Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue When an Access Event is received at the CyberStation from a controller under a network on a different time zone, will the time shown be that of the CyberStation receiving the event or the time stamp from the remote time zone? Environment CyberStation Cause Documentation Resolution Access events show the time stamp from the zone where the controller is located. So if an Access Event is received at a CyberStation located in (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time from a controller located under a network in the (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time the time stamp shown by the event will be Pacific time.

Issue The SMS Nokia mobile phone simulator does not function in RAM 2.0 and Win7 Environment Windows 7 RAM Sigma Vista Micronet Cause When using the Windows 7 and in RAM 2.0, SMS alarm messages can be tested by using the SMS test interface. The Nokia dummy phone does not appear on the Windows desktop when a message is sent. Resolution Interactive Services Detection needs to be enabled: Goto Windows Start menu, type services.msc. In the Services window, scroll down to Interactive Services Detection and set to either "Auto" or "Manual" and start the service. In RAM allow a message to be sent to the dummy SMS phone. An icon will appear in the task bar, click on "View the message", the dummy SMS phone is now seen with the message sent to it.

Issue Does the JACE-645 come with 128 MB or 256 MB like the ENC-520? Environment I/A Series, JACE-603/645 Cause Not sure what it comes with after reviewing announcement PA-251. Resolution A JACE-603 or JACE-645 comes standard with 128 MB of RAM with the option to upgrade to 256 MB.  The part number for the optional memory upgrade is TRD-NPM-256. This part number modifies the license which enables the factory-installed memory (license line:  maxHeap=true).

Issue When the sample code supplied under Continuum Help for the Select Case function is pasted directly into a program a controller the function does not work. Continuum generates the following error.  "Process not supported" Environment Plain English functions Select Case Cause Some PE functions are supported in specific Continuum products only. For example, Select Case is supported only in CyberStation. Resolution Check the Products Supported section of the Continuum Help on Select Case functions.  Select case is supported in CyberStation only.

Issue Cannot log on to Web Client with an I-Pad    Environment Continuum  1.9X Web Client Cause At the present time we do not offer support for Apples I-Pad   Resolution IE 7, 8  and 9 is supported with Web Client 1.9X

Issue When the CX9640 was upgraded using the node count upgrade upd file supplied by Schneider Repair, the node count shown on the controller options page does not increase. Environment Node count upgrade NetController CX96xx Cause Bad upd file. Resolution Contact repair to get a replacement node count upgrade file.

Issue The default auto log off time setting is 20 minutes, customer need to extend the time period for web user. Environment Continuum Webclient Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Cause The default auto log off time setting is 20 minutes,  and can not modify the setting on cyberstation or webclient server Resolution From the webclient install package, open "Webclient planning and installation guide.pdf", Reading from Page 105 to Page 106, Go to C:\Program Files\webserver, open web.config Go to "SessionState" tag and modify the value behind "timeout=" , the default is 20 in minutes. You can change it to another value if you prefer. Save and close web.config Log on web client to see the performance.

Issue Values from an Aaon device not showing up in Xenta Server Web Interface but work fine in the Vista Server Environment Vista XBuilder Xenta Server Cause Vista will correct for xif files that do not strictly follow the LonMark Standard.  The Xenta Server does not include this feature. Resolution The Aaon Chiller is not actually a LON device, but a BACnet IP device which is communicating to Lon Via a Field Server. The manufacturer provided xif file will function in Vista but not in the Xenta Server. The only work around for this is to create the lon network in LonMaker and import that network into Xbuilder

Issue SDCU or Pocket terminal does not work when plugged into the service port of a Sigma Controller Environment Sigma SDCU Pocket Terminal Cause The SDCU when plugged into the service port does not work on some controllers but does on others. Resolution Check to see if the PL* pluggable connector is in use. It may be in use for a SigmaCE device, serial device e.g. bluetooth or be pre-wired to one. Unplug the connector and try SDCU again. *For the UNCx96, connector is PL4 *For the UNC632, connector is PL5 *For the DNN and IC3s, connector is PL5

Issue User has a backup of my files that they have restored onto a new workstation PC but now they are unable to edit the files.  For example: A Continuum graphic needs to be edited and cannot save changes but can save as a new graphic. Environment Window OS Windows XP Windows 7 8 8.1 10 Windows Vista Cause This is caused by Microsoft Windows OS. Windows will automatically make a file "Read only" if it has been moved from another PC  Resolution The solution is to change the files back to read / write. Example: Open Windows Explorer and find the folder you want to change, for this example it is "Continuum graphics." Right click on the folder and select properties, which shows a tab that will be ticked next to "read only" deselect this tab and then select apply. Once windows has finished changing the folder and its contents to read/write the user will be able to go into continuum and edit graphics.

Issue Which replacement gland kit is suitable for the VZ, VZF, VSF valves? Environment VZ, VZF, VSF 626-9-203 667-9-201 626-9-311 Cause Replacement for worn out components Resolution For VZ, all sizes, use: 626-9-203 For VSF 15, 20, 25mm, use: 626-9-203 For VSF 32-50mm, use: 667-9-201 For VZF 65-150mm, use: 626-9-311 For more information and details, please see the data sheets.

Issue Command Window is flashing up when Continuum is running, the window has some text but flashes too quick to read Environment Windows 7 XP Command Dos Window Cause Following an upgrade (include new PCs) from a Stand Alone, pre v1.82 installation the Workstation within Continuum retains it's PE Programs Resolution Following an upgrade (include new PCs), Workstations PE Programs should be checked to see if they are still required. Stand Alone Utilities could be used for a number of tasks on pre v1.82 installations and included a number of PE programs calling batch files and SQL queries. If these PE Programs are still running following an upgrade, then they will be calling batch files and SQL queries that do not exist on the new PC. Disable or delete these programs NOTE: One way of seeing what is in the Command Window is to record the screen using a simple Screen recording program.

Issue What is the significance of the ObjectID number that appears under the properties of a Continuum object. Environment SQL Continuum ObjectID ObjectIDHi ObjectIDLo Cause Customer enquiry Resolution The ObjectID is a combined string that includes the SQL ObjectIDHi and the ObjectIDLo separated by a decimal. 

Issue Do we have any thermal switches in our portfolio? Environment Thermal switch bi-metal Cause Application or customer requires/requests a bi-metal thermal switch Resolution Unfortunately, no such product is available in neither the "Industries" or the "Buildings" portfolio.

Issue Unable to log into the JACE-603/645 hardware with I/A Series R2 Admin Tool. Environment JACE-603, JACE-645 Cause The JACE 603 and JACE 645 are network controllers that can run either R2 or G3 Niagara applications when a corresponding license is installed.  These new boards are based on the QNX platform and no longer use the R2 “Admin Tool” for host-level configuration. Resolution Use I/A Series G3 Workbench 3.6.47 or later for all host (platform) configuration of a JACE-603 or JACE-645.  Refer to the Retrofit Board Niagara R2 Install and Startup Guide for details on how to commission and use with I/A Series R2.  The document is included with I/A Series G3 (docRetrofitBoardR2) 3.6.47 or later. Note: The JACE 603 and JACE 645 supports the following revisions ... R2 (supports 2.301.535 or higher) G3 (supports 3.6.47 or higher)

Issue Wrong username and/or password when logging into Webstation via a Magelis Opti PC Environment SmartStruxure Magelis Opti PC Webstation Cause Many Magelis are installed with an older Internet Explorer version i.e. IE 6.xx. Webstation requires a higher version of Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 7 is confirmed as ok, but later versions are recommended. Resolution Upgrade the Internet Explorer on the Magelis PC, sometimes this is not possible if it is not permitted to install software on the unit. This can be disabled by going to: Start > Programs > Accessories > System tools > EWF activator deactivator Set it as disabled (a reboot may be needed) Download the new Internet Explorer from Microsoft and install it. Enable the EWF activator deactivator again.

Issue Are there any bi-directional flowmeters available in our meters offer? Environment Kamstrup Flow meter Cause Product application request Resolution Unfortunately there is currently no such meter available in our portfolio. 

Issue Points from on b3 controller will not update on pinpoint graphics.  Environment b3 0x00001427 HardwareErr__ Bad RTC chip RTC Cause Error 0x00001427 denotes a hardware failure of the real time clock.  Resolution Return controller to Schneider Electric for repair.

Issue See "mismatch xxxxxxxx" in the Continuum Error Listview. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Windows XP Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Cause An Error logging feature was added with 1.94 SP1. If the Continuum Error Listview has "mismatch xxxxxxxx" errors, then SP1 for Cyber has been installed, but the controllers are posting errors. Resolution Use the updates below or the most recent version and the errors will no longer post. A Cyberstation 1.94 service pack released to address accdataservices crashes and other issues. The list of corrected issues is the release notes. The files are available on https://ecobuilding.schneider-electric.com/ 

Issue The LON XML tool was used to create a lnml file.  Does it need to remain with the station at all times? Environment Niagara G3 Cause General database housekeeping Resolution Once the LON controller has been imported, the lnml file is no longer required and can be removed. Note:  If the LON controller's profile changes slightly (i.e. one or two SNVTs), a Learn Nv is sufficient to update the device in the station.  The Learn Nv command will not execute unless the reference to the lnml file is removed.