User Guide

Chapter 5 - Point Commander Application
Using the Point Commander Application
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CAUTION
Release All Commanded Points
Remember to eventually release all commanded points to NULL priority so that the
system is automatically controlled.
In the Current Value field on the Basic or Advanced Commander window, type N.
NULL will be auto-filled into the field.
Failure to release commanded points may lead to unexpected results.
There are certain exceptions to this with regard to Siemens FLN devices: points such
as MTR SETUP, AO DIR.REV, and other FLN device setup parameters should not be
arbitrarily released as this could cause the FLN device to control improperly.
Re-enable All Points
Remember to eventually place points back In Service (re-enable) so that the system
is automatically controlled.
● In the Disabled field on the Basic Commander window, ensure the check box is
cleared.
● Failure to place points back In Service may lead to unexpected results.
Disabling and Re-enabling a Point (Out-of-Service)
Disabling a point means using the Point Commander to manually change a point status
to Out-of-Service. Point priority does not change, and the value state cannot be
changed by an interface terminal or PPCL statement until the point is re-enabled.
When a point is disabled, the point status displays *O* on point logs. This procedure is
normally used to validate control sequences and troubleshoot equipment.
This procedure is only available to users with Command or higher access to points.
Steps for Disabling/Re-enabling a Point
1. Access the Commanding window through the Devices/Points bar in the navigation
pane on the left side of the screen.
2. Drill down to the desired point.
3. Double-click the point name (or single click the command icon to the right of the
point name) to open the basic (default) Commanding window.
4. In the Command Options section do one of the following:
– To disable the point, select the
Disabled check box and click Command.
– To re-enable the point, clear the
Disabled check box and click Command.
 The status of the command displays in the Command Status section.
5. Click Command to initiate the changes and begin controlling the point with the new
settings.
NOTE: If the point value is being changed as well, it is not necessary to check or
uncheck the Out-of-Service check box in a separate step.
 The status of the command displays in the
Feedback field.
This procedure is now complete. Close the Commander window by clicking the X in the
top right corner of the window.