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 Company Profile

Trend Control Systems Limited

Trend is one of the world’s leading Building Management Systems manufacturers,
with a worldwide distribution and support network covering over 50 countries. Its
fully integrated control solutions are able to meet the most complex requirements of
modern buildings.
Founded in 1980, Trend has undergone rapid and consistent growth, achieving turnover
in excess of $90m in 2006 (product supply). Trend is a BSI registered company,
complying with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001: 2000. This quality assurance
standard covers the sales, marketing, design, manufacture and support of Building
Management Systems. Through close control and monitoring of heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and other building services, Trend systems are able to minimise
energy consumption and maintain consistently comfortable conditions – as well as
bringing other key benefits such as lower plant maintenance costs.
Systems are to be found in virtually every type of non-residential building, from
schools, hospitals and leisure centres to office blocks, shops and factories. Suitable
for the largest building complexes and multi-site applications, they are still cost-
effective even in very small premises.
Trend control systems are supplied, engineered and commissioned by approved
systems integrators. A significant number of these specialist controls companies have
qualified as Trend Technology Centres, a status they have achieved by demonstrating
they can meet defined high standards of workmanship, contract management,
documentation and quality control. All are subject to regular audit to ensure these
standards are being maintained.
Trend understands that every business has unique requirements, so our philosophy of
service in the UK is to offer flexibility and choice through a range of tailored Service
Level Agreements (SLAs). Supported 24/7 by a nationwide network of skilled
engineers, we offer a range of services which are available to both installers and end
users and cover both Trend and other manufactured systems. Furthermore, the ongoing
monitoring of energy consumption and environmental conditions optimizes plant
operation and reduces associated energy costs whilst ensuring that comfort conditions
are maintained. The Trend package of advanced products, specialist services and a
tried and tested route to market, not only provides systems that are fit for purpose but
also ensures lowest lifetime costs.
For more information please visit www.trend-controls.com

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 Company Profile
·Major Clients
Retail Sector Health Sector
- J.Sainsbury - Leeds General Infirmary
- Superdrug - Great Ormond St. Hospital
- B&Q - King Edward VII, Sheffield
- Asda/Walmart - The London Hospital
- W.H.Smith - St. Bartholomews Hospital
- BHS - Royal Marsden Hospital
- Metro Centre, Gateshead - Derriford Hospital
- Morrison/Safeway - St. Georges Hospital
- Whittington Hospital
- Princess Royal Hospital
- City Hospitals, Sunderland
Hotel Sector Commercial Sector
- Marriott Hotels - Abbey National
- The Ritz - National Westminster Bank
- The Savoy - Land Securities
- Mandarin Oriental Hotels - Lloyds/TSB
- Raddisson Hotels - Prudential Insurance
- British Airways
- Union Bank of Switzerland
- M.E.P.C
- Royal Bank of Scotland
Industrial Sector Public Sector
- Rolls Royce - The Post Office
- Proctor & Gamble - British Library
- Unilever - BBC
- Hewlett Packard - BAA
- B.P - Dorset County Council
- Kodak - Southampton University
- Leeds University
- University College, London
FM/EMSco Sector - National Gallery, London
- Dalkia - Kings College, London
- Imperial College
- University of Hertfordshire
- Palace of Westminster
- London Eye
- Imperial War Museum

Pharmaceutical Sector Public (PFI Sector)

- GSK - Jarvis
- Pfizer - Interserve
- Wyeth - Kajima

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 Training Introductions
In order that you may get to know other delegates on the course, and to enable the tutor to
gather some relevant information about your own situation, we would like you to introduce
yourself.

It would be helpful if, in your introduction, you would address the following. Space is
provided so that you may note down your answers.

- Your name
___________________________________________________________
- Your company
___________________________________________________________
- The nature of the business of your company
___________________________________________________________
- Your position in the company
___________________________________________________________
- Your duties
___________________________________________________________
- Which items of Trend equipment you will be working on
___________________________________________________________
- The commissioning date of the Trend equipment
___________________________________________________________
- Your reasons for attending the course
___________________________________________________________
- Any previous Trend courses attended
___________________________________________________________
- If this is your first Trend course, mention any computer
experience you have
_________________________________________________________

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Section 1 - Introduction to the Trend System

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce:
1. An overview of the Trend Building
Management System.
2. The Trend CD-ROM.
3. The Network Display Panel.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the functionality of the Trend
system.
2. Describe how the Trend system may
reside on 20mA loop, Ethernet and LON.
3. Use the CD-ROM to find information.
4. Use the NDP to display information and
make adjustments.

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The Networking Panels

Throughout this course you will be performing

many practical exercises.

These are all carried out using the 'Networking

Panels' as shown below. Please use the same
panel for the entire course.

IQ220
IQL13
240V RCD
OK

TX RX
LA N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

12345678901234567 12345678901234567 1234567890

1234567890
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
protected
12345678901234567 12345678901234567 1234567890
1234567890123456 12345678901234567
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
12345678901234567 1234567890
1234567890 outlet
1234567890123456
1234567890123456

12345678901234567
12345678901234567
IQ21x 12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
12345678901234567
LINC
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
1234567890123456
OK

1234567890123456
1234567890123456
TX RX
LA N

1234567890123456 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1234567890123456
1234567890123456 123456789012345
1234567890123456 123456789012345
1234567890123456

= CIB board = DIN rail

1234567890123456
1234567890123456
123456789012345
123456789012345
1234567890123456
1234567890123456 123456789012345
1234567890123456 123456789012345
123456789012345
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890

= velcro patch
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890
1234567890

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Trend Building Management System

y Controllers

y Supervisors

y Network

The three elements of a Trend BMS are:

Controller
Stand-alone microprocessor-based device.
Inputs and outputs to monitor and control plant.
Bespoke program to control the plant.
Supervisor
The window on the system.
Change setpoints, view values and graphs.
Report alarms, data analysis.
Network
The communication system that links the other
parts together.
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The IQ Controller

Temperature Inputs
sensor

IQ3xcite

Actuator and
valve Outputs

Inputs are used to monitor sensing devices for temperature,

humidity and status. Inputs may be analogue or digital.
Analogue inputs may be current, voltage or thermistor.
Outputs are used to control valves, pumps, boilers and
other equipment. Outputs may be digital or analogue.
The control program reads the inputs and decides how to
set the outputs in order to maintain control of the building.
It can also generate alarms and store readings that can be
displayed as graphs.

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The Trend Local Area Network (Lan)

Supervisor

IQ Controller 21 LAN 20 IQ Controller

22

IQ Controller

All Trend Controllers and Supervisors require a valid

network address in order to communicate with each other.
“ Legal addresses are 1 to 119 excluding 2, 3 and 10.
“ A Trend Lan can have up to 116 address.
“ An address cannot be repeated.
“ Addresses can be in any order.
“ The Lan is a software concept.

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The Communications Node Controller

Device CNC 20

Each device (controller or supervisor) connects to the Lan

using a communications node controller or CNC.
“ The CNC carries the device address.
“ The CNC transmits and receives messages.
“ The CNC manages the Lan.
“ The CNC can generate alarms such as 'Lan Broken'
and 'Lan OK.'
“ All Trend controllers have at least one built-in CNC
as shown below.

Controller CNC 20

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The Trend Local Area Network (Lan)

The Trend idea of Lans, addresses and CNCs is now

implemented on three hardware platforms:
1 The original Trend network, which is a two-wire
current loop.
2 LonWorks. This is a proprietary two-wire bus
developed by Echelon in California.
3 Ethernet. A non-proprietary system, this is now the
accepted standard for IT networks.

This course concentrates on the Trend current loop system.

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Trend Current Loop Network

Supervisor

RX TX

1
TX RX
A
A

21 20
B
B

LAN
C
C

D
D

IQ220 IQ 220

RX TX
22
A

TX B

D
RX Two-wire
IQ 220
current loop

The original Trend network:

“ Is a two-wire 20mA current loop
“ Is unidirectional (wire TX to RX)
“ Has a common speed (either 19k2, 9k6 or 1k2 baud)
“ Is used by Trend IQ1xx and IQ2xx series controllers
and by IQ3/LAN.

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Trend LonWorks Network

Trend
software
IO

20 Lan
LonWorks IQ L

hardware
1 2 3 4 5 1 LON
230 Vac

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

bus

IO

IQ L 21
1 2 3 4 5 1 LON
230 Vac

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

IO

IQ L 22
1 2 3 4 5 1 LON
230 Vac

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The Trend LonWorks network:

“ Is a bidirectional linear bus
“ Controllers still have Trend addresses and form a
Trend Lan.
“ Uses Trend IQLxx controllers.

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 Trend Ethernet Network

Trend
software
Lan
Ethernet IQ3xcite 20
hardware
bus

IQ3xcite 21

IQ3xcite 22

The Trend Ethernet network:

“ Is a bidirectional linear bus
“ Controllers still have Trend addresses and form a
Trend Lan
“ Controllers also have Ethernet addresses
“ Uses Trend IQ3xcite controllers.

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The Virtual CNC

RJ11 port

Controller CNC

Most controllers also have a local RJ11 connection port for

a supervisor which is used for commissioning and fault
finding.
In older controllers this connection was direct to the
controller, as shown above, not to the network.

RJ11 port

VCNC

Controller CNC

IQ2xx and IQ3xcite controllers have an extra CNC which

can be enabled in software. This is known as a virtual CNC
or VCNC.
The VCNC connects between the RJ11 port and the
network. So, when the VCNC is enabled, the supervisor
has access to the whole network.
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IQ 223 Controller Board

Digital RJ11 local

Power output supervisor
port

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Network
Inputs Outputs connections

Input links Address &

(See Section 2) Baud speed
switches

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Local Connections to IQ2xx Controllers

25-way connector DP

IQ 220 controller Display panel (DP)

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RJ11 port
Supervisor

IQView

Smart Display Unit

(SDU)

Room Display (RD)

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Local Connections to IQ3 Controllers

IQ3xcite

RJ11 port

PC Supervisor/Tool

IQView

Smart Display Unit

(SDU)

Room Display (RD)

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Smart Display Unit (SDU)

Sensor 1
Outside Air Temp Display
16.30 DegC

User
buttons

“ Display is four lines of 20 characters.

“ Easy viewing and adjustment of plant
parameters.
“ View the last 100 alarms (IQ2 ver 3 only).
“ Versions for IQL, IQ2 and IQ3.
“ The list of points which are visible can be
programmed.
“ Connection to IQ2 or IQ3 is via the
supervisor port only.

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Using The Smart Display Unit

Sensor 1
Outside Air Temp
16.30 DegC

“ On the top line use the + and - buttons to

step through the different software
module types, e.g. sensors, knobs, drivers
etc.
“ Use the down button to move to the label
line, then + and - to move through all the
modules of that type.
“ Where modules can be adjusted (such as
knobs) use the down button to move to
the value then + and - to change the
value.

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Section 2 - Controller Inputs

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Different types of controller inputs.
2. Trend sensors.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the different types of controller
inputs.
2. Understand that Trend supply a range of
sensors which are described in the
datasheets.
3. Use the cd-rom to find data on Trend
sensors.

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Controller Inputs - General

Inputs can be:

Digital Measure ON/OFF status via a
volt-free contact. e.g. Boiler
lockout status, pump trip
status.
Analogue Measure a gradually
changing value via an
electrical signal. e.g.
Temperature, pressure,
humidity.
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Controller Input Types

Analogue inputs can be:

VOLTAGE Measures a signal in the range
0-10V.
CURRENT Measures a signal in the range
0-20mA (normally 4-20mA).
THERMISTOR Measures a signal from a
thermistor in the range 1k-
100k Ohm.
Most controller have UNIVERSAL inputs.
This means they can be:
digital, voltage, current or thermistor.

Universal inputs are configured by setting

hardware links to the appropriate pattern.
The pattern key should be checked with the
appropriate controller datasheet.

For the IQ22x the links are:

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Wiring Input Channels

“ All inputs should be wired using screened

cable earthed at the controller end only.
“ Use separate trunking for signal and power.

“ Input terminals are labelled with the input

number and common.
“ The electrical state on the Common terminal
can change if the input configuration is
changed.
Common is:
“ +24V when set for current loop,
“ 0V for all other input types, (except
IQ251, which are +24V for digital
inputs).
0 Always set the links before powering up
the controller, failure to do so can damage
the input channel.
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Controller Current Inputs

There are two types of current sensor:

1. Loop powered
The sensor has a two wire connection to the
controller. These wires provide both power to
the sensor and a signal path back to the
controller.

Controller
Input

Signal Power
+ 24V

- +
Loop
Powered
IL current
sensor

Where:
I = Current
L = Loop

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Controller Current Inputs

2. Externally powered
The sensor is powered through one pair of
wires, and signals back to the controller
through a second pair of wires (Sometimes with
a common earth reference).
“ Note polarity change in the controller input.

Controller
Input

Signal Common
0V

+ -
Externally
Auxiliary 24V
Powered +
IX current -
supply
sensor

Where:
I = Current
X = External

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Trend Sensors

Trend supply all sensors commonly used in

building management systems. Here are some
examples:
code
Temperature T
Humidity H
Combined temperature and humidity Hx/xT
Air quality AQ
Carbon dioxide level CO2
Light level LL
Wind speed and direction WS
Air and liquid pressure P
Mains current CTX

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Temperature Sensors

Temperature sensors can be supplied to suit a

number of applications and in two ranges:

TB/Tx Thermistor sensors, accurate to ±1°C,

reliable, good value, a common sensing
element for general purpose
applications.

T/Px Platinum resistance sensors, accurate

to ±0.5°C, reliable, intended for close
control applications.

Thermistor sensors

Space sensor TB/TS

Outside air sensor TB/TO
Clamp-on sensor TB/TC
Duct/Immersion sensor short TB/TI-S
Duct/Immersion sensor long TB/TI-L
Fan coil sensor T/TFR-4

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Thermistor Sensors

Space sensor (TB/TS)

Fits standard patress box or
own small mount.
Options for push button,
potentiometer and fan speed.

Outside air sensor (TB/TO)

Brass cased sensor mounted in
the side of a Trend junction box.

Clamp-on sensor (TB/TC)

Thermistor is sealed in a copper
tube flattened at one end.
Complete with quick-release strap.

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Thermistor Sensors

Duct or Immersion sensor (TB/TI-S or -L)

May be used as an immersion sensor with a
standard 6mm pocket, or as a duct sensor with
the adjustable flange ACC/ADF. Both short (145
mm) and long (400 mm) versions are available to
suit different sized ducts.

Fan coil sensor (T/TFR-4)

Cost-effective sensor for OEM fan coil unit
manufacturers, 4m cable.

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Wireless Sensors

Space Sensor TW/S

Plant Sensor Kit TW/P

The plant sensor kit will convert any TB or TE sensor with a
Trend junction box to wireless capability.

Kit includes a 20mm blanking plug

Lithium
Terminals for thermistor battery
sensor

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Installing the Plant Sensor Kit

20 mm
blanking
plug

The wireless kit fits in the slot in a Trend

junction box.

For both sensors:

“ Maximum range 75 m from receiver
“ Battery life of five years
“ Low battery, sensor fail and out-of-
range alarms

The space sensor transmits a new value every

two minutes, and the plant sensor every one
minute.

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Wireless Sensor for Meters

Volt-free contact,
transistor or opto-
coupler

red (+) PCW/METER

2m. cable
black (-)

“ The PCW/METER is a wireless pulse

counter.
“ Counts a cumulative number of pulses
received per minute and transmits this
number to the receiver.
“ The maximum counting rate is 10 pulses
per second.

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Wireless Receiver

The XW/R/IQ receiver plugs into the local

supervisor port in all IQ2xx and IQ3xcite
controllers.
“ Draws only 50mA from the controller.
“ Up to 32 wireless sensors can be registered
with one receiver.
“ Easy to use software programs the receiver
with sensor identity numbers and
controller analogue nodes for the data.
“ Data can be sent to a different controller on
the Lan.

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Section 3 - Controller Outputs

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Different types of controller output.
2. Controller output peripherals.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the different types of controller
outputs.
2. Describe the different types of controller
output peripherals and their applications.

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Controller Outputs

Controller outputs can be analogue or digital.

Analogue outputs are voltage only: 0-10V

Digital outputs can be:

Relays mounted on the controller
Triacs supplying 24Vac from the controller
An external relay wired to an analogue
output.

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Analogue Outputs

Analogue outputs are used for modulating

controlled devices, such as

valves,
dampers,
variable speed motor drives.

OP1 To plant e.g. valve positioner / motor speed

controller/ Trend relay module etc.
C

Actuators are the devices used to match the

controller output to a particular application.

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Actuators

Temperature Inputs
sensor

IQ3xcite

Actuator and
valve Outputs

Most actuators convert the electrical output

signal into a mechanical movement:

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The 2VID Module

Some old actuators require a current signal.

If this is the case a 2VID module can be used to

convert two voltage output channels into two 0-
20mA signals.

IQ2xx
0-10 V 0-20 mA
OP1 Plant 1
2VID
Module
0-10 V 0-20 mA
OP2 Plant 2

AUX
24 V dc

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Digital Outputs

IQ210s and IQ70s have triac outputs (solid state

switch)
OP1 Load 1
24Vac
OP2 Load 2

External relay driven by an analogue output. Use

this to convert an analogue output to digital.

SRMx
OP1 NC
C NO
C

IQ220s, IQ100+ and IQ90e have built-in relays

C (B1 on older controllers)

NO
NC

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Output Interface Modules

Interface modules increase the flexibility of the

controller. This is usually by allowing one output
channel to drive several relays.

Most modules take a 0-10V input signal and

require a 24V ac or dc supply.

24V dc is normally available from the controller.

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Two Relay Module - 2RM

Description
The Two Relay Module (2RM) converts one analogue output
to two stages of relay output.

Features

Dual function: High/Low or Raise/Lower, selected by link.

Commissioning links for ON - OFF - AUTO manual control.
Contacts rated at 250V 5A resistive load.
Relay LED status indication.
Standard DIN rail mounting.

Physical
Input
LEDs
terminals

Commissioning
Function links
select link

Output
terminals

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Two Relay Module - Wiring and Operation

Input wiring

High low wiring and operation

(Link set to 'H')

LOW HIGH

0V OFF OFF

5V ON OFF

10V ON ON

Raise lower wiring and operation

(Link set to 'R')

LOW RAISE

0V OFF OFF

4V ON OFF

7V OFF OFF

10V OFF ON
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Three Relay Module - 3RM

Description
The Three Relay Module (3RM) converts one analogue
output to three stages of relay output.

Features

Three functions: Triple relay, heat/cool/fan, and binary

switching all selected by link.
Commissioning links for ON - OFF - AUTO manual control.
Contacts rated at 250V 5A resistive load.
Relay LED status indication.
Standard DIN rail mounting.

Physical Input LEDs

terminals

Commissioning
Function links
select link

Output
terminals

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Three Relay Module - Wiring and Operation

Triple relay mode

(Link set to 'T')
T TRIPLE RELAY MODE
Supply
LOW MED HIGH
3RM Module Plant
C Supply 0V OFF OFF OFF
Rly 1 Rly 2 Rly 3

NO High
Stage 3
NC
C 4V ON OFF OFF
NO
Mid
Stage 2
NC
7V ON ON OFF
C
NO
Low
Stage 1
NC 10V ON ON ON

Heat/cool/fan mode
(Link set to 'H')

Supply
H HEAT/COOL MODE

FAN COOL HEAT

3RM Module
Plant
C Supply 0V OFF OFF OFF
Rly 1 Rly 2 Rly 3

NO Heat
Heat
NC
C 4V ON ON OFF
NO Cool Cool
NC
7V ON OFF OFF
C
NO Fan Fan
NC 10V ON OFF ON

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Three Relay Module - Wiring and Operation

Binary switching mode explained

(Link set to 'T')

Relay outputs: Plant operation:

BINARY SWITCH
T-b
T TRIPLE RELAY MODE MODE

LOW MED HIGH PLANT 1 PLANT 2

0V OFF OFF OFF 0V OFF OFF

4V ON OFF OFF 4V ON OFF

7V ON ON OFF 7V OFF ON

10V ON ON ON 10V ON ON

Wiring diagram

Plant 1
C
HIGH
10V
NO NC
Plant 2 NO NC
MEDIUM
7V
C

NO NC
LOW
4V
C
Supply

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Three Relay Module - Wiring and Operation

Binary Switching (TRM) Plant operation:

3RM Module Plant BINARY SWITCH
T-b
C Plant 1 MODE
Rly 1 Rly 2 Rly 3

NO
NC
C PLANT 1 PLANT 2
NO Plant 2
NC
C
0V OFF OFF
NO Supply
NC 4V ON OFF

7V OFF ON
Supply
10V ON ON

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Section 4 - The IQ21x Controller

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce:
1. The IQ21x Controllers

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Recognise IQ21x Controllers
2. Set up the universal inputs
3. Know the different types of IQ21x
controllers.

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IQ211 and 212 controllers

Two small controllers intended for AHU

terminal unit applications.

OK
Tx Rx

1
2
4
8
16
32
64
19K2
9K6
1K2
1 2 3 4 5 24V
6 24V
AC 7 8
24V
AC 9 10
24V
AC 11 230 V
3 4 5

Controller
healthy Local
supervisor
Hardware links port
Power
for input 3

V I

TD

Inputs Outputs LAN

These controllers share the same inputs but have

different outputs.
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IQ211 and 212 controller terminals

Both controllers have five inputs and six outputs.

IQ 211 terminals IQ 212 terminals

0V 0V
thermistor IN1 thermistor IN1
0V 0V
thermistor IN2 thermistor IN2
0V 0V
universal IN3 universal IN3
T D

V I

T D

V I
digital IN4 digital IN4
digital IN5 digital IN5
24Vdc 24Vdc
triac OP1 analogue OP1
24V 0V
triac OP2 analogue OP2
triac OP3 triac OP3
24Vac 24Vac
triac OP4 triac OP4
triac OP5 triac OP5
24Vac 24Vac
triac OP6 triac OP6

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IQ21x Inputs - Thermistor & Current Sensors

How do you connect inputs to the IQ21x?

The inputs in detail:

NB. The link for input 3
must be set correctly!

V I

TD
analogue OP1

analogue OP2
triac OP3
24Vac
triac OP4
triac OP5
24Vac
triac OP6
0V
thermistor IN2
thermistor IN1

universal IN3
digital IN4
digital IN5
24Vdc
0V

0V

0V

Common - + Input signal

- External
T IX
+ Supply

Thermistor Externally supplied

sensor current sensor

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IQ21x Inputs - Thermistor & Current Sensors

How do you connect a current loop sensor?

The inputs in detail:

V I

TD
analogue OP1

analogue OP2
triac OP3
24Vac
triac OP4
triac OP5
24Vac
triac OP6
0V
thermistor IN2
thermistor IN1

universal IN3
digital IN4
digital IN5
24Vdc
0V

0V

0V

INPUT - +24V
T SIGNAL
IL

Thermistor Loop powered

sensor current sensor

Note: The H/ST sensor comprises of : -

one Temperature sensor (T) and
one humidity sensor (IL).
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Section 5 - IQ22x Controller

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce:
1. The IQ22x Controller

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Recognise the IQ22x Controller
2. Set up the universal inputs
3. Know the different types of IQ22x
controllers.

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The IQ22x Description

Medium size controller with versatile I/O

capability suitable for a broad range of
applications, especially for dedicated controls
(e.g. air handling units, terminal units, chillers).

DP

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

1 9 TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

I/O configurations available range from 8 to 20

points.
Options of integral or external 2-line display
panel.
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IQ 223 Controller Board

Digital
Power output

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Network
Inputs Outputs connections

Input links Address &

Baud speed
switches

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Controller inputs - Current signals

There are two types of current sensor:

Loop powered (IL)
The sensor has a two wire connection to the controller.
These wires provide both power to the sensor and a signal
path back to the controller.

Link positions

Loop
powered

For loop powered sensors connect between IN and +24V.

Externally powered (IX )

The sensor is powered through one pair of wires, and the
signal back to the controller is through a second pair of
wires (sometimes with a common earth reference).

Link positions
External
powered

For externally powered sensors connect between IN and C.

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 Exercise
1. Find the IQ22x Series Controllers datasheet on your CD-ROM.

2. Use the datasheet to complete the table below:

Universal Digital Voltage Relay

Controller
Inputs Inputs Outputs Outputs

IQ221 6 0 2 5

IQ222 6 0 6 0

IQ223 7 1 7 1

IQ228 7 1 0 0

IQ229 7 1 7 5

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Section 6 - The IQ23x Controller

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce:
The IQ23x Controllers

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1 Describe the difference between the
IQ231 and the IQ233.

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Comparing the Controllers

The IQ231 has 16 input/output points, and the

IQ233 has 32 points:

IQ Controller Inputs Outputs

IQ111 1 to 8 Universal channels, 1 to 6 Analogue channels,

V, I, T, D V, I
IQ111+ 1 to 8 Universal channels, 1 to 8 Analogue V
V, I, T, D channels
IQ231 1 to 8 Universal channels, 1 to 8 Analogue V
V, I, T, D channels
IQ131 1 to Universal channels, 1 to Analogue channels,
16 V, I, D 12 V, I
IQ131+ 1 to Channels 1 to 4: 1 to Analogue V
20 Universal, V, I, T 12 channels
Channels 5 to 16:
Universal, V, I, T, D
Channels 17 to 20 D only
IQ233 1 to Universal channels , 1 to Analogue V
20 V, I, T, D 12 channels
Key: V = voltage, I = current, T = thermistor, D= digital

These controllers are intended as replacements for the older

models listed above.

They have been designed to be as compatible as possible

with their predecessors, however, please see the IQ23x
Series Datasheet and the IQ Configuration Reference
Manual Addendum for more information.

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The IQ233 Controller

24 Vdc AUX supply Local supervisor port

Fail LED Address switch

Power LED LAN connections

Lan LEDs
ADDRESS BAUD RX

19K2
OK

9K6
1K2
16
32
64
1
2
4
8
TX

DP

A
Optional 2-
B
line display
panel
C

Earth
flange
Inputs Analogue outputs

IQ233 Inputs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

IN 1 C IN 2 C IN 3 C IN 4 C IN 5 C IN 6 C IN 7 C IN 8 C IN 9 C IN10 C IN11 C IN12 C IN13 C IN14 C IN15 C IN16 C IN17 C IN18 C IN19 C IN20 C

IQ233 Outputs V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

0V B 1 0V B 2 0V B3 0V B4 0V B5 0V B6 0V B7 0V B8 0V B9 0V B 10 0V B 11 0V B12

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Section 7 - Variable Point Controllers.

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce:
1. The IQ24x Controller.
2. The IQ251 Controller.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Use the IQ24x reference card to identify
input and output terminals.
2. Describe the different types of S-cards.
3. Understand the different types of input &
output arms.
4. Describe how to change I/O boards on the
IQ251.

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IQ241 Variable Point Controller

IQ241
Connectors
Space for for relay
NDP or DP modules

V
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

TX RX

L AN 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 C 11 C 13 C 15 C 17 C 19 C 21 C 23 C 2 5 C 2 7 C 29 C 31 C 33 C 35 C 37 C 39 C A UX
24 v
2 C 4 C 6 C 8 C 10 C 12 C 14 C 16 C 18 C 20 C 2 2 C 2 4 C 26 C 28 C 30 C 32 C 34 C 36 C 3 8 C 4 0 C + - + -

Relay tray 1

CAUTI O N
DA NG ERO U S
VO L TAG E M AY
BE EXPO SED BY
R EM O VI N G
CO VER
I SO L ATE
EL SEW HERE

Relay tray 2

CAUTI O N
DA NG ERO U S
VO L TAG E M AY
BE EXPO SED BY
R EM O VI N G

Cable
CO VER
I SO L ATE
EL SEW HERE

Relay tray 3 management

tray

Up to three optional relay trays can be fitted to IQ241s.

Special relay modules are available that plug directly onto
pillars in the relay trays and are connected to the controller
by preformed cables.
To specify the relay module simply add /241 to the module
code. e.g. 2RM/241.
The preformed cables are available in two lengths,
CABLE/RMT/10 (10cm) and CABLE/RMT/30 (30cm).
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IQ241 Variable Point Controller

The IQ241 has a maximum of 40 points.

The base controller is supplied with twenty
points:
The first twelve points are fixed digital inputs
(Channels 1 - 12).
The last eight points are fixed analogue outputs
(Channels 32 - 40).
The remaining twenty points are variable:
Points 13 to 20 can be any type of input.
Points 21 to 32 can be inputs or outputs.

External Channel no.

reference
IN 1
1

12 FIXED DIGITAL INPUTS

IN 12
12
8 OPTIONAL INPUTS (ANY TYPE)
20 IN 20
21 UP TO 12 OPTIONAL OUT 20
INPUTS UP TO 12
(ANY TYPE) OPTIONAL
32 OUTPUTS (ANY TYPE)
OUT 8
8 FIXED VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
40 OUT 1

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IQ241 Reference Card

Built in Digital Inputs

external
Connector
reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
number:
Digital
Digital Input
I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 I9 I10 I11 I12
Input
number
Sensor
Sensor number n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Output
Driver channeL
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
channel
number

The middle twenty points are enabled

using plug-in S-cards. One S-card
enables two channels. (See later)
external
Connector
reference
number:
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
31

DigitalInput
Digital
I13 I14 I15 I16 I17 I18 I19 I20 I21 I22 I23 I24 I25 I26 I27 I28 I29 I30 I31 I32
Input
number
Sensornumber
Sensor S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20
Output
Driver channeL
channel
number
L28 L27 NotL25
L26 applicable
L24 L23 L22 L21 L20 L19 L18 L17 L16 L15 L14 L13 L12 L11 L10 L9

Input only Input or output

S-Cards S-cards

external
Connector
reference 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
number:
Digital
Digital Input
Input n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
number
Sensor
Sensor number n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Output
Driver channeL
channel L8 L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
number

Built-in voltage outputs

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IQ24x S-Cards

S-cards are small plug-in boards which configure

two channels each.
SCVI - two voltage inputs
SCTI - two thermistor inputs
SCDI - two digital inputs
SCCI - two current inputs

SCVO - two voltage outputs

SCTI card:

The IQ242 is an IQ241 with 8 of the optional

inputs configured as thermistor with S-cards.
All the other inputs are still available.

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IQ251 Variable Point Controller

A E
B F
C G
D H

The IQ251 has space for eight plug-in input OR

output boards. The slots are labelled A to H.

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IQ251 - Input Board

Up to eight input boards can be fitted.

One input board has eight analogue inputs and
eight digital inputs.

Links need to be set for loop or externally

powered current sensors:

Loop powered
IL

Externally powered

IX

Refer to IQ251 Datasheet for more information

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IQ251 - Output Boards

Digital output board

Eight relay outputs.

Changeover contacts rated at 240V 5A
resistive load.
LED indicators.
Auto - Hand ON - OFF commissioning links.

Analogue output board

Eight voltage outputs: 0-10V, 20mA max.

Analogue LEDs give indication of output
level.
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 IQ251 Main Board
24 volt aux supply
Mains
connector

Position of Input/ Output

optional NDP board connectors

24 Volt power
for the NDP

Comms
connector for
Memory
the NDP
backup battery

An extra node
can be fitted
here if required
Network
connections for
extra node.

Address and
baud rate
switch

OUT IN

Power Processor I/O monitor. Flashes Lan Tx Rx Local supervisor

OK fault every 40 msecs. OK port connector
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Section 8 - Auxiliary Power Supply

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Auxiliary power supply

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the factors that limit the
controllers auxiliary supply

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The Controller Auxiliary Supply

Inputs, outputs, peripherals and auxiliary

devices can only obtain a certain amount of
current from the controller.

DP

C
Peripherals
D
2DP: 30 mA
1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN
NDP: 75 mA
1 9 TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Inputs Outputs Auxiliary

devices

The controller has been designed to provide

power for most applications. However, on some
occasions an additional auxiliary power supply
may be required.

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 The IQ21x Auxiliary Supply

The IQ21x has a 24Vdc auxiliary supply with a maximum

current available of 50 mA.

This is in addition to a full I/O compliment, unless channel

3 is linked for current loop input:

O K
T x R x
1
2
4
8
1 6
3 2
6 4
1 9 K 2
9 K 6
1 K 2

1 2 3 4 5 2 4 V
6
2 4 V
A C 7 8
2 4 V
A C 9 1 0
2 4 V
A C 1 1 2 3 0 V
3 4 5

Inputs Outputs Auxiliary

supply
Usually 50 mA
universal input 3
requires 20mA
for current loop Å

Reduced to 30 mA

Hence, the available current is reduced to 30mA.

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The IQ22x/230 Auxiliary Supply

There is 350 mA
available to be shared
Relay o/p
by 2DP, NDP, I/O, and
the auxiliary supply.

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Analogue or Voltage
350mA
digital i/p output

Inputs Outputs Peripheral

Current Relay o/p: 12 mA 2DP: 30 mA

loop: 20mA per channel NDP: 75 mA
per channel Voltage o/p: SDU: 15 mA
Other 3mA used by
inputs: 0 mA controller
per channel Plus up to 20 mA
used by the control
circuit of the
interface module

The remaining current is available for the auxiliary supply.

However, the auxiliary supply is limited to typically 100 mA.
Note: refer to IQ22x datasheet for more information.
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Current Drawn By a 2RM

A 2RM connected to an IQ22x/230 controller

will require a minimum of 13 mA from the
output channel and 28 mA from the auxiliary
supply.

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

From controller From Auxiliary

output: 3 mA + 10 supply: 28 mA
mA (max) (max)

2RM

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Current Drawn By Interface Modules

The amount of current required by interface

modules is summarised below:

Maximum loading on IQ Maximum from

MODULE output (*per channel ) auxiliary supply
(mA) @ 24V (mA) @24V

2RM (HLM) 10 28

2RM (RLM) 10 14

3RM (TRM) 10 42

3RM (HCM) 10 28

6RM 10 84

LRM 1 22

2SRM 10* 28 (14 per relay)

DPCM 2* 30

2DP - 30

NDP - 75

SDU - 15

* per channel

Current is normally available from the

controller's auxiliary supply. However, in some
cases an external power supply may be
required.
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Section 9 - IQL Controllers

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. The Trend IQL controllers

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Recognise the IQL10 controller
2. Understand that the IQL controllers have
a fixed control program

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LonWorks

LonWorks is a distributed control system and

Lan technology invented and marketed by
The Echelon Corporation of California

0 Warning!
These devices must be installed correctly.
Refer to the Trend LonWorks training
course and installation manual.

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Trend IQL10 controller

10

L
LAN O/S
Strategy
NID
Serial No : : : : :

Lon led
Power
supply Inputs/outputs Lon
terminals

“ Power supply 230/24Vac

“ Most controllers have two part terminals
as opposed to screw terminals
“ Fixed control strategy - with adjustments
“ No battery required - adjustable settings
are held in flash memory.

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IQL Summary

IQL controllers have a fixed control strategy

with many options. For example, the IQL10
can be set to any of the following:
1. Airside raise/lower
2. Water side, 2 or 4 pipe raise/lower
3. Water side, 2 or 4 pipe thermic
Refer to datasheets for more information.

Inputs Outputs

IQL Resistance Voltage Digital Voltage Relay Triac

IQL10 1 - - - 1 4

IQL11 2 - 1 - 1 4

IQL12 1 - - - 3 4

IQL13 3 - 2 - 3 4

IQL14 1 - - - 4 4

IQL15 3 - 2 - 4 4

IQL16 3 - 2 2 3 2

IQL17 2 1 2 - 3 2

IQLVAV - 4 - 1 - 5

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 Single Zone AHU System
Return Fan Enable Return Air Temperature

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Return Fan DPS
Space
Temperature
Linked
Dampers
Supply Fan Enable
OAT Supply Air
Temperature

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Supply Fan DPS

CHW
HW Temp CHW Valve
Temp
HW Valve

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HW Duty standby pumps
Duty standy
pumps
 Exercise

What types of point do we have?

Decide whether the the AHU points on the previous page are:
Analogue inputs
Digital Inputs
Analogue outputs
Digital Outputs

Fill in the table below, the first one has been done for you.

Name of Point AI DI AO DO

1. Return Fan enable 9

2. Return air temperature
3. RF differential pressure switch
4. Dampers
5. Space temperature
6. Outside air temperature
7. Supply fan enable
8. Supply air temperature
9. SF Differential Pressure Switch
10. Hot water valve
11. HW Supply temperature
12. HW Duty/standby pump set (2RM)
13. CHW Duty/standby pump set (2RM)
14. CHW Valve
15. CHW Supply temperature
TOTAL POINTS

Key AI analogue input AO analogue output

DI digital input DO digital output

Continued...

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 Exercise - Task 2

Which controller is most suitable?

1. What is the total points count? ________________________

2. From the points count, is an IQ229 suitable? ________________________

3. Is there any reason to use an IQ233? ________________________

Assuming we have a tight budget, we are going to use an IQ229. Fill in the table
below, the first one has been done for you.

Channel
AI DI AO DO Name of Point
Reference
1 9 Outside Air temperature

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

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 Exercise - Task 1 Answers

Name of Point AI DI AO DO

1. Return Fan enable 9

2. Return air temperature 9
3. RF differential pressure switch 9
4. Dampers 9
5. Space temperature 9
6. Outside air temperature 9
7. Supply fan enable 9
8. Supply air temperature 9
9. SF Differential Pressure Switch 9
10. Hot water valve 9
11. HW Supply temperature 9
12. HW Duty/standby pump set (2RM) 9
13. CHW Duty/standby pump set (2RM) 9
14. CHW Valve 9
15. CHW Supply temperature 9
TOTAL POINTS 6 2 5 2

Key AI analogue input AO analogue output

DI digital input DO digital output

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 Exercise - Task 2 Answers

Which Controller is most suitable?

1. What is the total points count? 8 inputs, 7 outputs = 15 points

2. From the points count, is an IQ229 suitable? yes, the IQ229 has 20 points

3. Is there any reason to use an IQ233? future expansion, more

spare inputs & outputs
Table: -
Channel
AI DI AO DO Name of Point
Reference
1 9 Outside Air temperature

2 9 Space temperature

3 9 Supply Air temperature

4 9 Return Air temperature

5 9 Hot water supply temp

6 9 Chilled water supply temp

7 9 Supply fan DPS

8 9 Return fan DPS

9 9 Dampers

10 9 Hot water valve

11 9 Hot water Duty standby pump

12 9 Chilled water valve

13 9 Chilled water Duty standby pump

14

15

16 9 Return Fan enable

17 9 Supply Fan enable

18

19

20

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Controller Overview

Supervisor

RS232
Controller
Local port

Control programme CNC

Network

Inputs Outputs

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Section 12 - Controller Modules & Parameters

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. The Sensor Loop Driver Strategy
2. Controller Modules Parameters

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe how modules are linked to form
a control program.
2. Describe how a controller can be
programmed to create a heating demand

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Software Modules

S L D

F G
A B

Controller software is split into modules.

There are ten main types of module, each with its own
letter and shape.
Each module performs one small control function.
Modules are the building blocks of a control strategy.

S1 L2 D3

F68 G5

There are a number of modules of each type.

Each one is identified by a number.
There are many modules in each Trend controller (300 in
an IQ223).

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Links And Nodes

S1
L1 D1

20

Analogue 22 80
node array

Modules are linked together to form a control strategy.

Modules are linked through memory locations called nodes.

There are two sorts of node:

Analogue - small circle

Digital - small square

The analogue nodes make up the analogue array.

There are 255 analogue nodes in the standard analogue
array.

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Sensor Module

4.3 V
S1 20
A1
Hardware Software sensor
sensor module

“ The sensor module takes the electrical signal from

the hardware sensor and creates a number value
corresponding to the temperature.
“ The sensor value is stored in an analogue node.
“ Sensor values are stored in the analogue node with
the same number as the sensor.
“ The sensor module can also generate alarms.

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Module parameters

All modules have internal parameters or

settings which control exactly how they behave.

S1
1

For a sensor module some of these parameters

are: Configuration Name of Comment
symbol parameter

$ label up to 20 characters

% units up to 4 characters

V Value calculated by module

Y tYpe the characteristics from the manufacturer

O Offset used to trim the sensor value

H High alarm to set the 'high level comfort' alarm

L Low alarm to set the 'low level comfort' alarm

Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status Whether an alarm present

N alarm eNable Do we want an alarm reported?

alarm Has the alarm reached the controller's

K
acKnowledge alarm buffer?
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Digital Nodes And Sensor Alarms

Digital nodes (or digital bits) are memory

locations that store digital data. Digital data
can have a status of 0 (off) or 1 (on) only.

1 0

ON OFF

Sensor alarms are stored in digital nodes.

The sensor alarms are:

Read Out of limits Low High

Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status

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Sensor Alarms

Read Alarm:
A read alarm means that the controller cannot
read the incoming electrical signal, such as
wrong polarity or high DC voltage on the input.

Out of Limits Alarm:

An out of limits alarm is generated if the sensor
reading is outside the manufacturer's specified
range.

What happens when an alarm occurs?

When an alarm occurs the sensor changes the
status of the appropriate alarm bit to '1' or ON.

Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status 0 0 0 0

When the alarm is cleared the sensor sets the

bit to '0' or OFF.

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The Controller Alarm List

Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status 0 0 0 0
N alarm eNable 0 0 0 0
alarm
K
acKnowledge
0 0 0 0
If high alarms need to be reported from the sensor the
engineer will set the enabled bit to 1.
Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status 0 0 0 0
N alarm eNable 0 0 0 1
alarm
K
acKnowledge
0 0 0 0
Alarms are then sent from the sensor module to the
controller alarm list.
If accepted by the alarm list the sensor sets the alarm
acknowledged bit to 1. HIGH
Alarms R O L H

M Alarm status 0 0 0 0
N alarm eNable 0 0 0 1
alarm
K
acKnowledge
0 0 0 0
Acknowledge
When the high alarm clears a 'clear alarm' is sent and
both bits are set to 0.
The other sensor alarms behave in the same way.
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Loop Module

Sensor
1
value
P

O A 61

U
L1 D
S
Heating
L demand

The loop compares the actual temperature to the setpoint

and creates a demand for heating.
The loop can select between two setpoints.
The loop can ignore the sensor and give a constant output.

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Section 13 - Function Modules

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Function modules.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the operation of a selection of
function modules.

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Function modules

Function modules allow mathematical

calulations to be performed on up to four
inputs.

E F2
Input nodes F
G D
H D = (ExG)+(FxH)

Destination
node

The module performs its calculation and writes

its output into the destination node D.

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Comparator - Type 15 Function Module

Click on the comparator:

Comparator

E F1
D
F
D = 1 when F > E
Inputs
nodes Destination
node

This module compares two inputs (E & F) and

sets the destination (output, D) to 1 when the
value in F is greater than the value in E.

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Adder Scaler - Type 8

Click on the adder/scaler: Adder/Scaler

E F2
Input nodes F
G D
H D = (ExG)+(FxH)

Destination
node

This module provides the facility for scaling two

inputs and then adding them together.
It can be used to convert one scale to another:
y
y = mx + c
D = EG + FH
c D=1.8G + 32

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AGE
Other Function Modules

There are 26 different types of Function module.

Other function modules include:-

E F13
Average of up F
D
to four inputs G
H

E F14
Maximum of up F
D
to four inputs G
H

E F16
Minimum of up F
to four inputs G
H

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Other Function Modules

Rescale to 0-100% F21

E
from a different F D
range. GO

Rescale from E F22

0-100% to a F D
different range. G RESCALE FROM

Gate: Switch the E F23

output between F D
two values. G GATE

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Section 14 - More Modules

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Digital Inputs
2 Logic modules
3 Sequence table steps

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe digital inputs
2. Describe the operation of a selection of
Logic modules.
3. Describe the operation of the sequence
table.

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Digital Inputs

1,2
IN3
I3 0
C

Hardware Software Digital input

input channel Input module 3 bit

B1(S2) has a status of:

1 (ON) when the contact is closed
0 (OFF) when the contact is opened.

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Digital Input 3 Parameters

Name of Parameter Comment

parameter code
Status I3(S) Contact open/closed
Required status Is the occured alarm
I3(R) generated when the
contact is open or closed
alarm Enable Do you want the alarm
I3(E)
reported?
alarm Delay Prevents excessive
I3(D)
alarms being generated
Hours run I3(H) Hours run for this input
Number of How many times the
I3(N)
starts contact has closed.

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Logic Modules

Logic modules perform decision making tasks

on mainly digital data.

E G1
F
EF + G D
G

H
COMB

There are eight types of logic module, most

have digital inputs and outputs.

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Combination Logic Module

E G2
F
EFg D
G

Module H
Inputs COMB Destination
EFGH

The destination is on when the inputs are set to

a certain combination of ON AND OFF.
The combination is a parameter typed into the
module, 'EFg' in the example above.
The combination 'EFg' means the output will
turn on only when:
E is on AND F is on AND G is off.
Note:- In Trend NOT G or G = g

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 Combination Logic Module

Movement sensor E
G1
Z1 OTP F

Enable lights G
EF + G D D4
21,0
H COMB

Up to four combinations can be entered, the

parameter codes are J, K, L and M.

If any combination is true the output will be on.

There is a logical OR between the
combinations. The symbol '+' represents 'OR.'

In the example above the logic is:

D = EF + G

'Turn the output on if E is on AND F is on, OR

if G only is on.'

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Other types of logic module

Other types of loGic module include: -

Timer
Delays turning the plant ON
Leave the plant ON for a minimum time
Delays turning the plant OFF

Readback
Generates an alarm if a piece of plant fails to
switch on after a certain time.

Counter
Counts pulses from a utility meter and converts
them into other values, e.g. kilowatts, litres per
second.

Hours run
Monitors the number of hours for which a signal
has been present and turns the output on when a
certain time has been exceeded. Used for plant
maintenance interval alarms, and time-based
autochangeover.

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Sequence Steps - Strategy Diagram

Any module that performs a calculation

requires sequencing. The controller must be
told to look at these modules.

Switch

Sensor
Z1 Driver
Knobs OTP

DP

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

1 9 TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Temperature
Sensor Actuator

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Sequence Table

seQuence
Module
step
1 Sensor module 1
2 Loop module 1
3 Driver module 1
4 Function module 3

1s 5 loGic module 2
cycle .
time .
.
.
.
.
240

The number of steps depends on controller type.

See Appendix 5.

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Section 15 - Time and Occupancy Schedules

Aims: To introduce the operator to :-

1. Controller Time Zones.

2. The Standard Week and Current Week.
3. Controller Time

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to describe the following:-

1. How the time zones operate in a Trend

controller
2. The current week
3. The standard week
4. The operation of a timemaster controller

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Time Zones

There are five time zones per Trend controller.

Each time zone has a label and stores the
occupation times.

DP

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Zone 1 Zone 5
Office Training

Zone 2 Zone 4
Boardroom Lighting

Zone 3
Warehouse

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Occupation Periods

Each time zone can have up to three on-off

periods per day:

ON

OFF
0 24 hours
Occupation time profile (OTP) for one day

The time zones write to the digital array.

For example, time zone 1 is linked to byte 13.

Bit 13,0 is the occupation bit:

1 Occupied

0 Unoccupied

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Standard and Current Weeks

Each time zone has two sets of weekly times.

The Standard week and the Current week.

Standard Week
M T W T F S S

Current week
M T W T F S S

Plant
The Standard week is a set of reference times only.
The Current week is a working copy of the
Standard week.
Only the Current week is used to operate the plant.

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Standard and Current Week

At the end of every day at midnight the

Current Week's times for that day are reset
from the Standard Week.
The reset times for that day will be used in
seven days' time.

Standard week
M T W T F S S

Midnight T W T F S S M
Monday
W T F S S M T
Tuesday
T F S S M T W
Wednesday
Current week

So, the Current Week is always:

Today and the next six days.

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Standard and Current Week

Time
Monday

Current week
M T W T F S S

Plant

24:00 Midnight Monday

Standard week
M T W

T W T F S S M Next Monday

Tuesday
T W T F S S M

Plant

24:00 Midnight Tuesday

Standard week
M T W

W T F S S M T Next Tuesday
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Using the Standard and Current Weeks

This allows the operator to make short-term

changes to the operating times.

Current week
T F S S M T W "Friday will be a holiday."
The operator changes the
current week's times
Plant on

F S S M T W T When Friday comes the

plant does not come on.

Plant off

Standard week
T F S

S S M T W T F At midnight Friday the

times for next Friday are
reset back to Standard.

Any changes are automatically reset by the

Standard week at the end of that day.
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Standard and Current Week Terminology

Reference times Times used to

Interface which are copied control the plant for
Product to the Current Today and the Next
week: six days only:
Controller
921 Standard Current
945

Today and the next

963 Default
six days

2DP Every Next

NDP
916 Every This
IQView

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The Time Module and Timemaster

The controller Time module allows the time

and date to be set up:

Time 14:35 Fri 5Apr 5

on by 0 hour on 0 ? back on 0 ?

A controller may also be set up as a

Timemaster.
The Timemaster synchronises all controller
clocks on a hardwired network (not over
autodialled links).

Time 14:35 Fri 5Apr 5

on by 1 hour on 0 ? back on 0 ?

A controller may be configured as the

Timemaster by setting the time module
daylight saving 'on by' parameter to 1 or 2.
There must be only one Timemaster per site.
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Timemaster and Daylight Saving

The Timemaster will send out a synchronisation

signal to all controllers:
“ At 00:05 every day.
“ If any change is made to its own clock.
“ When the controller is powered up.

Time 14:35 Fri 5Apr 5

on by 1 hour on 28Mar back on 31Oct

To enable daylight saving set up the start and

end dates as well as 'on by.'

The Timemaster will:

“ Adjust its own time in accordance with
daylight saving.
“ Send out a synchronisation signal to the
rest of the site.

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Controller Configuration Mode

Configuration mode is the fundamental

programming tool for viewing, adjusting and
programming the controller's strategy.

It can be accessed using a range of Trend tools

and supervisors such as 916, SET and 963.

While the controller is in configuration mode:

1. The controller will communicate only to
the configuration mode task. All other
communications cease. Supervisors
usually display 'Timed Out' when
requesting values.
2. The 'Top page' prompts appear on the
screen.

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Module Codes

Each module type is defined by a capital letter as we have

seen in the previous pages. Those covered so far are:
S Sensor module
L Loop module
D Driver module
I digital Input
F Function module
G loGic module

There are a number of modules of each type, to identify

each one we refer to it by number. For example
L1 Loop module 1
I3 digital Input 3
D3 Driver 3

The top page prompts show the module codes

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Parameter Codes

The parameters within the module are also referenced by

a capital letter. The value of the temperature calculated by
a sensor module is given by ‘V’, the source of a driver is 'S'
and so on.
Parameters are placed in brackets after the module.

For example:
S1(V) The Value of Sensor 1
S1(L) The Low alarm limit of Sensor 1
D2(S) The Source node of Driver 2
L4(D) The Destination node of Loop 4
I6(R) The Required state of digital Input 6.

Values and States:

When looking at source or destination nodes it is usually
more useful to display their current value or status. To do
this use a lower case 'v' for analogue value, or 's' for digital
status.

For example:

D2(Sv)The value of analogue Driver 2 Source node

D3(Ss) The status of digital Driver 3 Source node
L4(Dv)The value of Loop 4 Destination

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The Basic Current Loop Lan
Í
RX TX

TX RX TX RX TX RX
4 Î
5 Î
6 Î 7

Valid, unique Two-core twisted cable

address.

Each device has a transmit pair of connectors

(TX) and a receive pair of connectors (RX) with
LEDs indicating current flow in the respective
circuits.

LAN
broken
RX unlit TX unlit

TX RX TX RX TX RX
4 Î
5 Î
6 Î 7

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The Two-Wire Current Loop Lan.

A two-wire cable carries the 20mA current loop

between devices:
Í Up to 1000 metres Î

T+ R+
2 core twisted pair
T- R-

Polarity can
be ignored
Screen earthed at one end only.

The current loop is used to connect Trend

devices. It transmits signals by pulsing between
0 and 20 mA as data are transmitted.

Signal
(ON) 20 mA

(OFF) 0 mA Time

Each connection between two adjacent nodes

on the network is an independent small current
loop.

Refer to the datasheets for cable types.

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Network Connectors

To node or con-
troller
“ A four-way connector
simply has a transmit T T R R
pair and a receive pair
of terminals.

T- T+ R- R+

To node or controller

T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

“ Larger Trend controllers have an eight

way connector.
“ The outer four terminals connect to the
controller's CNC.
“ The middle four terminals are joined
together as two pairs inside the controller.
“ For a two-wire system only connect to the
outer four terminals. The middle four
terminals can be ignored.
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Communications Interface Board (CIB)

A CIB converts a four way network connector

from a controller into an eight way connector.

NETWORK NODE
T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

To network To Node or
Controller

A two-wire LAN using CIBs

OK
Tx Rx
19K 2
1
2
4
8
16
32
64

9 K6
1 K2

1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN
1 2 3 4 5
24V
6
2 4V
AC 7 8
2 4V
AC
9
2 4V
10 AC 11 230 V
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NETWORK NODE NETWORK NODE

T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

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 Exercise: Creating a Two-Wire Current Loop Lan
During this execise you will use a pair of two-core cables,
a shorting link and a loopback connector

1 Creating a healthy network:

(i) Using the networking panels, and a pair of two-core cables, create a Lan
containing an IQ223 and an IQ212 as shown below.
Don't worry about setting the addresses and speed for now.

OK

Tx Rx

1
2
4
8
16
32
64
1 9 K2
9 K6
1 K2
1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN
1 2 3 4 5 24V
6
2 4V
AC 7 8
2 4V
AC 9 10
2 4V
AC 11 230 V
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

V1 = _______
NETWORK NODE
NETWORK NODE T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+
T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

V4 = _______
V2 = _______ V3 = _______

(ii) Set the multimeter scaling to DC Volts and measure the potential across the
Tx (T- and T+) and across the Rx (R- and R+) terminals at the points shown
above (V1 to V4) and note the readings (this will be useful for fault finding
later).

(iii) What is a healthy voltage across the terminals?

________________________________________________________

Continued...

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 Exercise: Fault Finding a Two Wire LAN
IQ223 controller
2. Transmit and Receive Terminals

(i) Remove the connector from the IQ223. TX

LAN

RX
LAN

What happens to the TX and RX Leds? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

remove this connector

________________________________________________________

(ii) Short out the T- and T+ terminals with

the shorting link provided.
LAN LAN

TX RX

What do you notice? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Shorting link in TX
________________________________________________________

(iii) Now, short out the RX terminals on the

LAN LAN

controller, with the link provided. TX RX

What do you notice?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Shorting link in RX
________________________________________________________

(iv) From the results of the questions above, can you conclude which device
supplies the power to the TX-RX circuit, the transmitting or the receiving
device?

________________________________________________________

3. Testing the controller's terminals

LAN LAN

(i) Place the loopback connector on the TX- TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RX terminals of the IQ223 controller as

shown below.
Loopback connector

(ii) What happens? Could this be useful when fault finding? Explain below:

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

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 Exercise: Fault Finding a Two Wire LAN

4. Using a Multimeter

(i) Confirm your conclusions to parts 3 and 4 by disconnecting the loopback

connector and, using a multimeter on DC Volts, measure the potential
(VTx) across the T- and T+ (Tx) terminals.
LAN LAN

TX RX

VTx = _____________
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VTx
(ii) Now place the shorting link in the T- and T+, what is the potential (VTx)
now?
VTx = _____________
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(iii) From question 2 part (iv), what should the potential VRx be across the R- and
R+.

_____________________________________________________

(iv) To confirm your answer, measure the open circuit potental VRx across R- and
R+.
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VRx = _____________

VRx
(v) Now put the multimeter scaling to Resistance (20 MΩ) and record the open
circuit resistance, R across R- and R+ (Rx pair).
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R = _____________

R
(vi) Could this be useful when fault finding? Explain below:

________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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 Exercise: Creating a Two Wire LAN
During this execise you will use a pair of two-core cables,
a shorting link and a loopback connector

1 Creating a healthy network:

(i) Using the networking panels, and a pair of two-core cables, create a Lan
containing an IQ223 and an IQ212 as shown below.
Don't worry about setting the addresses and speed for now.

OK

Tx Rx

1
2
4
8
16
32
64
1 9 K2
9 K6
1 K2
1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN
1 2 3 4 5 24V
6
2 4V
AC 7 8
2 4V
AC 9 10
2 4V
AC 11 230 V
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

V1 = __4V___
NETWORK NODE
NETWORK NODE T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+
T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

V4 = __4V___
V2 = __4V___ V3 = __4V___

(ii) Set the multimeter scaling to DC Volts and measure the potential across the
Tx (T- and T+) and across the Rx (R- and R+) terminals at the points shown
above (V1 to V4) and note the readings (this will be useful for fault finding
later).

(iii) What is a healthy voltage across the terminals?

_______________________________4V______________

Continued...

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 Exercise: Fault finding a two wire LAN
IQ223 controller
2 Transmit & Receive Terminals

(i) Remove the connector from the IQ223. TX

LAN

RX
LAN

What happens to the TX and RX Leds? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The TX LED goes out on this controller remove this connector

and the RX LED on the other controller

(ii) Short out the T- and T+ terminals with

the link provided.
LAN LAN

TX RX

What do you notice? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The TX LED on the controller turns on Shorting link in TX

(iii) Now, short out the RX terminals on the
controller, with the link provided.
LAN LAN

What do you notice? TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The RX LED remains off

(iv) From the results of the questions above, Shorting link in RX

can you conclude which device supplies

the power to the TX-RX circuit, the transmitting or the receiving device?

The transmitting controller supplies the power for each segment in the
network

3 Testing the controllers terminals

(i) Place the loop back connector onto the TX

LAN

RX
LAN

TX-RX terminals of the IQ223 controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

as shown below.

Loopback connector

(ii) What happens? Could this be useful when fault finding? Explain below:

Both the TX and RX LEDs come on; this shows the controller's CNC is
healthy.

Continued...
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 Exercise 2: Fault finding a two wire LAN -continued

4 Using a Multimeter

(i) Confirm your conclusions to parts 3 and 4 by disconnecting the loopback

connector, and using a multimeter (on DC Volts), measure the potential (VTx)
across the T- and T+ (Tx) terminals.

LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VTx ≈ 20 Vdc

VTx
(ii) Now place the shorting link in the T- and T+, what is the potential (VTx)
now?
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
VTx ≈ 0 Vdc

(iii) From question 2 part (iv), what should the potential be across the R- and
R+.

VRx ≈ 0 V

(iv) Confirm your answer, measure the potental VRx across the R- and R+ open
circuit
LAN LAN

TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VRx ≈ 0 V

VRx
(v) Now put the multimeter scaling to Resistance (20 MΩ) and record the open
circuit resistance, R across R- and R+ (Rx pair).

LAN LAN

Ω
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R > 1 MΩ

R
(vi) Could this be useful when fault finding? Explain below:
Yes. An open circuit is indicated by VTx ~ 20V; and a short circuit by VTx = 0V. A
healthy circuit is indicated by ~ 4V across the TX or RX terminals.

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Factors Affecting Cable Length

1 Environment.
Electrical interference can corrupt network
messages. Avoid variable speed drives and
fluorescent lights!

2 Resistance.

Total resistance per link must be less than

100 Ohms (50 Ohms per conductor)

Volts

Distance

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Factors Affecting Cable Length

3 Capacitance.
Total capacitance should be less than 200 nF
for the maximum baud rate.

4 Baud rate.
Faster speeds cannot be achieved with poor
quality cables or cables longer than the
recommended length as the individual
pulses become blurred together.

Fast Baud rate

Capacitive effect
Slow Baud rate

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 Address And Baud Rate Switches

IQ2xx Controllers - Baud Rate:

“ Move the switch towards the desired
speed (down) to select.
“ Select only one baud rate.
Baud
Rate
switches

}
Ignore markings
on switch body
}

Address switches

Address:
“ Each switch has an assigned value.
“ Move switch towards the value (down) to
select it.
“ The address is the sum of the switch
values (1-119 excluding 2, 3 and 10).
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 Exercise: Address and baud rate switches

1. For each of the four DIL switches below, write the address and baud rate that has
been selected.

= = =

2. For each of the four DIL switches below, draw in the appropriate switch settings
for the address and baud rates shown.

85 at 1k2 = 44 at 9k6 = 96 at 19k2 =

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 Exercise: Address and baud rate switches - Answers

1. For each of the four DIL switches below, write the address and baud rate that
has been selected.

= 34 at 9k6 = 23 at 1k2 = 81 at 19k2

2. For each of the four DIL switches below, draw in the appropriate switch settings
for the address and baud rates shown.

85 at 1k2 = 44 at 9k6 = 96 at 19k2 =

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 Exercise: Addresses and Baud Rate.
This exercise uses the Networking panels, two wire cables and the CIBs to create a
current loop Lan of three controllers.

1. Create the Lan shown below using THREE two-wire cables and the CIBs on your
Networking panel.

IQ223
TX
RX
OK

IQ21x
TX RX
LA N

34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RX

TX

36
TX

35
IQ21x
RX

2. Set the IQ223 address to 34.

3. Set the IQ212s to addresses 35 and 36 - if you remove the mains plug you may find
this easier.

4. Set the baud rates on all three controllers to 1k2.

5. Check the state of the TX and RX leds. Are they on?

6. The LEDs flicker when data is being transmitted around the LAN.
Look carefully at the LEDs, you should be able to see them flicker every 12
seconds.

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The Benefits of an Electrical Map

Hello, I'm
number 34.
IQ223
TX

OK

TX RX
LA N

Alarm: LAN BROKEN

34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RX

Reported by 36
RX

36 IQ21x

TX

35 TX

IQ21x
RX

Every 12 seconds a test message stating 'Hello, my address

is x' is sent by every CNC to its downstream device.
If a CNC fails to receive any test messages for one minute
it generates a LAN BROKEN alarm.
A supervisor will display 'LAN BROKEN REPORTED
BY xx' where xx is the address of the CNC that generated
the alarm.
With the aid of a map showing the electrical order the fault
may be traced, as it's the downstream device that reports
the alarm.

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The Benefits of an Electrical Map

Hello, I'm
number 34.
IQ223
TX

OK

LAN OK Reported
TX RX
LA N

34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RX
by CNC
RX

36 IQ21x

TX

35 TX

IQ21x
RX

When the Lan is restored a 'LAN OK' message is

generated.
Network data messages, such as values for supervisor
schematic pages, have higher priority than test messages.
If network traffic is excessive the CNC will concentrate on
data messages and stop sending test messages, so LAN
BROKEN alarms may be generated if the network is very
busy.

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Section 20 - Communications Node Controller

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. The CNC2.
2. The LNC2.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Build a two wire Trend LAN
incorporating a CNC2.
2. Connect a Network Display Panel
supervisor to a Trend LAN using a
CNC2.

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The Communications Node Controller

IQ22x
TX
OK

TX RX
LA N

RX
IQ21x
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RX 34
36 TX

TX

35
IQ21x 11 RX

RX

CNC
TX
OK

TX RX
LA N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Each device added to the network requires a CNC. All

modern controllers have built-in CNCs. Other devices need
a separate CNC.
The CNC provides several key features:
“ The physical network connections
“ Network bypass relays
“ Address switch
“ Baud rate selecting links for network and device,
which may be different.
“ Software management of the Lan, including alarms.

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A Tour Of CNC2 And NBOX

230V supply option 24V supply option

Supervisor
connection
RS 232

Network
status
LEDs

Network
connec-
tions

24V Auxilliary
supply
Local device Current loop
Address baud rate Lan baud
switch rate

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Setting The Address Of A CNC2

Ignore Markings
On Switch Body DUMB

Switches moved
down are
NORMAL
selected

[Address = 1 + 16 = 17]

“ The CNC has a block of eight switches.

Only the first seven switches are used for
addressing, they are labelled 1, 2, 4, 8, 16,
32, 64 on the Trend PCB.
“ If the address is set to zero the CNC may
be used as a signal level booster, this may
be required where long cable runs are
unavoidable.
“ The CNC can be mounted on the main
board of larger controllers or in an
NBOX. The NBOX provides an IP30
enclosure and a power supply.

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Connecting An NDP To A CNC2

NDP

24V Power supply

CABLE/58-0750

Connect to CNC
RS232 Local de-
vice B connection

CNC
OK

TX RX
LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

“ The NDP will accept either an AC or a

DC supply. If a DC supply is used the
terminals are polarity sensitive.

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 Exercise: Adding a Supervisor to a Network
1. The diagram below shows a 2-wire network containing an IQ223, two IQ212s, and
one NBOX CNC2 with network display panel.

IQ22x
IQ21x
OK

TX RX
LA N

34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

36

35
IQ21x 11
CNC NDP
OK

TX RX
LA N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. In your group create the above network:-

(i) Set the baud speeds to 19k2
(ii) Set the addresses as shown

3. Connect the NDP to the CNC with a serial cable from your box. Use the Orange
lead in your box to supply power from the CNC to the NDP.

4. Use the network display panel to:

(i) Display a list of the controllers and NDP on the Lan.
(ii) Find out the Heating demand (in sensors) in the IQ223 controller at address
34. Use the graph function to check the temperature at 9:45 this morning.
(iii) Check the Room temperature in controller 34 and increase the Occ setpoint
to 3 degrees above this. Check that the output changes to approximately 60%.
(iv) Pull out Sensor 1 from the IQ223 controller. What happens?
Plug the sensor back into channel 1.
Using the NDP view the alarm log in the controller, find the Sensor alarms.
(v) Using the DP on the IQ223 controller, set the alarm address to 11.
Pull out the sensor again.
The sensor alarm should now be sent to the NDP. Press the alarm
icon button to view the alarms received by the NDP.
(vi) Plug the sensor back into channel 1 and acknowledge the clear
alarms.

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 LNC2 - A CNC For Desktop PCs

The LNC2 or Lancard, allows a hardware CNC

to be installed in a PCI slot of a PC.

Connection

LAN TX

LAN RX

LAN BUSY

PC BUSY

LAN
ON

LAN OK
' SW1 SW2 SW3

to COM port
LAN

RS232

LON

LNC2 to LNC2
Wallbox
cable
Wallbox houses the net-
work bypass relays to
ensure network integrity
if the PC is moved.

Network bypass
relay T+ T- R+ R-
Eight-way network
connector

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LNC2 - Connections Overview

LNC2

Wallbox

COM port

Trend Lan

Supervisor

IQ22x
OK

TX RX
LAN

34 Wallbox
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1
LAN

35
IQ21x 11
CNC NDP
OK

TX RX
LA N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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 Exercise: A Larger Network and Network Alarms
1. The diagram below shows a 2-wire current loop Lan containing two IQ223s, four
IQ212s, and two NBOX CNC2s with network display panels.

12
13 IQ223
IQ21x
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10

11 IQ223
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10
IQ21x 14
Left Panel Right Panel
IQ21x
15 CNC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910

5
4
CNC
16
NDP NDP
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

IQ21x

2. With your neighbouring group create the network above:-

(i) In your pairs create either the left or right side of the network, then join both
halves together.
(ii) Set the addresses as shown.

3. (i) When both groups have completed part 2. Power down the IQ223 at address
11. A 'LAN Changed' alarm should be sent to both NDPs. This will take about
one minute.
(ii) Using the NDPs, check that it was the downstream device that reported the
'LAN Changed' alarm.
(iii) Power up the IQ 223 and you will receive another 'LAN Changed' alarm in
about a minute.

4. (i) Disconnect one cable between any two controllers. A 'LAN Broken' alarm
should be received by both NDPs in about a minute.
(ii) Again, check that the downstream device reported the 'LAN Broken' alarm.
(iii) Reconnect the cable. This time the network should report 'LAN OK.'

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Section 21 - Four Wire Cables And The LAN

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. How to create a current loop Lan using
four-wire cable.
2. The benefits of electrical maps

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Build a current loop Lan using four-wire
cables.
2. Determine the electrical order of devices
on a four-wire Lan.

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LAN Wiring - Two Wire Systems

TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX

Two-wire cables

Disadvantages:-
1. Can result in long return cable run.
2. Must install two cables - one out, one
return.
3. Can prove costly and time consuming.

IQ2xx IQ2xx IQ2xx IQ2xx IQ2xx

TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX

One solution is to terminate cables at alternate

controllers, this is called weaving.
This prevents a long return run, but cable
installation may still be expensive.
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 LAN Wiring - Four Wire Systems

OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN

Loopback
Four-wire cables

Rather than two-wire cables, install a single

four-wire cable between devices.

“ The eight-way connectors simplify the

connections.
“ A return cable is not required.
“ One pair of wires terminates on the TX or
RX of the CNC on the device.
“ The other pair connects to a cable looping
to the next device, using one of the four
central terminals.
“ Always start and finish with a loopback
connector.

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Using The Eight Way Terminals

Device Device Device Device

T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

Loopback

“ Connect the cable at both ends to the

same side of the two connectors.
“ If one end of the cable terminates on the
left side of the connector, the other end
also terminates on the left side of the next
connector.
“ The next cable will connect 'right side to
right side' and so on.
“ Devices will appear in an unusual order
on the LAN.

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 Exercise: Electrical Mapping of Devices.

1. The controllers shown below are IQ22x controllers linked with CIBs and four wire
cables to form a current loop Lan. Read the following text, then answer part 2.

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx

Loopback
Connector

When wiring LANs with four-wire cable and eight-way connectors,

devices are wired Left to Left or Right to Right. The transmit signal
from one device may not be received at the point where the cable
terminates. The electrical order is different from the physical order.
For example, the signal from device 20 above will actually be received
by device 22.

2. Complete the electrical map below.

Starting with number 20 and, following the Tx to Rx path, fill in the correct
electrical sequence of the controllers.

20 Tx
Rx
Tx Rx

Rx Tx

Tx Rx

Tx
Rx
Tx Rx

Rx Tx

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 Exercise: Electrical Mapping of Devices - Answer

2 The electrical map.

20 Tx
Rx
Tx Rx
21 22
Rx Tx

Tx Rx

23 24
Tx
Rx
Tx Rx
25 26
Rx Tx

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 Exercise: Using Four-wire Cables.
The diagram below shows a four-wire current loop Lan containing an IQ223s, two
IQ212s, three four-wire cables (A, B, and C), two loopback connectors and a
NBOX CNC2 with network display panels.

1 Remove all the two wire cables and replace them neatly in the cable box.

IQ223
34 OK
Tx Rx
36

19K2
9K6
1K2
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
1 2 3 4 5
LAN LAN
1 2
3
3 4
4
5 24V 6
5
24V
AC 7 8
24V
AC 9 10
24V
AC 11 230 V
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NETWORK NODE NETWORK NODE

T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

A
CNC2
B 35 11
OK
Tx Rx

1 2 3 4 5
19K2
9K6
1K2
1
2
4
8
16
32
64

LAN LAN
1 2
3
3 4 5
4
24V
5
6 24V
AC 7 8
24V
AC 9 24V
10 AC 11 230 V
TX RX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NETWORK NODE NETWORK NODE

T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+ T- T+ R- R+

C
2 (i) Wire up the network (as shown) by using the three 4-wire cables A, B and C.
(ii) Set the addresses as shown.

3 Use the NDP to confirm that you can map all devices on your LAN.

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 Exercise: Electrical Map
From the previous diagram and the network you have just created, starting
with address 11 and, following the Tx to Rx path, fill in the correct
electrical sequence of the controllers.

Rx 11 Tx

Tx Rx

Rx Tx

Tx Rx

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 Exercise: Create a Four Wire LAN.
1 With your neighbouring group create the following LAN using four wire cables
and weaving. The diagram is shown below:

11 12
IQ22x IQ22x
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10

13 IQ21x IQ21x 14
Left Panel Right Panel

15 IQ21x IQ21x 16

CNC CNC
NDP 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910
NDP

4 5

(i) In your pairs create either the left or right side of the network.
(ii) Then join both halves together with a single four-wire cable to create the Lan
above.
(iii) Set the addresses as shown.

2 Reboot the NDPs and confirm that the lan is working by viewing the controller list.

3 On the IQ223 at address 11 use the Display panel to set the alarm address to 5.

4 Unplug the temperature sensor and an alarm should be reported immediately to the
NDP.

5 View the alarm on the NDP alarm page.

6 Replace the sensor and acknowledge the subsequent clear alarm.

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 Exercise: Electrical Map - Answer
From the previous diagram and the network you have just created, starting
with address 11 and, following the Tx to Rx path, fill in the correct
electrical sequence of the controllers.

Rx 11 Tx

Tx Rx

34 35
Rx Tx

Tx 36 Rx

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Section 22 - The Trend Internetwork

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. The functions of the INC2.
2. How to create an Internetwork.

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Build a Trend Internetwork.
2. Describe the two functional modes of the
INC2.

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The Internetwork

A Trend Lan can only have 116 addresses.

On a large site several Lans may be required.

Lan INC I/N INC Lan

“ Lans may be joined together via an

internetwork (I/N).
“ Internetwork controllers (INCs) are used
to join Lans to the I/N.
“ Up to 116 Lans may be joined to one
internetwork.

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Benefits Of Using An Internetwork

“ Increased number of networked devices.

“ Different technologies (current loop,
LonWorks and Ethernet) may be
integrated together.
“ Independent speeds of internetwork and
current loop Lan.
“ More secure networks.
“ Faster and easier commissioning.

In general, the same network rules for Lans

also apply to the internetwork:
“ Common speed on current loop.
“ Unique legal addresses (1-119 excluding 2,
3 & 10).

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The INC2 And NBOX

The INC2 is used to connect a current loop Lan

to a current loop internetwork.

230V supply
option or 24V supply option

Internetwork
LEDs

Local LAN
LEDs

Local LAN
Connectors

Address switch Local LAN

Speed Links
Internetwork
Internetwork
Connectors
Speed Links
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INC2 Modes

The INC2 can operate in two modes:-

1. INC Mode (connects a current loop Lan

to an I/N).

LAN A INC B I/N B INC A LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

2. Internet Extension Mode (splits an I/N

into two segments)

Internetwork A INC B Internetwork

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

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The INC2.

Lan 4

126
INC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

I/N
INC 1 5 INC
126 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0
126
Lan 1 Lan 5

When used in INC mode it has two addresses:

“ Its address switch number on the
internetwork.
“ A fixed address of 126 on its local Lan -
permanently set in memory.
“ As we now have several Lans they need to
be identified. The Lan is given the same
number as its INC's address.

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Setting The INC2 Mode

The mode of the INC2 is selected by:-

The Dumb/Normal switch and the address
switch.
Dumb

Normal

INC2 Operating Modes

Switch
Dumb Normal
Address setting:
1 - 99,
INC mode INC mode
excluding 2,3 & 10
Internetwork
100 - 119 INC mode extension
mode

So, for the INC2 to act as in INC mode use:

1-119, excluding 2, 3 & 10 with switch in
DUMB position
or 1-99 with switch in NORMAL position.
This is to allow for compatibility with older
sites.
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The INC2 In Internetwork Extension Mode

The operating mode of the INC2 is selected

by:-
“ The Dumb/Normal switch and
“ The address switch.
Dumb
Normal
1 4 16 64 Normal
2 8 32

Internetwork Extension Mode:

I/N A INC B I/N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

Internetwork Extension Mode is selected by :-

Setting the address to 100 - 119 and the switch

to the normal position:

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Internetwork Extension Mode - Example

I/N at 19k2
LAN A INC B B INC A LAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

A
Internetwork
extension INC Address = 100 Normal
mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

LAN A INC B B INC A LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

I/N at 38k4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

“ The INC2 splits the internetwork into two

segments.
“ Each segment can run at different speeds.
“ Only the Lan B port can run at 38k4, set
the links for 19k2 and 1k2.
“ INCs map the internetwork and route
messages through the shortest path.
“ Unique legal address rules still apply.
“ In this example Lan 100 cannot be used.

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Section 23 - Trend Nodes And IQView

Aims and Objectives

Aims: To introduce and demonstrate:

1. Mainstream node boards
2. LonWorks network
3. IQView

Objectives: By the end of the section you will be

able to:-
1. Describe the EINC2
2. Briefly describe the following nodes:
PNC2
LNC2
LINC
EINC
TMN
XNC220
3. Describe and use IQView.
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The Trend Modem Node (TMN)

Local LAN Remote LAN

IQ22x IQ22x
OK OK

OK OK TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN
TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN
1 23 4 5 67 8 910 12345678910

12 3 45 6 7 89 10 123 456789
10

CNC INC INC IQ22x

OK OK
OK OK
TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN
OK OK OK OK TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN
TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN LAN LAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 345 6789 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 456 78910

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 345 6789 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 3456 78910

TMN IQ22x
OK OK
TMN OK OK

TX RX TX RX
TX RX TX RX LAN LAN
LAN LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 456 78910

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 4567 8910

OK OK

TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 4567 8910

(A) (B)
Autodialled site

TMN
OK OK

TX RX TX RX

IQ22x
LAN LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12 345 67 8910

(A) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TX
OK

RX
LAN
TX
OK
RX

12 34 567 8910
LAN

IQ22x
OK OK

TX RX TX RX
LAN LAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 234 56 789 10

“ When placed on a Lan, as in (A), set the

TMN to an addresses in the range 11 - 99.
“ When placed on the I/N, as in (B), set the
TMN to an addresses in the range 100 -
114.
“ The TMN occupies its own address and
the next five in sequence on the Lan.

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The Ethernet INC (EINC)

Ethernet

EINC EINC CNC

Supervisor
LAN IQ LAN IQ

The Ethernet system above is equivalent to the

conventional Trend system shown below.

IQ

LAN INC I/N INC LAN

IQ CNC

Ethernet

Ethernet provides both the internetwork and

the device connection between the supervisor
and its CNC.
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NX Variable Speed Drive Network Interface

Trend Trend
4 NXNI
LAN VSD

Integrate a Trend NX variable speed drive into

a Trend network.
“ The interface appears as a Trend
controller on the LAN.
“ Has built-in display pages available to
Trend 962/3 supervisors, IQView and
NDP.
“ Allows full monitoring of drive
parameters using Trend software
modules.
“ Allows full control of the drive.
“ Alarms can be reported to a Trend
supervisor.
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Node Controller Boards: Summary

TMN Trend Modem Node. The TMN occupies six

network addresses.

EINC Ethernet Internetwork Node Controller.

Hardware router between Ethernet and Trend
Lan.

LINC LonWorks Internetwork Node Controller.

Hardware router between LonWorks and current
loop Lan.

INC2 Internetwork Node Controller. Router between

current loop Lan and current loop internetwork,
with two operating modes.

PNC2 Printer Node Controller. A standard CNC with

special prom to interface with a serial printer.
Used to receive alarms in distant maintenance or
security departments. The PNC2 will configure
itself to the local network language.

LNC2 Lancard Node Controller. Equivalent to a CNC2

but redesigned as a computer PCI bus card.
Intended for integrating a computer into a current
loop Lan.

XNC220 An IQ220 with reduced I/O and extra memory

space for running a Basic program. This program
acts as an interface between a third party device
and the Trend system.
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IQView - Overview

Network Display Panel

* Touch Screen Control
* Mono or Colour Screen
* Surface or Panel Mount

Works Out of the box - Minimal set up

* Self learns the Network

Structure and Controllers
* Communicates with IQ1
(>ver 4.1), IQ2, IQ3 &
IQL Controllers

* Adjust Knobs, Switches &

Time Zones
* View Inputs, Outputs,
Directory Pages and Graphs
* Alarm sounder and relay
output
* Password protected and list of Users
* No Battery
* Users retained in flash RAM
* Clock retained by supercapacitor
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IQView - Monochrome

Physical:

Screen: Black & White LCD ¼ VGA Touch screen

Power: 24Vac or 28 to 36Vdc, consumption is 24VA
Secure Digital (SD/MMC) Card:
Located on the main board, allows users to be exported
between units and IQView firmware upgrades.
Network Connection: One option exists, 'RS232
Connection'
IQView uses an RS 232
connection to an
existing CNC.

Physical
LAN

Set Up: From IQView menu

select 'Network' then 'Site
Connection' Baud rate needs
to match CNC.
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IQView Colour - Same As Monochrome Plus

Physical:
Rear Panel Or Surface Mount

Screen: Colour LCD ¼ VGA Touch screen

Network Connection: There are four options,
i) 'RS 232 Connection'
ii) 'Device Current Loop' - built in hardware CNC

IQView is a device connection

on to the Physical Trend LAN.

Physical
LAN

Set Up:
From IQView menu select
'Settings' then 'Site Connection'.
Select 'Connect as Device' then
configure:
LAN, Address and Baud Rate.
Baud rate needs to match CNC.
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IQView - Colour

iii) 'Device Ethernet LAN' - built in Virtual CNC

IQView connects to the Ethernet network and joins the

Trend virtual network.
Ethernet I/N

IQ == XCITE IQ == XCITE
EINC
E E

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

IQ3xcite LAN
Virtual LAN
IQ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

iv) 'Device Ethernet LAN' - remote Virtual CNC (this

option is rarely used).

IQView connects to the Ethernet network and joins the

Trend virtual network via an existing Virtual CNC.

Ethernet I/N

IQ == XCITE
EINC
E
IQ 3xcite

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

Virtual LAN LAN

IP address &
PORT number
of VCNC must
IQ
be known. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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 Exercise Duration = 15 minutes
† 1. Working in pairs on your panel create the following four-wire network. Use the
addresses shown for the controllers and wire in the IQView, we will configure
the IQView address shortly. This connection will use the IQView's built in hardware
CNC. Remember, the internal hardware CNC option is only available on the colour
IQView.

IQView Connections:

IQ22x IQ21x
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5 64
LAN 1 Power Trend
Alarm - Relay
Baud Rate 19k2 LAN
O/P

4
72
IQ21x † 2. Power up the IQView. The
connection method (Ethernet, RS232
fig. 1 or CNC) has to be set up as well as the
address before we can access the
network. On site this would be
configured by the engineer during
commissioning.

† 3. Using your finger DON'T USE A

PEN tap the 'IQView' option
in the top toolbar, then select the
'Network' and 'Site Connection...'.

† 4. To set up the network configuration

select 'Connect as Device', then
'Current Loop Lan'. Finally configure
our LAN, Node and network speed
(Baud Rate) as appropriate (from fig.
1).

† 5. When you select 'OK' the IQView

will map the network and display all
the controllers on your LAN.

Continued...
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 † 6. To access information from a
controller you must first select it in the
navigator.

Select the controller at address 5.

† 7 Now select the 'Controller icon' in the

tool bar , and in the drop down
menu select 'Modules'.

† 8. Select sensor modules. Note down

the current "Room Temperature"
°C . If a sensor has a graph icon ( )
one or more graphs have been
configured for this sensor in the
controller. To display a graph either,
double tap the sensor or highlight the
sensor and select the graph icon in the
top tool bar.

† 8. Display a graph of the "Room

Temperature" sensor. Before the graph is shown you are asked which interval to
display, how many points, and the option to collect high precision data. High
Precision is only needed if displaying meter readings, generally the default,
Compact data is acceptable.

† 9. Once the graph is displayed tap anywhere on the graph to find the exact
temperature. What was the temperature yesterday at 09:00?_________________

† 10. The graph display is shown by default in the left corner of the screen you can
select list view to show a text list of the graph values.

† 11. Leave the sensors area and adjust the "Occ Setpoint" to 22°C. Notice the
adjustment window indicates the range over which this knob can be adjusted.
What is the highest figure "Nocc Setpoint" can be set to?________

† 12. Unplug Sensor 1 from your controller. Select the controller from the tool bar
with . Select 'IQ Alarms' and then 'Current'. This shows a list of current
alarms in your controller, locate Sensor 1, what alarm is displayed?
__________________

(Hint: Double tap the alarm for a description). Reconnect the sensor and select the
current alarm view again, the alarm should have cleared.

Continued...

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 † 13. Finding items based on lists of Trend modules can be tricky for new users.

IQView learns the Directory pages if these have been set up in the controller.
These can then be presented to the user by selecting the tool bar and then
the 'Directories' option.

Try this for your IQ223 controller at address 5. Locate the "Nocc Setpoint' for
'Training Room 1' using the 'Directory' modules option.

Note:
If users are configured in the IQView, 'Directories' can be the only option
presented to the lower level users.

† 14. From 'Training 1' directory adjust tomorrows occupancy time to the
following:
08:00 - 12:00
Note:
The IQView can have users configured please see the appendix at the back of
these course notes and the IQView Manual TE200719 for more details.

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Appendix 2 - Controller Input Summary

Inputs
Current
Controller
Product
Digital Analogue Universal

*IQ251 9 0-64 0-64 0

IQ250 0-32 0-32 0

*IQ241 9 12 - 0-20

*IQ242 9 12 8 (T only) 0-12

IQ231 9 - - 8

IQ233 9 - - 20

IQ221 - 222 9 - - 6

IQ223 - 229 9 1 - 7

IQ211, 212 9 2 2 (T only) 1

IQ131+ 4 4 12

IQ111+ - - 8

IQ101+, 102+ - - 6

IQ90e-93e - - 6

IQ71,72 0 2 x T, 1 x V 0

* Controllers with variable input points

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Appendix 3 - Controller Outputs Summary

Outputs
Controller Current product
Digital Analogue

*IQ251 9 0 - 64 relays 0 - 64 V only

*IQ250 0 - 32 relays 0 - 32 V only
*IQ241 9 - 8 - 20 V only
*IQ242 9 - 8 - 20 V only
IQ231 9 - 8 V only
IQ233 9 - 12 V only
IQ221 9 5 relays 2 V only
IQ222 9 - 6 V only
IQ223 9 1 relay 7 V only
IQ229 9 5 relays 7 V only
IQ211 9 6 x 24V triac -
IQ212 9 4 x 24V triac 2 V only
IQ131+ - 12 V only
IQ111+ - 8 V only
IQ101+, 91e 5 relays 1 V or I
IQ102+, 92e - 4 V or I
IQ93e 4 relays 1 V or I, 1 V only
IQ71 6 x 24V triac -
IQ72 2 x 24V triac 2 V only
IQ73 2 x 24V triac 2 PWM
* controllers with variable output points

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Appendix 4 - Memory Backup Batteries

Trend IQ1 and IQ2 controllers have a backup

battery which maintains the memory and clock
when mains power is lost.

BATTERY BATTERY RETENTION

CONTROLLER
TYPE SHELF LIFE TIME

IQ210 1⁄2AA Lithium 10 years 5 years

ALL OTHER
CURRENT 2450 Lithium 10 years 5 years
CONTROLLERS

The effective life of a battery is limited by its

self discharge rate. If a controller is used in a
warm environment this rate is increased and
the memory retention time is reduced.

The figures above represent values for shelf life

and retention in a normal environment.

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Appendix 5 - Controller Module Numbers

Controller module numbers

Module Controller
Module
Code
IQ21x IQ22x IQ23x IQ24x IQ25x

Sensor S 12 32 46 48 96

Loop L 6 16 32 32 32

Driver D 8 12 32 32 64

Function F 40 90 160 160 240

Logic G 40 90 160 160 240

I C Comms N 4 16 16 16 16

Schedule H 4 8 32 32 32

Knob K 10 30 30 30 60

Switch W 10 20 20 20 60

Sequence Q 100 240 400 400 560

Plot P 10 20 32 32 96

Digital
I 12 32 48 48 96
Input

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Appendix 6 - IQView Users & Security

When IQView is shipped security is turned off, if

security is required it must be enabled in the
following way.

1. On the menu tap 'Settings' and then

'Users.' The Manage Users dialogue box is
displayed.

2. Set the Enable Users check box ( ).

Note: To disable security log in and repeat the

process above so that the 'Enable Users' check box
is unselected ( ).

Guest and Admin users exist by default and cannot

be deleted. The Guest user can be given limited
configuration to suit the site, but the Admin user
cannot be edited. The Admin password must be
recorded in a safe location to avoid becoming
locked out of the unit. The Guest user does not have
a password, therefore the Guest access rights must
be configured appropriately, as anyone can use it.
Seven more users can be fully configured in the
IQView.

It is not possible to deactivate the Guest and Admin

users other than by disabling the IQView security.
When IQView is powered up the guest user is
automatically logged on.

3. From the 'Manage Users' dialogue, select the

check box next to the user that needs to be
activated. To deactivate a user simply clear ( )
the check box.

4. Each user can then be edited to suit the site.

Use the 'Edit...' button.

5. Select 'More>>' for additional settings.

Continued...
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Appendix 6 - IQView Users & Security

6. Select the additional settings required.

Logging On.
1. To log on the user will see one of two
screens. The screen on the left already has
someone logged on.

2. Select the password icon , then Log

On. This will display the Log On screen
(below).

3. If the Log On has timed out the second

screen is shown.

4. In either case select your User Name and

click 'Login.'

5. Use the keyboard to enter your password.

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Appendix 6 - IQView Changing a Password

1. For a user to change their password, they

must first log in, select the 'User' icon
from the top tool bar and then the
'Change Password <Name>' menu option.

2. Enter the old password and the new

password, then click 'OK.'

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 Glossary of Terms

Issue 2/B 1/12/03

Part No: TE200526

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The glossary of provides an explanation of the different terms, and abbreviations used
within Trend documentation.
Abbreviations
2RM
2 Relay Module
3RM
3 Relay Module
4DIX
4 Digital Input Expander Module
4SIM
4 Switched Input Module
6RM
6 Relay Module
A
Analogue or Universal Input reference, also used for Analogue Node.
A/I
Analogue Input
A/O
Analogue Output
AANR
Auto-dialled Area Not Responding.
ABC
Advanced Building Control
Ac
Alternating Current
ACE+
Automated Engineering Tool
ACK
Acknowledge
ADA
Alarm Destination Acknowledge (refers to Critical Alarms)

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Abbreviations (Continued)

ADC
Analogue to Digital Convertor
ADD
Adder/Scaler Module
ADM
Auto-Dial Modem
AHU
Air Handling Unit
AN
Analogue Node
ANC/ANC+
Autodial Node Controller
AONL
Auto-dialler ON Line
AQ
Air Quality
ASA
Alarm Supervisor Acknowledge
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
AUX
Auxiliary Box
B
Knob or Output Channel on IQ controller or Bottom of Range or Digital Bit Node
BEMS
Building and Energy Management System
BINSW
Binary Switch
BIT
Binary Digit
BMS
Building Management System

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Abbreviations (Continued)

BS
British Standard
BSW
Binary Switch
BTNR
British Telecom Not Responding
C
Common or Copy
CA
Critical Alarm
CAD
Computer Aided Drawing
CD
Cool Down
CDGT
Clear Driver Grace Time
CDIn
Clear Digital Input (n=O or I)
CHIH
Clear Sensor High
CLOW
Clear Sensor Low
CMNT
Clear Maintenance Interval
CMOS
Complimentary Metal Oxide Semi-conductor
CNC/CNC+/CNC2
Communications Node Controller
CNCL+
Communication Node Controller Lancard
CNTR
IQ Counter module

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Abbreviations (Continued)

COMB
IQ Combination module
COMMS
Communications
CONL
Controller ON Line
CPU
Central Processor Unit
CPVF
Clear Process Variable Fail
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check character.
CRM
Cascade Relay Module
CSDV
Clear Setpoint Deviation Ctrl Control
Ctrl
Control
D
IQ Driver Module
DAC
Digital to Analogue Convertor
DB
Decibels
dc.
Direct Current
dd/mm/yy
Day/Month/Year
DDE
Dynamic Data Exchange
Deg
Degree

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Abbreviations (Continued)

DEV
Deviation
DIG
Digital
DIGIN
Digital Input
DIGOUT
Digital Output
DIM
Digital Input Multiplexer
DO
Digital Output
DP
Display Panel, Differential Pressure
DPCM
Dual Phase Cut Module
DRW
Micrografx format graphic file
E
Error, Calendar
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Also known as E-squared.
EEROM
Electrically Erasable programmable Read Only Memory
EINC
Ethernet Internetwork Node Controller
EM
Electricity Meter
EMA
Energy Monitoring and Analysis
ENTHY
Enthalpy

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Abbreviations (Continued)

EPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EXT
External
F
Function Module, Off Time Delay, or scaling Factor
FCM
Fan Coil Module
FCS
Frame Check Sequence
FCU
Fan Coil Unit
FDP
Front Panel Mounting Display Panel
FDRT
Fail Dual Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
FNC
Fieldbus Node Controller
FP
Front Panel (Display Panel)
FPIA
Fail Peripheral Interface Adaptor
FPK
Front Panel mounting Kit
FPRM
Fail Programmable Read only Memory
FRAM
Fail Random Access Memory
FRTC
Fail Real Time Clock
FSWR
Fail Software

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Abbreviations (Continued)

FTKA
Fail Timekeeper Advice
FTKP
Fail Timekeeper
G
IQ Logic Module, or Gain
H
IQ Schedule Module
HCM
Heat Cool Module
HDM
Hayes Modem
HDP
Hand Held Display Panel
HEX
Hexadecimal
HHDP
Hand Held Display Panel
hhmm
Hours and Minutes
HHT
Hand Held Tool
HIGH
Sensor High Alarm Limit
HLM
High Lower Relay Module
HNC
Hayes Node Controller
Hrs
Hours Run Logic Module
HTG
Heating

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Abbreviations (Continued)

HTML
Hyper-Text Mark up Language
HYST
Hysteresis
Hz
Hertz
I
Input, Current, or Integral Time Constant
I/N
Internetwork
I/O
Input/Output
IC-COMMS
Inter Controller Communications
ID
Internal Digital
IEC
International Electromechanical Commission
IIM
Input Isolation Module
INC/INC+/INC2
Internetwork Node Controller
INT
Internal
INV
Inverted
IP
Internet Protocol
IQ
Range of IQ Controllers
ISO
International Standards Organisation

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Abbreviations (Continued)

J
Adjustment
K
Knob
kHz
Kilohertz
kW
Kilowatt
kWh
Kilowatt hour
L
Loop, Manual Level, sensor lower limit
LAN
Local Area Network
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LCI
LonWorks Commissioning Interface
LED
Light Emitting Diode
LIM
Limit
LINC
LonWorks Internetwork Node Controller
LK
Link Header
LNC/LNC+/LNC2
Lancard Node Controller
LO
Low
log, LOG
Logarithm, Logging Channel

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Abbreviations (Continued)

LONC
LonWorks Node Controller
LRM
Latching Relay Module
M
Manual or Critical Alarm
mA
Milliampere
MAC
Medium Access Control
MAINT
Maintenance
max.
Maximum
MCF
Modular Controller Fan Coil Unit Strategy
MCV
Modular controller VAV Unit Strategy
min.
Minimum
MINT
Maintenance Interval Alarm
MKT
Mean Kinetic Temperature
MNC/MNC+
Modem Node Controller
MONR
Modem Not Responding
MS-DOS
Microsoft Disk Operating System
MULT
Multiply logic module

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N
On delay or Inter-Controller Comms
NC
Normally Closed
NDP
Network Display Panel
NETB
Network Box
NETBB
Battery Backed Network Box
NIC
Network communications Interface Card
NO
Normally Open
NOC
Non Occupation
NTC
Negative Temperature Coefficient.
NUA
Network User Address
O
Occupational Setpoint or OSS or Offset
OAT
Outside Air Temperature
OCC
Occupation Time
OCT
October
OP
Output
OPC
OLE for Process Control

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OSI
Open Systems Interconnection
OSL
Outside Limits
OSS
Optimum Start/Stop
OSTN
Controller
OTP
Occupational Time Profile
OUTL
Outside Limits Alarm
P
Proportional or Plot (Logging)
PAD
Packet Assembler Disassembler
PC
Personal Computer
PCX
Paintbrush format graphic file
PI
Proportional, Integral control
PIA
Peripheral Interface Adaptor
PID
Proportional, Integral, Derivative control
PIN
Personal Identification Number
PNC/PNC+/PNC2
The printer node controller is used to interface between an RS232 printer and the IQ
Network.

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PPM
Power Pack Module
PROM
Programmable Read Only Memory.
PSDN
Packet Switched Data Network
PSU
Power Supply Unit
PTC
Positive Temperature Coefficient
PV
Process Variable
PVFL
Process Variable Fail
PWM
Pulse Width Modulation
Q
Sequence Table or Quit
R
Receive, Address Module
R/L
Raise/Lower
RAM
Random Access Memory
RAS
Remote Access Server
RDBK
Readback
RH
Relative Humidity
RIP
Routing Information Protocol

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RIT
Routing Information Table
RLM
Raise/Lower Module
RNC
Radford Node Controller
ROM
Read Only Memory
RS232
Standard Interface Specification
RSCL
Rescale module
RTC
Real Time Clock
RX
Receiver
S
Sensor
SCADA
Supervision Control And Data Acquisition
SDEV
Setpoint Deviation
SDGT
Set Drive Grace Time
SET
System Engineering Tool
SL
Sensor Lower
SNC+
Supervisor Node Controller
SNMP
Simple Network management Protocol.

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SP
Setpoint
SRM
Single Relay Module
SS
Setpoint Select
SU
Sensor upper limit
T
Type or Reschedule Time or Time
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TMN
Trend Modem Node
TP
Time proportional
TRM
Triple Relay Module
TUA
Trend Universal Address
TX
Transmitter
U
Sensor Upper Limit or User
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
V
Voltage or Value
VA
Volt Ampere’s

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VDU
Visual Display Unit
W
Warm Up
X
Exit
XNC+
X Node Controller
Y
Byte
Z
Zone

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100BaseT
Twisted-pair Ethernet cable. Over 100BaseT Ethernet the maximum network
transmission rate is 100 megabits per second.
10Base2
The coaxial cable used for thin wire Ethernet. Over 10Base2 Ethernet the maximum
network transmission rate is 10 megabits per second.
10Base5
The thick coaxial cable used for thickwire Ethernet. Over 10Base5 Ethernet the
maximum network transmission rate is 10 megabits per second.
10BaseT
Twisted-pair Ethernet cable. Over 10BaseT Ethernet the maximum network
transmission rate is 10 megabits per second.
2 Relay Module
The 2 Relay Module (2RM) converts a 0-10 V signal into two stages of relay output. It
may be configured as a ‘high/low’ function or a "raise/lower" function by link
selection. Manual override links for each relay aid commissioning, and status is
indicated by LED’s. 0-10 V signal.
3 Relay Module
The 3 Relay Module (3RM) converts an analogue output of an IQ controller to three
stages of relay output, and acts as an interface between BMS equipment and heating
and ventilating equipment. It may be configured as a Fan/Heating/Cooling sequence
controller (HCM) or a 3-state sequence controller (TRM) using the operating mode
link. There are manual override links for each relay to aid commissioning. Field wiring
is facilitated by rising cage clamp output terminals, and a supply loop terminal aids
wiring to additional modules.
4 Digital Input Expander Module
The Digital Input Expander (4DIX) allows 4 volt free inputs to be monitored by a
single analogue input channel. The analogue value can be decoded by the A to D
function module in an IQ controller to produce internal digital status bits for alarm
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4 Switched Input Module

A Switched Input Isolation Module (4SIM) converts its 4 separate 110-240 Vac inputs
to fully isolated outputs suitable for connection to the inputs of an IQ controller. Each
channel can be connected individually, or, by PCB jumper selection can be paralleled
to proved a single isolated output where only a common alarm status is required. Input
status is indicated by LED’s and alarm status can be simulated for test purposes by
moving a jumper for each channel. The 4SIM is supplied with a special cable for use
in conjunction with the 4DIX to monitor and isolate up to 4 input signals.
6 Relay Module
The Six Relay Module (6RM) converts an analogue output of an IQ controller to six
stages of relay output, and acts as an interface between BMS equipment and heating
and ventilation equipment. This compact unit includes manual override links for each
relay to aid commissioning. Field wiring is facilitated by rising cage clamp type output
terminals, and a supply loop terminal aids wiring to additional modules.
822+
MSDOS based software tool designed to engineer IQ controllers.
849
A tool enabling serial port servers to be connected together to for a IQ System
internetwork.
921 Supervisor
The 921 Supervisor is an easy to use package for field engineering and the
management of smaller sites. Detailed information on sensor values, setpoints and
control status are called up with simple keystrokes from a concise operator menu.
Logs can be overlaid and compared on colour graphs and printed, or stored to disk.
Alarm histories and structured reports are standard features.
942 Supervisor
Windows based software supervisor designed to provide a user interface to an IQ
System.
943 Supervisor
Windows based software supervisor designed to provide a user interface to an IQ
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945 Supervisor
A supervisor allowing graphical management interface for the supervision of buildings
where an IQ System is installed. It enables the user to monitor plant/building services,
and make changes to the way the building is controlled using colour graphics displays.
Fault reporting, analysis, and data recording features promote efficient plant operation
and effective energy use.
962 Supervisor
A supervisor providing a graphical, real-time, user interface for the IQ System. It
enables the user to monitor plant or building services, and make changes to the way
the building is controlled from a graphical display. The security system ensures that
the user is only presented with information and functions that are relevant to his
authority or task. The 962 can act as a server allowing access to the graphical displays
using a web browser like Internet Explorer.
963 Supervisor
A supervisor providing a graphical, real-time, user interface for the IQ System. It
enables the user to monitor plant or building services, and make changes to the way
the building is controlled from a graphical display. The security system ensures that
the user is only presented with information and functions that are relevant to his
authority or task. The 963 can act as a server allowing access to the graphical displays
using a web browser like Internet Explorer.
Actions
Actions are tasks such as going to a particular page, sending a text comms message,
etc. that 962 can perform. Actions can be carried out when the user clicks on an object,
or identifies himself, or when an alarm occurs. Actions are also used in script files.
Address
An address is either a number that identifies a particular software or hardware
input/output, or a number that identifies another device on the network (CNC+
Address).
Address Resolution Protocol
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is the TCP/IP protocol that translates an IP
Address into the hardware address of a network interface card (MAC Address).
Alarm Action
An alarm action is an action that occurs when a specified value on the IQ System goes
into an alarm condition.
Alarm Address
The address of the supervisor to which alarms are sent.

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Alarm Delay
The time duration for which an alarm condition has to be continuously present before
an alarm condition is declared.
Alarm Display
The alarm display shows alarms on the selected part of the IQ system.
Alarm Panel
A pop-up window that is displayed on the screen when an alarm is received.
Analogue
A variable which represents a physical quantity. The analogue value varies, as would
the physical level (e.g. temperature, humidity).
Analogue Address
The location of an analogue input/output value in the memory analogue array in the
range 0 - 255.
Analogue Array
The area in memory where analogue values are stored.
Analogue to Digital Converter
Converts voltage (analogue) signal into a binary (digital) number, which can be used
by a microprocessor.
Animation Files
An animation file is a text file that defines a number of bitmap images and/or text that
are displayed on a page in sequence at a specified interval.
Antiphase Channel
An antiphase output is an output from a driver module that is always the inverse of the
normal output.
Note this does not apply to Raise/Lower driver modules.
Aspect
Part of the 945 navigator structure, provides access to plant schematics.
Attribute
An attribute is generally taken as a quality or characteristic ascribed to an item. In the
case of text communications its meaning is restricted to a label or identifier of a device
or item.

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Attributes
Each IQ controller has six attributes, in addition to the identifier. They allow the
controller to be identified either uniquely, or as part of a group. Each attribute (F, G,
H, I, J, and K) can be up to 10 characters long.
Audible Alarm Unit
A PNC+ mounted in an auxiliary box complete with Latching Relay Module a lamp,
alarm annunciation, and push-button. When an alarm is received by the PNC+ it will
sound the alarm and switch the light on.
Autodial Node Controller
The Autodial Node Controller (ANC, ANC+, or AND) is a small microprocessor
based unit providing a node on the communications network to link an auto-dial
modem to the network; providing Lan to Lan communication via a telephone
connection.
The AND is later version of the ANC+ (this abbreviation was also used for an early
German modem interface).
Autodialled
Automatic telephone destination dialling, connection, and link confirmation by a
modem device. Normally an IQ System device accessed over a telephone line
Autodialled LAN
A LAN that communicates with the reference device by means of an autodialled
telephone link. The receiving autodial device is on the same LAN as the destination
device.
Autodialled Remote LAN
A LAN that communicates with the reference device by means of an autodialled
telephone link. The receiving autodial device is connected to the destination device via
an inter-network.
Autodialled Sites
An autodialled site is a Lan or device that is accessed via an autodialled link.
Autodialler
A modem that can automatically dial a telephone number.
Autodialling Modem
Interfaces between an autodial node controller (ANC+) and the telephone network.

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Automated Controller Engineering

Automated Controller Engineering (ACE+) is a software package used for engineering
IQ controllers (superseded).
Backdrop
A backdrop is a bitmap image used as a base for pages.
Band
The band specifies the amount above and below threshold level in a ‘Hysteresis’
module within which input changes have no effect.
Bandwidth
The range from highest to lowest frequencies transmitted on a network. Bandwidth
measures network capacity.
BatiBUS
A two-wire serial multidrop bi-directional field bus marketed by Merlin Gerin
(France) from the French 'Batiment' (Building).
Battery Backed
An electronic device whose power supply is protected by a battery. This ensures that
in the event of failure of the main power source, the data held in the electronic device
is not lost for the period that the battery provides power.
Baud Rate
The rate of data transmission in bits per second.
Bit
An abbreviation derived from binary digit. A bit is the basic unit of information used
in a digital computer, it corresponds to digital states ON and OFF.
Bitmap File
A bitmap file is a graphic made up of a number of individual pixels.
Border
Thin strip surrounding a Microsoft Windows window.
Bridge
A network device that connects two networks that use the same protocols. The bridge
forwards packets between the connected networks.
Broadcast Message
A message transmitted to all devices attached to a network.
Browser
A client program for navigating the Internet, capable of displaying HTML.

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Buffer
A short-term memory that temporarily stores data that cannot be processed
immediately.
Building Management System
Building Management System (BMS)
Byte
A group of eight digital bits treated as a unit in a digital computer.
Cascade Control
A form of control by which the error in a primary process (e.g. space heating) is used
to control the setpoint on a secondary process (e.g. radiator hot water temperature).
Chart
A real time graph of live values.
Check Box
A small square box that appears in a supervisor dialogue box, it is used to turn an item
on or off with the mouse.
Check sum
A number calculated from a set of data, used to determine if the data has changed (e.g.
after transmission or power fail).
Click
To press and release a mouse button quickly.
Click box
A square displayed on a supervisor schematic or user page that allows certain
selections to be made with the mouse.
Client
A program that requests services from a server.
Client/Server
A style of computing that allows work to be distributed across devices.
Coaxial Cable
A kind of wiring used in networks.
Coded Alarms
Coded alarms are general, and item alarms (not critical) sent using codes instead of
user-friendly text labels. This makes the messages shorter, thus reducing network
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Command button
A large rectangular button that appears in a supervisor dialogue box. When selected
with the mouse, the supervisor performs or cancels the associated action.
Communication Node Controller
A Communication Node Controller (CNC, CNC+, CNCL, or CNC2) is a small
microprocessor-based unit used to connect devices such as the PC running software to
the IQ Network. It also controls the flow of data on the Lan.
Configuration Display
The configuration display enables an engineer to access IQ controllers in configuration
mode.
Configuration Mode
Configuration mode is a way of communicating with IQ controllers, and certain
Network nodes that enables the operating strategy to be seen at module level, and
allows changes to be made providing the user has the correct authority.
Configuration Parameters
Configuration parameters are the settings of modules in the IQ controller's strategy
that determine the way in which each module functions.
Connective
A connective is a reference on a page to a module that is already on another strategy
page. Connectives allow modules to be linked across strategy pages.
Control
Each device can make decisions about outputs dependant upon inputs.
Control Loop
A method of control by which a current value, e.g. temperature, is fed back to adjust
the control loop output to maintain a setpoint or required value.
Control Menu
This menu appears on every program that runs in a window, it allows the panel to be
moved, sized, maximised, minimised, or closed.
Control Strategy
The program the outstation follows to enable it to control the plant i.e. it defines the
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Controller
A microprocessor based unit capable of controlling plant to a set strategy either
standing alone or in conjunction with other controllers. There are two types of IQ
controller:
The IQ Series controllers
The IQL Series controllers.
Each function in a similar way to control the BMS plant of a building. The strategy for
both may be configured using SET.
Cookie
Information stored in a file that a web server might want to send to your computer, so
that a web site has information about you and your preferences.
Cool Down
The period of time when the plant is off before non-occupation occurs. (Optimum stop
to OTP stop time).
Crypkey
Proprietary security software. Not to be used on PC with de-fragmentation or
automatic file-sort software.
Current Week
The current week is the area of memory in an IQ controller that holds the actual
occupation times that will worked by the IQ controller this week (today, and the next
six days).
Cycle Time
The time that the controller takes to run through the sequence table once.
DA Group
A group used for by the 943 Energy Monitoring and Analysis application
Data File
A defined quantity of data with a unique indexing title, stored in a retrieval system i.e.
either disk or tape. The controller’s data file is the program for the control strategy
stored on a mass storage media.
Data Link Layer
Layer 2 in the ISO 7 Layer Model. It handles logical connections between networked
devices.

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DataPoint
A Windows based Supervisor that utilises Web technology to collect and analyse
utility consumption data, as a means of reducing energy costs. Its key feature is the
ability to produce internal billing reports within an organisation; enabling accurate
activity based costings to be produced.
Default
The status, values, or levels adopted on power up.
Default Router
The address used when the destination address is not on the local subnet.
Derivative Action
Whereby the control loop monitors the rate of change of error and adjusts the loop
output to resist the change.
Derivative Time
The derivative time is used to change the speed at which the loop responds to an error.
It modifies the output to resist an increasing error. It is specified in minutes, and can
be set to any real number.
Destination
The destination is the location of the output for a particular module i.e. the analogue or
digital address (location in memory) where the output of a module is stored.
Destination address
Analogue or Digital memory location where module output is stored. Address of
controller to which data is being sent.
Deviation Alarm
A deviation alarm is generated when the controlled variable varies above or below the
setpoint by more than the deviation. Note that during non-occupancy the controlled
variable is allowed to rise to the occupied setpoint + deviation before the alarm is
generated.
Device
A device is any node, controller, supervisor etc connected to the IQ network.
Device Viewer
The Device Viewer enables any labelled point on the IQ system to be displayed,
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Dialogue Box
A rectangular box that appears when the supervisor needs further information to
perform a command or when it is presenting information.
Dial-up Networking
Enables one computer with a modem to dial in to another computer that is set up as a
server and has a modem, and then gain access to shared resources on that computer
and the network it is connected to.
Diary Display
The Diary display provides access to the occupation times that have been set up in
962. It enables them to be viewed, edited, deleted, and added.
Diary Occupation times
Operational times for controllers set up in a supervisor.
Difference file
Text file created by 842 Change Tracker giving difference between two compared
strategies.
Digital
A single data bit indicating one of two states, ON or OFF.
Digital Address
The byte, bit reference (location in memory) where a piece of digital information is
stored.
Digital Array
The area in memory where digital values are stored.
Digital Input/Output
An ON/OFF type input/output that uses a bit status, 0 or 1, to define its status.
Direct Connection
The connection of the PC running software to the node controller or controller which it
is using to connect to the IQ network. This connection can be made using an RS232
connection to directly to the device, or over Ethernet to a virtual CNC in an EINC.
Disk
Magnetic storage devices in the form of hard (Winchester) and floppy discs used for
permanent storage of a computer’s data. Hard disks are a fixed system with large
storage capacity. Floppy disks are removable from the system; this allows different
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Display Panel
A Display Panel enables the user to view and adjust selected parameters within an IQ
controller. It provides all the facilities necessary for the operation of a stand-alone
building control system. Four programmable buttons make commonly used values
available by single key selection. The Display Panel is an option and may either be: a
hand-held unit (HDP) integrally mounted in an IQ controller (DP), or front panel
mounted (FP). The Display Panel has no intelligence of its own; the program for its
operation is resident in the controller to which it is connected, and it can only access
information in the connected controller.
Distributed Intelligence Control
A system where intelligent control devices are distributed so that they are close to the
plant they are controlling to minimise expensive plant wiring. Each control device is
intelligent in that it can make decisions based on its inputs as to the value or state of its
outputs.
Documenter
A program used to produce documentation, which defines the strategy within a
controller as tables of information.
Dongle
Hardware connected to bus or comms port to permit use of protected software.
Double Click
To rapidly press and release a mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
Download
Downloading is the transfer of a strategy data file (LDF, or IQ2 file) from to the IQ
controller. Can also refer to the transfer of occupation time data.
Drag
To press and hold down the mouse button whilst moving the mouse.
Driver
An IQ controller software module that corrects an internal value to an output channel,
and in doing so is able to convert the signal form in various ways.
Dual Phase Cut Module
Dual Phase Cut Module (DPCM)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP) is the TCP/IP protocol for allocating IP
addresses dynamically when they are needed.

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Dynamic Object
A dynamic object is an object on a page that is linked to a value on the IQ system. It
indicates the magnitude and status of this value using text, animations, or bitmaps. It
also enables the value to be adjusted.
Dynamic Routing
A way of moving data across a network. When one path is unavailable another can be
used.
Editing
The adjustment of parameters on the system.
Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory
Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory (EEROM) is a non-volatile memory that can
be repeatedly programmed and erased.
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) is a non-volatile
computer. Also known as E-squared.
Engineering Tool
A software application that can be used to engineer the IQ system.
EPROM
Non-volatile computer memory -Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) is a hardware form of non-
volatile memory used for data storage. Once programmed with data, the entire
contents can only be erased by the use of an ultra violet light source. An EPROM can
be read from but not written into.
Error
The difference between the setpoint and the measured value in a control loop.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a Lan technology that uses CSMA/CD delivery. Ethernet runs over many
different media, used typically for communications between PCs over IT networks.

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Ethernet Internetwork Node Controller

The Ethernet Internetwork Node Controller (EINC) provides the means by which the
IQ network can be constructed with an Ethernet network. The EINC operates at the
internetwork level, including the necessary support for WAN’s (e.g. TMN support). It
also provides virtual CNCs that allow supervisory or tool software on Ethernet PCs to
connect to the IQ System.
Exponent
A mathematical function; raise to the power of. A parameter to be entered in sensor
type module.
Extension
A file extension consists of the fullstop and three letters at the end of a filename. An
extension identifies the type of information a file contains.
Family icons
The family icons are used to move up and down the schematic aspect hierarchy. They
are normally displayed in the top left-hand corner of any schematic aspect.
Fan Coil Unit
Fan Coil Units (FCU) are wall, or more normally ceiling mounted units, which
controls air temperature by passing air across a hot or cold radiator like device.
Fast Sequencing
Fast sequencing allows the controller to jump directly to the part of the sequence table
that contains the strategy that processes the digital input. This gives a typical delay of
200 ms between the input changing, and the required action being carried out.
FC Controllers
Range of controllers for fan coil units (FCU), communicating across BatiBUS
fieldbus. Superseded by IQL
Feed Forward Control
The adjustment of factors within the strategy to cope with predicted events.
Field Bus Node Controller
The Field Bus Node Controller (FNC) interfaces between the IQ network, and a
BatiBUS field bus. It allows for communication between the devices on the IQ
network, and BatiBUS devices. It acts as a data concentration point by holding all
current BatiBUS device data, and provides a data logging, and alarm reporting
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Fieldbus
A low cost relatively low speed communication bus designed to be routed around plant
rooms, or the ‘field’ (e.g. a group of fan coil units). A standard bus adopted by other
suppliers.
Filename
The filename is the name of a file.
Firewall
A firewall is a network security measure that works by allowing and preventing receipt
of certain kinds of network messages.
Firmware
Software that is permanently stored and cannot be changed by the operator; firmware
is stored in ROM, PROM and EPROM.
Folder
Folders provide a way of grouping pages together so that they can be located quickly.
Full Scale Drive Time
The time taken for devices such as valves to move from one end stop to another.
Function
The software module which performs specific calculations and manipulation of
analogue values depending on module type and configuration.
A Supervisor facility to provide an efficient means of invoking a learned sequence of
key strokes, by use of a single key stroke, to provide a defined output or system
function.
A part of a text comms message which can specify maximum, minimum, or sum of a
set of values.
Gain
In a loop module the gain affects the way the loop responds to changes in the process
variable. It is calculated using the following formula: Gain = proportional part of
output/error
Global Message
A message sent to all controllers. Local global on own LAN or Global Global to all
Lans
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Graph
One value plotted against another using scaled axis. In the IQ system a graph generally
plots a system value or values with respect to time.
Graphic
A graphic is any drawing that can be place on a 945 schematic aspect.
Graphic button
A graphic button is a graphic that when clicked on makes it possible to go directly to a
particular aspect in the hierarchy, to display the 945 Toolbox, or to run other
applications such as Graphs/User Pages with specific information displayed either as
pop-ups or a full window.
Group
A number of controllers related in some way.
Group Label
Name given to a group.
Hand Held Tool
The Hand Held Tool (HHT) is a portable unit used for local configuration of unitary
controllers. It contains a numeric pad and a small LCD display.
Hardware
The physical parts and devices that make up any electrical or electronic equipment.
The term is used to distinguish it from the software.
Highlighted
Indicates that the object is selected and will be affected by your next action.
Holiday
A special date that can have different occupation times to those normally operated by
the Controller time zones.
Host
A device on a TCP/IP network.
Housekeeping
Routine tasks automatically carried out by the Outstation to check that the controller is
working correctly.
Hub
A network device that ties multiple segments of wire of cable together. The hub also
retransmits the signal so that it can travel longer distances.

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HyperText Mark-up Language

HyperText mark-up Language (HTML) is the language used to write pages that can be
viewed in a web browser.
Hysteresis
A setting of discrimination levels. An upper level switches the output ON; a lower
level switches the output OFF. This effectively stops minor changes on the input side
affecting the output. The difference between the levels is a measure of hysteresis.
Icon
Small symbol that represents a software application that is running in memory.
Identifier
Text string used to uniquely identify a device on the network
Initialising
Setting up parameters to an initial level or default state.
Integral Time
The integral time is used to eliminate the steady state error that occurs in proportional
only control. The integral gradually increases the output to reduce the error. It is
specified in minutes, and can be set to any real number.
Inter Controller Communications
Inter Controller Communications (IC Comms) allow IQ controllers to share
information with each other. A controller can either send information to certain
selected controllers, or request information from selected controllers. IC Comms are
set up by configuring the appropriate IC Comms module.
Interface
An item of equipment that enables interaction between the system parts.
Internet
A number of networks, spanning the world, connected together via a backbone called
NFSNET (National Science Foundation Network) that use TCP/IP to work together as
one large logical network.
Internet Layer
Layer 3 of the TCP/IP network model.
Internet Protocol
One of the two main parts of the TCP/IP protocol. IP delivers TCP and UDP packets
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Internetwork
Network which is used to join together individual Local Area Networks (LANs) to
permit large numbers of controllers (up to 13,456) on a single system
Internetwork Node Controller
Internetwork Node Controller (INC, INC+, or INC2) is the device that connects a
LAN to an Internetwork and controls the flow of data messages between them.
Inverted
When a driver is inverted its output channel and antiphase channels are swapped over.
Note this is not the case for some types of driver. For further details see the IQ
Configuration Reference Manual.
IP Address
A 32-bit unique numeric address used by a computer on a TCP/IP network. It is
unique to every network device, and consists of two parts a network number, and host
number.
IP Tool
The IP Tool is a software tool for use when initially setting up IQ3xite controllers, and
EINCs. It is also useful for fault finding IQ networks running over Ethernet.
IPX
IPX is a Novell Netware protocol.
IQ Controller
A microprocessor-based unit capable of controlling plant to a set strategy.
IQ Network
The IQ network is a number of IQ System devices that are able to communicate with
each other.
IQ System
The IQ System consists of an IQ network, supervisors, the IQ Controllers connected to
it, and their associated peripherals such as relay modules etc.
IQ System Current Loop
The IQ System Current Loop is used to connect IQ System devices. It actually signals
by switching between 0 and 20 mA to signify a 0 or 1 state. Each connection between
two adjacent nodes on the network is an independent small current loop.
IQ2 Files
An IQ2 file is a file format used to store strategy information for a particular IQ2
Series controller. An IQ2 file can be downloaded to IQ2 Series controllers.

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IQ3 Files
An IQ3 file is a file format used to store strategy information for a particular IQ3xcite
Controller. An IQ3 file can be uploaded from or downloaded to an IQ3xcite
Controller.
IQ3xcite Controller
The IQ3xcite (IQ3 controller) is a Building Management System controller that uses
Ethernet and TCP/IP networking technologies. It incorporates a web server that can
serve web pages to a PC or mobile device running web browser software. A user can
monitor or adjust the controller from any Internet access point in the world.
IQF Files
An IQF file is a file format used to store strategy information for a particular IQ1 or
IQ2 Series controller. It uses a binary format that is uninterpretable.
IQL Controller
The IQL Series LonMark Controllers are a range of controllers, which can be
networked using LonWorks (Lon). An IQL can communicate with other IQLs and
LonMark devices via the Lon, and with IQ System networked devices via a LINC unit.
There are a number of variants described in supplementary data sheets.
IqlTool
A Windows based tool that helps simplify the commissioning of IQL controllers.
ISO 7 Layer model
A standard model for network protocol layers created by International Standards
Organisation, also known as the ISO OSI Reference Model.
Issue
A number indicating one of a sequence of issues. The issue is used in conjunction with
version to define exact product status. Format Issue X.X, where .x = issue.
Knob
This is an input that enables the value of an analogue node to be changed. It has user-
defined limits between which its value can be adjusted using a display panel. Some
supervisors allow a separate range to be set, however this range must be within the one
set in the controller module itself.
Lan Map
A Lan map displays the network address of all the devices the selected Lan.
Lancard Node Controller
The Lancard Node Controller (LNC, or LNC2) is version of the CNC designed to fit
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LDF Files
An LDF file is a file format used to store strategy information for a particular IQ1 or
IQ2 series controller. An LDF file can be downloaded to IQ1 or IQ2 series controllers.
Licence
The licence defines the person who is allowed to use software, and the date until
which they are allowed to use it.
Link header
Small PCB fitting used to change the characteristics of input channels.
List Box
A box within a supervisor dialogue box that lists all items that the selected option
could affect.
Local Area Network
Local Area Network (LAN) is a number of devices hard wired together and able to
communicate with each other.
Local Controller
The Local controller is the controller to which the NDP or supervisor is directly
connected.
Local LAN
The LAN to which the reference device is connected i.e. a link between devices all
communicating on the same LAN as the reference device.
Local Printer
A Printer connected directly to the supervisor computer. Provides hard copy of
supervisor information.
Local Supervisor Port
The local supervisor port is a connection on a IQ System device that enables
connection of a supervisory device.
Log Off
To clear the valid password entry previously made, so that the facilities it enabled are
no longer available.
Log On
To enter a valid password
Logging Channels
An area in memory that is allocated for the storage of data for graphs etc. A channel
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LonWorks Internetwork Node Controller

LonWorks Internetwork Node Controllers (LINC) are used to extend the
communications via the LonWorks network (Lon). This enables the Lon to be used as
the IQ System internetwork, and acts in a similar fashion to an INC.
Loop
A software module that compares an input with a set point to generate an output that
reduces the difference (error).
MAC Address
A MAC Address is the hardware address that identifies the Ethernet network interface
card inside a device, also known as the Ethernet address or physical address. No two
MAC addresses are the same anywhere in the world.
Macro
A sub-strategy with defined functionality. A Macro or a number of macros may be
used, together with soft wiring to define the total strategy required by a controller.
Maintenance Interval Alarm
The maintenance interval alarm indicates when the maintenance interval for a
particular driver is exceeded. The driver module does not set it up. Therefore it must
be set up by another module (usually an hours run module).
Manual Level
The predetermined output level to which a module output will change when the
manual state is selected.
Manual Level Address
Address or location in memory of the manual level analogue node.
Mark Space Ratio
The ratio in a pulse waveform of the duration of the pulse on state to the pulse off
state.
Maximize box
Small box at right hand end of menu bar on a window, with an up arrow. Clicking
opens window to full size.
Mean Kinetic Temperature
The Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT) is defined as the isothermal temperature that
corresponds to the kinetic effects of a time-temperature distribution.
Menu Bar
A bar at the top of each window that contains the menus for that application.

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Mimic
A diagram representing an area of plant, on which values indicating current status can
be displayed.
Minimize Box
Small box at right hand end side of a window on the supervisor display containing a
down arrow that is located at the right of the menu bar. Mouse users can click the
minimise box to reduce a panel to an icon.
Modem
A modem (MOdulator/DEModulator) is a device used to convert signals from one
electrical form to another form (modulate) suitable for use by a transmission medium
and convert back to original form at the other end (demodulate). Computer
input/output electrical signals are converted to audible tones for use over the telephone
system.
Modem Node Controller
A Modem Node Controller (MNC, or MNC+) is used to interface between a local area
network or an internetwork and the telephone network. The MNC allows the network
to communicate with other networks and devices via the telephone network.
Trend Modem Node Controller
A Trend Modem Node Controller (TMN) enables either networked or stand-alone IQ
System devices to access the PSTN via an integral, or external modem.
Module
A module is a part of the firmware in a controller that contains all the information
related to a particular function
Multi-networking
A method whereby a Supervisor can handle data on more than one LAN. Each LAN
may contain devices with the same addresses as those on other Lans.
Multiplexing Nodes
Multiplexing is a technique used to pass data through a common node from different
sources. This is achieved by entering the modules that use that node as a destination at
different times in the sequence table. The module utilising the value in the common
node must appear in the sequence table at a sufficient number of steps to process the
correct data at the correct time. Multiplexing maximises the use of modules at the
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Navigator
The Navigator appears on the left-hand side of the screen when required, and enables
you to select device, the required items.
NEI Files
An NEI file is a file format used to store strategy information for a particular IQL
Series controller.
Network
A number of devices hard wired together and able to communicate with each other.
Network Address
The network address is a number, in the range 1,4 to 119 excluding 10, that locates a
device on the IQ network. Note addresses 0, and 120 and greater are used for special
purposes.
Network Display Panel
A Network Display Panel (NDP) provides an operator interface that may be connected
to any IQ network via a node controller (CNC+). It provides access is to all IQ's on a
single Lan or multi-Lan system (not across autodialled connections). Using icons and
soft keys it allows an operator to perform, under password protection, supervisory
functions such as adjustments of knobs, switches, and time zones. The operator is able
to view logs using logging intervals set up in the relevant outstation, with sensor,
output, and alarm values available on request. By giving direct access to an outstation's
calendar function, the NDP allows the user to set holiday periods with associated
occupation times.
Network Node
A Network Node is a Controller that deals with the network communications at a
node. A generic term for various controllers (e.g. CNC, PNC, ANC etc).
Network Number
The section of the IP Address that is the same for a group of devices on the same
network.
Network Structure
The network structure is the arrangement of the devices on the IQ system (i.e. the
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Node
There are two types of nodes, analogue nodes, and digital nodes. Analogue node: An
analogue node is a location in the analogue array of an IQ controller where analogue
values are stored. Digital node: A digital node is a location in the digital array of an
IQ controller where digital values are stored.
Node Controller
A Node Controller is a controller that deals with the network communications at a
node. A generic term for various controllers (e.g. CNC, PNC, ANC etc).
Null Address
Address of a node equalling 0 analogue or 0,0 digital.
Occupation Time Profile
The occupation and non-occupation period times defined in the controller zone.
Occupation Times
Occupation times are the periods when the controller strategy will control the plant
using the occupation setpoint. IQ controllers normally allow 3 periods of occupancy
each day. These times are set up in the zone modules.
Offset
The level at which the output range of control begins.
OLE for Process Control
The OLE for Process Control (OPC) specification is a technical specification that
defines a set of standard interfaces based upon Microsoft’s OLE/COM technology. It
provides a plug-and-play software technology for process control and factory
automation where every system and, device and every driver can freely communicate.
The use of an OPC standard interface allows interoperability between
automation/control applications, field systems/devices and business/office
applications.
On Line
A term used to define that a device is connected to and able to communicate with other
devices.
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OPC Server
The OPC Server provides communications access for OPC client applications (usually
SCADA supervisors) to many IQ systems simultaneously. Data points on the OPC
client can be read from and written to any parameters of any modules within IQ
controllers accessible by the server. The server reads a TSOM (.TOM) data file when
run, and then scans the content of this file into OPC items ready for an OPC client to
use.
Optimum Start
The system calculated heating or cooling turn on time, to ensure the occupation
temperature is reached at the start of the occupation period.
Optimum Stop
The system calculated heating or cooling turn off time, to ensure a controlled drop or
rise in temperature prior to the end of the occupation period.
Option Button
A small round button that appears in a dialogue box. It is used to select an option with
the mouse.
Output Channel
The output channel is the physical output connection to which a driver module sends
its output.
Outside Limits Alarm
An outside limits alarm is generated by a sensor module when the value it is reading
falls outside the sensors calibration limits, which are set up in the sensor type module
used by that particular sensor.
Overview Picture
A 943 Supervisor schematic drawing which is always displayed when the schematic
program is run.
Overwrite
Place data in memory in the same location or address as existing data, thus deleting the
original data.
Packet
A network message that includes a header, error control data, and addressing
information. Each network layer adds information to the packet before passing it to the
next layer.

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Packet Assembler Dissembler

A Packet Assembler Dissembler (PAD) provides the interface between the XN28 and
the PSDN.
Packet Switched Data Network
A Packet Switched Data Network (PSDN) is a network that carries data in packets at
high communications speeds.
Page
Pages provide the way of viewing the information about the IQ system in a graphical
way. A Page view can contain a 24 bit colour backdrop, bitmap images, five state
graphics (ON, OFF, waiting, error, and alarm), text, values from the IQ system, and
maps of Lans. Buttons or bitmaps on the Pages provide access to other Pages, graphs
of parameters, adjustments, and other facilities such as pages of information, 962’s
documentation, and the Internet.
Page Configuration Mode
Page configuration mode enables pages to be edited.
Page Display
The Page display consists of three different areas: Display selection, Page, and the
Guide. It enables information about the IQ system to be displayed in a graphical way.
Paknet
A PSDN which uses radio communications.
Parallel Data
Communication between devices where the bits of a byte are transmitted
simultaneously.
Parallel Port
An access point for the transmitting and receiving of parallel data.
Parameter
A factor about a module, which can be, changed e.g. range of a sensor.
Password Level
A value between 1 and 99 attached to a password. The level defines the information
that can be accessed by the user.
Password Protected
A password of an appropriate level must be entered and verified before a change or
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Pathname
A description of the location of a directory or file within a system.
Personal Identification Number
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a 4-digit numerical code that is used to
authorise changes to a device's strategy.
PIN Level
A level of authority assigned to a PIN (0 to 99, 0 is no authority).
Ping
Packet Internet Groper -a software utility which sends an ICMP (Internet Control
Message Protocol) echo request and waits for a response. Used to test TCP/IP
addressing.
PING
A software application that sends an ICMP echo request to a remote computer and
waits for the reply. It tests whether a device is available on the network.
Plant
The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning installed in a building.
Plant Block
A plant block is a piece of reusable strategy that is stored for later use.
Plant Directory
A plant directory is used in the plant view area of the navigator to group together
strategy relating to a particular piece of plant. Each plant directory can be sub-divided
using directories, or have a strategy page associated with it.
Plant View
The plant view area of the navigator enables strategy pages to be located according to
the piece of plant that the strategy controls
Point
To use the mouse to move the pointer on the supervisor screen until it rests on the item
you want to select or choose.
Pointer
A small symbol that appears on the supervisor screen if your a mouse has been
installed and indicates which area of the screen will be affected when you click the
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Pointers
Each different type of module has a pointer that determines the number of the next
module that will be used. There is also a pointer for the sequence table that specifies
the sequence step of the next module added to the page. The pointers are automatically
incremented when a module is placed on a strategy page.
Pop-up window
A window that is displayed over the existing one usually smaller containing additional
information.
Port
For hardware a port is an access point in an electronic circuit where a signal may be
input or output. For software a port is a number used by TCP and UDP to indicate
which application is sending data. Also known as a socket it acts as a pipeline between
applications. E.g. each virtual CNC has its own TCP port number (Port Address in
configuration mode) which is used for communications to and from the virtual CNC.
EINCs must use the same UDP port to build internetworks.
Portable Document Format
Portable Document Format (PDF) files are files used by the Adobe Acrobat Reader
application. PDF files enable a document to be displayed exactly as it was produced by
the author. Technical documentation is available in PDF form on the Data CD, or the
WEB site (www-trend-controls.com).
Power Up
Switch on or application of electrical power.
PowerTool
A tool designed to help with the tasks necessary to commission an IQ system. It is
designed to run on a low specification laptop or PC.
Printer Code Controller
A Printer Node Controller (PNC, PNC+, or PNC2) is used to interface between an
RS232 printer and the IQ Network.
Process Variable
An input into a control loop which measures the process being controlled and is
compared against the setpoint. Normally specifies the analogue node containing the
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Programmable Read Only Memory

Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) is a non-volatile form of data storage that
can be pre-programmed. Once pre-programmed it cannot be changed. A PROM can be
read from but not written to.
Proportional Band
This is the error required to produce the maximum control output.
Proportional Control
A control system that operates by first determining the difference between the actual
value of the quantity to be controlled and the desired value; and then applying a
correction proportional to this difference.
Protocol
Rules and message formats for communications between devices on a network.
Protocol Layers
The divisions of a hierarchical network model. Each layer performs a service on behalf
of the layer directly above it. Each layer receives services from the layer directly
below it.
Push button
Push buttons make it possible to go directly to a particular aspect in the hierarchy, to
display the 945 Toolbox, or to run other applications such as Graphs/User Pages with
specific information displayed either as pop-ups or a full window. The wording within
a button or next to it will normally describe which schematic will be displayed when it
is selected.
Random Access Memory
Random Access Memory (RAM) is a hardware device providing volatile data storage
i.e. data stored is lost in the event of power failure (unless battery backed). RAM can
be written to and read from.
RAS Client
A device that is able to connect to a RAS Server using dial-up networking.
Read
The process of obtaining data from an input, memory or storage device.
Read Alarm
A sensor module generates a read alarm when the input voltage it is receiving is
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Read Only Memory

Read Only Memory (ROM) is a non-volatile form of data storage that can be read
from but not written to.
Readback Alarm
A readback alarm is generated if the device connected to a particular output channel is
not is in the state requested by the driver.
Real Time Clock
A hardware device capable of accurate time measurement. Additional facilities keep
track of year, month, and day, date, hours, minutes and seconds.
Reference Voltage
Voltage level used a base for IQ controller sensor scaling
Refresh Rate
The refresh rate is the rate at which the value associated with a dynamic object on a
page is updated.
Region button
A region button appears as a rectangle, and makes it possible to go directly to a
particular aspect in the hierarchy, to display the 945 Toolbox, or to run other
applications such as Graphs/User Pages with specific information displayed either as
pop-ups or a full window. The wording within a button or next to it will normally
describe which schematic will be displayed when it is selected.
Remote Access Server
A Remote Access Server is a PC that is able to share its resources with the devices that
connect to it using dial-up networking.
Remote LAN
A remote LAN is connected to the reference device via an Inter-network. It therefore
has a different LAN address to that of the connected reference device.
Remote Printer
A stand-alone text printer connected to the communications network.
Repeater
A network device that operating at the physical layer that amplifies and repeats
electrical signals from one network segment to another. Enabling the network segment
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Restore Box
The small box in a window that appears at the right of the menu bar after you have
enlarged a window to its full size and contains down and up arrows. Clicking on the
Restore box causes the window to return to its previous size.
Route
The path data takes form the source to the destination.
Router
An intelligent network device that interconnects multiple network segments and
forwards packets from one network to another, if required, but blocks those messages
which do not need to be passed from one side to the other.
Routing Table
A table that lists all the possible paths data can take to get from source to destination.
The routing table is stored in memory on routers and other devices on the network.
RS232
A defined standard for serial data communication.
Run
To start a program.
S2 Supervisor
A graphical, real-time, user interface for the building control system similar to the 963
Supervisor, but without the ability to act as a server.
Sample Period
The time interval between readings when a sensor value is logged.
Save
To store a file or changes to a file on a disk.
Schedule
A module that defines levels that can be switched to the output at various times.
Scheduler Display
The Scheduler display provides access to the events that have been scheduled for 962.
It enables them to be viewed, edited, deleted, and added.
Schematic
Pictorial method of displaying plant information.

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Script File
A script file is a text fIle containing a series of actions to be executed in sequence
when required.
Scroll
To move text or graphics up or down, left or right to see parts of the file that do not fit
on the screen.
Scroll Bar
A bar that appears at the right side and/or bottom of some supervisor panels and in
some dialogue boxes which allows scrolling.
Security Code
The security code is a code loaded into the IQL controller in the factory, which is
unique to controller, and which is required for the strategy to run.
Sensor
A device that converts a specific physical property, such as temperature, into an
electrical signal.
Sensor High Alarm
A sensor high alarm is generated by a sensor module is generated if the sensor reading
is above the high alarm limit for longer than the high alarm delay
Sensor Low Alarm
A sensor low alarm is generated by a sensor module is generated if the sensor reading
is below the low alarm limit for longer than the low alarm delay
Sequence Step
A sequence step is a position in the sequence table.
Sequence Table
The sequence table is a numeric table used by a controller to define the order in which
the modules in the strategy perform their processes.
Serial Data
The communication between devices where the bits of a byte are transmitted
sequentially along a single pair of wires.
Serial Port Server
A serial port server is a device that enables devices such as CNCs that cannot normally
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Serviced
The time at which, and during which, a module’s sources are monitored, the internal
calculations performed, and the results delivered to the output.
SET Project
A group of files that contain all the information about a single IQ system engineered
using the System Engineering Tool.
Setpoint
The required value for a controlled quantity.
Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network management Protocol (SNMP) is a application layer used for
exchanging information between devices on a network.
Site
A site is a IQ system (Lans, and internetworks) in a single location without any
autodialled links.
Site Code
The Site Code is a unique code that identifies a copy of 962.
Site Key
The Site Key is a unique code that enables 962 to be run. The code may only allow the
program to run for a limited period, or may restrict functionality.
Socket
A number used by TCP and UDP to indicate which application is sending data. Also
known as a socket it acts as a pipeline between applications. E.g. each virtual CNC has
its own TCP port number (Port Address in configuration mode) which is used for
communications to and from the virtual CNC. EINCs must use the same UDP port to
build internetworks.
Soft Wiring
The process of interconnecting software modules when setting up a control strategy.
Software
A general term for all data, programs and routines used to implement and extend the
capabilities of the computer.
Software Module
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Source Address
The source address specifies the location of the node providing the input to the
module.
Special Day
A day, e.g. Bank Holiday, when occupation times that differ to the standard week are
worked.
Stand Alone
Capable of functioning independently.
Standard SET Sensor
A standard SET sensor provides a definition for a particular sensor, containing all the
necessary information for the controller to interpret the sensor’s reading correctly.
Standard Week
The standard week is the area of memory in an IQ controller that holds the occupation
times worked by the IQ controller during a normal week.
Static Object
A static object is a piece of text or a graphic/animation on a page that can perform a
specified action when selected.
Strategy
The user-defined program in the IQ System device that defines how it works.
Strategy Page
A page within SET that contains a number of configuration modules.
Subnet
Address Part of an IP Address identifying a subnet (small part of a network).
or
A piece of a network containing devices that can communicate with each other.
Subnet Mask
A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP Address, also
known as the ‘Address Mask’.
Supernet
An Internet formed by combining two subnets into one network.

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Supervision Control And Data Acquisition

Supervision Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) is the term used for supervisors
in the process control industry. These supervisors, mainly from third party companies,
are very rich in user interface features, but somewhat weak in building management
functions, such as Calendars handling.
Supervisor
The computer terminal of the Advanced Building Control System, where monitoring
and control adjustments are performed.
Switch
For software it is a digital bit used to manually set (1) or unset (0) digital nodes.
In IT terms a switch is basically a bridge that can join more then two different network
segments Switches allow a network to be separated into different areas allowing a
more flexible approach to the network design.
System Engineering Tool
System Engineering Tool (SET) is a Windows 95/NT based tool providing a graphical
method of configuring the strategy within IQ controllers,
System Object Model
The System Object Model (TSOM) describes the structure of devices in a particular IQ
system.
Target Supervisor
The Supervisor that is the destination for an alarm message.
TCP Packets
A packet of data sent to/from a TCP port.
TCP Ports
A port that send/receives TCP packets.
TCP/IP
A set of network protocols that connect networks
Team Leader
A controller which will send a given parameter to a number of other controllers.
Team Member
A member of a team of controllers receiving a given parameter from a team leader
controller.

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TELENET
The TCP/IP application for logging in to remote computers. TELENET provides
VT100 terminal emulation for PCs.
Text Alarms
Text alarms are general, and item alarms (not critical) sent with user friendly text
instead of codes.
Text Box
A box within a supervisor dialogue box in which you type information needed to carry
out a command.
Text comms
A specific type of IQ System communications
Thermistor
A resistor with a characteristic temperature profile used for temperature measurement.
Time Proportional
Where the output mark space ratio is dependent on the input level.
Timekeeper
A controller which will respond to a request by an IQ90 (on its local LAN) for a time
synchronisation message.
Timemaster
A controller which will send a time synchronisation message to all other controllers on
any local Lans (i.e. not via autodialler) at midnight, on power up, or when its own time
is changed in any way.
Timezone
A timezone is an area containing parts of a building or items of plant that operate the
same occupation times.
Title Bar
A bar at the top of each widow which displays the name of the application
TO Connectives
To Connectives provide visual indication on the strategy pages that a module is
providing an input to modules on other pages. They indicate all the modules on other
pages linked to the module they are connected to. They should be added to strategy
pages to make the strategy drawings easier to understand.

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TOM File
A .TOM file is a text file that describes the structure of devices on a particular IQ
system.
Toolbar
Toolbars provide a quick way of accessing a number of commonly used commands.
Each toolbar consists of a number of buttons, each of which performs a different
command. Resting the mouse pointer over the button displays its function.
Toolbox
A dialogue box displayed by the 945, which enables changes to be made to system
parameters.
ToolSET
ToolSET is an application that enables the IQ system to be viewed, provides an
environment for a number of different tools (ToolSET applications) to be used. Each
different ToolSET application operates within ToolSET performing particular tasks.
ToolSET Applets
A ToolSET application is a piece of software designed to perform a specific function
or functions that require the ToolSET environment to run (e.g. ToolSET).
ToolSETLite
ToolSETLite is an application that enables the IQ system to be viewed, and provides
an environment for a number of different tools (ToolSET applications) to be used.
Each different ToolSET application operates within ToolSETLite, performing its own
particular tasks.
Transmission Control Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is one of the two principle components of
TCP/IP. TCP puts data into packets and provides reliable delivery across a network.
Transport Layer
Layer 4 in the ISO 7 Layer model. TCP and UDP work in this layer.
TUA Files
A .TUA file is a text file that contains a number of different TUA strings, each string
on a different line.
UDP Packets
A packet of data sent to/from a UDP port.
UDP Ports
A port that send/receives UDP packets.

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Undefined Connective
An undefined connective is a reference on a page to a module that has not yet been
added to the strategy. They also allow links to be made to specific analogue or digital
nodes.
Uniform Resource Locator
A Uniform Resource Locator (URK) is the standard notation for referencing
information on the Internet. The first part of a URL, before the colon, specifies the
protocol for accessing the information. The rest of the URL, after the colon specifies
the location of the information.
Unitary Controller
A controller used for to control a single piece of plant
Universal Address
A Universal Address (TUA) is a text string that specifies the complete address of a
data item in an IQ System device. Being one data item, it can easily be unambiguously
communicated to any potential user (Human or machine), and retain its precise
meaning.
Universal Input
An input channel that can be either an analogue, or digital input.
Unoccupied Setpoint
The unoccupied setpoint required value for a controlled quantity during periods of
non-occupancy.
Unoccupied Times
The periods when the controller strategy will control as if the area is un-occupied i.e.
utilising the Un-occupied setpoint rather than the occupied setpoint.
Upload
Transfer of a data file from a controller to another device. Normally used to achieve
storage of the controller strategy data file to disk or tape.
User Datagram Protocol
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a protocol found at the network layer, along with
TCP. UDP sends data to the network layer, but unlike TCP does not guarantee reliable
sequenced packet delivery.
User Display
The user display shows all the user workgroups, and the users within the selected
workgroup. It enables users to identify themselves.

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Users
A person who has access to the system. Each user has their own username, and
password.
Value
This is an analogue variable e.g. in the range between +/- 2.7x10E18 and +/- 9.2x10E-
20 unless otherwise specified (7-digit resolution).
Variable Type
The variable type specifies the type of variable sent or received by IC comms modules.
The IC comms module, can send/receive analogue values, digital bytes, or digital bits.
Version
A number indicating one of a sequence of versions. Used in conjunction with issue to
define exact product status. Format Issue X.X where X = version number.
Virtual CNC
A software representation of a CNC which exists within the IQ3, or EINCs firmware
enabling supervisors and tools to connect to the IQ network via an Ethernet network.
Warm Up
The time period between the starting of plant (heating or cooling) and occupation
occurring i.e. Optimum Start to OTP start.
Watch Dog
A part of a unit, which checks for correct running of the rest of the unit.
Web Browser
Gives access to specified HTML pages by the supervisor.
Web Server
A piece of software running on a PC that provides information to other devices in
HTML format.
Wildcard Character
A character that can be included in a filename or alarm specifier to indicate any
character or group of characters.
Window
A rectangular area on the supervisor screen in which you may view a program.
Wipe and Type
Method of entering or adjusting information in a supervisor dialogue box.

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Workgroup
A number of supervisor operators with the same access rights. The workgroup
determines the type of access users in the workgroup have.
Write
The process of entering information into storage element of memory or disk.
Wupdn
A Windows based tool that provides a simple way of connecting to IQ networks, and
viewing the contents of controllers.
X Application
An X application is an IQ System program that uses the X Communications Server to
communicate over the IQ network.
X Node Controller
An X Node Controller (XN28) enables other IQ System devices to communicate with
each other over a PSDN.
X25
Communications protocol on PSDN
X28
Communications protocol between XN28 and PSDN PAD
XNC+/XNC220
The X node controller allows a non-IQ System RS232 device to communicate across
the IQ Network
Zone
An area containing parts of a building or items of plant that operate identical
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