Using the BACnet Schedules and Calendars Helper
The Schedules tab of the Helper dialog provides useful information about, and can be used to manage, PcVue configuration objects that are related to BACnet Schedule and Calendar objects. The tab includes tools to add and delete object instances and to change properties.
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Changes that you make, including changing the value of properties, as well as adding and deleting objects using the left panel, directly affect the configuration of the physical BACnet device. Unintentional changes can have an impact on the BACnet system behavior.
The Schedules tab layout
- The Left Pane - A list of the available Schedule and Calendar objects. A dimmed font indicates an object that is not configured in PcVue.
- The right pane - Displays the properties of the selected item.
- The lower pane - Displays warning messages associated with the configuration of the selected item.
How to add an object instance
A new, un-configured schedule or calendar instance can be added using the Create tool on the toolbar. This only creates the object in the physical device. To use it, you must also add the object instance to the device in PcVue configuration.
How to delete an object instance
A schedule or calendar object instance can be deleted using the Delete Object tool on the toolbar.
Changing the properties of an object
Properties of the BACnet object, displayed in the right pane, can be changed using the following procedure.
- Select the property by clicking on it.
- Depending on the property type, you can then either directly enter a new value or select a value from a list. A changed value is displayed in a bold font.
- Write the value to the physical device using the Write tool in the toolbar.
Properties displayed in a dimmed font are read only and cannot be changed.