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Table of Contents

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... 8

Related Documents ............................................................................................................. 8

Symbols Used in this Manual .............................................................................................. 8

Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................ 8

Contact Us ........................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Field Panel Web Server .................................................... 10

Applications ....................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 - Field Panel Web Server System Administration ....................................... 13

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 13

Prerequisites and Browser Requirements for Field Panel Web Server ............................ 13

Verifying that Adobe Flash has been Installed ................................................... 14

Prerequisites for FINlite Graphics Tool .............................................................................. 14

Enabling or Disabling Web Server ..................................................................................... 14

Loading the User Interface ................................................................................................ 16

Performance and Limitations ............................................................................................. 17

Tips to Improve Performance of Field Panel Web Server .................................. 18

System Security ................................................................................................................. 19

Language Support ............................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 3 - User Interface Navigation Overview .......................................................... 21

Welcome Page/Logon ....................................................................................................... 21

Configuring the Welcome Page Graphic ............................................................ 22

User Interface after Logon ................................................................................................. 22

Status Bar User Interface ................................................................................... 23

Navigation Pane User Interface ......................................................................... 23

Application Area User Interface ......................................................................... 27

Device/Points Navigation Tree ........................................................................... 28

Chapter 4 - Status Bar ..................................................................................................... 30

Status Bar Counts and Reports ......................................................................................... 30

Running an Alarm Report ................................................................................... 30

Acknowledging an Alarm .................................................................................... 30

Setup 31 Logoff 32

Chapter 5 - Point Commander ........................................................................................ 34

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 34

Point Commander Application Overview ........................................................................... 34

User Interface Description for the Point Commander Application...................... 35

Tips for Using the Point Commander Application .............................................. 39

Using the Point Commander Application ........................................................................... 39

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Commanding Point Values ................................................................................. 39

Disabling and Re-enabling a Point (Out-of-Service) .......................................... 40

Priority Arrays ..................................................................................................... 41

Chapter 6 - Graphics View .............................................................................................. 43

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 43

Tips for Using the Graphics View ...................................................................................... 43

Using the Graphics View ................................................................................................... 43

Opening a Graphics View Tab ........................................................................... 43

Graphics Features .............................................................................................. 43

Graphics File Types ............................................................................................ 44

Graphics File Navigation .................................................................................... 44

Chapter 7 - Point Log Report .......................................................................................... 46

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 46

Point Log Report Application Overview ............................................................................. 46

User Interface Description for the Point Log Report Application ........................ 46

Using the Point Log Report Application ............................................................................. 47

Running a Point Log Report ............................................................................... 47

Chapter 8 - Trend View .................................................................................................... 49

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 49

Trend View Overview ......................................................................................................... 49

Tips for Using the Trend View Application ......................................................... 49

Using the Trend View ......................................................................................................... 49

Viewing Trend Data of a Single Trended Point .................................................. 49

Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points ................................................. 51

Printing a Trend Graph ....................................................................................... 52

Customizing a Trend Graph ............................................................................... 53

Chapter 9 - Schedule View .............................................................................................. 55

Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 55

Scheduler Application Overview ........................................................................................ 55

User Interface Description for the Scheduler Application ................................... 55

Tips for Using the Scheduler Application ........................................................... 56

Using the Scheduler Application ........................................................................................ 56

Chapter 10 - Create/Edit .................................................................................................. 58

Common Editor Fields and Buttons ................................................................................... 58

Trend 60

Section Overview ................................................................................................ 60

Trend Application Overview ............................................................................... 60

Using the Trend Editor Application ..................................................................... 64

Point 67

Section Overview ................................................................................................ 67

Point Editor Application Overview ...................................................................... 68

Using the Point Editor Application ...................................................................... 69

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Schedule/Command/Calendar .......................................................................................... 74

Section Overview ............................................................................................... 74

Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Overview ................................... 74

Using the Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors ................................... 77

Event Enrollment ............................................................................................................... 93

Section Overview ............................................................................................... 93

Event Enrollment Overview ................................................................................ 93

Using the Event Enrollment Editor ..................................................................... 95

Notification Class ............................................................................................................... 99

Section Overview ............................................................................................... 99

Notification Class Editor Overview ................................................................... 100

Using the Notification Class Editor ................................................................... 102

Remote Notification ......................................................................................................... 105

SMTP Configuration ......................................................................................... 106

Remote Recipient List ...................................................................................... 108

FLN 112

Section Overview ............................................................................................. 112

FLN Device Editor Overview ............................................................................ 112

Using the FLN Device Editor ............................................................................ 114

TEC Init 117

Section Overview ............................................................................................. 118

TEC Initial Value Editor Overview .................................................................... 118

Using the TEC Initial Value Editor .................................................................... 119

PPCL 121

Section Overview ............................................................................................. 121

PPCL Editor Overview ...................................................................................... 121

Using the PPCL Editor ..................................................................................... 124

Users 127

User Interface Description for the User Account Editor ................................... 127

Using the User Account Editor ......................................................................... 131

Change User Password ................................................................................................... 134

Change Panel Time ......................................................................................................... 135

Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool ............................................................................... 137

Chapter Overview ............................................................................................................ 137

FINlite Graphics Tool Overview ....................................................................................... 137

User Interface Description for the FINlite Graphics Tool ................................. 138

Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool .......................................................... 145

Using the FINlite Graphics Tool ....................................................................................... 146

Launching the FINlite Graphics Tool ................................................................ 146

Logging in to the Controller .............................................................................. 147

Creating Graphics ............................................................................................ 147

Editing the Graphics Animation ........................................................................ 151

Saving and Publishing the Graphics File ......................................................... 152

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Creating Device Templates .............................................................................. 153

Backing Up Graphics ........................................................................................ 155

Deleting Graphics Files .................................................................................... 156

Updating the FINlite User Guide ...................................................................... 158

Chapter 12 - Field Panel Features for Field Panel Web Server ................................. 160

Field Panel File System Operations ................................................................................ 160

Basic File System Operation Commands ......................................................... 160

Rename a File .................................................................................................. 162

Delete a File ..................................................................................................... 163

Move a File ....................................................................................................... 164

Copy a File ....................................................................................................... 164

Remove a Directory .......................................................................................... 166

Backing up and Restoring Databases ............................................................................. 168

Enabling Auto Save .......................................................................................... 169

Available Memory Diagnostic Point ................................................................................. 170

Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 171

Log On Error Messages ................................................................................................... 172

Install, Upgrade, and Connection Errors.......................................................................... 173

Graphics Issues ............................................................................................................... 175

Other Issues ..................................................................................................................... 176

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Notice

Document information is subject to change without notice by Siemens Industry, Inc. Companies, names, and various data used in examples are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Siemens Industry, Inc.

All software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with license terms.

For further information, contact your nearest Siemens Industry, Inc. representative.

To the Reader

Your feedback is important to us. If you have comments about this manual, please submit them to: SBT_technical.editor.us.sbt@siemens.com

Credits

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Other product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in USA

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Related Documents

In addition to this User Guide, please review the following Siemens Industry, Inc. documentation:

 TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580)

This manual, along with information about other Siemens Industry, Inc. products, technical training classes, and services, can be obtained from the local Siemens Industry, Inc. representative.

Symbols Used in this Manual

The following table lists the safety symbols used in this manual to draw attention to important information.

Symbol Meaning Description

NOTICE CAUTION Equipment damage may occur if a procedure or instruction is not

CAUTION Minor or moderate injury may occur if a procedure or instruction is not

WARNING Personal injury or property damage may occur if a procedure or

DANGER Electric shock, death, or severe property damage may occur if a

followed as specified. (For online documentation, the NOTICE displays in white with a blue background.)

followed as specified.

instruction is not followed as specified.

procedure or instruction is not followed as specified.

Manual Conventions

The following table lists conventions to help you use this manual in a quick and efficient manner.

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Convention Examples

How to Use This Manual

Numbered Lists (1, 2, 3…) indicate a procedure with sequential steps.

Actions that should be performed are specified in boldface font.

New terms appearing for the first time are italicized.

Cross references to other information are indicated with an arrow and the page number, enclosed in brackets: [→92]

1. Turn OFF power to the field panel.

2. Turn ON power to the field panel.

3. Contact the local Siemens Solution Partner, Authorized TALON Dealer.

Type F for Field panels.

Click OK to save changes and close the dialog box.

The field panel continuously executes a user-defined set of instructions called the

This symbol signifies Notes. Notes provide additional information or helpful hints.

For more information on creating flowcharts, see Flowcharts [→92].

control program

Your feedback is important to us. If you have comments about this manual, please submit them to SBT_technical.editor.us.sbt@siemens.com

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pplications

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Field Panel Web Server

The Graphical User Interface software or files can only be loaded into a TC Modular or TC Compact 36 controller. Due to space constraints, the Web Server user interface cannot be loaded into a TC Compact 16 or 24 controller.

Once loaded into a panel on the network, the user interface can be accessed from any compatible Web browser (see the browser, you can access and interact with any BACnet IP-enabled controller in the network that has the FPWeb license enabled, including Compact 16 and Compact 24 controllers.

Browser Requirements

Siemens FINlite Graphics Tool

The Siemens FINlite Graphics Tool is a graphic utility program which can be used to create, modify, animate, and save graphics files to be used with the Web Server Graphics View.

For more information, see the

FINlite Graphics Tool

section). Through the

section.

Field Panel Features for Field Panel Web Server

There are several new field panel features which can be used with Field Panel Web Server using the HMI. New basic file system operation features include renaming, moving, deleting, and copying a file. Other new features include Auto Save and Graphics Backup.

Applications

Field Panel Web Server includes all the applications a facility operator needs to easily configure, monitor, and control the TALON® Automation System through a simple Web-based user interface.

In the Siemens FINlite graphics utility program and in the Web Server user interface, limit the total number of tabs that are open simultaneously to six (6). This means that any combination of tabs displaying editors or graphics files should not exceed six tabs.

Status Bar Reports

 Provides the ability to view reports of various conditions.

Point Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete points.

Point Commander

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 Shows details for a selected point.

 Allows commanding of point values and priorities, and disabling of points.

 Provides navigation to the trending application.

Point Log Report

 Displays a Point Log Report for the selected points.

 Generates a printer-ready format of the Point Log Report.

Event Enrollment Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete Event Enrollment objects.

Notification Class Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete Notification Class objects.

Remote Recipient List Editor

 Allows you to add, modify, and delete Remote Recipient addresses.

SMTP Configuration Editor

 Allows you to configure the settings required by the SMTP E-Mail server in order to

use Remote Notification.

Graphics

 Allows you to display/view the graphics that have been created and published to

the panel using the Siemens FINlite graphics utility program.

Trend Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete Trend Log objects

Trending

 Displays Trend data in graphical or report format.

 Allows the ability to view Trend Log Object data or dynamic trend data by polling

point objects.

 Generates a printer-ready format of the Trend Graph.

Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete Schedule, Command and Calendar

objects.

Scheduling

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 Displays schedules for a selected date, in several views: Today, Day, Work Week,

Week, and Month.

PPCL Editor

 Allows you to create, modify and delete Powers Process Control Language (PPCL)

programs.

FLN Device Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete FLN Devices.

TEC Initial Value Editor

 Allows you to set and modify TEC initial values.

User Account Editor

 Allows you to create, modify, and delete user accounts.

Change User Password

 Allows you to modify passwords.

Change Panel Time

 Allows you to modify panel time.

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 2 - Field Panel Web Server System Administration

Chapter Overview

Chapter 2 discusses the following topics:

 Prerequisites and Browser Requirements for Field Panel Web Server

 Prerequisites for FINlite Graphics Tool

 Enabling and Disabling Web Server

 Loading the User Interface

 Performance and Limitations

 System Security

 Language Support

Prerequisites and Browser Requirements for Field Panel Web Server

Prerequisites

Before using the Field Panel Web Server, be sure to verify the following:

 The panels being accessed by Field Panel Web Server use Firmware 3.2.2 or later

– Firmware Revision 3.2.2 must be loaded using FLT 3.11 or later

 The FPWeb license must be installed and enabled in each controller that the Web

Server UI will be accessing

 The panels have Web Server enabled via the HMI

 The browser requirements below are met

For more information, see the

Server

section, and the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Browser Requirements

 Internet Explorer (IE) Version 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0, or Firefox 3.0 or later is required for

Field Panel Web Server. NOTE: Field Panel Web Server has been tested with IE 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0, and Firefox 3.0, but any browser that supports Flash Player 10.1 can be used.

 Cookies must be enabled. This can be done by selecting Options from the Tools

menu in most browsers.

 The Adobe Flash Player Plug-in Version 10.1 or later is required. The user

interface may prompt you to update if an older version of Adobe Flash Player is installed. If Adobe Flash Player is not installed, the browser may display an empty browser window.

Loading the User Interface and Connecting to Web

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Verifying that Adobe Flash has been Installed

Adobe Flash Player Plug-In Version 10.1 or later is required for the Field Panel Web Server.

In Internet Explorer (IE), complete the following steps to determine whether or not the correct version Adobe Flash is installed on your computer:

1. Launch IE.

2. From the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

3. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Programs tab.

4. Click Manage Add-ons.

5. Scroll down through the list of add-ons and verify that “Shockwave Flash Object” from Adobe Systems, Incorporated has been installed.

In Firefox, complete the following steps to determine whether or not the correct version Adobe Flash is installed on your computer:

1. Launch Firefox.

2. From the Tools menu, click Options.

3. In the Options dialog box, select the General tab, and then click the Manage AddOns button.

4. In the Add-Ons dialog box, click Plugins.

5. Scroll down through the list of add-ons and verify that Shockwave Flash has been installed.

If Adobe Flash has not been installed, or if an upgrade is necessary, it can be downloaded and installed by the administrator of the computer by following the instructions at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.

Prerequisites for FINlite Graphics Tool

 Adobe AIR has been installed (be sure to accept upgrades to Adobe AIR).

 Siemens FINlite graphics application has been installed.

 The Adobe Flash Player Plug-in Version 10.1 or later is required. The user

interface may prompt you to update if an older version of Adobe Flash Player is installed. If Adobe Flash Player is not installed, the browser may display an empty browser window.

For more information, see the

Interface

section, and the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

FINlite Graphics Tool

section, the

Loading the User

Enabling or Disabling Web Server

Use these procedures to enable or disable Web Server via the HMI.

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Enabling or Disabling Web Server

Be sure that the FPWeb license is installed on the field panel.

HMI S, H, E, W, M (System, Hardware, Ethernet, Webserver, Modify

Example

10:13:04 07/30/2010 FRI Logged on successfully Field panel <40091>

User: <high> <High default user account>

>Point, Application, Time, Message, Cancel, System, passWord, Bye? s

>Diagnostics, Users, dSt, Bacnet, Error_msgs, Hardware, Text, Quit? h

>Fieldpanels, Ethernet, nodeNametable, Disks, Reportprinter, Licensemanager, Quit? e

>ipSettings, Bbmd, Telnet, Webserver, Quit? w >Display, Modify, Uiupgrade, Graphicsbackup, Quit? m >Webserver Enabled (Y/N) : y >Ok to coldstart (Y/N) : y

Use these procedures to check the enabled/disabled status of Web Server.

HMI S, H, E, W, D (System, Hardware, Ethernet, Webserver, Display

Example

10:13:04 07/30/2010 FRI Logged on successfully Field panel <40091>

User: <high> <High default user account> >Point, Application, Time, Message, Cancel, System, passWord,

Bye? s >Diagnostics, Users, dSt, Bacnet, Error_msgs, Hardware, Text,

Quit? h >Fieldpanels, Ethernet, nodeNametable, Disks, Reportprinter,

Licensemanager, Quit? e >ipSettings, Bbmd, Telnet, Webserver, Quit? w >Display, Modify, Uiupgrade, Graphicsbackup, Quit? d Webserver Enabled : Enabled

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Loading the User Interface

Be sure that the FPWeb license is enabled for each field panel.

Recommended Method: Loading or Upgrading the User Interface via

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

To load or upgrade the User Interface file via HMI (recommended method):

 Copy the UIUpgrade folder and its contents from Vantage Web site onto the root of

a USB memory device (such as a thumb drive). Do not change the folder or file structure.

NOTE: The files within the UIUpgrade folder include wsroot/fpweb.swf as well as language (.mo) files and other support files.

1. Insert the USB memory device into the USB port of the field panel. NOTE: Due to USB memory device manufacturer, size, and contents, the time to detect the device will vary from several seconds to one or more minutes. You may verify that the device is attached by using the HMI commands S/H/F/F/L to list the available drives on the Field Panel, and confirm that Drive B is listed.

2. Use the HMI Uiupgrade function (System/Hardware/Ethernet/Webserver/Uiupgrade). When prompted, type Y for Yes, and press ENTER.

 The User Interface and support files will be copied from the USB memory

device in the field panel’s B:\ drive to the field panel’s internal flash drive (IFD) and to the field panel’s A:\ drive.

Alternate Method: Loading or Upgrading the User Interface via File

Transfer Protocol (FTP)

There are many user-friendly FTP tools publicly available that can be used for transferring files between your computer and the field panel.

Telnet must be enabled in order to use FTP. Remember to disable Telnet on the field panel when you are done using the Telnet and FTP services. For information on enabling Telnet, see

Telnet must be enabled in order to use FTP. Remember to disable Telnet on the field panel when you are done using the Telnet and FTP services. For information on enabling Telnet, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

To load or upgrade the User Interface file via FTP (alternate method; HMI method is recommended):

Troubleshooting

 Use FTP to copy the UIUpgrade folder and its contents from Vantage Web site or

your computer to the root of Drive A on the field panel. After the transfer, the contents of Drive A should look similar to the following folder structure:

 Do one of the following:

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 Use the HMI “Uiupgrade” function

(System/Hardware/Ethernet/Webserver/Uiupgrade)

 Use FTP to transfer the uiupgrade.txt file from Vantage Web site or your computer

to the root of Drive A on the field panel.

After the upgrade is complete, the UIupgrade folder is automatically removed from Drive A. No coldstart is necessary.

If a coldstart occurs, all files are preserved in the IFD.

Performance and Limitations

 An interface is available via the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to save files to

and restore files from the RAM drive, USB media, or the Field Panel’s internal flash drive (IFD). For more information, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-

580).

 Graphics files can be published from the Siemens FINlite Graphics Tool to the field

panel’s RAM (Drive A) or USB (Drive B). For graphics to be preserved across a coldstart, files must be saved on the internal flash drive (IFD) or stored on a USB drive. Any graphics files stored only on the panel’s RAM drive will not be preserved across a coldstart. Files can be saved to the IFD using the Graphics Backup feature in the HMI.

 There are 8MB of RAM available on the RAM (Drive A), but it is recommended that

4MB of RAM is kept available for field panel operations. Individual graphic sizes typically range from 300KB to 500KB, depending on background resolution.

 Cache refresh time is affected by the number of objects and FLN devices on the

panel. Panels with multiple FLN applications will experience longer refresh times.

 USB devices must be formatted as FAT. Due to USB memory device

manufacturer, size, and contents, the time to detect the device will vary from several seconds to one or more minutes. The following devices are supported by the installed device drivers. Cruzer, SanDisk, and Kingston brand devices were used during development and testing.

– ADISK USB 1.1 32MB flash disk

– Aigo USB 1.1 64M flash disk

– Crucial 1G flash disk

– FPT-D US5B2H01 18-in-1 USB card reader/writer

– HP 1G flash disk

– IBM Portable Diskette Drive (floppy drive)

– Integral USB 2.0 2GB flash disk

– Kingston DataTraveler 1GB flash disk

– Kingston DataTraveler 100 2GB flash disk

– Kingston DataTraveler 16GB flash disk

– LACIE USB 2.0 40GB mobile hard drive

– Lexar Media JumpDrive Secure USB 2.0 512MB flash disk

– Memorex 2GB flash disk

– NCP XDrivePlus MMC/SD reader

– Newman USB 1.1 64MB flash disk

– PNY Attache USB 1.1 64MB flash disk

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– PNY Attache (U3) 1GB

– PNY Attache 2GB

– PNY Attache 8GB

– PQI MMC/SD reader

– RedLeaf USB 2.0 256MB flash disk

– SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 256MB flash disk

– SanDisk Cruzer Micro 2GB flash disk

– SanDisk Cruzer Micro (U3) 2GB flash disk

– SanDisk Cruzer Micro (U3) 4GB flash disk

– SONY MICROVAULT USM256U2 USB 2.0 256MB flash disk

– Transcend JF V30 4GB flash disk

– Edge DiskGO™ 1GB USB Flash Drive Enhanced for ReadyBoost™

– Edge DiskGO™ 2GB USB Flash Drive Enhanced for ReadyBoost™

– Imation 1GB Swivel USB Flash Drive

– Imation 2GB Swivel USB Flash Drive

– Integral 1GB USB Memory Stick

– MARKEM 1GB USB Memory Stick

– Memorex 1GB TravelDrive™ USB Flash Drive

– Memorex 2GB TravelDrive™ USB Flash Drive

– PNY 1GB Attache USB Flash Drive

– SanDisk 2GB Cruzer® Crossfire USB Flash Drive

– SanDisk 512MB Cruzer® Micro USB Flash Drive

– SanDisk 2GB Cruzer® Micro USB Flash Drive

– SanDisk 4GB Cruzer® Micro USB Flash Drive (U3 function not initialized)

– Sony 512MB Micro Vault Tiny USB Flash Drive

– Sony 2GB Micro Vault Tiny USB Flash Drive

– Sony 1GB Micro Vault Classic USB Flash Drive

– Sony 4GB Micro Vault Classic USB Flash Drive

– X Digital Media 1GB Itty Bit USB Flash Drive

– X Digital Media 1GB Poker Chip USB Flash Drive

– X Digital Media 2GB Itty Bit USB Flash Drive

 Field Panel Web Server was benchmarked with five (5) users. However, there is no

limit to the number of users that can access Field Panel Web Server simultaneously. Certain actions will cause some performance degradation, when performed by multiple users simultaneously (for example: refreshing the cache, running point log reports, opening graphics, etc.).

 Field Panel Web Server was benchmarked with ten (10) panels. However, there is

no hard limit to the number of panels accessible through Field Panel Web Server. Access time and performance is affected by the number of panels. As the number of panels on the system increases, so will the login and caching time.

Tips to Improve Performance of Field Panel Web Server

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Allow Browser Caching of Adobe Flash Player

This setting will be particularly helpful once the panel database is stable. This allows the Field Panel Web Server to keep information about the panel database without needing to continuously read it from the panel.

1. Right click while in a browser and accessing the Field Panel Web Server.

2. Click Settings.

3. In the Adobe Flash Player Settings window, open the folder (icon) tab.

4. Choose a local storage setting appropriate to the system being used.

Distribute Points from a Particular Panel among Several Graphics

Loading a graphic with a large number of points from a single panel may degrade the performance of the panel and will cause it to take longer to load and report changes of values (COVs). Particularly, the loading of a graphic with points from a TC Compact 16 or 24, or their associated FLN devices, will occur more slowly, since these panels use a slower processor with lower memory.

To improve performance when loading graphics, distribute the points from the panel among several different graphics files.

Use Device Template Graphics for Viewing FLN Device Points on a

Graphic

For information about creating Device Template graphics (also called

Create Device Templates

the

section.

relativizing

), see

Limit Open Tabs to Six

System Security

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Language Support

User access to the Field Panel Web Server is controlled through individual User Accounts. Each User Account has access levels determined by a system administrator, which grant or deny permissions to work with the specific applications and features of the Field Panel Web Server.

User Accounts are password protected. The passwords are encrypted when they are entered by the user at the Web Server User Interface.

When a User Account is created, a password expiration time can be determined by the system administrator. If a user account is created with an expiration date on the password, and if a user attempts to log in to that account three times using an incorrect password, the User Account will be locked, requiring a system administrator to unlock it. A locked User Account can be unlocked through a modification to the User Account by a system administrator.

For more information about access levels and passwords, see the the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Language Support

Dynamic text

information that can be defined by the user.

Static text

FINlite Graphics Tool), such as menu titles, labels, error messages, and other information that cannot be modified by the user.

Dynamic text support requires appropriate host computer regional settings or the specified language.

Static text support at the Web Server user interface and FINlite Graphics Tool requires downloading the appropriate language (.mo) files in the appropriate place. See the

Setup

section and the

static language.

Static and dynamic text support at the HMI requires downloading the appropriate language files during firmware loading via Firmware Loading Tool (FLT), typically English and a second language (French, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese).

See the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580) for more information about language support.

refers to text that lists object names, descriptors, state text, and other

refers to text in the user interfaces (HMI, Web Server user interface, and

FINlite Graphics Tool

Users

section and

sections for information on selecting a

Importing a Language File

Additional language (.mo) files can be downloaded from Vantage Web site into the field panel via FTP or a USB memory device. These language files will then become accessible by the user interface for static text display.

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Welcome Page/Logon

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Welcome Page/Logon

Begin a Field Panel Web Server session with a Web browser URL request to the panel, using either its IP address or panel name/Fully Qualified Domain Name. The panel will respond with the Web Server the system.

If you have problems connecting to the Field Panel Web Server or logging on, see the

Troubleshooting

section.

Welcome

Steps for Logging On

1. Launch a supported Web browser on the computer.

page, which allows you to log on to

2. Type one of the following into the address field:

- IP address of the field panel

- Field panel node name/Fully Qualified Domain Name NOTE: The browser must be configured to ignore the proxy settings for the panel names and/or IP addresses. See the information.

 The End User License Agreement page displays.

3. Click Accept.

 The Field Panel Web Server Welcome page displays.

NOTE: The graphic that displays on the Welcome page can be customized.

See the

Settings

section.

Troubleshooting

section for more

4. Type the user name and password of any ALN user account into the appropriate fields in the log-on window and click Login.

If the log-on is successful, a log-on message is sent to all configured alarm printers.

The Panel Navigation screen will display, showing a list of panels connected.

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Configuring the Welcome Page Graphic

Field Panel Web Server provides a Welcome page image, which can be changed by the user.

To change the image on the Welcome page:

1. Create a custom image file that is 398 × 263 pixels.

2. Name the file login.png.

3. Save the file to a USB drive.

4. There are several ways to save this file in the panel:

5. Using the USB drive as drive B:\ of the panel, copy the login file to A:/wsroot/login.png. Be sure to copy the file to the Internal Flash Drive (IFD:\wsroot\login.png) as well, in order to preserver the file after a panel coldstart. For the HMI command prompts to perform the file copy, see the

Features for Field Panel Web Server

6. Using the USB drive as drive B:\ of the panel, save the file to the WSROOT subdirectory in the UIUpgrade directory, along with the standard contents of the UIUpgrade folder. Perform the UIUpgrade, using the HMI command prompts. The login file will be transferred properly to the correct folder in both the A: and IFD drives. For the HMI command prompts to perform the file copy, see the

Features for Field Panel Web Server

Field Panel

section of this document.

Field Panel

section of this document.

7. Use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to save the file to WSROOT.

 The custom image will display on the Welcome page. If login.png does not exist in

the WSROOT directory, the default welcome page image displays.

The Login.png file will be deleted from the A: file should be copied to the Internal Flash Drive (IFD) so that it will be preserved after a panel coldstart occurs.

drive after a coldstart of the panel. The

User Interface after Logon

Once you are logged in, the Field Panel Web Server user interface is divided into the

status bar

, the

navigation pane

, and the

application area

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Status Bar User Interface

The Status Bar at the top includes the following features:

 Alarms, Unack, Faults, Out Of Service, and Device Failures buttons indicate a

count for the number of items in that status. These buttons can be clicked to generate a detailed report for each item in that status. See the

and Reports

 The Silence button allows you to stop the Alarms, Unack, Faults, Out Of Service,

section.

Status Bar Counts

and Device Failures buttons from flashing until a new item is added to the list.

 The Setup button opens a Setup window that allows you to choose colors, text

Setup

language, font size, and refresh rate of Status Bar buttons. See the

 The Logoff button allows you to manually log off and return to the Welcome page.

Logoff

See the

 User log in information and panel time are displayed.

section.

Navigation Pane User Interface

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The navigation pane on the left side includes six horizontal main application bars. These main application bars allow you to access the available applications. For descriptions of icons used in the Navigation Pane, see the

Messages Accessible/Inaccessible Panels on the ALN

 Device/Points: This application bar opens by default after successful logon. It

section. For information about panel accessibility, see the

section.

Device/Points Bar Icons and

provides a tree view of ALN and FLN panels and their associated objects and FLNs. This tree view can be used to start several applications including Point Commander, Trend View, Schedule View, and Graphics View by selecting the appropriate object.

 Graphics: This application bar provides a tree view of panels and their associated

graphics files. Clicking on a specific graphics file name in this tree view loads that graphic in the Graphics View application.

 Reporting: This application bar provides a button for Point Log Reports. Clicking on

the Point Log Reports button starts the Point Log Reports application.

 Trending: This application bar provides a tree view of panels and their associated

Trend Log objects. Clicking on a specific Trend Log object in this tree view launches the trend view application displaying the trend graph for the selected object.

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 Scheduling: This application bar provides a tree view of panels and their

associated Schedule, Command, and Calendar objects. Clicking on a specific Schedule object in this tree view launches the scheduler view application displaying the schedule data for the selected object. NOTE: The Command and Calendar objects in this tree view are inactive. They are not used to start the Schedule View application.

 Create/Edit: This application bar provides buttons to start the editing applications.

The editing applications include Trend Editor, Point Editor, Schedule Editor, Command Editor, Calendar Editor, Event Enrollment Editor, Notification Class Editor, Remote Recipient List Editor, SMTP Configuration Editor, FLN Editor, TEC Initial Value Editor, PPCL Editor, User Account Editor, Password Reset, and Change Panel Time.

See the specific application sections for more information.

Device/Points Bar Icons and Messages

The Device/Points application bar opens by default after successful logon, or can be opened during any Web Server session by clicking the Device/Points bar in the Navigation Pane. The Device/Points tree view provides status of and information about the ALN panels and their associated objects and FLNs.

Discovering the Database

When a panel in the Device/Points bar is expanded using the gray arrow to the left of the device name, a database discovery may be triggered.

A database discovery will also be triggered by clicking the green arrows to the right of the device name.

During a database discovery, status messages will display:

Inaccessible Panels on the ALN

The Web Server application can only discover databases for panels on the Automation Level Network (ALN) that are web-enabled, ready, and updated to the current firmware revision.

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Inaccessible Panels

Panels on the ALN that are not web-enabled will be identified in the Navigation Pane as grayed out. These panels are not accessible in any Web Server editor applications which require panel selection.

Panels on the ALN that are “not ready” will be identified in the Navigation Pane as grayed out. These panels are not accessible in any Web Server editor applications which require panel selection.

Panels on the ALN that are web-enabled and “ready” but not updated to the current firmware revision will be identified in the Navigation Pane with a yellow triangle icon in the Navigation pane next to the panel name. These panels are not accessible in any Web Server editor applications which require panel selection.

Pending Database File Synchronization

When a panel on the ALN is web-enabled, “ready”, and updated to the current firmware revision, the Web Server application can discover its database, and provide an indication when the database discovery is complete.

When a database discovery has been postponed or was never initiated, a yellow triangle icon will display in the Navigation Pane next to the panel name to indicate a conflict between the panel database file and the user interface database.

When a database discovery is needed, but the panel database file is being synchronized, a message will display:

If this prompt appears while in the FLN Editor, it will only appear once, and the answer will be preserved.

If this prompt appears following a panel expansion arrow selection, the answer will be preserved until the database discovery is complete.

If you click No to this prompt, the yellow triangle icon will display in the Navigation Pane next to the panel name, indicating your request to postpone database discovery.

If you click Yes to this prompt, the database will be discovered when the panel’s database file is synchronized. A status table will display indicating the database file synchronization status:

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When a panel database file has been synchronized, the table will update the panel status:

When all panel database files are synchronized, the status table will disappear, a successful database discovery will occur, and the yellow triangle icon will be removed from the Navigation Pane.

Application Area User Interface

The application area shows the output of the current active application. The information displayed in the application area depends on the application being used. See the specific application section for more information.

When an application is started from the Navigation Pane, either an application window will open on the right side, or an application tab will be open on the right side.

Point Commander and Password Reset open in an application window. All other applications open in tabs.

In the Web Server user interface, limit the total number of tabs that are open

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fter a successful logon, the Application Area will either be blank or loaded with the

“Default.fnl” graphic file loaded in a Graphics View application tab. See the

Graphics Tool

Device/Points Navigation Tree

When you click the Device/Points application bar, a navigation tree displays that includes a

Search Box

section for more information about the default graphic.

search box

and a list of panels.

FINlite

The Device/Points search box allows searching for points by name. Type any part of the desired point name into the search box and a list of matching point names will display. Click the desired point name to access the point.

Panel List

Panels that are not grayed out are Web Server-enabled panels that are communicating properly.

are

Panels that enabled panels but are not communicating properly.

1. Hover over a panel name to view panel information. Click the arrow next to a Web Server-enabled panel name to expand and display folders for local points and available applications.

2. Click the arrow to expand the Local option and display the local points, categorized by point type. Clicking a point name will start the Point Commander application.

3. Click the arrow to expand the Trends option to see the Trend Log objects on the panel. Clicking a Trend Log object name will start the Trend View application.

4. Click the arrow to expand the Schedules option to see the Schedule, Command, and Calendar objects on the panel. Clicking a Schedule object name will start the Schedule View application. NOTE: The Command and Calendar object names are inactive.

grayed out are either not Web Server-enabled, or are Web Server-

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5. Click the arrow to expand the Graphics options to display the graphic files on the panel.

6. Click the name of a Field Level Network (FLN) option, if available, to display the FLN devices on the panel, which can be further expanded to se the FLN device’s points, categorized by point type. Click the desired point name to access the point in the Point Commander application.

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Status Bar Counts and Reports

Chapter 4 - Status Bar

Status Bar Counts and Reports

Running an Alarm Report

Alarm details can be viewed in the Alarm report, which is accessible via the Status Bar (see the Status Bar and its features). An Alarm report lists the details of both Event Enrollment alarms and Intrinsic Alarms. Alarms can be acknowledged from the Alarm report. Acknowledging the state of an object does not refresh the report. The report must be re-run by clicking the count button to see updated data.

To run an Alarm report:

User Interface Navigation Overview

section for more information about the

1. Click the Alarms button in the Status Bar.

 An Alarm report will display, listing alarm details.

2. Select the date and time in the Event Time column to see event time and acknowledge time details.

Exporting, Saving, and Printing an Alarm Report

The Alarm report can be exported to the system printer with a preview, or exported as a CSV file, and saved.

 To export the Alarm report, click the Export to CSV button at the top right section of

the report pane. A dialog box will open. Browse to the desired location to save the CSV (Comma Separated Variable) file.

 To print the Alarm report, click the Print button at the top right section of the report

pane. A print dialog box will open. Choose the desired printer and click OK.

 To close the Alarm report, click the X button to close the Report tab.

Acknowledging an Alarm

To acknowledge an Alarm:

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1. Run an Alarm Report or an Unack report (see the section).

2. Click the Unacknowledged button in the Acknowledge State column associated to the desired alarm.

 The button displays Acknowledged in the Acknowledge State column.

Running an Alarm Report

Setup

The Setup button allows you to choose colors, text language, font size, and refresh rate of Status Bar buttons.

1. Click the Setup button on the Status Bar.

2. Change the font size by using the UP and DOWN arrows in the Font Size field.

3. Change the text language by using the drop-down Language menu.

4. Change the refresh rate of the Status Bar buttons by using the UP and DOWN arrows in the Data Refresh Rate field.

5. Change the light colors of the Status Bar buttons by clicking the colored squares and then choosing the desired colors.

6. Click Apply to save changes. Click Close.

7. Return to the default settings by clicking the Reset to Default button.

Selecting the Language

Field Panel Web Server provides static text in English as the default language. Other language files are available for selection in the language field of the Web Server UI Setup dialog box. Additional languages can be downloaded into the field panel, and custom language files can be created if necessary. See the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580) for more information about languages.

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Logoff

The Setup option in the Status Bar allows you to change the static text language to a language other than English, provided the Operating System supports the selected language.

1. Click the Setup button on the Status Bar.

 The UI Setup dialog box displays.

2. Use the Language drop-down to choose from the available static text languages.

3. Use the Font Size option to enlarge or reduce the font size.

4. Click Apply. Click Close.

5. Log out and log back in.

 The static text changes to the selected language.

Most of the static text will change after you click out and logging back in is required to change all of the static text language.

pply and Close. However, logging

Importing a Language File

Additional language files (.mo files) can be downloaded from Vantage Web site into the field panel via FTP or a USB memory device. These language files will then become accessible by the User Interface for static text display.

Logoff

You can end a Field Panel Web Server session by manually logging off using the logoff button, or allowing the system to automatically log off. Manually logging off immediately prevents unauthorized users from accessing to the system and reduces network traffic. Whenever a Field Panel Web Server session ends, the system sends a logoff message to all configured alarm printers and returns you to the Field Panel Web Server Welcome page.

 Manual logoff ends a Field Panel Web Server session.

– To log off manually, click the Logoff button on the right side of the Status Bar.

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 Automatic logoff ends a Field Panel Web Server session after a period of inactivity

at the browser.

– Field Panel Web Server performs an automatic logoff after the auto-logoff delay

Users

time (defined in the User Account) expires. See the

 If the Web browser is closed without logging off, the session will be closed after 20

section.

minutes. It is not recommended to close the browser without a manual logoff or automatic logoff.

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 5 - Point Commander

Chapter Overview

Chapter 5 discusses the following topics:

 Point Commander Application Overview

– Tips for Using the Point Commander Application

– User Interface Description for the Point Commander Application

 Point Commander Application Step-by-Step Instructions

– Commanding Point Values

– Disabling and Re-enabling a Point (Out of Service)

– Priority Arrays

Point Commander Application Overview

All points and point-like objects (AO, BO, MSO, AV, BV, MSV) with priority array can be commanded from the Field Panel Web Server navigation tree, from a graphic screen, and/or from a trend graph. Point value, status, and priority can be commanded.

Point types without priority array (AI, BI, AV, BV, MSV) can be commanded from the commander navigation tree and/or from a graphic screen. Point value and status can be commanded.

AO Analog Output Object

AI Analog Input Object

BO Binary Output Object

BI Binary Input Object

MSO Multi State Output Object

AV Analog Value Object

BV Binary Value Object

MSV Multi State Value Object

Multi State Input Object (MSI) Points are not supported on the FLN.

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CAUTION

Command points only when you know the possible effects of making a change.

Ideally, only command points when making temporary changes, such as setpoint changes, or when commanding modes of operation, such as DAY and NIGHT. It is inefficient to place a point in operator (OPER) command priority for long periods of time or permanently.

The Field Panel Web Server Point Commander Application allows you to manually control a point and override the pre-established automatic controls in a PPCL program or the Scheduler application.

Under normal operating conditions, allow the TALON® Automation System to control the building through programs such as PPCL, rather than relying on manual control. However, there may be special circumstances when it is necessary to take temporary, manual control of building operations.

Commanding a point may be necessary under the following conditions:

 Troubleshooting a control strategy.

 Responding to an alarm that indicates a malfunctioning device.

 Managing run-time totalization.

 Performing preventive maintenance tasks.

CAUTION: Always follow standard safety procedures when performing maintenance tasks.

The Point Commander application window can be opened for a particular point object from the Device/Points application bar in the Navigation Pane, or from a Graphics View application tab.

User Interface Description for the Point Commander Application

The Commanding window can be accessed via the Device/Points bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Double click the point name (or single click the Command button to the right of the point name) to open the basic (default) Commanding window:

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Close the Commander window by clicking the X in the top right corner of the window.

The following fields and buttons are used in the basic Commanding window. If you do not have access to a function, it will be grayed out.

The Command button at the bottom right of the window must be clicked to implement any changes in the Commanding window.

Point Name and Description

 The point name, point type, data type, and instance ID are displayed in the header

of the Commanding window.

 The object name and description are displayed in the field on the left side of the

Commanding window. The Object Name field shows the point name. The Description field (optional) displays additional point information.

Command Options and Status

The upper right section of the Commanding window displays command options.

The information in this section is only accessible to users with Command or higher access level to the point.

 Present Value displays the current point value, and allows you to change the value

of commandable points.

 The “At” field (@) displays the current priority and allows you to change the point

priority.

 Reliability displays any faults detected. If none, then No Fault Detected displays.

 Event State indicates the status of the point (Normal, Failed).

 The Out of Service checkbox allows you to disable or enable commandable points.

When a point is disabled:

– alarm reporting capabilities for the point are disabled

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– the Out of Service status indicator displays a check mark

Status Indicators

The lower right section of the Commanding window displays the following status indicators, which indicate status with a check mark:

 The In-Alarm check box indicates when the point is in an alarm status. See the

Status Bar

 The Fault check box indicates when the point is in a fault status.

 The Overridden check box indicates when the point has been manually overridden.

 The Out Of Service check box indicates when the point has been disabled.

section for more information.

Dynamic Trending

Dynamic Trending for the point can be accessed by clicking the Trending button next to the Advanced button at the bottom of the Commanding window. See the

Trend

section for more information.

Advanced Command Options (Points with Priority Array)

For points with priority array, the advanced command options can be accessed by clicking the Advanced button at the bottom of the basic Commanding window. The left, top, and bottom sections of the window remain the same. Click the Basic button to toggle back to the basic Commanding window.

If the point has priority array, the priority values can be changed through a command to a particular priority field. The priority fields that are not applicable will be grayed out.

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 The Relinquish Default field displays the default value for relinquishing priority of

the point.

 The Present Value field shows the present value of the point at the current highest

priority, and allows you to change that value.

 The Priority dropdown shows the current priority, and allows you to change the

priority. Priorities 1 through 7 are not accessible; if they are chosen, the priority will automatically default to the highest accessible priority value.

Command Feedback

A successful command will initiate an automatic refresh of the point values. The Feedback field at the bottom left of the window displays a message indicating the success or failure of each action. If the command was not successful an error message displays, giving the reason for the failure. See the following table for a list of error messages.

Error Code Situation

UNKNOWN_OBJECT

UNKNOWN_PROPERTY

PROPERTY_IS_NOT_AN_ARRAY

Specified object does not exist.

Specified property does not exist.

An array index is provided but the property is not an array.

INVALID_ARRAY_INDEX

WRITE_ACCESS_DENIED

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The specified property is currently read-only.

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Error Code Situation

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INVALID_DATATYPE

VALUE_OUT_OF_RANGE

NO_SPACE_TO_WRITE_PROPERTY

DATATYPE_NOT_SUPPORTED

The data type of the value provided is incorrect for the specified property.

The value provided is outside the range of values that the property can take on.

There is not enough space to store the new value.

The data being written has a data type not supported by the property.

Tips for Using the Point Commander Application

 Points can be commanded from the Navigation pane or from an animated graphic.

See the

FINlite Graphics Tool

a graphic.

 You can only command points if you have been given Command or higher access

level to the point.

– Both analog and digital points can be commanded.

– Generally, only output points (AO, BO, and MSO) or virtual points (AV, BV,

MSV) can be commanded; however, AI and BI input points can be commanded if taken out of service first.

 If the same point is commanded from two different sessions, the command with the

higher priority will override. If the commands are made with the same priority, the last command will override the earlier command.

 Multi State Input Object (MSI) points are not supported on the FLN.

 Use caution when moving the Commander window around the screen. If you move

it too far up the screen, you may not be able to access the title bar and move the screen back down into view.

section for information on commanding a point from

Using the Point Commander Application

Commanding Point Values

Commanding a point means using the Point Commander Application to manually override the system program instructions for either an output point or a virtual input point. Point commanding changes the command priority from NONE.

This procedure is only available to users with Command or higher access to points.

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Steps for Commanding Point Values

1. Access the Commanding window through the Devices/Points bar in the navigation

2. Drill down to the desired point.

3. Double-click the point name (or single-click the command icon to the right of the

4. For points that have priority array, toggle between the Basic and Advanced

5. Make the necessary changes in the Commander window. For more information

6. Click Command to initiate the changes and begin controlling the point with the new

pane on the left side of the screen.

point name) to open the basic (default) Commanding window.

command options using the Advanced/Basic button at the bottom of the Commander window.

about the fields available in the Commander window, see the

Descriptions for Point Commander

section.

User Interface

settings. NOTE: It is not necessary to check or uncheck the Out of Service check box in a separate step.

 The status of the command displays in the Feedback field.

This procedure is now complete. Close the Commander window by using the X in the top right corner of the window.

CAUTION

Release All Commanded Points

Remember to eventually release all commanded points to NULL priority so that the system is automatically controlled. In the Current Value field on the Basic or Advanced Commander window, type N. NULL will be auto-filled into the field. Failure to release commanded points may lead to unexpected results.

Disabling and Re-enabling a Point (Out-of-Service)

Disabling a point means using the Point Commander to manually change a point status to Out-of-Service. Point priority does not change, and the value state cannot be changed by an interface terminal or PPCL statement until the point is re-enabled. When a point is disabled, the point status displays *O* on point logs and displays. This procedure is normally used to validate control sequences and troubleshoot equipment.

This procedure is only available to users with Command or higher access to points.

Steps for Disabling/Re-enabling a Point

1. Access the Commanding window through the Devices/Points bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.

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2. Drill down to the desired point.

3. Double-click the point name (or single click the command icon to the right of the point name) to open the basic (default) Commanding window.

4. In the Command Options section do one of the following:

- To disable the point, check the Disabled check box and click Command.

- To re-enable the point, clear the Disabled check box and click Command.  The status of the command displays in the Command Status section.

5. Click Command to initiate the changes and begin controlling the point with the new settings. NOTE: If the point value is being changed as well, it is not necessary to check or uncheck the Out-of-Service check box in a separate step.

 The status of the command displays in the Feedback field.

This procedure is now complete. Close the Commander window by using the X in the top right corner of the window.

Priority Arrays

The Point Commander Application allows you to change the priority for commandable points. For more information about point priority, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Point priority can be changed via the basic or advanced Commanding window. Toggle between the Basic and Advanced command options using the Advanced/Basic button at the bottom of the Commander window.

In the basic Commanding window, you can command the point to a new value and can change only one priority, but in the advanced Commanding window, you can populate the entire priority array with values.

This procedure is only available to users with Command or higher access to points.

Steps for Changing Point Priority (Basic Commanding Window)

In the basic Commanding window, the “At” field (@) displays the current priority and allows you to change the point priority.

1. Use the drop-down arrow to change the priority.

2. Click Command to initiate the change. The status of the command displays in the Feedback field.

 The point value displays in the “At” field (@) as well as inthe current highest

priority field in the advanced Commanding window.

Steps for Changing Point Priority (Advanced Commanding Window)

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In the advanced Commanding window, the point priority can be changed in the Priority drop-down field. The value of the point can be changed in the current highest priority field.

1. Click the drop-down arrow in the Priority field to choose the priority.

2. Click the arrows in the current highest priority field OR in the Present Value field to change the point value in the highest priority.

3. Click Command to initiate the change. The status of the command displays in the Feedback field.

 When the point value is changed in the current highest priority field, the value

will be reflected in the Present Value field once the change is initiated, and vice versa.

This procedure is now complete. Close the Commanding window by clicking the X in the top right corner of the window.

CAUTION

Release All Commanded Points

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 6 - Graphics View

Chapter Overview

Chapter 6 discusses the following topics:

 Graphics View Overview

– User Interface Description for the Graphics View

– Tips for Using the Graphics View

 Using the Graphics View

– Opening a Graphics View Tab

– Viewing Graphics Using the Graphics View

Tips for Using the Graphics View

 Graphics files can be viewed but not modified via the Graphics View in the Field

Panel Web Server User Interface. See the information about creating and modifying graphics.

 If your system requires large graphics, it is recommended that you use a USB

memory device (such as a thumb drive) to save memory.

FINlite Graphics Tool

section for

Using the Graphics View

Opening a Graphics View Tab

Graphics View

Device/Points application bar in Navigation Pane, the Graphics application bar in the Navigation Pane (as the default application area due to a default.fnl file in the panel), or from another Graphics View application tab.

More than one Graphics View tab can be opened. However, it is not recommended to have more than six (6) Graphics View tabs opened simultaneously.

Graphics Features

The graphics files created by the FINlite Graphics Tool can be published to the panel’s RAM (Drive A) or USB (Drive B). These graphics files are then accessible from the Field Panel Web Server user interface.

A graphic can be used to show point values in text fields, show point values via animated graphics components, and navigate to other applications (Trend View, Schedule View, Point Commander, another graphic) etc. For more details on the list of available graphics features, see the

application tab can be opened for a particular graphics file from the

FINlite Graphics Tool

section.

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Graphics File Types

There are two types of graphics files.

 A

standard graphic

from a specific device and a specific object.

 A

Device Template Graphic

may come from a “selected FLN device”.

is one where any Point Values shown on the graphic comes

is one where the Point Values shown on the graphic

Graphics File Navigation

Graphics can be viewed through the Graphics application in the Field Panel Web Server user interface. Graphic files must be created and modified using the Siemens FINlite graphics tool. See the Siemens FINlite.

Multiple graphics can be opened simultaneously. They will display in separate tabs in the Graphics viewing window.

Standard graphics files are listed under the panel in which they are stored. Device Template Graphic files have an additional folder for the application number.

FINlite Graphics Tool

section for more information on

To view graphics files:

1. Select the Graphics bar from the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server user interface.

 All available panels will display.

2. Select the desired panel and graphic by clicking the panel name and then doubleclicking the graphic name. The Graphics View tab displays the graphics file and making the features available.

When a Device Template Graphic file is selected, a Graphics View tab opens, and then a Select Device dialog box displays, which lists any FLN device with the appropriate application number.

You select the device from an FLN device list. Then the features of the graphics file are available, and any value that is intended to come from the selected FLN device will display.

Graphics can also be viewed via the Device/Points bar:

1. Select the Device/Points bar from the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server screen.

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 All available panels will display.

2. Select the desired panel.

 If there are graphics files in the selected panel, the Graphics option will display

underneath the panel name.

3. View the desired graphic by clicking the Graphics option and then the graphic name. The Graphics viewing window displays the graphics file.

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 7 - Point Log Report

Chapter Overview

Chapter 7 discusses the following topics:

 Point Log Report Application Overview

– User Interface Description for the Point Log Report Application

 Point Log Report Application Step-by-Step Instructions

– Running a Point Log Report

Point Log Report Application Overview

The Point Log Report application allows you to run a Point Log report, which displays the panel name, point name, point description, point value/state, status, and (for commandable points) the active command priority.

The Point Log report application tab can be opened from the Reports application bar in the Navigation Pane or from the Out of Service button in the Status Bar. When opened from the Reports application bar, the filters are cleared. When opened from the Status Bar, the filters are set appropriately to display point objects in that state.

User Interface Description for the Point Log Report Application

The Point Log Report application can be accessed via the Reporting bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server screen. Click the Point Log Report icon to display the Point Log Report window.

 The Panels drop-down list allows you to choose the panel(s) within which to run

the Point Log report.

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 The Name field allows you to search on the point name, using wildcard characters

if necessary.

 The Type drop-down allows you to choose the type of point on which to run the

Point Log Report.

 The Search MSTP check box determines whether or not the report will include

MS/TP points.

 The Go button runs the report.

 The Cancel button cancels the report.

 The Status Filters check boxes allow you to filter the report based on the status

options (In-Alarm, Fault, Out of Service, Overridden, and Unacknowledged Alarm).

 The Print button allows you to print the report.

 The Export to CSV button allows you to export the report data to a Comma

Separated Variable file which can be saved.

Using the Point Log Report Application

Running a Point Log Report

1. Generate a Point Log report by clicking the Reporting bar in the left navigation pane, and clicking the Point Log Report icon.

 A report pane will display and allow filter selection.

2. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the Panels drop-down field.

 The chosen panel will be indicated by a checkmark.

NOTE: A Point Log report can be run on multiple panels at the same time. In the Panels drop-down field, select all of the desired panels, or choose All. The selected panels are indicated by checkmarks. (Tip: To select all but one or a few panels, click All and then deselect the unwanted panels.)

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Querying and Filtering a Point Log Report

Point Log reports can be queried on the point name and point type. Use the query fields (Panels, Name, Type, Search MSTP) in the top section of the Point Log Report window to query the report.

 The Point Name query string allows wildcard characters: (*) replaces any text, (?)

 The Point Type drop-down field functions the same way as the Panels drop down

Point Log reports can be filtered on the status (in alarm, fault, out of service, overridden, or unacknowledged alarms) of the points queried. Click the check boxes in the second row of the report pane filtering area to filter on a specific status.

Filtering on multiple status filters will return points that fulfill both filter criteria. For example, checking the In-Alarm and the Unack. Alarm check boxes will result in a list of points which are BOTH in alarm AND unacknowledged.

Generating a Point Log Report

replaces one character only. For example, (Temp*) returns all points starting with “Temp”. For more information, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-

580).

field. See above.

Click Go. The Point Log report results will display as a table in the report pane. To cancel a report in progress, click Cancel.

The width and order of the report table columns can be changed in the report pane. The report information can also be sorted by column.

 To change the width of the columns, click and hold the vertical edge of the column

header and move the line to the desired width.

 To change the order of the columns, click and hold the column and move it to the

desired location within the table.

 To sort the report information by column, click the arrow in the column header. The

numbers next to the column names indicate the sorting priority.

Exporting, Saving, and Printing a Point Log Report

The Point Log report can be exported to the system printer with a preview, or exported as a CSV file, and saved.

 To export the Point Log report, click the Export to CSV button at the top right

section of the report pane. A dialog box will open. Browse to the desired location to save the CSV (Comma Separated Variable) file.

 To print the Point Log report, click the Print button at the top right section of the

report pane. A print dialog box will open. Choose the desired printer and click OK.

 To close the Point Log report, click the Close button at the top right section of the

report pane.

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 8 - Trend View

Chapter Overview

Chapter 8 discusses the following topics:

 Trend View Overview

 Trend View Step-by-Step Instructions

– Viewing Trend Data of a Single Trended Point

– Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points

– Printing a Trend Graph

– Customizing a Trend Graph

Trend View Overview

A Trend View application tab can be opened for a particular Trend Log Object from the Device/Points application bar in the Navigation Pane, from the Trending application bar in the Navigation Pane, or from a Graphics View application tab. In addition, a Trend View application tab can be opened for a particular Point Object from the Point Commander application window.

When opened by the Point Commander application window, the Trend View application tab begins dynamically trending the Point by polling the Point Object.

Tips for Using the Trend View Application

 Existing trends can also be viewed via the Device/Points bar in the navigation pane

on the left side of the Web Server screen, but trends cannot be created, modified, or deleted via the Device/Points bar.

Using the Trend View

Viewing Trend Data of a Single Trended Point

The procedures in this topic are available to users with Read Only or higher access to Trend.

Trending can be accessed from two places in the navigation pane:

 Click the Trending bar in the navigation pane and choose the desired panel to

select the Trend Object from.

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 OR click the Device/Points bar in the navigation pane, choose the desired panel,

and click the Trends option to see the Trend Object list in that panel.

 Select a Trend Object from either list in the navigation pane by double-clicking on

the Trend Object name. A trend graph displays in the right pane with the trend data of the selected Trend Object.

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You can navigate to other applications while the system is generating a Trend graph.

To cancel a Trend graph, start a new Trend graph, close the trend viewing tab, or log off Field Panel Web Server.

For more information, see the

Customizing a Trend Graph

section.

Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points

The Trending Application allows trended data of up to six (6) points to be viewed at the same time on one graph or in a single data report.

The Data button in the top left section of the graphs will display a report in a data view for all points being viewed in the graph. The button allows you to toggle between the data view and the graphical view.

To view the trended date of multiple trended points, first generate a graph for one point. See the

 Using the navigation pane, drag additional points or trend log objects onto the

Viewing Trend Data of a Single Trended Point

graph in the right pane. Additional point or trend information will display on the graph in the right pane.

section.

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Printing a Trend Graph

Do not use the browser print feature for printing Field Panel Web Server reports or graphs.

Once the Trend graph is generated, click the Print button in the upper right corner of the right pane.

The system generates a printer-ready format of the graph and opens the print dialog box.

A report can be obtained by clicking the Data button. Alternatively, you can click the Export to CSV button and print the CSV file.

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Customizing a Trend Graph

Trend graphs can be customized within Field Panel Web Server. Customization options include:

 Vertical access values

 Dynamic display versus static display

 Dynamic display intervals

 Line color and thickness

 Fill alpha

 Chart type

Vertical Access Values

To change the values of the vertical access, use the numeric scroll box to choose values.

Dynamic Display

To view the trend(s) dynamically, check the Dynamic check box at the top of the right pane. The delay intervals can be changed using the numeric scroll box at the top of the right pane. The delay values display in seconds.

NOTE: If the Trend Object type is time-based, and the Stop when full checkbox is not checked, it is recommended that the value of the Trend Object is set to five (5) seconds or more.

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Otherwise, during dynamic trending, when the buffer is filled, the first data point will drop off to make space in the buffer. Because it takes more than one second for this action, the Trend graph will be unable to display the current data points accurately. Clicking the Zoom out button will allow the longer time span to display again, but this must be done manually, and every time the buffer fills.

Line Color and Thickness, Fill Color, and Chart Type

The line color, line thickness, fill color (“Fill Alpha”), and chart type (lines, columns, or steps) can be customized using the dialog box which displays at the bottom of the right pane. To access the Customization dialog box, click the point name underneath the trend graph in the right pane. To exit the dialog box, click the white space on the right pane.

Removing Points from a Graph

To remove a point from a graph entirely, click the point name underneath the trend

graph in the right pane, and then click the

To remove a point from a graph temporarily, click on the colored box next to the point name underneath the trend graph in the right pane. To re-display the point on the graph, click the colored box again.

icon next to the point name.

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 9 - Schedule View

Chapter Overview

Chapter 9 discusses the following topics:

 Scheduler Application Overview

– User Interface Description for the Scheduler Application

– Tips for Using the Scheduler Application

 Scheduler Application Step-by-Step Instructions

Scheduler Application Overview

The Field Panel Web Server Scheduler Application allows you to view existing schedules, referenced objects, and schedule details.

The Schedule View application tab can be opened from the Device/Points application bar in the Navigation Pane, from the Scheduling application bar in the Navigation Pan, or from a Graphics View application tab.

User Interface Description for the Scheduler Application

The Scheduler window can be accessed via the Scheduling bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Choose the desired panel, and click the existing schedule name to open the Scheduler viewing window and its related views:

 The upper left portion of the Schedule viewing window displays the schedule

details, including object identifier, description, present value, default value, priority, reliability, status, out-of-service status, and schedule period.

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 The Objects section of the Schedule viewing window displays the objects

associated with the schedule being viewed.

 The left and right arrows at the top of the Schedule viewing window allow you to

view the next or the previous day, work week, week, or month.

 The Today button displays the schedules for the current day.

 The Day button displays the schedules for a desired day.

 The Work Week button displays the schedules for a desired week, Monday through

Friday.

 The Week button displays the schedules for a desired week, Sunday through

Saturday.

 The Month button displays the schedules for a desired month.

 In Day, Week, or Work Week view, a calendar date that has an existing schedule

will be indicated by a green bar across the date (or a red bar indicating an exception).

Tips for Using the Scheduler Application

 Schedule details can be viewed using Today, Day, Work Week, Week, or Month

views. Use the buttons at the top of the Schedule window to choose among the available views or to advance to the next Schedule segment (day, work week, week, or month).

 Existing schedules can also be viewed via the Device/Points bar in the navigation

pane on the left side of the Web Server screen, but schedules cannot be created, modified, or deleted via the Device/Points bar. Command object and calendar objects cannot be viewed, modified, created, or deleted using the Device/Points bar.

Using the Scheduler Application

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1. Select the Scheduling bar from the navigation pane on the left side of the Field Panel Web Server screen.

 All available panels will display.

2. Select the desired panel and schedule object by clicking the panel name and then the schedule object name. NOTE: Command objects and calendar objects cannot be opened through the Scheduler Application. For more information, see the

Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors

section.

 The Schedule viewing window displays schedule object details. See the

Interface Description for Scheduler

section for more information.

User

3. Use the viewing buttons to view the schedule in the desired view: Today, Day, Work Week, Week, Month.

4. Use the right and left arrow buttons to view the next or previous day, work week, week, or month.

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Common Editor Fields and Buttons

Chapter 10 - Create/Edit

Common Editor Fields and Buttons

Many of the editors have common fields and buttons. Some fields represent common properties of BACnet objects including Object Identifier, Object Name, and Object Description. For more information on field panel BACnet support, see TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Object Identifier

A BACnet Object Identifier value consists of two components: BACnet Object Type, and an instance number. The BACnet Object Type is an enumeration list. The table below shows the BACnet Object Type values supported at the Field Panel.

BACnet Object Type Name BACnet Object Type Enumeration Value

Analog Input (AI) 0

Analog Output (AO) 1

Analog Value (AV) 2

Binary Input (BI) 3

Binary Output (BO) 4

Binary Value (BV) 5

Multistate Output (MO) 13

Multistate Value (MV) 19

Device 8

Schedule 17

Calendar 6

Commander 7

Notification Class 15

Event Enrollment 9

Trend Log 20

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The Object Identifier field in the Web Server user interface shows the two components separated by a comma.

The following Object Identifier represents a Binary Value object, instance 6:

The Object Identifier field can be left blank on creation, and the controller will automatically assign an appropriate value.

If you want to enter a specific instance number, you can enter the desired instance number integer in the Object Identifier field.

For instance, if you want to create a Binary Value object with instance 100, you would enter the following in the Point Editor Object Identifier:

Upon successful creation of this object, the Object Identifier field will show both components:

The Object Identifier field cannot be modified after creation.

Object Reference

Some BACnet objects have properties that reference other BACnet objects.

For instance, an Event Enrollment object has a Reference Point field. This field can be filled by selecting the drop-down arrow, and selecting an object from the list, or by selecting the ? (question mark) button and manually entering an Object Reference.

The drop-down arrow option:

The ? (question mark) button option:

Manually entering an Object Reference requires entering the instance of the Device Object containing the desired object, and the Object Identifier of the desired object. The above picture indicates a reference to a Binary Value object with instance 100, on a Device with instance 1021.

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Manually entering the Object Reference is required if the reference object is located in a non-FPWeb-enabled panel or a non-FPWeb-enabled panel’s associated FLN device.

Common Editor Buttons and Functions

Each editor is set up similarly and uses common buttons:

 The + button adds a new object to the panel.

 The – button deletes the highlighted object from the panel.

 The Revert button restores all fields to the last saved values (this does not simply

undo the last action).

 The Save button saves the object.

 The X button closes the application (without saving).

 Several tables will allow multiple selections using the CTRL key (to choose more

than one item at a time) or the SHIFT key (to choose a range of items): the Network Destinations table and the Remote Destinations table within the following editors: Notification Class, Weekly Schedule, Exception Schedule, Command Point Object, Remote Recipient List, and the Action table within the Command Object Editor.

Trend

Section Overview

This section discusses the following topics:

 Trend Application Overview

– User Interface Description for the Trend Editor Application

– Off-Node Trending

 Trend Editor Application Step-by-Step Instructions

– Creating a Trend Object

– Modifying a Trend Object

– Viewing a Trend Object

– Deleting a Trend Object

– Viewing Trend Data of a Single Trended Point

– Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points

– Printing a Trend Graph

– Customizing a Trend Graph

Trend Application Overview

The Trend Editor Application in the Field Panel Web Server allows the user to create Trend Objects. The Trend Editor Application is accessible via the Create/Edit bar in the left navigation pane.

For more information on Trending, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-

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User Interface Description for the Trend Editor Application

The Trend Editor Application can be accessed by clicking the Trend icon in the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.

For information about off-node trending, see the

Off-Node Trending

section.

 The Trend Object Editor window displays on the right side of the screen.

 The Object Name field allows the user to name the Trend Object using up to 30

characters. This field is mandatory for the creation of a Trend Object and cannot be edited in an existing Trend Object.

 The Object Identifier field displays the Trend Object identification information. If the

user does not enter a value, the controller will automatically enter the next available Object ID. This field cannot be edited in an existing Trend Object.

 The Description field allows the user to describe the point using up to 16

characters. This field is optional for trend object creation and can be edited.

 The Trend Log Enabled checkbox allows the user to enable or disable the trend log

object. This option can be edited later. This checkbox defaults to checked (YES).

 The Point to be Trended field has a dropdown list to select the available points in

the selected panel. The Point to be Trended field also has a question mark (?) button that can be selected to enter a BACnet Device Object Identifier. This field cannot be edited in existing Trend Objects.

 The Max Samples field allows the user to define the trend buffer size. The

minimum and default value, if unspecified by the user, is 5. The maximum value is 2500; the circular buffer will drop off data points after the maximum value is reached.

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 The Trend Type dropdown allows the user to define the trend type (COV or

Timed). This field can be edited in existing Trend Objects.

 The Value field allows the user to define the time interval for time-based trends.

The default value is 900 seconds (15 minutes). The minimum value is 1 second, and the maximum value is 480 hours or 1728000 seconds.

 The Start Date/Time and Stop Date/Time checkboxes allow the user to enter a

trend start and stop Date/Time. This option can be edited in existing Trend Objects. By default, these checkboxes are not checked, so a trend start and stop Date/Time are all wildcarded.

 The Start Date/Time fields allow the user to specify a date/time value for a trend to

begin (if the enable checkbox is checked). These fields can be edited in existing Trend Objects.

 The Stop Date/Time fields allow the user to specify a date/time value for a trend to

end (if the enable checkbox is checked). These fields can be edited in existing Trend Objects.

 The Stop when full checkbox allows the user to define whether trending will stop

when the trend log is full. Otherwise new trend records will rollover old trend records. This checkbox defaults to unchecked (NO).

 The Notification Threshold field allows the user to define the notification threshold

for filling the trend buffer. This field defaults to 80% of maximum samples.

 The Notification Class dropdown allows the user to select the notification class

desired for sending alarm notification. This option can be edited in existing Trend Objects. This field defaults to Notification 0 or the first Notification Class.

For more information on trending, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-

580).

Off-Node Trending

On-node trending

is when the trended object resides in the local panel.

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MS/TP device.

is when the trended object resides either in a different panel or in an

For more information about on- and off-node trending, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Depending on where the object is located, the Point To Be Trended field in the Trend Editor will display either the object name or the BACnet Encoded Name alias.

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The Point To Be Trended field will display the object name when:

1. The point to be trended resides in the local panel and is resolved at the time of creation. OR

2. The point to be trended resides in a local MS/TP device located on the panel’s physical MS/TP network and is resolved at the time of creation.

If these conditions are not fulfilled at the time of creation, the point to be trended will display the BACnet Encoded Name alias in the Point To Be Trended field.

Ensure that the panel containing the point to be trended is refreshed prior to opening a trend graph and attempting to make it dynamic.

Using the Trend Editor Application

Creating a Trend Object

1. Select the Trend icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Trend Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Trend Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Trend Editor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Trend Editor window.

 The object information window will open, displaying a new Trend Object.

5. Enter the new Trend Object information.

6. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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For information about off-node trending, see the

Off-Node Trending

section.

Modifying a Trend Object

1. Select the Trend icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Trend Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Trend Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Trend Object by clicking the panel name and then the Trend Object name.

 The object information window will open, displaying Trend Object details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing Trend Object.

5. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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Viewing a Trend Object

1. Select the Trend icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Trend Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Trend Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Trend Object by clicking the panel name and then the Trend Object name.

 The object information window will open, displaying Trend Object details.

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Deleting a Trend Object

1. Select the Trend icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Trend Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Trend Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Trend Object by clicking the panel name and then the Trend Object name.

 The Trend Object information window will open, displaying Trend Object

details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the Trend Editor window.

A message box will display, allowing the user to verify deletion of the selected Trend Object. Click Yes to delete the selected object.

Point

Section Overview

This section discusses the following topics:

 Point Editor Application Overview

– User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application

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– Tips for Using the Point Editor Application

 Point Editor Application Step-by-Step Instructions

– Creating a Point

– Intrinsic Alarming

– Modifying a Point

– Viewing a Point

– Deleting a Point

– Alarm Reports

Point Editor Application Overview

Through the Create/Edit bar in the left navigation pane, the user can create, modify, view, and delete points.

Physical points are local points which have a physical address and are bound to a physical I/O. Virtual points are not bound to a hardware I/O.

User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application

The Point Editor Application can be accessed by clicking the Point icon in the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Not all parameters are shown in the following image.

 The Point Editor window displays on the right side of the screen.

 The Object Name field allows the user to name the point using up to 30 characters.

This field is required for the creation of a point and cannot be edited.

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 The Object Identifier field displays the point Object Identifier information. An Object

Identifier consists of an object type and instance number. The object type is the BACnet standard object type enumeration value (see table above). The user can enter an instance number on point creation in this field, or leave it blank. If the user does not enter an instance number in the Object Identifier field on creation, the controller will automatically enter the next available instance number. After creation, the Object Identifier field cannot be edited and the field will show the object type and instance number separated by commas.

 The Description field allows the user to describe the point using up to 16

characters. This field is optional for point creation and can be edited.

 The Alarmable checkbox, if checked, allows the user to activate BACnet intrinsic

alarming for the point. If not checked, the related alarm properties will be inactive and will be grayed out. This checkbox is required for point creation. This checkbox defaults to unchecked.

Other fields such as Address settings, Data Type, etc. are available depending on the point type. For more information on point characteristics, and for a more inclusive list of point characteristics, see the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580).

Tips for Using the Point Editor Application

 During editing the user cannot change the point type. For example, if the user

created an LAO it cannot be changed to an LAI.

Using the Point Editor Application

Creating a Point

1. Select the Point icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The PointEditor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the PointEditor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the PointEditor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the PointEditor window.

 A new point creation window will open, prompting the user to enter the new

name and choose the new point type:

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5. Click Create.

 The point information window will open, displaying a new point.

6. Enter the new point information.

7. Click Save.

 The Save button becomes grayed out once the modifications are complete.

Intrinsic Alarming

Intrinsic reporting allows a device to provide one or more event sources, intrinsic to the device, which generate alarm or event notifications that may be directed to one or more destinations. See the TALON Controllers User's Manual (588-580) for more information on Intrinsic Alarming.

An Intrinsic Alarm can be created using the Point Editor application.

Alarm reports can be generated via the Status Information Bar Alarm button.

1. Select the Point icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Point Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Point Editor window to display available panels.

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3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Point Editor window.

4. Either select an existing point or create a new point by clicking the + button at the bottom left of the Point Editor window.

 The point information window will open, displaying point information.

5. Check the Alarmable checkbox to create an Intrinsic Alarm. Enter related information (see the

User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application

section for more information about related fields).

6. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

Modifying a Point

1. Select the Point icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Point Editor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the Point Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired point by clicking the panel name and then the point name.

 The point information window will open, displaying point details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing point.

5. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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Viewing a Point

1. Select the Point icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Point Editor window will open.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Point Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired point by clicking the panel name and then the point name.

 The point information window will open, displaying point details:

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Deleting a Point

1. Select the Point icon from the Create/Edit bar.

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 The PointEditor window will open.

2. Click “Select a Panel” at the top of the left pane of the PointEditor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired point by clicking the panel name and then the point name.

 The point information window will open, displaying point details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the PointEditor window.

A message box will display, allowing you to verify deletion of the selected point. Click Yes to delete the selected point.

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Section Overview

This section discusses the following topics:

 Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Overview

– User Interface Description for the Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors

– Tips for Using the Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors

 Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Step-by-Step Instructions

– Schedule Objects

– Command Objects

– Calendar Objects

Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Overview

The Field Panel Web Server Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors allow the user to create, modify, view, and delete schedule objects, calendar objects, and command objects. The user can also view the properties of an object or override a schedule on a selected date.

The Object Editors are accessible via the Create/Edit bar on the navigation pane on the left side of the Web Server screen.

Existing Schedules can also be viewed through the Scheduler Application, accessible via the Scheduling bar on the navigation pane on the left side of the Web Server screen. Choose the desired panel to view any existing schedules. Schedules cannot be created, modified, or deleted via this view.

The following attributes of an existing schedule can be modified through the Schedule editor:

 Description

 Effective time period

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 Weekly schedule

 Exception schedule

 Schedule default values

 List of objects / property reference

 Write priority

 Out of service status

The user can also create Calendar Objects to be used with the Schedule editor. The calendar object created will be referenced by the Schedule Object. The user can also view, delete, and modify existing Calendar Objects.

The following attributes of an existing Calendar Object can be modified through the Calendar Editor:

 Description

 Date List

The user can also create Command Objects to be used with the Schedule editor. The Command Object created will be referenced by the Schedule Object. The user can also view, delete, and modify existing Command Objects.

The following attributes of an existing Command Object can be modified through the Command Editor:

 Description

 Action

 Action Text

User Interface Description for Schedule/Command/Calendar

Object Editors

Schedule Object Editor User Interface

The Edit Schedule window can be accessed via the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the Web Server screen. Click the Schedule icon to open the Edit Schedule window and its related windows

 The Object Name field allows you to name the Schedule Object using up to 30

characters. This field is required for the creation of a schedule and cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Object Identifier field displays the Object identification information. If you do

not enter a value, the controller will automatically enter the next available Object ID. This field cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Description field allows you to describe the Schedule Object using up to 16

characters. This field is optional for schedule creation and can be edited.

 The Type options allow you to choose the Schedule type:

– Real (for analog)

– Enumerated (for binary)

– Unsigned (for command objects and multi-state)

– Boolean (to enable/disable trend log objects and for calendar objects)

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NOTE: Data types for the properties of BACnet objects must match the data type property of the BACnet schedule; otherwise, the schedule will not function properly.

 The Effective Start/Stop fields display the starting and ending dates for the

Scheduler Object. These fields are optional for schedule creation and can be edited.

 The Write Priority drop down displays the priority level of the scheduler object. This

field is optional and can be edited.

 The Default Value field displays the value of the schedule object when none of the

schedules is active. This field is optional and can be edited.

 The OOS/Disabled check box determines whether the Scheduler Object is active

or Out of Service after creation. This check box can be checked or unchecked upon object creation, and can be edited.

 The Weekly Schedule button opens the Edit Weekly Schedule window, which

allows you to create and edit an array for seven days of the week. Each day can have multiple schedules. This is optional for schedule creation and can be edited.

 The Exception Schedule button opens the Edit Exception Calendar window, which

allows you to create and edit exceptions to the existing schedule, using either dates, date ranges, week’n’day, or references to calendar objects. This is optional for schedule creation and can be edited.

 The ReferenceObjects button opens the Edit Target Objects window, which allows

you to create and edit Command Objects, providing a list of objects to be commanded by the Scheduler Object. This is optional for schedule creation and can be edited.

Command Object Editor User Interface

The Edit Command Object window can be accessed via the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Move your cursor over the Schedule icon to view the Command icon. Click the Command icon to open the Edit Command Object window:

 The Object Name field allows you to name the Command Object using up to 30

characters. This field is required for the creation of a Command Object and cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Object Identifier field displays the Object identification information. If you do

not enter a value, the controller will automatically enter the next available Object ID. This field cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Description field allows you to describe the Command Object using up to 16

characters. This field is optional for Command Object creation and can be edited.

 The Present Value field displays the value that the object will take on after creation.

This field is optional for Command Object creation and can be edited.

 The Actions list displays the objects created, as well as their value, priority, and

“Quit on Failure” status. This is optional for Command Object creation and can be edited.

Calendar Object Editor User Interface

The Edit Calendar Object window can be accessed via the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Move your cursor over the Schedule

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icon to view the Calendar icon. Click the Calendar icon to open the Edit Calendar Object window:

 The Object Name field allows you to name the Calendar Object using up to 30

characters. This field is required for creating a Calendar Object and cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Object Identifier field displays the Object identification information. If you do

not enter a value, the controller will automatically enter the next available Object ID. This field cannot be edited in existing schedules.

 The Description field allows you to describe the Calendar Object using up to 16

characters. This field is optional for Calendar Object creation and can be edited.

 The Date list displays the dates referenced in the Calendar Object, using dates,

date ranges, or week and day. Wildcard characters can be used. This is optional for Calendar Object creation and can be edited.

Tips for Using Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors

 Existing schedule details can also be viewed using the Scheduler bar in the

navigation pane on the left side of the Web Server screen. Schedule details can be viewed using Today, Day, Work Week, Week, or Month views. Use the buttons at the top of the Schedule window to choose among the available views or to advance to the next Schedule segment (day, work week, week, or month).

 The Schedule Object Editor allows the user to enable or disable an existing

schedule on a specific date, which adds or removes an override on that specific date.

 Additional overrides can be made for a specific date to change the starting time,

ending time, and day span values of a schedule entry. The actual schedule definition does not change; only the control values used by the schedule for the specific date are changed.

 The Object Name and Object Identifier of an existing Schedule, Calendar, or

Command Object cannot be changed.

 When creating a weekly schedule, use the Add Multiple button to add a weekly

schedule to multiple days of the week.

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1. Click the Schedule icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

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3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Object Editor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

 The Schedule Editor window displays a new schedule object.

5. Enter the new schedule object information (Object Name, Object Identifier, Description, Type, Effective Start and Stop dates/times, Write Priority, Default Value).

6. Click the Weekly Schedule, Exception Schedule, or Command Point Objects buttons to access those windows.

7. Click Save.

 The Save button becomese grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. From within the Object Editor window, click the Weekly Schedule button to open the Edit Weekly Schedule window.

2. Choose the day of the week by clicking the tabs at the top of the window.

3. Click the + sign at the bottom left of the window to add rows to the Time/Values table.

4. Click the – sign at the bottom left of the window to delete rows from the Time/Values table.

5. Double click the entry in the Time column to change the start and stop times.

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6. Double click the entries in the Value column to change the desired values.

NOTE: To add a schedule to multiple days of the week, click the Add Multiple button.

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1. From within the Object Editor window, click the Exception Schedule button to open the Edit Exception Calendar window.

2. Click the + sign at the bottom left of the window to add an Exception Schedule.

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- Choose Date, Date Range, Week’n’Day, or Reference (to reference an existing Calendar Object)

- Enter schedule details.

1. Click the Edit Time Values button to add time values to the Exception Schedule.

- Click the + sign at the bottom of the Edit Time Values window to add rows to the Time/Values table.

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2. Click the value under the Priority column to change the exception priority. The Exception priority is the priority in which exception schedules are executed. If there are more than one exception schedules for the same time, the exception schedule with the higher priority will be executed.

3. Click the – sign at the bottom left of the window to delete an Exception Schedule.

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1. From within the Object Editor window, click the Command Point Objects button to open the Edit Command Objects window.

2. Click the + sign at the bottom left of the window to add a Command Object to the Schedule Object.

- Click the Object drop down to choose a reference objects or a Command

Object.

- Enter a property identifier in the Property ID field.

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 Click the – sign at the bottom left of the window to delete a Command Object from

the Schedule Object.

Modifying a Schedule ObjectNotReleased

1. Click the Schedule icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired schedule object by clicking the panel name and then the schedule object name.

 The Schedule Editor window displays the schedule object details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing schedule (Description, Effective Start and Stop dates/times, Write Priority, Default Value).

5. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. Click the Schedule icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired schedule object by clicking the panel name and then the schedule object name.

 The Schedule Editor window displays the schedule object details.

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1. Click the Schedule icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired schedule by clicking the panel name and then the schedule object name.

 The Schedule Editor window displays the schedule object details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

A message box will display, allowing the user to verify deletion of the selected schedule object. Click Yes to delete the selected object.

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Creating a Command ObjectNotReleased

1. Click the Command icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Object Editor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

 The Command Object Editor window displays a new command object.

5. Enter the new command object information (Object Name, Object Identifier, Description).

6. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Command Object Editor window to add an action to the command object.

7. Click the new action to add a title in the Action Title field, and to add point information.

- Click the + button to add rows to the Action table.

- Click each cell in the new row to add Point, Value, Priority, and Quit on Failure

information.

8. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. Click the Command icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired schedule object by clicking the panel name and then the schedule object name.

 The Command Object Editor window displays the command object details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing schedule (Description, Actions). See the

Create a Command Object

section for more information.

5. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. Click the Command icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired command object by clicking the panel name and then the command object name.

 The Command Object Editor window displays the command object details.

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1. Click the Command icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired schedule by clicking the panel name and then the command object name.

 The Command Object Editor window displays the command object details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

A message box will display, allowing the user to verify deletion of the selected command object. Click Yes to delete the selected object.

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Creating a Calendar ObjectNotReleased

1. Click the Calendar icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Object Editor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

 The Calendar Object Editor window displays a new calendar object.

5. Enter the new calendar object information (Object Name, Object Identifier, Description).

6. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Calendar Object Editor window to enter Date, Range, or Week’n’Day information.

7. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. Click the Calendar icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired calendar object by clicking the panel name and then the calendar object name.

 The Calendar Object Editor window displays the calendar object details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing calendar object (Description, Date, Range, or Week’n’Day).

5. Click Save.

 The Save button will be grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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1. Click the Calendar icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired calendar object by clicking the panel name and then the calendar object name.

 The Calendar Object Editor window displays the calendar object details.

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Deleting a Calendar ObjectNotReleased

1. Click the Calendar icon from the Create/Edit bar (hover over the Schedule icon to view it).

 The Object Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Object Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired calendar object by clicking the panel name and then the calendar object name.

 The Calendar Object Editor window displays the calendar object details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the Object Editor window.

A message box will display, allowing the user to verify deletion of the selected schedule object. Click Yes to delete the selected object.

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For information about intrinsic alarming, see the

To receive alarms from BTECs and PPMs, Event Enrollment must be used.

Point Edito

section of this document.

Section Overview

This section discusses the following topics:

 Event Enrollment Editor Overview

– User Interface Description for the Event Enrollment Editor

– Tips for Using the Event Enrollment Editor

 Event Enrollment Editor Step-by-Step Instructions

– Creating an Event Enrollment Object

– Modifying an Event Enrollment Object

– Viewing an Event Enrollment Object

– Deleting an Event Enrollment Object

– Alarm Reports

Event Enrollment Overview

Event Enrollment objects are stand-alone alarm objects which change their status based on the condition of another object. The purpose of an event enrollment object is to identify an event (for example, exceeding of an alarm level) and to provide a connection between the event occurrence and the transmission of notification messages to one or more recipients.

User Interface Description for the Event Enrollment Editor

The Event Enrollment Editor can be accessed via the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.

1. Click the Event Enrollment icon.

 The Event Editor window will display.

2. In the Event Editor, choose the desired panel, and click the existing Event Enrollment Object name to open the viewing area in the right pane of the Event Editor (a COS type Event Enrollment Object is shown):

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 The Object Name field allows you to name the Event Enrollment Object using up to

30 characters. This field is required for creating an Event Enrollment Object and cannot be edited in an existing object.

 The Object Identifier field displays the point Object Identifier information. An Object

Identifier consists of an object type and instance number. The object type is the BACnet standard object type enumeration value (Event Enrollment object type enumeration value is 9). You can enter an instance number on point creation in this field, or leave it blank. If you do not enter an instance number in the Object Identifier field on creation, the controller will automatically enter the next available instance number. After creation, the Object Identifier field cannot be edited and the field will show the object type and instance number separated by commas.

 The Description field allows you to describe the Event Enrollment Object using up

to 16 alphanumeric characters. This field is optional for creating an Event Enrollment Object and can be edited.

 The event type options allow you to choose the Event Enrollment Object type:

– COS - Change of State (for BI, BV, MI, and MV point types)

– FAL - Command Failure (for BO and MO point types)

– LIM - Floating Limit (for AO and AV point types)

– OOR - Out of Range (for AI, AO, and AV point types)

 The OFFNORMAL, NORMAL, and FAULT Alarm Enabled checkboxes allow you to

define which transitions will be reported. These parameters are optional for Event Enrollment Object creation and can be edited.

 The Notify Type dropdown allows you to choose “alarm” or “event” type of

notification.

 The Reference Point field allows you to choose the object reference for the object

to be monitored. This parameter is required for Event Enrollment Object creation and cannot be edited.

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 The Time Delay field allows you to specify the time (in seconds) that the object

must be in or out of alarm or fault for a notification to be sent.

 The Notification Class dropdown allows you to choose the notification class that

the Event Enrollment Object will use. If no Notification Class is specified, no panels will be notified.

Type-specific Parameters:

 The States list displays the available alarm values. This parameter applies to COS

Event Enrollment Object types only.

 The Feedback Point dropdown provides the object reference for the feedback from

the object to be monitored. This parameter is required for creating an Event Enrollment Object and cannot be edited. This parameter applies to FAL Event Enrollment Object types only.

 The Set Point dropdown provides the object reference for the setpoint. This

parameter is required for creating an Event Enrollment Object and cannot be edited. This parameter applies to LIM and OOR Event Enrollment Object types only.

 The High Diff Limit and Low Diff Limit fields allow you to set the differential limit

from the setpoint. These parameters apply to LIM Event Enrollment Object types only.

 The High Limit and Low Limit fields allow you to set object’s high and low limit

alarm values. These parameters apply to OOR Event Enrollment Object types only.

 The Deadband field allows you to set the deadband value to determine normal

alarm parameters. This parameter applies to LIM and OOR Event Enrollment Object types only.

Tips for Using the Event Enrollment Editor

 If the Event Enrollment object is not configured as alarmable, it will not be counted

in fault counts even if the object is in fault status.

Using the Event Enrollment Editor

Creating an Event Enrollment Object

1. Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Event EnrollmentEditor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Event EnrollmentEditor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the Event EnrollmentEditor window.

4. Click the + button at the bottom left of the Event EnrollmentEditor window.

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 The Event Editor window displays a new Event Enrollment object.

5. Enter the new Event Enrollment object information.

6. Click Save.

 The Save button becomes grayed out once the modifications are complete.

Modifying an Event Enrollment Object

1. Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Event Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Event Enrollment Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Event Enrollment object by clicking the panel name and then the Event Enrollment object name.

 The Event Editor window displays the Event Enrollment object details.

4. Make the desired modifications to the existing Event Enrollment object.

5. Click Save.

 The Save button becomes grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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Viewing an Event Enrollment Object

1. Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Event Enrollment Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Event Enrollment Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Event Enrollment object by clicking the panel name and then the Event Enrollment object name.

 The Event Editor window displays the Event Enrollment object details.

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Deleting an Event Enrollment Object

1. Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar.

 The Event Editor window displays.

2. Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the Event Enrollment Editor window to display available panels.

3. Select the desired panel and the desired Event Enrollment object by clicking the panel name and then the Event Enrollment object name.

 The Event Editor window displays the Event Enrollment object details.

4. Click the - button at the bottom left of the Event Enrollment Editor window.

A message box will display, allowing the user to verify deletion of the selected Event Enrollment object. Click Yes to delete the selected object.

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Acknowledging the state of an object does not refresh the report. The report must be re-run by clicking the count button to see updated data.

To run an Alarm report:

1. Click the Alarms button in the Status Bar.

 An Alarm report will display, listing alarm details.

2. Select the date and time in the Event Time column to see event time and acknowledge time details.

Exporting, Saving, and Printing an Alarm Report

The Alarm report can be exported to the system printer with a preview, or exported as a CSV file, and saved.

 To export the Alarm report, click the Export to CSV button at the top right section of

the report pane. A dialog box will open. Browse to the desired location to save the CSV (Comma Separated Variable) file.

 To print the Alarm report, click the Print button at the top right section of the report

pane. A print dialog box will open. Choose the desired printer and click OK.

 To close the Alarm report, click the X button to close the Report tab.

Acknowledging an AlarmNotReleased

To acknowledge an Alarm:

1. Run an Alarm Report or an Unack report (see the section).

2. Click the Unacknowledged button in the Acknowledge State column associated to the desired alarm.

 The button displays Acknowledged in the Acknowledge State column.

Running an Alarm Report

Notification Class

Section Overview

This section discusses the following topics:

 Notification Class Overview

– User Interface Description for the Notification Class Editor

 Notification Class Editor Step-by-Step Instructions

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– Creating an Notification Class Object

– Modifying an Notification Class Object

– Viewing an Notification Class Object

– Deleting an Notification Class Object

Notification Class Editor Overview

User Interface Description for the Notification Class Editor

The Notification Class Editor can be accessed via the Create/Edit bar in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.

1. Click the Notification Class icon.

 The Notification Class Editor window displays.

2. In the left navigation pane of the Notification Class Editor window, choose the desired panel, and click the existing Notification Class Object name to open the viewing area in the right pane of the Notification Class Editor window:

 The Object Name field allows you to name the Notification Class Object using up to

30 characters. This field is required for the creation of a Notification Class Object and cannot be edited in an existing object.

 The Object Identifier field displays the Object identification information. If you do

not enter a value, the controller will automatically enter the next available Object ID. This field cannot be edited in an existing object.

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