User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Cyber security disclaimer
- 2 Preconditions of this document
- 3 System overview
- 4 Desigo workflow, tools and programming
- 4.1 Coverage of the technical process
- 4.2 Coverage of the system
- 4.3 Main tasks
- 4.4 Tools for different roles
- 4.5 Working with libraries
- 4.6 Working in parallel and subcontracting
- 4.7 Workflow for primary systems
- 4.8 Workflow for room automation classic
- 4.9 Workflow for Desigo room automation
- 4.10 Desigo Configuration Module (DCM)
- 4.11 Desigo Xworks Plus (XWP)
- 4.12 Desigo Automation Building Tool (ABT)
- 4.13 Programming in D-MAP
- 5 Control concept
- 6 Technical view
- 7 Global objects and functions
- 8 Events and COV reporting
- 9 Alarm management
- 9.1 Alarm sources
- 9.2 Alarm example
- 9.3 Effects of BACnet properties on alarm response
- 9.4 Alarm response of the function blocks
- 9.5 Alarm functions
- 9.6 Alarm management by notification class
- 9.7 Alarm routing over the network
- 9.8 Alarm queuing
- 9.9 Common alarms
- 9.10 Alarm suppression
- 9.11 Alarm message texts
- 10 Calendars and schedulers
- 11 Trending
- 12 Reports
- 13 Data storage
- 14 Network architecture
- 15 Remote access
- 16 Management platform
- 17 Desigo Control Point
- 18 Automation stations
- 19 Logical I/O blocks
- 20 Room automation
- 21 Desigo Open
- 22 System configuration
- 22.1 Technical limits and limit values
- 22.2 Maximum number of elements in a network area
- 22.3 Desigo room automation system function group limits
- 22.4 Devices
- 22.4.1 PXC..D automation stations / system controllers
- 22.4.2 LonWorks system controllers
- 22.4.3 Automation stations with LonWorks integration
- 22.4.4 PX Open integration (PXC001.D/-E.D)
- 22.4.5 PX Open integration (PXC001.D/-E.D + PXA40-RS1)
- 22.4.6 PX Open integration (PXC001.D/-E.D + PXA40-RS2)
- 22.4.7 PX KNX integration (PXC001.D/-E.D)
- 22.4.8 TX Open integration (TXI1/2/2-S.OPEN)
- 22.4.9 Number of data points on Desigo room automation stations
- 22.4.10 Number of data points for PXC3
- 22.4.11 Number of data points for DXR1
- 22.4.12 Number of data points for DXR2
- 22.4.13 PXM20 operator unit
- 22.4.14 PXM10 operator unit
- 22.4.15 Desigo Control Point
- 22.4.16 PXG3.L and PXG3.M BACnet routers
- 22.4.17 SX OPC
- 22.4.18 Desigo CC
- 22.4.19 Desigo Insight
- 22.4.20 Desigo Xworks Plus (XWP)
- 22.4.21 Desigo Automation Building Tool (ABT)
- 22.5 Applications
- 23 Compatibility
- 23.1 Desigo version compatibility definition
- 23.2 Desigo system compatibility basics
- 23.2.1 Compatibility with BACnet standard
- 23.2.2 Compatibility with operating systems
- 23.2.3 Compatibility with SQL servers
- 23.2.4 Compatibility with Microsoft Office
- 23.2.5 Compatibility with web browsers
- 23.2.6 Compatibility with ABT Go
- 23.2.7 Compatibility with VMware (virtual infrastructure)
- 23.2.8 Compatibility of software/libraries on the same PC
- 23.2.9 Hardware and firmware compatibility
- 23.2.10 Backward compatibility
- 23.2.11 Engineering compatibility
- 23.2.12 Compatibility with Desigo Configuration Module (DCM)
- 23.2.13 Compatibility with Desigo PX / Desigo room automation
- 23.2.14 Compatibility with Desigo RX tool
- 23.2.15 Compatibility with TX-I/O
- 23.2.16 Compatibility with TX Open
- 23.3 Desigo Control Point
- 23.4 Upgrading from Desigo V6.2 Update (or Update 2) to V6.2 Update 3
- 23.5 Siemens WEoF clients
- 23.6 Migration compatibility
- 23.7 Hardware requirements of Desigo software products
- 24 Desigo PXC4 and PXC5
- 25 Compatibility of Desigo V6.2 Update 3 with PXC4 and PXC5
Compatibility
Upgrading from Desigo V6.2 Update (or Update 2) to V6.2 Update 3
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23.3.3 Supported browsers
The following browsers support graphics and operation:
Graphics editor Google Chrome*
Graphics can be created and edited without a tool using this browser.
Grade A
Recommended web browser
for standard operator units.
Google Chrome on desktop*
Google Chrome on Android tablet*
Google Chrome on Surface tablet*
Microsoft Edge on Surface tablet
● Fully tested and supported browser.
● All functions are available and can be executed as documented.
Grade B
Compatible web browser.
Google Chrome on Android cellphone*
Microsoft Edge on desktop
● Fully tested and supported browser.
● Basic functions are available and can be executed as documented.
● Minor deviations in terms of display and operation to recommended browsers are possible (fonts,
etc.).
Grade C
Partially compatible
standard web browsers.
Firefox
Internet Explorer 11
All web browsers on iOS devices
● Minimally tested browsers.
● Not supported with Desigo Control Point.
● Access to the web server is possible in principle.
* Chrome remains automatically on https when visiting an HTTPS page. It must be manually switched back to http to work with
Desigo Control Point.
23.4 Upgrading from Desigo V6.2 Update (or Update 2) to V6.2
Update 3
We recommend that you upgrade to Desigo V6.2 Update 3, to benefit from the newest features,
improvements in hardware and software compatibility, the latest bug fixes, and to generally experience the
best quality of our product.
23.4.1 Upgrading for Tool and Localization Managers in the Regional
Companies (RC)
Upgrading from Desigo V6.2 Update (or Update 2) to V6.2 Update 3 in the Regional
Company (RC)
For details, see
Overview of Documentation for Experts
(CM110633en00_12) and
Project Converter Wizard
(CM110633en28_06).
1. Install the XWP V6.2 Update 3 tool and library. Install the ABT Site/Pro V4.0 tool and libraries.
For details, see the release notes for the applicable tool: XWP, ABT Pro, and ABT Site.
2. Convert the RC local library (XWP and ABT Pro) and name it RC local library V6.2 Update 3.
3. Install the RC local library V6.2 Update 3 (XWP and ABT Pro).
For details, see
Library Maintenance Utility
(CM110625en_04).
23.4.2 Upgrading for Project Engineers
The following chapters describe the two typical use cases why and how a project engineer upgrades his
Desigo projects.