Desigo Control Point Operation Manual A6V11211557_en--_f 2020-04-30 Smart Infrastructure
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Table of Contents 1 About this document ............................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.2 Target reader .................................................................................................................................................
7.5 7.6 Managing the chart series options ..............................................................................................................48 7.5.1 Moving a chart .................................................................................................................................50 7.5.2 Changing chart colors .....................................................................................................................51 Trends tools .....................................
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1 About this document Scope 1 About this document 1.1 Scope This manual provides an overview of the Desigo Control Point functions for managing your building automation system. It contains the following sections: ● Overview provides a high-level overview of the user interface, an outline of icons and state indicators and procedures for managing user profiles.
About this document Terms 1 1.3 Terms Term Definition ABT-SSA Setup & Service Application included in Desigo Control Point. Mainly intended for commissioning, service and other more advanced tasks. Also provides a generic data point list to operate all supported BACnet objects and properties of the assigned devices. automation station Primarily controls equipment and plants.
2 Overview References 2 Overview Desigo Control Point is a full-featured Web-based solution for managing your building automation system. In addition to operating HVAC, lighting and shading, Desigo Control Point provides energy dashboards for managing and analyzing the energy consumption of monitored systems. ● The available features depend on the Desigo Control Point device being used. ● Features and menu items only display for the core functions that a user role is allowed to access.
Overview 2 User interface 2.1 User interface The user interface automatically adjusts to fit your screen width and orientation. The following figures and legend outline the basic layouts. Figure 1: User interface adjusted to fit screen width.
Overview 2 User interface Setting Description List view Changes data point values and places data points out-of-service. List view [➙ 39] Trends Displays a graphic view of collected trend data and allows you to configure trend exports. Trends [➙ 43] Reports Generates reports and exports report data. Reports [➙ 56] Documents Allows users to view and download files that are saved on the Desigo Control Point device.
Overview 2 User interface ⑦ Tools and Settings Setting Description Access the Full screen option and the Tools and Settings panes. The options displayed depend on the role of the currently logged in user. Full screen Mainly for use with a graphic display. When selected, the browser bar displays at the top of the screen, but the Status bar (⑤) and the Core function pane (②) do not display. Tools Provides tasks that are specific to each core function.
2 Overview User interface Indicator Description BACnet object type Trigger value MTrgVal Centralized command grouping objects Command object CmdObj Group master GrpMaster Group member GrpMbr Controller Loop System objects Alarm and trend objects Event enrollment CmnEvtEnr, EvtEnr, DevAlert Trend log TrndLogS Other special Objects AppCnf, CmnEvt, DevObj, FileObj, FldBusMgmt, NotifClass, NwkPortIP, NwkPortMSTP, Pgm System function objects Diagnostics Diag Event log EvtLog Calendar C
Overview 2 User management Indicator Description Cause Not in alarm. Alarm not acknowledged. In alarm. Alarm acknowledged. Not in alarm. Alarm acknowledged. Not in alarm. Reset. 2.2 User management The options displayed in the User management menu depend on the role of the currently logged in user. Menu option Description User role access User profile Allows the currently logged in user to modify settings for their own account. Displays for all user roles.
Overview 2 Tools and Settings – ● Use a minimum of 8 characters for a user account and a minimum of 12 characters for privileged accounts. User profile passwords cannot be reset. If access is locked by failed login attempts, you must delete and readd the user profile. Adding a new user profile 1. Select > Manage users in the status bar. 2. Click Add and then complete the fields outlined in the following table. 3. Click Add to save the new user profile and return to the Manage users page.
Overview Tools and Settings Menu option Full screen Description User role access Mainly for use with a graphic display. When Full screen is selected, the browser bar displays at the top of the screen, but the status bar and core function pane do not display. Displays for all user roles. Select Tools > 2 to exit the full screen display. Allows you to engineer, edit and modify the settings for each of the core functions.
3 Plant view User interface 3 Plant view The Plant view core function provides custom graphical views that you can use to operate and monitor your facility. This section discusses the following topics: ● Viewing the present value and current status of objects User interface [➙ 18] ● Commanding objects [➙ 20] 3.1 User interface Graphics are saved in the Graphics list of the currently selected location in the building structure.
Plant view 3 User interface ③ Additional object properties Click the icon for the object (ⓐ), for example , to display additional object properties (ⓑ) that are used for engineering graphics. ④ Graphics list Displays graphics and kiosks that can be viewed. A generic logo displays if a thumbnail image has not been assigned to the graphic or kiosk. Click the thumbnail image or generic logo to display a graphic or kiosk.
3 Plant view Viewing the present value and current status of objects 3.2 Viewing the present value and current status of objects is selected in the core function pane. 1. Locate the desired graphic in the building structure and select the thumbnail image or name to display it. 2. To close the graphic, select another active item, such as a core function, or . 3.3 Commanding objects The Plant view and List view core functions provide the same options for commanding objects.
Plant view Commanding objects 3 ② Commanding to Auto / Manual The Auto / Manual toggle button displays for objects with a BACnet priority array. ● If commanded to Auto, the slot in the object’s priority array is cleared. ● If commanded to Manual, the object is commanded to the priority that has been assigned to the user role. ● If the toggle button is unavailable, check the integration status of the device and perform an integration, if needed.
Alarms 4 User interface 4 Alarms The Alarms core function displays current and historical alarms and events. Users with the appropriate access can also acknowledge alarms and configure alarms settings. This section discusses the following topics: ● User interface [➙ 22] ● Viewing current alarms and events [➙ 24] ● Viewing historical alarm events [➙ 25] ● Acknowledging current alarms [➙ 26] (for users with the appropriate access) ● Alarms tools [➙ 27] (for users with the appropriate access) 4.
Alarms 4 User interface ② Root icon and breadcrumb navigation Setting Description Click to clear the breadcrumb navigation list and display all alarm and event entries for all sites. Root Breadcrumb navigation ● Navigate through the building structure to only display the alarms and events for the selected building element. ● Select an item in the breadcrumb list to return to that level of the building hierarchy. ③ Work area views Setting Description Select to display current alarms.
4 Alarms Viewing current alarms and events 4.2 Viewing current alarms and events ● Current alarms can be displayed in a ● One tile or one row in the list displays an active alarm or event that requires acknowledgement. ① Tile view or List view (default). information Displays additional information about the alarm or event transition. For more information, see the following table. ② ③ State indicator Indicator for the alarm state and acknowledge-required state.
Alarms 4 Viewing historical alarm events ⑤ Name Name of the object in alarm. ⓐ The building structure hierarchy displays for alarms received from integrated data points and from Desigo data points that are not integrated. ⓑ Only the name of the object in alarm displays for alarms received from data points that are not integrated and from BACnet devices. ⑥ Source Device name/Object name. ⑦ Event state The BACnet alarm state. ⑧ Priority Alarm or event priority.
4 Alarms Acknowledging current alarms Figure 6: Alarms History view. 4.4 Acknowledging current alarms User roles that have been granted access to acknowledge alarms have various options for acknowledging an alarm, which depend on the current work area view. 1. Select or to display current alarms and do one of the following: – Select Acknowledge/Reset all on current page to acknowledge all alarms or events on the current page. – Select a single alarm in the Tiles view and then select Acknowledge/Reset.
Alarms 4 Alarms tools 4.5 Alarms tools Alarms tools are only available to users with the appropriate role assignment. Filtering the alarms displayed This procedure filters the Alarms displayed for your current session only. Once you log off, the display returns to the default configuration, which is outlined in the following table. is selected in the core function pane. 1. Select > > Configure alarm view. 2.
4 Alarms Purging the alarm history 4.6 Purging the alarm history Access to manually purge the alarm history is only available to users with the appropriate role assignment. NOTICE The alarm history purge can take up to 2 minutes. The Alarms display may not refresh while the system is purging old alarms. Users can continue to work in Desigo Control Point while the purge is taking place. 1. Select > > Alarm history > . 2. Click Yes to permanently delete the alarm history.
Scheduler User interface 5 5 Scheduler The Scheduler core function allows you to view and modify the weekly schedule and exceptions that override the schedule.
5 Scheduler User interface Work area views A switching point displays in the work area to indicate the time for a change of value (analog object) or setting (binary or multistate object). Analog object schedule ● Switching points display the value to which the referenced object(s) will be commanded. ● indicates a switching point that returns to the Schedule default.
Scheduler User interface 5 5.1.2 Modifying a schedule This section outlines the following procedures for modifying a schedule: ● Adding a switching point ● Modifying the time of a switching point ● Using the expanded modification controls – Modifying the time – Deleting a switching point – Changing the current value or setting – Returning the object to the Schedule default Adding a switching point Use this procedure to add a new change of value or setting to the schedule. 1.
5 Scheduler User interface Using the expanded modification controls 1. Tap the switching point to open the switching point widget. The widget heading displays the current switching point time and the current value or setting. 2. Refer to the following figures and legend to complete the desired procedure. 3. Tap Save to save your modifications. Note Tapping Cancel discards all changes made since the schedule was last saved. Expanded analog switching point widget.
Scheduler 5 Modifying the Schedule default 5.2 Modifying the Schedule default The Schedule default is the value to which the schedule controls the referenced object when either of the following situations occurs: ● A switching point is not in control. This would happen on any day during the period of time before the first switching point is scheduled to occur. ● A switching point’s value is set to Return to default.
5 Scheduler Exception schedules 5.4 Exception schedules Exception schedules are used to manage deviations from the weekly schedule. ● When working online, exception dates can be added directly to the ● Exception dates can also be added by referencing a Scheduler object. Calendar object that manages a group of dates that share a specific exception profile, such as holidays. The Calendar object is then referenced in the Scheduler object.
Scheduler Exception schedules ① Schedule button Tap to return to the weekly schedule. ② Calendar and List View buttons Tap to display the desired view. ③ Add button ● To quickly add a Date exception, long press on the date in the calendar view. ● Tap 5 to add a Date, Date range, Weekday or Recurring exception. ④ Copy button ● Copies the currently selected exception and creates a new date exception. ● Only displays when an exception is selected.
Scheduler 5 Exception schedules 5.4.2 Viewing Calendar objects Calendar objects are used to manage a group of dates that share a specific exception profile, such as holidays. Calendar objects are saved in the Schedulers/Calendar list of the currently selected location in the building structure. 1. Locate the desired Calendar object in the building structure. 2. Select to display the calendar in the work area. 3. To display a list of all exceptions for the calendar, tap List view.
Scheduler 5 Exception schedules 5.4.3 Managing exception schedules Use the procedures in this section to manage exception schedules. All modifications are reflected in the Schedule(s) that reference the Calendar object. Quickly adding a Date exception 1. Display the desired Scheduler object in the work area and tap Exceptions. The calendar view is displayed. 2. Long press on the date for the exception. An exception profile pane displays for the newly created Date exception. 3.
5 Scheduler Exception schedules 5. Tap Next. An exception profile pane displays for the newly created exception. 6. Long press on the time for the exception to add a switching point widget. 7. If necessary, use the up-and-down arrows to adjust the time. 8. Tap Save to add the exception to the database. Deleting an exception Note ● References to Calendar objects cannot be deleted online. Reconfigure the device to remove the reference to the Calendar object.
List view 6 User interface 6 List view The List view core function provides a customized data point list that allows you to efficiently access the important data points in the system. This section discusses the following topics: ● User interface [➙ 39] ● Viewing additional data points [➙ 41] (for users with the appropriate access) ● Commanding objects [➙ 42] 6.1 User interface The following figure outlines the information displayed in the List view work area.
6 List view User interface ① Object type Icons represent the type of BACnet objects associated with a building, floor, room, or mechanical equipment. Icons [➙ 13] ② Object display text Identifies the control data point. If a Description has been entered for the object, the description is displayed with the Object name below it. If the Description field is blank, only the Object name displays. ③ Value quality Indicates if an object is in Fault or in Transition to a new value.
List view 6 Viewing additional data points 6.2 Viewing additional data points In order to maximize the number of devices that can be monitored, only a select group of data points is integrated to Desigo Control Point. Data points that are not displayed in the List view can be accessed through the generic data point list in the Setup & Service Assistant without being integrated to Desigo Control Point.
List view 6 Commanding objects BACnet/IP devices ● When navigating from Desigo Control Point to SSA: – The last found hierarchy in the path is displayed if there is not an exact match. – ● The root of the Assigned devices view is displayed if there is no match in the path. When navigating from SSA to Desigo Control Point the last selected node is displayed. Figure 10: Navigating to SSA from the Default Site hierarchy. 6.
Trends 7 User interface 7 Trends The Trends core function displays trended data in a chart or table format and allows you to export trend data. Users with the appropriate access can also add, edit and remove data points from online trended objects. Desigo Control Point supports both online and offline trends. ● For online trends, the Desigo Control Point device collects the trend data. – Trend data for each object can be collected by both timed interval and change-of-value (COV).
7 ① Trends User interface Settings for the displayed chart Settings to display or hide the Chart View Settings menu. Select ● Save saves the chart to the currently selected location in the building structure. Options for saving chart views [➙ 46] ● Save as saves the chart with a different name. ● Series options customize the chart type, chart colors, etc. Managing the chart series options [➙ 48] ● Delete chart deletes the currently displayed chart.
Trends 7 Viewing a chart and analyzing trends 7.2 Viewing a chart and analyzing trends The trend chart can only display a certain number of samples when the full timeframe is displayed. Use this procedure to display a larger number of samples and perform a detailed trend analysis. For example, to find peaks in the data. is selected in the core function pane. 1. Locate the desired chart view in the building structure and select it to display the trended data. 2.
Trends 7 Options for saving chart views 5. Change the date range selector to a smaller timeframe. For example, from Month to Week or Day. 6. Select Chart or Table to change the format of the displayed data. 7. For chart views containing analog data, adjust the Convolution property in the Series settings. Managing the chart series options [➙ 48] 7.3 Options for saving chart views Chart views are saved in the Choose Chart View list of the currently selected location in the building structure.
Trends 7 Exporting trend data as .csv or .json Saving chart views to a folder Prerequisite A chart view has been created. Adding a chart view [➙ 53] 1. Navigate to the building structure location where you want the chart to reside. 2. Select in the upper left corner of the chart and then select in the Chart View Settings menu. 3. Refer to the following figures to complete the remaining steps. ① Type a name for the chart view.
7 Trends Managing the chart series options 7.5 Managing the chart series options This section outlines the options for customizing chart views, such as the chart type or color. is selected in the core function pane. 1. Locate the desired chart view in the building structure and select it to display the trended data. 2. Select > to display the Series Options dialog box. 3. Select to the left of an object name to display the series options for that object.
Trends 7 Managing the chart series options ⑥ Save Saves the selected Series options to the database and closes the dialog box.. ⑦ Group series Moves a sample set from one chart to another. Moving a chart [➙ 50] Chart view example The following example outlines the Interval, Color, and Chart type properties for a chart view. ① Interval For chart views containing analog data, this property defines the time interval for the x-axis division points.
Trends 7 Managing the chart series options 7.5.1 Moving a chart GROUP SERIES moves the trend data for an object to a new chart or to an existing chart. The following figure displays the options for moving an object to a different chart. ① Create new Moves the selected object to a new chart. ② Chart is not available The selected object can only be moved to an existing chart if the existing chart contains objects from the same device and if the objects have the same unit of measure.
Trends 7 Trends tools 7.5.2 Changing chart colors The Color series option defines the color used to plot the data samples for an object. The default colors are determined by the Trends application. Changing chart colors 1. Open a chart view and select 2. Select > . for the object to be modified. 3. Click the current color sample to display the Color Picker. 4. Do one of the following: – – Select a new color in the Color Picker. Enter the Hex value of a color. 5. To save the new color, click .
7 ● Trends Trends tools To export trend data to email: – SMTP is configured. Configuring an SMTP server [➙ 60] – Email addresses are in the recipient list. Configuring email recipients [➙ 61] ① Adding a trend definition for online trended objects Note ● If you define more trends than are allowed by the device type, the trend definition cannot be saved.
Trends 7 Trends tools Setting Description Name The name of the export job. Default: Trend export - [selected location in the building structure] Select data points Navigate through the building structure to select objects that currently have a trend definition. Send to FTP server check box Select to export trend samples to the FTP server. Default: Selected Send to email recipients check box Select to export trend samples to selected email recipients.
7 Trends Trends tools 7.6.3 Editing a trend definition Use this procedure to edit the trend definition for online trended objects. Note To edit a trend definition for an offline trended object, you must use the commissioning program for the device and then download the object to the automation station. Editing a trend definition for online trended objects is selected in the core function pane. 1. Select > > Configure trend definitions > . 2.
Trends 7 Trends tools File format for archived trend data If you choose to archive collected trend data, it is saved as a .csv file with a file name in the following format: YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS_ObjectName_Trend.csv ● That is, the current Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, based on the computer date and time. ● The ObjectName is the Description or Object Name (as displayed in List view) of the object whose samples are being archived.
Reports 8 User interface 8 Reports The Reports core function is only available on selected Desigo Control Point devices. The Reports core function displays a point log report that can be filtered by device or object type. Users with the appropriate access can also send archived reports to email recipients or an FTP server and purge archived reports. The point log report only displays data from integrated data points.
Reports Reports tools ⑤ Search field Enter text to search the Source and Name columns for content that matches the search string. ⑥ Download menu Includes the following options: 8 ● Download - Generate and download a .csv file of the currently displayed data. ● Email – Send the currently displayed data to an email recipient. This option is not limited to the email recipients in the database. ● Archive - Archive the currently displayed data for future use.
8 Reports Reports tools 8.2.2 Emailing archived reports This procedure sends archived reports to an email recipient in the database. The list of archived reports also includes trend data that was archived when the trend definition for an online trended object was deleted. Prerequisites ● ● ● The report is archived Archiving a report [➙ 57] SMTP is configured Configuring an SMTP server [➙ 60] Email addresses are in the recipient list Configuring email recipients [➙ 61] Emailing archived reports 1.
Documents 9 9 Documents The Documents core function is only available on selected Desigo Control Point devices. The Documents core function allows users to view and download files that are saved on the Desigo Control Point device. User roles that have been granted access to Tools can also manage the files saved on the Desigo Control Point device.
10 General settings Configuring an SMTP server 10 General settings Settings provides general functions for configuring a Desigo Control Point device. Once a device is configured, only occasional updates are required. Access to Settings depends on the user role; most end users do not need daily access to these functions. This section discusses the following topics: ● Configuring an SMTP server [➙ 60] ● Configuring the FTP settings [➙ 61] ● Configuring email recipients [➙ 61] 10.
General settings 10 Configuring the FTP settings 10.2 Configuring the FTP settings FTP settings configures Desigo Control Point to save data to a server. The most common use for this feature is transferring trend data to an FTP server for archiving. Note Contact your IT department for the proper FTP settings. Configuring the FTP settings 1. Select > > FTP settings to display the FTP settings from the project database. 2.
10 General settings Configuring email recipients 2. Select the email address(es) to remove. 3. Click Remove and OK to complete the removal.
Index Index A add email recipients ..................................................61 user profile .........................................................16 Alarms filter display ........................................................27 purge alarm history ............................................27 C chart view adding ................................................................53 saving ................................................................53 configure email recipients ...........
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