Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- How to Use This Manual
- Chapter 1—Introduction
- Chapter 2—Hardware Features
- 16- and 24-Point Compact Series Diagram
- 36-Point Compact Series Product Diagram
- Supported Point Types
- Compact Series Backup Batteries
- Using Auto Restore and Database Backup to Flash
- Memory
- Communication Connections
- Compact Series Smoke Control Application Requirements
- HOA (Hand-Off-Auto) Upgrade Kits
- PXM10S/T Product Overview and Description
- Unitary Equipment Controller
- TX-I/O Product Range Overview
- PX Series Enclosures and Service Boxes
- Chapter 3—Applications
- Chapter 4—Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 3—Applications
Applications
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Control Programs
The control programs define all user-defined control logic, calculations, applications,
and so on for the TC Compact. PPCL is written in an English-based programming
language called Powers Process Control Language (PPCL). It is a powerful
programming language developed specifically for controlling Heating, Ventilating, and
Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Multiple PPCL programs can be run
simultaneously to provide instructions for the TC Compact to operate equipment,
control system loads, and optimize the system operation.
For a complete description of PPCL and how to use it, see the TALON Powers
Process Control Language (PPCL) User's Manual (588-583). This manual is available
from your local Siemens Solution Partner, Authorized TALON Dealer.
Point Database
The TC Compact Series has the basic capabilities required to control and monitor a
facility. However, the operator (or the installer) must program specific instructions into
the TC Compact and create databases that are customized for your particular facility.
The databases contain information, such as point names, addresses, schedules, and
alarm information for the equipment being supervised by the TC Compact.
The TC Compact uses information from the point database to define each point so that
the firmware and the software know how to evaluate or command the point. Among the
items kept in the point database are the following:
● Location, or address of field inputs/outputs
● Logical point names and descriptions of points
● Point type
● Alarm information
● Current value of a point
● Information to convert analog signals to engineering units (slope and intercept
constants)
The point database is described in detail in the TALON Firmware User's Manual (588-
580).
Applications
Applications are an important part of the energy management capabilities of your
system. The applications that you can incorporate into the operation of your system
include:
● Alarm Management
● Daylight Saving Time
● Loop/Loop Tuning
● Trend Data Collection
● User Access and Privileges