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1. JE WorkPlace AX Fie Edt Search Bookmarks Tools Window Manager Help D efa T Spas Spe nee ie Be ya SAt ratan T otk te Sage My Host TOC EH 192 168 1 129 VTES EHE 192 168 1 64 TestStation HE Platform EEA Station TestStation EE config ene Services EHD Drivers EE Resiver S G Routers EE 8155 Router Fs SE S6F3 Router CO Eg Sensors EB 500158000001136F9 E E 50015800000 1186F6 GG soo 1senoo001186F8 EE soo1seno000 118154 EE to EHE 100152000001180 Page 26 of 47 The new network devices will appear in their respective folders This may take several minutes to complete Configuring Network Devices Device Prefixes When SonNet devices are first shown in the nav tree or the device s property page they have default names which take the format of a prefix followed by the MAC address of the device Each prefix denotes a specific type of device e U denotes that the device is unknown i e the receiver doesn t have full information yet for the device e S denotes that the device is a battery powered end device ED e IO denotes that the device is an RF IOM e R denotes that the device is a router without sensing capabilities e xX denotes that the device is a router with sensing capabilities There is no prefix for the receiver name NB It is strongly recommended that the device name is ke
2. at all times to allow signals from child nodes to be instantly forwarded to their parent nodes Battery powered sensors only wake for very short periods to send data R1 s R2 In the schematic above routers R2 to R7 have 5 children each all battery powered sensors si x Their parent is the receiver Router R1 has 6 children and R8 has 4 children giving a total RE mn number of network devices of 50 including the receiver The receiver can support a maximum of 16 directly connected child devices of which only 12 can be battery powered nodes plus up to 4 routers RF IOMs and routers can support a maximum of 16 directly connected child devices of which only 8 can be battery powered nodes plus up to 8 routers There can be a maximum depth Fi of 8 layers of routers in a 4 network and a maximum of 150 a nodes per network with the RF RX series of receivers Page 12 of 47 Note that battery powered devices can only route their signals to the receiver directly or through RF IOMs and routers and not through other battery powered devices When planning a SonNet radio network it is recommended that the Sontay SonNet Site Survey Kit be used This easy to use package allows installers to test signal strengths between locations required for battery powered sensors and the receiver prior to installing the full system It can also identify whether routers are needed to ensure reliable co
3. rl lol so a 7 co cl S o 9 jw lo jo PF O Ch4 Upper Alarm 70 50 amp Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params Note that the alarm levels are in the same units as the input type So for example if Input 1 is set for 0 10Vdc the alarm levels are also in Vdc Similarly SCV values are in the same units as the input type If an input is set as a VFC type the input value will be either O OFF or 1 ON Changes of input state for a VFC input are sent immediately Important After making any changes to the input configuration it is essential to write the new data to the device by right clicking the RF IOM and from the Action Menu selecting Set Input Configuration NB It is strongly recommended that the default measurement interval be left at the default value of 900 seconds to prevent unnecessary radio traffic Page 31 of 47 End Devices EDs 1 Expand the lt Sensors gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select a sensor from the list select lt Views gt then lt Property Sheet gt 2 Ensure the receiver is NOT in auto commissioning mode 3 Right click on the sensor and select lt Actions gt then lt Get All Data gt A typical EDs property page E Points E Temp_sig H Temp H RH_Sig RH Psio F MS Fan_Speed Vic State Vfc_Activation_Count Pir_State Runtime Batt_Level Batt_Runtime P
4. y S MaRa USB port connected to PC Disconnect USB Data LED flashing occasionally Reception of network data None normal operation Network LED flashing once per second Page 40 of 47 Estimating Network Coverage in the Absence of a Site Survey The theoretical transmission distance that can be achieved between two wireless devices can be calculated from a few key parameters Transmission power of device This is the wireless device s transmission power and is typically measured in dBm With greater transmission power greater distances can be achieved Receiver sensitivity of device This is the wireless device s receiver sensitivity and is typically measured in dBm With greater receiver sensitivity the device is able to receive weaker signals which means greater distances can be supported Antenna gain The gain for an antenna is typically measured in dBi and basically indicates how much the signal is boosted by the antenna Frequency The frequency is typically measured in MHz or GHz and indicates which electromagnetic band is used for wireless communication The formula for calculating the theoretical transmission distance is based on the Friis Transmission Equation for free space loss The Friis Transmission Equation can be modified to give range as follows where 10t Gt Gr Pr 20 41 88 f r range in km Pt Transmit power dBm Pr receiver gain dBm Gt transmitter aerial gain dBi
5. El Offnormal Algorithm Out Of Range Algorithm DOM pao e O Otw a e O Deadband 4 0 SC 0 0 inf DAT temperature HIGH O Hgh Lint Text OAT temperature LOW O Low Lint Text O Lirit Enable E Low Limit Enable F High Limit Enable O Alarm Class Sonnet Alarms Page 47 of 47 Alarms Alarms can be set up using the lt Alarm gt palette e Open the lt Alarm gt palette and drag a new lt Alarm Class gt onto the Alarm Service wiresheet Call it SonNet Alarms SD Palette o GO la 0 sm o o Jt BO AlarmService ad MemoryAlarmService E A AlarmClass EHA AlarmClassFolder AA BooleanChangeOfStateAlarmExt JB BooleanCommandFailureAlarmExt EHR EnumChangeOfStateAlarmExt EAR EnumCommandFailureAlarmExt E StatusAlarmext e Drag anew lt ConsoleRecipient gt onto the wiresheet and link it to the SonNet alarm class e Next drag alarm extensions from the alarm palette onto points which require alarm monitoring In the alarm extensions property sheet set the alarm class to SonNet Alarms El Offnormal Algorithm Out Of Range Algorithm DOM pao e O Otw a e O Deadband 4 0 SC 0 0 inf DAT temperature HIGH O Hgh Lint Text OAT temperature LOW O Low Lint Text O Lirit Enable E Low Limit Enable F High Limit Enable O Alarm Class Sonnet Alarms Page 83 of 83
6. Gr receiver aerial gain dBi f frequency MHz Note that this gives the theoretical transmission distance that can be achieved Certainly there are likely to be significant differences between the theoretical transmission distance and the actual results in the field as these calculations are based on an unobstructed line of sight signal with no electronic interference Page 41 of 47 However the real world presents many variables that result in less ideal wireless performance such as building obstructions and reflected signals Therefore it is always preferable to conduct a thorough site survey in order to determine what is actually happening to the wireless signals in the field Before conducting a site survey however it may be helpful to evaluate the different options available for the wireless hardware The formula provides a straightforward way to perform this evaluation and whether the desired transmission distance it can be achieved and so make an informed decision when selecting SonNet devices for different wireless applications Attenuation Properties of Common Building Materials Steel Fire Exit Door 4 5cm 13 dB 13 dB Page 42 of 47 Strategy Tips 1 When using wireless devices to control critical plant it is always advisable to add strategy safeguards that can take protective action in the event a wireless device loses communications with its parent receiver An example of this is where an RF IOM analogu
7. Max Write Time O Write On Start d m OOs Oms inf S0000h dim 00s Oms inf Otre 7 O tue O tue 7 00000h_ 1em 00s Oms inf Ddf Worker Sonnet Communicator true ok Sonnet Receiver Board Page 46 of 47 0 Status fox o O Enabled Otre e Set the lt Stale Time gt O Fault Cause 5 to 16 minutes or a value that E Health OF DIFAI 955 ANT reflects longest time a device amp Alarm Source Info Alarm Source Info inf a in EATE may require to pass information to the driver which may be affected not only by its default transmission time but by how many routers it may need to pass its measurement data through to get to the receiver 1 Alarms Alarms can be set up using the lt Alarm gt palette e Open the lt Alarm gt palette and drag a new lt Alarm Class gt onto the Alarm Service wiresheet Call it SonNet Alarms SD Palette o GO la 0 sm o o Jt BO AlarmService ad MemoryAlarmService E A AlarmClass EHA AlarmClassFolder AA BooleanChangeOfStateAlarmExt JB BooleanCommandFailureAlarmExt EHR EnumChangeOfStateAlarmExt EAR EnumCommandFailureAlarmExt E StatusAlarmext e Drag anew lt ConsoleRecipient gt onto the wiresheet and link it to the SonNet alarm class e Next drag alarm extensions from the alarm palette onto points which require alarm monitoring In the alarm extensions property sheet set the alarm class to SonNet Alarms
8. Runtime HE hit hut ch30ut E hut E Parent_Lai E Parent_Laqi_Quality B Input Configuration Params O Meas Interval O Num Digital Out O chitype O Chi Sig Change O Chi Lower Alarm O Chi Upper Alarm O ch2Type O Ch2 Sig Change O Ch2 Lower Alarm O Ch2 Upper Alarm D Ch3 Type D Ch3 Sig Change O Ch3 Lower Alarm O Ch3 Upper Alarm O Ch4Type O Chi Sig Change O Chi Lower Alarm O Ch4Upper Alarm D Iele meg A Tiollal lol 3 Cc i i Lai i 0 00 Ote 7 ES Ok 24 Mar 14 7 19 PM GMT Alarm Source Info Unit Number 32 Sonnet Point Device Ext false ok false ok 0 ok false ok false ok 0 0 mA ok false ok 537 hr stale 1 700 V ok 10 0 000 V ok def 0 000 V ok def 0 000 V ok def 92 9 stale Good stale Sonnet Input Configuration Params gg amp amp ECE a co fi fo on fi joo ls 5 lun Ti jo loa g 5 j E a fe M o g 5 in i a _ i a B Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params O Num Digital Out O Analogue Chi Voltage DO Analogue Ch Voltage O Analogue Ch3 Voltage O Analogue Ch4 Voltage Oo on te i eo eE o A typical RF IOM s property page showing the points expanded 1 Note that software version num
9. Gain 2 0dBi VSWR lt 2 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output 10dBm 10mW 500 Power Supply 85 240Vac 50 60 Hz Housing Material ABS flame retardant Dimensions 116 x 106 x 52mm Environmental Ambient Temperature 30 C to 70 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Protection IP30 Page 9 of 47 The System Receiver The SonNet receiver collects data from all other devices on the radio network including measurements from sensors link quality for all links formed in the network battery levels for all battery powered devices hours run for all devices and the current status of all devices NB Each receiver can support a maximum of 16 children which can consist of a maximum of 12 battery powered nodes and 4 routers or up to 16 routers if there are no battery powered nodes NB _ If the USB port of an RF RXS receiver is connected the 9 way serial port is temporarily disabled until the USB port id disconnected again Receivers are available in 4 formats RF RXS Serial output and USB port for use with CMS RF RXS N Option card for Tridium JACE controllers Receiver Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected Direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance Aerial Characteristics Gain VSWR Data Encryption Power Output Power Supply Environmental Operating Temperature RH Storage Temperature RH Country of origin IEEE 802 15 4
10. property Get Input Configuration This command refreshes all the data specific to the RF IOM input configuration Get Output Configuration This command refreshes all the data specific to the RF IOM output configuration Set Input Configuration This command sends any changes made to the RF IOM input configuration Set Output Configuration This command sends any changes made to the RF IOM output configuration Get Parent LAI This command gets radio link strength LQI Link Quality Index to the node s parent Page 20 of 47 Sensor Action Menu en SEs Vi vii viii Get Runtime Get Software Version Deauthorise Node Get All Data Get Sensor Configuration Set Measurement Interval Set Significant Temperature Set Significant Relative Humidity Set Significant Setpoint Get Battery Level Get Battery Runtime Get Parent Lqi Set Co2 Auto Calibration Set Co2 Manual Calibration Set Co2 Significant Setpoint Set Pir Off Delay Clear Vfc Count Ping This command requests the ED s runtime as a method on checking comms but doesn t update the router s runtime field Get Runtime This command requests the ED s runtime and updates the runtime field Get Software Version This command gets the major and minor version of the ED s firmware and stores the result as properties De authorise Node This command de authorises and removes the ED NB Only works when auto commiss
11. 25 Page 21 of 47 Sig Temp The significant change in temperature which results in the measured value XI xii xiii XIV XV XVI xvii xviii Get Battery Level This command requests the battery status Get Battery Runtime This command requests the ED s battery runtime Get Parent LAI This command get link strength LQI Link Quality Index to the node s parent Set CO2 Auto Calibration This command enables automatic baseline calibration ABC for the CO2 sensor element Over a period of 24 hours the sensor system records CO2 levels and once per 24 hours the lowest level which is assumed to be during a period of no occupancy is used to calibrate the sensor output at 400ppm Set CO2 Manual Calibration This command performs a manual calibration of the CO2 sensor Ensure ambient CO2 is at 400ppm before performing this command Set CO2 Significant Setpoint This command sets the significant change in CO2 which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 100ppm to 800ppm 20ppm steps default 400ppm Set PIR Off Delay This command sets the off delay which starts counting when the PIR element detects no occupancy Limits 10 seconds to 30 minutes 10 second steps steps default 30 seconds Clear VFC Count This command clears the VFC input counter See also The VFC Activation count Point on page 66 Page 22 of 47 Managing a Tridium JACE SonNet Wireless N
12. Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics Gain 1 2dBi VSWR 1 5 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output OdBm 1mW 500 Accuracy Temperature 0 3 C Optional RH 3 RH Battery Type 3 6V AA 2 4Ah Li SOCI non rechargeable Battery Life gt 3 years depending on configuration Housing Material ABS flame retardant Dimensions 115 x 85 x 28mm Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 10 C to 80 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Country of origin UK Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions Page 5 of 47 Plant Mounting Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance Aerial Characteristics Gain VSWR Data Encryption Power Output Accuracy Temperature Optional RH Battery Type Battery Life Housing Material Dimensions Mounting Protection Environmental Operating Temperature RH Storage Temperature RH Country of origin IEEE 802 15 4 2006 2 0dBi 2 1 AES 128 OdBm 1mW 500 0 3 C 3 RH 3 6V AA 2 4Ah Li SOCI non rechargeable gt 3 years depending on configuration ABS flame retardant type VO 115 x 85 x 28mm Holes 4mm spaced 85mm apart IP65 10 C to 50 C O to 90 non condensing 1
13. are powered and the routers have successfully joined the network None normal operation Check ED options fitted SP pot thermistor RH amp T element Request information using the Get all data method None normal operation The ED will re join the network via the router if it loses its direct path to the receiver If there are more than 12 EDs at least one router must be used If there are more than 8 EDs at least one additional router must be added Request information using the Refresh Node Information method Power OFF the ED press and hold the PCB button near the battery WHILE powering the ED ON Power cycle the ED switch it OFF and back ON after ensuring all routers and the receiver are powered and the routers have successfully joined the network System Router case Router has not been authorized Manually authorize router to receiver to the receiver or use auto commissioning Check aerial on receiver No radio connection Check aerial on router No connectivity to receiver Receiver not switched on Switch receiver on Router not switched on Switch router on Incorrect supply polarity Check supply polarity Check router fuse is OK replace if Router fuse necessary Router has joined network but has yet to pass configuration None normal operation data to the receiver Router appears in Unknown category when commissioning Router stays in Unknown category when commissioning for Router h
14. for data is made to a router the request should be processed quickly as the routers are permanently awake However the exact response period will depend on how many routers if any the request and reply have to pass through Normally the response is within 30 seconds maximum All the router s points such as Temp for the measured temperature value have default names It is strongly recommended that point names are kept as the default names A user friendly display name can be configured for each point To set a display name right click on the point in either the nav tree or the device s property sheet and select Set Display Name from the menu To make changes to the router s Config properties refer to the Router Actions Menu on page 52 Page 28 of 47 RF I OMs 1 Expand the lt lo gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select an RF IOM from the list select lt Views gt then lt Property Sheet gt 2 Ensure the receiver is NOT in auto commissioning mode 3 Right click on an RF IOM and select lt Actions gt then lt Get All Data gt E 100158D00001186F0 Sonnet Rf Iom O Status O Enabled O Fault Cause A Health D Alarm Source Info D Device Id E Ping Parameters El Points E chiAlarm E chiSigChange E chiMeas E ch2Alarm H ch2SigChange H heas E ch3Alarm E ch3sigChange E heas B ham E higChange ch4Meas E
15. not be bent at too sharp an angle or too tight a radius It is recommended that the minimum bending radius is 5cms Always mount the aerial vertically This produces the optimum radiation pattern and signal strength Extension aerials can be used with receivers and RF IOM modules Aerial extensions should not exceed 5m to prevent excessive loss of signal Page 17 of 47 SonNet Tridium JACE Driver Action Menus Network Action Menu set System Lock Assert Serial Card Communications Assert Option Card Slot1 Communications Assert Option Card Slot2 Communications Set System Lock This command determines whether the driver can only find nodes if the receiver is placed in auto commissioning mode a FALSE The driver will find nodes already commissioned to a receiver without having to put the receiver into auto commissioning mode b TRUE The driver will not find nodes already commissioned to a receiver without having to put the receiver into auto commissioning mode Assert Serial Card Communications This command automatically sets up serial communications parameters for the RF RXS receiver Assert Option Card Slot1 Communications This command automatically sets up serial communications parameters for the RF RXS N option card receiver connected to slot 1 on the JACE COM3 Assert Option Card Slot2 Communications This command automatically sets up serial communications parameters for the RF RXS N option card receiver connected to
16. outputs are defined as points in the JACE so that their values can be set by the control strategy via the receiver Note that the RF IOM cannot be used with the RF RX20 or RF RX40 receivers RF IOM Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected Direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics Gain 2 0dBi VSWR 2 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output 10dBm 10mW 500 Power Supply 24Vac dc Inputs 4 x universal inputs 4 20mA loop or externally powered into 7500 maximum impedance 0 10Vdc into 4k70 minimum impedance Resistive 1 5kQ min to 60kQ max Digital VFC Outputs 4 x 0 10Vdc linear 20mA per output LED Indication Network Data Digital input Housing DIN Rail H86mm x W58mm x L104mm excluding aerial Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 10 C to 80 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Country of origin UK Page 11 of 47 The Radio Network A Sontay SonNet radio system is comprised of a receiver battery powered sensors RF IOMs and permanently powered routers Routers though permanently powered can also have sensing elements accomplishing both router and sensors functions Routers RF IOMs and sensors can either communicate directly with the receiver or via other routers RF IOMs and routers are required to be permanently powered as they need to stay awake
17. sensor Ensure ambient CO2 is at 400ppm before performing this command Set CO2 Significant Setpoint This command sets the significant change in CO2 which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 100ppm to 800ppm 20ppm steps default 400ppm Set PIR Off Delay This command sets the off delay which starts counting when the PIR element detects no occupancy Limits 10 seconds to 30 minutes 10 second steps steps default 30 seconds Clear VFC Count This command clears the VFC input counter See also The VFC Activation count Point on page 66 RF IOM Action Menu Vi vii viii Get Runtime Get Software Version Deauthorise Node Get All Data Get Input Configuration Get Output Configuration Get Output Settings Set Input Configuration Set Output Configuration Get Child Node List Get Parent Lqi Ping This command requests the RF IOM runtime as a method on checking comms but doesn t update the RF IOM s runtime field Get Runtime This command requests the RF IOM s runtime and updates the runtime field Get Software Version This command gets the major and minor versions of the RF IOM firmware and stores the result as properties De authorise Node This command de authorises and removes the RF IOM from the network NB Only works when auto commissioning is off Get All Data This command refreshes all the data specific to the selected router excluding parent
18. slot 2 on the JACE COM4 Receiver Action Menu Get Runtime Get Software Version Deauthorise Node Get All Data Get Rf Channel Get Child Node List Enable Auto Commissioning Mode Disable Auto Commissioning Mode Authorise Node Map Network Vi Vii viii Ping This command requests the receiver runtime as a method on checking comms but doesn t update the receiver runtime field Get Runtime This command requests the receiver runtime and updates the receiver runtime field Get Software Version This command gets the major and minor versions of the receiver firmware and stores the result as properties De authorise Node This command de authorises and removes the receiver from the network NB Only works when auto commissioning is off Get All Data This command refreshes all data excluding the parent property Get RF Channel This command gets the current 2 4GHz RF channel valid channels are 11 26 inclusive Enable Auto Commissioning Mode This command sends a request to enable auto commissioning Disable Auto Commissioning Mode This command sends a request to disable auto commissioning Authorise Node This command is used to manually authorise a node or nodes as opposed to using auto commissioning Map Network This command is used to discover and update the parent node of all devices on the network Page 18 of 47 Router Action Menu Vi vii viii Xi Get Runti
19. using will re join the network via the other the least number of hops to RF IOM or router if it loses its direct the receiver path to the receiver RF IOM connects directly to the receiver even though there s a RF IOM between them Normal The maximum number Only 4 RF IOMs connect directly of directly connected RF IOMs a At least one more RF IOM or router to my receiver receiver will allow is 4 if there must be added are 12 directly connected EDs Normal The maximum number of directly connected RF IOMs a RF IOM or router will allow is 8 to my router P must be added if there are 8 directly connected EDs Only 8 RF IOMs connect directly At least one more RF IOM or router Normal This denotes that the input has been set up and a VFC digital input but is in the OFF state Input LED flashing None normal operation Normal This denotes that the input has been set up and a VFC digital input but is in the ON State h h RF IOM t after ch di A AA kii Teper Claes Press the reset button on the RF IOM change is not shown has been made Input LED ON None normal operation Page 38 of 47 System Receiver Check aerial and extension co ax if fitted If commissioning a network ensure the LED D603 flashing once per The receiver has found no receiver is in auto commissioning second children on the network mode or manually authorize new devices Ensure network devices are switched on and in range No power t
20. 0 C to 80 C O to 90 non condensing UK Temperature Sensor Types Duct Outside air Outside air with solar radiation shield Immersion Strap on Flying lead Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions Page 6 of 47 24V Powered Routers 24V powered routers are used in conjunction with the Sontay RF RX20 RF RX40 RF RXS and RF RXS N receiver units RF lIOM IO modules and RF RS series of battery powered radio sensors and are used to route signals from battery powered nodes and other routers to the receiver module where the signal strength of a direct path is not sufficient for reliable communications NB Each router can support a maximum of 16 children which can consist of a maximum of 8 battery powered nodes and 8 routers or up to 16 routers if there are no battery powered nodes Consideration should be given on network planning for redundancy in case of router failure or damage Data is transmitted back to the receiver at configurable time intervals or on a configurable change in measured value Each sensor retains these configurations if the battery becomes discharged or requires replacement Routers automatically find the best path back to the receiver which may be directly to the receiver or via other parent routers To power a router jumper J200 must be fitted To switch off remove J200 24V powered nodes are available in 5 formats e Space mounting temperature with setpoint momentary switc
21. 2006 2 0dBi 2 1 AES 128 10dBm 10mW 500 24Vac dc 10 C to 50 C O to 90 non condensing 10 C to 80 C 0 to 90 non condensing UK Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions The RF IOM The RF IOM has no intelligence but merely acts as local I O with connectivity to typical HVAC equipment such as fan coil units FCUs and variable air volume VAV boxes The RF IOM reads its digital and analogue inputs and transmits the values wirelessly to a BMS controller via either a SonNet V2 serial receiver or a SonNet option card receiver The RF IOM receives its output values wirelessly from a BMS controller via either a SonNet V2 serial receiver or a SonNet option card receiver Additionally the RF IOM has full router functionality Typically a simple system will consist of e Battery powered EDs Page 10 of 47 e Powered routers if required e SonNet V2 serial receiver or a SonNet option card receiver e RF IOMs The EDs and routers where applicable operate in the normal way Data from the receiver is made available to the controller via a serial link The SonNet data points are then used by the controller as part of a control strategy which will typically calculate heating and cooling demands damper positions etc These calculated control values will then be passed back to the receiver via the serial link and passed from the receiver over the wireless network to the RF IOM The RF IOM
22. 6 36 Not Installed Triduum 3 6 36 Not Installed Triduum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Page 23 of 47 3 From the list of modules and drivers locate and select lt sonnet gt 4 Click the lt Commit gt button The driver will be installed NB this action will cause the JACE to reboot 5 After the JACE has rebooted log into the JACE station Expand the station tree and expand the lt Config gt branch to show the lt Drivers gt branch By my Host TCC BE 192 168 1 129 Home Fy NiagaraNetwork Fy NdioNetwork E Strategy E Files 2y History Adding a SonNet Network Prerequisites e The RF RXS must be connected to COM1 of the JACE by a serial cable 9 pin D male to 9 pin D female Do not use a null modem serial cable o NB The RS 232 port of the RF RXS will not communicate if the USB port on the RF RXS is connected e The RF RXS N should be installed in either Slot1 COM3 or Slot2 COMA4 of the JACE See Installing the SonNet option card e Observing power supply polarity switch on the RF RXS or power up the JACE with the option card fitted o Observe the red network LED If it is blinking on and off it means the receiver has no child devices yet if it is on steadily then the receiver already has a
23. 7 Stale Values It will be noticed that some points shown in the receiver router and ED property sheets are suffixed stale This is because the driver looks for values to be updated with a configurable time If any values aren t updated within this time they are marked as stale It is important to remember that under normal conditions only measured values are sent by devices routers or EDs Configuration parameters and other data are not sent unless requested and will therefore eventually be marked as stale A devices measured values will be marked as stale if they are not updated within the response timeout period Typically an ED has its default transmission time set to 900 seconds so if the response time is set to 1 minute for example the measured values will be marked as stale To ensure this doesn t happen it is strongly recommended that the receiver response timeout is set accordingly e Right click on the lt SonNetNetwork gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers gt navigation tree then select lt Views gt then lt Property Sheet gt e Expand the lt Tuning Policies gt section then expand the lt Default Policy gt section If OptionCard6_5 Son Net Network A F Tuning Poboes O Write On Up O Stale Time a Background Processor g Communicator O System Locked Testroom Receiver DO Write On Enabled Tuning Policy Map El g Default Policy Tuning Policy DO Min Write Time O
24. ACE e f using an RF RXS N this can only be done with the receiver connected to a JACE option card slot 1 Using Niagara AX or a web browser set System Lock to property FALSE 2 Place only one receiver at a time into auto commissioning mode and power up all routers and EDs required on the receiver s network to join 3 When all devices have joined the network take the receiver out of auto commissioning mode 4 Performa get all data request on all devices NB It is important to ensure all receivers NOT being commissioned have auto commissioning disabled Nodes which are already commissioned to an existing network must have reliable communications to that network to prevent them looking for other networks to join Ensure all nodes on a commissioned network have a good link quality index LQI to their parents In extreme cases it may be prudent to temporarily power off vulnerable nodes while commissioning another network nearby Page 34 of 47 Best Practise Points 10 Always conduct a site survey and ensure that if you plan to use an external extension aerial on the system receiver for example if the receiver is to be in a metal panel you use the same external extension aerial on the SSK receiver for the survey Document the survey thoroughly and leave a copy on site When planning where routers and RF IOMs are going to be needed plan for redundancy i e what happens to all the EDs connected to a router if t
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26. Sontay SonNet amp Tridium JACE Integration User Manual Version 2 0 March 2014 Page 1 of 47 Audience This manual is intended for specifiers users and installers of the Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Content This manual provides a complete reference for the integration of the Sontay SonNet radio sensor system to Tridium JACE Related Documents The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Quick Start Guide The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Manual The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Quick Start Guide The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system product datasheets Page 2 of 47 Table of Contents VSR US WV sarvassie se sari E are sora tsararae tical osineioa a nate Se ats aane eee rea enee A 4 ERIVITOMMICI Cal aketiactemeulSeserti sist retentions osha kecctse A deltas lee Ou seed st teeta oat Cb as ec ead aet 4 Battery Fitne and Replacement miesien dosnewsedratonsne A E A O 4 Disposalof Batteries ocr a e a a a ri 4 DEVICES TYDES o aa E E A E E N S 5 Battery POWered NOC CS aie A N A a 5 DAN POWEREO ROUTE rentra nn a a aaa aa 7 230V ac Powered ROTET S aeeie aensandene desde spaeniodemermentaeeeeae 9 DAN Powered ROULCIS Sirisa a duevieesclinamegu tactic iebiclin eee align at detutceheen 9 TES SVSTCN RECEIVE Conine airs a T a T aces nenteasteasatouncaises 10 TASR DIN ana E E A E A 10 TE RIJONEWO K onsen OTE TA E T OANE 12 Network Planning Consideration Sdereia eaa a snared a a aa cae ernceeseens 13 TH
27. ardware error more than 3 minutes Check router options fitted thermistor RH amp T element Normal An router will ALWAYS None normal operation The router join a network using the least will re join the network via the other number of hops to the router if it loses its direct path to the receiver receiver Router connects directly to the receiver even though there s a router between them Normal The maximum number Only 4 routers connect directly to of directly connected routers a my receiver receiver will allow is 4 if there are 12 directly connected EDs None normal operation Normal The maximum number Only 8 routers connect directly to of directly connected routers a my router router will allow is 8 if there are 8 directly connected EDs None normal operation Page 37 of 47 RF IOM O oe ooo o o authorized to the receiver or use auto commissioning Check aerial on RF IOM RF IOM not switched on Switch RF IOM on Incorrect supply polarity Check supply polarity RF IOM fuse Check RF IOM fuse is OK replace if necessary RF IOM has joined network but has yet to pass configuration None normal operation data to the receiver No radio connection RF IOM appears in Unknown category when commissioning RF IOM stays in Unknown category when commissioning for RF IOM hardware error Check RF IOM more than 3 minutes Normal An RF IOM will None normal operation The RF IOM ALWAYS join a network
28. arent_Lai Parent_Lqi_Quality Mac Address Last Update Parent Device Config Has Temp E Oooo Doon o ooo oon oo oe BP eeOaa a HBB HBB Baa Ba Has Rh Has Setpoint Has Switch Meas Interval Sig Temp Sig Rh Sig Setpoint Has Co2 Has Pr Has Vfc Has Fan Pir Off Delay Sig Co2 O Co2 Auto Cal O MajorSoftwareVersion D amp MinorSoftwareVersion Sonnet Point Device Ext false ok 20 0 C ok false ok 48 ok false ok 54 ok false ok OFF ok false ok 0 ok true ok 2496 hr stale Good stale 382 hr stale 24 7 stale Marginal stale Mac Address a 4 j a r B lt i r aa o rs geil i 1 Note that software version numbers battery level and runtime and device runtime are now all displayed 2 NB After a period of time all values apart from measured values such as temperature will be displayed as stale This is normal as only measured values are updated unless requested 3 Note the status last fault cause and last update times 4 Note the parent of the sensor 5 Note the parent LQI values NB When a request for data is made to an ED the request is buffered until the ED wakes to take and send its measurements Because of this it may take some minutes to retrieve the requested data The exact period will depend on the measurement interval time default 900 seconds how many ro
29. battery runtime parent LQI and device runtime are NOT sent unless requested As simple strategy to request this information on a timed interval basis can be achieved I Update Router Time Trigger aie Add a Daily Trigger to the wiresheet and set its parameters to O Trigger Mode Randomization 0 Days OF Week F Sun F Mon F Tue F Wed F Thu Fl Fi sat a time of day probably at night O Last Trigger when there s least activity T O Next Trigger Update Router Time Tnoger Trigger Mode 2 00 AM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Wiel ae ea a ee Right click on the trigger select lt Link Mark gt from the menu and then right click on the SonNet device to be updated and select lt Link from trigger name gt Page 43 of 47 Select lt Fire Trigger gt on the trigger side and Get All Data on the SonNet device side Other options are to select lt Get Runtime gt or lt Get Parent Lai gt if these are specifically what is required to be updated Click the lt OK gt button Specific updates are preferable to lt Get All Data gt as less network traffic is generated and consumes less battery power in EDs Link Update 20Router fireTrigger gt X00158D0000118155 getAliData Now when the trigger module fires it will cause a Get All Data command to be sent to the SonNet device NB If several SonNet devices are to be updated this way it is strongl
30. bers and runtime are now all displayed 2 NB After a period of time all values apart from measured values such as temperature will be displayed as stale This is normal as only measured values are updated unless requested 3 Note the status last fault cause and last update times 4 Note the parent of the RF IOM 5 Note the parent LAI values A typical RF IOM s property page showing the input and output configuration parameters expanded 1 Note the measurement interval This pertains to input measurements only 2 The output configuration parameters are for the output fallback values These are written to the output channels in the event that the RF IOM goes offline 3 Note the input channel Types these reflect the input jumper settings NB it is important NOT to change the inout jumpers while the RF IOM is powered 4 Note the low and high alarm levels for each input channel 5 Tosetanew measurement interval enter the required level in the appropriate box 6 Toset high alarm low alarm or COV values enter the required level in the appropriate box 7 Notes The units for alarm levels and COV are dependent on the input type For example if an input is set to mA then the units for COV and alarm levels are also in mA Page 29 of 47 Writing Output RF IOM Values Runtime 537 hr stale E chidut 1 550 V ok 10 O Facets units V precision 3 V min inf V max infV gt O E Proxy Ext So
31. c order of priority 1 How many tiers a device is away from the receiver If a device can communicate directly with the receiver it will even if the link quality is poorer than if it went through a router If a device has a choice of more than one router it will always choose the router closest to the receiver the least number of tiers away even if the link quality is poor 2 The number of child devices a router already has A RF IOM or router can have a maximum of 16 children If a device has a choice of more than one router of the same tier level it will always choose the router with the least number of children even if the link quality is poor 3 Signal Strength link quality Finally if a device has a choice of more than one RF IOM or router of the same tier level and the same number of children it will choose the router with the best link quality If for any reason a device ED RF IOM or router loses its preferred path back to the receiver it will automatically search for an alternative still obeying the 3 rules above in sequence If despite employing Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS techniques interference on the currently occupied channel prevents communications the receiver will automatically look for another channel which is clear All other devices having lost their links to the receiver will then also automatically scan the 16 channels until they find the receiver again and the network wi
32. cccsssseccecccesssececeseeseeeesaessees 42 Strategy TOS reniei n E T A E T ANA TOA waned testageactaaseenmeneuneand 43 Ala M aranana aaa a aa a Seas ets a a tact etea acti aueteaens 47 Page 3 of 47 Overview The wireless nodes are based on direct sequence spread spectrum communication in the 2 4 2 5GHz band compliant with IEEE 802 15 4 2006 All nodes have a unique MAC address equivalent to a unique serial number All nodes have a PCB mounted on off switch or jumper All nodes retain their configuration properties across a power failure Environmental Storage temperature range of 10 to 80 C Storage relative humidity range of 0 to 90 non condensing Ambient operating temperature range of 10 C to 50 C Ambient operating relative humidity range of 0 to 90 non condensing Battery Fitting and Replacement When a battery is installed or when it is replaced observing the correct polarity is very important Fitting the battery incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the device Recommended batteries are 3 6Vdc 2 4Ah AA size Lithium Thionyl Chloride types for space housing sensors or 3 6Vdc 2 1Ah 2 3 A size Lithium Thionyl Chloride types for plant housing sensors and are not rechargeable This type of battery should be stored in a clean cool not exceeding 30 C dry and ventilated area Disposal of Batteries Warning Fire Explosion and Burn Hazard Do not short circuit crush disassemble heat ab
33. d the lt Routers gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select a router from the list select lt Views gt then lt Property Sheet gt 2 Ensure the receiver is NOT in auto commissioning mode 3 Right click on the router and select lt Actions gt then lt Get All Data gt B Points Sonnet Point Device Ext Temp 24 7 C ok Vfc_Activation_Count 0 ok Co2 2000 ppm ok E Runtime 2007 hr stale Temp_sig false ok Vfc_State false ok Co2_Sig false ok Pir_State false ok H Parent_Lai 0 0 down stale Parent_Lai_Quality down stale Mac Address Mac Address O Last Update O amp Parent Device E Config Sonnet Sensor Config O Has Temp O HasRh O Has Setpoint O Has Switch D Meas Interval O amp Sig Temp O SigRh 3 00 Tok OO O Sig Setpoint O Has Co2 O Has Pr O Has Vfc Has Fan O Pr Off Delay o Sig Co2 O Co Auto Cal O amp MajorSoftwareVersion o MinorSoftwareVersion A typical router s property page 1 Note that software version numbers and runtime are now all displayed 2 NB After a period of time all values apart from measured values such as temperature will be displayed as stale This is normal as only measured values are updated unless requested 3 Note the status last fault cause and last update times 4 Note the parent of the router 5 Note the parent LAI values NB When a request
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35. e output is used to switch on an electric heater battery One of the key interlocking safety features would be to ensure that the supply fan is running before allowing the heater to be powered on In this example the fan status taken from for example a Sontay PA 930 air DP switch or PM CSX current switch is connected to a VFC input on RF IOM1 and the output from RF IOM2 is used to driver the heater battery If RF IOM1 goes offline the control strategy and RF IOM2 no longer knows if the fan is running so it is potentially unsafe to switch the heater battery on The simple Niagara Workbench strategy below monitors the status of RF IOM1 and if it goes into a Down state i e it goes offline it will cause the BooleanSelect to output the value held in the BooleanWritable module FALSE in this case rather than the normal control status derives from strategy Linked to the status of RF IOMI1 __ OO tok InA a inc sf Calculated control variable lt from strategy Note that in the event that RF IOM2 goes offline the output controlling the heater cain be configured to go a OV using the appropriate fall back value setting This ensures that the heater battery will be switched off if either of the RF IOMs goes offline 2 It should be remembered that only measured values from an ED router or RF IOM are normally sent whether by transmission time or significant change of value Therefore other parameters such as
36. e version battery hours run or last update time ED connects directly to the receiver even though there s a router between them Only 12 EDs connect directly to my receiver Only 8 EDs connect directly to my router replaced the battery in my ED but the battery hours run doesn t show as having been reset My ED was switched on in error before the receiver and routers but hasn t joined the network After switching on if an ED cannot join a network after about 20 minutes it will go into sleep mode to preserve battery life only waking occasionally ED has joined network but has yet to pass configuration data to the receiver ED hardware error Normal To help preserve battery life an ED doesn t send this information unless it is requested Normal An ED will ALWAYS join a network using the least number of hops to the receiver Normal The maximum number of directly connected EDs a receiver will allow is 12 Normal The maximum number of directly connected EDs a router will allow is 8 Normal Updated ED information hasn t been requested The battery hours run reset procedure wasn t carried out when the battery was replaced After switching on if an ED cannot join a network after about 20 minutes it will go into sleep mode to preserve battery life only waking occasionally Page 36 of 47 Power cycle the ED switch it OFF and back ON after ensuring all routers and the receiver
37. ement 1 Right click on the lt SonNetNetwork gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers gt navigation tree select lt Actions gt then lt Set System Lock gt 2 Using the drop down list select False and then click OK Page 25 of 47 The existing network devices will appear in their respective folders This may take several minutes to complete It is recommended that when all existing nodes have appeared in the driver the System Lock property be set to True Commissioning a New Network To commission a new network where no routers and sensor end devices EDs are jpresent on the receiver s network or to add new devices to an existing network We Sontiet hetec 1 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select lt Actions gt then lt Enable Auto Commissioning Mode gt in the 2 Power up routers and EDs as required see Commissioning A SonNet System Step By Step pages 68 69 3 NB While the receiver is in auto commissioning mode it is important NOT to use other lt Action gt menu functions Wait until all devices have joined the network Get Al 0sta 4 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder in the Scoala lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select Erabi Auto Commrieicrung Mace Dabla Ako Comminsoring Hode lt Actions gt then lt Disable Auto Commissioning Mode gt Authoris Mode Hap Neteeark
38. etwork Requirements 1 Tridium JACE 2xx series or 6xx series 2 Niagara AX Workbench a RF RXS V3 5 34 or later b RF RXS N V3 6 43 or later Installing the SonNet Driver to a Tridium JACE If not pre installed download a copy the SonNet driver file sonnet jar from www sontay com and copy it to the lt Modules gt folder on the PC running Niagara Workbench For example lt C Niagara Niagara 3 5 34 modules gt Bl My Host TCC7 Bi 192 168 1 129 Home E Platform amp Application Director lt DONS Configuration Dialup Configuration Distribution File Installer File Transfer Client GPRS Modem Configuration Lexicon Installer amp License Manager E Platform Administration E Software Manager Station Copier SE TCP IP Configuration E Remote File System Station Home 1 Start Niagara Workbench and log into the JACE platform 2 From the platform tree open lt Software Manager gt 7d Current free space 25 366 KE Tridium 3 6 36 Triduum 3 6 36 To be installed 106 KB Estimated free space after install 25 260 KB Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Triduum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Install Sontay 13 14 Tridum 3
39. h fan speed VFC input PIR and CO options o NB setpoint momentary switch and fan speed options are not available with the CO option e Space mounting RH amp T with setpoint momentary switch fan speed VFC input PIR and CO options o NB setpoint momentary switch and fan speed options are not available with the CO option e Plant mounting with no sensor functions e Plant mounting temperature e Plant mounting RH amp T Space Mounting Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected Direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics Gain 1 2dBi VSWR 1 5 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output 10dBm 10mW 500 Accuracy Temperature 0 3 C Optional RH 3 RH Power Supply 24Vac dc Housing Material ABS flame retardant Dimensions 115 x 85 x 28mm Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Page 7 of 47 Storage Temperature 10 C to 80 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Country of origin UK Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions Plant Mounting Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics Gain 2 0dBi VSWR 2 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output 10dBm 10mW 500 Accuracy Temperature 0 3 C Optional RH 3 RH Power Supply 24Vac dc Hou
40. he router fails Backup routers are worth considering See pages 14 15 Don t switch on EDs until they re ready to be commissioned If they re powered on without a parent in range they will eventually sleep to preserve battery life only waking occasionally to scan for a parent This may slow commissioning down If an ED has been powered up for more than 20 minutes without a parent power cycle it Pressing the reset button on an ED DOESN T reset the ED it only resets the battery hours run time Generally speaking wireless works best in a horizontal plane so expect reduced signal strength if he receiver is on a different floor to the routers RF IOMs EDs A good rule of thumb is to have the receiver on the same floor as its children though this isn t always the case 2 4GHz wireless signals don t go through metal Plan to circumvent metal obstructions where possible If the installation environment is one where obstructions are likely to change regularly in a warehouse for example try to conduct the site survey under a worst case scenario i e assume that at some point there s going to be an obstruction between the ED router RF IOM and its parent at some time Simulate it if possible When commissioning the installed system turn the receiver on first then all the routers and RF IOMs starting with layer nearest the receiver and working outwards It s worthwhile checking all the routers are OK in JACE d
41. ioning is off Get All Data This command refreshes all the data specific to the selected ED excluding parent property Get Sensor Configuration This command requests the following configuration properties a Has Temp Whether the node has a temperature sensor fitted Has RH Whether the node has an RH sensor fitted Has Setpoint Whether the node has a setpoint adjustment pot fitted Has Switch Whether the node has a momentary switch fitted Meas Interval The time between transmission of measurement values m2 20 being transmitted immediately g Sig RH The significant change in RH which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately h Sig Setpoint The significant change in setpoint which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Set Measurement Interval This command sets the normal time between transmission of measurement values Limits 10 to 900 seconds Set Significant Temperature This command sets the significant change in temperature which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 0 1 C to 1 0 C Set Significant RH This command sets the significant change in RH which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 3 to 10 Set Significant Setpoint This command sets the significant change in setpoint which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 1 to
42. latform parce When the communications wie al orice E 500158000001186F6 5 parameters have been set the SE config E 00158000001 186F8 ne BP services 5 50015800000118154 new SonNet network should aene ae look simil his In th CUD NagaraNetwork E 100158000001188FO Sonnet Rf Iom ook similar to this In tne x Unknown Sonnet Device Folder a SonNet Device Manager EE Resiver S G Routers window the receiver should be fem pace shown in white EH Cg Sensors BG soo1sspo0001186r9 E E soo1sapo0001 1866 EE 500158000001186F8 EE soo1sepo000 118154 Eig to GE 1o01ssn00001188F0 EG unknown Cancel The default folders Receiver Routers Sensors and Unknown are created automatically Note that the Discover button has no functionality in the SonNet Device Manager The new SonNet network is now ready for commissioning Commissioning a SonNet Network A SonNet network can be commissioned in 2 ways using the JACE driver 1 An existing network where the receiver already has child nodes joined to the receiver for example where the network has been commissioned using CMS or the receiver has been moved from one JACE to another 2 A completely new network where the receiver has no child nodes Commissioning an Existing Network To commission an existing network where routers and sensor end devices EDs have already joined the receiver s network requires very little manag
43. ll re form without user intervention Page 15 of 47 Propagation of Radio Signals in Buildings The propagation of microwave radio signals in a building can be affected in several ways Attenuation Radio signal strength is attenuated when it passes through air Signals are attenuated much more when passing through other media such as materials typically used in construction such as brick stone wood and especially steel Reflection Receiver Depending on the building radio signals can take many paths from the transmitter to the receiver rather than just one single path Multipath signals can have the effect of cancelling each other out reducing overall received signal strength Transmitter Scattering Scattering the radio signal can also reduce its signal strength Page 16 of 47 Extension Aerials When using the RF AERIAL PM2 or RF AERIAL PM5 extension aerials it is important to observe some basic rules for siting and mounting T z Always ensure there is a much clear space around the aerial as possible Generally speaking where possible mount the aerial as high as possible on the same floor as the routers and EDs Don t mount between metal surfaces for example steel l beams in ceiling spaces Wherever possible mount the aerial on a metal ground plane such as the top of a metal panel The coaxial cable used for the RF AERIAL PM2 or RF AERIAL PM5 extension aerials is semi rigid and should
44. me Get Software Version Deauthorise Node Get All Data Get Parent Lai Get Child Node List Get Sensor Configuration Set Measurement Interval Set Significant Temperature Set Significant Relative Humidity Set Significant Setpoint Set Co2 Auto Calibration Set Co2 Manual Calibration Set Co2 Significant Setpoint Set Pir Off Delay Clear Vfc Count Ping This command requests the router runtime as a method on checking comms but doesn t update the router s runtime field Get Runtime This command requests the router s runtime and updates the runtime field Get Software Version This command gets the major and minor versions of the router firmware and stores the result as properties De authorise Node This command de authorises and removes the router from the network NB Only works when auto commissioning is off Get All Data This command refreshes all the data specific to the selected router excluding parent property Get Parent LAI This command gets radio link strength LQI Link Quality Index to the node s parent Get Sensor Configuration This command requests the following configuration properties a Has Temp Whether the node has a temperature sensor fitted Has RH Whether the node has an RH sensor fitted Has Setpoint Whether the node has a setpoint adjustment pot fitted Has Switch Whether the node has a momentary switch fitted Meas Interval The time between transmission of measureme
45. mmunications between all devices on the network back to the receiver This removes any guesswork from planning a system and allows the installer to order exactly and only the devices required See the Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Quick Start Guide and The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Manual for full details Network Planning Considerations When planning a SonNet radio system it is always worth considering the placement of routers and should be capable of handling the consequences of a router failing or being damaged Example Consider a network with a requirement for 16 EDs 1 Atleast one router is required as 16 directly connected EDs will exceed the maximum limit of 12 Four EDs will be orphaned 2 A single router R1 will work but R1 gives no redundancy if the router should fail Page 13 of 47 R1 R1 R1 Page 14 of 47 3 Optimal network uses 2 routers R1 and R2 4 If either of the routers fail the network can still be maintained as the 2 orphaned EDs can re route via the other router The Radio System The radio system used by the Sontay SonNet devices is divided into 3 sections or layers 1 The radio layer is where physical control of the radio signal is done This conforms to international standard 802 15 4 and determines the frequency of the radio signals the number of channels available for use the bandwidth and
46. nnet Proxy Ext O Status D fatcase S ES O Enabled O Device Facets or O Conversion G Default M O Tuning Policy Name Default Policy O Read Value 1 55 ok O Write Value Read Parameters ee E Write Parameters Mac Address 0015800000 1188F0 Sig Change Trig O Mac Address 0015800000118BF0 oo O Sig Change Trigger HEF Point Id Offset 0 O S Out 1 550 V ok 10 Values for the RF IOM output channels are written by default every 5 minutes However like inputs the outputs can have a significant change value SCV set If the output value changes by more than the SCV the change is sent immediately Each output channel can be configured for a different SCV value down to 10mV steps To set the SCV for an output expand the output channel in the points list then expand Proxy Extensions finally expand Write Parameters Enter the required SCV in the Sig Change Trigger box highlighted above RF IOM Fallback Values Fallback values are default values which are written to the RF IOM output channels in the event that the RF IOM goes offline but remains powered This is a safety mechanism so that plant controlled by the RF IOM outputs can be set to a safe value if the control strategy cannot be updated from the RF IOM To set fallback values for each output expand the Output Configuration Parameters and enter the required values for each output Input Configuration Pa
47. nt values Sig Temp The significant change in temperature which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately g Sig RH The significant change in RH which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately h Sig Setpoint The significant change in setpoint which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Set Measurement Interval This command sets the normal time between transmission of measurement values Limits 10 to 900 seconds Set Significant Temperature This command sets the significant change in temperature which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 0 1 C to 1 0 C Set Significant RH This command sets the significant change in RH which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 3 to 10 Set Significant Setpoint This command sets the significant change in setpoint which results in the measured value being transmitted immediately Limits 1 to 25 mo 205 Page 19 of 47 xii xiii X V XV XVI Set CO2 Auto Calibration This command enables automatic baseline calibration ABC for the CO2 sensor element Over a period of 24 hours the sensor system records CO2 levels and once per 24 hours the lowest level which is assumed to be during a period of no occupancy is used to calibrate the sensor output at 400ppm Set CO2 Manual Calibration This command performs a manual calibration of the CO2
48. o receiver Check power to receiver Receiver not switched on Switch on receiver LED D603 on receiver not lit at all Check power supply polarity if using a DC supply Receiver fuse Check receiver fuse is OK replace if necessary LED D604 flashing occasionally Reception of network data None normal operation Page 39 of 47 System Receiver RF RXS N Check aerial and extension co ax if fitted If commissioning a network ensure the Network LED flashing once per The receiver has found no receiver is in auto commissioning second children on the network mode or manually authorize new devices Ensure network devices are switched on and in range LEDs on receiver not lit at all Check power to JACE NES SonNet driver configured for Configure SonNet driver for correct slot No communications wrong JACE slot see page 51 Data LED flashing occasionally Reception of network data None normal operation System Receiver RF RXS Check aerial and extension co ax if fitted If commissioning a network ensure the The receiver has found no receiver is in auto commissioning children on the network mode or manually authorize new devices Ensure network devices are switched on and in range No power to receiver Check power to receiver Receiver not switched on Switch on receiver LEDs on receiver not lit at all Check power supply polarity if using a DC supply Receiver fuse Check receiver fuse is OK a if a N icati ia RS 232
49. ork appearing on another 2 commissioning methods are available Method 1 Pre commission each network away from site This entails adding routers and EDs in the normal way to a receiver e f using an RF RXS this can be done with the receiver connected to the RS 232 port of a JACE e f using an RF RXS N this can only be done with the receiver connected to a JACE option card slot z Using Niagara AX or a web browser set System Lock property to TRUE Place the receiver into auto commissioning mode and power up all routers and EDs required on the receiver s network to join When all devices have joined the network take the receiver out of auto commissioning mode Perform a get all data request on all devices Power off all routers and EDs associated with the receiver Power off the receiver Repeat this process for each receiver network Take all SonNet devices to site and install Power up each receiver in turn together with its associated routers and EDs and using Niagara AX or a web browser set the System lock property for each network to FALSE 10 All pre configured routers and EDs will join their respective receivers without the need to place any receiver into auto commissioning mode on site i oo Ss A a Method 2 Commission each network individually on site This entails adding routers and EDs in the normal way to a receiver e f using an RF RXS this can be done with the receiver connected to the RS 232 port of a J
50. ove 100 C 212 F incinerate or expose the battery contents to water Do not solder directly to the cell NB All batteries must be disposed of in accordance with EC Directive 2006 66 EC amended by EU Directive 2008 12 EC Page 4 of 47 Devices Types Battery Powered Nodes Battery powered sensor nodes are used in conjunction with the Sontay_ RF RX20 RF RX40 RF RXS and RF RXS N receiver units and if required depending on installation topography Sontay RF RR series of routers Data is transmitted back to the receiver at configurable time intervals or on a configurable change in measured value Each sensor retains these configurations if the battery becomes discharged or requires replacement The sensors automatically find the best path back to the receiver which may be directly to the receiver or via parent routers To power a battery powered node jumper J400 must be fitted To switch off remove J400 Battery powered nodes are available in 4 formats e Space mounting temperature with setpoint momentary switch fan speed VFC input and CO options o NB setpoint momentary switch and fan speed options are not available with the CO option e Space mounting RH amp T with setpoint momentary switch fan speed VFC input and CO options o NB setpoint momentary switch and fan speed options are not available with the CO option e Plant mounting temperature e Plant mounting RH amp T Space Mounting Specification Radio
51. power level of the signal etc There are 16 channels available and the best one is automatically selected by the receiver The frequencies used are in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical 2 4GHz band with a maximum data rate of 250kb s 2 The network management layer is where the self healing tree functionality is run which controls network topology ZigBee is an example of a network management MESH protocol SonNet does not use ZigBee but instead uses a self healing tree protocol to control network topology 3 The application layer determines what the device does i e makes it a temperature sensing device a router or a receiver SonNet devices use specific applications and include features such as configuration properties Security All SonNet system devices have the same unique network identifier Only devices with the correct ID will be allowed to join the network The ID used by system devices is different from the ID used for site survey kit SSK devices Hence SSK devices cannot join a system network and vice versa When a SonNet system network has been formed it can be locked to prevent any unauthorised devices joining even if they are SonNet devices Niagara WorkPlace AX can be used to subsequently authorise extra SonNet system devices if required All data transmitted by SonNet devices is encrypted How the Self Healing Tree Network is Formed The network is formed based on 3 rules and in a specifi
52. pt as the default name A user friendly display name can be configured for each device To set a display name right click on the device and select Set Display Name from the menu Receiver 1 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select lt Views gt then lt Property Sheet gt 2 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select lt Actions gt then lt Get All Data gt 3 Note that software version numbers RF channel and receiver runtime are now all displayed 4 NB After a period of time the RF channel and receiver runtime values will be displayed as stale This is normal as these values are not updated unless requested 5 Note the status last fault cause and last update times 6 Note the status of the auto commissioning feature E Receiver Sonnet Receiver Board O Status O Enabled O tue true i Health Ok 28 Feb 14 8 39 PM GMT Alarm Source Info Alarm Source Info Device Id Unit Number 0 Ping Parameters E Points Sonnet Point Device Ext E RF channel 15 stale The Receiver Property Page E Runtime 2339 hr stale Mac Address O Last Update O Parent Device Authorised Nodes o amp Auto Commissioning Enabled O m AlermEnabled O MajorSoftwareVersion O amp MinorSoftwareVersion Page 27 of 47 Routers 1 Expan
53. rams Sonnet Input Configuration Params E Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params O Num Digital Out O Analogue Chi Voltage O Analogue Ch2 Voltage O Analogue Ch3 Voltage O Analogue Ch4 Voltage ho a ffe o 2 amp Important After making changes to the fallback values it is essential to write the new data to the device by right clicking the RF IOM and from the Action Menu selecting Set Output Configuration Page 30 of 47 RF IOM Input Configuration The default measurement interval determines how often the RF IOM sends it measured input values The default is 900 seconds Like EDs if an input value exceeds a configurable significant change value SCV the measured input value will be sent immediately Each input has its own SCV To access input configuration properties expand the Input Configuration Params section High and low alarm levels can also be set for each input DI Parent Device B Input Configuration Params Sonnet Input Configuration Params O Meas Interval O Num Digital Out O chitype O ChiSigChange 0 00 O Chi Lower Alarm 0 00 O Chipper Alarm 1 00 O Ch2Type Current O Ch2 Sig Change 0 10 O Ch2 Lower Alarm O Ch2 Upper Alarm O Ch3Type O Ch3 Sig Change O Ch3 Lower Alarm O Ch3 Upper Alarm O Ch4Type O Ch4Sig Change O Ch4 Lower Alarm AD ci fi a j l am m g g olle
54. rent Value module Convert RF IOM 4 20m lt A current input to a scaled value Wie O Add Divide 26 5 ok Out okim Out 25 0fok CEE foe nA _ O0 ok lin A 400 ok n A _ 2500 ok Ine _ 4o0 ok InB 625 ok Ine Ook e Zu Ue o 5 Scaling a voltage RF IOM Input Two Numeric Writables are used to set the upper and lower ranges for example the upper could be 40 C and the lower 0 C for a temperature sensor or the upper could be 500Pa and the lower 0 C for a pressure sensor The example below uses an upper of 100 and a lower of 0 typical for an RH sensor The input value from the RF IOM is linked to InA slot of the Multiply3 module and the scaled output is available from the Out slot of the Scaled Voltage Value module Convert RF IOM 0 10Vdc voltage input to a scaled value A Boolean Writable can be used to offer scaling for either 0 5Vdc or 0 10Vdc inputs ind O True 0 5Vde False 0 10Vdc Page 45 of 47 6 Scaling a Resistive RF IOM Input for a 10K3A1 Thermistor As a rule for greatest accuracy the precision of the module facets should be set to 12 The 3 coefficients A B and C are specific to a 10K3A1 thermistor but others could be used according to the Steinhart Hart method The final Subtract module can be omitted if K is required rather than C Convert a restive RF OM input to a temperature based on a 10K3A1 thermistor Cut Lao esood ok t amna ERD RRRABRE
55. river before finally powering up the EDs When EDs first join a network values such as hours run and battery hours run will not be displayed the values are shown as question marks This is normal these values need to be requested from the device right click on device and select Refresh Node Information Remember that when a receiver scans all 16 channels for the best one the channel chosen is the best where the receiver is On long networks with several layers of routers the channel chosen by the receiver may not always be the quietest at the far end of the network When the installed network is finally formed press the receiver reset button and ensure the network reforms properly This will ensure that in the event that the receiver needs to change channels for example it will work seamlessly As each network is commissioned save the layout even if there isn t a background graphic loaded This is a good aid to quickly viewing network topology Page 35 of 47 Trouble Shooter s Guide System ED cause ED has not been authorized to Manually authorize ED to receiver or the receiver use auto commissioning Check aerial on receiver Switch receiver on Switch ED on Check battery polarity No connectivity to receiver Change ED battery ED appears in Unknown category when commissioning ED stays in Unknown category when commissioning for more than 30 minutes ED doesn t show hours run firmwar
56. sing Material ABS flame retardant type VO Dimensions 115 x 85 x 28mm Mounting Holes 4mm spaced 85mm apart Protection IP65 Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 10 C to 80 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Country of origin UK Temperature Sensor Types Duct Outside air Outside air with solar radiation shield Immersion Strap on Flying lead Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions Page 8 of 47 230Vac Powered Routers The 230Vac powered RF RR MPR routers can be used in conjunction with the Sontay RF RX20 RF RX40 RF RXS and RF RXS N receiver units RF IOM IO modules 24V powered RF RR routers and RF RS series of battery powered radio sensors and are used to route signals from battery powered nodes and other routers to the receiver module where the signal strength of a direct path is not sufficient for reliable communications NB Each router can support a maximum of 16 children which can consist of a maximum of 8 battery powered nodes and 8 routers or up to 16 routers if there are no battery powered nodes Consideration should be given on network planning for redundancy in case of router failure or damage NB the RF RR MPR 230Vac has no sensor capability Specification Radio Output Frequency 2 4GHz 16 channels automatically selected Direct sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics
57. t least one child node 1 Double click the lt Drivers gt folder in the lt Station Config gt navigation tree to open the Driver Manager window Click the lt New gt button 2 From the lt Type to Add gt drop down box scroll down and select lt SonNet Network gt 3 Click the lt OK gt button ensure the new driver is enabled and then click the lt OK gt button to add the network driver a At this point the new SonNet network may be shown in orange in the Driver Manager window 4 To set the default communications parameters for the receiver right click on the lt SonNetNetwork gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers gt navigation tree then select lt Actions gt Set System Lock Assert Serial Card Communications The Network System right click lt Action gt menu Assert Option Card Slot1 Communications Assert Option Card Slot2 Communications a If an RF RXS serial receiver is being used select lt Assert Serial Card Communications gt b If an RF RXS N option card receiver is being used select lt Assert Option Card Slot1 Communications gt or lt Assert Option Card Slot2 Communications gt depending on which option card slot is used Page 24 of 47 5 gt WorkPlace AX Fie Edt Search Bookmarks Took Window Manager Help il Gr DEl Io e Staion Testota al a OE ees a T r roa ODS L EHE My Host TCC EHS 192 168 1 129 VTBS e aad SR EH 192 168 1 64 TestStation ae S P
58. uters if any the request and reply have to pass through and when in that transmission cycle the request is made All the sensor s points such as Temp for the measured temperature value have default names It is strongly recommended that point names are kept as the default names A user friendly display name can be configured for each point To set a display name right click on the point in either the nav tree or the device s property sheet and select Set Display Name from the menu Page 32 of 47 The VFC Activation Count Point The VFC Activation Count Point can be used as a backup to count VFC input True state activations in the event that the ED or router can carry on counting input pulse even if the ED or router goes offline When the ED or router comes back online the VFC counts totalled in strategy can be compared with the total held in the VFC Activation Count Point to be sure no pulses have been missed while the ED or router has been offline The total held in the VFC Activation Count Point can be reset to 0 see pages 53 and 55 To make changes to the EDs Config properties refer to the Sensor Actions Menu on page 54 Page 33 of 47 Commissioning Multiple Networks on the Same Site It is quite a common requirement to need to commission several SonNet networks on the same site for example one per floor in a multi storey building To avoid the possibility of SonNet wireless nodes intended for one netw
59. y recommended that the update times are staggered by at least 15 minutes to avoid heavy network traffic 3 Strategy can be used to on a wiresheet to show the status of a SonNet device Add a StatusDemux module to the wiresheet with a Boolean Writable Link the lt Down gt slot to an input of the Boolean Writable Right click on a SonNet device select lt Link Mark gt from the menu Q InStstus SSS aei Right click on the StatusDemux module and select lt Link from device name gt and select lt Status gt on the device side and In Status on the StatusDemux module side Click the lt OK gt button If required the facets of the Boolean Writable can be changed to OFFLINE for a True status and ONLINE for a False status A lt BooleanChangeOfStateAlarmExt gt can Set Significant Setpoint be added to the Boolean Writable for Link X00158D0000118155 status gt 336F6_StatusDemux inStatus alarming purposes SS Page 44 of 47 4 Scaling a 4 20mA RF IOM Input Two Numeric Writables are used to set the upper and lower ranges for example the upper could be 40 C and the lower 0 C for a temperature sensor or the upper could be 500Pa and the lower 0 C for a pressure sensor The example below uses an upper of 100 and a lower of 0 typical for an RH sensor The input value from the RF IOM is linked to InA slot of the Subtract1 module and the scaled output is available from the Out slot of the Scaled Cur

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