Johnson Controls METASYS User manual

Network Terminal User’s Manual
Network Terminal User’s Manual 1
Introduction 3
zOverview of the Network Terminal 3
zCapabilities 4
zFeatures 4
zAbout This Manual 7
Getting Started 9
zCommunicating with Metasys 9
zEstablishing a Connection 9
zTalking to Metasys 14
zIntroducing Yourself to Metasys 22
zListening to Metasys 23
Requesting Information 26
zAlarm and Override Summaries 26
zStatus Summaries 27
zLimit Summaries 28
zHistory Information Summaries 29
zHold Summaries 30
zUsing the HELP Command 31
Override Control 32
zDisabling/ Enabling Objects 32
zOverriding Objects 32
zOverriding Lighting Control Groups 35
Commanding Objects 36
zCommanding Binary and CS Objects 36
zCommanding Access Controller and Card Reader Objects 38
Changing Alarm and Warning Limits 40
zChanging Alarm Limits 40
zChanging Warning Limits 41
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Adjusting Objects 42
zAdjusting AOS, AD, or CS Objects 42
Setting the Clock 44
zSetting the System Date and Time 44
zDaylight Saving Time 44
zHoliday, Alternate, and Regular Periods 45
Changing Schedules 46
zScheduling ACM, AI, BO, BD, AOS, PIDL, or CS 47
zScheduling AD Objects 49
zScheduling a Lighting Control Group 50
Using the NT Emulator 52
zIntroduction 52
zLoading Emulation Software 52
zStarting the Emulator 52
zDisplay Screen 55
zEstablishing a Connection 57
Glossary 66
Metasys Overview 76
Index 78
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Introduction
This section introduces you to the Network Terminal, including its
capabilities and features.
The end of this section describes this manual’s structure and intended
audience.
The Network Terminal (NT) is a simple, lightweight, portable operator
interface to the Metasys®system. A standard telephone jack connects
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.
Overview of the
Network Terminal
You can also connect the NT to the NCM from remote locations (up to
one mile) on a separate NT trunk. (This capability is not available with
the NCM45x0-2 model.)
The NT provides some of the functions available from the standard
Operator Workstation in one neat, easy-to-use package. In fact, using the
NT is as simple as making a phone call! All you do is:
1. Establish the connection--plug the NT in to any NCM or Remote NT
Jack.
2. Introduce yourself--log on and enter your password.
3. Talk to the Metasys system--enter data and select options.
4. Listen to the Metasys system--follow screen instructions, view
summaries.
5. End your conversation--log off.
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With the NT, you can:
Capabilities
zrequest Alarm, Override, History, Limit, and Status Summaries
zoverride an object to bypass automatic start, stop, or reset operations
zmanually command binary objects, access objects, and multistate
objects within CS objects
zchange alarm and warning limits
zadjust a setpoint
zoverride or adjust a setpoint, binary, or multistate attribute within a
CS object
zchange the system clock, date, and daylight saving set date
zadd or modify weekly, holiday, and one-time schedules, and
schedule times for objects to be adjusted or commanded
The NT includes:
Features
za touch-sensitive, sealed membrane Touchpad. The screen cursor
moves as you drag your finger across the Touchpad
za liquid crystal, 256 x 128 dot matrix display, that shows up to
16 lines of 40 characters each
zan online Help function
To familiarize yourself with the NT, refer to the next page.
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Select an Available Option.
Then Press ENTER
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Help
Override Schedule Disable
Adjust
Log Off
Home
Refresh
Previous
Connect to any NCU/NCM
for Total Network Control*
Instruction
Area
Screen
Options
Fully Prompted
Menu Driven
Commands
with Online
Help Function
* NCM45x0-2 requires NCM4500 NT Cable Kit.
Figure 1: Basic NT Screen Format
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The Display Screen consists of an Instruction Area, a Summary Area,
Screen Options, and Commands.
Display Screen
The Instruction Area on the upper left corner of the display screen guides
you step-by-step through each procedure. As you select the Screen
Options, the message in this area tells you exactly what to do next.
The format of the display in the Summary Area varies according to the
options you select. For instance, some options display only system or
object IDs in the Summary Area, while others display expanded IDs and
status information. The Getting Started section describes the various
formats in greater detail.
The Screen Options, which appear on the right of the screen, give you
access to the screen display functions. For instance, when the first screen
(System IDs) displays, selecting the ALARM option will show a list of
all the systems that have objects in an alarm state.
A Screen Option only appears when it is valid. Each option occupies the
same location each time it appears. 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. A Command is only selectable when it
appears with a box around it.
The Touchpad is the area below the display screen. To select an option
or command, just press the area on the Touchpad that corresponds to the
Screen Option or Command location on the display screen.
Touchpad
The ENTER Area occupies the same area on the Touchpad as the
Instruction Area does on the Display Screen.
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This manual assumes that you are familiar with Metasys terms, hardware,
and data structure, as well as the particular system and object IDs used
for your facility. Refer to Appendix B for a brief summary of this
information.
About This
Manual
Getting Started explains how to use the NT to communicate with the
Metasys system, including: connecting the NT, using the Touchpad,
logging on, selecting options, and entering data.
Manual Structure
Requesting Information explains how to request Alarm, Override,
History, Limit, Hold, and Status Summaries.
Override Control explains how to override binary and analog objects and
how to enable or disable an object.
Commanding Objects explains how to command binary objects, access
objects, and multistate objects within CS objects.
Changing Alarm and Warning Limits explains how to set new alarm
limits, and new warning limits.
Adjusting Objects explains how to change the value of an Analog Data
object, and how to adjust an Analog Output setpoint.
Setting the Clock explains how to set the system time and date, adjust
daylights savings times, and specify Holiday, Alternate, and Regular
periods.
Changing Schedules explains how to add or modify weekly, holiday, and
one-time schedules, and how to schedule times to adjust or command an
object, or change a setpoint.
Using the Network Terminal Emulator explains the Network Terminal
Emulator Software, and how to perform Network Terminal functions
using it.
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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.
You can find more information on the NT, the Remote NT, and the
Metasys system in the following:
For More
Information
z Network Terminal Technical Bulletin (LIT-636012)
z Operator Workstation User’s Manual (LIT-120165)
z GPL Programmer’s Manual (LIT-631010)
z JC-BASIC Programmer’s Manual (LIT-632010)
For an interactive learning experience using the NT, refer to the
Computer Based Training package for the NT called Using the Network
Terminal.
Another Resource
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Getting Started
This section explains how to use the NT to communicate with the
Metasys system.
Communication includes:
Communicating
with the Metasys
System zestablishing a connection--plugging the NT to any NCM or Remote
NT Jack
ztalking to the Metasys system--entering data and selecting options
introducing yourself to the Metasys system--logging on and entering
your password
zlistening to the Metasys system--understanding screen displays and
summaries
To establish a connection with the Metasys system, just plug the NT
connector directly into the modular phone jack of any NCM (see Figure 2
and Figure 3). For an NCM45x0-2 model, use the NCM4500 NT Cable
Kit (MS-NC45NTK-0 or MS-NC45NTE-0) to provide the data and
power connection (see Figure 4).
Establishing a
Connection
The NT cable extends up to 4 1/2 feet away from the NCM. While
you’re using the NT, you can either hold it in your hand or leave it
hooked to the mounting bracket on the NCU. Mounting brackets are
available on 2-slot and 5-slot NCUs.
You can also communicate with the NCM by plugging the NT into a
Remote Network Terminal Jack (not supported with NCM45x0-2). The
NT can function remotely up to one mile (1.6 km) away from the NCM
over a separate NT trunk. For more information on the Remote NT, refer
to the Network Terminal Technical Bulletin (LIT-636012).
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NCM
NT
5-slot NCU
NT
C
Figure 2: NT Connection for NCM in Baseframe Enclosure
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