Installation and Startup Guide | Envision for BACtalk

change an existing trendlog instance or specify a trendlog instance in

Multiple Trendlog Builder.

• Default User Profile When this feature is enabled, the default user is
automatically logged in whenever no other user is logged in. The
Default User Profile can view and edit system data depending on the
privileges you assign to the profile. This is not a system-defined user
account. To use this feature, you must create a user account, enable the
default user feature, and then specify the user as the default.

• Device Statistics dialog box (BACtalk> Device Manager> Advanced)

Quick summary of the number of allowed devices and client
workstations and how many of each are in the system.

• Application software version This is the ROC file version and it is now
displayed in Device Manager. Previously, only information for the
Firmware version was shown.

• Object Scanner enhancement Use the new Edit button in Object

Scanner to edit the present value of any number of objects in one
operation.

• BACnet Averaging Object (BAO) Use the BAO to add, edit, and
delete BACnet Averaging Objects for BACnet devices that support them
and store them either on the BACtalk server only or both in the BACnet
device and on the BACtalk server.

• VisualLogic v2.6 Enhanced user interface, 10 new functions, and

supports bd6 format. Compatible with existing DDC drawings and
Envision for BACtalk v2.5 and later. Use with Visio 2003 or 2007.

As with all upgrades, reading and following these instructions will substantially
ease the upgrade. You will also find detailed background and conceptual
information about all Envision features in the Envision for BACtalk Operator’s
Manual (LTBT-OP-EBT26). The online Help included with the software
provides procedural and context-sensitive information about each feature.

Using this guide

This guide provides critical information and step-by-step instructions for those
who will install a new BACtalk system or upgrade from an earlier version of
BACtalk operator workstation software to Envision for BACtalk. Perform
upgrade and install tasks in the order presented to ensure smooth installation and
sound system operation. Alerton dealers should perform the upgrade or
installation.

Note If you are running BACtalk for Windows v3.02 or v2.33, you must first
upgrade to v3.1x (available from Alerton) before attempting to upgrade to
Envision for BACtalk v2.6. See “Important considerations: read this first” on
page 9 for more information.

Quick steps
After you identify the type of installation or upgrade you need to perform, start
with the quick steps for your installation type. Quick steps provide an overview

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