Comfort Soft
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1. Disconnect Use gt gt Communications Disconnect lt lt to terminate an ex isting connection Save the opened file windows if re quired Read configuration again Use gt gt Communications Read configuration again lt lt to re read a configuration into an existing connection User interface Devices menu All of the controllers in the heating installation that are sup ported by your version of ComfortSoft are listed under this menu item only after establishment of a connection Indicate Click on gt gt Devices Indicate lt lt The various controllers are represented by their bus code e g lt 0 gt ComfortSoft i File view Communication Devic Bus configuration xj Key 1 Controller symbol 2 Controller type 3 Bus code heating circuit number 4 Error code refer to the controller manual Double clicking the controller symbol opens the controller adjustment window The current controller parameters are shown 41 User interface You can find information on limit values and adjustment parameters in the associated user manual for the control ler The controllers listed in the pull down menu and their ab breviations are supported by your ComfortSoft version If your controller is not displayed please refer to the chapter Troubleshoting Indicate k k EB lt 0 Merre k k r The controllers that are highlighted in black are in part addressable via the bus line2. 0049 0 1722278010 00491722270000 E Plus 0049 0 1771167 0049 0 1771167 00491770610000 O2 Viag Interkom 0049 0 1797673425 00491760000443 For more information please lock for ReadMe txt in the installation directory or CD 23 Remote control via modem with message function Faults received Select the events which should cause a message to be sent to the target unit specified It is possible to select sev eral events for one target call number It is also possible to activate an event with various target call number For use outside Germany a Select a provider in the country where you are using the mobile phone Find a mobile phone provider which makes an analog mo dem access available for your country The technical hot line of the provider can state the service number and pro tocol TAP UCP so that the necessary settings can be configured in Comfort Soft Please send the information to us so that we can extend the list The service numbers known to us are listed below without guarantee Other numbers may be specified in the Read_me txt file Austria 0043 A1 SMS lt TAP gt 090066491 4 Switzerland 0041 Natel lt UCP gt 0794998990 Belgium 0032 Proximus lt TAP gt 75161621 Mobistar lt UCP gt 0495955205 Ireland 00353 Esat lt TAP gt 868525352 Norway 0047 Telenor lt TAP gt 96890050 Netherlands 0031 KPN lt UCP gt 0653141414 UK 0044 Cellnet lt TAP gt 7860980480
3. Init String Default gt amp F EO QO V1 MO Dialing method Dependent on the telephone system DTMF tone gt Tones are issued during dialing de fault IMF pulse gt Crackling noises are issued during dialing Click on gt gt OK lt lt and wait until the connection has been established It is now possible to use the bus system e g to program the controller or transfer the time to all controllers in the heating installation refer to chapter Operation Disconnect Disconnect If necessary save all the open protocols and or data win dows Terminate an existing connection with gt gt Communications gt Disconnect lt lt 3 User interface User interface The user interface for Comfort Soft is a typical Windows user interface File view Communication Devices Tools Disli File menu New The New command is used to create a new controller or a parameter file for a controller Without establishing a connection to a controller parameter sets can be specified 38 Operation here first and then be transferred into the memory of the relevant controller at a later point The file extension is automatically specified e g filename e6 when the type of controller is selected Open The Open command is used to load open a parameter file which was previously saved The Device folder in the ComfortSoft installation folder is provided for storing cre ated
4. vider For fax gt Fax unit call no Enter the fax number here Outside line For PBX systems gt Enter number for outside line default 0 Call number Pager Type in the number of the message destination For fax gt call number M P8 Enter the number of the heating sys tem Wikon M P8 Field C routine call Eurther gt mouse click 34 System gt Installation Complete the fields according to the system Pay attention to Number of rings before module receives Save the configuration to the hard disk after entering all of the parameters with gt gt File gt Save As lt lt Transfer the parameters into the telecontrol station with gt gt Settings gt Modem gt Send Init to modem lt lt gt gt MP8 gt Parameters gt Transfer parameters lt lt After completing the transfer gt gt Settings gt Modem gt Handset on hook lt lt Quit WinFewis with gt gt File gt Close lt lt Operation Start Comfort Soft establish connection Use with the optical interface Insert the Sub D plug 9 pin into the 9 pin socket serial interface of the computer Insert the optical adapter into optical interface of the con troller Start ComfortSoft exe in the installation directory Open the menu gt gt Communication lt lt and select gt gt Make a direct connection lt lt Enter when known the highest heating circuit number in the
5. gt gt Devices lt lt lists all the controllers in the heating installation which are supported by your version of ComfortSoft ff ComfortSoft File View Communication Devices Took oleaj e Indicate The controller types displayed black are present in the heating installation The inversely colored controller types were not located on the bus Frequently used functions Double clicking the controller symbol opens the controller adjustment window The current controller parameters are shown There are two possible reasons why some of the controller types on the bus are not displayed a The controller is not supported by Comfort Soft b The controller is a special version and must be entered in the cc dat file in the installation directory C Programme G Kromschr der AG ComfortSoft Procedure for b After starting up Power ON the software number 2 3 digits followed by the software index 2 digits of the controller appear briefly in the display Only note down the software number displayed Open the cc dat file located in the installation directory in an editor Select the controller type from the list BEGIN_SOFTWARENUMBERS which represents the basis for your controller ask your dealer or fitter Enter the controller s software number following the con troller e g SoftwareNoE6 34 44 In the case outlined al the controllers on the bus with soft ware numbers 34 and 44 are displayed on
6. PC ground Gnd with the ground on the telecontrol station Data gt rs 495 O Da n O 2 Data W K m z Eror 3 gt z z Switch 4 l Gnd iH Connect the telecontrol station to the power supply and telephone line socket according to the corresponding man ual supplied Now switch on the voltage supply for the controllers gt LED on the CoCo PC flashes Wait until the Function LED is constant gt 2min If necessary connect a power supply unit 12 V DC to the CoCo PC active Only if the display or the bus symbol in an operating module becomes weaker or the LED of the CoCo PC no longer lights up A commercially available telephone cable can be used as the data line between the controllers and CoCo PC A IMPORTANT Bus lines must be spatially separated from mains cables when installed In the building where the heating installation is located connect the telephone outlet to the telecontrol station in accordance with the manuals Operation with a telecontrol station Working steps for the monitoring station Install the computer with the modem in the monitoring sta tion according to the equipment manuals and test the set up by sending a fax to a known address for example Set the serial interface of the PC COM gt gt Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Connections lt lt Select the COM interface connector used by double clicking the corresponding n
7. Vodafone lt TAP gt 1185499993 One 2 One lt TAP gt 7958879889 24 System gt Installation can only be dialed from Austria The latest information is available in Internet under www intellisoftware co uk products transports tap protocol numbers aspx or www gsm4u cz All smsc htm b Use a provider in Germany This service is provided by Vodafone for example A con dition for this is a roaming agreement between the do mestic network selected and Vodafone or another German provider e g TD1 This agreement is available with over 100 countries according to Vodafone More information is available from your local mobile phone provider In the case outlined above enter the mobile phone number from the view of Germany in Target i e with the international access code when calling the number from Germany Un der Provider enter the number of the provider with the German access code 0049 e g gt gt 00491722278020 lt lt as the service number for Vodafone Germany Click on the relevant protocol according to the list gt gt UCP lt lt for Voda fone Select the faulty inputs as already described I Please note The use of these service numbers results in telephone charges System gt Installation Remote control via modem with message function Click on gt gt OK lt lt to save the input and close the window SMS operation More targets can then be entered click gt gt New lt lt or enter the further nec
8. guarantee may be provided for proper functioning if other mo dems are used UNL UTETUTT ETHIE UUTULUNUUUTE LUNN TN Explanation of diagram 1 Heating installation controller s CAN BUS 2 CoCo PC active communication module 16 System gt Installation Programming the CoCo PC active modem operation When used with a modem it may be necessary to change the configuration modify set values on the CoCo PC ac tive The CoCo PC active can be programmed a prior to installation by means of a direct connection to the PC b during installation by means of a direct connec tion to the PC or c after installation by connecting a mo dem to the remote PC The modem in the heating installation is initialized by the CoCo PC active The initialization string is stored in the CoCo PC and is sent to the attached modem when the CoCo PC is put into service If the modem used in the system requires an initialization string other than the default setting AT amp F EO amp DO SO 1 amp W0 it must be programmed beforehand via a direct con nection to the PC otherwise it is not possible to estab lish a telephone connection via the modem Establishing a connection Set the CoCo PC active function switch to ON OFF gt J l Connect the PC to the CoCo PC active RS 232 zero modem cable Remote control via modem with message function Program
9. i e reference values and or actual values can be read in by the controller modified and transferred into the controller again The above example shows that at present only 1 controller with type designation E6 is addressed The bus code of the controller is represented in parenthe ses e g lt 0 gt Thus E6 can also indicate two bus codes since this controller can also regulate two heating circuits lt 1 gt lt 2 gt 42 Operation Tools menu This menu item is only active if no adjustment or log win dow for a controller is opened Protocol You can open a log window under gt gt Tools Protocol lt lt Settings for the log can now be made under gt gt Protocol lt lt the new menu item that appears Time Use gt gt Tools Time lt lt to transfer the current time and date on the PC to all the controllers on the bus This item is only active when the connection to a controller has been com pleted The date from Version 3 0 4 is only transferred to the controllers which support this function e Update the time date on the PC Select gt gt Start Settings Control Panel lt lt and double click gt gt Date Time lt lt If necessary change the time by overwriting it Click on Apply and OK In Comfort Soft click on PC gt gt System The time date on the controller are synchronized with that on the PC e To exit click on X gt Window closes Select language Use gt gt Tools Select
10. is sent to the attached modem when the CoCo PC is put into service Therefore switch the modem on before you put the CoCo PC into operation Connect the CAN bus cable with the CoCo PC active Pay attention to the designation of the connections at this point Remote control via modem with message function Z IMPORTANT Bus lines must be spatially separated from mains cables when installed A commercially available telephone cable can be used as the data line between the controllers and CoCo PC Now switch on the power supply for the controllers gt LED on the CoCo PC flashes Wait until the Function LED is constant gt 2min If necessary connect a power supply unit 12 V DC to the CoCo PC active Only if the display or the bus symbol in an operating module becomes weaker or the LED of the CoCo PC no longer lights up The system is now ready to operate gt after approx 10 min Test the programmed functions e g by dialing the installation or by generating a fault in the system e g disconnect sensor in normal operation The further steps are explained in the chapter Operation 29 Operation with a telecontrol station Operation with a telecontrol station Service company system operator GLOeecss ss ESY TERRE e o000000 Betrieb VFAS VFAS i mi m m Q m T couen Explanation of diagram Heating installation Can BUS CoCo PC active communicati
11. language lt lt to select one of the na tional languages indicated Display of the menus will then Operation be in the national language selected After selecting the desired language click OK The new setting takes effect after a restart Change code number Only active if a CoCo PC is connected to the PC The heating installation is protected against unauthorized inter vention by a code number applies only for telecontrol via a telephone line A 2 digit code number can be entered under gt gt Tools Change code number lt lt Enter the new code number into both fields and confirm with OK CoCo PC When used with a modem it may be necessary to change the configuration modify set values on the CoCo PC ac tive I This function is only active when the connection to a CoCo PC was established beforehand Detailed descriptions of the input windows are provided in chapter Programming CoCo PC active modem opera tion Protocol menu his menu item is only active if at least one log window is open Open the menu items gt gt Tools gt Protocol lt lt User interface gt gt Protocol gt Settings lt lt Specify the parameters to be logged To select a parame ter you must enter the following data Device type Parameter name Module type if the field is active Bus ID number of heating circuit or number of the heat generator only if the field is active The parameter is then transferre
12. of each controller contains index cards with headers for example Heating parameter for heating circuit 1 etc The desired index card can be accessed by clicking on these headers Change the data in the white fields on the index cards by overwriting it Operation Frequently used functions Click gt gt Discontinue lt lt in order to cancel all of the settings changed in the active window Click on gt gt Send lt lt to write the changes to the memory of the controller The message Update parameters appears in the status bar during the transmission operation During transmission the message on the port used e g COM7 is briefly faded out in the status bar After successful transmission the message of the port used appears again Use the menu item gt gt File gt Save lt lt to store the data in the window currently open so that it can be processed later or transferred to another controller Edit parameters The gt gt File gt New lt lt command is used to create a new controller or a parameter file for a controller Without es tablishing a connection to a controller parameter sets can be specified here first and then be transferred into the memory of the relevant controller at a later point The file extension is automatically specified e g filename e6 when the type of controller is selected e Open the default profile with gt gt File New Controller name lt lt e Modify parameter as needed
13. the graphical in terface of the standard E6 45 Frequently used functions Then restart Comfort Soft Indicate Click on gt gt Devices Indicate lt lt All the controllers on the bus which can be accessed appear in this window together with their bus ID heating circuit or boiler number gt e g lt 0 gt ComfortSoft File view Communication Devic Bus configuration x Key 1 Controller symbol 2 Controller type 3 Bus code heating circuit number 4 Error code refer to the controller manual Double clicking the controller symbol opens the controller adjustment window The current controller parameters are shown 46 Operation The Bus configuration window cannot be placed into the background of the user interface Move the gt gt Bus configuration lt lt window to a free space on the screen or click the Close field Use the menu item gt gt File gt Save lt lt to store the data in the window currently open so that it can be processed later or transferred to another controller Change parameters A IMPORTANT Make certain that you know and observe the limit val ues for the respective controller before inputting or transmitting setting data see user manuals None of the fields highlighted gray can be modified by the user They contain measured or computed values from the heating installation and or data which for certain reasons cannot be changed The setting window
14. 8 gt Parameters gt Transparent Channel lt lt e Module makes a call V Activate transparent mode Wait 4 seconds for protocol V In identification phase e Module receives call V Activate transparent mode Wait 4 seconds for protocol V In identification phase e Baud rate 2400 Data format 8 N 1 60 seconds gt gt Settings gt Modem gt Parameter gt Mo dem Settings lt lt e Disconnect after 180 seconds e Dialing method Tone dialing or Pulse signaling Di aling method tone signaling or pulse signaling gt de pending on your telephone installation with tone sig naling you hear the button tones in the receiver when you dial a number e Telecontrol station call number System gt Installation e Initialization string for modem on PC The Init String for the modem on the PC in the monitoring station must contain the AT commands for the following options input is necessary in order to transfer the data set to the Wikon MP8 afterwards Command prefix AT Load default values amp FE Loudspeaker OFF MO Hardware flow control RTS CTS Data compression OFF Error correction ON With telephone installation Ignore dial tone X3 Without telephone installation Wait for carrier signal X4 Default AT amp FEV1S0 2 amp D2X3M0 initialization strings for the modems recommended are provided in the Appendix and in the Read_me txt file see Mod
15. CoCo PC Installation of the software Deinstallation The installation and deinstallation on operating systems which support protection rights for files e g NT may only be performed with Administrator rights Write permissions in the system directories are required for the deinstallation e Start the computer as described in the system manual relevant for the computer e Start Deinstallation under Windows with gt gt Start Settings Control Panel lt lt e Double click the Add or Remove Programs icon e Inthe text bar click on Comfort Soft or the program name assigned by yourself and then click on Add Remove e The screen message Delete File or Application ap pears e Click gt gt Yes lt lt in order to confirm Deinstallation iy Deinstallation is executed After successful Deinstalla tion the following screen message appears Deinstal lation was successfully completed Use with the optical interface Use with the optical interface Installation Service personnel CAN Bus VFAS Explanation of diagram 1 Heating programmer 2 Optical adapter with interface cable to RS232 of the PC Notebook 4 Heating installation 10 System gt Installation General information The optical interface enables
16. Comfort Soft Configuration Software Installation and Operating Manual Please observe the safety instructions and read through this manual carefully before commissioning the equipment Safety information General information Safety information NOTE Warranty information on whether your controller is capable of A Any warranty claims against the manufacturer shall become null and void in the event of installation and commissioning of the software or hardware in a way I that is not in accordance with the information provided in this user manual and the documentation referred to herein a Z The manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct spe cial incidental or consequential damage that may arise as a resulting of using this product Claims based on mandatory product liability provisions shall remained unaffected Modifications of the product and operating instruc tions We reserve the right to modify the product and the operat ing instructions at any time and without prior notice Information on changes made at short notice can be found in the Read_me txt file on the installation disk ettes or the CD ROM communication can be found in the pertinent user manual Refer to the user manual supplied with your controller The limit values and wiring specifications must be ob served After the installation of a CoCo PC supply voltage ON the equipment needs about 2 minutes to load the
17. PC and set the function switch to the position for the CoCo PC active sys tem s planned use ON ON E gt J J Status Inputs Allows to control the actual input states After clicking gt gt refresh lt lt all status are read out again Furthermore the remote triggering can be set for testing purposes Click on gt gt set status of remote control lt lt further on gt gt take over lt lt and disconnect the remote line The event will be actuated after approx 5 minutes System gt Installation Installation in the system Proceed as follows to install the programmed CoCo PC Ensure that the CoCo PC function switches are set cor rectly ON ON 8 gt J J l Altering the function switch 1 while power is being supplied power adapter or bus gt LED lit up flashing causes the values on the CoCo PC active to be reset to the factory settings In order to retain the current val ues defined for the CoCo PC active set the function switch before connecting CoCo PC active to a power supply bus or power adapter Connect the modem according to the manual supplied with it to the telephone line socket and the power supply and then connect the modem to the CoCo PC using the RS232 cable supplied If a GSM modem is used proceed as described in the corresponding instruction manual The modem in the heating installation is initialized by the CoCo PC active The initialization string is stored in the CoCo PC and
18. SoftwareNoE6 34 44 In the case outlined al the controllers on the bus with soft ware numbers 34 and 44 are displayed on the graphical in terface of the standard E6 Then restart Comfort Soft 50 Appendix LED at the CoCo PC flashes communication disrupted 1 after power ON wait at least 2 minutes 2 check the wiring 3 measure tension at the eBus clamps of the CoCo PC and if necessary attach power supply to the Coco PC Appendix Glossary In this chapter you will find explanations of the concepts employed in this user manual In house application The PC is linked with the bus of the heating installation via the serial interface and CoCo PC and or optical interface Memory path Description of complete path under which the operating system of a computer has stored a file Example C Programs ComfortSoft Device xxx e6 System hard disk Non removable disk of a computer on which the operating system is stored Dongle Hardware for protecting licensing rights Optical interface Interface transmits information by means of a light signal Glossary CoCo PC CoCo PC active Communications controller for linking the bus system of the heating installation with a PC a modem or a telecontrol station Offline operation A computer operates without connection to a network or a telecommunications network NOTE When using the optical interface make sure that only con trollers with a manufact
19. V DC to the CoCo PC active Only if the display or the bus symbol in an operating module becomes weaker or the LED of the CoCo PC no longer lights up Start Comfort Soft on the PC open the gt gt Communica tion lt lt menu and select the function gt gt Make a direct con nection lt lt Enter when known the highest heating circuit number in the heating installation and confirm it or confirm the prede fined program entry by clicking the OK button The further steps are explained in the chapter Operation PC connected directly to bus Remote control via modem with message function System gt Installation Remote control via modem with message 3 Modem in the heating installation see modem list function 4 Modem in the monitoring station on the PC also as plug in card l l 5 Telephone line or GSM path with GSM modem Proprietor holiday accommodation service company 6 DIP witch tor funcion selection eS T Computer in the monitoring station CAN Bus General information VFAS Using a PC 2 modems and the CoCo PC commu nications module the heating installation can be configured from a remote station via the telephone network This application is particularly suited to holiday accommodation owners service compa nies and system operators Where possible only use the recommended modems refer to the Appendix and Read_me txt file in the installation data media No
20. ame and enter the following values Baud rate 1200 Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bits 1 Reflection none Initializing the telecontrol station Using the Fewis MP8 NT SPS as an example The telecontrol station must be initialized before the Com fort Soft parameterization software is put into operation Install the WinFewis software on your PC MP8 NT delivery quantity The following value must be modified in the Wfsystem ini file in the installation directory gt Delay after establishing connection in ms 10 31 Operation with a telecontrol station Start WinFewis Win Fewis and Comfort Soft must not be operated si multaneously on the computer This is because the programs use the RS232 computer interface with dif ferent settings Therefore close Comfort Soft before starting WinFewis and vice versa Identifier Password system start both written lower case Click Test Click WinFewis Open the initialization file for the corresponding heating in Stallation If no file is available create a new one with gt gt File gt New lt lt Click OK Enter the following data gt gt Settings gt Interface lt lt e Connection Com1 or Com2 refer to modem connector on PC e Baud rate 9600 e Data format 8 N 1 32 System gt Installation Open the input window and enter the values displayed in the sequence indicated gt gt Settings gt Remote Configuration gt M P
21. ation 7 SMS operation 29 Installation of the software 8 Fault input output 26 NOTE 8 After completing input 28 Installation 8 Status Inputs 28 USB interfaces 9 Installation in the system 29 Deinstallation 9 Operation with a telecontrol station 30 System gt Installation 10 ScneraiMOnnallon 30 Establish connection in the system 30 4 General information Working steps for the monitoring station Operation Start Comfort Soft establish connection Use with the optical interface Use directly on the CoCo PC Remote control via modem with message function Disconnect User interface File menu New Open Close Save Save as Export C File name Quit View menu Icon bar Status bar Communication menu Make a direct connection Make a modem connection Disconnect Read configuration again Devices menu Indicate Tools menu Protocol Time Select language Change code number CoCo PC Protocol menu gt gt Protocol gt Settings lt lt gt gt Protocol gt Start lt lt gt gt Protocol gt Stop lt lt gt gt Protocol gt Delete lt lt gt gt Protocol gt Open graph lt lt Window menu menu Frequently used functions Read configuration controller data Indicate Change parameters Edit parameters Transmit parameters Write protocol Appendix Troubleshooting Glossary USB to Serial Adapter Modem List Contents Scope of delivery General information Scope of delivery Comfort Sof
22. bus configuration Error free operation is only ensured after this initialization phase General information Important text passages gt gt lt lt Sections that are shown in this way represent commands that are invoked via menu assistance A This attention symbol indicates dangerous situations Lines marked in this way provide tips A Drive letter in this case the floppy disk drive System requirements The system requirements described in the following only specify minimum default values Hardware commercially available PC Win95 capable screen resolution min 800 x 600 3 5 disk drive or CD ROM drive keyboard and mouse modem or ISDN card commercially available telephone cable on telephone connection Only applies to control via a telecommunication network Software e Microsoft Windows PC operating system from Win dows 95 or later e Comfort Soft from Version 3 0 0 NOTE Functions Reading in the configuration of a heating installation Access controller on bus Read in modify transmit parameters to controller Transmit saved parameter records to controller Read in measured values Read in error messages Documentation of temperature curves for example through integrated data recorder log function e Automatic fault notification function via the PLC only in connection with a CoCo PC active tay Telephone charges arise for connections made via a telecommunications network When usi
23. d to the log with gt gt Add lt lt Before leaving the field Log Settings with gt gt OK lt lt please check the interval time that is set data recording fre quency gt gt Protocol gt Start lt lt Start of data recording The measured data is displayed in the log window in the case of data recording over longer periods en sure that all the energy saving functions of the PC are switched off gt gt Protocol gt Stop lt lt End of data recording gt gt Protocol gt Delete lt lt Deletion of the data recorded in a log 43 User interface gt gt Protocol gt Open graph lt lt This function starts a line printer which represents the data recorded graphically online Window menu In accordance with all other Windows software the differ ent windows can be managed via the functions under menu item gt gt Window lt lt The active window is marked in the window menu with a checkmark The active window can be changed by clicking another window In addition the active window can be duplicate with the menu item gt gt Window gt New window lt lt menu The menu item gt gt gt About Comfort Soft lt lt provides in formation on the version number of your software Keep this information ready for inquiries at your supplier s cus tomer service department 44 Operation Operation Frequently used functions Read configuration controller data The menu item
24. e registration editor Open the following directory HKEY LOCAL _MASCHINE System CurrentControlSet Services VxD Delete TDLPT General information Installation e If the computer is switched off switch it on e Terminate all programs Explorer can be used to start the Setup exe file Deactivate any virus protection and screensaver pro grams for the duration of the installation to prevent conflicts e For installation from a set of disks Insert the installation disk 1 in the disk drive and start the Setup exe file on the disk e For installation from the CD Insert the installation CD in the CD drive and start the Setup exe file on the CD e For installation from the hard disk Copy all the files from the installation CD to an installa tion directory on the hard disk and start the Setup exe file in this directory iy The installation screen appears Follow the instructions on the screen The installation can be stopped or interrupted at any time by clicking on gt gt Cancel lt lt Installation can be resumed at a later point in time In this case repeat al the previous steps as for a new installation General information The following screen message appears after successful installation Set up completed Restart the computer USB interfaces lf your computer is only equipped with USB interfaces use commercially available USB RS232 adapters to connect the dongle and optical adapter
25. e Store the created parameter profile with gt gt File Save lt lt or gt gt File Save As lt lt Transmit parameters A stored or edited parameter profile can be opened gt gt File Open lt lt and transferred to a controller at any time e Click gt gt Send lt lt e lf there are several controllers of the same type on the bus Select Device ID bus ID of the controller e Click gt gt OK lt lt As a rule parameter setting is carried out as already de scribed However establishment of a connection to the system bus is not necessary Instead it is possible to ad just the parameters during off line operation This is rec ommendable in particular if a connection to the system bus of the heating installation must first be established via the telecommunication system 47 Frequently used functions Write protocol The system configuration for the system bus of the heating installation has already been read in You can log a set of parameters from the heating installa tion as a one shot display This can be carried out once or at selected intervals The following description explains the procedure for parameter setting with a notebook having an optical adapter or a PC with CoCo PC as an in house ap plication Select gt gt File gt New gt Protocol lt lt or gt gt Tools gt Proto col lt lt in order to specify the parameters for a new log Select gt gt Protocol gt Settings lt lt the Pr
26. e have on offer function tested for use in the heating system We cannot assume any guarantees for other modems Any commer cially available modem can be used for application with the PC A list of modems which have been tested is provided in the Modems Appendix If you use another modem which operates error free please notify us so that we can extend the list Scope of delivery Comfort Soft with communications module CoCo PC and a telecontrol station Comfort Soft on CD CoCo PC active converter for the RS232 interface of the PC Plug in power supply unit 230 12V only required in certain cases Fewis MP8 PLC NT telecontrol station with transparency mode 1 modem Installation of the software Installation of the software NOTE The installation and deinstallation on operating systems which support protection rights for files e g NT may only be performed with Administrator rights Write permissions in the system directories are required for the installation Following installation Comfort Soft must be started once with Administrator rights Communication test Any user can then use Comfort Soft Prior to the installation of Version 3 0 0 or later all the ver sions of Comfort Soft earlier than 3 0 0 must be dein stalled lf a Beta version of V 1 7 0 is has been installed certain entries in the Registry must be deleted manually To do this Activate Execute in the Start menu Enter regedit ex
27. em AT Commands Confirm the entries with OK Operation with a telecontrol station Fill in the visible fields for the automatic signaling function Field A Location Click on Cont 1 at bottom gt Tab for signal contact 1 Connection to heating error switch Location Enter for example the address of the heating installation This field will be sent in case of an error Designation Enter more data to be transmitted heating system telephone number heating system error gt gt Closed gt Message gt Destination lt lt gt Activate field 1 click mouse Field B Dialing method Program the address for the error message Click on System 1 at bottom tab for System 1 Dialing method Tone or Pulse dialing method tone signaling or pulse signaling gt depending on your telephone installation with tone signaling you hear the but ton tones in the receiver when you dial a number 33 Operation with a telecontrol station Type Select the telephone service for the error message ser vice to be call in case of error If the service is not listed select a comparable service e g a partner of the provider For example For an SMS error message select D1 SMS D or D2 SMS D if your provider is not listed Call no Pager central At this point program the central service number of your service for example the SMS number of your handy pro
28. ere you will find the files that were last opened Open again by gt gt clicking lt lt on them with the mouse Quit Use this command in order to end ComfortSoft User interface View menu This menu item is used to activate deactivate the icon bar and the status bar in the ComfortSoft window The V sign in front of the icon bar and or status bar indicates whether or not this menu item is activated Icon bar Click on gt gt View Tool Bar lt lt in order to deactivate the icon bar Repeating this proce dure reactivates the icon bar Status bar Click on gt gt View Status Bar lt lt in order to deactivate the status bar Repeating this proce dure reactivates the status bar 39 User interface Communication menu Make a direct connection Use gt gt Communication Make a direct connection lt lt and the optical adapter or the CoCo PC active communica tion module to setup a connection to all controllers directly attached to the heating installation that are capable of communication The maximum bus code can be entered bus code corre sponds to the number of the heating circuit in order to shorten the processing time For example the maximum bus code should be set to 2 if there are only heating cir cuits for bus codes 1 and 2 in the heating installation Set the number desired and then click on OK Wait a moment until the system configuration has been completely read The progress of thi
29. essary data as described in the section Enter an AT command to process the SMS messages gt gt SMS Target lt lt os Default setting Heating installation Address max 80 characters AT amp FINATEONATVIINATX4NATS11 5 NATMNNATLO N It is possible to enter a text with up to 80 characters which is sent with every defined message The text must not con tain umlauts U gt ue No other settings are known at present If your software indicates another command modify this command first if the function is not available and note the command in the Recommendation Entering the name or the address of the software before overwriting it installation for unique identification of the origin a of an SMS and enter the unique features of the settings CoCoPC software number 144 15 fies ce x installation O Repeat fault SMS every 24 hours When the field is activated click in the white field gt Tick appears the relevant SMS message will be sent in the case of a fault event every 24 hours until the message event is reset If this field is not activated the SMS is only sent once If the SMS cannot be sent successfully the attempt to send is repeated twice There is no further attempt modem initstring 25 Remote control via modem with message function Fault input output This page can be used to configure the message inputs counter and message output of the CoCo PC Port no 3 Output First
30. files Saving If you have stored the file which is being sought at another storage location then select the corre sponding folder via the pull down menu Search In and then open the file by gt gt double clicking lt lt on the file name You can also load and for example update saved data logs e g temperature distributions via the command Open Close The Close command is used to close the currently active window or file Save The Save command is used to save the currently active window or file e g parameter file or log If a file does not already exist then the same window will open as in the case of Save as Operation Save as An existing file can be saved under a new file name with this command With the command Save As you save the currently ac tive window or file ComfortSoft first invokes the Comfort Soft installation folder as the storage path First select the desired storage path and then enter the file name ComfortSoft automatically specifies the file type e g xxx e6 The De vice folder in the ComfortSoft installation folder is intended for storing created files Saving Export With the command Export you can export a log read in by the CAN bus e g into an ASCII file format that can be read in by a spreadsheet program Select gt gt File Export Log lt lt and enter the file name with the extension e g File name xls C File name This is wh
31. function selection o 14 System gt Installation General information Setting up the system with a direct connection between the PC and controller via the bus enables it to be used for ex ample by a proprietor in his office or security personnel of an industrial estate in a control room as a fixed monitor ing input station lts use by an installation technician for example for mobile application with a notebook at different locations continues to be possible Establishing a connection Connect the CAN bus cable with the CoCo PC active Pay attention to the designation of the connections at this point A IMPORTANT Bus lines must be spatially separated from mains cables when installed Connect the PC to the CoCo PC active RS 232 zero modem cable Now switch on the voltage supply for the controllers gt LED on the CoCo PC flashes Set the CoCo PC function switch a For fixed installation ON OFF Bi gt J 7 b For temporarily use OFF OFF ii gt T 7 Altering the function switch setting while power is being supplied LED lit up flashing causes the values on the System gt Installation CoCo PC active to be reset to the factory settings In order to retain the current values defined for the CoCo PC active set the function switch before connecting CoCo PC active to a power supply Wait until the Function LED is constant gt 2min If necessary connect a power supply unit 12
32. ge and a text e g the system address or name This text is then sent for all events and messages Targets This window contains the programmed target units After clicking on a target already entered the gt gt Change lt lt and gt gt Delete lt lt buttons become active Click on the respective button to modify or delete the selected field After clicking on gt gt New lt lt or gt gt Change lt lt the SMS window appears in which to enter modify a message target The MS target unit entered is saved by clicking on gt gt OK lt lt It is then possible to enter another target unit by clicking on gt gt New lt lt again A maximum of three target units can be entered When entering new targets please complete the following fields 22 cancel provider o o frie protocol TAF UCP bus error input 1 eror input FJ input 2 Target Enter the mobile phone number of the target unit without extensions e g 0 To make it more clear the mobile phone number can be assigned a name This is separated from the call number by means of a double click Example gt gt Brown 01 7135 78910 lt lt C input 3 C remote triggering System gt Installation Provider Enter the service number of the provider for the target unit call number from the aspect of the heating installation or the CoCo PC the number is dialed by the CoCo PC refer to the provider
33. he heating in Stallation if Known and confirm it or confirm the prede fined program entry by clicking the OK button Select the gt gt Tools lt lt menu open the gt gt CoCo PC lt lt window and enter the necessary values in the input window depicted below Selection mode This page compiles the data necessary for es tablishing the connection to the heating installation via telephone Init String The modem in the heating installation is initial ized by the CoCo PC active The initializa tion string is stored in the CoCo PC and is sent to the attached modem when the CoCo PC is put into service If the modem used in 18 settings CoCoPC software number 144 15 iat le Be X selection mode sms target SMS mode Eror input output status inputs modem settings 8H moder aN ia initstring aT amp F EO amp DO SO 1 bw code number new code number confirm bug identifier Take over cancel System gt Installation Default setting AT amp F E0 amp D0 SO 1 amp WO Procedure a Check the function using the default Init String b Initialization strings for the modems recommended are provided in the Appendix and in the Read_me txt file Check whether the modem used is assigned a special Init String and if so enter it c If a and b prove unsuccessful refer to the documenta tion supplied with the modem to find the valid Init String and enter it I
34. heating installation and confirm it or confirm the prede fined program entry by clicking the OK button I ifthe following message appears No serial connec tion available gt continue by reading the chapter Fault location Start Comfort Soft establish connection Use directly on the CoCo PC e Inthe case of stationary installation Connect the PC to the CoCo PC active RS 232 zero modem cable Pay attention to the setting of the CoCo PC active function switch gt ON OFF gt 1 ft e Inthe case of mobile use Connect the PC to the CoCo PC active RS 232 zero modem cable Pay attention to the setting of the CoCo PC active function switch gt OFF OFF m gt T T Connect the heating control ler bus to the corresponding terminals on the CoCo PC To do this interrupt the power supply to the con troller not absolutely necessary Start ComfortSoft exe in the installation directory Wait until the Function LED is constant gt 2min Open the menu gt gt Communication lt lt and select gt gt Make a direct connection lt lt I ifthe following message appears No serial connec tion available gt continue by reading the chapter Fault location Remote control via modem with message function Install the computer with the modem in the monitoring sta tion according to the equipment manuals and test the set up by sending a fax to a known address for example 35 Start Comfort S
35. in accordance with the data in the user manual for the operating system and or printer Check under gt gt Start System Settings System Device Manager Printer port Resources lt lt whether the default value 378 is set If 378 is not set then change this value Proceed here as described in the operating system and or printer manual Under NT installation may only be performed by the sys tem administrator gt write authorization in the system di rectories Check whether the files Tdkmw32 dll Tdlpt vxd and Tdlpt sys were copied from installation disk 2 into the proper system directories E g C Windows system32 C Windows system or C Windows system32 drivers If not this must be executed manually observe write per missions copy as Administrator Start the Inst_KM exe file in the installation directory insert disk 2 into drive A beforehand and pay attention to error messages in the DOS window that appears Troubleshooting Selecting target device no device ID At present no heating circuit bus ID has been selected Make certain that a connection to a heating circuit has been established Controllers with a production date prior to 6 98 are not suit able for operation using Comfort Soft Use controllers with a production date 6 98 or later No serial connection available Make certain the plug connection to serial port is correctly installed Check whether the optical adapter is correctl
36. list below I the provider and target unit call number must match This means that only the D1 provider sends a message to a D1 mobile and D2 provider to a D2 mobile The following normally applies T Mobile D1 0160 0170 0171 0175 0151 Vodafone D2 0162 0172 0173 0174 0152 E Plus 0163 0177 0178 O2 0176 0179 Example 01712092522 for a D1 target mobile phone number for GSM Modem use you have to dial the interna tional access code in any way The fixed assignment of access code numbers to provider SMS providers for mobile phone networks Log Remote control via modem with message function will be lifted in 2003 gt ask provider If the CoCo PC or assigned modem installed in a PBX sys tem a zero and a comma must precede the provider num ber to obtain an outside line and enter the waiting period respectively comma not for GSM modem Example 0 01712092522 for D1 target mobile phone num ber Protocol Select the associated protocol TAP or UCP from the pro vider list and activate it in the input window by clicking on the white point If the lt TAP gt protocol does not work select lt UCP gt and vice versa Further information can be obtained by directly contacting the provider responsible for the target mobile phone number Access ISDN Access GSM T Mobil D1 lt TAP gt 0049 0 1712092522 0049 0 1712521001 00491710760000 Vodafone D2 lt UCP gt 0049 0 1722278020
37. mal operation b LED does not light up gt unit not working correctly 1 Check CAN BUS connection VCC gt 8V 2 Connect power adapter C c LED flashes gt CAN BUS is not active 1 Wait at least 2 min after Power ON 2 Check CAN BUS connection Voltage level at H and L 2V DC VCC gt 8 V DC 2 VDC L H 92000 L H O O QO ty Use together with CoCo PC active 1 e S L ly CoCo PC activ A Ports RS485 12V DC E Nr 99 678 288 OFF ON O e DC in 12V More inputs outputs see chapter Functions Signal Count input 1 gt Pin 1 and PIN 4 ground Signal Count input 2 gt Pin 2 and PIN 4 ground Signal Count input 3 gt Pin 3 and PIN 4 ground Signal Fault output gt Pin 3 and PIN 4 ground Conversion function Pin 3 via Comfort Soft RS 485 gt A gt Pin 1 RS 485 gt B gt Pin 2 Conversion functions Pin 1 and 2 via switch B RS 232 Connector for direct connection of a computer zero modem cable or a standard modem RS 232 cable of the modem The CoCo PC is configured by means of Comfort Soft refer to chapter Programming CoCo PC active Use together with CoCo PC active l 12 DIN rail EN 50022 35mm G Using the spring supplied the CoCo PC can be moun
38. ming without controller If the CoCo PC active does not receive its power supply via the controller bus e g bus is not connected the CoCo PC active must be supplied with power via a mains adapter 12V DC during programming Now switch on the voltage supply for the CoCo gt LED on the CoCo PC flashes Programming on the controller Connect the CAN bus cable with the CoCo PC Pay at tention to the designation of the connections at this point Z IMPORTANT Bus lines must be spatially separated from mains cables when installed Now switch on the voltage supply for the controllers gt LED on the CoCo PC flashes Wait until the Function LED is constant gt 2min If necessary connect a power supply unit 12 V DC to the CoCo PC active Only if the display or the bus symbol in an operating module becomes weaker or the LED of the CoCo PC no longer lights up Remote control via modem with message function System gt Installation Entering parameters Start Comfort Soft on the PC open the gt gt Communica tion lt lt menu and select the function gt gt Make a direct con nection lt lt the system requires an initialization string other than the default setting the string must be programmed beforehand via a direct connection to the PC because it is not possible to establish a telephone connection via the modem without entering the correct Init String Enter the highest heating circuit number in t
39. mobile use of the program at different locations by using a notebook Only one controller with an optical interface is required in the heating installation I Refer to the controller s user manual to find out whether it is equipped with an optical interface Connecting up Insert the Sub D plug 9 pin into the 9 pin socket serial interface of the computer Insert the optical adapter into optical interface of the con troller Start ComfortSoft exe in the installation directory Open the menu gt gt Communication lt lt and select gt gt Make a direct connection lt lt Enter when known the highest heating circuit number in the heating installation and confirm it or confirm the prede fined program entry by clicking the OK button ifthe following message appears No serial connec tion available gt continue by reading the chapter Fault location The further steps are explained in the chapter Operation System gt Installation Use together with CoCo PC active A 1 IN 1 R8485 A Connection for the controller 2 IN 2 RS485 A system s CAN BUS 3 IN 3 OUT 4 Gnd Select the CoCo PC active function Connection of an additional power supply power adapter P RS 232 Only when the display or the bus symbol in an operating unit starts to fade or goes out or when the CoCo PC active LED no longer lights up LED operating indicator a LED lights continuously gt nor
40. n be operated on the bus at the same time not applicable for all controllers please ask your supplier An example here is the use of one CoCo PC for connection to the security personnel PC and an other CoCo PC to send SMS notifications via modem to your mobile phone At the same time a technician inspect ing the system can connect his computer via a third CoCo PC to the bus and for example display some temperature values online with the integrated line printer The CoCo PC generates its various bus IDs for the data traffic on the bus from the function switch setting Bus ID in CoCo PC 1 gt Bus ID automatic according to function switch 1 gt OFF OFF Mobile use technician 2 gt ON ON Modem operation 3 gt ON OFF Fixed installation PC security System gt Installation Remote control via modem with message function 4 gt OFF ON Fewis MP8 Fernwirkstation SMS function 0to9 gt free The CoCo PC active in combination with a modem en I Older controllers only support the address 0 ables the sending of messages SMS to various mobile telephone numbers maximally three target units should certain events occur bus failure message or count inputs 1 3 These events and target units can be combined as required Process in CoCo PC 1 The CoCo PC generates its address according to the above list from the setting of the function switch 2 The CoCo PC searches the bus for controllers which do not supp
41. ng a CoCo PC active SMS messages can be sent to up to three stored telephone numbers e g mo biles in the case of a fault The CoCo PC active also provides the possibility of con necting the controller to a control system via the specified integrated Open RS 232 Interface only for controllers which support this mode Contents General information Contents Use with the optical interface 10 es General information 10 General information 2 Connecting up l 10 Safety information 2 Use together with CoCo PC active 11 Warranty 9 Resetting the CoCo PC Loading default values 12 Modifications of the product and operating instructions Function selection for CoCo PC active 13 9 PC connected directly to bus 14 NOTE 2 General information 14 Important text passages 3 Establishing a connection 14 System requirements 3 Remote control via modem with message function Hardware 3 16 Software 3 General information 16 Functions 3 Programming the CoCo PC active modem Contents 4 operation 17 Scope of delivery 6 Establishing a connection 17 Use 6 Entering parameters 18 Comfort Soft with optical interface 6 Selection mode 18 Comfort Soft with communications module Init String functions 19 CoCo PC as an in house application 6 Modem tool gt Modem AT commands 19 Comfort Soft with communications module GSM Modem 20 CoCo PC and a modem 7 SMS function 21 Comfort Soft with communications module SMS target units 22 CoCo PC and a telecontrol st
42. nit String functions The following options should be entered in CoCo PC ac tive for initialization of the modem in the heating installa tion e Command prefix gt AT e Load default values gt amp F e Loudspeaker OFF gt MO e Ignore any RTS control lines gt QO e Ignore any DTR control lines gt amp DO e Pick up at first dial tone gt SO 1 e Save setting permanently gt amp WO Remote control via modem with message function e Fix speed at 2400 Baud gt amp N3 only when the function is not possible without this ex tension gt Pay attention to setting during selection with Comfort Soft e Modem commands will not be transferred to the end unit gt EO The AT commands specified are used by several modems please check them using the manual supplied with the modem Further information on Init Strings for modems is avail able in Internet under gt gt www modemhelp org lt lt Modem tool gt Modem AT commands The WinZip file ModemTool is located on the installation disks or the installation CD Use this file to find out the AT commands that are valid for your modem Install the modem on your PC see the installation disks or the installation CD In the folder C Programs on your hard disk create a sub directory with the name Modem Tool Extract the files from the WinZip file ModemTool into this folder Remote control via modem with message function Run the file gt g
43. ntrol via the integrated RS 485 e g using a Wikon telecontrol station Fewis MP8 with transparent channel Use together with CoCo PC active A Several CoCo PCs can be operated on the bus at the same time not applicable for all controllers please ask your supplier An example here is the use of one CoCo PC for connection to the security personnel PC and another CoCo PC to send SMS notifications via modem to your mobile phone At the same time a technician inspecting the system can connect his com puter via a third CoCo PC to the bus and for example display some temperature values online with the inte grated line printer The CoCo PC generates its various bus IDs for the data traffic on the bus from the function switch setting If there are two CoCo PC with equal function switch setting on the BUS You have to change the Address in one of them via Comfort Soft page 20 PC connected directly to bus PC connected directly to bus Security personnel proprietor service company mobile CAN Bus Ea E3 Eb the IT VFAS VFAS VFAS i VFAS i i nT IUCN i use Explanation of diagram 1 Heating installation controller s CAN BUS 2 CoCo PC active communication module 3 Connecting cable between serial interface of PC RS232 and the CoCo PC active communications module zero modem cable Computer DIP switch for CoCo PC active
44. of al click to define whether terminal 3 of the CoCo PC should be evaluated as Input 3 or as a message out put Load The output is an open collector type and a maximum load of 50mA 24 V may be applied In the case of 230 V consumers e g optical or acoustic signal encoders a fuse must be im plemented Output switches following If the output is to be used as a message output it is necessary to enter the events at which it should be switched Activate the message events by clicking on the box provided input 1 26 settings CoCoPC software number 144 15 Se x zelection mode SMS target SMS mode emor input output status inputs error input bus error Input 2 Input 3 remote triggering System gt Installation Bus ID gt The output switches when a fault in the heating controller is at the bus for at least the defined period of time minutes Input 1 gt The output switches when the event defined for this input occurs Input 2 gt The output switches when the event defined for this input occurs Remote triggering gt Output 3 can be tested by remote triggering Fault inputs Fault in installation burglary operating time gt refuel Input closer ror O Input closer ror 1 Counter S000 Input closer ror O TC bus error input 1 L input 2 J remote triggering output switched or cancel Take over System gt Installation It is po
45. oft establish connection Operation Set the serial interface on the PC COM e Transmission rate Select between 2400 and 9600 bit s In the case of erie GUNS lt 2 tO WOhailel GOMnNeclones CoCo PCs with a production date after 01 03 a higher Select the COM interface connector used by double transmission rate can be used new modems may be clicking the corresponding name and enter the following necessary values e Exchange code e Baud rate 1200 In the case of a PBX system enter the number for an e Data bits 8 outside line here normally 0 e Parity none e Stop bits 1 e Reflection none Start Comfort Soft on the PC x connection parameter optional local parameters Click on the menu items gt gt Communication gt Establish modem connection lt lt and fill in the fields e COM1 Enter the PC interface used e g COM gt only where selection is possible e Telephone number Enter the telephone number of the heating transmission installation without extensions e Code number 3600 bits mie the 8 digit code number for data ac Default 12345678 Interhace come Telephonenumber 051 51957654 z a Codenumber Init 5 tring eF EO QOWI dial process MFV sound Pw impulse EXEXXKXE M waiting for dial tone 36 Operation Wait for dial tone In the case of a PBX system with exchange code acti vate this item by clicking the box
46. on module DIP switch for function selection Wikon Fewis MP8 NT telecontrol station RS485 connection MP8 CoCo PC active Connection terminal for interference contact Telephone line or GSM path with GSM modem NOOR WD System gt Installation General information The CoCo PC can be operated using a telecontrol station via RS485 as long as it supports a transparent channel tested with Wikon MP8 NT gt there is no guarantee for use with other telecontrol stations The fault signal output of the CoCo PC open collector switch 5V 20V can be used to activate the telecontrol station signaling system Establish connection in the system Set the CoCo PC active function switch to OFF ON ae l Altering the function switch 1 while power is being supplied power adapter or bus gt LED lit up flashing causes the values on the CoCo PC active to be reset to the factory settings In order to retain the current val ues defined for the CoCo PC active set the function switch before connecting CoCo PC active to a power supply bus or power adapter Connect the CAN bus cable to the CoCo PC Pay attention to the designation of the connections Connect the RS485 interface of the CoCo PC active with the corresponding connections on the telecontrol station Port 1 A Port 2 B Connect the CoCo PC error output Port 3 with an error input on the telecontrol station System gt Installation Connect the CoCo
47. ort the new addresses If such controllers are detected the CoCo PC automatically switches to the address 0 3 If an address not equal to 1 is predefined by Comfort Soft the CoCo PC assumes this address even if it is not supported by all the settings CoCoPC software number 144 15 ae K x selection mode SMS target SMS mode eror input output status inputs controllers targets error input new If for example 2 CoCo PCs are located on the 01713678910 001712092522 bus error input 1 aah wa 01773434343 0 01771167 bus error change bus with their function switch in the same position eT 001797673425 ARTAR the bus ID of one of these CoCo PCs can be permanently changed by entering a bus ID at this point Delete heating installation 60 characters max Example Two monitoring PCs are installed fixed heating 023 332174 Kukbreckenst 2 4 Hameln cascade 4boller 2rimer in the heating system Thus the function switch of both CoCo PCs are in the same position ON OFF Therefore one of the two CoCo PCs a Serdlerar S03 1 Shere must be programmed to a free bus address e g by entering a 3 in the Bus ID field in order to guarantee the system functions properly pee Take over Generate a SMS when system is error free again Remote control via modem with message function System gt Installation SMS target units This field can be used to enter the target for the SMS mes sa
48. otocol settings window opens e Select Controller 2 module type and 3 Bus ID e Select the parameters for logging e Click on gt gt Add lt lt The parameters selected then appear in the parameter list Repeat the operation until all the required parameters have been entered e Select interval value sec min h e Select interval period e Confirm entry with gt gt OK lt lt Click on gt gt Protocol gt Start lt lt to start recording Click on gt gt Protocol gt Graphic lt lt to start the line printer 48 Operation Click on gt gt Protocol gt Stop lt lt to terminate or interrupt log ging Save the log file gt gt File gt Save As gt Name log lt lt For subsequent evaluation the data can be exported into a file format which can be read into a spreadsheet analysis program such as Microsoft Excel To export the file select gt gt File gt Export protocol lt lt and enter the file name with the extension e g Name xls To process and edit the data with Excel open the file with Excel and click on the window gt gt Continue lt lt until the table is displayed All of the Excel functions can then be used e g graphic editing Appendix Troubleshooting Message Please install dongle Check that the plug connection for the dongle is correct Set the address of the serial interface printer port to 378 only in the case of the old black dongle Correct the set ting
49. s operation is shown by the counting bar in the status bar Make a modem connection Setup a modem connection in order to be able to adjust controllers via the telephone line and a modem or via a telecontrol station with an integrated modem A condition for successful connection is the correct modem setup at the sending and the receiving station cf associ ated manuals Have the call completion number and the code number password to the receiving station at hand 40 Operation After entering gt gt Communications Make a modem connec tion a window opens in which you should enter the follow ing e the interface used on your computer e g COM e the telephone number of the receiving station e g modem or telecontrol station and e the code number password of the receiving station Default 12345678 In addition the modem attached to the PC can be initial ized by using this menu To do so please enter the follow ing data Exchange code for external connections via a PBX gt e g 0 Wait for dial tone For external connections ON v For internal connections OFF Dialing method DTMF tone IMF pulse gt depending on your telephone installation with tone sig naling you hear the button tones in the receiver when you dial a number Init String The input window for the initialization string dis plays the default string amp F EO Q0 V1 MO which is valid for most modem connections Operation
50. s sent and the counter reset to zero 2 7 Remote control via modem with message function Value e Type Input gt Number of minutes the pulse must be applied to the input for the associated message to be transmitted e Type Counter gt Number of pulses at the input after which the associated message is transmitted Description A message text of maximum 50 characters can be entered here which is then sent together with the general text refer to SMS target when the defined event occurs The text must not contain umlauts Click on gt gt OK lt lt to confirm the input and close the window After completing input e Click on gt gt Take over lt lt Transfer values to the CoCo PC e Click on gt gt OK lt lt Transfer the values to the CoCo PC and close the gt gt Settings for CoCo PC lt lt window 28 System gt Installation If the CoCo PC is connected to a controller or controller system the bus connection can now be used for example to program the controller or to transfer the computer time to all the controllers in the heating installation When programming is complete never change the CoCo PC active function switch in a connected state Altering the function switch setting while power is being supplied LED lit up flashing causes the values on the CoCo PC active to be reset to the factory settings When programming is complete disconnect the con nections power supply bus
51. ssible to specify three fault or message inputs of the CoCo PC and the bus failure which should cause an SMS message to be sent or the message output to be switched If Port No 3 is defined as an output 2 fault message in puts remain Select an entry from the list by clicking it in verse display and then click on gt gt Change lt lt The gt gt Dialog lt lt window appears Type Jinput closer normally l cancel Value f1 description burglary Remote control via modem with message function Type Select between the types input and counter Input If the associated terminal is puled to ground for the period defined in gt gt Value lt lt connection to terminal 4 Gnd the SMS message is sent The SMS message is comprised of the general message system address and the input specific message refer to description I The pulse must be applied for the entire period defined in Value If a shorter pulse should cause a message to be sent the input can be configured as a counter with gt gt Value lt lt 1 Counter When the relevant input is pulled to ground short circuit at terminal 4 Gnd a pulse is triggered and an internal counter is incremented This input is therefore suitable for counting events e g operating hours burner starts con sumer production counter days under 0 C faults etc hen the counter exceeds the value set in the gt gt Value lt lt field the SMS message i
52. t with optical interface Before beginning with the installation check the pack age delivered for completeness based on the packing list Comfort Soft on CD Adapter cable for optical interface Use e Mobile use e g for installation personnel together with an optical adapter or a CoCo PC for on site ser Comfort Soft with vice or configuration during installation modification of communications module CoCo PC the heating system using a notebook as an in house application e In house use with the CoCo PC for direct connection of the PC to the heating system s bus for implementa tion as a monitoring unit or for programming security Comfor Sof on CD personnel proprietor e Remote configuration monitoring of a heating system CoCo PC converter for the RS232 interface of the PC with the CoCo PC modem for communication with the heating system via a telephone and for automatic Connection cable for the R9432 interface of the PC fault notification via SMS service company holiday Plug in power supply unit 230 12V accommodation only required in certain cases e Remote service with the Wikon telecontrol station General information Comfort Soft with communications module CoCo PC and a modem Designation Comfort Soft on CD CoCo PC active converter for the RS232 interface of the PC Plug in power supply unit 230 12V only required in certain cases 2 modems We recommend the use of the modem w
53. t ModemT ool exe lt lt by double clicking on the symbol Select your modem in the upper window of the Tool Search for the desired options on the index cards of the Tool e g error correction ON and make a note of the AT commands I CAUTION The windows are often shorter than the commands If you position the cursor in the window then you can scroll the entire command in the visible area by using the left and right cursor keys GSM Modem At use of a GSM modem the appropriate field must be ac tivated and the pin number of the SIM card must be en tered The Init string must be extended by the addition of tCSNS 4 The expansion is carried out automatically if the field GSM will be activated New code number At this point it is possible to assign an eight digit code number for access to the controller system data This code number is stored in the CoCo PC When the system is selected later using Comfort Soft via a modem telecommunication network this code num ber must be entered in Comfort Soft in order to enable ac 20 System gt Installation cess to the data This effectively protects system data from being read or modified by unauthorized personnel Default 12345678 Entering the eight digit code number after when selecting the system enables access to the entire system data Confirmation Re enter the new CoCo PC code number to prevent writ ing errors Bus ID Several CoCo PCs ca
54. ted on top hat rails System gt Installation Resetting the CoCo PC Loading default values Altering the function switch 1 while power is being supplied power adapter or bus gt LED lit up flashing causes the values on the CoCo PC active to be reset to the factory settings Connect CoCo PC to power supply gt LED flashes Change setting of function switch 1 LED lights up for approx 4 sec and then starts to flash Disconnect CoCo PC from power supply gt switch off Set function switch 1 to operation setting In order to retain the current values defined for the CoCo PC active set the function switch before con necting CoCo PC active to a power supply bus or power adapter System gt Installation Function selection for CoCo PC active The function switch DIP switch on the front of the CoCo PC active is used to set the type of use CoCo PC active functions OFF OFF m gt TT Adr 1 for temporarily direct connection to the bus This address must not be chosen if the controller s optical interface is in use Service engineer installation technician ON ON P5 gt 4 Adr 2 for remote control via a modem e g for holiday accommo dation or monitoring by a service company ON OFF E l gt J T Adr 3 for direct connection of a PC to the bus in house use stationary e g proprietor security personnel OFF ON PI gt N Adr 4 for remote co
55. uring date from 6 98 have an opti cal interface USB to Serial Adapter Successfully tested with the Coco PC active and the visual interface have been the USB to Serial Adapters of the fol lowing companies Sitecom 51 Modem List Modem List Initialization String in the heating installation AT amp F E0 amp DO SO 1 amp WO AT amp F E0 amp DO SO 1 amp WO Not possible with internal construction AT amp F E0 amp DO S0 1 amp WO AT amp F E0 amp D0 SO 1 amp WO Elsa MicroLink 56K Fun II AT amp F E0 amp D0 SO 1 amp WO SmartLink USB V 90 56K Only possible through USB with adapter Toshiba Internal Laptop Not possible with internal construction US Robotics 28 8 Fax AT amp F E0 amp D0 SO 1 amp N3 amp WO Acer 56K Surf AME AE01 Acorp 56EMS C Net PCMCIA 56K Fax Modem PCcard Devolo MicroLink 56K Fun Il Elsa MicroLink 56K Fun lt O Q D Malfunctions due to improper operation or settings are not covered by the warranty 52 6 6701 087 03 Printed in Germany Subject to modification GB 0705
56. y plugged in Controller is not displayed in the Devices menu Repeat calling procedure The CoCo PC needs approx 3 min after start up for the bus configuration to be read After this waiting period you can read the controllers in again under gt gt Communication Read configuration again lt lt If despite this not all the controller types on the bus are displayed it may be due to one of two reasons a The controller is not supported by your version of Comfort Soft the current version is available in Inter net under www confort controls de 49 Troubleshooting b The controller is a special version and must be entered in the cc dat file in the installation directory C Programme G Kromschroder AG ComfortSoft Procedure for b After starting up Power ON the software number 2 3 digits followed by the software index 2 digits of the controller appear briefly in the display Only note down the software number displayed Open the cc dat file located in the installation directory de fault C Programme G Kromschroder AG Comfort Soft in an editor Check to see the type of device to which the controller must be assigned gt The device type must be activated with YES in the gt gt BEGIN_DEVICES lt lt list A Do not add device names Enter the first two digits of the software number in the gt gt BEGIN_SOFTWARENUMBERS lt lt table behind the name of the associated controller type e g
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