Tracer Summit WebOPS Version 1

Tracer Summit WebOPS Version 1.2Web-based access for the Tracer Summitbuilding automation systemDecember 2005BAS-PRC014-EN

IntroductionTracer Summit WebOPS provides theability to access the Tracer Summitbuilding automation system (BAS) fromany PC using a Web browser, such asInternet Explorer. WebOPS accessesreal-time system data from the TracerSummit system and uses Web pagesthat allow you to perform dailyoperations with your Tracer Summitsystem. This allows daily operatorfunctionality and access to systeminformation from within a facility or froma remote location anywhere in the worldusing any Web browser.Tracer Summit WebOPS: Eliminates the need for multiple TracerSummit PC Workstations Increases accessibility andconvenienceWith WebOPS installed on a TracerSummit system, any PC with a Webbrowser can be used to: View the graphics for a facility, changesetpoints, and perform overrides View and change schedules View and acknowledge alarms View, print, save, and e-mail trendinformationWebOPS is compatible with TracerSummit Version 13 and higher. It has fullSSL encryption capablity and can easilybe added to new or existing TracerSummit installations on Ethernet orEthernet IP networks.WebOPS also provides single-seatoperation to help solve your systemintegration needs (see “Systemintegration”, page 8). The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: BACnetfrom ASHRAE; Internet Explorer from Microsoft Corporation; and Tracer and Tracer Summit fromTrane. 22005 American Standard All rights reservedBAS-PRC014-EN

ContentsFeatures and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Graphical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time-of-day scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Event and alarm management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viewing and printing trends with dynamic charts . . .Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .System integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5567888Network architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Specifications and dimensions . . . . . . . . . 11BAS-PRC014-EN3

Features and benefitsWebOPS is designed for easyinstallation and operation. It is anembedded device, which means that ithas no mechanical hardware, such as afan or a disk drive, that can fail over time.Minimal effort is required from your ITstaff to install WebOPS.Users can access system graphics,schedules, event logs, and trends fromtheir Tracer Summit system. The extentof their access depends on their securityprivileges.Daily operators (or other buildingoccupants) can use their Web browserto access their facility by entering theInternet address for WebOPS. Afterlogging on, the user’s home pagedisplays. Figure 1 shows an example of ahome page. The following functions are supported byWebOPS:Graphical operation/navigationSetpoint monitor and controlTime-of-day schedulingAlarm monitoring andacknowledgement Historical trend viewing WebOPS security and setupFigure 1. Example of a user’s home page on WebOPS4BAS-PRC014-EN

Graphical operationWith WebOPS, remote users can viewall graphics created at a Tracer SummitPC Workstation.The following graphical elements ofTracer Summit software are accessibleusing WebOPS: Any data available in the system as anumerical or text value Analog values that can change colorsbased on deviation from a desiredvalue for quick recognition of operational issues User-defined static text in a widechoice of fonts and colors Animation using binary images or animated GIFs Linked text and images that can beadded to move between graphics Links to other Web sites Multiple graphic images that conformto standard JPEG, GIF, or BMP formats, in addition to the library of HVACequipment images included with theTracer Summit software package User controls including push buttonsand entry fieldsReal-time values are automaticallyupdated every 10 seconds withouthaving to refresh the page. Users caneasily move between graphics byclicking links or using the browserForward and Back buttons. They can alsochange system setpoints and performoverrides if they have appropriatesecurity privileges.Time-of-day schedulingAll schedules created at Tracer SummitPC Workstations are available throughWebOPS (Figure 2). Depending onsecurity privileges, users can alsochange start and stop times, add newevents, and create exception days.Editing schedules is as easy as draggingstart and stop times to make the desiredchanges. Schedule changes can beimplemented down to 1-minuteincrements.Figure 2. Example view of a schedule from WebOPSBAS-PRC014-EN5

Event and alarmmanagementUsers with a BCU (Version 13 or higher)can display the event log and systemalarms (Figure 3). The events and alarmscan be sorted according to properties,such as date, type, unacknowledged oracknowledged, and who performed theacknowledgement.Users with the appropriate securityprivileges can acknowledge alarms fromthis screen.Figure 3. Example view of an event log from WebOPS6BAS-PRC014-EN

Viewing and printing trendswith dynamic chartsIn addition to the daily operator activitiesof WebOPS, users can performtroubleshooting activities and gain adeeper understanding of their facilityoperations by viewing and printing trendinformation (Figure 4). All trends createdwith Tracer Summit software can beviewed through WebOPS. WebOPS willchart the entire trend data set containedin the BCU and will update the chart withnew information every 10 minutes or canbe refreshed manually.The trend chart has the ability to chartmultiple properties (up to 10) andincludes a legend to identify each dataline. For example, multiple spacetemperature trend lines can be plottedtogether on the same chart so that userscan compare information betweentrends.Multiple charts can be displayed on thesame Web page. The charts can beenlarged so that the trend line can beseen in greater detail.All current data displayed in the chartscan be printed, saved, and e-mailed.Figure 4. Example view of a trend from WebOPS, with the selected trend zoomedBAS-PRC014-EN7

SetupSecuritySetting up WebOPS is quick and easy.After the hardware has power and isconnected to the network, the installerassigns it an IP address (provided by thecustomer’s IT staff). WebOPS thenautomatically locates the schedules,trends, and BCU event logs in the TracerSummit system and makes themaccessible with a browser.WebOPS supports both user securityand data security.Publishing graphics to WebOPSAn extensive library of standard graphicsrepresenting all Trane equipment andapplications is included in the TracerSummit PC Workstation software.Workstation operators can modify theseor create new custom graphics.By using the new Customize GraphicsTemplates tool in Tracer Summitsoftware, any graphic, either standard orcustom, can be quickly converted forpublishing to WebOPS. These convertedgraphics can then be easily imported intoWebOPS for immediate viewing byusing the WebOPS publishing tool.Administrator setupUsers with administrative privileges haveaccess to a series of setup pages afterlogging in. These setup pages allowadministrators to add, delete, or modifyuser names, passwords, home pageselection, and security privileges foreach user.8UserUser security privileges are set up by theAdministrator and depend on acombination of the user’s home pageand security level. The three securitylevels offer a mix of functionality andsecurity.DataData security prevents unauthorizedusers from gaining access to the buildingautomation system through WebOPS.Customers have the option of securingthe Logon and Administration pages onlyor securing all pages. WebOPS isencrypted using Secure Sockets Layer(SSL) technology. This 128-bit encryptionis the same used to protect credit cardtransactions on the Internet.Security updatesWebOPS is equipped with functionalitythat can be used to update its security atany time with new patches or updates asthey are provided by industry.System integrationStandard communication technology (forexample, BACnet) is essential forenabling system integration. Itpromotes single-seat operation, whichmeans that only one front-end system,or tool, is used to operate all of afacility’s equipment, regardless ofmanufacturer. WebOPS uses openBACnet protocol so that data can befreely communicated betweenWebOPS, the PC Workstations, BCUs,and any other facility equipment orbuilding automation systems.BAS-PRC014-EN

Network architectureWebOPS is an extension of the TracerSummit building automation system(BAS) network architecture. TracerSummit building control units (BCUs)control the BAS. Tracer Summit PCWorkstation software is used for settingup, programming, and monitoring theBAS.WebOPS has two Ethernet ports forgreater flexibility in connecting tonetworks. WebOPS uses a dual-portconnection when the Tracer SummitBAS network and the building local areanetwork (LAN) are separate networks(see Figure 5). One port connectsWebOPS to the dedicated BAS network,and the other port connects to thebuilding LAN.WebOPS uses a single port connectionwhen the Tracer Summit BAS network isshared with the building LAN (seeFigure 6 on page 10).WebOPS can connect to both Ethernetand ARCNET networks. For ARCNETnetworks, a BACnet router is required,as shown in Figure 7 on page 10.Each Tracer Summit site can have one ormore WebOPS installed. Each WebOPSworks with a single Tracer Summit site.For multi-site operations, use oneWebOPS for each Tracer Summit site.Users will have access to only thegraphics, schedules, trends, and alarmsthat pertain to their site.Figure 5. Dual-port connection to a Tracer Summit Ethernet networkWeb browserrunning on user PCInternet or intranetBuilding LAN (Ethernet TCP/IP)FirewallWebOPSBAS (Ethernet or Ethernet TCP/IP)PC WorkstationBAS-PRC014-ENBCUBCUWeb browserrunning on user PC9

Figure 6. Single-port connection to a shared Tracer Summit Ethernet networkWeb browserrunning onuser PCWeb browserrunning on user PCWebOPSFirewallEthernet TCP/IPBCUInternet or intranetPC WorkstationFigure 7. Connection to a Tracer Summit ARCNET network (through a BACnet router)PC WorkstationBCUWeb browserrunning onuser PCDedicated ARCNETBACnet routerEthernet TCP/IPWebOPSInternet or intranetPC WorkstationFirewallWeb browserrunning on user PC10BAS-PRC014-EN