TAC Xenta 555 Owner's manual
TAC Xenta 555
Supplement Manual
TAC Xenta 555
Supplement Manual
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
1 About this Manual 9
1.1 Product Context.......................................................................................................... 10
1.1.1 Product Capabilities ................................................................................................... 11
1.1.2 Scope for the Manuals................................................................................................ 12
1.2 Structure ..................................................................................................................... 15
1.3 Typographic Conventions .......................................................................................... 16
1.4 Prerequisites ............................................................................................................... 16
1.5 Related Documents .................................................................................................... 17
2 About TAC Xenta 555 19
2.1 TAC Xenta 555 .......................................................................................................... 19
2.2 Communications Ports ............................................................................................... 20
GETTING STARTED
3 Commissioning the TAC Xenta 555 23
4 Connecting the TAC Xenta 555 to Your Network 25
4.1 Alternative Port Settings ............................................................................................ 27
4.1.1 HTTP and HTTPS...................................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 MicroNet Access (VisiSat Port)................................................................................. 27
4.2 Choosing a Location for the TAC Xenta 555 ............................................................ 28
4.3 Connecting the TAC Xenta 555 to a MicroNet Controller LAN............................... 29
4.3.1 Connecting to a MicroNet NCP network (MN MI not used)..................................... 30
4.3.2 Connecting to a MicroNet ARCNET network (MN MI used) .................................. 31
4.3.3 Connecting to a Satchnet network (MIU not used).................................................... 31
5 Creating a MicroNet Network in TAC XBuilder 33
5.1 Using TAC XBuilder ................................................................................................. 33
5.2 Creating a MicroNet Project ...................................................................................... 34
5.3 Creating a MicroNet Network from an XML File ..................................................... 36
5.4 Updating Your Project with a New MicroNet XML File .......................................... 38
6 Setting Up MicroNet Communications Parameters 39
6.1 About MicroNet Communications Parameters .......................................................... 39
6.2 Defining MicroNet Communications Parameters...................................................... 40
7 Creating Web Pages with TAC XBuilder 41
7.1 Mapping MicroNet Point Signals to Web Pages........................................................ 41
7.1.1 Using Signals Folders ................................................................................................ 41
7.1.2 Mapping MicroNet Point Signals to Values Pages.................................................... 41
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7.1.3 Mapping MicroNet Point Signals to Graphic Pages................................................... 44
7.1.4 Using Connection Objects.......................................................................................... 50
7.2 Mapping MicroNet Time and Holiday Schedules...................................................... 52
7.2.1 Creating Schedule Link Pages.................................................................................... 53
7.2.2 Linking a Schedule to a Graphic Page ....................................................................... 54
8 Engineering the TAC Xenta 555 in Vista 57
8.1 Adding a TAC Xenta Server 555 Object to TAC Vista’s Database........................... 57
8.2 Editing a TAC Xenta Server 555................................................................................ 57
8.3 Verifying a TAC Xenta 555 in TAC Vista Workstation............................................ 58
8.4 Displaying TAC Xenta Server 555 Web Pages.......................................................... 59
REFERENCE
9 MicroNet Objects in XBuilder 63
9.1 MicroNet Device Addressing ..................................................................................... 63
9.1.1 NCP and ARCNET Networks .................................................................................... 63
9.1.2 Satchnet Networks...................................................................................................... 64
9.2 Network Objects......................................................................................................... 64
9.3 Point Signals............................................................................................................... 65
9.3.1 MicroNet Point Signal Attributes............................................................................... 65
9.3.2 Time and Holiday Schedules...................................................................................... 66
10 VisiSat to XML Conversion 69
10.1 Generation of the XML file for XBuilder .................................................................. 70
11 VisiSat IP Tunnel Configuration 71
11.1 VisiSat Port Number................................................................................................... 71
11.2 IP Tunnel and Satchnet networks ............................................................................... 75
12 Performance Considerations 77
12.1 Network Architecture ................................................................................................. 77
12.2 Bandwidth and Performance ...................................................................................... 77
12.3 Web Page Updates...................................................................................................... 78
Index 79
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1 About this Manual
This manual describes a particular process. For information on certain
products, we refer you to the manual for the product in question.
For information on how to install software, we refer you to the instruc-
tions delivered with the software.
For information on third party products, we refer you to the instructions
delivered with the third party product.
If you discover errors and/or unclear descriptions in this manual, please
contact your TAC representative.
Notes
• We are continuously improving and correcting our documenta-
tion. This manual may have been updated.
• Please check our Docnet site at www.tac.com for the latest ver-
sion.
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1.1 Product Context
The Xenta Server family consists of different products: TAC Xenta 511,
TAC Xenta 555, TAC Xenta 527, and TAC Xenta 913. Xenta Servers
are equipped with several features; these are defined in the following
tables:
Table 1.1: Terms and definitions.
Term Definition
Proxy (Fieldbus/Protocol) Different communication proto-
cols, such as I/NET, MicroNet,
Modbus, and BACnet, can be
connected to the Xenta Servers
used with TAC Vista.
LTA LonTalk Adapter; a LonWorks
network can be connected to the
Xenta Servers used with
TAC Vista.
Gateway A flow of signals can be config-
ured between the connected net-
works in Xenta Servers.
Table 1.2: Product functions and limitations
Product Functions Limitations
TAC Xenta 511 Xenta Server
Presentation web
Only gateway for LonWorks,
Modbus, and SNVTs
TAC Xenta 527 Xenta Server
Presentation web
Only gateway for I/NET, Lon-
Works, and SNVTs
TAC Xenta 555 Xenta Server
Presentation web
Only gateway for MicroNet,
LonWorks, and SNVTs
TAC Xenta 913 Xenta Server Does not handle trend logs and
alarms (LON, I/NET and inter-
nal)
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1.1.1 Product Capabilities
TAC Xenta 511
The TAC Xenta 511 can serve as a Xenta Server for a LonWorks net-
work, and/or a Modbus network in a Vista system serving Vista with all
the information available on those networks.
The Xenta 511 also provides a web application for displaying values
and graphics, trend logging and displaying alarms and events from con-
nected networks in a web browser.
The Xenta 511 also provides gateway functionality for interconnecting
signals between the LonWorks and the Modbus networks.
The Xenta 511 can also serve as a stand-alone web server for a Lon-
Works network and/or a Modbus network and thereby provide a web
interface for operating devices on the connected networks.
TAC Xenta 527/527-NPR
The TAC Xenta 527 can serve as a Xenta Server for an I/NET network,
and/or a LonWorks network in a Vista system serving Vista with all the
information available on those networks. Configuring the I/NET net-
work from Vista is enabled by the use of the I/NET Host Tool.
The Xenta 527 also provides a web application for displaying values
and graphics, trend logging and displaying alarms and events from the
connected networks in a web browser.
The Xenta 527 also provides gateway functionality for interconnecting
signals between the I/NET and the LonWorks networks.
The Xenta 527 can also serve as a stand-alone web server for an I/NET
network, and/or a LonWorks network to provide a web interface for
operating devices on the connected networks.
The Xenta 527-NPR, is a feature-enhanced version of the I/NET Net
Plus Router.
TAC Xenta 555
The TAC Xenta 555 can serve as a Xenta Server for a MicroNet net-
work, and/or a LonWorks network in a Vista system serving Vista with
all the information available on those networks.
The Xenta 555 also provides a web application for displaying values
and graphics, trend logging and displaying alarms and events from the
connected networks in a web browser.
The Xenta 555 also provides gateway functionality for interconnecting
signals between the MicroNet and the LonWorks networks.
The Xenta 555 can also serve as a stand-alone web server for a Micro-
Net network, and/or a LonWorks network to provide a web interface for
operating devices on the connected networks.
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TAC Xenta 913
The TAC Xenta 913 can serve as a communication port for a LonWorks
network in a Vista system. At the same time it can serve as a Xenta
Server for an I/NET network, and/or third party communication proto-
cols in a Vista system serving Vista with all the information available
on those networks.
The Xenta 913 also provides gateway functionality for interconnecting
signals between the connected networks.
1.1.2 Scope for the Manuals
TAC Xenta Server, Technical Manual
This manual describes how to engineer different functions such as dis-
playing values and graphics, trend logging and displaying alarms and
events and so on for the Xenta 511, Xenta 527 and the Xenta 555.
This manual also describes how to present the information available in
the Xenta Server for an operator of a Vista system.
Although all the examples in this manual are based on a LonWorks net-
work and a Xenta 511 in Vista, they also apply to the Xenta 527 and an
I/NET network, and to the Xenta 555 and a MicroNet network.
Functions that are unique to the Xenta 527 in combination with an
I/NET network are described in TAC Xenta 527/527-NPR, Supplement
Manual. Similarly, functions that are unique to the Xenta 555 in combi-
nation with a MicroNet network are described in TAC Xenta 555, Sup-
plement Manual.
TAC Xenta 527/527-NPR, Supplement Manual
This manual describes how to engineer functions that are unique to the
Xenta 527 in combination with an I/NET network, such as connecting
an I/NET network and displaying I/NET point signals and I/NET Link
pages.
Configuring the I/NET network from Vista using the I/NET Host Tool
is also described in this manual.
Configuring the Xenta 527-NPR for communication with an I/NET
Host is also described in this manual.
TAC Xenta 555, Supplement Manual
This manual describes how to engineer functions that are unique to the
Xenta 555 in combination with a MicroNet network, such as connecting
Important
• As a Xenta 913 can be added as a Xenta Server in a Vista system,
the parts about creating the Xenta Server and editing it using
XBuilder are also valid for the Xenta 913.
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a MicroNet network and displaying MicroNet point signals and Micro-
Net schedules.
Note
In most instances within the Xenta 555 Supplement, the term “Micro-
Net network” refers to either a MicroNet network or a Satchnet net-
work. A MicroNet network may comprise MN50 Series controllers
(for example, MN550, MN650) or slightly older MicroNet devices
(for example, MN500, MN620) using the ARCNET or NCP protocol.
A Satchnet network will comprise legacy products (for example,
IAC420, IAC600, MMC3601 using the SNP protocol).
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Engineering TAC Xenta Gateway –
TAC Xenta 511/527/555/913
This manual describes how to configure a third party protocol using
TAC Device Editor, based on an example for a Modbus network. The
Xenta 913 is added as a LonWorks Device in Vista. The examples show
how to interconnect signals in a Modbus device and signals in a Xenta
device on the LonWorks network using the gateway application in the
Xenta 913. Another example shows how to add SNVTs in the
Xenta 913 and propagate them on the LonWorks network.
Important
• As the Xenta 511 can communicate using Modbus, the informa-
tion about configuring the Modbus communication in this man-
ual is also valid for the Xenta 511.
• As the Xenta 511/527/555/913 can propagate SNVTs on a Lon-
Works network, the information in this manual about adding
SNVTs is also valid for the Xenta 511/527/555.
• Connecting signals between the connected networks is described
in detail in this manual; this information also applies to the
Xenta 511/527/555/913.
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1.2 Structure
The manual is divided into the following parts:
•Introduction
The Introduction section contains information on how this manual
is structured and how it should be used to find information in the
most efficient way.
•Getting Started
The Getting Started section contains a step-by-step description of
how to engineer or carry out different tasks. It also gives you
guided instructions on how to complete a sample project. If you
want more information, see the corresponding chapter in the Ref-
erence section of the manual.
•Reference
The Reference section contains more comprehensive information
about various parts of the Getting Started section. It also provides
you with information on alternative solutions not covered by the
Getting Started section.
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1.3 Typographic Conventions
Throughout the manual the following specially marked texts may occur.
1.4 Prerequisites
To be able to profit from the contents in this manual, you are recom-
mended to read the following manuals:
•Classic Networks, Technical Manual, and/or
•LNS Networks, Technical Manual.
•VisiSat Engineering Guide (Version 2.0 or earlier for Satchnet net-
works, Version 2.1 or later for MicroNet networks).
!
Warning
• Alerts you that failure to take, or avoid, a specific action might
result in physical harm to you or to the hardware.
Caution
• Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other
more serious problems.
Important
• Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the
completion of a task.
Note
• Alerts you to supplementary information.
Tip
• Alerts you to supplementary information that is not essential to
the completion of the task at hand.
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1.5 Related Documents
• TAC Software, Installation Manual
Part No.: 03-00001
• TAC Xenta Server, Technical Manual
Part No.: 03-00051
• TAC Xenta 527/527-NPR, Supplement Manual
Part No.: 03-00052
• Classic Networks, Technical Manual
Part No.: 03-00015
• LNS Networks, Technical Manual
Part No.: 03-00016
• TAC Xenta 555, Supplement Manual
Part No.: 03-00054
• TAC Xenta 511/527/555/911/913, Product Manual
Part No.: 03-00071
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2 About TAC Xenta 555
2.1 TAC Xenta 555
The Xenta 555 is a web-based presentation system for MicroNet net-
works. Using a standard web browser, the operator can easily view and
control the devices in the MicroNet network via the Internet or a local
intranet.
Using the Xenta 555, you can create a hardware bridge that integrates
MicroNet devices into your LonWorks network. The Xenta 555 pro-
vides a web based presentation of a MicroNet system. TAC’s XBuilder
is the programming tool you can use to design, generate, and maintain
web pages in the Xenta 555.
The Xenta 555 also supports the tunnelling of VisiSat over IP. This
means that with the VisiSat PC connected to the same IP network as the
Xenta 555, you can make program changes to MicroNet controllers
over the ethernet network.
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2.2 Communications Ports
The following communication ports are commonly used to configure
the Xenta 555 and/or use it with MicroNet or Satchnet.
1MicroNet Direct Connection (RS232 A)
Use this port to directly connect a MicroNet Manager Interface
(MN MI) to the Xenta 555. Refer to Section 4.3.2, “Connecting to
a MicroNet ARCNET network (MN MI used)”, on page 31 for
more information about this type of connection.
2Console Connection (RS232 B)
This port allows you to directly connect a PC to the Xenta 555. You
can then use a program such as Windows HyperTerminal to config-
ure and monitor the Xenta 555 through a console window. Refer to
TAC Xenta 511/527/555/911/913, Product Manual for more infor-
mation.
3Ethernet LAN Connection (TCP/IP)
Use this port to connect the Xenta 555 to an Ethernet network.
Refer to Chapter 4, “Connecting the TAC Xenta 555 to Your Net-
work”, on page 25 for more information.
4MicroNet or Satchnet Controller LAN Connection (RS485)
Use this port to connect the Xenta 555 to a MicroNet controller
LAN. Refer to Section 4.3, “Connecting the TAC Xenta 555 to a
MicroNet Controller LAN”, on page 29 for more information.
Fig. 2.1: Xenta 555 communications ports
Rx Tx Rx Tx
A RS 232 B
TAC Xenta 555
RS485 C
RX/
TX+ RX/
TX–
10Base-T
MMC
Rx / TxRun
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
IP address.................-................-...............-................
MicroNet or Satchnet
Controller LAN Connection
(RS485)
Ethernet LAN
Connection
(TCP/IP)
Console Connection
(RS232 B)
Direct Connection to
MicroNet Manager Interface
(RS232 A)
1
23
LON
24 VAC
5 VA
GG0C1C2 G0
Fail-safe
RX-
LON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RS485 A
RX/
TX+
RX/
TX- RX+
4
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