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Graphical programming
The Tracer graphical programming (TGP)
editor, shown in Figure 3 on page 7,
eliminates the need for line-by-line
programming. The TGP editor is a
software component of Trane’s Rover
service tool. TGP has the following
advantages:
• Easy to learn—programming is as
easy as assembling logic blocks with a
computer mouse, much like creating a
flow chart.
• Powerful—the TGP editor has built-in
PID functions and more than 50 logic
blocks for building programs.
• Self documenting—programs can be
printed and used as pictorial represen-
tations of sequences of operation (see
Figure 4 on page 7).
• Programs are stored in the controller
along with their graphical
representation, and can be uploaded,
viewed, and re-used.
Interoperability
Tracer MP580/581 controllers
communicate by means of the LonTalk
protocol. The controllers can be
configured to conform to the LonMark
Space Comfort Controller (SCC) profile
or the Discharge Air Controller (DAC)
profile. Tracer MP580/581 controllers
can work with any control system that
supports the LonTalk protocol and uses
FTT10-A communications.
Operator display
The optional operator-display touch
screen is an intuitive operator interface
for monitoring and changing building
control functions. With the operator
display you can:
• Monitor space temperature, relative
humidity, and other variables
• Change setpoints and scheduled
occupancy times
• Identify and troubleshoot problems
• View and reset controller alarms
• Manually override outputs
The operator display includes a 7-day
time clock that gives Tracer MP580/581
controllers the ability to manage time-of-
day scheduling, with two on/off times
per day and up to 20 exception
schedules per year.
Figure 2 shows a typical operator display
screen.
Figure 2: Typical status screen
The operator display is available in the
following configurations:
• Door-mounted on the Tracer MP581
• Stand-alone operator display for
mounting up to 20 ft (7 m) away from
a Tracer MP580 or MP581
• Portable operator display for
temporary connections to the Tracer
MP580/581 or Tracer AH540/541
Figure 1 on page 5 illustrates the
operator displays available for the
Tracer MP581.
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