Building Automation Knowledge Base

Issue PE Programs cause Locks to go into "Inoperable Mode" Environment Continumm version 1.94 and above Cause Personlized PE Program causes the locks to go into an inoperable mode due to the constant polling of the PIM for lock status based on the program characteristics. Resolution To resolve this issue, please follow these steps: Do not use PE Programs to poll lock status it would minimize battery life Disable all PE Programs that are lock specific. Do not use PE Programs for Schlage Integration.

Issue Can a 7716 emulate a 78061 Tap? Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET site Cause This emulated Tap requires the use of an optional RS232 expansion module. Using this Tap function, you can connect a Hayes compatible modem to port P2 of the RS232 expansion module. You may then configure the modem for auto-dial/auto-answer (AD/AA) operation. Resolution A 7716 can emulate a 78061 Tap. Using the Hand Held Console (HHC): Press [Code], 90, [Enter] The emulated device type model number displays in the read out Press [Inc] or [Dec] to toggle through 7801, 7803, or 7806 Tap emulation Press [enter] to accept your choice You will need the RS-232 expansion card for ADAA See TCON 096 for details.

Issue How to use an LTS80 (Lini-Temp) sensor on a 7716 as a two-circuit.  Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET Site Cause How to use an LTS80 (Lini-Temp) sensor on a 7716 as a two-circuit.  Resolution Place a 10K ohm,1/8 watt resistor in the corresponding resistor "A" position. Jumper J22 to 15V For Fahrenheit, M = 0.21978, B = -459.6 For Celsius, M = 0.12210, B = -273.0 Using the first input on TB1 as an example, place the white lead of the sensor on terminal 1, place the orange on terminal 3 (+V)

Issue How many relay outputs are provided on the mother board of the 7716? Environment I/NET site Cause How many relay outputs are provided on the mother board of the 7716? Resolution There are eight outputs. Each of the eight relays have a set of Normally Closed (N.C.) and Normally Open (N.O.) Dry contacts.

Issue How will I know if an output relay on the 7716 is energized? Environment I/NET site Cause How to know if an output relay on the 7716 is energized? Resolution An LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator adjacent to each output relay will illuminate when the relay is energized.

Issue Can I place any of the output relays on a 7716 in manual override? Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET site Cause Manual override for output relays assists in troubleshooting and servicing. Resolution Yes. There are Hand-Off-Auto (HOA) switches for each of the output relays on the 7716. See TCON 096.

Issue If the HOA switch on my 7716 is NOT in the automatic position, can the software alert the host that this point is in manual override? Environment I/NET site with 7716 controllers, or other controller which have the HOA switch. HOA is short for Hand-Off-Auto Cause If the HOA switch on my 7716 is NOT in the automatic position, can the software alert the host that this point is in manual override? Resolution Yes, but the point(s) must be set up.  Example for 0000 DO HOA: Address: 0008 Type: DI/DA Class: Ext Point Name: HOA for 0000 DO Set Number of Bits = 2 Set State Description = AUTO, where State Descriptions are 1 Auto, 2 ON, 3 OFF For DA point, set Normal = Auto For more information, please refer to TCON096

Issue LED number five on my 7716 flashes constantly what does this mean? Environment I/NET Site Cause LED number five on my 7716 flashes constantly what does this mean? Resolution This indicates it is transmitting data to the HHC port. The unit is design to do this even if the HHC is not connected. Read more about it in TCON096

Issue If the 7716 is taken off the LAN what status light indicates LAN Reconfiguration? Environment I/NET Site Cause If the 7716 is taken off the LAN what status light indicates LAN Reconfiguration? Resolution Assuming the unit has not lost power, LED #7. It is Labeled "RECON"

Issue LED number 8 is always illuminated or in alarm state. Environment I/NET Controller Cause It means one or more points are, or were in alarm. Resolution This can be reset by the HHC. If the all points have return to normal, press ALARM ACK on HHC. Press ALARM SUMRY

Issue How do I set the Tap emulation for a Process Control Unit (PCU)? Product Line TAC INET Environment Process Control Unit (PCU) 7716/8 Process Control Unit (PCU) 7756 Cause Need to set TAP Emulation type on PCU  Resolution Using the HHC, press [Code], 90 [Enter] Press [Inc] or [Dec] through 7801, 7803, 7806 Tap emulation Press [Enter] to accept your choice 7801 for direct connection and Integrated dial operation 7806 for direct connect, integrated dial, and ADAA For additional details, please see the following documentation:  PCU 7718 TCON106-0910.book (schneider-electric.com) PCU 7756 TCON127-0910.book (schneider-electric.com)

Issue Using PIN only for the Integration and it is not working. Environment Continuum Version 1.94 and above. Cause The X Driver has a limitation on how it functions with PIN only. Resolution To resolve this issue, DO NOT use PIN only as it is not supported by the X-Driver. If the PIN needs to be used then it must be Card and PIN.

Issue How do I set the emulated Tap Baud rate in a PCU? Environment I/NET Site Cause How do I set the emulated Tap Baud rate in a PCU? Resolution Using the HHC, press [Code], 91 [Enter] Press [Inc] or [Dec] to toggle PC port baud rates (usually 9600)

Issue How do I set the controller LAN baud rate in a PCU? Environment I/NET Site Cause How do I set the controller LAN baud rate in a PCU? Resolution Using the HHC: Press [Code], 6, press [Enter] Press [Inc] or [Dec] to toggle between 9600 and 19.2KBPS (usually 19200) Press [Enter] to accept your choice

Issue Can I put more than eight, 0 to 20 milliamp sensors on the 7716? Environment I/NET site Cause Can I put more than eight, 0 to 20 milliamp sensors on the 7716? Resolution For more than eight, you need to use a external power supply.

Issue What are the ratings for the output relay contacts on the 7716? Environment I/NET site Cause What are the ratings for the output relay contacts on the 7716? Resolution ? Form-C (SPDT) ? 24V AC/DC at 0.5 amps ? Operating Modes are: ? Latched ? Momentary ? PWM

Issue How long is the battery backup on the 7716? Environment I/NET site Cause How long is the battery backup on the 7716? Resolution The battery backup of a 7716 will last 30 Days. Refer to TCON 096.

Issue Cable needed to Direct connect a Laptop or Desktop to a PCU Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET site Cause The first asynchronous port (P4) provides an RS232 port for direct connection to a PC or external direct dial (Hayes) modem. The RS232 port’s baud rate is set using the HHC. Resolution CBL072 for a 9-pin PC connection CBL073 for a 25-pin PC connection Refer to TCON 096 For CBL072 information, please refer to Cable Connectivity to I/NET.

Issue Where do I place the RS-232 Serial Expansion Module on the 7716? Environment I/NET site Cause Where do I place the RS-232 Serial Expansion Module on the 7716? Resolution The RS-232 Serial Expansion Module on the 7716 fits into port P2. See TCON 096.

Issue How many Universal Inputs are on the base card of the 7716? Environment I/NET Site Cause How many Universal Inputs are on the base card of the 7716? Resolution There are 8 Universal Inputs (UIs) on the 7716's motherboard. See TCON 096.