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Issue When logging into TAC Vista Webstation or ScreenMate, error message: Error Information The following errors have occurred. Please correct these errors and/or contact the system administrator. The Vista.Server.WebApps.Access license is missing. This license is required for the Vista Server to allow connections to the Web Applications. Product Line TAC Vista Environment TAC Vista 5.1 Vista Webstation 5.1 Vista ScreenMate 5.1 Vista Standalone package license Cause If the customer purchased the Vista Standalone license package, the Server-to-Server network and ability to be used with Webstation and ScreenMate is disabled. Two licenses are required in order to use Webstation or ScreenMate. Vista Server web function ability license: This license is required for Vista Server to communicate with Vista Webstation or ScreenMate. This license comes with the Vista Server license or some Vista package licenses, and cannot be purchased individually. It should look like something below in your license file: INCREMENT Vista.Server.WebApps.Access  taclic 5.1   Actual Webstation or ScreenMate seats. This license is required for users to log into Webstation or ScreenMate. This license comes with the Vista Enterprise package license or being purchased separately. It should look like something below in your license file: INCREMENT Vista.Webstation taclic 5.1, or INCREMENT Vista.ScreenMate taclic 5.1 Vista Standalone license package does not include the first type of license; therefore, when user log into the Webstation or ScreenMate, license is missing error message is displayed. Resolution Customer has two options to solve this issue: Purchase a full version of  Vista 5.1 Server license. Part number: 000882501 Part name: VISTA 5.1 SERVER   Purchase another package license which includes the full version of Vista Server license and replace it with the Vista standalone license. The standalone license can be rehost to another computer which does not need the web function for future usage. Read additional package license information in the “Software License Packages” document.

Issue Satchwell CZU Mk3 Zonemaster Controller requires replacement. Product Line Field Devices Environment Stand alone Fan Coil Unit Temperature Controller. Satchwell CZU Mk 3 Zonemaster Controller. CZU 3201 CZU 3202 CZU 3203 Cause Obsolescence of Satchwell CZU Mk3 Zonemaster Controller. Resolution Replacement of Satchwell CZU Mk 3 Zonemaster Controller with S-E Satchwell CZU Mk 4 Zonemaster Controller. The CZU 4201 may be used to replace the following CZU Mk 3 Controllers :- CZU 3201, CZU 3202, CZU 3203 N. B. CZU 3201 Controllers provided an additional -9 to +9 V d.c. output enabling connection to peripherals such as the Satchwell NSU 1401 Night Set-back Override Unit, TSU 1402 Two Step Auxiliary Unit and SSU 1403 Signal Selector Unit. CZU 3202 and CZU 3203 Controllers provided an additional -0.5 to +9 or -9 to +0.5 V d.c. output enabling connection to the Satchwell NSU 1401 Night Set-back Override Unit. Additional outputs are not provided on the CZU 4201 Controller and in those applications where these are required then it will be necessary to consider an alternative Controller to the CZU 4201. Details of the CZU 4201 may be viewed  here. A remote Satchwell Adjustable Room Temperature Sensor such as the DRT 3451, or a remote Satchwell Duct Temperature Sensor from the DDU range of Sensors may have been installed and connected to the Controller. Any existing remote Satchwell Temperature Sensor may be retained for connection to the CZU 4201. Should the remote Satchwell Adjustable Room Temperature Sensor require replacement then this may be replaced by an S E STR 612 Adjustable Room Temperature Sensor. Details of the STR 612 may be viewed here. Should the remote Satchwell Duct Temperature Sensor require replacement then this may be replaced by an S E STD 670 Duct Temperature Sensor. Details of the STD 670 may be viewed here.

Issue Operation of multiple Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controllers from a common Temperature Sensor. Product Line Field Devices Environment Fan Coil Unit installations comprising multiple Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controllers. Stand alone discreet Satchwell CZU Mk 1, Mk2, Mk3 and Mk4 Zonemaster Controllers CZU1201 CZU1202 CZU1203 CZU2201 CZU2202 CZU2203 CZU3201 CZU3202 CZU3203 CZU4201 Cause From time to time the need arises for office partition layouts within a building to be revised in order to reflect changes in occupancy requirements. This can result in the combination of numerous individual controlled spaces into a common controlled space. This in turn may result in the need to revise associated Fan Coil Unit control systems installed in the controlled spaces affected. Such revisions may require multiple Fan Coil Unit control systems to be controlled from a common Temperature Sensor installed in the common controlled space. This form of control may be achieved by adopting the installation method described in the Resolution. Should the common controlled space be of such a size as to benefit from the installation of averaging Temperature Sensors then this may be achieved by installing 4 non-adjustable Temperature Sensors.  The 4 non-adjustable Temperature Sensors should be wired in a series-parallel configuration in order to ensure compatibility with the associated Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller. The series-parallel wiring configuration may be achieved by adopting the installation method described in the Resolution. Resolution 1.  Operation of multiple Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controllers from a common Temperature Sensor.  Multiple Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controllers should not be connected directly to a common Temperature Sensor. Instead the common Temperature Sensor should be connected to a single Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller. The single Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller should then be connected to the associated Fan Coil Unit Heating Coil Control Valve Actuators and / or Cooling Coil Control Valve Actuators. Up to 7 Heating and / or 7 Cooling Control Valve Actuators may be wired to a single Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller in accordance with the method shown here 2.  Averaging Temperature Sensor control. Should the controlled space be of such a size as to benefit from the installation of averaging Temperature Sensors then 4 non-adjustable Temperature Sensors may be wired in series-parallel configuration in order to ensure connection compatibility with the associated Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller. The 4 non-adjustable Temperature Sensors may be wired in series-parallel configuration to a common Satchwell CZU Fan Coil Unit Controller in accordance with the method shown here

Issue How does Visitor Management work in V3? Product Line EcoStruxure Access Expert Environment Hosted Premise Version 3 Cause No directions on how to configure Visitor Management in V3 Resolution In order to use Visitor Management in V3, here are the steps to get it configured: Open up a Chrome browser and enter this url http://ax.accessxpert.com Once the site comes up, enter the instance name and necessary user credentials From the AX Header, Select Visitor Management Tab Select the Kiosk Tab and Enter the visitor's name and email address and click Next to proceed Enter the person who the Visitor is seeing, system will automatically pull up the person, click on Next Capture the Photo of the Visitor and Crop accordingly Sign into the Window and click on Check in to see "Person" An email will be generated to that person to let them know that they have a Visitor A badge will be shown on the screen which has the Visitor's Photos and information Click on the Print Button to Print a badge that can be displayed on the Visitors body Depending on the printer (eg. Dymo being used), there are some settings that may need to be set for a good picture to be captured and Printed Choose the right paper source as well as scaling value.  In this case, it is set to 70 Once everything is correct click on the Print button to send to the respective Printer Attach to the Visitor for duration of the Visit Upon completion of the Visit, select Check Out and this will Check the Visitor Out of the system

Issue Digital Sentry and Endura VMS systems have specific cameras and firmware that are supported by the Continuum Integration Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Digital Sentry Endura 2.0 Cause In the past the video compatibility matrix was very specific about what vms firmware versions and cameras were tested and supported by Continuum. As of 2.02 and above, Continuum is relying on Pelco's testing of specific cameras with either Digital Sentry or Endura and this article lists those specific links. Only the Digital Sentry link was in the 2.02 Video Compatibility Matrix. Resolution Video Matrix for 2.02 - Download Here Pelco cameras supported by Digital Sentry v7.15 : http://partnerfirst.pelco.com/content/digital-sentry#sthash.ZkEtYiZd.w16va5xk.dpbs Pelco cameras supported by Endura 2.0: http://partnerfirst.pelco.com/content/endura#sthash.ii8IYPqC.dpbs Pelco support indicates that the camera compatibility lists are for specific models, not for a certain series of camera. i.e. IME22 doesn't mean the IME22x is supported.

Issue Satchwell "M 1301" Actuator forming part of combined Actuator / 3-port Valve Body assembly requires replacement. Product Line Field Devices Environment Stand alone Satchwell “M 1301” Actuator forming part of combined Actuator / 3-port Valve Body assembly M 1301 Actuator 3-port Valve Body Cause Obsolescence of Satchwell "M 1301" forming part of combined Actuator / 3-port Valve Body assembly. Resolution There is no direct replacement for the "M 1301" Actuator and as a result both the "M 1301" Actuator and the 3-port Valve Body to which it is connected will also require replacement.  Replace Satchwell “M 1301” combined Actuator & 3-port Valve Body assembly with Schneider Electric MD10B-230 Actuator, LMD-MB Linkage Kit and Satchwell MB series 3-port Valve Body of appropriate size. Details of the original Satchwell “M 1301” combined Actuator & 3-port Valve Body assembly may be viewed here. Details of the replacement Schneider Electric MD10B-230 Actuator may be viewed here. Details of the replacement Schneider Electric LMD-MB Linkage Kit may be viewed here. Details of the replacement Satchwell MB 3-port Valve Body may be viewed here. N.B. It is possible that the "M 1301" Actuator may have been fitted with an Auxiliary Switch. If so then an MD-S1 Auxiliary Switch may be fitted to the MD10B-230 Actuator if required. Details of the MD-S1 Auxiliary Switch may be viewed here.

Issue Installation and configuration for SE8600 heat pump application Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment  SE8600 Cause Installation and configuration errors for heat pump application Resolution SE8600 terminal identification In typical HP application, you shall connect to following terminals below: Y2 = Compressor 2 | Y1 = Compressor 1 | G = Fan | RC = 24 Vac positive | C = Common << 24Vac common >> W1 = Auxiliary Heating stage | W2 = O/B = First stage heating | UI22 = Supply temperature sensor | UI23 = Outdoor temperature sensor Depend on specification document, the application may require addition controls and connections. Application shall be set to: HP for heat pump From winter to summer season, high BP is the outdoor temperature value ABOVE which the system transfer from auxiliary heat <> and maintain heating setpoint with the heat pump << default 32°C >>. Temperature shall be set per system geographical localization. From summer to winter season, low BP is the outdoor temperature value BELOW which the system transfer from heat pump <> and maintain heating setpoint with the auxiliary heat << default -24.5°C >>. Temperature shall be set per system geographical localization. * Outdoor temperature sensor shall be installed   Heat pump reversing valve operation O: energize valve in cooling operation << default position >> B: energize valve in heating operation Heat pump system

Issue Unable to control Door output on SP-C when configured as onboard Reader Expander. Manual control of the Door outputs work but the Reader Expander will not control the Door outputs when a valid card is read. Product Line EcoStruxure Security Expert Environment Security Expert SP-C Cause The Controller was not registered as a Reader Expander. This is not done automatically for you when configuring the Controller through the wizard and needs to be done manually to be able to use the onboard readers. Resolution 1. Go to Sites > Controllers and on the Configuration tab select the address to Register as Reader Expander and the configuration of the Onboard Reader Lock Outputs. 2. Update modules and download. Note: In later Security Expert versions, it will say "Controller Relay 3/4 outputs" under "Onboard Reader Lock Outputs".  

Issue How to upgrade remote MPMs with a Canbus, Zigbee network. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment SmartStruxure Lite Multi-Purpose Manager MPM Cause Cannot connect to an MPM directly to perform a firmware upgrade Resolution This procedure explains how to perform a firmware upgrade on multiple remote devices at once, in order to save time and standardize the firmware versions across your deployment. This process will induce traffic on the network, therefore it is recommended that this procedure be performed after-hours or when it is less likely to disrupt normal operations. Step 1: Verify your monitor Manager's firmware version Ensure monitor MPM has the same or higher firmware version than the the version intended to be installed on the remote MPMs. Highlight the MPM in the Network Panel on the left side of your screen and either click on the "About" button or navigate to CFG1 object to verify firmware version. Step 2: Download and rename the firmware file The firmware can be downloaded from the Exchange then firmware file must be renamed "upgrade.bp" Step 3: Upload the firmware file to your Manager Choose the File Manager tab and click on the “Upload File” icon. A dialog box will open to select the firmware file on your local PC. Browse to the correct file and select it. Click the “Upload” button to send the file from your computer to the controller. When the file upload is completed, the file will be shown in the Upload Manager list.   Step 4: Initiating the remote upgrade Inside the File Manager panel, either right-click on the firmware file that was just uploaded and select “Add to all” to copy the same file to all the remote nodes, or drag and drop the file from the left panel onto the desired Manager on the right panel. The file will be displayed under each of the remote nodes (or a single node if the file was copied using drag and drop) under the Network panel, on the right side of the window.   In order to initiate the file transfer to the remote nodes, click the Start button. The status will change to “In Progress” and you will be able to follow the progress of each node in the Network panel. Once the file transfer is complete, the remote nodes will reset and perform the firmware upgrade. Step 5: Verify the firmware version of the remote nodes You can verify that the upgrade process completed successfully by highlighting the remote node in the left panel and then select the “Controller Configuration” (CFG1) object. The version # will be displayed in the bottom section.

Issue A prospective customer requires their active directory be integrated into Continuum to eliminate duplication of data entry. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment CyberStation Active Directory LDAP Personnel Import Utility (PIU) Cause How can Continuum be integrated to an existing active directory for access control cardholder purposes? Resolution Yes, it can be integrated. The Personal Import Utility is a CyberStation application based on Active Directory.  Active Directory is a Microsoft Windows directory service that provides a unified view of complex networks.  Active Directory is installed on a Microsoft Windows Server, known as the domain controller.  CyberStation uses the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to read and extract Active Directory user information. The above is from the CyberStation v1.93 Help System, a portion of which is attached here for reference.

Issue It is possible to have a timing issue with the start up of the license server as it relates to the start up of the TACOS.exe.  If TACOS starts before the license server the license server may not be able to read the license file and access to the your Vista products may be denied. Sometime the Workstation or other components can be launched, but all the points are offline. An error "No license for LonWorks communication" will show up. Product Line TAC Vista Environment Vista License Server TACOS.exe Cause TACOS.exe starts before the license server fully started.  When this happens, the License Server may not be able to read the license file properly and access to the your Vista products may be denied. Resolution This tool is a part of TAC Vista Run Mode TACOS Startup Delay is developed to help you set the startup delay for TAC Vista Server, whether it is running as an application or a service. You might find it necessary to delay the startup of TACOS to ensure that the license server or 3rd party software is fully started, before TAC Vista server starts. NOTE: This program allows you to set a delay from 0 to 240 seconds. Click Here: TACOS Startup Delay Utility Download the .zip file by clicking the link above Double click the TACOS Startup Delay 1.0.0.2 Application file When the window pops up you can enter up to 240 seconds into the delay field   Click "Set" button Reboot PC

Issue   A calibration certificate is sometimes requested by the end customer Product Line Field Devices Environment Veris sensors Cause   To ensure that a sensor is keeping measurement values within specification, a certificate is sometimes requested by the end customer. Resolution Calibration certificates are available for some Veris models and must be requested at the time of ordering by selecting  “N” in NIST block for 1% and 2% humidity transmitters. Temperature transmitters can be ordered with 1 or 2 point calibration certificates by selecting 1 or 2 in the in the Temp Cert Block. The following example shows how the model numbers are built up: As can be seen in the second example above the model HD2NVCTC2 has a 2% accuracy RH element with a NIST traceable certificate, it also has a 1K platinum RTD with a 2 point  calibration certificate. For information on NIST traceability see the National Institute of Standards and Technology website

Issue The Domain was upgraded to Windows Server 2008 and now the Workstations Windows firewall causes Andover  Controllers to go Off line. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 9680,9640 CX 75XX  9900, 9200 Cause Enhanced Security in the MS Server 2008 series domain enforces port blocking above ports 5000  and above. Resolution Add components , ports to the firewall exception list for Windows Firewall and for Anti-Virus Download List:

Issue Alarms need to be sent to specific Workstations and then escalated to other Workstations if they have not been acknowledged within a specific amount of time. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment Security Expert Cause Documentation does not describe specific steps for how to configure alarm escalation. Resolution You will be able to do the alarm escalation with Security Expert by using the Alarm Routing options under the Events Menu. 1. Create your Workstations by going to Events | Workstations. The name of the new Workstation object in Security Expert will need to correspond to the actual Windows PC name for alarms to be routed properly. 2. After you have created all of the Workstations you will need to create Workstation Groups under the Events menu. One group for each level of alarm routing that you want to do. If you have three workstations and want to route from one to the next to the next, then you would need to create three Workstation Groups and add one Workstation to each of them. 3. Next you will need to create an alarm routing list under Events | Alarm Routing. On the Workstation Groups tab add the time for Transfer After (this is in seconds) which is when the alarms will be routed to the Workstations in the next Workstation Group. Set the Routing Order for those groups, the first group is 0. Next set the Transfer Priority if you have specific alarms that are to be routed to these Workstation Groups, leave blank if all alarms are to be routed. Set the routing group active to enable routing. 4. The last bit is to go to your Alarms that you want to route and add the routing list you created in step 3 to the Alarm Routing List field. This will now route these alarms to the Workstations you've configured.

Issue How and where to get the API client for V3 Product Line EcoStruxure Access Expert Environment Access Expert V3 Premise Hosted Cause Need to know where to go to get the API file for V3.  Remember, it is only supported on Win 8.1 and above. Resolution Version 3 (V3) does not use a URL to access the instance but an Application Programming Interface (API). In order to get this file, the user would follow these steps: Complete the V3 Online Training by Feenics From the course go to the last section named Downloads,  https://www.feenics.com/training/lesson/downloads/ Select the Access Expert (USA) and click on Download Save the file and then install it on a Win 8.1 or above PC When the Connection Details come up, insert the respective credentials to access your instance Once logged in, now program the system accordingly.

Issue When viewing a TGML graphic from Webstation the text and values are not aligned correctly. In Workstation the text and values are aligned fine. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment StruxureWare Building Operation 1.5 Cause In the Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display it is possible to change the size of text and other items on your screen. If this is set  to larger than 100% the text and Values will not be aligned in in the TGML graphic in Webstation. Resolution Set the value for Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display to 100% and not more. Windows 10 Right click or press and hold on your desktop, click/tap on Display settings. Click/tap on Display on the left side. If you have more than one display connected to your PC, then select a display at the top on the right side that you want to change the DPI of. Under "Change the size of text, apps, and other items", select the DPI percentage and set it to 100% and not more. Windows 7 Open Control Panel Open Appearance and Personalization Set Display to 100% and not more

Issue SEC-TE (TE2) smart terminal controller / SED-0 (DA2) smart wireless actuator will not come online in an MPM controller. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert, Field Devices Environment SmartStruxure Lite Multi-Purpose Manager Smart Controllers Cause The Zigbee network configuration parameters in the MPM have been entered incorrectly. Resolution The application version of the SEC-TE/SED-0 must be determined before proceeding forward. Sticker on device should read V13 or V14. To check/modify the current settings, navigate to the "ZigBee Configuration" object (ZBC) under the MPM. For Application Version 13: Stack profile should be set to "Custom" and Security profile should be set to "None." For Application Version 14: Stack profile should be set to "ZigBee Pro" and Security profile should be set to "Home Automation."

Issue Integration to the Cummins ModLon 2 gateway with the Xenta 500 / Xenta 700 / Xenta 900 and Modbus RTU Product Line TAC Vista Environment Xenta 511, 527, 701, 711, 721 (5.1.5 up) Xenta 731, 913 (all versions) XBuilder Cummins ModLon 2 Gateway Cause Disclaimer: This device template is intended to provide a starting point for an integrator, and is in no way written to be the mandatory points list for your integration effort. Product Support Services-Dallas has written this device template in an effort to give our customers a starting point and solid example of how to develop a device template for the above product. The integrator will be responsible for any additions or modifications to this device template. Please report any problems to PSS Dallas at product.support@buildings.schneider-electric.com Resolution Please us the following .dev files as a starting point and a guide to the integration. This .dev file contains a set list of registers that PSS assumed would be seen as critical and important to the integration process. If any other data is needed please see this supported document to make the necessary changes. One generator: .dev file Two generators: .dev file   To use these files in Xbuilder please follow these steps: Extract the .dev file from the .zip file in the link above, and place it on your harddrive. In Xbuilder, right click on the Modbus Master device and chose Add Device Browse to the needed .dev file and choose Open. Rename the newly added device to a unique name within the Modbus Master network.

Issue Unable to change set point from the thermostat when adjusting the value from a BAS Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment Smart Struxure Lite Cause Misconfiguration of the object and BACnet priority level Resolution 1)     When discovering the object from the BMS, it will integrate as; type: numeric point | Property ID: Present value | Name: Occupied cool Setpoint as an example. The variable will be for reading only the actual value set.   2)     To change values from the BMS and thermostat, the object shall be configured as follow: ·        Type: numeric WRITEABLE ·        Enabled: True ·        Property ID: RELINQUISH DEFAULT   From the thermostat, If the value is highlighted in RED by going to set point page 1/2, the object is misconfigured repeat step 2  

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 How can I clone an MPM? How can I upload config.db to an MPM? Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment SmartStruxure Lite Multi-Purpose Manager Cause Unable to upload config.db to an MPM Resolution An MPM can be cloned from Building Expert by exporting default.db from one MPM and importing it to another (using the "Export Database" and "import Database" buttons) Note: Allow MPM a few minutes before attempting to access Building Expert. MPM will reboot automatically and install Database files. If it is necessary to clone the system configuration objects as well, refer to the procedure below: This procedure show you how to upload the Database to an MPM. To download a backup of the database, refer to MPM database information. Power up the MPM and ensure either its IP address can be pinged or Building Expert is accessible. In address bar of browser, enter 10.50.80.3/test.html. (assuming IP address of MPM is set to default) In Remote Path field of File Upload section, enter config.db. Click Browse and Navigate to the backup config.db file and select it. Click Submit Query. Wait for {“success”: true} to show before you proceed. Note: Uploading the config.db file first does not cause the MPM to reboot; which is why it is uploaded first On Browser, click to return to previous page. In Remote Path field of File Upload section, enter default.db. Click Browse and Navigate to the backup default.db file and select it. Click Submit Query. Wait for {“success”: true} to show before you proceed. Allow MPM a few minutes before attempting to access Building Expert. MPM will reboot automatically and install Database files. Note: MPM must not powered off during this time In address bar, enter 10.50.80.3 to connect to Building Expert and validate Database upgrade is correct.