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Daily Operations
Guide
™
Tracer
SC System Controller
Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-
conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment
by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and
on the tags, stickers, and labels that are attached to the equipment.
November 2013
SAFETY WARNING
BAS-SVU025A-EN
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- Page 1 Daily Operations Guide ™ Tracer SC System Controller SAFETY WARNING Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air- conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
- Page 2 Trademarks Trane and its logo are trademarks ofTrane in the United States and other countries. All trademarks referenced in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners. Warnings, Cautions, and Notices...
- Page 3 Tracer SC Model Numbers ........
- Page 4 LEDs and the 7-Segment Display ........41 Powering Up/Powering Down the Tracer SC ......41 The LEDs and the 7-Segment Display .
- Page 5 Troubleshooting with LEDs and the 7-Segment Display ....44 Force Return to Factory Defaults ........44 Troubleshooting Network Connections .
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction TheTracer SC Daily Operations Guide provides information and instructions for tasks that daily operators typically perform in aTrane BAS using theTracer SC System Controller, such as managing alarms and events, overriding setpoints, and running reports. The following information is provided in this document: •... -
Page 7: Additional Resources
MS/TP Wiring Best Practices and Troubleshooting (BAS-SVX051-EN) Provides best practices, procedures, and troubleshooting for wiring BACnet unit controllers to a Tracer SC system controller. Tracer™ SC Air Systems Application Guide (BAS-APG007-EN) Describes variable-air-volume strategies for variable air systems. It also include constant-volume applications and area application strategies forTracer SC. -
Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview TheTracer™ SC system controller (Tracer SC) serves as the central coordinator for all individual equipment devices on aTracer building automation system.The Web-based interface of theTracer SC system controller provides an easy and convenient way for building operators to access their building automation system. -
Page 9: Tracer Sc Accessories
X13651554-01 (display-capable door) Large enclosure for DIN-mounted controllers, 230 (not shown) X13651555-01 VAC, with outlet (display-capable door) Table 2. Tracer SC models BMSC000AAA011100 and BMSC000AAA011200 (obsolete) Number in Figure 2 Description Order number Tracer SC module S3090058462 Power supply module... - Page 10 Product Overview Figure 2. Service parts for the Tracer SC BAS-SVU025A-EN...
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Page 11: Licensing And Hardware
The following are required for setup and normal operation: Scenario 1: Single SC Facility • Tracer SC must have an application license in order to install equipment and facilitate control. • Ethernet port 1 must be used for communication over BACnet/IP . -
Page 12: Navigating The User Interface
These include the global navigation bar, the left navigation menu, contextual help, and the navigation tree. Each of these elements is described below. Figure 1. Navigational elements on the Tracer SC user interface Global navigation bar Contains shortcuts to the home page, alarm and event log, user preferences, administrative functions, the “Configuration UI”... -
Page 13: Applying The Table Filter
Navigating the User Interface The navigation tree This component contains the logically ordered and grouped content of all the elements of your HVAC system. It is a complex component that is built dynamically based on a number of variables and dependencies related to the configuration of a facility, the content of the HVAC, and other systems operating in the facility. -
Page 14: Using The Actions Button
Navigating the User Interface Using the Actions Button The actions button is available onTracer SC pages in which certain actions can be taken on selected items. To delete a report (example): 1. Select a report from the Reports page. 2. Click the actions button and then select delete saved report. Figure 2. -
Page 15: The Navigation Tree
The Navigation Tree The navigation tree contains the logically ordered and grouped content of all the elements of your HVAC system.The navigation tree populates automatically when spaces, systems, points, and equipment are installed. Using the Navigation Tree Click the arrow icon on the navigation tree to expand the tree and display the contents (Figure The navigation tree can be customized according to your preferences and facility needs.The tree must be unlocked before any editing can be done. -
Page 16: Drag A Tracer Sc Component Onto The Tree
The Navigation Tree Drag a Tracer SC Component onto the Tree You can create nodes on the tree by dragging them from the title of a component onto the tree, as shown in Figure 2. Click and drag a component from theTracer SC page onto the tree. An image representing the component appears red, then green when it is dragged over a valid area. -
Page 17: Editing The Navigation Tree
The Navigation Tree Editing the Navigation Tree The navigation tree can be customized according to your preferences and facility needs.The tree must be unlocked before any editing can be done. Adding a Custom Graphics Node to the Tree 1. Click the custom graphics icon located on the navigation tree edit bar.The Add a Custom Graphics Node to the Tree dialog box appears. -
Page 18: Alarms And Events Log
Alarms and Events Log The alarm handling capabilities ofTracer SC allow users to receive, view, acknowledge, and make comments on building alarms and events. The Alarms and Events page (Figure 1) contains a list of alarms and events that have been detected by the system. - Page 19 Alarms and Events Log Advisory Alarms that do not affect the operation of the system but may be of concern to a user. Examples include custom system control events or a user override of system equipment. Service Required Alarms that require the attention of service personnel.These might include dirty filter notifications or sensor failures.
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Page 20: Reports
Reports Reports provide useful information that can be used to make decisions about building operations. TheTracer SC Reports page contains two tabs: Saved Reports and Scheduled Reports. You can generate the following types of standard reports forTrane equipment: • Site reports •... -
Page 21: Create A Report
Reports Create a Report Reports can be created to run manually, or you can create a scheduled report. Either way, the new report is stored as a Saved report after it is run.The following instructions describe how to create a new scheduled report. To create a new report 1. -
Page 22: Data Logs
Data Logs Data Logs, also referred to as trends, allow you to produce a variety of data samples at defined intervals to show the historical and current status of the facility. Data logs record (in real-time) the value of a data point in the system and the time at which the value was recorded. Data logs can be viewed in real-time or at a later time.They can also be printed and saved. -
Page 23: Scheduled Data Logs
Data Logs Scheduled Data Logs Scheduled data logs collect data based on a scheduled start and stop time. Creating a Scheduled Data Log 1. Click the create data log button located on the Data Logs page. The Create Data Log – Select Data points page appears. 2. - Page 24 Data Logs • Stop collecting data when the trigger condition is no longer true – this option stops collecting data when the defined start trigger condition is no longer true. Additional options to delay collection start/stop and resume data collection after a stop are available. •...
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Page 25: Spaces
Spaces Spaces refers to equipment that controls a single space, such as: • Variable-air-volume (VAV) boxes • Fan coils • Unit ventilators • Constant Volume roof-top units (RTU) The Spaces list page (Figure 1) contains the most frequently needed data for equipment of these types. -
Page 26: Space Status
Spaces Space Status To view current status of a space, click on a space name from the Spaces page. On the Space Status page you can navigate to Alarms, Data Logs, and Applications that are specific to the equipment by clicking on the individual tabs. New data logs can be created by clicking the Log Data button. Figure 2. -
Page 27: Equipment
Equipment Equipment is the function and role, or software representation, of the physical devices in the Building Automation System (BAS). All devices are represented as equipment upon installation, which makes them available to view and control by the BAS. The following are examples of equipment: •... -
Page 28: Equipment Status
Equipment Equipment Status To view a status page for a specific piece of equipment, click an item in the name column of the Equipment list page. shows an example of an equipment status page. On the Equipment Status page you can navigate to Alarms, Data Logs, and Applications that are specific to the equipment by clicking on the individual tabs. -
Page 29: Schedules
Schedules Scheduling forTracer SC is based on the BACnet schedule object implementation. For details, see BACnet standard 135-2008. Scheduling facilitates the following tasks: • Creating, editing, and deleting schedules • Creating, editing, and deleting calendars and exception schedules • Viewing all effective schedules in a facility The Schedules page, shown in figure 1, contains four tabs: Active Schedules, All Schedules, All Exceptions, and All Calendars. -
Page 30: Creating A Schedule
Schedules Creating a Schedule Tracer SC leads you through the process of creating a schedule for your facility by navigating through a series of steps and pages, often referred to as a "wizard." If you need help completing the steps, click the help icon located on each page.You can create a schedule to control the... - Page 31 Schedules Calendars For multiple dates and repeating patterns a calendar can be created, which is then applied to the exception. Calendars are used to group dates, which can then have exceptions applied to these dates on a schedule. For example, a school could use a calendar to group the days that require extended operating hours for PTA meetings.
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Page 32: Points
Points In an automated building control system, points are the building blocks used to create a control system.They are used in setpoints, controlling outputs on a device, reading the values of hardware inputs and holding calculated data. The Points page contains all points that have been created for theTracer SC. Use the point-labeled tabs to view either analog, binary, or multistate points. - Page 33 Points • Binary inputs—These are typically two-state inputs, such as on/off or alarm/normal. Binary inputs are generated by switching devices. Inputs points obtain their value from a selected referencer. Input points are typically used to read values from other controllers such as LonTalk devices or unit controller input points.
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Page 34: Point Overrides
Point Overrides An override refers to the action of a user taking control of a point rather than allowing the system to control it. Point values can be overridden for output and value points by users who have been assigned a priority level that gives them override capability. Priority levels of 1–16 exist, with 1 being the highest.The following four priority levels have been pre-assigned for user overrides: •... -
Page 35: Using The Override Dialog Box
Point Overrides Using the Override Dialog Box The Override dialog box appears when you click on an override icon.The instructions in the Override dialog box will vary depending on the type of override: No Override — a user override is currently not in effect for the point. 1. -
Page 36: Systems
Systems Tracer SC supports three system applications: • Area • Variable Air Systems (VAS) • Chiller Plant Control (CPC) Area Application Area is an application that resides on theTracer SC.The primary function of Area is to coordinate the start and stop of equipment based on a schedule stored in theTracer SC. An Area may consist of a single room, a group of rooms, a large open warehouse, a manufacturing space, or any grouping defined by a system user. -
Page 37: Viewing System Status
Systems Viewing System Status Click on systems in the left navigation menu to open the Systems page. To view status for a particular application (Area, VAS, CPC), click a system name which opens the associated status page. Figure 1. Systems page BAS-SVU025A-EN... -
Page 38: Tools
Follow best practices when implementing a backup and restore procedure plan for your system. To back up a Tracer SC: 1. From the left navigation menu, click tools > Backup and Restore. -
Page 39: Custom Graphics
2. In the Restore section, select a backup copy to restore (either from theTracer SC or from your local PC). 3. Click Restore.The Confirm Restore dialog box appears informing you that you will be logged off of theTracer SC. Click restore to continue. After the restore process is complete,Tracer SC will restart. Custom Graphics You can use custom graphics in theTracer SC user interface to view and navigate through the building automation system. -
Page 40: Unit Controllers
Trane TR200 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) WAGO High Density I/O module (third-party) Non-Trane Unit Controllers Supported by Tracer SC For a list of non-Trane LonTalk and BACnet controllers supported byTracer SC, visit theTrane.com Commercial product page at http://www.trane.com/COMMERCIAL/Internal/View.aspx?i=2757 open theTracer SC Integration Capabilities link. -
Page 41: Leds And The 7-Segment Display
Figure 1 shows their locations on the front of the controller. Figure 1. Location of the LEDs and the 7-segment display on the Tracer SC BACnet MS/TP link 1 communication LEDs Status LED BACnet MS/TP link 2 communication LEDs... -
Page 42: Interpreting The Leds
LEDs and the 7-Segment Display Interpreting the LEDs Table 1 identifies the LEDs and interprets their activity. Table 1. LED identification and interpretation LED type LED activity Indicates... On steady (green) Power reception Flashing (red), and an “F” appears on the Fatal error. -
Page 43: Interpreting The 7-Segment Display
“Dancing dash” dashes flash one at a time: Green Normal operation top, middle, bottom 3, -, 2, -, 1, - Power button was pressed and Tracer SC is shutting down. May take 10 Green or more seconds. (sequence repeats) 3, 2, 1 Main program shutting down due to reboot command. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
LED locations on theTracer SC. Event Probable cause Resolution To reset the Tracer SC, press the power button 7-segment display sequence does not follow to shut down, and then press again to restart. May indicate a failure of the Tracer SC. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Network Connections
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Network Connections Troubleshoot network connections to aTracer SC by using the following tools and procedures. PING PING is a PC utility that is provided with every Microsoft operating system.You can use it to verify the connectivity between two devices on an IP network. To perform the test: 1. - Page 46 HVAC systems, comprehensive building services, and parts. For more information, visit www.Trane.com. Trane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. © 2013Trane All rights reserved...