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Posted: 2020-12-17 08:00 AM
Niagara-MPX modules Version #7 (Build 30) (Fixes/Issues)
All in all there was some good fixes seen in this build. Although In one case my
workbench froze up completly when configuring a multi-state block and I also had
a long stall when configuring a schedule block. Might have been a coincidence or
something on my end....but it's the first time i ever had to do a cntrl-alt-delete to
completely close down workbench in the entire Beta Test. Please mention something,
either here or in a post if any of you have any wierd side effects with saving an edited
block with build 30 (Modules Version #7). If i have any further problems, i'll be sure
to mention it.
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FORUM ITEMS FIXED:
1) Digital Inputs and MultiState Supervised Input had a problem during download
concerning present value when OutofService = False
2) AO Auto Conversion tables were flip-flopped and are now reading properly.
Can we get a "hallelujah" from the choir?
REMAINING ISSUE: Units are fixed to Volts or current for present value on
wiresheet even if choosing "Percent" on the property sheet.
UPDATE FOR MULTISTATE PROBLEM CONFUSION:
If you first create the block and set the number of states to 4 for example and
fill in the items, it will still show the original state text for the value of
the block on the wiresheet. If you then change the number of states to any other
number, the block will start to update with the correct state text. The issue is
the first time you set up the "number of states". If it becomes any other number,
then it becomes correct. This could help explain why some people see it updating
and other people don't. Bring in the block fresh, and set the state text only one
time to see the problem.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE FOR SCHEDULE PROBLEMS:
Previous Transition Time, Next Transition Time, Following Transition Time showing
large integer number instead of Date/Time when pin slots exposed. On property sheet,
Next Transition Value is blank and Following Transition Value is "Null". Value is
stuck at "True" but any blocks connected to it can still properly go ON and OFF based
on time schedule. There are misleading values on property sheet for Previous Transition
Time, Next Transition Time, and Following Transition Time where it can be ahead by an hour,
or reflects a Midnight time (showing 1AM due to being ahead) when in actuality the
next transition occurs sometime during the next day.
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FORUM ITEMS NOT FIXED:
1) BO block shows an Unknown Property error and goes into fault from time to time,
but still functions when units are made to be ON/OFF
2) Temperature Input has an OutofService set to False upon import which is
inconsistent with the other inputs set to True upon import
3) BV/BO: Priority arrays still show Active/Inactive even after changing text. This is
the light blue dot section where you can override the value
4) Schedules priority level not changeable from 16
5) Event Enrollments don't have Alarm Text. (Perhaps Niagara function?)
6) String fault. Occurs when a String Value object is freshly brought into a live
controller. It'll start out with no errors, but if you wait for a bit it'll
show the error message "Property:Unknown Property" and go into fault.
If you put an actual string into the PresentValue, it will pass ok, but will go
into fault eventually as well. While in fault, the block seems to act normally.
7) Unitialized Device View can contain old information that never disappears until
that controller is initialized. If controller not initialized, it will remain
displayed forever even if controller is physically disconnected from the ethernet
or the station is restarted. If there is a second N4 Supervisor, this server will
still show all the uninitialized devices along with any initialized controllers
from the first N4 Supervisor showing up as as Uninitialized.
😎 Not able to download objects into Jace8000 hosted controllers
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SCRIPT ITEMS NOT FIXED:
1) Script Program flow type setting for Loop/Fallthru not changeable.
2) The initial value in script editor is showing up in the block properties
as "Start Value" but doesn't appear to function in the script block.
3) Public Numerics are not holding values at the script block. They still
need a link to an external Analog Value object. Otherwise it goes "Null"
4) Public Numerics are hidden until you expose the pin slots
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UTILITY BLOCKS NOTES:
I didn't go back over any previously reviewed blocks that were successful in the past.
UTILITY BLOCK COMMON ISSUES FIXED:
1) Inputs and outputs start started with an index of 00 and now starts
with 01. Easier to keep track of connections without being offset.
UTILITY BLOCK COMMON ISSUES NOT FIXED:
1) Some input type choices may not apply to the block type. All blocks
have a choice of Boolean,DateTime,Float,Integer,String.
2) Input and Output names (in/out) can be changed, but the settings value
reverts back to (in/out), while the block slot name will maintain the change.
UTILITY BLOCKS FIXED:
1)Average: 15 input limit problem fixed
Fix: Numeric Average_inputs[16]
Average_out = AVERAGE(AVERAGE_inputs)
2)Maximum: 15 input limit problem fixed
Fix: Numeric Maximum_inputs[16]
Maximum_out = MAXIMUM(MAXIMUM_inputs)
3)Minimum: 15 input limit problem fixed
Fix: Numeric Minimum_inputs[16]
Minimum_out = MINIMUM(MINIMUM_inputs)
UTILITY BLOCKS ITEMS NOT FIXED:
1) Output is set as an Integer and not changeable for:
GreaterThan
GreaterThan/Equal
LessThan
LessThan/Equal
Not Equal
2) IndexOf: Output needs to be numeric instead of string
Example usage: Find(abcde,bc)
Result: 2
3) IndexOf: "Find" syntax will find case insensitive items while
"Search syntax will find case sensitive items. May need more
options to handle both scenarios.
4) Sub String: Output needs to be string instead of numeric.
Example usage: Mid(abcde,2,3)
Result: bcd
5) DifTime: Syntax is incorrect
DifTime (Wrong): Utility1_out00 = DIFFTIME("MINUTE" , DateTimeInput1 , DateTimeInput2)
DifTime (Right): Utility1_out00 = DIFFTIME(MINUTE,DateTimeInput1,DateTimeInput2
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VAV OBJECT NOT FIXED ITEMS:
1) An "Upload all" done at any time creates proprietary 1840 object inside the Velocity
Pressure block and causes future downloads to fail.
If the new proprietary object gets manually deleted from slot sheet, downloads
go ok after that.
2) Velocity Pressure block: Block still shows "Out of Service" after initial
Download All in the initial steps section.
3) Velocity Pressure block: Present Value is hidden, but can make visible again
by activating the pin slot
4) BoxFlow block: Priority 16 is shown which will fight the internal program of
the VAV object if anything is attached.
5) DamperCommand block: Priority 16 is shown which will fight the internal
program of the VAV object if anything is attached. Perhaps Priority 15 should
be shown if outside logic needs to have control or just remove it.
6) EffectiveReheatCmd block: Needs the Priority 16 available since this is the
feedback from the hot water valve for showing on the eCommissioning Tool.
7) DischargeAirTemp block: This object needs the Priority 16 available since this
is the feedback from the duct temperature if available for showing on the
eCommissioning Tool.
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UNCONFIRMED VERIFICATION AT THIS TIME:
1) Lonworks Link appears on objects when deleting various other objects from
wiresheet
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