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1. Receiver Routers EDs RF IOMs _ Testual Display 4 Textual Display x pan E Hierarchical Display MAC Address O01 S8D000006 DEF E DF sti Analogue Channel Maporg amp MAC Address OOTSEOQ0001 EFI ren Last Lpdabs TL 16500 oF Frei Pecera pel moon tesa Funtime 20858 he AF Channel 21 E Routen ay O01 ERE 65 00113155 Status Ondina Temperature BT 00 1 Gpe e Link Guay Good VF Sabe Cout gt Falsa 0 Teal Display x x _ rms MAC Addie gt 0015800000118 154 Pri Reca imua Dri Teran MET Feli Huradey E Sab State Fila MAC Address DOT55DD00071ACDA Parent Flecerer Status Orire gt gt gt O Arcs PIR Stata Tre 4 pn a ip 1 81 97 kD Alarm inci Last Update 12 02 2014 16 45 01 7 A oe 3 1 00111541 Runtime a 4 Fan Soest OF e My 2 WC keene 00118154 l o shed ent T pii o VEC ata Cour Falo 50 lp 3 0 0 mA Alam l EEN potias AET erty i it TE iani PA Sao Fala bpd 121V Alarm el Ukya MAL Addes 0015500000110155 Lt Update 1108204 120013 Parent gt Receiver gt Frio 7667 hs Op 1 007 gt Status Urine Binoy Good prina El ara gt Gyo 0 00 W Tannin 21 D mamas t T Spee tet dde MAC Alia QOUSEDOOND ESF E Op 3 10 00v nren ee of Rasve Humay ds d Part oca Op 4 10 00 W Swich State gt False de 4 Stata Cline Link Gualiy Good Sepon 50 Teror IT amp Link Guai Good
2. MAC Address 00158D000021ACDA To change the name of an RF IOM In Software Version 5 1 the lt Name gt box type in the new Receiver 00158D00000F8DES name you require and click the Online lt Change gt button n 31 NB There is a limit of 10 ASCII 312 hrs characters for device names Information displayed on the lt Status gt Channel 1 tab include Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 MAC address Firmware version Parent MAC address Status Link quality to parent Device runtime Current input types Current input values Current output values Outputs Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Page 39 of 83 Changing the input configuration Each of the 4 inputs can be set as either e 4 20mA current loop powered or 3 wire e 0 10Vdc e Resistance between the limits of 1 5kQ and 60kQ e Digital input volt free contact only Measurement Interval Channel 1 Sig Change 1 5 60k0 Lower Alarm Upper Alarm Channel 2 Sig Change VFC Lower Alarm Upper Alarm Sig Change Lower Alarm Upper Alarm Channel 4 0 10v To enable or disable significant change of value actions tick or un tick the appropriate box for each input To set a new measurement interval enter the required level in the appropriate box To enable or disable high and or low alarms tick or un tick the appropriate box for each input
3. Page 43 of 83 Adding Devices to the Map Display To add a device to the map display simply drag and drop a device from the text hierarchical display onto the graphic background Add the receiver to the graphic first then routers followed by battery powered nodes Links are automatically generated showing the true network architecture Different icons are used to depict the receiver routers and battery powered node making identification easy The icons also depict the status of the device and change to reflect whether a device is OK off line or in alarm Icon Plan A schedule of what each icon and icon colour can be quickly found from the menu bar click on lt Help gt and then select lt Icons gt from the drop down menu The following pop up window is displayed Receiver Sensor out of limits Page 44 of 83 Device Status A quick check on a device status can be made by hovering the mouse cursor over a device on the map display Name S_Factory Temperature 20 PC Battery Level OZ Displayed parameters are device dependent but include e Device name label e All sensor values e Battery level battery devices only NB Where link quality hours run and battery level are shown in italics this denotes that a request for data has been sent to a device but the device has not yet responded Link Status The link status is represented graphically by the colour of the link drawn tL
4. 7449 hrs RF Channel 21 Routers Lobby MAC Address 0015800000058020 Parent Receiver Status Online Temperature 25 1 C Switch State False Setpoint 54 Last Update 02 06 2011 10 18 08 Link Quality Good Runtime 4397 hrs Battery Good runtime 1116 hrs OAT MAC Address 00158D000005BD36 Parent Receiver Status Online Temperature 23 3 C Last Update 02 06 2011 10 17 33 Link Quality Good Runtime 1458 hrs Battery Good runtime 302 hrs Page 50 of 83 SonNet Tridium JACE Driver Action Menus Network Action Menu Set System Lock Assert Serial Card Communications Assert Option Card Slot 1 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 for example by Sontay CMS without having to put the receiver into auto commissioning mode b TRUE The driver will not find nodes already commissioned to a receiver for example by Sontay CMS 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 Slotl Communications This command automatically sets up serial communications parameters for the RF RXS N option card receiver connected
5. Network Locked Network Locked When the network has formed completely and all devices can be viewed in the CMS it is strongly recommended that the receiver and network be taken out of auto commissioning mode Do NOT try to make configuration changes while in auto commissioning mode This may cause network errors To take the receiver and network out of auto commissioning mode ensure you are logged on as an administrator From the menu bar select lt Options gt and click lt Auto commissioning Mode gt There should not be a tick beside this option and denotes that this special mode is disabled This secures the network and ensures that unauthorised nodes cannot join the network Page 31 of 83 To prevent leaving CMS in an admin state when not supervised the admin log in status automatically times out after the time set in the Change Idle Time setting expires To disable this feature not recommended or to change the timeout value from the menu bar choose lt Options gt then lt Change Idle Time gt Change Idle Time Enable idle time out Idle Time Seconds H20 a ha Removing the tick the Enable Idle Time Out box disables admin timeout feature The timeout value can also be changed List Devices In the text display panel on the left of the window a list of all devices on the network can be found These devices are divided into 4 main categories receiver routers RF IOMs and battery powered sensor nodes
6. 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 50Q 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 10 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 7 of 83 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 IOM 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
7. 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 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 ae if ae N icati ia RS 232 j _ in USB port connected to PC Disconnect USB Data LED flashing occasionally Reception of network data None normal operation Page 76 of 83 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 M
8. OutpuiMap nalogue FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Uinmapped 20 02 2009 10 30 OutputMapAnalogue 20 02 2009 10 30 Output apeunalogue 20 02 2009 12 07 OulputM apAnalogue A100000000000003 Function Setpoint FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped A100000000000003 Function SetpointM easurement Atoooo0000000008 Function TemperatureMeasurement Charmel 9 Results shown can be filtered to show only specific key fields such as when a configuration was changed or analogue output mappings Results can also be filtered within a user definable date range A Configuration Log E tn 20 02 2009 10 30 ps 20 02 2009 10 30 OutputMap nelogue 20 02 2009 10 30 betes et toe 20 02 2009 1207 OiaputMap nalogue A100000000000003 RDE TET A100000000000005 Function Setpoint FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped peenem F Function Unmapped Channel Channet8 A100000000000003 Function SetportMeasurement Channet8 Page 48 of 83 a100000000000003 F Function TemperatureMeasurement Channet9 Using CMS to Document a Wireless Network Saving and Opening Layouts When a network is commissioned it is very useful to save the graphical map layout to use as a reference and as the basis for comparison
9. Parent Status Link Quality Runtime 4100000000000101 Receiver AGAGAGAGAGAGAGA6 Online 64 131 mins In the lt Name gt box type in the new name you require and click the lt Change gt button NB There is a limit of 10 ASCII characters for router names To give a sensor a more meaningful label right click on the sensor and choose lt Properties gt In the lt Name gt box type in the new name you require and click the lt Change gt button NB There is a limit of 10 ASCII characters for sensor names Sensor Properties Status Configuration Analogue Channel Mapping Name Library MAC Address Software Version Parent Status Link Quality Runtime Battery 4100000000000005 10 3 Router Art 4100000000000103 Online 2 75 mins 94 runtime 61 mins Page 33 of 83 Creating Analogue Output Channel Mapping not RF RXS Do NOT try to map output channels while in auto commissioning mode This may cause network errors Each sensor has at least one measured value and with options fitted can have up to 4 measured values These values need to be mapped or assigned to a unique 0 10Vdc output channels on the receiver Parameters which can be mapped to an output channel are Temperature Relative Humidity Setpoint level Momentary switch status CO2 o PIR Status routers only VFC status Fan Speed Value The following output
10. 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 commissioning 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 Signific
11. Tridum 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 Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed o Isontay13 14 Install Sontay 13 14 Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridum 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 Tridum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Page 56 of 83 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 Bl my Host TCC7 BL 192 168 1 129 Home lt 8 Niagaralletwork lt A NdioNetwork EJ Strategy El Files Ey 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
12. True CO 0 2000ppm Fan Speed OVdc Off 2 5Vdc Lo 5 0Vdc Med 7 5Vdc Hi 10 0Vdc Auto VFC OVdc OFF False 10Vdc ON True PIR OVdc Unoccupied False 10Vdc Occupied True Page 21 of 83 Configuration amp Monitoring Software CMS The CMS is connected via USB to a Sontay RF RX20 RF RX40 or RF RXS receiver and is used to configure e Receiver output channel mapping not RF RXS e ED node parameters including o Configuration settings o User defined labels e Router node parameters including o Configuration settings o User defined labels e RF IOM node parameters including o Default measurement data transmission time Send on value change settings Analogue output fall back values Input alarm levels User defined labels O O O It can also be used for Enabling or disabling automatic configuration mode Manually adding or removing nodes Providing a text and graphical display of the wireless network Monitor device status Monitor link and battery quality View logs for receiver configuration changes The CMS installation procedure installs 3 components Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 Sontay SonNet CMS Sontay device USB device drivers NB It is important that the CMS installation be completed prior to connecting the PC to the receiver Important DO THIS FIRST Disabling Driver Signing Verification Prior to installing CMS driver signing may
13. battery level and runtime and a eSP 54 ok E i Ms false ok device runtime are now all displayed El O Fan Speed OFF fok 2 NB After a period of time all values DM Vic State false ok apart from measured values such as El Vfc_Activation_Count 0 ok temperature will be displayed as stale This Pir_State true ok is normal as only measured values are El Runtime 2496 hr stale updated unless requested El Batt_Level Good stale 3 Note the status last fault cause and ml An ci da ss last update times a et cm 4 Note the parent of the sensor Parent_Lqi_ Quality Marginal stale Mac Address RA 5 Note the parent LQI values O Last Update 03 Mar 2014 07 51 PM GMT O gt Parent Device E Config Sonnet Sensor Config O Has Temp O ss Has Rh O Has Setpoint NB When a request for data is made to an O am Has Sitch O gt Meas interval 900 00 fox ED the request is buffered until the ED O en Sig Temp wakes to take and send its measurements O un SigRh Because of this it may take some minutes to O Sig Setpoint retrieve the requested data The exact O e Has Co2 period will depend on the measurement Da interval time default 900 seconds how a many routers if any the request and reply O os ties Fa have to pass through and when in that an PrORoday transmission cycle the request is made O Sig Co2 0 00 ox O Co Auto Cal O e MajorSoftwareVersion DO E MinorSoftwa
14. 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 RF IOM Action Menu Vi vii viii Xi 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 Lai 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 authori
15. 007 iie Last Update 22 05 2013 16 06 25 d fan 08 Lik y Gol Runtime 312 hes f i VRC Car Fabia D VRC State Court Flee 0 pip SORA E Sensors A FIR Stee Tras de Lea Undid LE 1658 Each category can be expanded to view more detail or collapsed to hide detail Las Update 1202 2044 16 45 05 S Runtime 551 he Ane Soh Est Geet pri A E Unknown The Unknown category is initially populated by devices which are joining the network for the first time either by auto commissioning or manual authorization Devices are held in the unknown category until CMS has determined the type of device trying to join for example a router or node and which options if any are fitted such as setpoint When CMS has determined this information the device will then automatically be placed in its appropriate category Note that for the RF IOM if an input is in an alarm condition that input will be displayed in red in the text display see screen shot above Page 32 of 83 Changing Device Labels NB Do NOT try to make configuration changes while in auto commissioning mode This may cause network errors Each device when first depicted in the CMS has a default label such as Router1 or Sensor2 To give the router a more meaningful label right click on the router and choose lt Properties gt Router Properties Status Analogue Channel Mapping S Name Router Lib MAC Address Software Version
16. 100 and a lower of O 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 I0M 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 True 0 5Vde False 0 10Vdc Page 81 of 83 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 resistive RF IOM input to a temperature based on a 10X341 thermistor Cut 0001150465000 ok 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
17. 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 at 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 SO ee O CONTROLS 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 w
18. 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 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 O to 90 non condensing Protection IP30 Page 10 of 83 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 A USB socket is provided for connection to a PC or laptop running the Sontay SonNet CMS software not RF RXS N NB _ If the USB p
19. Measurement Interval configurable by the administrator Significant Change Thresholds Configurable Parameters Comporokne JA To view or change battery powered Relative Humidity 3 10 sensor node parameters right click on SetPoint 1 25 the required device and select lt Properties gt from the drop down menu Select the lt Configuration gt tab e Measurement interval e Temperature change threshold e RH change threshold Clear VFC Count F e Setpoint threshold e PIR Off Delay e Clear VFC Count PIR Off Delay 10 1800 secs When all changes are complete click the lt Change gt button to accept the changes or the lt Close gt button to exit without accepting the changes Page 37 of 83 Where a CO2 device is to be configured the following configuration settings are available Measurement Interval 600 10 900secs Significant Change Thresholds e Measurement interval Temperature 05 0 1 1 0 C e Temperature change threshold f e RHchange threshold e CO2 change threshold co2 400 100 800ppm e CO2 Auto calibration function ON e PIR Off Delay Auto calibration vy y e Clear VFC Count Manual calibrabon PIR Off Delay 30 10 1800 secs Clear VFC Count When all changes are complete click the lt Change gt button to accept the changes or the lt Close gt button to exit without accepting the changes Page 38 of 83 RF IOM Configuration RF IOM Status Tab O Name 0021ACDA
20. 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 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 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 Pag
21. in auto commissioning mode may cause network errors Add all EDs to the map display by drag and drop Note that if a device is shown in blue in the hierarchical display it has NOT been added to the map display This is a quick way to see which have yet to be added to the map display Ensure all are shown as on line Note that the radio network links are displayed on the map display Ensure all links are depicted in green and note the LQls a If any EDs don t show as on line or are not in the Sensor category in the hierarchical display check that the correct battery is fitted observing polarity b If any EDs link is shown in red check for obstructions between it and its parent check to see that the aerial is fitted and is vertical for plant housing EDs or that the housing is mounted correctly for space housing EDs In the hierarchical display right click on each ED and select Refresh Node Information from the menu This will cause the ED to transmit not only its measurements but also its hours run and battery hours run data as well NB This extra data is NOT normally transmitted but must be requested using CMS Where hours run and battery level are shown in italics this denotes that a request for data has been sent to a device but the device has not yet responded When the installed network is finally formed briefly press the receiver reset button and ensure the network reforms properly This may take several minutes dep
22. is true even if the nodes are identified as SonNet Nodes and have the correct encryption key There are two methods to configuring the receiver to accept nodes on to the network In order to authorise a node the CMS must be in administration mode File gt Switch Admin Mode must be ticked Auto Commissioning Mode The CMS allows the receiver to be switched to auto commissioning mode In this mode any nodes that can correctly identify themselves as SonNet nodes will be allowed to join the network Any nodes that do join will be added to the CMS textual display Manual Mode In manual mode individual nodes can be removed from or added to the authorised node list from the CMS Manual mode is the default mode A node can then be authorised by Options gt Authorise add a new node or selecting the same option on the right click menu in the Textual or Graphical parts of the application display The user must type the MAC address found on the PCB or product housing of the new node into the dialog that appears and can also give the node a textual name up to 10 characters Why do some menu items disappear if the CMS application is idle for some time The CMS has a timeout that operates when in Admin mode If there is no activity for some time the CMS application will exit admin mode and some admin menu items will be disabled or removed The timeout can be set in Options gt Change Idle Time Admin mode can be entered again in File gt S
23. lt Link Mark gt from the menu Q InStohes __ ii 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 LO Set Significant Setpoint be added to the Boolean Writable for Link X00158D0000118155 status gt 336F6_StatusDemux inStatus alarming purposes Page 80 of 83 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 O 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 Current Value module Convert RF IOM 4 20mA current input to a scaled value 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
24. need to be disabled Windows 7 64 bit e From the Start menu type cmd exe in the search bar Right click on cmd exe and choose run as administrator e Run the following commands in the shell bcdedit exe set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS bcdedit exe set TESTSIGNING ON e Restart the PC When logged the following will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the desktop best Mode Windows 7 Build 7600 Page 22 of 83 Windows 8 e Place the mouse do not click at the bottom right corner of the screen and wait for the pop out bar to appear Then click the Settings Gear icon e Click Change Pc Settings e Click General e Scroll down and click Restart now under Advanced Startup e Click Troubleshoot e Click Advanced Options e Click Windows Startup Settings e Click Restart e After the PC restarts select Disable Driver Signature Enforcement from the list e The PC will reboot automatically Windows 8 1 e Place the mouse do not click at the bottom right corner of the screen and wait for the pop out bar to appear e Inthe Search Box start to type Advanced Start Up and you should see Change Advanced Startup Options Click on it e Click Restart Now Under Advanced Start Up e After the PC restarts select Disable Driver Signature Enforcement from the list e The PC will reboot automatically Windows 10 e Select Restart from th
25. 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 10M1 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 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 Ba Update Router Time Trigger o Add a Daily Trigger to the Time Of Day wiresheet and set its parameters to O O Trigger Mode Randomization a e e i Days Of Week F Sun F Mon F Tue F We
26. parent check to see that the aerial is fitted and is vertical In the hierarchical display right click on each router and RF IOM and select Refresh Node Information from the menu This will cause the router or RF IOM to transmit not only its measurements but also all its configuration data as well NB This extra data is NOT normally transmitted but must be requested using CMS Where hours run is shown in italics this denotes that a request for data has been sent to a device but the device has not yet responded Referencing the site survey plans switch on all the EDs by fitting the power jumper and remount into the housing for space housing devices a If this is the first time the ED has been switched on or after replacing an EDs battery hold down the reset button on the ED s PCB while powering up by fitting the power jumper This resets the battery hours run to 0 Using CMS ensure that all the EDs appear in the hierarchical display a Note that initially the EDs will be shown in the Unknown category in the hierarchical display This is normal b Ensure that each ED moves to the Sensor category in the hierarchical display Depending on the number of devices on the network this may take several minutes When all EDs have joined the network even if still shown in the Unknown category use CMS to disable auto commissioning mode NB this is very important as trying to change configuration properties while
27. 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 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 61 of 83 RF IOMs 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 co
28. 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 15 of 83 R1 R1 R1 a Page 16 of 83 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 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 contr
29. 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 67 of 83 Commissioning a SonNet System A Step By Step Guide CMS Method 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mount the receiver using the DIN carrier clip NB it is extremely important that if the receiver is to be mounted in an enclosed panel metal or plastic that an external aerial extension is used Two are available from Sontay a 2 metre version RF AERIAL PM2 and a 5 metre version RF AERIAL PM5 see page 18 If the aerial is to be mounted on top of the receiver panel the extension bulk head jack sh
30. voltages represent the fan speed status o OFF 0V o Low 2 5V o Med 5 0V o Hi 7 5V o Auto 10 0V To map these parameters first select the sensor or router with sensing element Right click on the device and select lt Properties gt from the drop down menu Select the lt Analogue Channel Mapping gt tab Using the lt Function gt list box select which device parameter to map Using the lt Channel No gt list box select the output channel to map to Click the lt Set Analogue Mapping gt button to accept the changes or the lt Close gt button to exit with accepting the mapping changes Repeat this operation for all device parameters and for all devices Page 34 of 83 To remove an analogue channel mapping follow the steps above but select lt No Mapping gt from the lt Channel No gt list box Viewing Device Properties Hierarchical Display lt 4 Receiver MAC Address AGAGAGAGAGAGAGAG 2 gt Analogue Channel Mapping 1 Pavillion Temperature Atrum Relative Humidity Art Studio Switch 2 4 5 sensorl4 Temperature 6 To view the current analogue output channel mappings expand the receiver in the text display sensor 4 Relative Humidity 8 Art Studio Setpoint Ll Uv y 10 Router Art Temperature 21 Pavillion Temperature Last Update 20 02 2009 11 35 55 Runtime 81 mins RF Channel 14 amp Routers Sensors Router P
31. window appears read the EULA and then click the lt Accept gt button PS SonNet CMS Setup Installing SOL Server 2005 Express Edition SP ie SonHet CMS Welcome to the SonNet CMS Setup Wizard The instales wil guide you through the steps required to inctall the Sonet CMS on pour computer WARNING This computer O pM dad ms ae ameiona estes Unauthorized duplication or dishibubon of this program of any parion of it may result in severe civil of eminal penales and vel be prosecuted to the macamum extent possible under the Law Cancel C im Page 24 of 83 The installation of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 continues until complete The next step in the installation procedure will display the Welcome to the SonNet CMS Setup Wizard Click the lt Next gt button to continue Select lt Agree gt and then click the lt Next gt button to continue fe SonNet CMS License Agreement he material installed by this installer is Copyright Sontay Ltd 2009 No right to use or copy this material is granted hy this installation package All usage rights are governed by the license agreement Page 25 of 83 A separate window opens to allow the installation of the 2 device drivers required for the USB receiver connection To install these click the lt Next gt button to continue Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard This wizard helps you install th
32. 0 O en Parent Device Not Applicable ok Authorised Nodes Sonnet Auth Node List O Auto Commissioning Enabled False TR O AlarmEnabled O Majorsoftareversion O MnorSoftwareversion Page 60 of 83 Routers 1 Expand 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 E Points Sonnet Point Device Ext Temp 24 7 C ok El 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 E Parent_Lai 0 0 down stale Parent_Lqi_Quality down stale Mac Address Mac Address Last Update Parent Device Config o oO e Has Temp O E O O O HasRh O es Has Setpoint O e Has Switch O E Meas Interval O e Sig Temp O e Sig Rh O e Sig Setpoint O e Has Co2 O Has Pr O Has Vfc e Has Fan O e Pr Off Delay O e Sig Co2 O e Co Auto Cal O E MajorSoftwareVersion O MinorSoftwareVersion 03 Mar 2014 07 59 PM GMI eceiver ok j true ok false ok alse ok alse ok 00 00 ok 03 Mar 2014 07 59 PM GMT Receiver ok Sonnet Sensor Config false ok 0 50 ok 400 00 ok A typical router
33. 0015800000118154 E ig to E 100158000001 1880 BG unknown i Palette 1 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select lt Actions gt then lt Enable Auto Commissioning Mode gt 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 4 Right click on the lt Receiver gt folder in the lt Station Config Drivers SonNetNetwork gt navigation tree select lt Actions gt then lt Disable Auto Commissioning Mode gt The new network devices will appear in their respective folders This may take several minutes to complete Page 59 of 83 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 sen
34. 01 Atrium Al 00000000000002 Art Studo 4100000000000003 sensori4 4100000000000004 Library 100000000000005 Page 36 of 83 Changing Device Configurations Do NOT try to make configuration changes while in auto commissioning mode This may cause network errors Battery powered nodes have configurable parameters The setting of these can be important for battery powered devices as these will affect battery life For example if a temperature sensor in a room is set up to transmit its value every 10 seconds the battery life will be less than if the sensor were set to transmit values every 5 minutes Consideration should be given to each device and how often it should send values and still maintain the required level of control to maximise battery life However setting a transmission interval to a high level may result in having to wait for the set interval time to elapse before current data is shown when re connecting the CMS to a receiver Temperature in a room doesn t normally change by a significant amount in a few minutes RH even less so Setpoint values are only sent if the value changes by a configurable level The same is true for the momentary switch VFC and PIR data is only transmitted on a change of status ON or OFF a Sensor Properties js Sua Cortiguration Analogue Channel Mancioa Temperature RH aind CO can also be configured to send on a significant change of value These values are also
35. 44 Dec Stata ocio ai 45 Stats adan a acentos 45 Auto UPA UNE aaa NS 46 Page 3 of 83 Manual Refreshing Of Dita AA AAA Aa 46 Communications LOG iaa dadas 47 Chaneine Display UNS iii 47 Configura on Orar asada 48 Using CMS To Document A Wireless Network 0ococococccccocccccccncna nac 49 Saving and Opening Layouts cocccoccoccccccnncnncnncn anar 49 Receiver PROD VLG WW canari lr tht T e A T 50 SonNet Tridium JACE Driver Action M NUuS ccccceceececeeeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeteuteteettereuteetertenes 51 NEEWOLKACTION WCB niin lcthiciee tansy Ads 51 RECEIVE ACTION Menu sii AAA A A ibi 51 ROUTER ACTON MENTA aa 52 RETOMACION IMEI AAA A A ada 53 SENSOFACUON MENU Sida dba aid 54 Managing a Tridium JACE SonNet Wireless Network cocococccccccoccnco coco ee nr 56 Requirements alada 56 Installing the SonNet Driver to a TridiUM JACE 0ococococcccccncncnccnn rar 56 Adding a SonNet NetWork arcadas 57 Prere qien vem neta a a a aS 57 COMmMmIssSiONiIneg a SONINet NetWork arrira E A OEA 58 Commissioning an Existing Network ssssssssssssesssssnsnnrnrrrrrrrrnrrrrrrrrrrererrrer 58 Commissioning aiNew NetWork sicario cia 59 Conticuring Network Device Sarion can a aE ET Ai 60 DEVICE PREIS ia NA A A 60 ROGCIVER a aa aaa aaa aa a a 60 ROUTE asia e aa aara er 61 RETOS A ea A 62 Writing Output RF IOM ValueS cuina 63 RF IOM Fallback Values ccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteeteeesuteuttuetetteuteuttententeegs 63 Epa Devices EOS ui ea 65 The VEC A
36. CTIVATION Count PON RAS a 66 Commissioning Multiple Networks on the Same Sit c ccc eee cece e narrar 67 Pre commission each network away from site cccc cece cece cece eee eee e eee e eee eeeeneneneneas 67 Commission each network individually ON site ooocoococononeonenanananannn nana ra no 67 Commissioning a SonNet System A Step By Step Guide 0occooccocccnccnncnncn cnn 68 Best PractiSe PONTS incor da 70 Trouble Shooters Guides riadas 71 Estimating Network Coverage in the Absence of a Site SUIVEY ccecceceeeueeveueueeueueeueuteueuees 71 Attenuation Properties of Common Building Materials cccccc cece cence eee eeeeeeeees 78 States TIPS idad AAN 79 MAS NN AN aa 83 Page 4 of 83 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 importa
37. E Good Green Indicates good link quality Y Recerver Marginal Red Indicates marginal link quality A quick check on any link status can be made by hovering the mouse cursor over a link on the map display Link Quality Good Page 45 of 83 Auto Updating The CMS can be configured to update at a user configurable rate Auto Update v Auto Update 30 sec Auto updating can also be disabled Auto Update Manual Refreshing Of Data From the menu bar click on lt Options gt and then select lt Change Update Time gt from the drop down menu Adjust the update time accordingly Click lt OK gt to submit the change or click lt Cancel gt to discard the change From the menu bar click on lt Options gt and then select lt Change Update Time gt from the drop down menu Remove the tick from the lt Auto Update gt box Click lt OK gt to submit the change or click lt Cancel gt to discard the change NB Do NOT try to update device information while in auto commissioning mode This may cause network errors Node or network data can be manually refreshed This is an important feature when re connecting the CMS to an existing network Hierarchical Display q El Receiver A amp Routers amp Router Lib MAC Address 4100000000000101 Parent Receiver Status Online Last Update 20 02 2009 11 55 26 Link Quality 64 Runtime 130 mins z Authorise add a new node
38. 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 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 52 of 83 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
39. Hz 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 194 Gt Gr Pr 20 41 88 f r range in km Pt Transmit power dBm Pr receiver gain dBm Gt transmitter aerial gain dBi Gr receiver aerial gain dBi f frequency MHz SonNet Routers RF IOMs and Receivers Theoretical Range km 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 77 of 83 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 distan
40. MS or the receiver has been moved from one JACE to another 2 Acompletely 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 management 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 58 of 83 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 present on the receiver s network or to add new devices to an existing network a Sonit hieten Get Al Data Gel Ri hannal Get Child Mode List Authoris Mode Hap hist le AE WorkPlace AX Fie Edit Search Bookmarks Tools Window Manager Help Sage My Host TOC EH 192 168 1 129 VTES EHE 192 168 1 64 TestStation HE Platform EE station TestStation EE config ae Services E Drivers i Routers E El 8155 Router FS EE s6F3 Router CO2 EL Sensors El 500158000001186F9 E E 50015800000 1186F6 E El 00 1580000011868 EE 5
41. OM loses communications to the parent receiver Careful consideration should be given to the values used To set a fall back output value to a new level enter to required voltage in the appropriate lt Fall back Values gt box and click the lt Change gt button Manually Authorising a New Node When adding an additional node to an existing system it is strongly recommended that the auto commissioning method is not used unless the number of new nodes to be added becomes time prohibitive Authorised add anew node MAC address To manually authorise a new node s you must be logged Device Name on at administrator level From the menu bar click on lt Options gt and then select lt Authorise add a new node gt from the drop down menu You will need to make a note of the unique 16 digit MAC address of the new node found on the label on the device Ensure the new device is powered on Authorised add a new node MAC address Al 00000000000008 Enter this MAC address and a device label into the Device Name Sensor 3 appropriate box fields and click lt OK gt to submit the details or click lt Cancel gt to discard the information Removing a Node from the Network De authorise remove node Select Group Sensors w To remove a node from the network from the menu bar 0 click on lt Options gt and then select lt De authorise remove node gt from the drop down menu Select the device grou
42. Sontay SonNet Radio Sensor System User Manual Version 4 2 August 2015 Page 1 of 83 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 Sontay SonNet radio sensor system 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 83 Table of Contents OV EVIE Widmore o ts bdo meee oa 5 EAVIFONIMEN ta laa AAA AS 5 Battery Fittine and Replacement A AS 5 DisposalorBateres rias ra cd omits 5 DEVICES IPD Sresinairr rr aer acda 6 Battery Powered NOES isidro dao 6 DAN Powered ROM dios rn cb 8 230136 Powered ROUTE S erered ea e a a E E RA 10 TheSystel RECEIVED enaa dad a tad a a N GRE eae 11 TIE RPLO Na ON ee caci n 12 The Radio NetWwots cams tance tienneaa ol ween 14 Network Planning Considerations isidro ia 15 The RAGIO Str AA A 17 SE CUNY arere E E A ata tice aang ta ance dette arena ane ue ATAA 17 How the Self Healing Tree Network is Formed ccecceceeceeceeeeceeteeeeeeeeseeeetereuesereutertaes 17 Propagation Of Radio Signals in BUIIGINGS ccc cece cece tence eee nara car 18 Extension Aerial Sarria 19 PA adas o a po ad 20 Configuration amp Monitoring Software occocccccc
43. To set high alarm low alarm or COV values enter the required level in the appropriate box Notes 1 Alarm levels are not available where an input is set as VFC 2 The units for alarm levels and COV are dependent on the input type For example if am input is set to mA then the units for COV and alarm levels are also in mA Important Click the lt Change gt button after changes are made NB After making changes to the input mode jumpers the reset button must be pressed for the RF IOM to update the input mapping Page 40 of 83 Changing the output configuration Each of the 4 outputs is fixed as a linear 0 10Vdc output Output values can be written using the Output Configuration tab Analogue Channel 1 Analogue Channel 2 Analogue Channel 3 Analogue Channel 4 Current Values Analogue Channel 1 Analogue Channel 2 Analogue Channel 3 Analogue Channel 4 Page 41 of 83 To set an output to a new level enter to required voltage in the appropriate lt Current Values gt box and click the lt Change gt button Fall back Settings Fall back settings can be used to force the analogue outputs to pre determined values if the RF IOM loses communications to the parent receiver and therefore cannot update correct control values Under these circumstances it may be desirable to ensure outputs are forced to OV in most cases an OFF state NB Fall back values WILL be used if the RF I
44. Ut U De authorise remove node Delete node from Map Refresh Node Information Refresh Network Topology Print When re connecting the CMS to a receiver on an existing network data will only be refreshed to the CMS as and when a device updates its information by timed transmission To ensure all data is sent as soon as possible use the Refresh Node Information or Refresh Network Information options To manually refresh node data right click on a node and then select lt Refresh Node Information gt from the drop down menu To manually refresh network data right click on a blank space on the text or graphical display and then select lt Refresh Network Information gt from the drop down menu Page 46 of 83 Communications Log The CMS can keep a log of all communications on the network This can be helpful in finding faults or diagnosing network problems By default the communications log is enabled If you want to disable this feature Configure Communication Log X From the menu bar click on lt Options gt and then select lt Configure Communication Log Communication Log gt from the drop down menu Remove the tick from the lt Enable Communication Log gt box Click lt OK gt to submit the change or click lt Cancel gt to discard the change Arras To view the communications log from the menu bar choose lt View gt then lt Communications Log gt A window will appear at the bottom of the m
45. a receiver will allow is 4 if there are 12 directly connected EDs Normal The maximum number of directly connected routers a router will allow is 8 if there are 8 directly connected EDs Page 72 of 83 None normal operation Check router options fitted thermistor RH amp T element None normal operation The router will re join the network via the other router if it loses its direct path to the receiver None normal operation None normal operation Cause RF IOM has not been Manually authorize RF IOM to receiver authorized to the receiver or use auto commissioning Check aerial on receiver No radio connection Check aerial on RF IOM No connectivity to receiver Receiver not switched on Switch receiver on 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 appears in Unknown RF IOM has joined network but category in CMS when has yet to pass configuration None normal operation commissioning data to the receiver RF IOM stays in Unknown category in CMS when commissioning for more than 3 minutes Check RF IOM RF IOM hardware error Normal An RF IOM will None normal operation The RF IOM ALWAYS join a network 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 dir
46. a 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 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 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 exter
47. ain CMS window To close this view click the cross iin the top right of the communications log window Communications L og Recemwer Pending Address 4100000000000005 Function ChikdLO A Receiver RawPacket 0x00 O44 040 04 1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0x02 0281 0x7E Receiver Pending Address 4100000000000002 Function ChidLQ Recever RawPacket 0x00 045 0 40 041 0 00 0 00 0x00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 03 0x81 081 Receiver Pending Address A100000000000003 Function ChidLQl Receiver RawPacket 0x84 0x70 0x60 041 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0x03 0 00 Ox6C OxC2 0x06 Recerver Complete Address 41000000000001 03 Compound Responses ParentL Ol Router true Recever RawPacket 0 84 0877 0660 0x41 0 00 0 00 000 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 03 0200 08174 0x14 0503 Receiver Pending Address 41 000000000001 03 Function ChildLOI Recerwer RawPacket 0x81 0x7E 0 60 0x41 0 00 0200 0 00 0200 0 00 0 00 005 0200 014 0274 0x64 Recerer Pending Address 4100000000000005 Function ChidLG Recemwer RawPacket 0x81 0x7E 0x60 0241 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 002 0 00 0274 0274 064 Receiver Pending Address 4100 02 Function Child 01 Receiver RawPacket 0x81 0x81 0x60 0 41 0 00 0 00 0 00 000 0 00 0 00 0x03 0x00 014 0414 OxFF Receiver Pending Address A100000000000003 Furnctior ChildLO Recewer RawPacket Event 0x00 0204 0 81 0 80 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0x01 0x0C 0x60 0 64 Receiver Event Complete Address ADOOO00000000001 Functior M
48. alues for each output Input Configuration Params Sonnet Input Configuration Params E Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params O Num Digital Out O Analogue Chi Voltage O O Analogue Ch2 Voltage O Analogue Ch3 Voltage O Analogue Ch4 Voltage fu O w a a l a 1 i eS o 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 63 of 83 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 O amp Parent Device B Input Configuration Params Sonnet Input Configuration Params O Meas Interval DONmogwlot EO O ChiType O O Chi Sig Change 0 00 O Chi Lower Alarm 0 00 O O Chi Upper Alarm 1 00 O Ch2Type Current 0 259 Change O O Ch2Lower Alarm o oo O Ch2 Upper Alarm 20 50 O Ch3Type Current O O Ch3 Sig Change O Ch3 Lower Alarm 0 00 O Ch3 Upper Alarm O Ch4Type O O Ch4 Sig Chan
49. ant 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 Page 54 of 83 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 start
50. are installed and ready for commissioning Mount all end devices EDs in their appropriate positions a Ensure that each space housing ED is mounted with the tamperproof screw at the bottom This ensures the integral PCB aerial is in the correct alignment b Ensure that each plant housing ED is mounted with the aerials aligned vertically and as far away from obstructions as possible Do NOT switch on EDs until the receiver and ALL routers are installed and commissioned Connect the receiver s USB connector to a laptop or PC with CMS installed Switch on the receiver If this is the first time the receiver has been commissioned note that the red LED near the reset button is flashing This indicates that the receiver has no child devices on the network If required install the 2 drivers required for CMS see page 25 Windows 7 64 bit users please see page 21 Start CMS by double clicking the desktop icon Select the required com port see page 26 Log on at admin level see page 29 If required add a background image to CMS map display see page 42 Using CMS ensure that the receiver appears in the hierarchical display Add to the map display by drag and drop Place the receiver in auto commissioning mode see page 30 Referencing the site survey plans switch on all the routers and RF IOMs using the PCB jumper starting with those closest to the receiver i e layer 1 Carry on with the next layers of routers and RF IOMs until all route
51. 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 E OptionCard6_5 Son Net Network DO O Status O O Enabled O tue e Set the lt Stale Time gt O Faut Cause to 16 minutes or a value that BY Health Ok 03 Feb 14 9 55 AM GMT reflects longest time a device El amp Alarm Source Info Alarm Source Info inf a JE Monitor SRT may require to pass information Eg Tuning Policies Tuning Policy Map to the driver which may be E Default Policy _ Tuning Policy affected not only by its default O Min Write Time 100000 00m 00s transmission time but by how O Max Write Time many routers it may need to O Write On Start O Write On Up Orme 17 pass its measurement data O Write On Enabled O true through to get to the receiver O Stale Time i 03 El Oms nf a a Background Processor Ddf Worker Y Communicator Sonnet Communicator O es System Locked Testroom Receive
52. ault admin level password is admin case sensitive This can be changed once you have logged in Password Change Password Old Password To change the admin password from the menu bar choose lt File gt then lt Change Password gt Enter the existing password enter your new password and confirm Click the Confirm Password lt Update gt button to submit the change or click lt Cancel gt New Password Page 30 of 83 Auto Commissioning Mode IMPORTANT When a new radio system network is being commissioned for the first time it is advisable to place the receiver in automatic commissioning mode for the network to form If this is not done the network is treated as secure and will not allow any nodes or routers to join the network without manually authorising each device this involves entering the device MAC address To place the receiver and network in automatic commissioning mode ensure you are logged on as an administrator From the menu bar select lt Options gt and click lt Auto commissioning Mode gt A tick beside this option denotes that this special mode is enabled j File Options View Auto commissioning Mode Set Background Image Change Port Name Change Idle Time Change Password Change Update Time S Configure Communication Log sh Set Traffic LogFilter The status bar of CMS displays whether the receiver is in auto commissioning mode or if the network is locked
53. ce it can be achieved and so make an informed decision when selecting SonNet devices for different wireless applications Attenuation Properties of Common Building Materials Building Material 2 4 GHz Attenuation Solid Wood Door 4 5cm 6 dB Hollow Wood Door 4 5cm 4 dB Interior Office Door w Window 4 5cm 1 3cm 4dB Steel Fire Exit Door 4 5cm 13 dB Steel Fire Exit Door 6 4cm 19 dB Steel Rollup Door 3 8cm 11 dB Brick 8 9cm 6 dB Concrete Wall 45 7cm 18 dB Cubical Wall Fabric 5 7m 18 dB Exterior Concrete Wall 6 4cm 53 dB Glass Divider 1 3cm 12 dB Interior Hollow Wall 10 2cm 5 dB Interior Hollow Wall 15 2cm 9 dB Interior Solid Wall 12 7cm 14 dB Marble 5 1cm 6 dB Bullet Proof Glass 2 5cm 10 dB Exterior Double Pane Coated Glass 2 5cm 13 dB Exterior Single Pane Window 1 3cm 7 dB Interior Office Window 2 5cm 3 dB Safety Glass Wire 0 6cm 3 dB Safety Glass Wire 2 5cm 13 dB Page 78 of 83 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 analogue output is used to switch on an electriic 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
54. d F Thu F Fri jsa 2 time of day probably at night O Last Trigger pzz when there s least activity O Next Trigger Mi Re Right click on the trigger select lt Link Mark gt from the Time Trigger Trigger Mode 2 00 AM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu FAS menu and then right click on the SonNet device to be uz ary fos maria o amemr Updated and select lt Link from trigger name gt Page 79 of 83 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 getAllData 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 strongly 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
55. e B hlut 1 550 V ok 10 O O Facets units V precision 3 V min inf V max infV gt E Ej Proxy Ext Sonnet Proxy Ext D O Status 0 O Fastcase O O Enabled O tue r O Device Facets or D O Conversion O Tuning Poky Name D ea Read value O en Write Value Read Parameters e Write Parameters Mac Address 0015800000 1186F0 Sig Change Trig O Mac Address 00158D0000118BF0 O O Sig Change Trigger A Point Id Offset 0 O Out 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 amd enter the required v
56. e 8 of 83 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 Housing 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 9 of 83 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
57. e of more than one router of the same tier level it will a ways 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 will re form without user intervention Page 17 of 83 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 vie ee EE Depending on the building radio signals can take ma
58. e power options menu from the Start Menu e Hold down the SHIFT key while you click Restart e Once the computer has rebooted choose the Troubleshoot option e From the options available choose Advanced options e From the options available choose Startup Settings e Click the Restart button e After the computer has restarted a list of startup settings is available Disable driver signature enforcement Choose Disable driver signature enforcement by pressing the F7 key e The PC will reboot automatically Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 is installed first if not already installed followed by Sontay SonNet CMS and finally the Sontay device USB device drivers Note that there is an issue with SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 and MSXML 6 SP2 see Microsoft Knowledge Base article KB954459 for full details To overcome this the CMS installation will offer to run the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility to uninstall MSXML6 SP2 When this message appears click on the lt Install gt button ES SonNet CMS Setup The following components will be installed on pour machine ie SP2 SQLExpress 2005 Cleanup Do you wish to install these components If you choose Cancel setup will exit Page 23 of 83 Installing CMS SonNet CMS Setup For the following components SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 Please read the following license agreement Press the page down key to see th
59. e rest of the agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS SOL SERVER NATIVE CLIENT FOR MICROSOFT SOL SERVER Microsoft on or based on where you live one of its affiliates licenses this supplement to you If you are licensed to use Microsoft SQL Server software for which this supplement is applicable the software you may use this supplement You may not use it if you do not have a license for the software You may use a copy of this supplement with each validly licensed copy of the software al View EULA for printing Do you accept the terms of the pending License Agreement If you choose Don t Accept install will close To install you must accept this agreement NB It is important that the CMS installation be completed prior to connecting the PC to the receiver Ensure that the PC on which you are installing the CMS is NOT connected to the receiver until the installation is complete The CMS is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later Vista and Windows 7 The CMS installation CD comes with all required programme files and drivers and includes Microsoft SQL Server Express SP2 NB You must be logged in to Windows with an administrator level user account to install the Sontay CMS and Microsoft SQL Server Express SP2 If SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 is not already installed on your PC the following installation will be executed When the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 installation
60. e software drivers that some computers devices need in order to work i SonNet CMS Installation Complete SonMet CMS has been succetstully installed Chick Chose ho exit When the installation is complete click the lt Close gt button _ Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework Page 26 of 83 Starting CMS When a receiver is first connected to a USB port and switched on the device manager will detect a new device Follow these steps to install the drivers for the receiver NB This procedure will need to be followed each time a new receiver is connected to the PC as each USB port on a receiver has a unique ID number Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows wall search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows a Update Web site paith pour permission Read our privacy pobcy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for P gt software Select the option shown No not this time O Yes this time only Ovex porter every ceca teres Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Wireless Sensor Recener If your hardware came with an installation CD Select the option shown Install the software 42 o floppy disk insert it now 1 automatically What do you want the wizard t
61. easurementD ata Changing Display Units To display temperatures in F instead of C click on lt Options gt then tick lt Display Fahrenheit gt T SonNet Network Configuration Toc File Options View Help Auto commissioning Mode Authorise add a new node Remove Authorised Node set Background image This change affects mouse over temperature values significant ees prea halts change limit values temperature values shown in the hierarchical Change Port Name text display and print preview Change Idle Time Change Password Change Update Time Configure Communication Log Set Traffic Logfilter Page 47 of 83 Configuration Log The configuration log allows the user to view a concise list of any changes made to the configuration of devices To view the communications log from the menu bar choose lt View gt then lt Configuration Log gt El Configuration Log O From 20 02 2009 Mess Intervat 10 Temperature 0 2 Mess Intervat60 Tenmpersture 0 2 FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped 4700000000000003 Function SetpointMeasurement Meas Intervat 10 Temperature 0 4 RH 10 Setpoint 20 Meas Interval 300 Temperature 0 3 AH 10 Setpoint 10 100001 4100000000000003 Function Setpain _FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Function Unmapped A100000000000005 Function Setpoint FFFFFFFFFFFFFF Funct 20 02 2009 1027 DiApulMap nalogue 20 02 2008 10 28 _ConfigualionChanged 20 02 2009 10 30 OutpuMapAnalogue 20 02 2009 10 30
62. ectly 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 Only 8 RF IOMs connect directly a At least one more RF IOM or router RF IOM or router will allow is 8 to my router must be added y if there are 8 directly connected EDs 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 Input LED ON None normal operation State h h RF IOM f h Pa lias AA ou oe pte E RNaNES Press the reset button on the RF IOM change is not shown in CMS has been made Page 73 of 83 System Receiver ase es 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 to 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 us
63. ed 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 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 6 of 83 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
64. ending on the number of network devices When the network topology has been verified and all devices are working correctly user configuration can begin see pages 36 39 Map all receiver analogue outputs needed to the required device measurements see page 33 When configuration is complete save the map display layout see page 49 Generate a report of the completed network to document it for future reference see page 50 Page 69 of 83 Best Practise Points 10 11 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 the 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 Ge
65. er 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 Document each network In CMS right click on the receiver in the hierarchical display and select Print Preview from the menu and print to paper or a file such as PDF the preview document This gives a reference to call on at a later date if required Page 70 of 83 Trouble Shooter s Guide System ED ease O oro receiver use auto a No Noradiocomnection connection Checkaerialonreceiver aerial on receiver No connectivity to receiver ED appears in Unknown category in CMS when commissioning ED stays in Unknown category in CMS when commissioning for more than 30 minutes In CMS ED doesn t show hours run firmware 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 in CMS My ED was switched on
66. ge O Ch 4 Lower Alarm O O Ch4Upper Alarm 20 50 E Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params ola i Fj gt a gt pa r S lo G jw or oo 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 64 of 83 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 El Points Sonnet Point Device Ext El Temp_Sig false ok E Temp 20 0 C ok El RH_Sig false ok om 48 tok 1 Note that software version wa la numbers
67. hich option card slot is used Page 57 of 83 J WorkPlace AX i z Same Fie Edt Search Bookmarks Took Window Manager Help 4 d4 D 0 6 13 0 6 IRDEDO MT EE ee E AE lt b m jaiai 7 Pa Omri OVS ODOTA J gt E My Host TOC EH 192 168 1 129 VTBS p al aah EHIE 192 168 1 64 TestStation an La gj Sensors S Platform STA a When the communications aie al arora El 500158000001186F6 Sonne parameters have been set the SE config El 500158000001186F8 e EHE Services 3 E new SonNet network should 8 Driv e 3 8 Nocera 3 Sonnet Rf Tom look similar to this In the a PA SonNet Device Manager 5 El Recener EE 8155 Router FS i d E s6F3 Router CO2 shown in white E Qu Sensors Bl 500158000001186F9 EE 50015800000 1186F6 i E El 50015800000 1186F8 GB 50015800000118154 Eig to 6 El 100158000001 188F0 EG unknown i EE Routers window the receiver should be i ff 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 C
68. imum 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 of 8 layers of routers in a network and a maximum of 150 nodes per network with the RF RX series of receivers Page 14 of 83 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 communications 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
69. 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 71 of 83 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 None normal operation Check ED options fitted SP pot thermistor RH amp T element Request information using the Refresh Node Information method None normal operation The ED will re join the network via the router if it loses its direct path to the receiver If the
70. ing a DC supply Receiver fuse Check receiver fuse is OK replace if necessary No analogue output voltages Output s not mapped Map analogue outputs with CMS LED D604 flashing occasionally Reception of network data None normal operation Page 74 of 83 CMS Cause Oo Ations O No receiver connected to PC Connect receiver to PC using USB cable Receiver not switched on CMS doesn t start k Drivers not installed Install drivers Another instance of CMS is Only one instance of CMS can run at a already running on the PC time Not logged in as admin Log in at admin level Admin level timed out Log in at admin level Some menu items are greyed out Auto commissioning mode is oe Disable auto commissioning mode enabled Map display not visible Graphical display not selected Select graphical display Text display not visible Text display not selected Select text display Device in Sensor tree is shown in anne a a an Device not on map display Drag and drop onto map display Device in Router tree is shown in ie Device not on map display Drag and drop onto map display Li k gt mee ie eno Not logged in as admin Log in at admin level When reconnecting to a receiver device values don t appear Normal immediately Wait for devices to report latest values to the receiver When first commissioned ED parameter values such as hours Normal run are shown as 2 Request extra information using the Refresh Node Informat
71. ion method After changing a battery an EDs battery hours run value hasn t Normal changed Request extra information using the Refresh Node Information method When request node information the data doesn t come back immediately Normal an ED will only send Wait for devices to report latest values this data the next time it wakes to the receiver Disable auto commissioning mode Wait for device to return to normal or power cycle Device didn t accept label change Tried to change label while in and turned red in the map display auto commissioning mode Disable auto commissioning mode Wait for device to return to normal or power cycle Device didn t accept transmit time Tried to change label while in change auto commissioning mode Page 75 of 83 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 No power to receiver Check power to JACE oe 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
72. larm O O Ch2Type O Ch2 Sig Change o Ch2 Lower Alarm O O Ch2 Upper Alarm 60000 00 O Ch3Type O Ch3 Sig Change 00 O Ch3 Lower Alarm 0 O ch3 Upper Alarm O Ch4Type Voltage O Ch4Sig Change 0 50 O Ch4 Lower Alarm 0 01 O O Ch4Uppes Alarm 8 Output Configuration Params Sonnet Output Configuration Params O Num Digital Out O Analogue Chi Voltage O Analogue Ch Voltage O Analogue Ch3 Voltage O Analogue Ch4 Voltage 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 To seta new measurement interval enter the required level in the appropriate box 6 To set 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 62 of 83 Writing Output RF IOM Values El Runtime 537 hr stal
73. mmissioning mode 3 Right click on an RF IOM and select lt Actions gt then lt Get All Data gt E 100158D00001188F0 Sonnet Rf lom D O Status O Enabled O tue 7 D Fout Cause gt El FR Health Ok 24 Mar 14 7 19 PM GMT D Alarm Source Info Alarm Source Info El O Device id a A typical RF IOM s property page showing El Ping Parameters the points expanded El Points Sonnet Point Device Ext El ham false ok 1 Note that software version Sora fase 1k numbers and runtime are now all displayed A aa 2 NBAft iod of time all val SO be lo E er a period of time all values E ch2SigChange false ok apart from measured values such as B ch2Meas 0 0 mA ok temperature will be displayed as stale This El ham false ok is normal as only measured values are jk ile sales omic updated unless requested ee A 3 Note the status last fault E Am false 0k Note e status last fault cause El chasigChange false ok and last update times El ch4Meas 0 0 mA ok 4 Note the parent of the RF IOM E Runtime 537 hr stale 5 Note the parent LAI values E hit 1 700 V ok 10 a ch20ut 0 000 V ok E def hut 0 000 V ok def E hut 0 000 V ok def Parent_Lal 92 9 stale E O Parent_Lai_Qualty Good stale B Input Configuration Params Sonnet Input Configuration Params O Meas Interval 900 DONmogwot O CchiType We O chi Sig Change O Chi Lower Alarm O Chi Upper A
74. nally 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 O to 90 non condensing Page 12 of 83 Storage Temperature 10 C to 80 C RH 0 to 90 non condensing Country of origin UK Page 13 of 83 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 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 R2 In the schematic above routers R2 to R7 have an 5 children each all battery powered sensors gt i Their parent is the receiver Router R1 has 6 children and R8 has 4 children giving a total RS m e number of network devices of 50 including the receiver The receiver can support a max
75. nerally 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 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 CMS 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 receiv
76. ng Map Network This command is used to discover and update the parent node of all devices on the network Page 51 of 83 Router Action Menu Vi vii viii Xi Get Runtime 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
77. nt 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 above 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 5 of 83 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 power
78. ny 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 18 of 83 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 on N 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 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 19 of 83 FAQs How is access to the sensor network locked at the CMS Nodes are only allowed to join the network if the receiver allows them to This
79. o do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a Est or specific location Advanced Chek Next to continue Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility wath Windows lt P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair When prompted click the lt Continue Anyway gt or destabilize the correct operation of your system gt N either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly button to continue recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing ora There are 2 drivers to be installed follow the same procedure for both drivers Page 27 of 83 When the CMS is started the PC com port connected to the receiver USB port needs to be defined Select COM port c Importing a Saved Layout When first run the CMS may also ask if the user requires a saved XML layout file to be imported This is useful if an existing layout has been saved on a site where the PC running CMS has been replaced New System Attached Load Saved layout Look in E My Documents h 4 My Recent Documents avanti Bits and Bobs Siday2day My Data Sources Amy Music gA My Pictures POF files C SonNet log 5 Turbocad File name Files of type XML Format xn If no lay
80. ol 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 The CMS 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 specific 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 choic
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82. ort 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 RX20 20 x 0 10Vdc analogue outputs e RF RX40 40 x 0 10Vdc analogue outputs RF RXS Serial output and USB port for use with CMS e 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 IEEE 802 15 4 2006 Aerial Characteristics Gain 2 0dBi VSWR 2 1 Data Encryption AES 128 Power Output 10dBm 10mW 500 Analogue Outputs RF RX20 20 x 0 10Vdc analogue outputs 10mA max each RF RX40 40 x 0 10Vdc analogue outputs 10mA max each Analogue Output ranges Temperature 10 C to 70 C RH 0 to 100 Setpoint 0 to 100 Switch OVdc OFF 10Vdc ON Power Supply 24Vac dc 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 11 of 83 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 vi
83. ould be mounted through a hole preferably on the top of the panel and secured in place with the star washer and hex nut If the aerial is to be mounted remotely the extension lead should be passed through a protective cable gland on the panel The connector on the other end of the extension should be screwed hand tight onto the aerial connector located on the receiver PCB Do NOT over tighten Fit the receiver aerial to the receiver PCB mounted connector or if using an aerial extension to the bulk head jack connector Ensure where possible that the receiver aerial is aligned vertically and as far away from obstructions as possible Ensure that the receiver power supply polarity is correct if using a 24Vdc supply Mount all routers in their appropriate positions as determined by the site survey Ensure that the power supply polarity is correct if using a 24Vdc supply Ensure where possible that the router aerials are aligned vertically and as far away from obstructions as possible Do NOT switch on the router s until all SonNet devices are installed and ready for commissioning NB RF IOMs have router functionality Mount all RF IOMs in their appropriate positions as determined by the site survey Ensure that the power supply polarity is correct if using a 24Vdc supply Ensure where possible that the RF IOM aerials are aligned vertically and as far away from obstructions as possible Do NOT switch on the RF IOM s until all SonNet devices
84. out file is required click the lt Cancel gt button to continue otherwise navigate to the saved layout file to and click the lt Open gt button import it Page 28 of 83 The CMS Desktop Environment The CMS desktop is divided into 2 parts a textual hierarchical display Hierarchical Display I Art Studio Page 29 of 83 El Sontay Radio Sensors System File Options i View Textual Display Hierarchical Display Graphical Display SA amp Routers Router Read Receiver Log y Router T Sensors A a E Pavilion T Library E tnum a E Art Studio Communications Log To enable the text display panel from the menu bar choose lt View gt then lt Textual Display gt Configuration Log To enable the graphical display panel from the menu bar choose lt View gt then lt Graphical Display gt Logging On as an Administrator EE Sontay Radio Sensors System File Options View Switch Admin Mode Exit es Receiver Routers To make any changes to device configuration or to create or e Router Lib modify the graphical display you must first log on as an E amp Router Art administrator To do this from the menu bar choose lt File gt then Sensors lt Switch Admin Mode gt aE Pavillion E Library ES E Anum ww E Art Studio al aa Please Enter Password The login box appears Type in your admin level password NB The def
85. p routers RF IOMs or sensors and then select the device by name label Select Device ENT Click lt Remove gt to submit the details or click lt Cancel gt to discard the action Page 42 of 83 Using the Graphical Map Display Apart from the text hierarchical display the CMS offers a graphical environment which allows users to quickly determine how the network is functioning By default there is no graphic image set as a backdrop for the map display A typical image to use for the map display would be a floor plan of the environment in which the radio network has been installed Setting the Map Display Background Image To set a background image for the map display you must be logged on at administrator level a Sontay Radio Sensors System Options Authorise add a new node Remove Authorised Node Set Background Image From the menu bar click on lt Options gt and then select lt Set Background Image gt from the drop down menu Change Port Name Change Idle Time Change Password Change Update Time Configure Communication Log Set Traffic LogFilter Y P Atrium a F Art Studio Select Background Image File Look irc 2 Radio Sensor CMS Backgrounds driver Logs Browse to the image file required Image file formats currently supported are Bitmap bmp JPEG jpg Background Image File bmp pg E Open as read only
86. r Sonnet Receiver Board Page 82 of 83 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 J Palette o la E AlarmService EQ MemoryAlarmService E UA AlarmClass E CA AlarmClassFolder A BooleanChangeOfStateAlarmExt 5 2 BooleanCommandFailureAlarmExt EHA EnumChangeOfStateAlarmExt EAR EnumCommandFailureAlarmExt 5 4 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 E Offnormal Algorithm Cut Of Range Algorithm O cc E O Otomi Feo x O O Desdband 1 o C 0 0 nfi OAT temperature HIGH O High Limit Text DAT temperature LOW O Low Lint Text O E Lint Enable O O Alarm Class Sonier Alarms 7 Page 83 of 83
87. re 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 Cn Router has not been authorized Manually authorize router to receiver to the receiver or use auto a No connectivity to receiver Router appears in Unknown category in CMS when commissioning Router stays in Unknown category in CMS when commissioning for more than 3 minutes Router connects directly to the receiver even though there s a router between them Only 4 routers connect directly to my receiver Only 8 routers connect directly to my router No radio connection Checkaerialon receiver aerial on receiver Check aerial on router 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 data to the receiver Router hardware error Normal An router will ALWAYS join a network using the least number of hops to the receiver Normal The maximum number of directly connected routers
88. reVersion 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 65 of 83 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 O see pages 53 and 55 To make changes to the EDs Config properties refer to the Sensor Actions Menu on page 54 Page 66 of 83 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 network appearing on another 2 commissioning methods are available Method 1 Pre commission each netwo
89. rk 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 either by using CMS or 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 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 p Oe OO ay 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 either by using CMS or 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
90. roperties Sas Status Analogue Channel Mapping S Name Router Lib Change The specific properties of any device can be viewed by right clicking a device and selecting MAC Address A100000000000101 lt Properties gt in the drop down menu Software Version Parent Receiver AGAGAGAGAGAGAGAS Available router properties are Status Online Link Quality 64 Parent if applicable Runtime 131 mins MAC address Software version Status Link Quality Runtime Any active alarms Active Alarms Page 35 of 83 Sensor Properties PP Status Configuration Analogue Channel Mapping lnea Name Library MAC Address A100000000000005 Available sensor properties are Software Version 10 3 Parent if applicable Parent Router Art A 100000000000103 MAC address Status Online Software version Link Quality 2 g Status Runtime 75 mins Link Quality Runtime Battery 94 runtime 61 mins Battery level Any measured values Temperature 13 2 C Any active alarms Relative Humidity 6 Setpoint 48 Active Alarms tes Receiver Properties Qu Name Available receiver properties are MAC Address 46464646464 646546 Software Version 12 MAC address Software version RF channel used RF Channel 14 Runtime Runtime 103 mins Authorised nodes Authorised Nodes Router Lb 4100000000000101 Routeri 4100000000000102 Router At A100000000000103 Pavilion A0000000000000
91. rs and RF IOMs are switched on Using CMS ensure that all the routers appear in the hierarchical display a Note that initially the routers and RF IOMs will be shown in the Unknown category in the hierarchical display This is normal b Ensure that each router moves to the Router category in the hierarchical display Depending on the number of devices on the network this may take a couple of minutes Page 68 of 83 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 c Ensure that each RF IOM moves to the RF IOMs category in the hierarchical display Depending on the number of devices on the network this may take a couple of minutes Add all routers and RF IOMs to the map display by drag and drop Note that if a device is shown in blue in the hierarchical display it has NOT been added to the map display This is a quick way to see which have yet to be added to the map display Ensure all are shown as on line Note that the radio network links are displayed on the map display Ensure all links are depicted in green good link quality and note the LQls see page 45 a If any routers or RF IOMs don t show as on line or are not in the Router or RF IOMs categories in the hierarchical display check that the PCB fuse is intact OQ on a multimeter and that the correct power supply is present b If any router s or RF IOM s link is shown in red check for obstructions between it and its
92. s 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 55 of 83 Managing a Tridium JACE SonNet Wireless Network 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 Al My Host TCC7 Bl 192 168 1 129 Home E Platform amp Application Director E DONS Configuration Dialup Configuration Distribution File Installer File Transfer Client GPRS Modem Configuration Lexicon Installer a License Manager Ed Platform Administration E Software Manager Station Copier SE TCP IP Configuration El 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 Current free space 25 366 KB To be installed 106 KB Estimated free space after install 25 260 KB Tridium 3 6 36 Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridum 3 6 36 Not Installed Tridium 3 6 36 Not Installed
93. ses 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 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 Child Node List This command gets radio link strength LQI Link Quality Index to the node s parent Get Parent LQI This command gets radio link strength LQI Link Quality Index to the node s parent Page 53 of 83 Sensor Action Menu en LS 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 Lai 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
94. sing 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 kept 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 Receiver Sonnet Receiver Board O Status ok es Health Ok 28 Feb 14 8 39 PM GMT A Alarm Source Info Alarm Source Info El Device Id Unit Number 0 Ping Parameters El Points Sonnet Point Device Ext El RF Channel 15 stale The Receiver Property Page El Runtime 2339 hr stale O Mac Address Mac Address O Last Update 03 Mar 2014 08
95. 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 slot 2 on the JACE COMA 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 Vi vii viii Authorise Node Map Network 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 commissioni
96. when checking the current status of network topology Saving a layout records the backdrop if used and the position and size of each dewice icon on the map display To save a layout click on lt File gt then lt Save Layout gt Load Layout Printer Setup Exit E E Cafe H E Office E Kitchen gt DIES To open a saved layout click on lt File gt then lt Load Layout gt O a a gt 1 File Options View Help Y Switch Admin Mode ax Save Layout aa Printer Setup Exit E Cafe H E Office H E Kichen TaN A library of site layouts can be formed as a reference Page 49 of 83 Receiver Print Preview To generate a comprehensive text document of network devices from the hierarchical display right click on the receiver object and from the menu select lt Print Preview gt om i b a a File Options View Ja e ME j _ y E a j tobas Ia AA al Read Receiver Log Clear Receiver Log Authorise add a new node De authorise remove node Delete node from Map Refresh Node Information Properties ie NW _ Irat Dra Refresh Network Topology A document is automatically generated which can be printed on paper for an O amp M manual or to PDF file for example 152 Print preview amp O 00 B E Close MAC Address 00158D0000067D9F Analogue Channel Mapping Last Update 02 06 2011 10 20 12 Runtime
97. witch Admin Mode The CMS application right click menu has stopped being provided Why This probably means that the CMS has detected that the receiver has been disconnected from the PC This will be indicated on the status bar at the bottom left side of the CMS application window Receiver Disconnected In this state many of the CMS facilities are disabled until the Receiver is connected again How are the network node names stored are they persistent The node names are stored in the receiver s non volatile memory Therefore these will be the same even if a different PC is attached to the system or the receiver is reset or power cycled Page 20 of 83 In the CMS application what is an Unknown node The application will list all nodes that have been added to the system as unknown initially As soon as a node is added either manually or by the use of auto commissioning mode a request is sent to it to establish what type of node it is and what capabilities it has As a result a node will be categorized as unknown until a response is received from it If the node remains off line or does not respond for any other reason it will remain in this category The CMS will send a request each time it is started if there are still unknown nodes in the system What are the ranges of the RF RX20 and RF RX40 receiver 0 10Vdc outputs Temperature 10 C to 70 C RH 0 to 100 Setpoint 0 to 100 Switch OVdc OFF False 10Vdc ON

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