Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue Can the NPR's configuration be protected with a Password? Environment I/NET site Cause Can the NPR's configuration be protected with a Password? Resolution Yes. The NPR configuration may be protected with a password to prevent unauthorized changes. (TCON 209, 2-30)

Issue A Schedule in a b3 under an Automation Server does not seem to have the same option to clear events that the Automation Server has or that was present when the same b3 is under a bCX in Continuum. Environment Automation Server b3 controllers Cause There is no option to delete multiple exception events from b3 Schedules similar to what can be done in the Automation Server. Resolution  They will need to be removed individually or wait until the exception event expires which should them remove them from the Schedule.

Issue Does the NPR have a Diagnostic Utility? Environment I/NET site Cause Does the NPR have a Diagnostic Utility? Resolution Yes. The NPR is equipped with a self-diagnostic function that runs every time the unit is powered up. Four LEDs on the upper right side of the unit provide feedback of the progress of this test, and indicate any error conditions. See TCON209, 2-31 and TCON184 NPR Installation Guide.

Issue What is a 78010 Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a 78010 Tap? Resolution The Model 78010 Tap directly connects a workstation to a host LAN. I can also connect a workstation to a controller LAN. This Tap can also be used in conjunction with an external modem for dial-in applications. (Refer to TCON 101).

Issue What is a 7801R Relay Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a 7801R Relay Tap? Resolution This Tap functions identically to the 78010 Host Tap. It differs in that it has two Normally Open (N.O.) relay contact outputs for alarms. Therefore, set the Tap's address and baud rates as you would for the 78010. (TCON 101)

Issue What is a Link Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a Link Tap? Resolution This type of Tap can connect host LANs to a single controller LAN, as well as multiple controller LANs. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7802 Link Taps)

Issue What is a 7802 Tap? Environment I/NET Site Cause What is a 7802 Tap? Resolution This type of Tap can connect host LANs to a single controller LAN, as well as multiple controller LANs. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7802 Link Taps)

Issue What is a Site Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a Site Tap? Resolution This Tap is also referred to as a 7803 Tap. This type of Tap connects controller LANs to Link Taps. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7803 Site (LAN) Taps)

Issue What is a 7803 Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a 7803 Tap? Resolution This Tap is also referred to as a Site Tap. This type of Tap connects controller LANs to Link Taps. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7803 Site (LAN) Taps)

Issue What are 7804 Host Taps? Environment I/NET site Cause What are 7804 Host Taps? Resolution This series of Taps connect a workstation to controller LAN Taps (Site Taps) through a Direct Distance Dial (DDD) telephone network. They communicate to a companion model in the 7806 Taps, which forms the connection from a workstation to the remote controller LAN. (Refer to TCON 101 Model 7804 Host Taps.)

Issue What are 7805 Link Taps? Environment I/NET site Cause What are 7805 Link Taps? Resolution This series of Taps connect a workstation to controller LAN Taps (Site Taps) through a Direct Distance Dial (DDD) telephone network. They communicate to a companion model in the 7806 Taps, which forms the connection from a workstation to the remote controller LAN. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7805 Link Taps.)

Issue What are 7806 Site Taps? Environment I/NET site Cause What are 7806 Site Taps? Resolution These series of Taps connect one or more controller LANs to a workstation through a companion 7804/78041, or to a host LAN through a 7805/78051 Tap using a Direct Distance Dial telephone network. (Refer to TCON 101, Model 7806 Site (LAN) Taps).

Issue Does Continuum 2.0 SMTP alarm email support encryption? Product Line Andover Continuum Environment SMTP Cyberstation Cause There is a need for encryption on SMTP alarm delivery in Continuum. Resolution Continuum does NOT support encryption for alarm emails sent over SMTP from Cyberstation.

Issue What is a Repeater Tap? Environment I/NET Site Cause What is a Repeater Tap? Resolution This is a special purpose Tap with a single model in the series. The 7808 Repeater Tap extends a controller LAN's Segment distance, "T" connection distances, or extends the maximum number of devices allowed to connect on the controller LAN. Note: The 7808 Repeater Tap communicates only at 19200 baud. It will not work on a controller LAN that runs at 9600 baud. Refer to TCON 101, Model 7808 Repeater Tap

Issue What is a 7808 Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a 7808 Tap? Resolution It is also known as a Repeater Tap. This is a special purpose Tap with a single model in the series. The 7808 Repeater Tap extends a controller LAN's Segment distance, "T" connection distances, or extends the maximum number of devices allowed to connect on the controller LAN. Note: The 7808 Repeater Tap communicates only at 19200 baud. It will not work on a controller LAN that runs at 9600 baud. Refer to TCON 101, Model 7808 Repeater Tap.

Issue What is a MIP? Environment I/NET site Cause What is a MIP board? Resolution The Memory Interface Processor (MIP) is a plug-in module that provides significant functional and speed enhancements to TAC products. It provides increased processor performance and enables 96 K of on-board RAM for I/NET-related processing. The MIP is installed by removing the process and other memory chip(s). (The MIP is not designed to be used with all or our products!) Refer to TCON101 and TCON123.

Issue Does a site need to define a Link in the Configuration Profile for Integrated Dial? Environment I/NET Site Cause Does a site need to define a Link in the Configuration Profile for Integrated Dial? Resolution Yes, a site does need to define a Link in the Configuration Profile for Integrated Dial? Refer to TCON 226.

Issue Dip Switch settings to set a 78010 Tap as a Host LAN Tap Environment I/NET site Cause Dip Switch settings to set a 78010 Tap as a Host LAN Tap Resolution Place switches 4 and 5 down. Refer to TCON 101.

Issue How do I set the address for the 78010 Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause How do I set the address for the 78010 Tap? Resolution Positions 1,2, and 3 of DIP switch SW1 define the TAP address. This address identifies the Tap when connecting through I/NET software. The Tap address can be set at 0 - 7 when direct connecting to a host LAN, and it will always be address 0 when connecting to a controller LAN. The switches are binary with their values being active when in the up position.

Issue How to set the address for the 78020 Tap? Environment I/NET site Cause How to set the address for the 78020 Tap? Resolution Dip switch positions 1,2,3, and 4 are used to set the Tap's Link address (0 - 15). The switches are binary with their values being active when in the up position.