Issue
How can I add a SmartStruxure Automation Server to TAC Vista using BACnet/IP and what is needed
Environment
TAC Vista
Xenta 913
Automation Server
Cause
As SmartStruxure is not FDA 21 Part 11 approved, in some cases it can be needed to use TAC Vista as a front end, and have Automation Server's as field controllers.
Resolution
1. Create a BACnet interface in SmartStruxure
2. Create BACnet points in the "Application" folder
3. Browse the Automation Server with a BACnet browser (Here is a free tool)
4. Note the instance id's of the points
5. In TAC Vista, create a Xenta 913
6. Edit the Xenta 913
7. Create a "BACnet IP Client" interface and give it the IP address of the Automation Server
8. Create a BACnet device template containing the points you need - refer to the id's previously discovered
9. Add the device template to the "BACnet IP Client" interface in XBuilder
10. Save and download the project
11. Now you get the live values from the Automation Server in TAC Vista
