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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-1 Relationship between FIX and System 600 APOGEE ........................................... 1-1 System Components ............................................................................................... 1-2 DigiBoard Serial Card ........................................................................................... 1-2 LocalNet Device ..............
Logical Fast/Slow/Stop Pulsed (LFSSP) .................................................................. 4-15 Logical On/Off/Auto Latched (LOOAL) ............................................................... 4-16 Logical On/Off/Auto-Pulsed (LOOAP) .................................................................. 4-17 Logical Two State Latched (L2SL).......................................................................... 4-18 Logical Two State Pulsed (L2SP)...............................................
Table of Contents LocalNet Driver...................................................................................................... 7-2 AsyncSvc Service .................................................................................................. 7-2 MsgManager Service ........................................................................................... 7-2 Run Time Information ..............................................................................................
How to Use This Manual ® ® ® The System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution 32-Bit FIX for Windows NT , hereafter referred to as the Database Dynamos, provides communication between Fully Integrated Control System (FIX) automation software and System 600 APOGEE networks. This manual provides information for installing and configuring the Database Dynamos.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Manual Conventions The following table lists conventions to help you use this manual in a quick and efficient manner. Convention Example Numbered Lists (1,2,3…) indicate a procedure with sequential steps. 1. Turn OFF power to the computer. Turn ON power to the computer. 2. Check to see that LEDs on memory board are lit. Actions that you should perform are specified in boldface font.
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1 Introduction The Database Dynamos provides communication between Fully Integrated Control System (FIX) automation software and System 600 APOGEE networks. The Database Dynamos operate with 32-bit FIX software v6.15. The Database Dynamos is not included with FIX and must be purchased separately from Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual • The System 600 APOGEE is a distributed control system. Therefore, the overall control algorithms should be distributed. Calculations, monitoring, and control applications should be performed at the field panels, as much as possible, since the necessary data is most readily available.
Introduction MsgManager Service MsgManager Service is the next level of the software layers and provides the capability for System 600 APOGEE blocks to exchange messages with the AsyncSvc service process. This service is added to the Windows NT service list during installation of the Database Dynamos software. FIX32 applications and the MsgManager service share run-time System 600 APOGEE block information using event message queues and a shared database file, PROXY.{A5BF7110F9F7-11CF-96F0-00AA00597DC2}.
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2 Setting Up the Hardware Chapter 2 discusses hardware configuration issues that affect the operation of the Database Dynamos. Chapter 2 discusses the following topics: • Setting up the Workstation • Minimum FIX hardware requirements • Software Key • Operating System • DigiBoard • Cabling Setting up the Workstation Refer to the Intellution Environment Setup Manual for more detail on hardware and operating system setup. Minimum FIX hardware requirements • IBM 80486DX or Pentium-based computer.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual • Two-button mouse or compatible pointing device. Software Key A software key is required to run FIX. Refer to the Intellution Environmental Setup Manual for information regarding the software key and procedures for installing the key. An additional software key is provided for the System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos. This software key must be piggy-backed on the FIX software key. Operating System Windows NT 4.
Setting Up the Hardware Figure 2-3 illustrates the RS-485 hookup between the Trunk Interface II module and the P2 Controller BLN port connector. RS-485 1000' (350m) MAX. TI II GW0583R1 P2 Controller RS-232 50' (350m) MAX. Fix Workstation 25DB(m) to 9DB(I) Connectors on Cable Figure 2-1. Interconnect Block Diagram. + RED - BLACK - s CLEAR s TI-II CONNECTION RS-485 CABLE P2 CONTROLLER BLN PORT CONNECTION GW0584R1 + SCREW EADS FACE UP SCREW HEADS FACE DOWN Figure 2-2. RS-232 Hookup.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual GW0585R1 FIX WORKSTATION 9-PIN FEMALE CONNECTOR 25-PIN MALE CONNECTOR DCD 1 4 DTR DSR 6 2 RXD RXD 2 3 TXD TXD 3 1 DCD DTR 4 6 DSR GND 5 5 GND RTS 7 7 RTS CTS 8 8 CTS TI-II RS-232 CABLE MALE FEMALE Figure 2-3. RS-485 Hookup. 2-4 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
3 Installing the Software Module The System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos software is installed using the System 600 Database Dynamos for Intellution FIX32 CD-ROM. Chapter 3 discusses the following topics: • Prerequisites • Installing the System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos • Configuration • Updating DDB Spreadsheet • Uninstalling the Database Dynamos Prerequisites Before installation begins, the following must be accomplished: • NT 4.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Installing the System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos To install the System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos, proceed as follows: 1. Log onto Windows NT as an administrator or as a user in the Administrator group. The user should be a domain administrator for that particular NT machine. Make sure that the user does not have any other conflicting user rights. 2.
Installing the Software Module Table 1-1 lists the optional files, relative to the point types that must be supported. Table 1-1. Optional Files. Block System 600 APOGEE Point Type btk_L2L.dll L2SL Point Type btk_L2P.dll L2SP Point Type btk_LAI.dll LAI Point Type btk_LAO.dll LAO Point Type btk_LDI.dll LDI Point Type btk_LDO.dll LDO Point Type btk_LFL.dll LFSSL Point Type btk_LFP.dll LFSSP Point Type btk_LOL.dll LOOAL Point Type btk_LOP.dll LOOAP Point Type btk_LPA.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual 7. Select the service MsgManager. 8. Select Startup. The Startup dialog box appears. 9. Select Automatic. 10. Click OK. 11. Click Close. 12. Reboot the system before continuing. Updating DDB Spreadsheet The following procedure adds the System 600 APOGEE Tag Fields to the FIX Database Builder spreadsheet columns list. All System 600 APOGEE column names begin with “600…”. 1. Make a backup of the file DBBFLD.
Installing the Software Module Figure 3-1. DBBFLD.CFG Screen Part 1. Figure 3-2. DBBFLD.CFG Screen Part 2. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Uninstalling the Database Dynamos An uninstall utility is included for the System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos application. Before uninstalling the Database Dynamos, do the following: 1. Back up any existing FIX32 databases using FIX’s database export utility. This is a good practice to eliminate the potential of corrupting the database.
4 System 600 APOGEE Blocks Chapter 4 explains adding System 600 APOGEE points in a FIX database. This chapter discusses the following topics: • Overview • Point Type Definitions Overview There are two ways to enter System 600 APOGEE points in a FIX Database. • Use the System 600 APOGEE - Intellution 32-Bit FIX Conversion Utility described in Chapter 5. This conversion utility is useful for automating the entry of a large number of points.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Run the Intellution Database Dynamo Configurator utility BTKCFG.EXE to add or remove supported Database Dynamo Block types. Export any existing FIX32 databases before running this utility. NOTE: The Logical Controller (LCTLR) point type is not supported by the Database Dynamos.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical Analog Input (LAI) Figure 4-1 shows the dialog box used for configuring an LAI point block. An LAI point monitors the value of an analog input point (e.g., temperature, flow, pressure). A description of each field follows Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Logical Analog Input Dialog Box. Field Descriptions This section describes fields within the System 600 APOGEE point block dialog boxes. NOTE: The “grayed” fields are read-only in Database Builder screens.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Description Alphanumeric explanation of Tag Name displayed in Alarm Summary, Reports, View. You can use a maximum of 40 alphanumeric characters. NOTE: This is the FIX description, not the System 600 APOGEE point descriptor resident in the System 600 APOGEE field panel.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks The System 600 APOGEE blocks have a default of 10 seconds for Scan Time which is appropriate for these blocks when used as stand-alone blocks. If the System 600 APOGEE blocks are used as primary blocks in a chain, the chain will use the Scan Time for the processing rate. There are two types of scan time: • Table 4-2 shows Time Based scans: Table 4-2. Time-Based Scan Times. • Increment Range Subseconds 0.05 –- 0.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Example: PC_1.P2Trunk_0.12.OATEMP − NT workstation is PC_1 − Point OATEMP is located in cabinet 12 on trunk 0 NOTE: When creating multiple blocks, cut and paste the network address from one block to the next to avoid retyping the common portions of the field. Descriptor System 600 APOGEE point description as defined in the System 600 APOGEE panel.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Present Value Displays the System 600 APOGEE point’s Current (Present) Value.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Table 4-4. Minimum and Maximum Value Fields. Field Panel Point Module Type Point Type Sensor Type Min. Point Value Max. Point Value MBC Al_E (0–10 Vdc) LAI V (Voltage) =m( 3,584 ) + b =m(29,184) + b MBC Al_I (4-20 mA) LAI I (Current) =m( 3,584 ) + b = m(29,184) + b MBC Al_100K ohms LAI T (Thermistor) =-40°F(-17.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Alarms The following dialog box (Figure 4-3) is accessed by clicking the Alarms and Security button on the Logical Analog Input dialog box. NOTE: These fields help define FIX alarming functionality for particular FIX tags. They do not alter System 600 APOGEE alarming characteristics. Figure 4-3. Alarm and Security Screen. • Enable Alarming - Defines whether alarm processing is enabled or disabled.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Alarm Areas Alarm areas are configured within a node’s System Configuration Utility (SCU). Entering the letter of an alarm area (letters A through P) specifies the local and remote nodes to which the block’s alarms will be sent. Alarm areas also route event messages. • ALL allows alarms from the block to be received by all enabled alarm destinations. • NONE specifies that alarms will not be sent to any nodes.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical Analog Output (LAO) Figure 4-5 shows the dialog box used to configure an LAO point block. An LAO provides one commandable analog output point (e.g., position valves and dampers). Figure 4-5. Logical Analog Output Dialog Box. All of the fields in Figure 4-5, except for the Initial Value field, are the same as those described for the Logical Analog Input Dialog Box. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Logical Digital Input (LDI) Figure 4-7 shows the dialog box used to configure an LDI point block. An LDI point monitors the state of digital input points (e.g., fans and lighting). Figure 4-7. Logical Digital Input Dialog Box. The fields in Figure 4-7 are the same as those described for the Logical Analog Input Dialog Box. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical Digital Output (LDO) Figure 4-9 shows the dialog box used to configure an LDO point block. An LDO point provides one commandable digital state (used to command two-position ON/OFF devices such as fans and lighting). Figure 4-9. Logical Digital Output Dialog Box. All of the fields in Figure 4-9, except for two, are the same as those described for the Logical Analog Input Dialog Box. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Logical Fast/Slow/Stop Latched (LFSSL) Figure 4-11 shows the dialog box used to configure an LFSSL point block. An LFSSL provides commandable latched digital outputs (FAST/SLOW/STOP) and one optional digital input as a proof. Figure 4-11. Logical Fast/Slow/Stop Latched Dialog Box. Most of the fields in Figure 4-11 are the same as those described for the LAI block.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical Fast/Slow/Stop Pulsed (LFSSP) Figure 4-13 shows the dialog box used to configure an LFSSP point block. An LFSSP provides three commandable pulsed digital outputs (FAST/SLOW/STOP) and one optional digital input used as a proof. Figure 4-13. Logical Fast/Slow/Stop Pulsed Dialog Box. Most of the fields in Figure 4-13 are the same as those described for the LAI block. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Logical On/Off/Auto Latched (LOOAL) Figure 4-15 shows the dialog box used to configure a LOOAL point block. A LOOAL provides two commandable latched digital outputs and one digital input that can be used as a proof point. Figure 4-15. Dialog Box for an LOOAL Point Block. Most of the fields in Figure 4-15 are the same as those described for the LAI block.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical On/Off/Auto-Pulsed (LOOAP) Figure 4-17 shows the dialog box used to configure a LOOAP point block. A LOOAP point provides two commandable latched digital outputs (ON/OFF) and one commandable latched output (AUTO). The digital input may be used as an optional proof point. Figure 4-17. Dialog Box for an LOOAP Point Block. Most of the fields in Figure 4-17 are the same as those described for the LAI block.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Logical Two State Latched (L2SL) Figure 4-19 shows the dialog box used to configure an L2SL point block. An L2SL point provides one commandable latched digital output (Logical ON/OFF) and monitors one digital input (Logical) for proof. Figure 4-19. Logical Two State Latched Dialog Box. Most of the fields in Figure 4-19 are the same as those described for the LAI block.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Logical Two State Pulsed (L2SP) Figure 4-21 shows the dialog box used to configure an L2SP point block. An L2SP point provides two commandable pulsed digital outputs (Logical ON/OFF) and monitors one latched digital input (Logical) as a proof point. Figure 4-21. Logical Two State Pulsed Dialog Box. Most of the fields in Figure 4-21 are the same as those described for the LAI block. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Logical Pulsed Accumulator Input (LPACI) Figure 4-23 shows the dialog box used to configure an LPACI point block. An LPACI point counts pulses of one digital input point. Figure 4-23. Logical Pulsed Accumulator Input Dialog Box. All of the fields in Table 4-20, except for the Initial Value field, are the same as those described for the LAI block. Refer to the LAI descriptions for more information regarding these fields.
System 600 APOGEE Blocks Summary of Field Characteristics Figure 4-25 is a summary of the information available for each point type. For instructions on viewing this information on a FIX View Screen, refer to Chapter 6, Adding Points to the View Application. Figure 4-25. Summary of Field Characteristics. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
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5 Conversion Utility The CNVT_FIX utility provides a means for converting System 600 APOGEE point information into a FIX32 import file (e.g., a GDB file) through the use of a Comma-Separated Variable (CSV) file. The utility can also be used to convert a FIX32 import file to a CSV text file.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Convention: CNVT_FIX station_name trunk_ID [/g] [/c] [/v] [filename.csv] [filename.
Conversion Utility Convention: CNVT_FIX station_name trunk_ID /g [filename.csv] [filename.gdb] Example: CNVT_FIX NODE1 0 /g The conversion utility will display its version banner. A dbase.csv file will be created from the dbase.gdb import file in the same subdirectory in which the conversion was run.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual 3. Import the GDB file into FIX32 using the Import facility of the Database Builder. CSV File Structure The following example shows the CSV file structure as it appears when using Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Example ;Point CCPTR1 CCPTR2 EFN1CO EFN2CO EFN3CO EMALM EQPALM HCPSS HUMOUT HUMPOS Descriptor CC PMP TRIG1 CC PMP TRIG2 EF1 FAN SSP EF2 FAN SSP EF3 FAN SSP EMERG. ALARM EQUIP.
Conversion Utility Inserting Comments To put comments in the CSV file, insert a semicolon (;) as the first character in the row or line. All other lines are considered as input data and are validated according to the following formatting requirements. CAUTION: If using the Point Checkout Data Report as input, you must place a semicolon at the beginning of the first line (the line containing the headings).
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Type The third data field contains the type of the preceding System 600 APOGEE point. • Maximum length: 5 characters • Minimum length: 3 characters • Valid strings: LDI, LDO, LAI, LAO, L2SL, LOOAP, LPACI, L2SP, LOOAL, LFSSL, LFSSP NOTE: Since LCTLR points are not supported through the FIX32 GDB, the conversion utility skips LCTLR points. NOTE: Point names must be unique in the System 600.
Conversion Utility Example: CNVT_FIX NODE1 0 /v The conversion utility will display its version banner. The utility will read and verify the dbase.csv file. If the verification is successful, the following message displays, Number Of Unique Points Verified = x. Informational and warning messages may also display. These messages start with the text Inform: … or Warning: …. Look for error messages of the form Error: …, which indicate that the CSV file is not suitable to generate the FIX32 GDB import file.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual 5-8 Message: Unable To Open filename.gdb Cause: The import file from FIX32 must be present in same directory as CNVT_FIX.EXE. Message: Unable To Open filename.csv Cause: File dbase.csv must be present in same directory as CNVT_FIX.EXE. Message: Unable To Close File filename.csv Cause: Probably ran out of disk space. Message: Unable To Close File filename.gdb Cause: Probably ran out of disk space.
Conversion Utility Cause: Check for a write protected disk or low disk space. Message: Unable To Open File CNVT_LOG.TXT Cause: An other application has already opened this file and is still using it. Close the file in your text editor and try again since this is probably a file sharing access violation. It is possible to have run out of disk space. Message: Cause: Unable To Close File CNVT_LOG.TXT Probably ran out of disk space. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
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6 Adding Points to the View Application Chapter 6 describes how to add data links to graphically monitor and command System 600 APOGEE points on a View Screen. Chapter 6 discusses the following topics: • Adding a Data Link to a Picture • Adding a Block to the Database • Data Link Design Considerations • Viewing the Data Links Adding a Data Link to a Picture To add a System 600 APOGEE point as a data link to a FIX View Screen: 1.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Figure 6-1. Data Link Dialog Box. Field Descriptions Tagname The Tagname field represents the tag that displays on the View Application. Either enter the point name (example: IBS_PC2.P2Trunk_0.0.LAI) in the Tagname field and press ENTER or click ? for a list of points. Clicking the question mark (?) displays the Field Select window (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2 shows Node Selection, Tag Selection and Field Selection windows.
Adding Points to the View Application Figure 6-2. Field Select Window – "A" Type. Figure 6-3. Field Select Window – "F" Type. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Dynamic Coloring The value displayed by the Data Link can change color according to value or alarm condition of the database field. Dynamic foreground coloring has been built directly into the Data Link. Data Link can also have a background color different from the picture background color. For complete instructions on coloring, refer to the Intellution Draw Manual.
Adding Points to the View Application Figure 6-4. Analog Input Block Dialog Box. 3. Enter information in the required Tag name and Address fields. Refer to Chapter 4, System 600 APOGEE Blocks for more information on System 600 APOGEE Blocks. 4. Click OK to save this configuration and exit this menu. Point Attribute Field Descriptions This section provides a detailed description of each attribute field. Most of these dynamic attributes are input and output fields.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual • COV Limit (COV_LIMIT) The Change Of Value (COV) Limit is the resolution in engineering units at which an analog point value is reported over the network. This value is also used to establish a dead band around high and low alarm limits for non-enhanced alarmable points. The COV Limit data type is REAL. • Current Value (CV) This field represents a System 600 APOGEE point’s Current Value. The data type is REAL.
Adding Points to the View Application • Print Alarms (PRT_ALARMS) This indicates that alarms generated by this particular point have been sent to all designated alarm printer stations on the System 600 APOGEE network. • Totalized Value (TOTAL) This field represents a point's present totalized value and the data type is REAL. Points are totalized to keep track of such things as the total run time of a piece of equipment, and the total volume from a flow rate sensor.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual • Descriptor (DESCRIPTIOR) All System 600 APOGEE logical points allow the assignment of a point descriptor. This descriptor is an ASCII string of twelve alphanumeric characters (blank spaces are allowed). It is used to provide additional information to an operator when displaying points. Descriptors are not used by either the system or operator to call up displays or to command points.
Adding Points to the View Application • Get Totalized Value (TOTALIZE) This button allows an operator to retrieve the current totalized value for a point. Point Status Field Descriptions The following fields are used for monitoring purposes to display the status of a point. The abbreviation in parenthesis indicates the nomenclature used on the Field Select dialog box. • Status (STATUS) This field is a textual summary of the point’s current state.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual • Result (RESULT) This status indicates whether the last command sent by the operator was successful. This is most useful for the “Get Totalized Value” command. If the Totalized value does not change after sending the command, the result status will indicate whether the command was successful, indicating that the totalized value has not changed or if there was an error in processing the command.
Adding Points to the View Application Table 6-2. Point Characteristic Field Definitions.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Table 6-3. Point Command Field Definitions.
Adding Points to the View Application Table 6-5. Point Status Field Descriptions.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Viewing the Data Links This section demonstrates how to switch to the View application using the QuickView function. The View Screen shows the results of the data links added to the Draw Screen. 1. Do one of the following: • Click the QuickView icon, • From the View menu, click QuickView to switch from Draw to the View application.
7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 provides an overview of how to troubleshoot communication problems between the FIX workstation and the System 600 APOGEE Building Level Network (BLN). An understanding of the system components will be helpful in troubleshooting communication problems.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual LocalNet Driver The LocalNet driver is the lowest layer of the software components. LocalNet is a Windows NT device driver, providing the communications engine for driving the DigiBoard serial card. AsyncSvc Service The AsyncSvc service sits above the LocalNet Device software and provides a unified method for sharing System 600 APOGEE messaging resources.
Troubleshooting • Using the same port or memory address space for the DigiBoard as another computer expansion board. The LocalNet Configuration Utility is a good place to start to ensure proper functioning of the DigiBoard. Computer hardware resource allocation can also be checked through the Windows NT Diagnostics program. • The AsyncSvc service has not started. To check this, select Services from the Control Panel. AsyncSvc must have a status of “Started”. • The MsgManager service has not started.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Error Error events indicate significant problems that have occurred and that the user should know about. Errors usually indicate a loss of functionality or data. For example, if a service cannot be loaded as the system boots, an Error event can be logged. The NT Event Viewer has display options for viewing the System Log, Application Log, or Security Log.
Troubleshooting The message text field indicates the result of block related operation. This message line may be preceded in the Alarm History window by one or more detailed information lines of the following format: interfaceName::functionName - text… This information may be used by Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. support personnel to correlate Alarm History messages with Proxy Database log file entries when resolving problems with the operation of System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual This exception indicates that an internal error occurred while processing the point address from a System 600 APOGEE block. The block may be corrupted and should be deleted from the FIX database and recreated.
Troubleshooting This exception indicates that an internal error occurred while processing a System 600 APOGEE block. The block may be corrupted and should be deleted from the FIX database and recreated. NETWORK EXCEPTION - FindPoint This exception indicates that a System 600 APOGEE network could not be located or the corresponding object in the Proxy Database could not be created while attempting to find a System 600 APOGEE point on the network. The network specification may be incorrect.
System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution's 32-Bit FIX Owner's Manual Registry Entries A number of parameters used to configure the operation of System 600 APOGEE Database Dynamos are stored in the Windows NT registry. Some entries under KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Landis&Staefa\Intellution\PlugIn\ProxyNetwork may require adjustment for a particular site, including DbSizeInMbytes, MessagePoolSize, OnlineWaitInSec, and ReloadWaitInSec.
