Global functions
The Global functions task allows you to select a command list, specify devices to command and monitor, select a parameter and value, as well as create a report with the results.
Creating and viewing balancing reports
1 | Task selector | 2 | Command tab |
3 | Report tab | 4 | Engineered devices tab |
5 | Discovered devices tab | 6 | Toolbar |
① Task selector
Task | Description |
|---|---|
Configure and download | |
Global functions | Current task |
Export | |
Commissioning and diagnostics |
② Command tab
Tab toolbar
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Command list | Allows you to select from a predefined list of parameters based on commands to be performed: air balancing, water balancing, lights and blinds, etc. |
Engineering unit | Allows you to select from a predefined list of engineering units: International system (SI), US system of units, Imperial system of units, and Canadian system of units. |
Command table
Column | Description |
|---|---|
(Parameter selection check box) | This check box allows for the selection of parameters to be commanded. |
Description | Displays the name of the parameter to be commanded. |
Units | Unit of measurement. |
Value | The value of the command to be sent to the selected device(s). |
③ Report tab
Tab toolbar
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Report list | Allows you to select a list of commands to report on. Choices include: Air Balancer Reporting List, Lights Reporting List, and Water Balancer Reporting List. |
Report table
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Tag | Displays the name of the parameter to be reported. All selections are read-only. |
④ Engineered devices tab
The Engineered devices tab contains information that is similar to the Engineered devices pane in the Configure and download task. It contains all or a subset of engineered devices (placed, unplaced, and unused) based on the work package selected.
Tab toolbar
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Select work package | Allows you to select from a list of devices organized by Pack & Go files received or All Devices |
Engineered devices table
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Authentication | Displays the authentication state. |
Name | Lists the building element or device name. An expander to the left of building elements allows you to view the building structure. |
Location | Lists the location of the device. |
Equip-ID | Reference to mechanical plans and prints. |
Serial number | Lists the serial number of the associated device. |
Address | Lists the IP address and UDP port for IP devices, or network number and MAC address for MS/TP devices (e.g., 7001-23. Where the network number is 7001 and the MAC address is 23). |
Object | Lists the name of the parameter. |
Value | The value of the command to be sent to the selected device(s). |
Units | Unit of measurement. |
⑤ Discovered devices tab
The Discovered devices tab contains information that is similar to the editor table in the Engineered devices tab.
Tab toolbar
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Discover | Opens the Discovery dialog box. You can choose to discover devices in the Local network or the Remote network. Selecting Locally connected devices displays only connected devices based on the network specified. Default is All devices. |
Clear table | Clears the contents of the Discovered devices table. |
Discovered devices table
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Authentication | Displays the authentication state. |
Message | Displays messages received from the device. |
Status | Lists the status of the device. |
Name | Lists the building element or device name. An expander to the left of building elements allows you to view the building structure. |
Location | Lists the location of the device. |
Equip-ID | Reference to mechanical plans and prints. |
Serial number | Lists the serial number of the associated device. |
Address | Lists the IP address and UDP port for IP devices, or network number and MAC address for MS/TP devices (e.g., 7001-23. Where the network number is 7001 and the MAC address is 23). |
Object | Lists the name of the parameter. |
Value | The value of the command to be sent to the selected device(s). |
Units | Unit of measurement. |
Context menu
To display the context menu, right-click in a row with a device.
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Preview | Performs the command(s) selected in the command editor table. Displays the current value state for all selected parameters below each selected device. You can choose to perform the command values or cancel. This button is enabled when:
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Release | Returns values to original state. This button is enabled when the Command tab is selected. |
Upload report data | Issues read requests to the selected devices based on the parameters contained in the selected tag list. The button is enabled when:
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Create uploaded data reports | Opens a dialog box for the selection of a report type and the devices to be contained in the report. You can create a series of reports that display device status, device instance data, etc., in the Reports component viewing area. |
Go to web interface | Opens the web interface of the selected device in the Web interface component window. A device must be configured. |
Provide authentication | Opens the Authentication dialog box. You must enter your User name and Password to login to the device. |
⑥ Toolbar
The buttons that display as active in the toolbar depend on which tab is selected.
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Preview | Performs the command(s) selected in the command editor table. Displays the current value state for all selected parameters below each selected device. You can choose to perform the command values or cancel. This button is enabled when:
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Release | Returns values to original state. This button is enabled when the Command tab is selected. |
Upload report data | Issues read requests to the selected devices based on the parameters contained in the selected tag list. The button is enabled when:
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Create uploaded data reports | Opens a dialog box for the selection of a report type and the devices to be contained in the report. You can create a series of reports that display device status, device instance data, etc., in the Reports component viewing area. |
Go to web interface | Opens the web interface of the selected device in the Web interface component window. A device must be configured. |