Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue How to Link to a Web Page using I/NET graphics Environment I/NET 2.xx Cause How to Link to a Web Page using I/NET graphics Resolution The following example describes how to create a tool that will open http://www.msn.com in your system's default web browser. Using Notepad, create a new text file and type the following line of text: start http://www.msn.com Save the file to your PC as OpenMSN.bat. Open the I/NET graphic you are editing Select, I/NET>Tool Marker In the Tool Details section, click SELECT In the User Tool Configuration Window click on Add, then name your tool and select shortcut.  Click OK When the file selection dialog appears, select the OpenMSN.bat batch file that you just created. Define the label and icon of your tool and press okay.

Issue Promoting a stand alone client from a host to an equalized client and it does not work. The snapshot is done on the Filemaster but the client would not connect. When we attempt to connect we receive a message stating that "the Filemaster snapshot is not ready and to try again in a few minutes" Environment Equalization Promotion from Stand Alone Host to Equalized Client in 2.40. Cause I/NET 2.40 has a problem promoting an equalize client. An indication of this problem is a perpetual “Pending” message seen at the Filemaster configuration editor. This state is caused when promoting an equalize client using the Filemaster’s IP address and not the host name. Resolution Once an attempt is made using the IP address and not the host name. The client’s snapshot is in some corrupt state and must be deleted. To correct this problem perform the following on the client From the Filemaster make sure the 'Pending' client is dropped from the Equalization list  Demote the client if not already demoted. Delete snapshot located on the Client’s “unc” folder. The "UNC" is located in C:\ INET Seven Data\ MSTR\unc Promote the client using the host name for the Filemaster and not the IP address. This should correct the problem

Issue After a card swipe it takes to long/short before another card can be used? How to change intercard interval. Environment I/NET Card readers ( any type ) Cause In I/NET door editor there is a option called "InterCard Interval" This option can be changed to a desired number (second). This option will determine how long it will take for the reader to accept a another card read after the first swipe. To get to door editor navigate to Access - door - modify (The door that has the reader where the problem exist) Resolution This can be read in the "Door editor help" Set the Inter-card interval (sec). This specifies the minimum acceptable interval between key/card reads. The interval can be from 0 to 255 seconds.  

Issue When copying a graphic point, symbol, bitmap, table or anything from one page to another, everything is placed to the upper left of the new page and is all jumbled up. The user has to move each one separately and the attributes do not remain the same. In I/NET 2.40 and above Windows will still cause text object to be placed in the upper left hand corner. This also occurs in the Windows Paint program. Environment I/NET Seven revision 2.16 and higher, but below 2.40 I/NET 2.40 and above Cause Copying a graphic point, symbol, bitmap, table or anything from one page to another. Resolution This issue is resolved in I/NET 2.40.  If upgrading is not an option: Contact PSS and request the patch that is available to fix this issue. Copy the files into the root directory of I/NET Run the graphic again Workaround for I/NET 2.40 and above Group the objects you wish to copy by pressing CTRL+G Copy the group Paste the group and move it as desired Ungroup the objects.

Issue User Search can be used to do a quick search for individuals, while still limiting what the user has access to change.  Record types, door attributes, and schedules will be protected. Environment I/NET Seven versions 2.31 and above. Cause Allow a user to do a quick search for individuals, but limit what the user has access to as far as changing record types or door attributes and schedules. Resolution Select Edit/Host Passwords Either modify or create a new user as the case may be. If the user only needs to have Search capabilities, then click on the All No button Click on the Individuals Button on the bottom of the editor Click on the All No button again. This would take away all rights to make any modifications to any records that the search is used on. Click OK then log on and log back on as the new user, on the Task Bar, when Access is selected the only option available would be User Search.

Issue Error when starting I/NET: "System page does not exist" Environment I/NET Host PC, all versions of I/NET Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc Cause Graphic page link is not set correctly in the Host Configuration. Resolution Start I/NET Go to Edit > Host Computer > Configuration Click on the "..." button on Default system page Browse to the required page and then click on the okay button Restart I/NET and the message should not come up again.

Issue Where to send broken/mal-function I/net hardware RMA Environment I/NET  Hardware Cause Can't find where to return a broken I/Net product Resolution Västerhaninge handles repairs, advance replacement and repurchase. Repair and advance replacements shall be added into their warranty claim system. http://warranty.tac.com   NOTE: The warranty starts from the day of purchase

Issue Unable to login in to the I/NET SQL database using the default password for login name  INetThirdParty. Seven ODBC Settings can not be changed using the INetThirdParty login, receive 'SQL Login Error: 18456' What is the I/NET third party password? Environment Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7 I/NET Seven 2.40 and above Cause The I/NET Seven INetThirdParty password needed to comply with security requirements for Windows 7 and SQL 2008. Resolution The INetThirdParty password is now PassInetDb3p_SE (case sensitive). for  I/NET Seven 2.40 and above For Inet 2.31 and below its PassInetDb3p

Issue Xenta Server (527/701/721/913) graphics, time schedules not working on the webpage. Xenta Server (511/555/527/913) can not create Menta object. Xenta Server (701 and 913) does not work with Xenta programmable controllers (Xenta 280/300/401). Which Xenta Server takes I/O modules and how many? Which Xenta Server works with I/NET, MicroNet, or ModBus. Product Line Satchwell MicroNet, TAC INET, TAC Vista Environment Xenta Server version after 5.1.5 (5.1.5 included) TAC XBuilder version after 5.1.5 (5.1.5 included) Vista, I/NET, LON, MicroNet, ModBus Cause Different Xenta Servers have different features. Using a different Xenta Server may result in missing features. Resolution Xenta Server 5.1.5 Major Features. Product LON I/NET MicroNet BACNet ModBus Web * I/O Modules Xenta Supp. ** Menta Supp. Xenta 511 X       X C   X   Xenta 527 X X     X C   X   Xenta 527-NPR   X       S       Xenta 555 X   X   X C   X   Xenta701 X       X ST 10   X Xenta 711 X       X C 10 X X Xenta 721 X       X ST 20 X X Xenta 731 X X X   X C 20 X X Xenta 913 *** X X   X X S       * S – Service. Means that the web interface is automatically generated in XBuilder and only contains values in value pages and is aimed for commissioning and service. NOTE: For Xenta 701 and Xenta 721, it is not possible to have any end-user web content, such as graphics, trend viewers, alarm viewers or value pages.  Xbuilder allows the user adding a Value Page in the Xbuilder project. It will not be displayed on the webpage though. T – Time Object Pages. Means that Time Object Pages can be added to the XBuilder project. These will only appear for Xenta Servers 701/721 in TAC Vista Workstation and can be used to control Xenta Server time charts from Vista Workstation C – Custom. Means that the web interface is totally configurable in XBuilder; navigation and all features for creating a full end-user web are available. ** Xenta Supp. – Xenta 280/300/401 support. Means that Xenta 280/300/401 can be installed on the LonWorks network beneath a Xenta Server and are fully supported by both the Xenta Server and TAC Vista on top of Xenta Server. *** The Xenta 913 also supports BacNet, M-Bus, and C-Bus. For Xenta Server 5.1.4 major features, please read Xenta Server 5.1.4 Major Features (Xenta 5XX/7XX/913 Capabilities with Graphics, Web Applications, and Migration to other systems).

Issue Xenta Server on a remote site locks up intermittently.  A power reset of the Xenta 527 is required to bring the device back online. Environment TAC Xenta Server 511, 527, 701,711, 721, 731, 911, 913 revision 5.1.4 and earlier. Cause This Issue has been noticed in earlier firmware revision Resolution Upgrade your Xenta Server to 5.1.4 sp1 or later. Please refer to TPA-VSTA-10-0007.00 for upgrade procedure.

Issue Step-by-step instructions for calibrating Space Temperature sensor on a Xenta 102-AX (or I/NET MR-VAV-AX) using the M/STAT. Environment Xenta 102-AX MR-VAV-AX M/STAT Cause The preferred method for calibrating temperature in Xenta 102-AX or MR-VAV-AX is through the plug-in.  However, this is not always an option, especially when the responsibility for calibrating is given to a third party test and balance company.  Pocket references exist for navigating through the M/STAT menu, but there aren't clear step-by-step instructions to tell exactly how to perform the calibration. Resolution  Step 1: Connect M/STAT Plug the M/STAT into the jack on the thermostat.  The initial display shows the set temperature.  Step 2: Enter Password Press the Service button.  This prompts you to enter the service mode password.  Default password is 183.  Use the +/- keys to set each digit and the enter key to submit.  If the password is incorrect, the display will blink.  Step 3: Operational Parameters If the password is correct, the first menu option – Unit Parameters (UP) – is displayed.  Hit the select button down until Operational Parameters (oP) is displayed.  Press enter.  Step 4: Calibrate Space Sensor Hit the select button until Calibrate Space Sensor (CSS) is displayed.  Press enter to view the current value.    Step 5: Enter Actual Value Use the +/- keys to change the value beginning with the tenths of degrees.  Press select to change to the degree and ten degree digits.  When the display matches the Actual Value, press enter.  Step 6: Escape Service Mode Press the service key to escape out of the menu.  If you are finished configuring the box, escape all the way back out of the service menu before disconnecting the M/STAT.  Disconnecting in configuration mode can leave the stat displaying “00” or other incorrect numbers.

Issue When creating an Equalization bed with a Filemaster and several clients, a full version of SQL 2005 or 2008 needs to be installed on the Filemaster. All the clients need to have SQL 2005 Express or SQL 2008 Express installed on the remaining PCs. Environment I/Net Seven revision 2.40 and higher running on Windows 7. Cause Setting up Equalization using full SQL 2005 or 2008 and SQL 2005 Express or 2008 Express on the clients. Resolution Install full SQL 2005 or 2008 on the PC that is dedicated to the be the Filemaster. Launch the I/O Configuration and create a new profile. Connect to the instance that is full SQL. Set this as the Filemaster in Workstation Options. Load remaining PCs with SQL 2005 or 2008 Express. Launch I/O Server and create new profile. Set this as Equalized Client in Workstation Options. Once connectivity has been made, verify that Equalization is working.

Issue Xenta Server (527/701/721/913) graphics, time schedules not working on the webpage. Xenta Server (701) does not work with Xenta programmable controllers (Xenta 280/300/401). Which Xenta Server takes I/O modules and how many? Which Xenta Server works with I/NET, MicroNet, or ModBus. Product Line Satchwell MicroNet, TAC INET, TAC Vista Environment Vista, I/NET, LON, MicroNet, ModBus Xenta Servers (Xenta 5XX/7XX/913) Cause Different Xenta Servers have different features. Using a different Xenta Server may result in missing features. Resolution Xenta Server 5.1.4 Major Features. Product LON I/NET MicroNet BACNet ModBus Web * I/O Modules Xenta Supp. ** Xenta 511 X         C   X Xenta 527 X X     X C   X Xenta 527-NPR   X       S     Xenta 555 X   X     C   X Xenta701 X         ST 10   Xenta 711 X         C 10 X Xenta 721 X         ST 20 X Xenta 731 X X X   X C 20 X Xenta 913 *** X X   X X S     * S – Service. Means that the web interface is automatically generated in XBuilder and only contains values in value pages and is aimed for commissioning and service.  NOTE: For Xenta 701 and Xenta 721, it is not possible to have any end-user web content, such as graphics, trend viewers, alarm viewers or value pages.  Xbuilder allows the user adding a Value Page in the Xbuilder project. It will not be displayed on the webpage though. T – Time Object Pages. Means that Time Object Pages can be added to the XBuilder project. These will only appear for Xenta Servers 701/721 in TAC Vista Workstation and can be used to control Xenta Server time charts from Vista Workstation C – Custom. Means that the web interface is totally configurable in XBuilder; navigation and all features for creating a full end-user web are available. ** Xenta Supp. – Xenta 280/300/401 support. Means that Xenta 280/300/401 can be installed on the LonWorks network beneath a Xenta Server and are fully supported by both the Xenta Server and TAC Vista on top of Xenta Server. *** The Xenta 913 also supports BacNet, M-Bus, and C-Bus. For Xenta Server 5.1.5 major features please read Xenta Server after version 5.1.5 (5.1.5 included) Major Features (Xenta 5XX/7XX/913 Capabilities with Graphics, Web Applications, and Migration to other systems).

Issue Cannot download bin file to a MIP upgraded 7700 controller Environment PCU 7700 MIP Cause RAM memory may need to be cleared. Resolution To clear RAM memory on the MIP card: Disconnect Power (failure to do so will permanently damage the device) Determine how many RAM chips are on the MIP card Each RAM chip has a corresponding Capacitor. C4, C5 and C6 ( you can have up to 3 RAM chips) Short across each capacitor 1 at a time Reconnect power

Issue Date and time gets incorrect periodically in TAC Xenta Programmable controllers Time stamp in alarm list is incorrect Time stamp in alarm list is wrong  Vista Server local time and the local time in all Xenta controllers in the network go out of synch.   All local time settings are correct in TAC Xenta Environment TAC Xenta 30x/401/28x Cause The time in a TAC Xenta can be changed by TAC Vista TAC OP, note that a change of the time in one controller is broadcasted to the whole network. TAC Xenta group master will broadcast the time to it's group every 24 hours A Xenta Server (Xenta7xx, Xenta5xx, Xenta 913) Menta, this only affects the controller Menta is connected to. Most likely, the problem is a Xenta Server in the network that has the wrong time. It can be enough that a Xenta server is connected to the network, it does not have to be configured in this network.. Resolution Log in to Xenta server from the web interface. Go to Configuration-time If the date and time is incorrect set the correct date and time. Click on time synchronization, the lonworks time synchronization should only be set to enable  if this is a Xenta Server in TAC Vista or if this is a site that does not have TAC Vista on it and it is the only source to sync the time to.

Issue Does I/NET Seven provide Time and Attendance functionality Environment I/NET Seven 2.xx and above Third Party Time and Attendance solution Cause Possible alternatives to Customers wanting to use or interface Time and Attendance solutions with I/NET. Resolution I/NET does not have a separate Time and Attendance ‘module’. There are three possible options which may provide a suitable alternative to your requirements: SevenReports: I/NET’s SevenReports provides a standard report called “Transactions Attendance”.  The report compares the time stamp for an individual and calculates the time within zones defined in I/NET.  I/NET doors must be configured with entry and exit readers and have defined Zones (i.e. Anti-pass back must be enabled).  It could be as simple as a single zone for the entire site or multiple zones if this is required. This report shows EACH transaction received, therefore if you badge multiple times on the entry or exit readers the system calculates the time difference from the last badge. This must be taken into account by any system when calculating the total time within the “Zone”. Automatic Report Generation (Export of SevenReports to CSV): Using the same report as mentioned above, I/NET is capable of automatically exporting this document to a CSV file. This can be scheduled to run as required for any third party system to use. Third Party Access to InetDb SQL database This option allows third party SQL connections to query the I/NET SQL Database (Read only access), utilizing a predefined login or the INetThirdParty login.  The third party software or application would query data from the InetDb SQL database. For further information and configuration of these features are all available in the same document, TCON301 – Database Connectivity and Reporting.

Issue Remote Client Option is missing from Workstation Options in I/NET 2.40 I/NET Configuration Profile. Environment I/NET Cause The I/O Server must be shut down in order to make this change to an I/NET Configuration Profile. Resolution Close the Configuration Profile Editor Exit I/NET Shut Down the I/O server From the Start Menu, Open I/NET Configuration Profile Editor You should now be able to set the computer to Remote Client

Issue Is there a way to use firewalls to stop routing tables from being delivered? For example, can you shut down port 50069 to prevent routing tables from updating while you cleared device routing tables? Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET Seven Network with system-wide ethernet Cause There are bogus entries in the Routing tables in the PCs and NPRs in the I/NET system. Resolution Blocking the port will certainly stop I/O servers and NPRs from sharing their routing tables.  The real problem, though, is in getting all devices cleared before you open the port back up. The following would be a reasonable approach to clearing a routing table system from a desk, if the customer does not want to go to each location. Ask the IT department to block port 50069 for each device on the network Telnet into each NPR or Xenta 527 and PC to clear the routing table using the DELALL command Correct Reference Host settings Ask the IT department to open port 50069 to each device on the network after you have cleared all sites. Please note that all of the devices have to be cleared before the firewall is taken down.  If you have one of the devices offline at the time of the cleaning, you could re-populate the deleted routing table again. Another option would be to firewall port 50069 between segments of the network to ensure only part of I/NET was visible to specific regions.

Issue Time schedules appear to be working backwards. Time schedule that controls occupancy of a LonWorks unit is not controlling properly. The unit is unoccupied instead of occupied. Time schedule outputs need to be reversed to control I/NET points where 0 and 1 may not be off/on. Environment Xenta Server Xenta 511, 527, 555, 701, 711, 721, 731, 913 XBuilder Cause SNVT_Occupancy has the following values: 0 - Occupied 1 - UnOccupied 2 - ByPass 3 - StandBy If the time object does not use the correct default and active values then the wrong value will be sent from the time schedule. I/NET controls with the "first of the pair, second of the pair" which may require a 0 to be ON and a 1 to be OFF. Resolution Modify the Time Object for a SNVT_occupancy: In the Show Other Properties editor change the default value to 1 (Unoccupied). In each time event change the Active Value on the Other tab to 0 (Occupied). If edited offline, generate the project and send to the target.

Issue Vista Change of State object  monitoring an I/NET point value are in Alarm  but not changing state or getting through to Vista Alarm queue. Environment I/NET point monitoring Vista Alarm Queue Xenta Server Alarms I2V Cause Incorrect settings of the I/NET point Watch Status, and Vista Change of State object. Resolution There are a few settings unique to I/NET points that have to be properly modified in order for an Alarm to be passed into the Vista Workstation Alarm queue. In Workstation, navigate from your Xenta Server to the input/output point generating the Alarm in I/NET. Right click on the point and select Properties.  Set the Watch Setting to "Alarm". Navigate to the Change of State object that is referencing the I/NET point to create the alarm. Right click on the Change of State object and select properties. Set the Alarm triggering text field to the value expected in alarm condition, i.e. 1. Set the Alarm resetting text field to the value expected in back to normal, i.e. 0. Toggle the I/NET point manually into alarm and return to normal once to verify the alarm is in the queue.