SDC Sedona Application Note 001
Sedona/AX Workbench Installation
PAGE 3 of 3 File Name: SDC-AN001-WorkbenchInstallation.docx Date: 20 Sep 2012
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3. AX Workbech Installation
Niagara AX Workbench is widely used programming tool for Niagara Framework devices. This tool is often
branded by different companies, but in essence the core AX Workbench remains the same. Typical versions
of the AX Workbench include Tridium’s Niagara AX Workbench, Trend’s TONN AX Workbench, Honeywell’s
Coach AX and Invensys IA Series Workbench.
It is possible to program the SDC-30 Sedona controllers with the standard AX Workbench software without
the need of having Sedona Workbench (AX Workbench works with SDC subject to Sedona library files are
installed and Sedona license option is included with the AX Workbench).
The possibility of using AX Workbench allows the SDC controllers to become integral part of the existing
Tool’s Suite, and minimises the learning curve.
The installation of the Sedona to the AX Workbench depends on the AX Workbench version.
1.1.1.1 Sedona Installation on AX Workbench Versions 3.4.xx or 3.5.xx
With these versions copy the Sedona image files to the Niagara installation. You can download the Sedona
image file from www.syxthsense.com support section. The image file is called
Sedona_Folder_For_AX3.4and3.5.zip and it is located on the support section in the Support Menu entry
“SDC Sedona Controller Range” and “Software”. From here download the “AX Workbench Sedona Upgrade
Files”.
After downloading file copy the Sedona folder to your installation as described below.
Installation Notes SDC-30 controller support
NiagaraAX
Workbench
3.4.xx or
3.5.xx
Sedona software 1.0.xx
included in the
NiagaraAX installation
Copy and add all files and folders in the ‘Sedona’ folder of the support
image pack into this folder:
C:\Niagara\Niagara-3.4.xx\sedona or C:\Niagara\Niagara-3.5.xx\sedona
1.1.1.2 Sedona Installation on AX Workbench Versions 3.6.xx or later
The Sedona will work with version 3.6.xxx or later only if the Sedona is a licensed feature in the license file.
You can see this by opening your existing license file by WorkPad and searching for Sedona license line. If
this is not the case there are three options:-
1. Request Sedona license feature from your AX Workbench Supplier and continue installation as below.
2. Use AX Workbench versions 3.4.xx or 3.5.xx instead (see previous section for Sedona installation).
3. Install Sedona Workbench tool and use it for the programming of the SDC controllers (you can still use
your existing AX Workbench license, this is copied to Sedona license folder from
“Niagara/Niagara3.6.xx/license/” folder after running the Sedona Workbench first time. When the
Sedona Workbench connects to the NiagaraCentral licensing service, just close this window. Do Not
try to license it through NiagaraCentral as your computer has already License for Workbench 3.6.xx
and Niagara license can only apply to one Host ID at the time).
Installation Notes SDC-30 controller support
NiagaraAX
Workbench
3.6.xx
Sedona software is not
included in the
Workbench installation.
Sedona is a licensed
optional feature
1. Obtain (from SyxthSense web-site) and install (using the
Tools…Sedona Installer tool) the Sedona_Framework_TXS-1.1.xx.
2. Obtain and add the license feature set for TEU Sedona (TEU-SED)
Copy and add all files and folders in the ‘Sedona’ folder of the support
image pack into this folder:
C:\Niagara\Niagara-3.6.xx\sedonaBundles\Sedona_Framework_TXS-1.1.xx\sedona
