Honeywell EXCEL5000 OPEN XILON User manual

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XILON
HANDHELD TOOL
USER GUIDE

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All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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CONTENTS
About This User Guide.................................................................................................................................................................5
Basic Information ......................................................................................................5
Conventions and Terms............................................................................................ 5
Quick Reference for When You're in a Hurry............................................................6
Power On..............................................................................................................6
Identifying Individual I/O Modules using the Service Pin......................................6
Honeywell I/O Functions.......................................................................................6
Power OFF ...........................................................................................................6
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Background Information............................................................................................ 7
General Information ..................................................................................................7
Contents of the Shipment .........................................................................................8
XILON Handheld Tool for Wiring Checks.............................................................8
Power Supply Unit and Attached Cable .............................................................10
LONWORKS Network Cable and Attached RJ11 Connector ................................10
CD-ROM.............................................................................................................10
Controls Common to All Menus ................................................................................................................................................11
Navigating within the Workspace............................................................................ 11
Focus ......................................................................................................................11
Hot Keys (<F1> ... <F10>) ...................................................................................... 12
Hot Keys Used Alone .........................................................................................12
Hot Keys Used in Conjunction with <SHIFT>.....................................................12
Deleting Items in XILON's Database.......................................................................13
Changing Values.....................................................................................................13
Overview of Honeywell-Specific Functions..............................................................................................................................15
Using Your XILON.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Initial Steps .............................................................................................................17
Switching XILON On...........................................................................................17
Switching XILON Off...........................................................................................18
XILON Set-Up.....................................................................................................20
General Settings .....................................................................................................21
Honeywell Functions..................................................................................................................................................................21
Service Pin.............................................................................................................. 22
Search.....................................................................................................................22
Edit NID...................................................................................................................23
I/O Functions...........................................................................................................23
I/O Dialog Screen (XL Smart I/O's and Distributed I/O's, only)...........................24
Parameter Dialog Screen (Compact ACU Controllers, only)..............................25
All Automatic........................................................................................................... 29
Honeywell Properties (°C or °F)..............................................................................30
Downloading and Upgrading Honeywell Firmware .................................................................................................................31
Downloading the XILON Application.......................................................................31
Downloading BIOS..................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting / FAQ...............................................................................................................................................................33
Does XILON work across LON routers? .................................................................33
What is the maximum number of devices stored in the XILON data base?............33
Why can't I access a node present in the network?................................................34
Possible Cause Number One............................................................................. 34
Possible Cause Number Two .............................................................................34
Possible Cause Number Three ..........................................................................34
Possible Cause Number Four ............................................................................34
Possible Cause Number Five.............................................................................35
Possible Cause Number Six...............................................................................35
Possible Cause Number Seven..........................................................................35
Possible Cause Number Eight ...........................................................................35

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Possible Cause Number Nine ............................................................................ 35
Why doesn't my XILON react to user input?........................................................... 36
Possible Cause Number One............................................................................. 36
Possible Cause Number Two............................................................................. 36
Why does my XILON switch OFF automatically?................................................... 36
Possible Cause Number One............................................................................. 36
Possible Cause Number Two............................................................................. 36
Possible Cause Number Three .......................................................................... 37
Why can't I turn my XILON on? .............................................................................. 37
Possible Cause Number One............................................................................. 37
Possible Cause Number Two............................................................................. 37
Why does the battery icon display a "T"? ............................................................... 37
Possible Cause .................................................................................................. 37
The display shows the "no access" screen even though the node is present ........ 38
Possible Cause .................................................................................................. 38
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

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ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE
Basic Information
Audience and Goal This User Guide addresses itself to panel builders and technicians whose job it is
to check the wiring of input/output modules installed on a LONWORKS network and
to manually override the modules in order to directly operate and check
corresponding field devices.
It also addresses itself to those technicians whose job it is to set up parameters /
monitor the status of / procure diagnostic information on Compact ACU (air-
conditioning unit) controllers installed on a LONWORKS network.
Using Honeywell's XILON Handheld Tool for Wiring Checks (henceforth referred to
simply as "XILON"), these tasks can be easily performed by a single individual with
no knowledge of LONWORKS and no experience with tools like LonMaker for
Windows™.
XILON was originally conceived as a powerful tool capable of performing a much
wider range of complex tasks. However, the goal of this User Guide is to familiarize
the reader only with XILON's basic operation and especially with those functions
which have been designed specifically for checking terminal assignment/wiring and
overriding modules.
Terminology A glossary is provided at the end of the guide to explain the terminology.
Conventions and Terms
Conventions The following graphical conventions are observed in this manual:
•Names for keys are placed in angled brackets and printed in boldface, e.g. the
enter key is represented by <ENTER>.
•Text displayed on the LCD display is enclosed in double quotes, e.g. "Continue
with <ENTER>". (In this case, the names of buttons appearing in angled
brackets are not printed in boldface.)

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Quick Reference for When You're in a Hurry
The following sections provide a quick reference to XILON's most important
functions for users who already have some familiarity with the device's operation.
Power On
There are two ways of switching ON XILON. You can either
•press the green <START> key or
•plug in the power supply.
Depending on the history (i.e. whether or not the database is empty), a pair of
welcome screens will then appear.
Identifying Individual I/O Modules using the Service Pin
Pressing the <ENTER> key while the "Service Pin" item has the focus causes
XILON to wait for a service pin message from a node. Alternatively, the <F2> hot
key can be pressed. You can then press the service pin of the node to be included
in XILON's database.
Once the "Service Pin" function has been successfully carried out (i.e. XILON has
received a service pin message from a node), the corresponding node is entered
into XILON's database automatically, and such functions as "I/O Functions" and
"All Automatic" can then be utilized, as desired.
Honeywell I/O Functions
Pressing the <ENTER> key while the "I/O Functions" item has the focus enables
you to perform wiring checks on Distributed I/O modules and/or Excel Smart I/O
modules.
Power OFF
There are two ways of switching OFF XILON:
From the toolbar menu: When the toolbar menu is active, you can switch OFF
XILON by going to "device menu" by pressing the <F10> hot key. To get to the
toolbar menu from other menus, you can use the <ESC> key to go up one level
every time the key is pressed. If the status line displays "F10=Menu", the <F10>
hot key can be used to go immediately to the toolbar menu. After the <ENTER>
key is pressed, a CRC checksum will be calculated and XILON will then be
switched OFF.
From the tree view menu: It is also possible to switch OFF XILON from the main
tree view menu. <ENTER> must be pressed while the item is focused. The <ESC>
key can be used to go to the main tree view menu from lower levels. Every time the
<ESC> key is pressed, you will rise one level in the menu.

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INTRODUCTION
Background Information
XILON consists essentially of hardware and software previously developed and
released by SysMik GmbH (Dresden) under the name of ALTOhandheld. The
ALTOhandheld is a powerful diagnostic and maintenance tool for investigating and
reconfiguring LONWORKS networks, but requires an in-depth understanding of
LONWORKS mechanisms. XILON still supports these functions, but also features
special functions specifically for panel builders who need to perform wiring checks
and manual overrides as part of their daily work. Thus, panel builders will require
no detailed knowledge of LONWORKS in order to make use of these extra functions.
Readers who nevertheless wish to exploit XILON's entire range of functions are
referred to the publication "ALTOhandheld Manual Service Device Release 2.0" of
SysMik GmbH (Dresden) available on the CD accompanying the shipment
package. Readers interested in more information about LONWORKS technology are
referred to the corresponding literature available from Echelon® and the
manufacturers of Neuron® Chips.
General Information
Introduction This User Guide addresses itself to panel builders and technicians who are
responsible for checking and changing the wiring of input/output modules (e.g.
Honeywell's Distributed I/O modules and Excel Smart I/O modules) installed on a
LONWORKS network and who may also need to manually override and check the
operation of the field devices connected to them.
There are essentially three decisive reasons to choose XILON to perform these
basic tasks:
•Lower know-how requirements: With XILON, no knowledge of LONWORKS or
LonMaker for Windows™ is necessary.
•More-convenient operation: With XILON, the work can be carried out by a
single technician using a convenient, handheld device which can be connected
to input/output modules located throughout the LONWORKS network.
•Additional manual override functionality: With XILON, field devices can be
manually overridden and tested.
Lower Know-how Requirements Previously, wiring checks and field device tests were often performed by
LONWORKS engineers. These specialists are in charge of configuring,
commissioning, and binding the LONWORKS network and are accustomed to using
complex tools like LonMaker for Windows™. Now, with XILON, wiring checks can
be carried out by panel builders possessing no knowledge of LONWORKS and no
training in the use of corresponding tools.
More-convenient Operation Until now, panel builders have had to use PC-based tools like the XI581/582 to
perform wiring checks. A handheld tool like XILON is much more convenient to use
(e.g. when accessing an I/O module located behind a false ceiling). Furthermore,
unlike a PC, it entails no time-consuming booting.
Additionally, if the input/output module was installed at a location remote from the
Excel controller, the check previously had to be carried out by a team of two
technicians - one person to select and check the input/outputs on the XI581/582
docked to the controller and another person to check the corresponding
input/output signals on the module, itself. In carrying out this job, the two
technicians had to communicate with one another by mobile phone. All in all, this
was a time-consuming and costly procedure.
Manual Override Functionality Another important feature of XILON is its use as a start-up tool providing manual
override functionality. This is extremely useful at start-up time (i.e. before the
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Using XILON as a start-up tool, it thus is possible to test the operation and proper
wiring of the field devices (actuators and sensors) before the entire LONWORKS
system is up and running. The technician can e.g. open a valve, drive a motor,
switch ON a relay, check the proper functioning of a temperature sensor, etc.
NOTE: The functionality depends on the installed hardware, e.g. if the hardware
doesn't support PT100 temperature sensors, you will not be able to
configure such a sensor; if you have installed a Distributed I/O, you will be
unable to activate the manual override function. Standard functions can be
used with any device which has been switched on.
Contents of the Shipment
As delivered to you, the package contains the following articles:
•one XILON Handheld Tool for Wiring Checks (already equipped with a battery
pack consisting of five 1.2 V nickel metal hydride batteries),
•one power supply unit and attached cable which can be inserted into the power
supply jack on the top left-hand side of the device and connected to a standard
100...240 Vac power supply socket,
•one 1.5-meter-long LONWORKS network cable with an attached RJ11 connector
which can be inserted into the LON 1 socket on the top of the device. Two of its
wires can carry LonWorks signals and another two for drawing 24 V current to
power XILON,
•one CD-ROM including technical literature such as a PDF file and the terminal
program for upgrading the BIOS and/or the XILON application (see also
"Downloading and Upgrading Honeywell Firmware" on page 31).
These articles are described in greater detail in the following sections.
XILON Handheld Tool for Wiring Checks
Features and Appearance Fig. 1 presents XILON's basic hardware features and general appearance.
Fig. 1. Standard hardware features and appearance

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Features Located on Top of Device
The following features are located on the top of the device (from left to right):
Power Supply Jack The power supply unit and attached cable (included in the shipment) can be
inserted into the power supply jack to provide electrical power from any standard
EURO power supply socket with a primary voltage of from 100 Vac to 240 Vac.
NOTE: When connected to an external AC power supply, XILON's internal
batteries are automatically recharged, by default.
RS232 Serial Interface This RS232 serial interface (main feature: Dsub9 socket) features nine pins having
the following functions:
1. Pin 1 is DCD (Data Carrier Detect) and is internally connected with pin 4 and
pin 6.
2. Pin 2 is TxD (Transmitted Data).
3. Pin 3 is RxD (Received Data).
4. Pin 4 is DTR (Data Terminal Ready) and is internally connected with pin 1
and pin 6.
5. Pin 5 is the ground wire.
6. Pin 6 is DSR (Data Set Ready) and is internally connected with pin 1 and pin
4.
7. Pin 7 is the RTS (Request to Send) and is internally connected with pin 8.
8. Pin 8 is the CTS (Clear to Send) and is internally connected with pin 7.
9. Pin 9 is not used.
LON 1 This socket is for connecting, via the 1.5-meter-long LONWORKS network cable and
the attached RJ11 connector, XILON to the LONWORKS network and, if desired,
supplying it with power (12...24 Vdc or 24 Vac). The socket hence consists of the
following six pins:
1. Pin 1 is for connection to LON network A (the pink LONWORKS wire).
2. Pin 2 is for connection to LON network B (the gray LONWORKS wire).
3. Pin 3 is not connected (i.e. not used).
4. Pin 4 is not connected (i.e. not used).
5. Pin 5 is for connection to the ground (the brown wire).
6. Pin 6 is for connection to the 0.5 amp, 24 Vac/dc power supply (the white
wire).
XILON is connected to the LONWORKS network via the pink (pin 1) and the gray (pin
2) LONWORKS wires. Pins 5 and 6 can be used to supply XILON with 24 Vac/dc
power. This power supply is alternative to the external AC power supply via the
EURO plug.
NOTE: The battery pack will be recharged only when dc power is supplied.
LON 2 This socket is for connecting, using a LONWORKS-compatible cable which you must
supply, XILON to the LONWORKS network when XILON is being powered by either
its built-in battery pack or via the power supply jack. This socket hence consists of
the following three pins:
1. Pin 1 is for LON network A (the pink LONWORKS wire).
2. Pin 2 is for the ground (the brown wire).
3. Pin 3 is for LON network B (the gray LONWORKS wire).
NOTE: The download cable (not included in shipment) for upgrading XILON
applications and upgrading BIOS via the RS232 must be a standard one-
to-one cable.

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Features Located on Front and Side of Device
The following features are located on the front and side of the device:
LCD Display The LCD display consists of a 64 x 128 pixel display. The contrast is adjusted using
the contrast control screw (see below).
When the device is first turned on, a Honeywell-specific start-up menu appears.
Reset Button The reset button is located on the left-hand side of the device. Because it is
recessed, you must use a pointed tool to press it; this is intended to prevent
accidental resetting.
Contrast Control Screw The contrast control screw is located on the right-hand side of the device. It is
recessed, but can be turned using a screwdriver to increase/decrease the contrast.
Alphanumeric Keypad The alphanumeric keypad consists of 45 keys arranged in nine rows. Some of the
keys have dual functions which can be activated by first pressing the <SHIFT> key.
The top two rows represent the first ten letters of the alphabet as well as ten
special functions.
Power Supply Unit and Attached Cable
The power supply unit and attached cable include a EURO plug permitting the
cable to be plugged into any standard EURO power supply socket with a primary
voltage of from 100 Vac to 240 Vac. The power supply unit has a built-in
transformer which steps this current down to the 24 Vac current which XILON
needs to operate.
NOTE: A mechanical adapter is required For U.K. and U.S. power supply sockets.
LONWORKS Network Cable and Attached RJ11 Connector
The 1.5-meter-long LONWORKS network cable and attached RJ11 connector can be
plugged into the LON 1 socket on the top of XILON. Two of the cable wires are for
carrying LONWORKS signals, and the other two can be used to supply XILON with
24 V current.
CD-ROM
A CD-ROM on which technical information (including a PDF file and a terminal
program for upgrading the BIOS and/or the XILON application) is also contained in
the delivery (see also "Downloading and Upgrading Honeywell Firmware" on page
31).