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Marketing Guide

Tracer Summit™ WebOPS Version 1.2Order No.: BAS-SLM012-EN Date: December 2005

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™ ® The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: BACnet from ASHRAE; BACtalk from Alerton Technologies, Inc.; JACE from Tridium; Java from Sun Microsystems, Inc.; LonTalk from Echelon Corporation; M-Web from Johnson Controls; MODBUS from Schneider Automation; Inc.; WebCTRL from Automated Logic Corporation; Windows from Microsoft Corporation.

IntroductionToday, most business offices and educational facilities use Ethernet/Internet Protocol (IP) networks. IP is necessary for transmitting data over the Internet and for transmitting data between some network types.

Tracer Summit PC Workstation Version 11 and higher software supports BACnet/IP communications. This capability enables customers to integrate their building automation system into their existing Ethernet/IP networks. Tracer Summit WebOPS extends this capability to allow control of the building automation system (BAS) from any PC with Internet access and a Web browser.

WebOPS accesses real-time system data, including graphics, from the Tracer Summit system and sends it to the Web browser. It allows users to access their system from within the facility or from a remote location anywhere in the world. The new version (1.2) has improved installation speed, security, and feature functionality.

WebOPS can be easily added to a new or existing Tracer Summit installation. It is compatible with Tracer Summit installations of Version 13 and higher with Ethernet or Ethernet/IP connections. WebOPS can also be connected to Tracer Summit ARCNET networks through a Trane BACnet router.

Use WebOPS to:

• Save money by reducing the need for multiple Tracer Summit workstations

• Increase accessibility to their BAS with a convenient, easily installed solution

With a WebOPS installed on a Tracer Summit system, any PC with a Web browser can be used to:

• View the graphics for a facility, change setpoints, and perform overrides

• View and change schedules• View and acknowledge alarms• View trend information

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How is WebOPS positioned for success? . . 4Customer value position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Improved features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Improved installation and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Improved serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Product pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Product price only vs. total installed cost . . . . . . . . 5Choosing the best Web-based solution . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Graphical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Time-of-day scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Viewing trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11System integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sales opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sales and operations support . . . . . . . . . . 16

Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Related literature and resources . . . . . . . . 21

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How is WebOPS positioned for success?Customer value position

• Save money by reducing the need for multiple Tracer Summit PC Workstations for multiple users

• Increase convenience for remote accessibility into customers’ Tracer Summit system

• WebOPS requires no extra training costs because it is easy to use. Its Web pages are designed to look just like the screens in Tracer Summit software.

Improved features• Communicates with all Trane Comm3, Comm4, and Comm5

devices.• Full SSL encryption capability• Full animated graphics capability• Improved trend charting, printing, saving, and e-mailing

capability

Improved installation and setup

• A new Customize Graphics Template tool provides up to 47% savings on the total installed cost of WebOPS. (See “Product pricing” below for more information.)

Improved serviceability • Built-in service and maintenance tool—Backup/restore• Periodic service packs available

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Product pricing

Similar to the Web Server, WebOPS comes in two sizes:

• Standard capacity (256 MB RAM)• High-capacity upgrade (512 MB RAM)

The cost of the standard capacity WebOPS is similar to that of the previous standard-capacity Web Server, but the cost of the high-capacity upgrade has been significantly reduced from that of the previous high-capacity Web Server.

To upgrade a Web Server Version 1.0 (sold from June 2002 through April 2003) you need to purchase a main module upgrade service part (part #4020 1229). You can upgrade a Web Server Version 1.1 by purchasing just the 512 MB flash card and 256 MB RAM chip replacement kit (part #4020 1230). If you need additional memory on your WebOPS, you can order a 512 MB RAM chip (part #4020 1236).Note: Web Server Version 1.1, sold from May 2003 through June 2004, has a 32 MB RAM. Web Server Version 1.1, sold from July 2004 through May 2005, has a 64 MB RAM. See PSO Case #5523.

The larger storage capacity will allow additional graphics to be added to your existing Web Server installation or will accommodate larger, new WebOPS projects.

Trane vs. competition—The WebOPS base product price is priced competitively. However, limiting the comparison to the “product only” price of competitors does not provide a full picture of the competitive pricing scenario for your customers. Figure 1 shows how WebOPS compares in “product only” price to the competition. In order to address the true cost to the customer, the total installed cost must be examined between competitors.

Figure 1. WebOPS “product only” price compared to competition

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Product price only vs. total installed cost

WebOPS provides a total installed cost benefit of ~46% (see Figure 2).

Figure 2. WebOPS graphics setup reduces total cost by 47%

This cost benefit is due to the new custom graphics conversion tool that converts all Tracer Summit graphics so that they can be easily published to WebOPS. This tool removes the tedious process of converting these graphics manually, thereby decreasing the overall installation and setup time from days to minutes with the new WebOPS product and Tracer Summit V16 SP4 or higher.

Before improvement (2004) = $6,770

• Web Server V1.1 = $2,730 (FAP)• Installation (4 hours @ $85/hr) = $340• Graphics set-up (40 hours for 500 graphics @ $85/hr = $3,400!• Start-up (4 hours @ $85/hr) = $300

After improvement (2005) = $3,550

• WebOPS = $2,864 (FAP)• Installation (4 hours @ $85/hr) = $340• Graphics set-up (2 hours for 500 graphics @ $85/hr = $170!• Start-up (4 hours @ $85/hr) = $300

This cost savings can be beneficial in two ways:

• The total price to the customer can be considerably lower and very competitive and/or

• The office margin can be higher

46% overall decrease

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Choosing the best Web-based solution

By the fourth quarter of 2005, Trane will have two Web-based solutions: WebOPS and Tracer ES. WebOPS best serves smaller Tracer Summit customers with one to five sites who would like Web-based access to their system. Tracer ES is an enterprise solution that lives on a network server. It is intended to compete with top-tier controls companies for large, complex projects. Table 1 on page 7 helps to compare the two products. For more information on Tracer ES, see the My Standard intranet product page.

Table 1. Comparison of WebOPS and Tracer ES

WebOPS Tracer ES

Web-based, building-level management network appliance for small Tracer Summit systems

(1–5 buildings in a single-site configuration)

Web-based, enterprise-level management network server and database for any BACnet-based

or legacy Trane systems(up to 10,000 buildings in a multiple-site configuration)

Web-based appliance Full server-based product

No database Contains SQL database

One-to-five buildings One to one-thousand buildings

Building management tool Full enterprise management tool

Daily operator functionality Facility manager-level functionality

Designed around Tracer Summit Designed around any BACnet system

System integration if Tracer Summit is “front end” only

Full system integration

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Product overviewDetails of the operation and functionality of WebOPS are available in the Tracer Summit WebOPS product catalog (BAS-PRC014-EN). A brief summary of these features and their benefits follows.

Graphical operation

Features—All graphics created or modified at the Tracer Summit PC Workstation need to be saved as custom graphics by using the new Customize Graphics Template utility in Tracer Summit V16 Service Pack 2. Converted graphics can then be published to WebOPS.

These graphic representations of systems and equipment provide real-time values that are automatically updated every 10 seconds. Users can easily move between graphics by clicking links or using the Forward and Back buttons of the browser. They can also change system setpoints and perform overrides if they have appropriate security privileges.

Benefits—Graphical views of floor plans and equipment make it easy to operate and navigate a facility’s building automation system. WebOPS uses an interface similar to Tracer Summit, eliminating the need for users to learn how to operate new software. Administrators can set up users to have access to any graphic as their home page, allowing them to quickly view the status of their area and make the changes they want (see Figure 3).

Figure 3. Example home page from WebOPS

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Time-of-day scheduling

Features—By clicking the Schedules icon, users can access a list of schedules by name. From the list, they can select a schedule to view. Users can change start and stop times and create and delete exception days. WebOPS makes editing schedules as easy as dragging start and stop times to reflect the desired changes.

Benefits—Time-of-day scheduling maximizes energy savings. By using Java technology, WebOPS provides a full-featured user interface that allows users to maintain comfort and efficiency from within the building or around the world. WebOPS automatically finds existing Tracer Summit schedules and makes them viewable; no additional setup is needed.

Event logFeatures—Users can click the Alarms icon to display the event log and system alarms. The events can be sorted according to properties such as date or type. Users with appropriate security privileges can acknowledge alarms from this screen. Events cannot be deleted from WebOPS event log.

Note: WebOPS accesses BCU event log objects rather than PC Workstation event logs. The BCU must be Version 13 or higher to include event log functionality.

Benefits—Operators need to respond frequently to events and alarms. WebOPS automatically finds existing BCU event logs and makes them viewable; no additional setup is needed. Users can sort events just as they do at the PC Workstation, enabling them to quickly find events and alarms.

Viewing trends

Features—Users can view trends in dynamic charts. Each chart represents one to ten properties of one trend. The WebOPS automatically finds and makes trend information existing in the BCU viewable; no additional setup is needed. Multiple charts can be displayed at one time. Users can also print, save, and e-mail the selected charts.

Note: Trend information is obtained from the data stored in each BCU. WebOPS does not archive data or display data that has been overwritten in each BCU.

Benefits—Trends such as energy use or space comfort conditions are important for facility operations. Viewing charts of trend properties makes it easier to see problems and detect inconsistencies at a glance. Also, the new capabilities of printing, saving, and e-mailing trend charts can be useful to communicate problems and for troubleshooting.

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Security

Security is critical for any Web-enabled application. WebOPS supports both user security and data security.

Features of user security—The user security in WebOPS is separate from Tracer Summit security; it is set up and maintained solely in WebOPS. When accessing WebOPS with an administrator-level user name and password, the user can add, delete, or modify passwords and privileges for each user. There are three levels of user security: administrator, operator, and user.

Benefits of user security—User security permits only valid users to access WebOPS. User privileges can be tailored to specific user types. For example, a building operator may be able to easily view and change set points and schedules in the school or schools that he/she are responsible for, while a school principal might be able to view and/or change the entire school district information.

Features of data security—WebOPS provides both full and partial security with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. This technology provides a high level of data encryption (128 bit). Using the publishing utility, WebOPS can be configured to have only SSL encryption enabled for the Logon and Advanced pages or for all activity and Web pages.

Benefits of data security—Because SSL technology prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to WebOPS, you can assure your customers that their building automation systems will remain secure.

Remote accessFeatures—Anyone granted access by the administrator can use WebOPS to access a Tracer Summit system. Access can take place from a local area network or remotely using the Internet depending on where the customer places the WebOPS appliance on their local area network (LAN). If a customer places WebOPS inside their firewall, then remote users can access WebOPS only after they have gained remote access to their organizations network, for example, using virtual private network (VPN). Alternately, if the customer places WebOPS outside of their firewall in a demilitarized zone (DMZ) configuration (see Figure 4 on page 11), then a remote user can use any standard browser to access their WebOPS.

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Figure 4. WebOPS outside of firewall in a DMZ configuration

Benefits—The ability to remotely access a Tracer Summit system over the Internet is a valuable asset for a building operator who needs to work from home or some other remote location. WebOPS makes it possible to access a Tracer Summit site using any PC with Internet access and a Web browser.

Installation

Features—Tracer Summit WebOPS has been improved to provide easy installation, setup, upgrade, and maintenance.

Installation involves the following steps:

1. Install WebOPS hardware

2. Configure WebOPS

3. Convert graphics with Tracer Summit software

4. Publish graphics to WebOPS

5. Set up WebOPS users

Custom graphics that already exist on a PC Workstation can be published to WebOPS using the publishing utility that comes on

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the WebOPS software CD. Standard graphic templates and custom graphic templates on a PC Workstation must be converted before they can be published to WebOPS. Using Tracer Summit V16 SP4 or higher, find the new Customize Graphic Templates utility under the Setup menu. With only one mouse click, it converts graphics so that they can be published to WebOPS.

Schedules, event logs, and trends that exist at the BCU can be displayed with no additional setup or programming. WebOPS is compatible with Tracer Summit installations Version 13 and higher with Ethernet or Ethernet/IP connections. The Web Server can also be connected to Tracer Summit ARCNET networks through a BACnet router. The BAS must have either a BMTX or a BMTW model BCU to view the event log.

Benefits—Easy installation reduces time and cost. This translates into a more competitive end price to your customers and/or a more profitable project for you and your office.

WebOPS can be installed at any time on a new or existing Tracer Summit system. All existing Web Servers can be upgraded to the new WebOPS software by ordering an upgrade kit in Lynx.

System integrationTracer Summit WebOPS uses the BACnet protocol and standard Internet technology to support single-seat operation and simplify system integration.

BACnet

An open, standard protocol is essential for building control system integration. The Tracer Summit system and WebOPS use the BACnet protocol for this purpose. The BACnet protocol allows standard BACnet data to be freely communicated between PC Workstations, BCUs, and WebOPS.

Single-seat operation

Many customers define their goal for an integrated system as “single-seat operation.” This means that they want one tool to operate all of their equipment, regardless of who manufactured it. WebOPS supports this need by enabling customers to access their building automation system from any PC, without the need to install special software or hardware on those PCs.

Using HVAC industry protocols—One way to achieve single-seat operation is to purchase building automation software from a company that specializes in system integration. For example, with Trane’s Tracer Summit system, customers can manage BACnet, LonTalk®, and Modbus devices from different vendors.

To integrate these different devices into one automation system, the devices must share common protocols or use communication bridges, such as the Tracer Summit communications bridge, to

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interpret between protocols. Sometimes a fair amount of custom integration is required.

Using Internet protocols—Another solution for achieving single-seat operation is to use a Web access control system from each of the manufacturers providing controls equipment. Because these Web access systems use standard Internet protocols, customers can access each of the systems from a single PC with a Web browser. This solution means that you can offer your customers integrated, single-seat operation without the need to translate between different HVAC protocols.

For example, a school district might purchase control equipment and Tracer Summit WebOPS from Trane to manage a high school. But another vendor might provide control equipment and a Web access system to manage an elementary school in the same district (see Figure 5 on page 14). From a PC with a Web browser, an operator can access the Web access systems that support the two schools. Because all Web pages use similar elements, such as graphics and text, the customer can specify the same graphical look and feel from the different suppliers.

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Figure 5. System integration and single-seat operation based on multiple Web-accessible systems

School district office

Internet or intranet

Tracer Summit WebOPS

Web browser running on user PC

Tracer Summit BCUTracer Summit BCUOther vendor’s BACnet system

Other vendor’s control equipment

Other vendor’s control equipment

High school (Trane)

Elementary school(other vendor)

Other vendor’s Web-based appliance

Ethernet

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Sales opportunitiesYou can market Tracer Summit WebOPS most effectively by matching its benefits with the needs of specific customers. Table 2 provides market and customer profiles and questions to pose during a sales call. A question can serve as a launching point to discuss a particular WebOPS benefit.

Note: Some of the questions and benefits may apply to multiple markets and customers.

Table 2. Market/customer profile

Market/customer Leading questions for inquiry WebOPS benefit

Existing Tracer Summit customers

“How could access to your system from any PC, anywhere on the Internet, improve your building comfort system operations?”

WebOPS provides a cost-effective answer to the need for multiple workstations. It allows access to a site from anywhere in the world. WebOPS is easy for Tracer Summit users to learn. It has the same stan-dard applications for editing schedules and viewing event logs and trends.

Property developers “Can you imagine something that might provide improved comfort and more satisfaction for ten-ants with minimal additional investment?”

With WebOPS, tenants can monitor and control comfort in their spaces, using only a Web browser.

School districts “Are there people in your organization for whom limited access to the building automation system might be useful?”

WebOPS can give infrequent users limited access to comfort control. For example, a school principal could assess and potentially resolve a comfort prob-lem.

Operating staff “How would your job be easier if you had access to your building systems at home or while travel-ing?”

Access your building from a PC at your home or any-where, using a Web browser. There's no additional software to purchase or maintain.

Customers with system integration requirements

“Would the ability to have a ‘single-seat’ window into various building systems simplify operations in your facility?”

Because WebOPS communicates using the BACnet protocol, other vendors’ BACnet-compliant systems can be managed. The systems are accessed using a Web browser.

Information technology (IT) concerns

“What are some concerns you may have about devices being added to your network?”

WebOPS doesn't have the overhead that conven-tional servers do. There's no software for IT staff to install or maintain. It has an embedded server, has no hard drive or fan, and mounts on the wall in the equipment room. In addition, data security using SSL encryption technology prevents unau-thorized users from gaining access to the system. Please refer to the Network and Information Tech-nology Primer (BAS-PRC020-EN).

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Sales and operations supportTable 3 lists sales tools and training resources that are available to assist you in marketing and selling Tracer Summit WebOPS. For access to them, see the WebOPS product page on TraneNet.

Table 3. Sales and operations support resource summary

Steps Support available

Create awareness • e-mail campaign

Sales support • WebOPS demonstration site• Product catalog (BAS-PRC014-EN)• MyTraneControls.com• WebOPS overview• Selling Web-based control products: Refer to the Network and Information Technology

Primer (BAS-PRC020-EN)

Project development • Estimator template

Ordering support • Lynx information

Installation • WebOPS ships with installation CD-ROM• Tracer Summit WebOPS Version 1.2 Installation and Setup guide (

BMTW-SVX04C-EN)• Installation sheet for new installations (3270 3368)• Tracer Summit V16 Service Pack 4 download• WebOPS publisher utility software download• Java VM download link• Installation and setup training (Trane College of Building Automation: 651-407-4022)

Graphics support • 2D graphics library• 3D graphics—Centralized Services

Upgrading existing Web Servers to WebOPS

• Installation sheets for upgrading Web Server Versions 1.0 and 1.1 (3270 3415 and 3270 3416)

• Lynx information

Service & maintenance • Tracer Summit WebOPS Version 1.2 Installation and Setup guide (BMTW-SVX04C-EN)

Troubleshooting • Tracer Summit WebOPS Version 1.2 Installation and Setup guide (BMTW-SVX04C-EN)• Product support process• Warranty information

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WebOPS demonstration Web site

The Tracer Summit WebOPS demonstration Web site consists of a database with graphics and custom programming language (CPL) simulations. It is designed to show the features and benefits of the Tracer Summit system and the functionality of WebOPS.

The demonstration site user name is Tracer and the password is Summit (both are case-sensitive). You can use this sales tool at any PC with Internet access. Your customers can also take advantage of the opportunity to view and operate the demonstration on their own. Please remember to return all settings back to their original mode so that others may benefit from using this demonstration.

Note: In order to view the demo, install the free Java plug-in on the WebOPS CD or download it from the Java Web site. You must have Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) version 1.4.2 or higher to view the demonstration.

CompetitionMany of our competitors offer Web-based technology products for building automation systems. As of the last update to this document, the following companies produce the most notable competitive products:

• Automated Logic Corporation• Johnson Controls, Inc.• Tridium

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Frequently asked questionsCan I use WebOPS for multiple sites?WebOPS is specifically designed for use with single Tracer Summit sites. For a single site (such as a high school), use one WebOPS. For multiple sites (such as a school district), use one WebOPS for each Tracer Summit site.

Do I need a WebOPS in every building?No, not if multiple buildings are grouped within a single Tracer Summit site.

Will WebOPS work with all versions of the Tracer Summit system that are capable of shared networks?Yes, WebOPS is designed to work with Tracer Summit Version 13 or higher.

Will WebOPS work on a network that has BMTS BCUs?Yes, but the event log function for these BCUs will be lost.

To use WebOPS, do the BCUs have to be on the same network as the customer’s corporate network?No, WebOPS has two on-board Ethernet ports to communicate to BCUs using either a dedicated BACnet/Ethernet protocol or BACnet/IP protocol (not both). You can connect one port to the customer’s corporate network (consisting of PCs and other non-BACnet devices) and the other port to the customer’s building automation system, including Tracer Summit PC Workstations, BCUs, and other BACnet devices. In this case, the first port is used to communicate with PC browsers and the second port is used to communicate to BACnet devices. WebOPS isolates and protects the corporate network from the BACnet traffic of the Tracer Summit network (see Figure 6 on page 19).

How much additional traffic is generated on the network?WebOPS utilizes BACnet/IP to communicate to the BCUs on the network. The amount of additional traffic produced by WebOPS is minimal and is virtually transparent to the network.

How is the information transmitted over networks made secure?One of the most important network security features is a firewall. A firewall is a program or a hardware device that filters information coming from the Internet connection to the network, thereby protecting the computers on the network. It is set up on the network by the customer’s Information Systems department. When WebOPS is added to the network, this security feature is not compromised.

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Figure 6. WebOPS dual-port connection to a corporate network and a Tracer Summit BAS network

How does WebOPS provide secure remote access to the network?Most corporate networks already have a means for employees to access their network remotely from the building, such as a virtual private network (VPN) connection or a remote access server (RAS). These are typically used when employees want to access their e-mail outside of the building network and the firewall. The same connections can be used to access the Tracer Summit information delivered by WebOPS.

What information security features does WebOPS have?WebOPS supports secure socket layer (SSL) technology for its logon and advanced setup activities. It is also possible to apply this technology to all graphic pages in WebOPS. SSL has been universally accepted on the Internet for secure communication between clients and servers. An encrypted SSL connection

WebOPS

BCU BCU

Internet or intranet

Firewall

Business network (Ethernet TCP/IP)

Tracer Summit network (Ethernet or Ethernet TCP/IP)

Web browser running on user PC

Web browser running on user PC

Tracer Summit PC Workstation

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requires all information sent between a client (requester of information) and a server (deliverer of information) to be encrypted by both the sending software and the receiving software.

How any users can be simultaneously logged on to WebOPS?Ten.

What upgrade options are available for WebOPS? How do I determine which option to order?If existing hardware (Figure 7) has a removable RAM chip, order part #4020 1230. If a high-capacity unit is needed, #4020 1236 should also be ordered:

• #4020 1230 includes both a flash card and 256 MB RAM chip.• #4020 1236 includes a 512 MB RAM chip.

Figure 7. Main module with removable RAM chip

Order part# 4020 1229 if existing hardware (Figure 8) does not have a removable RAM chip. The upgrade kit replaces the entire main module.

Figure 8. Main module with non-removable RAM chip

Flash card

Removable RAM chip

Flash card

Non-removable RAM chip

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Why does data on graphics sometimes take longer to display than other times?Each time an Internet session is started and graphics are viewed, the browser caches graphics details (for example, images). Subsequent viewing of the same graphics within the same Internet session will be faster.

In addition, after power is cycled, graphics are published, or changes are made to its hardware settings, WebOPS goes through a commissioning process. The progress of the commissioning process is indicated by a status bar in the toolbar. The amount of time for the process to complete depends on the number of data points in each published graphic (it should take less than 15 minutes for one BCU). Users can view graphics and other pages during the commissioning process, but the time to open graphics and display data may be slower.

How many graphics can be published to WebOPS?The number of graphics depends on the amount of memory (RAM) in the WebOPS hardware. WebOPS normally ships with the standard 256 MB RAM. A higher capacity upgrade is also available, which increases the RAM to 512 MB (part #4020 1236). The amount of RAM required can be determined using the following equation:

x is the total number of points in all of the graphics.

Example1: How much RAM would 450 graphics with an average of 30 points per graphic1 require?

450 graphics multiplied by 30 points per graphic would be 13,500 points.(15 x 13,500)/1024 + 55 = 198 MB + 55 MB = 253 MB of required RAM

The 253 MB required is less than the 512 MB of RAM on a WebOPS with a high capacity upgrade and less than the 256 MB of RAM on a standard capacity WebOPS, so 450 graphics with an average of 30 points each would fit on the standard capacity unit.

Example 2: How much RAM would 1000 graphics with an aver-age of 30 points per graphic1 require?

1000 graphics multiplied by 30 points per graphic would be 30,000 points.

(15 x 30,000)/1024) + 55 = 440 MB + 55 MB = 495 MB of required RAM

1. 30 points/graphic is an approximation. Programmable controllers, such as the PCM, UPCM, and Traceer MP580, have significantly more than 30 points per graphic.

Megabytes (MB) of needed RAM 15 kB/point1024 kB/MB------------------------------- x 55 MB 0.01465x 55+=+=

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The 495 MB required is less than the 512 MB of RAM on a WebOPS with a high capacity upgrade and more than the 256 MB of RAM on a standard capacity WebOPS, so 1000 graphics with an average of 30 points each would require the high capacity upgrade.

If the amount of RAM required exceeds the amount of RAM avail-able in the WebOPS hardware you may want to consider one or more of the following options:

• Remove unnecessary points off of the existing graphics.• Publish only the graphics that are necessary to manage the

site.• Add another WebOPS and divide the graphics to publish

between them.

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Related literature and resourcesFor more information about Tracer Summit WebOPS, refer to the following resources:

• WebOPS product catalog (BAS-PRC014-EN)—Available in print from Inland Printing and in electronic format from trane.com and from the My Standard intranet site from the WebOPS product information page. Use as a tool to describe WebOPS product performance and specifications.

• The Tracer Summit WebOPS demonstration Web site—The username is Tracer and the password is Summit (both are case-sensitive).

• Installation CD—Shipped with WebOPS. Includes installation and setup instructions as well as the utility for publishing graphics to the site.

• Online Help—Included with WebOPS software to provide assistance to the user when accessing the WebOPS site.

• Installation Sheet (3270 3368)—Shipped with Tracer Summit WebOPS. Describes how to install the hardware.

• Guide Specification—Provides sample text that you can use to help system designers specify the use of Tracer Summit WebOPS. Available on the Tracer Summit WebOPS product information page on the My Standard intranet site.

• The Tracer Summit WebOPS product information page on the My Standard intranet site—Provides up-to-date infor-mation on selling, positioning, and demonstrating WebOPS.

• Tracer Summit WebOPS training on installation, setup, and troubleshooting—For information about this course and to register, contact the Trane College of Building Automation: 651-407-4022.

• Tracer Summit BACnet/IP Network Installations engineering bulletin (BAS-PRC004-EN)—For information about Tracer Summit BACnet/IP network installations.

• IT networks and WebOPS—For more information, visit:– Howstuffworks.com

– Serverwatch.com

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Literature Order Number BAS-SLM012-EN

Date December 2005

Supersedes BAS-SLM012-EN March 2003

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