter 19 on Personnel. There is additional information in Appendix C related to the tables and XSLT file. Click here to download a copy of just the PIU Manual.

Issue Unreliable documentation Environment Butterfly valve Cause Replacement Resolution The MF20 / MF40 actuator data sheets are supposed to be updated in regards to the use on old TRV-S valves.   Basically the standard MF40 fits to the TRV-S DN150-200, but the unique MF20-R fits to everything else.   So you need to know the valve.   No other adaptors are required. Click here for data sheet

Issue Archiving and database size with FIFO not working Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET site Cause dbo.Events keeps growing and presumably is not in FIFO mode (First In First Out) Resolution Note: Autogrowth is not used with TAC I/NET Seven or TAC Andover Continuum The size of the InetDB can be set through Microsoft SQL Server Management Tool:   By selecting the InetDB database properties you can set the Autogrowth setting via the Files page.  Under the Autogrowth column select the browse button as shown:   The Change Autogrowth setting by either disabling the Autogrowth check box or you can set Autogrowth to a Maximum File Size as shown:     The Autogrowth value now shows this setting is restricted to setting define in step 2.   Disabling Autogrowth allows the events to be removed from the table when the total size of the SQL database reaches the limitation set in the properties of the db. The table dbo.Events has all the current events and it should be the biggest. The dbo.currenteventdetail table keeps up with the current max events and the current minimum events. Lets say it is around a million (1,000,000) events and so the first event in this table would be 01 and the last would be the 1000000. If items are removed from the other table, the dbo.Events, then this other table, the dbo.currenteventdetails is off. This means we run the risk of losing those events that are not correctly numbered. Manually removing items from one table can have an impact on other tables and how this data is kept and archived. About archiving and shrinking the db, this is a function of SQL. SQL goes into a FIFO mode, which means First In, First Out. This keeps the db from getting to large. The archived records are designated as archived in the db and even though they are still (secretly) in the db, they will be out as soon as the db is over the capacity amount and the amount designated in the db.currenteventdetail table is the guide for what is current. The thing that keeps the db from getting to large is the archive is setup correctly and old data is archived. It is still available via Reports, but considered not technically in the db. That is what shrinks the db and keeps it from getting over size.    Note: Autogrowth is not used with TAC I/NET Seven or TAC Andover Continuum

Issue How to program software for Automatic Windows Environment BAS SIGMA Cause Windows are open and close type, but the requirement is for the Windows to modulate. Resolution The windows can be modulated but only in fixed stages. The window travel time needs to be known from fully closed to fully open and vice-versa. Open and close should be equal time. The example below is for automatic windows in a classroom where the teacher could override the windows open or closed, along with the other interlocks e.g. wind direction and rain. Click here for the word document or here for the pdf containing the objects that are required to achieve this.

Issue Need to connect to an old CX / CMX via hyperterminal but don't know the pin out for the old style CX and CMX cable with  9 way to 25 way D type connectors Environment Continuum Windows Hyperterminal Cause Need to connect to an old CX / CMX via hyperterminal but don't know the pin out for the old style CX and CMX cable with 9 way to 25 way D type connectors Resolution Please see attached .pdf of wiring diagram for pin connections from 9 way to 25 way D type  

Issue Proxy objects were successfully created in a G3 obix integration of a R2 station.  The writable proxy objects (ie: setpoint overrides) in the G3 station do not propagate the new value to the native object in the R2 station. Environment Niagara G3 Niagara R2 Cause This is a known issue with the G3 obix driver. Resolution Right-click the proxy object in the G3 station and do a 'forceUpdate'. If there are several dozen proxy objects affected, download this program object.  Paste it anywhere in the Obix Network and execute it.  A 'forceUpdate' will be done to all proxy objects. As of June 2013, these are the most up to date jar files for an obix integration:  2.301.535i.beta.jar, 2.301.535i.beta.jar.pc, and niagaraDriver.zip. Extraction password:  niagara (all lowercase)

Issue How do you get the Modbus register list and communication values from a ICP7188 (SP7040) project. Have extracted files from ICP7188 (blue turtle) want to upgrade this to a Xenta 731 or 913, how can I read the current register configuration from this device. Environment ICP 7188 Cause Want to replace a ICP7188 "blue turtle" device with a Xenta 731 or 913 and need to now what the current Modbus configuration / registers are in the ICP7188 device. Resolution To retrieve the Modbus values from the ICP7188 (SP7040) project you will need two text files Cfg9100.txt and MAP9000.txt. from the original project. and the following files contained in this ZIP file SP7040. Note:  If you need to extract these files you can follow the instructions in the "ILink Commissioning Guide" PDF which is contained within the above ZIP file.  If you don't have the LinkTerm application detailed in this document you can download and install it from here. N.B: After extracting this LinkTerm.zip file there are two files with the extension '.rename', ISDEL and SETUP.  Both these extension must be renamed to '.EXE' and then you can follow the instructions is the above mentioned guide. After extracting the SP7040 ZIP file to a drive on your PC along with the two text files into the directory proceed with the following steps: 1. Open the TGT9100.xls file. Make sure you have Macros enabled in Excel. 2. Then select the Device Editor button.   3. This will move you to the System Device summary with a message indicating there is a mismatch of the configuration files. Select Yes too load the configuration files   This will populate the Table from the txt files copied earlier. 4. Now you can select the + button next to the Type heading 5. Then select the + button next to the Type heading to show the Modbus values for that device.   6. To view the communication setup select the + button next to the System heading as seen in the step 4 image.

Issue Which actuators are suitable for VG311F? Environment VG311F Venta Forta M700 MG900SR M800 M1500 MV15B M3000 Cause Which actuator to choose for MV15B Resolution The following actuators are, depending on application requirements, suitable for use with the VG311F valve: M700, MG900SR, M800, M1500, MV15B, M3000 For more information on the valve / actuator selection, please see the valve data sheet here. For more details on each actuators, please see their data sheets respectively. They are available for download from the Extranet or public website.

Warning Potential for Data Loss: The steps detailed in the resolution of this article may result in a loss of critical data if not performed properly. Before beginning these steps, make sure all important data is backed up in the event of data loss. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with any complex steps detailed in this article, please contact Product Support Services for assistance. Issue Sample programs for carpark access control. Environment Continuum Access Control Carpark Access Carspace Counting Cause Want sample code on how to provide Carpark Access Control. Resolution It is possible to do car park control with Continuum Controllers. There are a number of different ways to do this depending on the sites specific requirements. PSS doesn't provide programming for specific projects but we can provide generic examples. *** Note: This sample code is provided as-is to be used as a sample only.   *** To start off, a very simple solution could be:   To have three Areas defined, Outside, CommonCarPark, and EmployeeCarpark. You then create Door objects for the Entry Readers at the entrance to CommonCarPark and EmployeeCarpark. Use a PE Program to Monitor the CommonEntry Entry Reader for ValidAccess and set a pre-alarm flag (Numeric). Have an AlarmEnrollment attached to the pre-alarm flag and set for a specific amount of time (3 minutes). Have another PE Program that monitors the EmployeeEntry Entry Reader for ValidAccess and then re-sets the pre-alarm flag stopping the alarm from being sent. You could use this sample program, with some modifications, to provide you with this functionality. This is a very simple way of doing it that doesn't take into account having more than one car coming in at the same time though...you could expand on this to include using arrays to store the details of the Personnel that have badged and then have a timer associated with that specific Personnel, set both values into an Array and then have another program monitor that Array and compare the time they entered against the current time...if the difference was more than your alarm time then raise an alarm. When that Personnel badges at the EmployeeEntry Reader you remove their entry from the Array. A sample on how to do this is here. This one is a bit more complex than the previous example but it should give some ideas to start with to mold into a solution. There is a WS program as well as a controller program. The controller program does all of the carpark control which uses arrays to store the number of car spaces currently available for each department group (company/tenant) and allows of disallows new cars from that dept depending on available slots. This solution required both a roller door and a gate inside the roller door to create a "mantrap" for the desired control but the same principle could be applied in a simpler design. The WS program was used to provide a solution to the tenants locking themselves out of the carpark when they didn't badge out properly. It uses an object to search though all Personnel to find a specific card number and then resets that Personnel's current Area so they can badge at the anti-passback enabled Door. From memory, this part of it didn't work as well as the carpark access. The code is good just the method of searching through all Personnel was prone to locking up. Depending on the number of Personnel and size of Database it can take a longtime to do the search ... and the program can time out and go to disabled. So there was human intervention needed at various times.  

Issue How to enable the “Disable Card if Not Used In” feature that shows on the Privileges tab of the Personnel Editor object? The option is greyed out and no values can be entered. Environment Continuum Personnel Editor Cause The feature has not been enabled and there are currently no plans to implement this feature.   Resolution The feature is not implemented. At the time of writing this, the documentation and online help had not been updated to reflect this and are misleading. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although, it is possible to create this functionality through a Plain English program that looks for cards that haven't been used in a certain amount of time and then disables those cards. See these sample programs below. They are not an exact solution but provide the methodology to be used. Dead Report Expire Disable Cards   Depending on how large your Personnel list is will determine how much success you will have with this PE solution. The OpenList command can have issues and lock up if the list being searched takes too much time to go through.  

Issue Not able to find information on the DO-20, DIO-20, or DM-20 IOU modules. Environment DM-20 DIO-20 DO-20 Relay Cause Unable to find documentation. Resolution Below are documents that have information on the DM-20 IOU module, DO-20 board, and DIO-20 Eclipse board. DO-20 -> Here.  DIO-20 Eclipse Module Datasheet -> Here. Continuum I/O Modules Datasheet Continuum I/O Installation Guide Continuum I/O System Reference (start pg.80) DIO-20 Installation Guide   Note: The Eclipse product line is now discontinued, but the DIO-20 is available for the DM-20. The part number is 01-9000-DIO20.

Issue No documentation available through regular sources. Environment GV Air flow Sensor: 63 mm 5515010063 80 mm 5515010080 100 mm 5515010100 125 mm 5515010125 160 mm 5515010160 200 mm 5515010200 250 mm 5515010250 315 mm 5515010315 400 mm 5515010400 Cause Hard to find documentation on these sensors Resolution Data sheet is available here. Mounting instructions here.

Issue Sigma Release note for 4.07 makes reference to the Sigma Standard Edition Installation and Users Guide.   Environment Electronic documents Cause Location Resolution Click here to download the Sigma Standard Edition Installation and Users Guide.