Verifying Field Panel and Hardware/Firmware Support

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Compatibility List

The following network, hardware, firmware, Integration Drivers, and FLN applications are compatible for integration with Desigo CC.

APOGEE Networks Supported

Network

Supported

Additional Requirements

P2 RS-485

Y

RS-485 networks can be connected using AEM; however, direct connection is not supported.

P2 AEM

Y

Requires one of the following:

  • Physical AEM device
  • Virtual AEM in a PXC

P2 Ethernet

Y

Supported as is.

P2 Dial-Up

X

Not supported. Must be converted to Ethernet network or AEM.

BACnet IP

Y

Supported as is.

ALS3

X

Not supported.

 

Hardware Supported

Hardware

Type

ALN

MBC Power Open Processor (562-001,002,040)

MBC Open Processor

MEC Power Controller (549-600 series)

MEC Controller

PXC Compact

PXC Modular

Hardware

Type

FLN P1

P1DXR

TEC

LAB Controllers

Point Expansion Modules

PXC Compact on P1

P1 BIM

Digital Energy Monitor

P1 Drivers

VFD

Hardware

Type

FLN BACnet

DXR (APOGEE Firmware Revision 3.4 and later)

PTEC

PXC UEC

PPM

 

Firmware Supported

The following list shows hardware and drivers compatible with minimal Desigo CC firmware support.

It is recommended that you install\flash to the latest firmware available to ensure the best system performance and to install the most recent bug fixes.

FLNC

Hardware

2.x P2 RS-485

2.x P2 Ethernet

3.x BACnet

FLNC

2.8

2.7

N/A

PXC

Hardware

2.x P2 RS-485

2.x P2 Ethernet

3.x BACnet

PXC

2.8

2.8.10

3.2.4

PXC Drivers

2.8.2 or 2.8.5

(See Driver Availability List)

2.8.2 or 2.8.5

(See Driver Availability List)

3.1 Ver. 2

(See Driver Availability List)

MBC

Hardware

2.x P2 RS-485

2.x P2 Ethernet

3.x BACnet

Power Open Processor

2.8

2.8.10

Limited Support*

Power Open Processor Drivers

2.7

2.7

Limited Support*

Pre Power OP

2.8

N/A

N/A

Pre Power OP Drivers

Not Supported

N/A

N/A

*Will look like a third–party BACnet device.

MEC

Hardware

2.x P2 RS-485

2.x P2 Ethernet

3.x BACnet

Power MEC (V3)

2.8

2.8.10

Limited Support*

Power MEC (V3) Drivers

2.7

2.7

Limited Support*

Pre Power MEC (68302)

2.8

N/A

N/A

Pre Power MEC Drivers

Not Supported

N/A

N/A

SCU

Hardware

2.8 P2 RS-485

2.8 P2 Ethernet

3.x BACnet

SCU v5

Not Supported

N/A

N/A

 

FLN Drivers Supported

The following list shows Integration Drivers compatible with BACnet firmware (APOGEE Firmware Revision 3.2.4 and later):

Driver Name

Current APOGEE Firmware Revision

BACnet MS/TP

3.2

Barber Colman Network 8000 Enhanced Driver

3.1

CSI Host

3.1

Johnson Controls N2 Master

3.2

Konnex

3.1

Modbus

3.2

Modbus 250

3.2

Pneumercator

3.1

Siemens Firefinder XLS

3.2

Siemens SiPass

3.2

Trane

3.1

Veeder Root

3.1

Veeder Root Enterprise

3.1

YORK ISN Enhanced

3.1

 

FLN Application Support

Applications listed in the FLN Application Library are fully supported with pre-defined Functions and Template Graphics. While applications not found in the list are discovered and imported, you must manually create and assign Functions and Template Graphics. In this case, contact Technical Support for help.

 

Capacity Limits

There are limits to how many objects can be integrated into each Desigo CC server. For the System Description sizing guidelines and capacity limits, contact your local sales organization.

 

Supported Object Types and Programs

 

Information

NOTE:
It is recommended that you keep your software installed as a reference in case you need to recreate non-supported object types and programs (such as user accounts and reports) in Desigo CC.

Object Types

You can export the following object types associated with an APOGEE field panel or ALN:

  • Building Level Networks/Automation Level Networks (BLN/ALN). The communication connection between the network trunk and the field panels in a building control system.
  • BACnet Calendars. Defines a list of dates, such as holidays or special events, for scheduling.
  • BACnet Commands. An object that writes to a group of object properties through action code(s) inside the Present_Value property. When this writing occurs, the Command object starts a sequence of actions in the BACnet device(s).
  • BACnet Event Enrollment Classes. The management of events for a BACnet system. Events are changes in the value of any property concerning any object that meets specific criteria.
  • Events. An activity such as a meeting, weekday schedule, weekend cleaning, or repairs that occur in your building or campus. You can use these activities to create event definitions. An event definition identifies how an activity will affect a set of zones.
  • Field Panels (Devices). Controls system components and equipment controllers. A field panel samples and processes field data, initiates control actions, communicates with its operators, and generates reports, displays, and warnings.
  • Field Level Network (FLN) Devices. Building control equipment that resides on the FLN. An FLN is a data communications link that allows information to pass from an FLN device to the BLN/ALN, and from the BLN/ALN to an FLN device.
  • Graphics. One or more images representing equipment, floors, buildings, facilities and entire campuses. The graphics can contain dynamic elements to represent devices or values you want to monitor and control.
  • Logical Point Objects:
    • Analog Input (AI)
    • Analog Output (AO)
    • Analog Value (AV)
    • Binary Input (BI)
    • Binary Output (BO)
    • Binary Value (BV)
    • Multi–state Input (MI)
    • Multi–state Output (MO)
    • Multi–state Value (MV)
  • BACnet Notification Classes. Sends event notifications within a BACnet System.
  • BACnet Schedules. Acts as a bridge between scheduled times and dates, and the writing of certain values to specific properties and objects concerning the schedule.
  • BACnet Trend Logs. A property monitor for a specific object. When certain conditions are reached, a log is produced with the property value and a date/time stamp which is placed into a buffer for future retrieval.
  • APOGEE P2 Ethernet and APOGEE P2 AEM Trends, Zones, and Events.

Programs

  • PPCL. A programming language used to write field panel control programs for building control and energy management functions. PPCL consists of various types of statements, each performing a different task. Put together, these statements become ordered instructions called control programs which are executed at the field panel.