Issue With triac digital outputs, such as those in the i2866-V, what is the fastest they can switched for Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) applications? Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum controllers with triac digital outputs. Cause Require information on using triac outputs for Pulse Width Modulation control. Concerns over minimum pulse times and frequent switching. Resolution The triac outputs on some Continuum controllers (such as the i2866-V) will be able to perform pulse width modulation from a minimum of 0.1s pulses. As apposed to relays, outputs using triac's have negligible wear and tear during extended use. Switching the outputs frequently, such as once a second, should not cause any premature failure issues.  Further data on the triac outputs on the i2866-V: Specification sheet Installation Guide for wiring details. i2 Technical Reference Manual

Issue Documentation on memory usage for the 7910 and 7920 DPUs Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET site Cause Documentation on memory usage for the 7910 and 7920 DPUs Resolution Yes. TCON 237 pages 9-4 through 9-6 refers to INET 2000, 2.xx systems. Tech tips 039 and 035 were written for older I/NET systems.

Issue I/A Series Integration to BACnet PTP protocol Environment I/A Series R2 I/A Series G3 Cause Supported I/A Series BACnet integrations are only BACnet Ethernet, BACnet IP and BACnet MS/TP protocols. There is no driver for integration to BACnet PTP devices. Resolution Schneider Electric solution: Using the TAC Xenta 913 LonWorks Gateway - The Xenta 913 is able to connect to a BACnet PTP half router. Data can be mapped to LonWorks or BACnet IP which are standard protocols in I/A Series. Knowledge of the Xenta 913 and TAC XBuilder is required to configure the Xenta 913. Third party solution: Use a 3rd party BACnet PTP to BACnet IP, BACnet Ethernet or LonWorks gateway. A company which has the gateways for this is Field Server Technologies. See there BACnet FieldServer Drivers here.

Issue Spare parts availability for Controlli MVL56 (Forta M700) Environment Controlli MVL56 Forta M700 Cause Replacement parts   Resolution Due to the spring return design of this actuator, no spare parts are available, with the possible exception of the PCBA. Any repairs should be done by the factory for safety reasons. However, MVL56 is a Controlli product and they should be contacted directly for further details. If the M700 fails after the warranty then a new actuator is required, the MG900 SR is a lower cost alternative to the M700.

Issue Provide a solution for displaying local server time Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment Building Operation Automation Server Building Operation Enterprise Server Cause Request to display local server time Resolution Example code below can be inserted into a PE Script to allow display of local server time from within the workstation. By converting the time into a string the display of the information is not affected by any localization that is attempted by the client. *************************** datetime output ServerTime, ClientDisplayTime string output DisplayTimeString, DisplayTimeString2 String ampm numeric h1, h2 numeric Adjustment ' Time Adjustment: UTC Offset, DayLight Savings Time Adjustment = 4*3600 ServerTime = Time 'Set the desired Client Display Time ClientDisplayTime = ServerTime + Adjustment 'Set String to ServerTime print ServerTime to DisplayTimeString h1 = TimePiece(hour, ServerTime) if h1 = 24 then h1 = 12 if h1 > 12 then  h2 = h1-12  ampm = "PM" else  h2 = h1  ampm = "AM" Endif print TimePiece(month, ServerTime);"/" ;~       TimePiece(dayofmonth, ServerTime);"/";~       TimePiece(year, ServerTime),~       h2;":"; ~       TimePiece(minute, ServerTime);":";~       TimePiece(second, ServerTime), ampm to DisplayTimeString2 ****************************

Issue Function Block Editor does not open. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment SmartStruxure Function Block Editor 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. Cause There could be many reasons but in one of the case we found a malware called "sprotector.dll" somehow trying to hook into the Function Block Editor dll's. This malware is then crashing and prevents Function Block Editor from starting. SProtector.exe is typically added when you install another free software (video recording/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this program. Resolution Reinstall this computer's Operating System completely, if that's not an option you can read more about how to remove "sprotector" here: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/sprotector-exe-virus-removal/

Issue How can an Airlock door system be implement in Continuum? Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Cyberstation Continuum Net Controller II Continuum ACX 2 Controller Continuum ACX 4 Controller Cause Sample PE program is needed as a general guideline on how to implement an Airlock control system in Continuum. Resolution The use case and implementation details are documented in the comment section of the PE program.   Here is the actual PE code to implement, please note that this PE program is provided as a sample only, to serve as guidelines and proof of concept, considerable changes may be necessary to make the program adequate for your particular application and site.    Numeric Green Numeric Red Numeric StrikeTimer Line INIT Green = Unlocked Red = Locked 'LOCK ALL 3 DOORS PerimDrStriker = Locked IntDr1Striker = Locked IntDr2Striker = Locked 'MAKE ALL DOORS AVAILABLE FOR ACCESS TO THE AIRLOCK PerimeterDoor = Green InteriorDoor1 = Green InteriorDoor2 = Green 'ALLOW CREDENTIAL ACCESS PerimeterDoor DisRdrKpAccess = False InteriorDoor1 DisRdrKpAccess = False InteriorDoor2 DisRdrKpAccess = False 'ALLOW EXIT REQUESTS PerimeterDoor OpenOnExitReqst = True InteriorDoor1 OpenOnExitReqst = True InteriorDoor2 OpenOnExitReqst = True Goto Monitor1 Line Monitor1 If PerimeterDoor ValidAttempt or PerimeterDoor ExitRequest then 'ACCESS ATTEMPT AT PERIMETER DOOR StrikeTimer = PerimeterDoor DoorStrikeTime 'UNLOCK THE DOOR... Goto PerimActive 'AND MAKE THE PERIMETER DOOR ACTIVE Endif If InteriorDoor1 ValidAttempt or InteriorDoor1 ExitRequest then 'ACCESS ATTEMPT AT INTERIOR DOOR1 StrikeTimer = InteriorDoor1 DoorStrikeTime 'UNLOCK THE DOOR... Goto Interior1Active 'AND MAKE THE INTERIOR DOOR1 ACTIVE Endif If InteriorDoor2 ValidAttempt or InteriorDoor2 ExitRequest then 'ACCESS ATTEMPT AT INTERIOR DOOR2 StrikeTimer = InteriorDoor2 DoorStrikeTime 'UNLOCK THE DOOR... Goto Interior2Active 'AND MAKE THE INTERIOR DOOR2 ACTIVE Endif 'CHECK FOR FORCED ENTRY If PerimeterDoor DoorSwitch = Opened or InteriorDoor1 DoorSwitch = Opened or InteriorDoor2 DoorSwitch = Opened then Goto AirLockForced Line AirLockForced 'MUST HANDLE FORCED ENTRY HERE DUE TO VALUE OF DOOR BEING SET TO UNLOCK TO MAKE LED GREEN AirLockAlarm = 1 'SEND THE ALARM 'MAKE ALL DOORS UNAVAILABLE PerimeterDoor = Red InteriorDoor1 = Red InteriorDoor2 = Red If PerimeterDoor DoorSwitch = Closed and InteriorDoor1 DoorSwitch = Closed and InteriorDoor2 DoorSwitch = Closed then 'FORCED ENTRY CLEAR, RESET THE AIRLOCK AirLockAlarm = 0 Goto INIT Endif Line PerimActive 'ACCESS REQUESTED AT PERIMETER DOOR, DISABLE CREDENTIAL AND REX ACCESS AT THE INTERIOR DOORS InteriorDoor1 DisRdrKpAccess = True 'DONT ALLOW CREDENTIAL ACCESS AT THE INTERIOR DOORS InteriorDoor2 DisRdrKpAccess = True InteriorDoor1 OpenOnExitReqst = False 'DONT EXIT REQUESTS AT THE INTERIOR DOORS InteriorDoor2 OpenOnExitReqst = False InteriorDoor1 = Red InteriorDoor2 = Red 'UNLOCK THE PERIMETER DOOR PerimDrStriker = PerimeterDoor DoorStrikeTime 'WAIT FOR PERSON TO PHYSICALLY OPEN THE DOOR If PerimeterDoor DoorSwitch = Opened then Goto PerimInactive 'DOOR NEVER OPENED, RESET AIRLOCK If TS > PerimeterDoor DoorStrikeTime then Goto INIT Line PerimInactive 'HANDLE ACCESS REQUEST WHILE DOOR OPENED, EXTENDED DOOR UNLOCK TIME If PerimeterDoor ValidAttempt or PerimeterDoor ExitRequest then PerimDrStriker = (PerimDrStriker + 1) If PerimeterDoor DoorSwitch = Closed then Goto INIT 'WE'VE BEEN HERE TOO LONG, SEND ALARM If TM > 0 then AirLockAlarm = 2 Line Interior1Active 'ACCESS REQUESTED AT INTERIOR DOOR1, DISABLE CREDENTIAL AND REX ACCESS AT THE PERIMETER DOOR PerimeterDoor DisRdrKpAccess = True PerimeterDoor OpenOnExitReqst = False PerimeterDoor = Red InteriorDoor2 = Green 'UNLOCK THE INTERIOR DOOR1 IntDr1Striker = InteriorDoor1 DoorStrikeTime 'WAIT FOR PERSON TO PHYSICALLY OPEN THE DOOR If InteriorDoor1 DoorSwitch = Opened then Goto Interior1Inactiv 'DOOR NEVER OPENED, RESET AIRLOCK If TS > InteriorDoor1 DoorStrikeTime then Goto INIT Line Interior1Inactiv 'HANDLE ACCESS REQUEST WHILE DOOR OPENED, EXTENDED DOOR UNLOCK TIME If InteriorDoor1 ValidAttempt or InteriorDoor1 ExitRequest then IntDr1Striker = (IntDr1Striker + 1) If InteriorDoor1 DoorSwitch = Closed then Goto INIT 'WE'VE BEEN HERE TOO LONG, SEND ALARM If TM > 0 then AirLockAlarm = 3 Line Interior2Active 'ACCESS REQUESTED AT INTERIOR DOOR2, DISABLE CREDENTIAL AND REX ACCESS AT THE PERIMETER DOOR PerimeterDoor DisRdrKpAccess = True PerimeterDoor OpenOnExitReqst = False PerimeterDoor = Red InteriorDoor1 = Green 'UNLOCK THE INTERIOR DOOR2 IntDr2Striker = InteriorDoor2 DoorStrikeTime 'WAIT FOR PERSON TO PHYSICALLY OPEN THE DOOR If InteriorDoor2 DoorSwitch = Opened then Goto Interior2Inactiv 'DOOR NEVER OPENED, RESET AIRLOCK If TS > InteriorDoor2 DoorStrikeTime then Goto INIT Line Interior2Inactiv 'HANDLE ACCESS REQUEST WHILE DOOR OPENED, EXTENDED DOOR UNLOCK TIME If InteriorDoor2 ValidAttempt or InteriorDoor2 ExitRequest then IntDr2Striker = (IntDr2Striker + 1) If InteriorDoor2 DoorSwitch = Closed then Goto INIT 'WE'VE BEEN HERE TOO LONG, SEND ALARM If TM > 0 then AirLockAlarm = 4 Line E If TS > 30 then Goto INIT    See also attached dump file of program code.  

Issue RP-C address dial is difficult to see in poor light Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment Building Operation Room Controller (RP-C) Cause The controller modbus address setting dial is difficult to see in poor light conditions. Resolution By default, the dial is set to address '1' (there is a small arrow on the cross head dial) and the dial is numbered 1....9,0 clockwise.

Issue DBCreate backup access denied using Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard & Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 'Cannot open backup device ' C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\20120919'. Operating System Error 5( Access is denied). [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver] [SQL Server] BACKUP DATABASE is terminating abnormally' Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET loaded on Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard & Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 Cause The cause is insufficient rights to perform this function based upon a local policy of not allowing users to see the 'C' drive. Resolution Although when Using a Network Administrator account or Administrator for the local machine, you cannot open backup to either the local machine 'C' drive or a network share, you should be able to backup to a thumb drive.  Go to local disk properties - security tab Users do not have permissions to modify or write to the 'C' drive. Windows UAC may over ride the administrator permissions. Check your permissions and make sure you have rights to a folder and perform the backup. Refer to How to Troubleshoot on DBCreate for more issues about DBCreate.  

Issue E-mon D-mon Modbus Meter in StruxureWare Building Operation Environment Modbus Cause The Modbus device object in StruxureWare Building Operation requires a single poll to query to get its online status. This device will only respond to polls when 2 or more registers are polled. Resolution Create the Modbus Device Object Edit the Properties Set the poll register to 4001 Set the Poll Code to 03 Please see the attached guide for the complete register list for this device. Please note that this poll register is listed in the manual as 44001

Issue Upgraded to I/A Series G3 version 3.6.305 and now unable to successfully commission an MNL-800 controller.  Previous versions of G3 commission the same controller without issue. Environment I/A Series G3 LonWorks module version 3.6.305 Cause Issue with how the LonWorks module commissions a host-based controller. Resolution Upgrade the LonWorks module used by the I/A Series G3 station. The LonWorks 3.6.406 module can be downloaded from The Exchange Download Center.

Issue When attempting to get the trace or system logs through WorkStation, you get the following error "Application not found" Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment Building Operation WorkStation Detected in version 1.6.1 Windows 7 or below Cause The program or editor associated with the file type *.log can not be found on the PC. Resolution Associate a valid program with the filetype *.log 1. Create a new text file e.g. on the desktop 2. Change the file extension on the file from .txt to .log - refer to the following instructions if the file extension is not visible 3. Double click the file, and select a new default editor 4. Get the trace log from WorkStation

Issue An error occurred while installing DSS: Cannot Start Service Product Line TAC Vista Environment DSS Vista Installation Cause This error can be found when installing Vista 4.3.x or higher after selecting Vista Administration of the SQL database. In the Application Event Log you will have an error stating the following: Cannot start service DSSWriterService on Computer '.'. --Stacktrace- at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController.Start(String[[,args) at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController.Start() at TAC.DSS.Install.ServiceInstallTask.Install() --End of stacktrace-- The reason this is happening is because when you selected to have Vista Administrate your SQL database it created local PC accounts (TACA_PCNAME and TACM_PCNAME). The TACA_PCNAME account is used to start the TAC DSS Writer Service and that account does not have access to the file to launch it. The access problems are typically caused by installing Vista on Windows Server 2003 and the "Authenticated Users" group has been removed from the User group on the PC. Resolution Click "Yes" at the install prompt and let the installation complete. Right Click on My Computer, and select "Manage". Navigate to Groups found in System Tools\Local Users and Groups. Double Click the "Users" group. Click the "Add" button. Click the "Locations" button and select your PC at the top of the list and then "OK". Type in TACA_PCNAME and click "OK". Note: This error should only occur if you have a non default security scheme on the network or PC. You should consult the IT department to make sure the TACA_PCNAME account will not be removed from the User group which will cause this problem to return.

Issue I/NET Seven custom installation/upgrade tips Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET Site Cause Desire to install/upgrade I/NET Seven Resolution Please see following document: Installation Precautions.doc

Issue Sending a SNVT value from one local node to another local node in another Automation Server. Environment Automation Server Workstation Lon Interface Local Node Cause You can not bind directly between two lon devices under different AS. You cannot bind from one local node to another local node either.   Resolution Transfering SNVTs from one Automation Server to another Bind from SNVT_out on the lon controller to a SNVT_in in the local node on AS1. (Normal SNVT communication, send on change and period) Bind from local node SNVT_in on AS1 to a SmartStruxure value in AS1. Bind SmartStruxure value in AS1 to a SmartStruxure value in AS2. Bind from the SmartStruxure value in AS2 to a SNVT_out in the local node of AS2. Bind from SNVT_out in the local node of AS2 to the SNVT_in of a controller out on the FT-10 network. (Normal SNVT communication, send on change and period) NOTE:  When binding with a network variable you need to expand the SNVT and bind to the property contained within the SNVT. In version prior to 1.4 bindings could be made from one local node variable to another local node variable in another AS but this was an improper engineering method that is now illegal in SmartStruxure.

Issue "Helix YUV Codecs (remove only)" shows up under Windows "add/remove programs" after Continuum is installed. What is this and is it part of Continuum? Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Cyberstation 2.02 and earlier Windows Cause A Continuum Cyberstation installation brings with it several additional programs in order to run properly. These can be seen in the "Add/Remove Programs" interface. These programs may remain installed even after an uninstall/upgrade of Continuum. Resolution Helix YUV Codecs is part of the Continuum installation. The installation file is "yuvcodecs-1.2.exe" located on the CD in "..\Continuum\ISSetupPrerequisites\{1D2652A6-D9B2-43ED-8009-987E762962A2}". The Codecs install is part of the SVG viewer program for WebClient graphics in Continuum 2.02 and earlier.  This was removed from the Continuum 2.03 installation. If desired, this program can be removed if it is no longer in use.

Issue How can I change the logo in a Xenta 7XX so it shows my company instead of TAC/Schneider Electric? Environment Xenta 701, 711, 721, 731 Cause Image files are loaded with the download of a system program and default to TAC or Schneider Electric branding depending on the version. To customize them to another corporation's logo, the files must be manually edited through FTP. Resolution Use ftp to get the files below from the Xenta 7xx. Edit the files with the new logo and rewrite them to the original location in the Xenta7xx. Power down/Power up the Xenta 7xx. Logo files:  Directory www/index user_logotype.gif  Directory www/images user_logotype.gif  s_logotype.gif  loginlogo.gif  731splash.jpg (change if Xenta 731)  721splash.jpg (change if Xenta 721)  711splash.jpg (change if Xenta 711)  701splash.jpg (change if Xenta 701)  Note that this will be reset back to default if a new system program (firmware) is loaded.

Issue How to delay the intrinsic controller status alarms to accommodate controllers that are sporadically going offline for short periods of time due to known network problems. Environment Continuum BACnet Controllers bCX1 b3xxx Cause Need to delay controller offline messages to accommodate slow network communications or remote controllers. Resolution The intrinsic alarm for the controller status will trigger when the controller does not respond to communications from the within the probe time and would not be suitable for this delay. The only way to delay a controller offline alarm for an amount of time after the controller goes offline, is to monitor the controller offline status from the workstation with a program, toggle a variable that then has an AlarmEnrollment attached. This AlarmEnrollment would then have a Time Delay configured. See the attached sample screenshot below showing the program in the Workstation, the AlarmEnrollment, and the Active Alarm View showing the time delay between the intrinsic alarm and the new AlarmEnrollment with a delay configured. Example

Issue A Xenta 102-AX accepts a 0-5V input on all external inputs. If Universal Input 3 is designated as CO 2 , the range of the input needs to match the range of the sensor. Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation, TAC Vista Environment Xenta 102-AX Universal Input 3 CO 2 sensor Cause The default setting (a gain of 1/1) results in 0V = 0ppm 5V = 1023ppm (1023 is a resolution of the onboard analog to digital converter.) Resolution Refer to page 3-66 of the TAC Xenta 102-AX Software & Hardware Manual for more detail. Calculate the required gain for the range of the CO 2 sensor. Ensure the sensor outputs a 0-5V signal. Note the CO 2 level at 5V. In this example, 2000ppm. Divide the maximum CO 2 reading by the analog to digital converter bit resolution (1023). Multiply the result by 1000. (2000 / 1023) * 1000 = 1955 Locate the value for Universal Input 3 SCPTgain. There are four locations to alter this value: Xenta 102-AX Plug-in Go to the Browser Tab > Xenta102AX > UnivIn3 Sense > SCPTgain > multiplier. Over on the right, enter in 1955/1000 and hit Set Value. LonMaker or LNS browser Open the browser window by right clicking on the 102-AX in the drawing and selecting Browser. Look in the Functional Block column for UnivIn3Sense. In that category is a point called SCPTgain. Click on it and then enter up top 1955/1000. Hit the red down arrow to download the value to the device. Enable monitoring on the nvoCO2sensor value or reopen the browser to view the new CO 2 value. Vista Workstation Go to the 102-AX.UnivIn3_Sense module and locate the SCPTgain point. Double click it. By Multiplier enter 1955 and by Divisor enter 1000. StruxureWare WorkStation Go to the 102-AX and click on UnivIn3Sense module and in the Variables tab locate the nciGainUIx point and expand it. For Multiplier, enter 1955 and save. For Divisor, enter 1000 and save.

Issue Sending the results of a Listview to a Report.   Product Line Andover Continuum   Environment CyberStation   Cause Available options are not commonly known   Resolution There are two ways to display the contents of a Listview in a Report.   The first method is to create a Report and set its data source to 'Listview'.  Then in the filter tab add the desired Listview as a filter. Please note that only ONE list view can be added. When the Report executes it populates data from the Listview object.   The second method is to create an HTML Report template Then the HTML Report in the Listview's Report Template field In this case the report can be invoked right from the Listview