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Johnson Controls METASYS User Manual

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Network Terminal User's Manual
Network Terminal User's Manual
Introduction
Getting Started
Requesting Information
Override Control
Commanding Objects
Changing Alarm and Warning Limits
© June 16, 2006 Johnson Controls, Inc.
Overview of the Network Terminal
Capabilities
Features
About This Manual
Communicating with Metasys
Establishing a Connection
Talking to Metasys
Introducing Yourself to Metasys
Listening to Metasys
Alarm and Override Summaries
Status Summaries
Limit Summaries
History Information Summaries
Hold Summaries
Using the HELP Command
Disabling/ Enabling Objects
Overriding Objects
Overriding Lighting Control Groups
Commanding Binary and CS Objects
Commanding Access Controller and Card Reader Objects 38
Changing Alarm Limits
Changing Warning Limits
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  • Page 1 Disabling/ Enabling Objects Overriding Objects Overriding Lighting Control Groups Commanding Objects Commanding Binary and CS Objects Commanding Access Controller and Card Reader Objects 38 Changing Alarm and Warning Limits Changing Alarm Limits Changing Warning Limits © June 16, 2006 Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Page 2 Scheduling ACM, AI, BO, BD, AOS, PIDL, or CS Scheduling AD Objects Scheduling a Lighting Control Group Using the NT Emulator Introduction Loading Emulation Software Starting the Emulator Display Screen Establishing a Connection Glossary Metasys Overview Index 2 Network Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Metasys® system. A standard telephone jack connects Network Terminal the NT to any Network Control Module (NCM) on the Metasys system. (For the NCM45x0-2 model, the NCM4500 NT Cable Kit is required.) This direct connection allows for easy access to any system functions available for your password level.
  • Page 4 Capabilities With the NT, you can: request Alarm, Override, History, Limit, and Status Summaries override an object to bypass automatic start, stop, or reset operations manually command binary objects, access objects, and multistate objects within CS objects change alarm and warning limits adjust a setpoint override or adjust a setpoint, binary, or multistate attribute within a CS object...
  • Page 5 Instruction Area Connect to any NCU/NCM for Total Network Control* Select an Available Option. Then Press ENTER Log Off AHU1 Syst em Home First Floor -Library Zone 1 72.0 Deg F Refresh First Floor -Room 210 Previous Fully Prompted Help Disable Menu Driven Override Schedule...
  • Page 6 When it is not a valid option, that same location may be occupied by another option. The Commands at the bottom of the screen allow you to control Metasys operations. See the Getting Started section of this document for a complete list of Commands.
  • Page 7 About This This manual assumes that you are familiar with Metasys terms, hardware, and data structure, as well as the particular system and object IDs used Manual for your facility. Refer to Appendix B for a brief summary of this information.
  • Page 8 Appendix A--Glossary is a list of Metasys system terms and definitions. Appendix B--Metasys Overview is a graphical representation of the Metasys hardware structure. For More You can find more information on the NT, the Remote NT, and the Information Metasys system in the following: Network Terminal Technical Bulletin (LIT-636012) Operator Workstation User’s Manual (LIT-120165)
  • Page 9 Metasys system--logging on and entering your password listening to the Metasys system--understanding screen displays and summaries To establish a connection with the Metasys system, just plug the NT Establishing a connector directly into the modular phone jack of any NCM (see Figure 2 Connection and Figure 3).
  • Page 10 5-slot NCU Figure 2: NT Connection for NCM in Baseframe Enclosure 10 Network Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 NCM300 Figure 3: NT Connection for NCM300 Series Controller Network Terminal User’s Manual 11...
  • Page 12 NCM45x0-2 ET SY RS-232C B/Port 5 Serial Port Insert serial port adapter into RS232C B/Port 5. Connect NT cable into back of adapter. Connect adapter to back of NT and to power outlet. (back view) Note: The NT jacks are identical, so either can be used for power or data. Figure 4: NT Connection for NCM45x0-2 Series Controller 12 Network Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Modem (backside) Remote Remote 5-slot NEU Jack Jack Fig3 Figure 5: Remote Network Terminal Connection When first connected to the NCM, the NT briefly displays a copyright screen. Then it displays the Log Off screen showing the current period (Alternate, Regular, or Holiday), the day, date, and time. The only option available on the Log Off screen is LOG ON.
  • Page 14 MIXED_SP 55.0 Deg F LOGOFF Figure 6: Log Off Screen Talking to the Metasys system means entering information and selecting Talking to the options. Metasys System Entering The Instruction Area at the top of each display screen reminds you how to Information enter information.
  • Page 15 If you make a mistake, select ERASE, then press ENTER to delete the Mistake last character. Penetrating the To perform most procedures, you’ll have to penetrate the Metasys Metasys System Network to select a system and/or object. Each layer of penetration displays a new screen with Screen Options and Commands applicable to that screen.
  • Page 16 Removes scheduled programs from the system. Weekly, one time, and period schedule screens ENTER Upper left corner of the Tells the Metasys system to act on the selection Touchpad you’ve made. ERASE Any screen that requires a Erases the last character.
  • Page 17 Commands Commands are available only when they are boxed. If an object is offline or disabled, commands may appear but not be selectable. For example, if a BO object is offline, the START or STOP commands may appear on the screen unboxed, therefore unselectable. The Commands vary from screen to screen.
  • Page 18 Hardware Objects Command System DCM DCM Fire 1000 8500 9100 Adjust Alarm (summary) Auto Override Hold/Clear Clock Command Disable/ Enable Help History Limits Override (summary) Schedule Unlatch Reset Access Normal Table 2: Network Terminal Hardware Object Commands 18 Network Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Software Objects Command Syste AOS AOD AD LCG PIDL L2 CS ZONE CR Adjust Alarm (summary) Auto Override Hold\Clear Clock Command Disable\ Enable Help History Limits Override (summary) Schedule Unlatch Open Secure Access Table 3: Network Terminal Software Object Commands Network Terminal User’s Manual 19...
  • Page 20 Command Select To ADJUST Change the value of an object. COMMAND Manually change the state of an object. All priority 4-7 programs will be released before the command is issued. Command will be issued at lowest priority (8). DISABLE/ Lock out reporting, process triggering, and output control for this object. This is usually used when there are problems with the field equipment.
  • Page 21 Command Select To (Cont.) See the current condition of an object (for instance, alarm or override condition). Displays up to eight conditions for an object at a time, arranged in order of (status) importance. Release the LATCHED status of an object. Latched objects are used in critical UNLATCH situations to prevent the status of an object from returning to normal automatically.
  • Page 22 Introducing This is where you begin your conversation with the Metasys system. To introduce yourself, you simply log on and enter your password. Yourself to the Metasys System 1. On the initial screen, select the LOG ON option, then press ENTER.
  • Page 23 Listening to the The Metasys system talks to you by displaying the information you request. Metasys System System ID Screen After you log on, the System ID screen appears. It lists all the systems accessible to your password. From this screen, you can:...
  • Page 24 Object ID Screen The Object ID screen lists all the objects in the selected system. From this screen, you can perform the following procedures: Quit the current session by selecting LOG OFF. Return to the System ID screen by selecting HOME. Update the data on the screen display by selecting REFRESH.
  • Page 25 Network Terminal User’s Manual 25...
  • Page 26 Requesting Information This section explains how to request Alarm, Override, Status, Limit, History Information, and Hold Summaries and the HELP command. The Alarm and Override Summaries options are available on the System ID screen. Status, Limit, and History Summaries are available when you select an object.
  • Page 27 A Status Summary shows the current condition of an object (for instance, Status alarm or override condition). The STATUS command displays up to Summaries eight conditions for an object at a time. The conditions are listed in order of importance. To display a Status Summary, select a system, an object, then the STATUS command, shown as an asterisk (*) in the Command area.
  • Page 28 The data displayed in a summary depends on the current condition of the object. If the Display Shows The Data Is Not available from the NCM. Available from the NCM but is unreliable. ??????? Valid and reliable. Valid Data * * * * * * Reliable but too long to fit in the field.
  • Page 29 History A History Information Summary shows what happened to an object over a period of time. It displays the most recent values or states, alarm Information information, dates, and times. Summaries To display a History Information Summary, select a system, an object, then the HISTORY command.
  • Page 30 Hold Summaries When no one is logged on to the NT, the Log Off screen displays up to six objects per NCM, including system ID, current data, and status. The screen refreshes every 20 seconds. You can add objects to this summary with the HOLD command and delete objects with the CLEAR command.
  • Page 31 Using the HELP You can display a help screen whenever the HELP command appears: Command 1. Select HELP. 2. Select the command. 3. Press ENTER. The NT displays a description of that option. 4. Press CONTINUE to return to the object screen. For help on another option, repeat Steps 1-4.
  • Page 32 Override Control This section explains how to enable, disable, and override objects. The DISABLE command locks out reporting, process triggering, and Disabling/ output control for any object type. Usually, you’ll use this command Enabling Objects when there are problems with the field equipment. Once the field equipment has been repaired, select ENABLE to resume the object’s function.
  • Page 33 Overriding Binary To override a binary output object: Output Objects 1. Select the system, the object, and the OVERRIDE command. Note: Binary output objects mapped to locally controlled outputs cannot be overridden. 2. Follow the instructions at the top of the screen. After you’ve entered the new OVERRIDE state, the NT displays the current information for that object (including the new state).
  • Page 34 Overriding Analog To override an analog object: Objects 1. Select the system, the object, and the OVERRIDE command. 2. Follow the instructions at the top of the screen. After you’ve entered the new OVERRIDE value, the NT displays the current information for that object (including the new value). Enter an OVERRIDE value.
  • Page 35 Overriding To override a lighting control group: Lighting Control 1. Select the system, the lighting group, and the OVERRIDE command. Groups 2. Select either TIMED or MANUAL. 3. For a TIMED override, enter the new time. For a MANUAL override, select ON or OFF. Refer to Changing Schedules for information on scheduling a lighting group override.
  • Page 36 Commanding Objects This section explains how to command binary, Control System (CS), and Access objects. With the NT, you can manually change the state of: a binary object a multistate object within a CS object a Card Reader (CR) object an Access Control (AC) object When you select COMMAND, new command options become available Commanding...
  • Page 37 Enter an OVERRIDE value. Press ENTER after each choice. LOG OFF Select EXECUTE, then ENTER. System ID HOME AHU1 FAN1_CRL LOW SCHED Object ID Current COMMAND: New COMMAND: ________ PREVIOUS EXECUTE bocmnd Figure 15: Binary Object Command Screen Refer to Changing Schedules for information on scheduling a command. Network Terminal User’s Manual 37...
  • Page 38 Commanding You can use the Network Terminal to control both Access Controller hardware objects and Card Reader software objects. Access Controller and Card Reader The Access Controller (AC) object is the hardware object that defines the Objects interface between the D600 Access Controller and the NCM. With the NT, you can : Reset silence all sounding alarms.
  • Page 39 Secure -- lock a door allowing entry with an access card only. Access -- open a door allowing access without the use of an access card. The door remains in the Access state until it has been overridden. Select an available option, then press ENTER.
  • Page 40 Alarm and Warning Limits tell the Metasys Network when to alert operators of abnormal conditions in their facilities. When a limit is reached, the Metasys Network sends an alarm or warning message to a predetermined destination (a printer, Operator Workstation, or a named file at an Operator Workstation).
  • Page 41 A screen appears showing your new settings. Enter a new HIGH ALARM. Press ENTER after each choice, then LOG OFF select CONTINUE, then ENTER. HOME System ID AHU1 HWS_TMP S1 169.5 Deg F Current Value Current HIGH ALARM 200.0 Object ID New HIGH ALARM:: 180.
  • Page 42 Adjusting Objects This section explains how to use the ADJUST command to change the value of an Analog Data object, and how to adjust an Analog Output Setpoint. You will also learn how to use the Network Terminal to adjust the setpoint, binary, and multistate attributes within Control System objects.
  • Page 43 Enter a new ADJUST value. Press ENTER after each choice. LOG OFF Select EXECUTE, then ENTER. HOME System ID CHILLERS Current Value CHLR1_SP 42.0 Deg F Current ADJUST value: 45.0 New ADJUST value: Your New Entry Object ID PREVIOUS ERASE EXECUTE adjust Figure 19: Adjust Screen...
  • Page 44 3. On the next screen, enter the new fall date. 4. Select EXECUTE. If you select EXECUTE without changing the fall date, the Metasys Network retains the current fall date. Deleting Daylight To delete Daylight Saving Time, select CLOCK, DYLT SVGS, and Saving Time DELETE.
  • Page 45 Holiday, There are three periods you can specify that are used by the Scheduling function: Regular, Alternate, and Holiday. Alternate, and Regular Periods You can enter Alternate and Holiday periods. Any dates that are not included in Alternate and Holiday periods are considered Regular for scheduling purposes.
  • Page 46 Changing Schedules This section explains how to add or modify weekly, holiday, and time schedules, and how to schedule times to adjust or command an object, or change a setpoint. Note: Fire Zone and Access objects cannot be scheduled for communications commands at the NT.
  • Page 47 Scheduling ACM, You can set up either a weekly or one-time schedule. AI, BO, BD, AOS, PIDL, or CS Weekly Schedules To set up a weekly schedule, select a system, an object (ACM, AI, BO, BD, AOS, PIDL, CS, or L2), the SCHEDULE command, and the WEEKLY command.
  • Page 48 Modifying a Weekly Schedule To modify a weekly schedule: 1. Select a system, an object, the SCHEDULE command, WEEKLY, then MODIFY. 2. If you’re modifying a CUSTOM schedule, select the days (Sunday, Monday, etc.) for the schedule. 3. Enter a new schedule time. 4.
  • Page 49 Adding a One Time Schedule To add a one time schedule: 1. Select a system, an object, the SCHEDULE command, ONE TIME, then ADD. 2. Enter a new schedule date and time. 3. Enter the new adjust value, the new command, or the new setpoint. Modifying a One Time Schedule To modify a one...
  • Page 50 Scheduling a The Scheduling feature offers different commands for Lighting Control Groups than for other objects. The main difference is that alternate Lighting Control weekly schedules and the one time schedules are not available for Group lighting control groups. Also, only four schedules per Lighting Control object are allowed.
  • Page 51 Deleting a Lighting To delete a schedule, select a system, a lighting group, the SCHEDULE Control Group option, NORMAL or HOLIDAY, then DELETE. Schedule Network Terminal User’s Manual 51...
  • Page 52 Using the NT Emulator The Network Terminal (NT) Emulation software allows the NT to be Introduction replaced by a desktop computer (e.g., IBM ® or Compaq ® ), or a laptop (e.g., Toshiba™ or Compaq). All operations performed by the NT can also be performed on a PC or laptop with the emulation software.
  • Page 53 Port The port entered must be the serial port connected to the NCM either directly or via a modem. (See Establishing a Connection later in this section.) The allowable serial ports and their configuration defaults are shown in the table below. If you do not specify a port, the NT Emulation software will communicate via COM2.
  • Page 54 Port Address The port_address parameter is used to specify the base address of the serial port in hexadecimal notation. This parameter is not necessary if either ports COM1 or COM2 are being used as the default conforms to the industry standard value. Interrupt Request The interrupt_request_line parameter defines which Interrupt Request Line...
  • Page 55 Display Screen The NT screen is displayed as a window on the PC’s monitor. (See example below.) On the bottom left-hand side of the PCs display is a status line indicating the communication port and baud rate entered. A reminder that the ESC key exits the emulation is also displayed. DIAL UP appears in the middle right-hand side to indicate remote connection capability.
  • Page 56 Cursor Control The NT Emulator provides cursor control through the use of the keyboard function keys described in the table below. The cursor can move around the entire display window. Function ↑ Moves the cursor up one row ↓ Moves the cursor down one row →...
  • Page 57 Establishing a The NT Emulator may be run on a PC connected directly to an NC, or remotely via a pair of Hayes® compatible modems. Connection NT Port Dial-Up Direct JO HN SON NETWORK TERMINAL CONTROLS Ent er an OVER R ID E v al ue , Pr e s s EN TE R after e ac h c ho ic e.
  • Page 58 Direct Connection To establish a direct connection with the Metasys system, an NT Emulator cable (included in this package) must be connected between the NCM modular phone jack, labeled NTU, and the PC. The pinouts for the RJ12 connector are shown below.
  • Page 59 Pins 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 23: RJ12 Connector Pinouts Network Terminal User’s Manual 59...
  • Page 60 Remote A dial-up connection between the PC and the NCM is possible using an Connection NT Remote cable (included in this package) between the NCM and an external Hayes compatible modem. The modems used must be able to communicate at the baud rate defined for the NTU port on the NCM. MODEM (D25 Connector) (RJ12 Connector)
  • Page 61 These guidelines should be followed when setting up a remote connection between the PC or laptop and an NCM: To set up the modem at the NCM, first connect it at the serial port of the PC. At the DOS prompt, issue the command NCMODEM [port]. This will issue the following commands to the modem: - AT&C1- configures the modem for the Data Carrier Detect...
  • Page 62 Customizing a Remote Setup You can customize certain setup parameters for remote application using the configuration file NTEMULAT.CFG. Use any standard text editor to make changes to the file. You can specify: modem initialization string (default = ATL0&C1&D1) prefix for dialing (default = ATDT) hang-up command (default = ATH0) If you change the phone number file name, you must define a new file with the new phone numbers in it.
  • Page 63 Establishing the Remote Connection To establish a remote connection with an NCM: 1. Move the cursor over DIAL UP, and press ENTER. The display changes to that shown in the illustration on the following page. Note: While this display is being shown, direct communication is disabled.
  • Page 64 JOHNSON NETWORK TERMINAL CONTROLS DIALUP DIRECTORY 2-5945 ? JOHN SMITH'S OFFICE 555-1101 ? 507 E. MICHIGAN (JCI) 416-555-5710 ? JOHNSON CONTROLS TORONTO 555-1203 ? 1701 W. CIVIC DRIVE (CORP) DIAL UP CANCEL DOWN PORT: COM2 9600 PRESS ESC TO EXIT Figure 26: PC Display With Dial-up Connection 64 Network Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 The NT Emulator will attempt connection with the remote modem. Once a connection has been established, the DIAL UP message is replaced with HANG UP. When you are done talking with the remote NCM and want to disconnect, move the cursor over HANG UP and press ENTER. If connection can not be established due to modem errors, attempt to call the number again, or select a different phone number to call.
  • Page 66 Appendix A: Glossary * (Asterisk) An NT command option that allows you to see the current condition(s) of an object. See Access Controller object. See Accumulator object. See Analog Data object. See Analog Input object. See Analog Output Digital object. See Analog Output Setpoint Object.
  • Page 67 Analog Data (AD) An object derived from an analog value that was obtained as the result of object a control process, operator entry, or attribute from another object. ADJUST An NT command option that allows you to change the value of an object. adjustment The procedure required to produce the exact setting, response, or effect desired.
  • Page 68 Metasys Network. Types of ASCs include the AHU, VAV, UNT, and LCP. attribute A characteristic or property of an object (e.g., a low limit of an analog object) that is available to the user.
  • Page 69 Change-of-State For an object, the act of transforming from one condition to another in (COS) realtime (e.g., a binary input object changing from Normal to Alarm). CLEAR An NT command option that removes the object from the HOLD summary. CLOCK An NT screen option that accesses the system clock to set the time, date, or holidays.
  • Page 70 warning status, the object must cross over a differential before reporting status is returned to normal. There is only one differential value. It is the same for high alarm, low alarm, high warning, and low warning. DISABLE An NT command option that stops an object from triggering control processes, sending COS messages to operator devices, and accepting commands (except for ENABLE command).
  • Page 71 HELP An NT command option that displays a help screen once HELP and an option are selected. high warning limit High warning limit is calculated by the system based on the setpoint and normalband you enter. If you change the setpoint or normalband, the high warning limit will automatically change accordingly.
  • Page 72 light scheduling Time programmed control of lighting LIMITS An NT command option that allows you to see, modify, or add alarm or warning limits. LOG OFF The NT screen option that exits the system and clears the screen. LOG ON The NT screen option that displays the Password Entry screen.
  • Page 73 object A software data base record that corresponds to and characterizes a field device, a data object, an N2 node, or a control function. OPEN A software command issued to the Card Reader object that opens a door, allowing access without an access card until the defined alarm shunt time has elapsed.
  • Page 74 PREVIOUS An NT screen option that automatically shows the previous layer of penetration. REFRESH An NT screen option that refreshes the screen with any dynamic data. report lockout Prevents reporting of COS objects to assigned I/O devices. RESET A hardware command given to the Access Controller object that resets any alarms and silences any alarm horns that may be sounding due to alarm conditions.
  • Page 75 Normal range is determined by the setpoint and normalband. Zone object A software object that tracks the status of a fire zone programmed into the Fire Alarm Controller. It reports status changes throughout the Metasys system as required. Network Terminal User’s Manual 75...
  • Page 76 Appendix B: Metasys System Overview The figure below summarizes the Metasys system hardware architecture. N1 LAN Operator Modem Workstation Internal Module 2 Slot Submodule Printer L2 Bus 5 Slot N2 Bus C260 C210 1 Slot Figure 28: Metasys System Hardware Architecture...
  • Page 77 Network Terminal User’s Manual 77...
  • Page 78 Index definition, 67 scheduling, 49 Analog Input Object definition, 67 About this Manual, 7 scheduling, 47 AC Object Analog Limit definition, 66 definition, 67 ACCESS Analog Objects Command, 19, 21 overriding, 34 ACCESS Command Analog Output Object definition, 66 definition, 67 Access Controller Object Analog Output Setpoint Commanding, 38...
  • Page 79 definition, 68 WARNING, 75 scheduling, 47 Connecting the NT, 9 Binary Output Object CONTINUE commanding, 36 definition, 69 scheduling, 47 Control System Object Binary Output Objects adjusting, 42 overriding, 33 commanding, 36 definition, 69 scheduling, 47 Correcting Mistakes, 15 Correcting your Password Entry, 22 Card Reader definition, 68 definition, 69...
  • Page 80 modifying, 45 Home Enable definition, 71 definition, 70 Enabling Objects, 32 Enter definition, 70 IAC-600 Access Control System ENTER area, 6 definition, 71 Entering password, 22 definition, 71 Entering Information, 14 Information Erase entering, 14 definition, 70 requesting, 26 Execute Intelligent Lighting Controller definition, 70 definition, 71...
  • Page 81 definition, 72 BO objects, 33 command, 32 definition, 73 lighting control groups, 35 objects, 32 Network Terminal summary, 23, 26 basic screen format (illus.), 5 capabilities, 4 connecting, 9 definition, 72 description of, 3 Page Down display screen, 6 definition, 73 features, 4 Page Up logging off, 24...
  • Page 82 one time, 48 Status, 27 weekly, 47 Summary Area, 6 SCHEDULE Command System ID, 23 definition, 74 Scheduling Adjust, 46 Scheduling Commands, 46 Scheduling Objects, 46 Time, 44 Screen daylight savings, 44 options, 16 SECURE Command, 19, 74 Setpoint Unlatch definition, 74 definition, 74 Setting the Clock, 44...