Delta UNOcentral User Manual
Delta UNOcentral User Manual

Delta UNOcentral User Manual

Indoor air quality monitor web gui control system
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Delta Electronics, Inc.
UNOcentral
Indoor Air Quality Monitor Web GUI Control System
JERRY.HSIAO 蕭令彥
DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
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  • Page 1 Delta Electronics, Inc. UNOcentral Indoor Air Quality Monitor Web GUI Control System User Manual JERRY.HSIAO 蕭令彥 DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
  • Page 2: Revision History

    2. Add the smart scheduling function. 3. Add Fahrenheit temperature (F) field in BACnet/IP. 4. Add simple wiring instruction UNOcentral/UNOnext. 2021/07/31 1.2.10 1. Add function to modify logo. 2. Add ID item in [Opt. Items]. 3. Update the table of Comparison of the main functions 2021/10/29 1.2.12...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mandatory language setting ....................... 47 Description of BACnet/IP data ......................48 BACnet/IP test method ......................... 51 List of figures Figure 1 Example of UNOcentral management method (connection via RS485) ....... 7 Figure 2 Wiring Instruction of UNOcentral and UNOnext ..............8...
  • Page 4: List Of Tables

    Signage function analysis ..................... 45 Figure 35 BACnet/IP data reading test method ................51 List of tables Table 1 Comparison of the functions of UNOcentral when linked to multiple models of UNOnext 6 Table 2 Set Modbus slave address of UNOnext ................... 9...
  • Page 5 Description of ventilation equipment operation mode ............ 15 Table 10 Description of Outdoor Air Quality Index (AQI) ............15 Table 11 Description of the UNOcentral settings tab ..............17 Table 12 Description of the UNOnext settings tab ................ 23 Table 13 Description of the UNOnext WiFi settings tab ...............
  • Page 6: Unocentral Product Descriptions

    UNOcentral Management Panel to manage UNOcentral; the UNOnext Operation Panel is used to view and control the detailed information of each UNOnext. UNOcentral provides UNOnext data warehouse and event alarm functions. For all UNOnext devices connected to UNOcentral, the sensor values will be stored at a frequency of...
  • Page 7 1 every 6 minutes, and the data can be browsed for any day within 3 years. In addition, if event alarms are set correctly, UNOcentral will continue to detect abnormal events, such as: If air quality exceeds standards, UNOnext is abnormal, or the ventilation equipment is abnormal, it will be sorted and sent to the designated email inbox.
  • Page 8: Unocentral Installation

    UNOcentral installation As long as UNOcentral is connected to a power supply, the system will begin to operate. Through the HDMI connection on the back of UNOcentral, UNOcentral's screen can be output to displays with HDMI interfaces, such as computer monitors and TVs. UNOcentral is managed through a web GUI.
  • Page 9: Figure 2 Wiring Instruction Of Unocentral And Unonext

    Figure 2 Wiring Instruction of UNOcentral and UNOnext The UART configurations of the UNOcentral and UNOnext must be the same as followed. Baud Rate: 9600  Data-bit: 8  Parity: None  Stop-bit: 1  If the UART settings of UNOnext have been modified, please modify to the default settings...
  • Page 10: Unonext Wifi Connection Method (Mqtt)

     UNOnext WiFi connection method (MQTT) If the owner is unable to set up RS485 cables for UNOcentral and UNOnext due to certain reasons, UNOcentral can also use the MQTT connection to receive information from UNOnext's sensors and linked ventilation equipment. The set up requirements are as follows: Purchase UNOnext WiFi and correctly set WiFi and MQTT parameters.
  • Page 11: Unoweb Support

    UNOnext WiFi Settings: Refer to 2.1.1.4UNOnext WiFi settings (only in MQTT mode)  to set. This function is an advanced function of UNOcentral and UNOnext. If you need to use it, please consult your system integrator or distributor for support. UNOweb support UNOcentral also supports browsing from an external network (Internet) via UNOweb to browse data on a UNOnext connected to UNOcentral.
  • Page 12: Web Gui

    IT personnel. 2. Web GUI This chapter will start to describe the web GUI of UNOcentral. If the user uses an input device (keyboard, mouse) directly in UNOcentral and uses the HDMI interface to output to the screen, then the user may open the browser and enter http://127.0.0.1:8888 in the address bar to open the web GUI of UNOcentral.
  • Page 13: Globalview

    UNOcentral. See the method for enabling in the UNOcentral Management Panel chapter description. Globalview is the home page of the UNOcentral web GUI. As shown in Figure 3, Globalview is divided into display and control/management functions, and provides use of language switching , UNOcentral Management Panel , UNOnext Operation Panel (e.g.
  • Page 14: Figure 3 Analysis Of The Globalview Function

    UNOnext abnormality warning Temperature and humidity sensor values. Air quality sensor value: UNOcentral will detect whether the sensor on the connected UNOnext has been installed. If it is not installed, it will display [N/A]. At the same time, Table 6 will determine the value display method and color.
  • Page 15: Table 7 Description Of Power Supply Icons On Ventilation Equipment

    PM2.5 μg/m PM10 μg/m Total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) 0.448 0.56 Formaldehyde (HCHO) 0.064 0.08 Carbon monoxide (CO) Ozone (O 0.048 0.06 Poor is based on Taiwanese regulations. N/A: Indicates that this sensor is not installed in UNOnext. --: Means that the sensor is warming up; if it continues to display for more than 10 minutes, it is abnormal.
  • Page 16: Table 9 Description Of Ventilation Equipment Operation Mode

    B: Physical button Manual N: UNOnext Turbo: If any sensor value exceeds the limit, it will run at full speed C: UNOcentral Smart: Dynamically adjust the wind speed according to the sensor values and thresholds. A: Mobile App Example: (N) Turbo Note: D, E and F are displayed according to the method by which the ventilation equipment is connected to UNOnext.
  • Page 17: Unocentral Management Panel

    Open Data API server, and this device does not guarantee the continuity of data. In addition, the entry points of the UNOcentral Management Panel and the UNOnext Operation Panel are marked on Globalview according to Figure 3, which will be explained in the following chapters.
  • Page 18: Unocentral Settings

    Figure 5 UNOcentral settings tab (MQTT) 2.1.1.1 UNOcentral settings The main purpose of the UNOcentral settings tab is to modify the relevant settings of UNOcentral, as shown in Table 11. Table 11 Description of the UNOcentral settings tab Data Description Serial number (SN) The serial number of UNOcentral cannot be modified.
  • Page 19: System Management

    In addition to modification of UNOcentral settings, the UNOcentral tab also provides advanced system management functions and network management functions. A. System Management Click the UNOcentral serial number on the UNOcentral tab to open the advanced [System Management] window. As shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 20: Figure 6 System Management Window

    As shown in Figure 7, the current system time zone of UNOcentral and the time zone of the current browser (such as Chrome) will be listed here, as well as matching settings results. Finally, the user, operator, or professional will decide the setting.
  • Page 21 Reset: There are 3 functions; please operate with caution, since they will change  UNOcentral's system settings. It is recommended that the operation be performed by professional personnel from the system integrator or distributor. Reset UNOcentral Settings: Including UNOcentral settings and UNOnext settings, BACnet/IP settings, Schedule settings, Event settings.
  • Page 22: Network Management

    Figure 8. In this window, you can view the MAC Address and IP status of the three physical network interfaces of UNOcentral. If the network interface is currently plugged in and connected, it will display the IP (such as 192.168.1.168), otherwise it will display Disconnected.
  • Page 23: Figure 9 Network Configuration Window

    It is recommended that this item be set by IT personnel or under the guidance of IT personnel. Setting errors will cause the network of UNOcentral to not work properly. The scope of influence includes but is not limited to: Remote use of web management interface, BACnet/IP, MQTT-Link, etc.
  • Page 24: Unonext Settings

    Figure 10 UNOnext settings tab The Central Lock is used to determine whether the UNOnext connected to UNOcentral allows the physical button to operate with the UNOnext App. If the Central Lock is OFF, it is allowed; if the central control lock is ON, it is not allowed.
  • Page 25: Mqtt-Link Settings (Only In Mqtt Mode)

    2.1.1.3 MQTT-Link settings (only in MQTT mode) If UNOcentral has switched to MQTT mode, you will see the MQTT-Link tab in the UNOcentral Management Panel. On this tab, you can set UNOcentral to connect to the MQTT server. As long as UNOnext WiFi is connected to the same MQTT server, UNOcentral can collect the data of those UNOnext sensors and linked ventilation equipment.
  • Page 26: Unonext Wifi Settings (Only In Mqtt Mode)

    2.1.1.4 UNOnext WiFi settings (only in MQTT mode) If UNOcentral has switched to MQTT mode, you will see the UNOnext WiFi tab in the UNOcentral Management Panel, as shown in Figure 13. This tab allows you to set the UNOnext WiFi data that UNOcentral collects through an MQTT connection.
  • Page 27: Figure 13 Unonext Wifi Settings Tab

    Figure 13 UNOnext WiFi settings tab Figure 14 Serial number editing on the UNOnext WiFi settings tab The information that needs to be set on the UNOnext WiFi settings tab is shown in Table 13. When filling in the serial number, an [OK] button will appear in the lower right corner. After filling in, click elsewhere on the screen or [OK].
  • Page 28: Bacnet/Ip Settings

    The alias of UNOnext WiFi can be set and will be displayed on Globalview and Signage. Enabled After enabled, the UNOnext WiFi will be displayed on Globalview. Figure 15 How to find the Pin Code 2.1.1.5 BACnet/IP settings UNOcentral supports publishing the connected UNOnext data through the building...
  • Page 29: Schedule Settings

    The default value is 260001. Press [Update] and wait for a short period of time (about 30 seconds) for it to take effect. The information provided by UNOcentral through BACnet/IP will be described in the appendix 3 Description of BACnet/IP data.
  • Page 30: Figure 17 Schedule Settings Tab

    Schedule settings tab See Figure 17; the Schedule tab is divided into three blocks. Enable control plan: After the control plan is enabled, UNOcentral will control the  ventilation equipment linked to UNOnext according to the definitions in the control plan.
  • Page 31: Figure 18 Create A Control Plan Calendar

    Figure 18 Create a control plan calendar You can click on the Calendar icon and then edit the date to be selected; past dates cannot be selected. As shown in Figure 19. Figure 19 Edit plan date 2. Then in the displayed Add a schedule blocks, select the time interval and the scheduling mode.
  • Page 32: Figure 20 Add A Schedule For New Plan

    schedule to view the schedule details, as shown in Figure 20. After this step, users can create up to 4 schedules in one control plan. After editing all schedules, click Create plan by schedules. Note: At this time, the control plan has not yet taken effect. Figure 20 Add a schedule for new plan 3.
  • Page 33: Figure 21 Project Added

    If enabled, it will take effect within one hour. Note 1: After the control plan takes effect, there is a set time period that UNOcentral will use UNOnext's sensor value to calculate the Turbo/Smart mode to control the UNOnext ventilation equipment;...
  • Page 34: Event Settings

    As shown in Figure 22, the Event tab is divided into two blocks. Event Settings and Custom SMTP Server. By default, UNOcentral will try to send the notification letter by itself, but if the user has a third-party SMTP server that applied for or rented, the user can also set it to send.
  • Page 35: Table 15 Description Of Custom Smtp Setting Parameters

    Note: If there is a problem with the notification sent by UNOcentral, you can seek assistance from the IT unit of the site. If there is a problem sending from a custom SMTP server, you need to confirm with the SMTP provider that the settings are correct and whether the server is working properly.
  • Page 36: Update

    The following is the description of the Update tab. As shown in Figure 23, you can see the Current System Version. Click [Update], and UNOcentral can automatically download the latest version of the software package for installation. The system will automatically restart after installation.
  • Page 37: Unonext Operation Panel

    2.1.2 UNOnext Operation Panel This chapter describes the operation panel of UNOnext. As shown in Figure 24, the UNOnext Operation Panel currently has 4 tabs, namely Control Panel, Status, Sensor, and Chart. Note: If the UNOnext does not have a control function, only the Status and Chart tab will be displayed.
  • Page 38: Table 17 Descriptions Of Unonext Control Panel Control Items

    High The maximum operating speed of the ventilation equipment linked to UNOnext will be limited by the hardware DIP SWITCH on UNOnext; see the UNOnext installation manual. Filter status See Table 8. Filter reset After the device filter is replaced, you can click to reset the filter life. Note: It is recommended that the filters of all connected devices of a single UNOnext be replaced at the same time.
  • Page 39: Status

    2.1.2.2 Status The Status tab is divided into 3 blocks, as shown in Figure 25. There are UNOnext Information, UNOnext Error Code, and Device Status. Figure 25 Status tab UNOnext Information: Includes non-modifiable static information, such as UNOnext serial  numbers (SN) and UNOnext model.
  • Page 40: Figure 26 Use Dry Contact Connection Status Tab

    Figure 26 Use dry contact connection status tab...
  • Page 41: Sensor

    2.1.2.3 Sensor Figure 27 Sensor tab As shown in Figure 27, the Sensor Settings tab can be used to set the threshold for UNOnext to automatically control the equipment for air quality. The UNOnext sensor threshold and its default value can be set. As shown in Table 18: Table 18 Default values and units of UNOnext sensor control Sensor...
  • Page 42: Chart

    2.1.2.4 Chart As mentioned previously, UNOcentral will provide a data warehouse for UNOnext's sensor data with a frequency of 1 every 6 minutes. The data can be browsed using the Chart tab in the UNOnext Operation Panel. As shown in Figure 28, a Historical Data Chart is currently provided.
  • Page 43: Figure 29 Historical Data Chart Page

    Figure 29 Historical Data Chart page The content of the Historical Data Chart page contains the following: Select display mode  Past: Designate to display the sensor data of the past N hours. N is based on different  system version. Select Date: Through selection in the calendar, designate to display the sensor data ...
  • Page 44: Figure 31 Select Historical Data For The Specified Month

    Figure 31 Select historical data for the specified month Create a data download link for one month in the past 5 years; it will be available for  download for 120 seconds. As shown in Figure 32, the real-time value (SensorData) and moving-average value (avgSensorData) of the whole month of 2020-05 are available for download, and the countdown is 120 seconds.
  • Page 45: Figure 33 Historical Data Of The Air Quality Sensor

    for off, 1 for low, 2 for mid, and 3 for high. As shown in Figure 33. Note: For easily browsing, all chart support functions of wheel zoom in/out, mouse drag, clicking icon to switch data display. Figure 33 Historical data of the air quality sensor Note: If formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), and ozone (O ) are displayed in ppm, data in this chart is displayed in ppb, because the ppm values are too small...
  • Page 46: Signage

    Main display functions are as follows: Temperature and humidity sensor values.  Air quality sensor value: UNOcentral will detect whether the sensor on the connected  UNOnext is installed. If it is not installed, the information will be hidden. At the same time, it will be according to Table 6 to display values and corresponding colors.
  • Page 47 to the remaining life of the filter. Operation mode of ventilation equipment (note): According to the command source and operation mode. As in Table 9. Note: The ventilation equipment switch, ventilation equipment filter status, and ventilation equipment operation mode are determined by the method of connection to the UNOnext.
  • Page 48: Appendix

    &lang=[language string] at the end of Signage or Globalview urls. Possible language string: zh-tw, en, ja. Please check the UNOcentral system is update to date to ensure all language string are supported.
  • Page 49: Description Of Bacnet/Ip Data

    After setting and confirming the BACnet/IP Device Instance of UNOcentral (the default is 260001), you can use the BACnet/IP client to read the information provided by UNOcentral through BACnet/IP, which includes the sensor values of up to 16 connected UNOnext devices and status of linked ventilation equipment.
  • Page 50: Table 21 Unocentral's Bacnet Object Table

    There are 23 BACnet objects for each UNOnext according to the connected UNOnext number. The update frequency is once every 5 seconds, and the response time is about 1 second, as in Table 21. Table 21 UNOcentral's BACnet Object Table Name Type Number...
  • Page 51 U*3+0 Is UNOnext enabled? 0: Disabled 1: Enabled [U]_ONLINE U*3+1 For the connection status between UNOnext and UNOcentral, either RS485 mode or MQTT mode can be used. 0: Offline 1: Online [U]_CMD_PWR U*3+2 Ventilation equipment switch command set for UNOnext...
  • Page 52: Bacnet/Ip Test Method

    Figure 35 BACnet/IP data reading test method As shown in Figure 35. After completing the settings with YABE, you can see all the BACnet/IP objects provided by UNOcentral. The object naming logic is as given in Table 21. The...
  • Page 53 , and after adding the BACnet/IP device, you can see that the serial number is 12 characters long (such as 2034C0012844) and the default Device Instance 260001 UNOcentral is in block [1]. Next, click on the UNOcentral item and the provided BACnet objects will be displayed.

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