LOYTEC L-VIS User manual

L-VIS
LOYTEC Visualization
User Manual
LOYTEC electronics GmbH

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................10
1.1 What is L-VIS?..................................................................................................10
1.2 Scope...................................................................................................................12
2Getting Started............................................................................................13
2.1 Installing the L-VIS Configuration Application.............................................13
2.2 Connecting to the Device ..................................................................................13
2.2.1 CEA-709 Devices ....................................................................................13
2.2.2 BACnet Devices ......................................................................................16
2.3 Quick Start Tutorial CEA-709.........................................................................16
2.3.1 Add the device to the network .................................................................16
2.3.2 Create Dynamic NVs (LNS only)............................................................17
2.3.3 Start the L-VIS Configuration Software ..................................................17
2.3.4 Create Static NVs (if no dynamic NVs available) ...................................18
2.3.5 Create Menu Structure and Pages ............................................................19
2.3.6 Add Controls to the Page .........................................................................19
2.3.7 Connect the Data-Points ..........................................................................20
2.3.8 Write the Project to the L-VIS device......................................................21
2.3.9 Test the Project ........................................................................................21
2.4 Quick Start Tutorial BACnet...........................................................................22
2.4.1 Add the device to the network .................................................................22
2.4.2 Start the L-VIS Configuration Software ..................................................22
2.4.3 Create Data Points ...................................................................................23
2.4.4 Create Menu Structure and Pages ............................................................23
2.4.5 Add Controls to the Page .........................................................................24
2.4.6 Connect the Data-Points ..........................................................................24
2.4.7 Write the Project to the L-VIS device......................................................25
2.4.8 Test the Project ........................................................................................26
3Mechanical Installation..............................................................................27
3.1 Dimensions and Mounting................................................................................27
3.2 Theft Protection.................................................................................................27
4Electrical Installation.................................................................................28
4.1 Connection diagram..........................................................................................28
4.2 Electrical Characteristics LVIS-3E100/ME200..............................................28
4.3 Electrical Characteristics LVIS-3E11x/ME21x..............................................28
4.4 Touch Panel Cleaning Instructions..................................................................29
4.5 Terminals and Jumpers....................................................................................29

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4.6 LEDs and Buttons............................................................................................. 30
5Interface Configuration.............................................................................32
5.1 Selecting the Interface...................................................................................... 32
5.2 Configuring the IP-852 interface..................................................................... 33
6Operating L-VIS.........................................................................................34
6.1 Touch Screen..................................................................................................... 34
6.1.1 Operation................................................................................................. 34
6.1.2 Calibration............................................................................................... 35
6.2 Data Input ......................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1 Simple Schedule Control......................................................................... 37
6.2.2 Extended Schedule Control..................................................................... 40
6.3 Setup Menu ....................................................................................................... 44
6.3.1 Custom Setup Menu................................................................................ 46
7Configuration Software .............................................................................47
7.1 Main Window.................................................................................................... 47
7.2 Context Menus.................................................................................................. 47
7.2.1 Add Objects............................................................................................. 48
7.2.2 Enable/Disable Access Control ............................................................... 48
7.2.3 Cut / Copy / Paste.................................................................................... 48
7.2.4 XML Export / Import .............................................................................. 49
7.2.5 Manage Data Points................................................................................. 49
7.2.6 Expand / Fold Tree.................................................................................. 51
7.2.7 Lock / Unlock Position............................................................................ 51
7.2.8 Hide / Show............................................................................................. 51
7.3 Main Menus....................................................................................................... 52
7.4 Tool Bar............................................................................................................. 52
7.5 Workflow........................................................................................................... 52
7.6 Common Property Pages ................................................................................. 53
7.6.1 General .................................................................................................... 53
7.6.2 Common Properties................................................................................. 54
7.6.3 Color........................................................................................................ 56
8Object Description......................................................................................58
8.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 58
8.2 Menu.................................................................................................................. 59
8.2.1 Menu Properties ...................................................................................... 59
8.3 Menu Item......................................................................................................... 59
8.3.1 Menu Item Properties.............................................................................. 60
8.4 Page.................................................................................................................... 61
8.4.1 Page Properties........................................................................................ 61

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8.5 Controls..............................................................................................................62
8.5.1 Text Control.............................................................................................62
8.5.2 Bitmap Control ........................................................................................63
8.5.3 Push Button..............................................................................................64
8.5.4 Numeric Control ......................................................................................64
8.5.5 Bar Control ..............................................................................................66
8.5.6 Trend Control...........................................................................................69
8.5.7 Date Control.............................................................................................73
8.5.8 Data Log Control .....................................................................................74
8.5.9 Schedule Control......................................................................................75
8.5.10 Alarm-List Control ..................................................................................80
8.5.11 Vector Drawing Control ..........................................................................83
8.6 Data Point ..........................................................................................................85
8.6.1 Data Point Properties ...............................................................................87
8.7 Mapping Table ..................................................................................................89
8.7.1 Mapping Table Properties........................................................................89
8.8 Action Objects ...................................................................................................90
8.8.1 Action Properties .....................................................................................91
8.9 Collections..........................................................................................................95
8.9.1 Collection Properties................................................................................95
8.9.2 Collection Handling.................................................................................96
8.10 Alarm Generators .............................................................................................96
8.10.1 Alarm Generator Properties.....................................................................97
8.10.2 Application Hints.....................................................................................98
8.11 Data Point Connectors......................................................................................99
8.12 Mathematic Objects........................................................................................100
8.12.1 Math Object Properties..........................................................................100
8.12.2 Application Hints...................................................................................101
8.12.3 Function List..........................................................................................102
8.13 Trigger Objects................................................................................................103
8.13.1 Trigger Object Properties.......................................................................103
8.14 Templates.........................................................................................................105
8.14.1 Template Properties...............................................................................105
8.14.2 Creating a Template...............................................................................106
8.14.3 Instantiating a Template.........................................................................107
8.14.4 Nested Templates...................................................................................107
8.14.5 Local Changes........................................................................................108
9Data Point Management ..........................................................................110
9.1 Concept ............................................................................................................110
9.2 User Interface ..................................................................................................111

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9.2.1 Folder List ............................................................................................. 111
9.2.2 Data Object List .................................................................................... 112
9.2.3 Property View ....................................................................................... 113
9.2.4 Buttons .................................................................................................. 113
9.3 Object Creation............................................................................................... 113
9.3.1 User Register......................................................................................... 113
9.3.2 Local Network Variable (CEA-709) ..................................................... 113
9.3.3 Local Server-Object (BACnet).............................................................. 114
9.3.4 Remote Network Object........................................................................ 115
9.4 Local Scheduler and Calendar ...................................................................... 117
9.4.1 Point Creation........................................................................................ 117
9.4.2 Calendar Point Configuration................................................................ 117
9.4.3 Scheduler Point Configuration .............................................................. 118
9.4.4 Schedule Configuration Data ................................................................ 118
9.4.5 System Resources.................................................................................. 119
9.4.6 Resource allocation ............................................................................... 121
9.4.7 Using the Scheduler............................................................................... 121
9.5 Local Alarm Server ........................................................................................ 121
9.5.1 Intrinsic Reporting................................................................................. 121
9.5.2 Algorithmic Reporting .......................................................................... 122
9.5.3 System Resources.................................................................................. 122
9.5.4 Using Alarm Servers ............................................................................. 122
9.6 Remote Scheduler and Calendar................................................................... 122
9.7 Alarm Clients.................................................................................................. 124
9.8 E-Mail Templates ........................................................................................... 124
9.8.1 Common E-Mail Properties................................................................... 125
9.8.2 E-Mail Trigger....................................................................................... 125
9.8.3 Attachments........................................................................................... 126
10Standard Procedures (CEA-709)............................................................127
10.1 Device Integration........................................................................................... 127
10.1.1 New Device........................................................................................... 127
10.1.2 Pre-Programmed Device ....................................................................... 129
10.2 Device Replacement........................................................................................ 130
10.2.1 Dynamic NV Projects............................................................................ 130
10.2.2 Static NV Projects................................................................................. 130
10.2.3 Mixed Projects (static and dynamic) ..................................................... 131
10.3 Configuration Change.................................................................................... 132
10.3.1 Same NV Configuration........................................................................ 132
10.3.2 Dynamic NV Change ............................................................................ 132
10.3.3 Static NV Change.................................................................................. 133

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10.4 Configuration Recovery..................................................................................134
10.4.1 Change Device Configuration................................................................134
10.4.2 Change Network Configuration.............................................................135
10.4.3 Recover from a failed Update................................................................135
11Special Functions (CEA-709)...................................................................138
11.1 Binding Management......................................................................................138
11.2 XIF Export.......................................................................................................138
11.2.1 Offline....................................................................................................139
11.2.2 Online ....................................................................................................139
11.3 CEA-709.1-A Operation .................................................................................139
11.4 Dynamic Network Variables ..........................................................................139
11.4.1 LonMaker® Network Management Tool ..............................................139
11.4.2 NL220....................................................................................................142
11.4.3 Alex........................................................................................................143
11.5 Built-in LONMARK®Objects .......................................................................146
11.5.1 Timer Object..........................................................................................146
11.5.2 Switch Object.........................................................................................146
11.5.3 Relay / LCD Backlight control ..............................................................147
11.5.4 HVAC Temperature Sensor...................................................................148
12Special Functions (BACnet).....................................................................149
12.1 EDE Export of BACnet Objects.....................................................................149
12.2 BACnet Network Settings...............................................................................149
13Project Settings.........................................................................................150
13.1 Basic Settings...................................................................................................150
13.1.1 Page Protection......................................................................................150
13.1.2 Timeout Values......................................................................................150
13.1.3 Sound.....................................................................................................151
13.1.4 OEM Bitmaps ........................................................................................151
13.1.5 System Strings .......................................................................................151
13.2 Extended Settings............................................................................................151
13.2.1 System Flags..........................................................................................151
13.2.2 System Settings......................................................................................152
13.2.3 System Colors........................................................................................152
13.2.4 Time Zone and DST...............................................................................152
13.3 Display..............................................................................................................153
13.3.1 LCD Backlight.......................................................................................153
13.3.2 Display Properties..................................................................................153
13.4 Connectivity.....................................................................................................153
13.4.1 Remote Display Access .........................................................................153

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13.4.2 Remote Data Access (FTP)................................................................... 154
13.4.3 Default OPC Access.............................................................................. 154
13.5 Mail Account................................................................................................... 154
13.6 Info................................................................................................................... 155
14Advanced Topics.......................................................................................156
14.1 Access Control................................................................................................. 156
14.2 Undo / Redo..................................................................................................... 157
14.3 Layout Tools.................................................................................................... 157
14.3.1 Alignment Functions............................................................................. 157
14.3.2 Make Same Size.................................................................................... 157
14.3.3 Space Evenly......................................................................................... 157
14.4 Find Similar Objects....................................................................................... 158
14.5 Preview and Edit Mode.................................................................................. 158
14.6 Remote Network Interface............................................................................. 158
14.7 Local Data Point Capacity............................................................................. 159
14.8 Device Model and Firmware.......................................................................... 159
14.9 Avoiding Update Loops.................................................................................. 160
14.10 User defined Fonts.......................................................................................... 160
14.10.1 Font File Location............................................................................ 161
14.10.2 Font Recoding .................................................................................. 161
14.10.3 PCF File Format............................................................................... 162
14.11 XML Support.................................................................................................. 162
14.12 Using Color Bitmaps ...................................................................................... 163
14.13 Using Sounds................................................................................................... 164
14.14 Format strings................................................................................................. 165
14.14.1 Number format strings...................................................................... 165
14.14.2 Date format strings........................................................................... 167
14.14.3 Regular Expressions......................................................................... 169
15Appendix A: Examples ............................................................................171
15.1 Example 1: Working with Structured Network Variables ......................... 171
15.1.1 Text control........................................................................................... 171
15.1.2 Bitmap Control...................................................................................... 172
15.1.3 Numeric Control.................................................................................... 173
15.2 Example 2: Using Data Point conversion and Hiding of Pages .................. 174
15.3 Example 3: Freeze warning, Alarms and Registers..................................... 175
15.4 Example 4: Using text mapping and Date Control...................................... 177
16Appendix B: Solutions .............................................................................180
16.1 Implementing Menus...................................................................................... 180
16.1.1 Tab Menus............................................................................................. 180

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16.1.2 Icon Menus ............................................................................................182
16.1.3 Taskbar Menu ........................................................................................183
16.1.4 Bitmap Menu .........................................................................................183
16.2 Light Control...................................................................................................184
16.3 Animated Bitmaps...........................................................................................185
16.4 Sunblind Demo................................................................................................185
16.5 Split Demo........................................................................................................186
16.6 Counter Demo..................................................................................................187
17Revision History........................................................................................189

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1 Introduction
1.1 What is L-VIS?
L-VIS is a highly flexible and easy to configure device to display and control data in
BACnet and CEA-709 networks. The L-VIS configuration software can be run as a
standalone program as well as an LNS®plug-in and supports the use of both static and
dynamic network variables in a project to allow easy integration in any kind of CEA-709
network.
The key features of the L-VIS device family are:
Simple, graphical programming via the supplied configuration software.
Support for alarming, scheduling and trending.
Support for the UCS-2 character set of the Unicode standard (ISO-10646), to
allow for the design of projects in any language, including Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean (CJK).
Display of data as numeric value, user-defined text or graphic elements,
horizontal and vertical bars or trend logs. A special element is available to
display date and time in form of digital or analog clocks.
Input of data via a numeric keypad, direct drag of a bar or selection from a
dropdown list of texts or graphic elements.