Issue
How can the TAC Xenta OP be used with a TAC Xenta 100-series controller?
- How does the OP identify which TAC Xenta 100 controller it's communicating with?
- Which OP mode should be used?
Product Line
TAC Vista
Environment
- TAC Xenta OP
- TAC Xenta 101
- TAC Xenta 102
- TAC Xenta 121
- TAC Xenta 122
Cause
The TAC Xenta OP panel allows access to input and output signals from a TAC Xenta 100-series controller. Identification of the specific controller is achieved via a Service Pin message.
- If connected directly to a TAC Xenta 100-series controller or a STR100-series device attached to it, the controller automatically sends a Service Pin message.
- If connected elsewhere on the network, you may need to manually press the Service Pin on the desired controller.
For troubleshooting connectivity issues, refer to:
“No Answer” on an OP when connecting to a Xenta 280/300/400
Resolution
1. Configure the TAC Xenta OP
- Plug in the TAC Xenta OP.
- Hold Back and Enter for 3 seconds to access the OP Service Menu.
- Scroll to Option 10: OP Mode.
- Set “Xenta 100” to ON using the + key. Press Enter.
- Set “Mode” to TAC using the + key. Press Enter twice to restart the OP.
2. Connect to a TAC Xenta 100-series Device
- Plug the OP into the OP jack on the TAC Xenta 100 controller or a connected STR100 device.
- When prompted “Press to access Xenta 100”, press Enter.
- At “Connecting to Xenta 100…”, wait or press the Service Pin on the controller.
- Press Down to proceed.
3. View and Modify Network Variables
- At the NV Index? prompt, use +/- to select the desired network variable index.
- Press Enter to view the signal.
If the value is an input:
- Use +/- to modify the value.
- Press Enter to accept.
If the signal is a bit-based application option:
- Press Enter to navigate between bits.
- Use + to change the bit value.
- Press Enter to confirm.
