Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue ACCDataService.exe in ITP.DLL crashes when any function is calling another function. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum 2.0 Plain English Cause A PE Function is called from within another PE Function. Resolution To resolve this issue the following steps need to be followed: Do not call up a PE function from within another PE function. Copy the script code function from the second function and put it directly into the first function.

Issue At what height can the LON Multi-Sensor LA-21 be mounted and still be effective? Environment Field Devices Lon Sensors Cause  The manual states ranges at a mounting height of 2.5m but does not specify a maximum height. Resolution The LON Multi-Sensor LA-21 (MTN880541) cannot be used for mounting heights above 3 m because the sensitivity will be reduced too much. At a mounting height of, for example, 12 m the device will detect almost no movement.

Issue Who to contact for Continuum - Easy-Lobby integration support.  Environment Continuum Security Cause Unsure of who to contact for Continuum - Easy-Lobby integration support.  Resolution The Continuum - EasyLobby integration is supported directly by HID - EasyLobby.     For sales or technical support: EasyLobby support email is support@easylobby.com . U.S. support phone number 866-607-7339 (option 8). International support phone number: +1-949-732-2000, option 3, then option 8.   If you have EasyLobby sales questions, or need a quote or a web demo, please call 781-455-8558 or contact jmooradian@hidglobal.com, jmurzycki@hidglobal.com, vrowan@hidglobal.com or your HID sales rep If you need EasyLobby technical support, please contact support@easylobby.com or call the HID tech support line at 866-607-7339 and select Option 8 If you are placing an EasyLobby order, please resend it to easylobby-sales@hidglobal.com or fax it to 781-455-6766 If you have questions about the status of an order already placed, please contact Customer Service vrowan@hidglobal.com, kzarrow@hidglobal.com If you have questions about adding a feature or doing custom engineering, please contact Product Management nwahlander@hidglobal.com

Issue Windows installer fails to install an application Environment Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Microsoft Windows XP Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Vista Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 editions Windows Server 2012 R2 Cause Errors with the Windows Operating system are preventing the installation from completing. Resolution Run the file at the link below on the affected PC:   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

Issue Correct Boot Up sequence for I/NET Enterprise Server Level Integration to StruxureWare. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation, TAC INET Environment I/NET to StruxureWare Enterprise Server Level Integration Cause Sites which are recovering from a power failure are are using Remote Client with I/O may have certain failures within the system. A site where I/NET works on the local PC but devices seem offline from the Enterprise server may have had the Enterprise Server Start before the I/Net I/O Server A site where I/NET points can be controlled from the ES, but messages are not received by either the ES or I/NET AMT may have had the SQL server start after the ES or I/NET IO Server started. Resolution Restart the SQL Server or Server PC Restart the I/NET I/O Server and ensure it is running as a service Restart the Enterprise Server In order to add the I/NET I/O Server as a dependency for the Enterprise Server use the command prompt line below. Be sure to change the 1.X to reflect the current version of SBO installed. Open the Command prompt Enter the command: sc config "Building Operation 1.X Enterprise Server" depend= inet7iosrv

Issue I/NET action messages are triggering audible alarms AMT is not functioning as expected for points that have action messages associated with them. Environment I/NET Cause As a best practice, I/Net action messages should be masked and grouped the same as the point which is triggering the message. When this is not done, AMT gets harder to manage. Resolution Edit the Resident I/O configuration of  the point which is triggering the event action. Note the Distribution group and Mask Edit the Event Action that is being triggered. Ensure that the Event Action has the same masking as the Resident I/O point.

Issue I have package units with point count that exceeds the SE78600 capacity, can I simply add the SEC-TE in order to complete I/O points requirements? Environment SEC_TE MPM SE8600 Cause Unfortunately, the SEC– TE can’t be used as extended I/O modules with the SE8600 however; you may use SEC-TE with the MPM-UN. Resolution SEC – TE can not communicate directly with the SE8600. However you can use the SEC-TE with the MPM-UN.

Issue UI-8-10 input reads only 5 volts dc  when dip switch is set for 10 volt input. Environment UI-8-10 Input Cause Improperly configured input. Resolution Page 40 of IO Module System Reference Guide states.  The 0-10V range allows connection to signals up to 10.00V. In this mode the circuit actually uses the same input measuring circuit as the 0-5V range, however, it divides the voltage present by two thereby limiting the internal circuitry to 0-5V. When you read a 0- 10V input the actual reading will be 0-5V. You must adjust your readings for the higher range via formula. This is accomplished by applying a conversion factor to the reading. When creating a 10V InfinityInput, set the Conversion to ElecValue * 2.   When using the 10V mode be sure to set the Reference resistor switch to Off.   Note: Setting the Reference Resistor enable switch to ‘ON’ and setting the Range to ‘10V’ is invalid. Switching to 10V inputs dramatically lowers the impedance of the input to 4.4 KΩ.

Issue Moving a Converted I/NET graphic for the ES level integration of I/NET to the AS level of Integration to I/NET Environment StruxureWare TGML I/NET Cause As sites expand, controllers that are currently integrated to StruxureWare using the Enterprise server may be connected to the USB interface to the Automation Server.  It is possible for these relocated controllers to continue to use the same graphics. Resolution Recreate the exact folder location of the graphic on the AS. For Example, if the graphic is currently on the ES\INET Interface\INET Graphics folder, the user should create an INET Interface\INET Graphics Folder on the AS Copy the Graphic on the ES Paste the Graphic on the AS Clean up any bindings.  Any I/NET objects that were re-named after the initial conversion may need to be manually re-bound. Links between graphics may also need to be re-bound.

Issue Looking for more information on the Schneider Electric Advanced Display offering from the Smart X family of controllers. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment SmartStruxure SmartX Controller Advanced Display Technician Tool Mobile App Cause Unsure where to locate more detail about the Advanced Display and do not know the part numbers to order the products. Resolution The Advanced Display is a convenient option for users to access, monitor, and service their SmartStruxure system. For additional information please reference the SmartX Controller - Advanced Display documents found on the The Exchange. Applications The Advanced Display comes with the SmartXKiosk application already installed on it. This app, when launched, limits which other applications may be accessed on the tablet. The only way to exit the Kiosk mode is to enter a six character PIN. Any of the available Schneider Electric apps found on the Google Play Store can be added to the SmartXKisok. Technician Tool mobile app AdaptiApps custom user apps WebStation The Technician Tool provides a simplified user interface for operation and maintenance of the SmartStruxure solution.   Communications and Wiring Options Communication Options Available Availability Wi-Fi to the BMS network (requires straight USB cable) All SmartStruxure versions USB direct communication to the Automation Server (requires Y-shaped USB cable) Versions 1.7 and newer Wi-Fi or USB direct communication to the Automation Server Premium (requires straight USB cable) Versions 1.7 and newer   The Advanced Display communicates with the SmartStruxure servers through an access point or starting in version 1.7 directly to the Automation Server via the USB port with the application named SmartX-Ad Link. If using an Automation server, the Y-shaped cable must be used to connect to a locally sourced power supply as well as to the Automation Server. The power required is 5 VDC with a minimum of 500 mA up to 1.3 A. The USB port on the Automation Server Premium (AS-P) has the ability to power the tablet directly thus only requiring a straight USB cable.    Ordering Part number Description SXWADTAB410001 Advanced Display 7 - inch - - No longer available! SXWADBUND10002 Advanced Display 10 - inch Bundle Includes Advanced Display tablet unit, mounting frame, bezel, and Micro USB 2.0 data cable 1 m (3 ft) SXWADUSBA10001 USB cable, Straight 1.5 m (5 ft) for connection to AS-P or AS-B SXWADUSBA10002 USB cable, Straight 3.0 m (10 ft) for connection to AS-P or AS-B SXWADUSBB10001 USB cable, Y-shaped 1.5 m (5 ft) for connection to Automation Server SXWADUSBB10002 USB cable, Y-shaped 3.0 m (10 ft) for connection to Automation Server   Note: The Advanced Display 10 - inch Bundle does not include a power adapter.  For configurations where the external power adapter is required the appropriate power adapter must be ordered separately for the country in which it will be installed.

Issue L1 Biometric Reader not accepting default Custom Format. Environment Continuum version 1.9X and above. Cause L1 Biometric Reader sometimes does not accept the default custom Wiegand format created in the integration program. Resolution To resolve this issue, the following steps need to be followed: Follow the documentation on the Integration as it works most of the times. In the event it does not work, use the Secure Admin to select the default Wiegand 26. Recommission by clicking on the Commission Tab and click on the Refresh  Button. Additionally a Custom Weigand 26 Format can be created and selected as well as seen on page 54 of the integration manual.

Issue Unable to communicate to a PIM Environment Continuum version 1.9X and above. Cause Wrong PIM Type Resolution For a Schlage integration, the PIM required is the RSI version, not the VBB version, which is used for a Vanderbuild System.

Issue Having issues configuring the pulse counter on the SEC-TE (TE2) Environment SmartStruxure Lite Multi-Purpose Manager SEC-TE (TE2) Cause N/A Resolution Navigate to the ZVC object of the SEC-TE and change "Analog Input 3 Mode" to "pulse counting". The value in AI3 (the counter) will then be incremented every time the pulse goes from 1 to 0 regardless of how long that takes. However, to convert the value of the counter to a more meaningful reading (e.g. water flow), you would need to use a Lua script in the MPM.   To reset the counter, click on the "Reset" button   Possible issues while testing: Using the Binary outputs of the TE2 for testing purposes will cause the counter to display unreliable readings. In fact, any binary output that induces voltage in AI3 will in inaccurate readings due to the noise induced. Instead, The binary outputs of the MPM can be used for testing before deploying the equipment on site.

Issue Seeing 0x00001427 Bad RTC chip errors in controller error log along with controller warm start errors. Controller error log contains entries similar to below.    01/01/1989 00:01:10.33 0x00001427       0x04070400       0x02028922       0x00000001       0x0000000                 HardwareErr__ Bad RTC chip 04/16/2011 09:47:24.93 0x00030000       0x00216500       0x00105c62       0x00000000       0x00000000                Warm start 01/01/1989 00:00:00.94 0x00001427       0x00201900       0x0011edba      0x00000001       0x00000000                 HardwareErr__ Bad RTC chip Environment Continuum Controllers Cause The error is a time related error but may not indicate that there is a physical problem with the controllers Real Time Clock (RTC). This can be due to an issue occuring on startup of a controller where there may be requests for time from COV updates. If that request comes in prior to the RTC clock coming up, it can post this error. The COV code will post this error and then try again later.  Resolution If this error occurs after a restart of the controller then this is more than likely a benign error and can be ignored. However, if it occurs when the controller hasn’t just restarted then it could be an actual fault with the RTC chip and may need to be returned for repair.

Issue Multiple issues caused by changing the link after discovering devices. Duplicate entries of MCU devices under a sub LAN interface Deleting duplicate MCUs causes MCU devices to be removed from I/NET Environment Automation Server integrated to I/NET Cause Changing the link address of the I/NET Interface should not be done after devices are discovered. If you must change the link address, do so before you have added devices to the I/NET interface. Resolution Option 1 -  Remove all controllers from the I/NET interface. Change the link to the correct setting Re-discover the devices Option 2 - Determine whether the AS or the I/NET controller has the correct information. (This will require I/NET software) If the AS is more correct, perform a download to the controller if the I/NET controller is more correct, perform an upload to the AS

Issue Daylight savings do not take effect when it starts on 4th October Environment Multi Purpose Manager 2.15 and 2.16.    Cause Australia starts DST in October and ends in April of the following year. In North America and Europe, DST starts In March and ends in October or November in the same year. The built in DST feature in the MPM assumes that the "DST_Start_month" must be before the "DST_End_Month".  This issue will also applies to countries where the start of DST is towards the end of the year and DST ends the following year.  Resolution This issue has been reported to R&D. The following workaround can be used before this issue is fixed in a future MPM firmware.  1. Configure DST in the MPM to start in April and set DST to end in October. 2. Set the DST offset to -1 hour using the following Lua script in the MPM (add a Lua object and enter the following code)         if not init then            ME.CFG1_Time_Dst_Offset.value = -3600            init = 1         end     if not init then ME.CFG1_Time_Dst_Offset.value = -3600 init = 1 end

Issue Infinity schedules are not downloading at the times they are configured. A typical symptom would be if scheduled to download on Sunday but not occurring until the following Monday morning right after activity starts at the site. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Cyberstation Cause The machine running the Cyberstation that is configured to download the schedules has gone into hibernation or sleep. Resolution Configure the computer's Power Options to keep the CPU running at all times, it is OK to turn OFF the display, but the CPU has to be kept running in order for the download to take place. See How can I prevent my Endura Workstation from sleeping, hibernating or powering off automatically? for detailed instructions on how to turn off hibernation. 

Issue If using the Assa Abloy Integration for a Wireless Lock interface and pairing locks on Hub 11, only lock one is able to be paired at address 1 and functions correctly with older versions of software. No more locks can be paired after that although the Hub itself is able to handle more than one. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Version 1.94 and above Cause The version of software that is used for the application needs to be the latest version as compared to the older version 2.1.7. When this version is used the Hub only allows one lock to be paired although it is set for Multiple Lock Configuration. Resolution When purchasing the applicable hardware from Assa Abloy, ensure that the version that is being sent out is the latest 10.2.28619.

Issue After replacing Automation Server hardware the SNMP "msgAuthoritativeEngineID" changes, is this a possible security breach? Environment Automation Server SNMP Management console Cause This is intended behaviour and part of the snmpV3 implementation as described in RFC3414 2.2.1. msgAuthoritativeEngineID The msgAuthoritativeEngineID value contained in an authenticated message is used to defeat attacks in which messages from one SNMP engine to another SNMP engine are replayed to a different SNMP engine. It represents the snmpEngineID at the authoritative SNMP engine involved in the exchange of the message. When an authoritative SNMP engine is first installed, it sets its local value of snmpEngineID according to an enterprise-specific algorithm (see the definition of the Textual Convention for SnmpEngineID in the SNMP Architecture document [RFC3411]). Resolution The handling of this is not a StruxureWare Building Operation server activity. This is standard functionality as defined by the Automation Server's Linux platform and net-snmp protocol stack.

Issue It is required to know the IP rating on the SE7000 and SE8000 range devices, but this is not written in the datasheet. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment SE7000 SE8000 Cause The information was not available at the time where the datasheets were created. Resolution The IP rating on the devices is IP30. At the time of writing, tests are ongoing for IP31 rating.