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Programmer’s Guide and Reference

BACtalk Systems

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Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: About BACnet, BACtalk, and DDC 7


About BACnet 7
About BACtalk 7
About DDC 8
Understanding VLC DDC in the BACnet environment 9

Chapter 2: Identifying and using system data 11


Inputs and outputs (AIs, AOs, BIs, BOs) 11
Values (AVs and BVs) 11
Multistate objects (MIs, MOs, and MVs) 12
Special point types available in DDC 12
Using NOT and REV on function inputs and outputs 14
Priority arrays 15
Subroutine DDC 17

Chapter 3: The VisualLogic development environment 19


Installing Visio 21
Starting VisualLogic 21
Saving your work 23
Setting custom properties 24
Using VisualLogic to set up VLCs 25
Setting object descriptors 25
Setting program units 26
Selecting description sets 26
Disabling Microset auto-detection 27
Protecting the DDC file 27
Analog input (AI) setup 27
Analog output (AO) setup 29
Binary output (BO) setup 29
Analog value (AV) setup 30
Microset field service code setup 30
Authoring DDC in VisualLogic 32
Adding functions to your drawing from the stencil 32
Setting inputs, outputs, and other function parameters 32
Linking functions with connectors 32
Creating program comments and generating a sequence of
operations 33
Checking your drawing 35
Sending the DDC file to a device 35
Viewing live data 37
Viewing DDC statistics 38
Modifying DDC 39
Propagating function parameters 39
Repeating functions 39
Resequencing functions 40
Cross-referencing functions 41
Straighten connector functions 41

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Chapter 4: Programming VLC DDC for the BACtalk Microset and Microtouch 43
About the Microset 43
About the Microtouch 43
Analog and binary values assigned to Microset operation 43
Setpoint calculation 46
Occupied and unoccupied modes 47
Typical DDC for a Microset 48
Field Service Mode 48
Balance Mode 49

Chapter 5: Programming techniques and strategies 51


Integrating with other applications using automation 53
Using DDC to detect VLC communications failure 54
Method 1 54
Method 2 55
Using DDC to detect communications failure in a global
controller - C3 VLCs only 57
Explanation of DDC 57
VLC DDC sequence 58
Resolution of Microset-related AVs and use in DDC 59
Understanding BACtalk PI and PID functions 60
What is PID control? 60
PI vs. PID 60
How is the output of the PI function calculated? 60
Reversing the output for reverse acting applications 61
Setting the tuning parameters 62
Proportional constant vs. throttling range 65
Bit-packer and bit-unpacker DDC 66
Bit-packer DDC routine 66
Bit-unpacker DDC routine 66
Migrating IBEX global controller DDC to the BCM-TUX 67
Dedicate BCM-TUX programming to connected TUXs 67
No TUX DDC editing capability from a BACtalk system 67
IBEX control strategies compared to BCM-TUX
control strategies 68
Writing directly to descriptors 70

Chapter 6: DDC function reference 71


Function 1: End of Normal Sequence 72
Function 2: End of Subroutine (global controller only) 73
Function 3: Set Context (global controller only) 74
Function 6: Velocity Pressure to fpm Converter 75
Function 8: Enthalpy Calculator 76
Function 10: Two-Input AND Gate 77
Function 11: Six-Input AND Gate 78
Function 12: Two-Input OR Gate 79
Function 13: Six-Input OR Gate 80
Function 15: One Shot 81
Function 16: Delay on Make (seconds) 82
Function 17: Delay on Break 83

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Function 18: Two-Input Exclusive OR 84


Function 20: Flip Flop Gate 85
Function 21: Anti Short Cycle Relay 86
Function 22: Analog Input Comparator 87
Function 23: Change of State (COS) Detector 88
Function 24: Restrictor 89
Function 26: Priority Array Read (VLC only) 90
Function 27: Increment/Decrement 91
Function 28: Gated Transfer 92
Function 29: Gated Priority Transfer (VLC only) 93
Function 30: Subtraction 94
Function 31: Addition 95
Function 32: Transfer Data 96
Function 35: Multiplication 97
Function 36: Division 98
Function 39: Within a Range 99
Function 40: Switch 100
Function 41: High/Low Limiter 101
Function 44: Run-Time Accumulator 102
Function 45: Two-Point Linear Converter 103
Function 46: Linear Converter 104
Function 47: Sample and Hold 105
Function 48: Analog to Timed Binary Converter 106
Function 49: Thermal Valve, Modulating Output (VLC only) 107
Function 50: High/Low Selector 108
Function 51: Proportional Integral (PI) Controller 109
Function 52: Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Controller 110
Function 54: Floating Motor Controller with No Time-out 111
Function 55: Floating Motor Controller with Time-out 112
Function 60: Read External Device (VLC v4.02 or later) 113
Function 61: Read External Slave Device (VLC v4.02 or later) 114
Function 62: Write External Device (VLC v4.02 or later) 115
Function 63: Write External Slave Device (VLC v4.02 or later)116
Function 67: Subroutine Caller (global controller only) 117
Function: Data Writer 118

Chapter 7: Object and property reference 119


BACtalk expandable controller 119
Objects in the VLX controller 120
Properties of VLX AI objects 120
Properties of VLX AO objects 121
Properties of VLX AV objects 122
Properties of VLX BI objects 123
Properties of VLX BO objects 124
Properties of VLX BV objects 124
Properties of the VLX device object 125
Properties of VLX event-enrollment objects 126
Properties of VLX file objects 127
Properties of VLX notification-class objects 128
Properties of VLX program objects 128

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Properties of VLX schedule objects 129


BACtalk global controller 130
Objects in global controllers 131
Properties of the AV object 132
Properties of the BV object 132
Properties of the calendar object 133
Properties of the demand limiter object 133
Properties of the device object 135
Properties of the event enrollment object 137
Properties of the file object 138
Properties of the notification class object 138
Properties of the program object 139
Properties of the schedule object 140
Properties of the global controller zones objects 140
BACtalk VLCs 144
Objects in VLCs 145
Properties of the AI object 147
Properties of the AO object 147
Properties of the AV object 149
Properties of the BI object 149
Properties of the BO object 150
Properties of the BV object 150
Properties of the file object 151
Properties of the device object 152
Properties of the program object 153

Chapter 8: Scaling factors 155

Chapter 9: DDC header file setups in VLC DDC 157


Program Information screen 157
AI setup 158
AV setup 160
BO setup 160
AO setup 161
Microset Field Service mode custom codes 161
Setting control flags 162
Setting parameters for a VAV airflow sensor 163

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About BACnet, BACtalk, and DDC 1
This chapter describes BACnet, BACtalk and its components, and DDC
programming and how it’s implemented in BACtalk controllers.

About BACnet
BACnet identifies all information in terms of properties and objects. An object
might represent a physical input or output, or it may represent something more
abstract, such as a setpoint. And each property of the object provides data to
describe something about the object. All data in a BACnet system is identified in
this way. The most common property of almost all objects is the present-value. The
property of an object is equivalent to what is traditionally known in control
systems as a data point.

Three elements identify the source of a data point in a BACnet system:

• Device instance
• Object ID
• Property

Each object has an instance number that, along with its type, forms the object ID
(for example, AI-1, represents Analog Input 1). This object ID allows the BACnet
system to identify and use data.

For example, in a VAV–SD (a VAV box controller), AI-0 is a physical input. Its
most important property is the room temperature, which is conveyed by its present-
value property. Other properties of the object convey more information: the units
property tells the system that the value is in degrees F and the description property
that it is a space temperature.

All objects have some required properties and some that are optional. You can
examine the device’s protocol information conformance statement (PICS) to
determine which objects a device supports. See the BACnet specification for more
information about BACnet and PICS.

About BACtalk
BACtalk is Alerton’s BACnet-compliant system. Operator workstations, global
controllers, expandable controllers, and VLCs together make up a BACtalk
system. All BACtalk components make their operational data available to other
BACnet-compliant devices according to the BACnet standard.

All BACnet-compliant devices in a BACnet system are identified by Device


Instance, a unique numeric identifier that enables you to reference data in the
device.

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The BACtalk operator workstation communicates to other BACnet-compliant


devices over an Ethernet local area network (LAN), WAN using BACnet/IP,
point-to-point (PTP) modem, or serial connection using the BACnet protocol.

Custom displays enable operators to command any BACnet-compliant device.


Programming environments for BACtalk controllers enable developers to
customize the sequence of operations for devices using DDC and VisualLogic.

BACtalk controllers
There are three classes of controllers, and each has different capabilities with
respect to DDC and building automation features.

Global controllers Execute DDC and host building automation features


such as schedules, trendlogs, and alarms. They orchestrate the operations of
other controllers and have no direct input/output (I/O) capability associated with
them. The BTI, BTI-100, and BACtalk Control Modules (BCM) are examples of
global controllers. BACtalk ports, such as the BTP-MODBUS, are also global
controllers.

Expandable controllers Execute DDC and host building automation


features much like a global controller. An expandable controller is a hybrid of a
global controller and VLC. The VLX is an example of an expandable controller.

VisualLogic controllers (VLCs) Also known as unitary or field controller,


VLCs execute DDC and support I/O. VLCs do not support locally stored
automation features, relying on global controllers to supervise these functions.

About DDC
The programmable logic that controls the sequence of operations in BACtalk
devices is called DDC (direct digital control). DDC sequences are stored and
carried out in BACtalk controllers. Similarly, automation features—such as
optimum start, demand limiting, trendlogs, schedule, and alarms—that you set
up in Envision for BACtalk are downloaded and stored in host controllers (that
is, a BTI, BTI-100, VLCP, VLX, or BCM).

No te For more information about how a DDC program loops and executes, see
Figure 2 on page 17.

DDC programming environments


DDC sequences are authored and downloaded to BACtalk controllers using
Envision for BACtalk. BACnet objects and properties in these controllers are
visible to any other BACnet-compliant devices. Envision for BACtalk has three
environments for authoring DDC sequences and managing their execution in
BACtalk field controllers: VisualLogic (which requires Microsoft Visio),
Global/Building Controller DDC, and VLC DDC.

VisualLogic A graphical DDC programming environment you can use to


manage and author DDC files for all BACtalk controllers that execute DDC. It
requires Microsoft Visio. Use VisualLogic if you’re new to DDC programming,
if you need to create drawings concurrently with your DDC, or if you’re familiar
with Windows-based applications. Files authored for VLCs in VisualLogic are
compatible with the VLC DDC programming environment.

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Likewise, DDC files authored for global controllers, expandable controllers, and
BACtalk control modules are compatible with the Global/Building Controller
DDC programming environment. A DDC sequence saved or loaded in one
environment can be opened and viewed in the other.

Global/Building Controller DDC Based on Alerton's long-standing DDC


programming environment. It is used to program all global controllers (BCMs
and BTIs) and expandable controllers (VLXs). Use Global/Building Controller
DDC if you’re familiar with DDC programming in the IBEX product line, or if
you’re more comfortable with a DOS-style environment.

VLC DDC An environment similar to Global/Building Controller DDC, but


used exclusively for VLCs.

Understanding VLC DDC in the BACnet environment


VLCs provide terminal unit control; they monitor inputs and command outputs
directly through electrical connections to equipment.

Every VLC is fully programmable, although many VLCs are designed for
specific applications and have downloadable, standard operating sequences
created by Alerton (Alerton Standard applications). Values are stored differently
in C3-series and Gen4 VLCs.

Storage of values in C3-series VLCs


C3-series VLCs have two types of memory: EEPROM and RAM. VLC
EEPROM is capable of storing data indefinitely, even through a power outage.
DDC programming is saved in EEPROM and executes in RAM. All BACnet
setup data is also saved in EEPROM. This way, even if a power outage or other
disaster occurs, the DDC programming is retained in EEPROM and begins
execution on return to a normal state.

The present values of AVs 50-89 are stored directly in EEPROM and should be
used for setpoints or other user input data that will not change frequently. With
the exception of the Runtime Accumulator, these values can not be referenced in
the output of a DDC function. The Runtime Accumulator only writes to the
output once for every hour of accumulated runtime to help enforce the 100,000
write cycle limitation.

No te You will start to have indeterminate problems with a device if you exceed
the 100,000 write limitation.

Storage of values in Gen4 VLCs


Gen4 VLCs do not have a limit on the use of AVs 50-89. This is because all AVs
are stored in RAM and backed up in non-volatile flash memory. VLC flash
memory is capable of storing data indefinitely, even through a power outage.
This way, even if a power outage or other disaster occurs, the DDC
programming is retained and begins execution on return to a normal state.

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RAM space limitations for certain VLC DDC functions


Some VLC DDC functions store data in VLC RAM between each pass of DDC.
VLCs have a total RAM capacity of bytes and bits for this purpose.

• v4.0 has a 248 byte and a 191 bit limit (GEN4 VLCs)
• v3.01 (only used in the VAV-SDA), v1.15, and earlier versions have a 72
byte and a 39 bit limit (C3 VLCs)
• v 2.04 has a 206 byte and a 143 bit limit

Each time you use one of these functions in DDC, the function uses some of this
RAM. If the sum of either bytes or bits used by your DDC exceeds the RAM
capacity, no more functions can execute.

Limit usage of devices in Table 1 accordingly so that your VLC DDC program
does not exceed the byte/bit limit.

Table 1 VLC DDC functions that use VLC RAM

Function Bytes Used Bits Used


15: One Shot 0 1

16: Delay on Break 2 0

17: Delay on Make 2 0

20: Flip Flop 0 1

21: Anti Short Cycle Relay 2 1

22: Analog Input Comparator 0 1

23: Change of State Detector 4 0

24: Restrictor Relay 4 0

44: Run-time Accumulator 2 0

47: Sample & Hold 4 0

48: Analog to Timed Binary Converter 2 0

51: Proportional Integral Controller 4 0

52: Proportional Integral Derivative Controller 16 0

54: Floating Motor Controller with No Time-out 2 0

55: Floating Motor Controller with Time-out 4 0

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Identifying and using system data 2
When you program DDC, there are six primary objects you work with—AIs, AOs,
AVs, BIs, BOs, and BVs. These are binary and analog inputs, outputs, and values.
You typically only manipulate the present-value of these properties in DDC. This
chapter explains the programmatic treatment of some of them.

Inputs and outputs (AIs, AOs, BIs, BOs)


Inputs (AIs and BIs) are directly associated with physical electrical input
connections to a field-level controller. As such, they never have values written to
them and appear only on the input side of a DDC function. Conversely, outputs
(AOs and BOs) are directly associated with physical electrical output connections
to a field-level controller. Outputs can appear on the input or output side of a DDC
function.

All field-level controllers have the same number of logical outputs (BOs and AOs),
but the configuration of the hardware determines the actual number of physical
outputs.

No te When you write to an AO or BO in VLC DDC, you actually write to the


priority-array at priority index 14. When you read an AO or BO in DDC, you read
the present-value. See “Priority arrays” on page 15 for more information.

Values (AVs and BVs)


Values (AVs and BVs) are objects in the field-level controller used for calculated
values, setpoints, timers, and lockouts—virtually any value not directly associated
with a physical input or output. C-3 series VLCs have limitations on how AVs can
be used in DDC. See “Understanding VLC DDC in the BACnet environment” on
page 9 for more information.

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Multistate objects (MIs, MOs, and MVs)


Some non-Alerton devices—such as fans with high, medium, low, and off
settings—use multistate objects. When you program DDC, you work with
multistate objects in the same way you work with analog and binary objects.

However, there are a couple of things to consider when working with multistate
objects:

• All DDC must be programmed using ordinal values. DDC editors


cannot display the text corresponding to the values.
• Multistate inputs, outputs, and values are listed as either I/O point or
BACnet Object options in VisualLogic and Global/Building Controller
DDC.

Special point types available in DDC


In addition to the typical I/O points you work with in DDC (the present-value of
AVs, BVs, AIs, AOs, BIs, and BOs), there are additional data points available.
These are listed in Table 2.
Table 2 Special data points available in DDC

Point Type Availability Remarks


Branch Global Provides storage for a data value or status.
Controller
(0-2047)
VLC (0-7)

Data Global Enables you to type a data value, either


Controller Boolean or a real number.
VLC

Initialize Global A flag that is set ON during the first pass of


Controller DDC, after a power cycle, when sending new
VLC DDC, or after a processor reset.

Comm Fail VLC A flag that is set ON only when the VLC loses
communications with a global controller. The
VLC Comm Fail flag is set when
communications have been lost for 5 minutes
and reset whenever a valid MS/TP message
for the given VLC is received.

Current Time Global Provides the minutes elapsed since midnight.


Controller
VLC

MAC Address Global The decimal value of the MS/TP MAC


Controller address.
VLC

MS/TP Device Count Global Provides a count of the devices currently


Controller communicating on the global controller’s
MS/TP LAN.

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Table 2 Special data points available in DDC

Point Type Availability Remarks


Free Core Memory Global Amount of core memory available, in bytes.
Controller With only ROC loaded, capacity is appx.
233908.

Free Object Memory Global Amount of object memory available, in bytes.


Controller With only ROC loaded, capacity is appx.
2031432.

Free Paged Heap Global Amount of free paged heap memory


Controller available, in bytes. With only ROC loaded,
capacity is appx. 1048180.

Other N/A Not used.

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Using NOT and REV on function inputs and outputs


In DDC, you can choose to reverse or not an input or output. Reversing and
notting are two distinct operations.

CA U TIO N When you view live data (F2 View Data) in Global/Building
Controller DDC, values that have had a NOT or REV applied may not display
correct values.

REV Reversing applies to analog-type inputs and outputs (real numbers). When
an analog value is reversed, the result is a value equal to 100 minus the initial
value. For example, if you reverse a function’s input whose value is 20, the
actual value passed to the function is 80. The same is true of outputs.

NOT Notting applies to binary inputs and outputs. When you NOT an ON value,
it results in an OFF, and vice versa.

No te In VLC DDC, you can NOT inputs and outputs on binary DDC functions.

No te In VLC DDC, you cannot negate (NOT/REV) an input that accepts


analog values. However, you can negate (NOT/REV) the output of any function.
If the output is a binary object, it will NOT the output, if the output is an analog
output, it will REV the output.

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Priority arrays
BACnet uses a priority array to control the present-value property of certain
objects. In BACtalk devices, only AOs, BOs, and BV-40 in VLCs, BVs in global
controllers, and AOs, BOs, AVs, in VLX controllers use a priority array. Because
a number of commands may be issued simultaneously for a present-value
property—for instance, an operator may command a fan ON while a schedule
calls for it to be OFF—a scheme for prioritizing commands is necessary. This is
achieved with the priority-array property. Other manufacturers may use a
priority-array for other object types.

Every command for an AO or BO has a priority array index from 1 to 16


associated with it. Priority 1 is the highest, priority 16 is the lowest. Some
priorities are designated by BACnet (priority 1, for example, is reserved for use
by life/safety systems). When a command is issued for a present-value property
of a BACtalk AO or BO, rather than directly affecting the present-value, the
object stores the value in its priority-array property at the appropriate priority
index. The command with the highest priority drives the present-value. See
“Priority array table” on page 16 for an example.

For a lower priority command to take effect, a NULL value—not an OFF


value—must be written to all higher levels. For example, if a fire safety system
(priority 1) writes an OFF value to a BO that controls a fan, the fan will remain
OFF, regardless of commands written to that BO at priorities 2 through 16. The
fire system, or some other system, must write a NULL value to the BO at priority
1 before any of the lower priority level commands will be effective.

No te A relinquish-default determines what status or value will take effect when


all levels of the priority-array are NULL.

No te If the out-of-service property is set to TRUE in a VLC, the present-value


reflects the resolution of the priority array but the physical output is commanded
by the default priority for VLC writes (priority 14).

No te Setting an AO or BO to out-of-service to TRUE in the VLX or VLCP


leaves the physical output at the last commanded state.

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Figure 1 Priority array table

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Subroutine DDC
You can use subroutine DDC to make your DDC program more efficient. You
should program a subroutine any time a calculation or control sequence needs to
be implemented repeatedly. For instance, you may need to convert fpm to cfm
for a number of VAV boxes. Or you may need to control equipment in 65 hotel
rooms in exactly the same way, but each must control equipment according to its
own ambient conditions. These are both perfect opportunities for using
subroutine DDC.

WAR N IN G Only reference devices in subroutine DDC if they are connected to


the MS/TP network on the host controller. Additionally, you should never
reference devices that do not exist (for example, devices that you plan to add int
eh future). Failure to follow these guidelines can cause significant degradation in
network performance and temporary communication delays of up to several
minutes.
SEQUENCE SUBROUTINE STARTING
NUMBER DDC Function SEQUENCE
0
10 xx
20 yy

1 1550 67 Sub-Caller (Start 7530)


1 1560 yy
2
Notes 1570 67 Sub-Caller (Start 6500)
2 1580 xx
xx, yy, and zz

NORMAL DDC
represent any
m iscellaneous DDC
functions.
3
Num bers represent 3 2830 67 Sub-Caller (Start 7530)
each tim e a subroutine 4 2840 67 Sub-Caller (Start 7530)
is called from within 4 2850 yy
norm al DDC. The lines
indicate the
progression of the
logic. Bold lines
indicate when the
subroutine is
sum m oned by a sub- 3100 zz
5
caller function, while 3110 67 Sub-Caller (Start 6500)
regular lines indicate 5
3120 xx
the return to norm al
DDC when function 2
is encountered.

1, 3, and 4 all call the


4000 01 END OF NORMAL
sam e subroutine, each
passing it different
values. The sam e is
true for 2 and 5. Each
tim e the sam e
subroutine is executed 6500
SUBROUTINE DDC

yy
with different values,
it's called an iteration.

7520 02 END OF SUBROUTINE


7530 zz

8110 02 END OF SUBROUTINE

Figure 2 Graphical depiction of a DDC program execution with subroutine callers

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The VAV Subcaller (sequence #1000) will call on


the Set Context Function #5000 in a VAV
Subroutine.
The first function in the subroutine is Function 3:
Set Context, with Substitution Point 0 entered as
the Context Device Instance. All subsequent data
points in the subroutine DDC that must reference
the associated VAV are entered with the Subroutine
Context Device check box selected.
In this example, the Comparator function will look
at value of AV-1 in the Subcaller device (plus input)
and compare it to value 30 (minus input).

Figure 3 Subroutine caller

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environment 3
VisualLogic uses the Visio® drawing and design tool as its engine. When you start
VisualLogic, custom menu items and functions in Visio enable you to author and
manage DDC files in Alerton BACtalk controllers.

In VisualLogic, the DDC program and the drawing are one and the same. When
you save your drawing, code for the VLC or global controller is saved along with
it. This means you can generate a DDC program from a Visio drawing or convert
DDC from a device into a Visio drawing.

You can use VisualLogic to:

• Author DDC in a totally graphical environment, creating documentation


simultaneously as you program.
• View data in real-time from BACtalk controllers, monitoring DDC
execution to test and verify operation.
• Manage DDC files on the operator workstation hard disk and in field
controllers, reading and loading DDC even if the sequence was authored
in BACtalk’s other development environments (VLC and Global/Building
Controller DDC).
• Set up the unit of measure and other object properties in global controllers
and VLCs.
No te For instructions about using Visio toolbars and commands and general
information about Visio, see Visio online Help or other user documentation.

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The following graphic helps you identify the key elements in VisualLogic that
you use to execute commands, author DDC, and set device and drawing
properties.

The VisualLogic menu has custom


commands for VisualLogic programming.

Drawing with
sample code.

The VisualLogic stencil contains The custom properties icon


function shapes. Click a function on the lets you set the DDC file location
stencil, drag it to the drawing page and (rep and job), file name, and
then drop it. Double-click the function revision number of the file.
after you place it to set I/O and other Double-click the icon to view the
parameters. Use the connector tool to Custom Properties dialog box.
link functions.

Visio toolbars and menu items enable The device settings icon lets you set scaling,
you to draw, format, and manipulate custom Microset programming, and other
objects in the drawing and set drawing operating specifics for the device. A VLC or
properties. On the View menu, point to global controller appears depending on the type
Toolbars to select the toolbars you want to of DDC program you are viewing. Double-click
view. the icon to view the Device Settings dialog box.

Figure 4 Key components of the VisualLogic development environment

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Installing Visio
Install Visio 2000, 2002, or 2003 if you plan to use VisualLogic. Alerton
recommends you install Visio in the default installation directory. For detailed
installation procedures, see your Visio documentation.

IMPO R TAN T Set the Macro security level to “Low” before installing Envision
for BACtalk.

CA U TIO N If you upgrade from Visio version 5.0 or 2000 to Visio 2002, you
must completely uninstall the older version before installing version 2002.
Otherwise, VisualLogic will not work properly.

No te Computers that meet only the minimum system requirements should not
use Visio and VisualLogic.

Starting VisualLogic
When you start VisualLogic, the Visio development environment opens with a
blank workspace. You then use the VisualLogic menu to either create a new
VisualLogic program, load one from file, or load one from a BACtalk controller
on the network.

X To start VisualLogic
1. On the Tools menu in Envision for BACtalk, point to DDC, and then
click VisualLogic.
-OR-
As long as Envision for BACtalk is running, you can start VisualLogic
from the Envision for BACtalk program group.

2. Visio starts with a VisualLogic menu in the menu bar.

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About DDC and drawing files


DDC files DDC files are identified by bd4 and bd3 file extensions. The bd4
extension identifies a DDC file for a VLC; the bd3 extension identifies DDC for
a global or expandable controller. The two are not interchangeable; a file you
create in one device format cannot be converted to the other. You can open these
files from within VisualLogic or from within the appropriate DDC development
environment in Envision for BACtalk—VLC DDC for bd4 files or Global/
Building Controller DDC for bd3 files.

DDC files contain all DDC program information, but may also contain drawing
information (descriptors and geometric information) if they were created and
saved in VisualLogic (VisualLogic > Options > DDC Save Options).

Visio drawing files To ensure that you save Visio drawing elements, in addition
to saving DDC program information, you can save your work as a Visio drawing
file (*.vsd) using Visio's Save command on the File menu. Visio drawing files
are typically much larger than their corresponding DDC files and open more
quickly. The Visio drawing file contains all drawing information as well as all
DDC program information. You can't use VLC or Global/Building Controller
DDC to open Visio files.

A Visio drawing file is automatically saved when you choose to send an open
DDC file to a controller with the Save option selected.

Creating and opening VisualLogic files


As indicated in the previous section, you may work with a number of file formats
in VisualLogic. As a general rule, to open DDC files, use commands on the
VisualLogic menu; to open Visio drawing files, use commands on Visio's File
menu.

X To create a new DDC program in VisualLogic


1. On the VisualLogic menu, click New Drawing.
The Device Type Selection dialog box appears, prompting you for the
type of device you are programming (a VLC or global controller).

2. Select the type of device you are programming and then click OK. A
new drawing opens for the type of device you selected.

X To open a Global/Building Controller DDC file (.bd3) or VLC DDC file


(.bd4) in VisualLogic
1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to File, and then click Read DDC from
File.
The Create Drawing from DDC File dialog box opens to the DDC
folder for the rep and job you are logged in to.

2. If necessary, select a different folder from the Look In list.

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3. In the list of files, select the file name you want, and then click Open.
VisualLogic generates a new drawing based on information in the DDC
file. Conditions under which the file was created and saved dictate the
rendering in VisualLogic.

X To open a DDC file saved as a Visio drawing (.vsd)


1. On the Visio File menu, click Open.
2. In the Open dialog box, select the folder and file you want, and then
click Open.

X To open a DDC file directly from a VLC or global controller


1. Make sure Envision for BACtalk is running and the controller you want
to work with is online.
2. On the VisualLogic menu, point to File, click Read DDC from Device,
and then type the device instance in the box provided.

VisualLogic constructs a drawing based on the DDC in the controller.


Connectors and other geometry information may not be retrievable.
N ote It may take as long as 15 minutes to construct a more complex
DDC program.

Saving your work


You have a couple of options when saving the DDC you create in VisualLogic.
You can save it as a DDC file or save it as a Visio drawing file.

Saving your work as DDC


Saving your work as DDC creates Global/Building Controller DDC (.bd3) or
VLC DDC (.bd4) files.

X To save your work as a DDC file (.bd3 or .bd4)


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to File, and then click Save Drawing as
DDC.
The Save DDC as File dialog box opens to the DDC folder of the rep
and job you are logged in to or as set in the Drawing Properties dialog
box. The file name is based on the Program Name established in the
Drawing Properties dialog box with the appropriate extension for the
type of device you're programming.

2. If necessary, change the folder or file name.

3. Click Save.

Saving your work as a Visio drawing


Saving your work as a Visio drawing file (*.vsd) is the best way to ensure that
shapes, connectors, and other drawing elements you added to your DDC file are
saved. See “About DDC and drawing files” on page 22 for more information
about Visio drawing files.

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X To save your work as a Visio drawing file (*.vsd)


1. On the Visio File menu, click Save.

2. Select the folder you want and type a file name in the File Name box.
N ote If you don’t use the same filename and rep/job that are displayed
in the title bar, it may appear not to save.

3. In the Save as Type box, make sure Drawing (.vsd) is selected.

4. Click Save.

Setting custom properties


A title block appears on the first page of every DDC drawing. You can double-
click the title block to view the Custom Properties dialog box and change
settings in it. You can set the rep, job, program name, and other DDC specifics.
When you change drawing properties, the changes are reflected in the title block.

X To set custom properties


1. Double-click the title block on the first page of your DDC drawing to
open the Custom Properties dialog box.
2. Set properties according to the following guidelines.
Item Explanation
Alerton The DDC file keeps a pointer to the rep\job folder in
Representative and the BACtalk root directory, which establishes where
Job Name this DDC file is saved. The default is the rep/job you
are logged in to. Maximum of 8 characters.

Application Name The file name used when you save a DDC file or Visio
drawing file through the VisualLogic menu. Maximum
of 8 characters.

Revision A version number you can use to track revisions to the


DDC.

Display Number Identifies the display number that corresponds to this


ddc program.

Program Name Not used.

3. Click OK.

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Using VisualLogic to set up VLCs


You can use the Device Settings dialog box to set up DDC header information in
VLCs. You can set up input scaling, English or metric units, custom Microset
codes, and more. Setup data is saved to the controller along with the DDC. If you
modify any setup parameters, make sure you send the DDC to the controller.

X To view and edit device settings


• Double-click the device settings icon, which appears on the first
page of every DDC diagram.

Setting object descriptors


You can assign descriptors to the AV, BV, AI, BI, AO, and BO objects in C3-
series VLCs. It is a good practice to thoroughly document your programming;
you and others can use the descriptors to identify and interpret how the program
uses certain objects.

X To assign object descriptors


1. Click the Descriptors tab in the Device Settings dialog box.

2. In the list of descriptors, double-click the bracketed line to assign a new


descriptor to an object, or click an existing item to change it.

3. In the Descriptor Entry dialog box, select the object type and object
instance, and type a description in the boxes provided, and then click
OK.
The description appears in the list of descriptors.

X To delete an object descriptor


• Select the descriptor you want to delete in the list of descriptors and
then press the Delete key.

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Setting program units


In the Device Settings dialog box for VLCs, in addition to object descriptors,
you can set up program units to be English or metric. This determines how the
VLC interprets 10K ohm and 3K ohm thermistor inputs as well as Microset- and
Microtouch-related objects. For VAV controllers, if program units are set to
metric, enter box size in cm; the device then reports flow in liters per second
(lps).

The selection of English versus metric units here can be read in DDC from BV-
71, which is read-only. Most Alerton Standard applications use BV-71 to modify
measurement related calculations according to the program units selection.
Table 3 BV-71 settings for English/metric

Program Units BV-71


English OFF

Metric ON

X To set program units to English or metric


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the General tab, and then type or select English or Metric in the
Program Units box., and then click OK.

3. Send the DDC file to the controller or save it to file.

Selecting description sets


With the creation of GEN4 VLCs, the description properties of AI, AO, AV, BI,
BO, and BV objects are writeable using the standard BACnet services. However,
C3-series VLCs only allow the DDC programmer to enter descriptions as part of
the DDC file and not edit them from a standard operator workstation.

The Writeable/DDC Descriptions option allows the DDC programmer to select


whether to use the descriptions embedded in the DDC file or the writeable
descriptions.

X To select the description type


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.
2. Click the General tab.

3. For Writeable/DDC Descriptions, select DDC or Writeable, and then


click OK.

4. Send the DDC file to the controller or save it to file.

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Disabling Microset auto-detection


By default, VLCs detect Microsets connected to Input 0. This interferes when
using dry contact inputs on Input 0. Disable the Microset Auto-Detection feature
to allow connection of a dry contact input.

X To disable Microset auto-detection


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the General tab.

3. For Microset Auto-detection, select Disabled, and then click OK.

4. Send the DDC file to the controller or save it to file.

Protecting the DDC file


Some users may want to protect the DDC file in the VLC. You can do this by
inhibiting reads of the file.

X To set up DDC file protection


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the General tab.

3. For DDC Read Inhibit, select Reads Inhibited, and then click OK.

4. Send the DDC file to the controller or save it to file.

CA U TIO N Be sure to back up your DDC file before setting this


option. There is no workaround to this protection once it has been set.
You must download a new DDC file.

Analog input (AI) setup


AI setup for VLCs is critical. When you set up an AI, you have several options
for selecting the type of AI and its scaling. These options are applied to the AI
before DDC processing in the VLC.

This topic briefly summarizes the options available for AI Setup in the Device
Settings dialog box. For more detailed information about the appropriate setup
for different types of hardware and notes about scaling and input options, see the
bulletin TB-BTW-INCFG, Input Setup Reference for VLCs.

X To set up AIs for a VLC


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the Analog Input Setup tab.

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3. For each AI you want to work with, under Type, select the input type
according to the following guidelines (see TB-BTW-INCFG for further
details).
Type Explanation
Counts Input is read in raw counts from 0-4095.

Scaled When you select a Scaled input type, the Zero (time
base) and Range (pulse value) fields appear. AI = Zero +
(Input * Range/ 4096) where “Input” is the pre-scaled
input count. See the “Scaled (two point)” below for a
simpler method.

10K Thermistor Use this input type for Microset or Microtouch


temperature inputs and for 10 k ohm thermistor inputs.
The AI then reports temperature (in °F or °C according to
the Program Units setting).

3K Thermistor Use this input type for 3K ohm thermistor inputs. The AI
then reports temperature (in °F or °C according to the
Program Units setting).

Scaled (two point) Select the VLC and input type and VisualLogic
automatically calculates and enters Zero (time base) and
Range (pulse value) values for you.

4. Under Units, select the type of engineering units you want to assign to
this input. This option is not available when 10K Thermistor or 3K
Thermistor is selected as Type.

5. Type zero and range values according to the guidelines for Scaled in
step 3 and the information in the VLC Installation and Operations
Guide (LTBT-TM-GEN4VLC).
N ote You only need to select the VLC and input type for the Scaled
(two point) option and the time base and pulse values are populated
automatically.

6. Select the Filter check box if you want filtering applied to the input. The
filter calculation is performed every 0.1 seconds and is expressed as:

NewCount 31
FilteredCount = --------------------------- + ------ 〈 PreviousCount〉
32 32
CA U TIO N Do not filter any Microset/Microtouch inputs.

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Analog output (AO) setup


In VisualLogic, you can assign the unit of measure, the relinquish-default, and
the out-of-service properties for each AO in a VLC. The relinquish-default and
out-of-service properties are critical for priority-array operation.

X To set up AOs for a VLC


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the Analog Output Setup tab.

3. Select options according to the following guidelines.


Item Explanation
Type Not used.

Units Select a BACnet engineering unit ID in this box. The


unit of measure indicates the unit of measure for the
AO. This doesn't affect calculations; it is for display
and reference purposes only.

Relinquish Default Type a default value for the AO. The valid range is 0
to 100. The relinquish default determines the value
of the AO when all elements in the AO's priority-
array are NULL–essentially the default value of the
AO.

Out of Service Select this check box to set the AO's out-of-service
property = TRUE. The out-of-service property
controls the relationship of the physical AO to its
present-value. When out-of-service = TRUE, the AO
is decoupled from its present-value, and the
physical AO value is the result only of DDC
execution in the VLC, while the present-value still
reflects the priority array.

Binary output (BO) setup


In VisualLogic, you assign a relinquish-default and set the out-of-service flag for
binary outputs (BOs) in a VLC. These settings affect the BO present-value and
physical output. The relinquish-default is the status of the BO when all priority-
array indexes are NULL. The out-of-service flag controls the relationship of the
physical BO to its present-value. When out-of-service = TRUE, the physical BO
is decoupled from its present-value. The physical value is the result only of DDC
execution in the VLC while the present-value continues to respond to the entire
priority array.

X To set up BOs for a VLC


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the Binary Output Setup tab.


3. For each BO, if you want the BO to default to Active (ON) if all
priority-array indexes are NULL, select the Active check box under
Relinquish Default.

4. For each BO, if you want to decouple the physical BO from its present-
value and consign control exclusively to the VLC's DDC, select the out-
of-service check box.

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Analog value (AV) setup


For AVs, the extent of setup is assigning a BACnet engineering unit code to the
AV, which is optional.

X To set up AVs for a VLC


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box.

2. Click the Analog Value Setup tab.

3. For each AV, select a BACnet engineering unit.

Microset field service code setup


The Microset's field service mode enables technicians to query and change the
value of objects in a VLC. You can customize the values that a technician can
change from a Microset and choose the two-digit code that identifies data. You
can also select whether a technician can change the value at the Microset or only
view it, whether the value appears with a decimal, and whether negative values
are acceptable.

As a technician scrolls through the list of Microset field service codes, the codes
at the top of the list appear first. You can arrange codes in VisualLogic so the
more frequently queried values appear first. For a list of the standard Microsoft
codes, see “Microset Field Service mode custom codes” on page 161.

No te When a Microset II is in balance mode, only the first five items in this list
are available. This means, if you are programming DDC for a VAV controller,
you should put the items most useful to your air balancer first.

X To set up Microset field service codes


1. Open the Device Settings dialog box, and then click the Microset Field
Service Setup tab.
A list shows the Microset codes set up for the current DDC program.

2. To add a new field service code, click the Insert New button, and then
double-click the blank code entry in the list.
—or—
To edit an existing code, double-click the code entry on the list. The
Edit Microset Entry dialog box opens.

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3. In the Display Digits boxes, type or select the first and second digits you
want displayed at the Microset.
Tab le 4 Acceptable Microset Field Service mode characters
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8
9a A b
c C d
E F g
h H i
J L n
o p r
u U y
- _
a.The characters 9 and g are virtually indistinguishable on the Microset display.

4. In the Object boxes, type the object type and instance whose present-
value you want associated with the Display Digits.

5. Select check boxes according to the following guidelines


Check Box Explanation
Writable Select this check box to enable a technician to
change the value of object using the keys on the
Microset.

Decimal Select this check box to have decimals (one


significant digit) displayed at the Microset.
NOTE: Select this option for all binary objects.

Unsigned Select this check box if the value is a positive number


and will never be negative.
NOTE: Select this option for all binary objects.

6. Click OK.

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Authoring DDC in VisualLogic


To author DDC in VisualLogic, you drag functions from the stencil and drop
them onto your drawing. Once a function is placed, you double-click it to assign
inputs, outputs, sequence numbers, and other parameters.

VisualLogic doesn't require that the DDC functions appear in any order (they
always execute in order of sequence number) or that they be linked with
connectors. However, arranging functions in logical order makes the DDC much
easier to read, and using connectors enables you to use the Check Drawing and
Propagate Parameter commands.

Adding functions to your drawing from the stencil


The stencil appears on the left side of the Visio workspace. When you open
VisualLogic from Envision for BACtalk, the stencil appears.

No te If you need to open the VisualLogic stencil manually, click Stencils on


the File menu, and then select the stencil, vislogic.vss, in the <bactalk
root>\vislogic folder.

X To add a function from the stencil to your DDC drawing


• In the stencil, click the function you want to use, drag it to where
you want it to appear in your drawing, and drop it.

Setting inputs, outputs, and other function parameters


After you place a function on your drawing, double-click the function to view
the setup dialog box and assign inputs, outputs, and other parameters. For more
information about the function and its parameters, click the Help button in the
dialog box.

Select this check box to NOT


or REV the parameter.

Type the sequence number of Click here for


the function here. Each Click here to assign an object and
function-specific
function's sequence number property or data value to the
online help.
must be unique. parameter listed or type the data
directly in the box. The number of
inputs, outputs, and parameters vary
by function.

Figure 5 An example of a function setup dialog box (Two-input OR)

Linking functions with connectors


Connectors make your diagram easier to read. They also enable you to use the
Propagate Parameters command. Functions do not require connectors to link; the
sequence numbers and input/output assignments in the functions’ setup dialog
boxes are sufficient for VisualLogic to determine the order of execution and
processing of values.

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When you link functions with a connector, the output of one function isn't
necessarily linked to the input of another. You still assign inputs and outputs in
the functions’ setup dialog box. The exception is when you use the Propagate
Parameters command.

X To link functions with connectors

1. Click the Connector button on the Visio toolbar.

2. Position the mouse pointer over a connection point on the source


function.
The mouse pointer appears as a rectangle.

3. Click the connection point, drag the mouse pointer to the connection
point on the target function, and then release the mouse button.
A red rectangle appears over the connection points as the mouse pointer
is moved close to them.
N ote Use CTRL+Shift to drag a window and zoom in on an area of
the drawing. Right-click while holding CTRL+Shift to zoom out.

Tips for working with connectors


• Use the Junction shape to create branching connections. Place the
Junction shape, and then use the connector tool to connect to one of the
four connection points on the shape. Zoom in so you don't accidentally
use the wrong connection point on the Junction shape.
• Use the Straighten Connector tools to straighten connectors left, right,
up, or down. Select the connectors you want to straighten, and then click
one of the Straighten tools in the toolbar or point to Connector on the
VisualLogic menu and then choose a Straighten command. Straighten
connectors as a last step.

Creating program comments and generating a sequence of operations


VisualLogic has a program comment feature that you can use to document your
DDC operation. You can author any number of topics and associate them with
any range of functions. The comments are saved to disk (not in the controller)
along with the DDC file and the Visio drawing. A user or developer can select a
function and view comments about its operation.

You can save all comments for a drawing to a rich text file (*.rtf) and use it as a
source for creating a sequence of operations for your job. Topics are saved to file
in the order that they appear in the Program Comments dialog box. You can
adjust the order of topics.

X To view comments
1. Select the function whose comments you want to view.
2. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Comments, and then click View.
-or-
Right-click the function whose comments you want to view, and then
click View Comments.

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X To create comments for a function or range of functions


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Comments, and then click Edit.
The Program Comments dialog box appears.

2. Click the Add button.


A new topic with the title "New Comment" appears and is added to the
bottom of the list of topics.

3. Replace the "New Comment" title with your own text (the title
automatically appears in the list of topic titles), and then type comment
text.
4. In the Range box, type the sequence number of the function or the range
of functions (separated by a dash, for example 10-100) you want this
comment associated with.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each comment topic you want to add.

6. When you finish, click OK.

X To change the topic sequence


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Comments, and then click Edit.

2. In the Program Comments dialog box, select the topic title you want to
rearrange, and then click the Up button to move it toward the top of the
list or click the Down button to move it toward the bottom of the list.
N ote Topics are saved to the *.rtf file in the order of appearance in the
list of topics. This order is independent of their assignment to function
sequence numbers.

X To save all comment topics to a rich text format file


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Comments, and then click Edit.

2. In the Program Comments dialog box, click Save.

3. Select a folder and file name to save to, and then click Save.

X To change the font of a comment


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Comments, and then click Edit.

2. In the Program Comments dialog box, select the comment topic you
want to work with from the list.

3. Select the text whose font you want to change.

4. Click the Font button, and then choose font details in the box provided.

5. Click OK to apply the changes to the selected text.

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Checking your drawing


The Check Drawing command searches your drawing for some common DDC
programming errors: faulty I/O assignments, duplicate sequence numbers, and
the lack of the proper termination functions (End of Normal, End of Subroutine),
among others. It's a good idea to check your drawing before sending it to a
controller.

X To check your drawing for errors


• On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Check
Drawing.

If errors are found, select one from the list, and then click Goto
Error to jump to the area of the drawing where the error occurs.

Sending the DDC file to a device


When you have a DDC drawing open, you can send DDC to any BACtalk
controller on the network. The BACtalk controller saves the DDC in its memory
and executes it locally.

VisualLogic prompts you for information about the device and the DDC file (the
rep, job, file name, and version). You can save the file to the rep and job
directory in conjunction with the Send command, or you can send files without
saving them (not recommended). VisualLogic requires DDC file information
even if you don't choose to save. This is because the VLC retains the rep/job
information along with the DDC.

CA U TIO N VLCs and global controllers have a limited amount of memory for
DDC. Occasionally, the controller won’t have enough memory to save the
geometric information—the spatial relationship of functions and connectors—in
the controller. When this occurs, the message appears: There is not enough
space for DDC on this device. Clear the Geometric Info option (VisualLogic
> Options > DDC Send Options) and then try again. Always save a copy of
such files to disk. If edits are necessary, open the Visio drawing file from disk,
edit it, and resend DDC to the controller.

X To send the active DDC file to a device


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to File, and then click Send DDC to
Device.
The Send DDC dialog box appears. You can enter information about the
DDC file being sent and indicate whether you want to save the file to
disk at the same time.

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2. Type information and select options according to the following


guidelines. This information is duplicated in the Custom Properties
dialog box (see “Setting custom properties” on page 24 for more
information).

CA U TIO N If you change any of these settings here, the drawing


properties in the DDC header and the Custom Properties dialog box are
automatically changed also.
Item Explanation
Device The device instance of the controller you want to
receive the DDC.

Representative and The Alerton representative and job name. The DDC
Job file keeps a pointer to the rep\job folders in the
BACtalk root directory. If you choose to save files, this
is the rep\job they are saved in.

File The file name of the DDC, which is stored as a pointer


within the program and used if you save the file.

Version A version number you can use to track revisions to the


DDC.

Send and save files Click this option if you want a DDC file and Visio
drawing file saved to disk at the same time you send
the DDC to a device. Files are saved to <bactalk
root>\<rep>\<job> with the name <file>.bd3|bd4 and
<file>.vsd.

Send to device only No DDC or Visio drawing files are created


concurrently with the send.

3. Click Send.

Sending a DDC File from disk to device


You can use VisualLogic to send a saved DDC file to a controller without
loading the DDC for editing.

X To send a DDC file from disk to a device


1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to File, and then click Send DDC File
to Device.
The DDC File to Send dialog box opens to the current rep and job
folder.

2. Select the folder and file you want to send, and then click Open.

3. In the Device Instance dialog box, type the device instance of the VLC
or global controller you want to receive the DDC, and then click OK.

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Viewing live data


You can use VisualLogic to view values as they are processed in DDC. This is a
useful tool for verifying your DDC. VisualLogic traps data and displays values
beside the inputs and outputs on your DDC drawing.

When you load the drawing file, you can either read DDC from the device or
from a file on disk. You can view real-time data for a single function or any
number of functions. The speed of data updates depends on many factors:
network traffic and the number of functions you choose to view, for example. As
a general rule, choosing to view data for fewer functions results in quicker data
updates.

X To view real-time data in VisualLogic


1. Make sure the device you want to monitor is connected to the BACtalk
network.

2. On the File menu, click Open. Browse to the Visio file you want to
work with, and then click Open.
CA U TIO N Make sure that it is the same file loaded in your controller;
otherwise, erroneous data appears.
Additionally, if you read DDC from a device or file (VisualLogic > File
> Read DDC from Device/Read DDC from File), and geometric
information was not saved to the device/file, DDC functions will appear
on numerous pages in no particular order.

3. Select the functions for which you want to view live data values.

4. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click View Live
Function Data.

5. In the Device Instance dialog box, type the device instance of the device
(VLC or global controller) you want to monitor, and then click OK.

Data from the controller appears in red beside its associated I/O
connector.

sec Init-N
AV-62 on BR-1
60
BR-0 on
BV-26 BR-0
on DOB on
on 3170

3160

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Viewing DDC statistics


You can get DDC statistics to see how much memory, in bytes, VisualLogic uses
for different elements of your drawing (VLC DDC only). You can also use this
information to help you modify your DDC if you go over your byte/bit count for
a VLC. See Table 1 on page 10 for byte/bit counts for VLCs.

X To view DDC statistics


• On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Get DDC
Statistics. VisualLogic processes the drawing and provides a DDC
statistics list.

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Modifying DDC
When you edit DDC in VisualLogic, the DDC program you work on is stored in
the memory of the computer running VisualLogic. No changes are made to the
DDC programming in the controller until you save the new DDC program to the
controller.

You can adjust the DDC program at the computer without affecting the
controller’s operation. The controller continues to execute the most recently
downloaded DDC program until a new program replaces the old one.

Propagating function parameters


You can use VisualLogic’s Propagate Parameters command to automatically
assign the output of one function as input to another function. Use this command
after you use Visio connectors to link the I/Os graphically. For example, if you
assign BV-3 as the output of a function at Sequence 100 and then use a Visio
connector to link it to an input of a function at Sequence 110, the Propagate
Parameters command automatically assigns BV-3 as the input at Sequence 110.
If you have assigned an input that doesn't match its corresponding output, the
command overwrites the input with the output assignment.

CA U TIO N If you have multiple I/O assignments using the Junction shape, the
Propagate Parameters command will automatically propagate the assignment of
the output with the lowest sequence number to all the outputs, overwriting
previous assignments, if any.

X To automatically copy output assignments to input assignments


• On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Propagate
Parameters.

Repeating functions
This feature provides a way to create several DDC functions of any kind at one
time. For example, to create multiple subcallers in Global./Building Controller
DDC. You can increment DDC function parameters with input specific to each
DDC function.

You can also increment the following optional parameters: branch numbers,
device instances, object instances, array indexes, substitution numbers, and
‘Real’ data values. Only some of these parameters are applied to particular DDC
functions. If the increment value is zero, the correspondent parameter does not
increment.

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To use this feature, only one function can be selected.

X To repeat functions
1. Select the function you want to repeat.

2. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Repeat


Function.

3. Select whether you want to place the functions horizontally or vertically


on the drawing (in relation to the selected function).

4. Select the parameters you want to repeat and how you want to
increment them.

5. Click OK.

Resequencing functions
Often, a programmer needs to change the sequence of a range of functions while
programming, usually because functions were added or omitted. VisualLogic
enables you to select a range of functions and renumber them as a whole. Rather
than changing sequence numbers one-by-one, you assign a starting sequence
number and specify the increment of sequential function numbers—10, 20, 30,
or 5, 10, 15, for example.

X To resequence functions
1. Select the functions you want to resequence. Use Shift+click to add
functions to an initial selection.

2. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Resequence


Functions.

3. In the Start box, type the lowest sequence number you want assigned to
the selected functions.
4. In the Step box, type the increment by which you want sequence
numbers to increase.

5. Click OK.

The function with the lowest sequence number is renumbered with the
Start sequence number. Other functions are numbered in increasing
increments of the Step value.

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Cross-referencing functions
The DDC cross-reference table displays all DDC functions matching the input
criteria. Users can select any DDC function in the output cross-reference table
and go to the drawing shape associated with the DDC function.

X To cross-reference functions
1. On the VisualLogic menu, point to Tools, and then click Cross-
Reference Table.

2. By default, All Data is shown. Select how you want to filter functions in
the table. For example, you can choose to view only sub caller data.

3. Select a function and click Goto to jump to that function in your


drawing.

4. Click Edit to modify a cross-reference.

Straighten connector functions


Connectors are used to show the relationships between DDC functions in a
drawing.

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Programming VLC DDC for the
BACtalk Microset and Microtouch 4
VLCs include built-in programming designed to work with either a Microset or a
Microtouch. Current heating and cooling setpoints are calculated automatically
based on occupied status, day and night setpoints, and heating, cooling, and
demand offsets. Management of the after-hours timer is also handled
automatically.

In addition, a reserved range of AVs and BVs in the Microset enable customized
control of the unit. These features greatly simplify DDC programming for zone
temperature control.

About the Microset


The BACtalk Microset is a microprocessor-controlled room sensor designed to
work with VLCs. It connects to the terminal labeled MSET (IN0) on the VLC. The
Microset enables an occupant to adjust the occupied setpoint, activate the system
after-hours, and view both the room temperature and the outside air temperature.
The Microset also includes a Field Service mode, which enables authorized service
personnel to view and change system operating parameters. The VLC
automatically detects when a Microset is connected to the appropriate terminal.

About the Microtouch


The Microtouch includes a 10K thermistor and a setpoint adjustment
potentiometer. The Microtouch must be connected to IN-0 and IN-1 (the first two
inputs) to function. The Microtouch allows the user to adjust the occupied setpoint
by moving a lever on the side to either increase (up) or decrease (down) the
setpoint. Pressing the center of the Microtouch during unoccupied hours activates
the after-hours timer. A jack is provided to allow connection of a field service tool.

Analog and binary values assigned to Microset operation


Every VLC has a range of data points (AVs and BVs) reserved for Microset
operation. Each data point has a particular function with respect to Microset
operations. Some provide feedback information (such as room temperature); others
enable control and interface with the unit. Table 5 summarizes these data points.

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Table 5 VLC data points reserved for Microset and Microtouch operation

Object
Function Remarks
Instance
AV-90 Setpoint Displayed at the Microset and
adjusted up or down when the
WARMER or COOLER button is
pressed.

AV-91 Setpoint High Limit The maximum value of AV-90.

AV-92 Setpoint Low Limit The minimum value that AV-90.

AV-93 Cooling Setpoint Offset Used in the calculation of the


Occupied Cooling Setpoint (AV-99).

AV-94 Heating Setpoint Offset Used in the calculation of Occupied


Heating Setpoint (AV-100).

AV-95 Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint The cooling setpoint used when BV-
67 is OFF.

AV-96 Unoccupied Heating Setpoint The heating setpoint used when BV-
67 is OFF.

AV-97 After-hours Timer Limit The adjustable override limit.


(Hours) Maximum is 9.5 hours.

AV-98 After-hours Timer (Hours) The current value of the after-hours


Value timer. Automatically counts down
when after-hours operation is
enabled (BV-66).

AV-99 Current Cooling Setpoint Read only. Internally calculated


based on occupied mode, setpoints,
and offsets. (see “Setpoint
calculation” on page 46).

AV-100 Current Heating Setpoint Read only. Internally calculated


based on occupied mode, setpoints,
and offsets. (see “Setpoint
calculation” on page 46).

AV-101 ROOM Display Value The value displayed at the Microset


when the ROOM button is pressed.
Typically, this is used to display the
room temperature. AI-0 is the space
temperature input read from the
Microset, and DDC is written to
transfer the value of AI-0 to AV-101
for display.
NOTE: The Microset II displays as
“INSIDE” temperature.

AV-102 Space humidity (%RH). Read only. If the Microset is


Optional. equipped with the humidity sensor
option, this AV provides the humidity
sensor reading in %RH.

AV-103 OUTSIDE Display Value The value displayed at the Microset


when the OUTSIDE button is
pressed. Typically, this is the outside
air temperature value, which is
transferred from elsewhere in the
system to AV-103 in the VLC.
NOTE: The Microset II displays as
“OUTSIDE” temperature.

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Table 5 VLC data points reserved for Microset and Microtouch operation

Object
Function Remarks
Instance
AV-104 Microtouch Lever Offset Automatically calculated from
current lever position and the value
of AV-105.

AV-105 Microtouch Lever Value Maximum offset when lever is either


all the way up or down.

AV-106 Demand Offset Provides an interface for demand


limiting programs or other system
setpoint adjustment. Used in
conjunction with the setpoint (AV-90)
and heating and cooling offsets (AV-
93, AV-94) as appropriate to
calculate current heating and cooling
setpoints (AV-99, AV-100).

AV-107 RH displayed on Microset II. If AV-107 is non zero, then the


outside air temperature (AV-103)
alternates with the AV-107 value.

BV-64 Scheduled Occupied Provides a system schedule


Command interface for setting occupied,
unoccupied operation. Write an ON
value to BV-64 to set occupied
operation, OFF for unoccupied
operation. (See “Occupied and
unoccupied modes” on page 47).

BV-65 Microset Occupied/ Enables occupant to manually force


Unoccupied Enable unoccupied operation using the
Command Microset button. (See “Occupied and
unoccupied modes” on page 47.)

BV-66 After-hours status Read only. ON when after-hours


operation is in effect.

BV-67 Occupied/Unoccupied Status Read only except when BV-65 is


ON. ON = Occupied mode. OFF =
Unoccupied mode. Result of BV-64,
BV-65, BV-66.

BV-68 Microset Field Service Removes the ability to start Field


Lockout Service Mode from the Microset. ON
= Field Service Mode disabled.

BV-69 Swap English/Metric Display Affects the Microset display only. ON


= Microset display is opposite of
English/Metric mode selection in
DDC header (see “AI setup” on
page 158).

BV-70 Microset Detected Flag Read only. ON when Microset is


detected on AI-0.

BV-71 English/Metric Status Read only. Reflects English or


Metric selection in DDC header.
OFF = English. ON = Metric.

BV-72 Fan Low Speed When BV-72 is set to ON, the fan
icon on the Microset II moves at slow
speed.

BV-73 Fan Medium Speed When BV-73 is set to ON, the fan
icon on the Microset II moves at
medium speed.

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Table 5 VLC data points reserved for Microset and Microtouch operation

Object
Function Remarks
Instance
BV-74 Fan High Speed When BV-74 is set to ON, the fan
icon on the Microset II moves at high
speed.

BV-75 Door Open Icon Reserved for future door open icon
on the Microset II.

BV-76 Fan Auto Reserved for future fan auto icon on


the Microset II.

BV-77 Heating ICON Display/hide heating icon on the


Microset II.

BV-78 Cooling ICON Display/hide cooling icon on the


Microset II.

BV-79 Backlight ICON LCD backlight comand on the


Microset II.
ON action/status -LCD backlight on
continuously.
OFF action/status -LCD backlight is
ON only in response to button
activity.

BV-80 Enable Fan Speed Control Enable/disable fan control mode on


the Microset II.

BV-81 Select Hotel Mode Select office mode or hotel mode


operation on the Microset II.

BV-83 24HR Time Format Select 12- or 24- hour time format on
the Microset II.

BV-84 Enable Space Humidity Display/hide room humidity on the


Microset II. Applies only to units with
an optional humidity sensor.

Setpoint calculation
Throughout your DDC, use AV-99 and AV-100 for the actual current cooling and
heating setpoints, respectively. The VLC automatically includes offsets and
switches between occupied and unoccupied setpoints as appropriate. The
Microtouch lever offset is also automatically considered if a Microset is not
detected.

When the VLC is in unoccupied mode, it sets the current cooling (AV-99) and
heating (AV-100) setpoints to the unoccupied cooling (AV-95) and unoccupied
heating (AV-96) setpoints, respectively. When the VLC is in occupied mode, the
current cooling setpoint is set to the occupied setpoint (AV-90) plus the
Microtouch lever offset (AV-104, only included if Microset is not detected), plus
the cooling offset (AV-93), plus the demand offset (AV-106).

Current cooling setpoint calculation

AV-99 = (AV-90) + (AV-104) + (AV-93) + (AV-106)

The current heating setpoint is set to the occupied setpoint (AV-90), plus the
Microtouch lever offset (AV-104, only included if Microset is not detected),
minus the heating offset (AV-94), minus the demand offset (AV-106).

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Current heating setpoint calculation

AV-100 = (AV-90) + (AV-104) - (AV-94) - (AV-106)

Microtouch offsets
If a Microset is not detected, the VLC assumes a Microtouch is connected, and
input 1 is read as a Microtouch bias. The VLC calculates the Microtouch offset
(AV-104) based on the position of the lever and the Microtouch lever value (AV-
105). Typically, when a Microtouch is used, the Microtouch lever value (AV-
105) is placed on a display to provide an easy way to adjust the amount of
influence the Microtouch lever has on the occupied setpoint. If the lever is in the
full up position, the Microtouch offset will be a positive value equal to the
Microtouch lever value. Conversely, if the lever is in the full down position, the
Microtouch offset will be a negative value equal to the Microtouch lever value.
As the lever is moved between the two stops, the Microtouch offset will vary
between these two values, with a value of zero at the center position.

IMPO R TAN T If neither a Microset nor a Microtouch is connected to the VLC,


you should set the Microtouch lever value (AV-105) to zero. If any other value is
used, a Microtouch offset will be applied to the Occupied setpoint, depending on
what, if anything is connected to input 1 on the VLC.

Occupied and unoccupied modes


The occupied mode of the VLC is controlled by BV-64, BV-65, and BV-66.
When BV-64 is activated, the VLC goes into occupied mode. The VLC remains
in occupied mode as long as BV-64 is ON, unless the OFF button feature is
activated (BV-65 is ON). When the OFF button feature is activated, the user can
press the OFF button to set the VLC to unoccupied mode. As long as BV-64 is
ON, the user can then toggle manually between occupied and unoccupied modes
using the Microset ON and OFF buttons.

After-hours operation
When BV-64 is OFF, the VLC remains in unoccupied mode unless the after-
hours timer (BV-66) is activated.

The value of the after-hours timer (AV-98) automatically counts down at a rate of
0.5 every 30 minutes until it reaches zero, at which time the after-hours timer
status (BV-66) turns OFF. The after-hours timer automatically resets to zero
when BV-64 turns ON. As long as BV-64 is OFF, the after-hours timer (AV-98)
can be manually adjusted in increments of 0.5 hours from a BACtalk data
display.

Microset
When a Microset is connected, the user can activate the after-hours timer by
pressing the ON button. For each press of the ON button, the after-hours timer
(AV-98) increments 0.5 hours, up to the after-hours limit (AV-97). Similarly, the
occupant can press the OFF button to decrement the after-hours timer in 0.5 hour
increments.

Microtouch
When a Microtouch is used, pressing the Microtouch center will set the after-
hours timer to the value of the after-hours duration (AV-97). The after-hours
timer status is ON whenever the after-hours timer is above zero.

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Typical DDC for a Microset


Typically, a schedule in a global controller controls a BV object in the global
controller, which is then transferred to the VLC using global controller DDC.
The BV can be either directly transferred to BV-64 in the VLC to provide
scheduled zone operation or transferred to an intermediate BV in the VLC.

The Alerton Standard applications use an intermediate BV (typically BV-40) so


that this BV, or the warmup BV or the cooldown BV, can be used to activate BV-
64, thus putting the VLC into occupied mode. This programming technique can
be used with the optimum start feature. This programming method also allows
you to independently adjust ventilation parameters depending on whether the
zone was put into occupied mode with a warmup, cooldown, scheduled
occupancy, or after-hours override command.

Heating and cooling control sequences can use AV-99 and AV-100 as the current
cooling and heating setpoints. These setpoints are automatically calculated as
described above depending on occupied mode status, offsets, and other factors.
BV-67 can be used as an indication of when the VLC transitions between
occupied and unoccupied mode. This can be useful for resetting Proportional
Integral (PI) functions when the setpoint changes.

Typically, a single VLC in a given installation has an outside air temperature


sensor. Global controller DDC is then used to transfer this value to AV-103 for
all other VLCs.

VLC DDC must be used to transfer the space temperature to AV-101. Typically,
the space temperature will be AI-0, but in some applications you may wish to
average two or more sensors or use a different sensor. We recommend that you
use AV-101 as the space temperature throughout your programming, then if you
want to change your sensor configuration you only have to modify your DDC in
one place.

The demand offset is included in the setpoint calculation to allow for the future
implementation of a demand limiting program. The demand offset will be sent
from a global controller to AV-106.

The Microset present flag (BV-70) allows you to create display items that will
change depending on whether or not a Microset is installed. The English/metric
flag (BV-71) allows you to write DDC programming that will automatically
adjust tuning parameters and limits depending upon the mode to which the VLC
is set.

Field Service Mode


The Microset may be used to access important control points within a VLC. If
BV-68 (Field Service Lockout) is OFF, it will be possible to enter Field Service
mode by pressing the buttons on the Microset in a special sequence. The
BACtalk Microset differs from the IBEX Microset in that two Field Service
modes are available. Also note that the decimal point to the right of the Field
Service codes displayed at the Microset denote a default fixed code. Any custom
codes that you set up will not have a decimal point.

Pressing the button sequence BLANK-BLANK-ROOM-ON-WARMER allows


access to the normal Field Service mode. The Hot and Cold Flow CFM settings
are read-only. The default fixed codes listed in Table 6 are available in addition

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to any custom codes set up in the DDC header (see “Microset Field Service
mode custom codes” on page 161).
Table 6 Default fixed codes for Microset Field Service Mode

Code Meaning Associated Data Point


UC. Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint AV-95

UH. Unoccupied Heating Setpoint AV-96

CO. Cooling Offset AV-93

HO. Heating Offset AV-94

CS. Current Cooling Setpoint AV-99

HS. Current Heating Setpoint AV-100

AL. After-hours Limit AV-97

HI. Setpoint High Limit AV-91

LO. Setpoint Low Limit. AV-92

SP. Current Setpoint AV-90

CF. Cold Deck cfm (read only) AI-10

HF. Hot Deck cfm (read only). Dual AI-8


duct only.

Custom codes can be entered in the DDC device settings header. You are allowed
to assign a custom code for up to 26 BI, BV, AV, BO, or AO objects. For each
entry, you can specify whether the number will appear with or without one
decimal place, and if the item is to be read-only. Items can also be restricted to
positive numbers only. Note that if a BI, BV, or BO is specified, an ON value is
represented on the Microset as .1 and an OFF value is 0. You must therefore
activate the decimal point for binary items.

Balance Mode
The button sequence BLANK-BLANK-ROOM-ON-COOLER enables a special
VAV Box Balance Mode, which is used for air balancing and airflow sensor
calibration. This mode allows access to the codes listed in Table 7 as well as
entries 0–3 (for Microset v1.15) in the Microset Field Service Mode Setup
screen of VLC DDC (entries 0-4 apply for Microset II v1.17). See “Microset
field service code setup” on page 30 and “Microset Field Service mode custom
codes” on page 161, for more information.

Table 7 Additional default fixed codes for VAV Box Field Service Mode

Code Meaning Associated Data Point


HI. Setpoint High Limit AV-91

LO. Setpoint Low Limit AV-92

SP. Current Setpoint AV-90

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Table 7 Additional default fixed codes for VAV Box Field Service Mode

Code Meaning Associated Data Point


SC. Cold Deck Box Size AV-250

SH Hot Deck Box Size AV-253


(Dual Duct only)

CF. Cold Deck cfm (Range is 0-32767) AI-10

HF. Hot Deck cfm (Dual Duct Only) (Range is 0-32767) AI-8

CF and HF (if applicable) show the current cfm, which can be adjusted by
modifying the calibration factor (k) during balancing. While in VAV Box Field
Service Mode, the WARMER and COOLER buttons change the k factor in
increments of ± 0.01, while the ROOM and OUTSIDE buttons change the k
factor in increments of ± 0.1. Using the VAV Box Field Service Mode, you can
adjust the k factor until the CF and HF readings match those from a balancing
hood.

Use VLC DDC to view the value of the k factor (see “Setting parameters for a
VAV airflow sensor” on page 163).

The following data points are available in VLC DDC, Alerton/Standard Device
Templates 82330000.DVT and 82340000.DVT and can be used to view and edit
balancing data.
Table 8 Air balance data points

Data
Description Remarks
point
AV-250 Cold Duct Box Size Range 0~63 inches

AV-251 Cold Duct Zero Velocity Cutoff

AV-252 Cold Duct Calibration Factor Read Only

AV-253 Hot Duct Box Size Range 0~63 inches

AV-254 Hot Duct Zero Velocity Cutoff

AV-255 Hot Duct Calibration Factor Read Only

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strategies 5
Direct digital control (DDC) programming underlies all operations performed at an
operator workstation. DDC ultimately drives all actions carried out by a user at a
data display or template.

Programming DDC is a challenging undertaking and should not be attempted


without a thorough knowledge of Alerton systems and the equipment being
controlled. This chapter describes some common programming techniques and
strategies. Carefully plan and test your DDC program before implementing it.

Include Function 1: END OF NORMAL SEQUENCE


This is a common oversight. If you use subroutine DDC, make sure that you
remove the default function 1 at sequence 9999 and replace it at a sequence
number that marks the end of normal DDC. Otherwise, error messages appear.

Write separate DDC programs for devices on different networks


Even though BCMs are connected together in an array, you should always write
separate DDC programs to read/write data to/from VLCs connected to the MS/TP
network of each BCM (or to read/write data to/from TUXs connected to the TUX
trunk of each BCM-TUX). Basically, you should treat each BCM as a global
controller. Failure to do separate DDC can result in a serious degradation in
network communications and temporary communication delays of several minutes.

Don't write to a data point more than once


DDC won't tolerate multiple writes to data points. Doing so results in an error
message and DDC fails to execute. To make sure you aren't writing to these data
points more than once, use the cross-reference utility. Remember that if you write
to a data point in a subroutine, that data point is written to several times (once for
each sub-caller).

No te This only applies to objects without a priority array.

Leave room to grow


Space your sequences by at least 10—the first function at sequence 10, the second
at sequence 20, the third at sequence 30, and so on. The DDC Editor is set up to
facilitate sequencing by tens. Even though functions can be entered at every
sequence number, this enables you to add functions if you make a mistake.

Plan before you program


Study the desired sequences of operations for the equipment to be controlled and
then create a DDC diagram for each sequence. Make sequences modular for
documentation purposes and ease of entry.

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Document meticulously
As you develop the program, document the point assignments, starting with all
the physical control points at the VLC level. The control point list should include
all logical and physical points for VLC DDC. The control point list for Global/
Building Controller DDC should include all points. Be sure to note the point type
(AI, BI, AO, BO, AV, BV) and whether any additional automated control
features are required (alarms, schedules, optimum start, for example).

Leave a written history of the assignment of inputs and outputs to equipment and
how control sequences were implemented. Document in such a way that another
engineer or programmer can decipher your work.

Save your DDC


Get in the habit of saving your DDC to disk frequently to ensure that you don’t
lose any information.

Test before equipment startup


As much as possible, test the control sequences you program before you actually
hook up equipment. Alerton advises that you use a test bench to simulate
equipment inputs and monitor outputs.

Use peer-to-peer DDC functions sparingly


VLCs that utilize peer-to-peer DDC functions (RED/WED) can generate a
significant number of broadcast messages on a BACnet network. Each RED/
WED function that references a device instance will generate a BACnet WHO-
IS broadcast message every 3 minutes that the target device responds to with an
I-AM broadcast message. These messages are propagated throughout the entire
BACnet network. On a large network this can create additional unwanted traffic
and in some rare cases this traffic increase may overload the server.

Peer-to-peer DDC functions should be used sparingly and preferably only on


small networks (single subnets). Instead of using the RED/WED, consider using
REDs/WEDs. These functions are intended to support reading and writing to
BACnet slave devices (which rarely support BACnet WHO-IS, I-AM service)
but can also be used successfully without increasing broadcast traffic because
they locate devices by network number and MSTP MAC address, which
eliminates the need for WHO-IS/I-AM messages.

CA U TIO N When using the REDs DDC function, be sure to assign network
number 0 if the MS/TP device is on the local MS/TP network.

No te VLCs that support peer-to-peer DDC functions are limited to a maximum


of 15 RED/WED and REDs/WEDs functions.

DDC download and start up


The DDC modification reported by the VLC is the date and time that the DDC
was last sent to the VLC. DDC operation is delayed on power up for 20 seconds.
This delay is intended to give the VLC time to communicate with the Microset
before DDC runs (for example, to get the current room temperature).

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Integrating with other applications using automation


Automation is a feature of ActiveX, which is Microsoft technology, and an
evolution of their component object model (COM) interface. For those who may
be familiar with dynamic data exchange (DDE) in IBEX systems, ActiveX in
BACtalk works much the same way. Other applications that support ActiveX can
use BACtalk's ActiveX Interface to fetch data from BACtalk while BACtalk is
running. The ActiveX Interface is, in fact, an Automation Object.

The BACtalk Automation Object essentially exposes BACtalk data so that it can
be used by scripts, programs, and applications that support Automation. This
enables you to read property values, write property values, and send a time sync
from another application.

Using the BACtalk Automation Object requires knowledge of object-oriented


programming techniques. See the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/com/tech/activex.asp to learn more.

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Using DDC to detect VLC communications failure


This section presents two methods of using Global/Building Controller DDC to
confirm communications between a VLC and a global controller and then
generating an alarm or another action in DDC if VLC communications is lost.
DDC is presented along with the advantages and disadvantages of each
approach.

No te EBT v1.3 and later includes a Comm Failure Object that can be used
instead of DDC.

Method 1
The Delay on Make and Delay on Break Functions (DOM and DOB) in VLC
DDC combine to produce a pulse (BV-63) every 240 seconds. The Exclusive OR
(XOR) Function in the Global Controller DDC reacts to the pulse generated by
the VLC. As BV-63 switches from ON to OFF and back to ON, the XOR resets
the DOB, turning the VLC Comm Fail (BV-201) OFF. As long as the Global
Controller can read the pulse (BV-63) from the VLC, the XOR will continually
reset the DOB. If communications between the Global Controller and the VLC
fails, a Comm Failure condition will be reported through BV-201 after 900
seconds (15 minutes) has elapsed. This elapsed time is set using the delay input
to the DOB. The sequence numbering of the DDC functions in the global
controller is very important. Note that the XOR, at sequence 4500, executes
before the Transfer (XFR), at sequence 4510. This is the trick in getting the XOR
to pulse ON to OFF and repeat. Also, the branch point between the XFR and the
XOR (BR-401) must be a reserved branch point. This means that BR-401 cannot
be referenced anywhere else in Global Controller DDC.

Set up the VLC Comm Fail Alarm (BV-201) as you would any other binary point
alarm using the Alarm Wizard in BACtalk. The delay setting in the alarm point
setup should be set to zero so as not to conflict with the DOB in Global
Controller DDC.

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Figure 6 Method 1: VLC and global controller DDC sequences for detecting VLC communications failure at the
global controller

Advantages and disadvantages


The advantage of using this method over Method 2 is that only one data point is
being transferred between the VLC and the global controller. The disadvantage
is that the two timing functions in VLC DDC consume RAM space, which may
be needed elsewhere in the program depending on the application.

Method 2
The Two-Input AND Function (&) in VLC DDC generates a pulse (BV-63) to
the global controller. BV-63 pulses between ON and OFF every time the global
controller transfers BV-63 to BV-62. As long as communication is established
between the VLC and the global controller, BV-63 will continually pulse
between ON and OFF. The Change of State Detector (COS) Function in Global
Controller DDC reacts to the pulse generated by the VLC. As BV-63 switches
from OFF to ON, the COS resets the Delay on Break (DOB), turning the VLC
Comm Fail (BV-201) OFF. As long as the global controller can read the pulse
(BV-63) from the VLC, the COS will continually reset the DOB. If
communications between the global controller and the VLC fail, a Comm
Failure condition will be reported through BV-201 after 300 seconds (5 minutes)
have elapsed. This elapsed time is set through the delay input to the DOB.

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Set up the VLC Comm Fail Alarm (BV-201) as you would any other binary point
alarm using the Alarm Wizard in BACtalk. The delay setting in the alarm point
setup should be set to zero so as not to conflict with the DOB in Global
Controller DDC.

Figure 7 Method 2: VLC and global controller DDC sequences for detecting VLC communications failure at the
global controller

Advantages and disadvantages


The advantage in using this method over Method 1 is the Two Input AND
function in VLC DDC does not consume RAM space, which may be needed
elsewhere in the program depending on the application. The disadvantage is that
two data points are being transferred between the VLC and its host global
controller.

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Using DDC to detect communications failure in a global


controller - C3 VLCs only
The Comm Fail flag in a VLC does not transition ON in a VLC when
communications with the VLC's global controller is lost. In fact, the Comm Fail
flag monitors whether the VLC passes the token on the MS/TP LAN. Two
VLCs—or any number of VLCs—without a global controller online will pass
the token to one another as long as they can communicate. Therefore, the Comm
Fail flag does not transition ON until the VLC loses communication with all
other devices on the MS/TP LAN, not just the global controller.

As a result, the Comm Fail flag in the VLC is useful in DDC only insofar as it
enables VLC DDC to revert to a stand-alone mode of operation (for example,
causing setpoints to revert to stand-alone, default settings) in the absence of all
other devices, not just the global controller. It is not useful for determining
whether a VLC is online with a global controller, or whether global controller
DDC has halted.

To determine the status of global controller communications and DDC execution


reliably, a "heartbeat" DDC sequence in the global controller is necessary,
combined with a "pickup" DDC sequence in the VLC. The pickup DDC
effectively listens for the heartbeat and generates an output if it ceases. This
section presents DDC sequences for the global controller and VLC that generate
this effect. This is only one solution among many. You may find a more
appropriate or efficient DDC sequence for your specific application.

No te The VLC Comm Fail flag is set when communications have been lost for
5 minutes and reset whenever a valid MS/TP message for the VLC is received.

Explanation of DDC
The DDC sequences shown are for an global controller with Device Instance 211
and a VLC with Device Instance 702. It shows only the heartbeat and pickup
sequences.

Global Controller DDC sequence


The DDC sequence in the global controller uses Function 21: Anti Short Cycle
Relay to generate the heartbeat, which is written to the present-value of BV-10 in
VLC 702. The choice of BV-10 is arbitrary and could just as well be any other
property appropriate for your application. The output is written back to the input
and is negated. The Min. ON and Min. OFF values are set to 60 seconds. These
values determine how fast the heartbeat occurs. Without these values, BV-10
would toggle ON and OFF with each pass of DDC and quickly occupy
bandwidth on the MS/TP LAN. A minimum time of 60 seconds for these values
is recommended to keep MS/TP communications traffic down. Longer Min. ON
and Min. OFF values may be desirable.

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Figure 8 Heartbeat generation sequence in the global controller using


Function 21: Anti Short Cycle Relay

VLC DDC sequence


In VLC DDC, the pickup sequence consists of Function 23: Change of State
Detector and Function 16: Delay on Make (DOM). Essentially, Function 23
picks up the global controller heartbeat signal (written to VLC BV-10) and feeds
it through a branch point (selected arbitrarily) into Function 16 (DOM). The
output of Function 16 remains OFF until communications is lost for 300
seconds, the Function 16 delay time. The output of Function 16, in this case BV-
11, is used in VLC DDC as a global controller communications failure flag,
which transitions ON if the global controller heartbeat isn't detected. Use the
Function 16 delay time to control the sensitivity of the sequence. This delay is
how long communications must be lost before the failure flag goes ON.

Figure 9 Pickup sequence in the VLC, which uses BV-11 (selected arbitrarily)
as the global controller communications failure flag

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Resolution of Microset-related AVs and use in DDC


Data resolution of Microset-related AV present-values is limited to increments of
0.5. As a result, using these values in DDC can have undesirable results.
Microset-related AVs are in the range AV-90 to AV-107.

Actual results depend on how Microset AVs are used in the control sequence. In
certain applications, AV-101 has been used as a space temperature input to the
proportional component of a proportional integral (PI) routine. AV-101 varied by
0.5 when the actual space temperature change was much smaller. This caused a
disproportional response and frequent equipment response, causing over cycling
of the controlled variable and possible premature wear on controlled equipment.

Do not use AVs 90-107 in control sequences where their limited resolution may
be an issue. Instead, use actual input values. For example, use AI-0 for space
temperature.

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Understanding BACtalk PI and PID functions


Proportional Integral (PI) functions and Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)
functions in DDC (Functions 51 and 52) help control the balance between
environmental conditions and feedback in BACtalk systems to maintain zone
setpoints.

What is PID control?


The proportional, integral, and derivative components, when added together,
generate an output value in response to a feedback input and setpoint. The output
of the function varies in an attempt to get the feedback input to match the
setpoint. In HVAC applications, the feedback input is often a temperature, such
as a room temperature, and the setpoint is the room setpoint. The output is then
used to control a damper, valve, or cycling time of heat stages. The proportional
component responds instantly to changes in the feedback input or setpoint, while
the integral component responds gradually over time. The derivative component
is based on the rate of change of the feedback input relative to the setpoint.

PID logic has been used with industrial controls for a long time. The Alerton
BACtalk PI and PID controllers use industry-standard terminology wherever
possible.

PI vs. PID
For virtually all HVAC applications, it is generally wiser to use PI control rather
than PID control. The Derivative component generally does not add much
responsiveness, and it can be difficult to tune. Erratic response often results from
using Derivative control in HVAC applications. Although PID control is often
included as a specification requirement, the Derivative component should
probably not be used unless you are very confident in your understanding of the
complexities of tuning PID controllers.

How is the output of the PI function calculated?


The output of the BACtalk PI controller is the sum of three factors: proportional
component (P), integral component (I), plus a constant of 50. The output is
limited to a range of 0 to 100.

Output = 50 + P + I

The primary inputs are the setpoint (SP) and feedback input (FB). The other
inputs are tuning parameters, and they are generally set to fixed values as needed
to achieve responsive yet stable control. Both the P and I components are
calculated from the difference between the setpoint and the feedback input. This
difference is called the error (E), and it represents how far away from setpoint
the feedback input is.

E = FB - SP

The goal of the control function is to get this error value to go to zero (that is,
feedback input = setpoint.)

The proportional component responds instantly and is simply proportional to the


value of the error. The only tuning parameter that affects the proportional

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component is the proportional constant (Kp). The proportional component is


equal to the error times the proportional constant.

P = E x Kp

The integral component is calculated as a running total over time. It is used to


make incremental adjustments over time to get the feedback input to match the
setpoint. When the function is first started, the integral component is set to the
value of integral startup (STUP). From then on, the integral component is a
running total, with an integral adjustment value added every second. The integral
adjustment value that is added each second is the error times the integral
constant (Ki) divided by 60. The integral constant is divided by 60 since it
represents the change per minute, and the calculation is performed every second.

I = Iprevious + (E x Ki /60)

The integral adjustment value is limited by the maximum integral change (Imax),
which is the maximum amount the integral component is allowed to change per
minute. The maximum allowed integral adjustment (which is added once per
second) is then Imax/60.

Finally, the value of the integral component is limited by the integral limit
(Ilimit). I is not allowed to be greater than Ilimit or less than -Ilimit.

|I| < Ilimit

Reversing the output for reverse acting applications


The default output action of the proportional integral functions is direct acting
(DA). As the feedback input increases, the output increases. Likewise, when the
feedback input decreases, the output decreases. Some applications require the
PID controller output to be reverse acting (RA); as the feedback increases, the
output decreases. Likewise, when the feedback decreases, the output increases.

For RA applications, use the REV feature of DDC on the output of the function.
When this is done, the Reversed Output = (100 - Output).

Direct acting (DA) output is appropriate for the following applications:

• Normally open (NO) heating valve


• Normally closed (NC) cooling valve
• Building static pressure control (relief damper or variable frequency
drive)
• Economizer dampers where the outside air (OA) damper is NC

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Reverse acting (RA) output is appropriate for the following applications:

• Normally closed heating valve (steam for instance)


• Normally open cooling valve
• Supply duct static pressure control (inlet vanes or variable frequency
drive)
• NC steam humidifier valve
• NO relay contacts serving electric heating coils

Setting the tuning parameters


Tuning a controller has always been a bit of an art. Experimentation is usually
necessary to achieve optimum performance. Increasing the values for Kp and Ki
increases the responsiveness of the BACtalk PI controller, but reduces the
stability. The goal is to get the controller to provide the most responsive control
possible without hunting.

One of the challenges in tuning PI loops in HVAC control is that system


response functions vary considerably depending on circumstances. For example,
when controlling an economizer damper to maintain a desired supply
temperature, the effect of modulating the damper will be very different when the
outside air temperature is 0°F versus 50°F. For this reason, it is generally best to
tune loops conservatively. This slows response but helps ensure stable control
over all operating conditions. Be sure to consider the effect of the current and
possible operating conditions when tuning a loop.

Proportional constant (Kp)


This constant adjusts how responsive the proportional component will be to
differences between the feedback input and the setpoint. A larger value for Kp
increases the influence of the proportional component.

Proportional constant is the amount the output will change in response to a


change in the error value equal to one.

A typical value for Kp for room temperature control applications would be 12.0
for English unit applications. This means that if the room temperature (feedback
input) is 76° and the Setpoint is 74°, the proportional component would be 2 x
12.0 = 24. If the integral component was zero, the output would then be 50 + 24
= 74.

When it takes a long time for the feedback input to change once the controlled
item is adjusted (for example, when modulating a VAV cooling damper to
achieve a desired room temperature), it generally reduces the value of Ki relative
to Kp. The proportional constant often helps prevent overshooting in these cases.

When the feedback input responds quickly to changes in the controlled item (for
example, when modulating a damper to achieve a desired airflow), the
proportional constant should generally be set fairly low, perhaps even to zero,
leaving most of the control to be performed by the integral component.

To determine an appropriate initial value for Kp, divide 3 by the smallest amount
you would typically adjust the Setpoint. For example, for controlling a supply

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fan speed to maintain duct pressure, the smallest setpoint adjustment would
probably be 0.1. Thus, the starting value might be 3/0.1, or 30. You will of
course have to use your judgment as to whether to adjust this value up or down
depending on the stability and responsiveness of what you are controlling as well
as the consequences of overshooting the value.

One disadvantage of the proportional component is that it instantly responds to


any change in the feedback value, which can result in subtle hunting or excessive
minor adjustments to a damper or valve, even when the feedback is near
setpoint. In some cases, it is better to use only the integral component (Kp = 0) to
prevent this problem. Another option for solving this problem is to set the
feedback input of the PI function to the setpoint when the actual feedback value
is acceptably close to the setpoint. For an example of this, refer to the damper
control logic used in the Alerton Standard VAV applications.

Integral constant (Ki)


This constant adjusts how responsive the integral component will be to
differences between the feedback input and the setpoint. A larger value for Ki
increases the influence of the Integral component.

Integral Constant is the amount the Output will change over the course of
one minute, in response to an error value equal to one.

Typically, the initial value calculated above for Kp represents a reasonable


starting point for Ki, Divide 3 by the smallest amount you would typically adjust
the setpoint. When the feedback input responds quickly to changes in the
controlled item, the integral constant should be set much higher than for slower
response applications like room temperature control.

A typical value for Ki for room temperature control applications would be 1.0.
This means that if the room temperature (feedback input) is 76° and the setpoint
is 74°, the integral component would increase by 2.0 every minute (provided
Imax is greater than 2.0).

When modulating a damper to obtain a desired airflow, a good starting point is


Ki = 100/FBrange where FBrange, is the full range you would expect for the
feedback input as the control output varies between 0 and 100. This is a
reasonable starting point for applications where the feedback responds almost
immediately to changes in the actuator position.

Maximum integral change (Imax)


This constant limits the rate of change of the integral component. The integral
component is not allowed to change faster than Imax per minute, or Imax /60 per
second.

Imax represents the maximum amount of change allowed for the integral
component in one minute.

Typically, Imax should be set to match the speed of the actuator being controlled.
It should equal the percentage of full stroke that can be achieved in one minute.
For example, if a VAV damper is being controlled, either to achieve a desired
room temperature or to achieve a desired airflow, and the full stroke damper time
is 5 minutes, then Imax should be set to 20. This is because the damper can only

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stroke 20% of its full stroke in one minute. As another example, if a valve can be
actuated in 30 seconds, then Imax should be set to 200, since the valve can stroke
200% in one minute.

Integral limit (Ilimit)


This constant limits the value of the integral component to ± Ilimit. It is used to
limit the integral contribution allowed in the overall control signal. It is typically
set to 50 which allows the integral component to bias the output to anywhere
between 0 and 100 when the feedback input equals the setpoint (which by
definition makes the proportional component equal to zero).

If you use a number greater than 50, the output could potentially stay fixed at 0
or 100 for a while, even when the error indicates a need to adjust the output in
the opposite direction. The industry term for this phenomenon is “integral
windup.” It can be useful for certain applications when you want the integral
component to be able to build up. Building up the integral component will delay
any change from 0 or 100 (depending on whether the integral component is
negative or positive).

Integral startup (STUP)


This constant is used to initialize the value of the integral component upon
startup. Also, the integral component will be set to this value whenever Ki is set
to zero. This is useful for resetting the integral component upon a change in
setpoint or when starting equipment such as a fan. It is generally good practice to
momentarily switch Ki to zero upon a change in setpoint or when starting the
controlled equipment to reset the integral component.

Upon initialization (or when Ki is set to zero), the Integral component will equal
STUP. For applications where the Kp is equal to zero or when the Feedback
Input happens to match the setpoint, the output will be equal to 50 plus STUP
upon initialization. You can calculate a good value for STUP by taking the
output you wish to see upon startup, and then subtracting 50. For example, if you
want the output to start at 20, the STUP should be 20 - 50 = -30.

Be careful in applications where the output is reversed. For example, consider an


application where you are controlling fan speed to achieve a desired duct
pressure. The output would be reversed and, upon startup, you may want the
output to be about 20%. This means that you want the normal (not reversed)
output to be 80. If Kp is equal to zero (not a bad idea for fan control), the normal
output upon initialization will equal 50 plus STUP. If you want an initial value of
80, then STUP should be set to 30. The reversed output will then be set to 20
upon initialization.

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Proportional constant vs. throttling range


Many control engineers who are used to working with pneumatic controls or the
Alerton receiver controller are used to setting the proportional response by
adjusting a throttling range. Increasing the throttling range actually decreases the
responsiveness of the controller, while increasing the proportional constant (Kp)
increases the responsiveness of the controller.

For example, consider an application where you are controlling a VAV damper to
achieve a desired room temperature. If the throttling range is set to 5, the damper
will be adjusted from fully closed to fully open as the input varies from 2.5
degrees below the setpoint to 2.5 degrees above the setpoint. To determine the
corresponding value of Kp, you simply look at how much you want the output to
change for every degree of change in the Input. In this case, it would be 20. A
simple way to convert throttling range to Kp is to use the formula: Kp = 100/
Throttling Range.

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Bit-packer and bit-unpacker DDC


Envision for BACtalk does not have bit-packer and bit-unpacker DDC functions.
For this reason, Alerton developed the bit-packer and bit-unpacker DDC routines
discussed here. The bit packer and unpacker DDC is contained in a VisualLogic
file. Page 1 is the bit-packer DDC. Page 2 is the bit-unpacker DDC. This file is
located on the Alerton Support Network under Applications > BACtalk >
Miscellaneous.

Primarily, these DDC routines enable integration of a BACtalk system and third-
party devices that write or read multiple bits in a single control point. Some
manufacturers use a single 8-bit or 16-bit number to issue up to 16 different
digital commands. The number of bits used is dependent on the manufacturer.
Each bit in the number represents a different command. For example, you can
use this DDC to integrate your BACtalk system with a Modbus VFD, which may
use a single register/coil address to represent multiple points, each point
represented by a bit in the register/coil address number.

Once you understand the DDC routines, you can scale them to manage only the
number of bits you need to work with.

Bit-packer DDC routine


The bit-packer DDC routine encodes an 8-bit number as 8 BVs (as written, BV-0
through BV-7).

The DDC assigns the appropriate value to each BV and writes the output value
as AV-0, including DDC to write only on change-of-state. For example, turning
BV-4 ON activates a Function 40: Switch to pass the value of 16 (BV-4
represents the 16's position) to a Function 33: 6-input Addition. The 16 is then
added to any other bit values that have been set to ON. As written, any number in
the range 0 (all BVs OFF) to 255 (all BVs ON) is possible.

Bit-unpacker DDC routine


The bit-unpacker DDC routine does just the opposite of the bit-packer routine. It
reads an analog value (as written, AV-0) and unpacks that value into eight binary
values, each representing a bit (as written, BV-0 through BV-7).

The bit-unpacker DDC has a three-function, bit-checker DDC sequence for each
possible bit in the value. Each sequence consists of a Function 39: Within,
Function 30: Subtraction, and Function 40: Switch. Beginning with the largest
possible bit-value, the bit-checker sequence reads the value from the register coil
address and checks to see if it is within a specific bit range. If the bit-encoded
value is detected within the analog value, the bit-checker sequence sets the BV
representing the bit to ON, subtracts the bit value from the total value, and then
passes the reduced value to the next bit-checking sequence. The process repeats
for all bit-encoded values to be checked.

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Migrating IBEX global controller DDC to the BCM-TUX


The BCM-TUX serves as a global controller for all TUXs connected to its TUX
trunk. If you upgrade an existing IBEX site with the BCM-TUX, you will need
to write global controller DDC and set up control features in the BCM-TUX to
replace the functions formerly provided by the IBEX global controller, such as
an APEX or APEX-LT.

IMPO R TAN T Understanding how to set up and program the BCM-TUX to


properly control the connected TUXs first requires that you have a solid
knowledge of how BACnet virtual devices are used to represent the TUX on the
BACnet network. See the BCM Installation and Operations Guide (LTBT-TM-
BCMIOG) for details.

Alerton has provided a library of subroutines designed to replace the APEX


DDC library that is included with IBEX systems. This is available for download
on the Applications & Tools page of the ASN.

Dedicate BCM-TUX programming to connected TUXs


Each TUX trunk physically requires a dedicated BCM-TUX. Similarly, the
programming and automation features in each BCM-TUX should be devoted
exclusively to the TUXs on its TUX trunk. This will improve performance and
system stability.

CA U TIO N Do not host DDC and automation for devices on several TUX
trunks in a single BCM-TUX. The increased communication load between
modules will compromise system performance.

For example, if you replace a fully loaded APEX with four BCM-TUXs, you
will need to split the DDC program into four separate programs: one for each
BCM-TUX. Similarly, alarms and trendlogs in a BCM-TUX should be set up
only for directly connected TUXs, where the alarmed or trended data originates.

No TUX DDC editing capability from a BACtalk system


Keep in mind that BACtalk operator workstation software provides no facility
for editing TUX DDC. If you connect a programmable TUX to a BCM-TUX,
ensure that you retain some method of connecting to the programmable TUX. If
the TUX has a direct connect header, TDS with an AC-2650 cable can be used to
view or edit programming. If the TUX doesn't have a header, an IBEX global
controller or a TID must be used to connect to the device to view or edit
programming.

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IBEX control strategies compared to BCM-TUX control strategies


The table in this section identifies functions and features performed by the global
controller in an IBEX system and how similar functions can be achieved using
the BCM-TUX
Ta ble 9 Functions and features performed by the global controller in an IBEX system.

Function/feature IBEX system approach BCM-TUX approach


Schedule operation of a Typically this was done in an IBEX There are two options for scheduling TUX operation.
TUX system by linking a control panel to the
The first option is to set up the appropriate BO
TUX and transferring the Zone Generic - (typically BO-3) in the virtual device representing the
Day point to the appropriate TUX DO
TUX as a scheduled point in BACtalk. The second
(typically DO-3) in subroutine DDC. option is to set up a zone object, using the virtual
If you want to use the optimum start device as the zone device reference and using the
feature, you use subroutine DDC to appropriate BO as the Occupied Command.
transfer the Zone Generic - Warmup and
The second option also allows you to use the
Cooldown points to the appropriate TUX
optimum start feature of the zone object. When
points. setting up the zone object, set the warmup and
cooldown commands to the appropriate BOs in the
TUXs virtual device. You must also specify
appropriate values or data locations for the other
optimum start parameters.

Enable heating, cooling, and Some application specific TUXs require Use BCM-TUX DDC to write to appropriate BOs in
unit operation that ON values be sent to DOs. This is the virtual device. See the installation and operations
done in APEX DDC. guide for the specific TUX at hand for a data point
reference. Typically BO-1, BO-2, and sometimes BO-
8 are used.

Enable expanded mode Use Device 79. Expanded mode is automatically enabled in the
BCM-TUX and no action is required. Important! The
BCM-TUX does not support 1200 baud TUX trunk
communications.

Trend a data point Use IBEX trendlogs. Any virtual device points can be trended using
Envision for BACtalk trendlogs.

Alarm a data point Use IBEX alarms. Any virtual device points can be alarmed using
Envision for BACtalk alarms.

Programming with Zone IBEX allows you to use APEX DDC to There are AVs and BVs available in the virtual
Custom points generate values for Zone Custom points, devices that are not mapped to specific TUX points.
which can then be placed on control These can be used in DDC programming in a similar
panel template. (This is part of the method to Zone Custom DDC. These points can be
"control panel" concept.) placed on a device template, similar to the way zone
custom points are placed on a control panel template.

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Ta ble 9 Functions and features performed by the global controller in an IBEX system.

Function/feature IBEX system approach BCM-TUX approach


Programming with Zone Use Zone generic points. Zone generic- Day, Warmup, and Cooldown are
generic points covered earlier in this table. Space temperature, day
heating, and day cooling are replaced by setting up
the optimum start configuration of a zone object, (no
DDC necessary). Shed and Shed bias are replaced
by demand limiters in BACtalk. Note that demand
offset in a TUX is sent in counts rather than degrees.
One count is roughly 0.5 degrees F. User Low, User
High, User Unit Alarms, Zone Generic User Alarms,
and Zone Generic SA Alarms have no equivalent in
BACtalk. Alarms are configured individually in
BACtalk. You could potentially write DDC to calculate
an alarm value, up to five possible values including
normal, and use an analog display item with 5
different bitmaps to indicate which alarm is present,
but this would be time consuming. Runtime ON and
Runtime Hrs/10 are not necessary since global
controller DDC includes a runtime accumulator
function.

Allow use of TUX values in Use Zone TUX points. Global controller DDC allows this through use of the
control panel DDC Set context function.

Data display re-use Use Control Panel templates. Use Device templates.

Convert pulse data APEX DDC allowed use of Device 9 to Pulse count and pulse width can be converted to
convert compound data (AI-1 through AI- consumption and rate using DDC math functions in
6) from a TX-651-Pulse to both the BCM-TUX.
consumption and rate.
Pulse width comes from the TUX in tenths of a
second (AI-11 through AI-16). These values can be
converted to a rate by taking the reciprocal and
multiplying by 10 times the amount per pulse. This
will give a rate in units per second. Multiply this value
by 60 to get rate per minute or 3600 to get rate per
hour. Pulse counts (AI-21 through AI-26) may be
multiplied by the pulse value to yield consumption.
The gateway string may also be used to convert data,
but this adds complexity and should be avoided.

Make data available Use global points. No action required. BACnet data can be seen from
throughout the system anywhere on the network.

Control panel subroutines TUX is linked to control panel using Function 67: Subroutine caller allows reference to a
Device 80. changing device in subroutine DDC.

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Writing directly to descriptors


Descriptors for AI, AO, BI, BO, AV and BV objects in Gen4 VLCs are
optionally embedded in the DDC file and down loadable with DDC or writable
using BACnet messaging. For example, you can change these descriptors using a
prompted property on an operator workstation display. This allows an operator to
make changes to descriptors without having to resend DDC. This can be useful
when you don't want to give DDC privileges to a user, but you do want to allow
them to customize descriptors. This also allows you to use the same DDC file for
multiple controllers, even if they have different uses for outputs that aren't
referenced in the DDC file. For example, if you want to use a spare output on a
VAV controller to control an outside light, you could control it directly with a
schedule or global controller DDC and change the descriptor for that BO on that
particular controller without having to create a special DDC file that is otherwise
identical.

Revised VLC device templates that include point descriptors as prompted


properties are available on the ASN. This provides one method for entering
descriptor properties. If you wish to copy descriptors from one controller to
another (for example, when controllers have identical DDC), use the following
procedures.

X To copy descriptors from one controller to another controller


1. Enter the descriptors for a VLC using VLC device templates.

2. Use Device Manager to save point data from the VLC in step 1. Be sure
to select the present values, priority arrays, and the relinquish defaults
box.

3. Create folders (unless they already exist) for all VLCs that you wish to
copy descriptors to. Manually create these folders or have Device
Manager automatically do it for when you save point data from the
controllers. The folders should reside in the same rep/job folder as the
job you are working in and should be named DEVnnnnn (where nnnnn
is the device instance). If the device instance is longer than five
numbers, then the DEV portion must be truncated as needed to allow
numbers to be in the name. Folder names cannot exceed 8 characters.
The process will be faster if you choose only to save the VAV
calibration factors (even if the VLCs are not VAV controllers).

4. Copy the PointData.mdb file from the folder corresponding to the VLC
in steps 1 and 2 to all the folders created in step
5. Use Device Manager to send point data to all the VLCs you want to
send descriptors to. Be sure to select the present values, priority arrays,
and relinquish defaults box. THIS WILL ALSO CHANGE ALL
POINT DATA TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL CONTROLLER FROM
WHICH YOU SAVED DATA. You probably won't want to select the
VAV calibration factors, box sizes, or zero cutoffs box.

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This section contains references for DDC functions available in Global/Building
Controller DDC and VLC DDC. Some operational differences exist between
functions in a global or expandable controller and functions in a VLC. Mostly,
these relate to timing issues. Furthermore, some devices may exist only in Global/
Building Controller or VLC DDC. These are indicated.

CA U TIO N In VisualLogic, it is possible to program Global/Building Controller


DDC or VLC DDC with functions that cannot be executed in the device. Make
sure that you program only appropriate functions for the global controller or VLC
as appropriate.

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Function 1: End of Normal Sequence


Description Denotes the end of normal DDC and, if applicable, the beginning
of subroutine DDC space.

Remarks Function 1 must be included in every VLC or global controller DDC


program. Only one Function 1 can be programmed per VLC or global controller
DDC program.

100
END OF
NORMAL

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Function 2: End of Subroutine (global controller only)


Description Denotes the end of subroutine DDC.

Remarks Function 2 must be included if subroutine DDC is used.

100
END OF
SUBROUTINE

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Function 3: Set Context (global controller only)


Description Defines the set context device and is a critical component of
reusable subroutine DDC (see the example), providing a device instance context
for each iteration of the subroutine. The input may be either a data value equal to
a device instance, or a data point ID that identifies a particular BACnet device.
The set context device remains set until another Set Context Function executes.

Remarks When you enter a data point in Global/Building Controller DDC, you
have three options: you can specify the device where the data point originates,
you can specify the local device (the global controller in which the DDC
executes), or you can choose a set context device. If you choose the set context
device, the function references the data point in the device instance of the last Set
Context Function to execute.

Example A subroutine transfers data to and from multiple VAV-SD


controllers. For each VAV-SD, a Function 67: Subroutine Caller calls the same
subroutine DDC. Substitution Point 0 in each Subroutine Caller is the device
instance of the associated VAV-SD. The first function in the subroutine is
Function 3: Set Context, with Substitution Point 0 entered as the context device
instance. All subsequent data points in the subroutine DDC that must reference
the associated VAV-SD are entered with the Set Context Device check box
selected.

Device
Instance SET
CONTEXT
100

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Function 6: Velocity Pressure to fpm Converter


Description Performs square root extraction to convert an analog input that
represents velocity pressure (vp) to an analog signal that represents velocity in
feet per minute (fpm).

Remarks The inputs are input, zero, and k factor. Input should be a signal
representing the velocity pressure (vp) of the measured airflow. The k factor is
used as a multiplier. The zero is used to compensate for variations in transducer
readings at zero airflow; set the zero input equal to the value of the vp input
when there is no airflow. The output of Function 6 can be expressed as:

Output = k vp – z

where

k = k factor

vp = velocity pressure input

z = zero

The k factor can be used to correct for the pickup multiplier and any other factors
necessary to convert the input signal value to actual velocity pressure. Most vp
pickups (except true pitot tubes) produce a pressure differential that is greater
than the actual vp. The conversion factor is typically referred to as a pickup
multiplier. Use the following equation to calculate the k factor using the pickup
multiplier (PM).

No te This assumes the input has been scaled to equal the sensed pressure in
inches of water column.
1
kfactor = 4005 ---------
PM

Input

Zero
ZERO
Output
OUT
K factor K
100

No te To use this function to calculate the square root of a variable, enter Data 0
in (zero), Data 1 in (K factor), and assign your variable as the input. The output
will be the square root of your input variable.

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Function 8: Enthalpy Calculator


Description Calculates enthalpy from temperature and relative humidity.

Remarks Function 8 uses two input values—temperature in degrees F and


relative humidity (RH) in %—to calculate enthalpy in Btu/lb. Minimum
temperature used is 0 degrees F. Maximum temperature used is 102 degrees F.

Maximum enthalpy that can be calculated is 68 BTU/lb. at 102 degrees


Fahrenheit and 100% relative humidity. The accuracy of this calculation is best
between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temp.
°F Output
%RH
%RH 100

ENTHALPY CALCULATOR

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Function 10: Two-Input AND Gate


Description Performs the logic AND function of two binary-type inputs and
sets a binary output accordingly.

Remarks The output will be set to ON only if both inputs are ON. If either
input is OFF, the output is OFF.

In Global/Building Controller DDC NULL values are considered OFF.

Input 1
Output
Input 2
100

Table 10 Function output logic

Input 1 Input 2 Output


OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF OFF

OFF ON OFF

ON ON ON

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Function 11: Six-Input AND Gate


Description Performs the logical AND function of six binary inputs and sets
the binary output accordingly.

Remarks Function 11 is similar to Function 10: Two-Input AND Gate, except


that six binary inputs are logically compared to generate one binary output.
Function 11 is used when there are more than two inputs. All six inputs must be
assigned. If there are fewer than six inputs, the unused inputs should be set to
any of the used input values or to a data value of (TRUE) but cannot be left
blank.

The function uses all six inputs to set the output ON or OFF. If any of the six
inputs is OFF, the output is set to OFF. The output is set to ON only if all of the
six inputs are ON.

In Global/Building Controller DDC NULL values are considered OFF.

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3
Output
Input 4
100
Input 5

Input 6

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Function 12: Two-Input OR Gate


Description Performs the logical OR comparison of two binary inputs and sets
the binary output accordingly.

Remarks The output is ON if either or both inputs is ON. The output is OFF
only if both inputs are OFF.

In Global/Building Controller DDC NULL values are considered OFF.

Input 1
Output
Input 2
100

Table 11 Function output logic

Input 1 Input 2 Output


OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF ON

OFF ON ON

ON ON ON

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Function 13: Six-Input OR Gate


Description Performs the logical OR of six binary inputs and sets the binary
output accordingly.

Remarks Function 13 is similar to Function 12: Two-Input OR Gate, except


that it works with six binary inputs to generate one binary output. Function 13 is
used when there are more than two inputs. All six inputs must be assigned. If
there are fewer than six inputs, the unused inputs should be set to any of the used
input values or to a data value of (False) but cannot be left blank.

The function uses all six inputs to set the output as ON or OFF. If any of the six
inputs is ON, the output will be ON. The output will be OFF only if all six inputs
are OFF.

In Global/Building Controller DDC NULL values are considered OFF.

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3
Output
Input 4
100
Input 5

Input 6

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Function 15: One Shot


Description Sets the output ON for one pass of DDC whenever the input
transitions from OFF to ON.

Remarks The output remains ON only for a single pass of DDC, even if the
input stays ON for a longer or period.

Input Output

100
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Function 16: Delay on Make (seconds)


Description Delays a binary transition from OFF to ON.

Remarks When the input transitions from OFF to ON, the function or output
transitions ON only after the specified delay time (t). If the input value
transitions OFF at any time during the delay period, the timer is reset. The delay
time (t) resolution is one tenth of a second. The output transitions OFF
immediately when the input transitions OFF.

In Global Controller DDC, changes to the delay time have no affect on the
operation of the function when the input is ON. In VLC DDC, changes to the
delay time affect output status unless the output is already ON.

No te The time delay function contains logic to adjust for DDC cycles that take
longer than 0.1 second to complete, therefore keeping accurate time regardless
of the DDC cycle time. The stored delay timer associated with each time delay
function is limited by timing range. For delays less than 1638.3 seconds (27.3
minutes), resolution is in 0.1 second increments. For delays between 1638.3 and
16383 seconds (0.45 hour to 4.5 hours) resolution is in 1 second increments. For
delays between 16383 seconds and 163830 seconds (4.5 hours to 45.5 hours)
resolution is in 10 second increments. The delay is limited internally to a
maximum of 45.5 hours.

sec
Delay

Input Output
DOM
100

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Function 17: Delay on Break


Description Delays a transition from ON to OFF.

Remarks When the input changes from ON to OFF, the output changes to OFF
after a delay time (t). If the input value changes to ON at any time during delay
time (t), the timer is reset. The output transitions ON immediately when the input
transitions ON.

In Global Controller DDC, changes to the delay time have no affect on the
operation of the function when the input is OFF. In VLC DDC, changes to the
delay time affect output status unless the output is already OFF.

No te The time delay function contains logic to adjust for DDC cycles that take
longer than 0.1 second to complete, therefore keeping accurate time regardless
of the DDC cycle time. The stored delay timer associated with each time delay
function is limited by timing range. For delays less than 1638.3 seconds (27.3
minutes), resolution is in 0.1 second increments. For delays between 1638.3 and
16383 seconds (0.45 hour to 4.5 hours) resolution is in 1 second increments. For
delays between 16383 seconds and 163830 seconds (4.5 hours to 45.5 hours)
resolution is in 10 second increments. The delay is limited internally to a
maximum of 45.5 hours.

sec
Delay

Input Output
DOB
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Function 18: Two-Input Exclusive OR


Description Sets the binary output OFF if both inputs match (both ON or both
OFF), and sets the output ON if only one of the inputs is ON.

Remarks Function 18 is similar to Function 12: Two-Input OR Gate, with one


exception: the output is OFF if both inputs are ON. Other values remain
consistent with the OR function: the output is OFF if both inputs are OFF, and
the output is ON only if one input is ON.

In Global/Building Controller DDC NULL values are considered OFF.

Input 1
Output
Input 2
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Table 12 Function output logic

Input 1 Input 2 Output


OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF ON

OFF ON ON

ON ON OFF

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Function 20: Flip Flop Gate


Description Two binary inputs, set (S) and reset (R), are used to switch the
binary output between ON and OFF, respectively.

Remarks Function 20 has two binary inputs, set (S) and reset (R), which
determine how the output is set. A momentary ON of the set (S) input turns the
output ON if the reset (R) input is OFF. The output stays ON once it is set, even
if the set (S) input transitions OFF. If the reset (R) input turns ON, the output
transitions OFF. The reset (R) input has priority over the set (S) input, so the
output is OFF if both inputs are ON.

Set Output

Reset
100
FLIP/FLOP

Table 13 Logic table

Set input Reset input Output


Momentarily ON OFF ON - Stays ON

OFF Momentarily ON OFF - Stays OFF

ON ON OFF

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Function 21: Anti Short Cycle Relay


Description Prevents an output from changing state repeatedly, or “short
cycling,” by setting minimum ON and OFF times.

Remarks Once the output turns ON, it will stay ON for the minimum ON time,
even if the input goes OFF.

When the output goes OFF, it will stay OFF for the minimum OFF time, even if
the input goes ON.

Minimum ON and OFF times can be set to different values.

For VLCs, the time resolution is 0.1 second. For global controllers, the time
resolution is 1 second and must be entered in whole seconds; the decimal value
is ignored. For example, 308.7 = 308.

M inim um O n

Inp ut O utp ut

M inim um O ff 100

A NTI SH O RT CY C LE

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Function 22: Analog Input Comparator


Description Compares two analog inputs and produces a binary signal as a
result of the comparison.

Remarks The output will be ON when the plus input is greater than or equal to
the minus input plus the trigger deadband (TDB). The output will go OFF when
the plus input is less than or equal to the minus input minus the restore deadband
(RDB).

T DB=
RDB=
Plus Input
Output
Minus Input
100

COM PARATOR

Table 14 Function 22 logic

Condition Output
Plus Input > (Minus Input + TDB) ON

Plus Input < (Minus Input - RDB) OFF

(Minus Input - RDB) < Plus Input < (Minus Input + TDB) No change

No te See page 18 for an example.

No te For direct acting control assign the Process Feedback to the Plus Input,
and the Process Setpoint to the Minus Input.

No te For reverse acting control assign the Process Feedback to the Minus Input
and the Process Setpoint to the Plus Input.

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Function 23: Change of State (COS) Detector


Description Turns a binary output ON momentarily whenever the analog input
changes by more than the value entered for deadband (DB).

Remarks Function 23 compares the input value to a stored value. The stored
value is set to the input value each time the output is ON and does not change
while the output is OFF.

The output is ON when the input is greater than the stored value plus the DB, or
the input is less than the stored value minus the DB. Otherwise, the output is
OFF.

Example If DB is set to 1.0, and the input when the DDC is first initiated is
13.2 (which then becomes the stored value), then the output turns ON for one
pass of the DDC the first time the input reaches 14.3 or greater or 12.1 or less. If
the input varies between 12.2 and 14.2, the stored value remains the same.

If the input were to suddenly change to 14.6, for example, the output would turn
ON and 14.6 would become the new stored value.

Deadband

Input Output

100

CHANGE OF STATE
DETECTOR

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Function 24: Restrictor


Description Restricts the rate of change of an analog value.

Remarks The inputs to Function 24 are made up of an analog data input (IN),
binary reset input (RST), maximum up count (MUP), and maximum down count
(MDN). As long as the binary reset input is ON, the output attempts to match the
analog data input; however, the rate of change of the output is limited by the
maximum up and maximum down inputs. The maximum up input regulates the
maximum increase allowed in the output per second, while the maximum down
input regulates the maximum decrease allowed in the output per second. The
maximum up count and maximum down count are independently adjustable.

The output is set immediately to zero when the reset input turns OFF.

Input
Output
Reset

Maximum Up
100

Maximum Down

RESTRICTOR

No te This device is processed every tenth of a second (.10) second in VLC


DDC. Therefore, the Maximum up and Maximum Down values are divided by
10 and applied for each pass of DDC.

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Function 26: Priority Array Read (VLC only)


Description Outputs the value of a specified element of an object's BACnet
priority-array index and indicates with a separate output whether the specified
element is NULL.

Remarks The BACnet object (OBJ) and priority-array index (PR) are inputs to
this function. The data output equals the current value of the specified element of
the priority array, except when the element is NULL, in which case the data
output is 0 (or OFF when used as a binary value).

The function's NULL output is binary. It is OFF if the specified element is


NULL and ON if other than NULL.

Data
Object Output
OBJ
Null
Priority
PR Output

100
PRIORITY READ

Application Example for Determining when a Priority is ON

BO/BV OBJ DATA


NULL Output = ON only when BO/BV
PR
Priority is ON
NULL = OFF
NOT NULL = ON

Application Example for Determining when a Priority is OFF

BO/BV OBJ DATA

PR NULL Output = ON only when BO/BV


Priority is OFF

DATA NULL XOR OUT


NULL 0 0 0
(ON) NOT NULL 1 1 0
(OFF) NOT NULL 0 1 1

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Function 27: Increment/Decrement


Description Increases the output value (IO) by an Up/Pass value (UPCNT) or
decrease it by a Down/Pass value (DNCNT) only if an ON value is passed to the
Up Input (UP) or Down Input (DN), respectively, for each pass of the DDC.

Remarks For each pass of the DDC, the value of the UPCNT value is added to
IO whenever UP is ON.

Similarly, the value of the DNCNT is subtracted from IO whenever DN is ON.


The value of IO is limited to the range defined by the Upper Limit and Lower
Limit inputs.

Note that this function only adds to IO or subtracts from IO when either UP or
DN is ON.

Upper Limit

+ Amount

+ In

Output

- In

- Amount

Lower Limit 100

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Function 28: Gated Transfer


Description Write the input value to the output value only when the Gate input
is ON.

Remarks This function will not write to the output if the Gate input is OFF.
Note that, unlike Function 47: Sample and Hold, this function does not store the
value of the output, meaning the output will not necessarily remain constant
when the Gate input is OFF.

Gate

Input Output

100
GATED
TRANSFER

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Function 29: Gated Priority Transfer (VLC only)


Description Write the input value to a BACnet object with the specified
priority other than the default priority. When the binary gate control is OFF, a
NULL value is written to the specified output.

Remarks When the binary gate control is ON, the value of the input is written
to the output (which should be a BACnet object), with the priority specified by
the priority input. The output must be a BACnet object that has a priority array.

PRIORITY WRITE

Object
Input
OBJ
Priority
PR
100

Gate

No te Function 29 cannot write to the following priority indices:

• 1: Manual Life Safety


• 2: Automatic Life Safety
• 5: Critical Equipment
• 6: Minimum ON/OFF
• 8: Manual Operator
• 9: Alerton Global Controller

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Function 30: Subtraction


Description Subtracts one input value from another.

Remarks Function 30 subtracts the value of analog input 2 (-) from the value of
analog input 1 (+). The output is then set to the result.

Input 1
Output
Input 2
100

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Function 31: Addition


Description Adds two input values.

Remarks Function 31 adds analog input 1 and analog input 2. The output is
then set to the result.

Input 1
Output
Input 2
100

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Function 32: Transfer Data


Description Copies a value from one property to another.

Remarks Function 32 is used to transfer analog or binary data from one


property to another without changing the data content.

Input Output

100
TRANSFER

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Function 35: Multiplication


Description Multiplies (*) one value by another.

Remarks Input (multiplicand) is multiplied by multiplier, and the product is


written to the output.

Input Output

100
Multiplier

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Function 36: Division


Description Divides one value by another.

Remarks Input (dividend) is divided by divisor, and the resulting quotient is


written to the output.

Input Output

100
Divisor

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Function 39: Within a Range


Description Turns the output from OFF to ON whenever the input value is
within the range defined by the High Limit (Limit 1) and Low Limit (Limit 2)
values.

Remarks Function 39 has three analog inputs and one binary output. Although
the limits are labeled High Limit and Low Limit, The High Limit does not have
to be greater than the Low Limit. The output is ON whenever the input value is
greater than or equal to the Low Limit value and the input value is less than or
equal to the High Limit value. Otherwise, the output is OFF.

Note that the output is ON if the input value is equal to either of the limits, and
one does not necessarily have to be less than the other.

High Limit
HI
Input Output
IN
Low Limit
LO 100

WITHIN

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Function 40: Switch


Description Selects an output value from two input values, depending on the
value of a binary input.

Remarks Function 40 has two analog inputs, one binary input, and an analog
output. The output equals the ON analog input if the binary control input is ON,
and the output equals the OFF analog input if the binary control input is OFF.

Control

ON

Output

OFF
100

SWITCH

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Function 41: High/Low Limiter


Description Restricts an analog value to a range defined by two limits.

Remarks Function 41 has three analog inputs and one analog output. The
output will equal the analog input as long as it is within the range defined by the
high limit and low limit.

If the analog input exceeds the high limit, the output is set to the value of the
high limit. If the analog input is less than the low limit, the output is set to the
low limit.

If the high limit value is less than the low limit value, the high limit has priority
(that is, the output is set to the high limit, regardless of the analog input value).

High Limit
HI
Input Output
IN
Low Limit
LO
100
LIMITER

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Function 44: Run-Time Accumulator


Description Outputs a cumulative analog run time value for a binary input.

Remarks The output (run time) equals the total accumulated time, in hours,
that the binary input has been ON. Run time increases by 1 for each hour that the
input has been ON. The AV is written to only when an additional hour of run
time has accumulated.

No te This is the only VLC DDC function that can write to an EEPROM-stored
AV in C3-series VLCs.

Input Output

100

RUNTIME
ACCUMULATOR

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Function 45: Two-Point Linear Converter


Description Performs a linear conversion on the input to produce an output.
Two points (IN1, OUT1) and (IN2, OUT2) are used to define the line relating
input to output.

Remarks A straight line relationship (of the form y = a + bx) determines the
output as a function of the input.

By inputting two points on this line, the line is then defined.

No te VisualLogic refers to inputs differently than DDC.

Use the following to translate: X1 = IN 1, X2 = IN 2, Y1 = OUT 1, Y2 = OUT 2.

When input = IN1, output = OUT1, and when input = IN2, output = OUT2. You
can use this function to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, using the
following values for IN1, OUT1, IN2 and OUT2:

• IN1=32
• OUT1=0
• IN2=212
• OUT2=100

Input

OUT 2
Output
OUT 1

IN 1
100

IN 2

2 INPUT SCALER

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Function 46: Linear Converter


Description Performs a linear conversion on the input and produce an output
using zero and range values as follows: Output = Zero + (Input x Slope).

Slope
S Output
Zero
Z
Input 100

LINEAR SCALER

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Function 47: Sample and Hold


Description Records and stores an analog value as prompted by a binary input.

Remarks Function 47 has one analog input, one binary sample control (CTRL)
input, and an analog output. When the CTRL input is ON, the output and the
stored value are set equal to the input. When the CTRL input is OFF, the output
is set to the last stored value.

Control

Input Output

100

SAMPLE & HOLD

Application Exam ple:


sam ple an input variable every 5 seconds

Delay
4.8s

Input O utput

Input of
DO M
Delay O n Make
is Negated

Control

Input Output

SAM PLE &


HO LD

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Function 48: Analog to Timed Binary Converter


Description Cycles the output ON for a portion of each cycle time (CYC),
which is adjustable, based on a 0.0 to 100.0 analog input control signal. A
minimum ON time (MON) and minimum OFF time (MOF) prevent short
cycling.

Remarks The output turns ON only if the calculated ON time is greater than the
MON. If the output is ON, it remains ON until it has been ON for the calculated
ON time and the MON has expired. The output remains ON continuously if the
calculated OFF time is less than the MOF.

Time resolution is 1 second for VLC DDC and Global/Building controller DDC.

Input
CalculatedOnTime = CycleTime 〈 --------------〉
100.0

CalculatedOffTime = CycleTime – CalculatedOnTime

Input
IN
Cycle Output
CYC
Min. ON
MON
Min. OFF
MOF
100

Analog to
Binary Output
Timer

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Function 49: Thermal Valve, Modulating Output (VLC only)


Description Pulses the binary output ON every 2.55 seconds, varying the ON
time of the output (pulse width) from 0 to 2.55 seconds as the analog input varies
from 0–100.0. If analog input is 0, the output remains OFF.

Remarks The pulse width is calculated using a nonlinear conversion to better


match the thermal modulating valve (TMV). Do not use a NOT on the output of
this device. To reverse a valve, reverse the signal by subtracting it from 100
before inputting it to this function.

THERMAL
VALVE
MODULATOR TMV
Input Output

100

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Function 50: High/Low Selector


Description Selects the highest and lowest values from among six inputs.

Remarks Function 50 has six analog inputs and two analog outputs. The high
output will equal the value of the highest input. The low output will equal the
value of the lowest input. All inputs must be assigned.

If fewer than six inputs are needed, repeat one or more of the input assignments
to fill the remaining inputs.

Input 1
High
Input 2 Output
HI
Input 3

Input 4

Input 5 Low
LO Output
Input 6
100

HIGH/LOW SELECTOR

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Function 51: Proportional Integral (PI) Controller


Description Provides proportional integral (PI) control. Output is adjusted in
an attempt to get the feedback input (FB) to match the setpoint (SP).

Remarks Inputs are FB (typically a space temperature), setpoint (SP),


proportional constant (Kp), integral constant (Ki), maximum integral change
(Imax), integral startup (STUP), and integral limit (Ilim). The output of this
function can be expressed as P+I+50, where P is the proportional component and
I is the integral component. Each of these is calculated as indicated below. Note
that Error (E) is an intermediate variable equal to FB - SP.

Output = P + I + 50

where

P = Kp(E)

I = Iprev + Iinc (I is limited to Ilim)

K
Iinc= E ⎛ ------i⎞ , which is calculated once per second. (Iinc is limited to a maximum
⎝ 60⎠
Imax
of ------------- .)
60

Iprev is I from the most recent calculation. When DDC initializes, Iprev is set to
STUP for the first DDC loop.

Also, when Ki = 0, the value of I = STUP.

See “Understanding BACtalk PI and PID functions” on page 60 for more


information.

Proportional
Constant
Integral
Kp PI
Constant
Ki
Setpoint
SP Output
Feedback
FB
Max. Integral
Change
Integral
I max
Limit
I lim
Integral 100
Startup
STUP

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Function 52: Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Controller


Description Provides proportional integral derivative (PID) control. Function
52 uses a PID algorithm to adjust the output in an attempt to get the input to
match the setpoint.

Remarks This function is similar to Function 51, except that a derivative


component (D) is included in the output calculation. D is the rate of change in E
per second times the constant Kd, which is an input to the device.

Note that Error (E) is an intermediate variable equal to FB – SP.

Output = P + I + D + 50

where

P and I are as calculated for Function 51.

D = Kd(E – Eprev). Eprev represents the value of E from the previous pass of
DDC. D is calculated every 1 second in VLCs, global controllers, and
expandable controllers.

Proportional
Constant
Integral
Kp PID
Constant
Ki
Derivative
Component Kd
Setpoint SP Output

Feedback FB
Max. Integral
Change I max
Integral
Limit I lim
Integral
Startup STUP 100

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Function 54: Floating Motor Controller with No Time-out


Description Provides floating point control of a motor based on a 0–100.0
control signal.

Remarks Function 54 has three analog inputs, two binary outputs, and one
analog output. The input control signal (0.0–100.0) is compared to the current
motor position (as estimated internally by the function). If the desired position is
greater than the current position by more than deadband (DB), the open motor
(OP) output will be ON. If the desired position is less than the current position by
more than DB, the close motor (CL) output will be ON. If the current position is
within DB of the input, both binary outputs will remain OFF.

The motor time (MT) input represents the time required (in seconds) for the
motor to go from fully closed to fully open. The function estimates the current
motor position (%) output based on the motor time and the cumulative ON times
of the open motor and close motor outputs.

As the motor modulates open and closed, the function-estimated motor position
will typically deviate further from the actual position. Also, the VLC assumes on
power up that the motor is fully closed and will pulse the motor open to the
currently desired position.

This means that the motor can also get out of phase with the function-estimated
position if it is driven open and a power interrupt occurs. Use the initialization
flag, which is ON only during the first DDC loop, and additional DDC to
eliminate this out-of-phase condition on power-up. When the control signal
reaches 0.0 or 100.0 and the motor is driven fully closed or open for twice the
duration of the Motor time, the estimated position is automatically recalibrated.

CA U TIO N The Deadband is internally limited to 50/motorspeed. Therefore, if


the user defines a deadband of 10% and the motorspeed is 60 seconds, the
deadband is limited to a maximum of 50/60 or 0.8333%.

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Function 55: Floating Motor Controller with Time-out


Description Provides floating point control of a motor (or any device driven
open or closed by a BO) based on a 0–100.0 control signal.

Remarks This function is the same as Function 54, with the addition of a time-
out feature. When the input remains at 0.0 for an extended period, the close
command (CL) output turns OFF Motor time (MT) seconds after the estimated
damper position is fully closed. When the input remains at 100.0 for an extended
period, the open command (OP) output turns OFF MT seconds after the
estimated damper position is fully open.

CA U TIO N The Deadband is internally limited to 50/motorspeed. Therefore, if


the user defines a deadband of 10% and the motorspeed is 60 seconds, the
deadband is limited to a maximum of 50/60 or 0.8333%.

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Function 60: Read External Device (VLC v4.02 or later)


Description Reads data from an external BACnet device object at a specified
rate (READ FREQUENCY).

Remarks The INPUT is the device instance, object, and property that will be
transferred to the present-value of the OUTPUT object. If the VLC can
successfully read the INPUT, the DATA RELIABILITY is 1 (ON), otherwise it
is 0 (OFF). NULL OUTPUT is normally 0 (OFF). If the device object being read
contains a BACnet value of NULL (empty), the NULL OUTPUT is set to 1
(ON) to indicate the DATA OUTPUT is invalid.

CA U TIO N Use the RED function to "pull" data rather than "push" it using the
WED function because troubleshooting can become complex where WED
functions are used. For example, if a VLC value changes with no apparent
explanation, and there are some WED functions used in some VLCs, the user
will need to examine the DDC in every VLC in the system to determine which
one has the WED function.

CA U TIO N When DDC is first started after being loaded or after a power cycle,
data values from RED and REDS functions will be 0 (or OFF if a binary value).
They will remain at 0 until a successful read is completed. In the event that the
RED or REDS function loses communication with the target device, the data
value will remain at the last retrieved value. You should use the data integrity
output of the RED and REDS functions in your DDC as appropriate to prevent
problems.

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Function 61: Read External Slave Device (VLC v4.02 or later)


Description Reads data from an external BACnet slave device object at a
specified rate (READ FREQUENCY).

Remarks The NETWORK and MS/TP MAC specify the network and MAC
address of the external object. The INPUT is the device instance, object, and
property that will be transferred to the present-value of the OUTPUT object. If
the VLC can successfully read the INPUT, the DATA RELIABILITY is 1 (ON),
otherwise it is 0 (OFF). NULL OUTPUT is normally 0 (OFF). If the device
object being read contains a BACnet value of NULL (empty), the NULL
OUTPUT is set to 1 (ON) to indicate the DATA OUTPUT is invalid. Otherwise,
NULL OUTPUT is set to 0 (OFF).

No te If the slave device that is being read is on the same MSTP network, set
the Network number to 0 (zero).

CA U TIO N When DDC is first started after being loaded or after a power cycle,
data values from RED and REDS functions will be 0 (or OFF if a binary value).
They will remain at 0 until a successful read is completed. In the event that the
RED or REDS function loses communication with the target device, the data
value will remain at the last retrieved value. You should use the data integrity
output of the RED and REDS functions in your DDC as appropriate to prevent
problems.

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Function 62: Write External Device (VLC v4.02 or later)


Description Writes data (DATA TO WRITE) to an external BACnet device
object.

Remarks The DESTINATION specifies the object, property, and index to be


written to. A write is attempted whenever the DATA TO WRITE changes by the
amount of DEADBAND from the last written value. DATA/NULL is set to 0
(DATA) to send the value in DATA TO WRITE, and 1 (NULL) if the special
BACnet NULL (empty) value is to be written. The WRITE RELIABILITY is set
to 1 (ON) when the external device acknowledges the write. It is set to 0 (OFF)
whenever the external device does not respond.

CA U TIO N Use the RED function to "pull" data rather than "push" it using the
WED function because troubleshooting can become complex where WED
functions are used. For example, if a VLC value changes with no apparent
explanation, and there are some WED functions used in some VLCs, the user
will need to examine the DDC in every VLC in the system to determine which
one has the WED function.

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Function 63: Write External Slave Device (VLC v4.02 or later)


Description Writes data (DATA TO WRITE) to an external BACnet slave
device object.

Remarks The NETWORK and MS/TP MAC specify the BACnet network and
MAC where the slave device resides. The DESTINATION specifies the object,
property, and index to be written to. A write is attempted whenever the DATA
TO WRITE changes by the amount of DEADBAND from the last written value.
DATA/NULL is set to 0 (DATA) to send the value in DATA TO WRITE, and 1
(NULL) if the special BACnet NULL (empty) value is to be written. The
WRITE RELIABILITY is set to 1 (ON) when the external device acknowledges
the write. It is set to 0 (OFF) whenever the external device does not respond.

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Function 67: Subroutine Caller (global controller only)


Description Calls a subroutine and sets values of the substitution points to be
used for the subroutine.

Remarks When Function 67: Subroutine Caller executes, the next function
executed is the sequence number specified as the Subroutine's Starting Sequence
in the Subroutine Caller setup. The Subroutine Starting Sequence must be
programmed at a sequence number higher than Function 1: End of Normal and
lower than Function 2: End of Subroutine (that is, it must be outside normal
DDC space and within subroutine DDC space). Functions execute in order until
End of Subroutine is encountered, at which point program execution returns to
the normal DDC space, beginning with the function immediately after the
Subroutine Caller.

Parameters are equivalent to substitution points. Parameter 0, for example, is


equivalent to Substitution Point 0. When subroutine DDC encounters an input or
output defined as a substitution point, the value or data point entered at the
Subroutine Caller is used.

Each Subroutine Caller can have different data points assigned. In this way, a
single DDC subroutine can execute using different data points and values, as
long as the subroutine is called with different Subroutine Callers.

NULL
NULL
TO : 5000 NULL
NULL
NULL
NULL
NULL
100 NULL
SUBROUTINE CALLER

No te You can configure the subcaller function to display or hide the


substitution points on the VisualLogic drawing.

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Function: Data Writer


Description The Data Writer allows you to preset values to be written to a
controller during a DDC download.

Remarks For the Data Writer, you must specify the controller I/O point (data
point) to write to. Additionally, you can set values for points to be inserted into
the device during a DDC view live data troubleshooting session.

To configure, right-click the data writer function and enter the following data.

X Data Value:
• Value - this is the value that you want to write to the controller I/O
point. What you enter here depends on your Type selection. For Real
numbers, enter any value with up to six significant digits of resolution.
For Boolean values, enter ON or OFF.
• Type - this is the type of value you want to write. Select Real to write a
real number (usually for analog values). Select Boolean to write an ON
or OFF value (usually for binary values). Select Null to write a Null
value (with Null selected, Value is unavailable).

X I/O Data Point:


• Object - this is the object in the controller to which you want to write
the value. You can select AI, AO, AV, BI, BO, or BV.
• Instance - this is the instance of the object to write. For example, if you
select BO as the object, and 1 as the instance, the value is written to
BO-1.
• Property - select either the present-value or the priority-array. This
property is written to the property of the Object and Instance.
• Index - If you select priority-array as the Property, this determines the
index of the priority-array that is written. If you select present-value for
Property, and the object you are writing to supports the priority-array,
the value is written to the present-value using the priority array index
specified. For example, with BO-1, present-value selected as the
controller I/O point, and an Index of 8, the value is actually written to
priority-array Index. For objects that don’t support the priority-array
property, Index is ignored.
IMPO R TAN T! After the data writer function is configured, you must
right-click on the function again and select Write Data to write the data to the
device.

0
VALUE
I/O Data Point

DATA WRITER

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This chapter lists the objects in BACtalk unitary, global, and expandable
controllers followed by a reference to the properties of those objects. Use this list
to interpret the source and nature of system data.

BACtalk expandable controller


This section lists the objects in a BACtalk expandable controller, followed by a
reference to the properties of those objects. Use this list to interpret the source and
nature of system data.

Notes
• The W column indicates whether the property is writable. Properties
without a check mark in this column are read-only. Some items can only
be written to through special setup. These are checked as writable and
noted under Remarks.
• In the Example column, items in Boldface always appear as listed for that
item. For example, the object-type property of a device object will always
return the word “Device” to the Envision for BACtalk display.
• The Type column indicates a BACnet data type. Unsigned and Signed
indicate integer values; enumerated indicates an enumerated value table;
other data types may exist.

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Ta ble 15 VLX objects

Object (instance range) Function


AI (0-7999) Analog input objects associated with physical, universal input terminals on EXPs. AIs are
identified as AI-e0nn, where e is the EXP address (0-7) and nn is the input terminal number.

AO (0-7999) Analog output objects associated with physical output terminals on EXPs. AOs are identified as
AO-e0nn, where e is the EXP address (0-7) and nn is the output terminal number.

AV (0–7999) RESERVED AVs for EXP configuration, status, and backup values. Do not use these AVs for
general programming or automation. These AVs do not support the priority-array property.

AV (8000–8499) General use AVs. These AVs support the priority-array property.

BI (0-7999) Binary input objects associated with physical, universal input terminals on EXPs. BIs are
identified as BI-e0nn, where e is the EXP address (0-7) and nn is the input terminal number.

BO (0-7999) Binary output objects associated with physical output terminals on EXPs. BOs are identified as
BO-e0nn, where e is the EXP address (0-7) and nn is the output terminal number.

BV (8000-8499) General use BVs. These BVs support the priority-array property.

Calendar Describes a list of calendar dates, special event dates, holiday dates, and date ranges.

Device Provides general information about a device.

Event Enrollment Defines an event and connects the occurrence of the event to the transmission of an event
notification. Used in BACtalk primarily for alarms.

File (0) Provides information about the ROC file.

File (1024) Provides information about the current DDC file.

File (2048) Provides information about DDC trap file.

Notification Class Stores a list of available recipients for the distribution of event notifications (alarms, trendlog
gathering, and so on).

Program 0 Stores information about the ROC/controller program.

Program 1024 Stores program status information about the current DDC program.

Schedule Controls designated properties by periodic schedule that may recur during a range of dates.

Properties of VLX AI objects


Ta ble 16 Properties of the VLX AI object

Property W Type Example Remarks


cov-increment 9 Real If the present-value changes by this amount or greater, a
change-of-value notification is sent to subscribed
devices. Not used at present.

description 9 Character string Return Air An editable description of the object’s location or
Temp function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AI 5 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name Character string EXP 7 AI 05

object-type Enumerated AI Indicates an analog input (AI) object.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


out-of-service 9 Boolean FALSE TRUE decouples the present-value property from the
physical input, and the present-value does not track
further physical input changes. While TRUE, the
present-value can be changed to any value to simulate
conditions for testing. FALSE indicates that the present-
value is tracking changes to the physical input.

present-value 9 Real 72.3 Writable only when out-of-service = TRUE (see herein).
Range of present-value depends on input setup. See
“Setting inputs, outputs, and other function parameters”
on page 32.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibility is UNRELIABLE_OTHER which


DETECTED indicates a loss of communication between the VLX and
EXP.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

units 9 Enumerated Deg F Indicates the unit of measure for the AI, in BACnet
engineering units.

Properties of VLX AO objects


Ta ble 17 Properties of VLX AO objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Economizer An editable description of the object’s location or
Damper function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AO 5 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string EXP 0 AO


00

object-type Enumerated AO

out-of-service 9 Boolean FALSE TRUE decouples the present-value property from the
physical output. While TRUE, the present-value can be
changed to any value to simulate conditions for testing
without affecting the actual physical output.

present-value 9 REAL 75 Valid values are real numbers in the range 0–100.
Values greater than 100 are interpreted as 100. When
commanded, values are written to the present-value with
a priority for writing, which corresponds to a priority-
array index (see “priority-array” herein).

priority-array BACnet Priority <Array of An array of prioritized values (indexes 1-16) controlling
Array BACnet the present-value, index 1 having the highest priority.
Priority The value with the highest priority for writing controls the
Value> present-value. Possible values for priority-array indexes
are real values or NULL. A NULL value indicates no
command is issued at that priority level.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibilities are OVER RANGE, UNDER RANGE,
DETECTED UNRELIABLE_OTHER.

relinquish-default 9 REAL 0 Default value to be used for present-value property


when all priority-array indexes are NULL.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

units 9 Enumerated % Indicates the AO’s unit of measure in BACnet


engineering units.

Properties of VLX AV objects


Ta ble 18 Properties of VLX AV objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


cov-increment 9 Real If the present-value changes by this amount or greater,
a change-of-value notification is sent to subscribed
devices. Not used at present.

description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated Normal

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AV 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string For reserved AVs, shows the EXP and AV of interest.
For example, EXP 0 AV 01. Otherwise shows AV
<instance>.

object-type Enumerated AV

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Real 76.4 Range is +/−3 x 1038 (six significant digits of resolution).

status-flags Bit string <Bit string> A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
AV. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.

units 9 Enumerated Deg F Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering


units, for the AV present-value.

priority-array BACnet <Array of NOT AVAILABLE IN AVs (0-7999). GENERAL


PriorityArray BACnet PURPOSE AVs ONLY. An array of prioritized values
PriorityValue> (indexes 1-16) controlling the present-value, index 1
having the highest priority. The value with the highest
priority controls the present-value. Possible values for
priority-array indexes are real values or NULL. A NULL
value indicates no command is issued at that priority
index.

relinquish-default 9 REAL 0 NOT AVAILABLE IN AVs (0-7999). GENERAL


PURPOSE AVs ONLY. Default value to be used for
present-value property when all priority-array indexes
are NULL.

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Properties of VLX BI objects


Ta ble 19 Properties of the VLX BI object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Fan Status An editable description of the object’s location or
function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BI 10 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string BI 10

object-type Enumerated BI Indicates a binary input (BI) object.

out-of-service 9 Boolean FALSE TRUE decouples the present-value property from the
physical input, and the present-value does not track
further physical input changes. While TRUE, the
present-value can be changed to any value to simulate
conditions for testing. FALSE indicates that the present-
value is tracking changes to the physical input.

polarity NORMAL

present-value 9 Logical state ACTIVE ACTIVE or INACTIVE. Writable only when out-of-service
= TRUE (see herein).

reliability NO FAULT Other possibility is UNRELIABLE_OTHER.


DETECTED

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

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Properties of VLX BO objects


Ta ble 20 Properties of the VLX BO object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Fan Start/ An editable description of the object’s location or
Stop function.

event-state Enumerated Normal If the object does not support intrinsic reporting, the
value will be NORMAL.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BO 1 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name Character string BO 01

object-type Enumerated BO

out-of-service 9 Boolean FALSE TRUE decouples the present-value property from the
physical output. While TRUE, the present-value can be
changed to any value to simulate conditions for testing
without affecting the actual physical output.

present-value 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE or INACTIVE. Note that a NULL value
can be written to the present-value on data displays, but
the value is actually written to a priority-array property.
The present-value is the result of the priority-array.

priority-array BACnet Priority <Array of A read-only array of prioritized values (1-16) controlling
Array BACnet the present-value, priority 1 having the highest priority.
Priority The value with the highest priority controls the present-
Value> value. Possible values for priority-array indexes are
ACTIVE, INACTIVE, or NULL. A NULL value indicates
no command is issued at that priority level.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibility is UNRELIABLE_OTHER.


DETECTED

relinquish-default 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Default value used for present-value property when all
priority-array values are NULL.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

Properties of VLX BV objects


Ta ble 21 Properties of VLX BV objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


active-text ON

description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned for the object’s function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

inactive-text OFF

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BV 8413 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name Character string BV 8413

object-type Enumerated BV Indicates a binary value (BV).

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Property W Type Example Remarks


out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE (ON) or INACTIVE (OFF).

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

priority-array BACnet <Array of An array of prioritized values (indexes 1-16) controlling


PriorityArray BACnet the present-value, index 1 having the highest priority.
PriorityValue> The value with the highest priority controls the present-
value. Possible values for priority-array indexes are
ACTIVE, INACTIVE, or NULL. A NULL value indicates
no command is issued at that priority-array index.

relinquish-default 9 REAL 0 Default value to be used for present-value property when


all priority-array indexes are NULL.

Properties of the VLX device object


Ta ble 22 Properties of the VLX device object

Property W Type Example Remarks


apdu-segment- timeout 9 Unsigned 6000 The time after transmission of a “segment” until the lack
of a reply means it was assumed to be lost (in
milliseconds, 1000 = 1 sec). Default = 6000.

apdu-timeout 9 Unsigned 6000 The time after transmission of an APDU until the lack of
a reply means it was assumed to be lost. The APDU
time-out value for this device in milliseconds (1000 = 1
sec). Default = 6000.

application-software- Character string VLX V1.0 Indicates the ROC file version.
version

daylight-savings- 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether daylight savings is in effect (TRUE) or


status not (FALSE). Not used at present.

description 9 Character string Second floor Assigned by the user to describe the device’s function.
controller

device-address- List Empty.


binding

firmware-revision Character string BACtalk VLX Indicates the VLX boot code version.
v1.1 02/02/
2002

local-date 9 Date Sunday, 02/ Indicates date: day of the week, month/day/year.
24/2002 Writable through Time Sync.

local-time 9 Time 10:15:56.00 Indicates the time stored in the device. Writable through
am Time Sync.

location 9 Character string East Wing Indicates the physical location of the device.

max-apdu-length- Unsigned 1476 The maximum message packet size that the device can
accepted handle.

max-info-frames 9 Unsigned 60 Number of MS/TP messages the device will send per
token hold. Default = 60. Max. = 200.

max-master Unsigned 127 Highest MAC address (above this unit's) that another
MS/TP master should be set to.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


model-name Character string VLX Assigned by the vendor to indicate the device model.
Controller

number-of-apdu- 9 Unsigned 3 The number of times a message will be resent after it is


retries assumed to be lost.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Device 200 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the device instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the device of interest.

object-list Array An array whose elements list the object-identifier


properties of all objects the device supports.

object-name Character string Controller No two devices are permitted to have the same object
200 name.

object-type Enumerated Device

protocol- Unsigned 3 Integer from 1–6 indicating the conformance class of the
conformance-class device. A device must support a standardized set of
services and object types to claim a particular class
conformance.

protocol-object-types- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
supported object types reside in the device.

protocol-services- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
supported services the device can process.

protocol-version Unsigned 1 Indicates the version of the BACnet protocol supported


by the device.

segmentation- Enumerated segmented Device is capable of segmenting both transmission and


supported both reply messages.

system-status Enumerated Operational Other possible values are operational-read-only,


download-required, download-in-progress, non-
operational.

utc-offset 9 Signed 0 Coordinated Universal Time offset, in minutes. Not used


at present.

vendor-identifier Unsigned 18 A unique code assigned by ASHRAE to the


manufacturer, in this case, Alerton.

vendor-name Character string Alerton Indicates the device manufacturer.

Properties of VLX event-enrollment objects


Ta ble 23 Properties of VLX event-enrollment objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


acked-transitions 9 bit string To-offnormal Indicates whether the corresponding transitions have
=1 , To-fault been acknowledged. A 1 indicates that the transition was
= 1, To- acknowledged.
normal = 1

description 9 Character string Event A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
enrollment 0

event-enable 9 bit string To-offnormal Indicates whether notifications are enabled for these
=1 , To-fault event transition types. A 1 indicates that the transition
= 1, To- will be reported. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at the
normal = 1 operator workstation.

event-parameters BACnetEvent change_of_


Parameter bitstring

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Property W Type Example Remarks


event-state Enumerated NORMAL Indicates the current state of the event.

event-type 9 Enumerated CHANGE_OF Indicates the type of event algorithm to be used to detect
_BITSTRING events.

issue-confirmed- Boolean TRUE Determines whether confirmed or unconfirmed


notifications notifications are used when a notification-class object
isn’t used (that is, a recipient is specified). Set in the
Event Enrollment Editor at the operator workstation.

notification-class Enumerated 1 Indicates the notification class to be used for event


transitions. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at the
operator workstation.

notify-type Unsigned alarm Indicates whether the object is set up for alarms or
events.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Event- This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier enrollment the Object Instance, which is a numeric code that
0 identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string Alarm Assigned at the operator workstation.

object-property- 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether the file has been saved for backup.
reference

object-type Event-
enrollment

priority 9 Unsigned 9 Priority for issuing event notifications.

process-identifier Unsigned 3 A numeric identifier for a handling process in the


recipient device. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at
the operator workstation.

recipient Enumerated <> Unused.

Properties of VLX file objects


Ta ble 24 Properties of VLX file objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


archive 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether the file has been saved for backup.

description 9 Character string VLX ROC A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
File

file-access-method Enumerated stream


access

file-size Unsigned 983040 The size of the file, in bytes.

file-type Character string ROC Also DDC or TRAP.

modification-date Time 4/29/1997 The date and time the file was last modified.
10:22:20:00a

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ file 0 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string File 0

object-type Enumerated file

read-only Boolean TRUE Indicates whether the file can be written to by BACnet
services.

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Properties of VLX notification-class objects


Ta ble 25 Properties of VLX notification-class objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


ack-required 9 Bit string To offnormal Indicates whether an acknowledgment is required for
= 1, to fault = event transitions. A 1 indicates that acknowledgment is
1, to normal required. Set up at the operator workstation.
=1

description 9 Character string Alarm An editable description of the object’s location or


Handler function.

notification-class Unsigned 1 Echoes the object instance.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Notification This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier -class 1 object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character string Alarm


Handler 1

object-type Enumerated Notification-


class

recipient-list 9 List <List of Lists the devices that will receive notification when the
BACnet notification class transitions. Set up at the operator
Destination> workstation.

priority 9 Array of Unsigned Indicates the priority to be used for event notifications for
TO-OFFNORMAL, TO-FAULT, and TO-NORMAL
events, respectively.

Properties of VLX program objects


Ta ble 26 Properties of VLX program objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Setpoint

description-of-halt Character string Program


halted by
request

instance-of Character string alerton hq Header information for the file. Program 0 does not
alerVLX support this property.
0*00000000*

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ program This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier 1024 the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string Program


Object 1024

object-type Enumerated Program

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

program-change 9 Enumerated READY Used to command the program state. A program can be
stopped using the HALT command, for example, and
started again with RESTART.

program-location Character string DDC Set when program stops.


Sequence =
60

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Property W Type Example Remarks


program-state Enumerated RUNNING Possible states include RUNNING, IDLE, HALTED.

reason-for-halt Enumerated PROGRAM

reliability Enumerated NO FAULT


DETECTED

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

Properties of VLX schedule objects


Ta ble 27 Properties of VLX schedule objects

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Weekend A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Gym

effective-period 9 Sequence <BACnet Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


DateRange>

exception-schedule 9 Sequence <Array of Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


BACnet
Special
Event>

list-of-object-property- 9 List <List of The list of objects that this schedule commands.
references BACnet
Object
Property
Reference>

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ schedule 0 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character string schedule Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.
000

object-type Enumerated schedule

present-value 9 ACTIVE Indicates the value most recently written to a referenced


object property. May be analog, binary, or other,
depending on the controlled property.

priority-for-writing 9 Unsigned 16 Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.

weekly-schedule 9 Sequence <Array of Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


BACnetDaily
Schedule>

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BACtalk global controller


This section lists the objects in a BACtalk global controller (this includes the
BACtalk control modules (BCMs) which act as global controllers in the
BACtalk system), followed by a reference to the properties of those objects. Use
this list to interpret the source and nature of system data. See the BCM
Installation and Operations Guide (LTBT-TM-BCMIOG) for information about
virtual objects and properties that appear in the BCM-TUX module.

Notes
• The W column indicates whether the property is writable. Properties
without a check mark in this column are read-only. Some items can only
be written to through special setup. These are checked as writable and
noted under Remarks.
• In the Example column, items in boldface always appear as listed for
that item. For example, the object-type property of a device object will
always return the word “Device” to the Envision for BACtalk display.
• The Type column indicates a BACnet data type. Unsigned and Signed
indicate integer values; enumerated indicates an enumerated value table;
other data types may exist.

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Ta ble 28 Objects in the global controller

Object Function Range of Present Value


AV (0-999) General Use AVs. These AVs support the priority-array ±3.40282 x 1038 (six significant digits
property. Available in BACtalk Control Modules only. of resolution)

AV(10000-10279) Reserved AVs. These AVs do not support the priority-array


property.
The present-value property of the diagnostic AVs listed are
reserved to provide operating information about the BCM.
You can reference these present values on data displays or
in DDC to assist in troubleshooting and fault detection.
See the BACtalk Control Modules Installation and Operations
Guide (LTBT-TM-BCMIOG) for more information about these
AVs.

BV (0–999) Binary values. These BVs support the priority-array property. ACTIVE or INACTIVE

Calendar Describes a list of calendar dates, special event dates, N/A


holiday dates, and date ranges.

Communication Failure Defines a communication alarm event for a specific controller


Object and connects the event to the transmission of an event
notification. Used in EBT for generating alarms when
communication loss is detected.

Demand Limiter Proprietary Alerton object for demand limiting function. 0-100 (ramp value)

Device Provides general information about a device.

Event Enrollment Defines an event and connects the occurrence of the event
to the transmission of an event notification. Used in BACtalk
primarily for alarms.

File 0 Stores information about the ROC file in a controller.

File 1024 Stores file information about the current DDC program.

File 2048 DDC trap file.

Notification Class Stores a list of available recipients for the distribution of event
notifications (alarms, trendlog gathering, etc.).

Program 0 Stores information about the ROC/Controller program.

Program 1024 Stores program status information about the current DDC
program.

Schedule Controls designated properties by periodic schedule that may


recur during a range of dates.

Zones Proprietary Alerton object containing the individual properties


and references required to support the optimum start and
tenant activity features of Envision for BACtalk.

Trendlogs Proprietary Alerton object for trendlog function.

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Properties of the AV object


Ta ble 29 Properties of a global controller AV object

Property W Type Example Remarks


cov-increment 9 Real If the present-value changes by this amount or greater, a
change-of-value notification is sent to subscribed
devices.

description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated Normal

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AV 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string AV 001

object-type Enumerated AV

out-of-service Boolean False

present-value 9 Real 76.4 Range is 3 x 1038 (six significant digits of resolution).

status-flags Bit string <Bit string> A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
AV. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.

units Enumerated Deg F Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering


units, that the AV is expressed in.

Properties of the BV object


Ta ble 30 Properties of a global controller BV object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned for the object’s function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BV 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string BV 001

object-type Enumerated BV Indicates a binary value (BV).

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE (ON) or INACTIVE (OFF).

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

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Ta ble 31 Properties of a global controller calendar object

Property W Type Example Remarks


date-list 9 List <List of List of calendar dates.
BACnet
Calendar
Entry>

description 9 Character string Holidays A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
1997

object-identifier BACnet_Object_ calendar 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character string calendar


001

object-type Enumerated calendar

present-value 9 Boolean FALSE TRUE if the current date is in the date list; FALSE if it is
not.

Properties of the demand limiter object


Ta ble 32 Properties of the demand limiter object

Property W Type Example Remarks


object-identifier BACnet_Object_ demand This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier limiter 1 the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character String

object-type BACnet_Object_
Type

aler-enabled 9 BOOLEAN True if the demand limiter is enabled; False if it’s


disabled.

aler-max-enable- 9 Real Valid range is 1 to 100%.


disable-ramp-step

description 9 Character String

aler-demand-window 9 Unsigned The total number of minutes in the demand window.


Range is 1 to 60 minutes.

aler-anticipation- 9 Real 3 Valid range is 1.0 to 10.0.


factor

aler-meter-inputs 9 BACnet Array 1 of <List of The list of meter inputs to the demand limiter. Currently
BACtalk Meter Input meter limited to one meter input.
inputs>

units 9 Character String Indicates the measurement units of


aler_instantaneous_demand.

aler-instantaneous- Real Reflects the current reading from the meter (after
demand applying conversion factors).

aler-average-demand Real The larger of two calculated averages: Average Demand


Window and Average Anticipation Interval (if not set to
1.0).

aler-ramp-control 9 BACtalk Device The input that identifies the ramp parameters.
Object Property
Reference or Value

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Property W Type Example Remarks


aler-ramp-parameters 9 BACtalk Ramp The shed ramp parameters.
Parameters

aler-ramp-value Real The current ramp value (0-100%). This number is


calculated whether the demand limiter object is enabled
or not.

aler-active-ramp Real The current ramp value (0-100%) being used to control
loads. This value will be between zero and the
Aler_Ramp_Value. The exact value depends on
whether the demand limiter object is enabled or
disabled.

aler-binary-loads 9 BACnet Array 5 of The list of binary loads.


BACtalk Binary
Shed Level

aler-custom-binary- 9 List of BACtalk The list of custom binary loads.


loads Binary Loads

aler-binary-load- List of BACtalk The status of each binary and custom binary load.
status Demand Load
Status

aler-total-binary-loads Unsigned The total number of binary and custom binary loads.

aler-binary-loads- Unsigned The total number of binary and custom binary loads that
shed have been shed.

aler-total-analog- Unsigned The number of defined analog loads.


loads

aler-analog-loads- Unsigned The total number of analog loads that have been shed.
in-shed

aler-analog-loads List of BACtalk The list of analog loads.


Analog Loads

aler-analog-load- List of BACtalk The status of each analog load.


status Demand Load
Status

aler-recent-history List of BACtalk A list of historical data with the most recent data first.
Demand History
Sample

out-of-service BOOLEAN FALSE Not currently used so always set to False.

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Ta ble 33 Properties of a global controller device object

Property W Type Example Remarks


APDU-segment- 9 Unsigned 2000 The time after transmission of a “segment” until the
timeout lack of a reply means it was assumed to be lost (in
milliseconds, 1000 = 1 sec).

APDU-timeout 9 Unsigned 3000 The time after transmission of an APDU until the lack
of a reply means it was assumed to be lost. The APDU
timeout value for this device in milliseconds (1000 = 1
sec).

application-software- Character string BTI Controller Indicates the ROC version.


version V3.20

daylight-savings-status 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether daylight savings is in effect (TRUE)


or not (FALSE).

description 9 Character string Second floor Assigned by the user to describe the device’s function.
controller

device-address- List Inaccessible.


binding

firmware-revision Character string BACtalk BTI Indicates the firmware version.


v3.20 11/17/
2002

local-date Octet String Wednesday, Indicates date: day of the week, month/day/year.
5/14/1997

local-time Time 10:15:56.00a Indicates the time stored in the device.


m

location 9 Character string East Wing Indicates the physical location of the device.

max-APDU-length- Unsigned 1476 The maximum message packet size that the device
accepted can handle.

max-info-frames 9 Unsigned 200 Number of MS/TP messages the BTI will send per
(maximum token hold.
number)

max-master Unsigned 127 The highest MS/TP MAC address the BTI will attempt
to pass the token to.

model-name Character string BTI Controller Assigned by the vendor to indicate the device model.

number-of-APDU- 9 Unsigned 3 The number of times a message will be resent after it


retries is assumed to be lost.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Device 200 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the device instance (a numeric code that identifies the
device) of the device of interest.

object-list Array An array whose elements list the object-identifier


properties of all objects the device supports.

object-name Character string Controller 200 No two devices are permitted to have the same object
name.

object-type Enumerated Device.

protocol-conformance- Unsigned 3 Integer from 1–6 indicating the conformance class of


class the device. A device must support a standardized set
of services and object types to claim a particular class
conformance.

protocol-object-types- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
supported object types reside in the device.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


protocol-services- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
supported services the device can process.

protocol-version Unsigned 1 Indicates the version of the BACnet protocol supported


by the device.

segmentation- Enumerated segmented Device is capable of segmenting both transmission


supported both and reply messages.

system-status Enumerated operational Other possible values are operational-read-only,


download-required, download-in-progress, non-
operational.

utc-offset 9 Signed 0 Coordinated Universal Time offset, in minutes.

vendor-identifier Unsigned 18 A unique code assigned by ASHRAE to the


manufacturer.

vendor-name Character string Alerton Indicates the device manufacturer.

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Ta ble 34 Properties of a global controller event enrollment object

Property W Type Example Remarks


acked-transitions 9 Bitstream To-offnormal Indicates whether the corresponding transitions have
=1 , To-fault been acknowledged. A 1 indicates that the transition was
= 1, To- acknowledged. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at the
normal = 1 operator workstation.

description 9 Character string Event A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
enrollment 0

event-enable 9 Bitstream To-offnormal Indicates whether notifications are enabled for these
=1 , To-fault event transition types. A 1 indicates that the transition
= 1, To- will be reported. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at the
normal = 1 operator workstation.

event-parameters Time <BACnet Determines the method used to monitor the referenced
Event object.
Parameter>

event-state Boolean TRUE Indicates whether the file can be written to by BACnet
services.

event-type 9 change of Indicates the type of event to be monitored and reported.


state

issue-confirmed- Boolean TRUE Determines whether confirmed or unconfirmed


notifications notifications are used when a notification class object
isn’t used (that is, a recipient is specified). Set in the
Event Enrollment Editor at the operator workstation.

notification-class Enumerated 1 Indicates the notification class to be used for event


transitions. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at the
operator workstation.

notify-type Unsigned alarm Indicates whether the object is set up for alarms or
events.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Event- This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier enrollment 0 the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string Alarm Assigned at the operator workstation.

object-property- 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether the file has been saved for backup.
reference

object-type event-
enrollment

priority Unsigned 9 Priority for issuing event notifications. Set in the Event
Enrollment Editor at the operator workstation.

process-identifier Unsigned 3 A numeric identifier for a handling process in the


recipient device. Set in the Event Enrollment Editor at
the operator workstation.

recipient Enumerated <>

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Properties of the file object


Ta ble 35 Properties of a global controller file object

Property W Type Example Remarks


archive 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether the file has been saved for backup.

description 9 Character string BTI ROC A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
File

file-access-method Enumerated stream


access

file-size Unsigned 983040 The size of the file, in bytes.

file-type Character string ROC Also DDC or TRAP.

modification-date Time 4/29/1997 The date and time the file was last modified.
10:22:20:00
a

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ file 0 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name Character string File 0

object-type Enumerated file

read-only Boolean TRUE Indicates whether the file can be written to by BACnet
services.

Properties of the notification class object


Ta ble 36 Properties of a global controller notification class object

Property W Type Example Remarks


ack-required 9 Bit string To offnormal Indicates whether an acknowledgment is required for
= 1, to fault = event transitions. A 1 indicates that acknowledgement is
1, to normal required. Set up at the operator workstation.
=1

description 9 Character string Alarm An editable description of the object’s location or


Handler function.

notification-class Unsigned 1 Echoes the object instance.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Notification- This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier class 1 the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character string Alarm


Handler 1

object-type Enumerated Notification-


class

recipient-list 9 List <List of Lists the devices that will receive notification when the
BACnetDesti notification class transitions. Set up at the operator
nation> workstation.

to-fault-priority Unsigned Indicates the priority used for event notifications, 0–255.
Lower numbers indicate a higher priority.

to-normal-priority Unsigned Indicates the priority used for event notifications, 0–255.
Lower numbers indicate a higher priority.

to-offnormal-priority Unsigned Indicates the priority used for event notifications, 0–255.
Lower numbers indicate a higher priority.

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Ta ble 37 Properties of a global controller program object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Occupied A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Setpoint

description-of-halt Character string Program


halted by
request

instance-of Character string alerton hq Header information for the file. Program 0 does not
alerbti support this property.
0*00000000
*

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ program This property consists of the Object_Type property and
Identifier 1024 the Object Instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string Program


Object 1024

object-type Enumerated Program

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

program-change 9 Enumerated READY Used to command the program state. A program can be
stopped using the HALT command, for example, and
started again with RESTART.

program-location Character string DDC Set when program stops.


Sequence =
60

program-state Enumerated RUNNING Possible states include RUNNING, IDLE, HALTED.

reason-for-halt Enumerated PROGRAM

reliability Enumerated NO FAULT


DETECTED

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

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Properties of the schedule object


Ta ble 38 Properties of a global controller schedule object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Weekend A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Gym

effective-period 9 Sequence <BACnet Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


DateRange>

exception-schedule 9 Sequence <Array of Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


BACnet
Special
Event>

list-of-object-property- 9 List <List of The list of objects that this schedule commands.
references BACnet
Object
Property
Reference>

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ schedule 0 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name 9 Character string schedule Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.
000

object-type Enumerated schedule

present-value 9 ACTIVE Indicates the value most recently written to a referenced


object property. May be analog, binary, or other,
depending on the controlled property.

priority-for-writing 9 Unsigned 16 Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.

weekly-schedule 9 Sequence <Array of Assigned in schedule setup at the operator workstation.


BACnetDaily
Schedule>

Properties of the global controller zones objects


Ta ble 39 Properties of the global controller zones objects
Property W Type Example Remarks
object-identifier BACnetObject Uniquely identifies the object within the BACnet device.
Identifier

object-name 9 Character string Assigned during zone setup at the operator workstation.

object-type BACnetObjectType A BACnetObjectType of the value BT_Zone.

aler-reference-device 9 BACnetObject A BACnetObjectIdentifier indicating the primary BACnet


Identifier device referenced through the zone object.

aler-weekly-schedule- Array [n] of This array works exactly like a priority array and allows
inputs BACnetPriorityValue up to [n] schedule objects to write weekly schedule
commands to the zone.

aler-weekly-schedule- 9 Array [n] of An array that points to the schedule objects used for
object BACtalkOptionalDev weekly schedules.
ObjRef

aler-holiday-schedule- BACnetPriorityValue The value last written by the holiday schedule. If


input Aler_Holiday_Schedule_Object contains a NULL value,
this property is also set to NULL.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


aler-holiday-schedule- 9 BACtalkOptionalDev A reference to the schedule object that writes to
object ObjRef Aler_Holiday_Schedule_Input.

aler-event-schedule Array [n] of This array works exactly like a priority array and allows
-inputs BACnetPriorityValue up to [n] schedule objects to write weekly schedule
commands to the zone.

aler-event-schedule 9 Array [n] of An array that points to the schedule objects used for
-objects BACtalkOptionalDev event schedules.
ObjRef

priority-for-writing 9 Unsigned 13 Contains the priority at which commands are written to


the referenced properties:
Day_Night_Command_Reference,
Aler_Warmup_Command_Reference, and
Aler_Cooldown_Command_Reference.
The default is 13; acceptable range is 1-16.

present-value 9 BACtalkZoneState Occupied Alerton Enumerated type that reflects the current state of
the zone: Occupied, Unoccupied, Warmup, Cooldown,
or Tenant Override.

units 9 BACnetEngineering A value that indicates the unit of measure for all
Units temperatures in the zone object.

aler-persistence-rate 9 Unsigned 300 A value indicating the number of seconds between


refresh times for controlled command points in the zone:
occupied, warmup, and cooldown command points.

aler-refresh 9 BACnetPriorityValue Writes to this value refreshes all referenced properties.


This includes input and output values.

aler-refresh-rate 9 Unsigned 60 A value indicating when referenced data is old and


should be refreshed. If the data is accessed and it hasn’t
been updated in the time (number of seconds) indicated
here, it is immediately refreshed.
Values are limited in the range of 10-900 seconds.
NOTE: Data is refreshed every 15 minutes minimum.

aler-optimum-start- 9 BACtalkOptimum An enumerated type indicating the algorithm used by


mode StartMode optimum start: None, Manual, or Automatic.

aler-maximum- Unsigned 240 A value representing the maximum number of minutes to


advance-time begin optimum start operations in advance of the next
scheduled occupied time. The default value is 240; valid
range is 1-1440.

aler-oa-temp-reference BACtalkDevObjProp The reference that indicates the outside air temperature
RefOrValue to use in optimum start calculations.

aler-oa-temp-value Real A real value as read from the aler-oa-temp-reference.

aler-humidity- BACtalkDevObjProp A value or reference that indicates the humidity value


reference RefOrValue used in optimum start calculations.

aler-humidity-value BACnetPriorityValue A value which is read from the aler-humidity-reference.

aler-oa-limit 9 Real 65.0 A real value used in optimum start calculations for
heating operations. The default value is 65.0.

aler-building-mass 9 Real 4.0 A real value that indicates the amount of desired
temperature change. Values are limited between 0-10.

aler-warmup-factor Real 1.0 A real value used in warmup calculations for a zone.
This value is adjusted each time warmup mode is
initiated. Valid range is 0-10. A 0 (zero) disables warmup
calculations.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


aler-cooldown-factor Real 1.0 A real value used in cooldown calculations for a zone.
This value is adjusted each time cooldown mode is
initiated. Valid range is 0-10. A 0 (zero) disables
cooldown calculations.

aler-alt-warmup-factor Real An alternate value used for the warmup factor when the
zone was not occupied during the previous 24 hours. Set
to NULL to disable alternate warmup.

aler-alt-cooldown- Real An alternate value used for the cooldown factor when
factor the zone was not occupied during the previous 24 hours.
Set to NULL to disable alternate cooldown.

aler-tuning-factor Real A real value that determines how aggressive the system
should self-tune the warmup and cooldown factors.

aler-cooling- Real A real value that indicates the rate (in degrees per hour)
temperature-rate that the cooldown mode is expected to change the
temperature of the zone when in manual optimum start
mode.

aler-heating- Real A real value that indicates the rate (in degrees per hour)
temperature-rate that the warmup mode is expected to change the
temperature of the zone when in manual optimum start
mode.

aler-occupied- BACnetBinaryPV active Active is written to this value when the zone is occupied.
command-value If the zone is unoccupied or in warmup or cooldown
mode, Inactive is written to this value.
aler-occupied- BACtalkDevObjProp
command-reference RefOrValue

aler-warmup- BACnetBinaryPV Active is written to this value when the zone is in warmup
command-value mode. Otherwise, Inactive is written.

aler-warmup- BACtalkDevObjProp
command-reference RefOrValue

aler-cooldown- BACnetBinaryPV Active is written to this value when the zone is in


command-value cooldown mode. Otherwise, Inactive is written.

aler-cooldown- BACtalkDevObjProp
command-reference RefOrValue

aler-zone-temp-value Real Indicates the current zone temperature. The default is a


reference to AV101.
aler-zone-temp- BACtalkDevObjProp
reference RefOrValue

aler-occupied-heating- Real The heating setpoint to use in optimum start


setpoint-value calculations.

aler-occupied-heating- BACtalkDevObjProp
setpoint-reference RefOrValue

aler-occupied-cooling- Real The cooling setpoint to use in optimum start calculations.


setpoint-value

aler-occupied-cooling- BACtalkDevObjProp
setpoint-reference RefOrValue

aler-tenant-override- BACtalkDevObjProp Indicates that the zone is in tenant override mode.


reference RefOrValue

aler-tenant-override- BACnetBinaryPV
value

aler-tenant-act- BACnetRecipient Indicates the device to which tenant override events are
recipient sent. A NULL value prevents tenant override events from
being sent.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


aler-diagnostics CharacterString A formatted character string indicating the current status
of the zone object and its operation.

description CharacterString A string of characters describing the zone.

zone-command-mode BACtalkZoneComm Indicates whether it’s a binary or multistate object.


andMode 0=binary and 1=multistate.

zone-main-truth-table Array [3] of Indicates the value to be written to each of the three
BACtalkZoneTruth main output points for each of the four possible modes of
TableEntry operation. The array elements are mapped as follows.
Element 1= Defines the values written to aler-occupied-
command-reference.
Element 2= Defines the values written to aler-warmup-
command-reference.
Element 3= Defines the values written to aler-cooldown-
command-reference.
Even though each entry is the table is a
BACnetPriorityValue type, only Unsigned values may be
written to the table elements. In all cases, the zone
object writes values of the correct data type (unsigned
for multistate mode and BinaryPV in all other cases)
when sending commands.
If a property reference is NONE, then the corresponding
array element is ignored. It is good practice to write a
zero into the array element in this case.

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BACtalk VLCs
This section lists the objects in a BACtalk VLC, followed by a reference to the
properties of those objects. Use this list to interpret the source and nature of
system data.

Notes
• The W column indicates whether the property is writable. Properties
without a check mark in this column are read-only. Some items can only
be written to through special setup. These are checked as writable and
noted under Remarks.
• In the Example column, items in boldface always appear as listed for
that item. For example, the object-type property of a device object will
always return the word “Device” to the Envision for BACtalk display.
• The Type column indicates a BACnet data type. Unsigned and Signed
indicate integer values; enumerated indicates an enumerated value table;
other data types may exist.

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Ta ble 40 Objects in BACtalk VLCs

Object Function Range of Present Value Remarks


AI (0-15) Associated with physical input 0–4095 in counts Input setup and scaling done in VLC DDC or
terminals. Number of inputs VisualLogic. AI-1 corresponds to input terminal
varies with VLC model. IN-1, and so on.
AI inputs are scanned just prior to every 0.1
second pass of DDC.

AI 99 In Gen4 VLCs, AI-99 When the supply voltage connected to the VLC
represents the unregulated DC is 24 VAC, AI-99 will have a value of 40.6 VDC.
voltage resulting from The value of AI-99 is filtered in software to
rectification of the 24 volt AC screen out electrical noise. AI-99 varies
supply voltage. proportionally with the voltage of the 24 VAC
supply power to the VLC, which in turn is
proportional to the supply voltage to the
transformer. AI-99 can be used in DDC to
detect brownouts and limit operation of
compressors or other voltage sensitive
equipment if appropriate. You can also set up
trendlogs for AI-99 to track longer term
variations in power supply voltage.
AI inputs are scanned just prior to every 0.1
second pass of DDC.

AI (100-107) Diagnostic AIs to aid in Only the Present Value of these objects is
troubleshooting available. These Present Value properties can
be viewed by placing a read-only item on a
data display. The properties cannot be used in
DDC.
AI inputs are scanned just prior to every 0.1
second pass of DDC.

AO (0-7) Physical analog output. 0–100 AO present-value property is the result of the
priority array.
AO outputs are refreshed every 0.1 second
following each DDC pass. The Present Value
is resolved from its priority array at this time.
When a write to the output occurs during DDC,
the Present Value of the object is not affected
until after the DDC pass is complete.

AV (0-107) Real numbers not directly ±3 x 1038 Six significant digits of resolution. All AVs are
associated with physical input used in RAM and backed up in Flash memory
or output terminals. Typically on loss of power.
used for setpoints and
IMPORTANT NOTE: 90–107 reserved for
intermediate calculations. Microset use. In C3 VLCs, AVs 0–49 stored in
VLC RAM, and 50–89 stored in VLC EEPROM.

AV (250-255) Provide read/write access to 0-102.3 These objects only have a Present Value
airflow calibration data in VAV- property. No other properties are available.
series VLCs. See Table 8 on page 50.

BI (0-15) Associated with physical input ACTIVE or INACTIVE BIs correspond to the same input terminals as
terminals. Number of inputs AIs. BI-1 corresponds to input terminal IN-1,
varies with VLC model. and so ON. The BI turns ON when the
associated AI drops to a value in counts less
than or equal to 448. It reads OFF when the AI
rises to a value in counts greater than or equal
to 512. The BI does not change state while the
value is in the range 449–512.
BI inputs are scanned just prior to every 0.1
second pass of DDC.

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Object Function Range of Present Value Remarks


BO (0-15) Physical binary output. ACTIVE or INACTIVE BO present-value property is the result of the
priority array.
BO outputs are refreshed every 0.1 second
following each pass of DDC. The Present
Value is resolved from its priority array at this
time. When a write to the output occurs during
DDC, the Present Value of the object is not
affected until after the pass of DDC is
complete.

BV (0–84) Binary value. ACTIVE or INACTIVE BV 0-63 are for general use. BV 64-84 are
reserved for Microset control.
BV 40 is refreshed every 0.1 second following
each pass of DDC. The Present Value is
resolved from its priority array at this time.
When a write to the output occurs during DDC,
the Present Value of the object is not affected
until after the pass of DDC is complete.

Device Provides general information N/A


about device.

File 0 Provides information about the N/A


DDC program file.

File 1 Provides information about the N/A


DDC trap file.

Program 0 Provides information about N/A


DDC program execution.

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Ta ble 41 Properties of the VLC AI object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Return Air An editable description of the object’s location or
Temp function.

event-state Enumerated Normal.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AI 5 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies
the object of interest.

object-name Character string AI 05

object-type Enumerated AI Indicates an analog input (AI) object.

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Real 72.3 Range of present-value goes from 0–4000 as input


voltage goes from 0–5.12VDC.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibilities are OVER RANGE, UNDER RANGE,
DETECTED UNRELIABLE_OTHER.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

units 9 Enumerated Deg F Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering


units, that the AI is expressed in.

Properties of the AO object


Ta ble 42 Properties of the VLC AO object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Economizer An editable description of the object’s location or
Damper function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ AO 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string AO 01

object-type Enumerated AO

out-of-service Boolean FALSE Options are TRUE or FALSE. If TRUE, the physical
output is de coupled from the AO and its present-value,
and internal DDC execution alone determines the status
of the physical output.

present-value 9 REAL 75 Valid values are real numbers in the range 0–100.
Values greater than 100 are interpreted as 100. When
commanded from a data display, values are actually
written to the priority array (see priority-array entry
herein) and read back from the present-value for
display.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


priority-array BACnet <Array of A read-only array of prioritized values (1-16) controlling
PriorityArray BACnet the present-value, priority 1 having the highest priority.
Priority The value with the highest priority controls the present
Value> value. Possible values for priority array indexes are real
values or NULL. A NULL value indicates no command is
issued at that priority level.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibilities are OVER RANGE, UNDER RANGE,
DETECTED UNRELIABLE_OTHER.

relinquish-default 9 REAL 0 Default value to be used for present-value property


when all priority-array indexes are NULL. Set up in DDC
or VisualLogic.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

units 9 Enumerated % Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering


units, that the AO is expressed in. Set in VLC DDC or in
VisualLogic.

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Properties of the AV object


Ta ble 43 Properties of the VLC AV object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Static An editable description of the object’s location or
Pressure function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_Object_ AV 15 This property consists of the object-type property and


Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string AV 15

object-type Enumerated AV Indicates an analog value (AV) object.

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Real 0.02 Real number in the range ± 3 x 1038 with six significant
digits of resolution.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

units 9 Enumerated % Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering


units, that the AV is expressed in. Set in VLC DDC or in
VisualLogic.

Properties of the BI object


Ta ble 44 Properties of the VLC BI object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Fan Status An editable description of the object’s location or
function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BI 10 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string BI 10

object-type Enumerated BI Indicates a binary input (BI) object.

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

polarity NORMAL

present-value 9 Logical state ACTIVE ACTIVE or INACTIVE.

reliability NO FAULT Not currently used in VLCs.


DETECTED

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

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Properties of the BO object


Ta ble 45 Properties of the VLC BO object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Fan Start/ An editable description of the object’s location or
Stop function.

event-state Enumerated Normal If the object does not support intrinsic reporting, the
value shall be NORMAL.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BO 1 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string BO 01

object-type Enumerated BO

out-of-service Boolean FALSE Options are TRUE or FALSE. If TRUE, the physical
output is de coupled from the BO and its present-value,
and internal DDC execution alone determines the status
of the physical output.

present-value 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE or INACTIVE. Note that a NULL value
can be written to the present-value on data displays, but
the value is actually written to a priority-array property.
The present-value is the result of the priority-array.

priority-array BACnet <Array of A read-only array of prioritized values (1-16) controlling


PriorityArray BACnet the present-value, priority 1 having the highest priority.
Priority The value with the highest priority controls the present
Value> value. Possible values for priority-array indexes are
ACTIVE, INACTIVE, or NULL. A NULL value indicates
no command is issued at that priority level.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability NO FAULT Other possibilities are OVER RANGE, UNDER RANGE,
DETECTED UNRELIABLE_OTHER.

relinquish-default 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Default value used for present-value property when all
priority-array values are NULL. Set up in DDC or
VisualLogic.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

Properties of the BV object


Ta ble 46 Properties of the VLC BV object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description 9 Character string Test Mode An editable description of the object’s location or
function.

event-state Enumerated Normal

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ BV 20 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string BV 20

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Property W Type Example Remarks


object-type Enumerated BV

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value 9 Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE or INACTIVE.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
fault = 0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
overridden =
0, out of
service = 0

Properties of the file object


Ta ble 47 Properties of the VLC file object

Property W Type Example Remarks


archive 9 Boolean FALSE Indicates whether some sort of backup file has been
created (TRUE) or not (FALSE). Set manually.

description Character string Generic Data from program information in the DDC header.
Generic
v0011

file-access-method Enumerated stream


access

file-size Unsigned 6885 Size of the file, in bytes.

file-type Character string VLC DDC .


Program File

modification-date Time Wednesday, Date and time that the DDC file was downloaded to the
5/29/1997 VLC.
10:22:20:00
a

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ file 0 This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string VLC DDC


Program File

object-type Enumerated file

read-only Boolean TRUE

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Properties of the device object


Ta ble 48 Properties of the VLC device object

Property W Type Example Remarks


APDU-timeout 9 Unsigned 0 The time after transmission of an APDU until the
lack of a reply means it was assumed to be lost.
The APDU timeout value for this device in
milliseconds (1000 = 1 sec).

application-software- Character string BTI Controller V3.20 Indicates the ROC version.
version

description 9 Character string Mechanical Room An editable description that identifies the
BTI device’s location or function.

device-address- List Inaccessible.


binding

firmware-revision Character string BACtalk BTI v3.2 Indicates the firmware version.
11/17/2002

local-date 9 Octet String Wednesday, 5/14/ Indicates date: day of the week, month/day/year.
2002

local-time 9 Time 10:15:56.00am Indicates the time stored in the device.

location 9 Character string East Wing Indicates the physical location of the device.

max-APDU-length- Unsigned 206 The maximum message packet size that the
accepted device can handle.

max-info-frames Unsigned 1 Number of MS/TP messages the VLC will send


per token hold.

max-master Unsigned 127 The highest MS/TP MAC address the VLC will
attempt to pass the token to.

model-name Character string VLC Controller Assigned by the vendor to indicate the device
model.

number-of-APDU- 9 Unsigned 0 The number of times a message will be resent


retries after it is assumed to be lost.

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ Device 200 This property consists of the object-type property
Identifier and the device instance of the device of interest.

object-list Array An array whose elements list the object-identifier


properties of all objects the device supports.

object-name 9 Character string Device 200 No two devices are permitted to have the same
object name.

object-type Enumerated Device

protocol-conformance- Unsigned 3 Integer from 1–6 indicating the conformance


class class of the device. A device must support a
standardized set of services and object types to
claim a particular class conformance.

protocol-object-types- Bit string <Bit string> A bit string that indicates the BACnet object
supported types that reside in the device. A 1 indicates the
device is present.

protocol-services- Bit string <Bit string> A bit string that indicates the BACnet services
supported the device can process. A 1 indicates that
service is supported.

protocol-version Unsigned 1 Indicates the version of the BACnet protocol


supported by the device.

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Property W Type Example Remarks


segmentation- Enumerated No segmentation VLCs do not support segmentation.
supported

system-status Enumerated Operational Other possible values are operational-read-only,


download-required, download-in-progress, non-
operational.

vendor-identifier Unsigned 18 A unique code assigned by ASHRAE to the


manufacturer.

vendor-name Character string Alerton Indicates the device manufacturer.

Properties of the program object


Ta ble 49 Properties of the VLC program object

Property W Type Example Remarks


description Character string Generic Generic Data from program information in DDC or in
V0011 P8223001 VisualLogic. Format is <rep> <job> <program
name> <revision> <displaynum>.

instance-of Character string Generic Generic Echoes the description property.


V0011 P8223001

object-identifier BACnet_ Object_ program 0 This property consists of the object-type property
Identifier and the object instance, which is a numeric code
that identifies the object of interest.

object-name Character string VLC DDC program

object-type Enumerated program

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

program-change 9 Enumerated READY One can use this property to manipulate the
Program State property. Doing this is not
recommended.

program-state Enumerated RUNNING Possible states include RUNNING, IDLE,


HALTED.

reliability BACnet_ Reliability no fault detected Other possibilities are OVER RANGE, UNDER
RANGE, UNRELIABLE_OTHER.

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, fault = A four-position bit string that indicates the status
0, overridden = 0, of the object. If a status bit =1, that status is
out of service = 0 TRUE.

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Scaling factors 8
Input scaling refers to the conversion of an electrical signal from an input device to
some useful range, whatever that range is for your application: 0-100 %RH, 50-100
deg. F or 0-10 deg. C, -0.1 to 0.1 inches WC for static air pressure, and so on.

There are three key elements at work during this conversion: the electrical signal,
the raw counts, and the scaled input value.

Analog input signals to a VLC are fed into an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter in
the VLC. The A/D converts this into a binary number, which is the foundation for
the raw counts. This is necessary so the microprocessor and other components on
the VLC can interpret the signal. Software in the VLC then converts the raw counts
to a usable range, what you see in Envision for BACtalk as the present-value of an
analog input (AI).

When setting up inputs from the Analog Input Setup tab of the Device Settings
dialog box in VisualLogic, choose "Scaled (Two Point)" from the Type drop-down
menu. The Two Point Scale Setup dialog box opens, enabling you to enter two mA
or voltage values along with the desired AI values.

Select "5.12V w/jumper or switch" for all Gen4 VLCs that include an input jumper
or switch and select "5.12V no jumper or switch" for all Gen4 VLCs that do not
have an input jumper or switch. The input scaling utility automatically calculates
the correct values for zero and range.

The following Gen4 VLCs do not include an input jumper or switch:

VAV-SD VAVi-SD

VAV-DD VAV-DD7

VAV-SD2A VLC-660R

VLC-651R VLC-16160

The following Gen4 VLCs have an input jumper or switch:

VLC-1188 VLC-853

VLC-550 VLC-1600

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Each VLC has a header file with information about the VLC’s configuration and
addressing. The header is part of the DDC program.

Whenever a DDC sequence is saved, downloaded, or read from a VLC,


information in the DDC header is packaged with it. The DDC header contains
information about DDC files on the operator workstation, as well as AI, AV, AO,
BO, and Microset Field Service mode configurations. You set up this information
through the DDC Header menu in VLC DDC.

X To view the DDC Header menu


1. Make sure the device instance of the VLC you want to work with is
specified. Also confirm that you have read the DDC from the VLC so you
do not inadvertently overwrite an existing setup.

2. From the VLC DDC Main menu, choose F2 DDC, and then choose F2
Edit DDC Header.

Program Information screen


No te Data in the Program Information screen also appears and can be edited in
the Disk Files Screen.

The Program Information screen (F1 Program Information from the DDC Header
menu) gives you data about the currently viewed DDC file. This file information
helps you identify the origin of the DDC file for troubleshooting. Use the mouse to
position the cursor in the field you want to change, press Enter, and then type the
settings you want according to the following guidelines.

Representative and Job The representative and job name under which the file
was saved on the operator workstation hard disk. You must have security to
modify, save, or send DDC files with a given representative and job name.

Program The file name (minus the file extension) of the DDC program when it
was saved to disk.

Revision A revision number for the DDC program, which is typically important
only for Alerton Standard DDC files. This revision number can also be used by any
DDC author to manage versions of custom DDC.

Display The display number associated with this DDC file.

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AI setup
The Analog Input Setup screen (F2 AI from the DDC Header menu) is where
you perform scaling options for AIs. Use this screen to designate the type of
scaling you want to use for an input or the type of thermistor connected to the
input.

Universal inputs on VLCs can be configured to accept a variety of input types.


You perform this configuration in the AI Setup screen of VLC DDC. Depending
on the application and VLC, the setup for an input will probably include the
configuration of DIP switches or jumpers on the VLC itself.

These setup factors affect the software count that results from a given electrical
input.

Setting the AI type and scaling factors In the Type field of the AI Setup
screen, you can select one of the following:

• Counts The raw count is used (infinitely great resistance, an open,


results in a count of 4095; no resistance, a short, results in a count of 0).
• Scaled The raw input count is affected by the value of zero and range
as indicated on-screen.
RawCount × Range
ScaledCount = Zero + --------------------------------------------------
( 4096 )

• 10K Thermistor or 3K Thermistor Raw counts are automatically


converted to temperature.
No te See the VLC Installation and Operations Guide (LTBT-TM-GEN4VLC)
for more detailed information and input scaling tables. Guidelines for setting up
pulse-type inputs is also provided.

Keep the following in mind:

• The zero and range options apply only to scaled input types. No
additional scaling is required for 3K ohm and 10k ohm thermistor AIs.
• For any AI set up as a thermistor, the input will be configured
automatically to degrees F or degrees C as appropriate for the selection
of English or Metric units.
• Use F10 to view setup parameters for additional inputs.
• The scaling options you select are saved with the DDC as part of the
DDC header.
Scaling example 1 A 0-10VDC pressure transducer with a range of 0”-4” water
column (WC) is used to measure duct static pressure. The value for range is
calculated as the value of AI with an input of 10VDC (input count = 4095) minus
the value of AI with an input of 0VDC (input count =0). Range = 4”. The value
for zero is the value of AI when the input is 0. Zero = 0”.

Scaling Example 2 A 4-20mA pressure transducer with a range of –0.25” to


0.25” WC is used to measure building pressure. The range is calculated as the
variation in AI as the input count goes from 800-4000 or 880-4000 depending on
the VLC type. See the VLCs Installation and Operations Guide (LTBT-TM-
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In this example, however, the transducer output only goes down to 4mA, not
0mA. The challenge is to figure out what the pressure range would be if the
sensor output went all the way from 0mA to 20mA. Since the 16mA change
from 4mA to 20mA corresponds to pressure range of 0.5" (0.25" to -0.25"
=0.5"), a 20mA would theoretically correspond to a pressure range of 0.625"
(20/16 x 0.5). The value for range in this example is then equal to 0.625”. To
calculate and enter values for range, AI, and input at 20mA, 0.25” = zero + (4000
x 0.625)/4096. Zero is then equal to -.375”.

Using input filters VLCs use a 10-bit A/D converter, which is very responsive
to changes in electrical signals. This makes the inputs of the VLCs extremely
sensitive to minute changes, which may or may not be desirable.

You can turn filtering ON and OFF by placing the cursor in the Filter field for an
AI and pressing Enter to toggle the value.

The filter calculation is performed every 0.1 seconds and is expressed as:

NewCount 31
FilteredCount = --------------------------- + ------ 〈 PreviousCount〉
32 32

CA U TIO N Do not filter any Microset/Microtouch inputs.

English/Metric Mode setup VLCs support English or metric units. Once set up
from the AI Setup screen in the DDC header, the VLC makes all of its
calculations and writes to the Envision for BACtalk displays and Microset
display.

Having the unit of measure specified in the DDC header enables DDC programs
to individually accommodate different measurement systems.

X To toggle between English and metric mode


1. Choose F2 AI from the DDC Header menu.
2. Position the cursor in the English/Metric Mode field.

3. Press Enter to change the mode.

N ote For VAV controllers, the setting of the English/Metric Mode


field determines whether airflow is reported in cfm or lps.
Units setup Units do not affect calculations. They are included for reference
only, and to populate the Units property for the AI. Position the cursor in the
field, press Enter, and type the numerical ID of the units you want to use. Before
you press Enter, press F4 to view a description of the current units. Press F5 to
view a list of all units and corresponding IDs.

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AV setup
In the AV Setup screen (F3 AV from the DDC Header menu), you determine the
units property of all the AV objects present in the VLC. The units property has
no effect on the present-value of the AV. For most applications, it is unnecessary
to set up units unless you use the property on a display.

No te You can also press Enter in the Units field and type the engineering unit
code directly.

X To set up the units property of an AV


1. From the VLC DDC main menu, choose F2 DDC, and then choose F2
Edit DDC Header from the DDC menu.

2. Choose F3-AV-Analog Values.


A list of AVs appears, each AV with a corresponding Units field. In the
Units field, the unit ID is listed.

3. Press F9 or F10 to view additional AVs.

4. Position the cursor in the Units field for the AV you want to configure.
5. Press F5 to view a list of engineering unit codes and descriptions.

6. Press F9 or F10 to view additional unit codes and descriptions.

7. Position the mouse pointer on the unit code you want to use and click
once.
On the AV Setup screen, the unit type you selected appears in the Units
field.

8. Repeat steps 4 thru 7 for each AV you want to configure.

BO setup
In the BO Setup screen (F4 BO from the DDC Header menu), you configure two
important features for each BO—the relinquish-default and the out-of-service
property. The relinquish-default and out-of-service properties relate to the
priority-array.

Relinquish default The relinquish-default is the value sent to the BO when


commands for every level of its priority-array are NULL—essentially, its normal
state when no command has been issued for the BO.

Options are ACTIVE (ON) and INACTIVE (OFF). Position the cursor in this
field for the BO you want to configure, and then press Enter to toggle between
ACTIVE and INACTIVE.

CA U TIO N Present–value will continue to represent the result of the priority-


array index when out-of-service is set to true.

Out-of-service The out-of-service flag determines whether the BO can be


commanded from an external device. If out-of-service is TRUE, only the
device’s internal DDC controls the status of the BO, and the BO is decoupled
from its priority-array. If out-of-service is FALSE, the BO can be commanded
from throughout the BACnet system and its status is determined by the priority-

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array. Position the cursor in the Out of Service field for the BO you want to
configure, and then press Enter to toggle between TRUE and FALSE.

AO setup
The AO Setup screen (F5 AO from the DDC Header menu) allows you to
configure the units, out-of-service property, and relinquish-default for AOs. The
relinquish-default and out-of-service properties relate to the priority-array.

No te Set the units property of the AO as you do for AVs. See “AV setup” on
page 160 for details.

Relinquish-default and out-of-service These have the same function as for


BOs. However, for the relinquish-default, you specify a number from 0–100.

Microset Field Service mode custom codes


VLCs enable you to set up custom field service codes for the Microset. Using
this feature, you can display and change the value of AI (read-only), BI (read-
only), AV, BV, AO, and BO objects from the BACtalk Microset. You can set up
to 26 custom field service mode codes. While in Balance mode, a constricted
view of the custom codes is displayed. You can view/change only the first five
custom codes defined in VLC DDC. You can change the order of custom codes
in VisualLogic or VLC DDC.

In Field Service mode, a series of two-character codes correspond to each object.


You select the objects to be displayed and choose the codes that identify them
using the Microset Field Service Mode Setup screen (F6 Microset Field Service
Mode Control Table from the DDC Header menu).

Entry Identifies the entry and can’t be edited. In Field Service mode, entry 0
appears first, entry 25 appears last.

Display Code The two-digit code to be displayed at the Microset. Limited to


acceptable characters and must be two characters. Press F5 to view the list of
acceptable characters or use the following reference. Position the cursor in this
field, press Enter, and then type acceptable characters.
Table 50 Acceptable Microset Field Service mode characters
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8
9a A b
c C d
E F g
h H i
J L n
o p r
u U y
- _
a.The characters 9 and g are virtually indistinguishable on the Microset display.

Point ID Defines the VLC data point whose value will be associated with the
display code. AI, BI, AO, BO, AV, and BV are acceptable point types. Position

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the cursor in this field, press Enter, and then type an acceptable point type. Press
Enter again and type the point’s instance (for AI 1, type 1, for example). Make
sure the point you reference actually exists in the VLC.

Writable Determines whether the value will be writable from the Microset
(YES) or read only (NO). Position the cursor in the field and press Enter to
toggle the value. AIs and BIs are not writable.

Decimal Determines whether the Microset will show the value with a decimal
(YES) or without one (NO). Position the cursor in this field and press Enter to
toggle the value.

CA U TIO N The BACtalk Microset displays OFF values as 0 and ON values as


.1. You must set the Decimal field to YES to view or change binary values at the
Microset.

Positive only Determines whether only positive values can be displayed (YES)
or negative values as well (NO). Position the cursor in this field and press Enter
to toggle the value.

Setting control flags


On the Control Flags screen (F7 - Control Flags from the DDC Header menu),
you can define the program units (English or Metric mode), make descriptors
writeable, set auto-detection for Microsets, and make DDC unreadable.

Program Units Determines how the VLC interprets 10K ohm and 3K ohm
thermistor inputs as well as Microset- and Microtouch-related objects. For VAV
controllers, if program units are set to metric, enter box size in cm; the device
then reports flow in liters per second (lps).

X To set program units for a VLC


1. On the DDC Header menu screen, press F7.

2. In the English/Metric mode field, press the tab key to toggle between
English and Metric.

3. Press F8 when you finish.

Writeable DDC/Descriptions With the creation of GEN4 VLCs, the


description properties of AI, AO, AV, BI, BO, and BV objects are writeable
using the standard BACnet services. However, C3-series VLCs only allow the
DDC programmer to enter descriptions as part of the DDC file and not edit them
from a standard operator workstation.

The Writeable/DDC Descriptions option allows the DDC programmer to select


whether to use the descriptions embedded in the DDC file or the writeable
descriptions.

X To make VLC descriptions writeable


1. On the DDC Header menu screen, press F7.

2. In the Writeable DDC/Descriptions field, press the tab key to toggle


between DDC and Writeable.

3. Press F8 when you finish.

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Microset Auto-Detection VLCs detect Microsets connected to Input 0 by


default. However, this interferes when using dry contact inputs on Input 0.
Disable the Microset Auto-Detection feature to allow connection of a dry contact
input.

X To set up auto-detection of Microset controllers


1. On the DDC Header menu screen, press F7.

2. In the Microset Auto-Detection field, press the tab key to toggle


between Enabled and Disabled.

3. Press F8 when you finish.

DDC Read Inhibit Some users may want to protect the DDC file in the VLC.
You can do this by preventing reads of the DDC file.

CA U TIO N Be sure to back up your DDC file before setting this option. There
is no workaround to this protection once it has been set. You must download a
new DDC file.

X To prevent reads of the DDC file


1. On the DDC Header menu screen, press F7.

2. In the DDC Read Inhibit field, press the tab key to toggle between
Reads Allowed and Reads Inhibited.

3. Press F8 when you finish.

Setting parameters for a VAV airflow sensor


VAV controllers have a special screen in the VLC DDC program for setting up
airflow sensor parameters. In this configuration screen, you specify a box size, a
calibration factor, the point below which airflow should read zero (zero cutoff),
and the values of AI-8 and AI-10 (for dual duct VLCs), or AI-10 (for single duct
VLCs).

No te You can also adjust the values for the hot duct and cold duct calibration
factors from the BACtalk Microset using the Microset Airflow Calibration
mode.

This is a one-time setup you perform for each VAV VLC; the setup is stored in
the VLC independently of DDC or header information. This configuration
affects the values that represent airflow for VAV VLCs.

No te The program units setting (English or metric) in the Analog Input Setup
screen (see “AI setup” on page 158) determines whether AIs report airflow in
cfm or lps, and whether temperatures are reported in degrees F or C.

X To set up airflow parameters for a VAV VLC


1. Make sure you select the Device ID of the VLC you want to work with
in the Configuration screen. Also, choose F2 Read File to retrieve the
existing setup data from the VLC so you do not inadvertently overwrite
an existing setup.

2. From the VLC DDC Main menu, choose F1 Configure.

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3. From the Configuration menu, choose F3 VAV Flow Sensor.


The VAV Flow Sensor Setup screen appears with fields for entering a
box size, calibration factor, and velocity zero cutoff for both the cold
duct and the hot duct. For single-duct VAV controllers (SD), only the
cold duct information is used.

4. Position the cursor in the field you want to edit, press Enter, and then set
parameters according to the following guidelines.

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Box diameter The box diameter of the VAV box to be controlled by this VLC.
Enter this value in inches or centimeters as appropriate for English or metric
setup in the AI Setup screen (see “AI setup” on page 158). Obtain box diameter
data from the VAV box manufacturer. The box diameter represents the round
duct equivalent diameter of the duct where the pressure pickup is located.

Calibration factor Adjusts the VLC airflow readings to match the specific VAV
box, airflow pickup, and conditions of an installation. Increasing the value of the
calibration factor will increase the value of the corresponding airflow (AI-8 for
hot duct flow, if applicable; AI-10 for cold duct flow).

The calibration factor for each duct should be adjusted until the corresponding
airflow matches the airflow measured using a balancing hood. The default value
for the calibration factor, 1.00, accounts for no pressure loss in the tubes.
Increase the calibration factor to compensate for tube loss.

Velocity zero cutoff This value is entered in percent of full airflow (0-100).
Airflows lower than the cutoff are reported as zero. This feature eliminates non-
zero airflow readings due to ambient fluctuations when the main fan is off.

X To send data to the VLC


• When you finish, press F1 to send the VAV airflow setup
information to the VLC.

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