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Advanced Display started in kiosk mode

Issue When using Advanced Display and logging in to Webstation, it startups in kiosk mode with limited functionality. Example:   Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment Building Operation Advanced Display Cause When running Webstation in Advanced Display it is by default started in kiosk mode Resolution Open SmartX HMI Kiosk in Advanced Display In "Webstation setup" delete the part ?kiosk# Example: https://192.168.42.116/?kiosk#  Webstation be started in kiosk mode https://192.168.42.116/  Webstation will start normally
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Janeway Jonas_Brissman Janeway
‎2019-11-08 01:36 PM

Last Updated: Guinan RandyDavis Guinan ‎2019-11-22 09:32 AM

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Consolidated patch files for I/A Series G3 maintenance builds (3.6.406, 3.7.106, 3.8.37 - Updated 07-24-2015)

Issue How do I locate the consolidated patch files (modules) for the I/A Series G3 maintenance builds (3.6.406, 3.7.106, 3.8.37).  Please note:  I/A Series G3 maintenance builds (3.6.407, 3.7.108, and 3.8.41) are now available for download from the Schneider Electric Buildings Download Center and include all updates for the previous builds. Product Line TAC IA Series Environment I/A Series G3 maintenance builds - 3.6.406, 3.7.106, and 3.8.37 Cause Various issues have been resolved in I/A Series G3 however it is difficult to locate the modules individually. Resolution Please note:  New I/A Series G3 maintenance builds (3.6.407, 3.7.108, and 3.8.41) are now available for download from the Schneider Electric Buildings Download Center.  The new builds already include the consolidated patches listed below. Below the latest consolidated patch files for I/A Series G3 maintenance builds 3.6.406, 3.7.106, 3.8.37 are listed.  The files contain updated modules and a set of release notes.  The consolidated patch files are available for download on the Buildings Download Center.  Login to the Schneider Electric Buildings Download Center and enter Consolidated_Patches in the search area or the filename of the zip shown below.  Modules listed in bold have been modified or added since the previous patch. Note: This article will be updated with information to newer patch files as they become available for release. Consolidated_Patches_3.6.406_SE_05272015.zip  ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.6.406.3 bacnet 3.6.406.3 baja 3.6.406.10 bajaui 3.6.406.3 control 3.6.406.1 docMbus 3.6.406.5 driver 3.6.406.1 fox 3.6.406.2 gx 3.6.406.1 kitLon 3.6.406.1 lonworks 3.6.406.5 mbus 3.6.406.5 modbusCore 3.6.406.3 modbusSlave 3.6.406.2 modbusTcp 3.6.406.2 modbusTcpSlave 3.6.406.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.6.406.3 niagaraDriver 3.6.406.3 obix 3.6.406.1 obixDriver 3.6.406.1 opc 3.6.406.1 pdf 3.6.406.1 provisioningNiagara 3.6.406.1 raster 3.6.406.1 report 3.6.406.1 schedule 3.6.406.1 snmp 3.6.406.1 weather 3.6.406.1 web 3.6.406.9 workbench 3.6.406.3 Consolidated_Patches_3.7.106_SE_07242015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.7.106.7 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 bacnet 3.7.106.15 baja 3.7.106.10 bajaScript 3.7.106.1 bajaui 3.7.106.5 control 3.7.106.1 docMbus 3.7.106.5 driver 3.7.106.1 fox 3.7.106.3 gx 3.7.106.2 history 3.7.106.2 hx 3.7.106.2 kitControl 3.7.106.1 kitLon 3.7.106.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.7.106.5 mbus 3.7.106.5 mobile 3.7.106.1 modbusCore 3.7.106.3 modbusSlave 3.7.106.2 modbusTcp 3.7.106.2 modbusTcpSlave 3.7.106.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.7.106.3 niagaraDriver 3.7.106.5 niagaraLexiconZhcn 3.7.106.6 niagaraVirtual 3.7.106.3 obix 3.7.106.2 obixDriver 3.7.106.5 opc 3.7.106.2 pdf 3.7.106.1 platWifi 3.7.106.1 provisioningNiagara 3.7.106.2 raster 3.7.106.1 report 3.7.106.2 schedule 3.7.106.3 seriesTransform 3.7.106.7 smartTableHx 3.7.106.1 snmp 3.7.106.4 weather 3.7.106.1 web 3.7.106.17 workbench 3.7.106.5       Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_07242015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.5 bacnet 3.8.38.11 baja 3.8.38.10 bajaui 3.8.38.3 control 3.8.38.1 docMbus 3.8.38.5 driver 3.8.38.1 email 3.8.39 gx 3.8.38.1 history 3.8.38.2 hx 3.8.38.3 kitControl 3.8.38.1 kitLon 3.8.38.1 kitPx 3.8.38.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.8.38.5 mbus 3.8.38.5 modbusCore 3.8.38.3 modbusSlave 3.8.38.2 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 modbusTcpSlave 3.8.38.2 nDriver 3.8.38.1 niagaraDriver 3.8.38.1 niagaraVirtual 3.8.38.2 obixDriver 38.38.1 platMstp 3.8.38.9 provisioningNiagara 3.8.38.1 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.3 smartTableHx 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.4 web 3.8.38.11 workbench 3.8.38.5 zwave 3.8.38.1   ********* Previous Release History ********* Consolidated_Patches_3.6.406_SE_09112014.zip  ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.6.406.2 bacnet 3.6.406.3 baja 3.6.406.7 bajaui 3.6.406.2 control 3.6.406.1 driver 3.6.406.1 fox 3.6.406.2 gx 3.6.406.1 lonworks 3.6.406.3 modbusTcp 3.6.406.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.6.406.3 niagaraDriver 3.6.406.3 obix 3.6.406.1 provisioningNiagara 3.6.406.1 raster 3.6.406.1 schedule 3.6.406.1 snmp 3.6.406.1 weather 3.6.406.1 web 3.6.406.6 workbench 3.6.406.2 Consolidated_Patches_3.6.406_SE_11112014.zip  ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.6.406.3 bacnet 3.6.406.3 baja 3.6.406.7 bajaui 3.6.406.2 control 3.6.406.1 driver 3.6.406.1 fox 3.6.406.2 gx 3.6.406.1 lonworks 3.6.406.3 modbusTcp 3.6.406.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.6.406.3 niagaraDriver 3.6.406.3 obix 3.6.406.1 provisioningNiagara 3.6.406.1 raster 3.6.406.1 schedule 3.6.406.1 snmp 3.6.406.1 weather 3.6.406.1 web 3.6.406.6 workbench 3.6.406.2   Consolidated_Patches_3.7.106_SE_09112014.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.7.106.5 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 bacnet 3.7.106.13 baja 3.7.106.5 bajaui 3.7.106.4 control 3.7.106.1 driver 3.7.106.1 fox 3.7.106.3 gx 3.7.106.2 history 3.7.106.1 kitControl 3.7.106.1 lonworks 3.7.106.3 modbusTcp 3.7.106.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.7.106.3 niagaraDriver 3.7.106.5 niagaraLexiconZhcn 3.7.106.6 niagaraVirtual 3.7.106.1 obix 3.7.106.2 obixDriver 3.7.106.4 pdf 3.7.106.1 platWifi 3.7.106.1 provisioningNiagara 3.7.106.2 raster 3.7.106.1 report 3.7.106.2 schedule 3.7.106.2 seriesTransform 3.7.106.7 snmp 3.7.106.2 weather 3.7.106.1 web 3.7.106.14 workbench 3.7.106.4 Consolidated_Patches_3.7.106_SE_11112014.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.7.106.6 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 bacnet 3.7.106.13 baja 3.7.106.5 bajaui 3.7.106.4 control 3.7.106.1 driver 3.7.106.1 fox 3.7.106.3 gx 3.7.106.2 history 3.7.106.1 kitControl 3.7.106.1 lonworks 3.7.106.3 modbusTcp 3.7.106.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.7.106.3 niagaraDriver 3.7.106.5 niagaraLexiconZhcn 3.7.106.6 niagaraVirtual 3.7.106.1 obix 3.7.106.2 obixDriver 3.7.106.4 pdf 3.7.106.1 platWifi 3.7.106.1 provisioningNiagara 3.7.106.2 raster 3.7.106.1 report 3.7.106.2 schedule 3.7.106.2 seriesTransform 3.7.106.7 snmp 3.7.106.2 weather 3.7.106.1 web 3.7.106.14 workbench 3.7.106.4 Consolidated_Patches_3.7.106_SE_01222015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.7.106.6 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 bacnet 3.7.106.14 baja 3.7.106.8 bajaui 3.7.106.5 control 3.7.106.1 driver 3.7.106.1 fox 3.7.106.3 gx 3.7.106.2 history 3.7.106.1 hx 3.7.106.2 kitControl 3.7.106.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.7.106.3 mbus 3.7.106.4 modbusCore 3.7.106.1 modbusTcp 3.7.106.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.7.106.3 niagaraDriver 3.7.106.5 niagaraLexiconZhcn 3.7.106.6 niagaraVirtual 3.7.106.3 obix 3.7.106.2 obixDriver 3.7.106.5 pdf 3.7.106.1 platWifi 3.7.106.1 provisioningNiagara 3.7.106.2 raster 3.7.106.1 report 3.7.106.2 schedule 3.7.106.2 seriesTransform 3.7.106.7 snmp 3.7.106.3 weather 3.7.106.1 web 3.7.106.16 workbench 3.7.106.5   Consolidated_Patches_3.7.106_SE_05272015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.7.106.7 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 bacnet 3.7.106.15 baja 3.7.106.9 bajaScript 3.7.106.1 bajaui 3.7.106.5 control 3.7.106.1 docMbus 3.7.106.5 driver 3.7.106.1 fox 3.7.106.3 gx 3.7.106.2 history 3.7.106.2 hx 3.7.106.2 kitControl 3.7.106.1 kitLon 3.7.106.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.7.106.5 mbus 3.7.106.5 mobile 3.7.106.1 modbusCore 3.7.106.3 modbusSlave 3.7.106.2 modbusTcp 3.7.106.2 modbusTcpSlave 3.7.106.2 ndedicatedMicros 3.7.106.3 niagaraDriver 3.7.106.5 niagaraLexiconZhcn 3.7.106.6 niagaraVirtual 3.7.106.3 obix 3.7.106.2 obixDriver 3.7.106.5 opc 3.7.106.2 pdf 3.7.106.1 platWifi 3.7.106.1 provisioningNiagara 3.7.106.2 raster 3.7.106.1 report 3.7.106.2 schedule 3.7.106.2 seriesTransform 3.7.106.7 smartTableHx 3.7.106.1 snmp 3.7.106.4 weather 3.7.106.1 web 3.7.106.17 workbench 3.7.106.5         Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_09112014.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.2 bacnet 3.8.38.3 baja 3.8.38.2 bajaui 3.8.38.1 control 3.8.38.1 driver 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 kitControl 3.8.38.1 lonworks 3.8.38.3 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 platMstp 3.8.38.6 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.2 web 3.8.38.3 workbench 3.8.38.1 zwave 3.8.38.1     Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_10012014.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.2 bacnet 3.8.38.3 baja 3.8.38.2 bajaui 3.8.38.1 control 3.8.38.1 driver 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 kitControl 3.8.38.1 lonworks 3.8.38.3 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 platMstp 3.8.38.8 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.2 web 3.8.38.3 workbench 3.8.38.1 zwave 3.8.38.1       Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_11112014.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.4 bacnet 3.8.38.6 baja 3.8.38.2 bajaui 3.8.38.1 control 3.8.38.1 driver 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 kitControl 3.8.38.1 lonworks 3.8.38.3 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 platMstp 3.8.38.8 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.2 web 3.8.38.3 workbench 3.8.38.1 zwave 3.8.38.1     Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_01222015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.4 bacnet 3.8.38.9 baja 3.8.38.6 bajaui 3.8.38.2 control 3.8.38.1 driver 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 hx 3.8.38.3 kitControl 3.8.38.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.8.38.3 mbus 3.8.38.4 modbusCore 3.8.38.1 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 nDriver 3.8.38.1 niagaraVirtual 3.8.38.2 obixDriver 38.38.1 platMstp 3.8.38.8 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.3 web 3.8.38.7 workbench 3.8.38.2 zwave 3.8.38.1 Consolidated_Patches_3.8.37_SE_05272015.zip   ...  Click here for Release Notes alarm 3.8.38.5 bacnet 3.8.38.11 baja 3.8.38.9 bajaui 3.8.38.3 control 3.8.38.1 docMbus 3.8.38.5 driver 3.8.38.1 email 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 history 3.8.38.2 hx 3.8.38.3 kitControl 3.8.38.1 kitLon 3.8.38.1 kitPx 3.8.38.1 kitPxGraphics 1.0.16 lonworks 3.8.38.5 mbus 3.8.38.5 modbusCore 3.8.38.3 modbusSlave 3.8.38.2 modbusTcp 3.8.38.2 modbusTcpSlave 3.8.38.2 nDriver 3.8.38.1 niagaraDriver 3.8.38.1 niagaraVirtual 3.8.38.2 obixDriver 38.38.1 platMstp 3.8.38.9 provisioningNiagara 3.8.38.1 raster 3.8.38.1 report 3.8.38.1 schedule 3.8.38.2 smartTableHx 3.8.38.1 snmp 3.8.38.4 web 3.8.38.10 workbench 3.8.38.4 zwave 3.8.38.1 bajaui 3.8.38.2 bajaui 3.8.38.2 baja 3.8.38.6 baja 3.8.38.6               obixDriver 3.7.106.4 alarm 3.7.106.5 alarm 3.7.106.5 alarmOrion 3.7.106.2 hx 3.8.38.3 hx 3.8.38.3 hx 3.8.38.3   gx 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1 gx 3.8.38.1   hx 3.8.38.3   kitLon 3.8.38.1 kitLon 3.8.38.1   nDriver 3.8.38.1   nDriver 3.8.38.1
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‎2018-09-06 09:28 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-11 06:12 PM

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Best practices when commissioning ZigBee networks

Issue Controllers may leave their network and join another if a nearby network has an identical "Extended network ID", "Channel" or "PAN ID" Product Line EcoStruxure Building Expert Environment SmartStruxure Lite Multi-Purpose Manager SE8xxx Room controller SE8000 Series SER8300, SE8300, SE8350 Ex. Viconics branding VT8000 Series Cause Conflict in zigbee networks (Same "Channel", same "PAN ID" or Same "Extended Network ID") Resolution Before deployment, and in order to ensure having a reliable ZigBee network, one has to be aware of the best practices and the limitations of RF signals. Here are some key points to be considered Network Conflicts: Always change your Extended Network ID from the factory default. The best thing is to use a naming convention that makes sense. One suggestion would be to use "SSLLITxx," where "xx" is replaced by the floor the network is on. For example, floor 5 would be "SSLLIT05." If you have multiple networks on the same floor, adding a letter code helps denote them. For example, if there were 2 networks on floor 5, "SSLLI05A" and "SSLLI05B" can be used. Note: In Firmware 2.20.1, the ZigBee Extended Network ID parameter is set by default to a unique string based on the serial number of the MPM. This will eliminate the possibility of having duplicate Extended ID's in a new deployment. For existing installations, the Extended Network ID will remain unchanged if upgrading from a previous version.   Alternating Channels: Alternating channels between network will minimize interference ensure stability. For example, for a 5-story building, alternate between channels 20, 25, 20, 25, 20. Tx Power Upgrade: The default value for "Tx Power" is 5dBm which was designed in order to meet various regulations in certain countries (Europe). However, the "Tx Power" can be increased to 18dBm in other regions of the world (North America) to boost the transmission power of the MPM.   Interference: There are different types of interference when a wireless signal travels through a given space: Physical objects: The number of walls the wireless signal can pass through is determined by the density of the materials used in a building's construction. Concrete and steel walls are difficult for a signal to pass through. These structures will weaken or at times completely prevent wireless signals. Also, the presence of individuals or water will diminish the signal due to the water's ability to absorb the signal. 2.4Ghz Frequency Interference: Cordless Phone - operates on the same frequency as the ZigBee and can cause a significant decrease in performance. Microwave Oven - operates by emitting a very high power signal in the 2.4GHz band. Often emits a very "dirty" signal across the entire 2.4GHz band. Wireless Routers - Wireless Wi-Fi Networks that share the same channel will have a negative effect on ZigBee network performance. Distance: To ensure reliable communications, a suitable distance between two devices has to be calculated before installation. The distance depends on three factors; transmitter power, sensitivity of the receiver and the propagation path loss. The latter is dependent on the number of walls/physical objects obstructing the signal. Locations: The physical location where a router or coordinator is placed also has an impact on the signal. Place the devices in higher ground to reduce the impact of physical objects. Route Redundancy: It is critical that the signal has multiple routes to hop from one device to the other, from one edge of the network to the opposite edge. (See example in images below)
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‎2018-09-11 08:22 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-10 09:36 PM

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Failed to read events from the event log database

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 Failed to read events from the event log database. Product Line TAC Vista Environment TAC Vista Workstation Cause This error is sometimes displayed upon login to the TAC Vista Workstation. It indicates there is a problem with the connection between the Vista Server and the SQL database that stores event data. Resolution Before making any further tests, make sure you have MSXML 4.0 SP3 installed and then check if it works. It can be downloaded here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=15697 The first thing to check is the SQL connection. Open the TAC Vista Server Setup In version 5.1.3 and prior: Start > Programs > TAC > TAC Vista Server X.X.X > Server Setup In version 5.1.4 and later: Start > Programs > Schneider Electric > TAC Vista Server X.X.X > Server Setup Go to the SQL Server tab In the lower right-hand corner of the tab, press the Test Connection button. If it pops up a window that says "Connection test succeeded!" then your SQL connection is okay. If it fails the connection test, check the instance name. If you are using default settings it should be: SQL Server name: PCname\TACVISTA or (local)\TACVISTA Log database name: taclogdata If these are set correctly and the connection still fails, one method for reestablishing the connection is to uninstall/reinstall the Vista software. Make sure SQL Server Agent is running. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage Navigate to Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services Find SQL Server (TACVISTA) -- assuming the default SQL instance is being used. Make sure the service status is running.  Start the service if needed. If there is no problem with the SQL connection, check the Server object's Network Master. In Vista Workstation, right-click on the Vista Server object and select Properties On the General tab, in the Network pane, check the Master: name In a one-server network, the Network Master must be set to the Server object name. Check for queued files in the $queues folder Navigate in a Windows Explorer window to the Vista Database. (If you are unsure of the location, you can verify it in the TAC Vista Server Setup Vista Database tab). Go to the $queues folder Look inside the insertevents and insertlogvalues folders. Are they empty or are they consistently growing with files? This is where data is stored temporarily before it is written to the SQL database. Having queued files is not necessarily a sign of a problem. However, if there is a connection problem, these folders will continually grow in size without older queued files being written from the folder. In the case of the error "Failed to read events from the event log database", it is possible that a queued file is causing the error prompt and that deleting it will fix it. If the data is not of dire importance, delete all the files inside both of the $queues folder. For more information see An efficient method for deleting all queued files in the $queues folder. Reconfigure the log database Open the TAC Vista Server Setup In version 5.1.3 and prior: Start > Programs > TAC > TAC Vista Server X.X.X > Server Setup In version 5.1.4 and later: Start > Programs > Schneider Electric > TAC Vista Server X.X.X > Server Setup Go to the SQL Server tab Change SQL configuration from Typical to Custom Change the Log database name Hit Apply. It will warn you: "TAC Vista integrated SQL backup/restore function will not be available in custom configuration." Hit OK. It will then warn you: "No log database was found on SQL Server. Create and configure a log database?" Hit Yes.   At this point, if no backup features are necessary, and the error has cleared, this is a viable solution. It is not, however, recommended to maintain a site without any log backups. The next step would be to switch the Vista Server Setup SQL configuration back to Typical. Hit Apply. You will be warned: "Log database was found but needs to be reconfigured. Reconfigure log database?" Hit Yes.   After reverting to typical SQL settings, the error should clear. If it has not, it may be time for some database management. Performing Database Maintenance Follow the steps in the article Performing database maintenance with Vista 4.5.0  to set up a log and event backup and to clean up old data. Schedule a backup to occur (now or soon after) The next time you log into Vista Workstation, the error should be cleared. If the error is sporadic, it could be the event viewer has too many events If the error only occurs when logging in to Vista Workstation, and doesn't happen every time, it could be that too many events are being brought into the Event Viewer on login. All events specified in the filter for the event viewer are uploaded to the Workstation. If too many events are specified, problems occur. In Workstation, go to the root TAC Vista folder Right-click $Eventview and select properties Go to the Date and Time tab Set the Time period to Last 1 Hour(2) instead of Last 1 Week(s), which is default Check the Windows Event Log If all else fails, check the Windows Event log for more information about the error. Checking this may provide you with the answers you need, or at least give you more information to provide to Product Support if you need further assistance. Instructions available in Viewing, Saving, Sharing Windows Event Logs for Troubleshooting Purposes. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage Browse to Computer Management (local) > System Tools > Event Viewer > Application Look for Type Error events with Source Vista. This may help you determine the source of the error.
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‎2018-09-07 03:08 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-08 03:37 AM

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What is the replacement for a Drayton Theta YBL1 Valve Body / Actuator assembly?

Issue The Drayton Theta YBL1 Valve Body / Actuator assembly is to be replaced. Environment Replacement Drayton Actuator Valve YBL1 Cause The Drayton Theta YBL1 Valve Body / Actuator assembly is obsolete. Resolution OVERVIEW The Drayton Theta YBL1 Valve Body / Actuator assembly is obsolete, and there is no purpose built replacement. The Valve Body was available in 1.1/4", 1.1/2" and 2" B.S.P. sizes and was normally installed as a mixing valve in variable temperature, constant volume, compensated heating circuits. No Valve Body / Actuator assemblies are currently available in these sizes. Details of the YB Valve Body may be viewed here.   VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT To replace the YBL1 Valve Body the following is required:- S-E SatchwellMB Valve Body of appropriate size - MB1552 (1.1/4"), MB1602 (1.1/2"), MB1652 (2") Details of the MB Valve Body may be viewed here.   ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (6-WIRE INSTALLATION) The YBL1 Actuator normally comprised a 6-wire electrical connection enabling it to be operated by a Theta Potentiometric Controller as follows :-  Terminal M1 – Open signal Terminal M2 – Close signal Terminal M3 – Common  Terminal M4 – 135 ohm Feedback Potentiometer – winding Terminal M5 – 135 ohm Feedback Potentiometer – wiper Terminal M6 – 135 ohm Feedback Potentiometer – winding Where 6 wires are connected to the YBL1 Actuator then the Actuator may be replaced by one or other of the following S-E Actuators :- MD10B-24 MD20B-24 (if MD10B-24 not available) Details of the MD10B-24 Actuator may be viewed here. Details of the MD20B-24 Actuator may be viewed here.   LINKAGE KIT A Linkage Kit will also be required in order to enable the MD Actuator to be mounted on the MB Valve Body. Linkage Kit LMD/AR-MB (914-1071-000) Details of the LMD/AR-MB Linkage Kit may be viewed here   IMPORTANT NOTE In such 6-wire installations not only will the YBL1 Valve / Actuator assembly need to be replaced but the associated Theta Potentiometric Controller and its Sensors will also need to be replaced.   CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT The Theta Potentiometric Controller may be replaced by the S-E Satchwell CSC5252 or the CSC5352 Compensator Controller. Details of the CSC Controllers may be viewed here.   SENSOR REPLACEMENT Theta 3-wire Temperature Sensors may be replaced by S-E Satchwell 2-wire Temperature Sensors compatible with the S-E Satchwell CSC 5252 or CSC5352 Compensator Controllers selected from the following as appropriate. Outside Air Temperature Sensor (STO 600) Contact Temperature Sensor (STC 600), or alternatively :- Immersion Temperature Sensor (STP 660) + Sensor Pocket Adaptor (DWA 0001) Room Temperature Sensor (STR 600) – OPTIONAL ONLY Details of the STO 600 Outside Air Temperature Sensor may be viewed here. Details of the STC 600 Contact Temperature Sensor may be viewed here. Details of the STP 660 Water Temperature Sensor may be viewed here. Details of the DWA 0001 Sensor Pocket Adaptor may be viewed here. Details of the STR 600 Room Temperature Sensor may be viewed here.   N.B. ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (3-WIRE INSTALLATION) Should only 3 wires be connected to a YBL1 Actuator then the Actuator may be replaced by one or other of the following S-E Actuators :- MD10B-24 MD20B-24 (if MD10B-24 not available) Details of the MD10B-24 Actuator may be viewed here. Details of the MD20B-24 Actuator may be viewed here.   LINKAGE KIT A Linkage Kit will also be required in order to enable the MD Actuator to be mounted on the MB Valve Body. Linkage Kit LMD/AR-MB (914-1071-000) Details of the LMD/AR-MB Linkage Kit may be viewed here In such 3-wire installations the YBL1 Valve / Actuator assembly only will need to be replaced, while any associated Controller and Sensors may be retained.
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‎2018-09-10 12:13 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-11 02:17 AM

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Range of Wiegand Card Numbers and Site Codes for use with Continuum

Issue Continuum supports different Wiegand card formats and Custom formats, what is the largest card number that can be used? Product Line Andover Continuum Environment ACX57xx (ACX5740, ACX5720) AC1, AC1-A, AC1 Plus ACX780, ACX700 Custom Wiegand - AccessFormat Array Corporate 1000, 26 bit, 32 bit, 37 bit. Cause When ordering access cards and configuring personnel you need to know the maximum numbers allowed. Resolution When configuring a Personnel object the maximum card number that can be entered is 4,294,967,295 the largest 32 bit number. This is the largest possible card number when working with Custom Wiegand. The maximum site code that can be used is 65,535 the largest 16 bit number. Other Wiegand formats: Continuum 37 bit: (Also known as Infinity 37) Card number range: 1 - 524,287.  Site Code range: 1 - 4,095 Note: This is a proprietary format and further format details are not available. Continuum 32 Bit (old format, not recommended for new sites): Card number range: 1 - 8,191.  Site Code range: 1 - 2,047 26 Bit open standard: Card number range: 1 - 65,535. Site Code range: 1 - 255 Corporate 1000 standard: Card number range: 1 - 1,048,575. Site Code range: 1 - 4,095 NOTE For custom formats the maximum format must not exceed 64-bits (i.e. start/end bit of the site code, card number, etc.) See Which HID card formats are supported by Continuum?.
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-09 11:57 PM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-08 05:55 PM

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HHC-USB-IF

Warning Potential for Damage/Loss: The steps detailed in the resolution of this article may result in a loss or damage of data/hardware 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 your local support for assistance. The self manufacture of this product precludes any warranty or liability to Schneider Electric.    Issue HHC-USB-IF replacement cable for I/NET Hardware is no longer available, can we make or get details of how to manufacture this cable.   Product Line TAC INET Environment I/NET Hardware Hand-Held Console  Cause The product is no longer available.   Resolution Details of how to manufacture this cable including components are shown in the HHC-USB-IF-331180rA.pdf.
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Guinan RobertAndriolo Guinan
‎2022-03-28 03:27 PM

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First time a TGML graphic is opened after logging in it takes a long time for the graphic to load

Issue The first time a TGML graphic is opened after logging in through Workstation it takes a long time (approximately 30 seconds) before the graphic is shown Product Line TAC Vista Environment Windows Domain TAC Vista .NET Framework Cause This is usually only an issue when the PC has either no or a bad internet connection or is located behind a proxy server. The reason this is happening, is because an application using e.g. signed .NET Framework dll files will check for certificate revocation each time it's launched. That can only be done if the PC has internet connection. If the PC can't connect to Microsoft's server to get the newest list of revoked certificates, the application will appear to hang until a given timeout is reached. The default timeout is 35 (15+20) seconds. For a deep explanation of certificate revocation check and the base of this article, read this article. Resolution There are two solutions that can be implemented. The first is mandatory and the second is optional. The first solution solves the slow TGML opening issue, while the second seems to have a positive overall performance impact but doesn't solve the slow TGML opening issue. A third solution is to get internet connection for the PC, but that is usually not an option. Solution 1 : Lowering the timeout 1. Open the "Local Group Policy Editor" by typing "gpedit.msc" (no quotes) in "Start"->"Search programs and files..." 2. Navigate to "Local Computer Policy"->"Computer Configuration"->"Windows Settings"->Security Settings"->"Public Key Policies" 3. Open the object to the right called "Certificate Path Validation Settings" 4. In the tab "Network Retrieval" check "Define these policy settings" and write 1 in both retrieval timeout settings 5. Click "Apply" and "OK" and close "Local Group Policy Editor"   Solution 2 : Manually installing the newest certificate lists 1. Download the newest CRL updates from a PC with internet connection http://crl.microsoft.com/pki/crl/products/CodeSignPCA.crl http://crl.microsoft.com/pki/crl/products/CodeSignPCA2.crl 2. Copy the two files to the PC having the issue 3. Open a command prompt and navigate to the folder where the files are located 4. Install the CRL files using the following commands CertUtil -AddStore CA CodeSignPCA.crl CertUtil -AddStore CA CodeSignPCA2.crl
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-11 03:02 PM

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Limit of how many devices a BACnet controller can know about (Known devices)

Issue What is the limit of how many devices a BACnet controller can know about (Known devices) and what does that mean. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment BACnet bCX bCX4040 Cause More details required about Known devices Resolution The known device limit of a Continuum Ethernet level BACnet controller is 255 and for a B3 level MSTP controller it is 32. This limit means is if a controller needs to either subscribe to a COV from another controller or deliver alarms (Event notifications) to a workstation, that each one of these target devices is a known device. So, for example, if a b3 controller is subscribing to COV's from 30 other controllers and needs to deliver alarms to 3 WorkStations, it would require 33 known devices and the last request for a target device would fail. If a Controller is making 30 COV Subscriptions from one a single controller that would only count as 1 known device. This limit does not apply to the number of other controllers which a COV exporter can deliver COV data to. For example, if a controller had a global point (OAT) that 50 other controllers needed to subscribe to, this is allowed because each COV subscription has within it the target controller's address information and does not use the known device limit. There are two cautions that must be considered. Refer to What are the differences between Standard Continuum Import/Export and Continuum BACnet COV?. Each COV subscription in an exporting controller takes away user memory. Each subscription uses approximately 56 Bytes of user memory. So the limit of how many other devices can subscribe COV's in an individual controller is limited by free memory in the exporting controller. NOTE: To reset  the known devices following a change in the Controllers that will effect the number of known devices, the controller needs to be reloaded.
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‎2020-09-07 07:41 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-07 10:52 PM

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MPM BACnet Integration

Issue How can objects of a SmartStruxure™ Lite network be made available as BACnet points to third party BACnet building management system (BMS)? Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation Environment SmartStruxure Lite BACnet Cause The BACnet protocol is always active, as long as the network cable is connected. However, two different BACnet options can be selected: IP or Ethernet. The default option is Ethernet and this will need to be changed if BACnet over IP is required. Resolution The BACnet protocol is always active, as long as the network cable is connected. However, two different BACnet options can be selected: IP or Ethernet. The default option is Ethernet. To verify or to change which BACnet protocol is currently in use, select the SmartStruxure Lite Manager that you want to configure from the left-side Network panel. Then choose the BACnet configuration list item. Define the Network Number (if the protocol selected is BACnet IP). Note: The Network number must be defined only on the monitor Manager. It shall be different then the Parent Network where the monitor is connected. A BACnet Device is uniquely located by a network number and a MAC address. Creating two or more B/IP networks, each with a unique network number, can be useful for limiting the propagation of local broadcast messages and for providing security by confining traffic to a particular geographic or logical area. Select the desired protocol type from the drop-down list between BACnet IP and BACnet Ethernet. Then choose an optional port number (if the protocol selected is BACnet IP). Default is 47808. Select the BACnet Priority of the BACnet write action of the SmartStruxure™ Lite's network monitor. Default is 10. Note: SmartStruxure™ Lite does not support BACnet Write Priority, per se. However, in Firmware version 2.4.x and newer, it is possible to assign the write priority for all SmartStruxure™ Lite BACnet points. Default value is 10, except if you upgrade a Manager using a version 2.3.x or older, BACnet priority will be 8, but can be changed. Click the Save button to apply the configuration changes. Click hit the Save All button to make the modifications permanent and reboot the Manager for the new options to enter into effect. Change the BACnet instance number of the Manager if required. IMPORTANT Each Manager must have a unique BACnet device instance number. A Manager device instance number can be changed by selecting the top-left icon inside the left-side Network panel.
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-11 04:38 AM

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VMware ESXi/ESX Promiscuous mode setup for PCT

Issue Receive “Timeout while waiting for server to get ready” error when starting PCT Product Line EcoStruxure Building Operation, Project Configuration Tool Environment Project Configuration Tool, PCT Cause PCT can't reach DHCP-server from the virtual machine. Resolution To configure a port group or virtual switch to allow promiscuous mode: 1.Log into the ESXi/ESX host or vCenter Server using the vSphere Client. 2.Select the ESXi/ESX host in the inventory. 3.Click the Configuration tab. 4.In the Hardware section, click Networking. 5.Click Properties of the virtual switch for which you want to enable promiscuous mode. 6.Select the virtual switch or port group you wish to modify and click Edit. 7.Click the Security tab. 8.From the Promiscuous Mode drop  down menu, click Accept. Note: The setting on the port group overrides the virtual switch setting. For more information, see How promiscuous mode works at the virtual switch and portgroup levels (1002934).  
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-10 10:08 AM

Last Updated: Gary Schneider Alumni (Retired) ‎2022-08-22 02:03 AM

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  • EcoStruxure Building Operation
  • Project Configuration Tool
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BCX reload error "Infinity controller error: Controller has no assigned Infinet port"

Issue Reload of BCX receives error "Infinity controller error: Controller has no assigned Infinet port An error was detected while attempting to set an attribute in a remote Infinity object" Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Cyberstation BCX 9640 BCX4040 Infinet controller b3 Cause Reloading of a BCX 9640 resulted in error "Infinity controller error: Controller has no assigned Infinet port.  An error was detected while attempting to set an attribute in a remote Infinity object"   Suspected that a learn on the commport was performed or infinet controllers were manually created causing no assigned comm port. Resolution As with any edit of the Continuum system, please make sure to backup the database.   Follow these steps: Send BCX to text file  Add commport to each Infinet controller entry as below Import newly edited text dump file into the BCX. Reload BCX   Example of an original dump file exported in step 1 and the new dump file after the commport is added in step 2. Original Dump File New Dump File Object : Spare   Type : InfinityInfinetCtlr   LastChange : 1/11/2011 4:01:19 PM   DeviceId : Zoo\GreenHouse   Alias : Spare   CreateTime : 8/24/2010 8:28:22 AM   CreatedBy : Root\Acc   TimeLocked : 2/15/2011 12:53:26 PM   InstanceId : 7015/7167   CntrlType : 851   Description : Spare Controller No Points   InfinetId : 1   Location : Control Cabinet   NetworkId : 11   SerialNum : 12345   VersionNum : 2.160000  EndObject   Object : Spare   Type : InfinityInfinetCtlr   LastChange : 1/11/2011 4:01:19 PM   DeviceId : Zoo\GreenHouse   Alias : Spare   CreateTime : 8/24/2010 8:28:22 AM   CreatedBy : Root\Acc   TimeLocked : 2/15/2011 12:53:26 PM   InstanceId : 7015/7167   CntrlType : 851   Description : Spare Controller No Points   InfinetId : 1   Location : Control Cabinet   NetworkId : 11   Port : comm2   SerialNum : 12345   VersionNum : 2.160000  EndObject  
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-06 02:15 PM

Last Updated: Admiral GavinHe Admiral ‎2022-08-25 09:12 AM

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Replacement of Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuator by Schneider Electric MD Series Rotary Actuator due to obsolescence. (Actuator Selection)

Issue Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuator requires replacement Product Line Field Devices Environment Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators installed on Air Dampers, Satchwell MB Series or MBF Series Rotary Shoe Valve Bodies. Actuator types :- ARE ARM ARX Cause Obsolescence of Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators Resolution Replace Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators with appropriate Schneider Electric MD Series Rotary Actuators and Linkage Kits selected from the following :- Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators installed on Air Dampers. ARE Series 7 = MD20A-24 ARM Series 7 = MD20B-230 ARX Series 7 = MD20B-24 N.B. Schneider Electric MD20 Series Actuators are supplied with a Direct Damper Mounting Kit enabling the Actuator to be installed direct on to an Air Damper Spindle. Should the Actuator be required to operate an Air Damper remotely by means of a Damper Crank Arm and associated Connecting Rod and Universal Connectors, then this may be achieved through the installation of the following Linkage Kit :- ZG-MD20 Damper Linkage Kit (914-1063-000) Should the Satchwell AR Series 7 Actuator include a wired Auxiliary Switch then the following Accessory should also be installed on the Schneider Electric MD Series Actuator as appropriate :- MD – S1 One independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switch MD – S2 Two independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switches   Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators installed on Satchwell MB Series Screwed Rotary Shoe Valve Bodies. ARE Series 7 = MD10A-24 + Linkage Kit 914-1071-000 ARM Series 7 = MD10B-230 + Linkage Kit 914-1071-000 ARX Series 7 = MD10B-24 + Linkage Kit 914-1071-000 N.B. Should the Satchwell AR Series 7 Actuator include a wired Auxiliary Switch then the following Accessory should also be installed on the Schneider Electric MD Series Actuator as appropriate :- MD – S1 One independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switch MD – S2 Two independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switches   Satchwell AR Series 7 Rotary Actuators installed on Satchwell MBF Series Flanged Rotary Shoe Valve Bodies ARE Series 7 = MD20A-24 + Linkage Kit 914-1070-000 ARM Series 7 = MD20B-230 + Linkage Kit 914-1070-000 ARX Series 7 = MD20B-24 + Linkage Kit 914-1070-000 N.B. Should the Satchwell AR Series 7 Actuator include a wired Auxiliary Switch then the following Accessory should also be installed on the Schneider Electric MD Series Actuator as appropriate :- MD – S1 One independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switch MD – S2 Two independent Mains Voltage rated changeover contact Auxiliary Switches   Product information. For details of MD10A please see here For details of MD10B please see here For details of MD20A please see here For details of MD20B please see here For details of MD-S1 please see here For details of MD-S2 please see here For details of Linkage Kit ZG-MD20 please see here For details of Linkage Kit 914-1070-000 please see here For details of Linkage Kit 914-1071-000 please see here
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‎2018-09-10 12:22 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-19 02:01 AM

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Modbus RTU RS485 Fault finding with Transmit and Receive LEDs

Issue Using the RD and TD LEDs to help commission and Fault finding a Modbus RTU Continuum Xdriver Using the RX and TX LEDs to help commission and Fault finding a Modbus RTU AS, AS-P, AS-B Product Line Building Operation Automation Server Premium Continuum bCX4040 (BACnet) Environment Continuum Automation server Cause How to use the TD RD(TX RX) LEDs to help commission or check an installation Resolution Continuum The Comm Port LEDs on a net controller can be helpful when first setting up or fault finding an Xdriver (ModbusRTU) Every time the net controller transmits the TD LED will flash and every time another device on the bus transmits (such that the net controller can receive it) the RD LED will flash. Thus if Xdriver seems not to be working correctly this is often the first thing to check A simple check with Modbus RTU would be to stop any automatic polling on the network, then manually refresh a modbus point and watch for a single Transmit (TD) followed by a Receive (RD). SmartStruxure The Comm Port LEDs on an AS controller can be helpful when first setting up or fault finding ModbusRTU Every time the AS transmits the TX LED will flash and every time another device on the bus transmits (such that the AS can receive it) the RX LED will flash. A simple check with Modbus RTU is to create only a  single device (or inhibit polling to all but one device) and watch for a single Transmit (TX) followed by a Receive (RX). Modbus Simulation Another useful technique when commissioning or troubleshooting with Modbus is to simulation software on a PC (with RS232/485 convertor for RTU if required). A Slave device or the Master node can be simulated eg ModSim, ModScan, ModbusSlave, ModbusPoll, Mod_RSsim
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‎2018-09-06 01:07 PM

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  • EcoStruxure Building Operation
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Netcontroller is running slowly (or going offline)

Issue Netcontroller is running slowly or occasionally goes offline (bCX NC2 ACX CX) Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Continuum Netcontroller, Net Controller, Infinet, MSTP, Bacnet, Xdriver, x-driver Cause There are various reasons why the operation of one or more Netcontrollers and or attached controllers is slow and/or goes offline occasionally.  This guide is primarily to help collate the right information which may identify the issues.  If the reason cannot be identify then this information can be provided to support for further analysis. Resolution General troubleshooting techniques should be used. Define the exact problem. What exactly is slow? eg. Sending to the controller or its connected devices, opening or refreshing graphics, opening or refreshing points, updating Xdriver points, saving programs, creating new points. Is the controller slow from all cyberstations? Is the controller always slow? If not then try to find what makes it go slow, it is time related? Can certain steps be taken to cause the slowness or offline to happen? Get a screen capture of any errors. Gather site information. Continuum version, Continuum hotfixes and service packs applied, number of Cyberstation. Cyberstation operating system, details of Ethernet network and subnets used, with BBMD information of Bacnet sites (Asbuilt or a spreadsheet with IPs, etc.) Continuum Analyzer report, site controller map or spreadsheet or text dump Check the PCs running Cyberstation, do they meet the system specifications? Gather controller information What is the Scan rate? Is the controller time sync. correct? How many objects are on the controller, how many programs are running? What is the firmware version of the netcontroller and b3 or i2 controllers? Ethernet connection - Is the controller on the same subnet as the Cyberstations? A wireshark trace may help to establish the quantity of traffic on the Ethernet (See Using WireShark to analyze communications on an Ethernet network) Comms Ports - XDriver being used? What is on the comms ports? Xdriver (how much communications, points etc) Comms Ports - Bacnet MSTP - How many b3 controllers? How much extended logging? How many alarms being sent? How many 3rd party devices? Look at bacnet settings, how many values are being sent across the network? Check COV settings. Try removing the MSTP cable from the bCX (there could be an issue with an MSTP device causing the bCX to go offline/go slow) Comms Port - Infinet - How many infinet controllers? How much extended logging? How many alarms being sent? Look at infinet settings, how many values are being sent across the network? Check port reconfigs and errors. Try removing the infinet cable from the NetController (there could be an issue with an infinet device causing the NetController to go offline/go slow) Comms Port - other. Again try removing the comms cable from the NetController (there could be an issue with a device on this network causing the NetController to go offline/go slow) Run the Controller error log tool to gather the controller errors See Gather Continuum Controller error logs if requested by Product Support for troubleshooting If the controller goes offline, run the alarm listview.  Does it line up with the Controller error log? Check the CPU LED flash rate on all connected devices (i1, i2, b3 etc) as Can't bring bCX online in Continuum but do get a response to pinging its IP address, also the RD and TD LEDs should be checked for anything unusual This guide is primarily to help the on site engineer by helping them to assess the site. If there is still a need to contact support, please review and record as many items above as possible and send them to the case owner.  Further tests can be carried out including an ACCtrace to determine if the restriction could be at the Cyberstation, See How to capture Continuum Cyberstation activity using ACCTrace NOTE: Ensure all Cyberstations, Controllers and other laptops used for logging are in time synchronization before recording any logs. If it is believed there is an issue with the Infinet or MSTP network see Infinet and mstp bus troubleshooting If it is believed the problem is with extended logging see Extended Logging gaps, performance and load balancing It is possible that something connected to the controller causes the controller to go offline, try disconnecting all other cables and connections to the controller and then re-testing Where a controller is offline when connected directly to a PC/Laptop, try resetting the IP address, otherwise the controller will probably need replacing. NOTE Disconnecting all networks from the NetController is often a good starting point (reconnected IP/Ethernet cable)  
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-10 03:52 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-08 05:51 PM

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How to create a custom lon shadow object in a Niagara G3 station using the Lon Xml Tool.

Issue Working with a 3rd-party lon controller with no existing shadow object available.  Niagara G3 provides the ability to create a shadow object on the jobsite using the Lon Xml Tool. Environment Niagara G3 Cause A shadow object is not available for a specific 3rd-party controller and a dynamic device fails to interface properly.  Resolution The Lon Xml Tool provides the ability to create a Lon Xml file (.lnml) file for a device, using the source .xif file and (if necessary) other resource files, as made available from the device's manufacturer.  Review Appendix A of the Lonworks Integration Guide for Niagara G3.  The Lon Xml Tool is described starting on page A-1.  This section describes the need for custom Lon Xml files as well as an overview of the process and the steps to create one. docLonworks.pdf
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-10 04:54 AM

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Backup and Restore MongoDB for Windows for Access Expert On-Premise

Issue Access Expert On-Premise setup needs procedures and tools to backup and restore the database Product Line Access Expert Environment Access Expert Premise Software V3 MongoDB Cause The procedures for backing up and restoring the MongoDB is documented online at the link below. https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/tutorial/backup-and-restore-tools/ However, these instructions do not outline how to use the commands (mongodump and mongorestore) within the Windows OS environment using specific examples. Resolution The following procedures are designed to fill in the gap for Access Expert administrators who need to do manual MongoDB Backup and Restore. These procedures assume that Access Expert V3 has been installed and is functioning normally. You will need 2 separate Command Prompts, run as Administrator, open for these procedures. Mongo DOS Shell to attach to and run commands within MongoDB environment Standard DOS Shell to run the Mongo backup and restore commands MongoDB Backup Ensure MongoDB service is running (Start> Run> services.msc) Open a Command Prompt as Administrator (referred to as the Mongo DOS Shell) Type mongo(command) Type show dbs (command) - shown above, to give a list of the dbs available) If the MongoDB service is "Running," but the client cannot connect when typing mongo, it's probably because the path to the mongo bin folder hasn't been added to the PC's environment. To Add a local path locations variable to a PC environment https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/office/developer/sharepoint-2010/ee537574(v%3Doffice.14) Ex. C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\3.6\bin (This will vary based on the version of Mongo) Open another Command Prompt as Administrator (Standard DOS Shell) Use the CD command to navigate to where you would like the backup files to be created Ex. C:\Data mongodump (command) The mongodump command creates the dump folder with admin, Keep, Signalr subfolders MongoDB Restore In the (Mongo DOS Shell) Prompt show dbs (command) use Keep (command) (Case sensitive) db.dropDatabase() (command) Use the Command Prompt as Administrator (Standard DOS Shell) mongorestore (command) The window should indicate "Finished Restoring Keep.Events," "done" and RESTORE COMPLETE If there are “E11000 duplicate key error collection” Keep.Events errors, it’s because the collection events are already in the folder and need to be deleted first.   Steps to correct the E11000 duplicate issue: (Stop the service, delete and recreate the DB folder, restart service) Right-click on the MongoDB service and Stop (you can’t delete files while the service is running) Delete C:\Data\db folder (not the Data, only DB) MANUALLY CREATE THE DB FOLDER - Right Click > New Folder and name it DB Restart the MongoDB service - this creates the necessary files in the DB folder Once these steps have been done, rerun the mongorestore command mongorestore (command) Verify that users can log into Access Expert with this database
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-10 07:56 AM

Last Updated: Administrator DavidFisher Administrator ‎2023-09-11 01:50 AM

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  • EcoStruxure Access Expert
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Error "java.sql.SQLException: Invalid object name 'STATION_NAME.dbo.sysobjects'."

Issue The following error asserts when attempting to convert a Cloudscape database to SQL 2005 in the Niagara R2 console window: java.sql.SQLException: Invalid object name STATION_NAME.dbo.sysobjects'. at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.SQLDiagnostic.addDiagnostic(SQLDiagnostic.java:368) at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.TdsCore.tdsErrorToken(TdsCore.java:2816) at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.TdsCore.nextToken(TdsCore.java:2254) at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.TdsCore.getMoreResults(TdsCore.java:631) at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.JtdsStatement.executeSQLQuery(JtdsStatement.java:477) at net.sourceforge.jtds.jdbc.JtdsPreparedStatement.executeQuery(JtdsPreparedStatement.java:777) at tridium.util.MSSqlServer.doesTableExist(MSSqlServer.java:341) at tridium.util.MSSqlServer.checkTableWithKey(MSSqlServer.java:316) at tridium.datax.sql.DxSqlUtil.checkTableWithKey(DxSqlUtil.java:190) at tridium.datax.sql.DxSqlUtil.checkTable(DxSqlUtil.java:173) at tridium.tools.DbAdmin.migrateData(DbAdmin.java:1007) at tridium.tools.DbAdmin.main(DbAdmin.java:198) at tridium.tools.DbAdmin.main(DbAdmin.java:122) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source) at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source) at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source) at tridium.nre.Nre.mainImpl(Nre.java:663) at tridium.nre.Nre.main(Nre.java:603) Environment Niagara R2 WorkPlace Pro version 529 and higher Windows SQL 2005 Cause The Enterprise Server and SQL 2005 database names do not match. The Enterprise Server and SQL 2005 database names have to be the same when migrating the Cloudscape database to a SQL 2005 database. Resolution Rename either the Enterprise Server station or SQL Server database so that the names are the same. Once the names are the same, the migration should go without issues.
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-06 12:26 PM

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  • TAC IA Series
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Ethernet port is AutoSensing (No Crossover Cable required)

Issue Need to perform autosensing on an ethernet port but do not have a cross over cable. Product Line Andover Continuum, EcoStruxure Building Operation, TAC INET, TAC Vista Environment Ethernet connection to an Automation Server Xenta device ACX BCX Auto-Sensing, Auto Sensing direct connect Auto uplink and trade Universal Cable Recognition Cause Need to direct connect with a straight through or normal patch cable from a computer or laptop to the AS, Xenta, BCX, ACX  Resolution Since 1998, the distinction between uplink and normal ports and manual selector switches on older hubs and switches are obsolete. If one or both of two connected devices has the automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration feature there is no need for crossover cables. Now you can plug your laptop right into the Ethernet port of the device with just a regular patch cable. 
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-06 03:48 PM

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  • Andover Continuum
  • EcoStruxure Building Operation
  • TAC INET
  • TAC Vista
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What do CRC errors (1465) indicate?

Issue Site experiencing comm issues on the Infinet or MSTP bus. Controller error logs show many 1465 (Cyclical Redundancy Check) errors. Product Line Andover Continuum Environment Infinet MSTP b3 i2 Controller error log Cause CRC errors are check sum errors. Before a packet is sent, the sending controller calculates a checksum based on the packets contents. This checksum is then appended to the packet. When the packet is delivered, the receiving controller calculates it's own checksum based on the packets contents. If the check sums do not equal, this indicates that somewhere in the delivery process the packet has been altered, usually due to bad cable or connections, controller grounding, or a bad controller transceiver. For additional information on troubleshooting the infinet or mstp bus, see Infinet and MSTP bus troubleshooting. Resolution CRC errors usually indicate poor signal integrity on the physical bus. Infiltration of "noise" on the comm cable due to the presence of high voltage conductors, radio transmissions, etc. In some cases a failed transceiver may be involved but this is generally not the case. Poor controller grounding can also contribute to this issue. Generally CRC errors call for using a scope to assess the signal integrity on a bus.
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Picard Product_Support
‎2018-09-10 11:39 AM

Last Updated: Administrator CraigEl Administrator ‎2022-08-08 06:16 PM

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  • Andover Continuum
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