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  • Page 1 Programming Tracer MP580/581 ™ Programmable Controller CNT-SVP01C-EN...
  • Page 3 Programming ™ Tracer MP581 Programmable Controller CNT-SVP01C-EN November 2005...
  • Page 4 Although Trane has tested the hardware and software described in this guide, no guarantee is offered that the hardware and software are error free. Trane reserves the right to revise this publication at any time and to make changes to its content without obligation to notify any person of such revision or change.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision history Document number Description and date CNT-SVP01C-EN • Thumbwheel linear resistance values table added November 2005 Note: This document, in printed form or as an electronic file on a product CD, is accurate as of its publication date. The electronic version of this document may display a more current publication date and a higher revision level than this document.
  • Page 6 NOTICE: Warnings and Cautions appear at appropriate sections throughout this manual. Read these carefully: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Tracer MP580/581 plug-in........
  • Page 8 Synchronizing time with Tracer Summit ......59 Controlling the occupancy mode of the Tracer MP580/581 ..59 Manual command.
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 6 Graphical programming overview ... . 71 Opening the TGP editor ........71 TGP editor .
  • Page 10 Binding network variables ....... . 109 Tracer MP580/581 bindings ........110 Receiving data.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Rover Operation and Programming guide (EMTX-SVX01E-EN). To access the device through the Rover service tool, you must have the Tracer MP580/581 plug-in. The plug-in is a software file that Rover con- nects with internally to display information and set up configuration for the device.

  • Page 12: Using Online Help

    Chapter 1 Overview workspace (Figure 1). Use the nine tabs of status information, the seven command buttons, and this guide to work with the device. Figure 1. Rover application window Status tabs Plug-in command Active buttons Group tree Workspace Using online Help The Rover service tool includes online Help for each screen and dialog box in the plug-in.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Viewing Status

    Viewing status Before viewing the status or configuration of a Tracer MP580/581 control- ler, you must first select the Tracer MP580/581 you are working with on the Comm5 link. To select the device, click the device name in the Active Group tree.

  • Page 14: Viewing The Status Of Inputs

    Viewing the status of inputs Universal hardware inputs and an additional input for a pressure sensor are provided on the Tracer MP580/581 controller. The configurable inputs may be set up as analog or binary. Furthermore, analog inputs may be configured to accommodate resistance, voltage, or current. You can view the status of each input as well as its corresponding raw value.

  • Page 15: Viewing The Status Of Binary And Analog Outputs

    You can view the current status of each hardware output, binary and ana- log, on the Tracer MP580/581. The status table includes what is currently controlling the output. Valid control sources, in order of priority, are as follows (“None” is displayed if there is no control source): Operator display or Rover service tool (highest priority) •...

  • Page 16: Overriding Binary And Analog Outputs

    Chapter 2 Viewing status Figure 5. Device status AOs tab Overriding binary and analog outputs You can override both binary and analog outputs. Upon override, the selected output value changes to the override value. The control source of the output becomes the operator display/service tool so that other control sources cannot change the value of the output.
  • Page 17 Overriding binary and analog outputs Figure 6. Override Binary Output dialog box Figure 7. Override Analog Output dialog box 4. Click the desired override option for binary outputs (Figure 6) or type the desired override value for analog outputs (Figure 7). 5.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Viewing status Figure 8. Binary output with override Override indicator 6. Click Close. The override status of the output appears in the table (Figure 9). The control source becomes the operator display/service tool. Figure 9. BOs status table with an output override Note: You can also override a binary or analog output from the Dis- plays tab.

  • Page 19: Releasing Binary And Analog Output Overrides

    Tracer Summit system and changed using the Rover service tool. Variables may also be calculated in a program, or they may be made adjustable through the operator display. The Tracer MP580/ 581 accommodates 150 binary and 150 analog variables.
  • Page 20 “Configuring variables” on page 31. Valid con- trol sources include the following: • Operator display or Rover service tool • Program within the Tracer MP580/581 controller Tracer Summit building automation system • Note: When Tracer Summit is the control source, no graphical pro- gramming is required.
  • Page 21 Viewing the status of binary and analog variables Figure 11. Device status AVs tab displaying Tracer Summit analog variables Tracer Summit Analog Variables option CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 22: Viewing Application Status

    Chapter 2 Viewing status Viewing application status You can view the status of the Schedule and standard Calculations appli- cations. On the Application tab under Schedule, view the current occu- pancy state of the controller as well as the day and time in the controller. Under Calculations, view the table that displays the calculations present in the controller as well as the calculation type, units, and values.

  • Page 23: Viewing Comm5 Parameters

    Viewing Comm5 parameters Viewing Comm5 parameters To view information about the Tracer MP580/581 controller Comm5 parameters: In the Active Device View, click the General tab. Comm5 information specific to the selected Tracer MP580/581 controller is displayed (Figure 13). Figure 13. Device status General tab...

  • Page 24: Viewing Custom Displays

    Chapter 2 Viewing status Viewing custom displays You can set up custom displays for the Tracer MP580/581 operator dis- play through the Rover service tool. A custom display is a group of inputs, outputs, and variables saved under a descriptive name. You can view the status of the items in the group from the operator display or Rover by accessing the custom display name.

  • Page 25: Changing Binary And Analog Variables

    Changing binary and analog variables Changing binary and analog variables Variables are often used for setpoints so that they can be changed by the building operator or owner from the operator display. In the Rover service tool, binary and analog variables can be changed from the Displays tab. To make a change from the Displays tab or from the operator display, the following must be true: The variable must be a local variable with the control source set to...

  • Page 26: Overriding The Occupancy Mode

    7. Click Close. The changed value appears in the table. Overriding the occupancy mode You can override the effective occupancy of the Tracer MP580/581 control- ler. An occupancy override from the operator display or the Rover service tool takes priority over all other occupancy requests.

  • Page 27: Releasing An Occupancy Override

    5. Click Close. The Override Unit Occupancy dialog box closes. Releasing an occupancy override You can release an occupancy override of the Tracer MP580/581. Upon release, the occupancy value of the selected device is released to normal control. The control source of the output becomes the normal source.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Viewing status CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Configuring The Tracer Mp580/581

    2 or higher. Follow the procedure for “Viewing Comm5 parameters” on page 13 to view your current revision number. Up to four EX2s can be connected to a Tracer MP580/581. Each EX2 adds the following inputs and outputs to a Tracer MP580/581: 6 universal inputs •...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 17. Device configuration Unit tab The expansion module number is configured by setting the DIP switch on the module. See the Tracer MP581 Programmable Control- ler Hardware Installation guide (CNT-SVN01B-EN) for more infor- mation.

  • Page 31: Configuring Inputs

    Configuring inputs Universal hardware inputs and an additional input for a pressure sensor are provided on the Tracer MP580/581 controller. The configurable inputs on the controller may be set up as analog or binary. You can configure all inputs on the controller and any of the expansion modules with the name and type information.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 18. Device configuration Inputs tab 3. In the Name list, click the input you want to configure. The configura- tion information for that input appears in the tab. You can also select the input by clicking the input number in the Input list.
  • Page 33 Configuring inputs Figure 19. Device configuration binary input 6. Under Input Definition, type descriptors for the open and closed states of the binary input. Use descriptive terms because they appear on the operator display and the Rover status displays. CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 34: Configuring Analog Inputs

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 7. Complete one of the following options: • Click another input name in the Name list to edit another input. Click another tab to set up another item. • Click the Download button to send your changes to the Tracer •...
  • Page 35 Determine how many digits appear to the right of the decimal in the Rover Active Device View and on the Tracer MP580/581 operator dis- play. Use the resolution of the sensor to determine the number of dec- imal places.

  • Page 36: Configuring Pulse Inputs

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 9. Click to select the Fail at End of Range check box if you want the con- troller to generate a diagnostic whenever the analog input is within 3% of the end of its range.
  • Page 37 Configuring inputs 4. If you want to change the input name, highlight the text and type a new name. Use a descriptive name because it appears in custom displays and programs. 5. Under Type, click the Pulse option. The pulse input configuration information appears (Figure 21).

  • Page 38: Configuring Outputs

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Configuring outputs The Tracer MP580/581 and expansion modules include binary and analog hardware outputs. Configuring binary outputs You can name binary outputs, specify open and closed descriptors, and set minimum on and off times.

  • Page 39: Configuring Analog Outputs

    Configuring outputs 4. If you want to edit the output name, highlight the text and type a new name. Use a descriptive name because it appears in custom displays and programs. 5. Under Output Definition, type descriptors for the open and closed states of the binary output.
  • Page 40 You determine how many digits appear to the right of the decimal in the Rover Active Device View and on the Tracer MP580/581 operator display. 8. If the output requires calibration, type the amount by which you want to adjust the value of the output in the Calibration Factor field.

  • Page 41: Configuring Variables

    Tracer Summit system and changed using the Rover service tool. Variables may also be calculated in a program, or they may be made adjustable through the operator display. The Tracer MP580/ 581 accommodates 150 binary variables and 150 analog variables.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 24. Device configuration BVs tab 4. In the Name list, click the variable you want to configure. The config- uration information for that variable appears in the tab. You can also select the variable by clicking the variable number in the BV list.

  • Page 43: Configuring Analog Variables

    Loss Value, click the On or Off option to determine what value you want to appear as the value if Tracer Summit communica- tions are lost to the Tracer MP580/581. 10. If the variable has the operator display and service tool as its control source, under Value, click the On or Off option to determine what value you want the variable to have.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 25. Device configuration AVs tab 3. Click the Tracer Summit Analog Variables option or the Local Analog Variables option to view the type of variable you want to edit. 4. In the Name list, click the variable you want to configure. The config- uration information for that variable appears in the tab.

  • Page 45: Configuring User Security

    A user who has security supervisor access can set up security privileges for up to eight users, giving each different access privileges, for both the Tracer MP580/581 operator display and the Rover service tool. Any user can view all displays on the Tracer MP580/581 operator display; however, a security supervisor can set up security to prevent unauthorized users from changing variables or overriding outputs at the operator display.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 To configure security: 1. In the Active Device View, click the Unit tab. The status information for the controller appears. 2. Click the Configuration button. The Configuration dialog box appears with the Unit tab displayed.

  • Page 47: Setting The Time And Date

    Close to close the Configuration dialog box. Setting the time and date Set the time and date for the Tracer MP580/581 and the format in which you want the time to appear in the Rover service tool and on the operator display.

  • Page 48: Configuring Timers

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 27. Set Date/Time dialog box 5. To select the date and time you want to use, choose one of the follow- ing options: If you want to apply the current date and time settings of the PC •...

  • Page 49: Configuring The Operator Display

    You can view custom displays from the Rover service tool as well as from the Tracer MP580/581 operator display. So, custom displays are useful even when the Tracer MP580/581 does not have a local operator display connected. In addition, a portable operator display temporarily connected to the device uses the custom displays.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 28. Device configuration Displays tab 3. In the Name list, click Home Display. The configuration information appears in the tab. 4. If you want to change the display name, highlight the text and type a new name.

  • Page 51: Configuring Custom Displays

    Configuring the operator display • Click the Download button to send your changes to the Tracer MP580/581. (If the Security Logon dialog box appears, log on.) Click Close to close the Configuration dialog box. The changes appear on the operator display touch screen (Figure 29). Figure 29.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Figure 30. Device configuration Displays tab custom display 3. In the Name list, click the display you want to configure. The configu- ration information for that display appears in the tab. You can also select the display by clicking the display number in the Display list.
  • Page 53 Configuring the operator display 9. For outputs and variables with an operator display/service tool con- trol source, click to select the check box in the Adjustable column if you want the item to be adjustable. If a variable is adjustable, it can be changed from the operator dis- play.

  • Page 54: Configuring An Scc Or Dac Profile

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 Configuring an SCC or DAC profile You can set up the Tracer MP580/581 to provide a network interface according to the Space Comfort Controller (SCC) or Discharge Air Con- troller (DAC) profile. To implement a one of these profiles, you must com- plete the following: •...

  • Page 55: Configuring The Dac Interface

    Configuring an SCC or DAC profile Figure 32. Device configuration SCC tab 3. Under Units, click the display units option for the SCC profile config- uration data. 4. Under Default Setpoints, type the heating and cooling default set- points for the occupied, unoccupied, and standby modes. Note: You need to address only those fields that are used in the pro- gram to control the air-handling unit.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581 1. In the Active Device View, click the Configuration button. The Config- uration dialog box appears. 2. Click the DAC tab. The DAC configuration information appears (Figure 33). Note: This tab is available only when the DAC profile is active in the Tracer MP580/581.

  • Page 57: Configuration Reports

    MP580/581. Click Close to close the Configuration dialog box. Configuration reports After configuring the Tracer MP580/581 controller, you can save and print reports that include the configuration parameters set up for the con- troller. These reports can be used to verify the appropriate specifications for the consulting engineer or to document the specifications for the customer.

  • Page 58: Memory Reset

    Note: This features applies to only Tracer MP580/581 Firmware Revi- sion 2 or higher. Follow the procedure for “Viewing Comm5 parameters” on page 13 to view your current revision number.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Using The Schedule Application

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application The Tracer MP580/581 plug-in includes a schedule application that you can use to set up a local schedule. The local schedule functions only when a non-portable operator display is connected the controller. The local schedule is used only if Tracer Summit is not communicating on the link.

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Daily Schedule

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application Setting up the daily schedule To set up the daily schedule: 1. In the Active Device View, click the Schedule button. The Schedule dialog box appears (Figure 35). Figure 35. Daily Schedule tab in Schedule application 2.
  • Page 61 Setting up the daily schedule the daily schedules. Another set of Start and Stop rows appears in the daily schedule table. Note: The controller does not check event order. It always implements the last commanded mode. This implies that you could have two starts or two stops in a row in a single day.

  • Page 62: Clearing A Start Or Stop Time

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have all the start and stop times you want entered. If you want no occupied time for a day, enter only a stop time for that day.

  • Page 63: Clearing All Daily Event Times

    Setting up the daily schedule Clearing all daily event times To remove all daily event times at once: 1. In the Active Device View, click the Schedule button. The Schedule dialog box appears. 2. Click the Clear All Daily Schedules button. All start and stop times are cleared from the table.

  • Page 64: Setting Up The Exception Schedule

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application Setting up the exception schedule An exception is a period of time that does not follow the regular sched- ule—for example, a holiday or an unusual work day or event. You can add, edit, or clear exceptions to the schedule. Note: An exception is cleared automatically once the current date is past the exception stop date.

  • Page 65: Clearing An Exception

    Setting up the exception schedule 4. Type a new name, such as New Years 2002. Note: Click and drag the column splitters to adjust the width of the columns in the table. 5. Click the start date. 6. Highlight the text and type a new date or click the down arrow to select from the calendar.

  • Page 66: Editing An Exception

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application Figure 39. Exception row selected 4. Click the Clear Exception button. The exception is removed from the table. 5. Complete one of the following options. • Make more changes. Click another tab in the Schedule application. •...

  • Page 67: Setting Up Occupancy Inputs

    The effective occupancy of the Tracer MP580/581 controller can be changed also by other inputs. A timed override is initiated by pressing the ON button on a Trane zone sensor. A timed override request changes the occupancy mode from unoccupied to occupied bypass. The controller remains in occupied-bypass mode until the bypass timer times out or the CANCEL button on the sensor is pressed.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application Figure 40. Occupancy Inputs tab in Schedule application 3. In the Timed Override Input list, click the universal input you want to act as the timed override input for the controller. To appear in the list, the input must be configured as a thermistor. This input causes the controller to go to the occupied bypass mode.

  • Page 69: Synchronizing Time With Tracer Summit

    Tracer Summit system. The BAS request is initiated as long as all over- rides from the operator display or Rover service tool have been released. Third on the list of priorities is the Tracer MP580/581 Schedule applica- tion local schedule.

  • Page 70: Time Schedule

    Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application For more information about the manual command request priority, see Table 2 on page 62. For more information about network variable inputs, see Chapter 10, “Network variable bindings.” Time schedule Building automation systems normally communicate an occupancy request using the occupancy schedule input.

  • Page 71: Bypass Timer

    Although the bypass request affects the occupancy mode of the Tracer MP580/581 controller, programming is required for the equipment controlled by the Tracer MP580/581 to react to this request. See Chapter 8, “Using the Occupancy and PID blocks” for more information.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application Table 2. Effective occupancy arbitration for Tracer MP580/581 with operator display Commun- Manual Occupancy icated Local Result override Local sensor Bypass schedule occupancy (nvoEffect (nviOccMan schedule (nviOcc timer (nviOcc binary input Occup) Cmd) Sensor...
  • Page 73 Controlling the occupancy mode of the Tracer MP580/581 Table 2. Effective occupancy arbitration for Tracer MP580/581 with operator display (Continued) Commun- Manual Occupancy icated Local Result override Local sensor Bypass schedule occupancy (nvoEffect (nviOccMan schedule (nviOcc timer (nviOcc binary input...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Using The Calculations Application

    If there is a Tracer Summit system on the active link, use its totalization application to totalize pulse accumulations. If there is no Tracer Summit system on the active link, the Tracer MP580/581 plug-in includes the Cal- culations application that you can use to totalize pulse accumulations.

  • Page 76: Setting Up A Calculation

    The calcu- lation output is the sum of the pulse input values multiplied by the con- version factor. If a binary input type is chosen, the Tracer MP580/581 calculates run hours and starts. The output is incremented every minute a binary value is true.
  • Page 77 Setting up a calculation Figure 42. Calculations dialog box 2. In the Name list, click the calculation you want to set up. The configu- ration information for that calculation appears. 3. If you want to change the calculation name, highlight the text and type a new name.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 Using the Calculations application Table 3. Input type selections (Continued) Input type Calculation type Available points Tracer Summit Total run hours/ All Tracer Summit binary vari- binary variable Starts ables (1–30) Local binary Total run hours/ All local binary variables (1–120) variable Starts Network variable...

  • Page 79: Clearing A Calculation

    Click another calculation name in the Name list to edit another calculation. Click the Download button to download your changes to the • Tracer MP580/581 and click Close to close the Calculations dialog box. Clearing a calculation Use the Clear Calculation button to manually set all calculation values (today, current period, yesterday, and last period) to zero.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Using the Calculations application CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6 Graphical Programming Overview

    Graphical programming overview Use the Tracer graphical programming (TGP) editor to create and modify programs for the Tracer MP580/581 controller. The programs are stored in the controller with their graphical representations and can be uploaded and modified or re-used. This guide includes basic instructions to introduce you to the editor. The TGP editor includes sample programs for common applications, such as cooling towers and air handlers.

  • Page 82: Tgp Editor

    Chapter 6 Graphical programming overview Figure 43. TGP editor running in Rover service tool Title bar Menu bar Toolbars Design space Splitter bar Output window TGP editor The TGP editor screen includes the design space, output display, blocks, menu bar, toolbars, and shortcut menus. Design space The design space is the area in which you can draw graphical programs.

  • Page 83: Blocks

    TGP editor From the View menu, choose Output Display. If Output Display is checked, the output display is shown. Note: If you still cannot see the output display, the splitter bar may be too low. To move it up, make sure the status bar is visible and click under the design space.

  • Page 84: Standard Toolbar

    Chapter 6 Graphical programming overview Standard toolbar Use the Standard toolbar buttons (Figure 45) to open a new or existing program file or to save a file. Click one of the edit buttons to cut, copy, paste, or delete a block or group of blocks. You can undo or redo the last action completed in the editor, add a wired or wireless connection, or print the program.

  • Page 85: Block Toolbars

    TGP editor Block toolbars Use each of the following toolbars to add various blocks to your TGP pro- gram (Figure 47). For more information about each block, see the blocks reference in the online Help. The blocks are subdivided into eight catego- ries.

  • Page 86: Program Toolbar

    Delay on Start Test toolbar Fail Cancel Program toolbar Use the Program toolbar to build programs and to control the programs on the Tracer MP580/581 controller (Figure 48). Figure 48. Program toolbar Upload from Replace Existing - MP580 Download to MP580...

  • Page 87: Short Cut Menus

    Keyboard short cuts Short cut menus To view a shortcut menu, use your right mouse button to click any block or port in the design space (Figure 49). Shortcut menus contain common commands you can use on the item you clicked. For example, right-click an input (hardware) block in the design space and choose Properties from the shortcut menu to edit the properties of the block.
  • Page 88 Chapter 6 Graphical programming overview CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 89: Chapter 7 Creating A Graphical Program

    Before you start to write a program, configure the inputs and outputs. For more information on configuring the inputs and outputs, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Tracer MP580/581.” For more information on setting up the wiring, see the Tracer MP581 Programmable Controller Hardware Installation guide (CNT-SVN01B-EN).

  • Page 90: Editing Program Properties

    When the binary input or variable changes state, the program runs. Is the program required to run only when the Tracer MP580/581 pow- • ers on? In this case, click the Start-up option.
  • Page 91 Editing program properties Figure 51. Program Properties dialog box 2. In the Program Name field, type a name for your program. The name may be up to 32 characters in length. Do not use spaces or special characters except for an underscore in program names. 3.

  • Page 92: Setting Page Width And Size

    Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program Setting page width and size The page size and layout you choose impacts the design space. For exam- ple, if you want to have a wider and shorter space, choose the landscape option. If you want to print your programs on 11 × 17 in. paper, choose that option.

  • Page 93: Editing Block Properties

    Editing block properties 2. Click in the design space to place the block. The block appears at the cursor location in the design space (Figure 53). Figure 53. Input (Hardware) block Editing block properties A block is an object. In the TGP editor, you can edit the properties for objects, such as programs and blocks, by using their properties dialog boxes.

  • Page 94: Adding A Comment

    Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program Adding a comment Use comments to make notes in your program, to annotate blocks, or to describe logic. To add a comment: 1. From the Blocks menu, choose Comment and click in the design space to place the Comment block.

  • Page 95: Aligning Blocks

    Deleting a block Aligning blocks To align blocks: 1. Select two or more blocks. The last block selected is the controlling block, so all of the selected blocks align according to the position of the last block selected. The selected blocks are outlined in yellow. 2.

  • Page 96: Connecting Blocks Using Wireless Connections

    Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program 3. Click on the output port of a block. A solid or dotted line appears between the connection point and the cursor. Note: A solid wire between blocks represents analog data being passed. A dotted wire between blocks represents binary data being passed.
  • Page 97 Connecting blocks using wireless connections Figure 59. Program without wireless connections CNT-SVP01C-EN...
  • Page 98 Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program Figure 60. Program with wireless connections To connect blocks using a wireless connection: 1. From the Blocks menu, choose Wireless. The cursor changes to a cross-hair (;) in the design space. 2. Click in the design space to place a wireless block. The Wireless Con- nection Properties dialog box appears (Figure 61 on page 89).
  • Page 99 Connecting blocks using wireless connections Figure 61. Creating wireless connection block 3. Under Block, click the Write (Create) option to create a new wireless connection block. 4. Under Create, click the option for the type of connection you want to make: analog or binary.
  • Page 100 Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program Figure 63. Using wireless connection block 9. Under Block, click the Read (Use) option to use a new wireless con- nection block. 10. Under Use, in the Name list, click the wireless connection you want to use.

  • Page 101: Refreshing The Tgp Editor

    Refreshing the TGP editor Refreshing the TGP editor After making changes to the controller configuration, use the refresh function to update the TGP editor. For example, if you are writing a pro- gram and you realize that you need to set up an analog variable, go to the Rover application to set up the variable.
  • Page 102 Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 103: Chapter 8 Using The Occupancy And Pid Blocks

    Table 2 on page 62.) Use the Occupancy block in graphical programming to determine the values and states of the analog and binary outputs on the Tracer MP580/581 controller. This section dis- cusses common uses of the Occupancy block in different program exam- ples.

  • Page 104: Using The Occupancy Block To Turn On A Supply Fan

    Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks become more complex. The program is shown and discussed in each example. Using the Occupancy block to turn on a supply fan In the example shown in Figure 65, the program takes advantage of the fact that the Occupancy block output is an analog value.
  • Page 105 Using the Occupancy block Figure 67. Occupied and unoccupied mode setpoint adjustment Note: You could use another Switch block to pick which setpoint is used. That Switch block would be controlled by the heating or cooling mode. The program in Figure 68 on page 96 is a direct extension of the one shown in Figure 67.
  • Page 106 Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks Figure 68. All occupancy modes setpoint adjustment The DeEnumerator block turns on the appropriate pair of Switch blocks, depending on the Occupancy block output. If a Switch block pair is off, it contributes zero to the final cooling and heating setpoint calculation.

  • Page 107: Using The Pid Block

    Using the PID block Using the PID block A proportional, integral, derivative (PID) loop control is an automatic con- trol system that calculates how far a measured variable is from its set- point and controls an output to move the measured variable toward the setpoint.
  • Page 108 Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks Figure 70. PID Properties dialog box 4. In the PID Name field, type the name of your PID block. The name is used to select a PID loop for troubleshooting and plotting purposes.
  • Page 109 PID output for each PID cycle. NewOutput = Δoutput + OldOutput Note: This feature applies to only Tracer MP580/581 Firmware Revi- sion 2 or higher. Follow the procedure for “Viewing Comm5 parameters” on page 13 to view your current revision number.

  • Page 110: Incorporating The Pid Block

    Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks Incorporating the PID block Add the necessary intermediate blocks and then make the PID block con- nections. To incorporate the PID block: 1. Place a Fail block in the design space and connect it so that it checks the measured variable for failure.
  • Page 111 Using the PID block Figure 71. PID block in program CNT-SVP01C-EN...
  • Page 112 Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks Figure 72. PID block with Feedback Input port in program CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 113: Chapter 9 Implementing A Graphical Program

    Chapter 9 Implementing a graphical program Before downloading a program to the Tracer MP580/581, you must com- pile the program. When you compile, the TGP editor checks the program for errors and prepares it for download. You can upload and download compiled programs, and you can view the status of downloaded programs in the controller.

  • Page 114: Uploading A Program

    Deleting a program from the Tracer MP580/581 To remove an active program from the Tracer MP580/581 controller: 1. From the Program menu, choose Delete Program from MP580. The Select A Program dialog box appears.

  • Page 115: Debugging A Program

    Debugging a program Figure 73. Program Summary dialog box Debugging a program Debug a program to troubleshoot problems in the program. Debugging is performed online. To debug a program: 1. Compile and download the program you want to debug if you have not done so already.

  • Page 116: Simulating A Program

    Chapter 9 Implementing a graphical program 8. From the Tools menu, choose Run. The program runs. Upon comple- tion, the output value of each block is displayed (Figure 74). Use these values to determine if your program logic is correct. Figure 74.
  • Page 117 Simulating a program 5. From the Tools menu, choose Options. The Debug/Simulation Options dialog box appears. 6. Type the number of cycles you want the program to execute before displaying the results. Click OK. 7. In the Change Value Table, double-click the values and enter new input values to match the test scenarios you require.
  • Page 118 Chapter 9 Implementing a graphical program CNT-SVP01C-EN...

  • Page 119: Chapter 10 Network Variable Bindings

    Chapter 10 Network variable bindings This chapter describes how to use network variable bindings in Tracer MP580/581 controller applications. Overview The Comm5 communications protocol allows data to be shared between devices (stand-alone or with a BAS) on a Comm5 network. This is called peer-to-peer communication.

  • Page 120: Tracer Mp580/581 Bindings

    A network variable input (nvi) receives data from other devices on the Comm5 network. Network variable inputs (including their SNVTs) that are commonly used in Tracer MP580/581 bindings are shown in the fol- lowing tables. Generic network variable inputs are shown in Table 8.
  • Page 121 Tracer MP580/581 bindings Table 8. Tracer MP580/581 generic network variable inputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nviEnergyKwh SNVT_elec_kwh Analog Bind to this network variable input to communicate electrical energy usage in kilo Watt-hours to the device.The valid range is from 0 kWh to 65,535 kWh with a resolution of 1 kWh.
  • Page 122 Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Table 8. Tracer MP580/581 generic network variable inputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nviTemp01 … SNVT_temp_p Analog Bind to these 40 network variable inputs to communi- nviTemp40 cate temperatures in degrees Celsius to the device.
  • Page 123 Tracer MP580/581 bindings Table 9. Tracer MP580/581 DAC profile network variable inputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nviDAHtSP SNVT_temp_p Analog Bind to this network variable input to communicate the discharge air heating setpoint in degrees Celsius to the device. The valid range is from –273.17°C to 327.66°C with a resolution of 0.01°C.
  • Page 124 Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Table 10. Tracer MP580/581 SCC profile network variable inputs Variable name SNVT Data type Description nviSpaceTemp SNVT_temp_p Analog Bind to this network variable input to communicate the space temperature in degrees Celsius to the device. The valid range is from –273.17°C to 327.66°C with a resolution of 0.01°C.

  • Page 125: Sending Data

    A network variable output (nvo) sends data to other devices on the Comm5 network. The network variable outputs (including their SNVTs) that are commonly used in Tracer MP580/581 bindings are shown in the following tables. Generic network variable inputs are shown in Table 11.
  • Page 126 Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Table 11. Tracer MP580/581 generic network variable outputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nvoPercent01 … SNVT_lev_percent Analog These 20 network variable outputs communicate lev- nvoPercent20 els in percent to other devices. The valid range is from –163.84% to 163.83% with a resolution of 0.005%.
  • Page 127 Tracer MP580/581 bindings Table 12. Tracer MP580/581 DAC profile network variable outputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nvoExhFanStatus SNVT_switch Binary This network variable outputs communicates the exhaust fan status of the device. nvoRetFanStatus SNVT_switch Binary This network variable outputs communicates the return fan status of the device.

  • Page 128: Examples Of Network Variable Bindings

    Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Table 13. Tracer MP580/581 SCC profile network variable outputs (Continued) Variable name SNVT Data type Description nvoDischAirTemp SNVT_temp_p Analog This network variable output communicates the dis- charge air temperature in degrees Celsius to other devices. The valid range is from –273.17°C to 327.66°C with a resolution of 0.01°C.
  • Page 129 Examples of network variable bindings Figure 76. Comm5 network for example 1 Tracer MP581 with operator display Tracer MP503 ® Additional LonTalk Comm5 link devices Use the Rover service tool to create bindings. (See the Rover Operation and Programming guide, EMTX-SVX01C-EN.) Using the Rover service tool, select the network variable from the Tracer MP503 and then select the Tracer MP581.

  • Page 130: Example 2: Display Sensor Readings From A Tracer Mp503 On Two Different Tracer Mp581 Operator Displays

    Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Figure 77. Program for example 1 Example 2: Display sensor readings from a Tracer MP503 on two different Tracer MP581 operator displays This example builds on example 1 and shows that bindings can be “one to many.”...
  • Page 131 Examples of network variable bindings Figure 78. Comm5 network for example 2 Tracer MP581 #2 Tracer MP581 #1 with operator display with operator display Tracer MP503 ® Additional LonTalk Comm5 link devices Use the Rover service tool to create bindings. (See the Rover Operation and Programming guide, EMTX-SVX01E-EN.) Using the Rover service tool, select the network variable from the Tracer MP503 and then select the second Tracer MP581.

  • Page 132: Example 3: Control A Binary Output On The Tracer Mp503 From A

    Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Figure 79. Program for example 2 Example 3: Control a binary output on the Tracer MP503 from a Tracer MP581 This example shows an nvi on the Tracer MP503 I/O module being bound, which allows a binary output on the Tracer MP503 to be controlled by another device on the Comm5 network.

  • Page 133: Example 4: Use A Sensor Reading On A Tracer Mp503 To Control A Pump Vfd On A Tracer Mp581

    Examples of network variable bindings Use the Rover service tool to create bindings. (See the Rover Operation and Programming guide, EMTX-SVX01C-EN.) Using the Rover service tool, select the network variable from the Tracer MP581 and then select the Tracer MP503. The Rover service tool shows you only the variables in the Tracer MP503 of the SNVT that matches the variable you selected in the Tracer MP581.
  • Page 134 Chapter 10 Network variable bindings Figure 82. Comm5 network for example 4 Tracer MP581 with operator display Tracer MP503 ® Additional LonTalk Comm5 link devices Use the Rover service tool to create bindings. (See the Rover Operation and Programming guide, EMTX-SVX01C-EN.) Using the Rover service tool, select the network variable from the Tracer MP503 and then select the Tracer MP581.
  • Page 135 Examples of network variable bindings Figure 83. Program for example 4 CNT-SVP01C-EN...
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  • Page 137: Index

    Index adding to custom displays, 41 adding to home display, 39 Active Device View, 1, 3 changing, 15 configuring, 32 Active Group tree, 1 naming, 33 adding setting adjustable, 42 blocks, 82 setting communications loss value, program pages, 81 schedule exceptions, 54, 55 setting control source, 33 second start/stop times, 50, 55 setting decimal places, 34...
  • Page 138 5, 6 analog variables, 34 blocks controller binary variables, 32 adding, 82 see Tracer MP580/581 compare toolbar, 75 adding comments, 84 converting calculation values, 68 compiling a program, 93 aligning, 85 copying connecting, 85, 86...
  • Page 139 46 adding items, 39 moving blocks, 84 editing configuring, 38 MP580/581, see Tracer MP580/581 see configuring naming, 39 overview, 38 enable output control, 95 selecting item type, 39 end of range, analog inputs, 25...
  • Page 140 Index users, 35 opening program properties existing TGP programs, 79 editing, 80 network interface, 43 new TGP program, 71, 79 naming, 81 network variable bindings program execution, 80 operating status, 3 examples, 118-124 setting number of pages, 81 overview, 109 operator display writing descriptions, 81 using with a BAS, 109...
  • Page 141 94 sensor outputs, analog inputs, 25 see also program properties; sensor values, analog inputs, 25 blocks service tool Tracer MP580/581 see Rover service tool device status, 3 test toolbar, 76 setpoint example use with network building static pressure, 46...
  • Page 142 Index unoccupied mode, 99 uploading a program, 94 user access, 36 user name, 35 user password, 34 variables see analog variables; binary variables; network variables viewing Calculations application, 12, 65 Comm5 parameters, 13 current date, 3, 49 current time, 3, 49 custom displays, 14 diagnostics, 3 EX2 expansion module...
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