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Revision 1.40.xxx.1
User Guide
A6V101025337 Building Technologies

2019-01-14 Confidential
Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................. 5

Overview....................................................................................................... 7
Network and System Requirements ....................................................................... 7
System Recommendations .................................................................................... 7
N4 Appliance Compatibility .................................................................................... 8
1 Installation..................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Installing Siemens Workbench............................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Obtaining a License .............................................................................. 10
1.2 Installing and Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance Station and Platform ............. 12
1.2.1 Installing the N4 Appliance.................................................................... 12
1.2.2 Identifying and Configuring the Station Communication Links................ 12
1.2.3 Installing a New Station......................................................................... 15
1.2.4 Adding a BACnet network and Siemens utilities to the station ............... 18
1.2.5 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet/IP Links ...................................... 19
1.2.6 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet MS/TP Links ............................... 21
1.2.7 Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Links ............................... 22
1.2.8 Configuring the BACnet Local Device.................................................... 24
1.2.9 Running the Station on an N4 Controller ............................................... 25
1.3 Configuring the Required Networks...................................................................... 26
1.3.1 Configuring a BACnet/IP Network ......................................................... 26
1.3.2 Configuring a BACnet MS/TP Network .................................................. 27
2 Using the Siemens N4 Appliance ....................................................................29

2.1 Discovering and Adding Devices.......................................................................... 29
2.1.1 Discovering BACnet Devices on the Network ........................................ 29
2.1.2 Adding Controllers ................................................................................ 30
2.1.3 Adding the PPCL and Point Editor Functions......................................... 31
2.2 Using the PPCL Editor......................................................................................... 31
2.2.1 User Interface ....................................................................................... 32
2.2.2 Creating a new PPCL Program ............................................................. 33
2.2.3 Opening the PPCL Editor and Viewing an Existing PPCL Program........ 34
2.2.4 Importing a PPCL Program ................................................................... 34
2.2.5 Exporting a PPCL Program ................................................................... 36
2.2.6 Modifying a PPCL Program................................................................... 37
2.2.7 Deleting a PPCL Program..................................................................... 37
2.3 Using the PTEC Point Editor................................................................................ 38
2.3.1 PTEC Point User Interface.................................................................... 38
2.3.2 Adding Point Editor Functions ............................................................... 39
2.3.3 Opening the Point Editor and Viewing Points......................................... 39
2.3.4 Adding PTEC Points ............................................................................. 39
2.3.5 Modifying a PTEC Point ........................................................................ 40
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2.3.6 Deleting a PTEC Point ...........................................................................40
2.4 Using the Point Editor .......................................................................................... 40
2.4.1 Point User Interface ...............................................................................40
2.4.2 Discovering Points .................................................................................41
2.4.3 Adding Points ........................................................................................42
2.4.4 Adding Points to the N4 Database .........................................................43
2.4.5 Using the Point Editor Application ..........................................................43
2.4.6 Editing Points in PX Controllers..............................................................43
2.4.7 Modifying a Point in Another Tool...........................................................44
2.4.8 Deleting a Point .....................................................................................44
2.5 Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 46
2.5.1 Running Sie Update Db does not cause Point and PPCL Editors to appear
..............................................................................................................46
Uninstalling Siemens Workbench ................................................................... 49
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How to Use This Manual

About This Manual
This manual is written for the user of the Siemens N4 Appliance. It is designed to help
you become familiar with the application.
This section provides an overview of the manual, explains document conventions and
symbols used throughout the manual and how to access help.
How This Manual Is Organized

This manual contains the following sections in the following order:
l Overview explains how to use the common functions of the Siemens N4 Appliance.
l Installation describes the installation and setup of system-related parameters.
l Using the Siemens N4 Appliance describes the functionality of the Siemens N4
Appliance.
l Uninstalling Siemens Workbench provides a procedure to remove the Siemens
Workbench program from your computer.
Document Conventions
The following table lists conventions to help you use this manual in a quick and
efficient manner.
Convention Examples
Numbered Lists (1, 2, 3…) indicate a 1. Turn OFF power to the field panel.
procedure with sequential steps. 2. Turn ON power to the field panel.
3. Contact the local Siemens Solution Partner, Authorized
TALON Dealer.
Conditions that must be completed or met ⊳Composer software is properly installed.
before beginning a task are designated with a ⊳A Valid license is available.
⊳. 1. Select Start > Programs > Siemens > GMS >
Intermediate results (what will happen Composer.
following the execution of a step), are
⇨The Project Management window displays.
designated with a ⇨.
2. Open an existing project or create a new one.
Results, which inform the user that a task was
completed successfully, are designated with a ⇨The project window displays.
⇨.
Actions that should be performed are specified Type F for Field panels.
in boldface font. Click OK to save changes and close the dialog box.
Error and system messages are displayed in The message Report Definition successfully
Courier New font. renamed displays in the status bar.
New terms appearing for the first time are The field panel continuously executes a user-defined set
italicized. of instructions called the control program.
This symbol signifies Notes. Notes provide additional
information or helpful hints.
Cross references to other information are For more information on creating flowcharts, see
indicated with an arrow and the page number, Flowcharts [→92].
enclosed in brackets: [→92]
Placeholders indicate text that can vary based Type A C D H [username] [field panel #].
on your selection. Placeholders are specified
in bold print, and enclosed with brackets [ ].
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Safety Symbols
The following table lists the safety symbols used in this manual to draw attention to
important information.
Symbol Meaning Description

NOTICE CAUTION Equipment damage may occur if a procedure or instruction is not
followed as specified. (For online documentation, the NOTICE displays
in white with a blue background.)
CAUTION Minor or moderate injury may occur if a procedure or instruction is not
followed as specified.
WARNING Personal injury or property damage may occur if a procedure or
instruction is not followed as specified.
DANGER Electric shock, death, or severe property damage may occur if a
procedure or instruction is not followed as specified.
How to Contact Us
Your feedback is important to us. If you have comments about this document, please
submit them to the following email address:
SBT_technical.editor.us.sbt@siemens.com.
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Overview
Network and System Requirements
Overview
The Siemens TALON N4 Appliance has been designed to allow point and PPCL
editing for Siemens Programmable TECs and TC BACnet field panels using the
Niagara 4 platform.
Hardware
l Compatible with the TNM-800.
l Compatible with Talon N4 Supervisor.
l Compatible with Talon PX versions 3.3 and above.
Network and System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit.
Browser Support:
l Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 9, 10 or 11, Edge, Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
current versions.
l Cookies must be enabled. This is done by selecting Options from the Tools menu
in most browsers.
Memory: 1 GB minimum, 4 GB or more recommended for larger systems.
Hard Drive: 4 GB minimum, more recommended depending on archiving requirements.
Network Support: Ethernet adapter (10/100 MB with RJ-45 connector).
System Recommendations
For optimized system performance, Siemens recommends the following tuning
policies:
Siemens TALON N4 Appliance Tuning Policy Recommendations.

Policy Value Notes
Min Write Time 0 minutes (default) Applies to writable points. Specifies the minimum amount of time allowed
between writes. Provides a method to throttle a rapidly-changing value so that
only the last value is written.
If this property value is 0 (default), this rule is disabled and all value changes
attempt to write.
Max Write Time 0 minutes (default) Applies to writable points. Specifies the maximum “wait time” before rewriting the
value, in case nothing else triggers a write. Any write action resets this timer.
If this property value is 0 (default), this rule is disabled (no timed rewrites). This is
how often you want the station to take control over the BACnet device.
Write on Start False (default) Applies to writable points. Determines behavior at station startup.
l If True, a write occurs when the station first reaches “steady state.”
l If False (default), a write does not occur when the station reaches “steady
state.”
This setting allows the station to take control of the BACnet device when it first
starts. Doing this can put a load on the station while it is trying to start by adding
multiple write commands to the station.
Write on Up True (default) Allows the station to take control when the device transitions from Down to Up.
Write on Enable True (default) Allows the station to take control when the device transitions from Disabled to
Enabled.
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Siemens TALON N4 Appliance Tuning Policy Recommendations.

Policy Value Notes
Stale Time 10 minutes Confirms that the device is working properly, but raises awareness that a point
(varies based on polling has not been updated in a reasonable amount of time.
policy) A longer period of time for slower polling rates and a shorter period of time for
faster polling rates.
UseCOV False (true for the If set to True, and assigned points are under a BacnetDevice that supports the
Siemens_COVPpolicy, false Subscribe COV service, any necessary updates (Niagara proxy subscriptions)
for the Siemens polled are attempted using BACnet COV subscriptions to the device.
policies) If the subscription attempt succeeds, the Read Status property of the point’s
BacnetProxyExt displays COV.
If the subscription attempt for a proxy point fails, normal polling is used and the
Read Status property displays Polled.
Use Confirmed COV True (default) If UseCOV is enabled (set to True) and assigned points are under a
BacnetDevice that supports Confirmed COV notifications, any necessary updates
(Niagara proxy subscriptions) are attempted using BACnet Confirmed COV
subscriptions to the device.
If UseCOV is not enabled (set to False), the value of this property is ignored (true
for the Siemens_COVPpolicy, false for the Siemens polled policies).
COV Subscription 15 minutes The lifetime, in minutes, for which Niagara will subscribe for COV notifications,
Lifetime and then, if necessary, periodically re-subscribe.
A value of zero means an indefinite lifetime, although this is not guaranteed to
persist across resets of the server device.
Note: Do not use zero in Siemens installations!
If UseCov is set to False, the value of this property is ignored.
N4 Appliance Compatibility
Version 1.40.101.1 of the N4 Appliance is compatible with Niagara N4 Version
4.8.110.32.
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Installing Siemens Workbench
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Use the following workflow to install Siemens Workbench and set up system-related
parameters:
Installation Step
1 Installing Siemens Workbench [➙ 9] and Obtaining a License [➙ 10]
2 Installing and Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance Station and Platform [➙ 12]
l Installing the N4 Appliance [➙ 12]
l Installing a New Station [➙ 15]
l Adding a BACnet network and Siemens utilities to the station [➙ 18]
3 Identifying and Configuring the Station Communication Links
l Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Links [➙ 22]
l Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet/IP Links [➙ 19]
l Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet MS/TP Links [➙ 21]
4 Configuring the Required Networks [➙ 26]
l Configuring the BACnet Local Device [➙ 24]
l Configuring a BACnet/IP Network [➙ 26]
l Configuring a BACnet MS/TP Network [➙ 27]
1.1 Installing Siemens Workbench

Siemens Workbench software files are available on the Standard Apps drive under N4
Appliance Niagara Software.
1. Do the following in the Siemens TALON N4 Appliance section:
– Select the latest *.zip file in the Siemens N4 Appliance Supervisor section and
click Save As.
– Select a distribution folder on your computer to unzip (extract) the files.
2. In the root distribution folder, double-click Installer_x64.exe.
3. Click Next after the Siemens Workbench Installation Program wizard opens.
4. Select Yes and click Next to accept the End User License Agreement.
a The default destination folder for Siemens Workbench installation displays:
C:\Siemens\SiemensWorkbench-4.8.x. x.
5. Keep all default settings and click Next.
a If the installation folder does not exist, you are prompted by the system to
create it.
a The default folder for Niagara Daemon User Home displays:
C:\ProgramData\Niagara4.8 \tridium
6. Keep the default setting and click Next.
7. If this is the first time you’re installing Siemens Workbench, set the password used
to encrypt sensitive information on the file system. Otherwise, continue with the
next step.
The password must contain:
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– 10 characters
– One lowercase character
– One uppercase character
– One digit
8. If desired, select one or both check boxes to create Start Menu or Desktop
shortcuts and click Next.
a A progress bar displays during the installation.
a A confirmation message displays with the following options selected:
– Launch Workbench.
– Install and Start Platform Daemon.
– Copy Niagara Daemon Data From Prior Version (only displays if a prior version
exists).
9. Clear the check box(es) for any options that should not run and click Finish.
1.1.1 Obtaining a License
NOTICE
If a previous version of Siemens Workbench was installed and you are connected to
the Internet, you will automatically receive a new license.
In this case, start Siemens Workbench and skip to the procedure Installing and
Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance Station and Platform.
1. Start Siemens Workbench.
a The Request License dialog box displays.
2. Call the Siemens number listed in the dialog box and provide the information
displayed, or download/email the license from your Niagara Central licensing
portal.
3. Once you receive the license *.zip file, save it to your computer and extract its
contents.
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4. Navigate to the location where Siemens Workbench is installed and open the
security folder.
a The default location is C:\Siemens\SiemensWorkbench-4.8 .x.x.
5. Copy the *.license file(s) into the target host’s licenses folder.
Note: You can rename any license file without affecting it. For example, you can
change the name from Tridium.license to MyHost2.license to keep from overwriting
an existing license file with the same name.
6. Copy any *.certificate files into the certificates folder. These files come with the
License file.
7. Start Siemens Workbench.
a The Siemens Workbench welcome screen displays.
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Installing and Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance Station and Platform
1.2 Installing and Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance

Station and Platform
1.2.1 Installing the N4 Appliance

1. In Siemens Workbench, right-click on the host and select Open Platform.
2. Open Application Director and stop any stations that are currently running on the
host.
3. Exit Niagara N4.
4. Download the appropriate version from
5. The External Partners Web site
(https://extranet.w3.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies/partner/CPSUSEN/Automati
onProducts/Pages/Home.aspx), save the N4 Appliance *.zip file to your computer
and extract its contents.
6. Copy the contents, except the build note, of the unzipped folder to the modules
folder of the Niagara Workbench.
For example, C:\Siemens\SiemensWorkbench-4.8 .x.x\modules.
7. When asked, select Copy and Replace for the Bacnet-rt.jar file. This is a Siemens-
specific version of the N4 standard Bacnet-rt.jar file containing extra functionality.
a The N4 Appliance is installed.
1.2.2 Identifying and Configuring the Station Communication Links

Before configuring BACnet networks, you must identify the network layout. This section
includes example layouts that you can use to identify station communication links that
must be added and/or configured.
NOTE:
Since TNM Niagara stations may connect to devices using both BACnet/IP and
BACnet MS/TP ports, in some cases, more than one example in this section may
apply.
The devices outlined in this section are examples only. They are provided to illustrate
the types of devices that could be included on various types of networks.
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Niagara Supervisor
A Niagara Supervisor typically has a single BACnet/IP link, as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 1: Computer-hosted Station.
For this type of network layout, follow the instructions in the section Configuring a
Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Links [➙ 22].
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TNM with BACnet/IP Link(s)

A Niagara station typically has a single BACnet/IP link, but may be configured with two,
as shown in the following figure.
Figure 2: TNM Station with BACnet/IP Link(s).
For this type of network layout, follow the instructions in the section Configuring TNM
BACnet/IP Links.
TNM with BACnet MS/TP Link(s)

A Niagara station without expansion modules may be configured with one or two
MS/TP links, as shown in the following figure. Expansion modules may be added to
provide additional MS/TP ports. Additional ports are configured using the same
instructions as on-board ports.
NOTE: For this configuration, only the PTEC editors are available.
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Figure 3: TNM Niagara Station with BACnet MS/TP Link(s).
For this type of network layout, follow the instructions in the section Configuring TNM
BACnet MS/TP Links.
1.2.3 Installing a New Station

w Siemens N4 Workbench software is installed on your computer and is not running.
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Siemens Workbench 4.8 .x.x >
Install Platform Daemon.
a The Platform Daemon runs and Siemens Workbench detects any new
module(s).
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2. Start Siemens Workbench, right-click on My Host and select Open Platform.
3. Enter your Windows credentials to connect.
4. If any stations are currently running on the host, open Application Director, stop the
station(s) and disable the Auto-Start function.
5. From the Tools menu, select New Station.
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a The New Station Wizard displays.
6. In the Station Name field, enter a name. For example, Siemens01.

7. In the Station Templates section, select NewSupervisorStation.ntpl for the
supervisor workbench and NewControllerStation.ntpl for JACE. Click Next.
8. Click Set Password, then enter and confirm a password for the admin user. The
password must contain:
– 10 characters
– One lowercase character
– One uppercase character
– One digit
9. Select one of the following options at the bottom of the wizard:
– If you’re running the station on the Workbench computer, select copy it to
secure platform for “localhost” with Station Copier.
– If you’re running the station on an a Niagara station controller, use the default
setting, Open it in User Home.
10. Click the Finish button and continue with the appropriate subsection for your site.
ⓐ If you’re running the station on the Workbench computer or on an N4 Appliance
JACE
1. Enter the platform credentials, if necessary.
a The Station Transfer Wizard opens with the following settings selected:
START AFTER INSTALL: Start the station immediately after it is copied
AUTO-START: Start the station every time the platform daemon starts
2. Clear the check box(es) for any settings you do not want and click Next.
Note: AUTO-START is not recommended if you have multiple stations.
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3. Click Finish to start the transfer and click Close when the station transfer is
complete.
4. If prompted, select Yes to start Application Director. Otherwise, manually navigate
to Application Director and start the station.
5. In the Nav pane, right-click on My host and select Open Station to start the
Siemens TALON N4 Appliance station in Siemens N4 Workbench.
6. Enter the station credentials to logon.
– Enter admin for the user name.
– Use the password selected when the station was created.
a Installation is of Niagara Supervisor is complete.
1.2.4 Adding a BACnet network and Siemens utilities to the station

w You are connected to the station.
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers.
2. From the menu bar, select Window > Side Bars > Palette.
a The Palette pane opens.
3. Do the following to add the BACnet network:
– In the Palette pane, click Open and type bacnet in the filter field.
– Select the bacnet module and click OK.
– Drag-and-drop BacnetNetwork from the Palette pane onto Drivers in the Nav
pane and click OK.
4. Do the following to add the Siemens Utilities Service:
– In the Palette pane, click Open and type sie in the filter field.
– Select the SieUtilities module and click OK.
– Drag-and-drop SieUtilitiesService from the Palette pane onto Services in the
Nav pane and click OK.
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l In the Nav pane, right-click on the station and select Save station.
a The configuration is complete and saved.
1.2.5 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet/IP Links

1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork.
2. Double-click BacnetComm to display the Property Sheet.
3. In the Property Sheet, expand Network > Ip port > Link.
4. Update the parameters as needed. Generally, the parameters in the following table
need to be configured.
5. Click Save to save the view.
When configured correctly:
l Status transitions to {ok}.
l Ip Address corresponds to the Platform/TCP/IP Configuration settings for the
selected port.
For additional network diagnostics, see the Network Statistics section.
Parameter Notes
Network Number The number of the BACnet network to which the station’s IP port is
connected.
Adapter The IP network port used to connect to the BACnet network.
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Parameter Notes
l Select dm0 for the port marked Pri on the TNM enclosure.
l Select dm1 for the port marked Sec on the TNM enclosure.
If an expected port is missing from the drop-down list, use
Platform/TCP/IP Configuration to setup network ports.
Enabled Enables or disables the communication link.
Routing_Enabled l If the TNM will have BACnet MS/TP devices connected to any of
its MS/TP ports (see the figure TNM with BACnet MS/TP Link(s))
and communication between BACnet/IP devices and the
connected BACnet MS/TP devices is required, set
Routing_Enabled to true. When set to true, the TNM routes
messages between the BACnet/IP port and the MS/TP port(s).
l If the TNM will not have BACnet MS/TP devices connected to any
of its MS/TP ports (see the figure TNM with BACnet MS/tP Link(s))
or communication between BACnet/IP devices and the connected
BACnet MS/TP devices is prohibited, set Routing_Enabled to
false.
Maintain_Routing_Enabled l When set to false, the station automatically disables routing in the
presence of routing errors, such as router loops.
l When set to true, the station continues to attempt to route
messages even when routing errors are detected.
Table 1: Parameters for a Niagara station BACnet/IP Link.
Configuring Multiple BACnet/IP Links

w To configure multiple BACnet/IP links do the following to ensure that the
preconfigured network statistics counters and views described in the Network
Statistics section are available on the new link:
l Right-click and select Duplicate to duplicate one of the default links.
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Figure 4: Configuring a Niagara station BACnet/IP Link.
1.2.6 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet MS/TP Links

Status transitions to {ok}.
Parameter Notes
Network Number The number of the BACnet network to which the station’s IP port is
connected.
Port Name The MS/TP network port used to connect to the BACnet network. Enter
COM1 or COM2, based on the port markings on the TNM enclosure.
Baud Rate The bit rate of the MS/TP network.
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Parameter Notes
Mstp Address The MS/TP network MAC address for the TNM on the connected
MS/TP network. Zero (0) is usually a safe choice for this.
Routing_Enabled l If BACnet MS/TP devices will be connected to more than one
MS/TP port of the TNM (see the figure TNM with BACnet MS/TP
Link(s)), and communication between BACnet MS/TP devices on
different ports is required, set Routing_Enabled to true. When set
to true, the TNM routes messages between the BACnet MS/TP
ports.
l If the TNM will have BACnet MS/TP devices connected to only a
single MS/TP port (see the figure TNM with BACnet MS/TP
Link(s)) use the Routing_Enabled setting determined in the section
Configuring TNM BACnet/IP Links.
Maintain_Routing_Enabled l False
The station automatically disables routing in the presence of
routing errors, such as router loops.
l True
The station continues to attempt to route messages even when
routing errors are detected.
Table 2: Parameters for a Niagara station BACnet MS/TP link.
Configuring Multiple MS/TP Links

w To configure multiple MS/TP links, do the following to ensure that the preconfigured
network statistics counters and views described in the Network Statistics section
are available on the new link:
l Right-click and select Duplicate to duplicate one of the default links.
1.2.7 Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Links

NOTE: If you intend to install on an N4 Appliance JACE, skip this section.
l Ip Address corresponds to the computer’s settings for the selected network
adapter.
Parameter Notes
Network Number The number of the BACnet network to which the Niagara Supervisor is
connected.
Link > Adapter The network adapter used to connect to the BACnet network. If an
adapter is missing from the drop-down list, right-click on Link and select
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Parameter Notes
Actions > Query for Adapters to refresh the list (see the following
Figure Refreshing the Network Adapter List).
Routing Enabled If the will have BACnet MS/TP devices connected to any of its MS/TP
ports (see the figure with BACnet MS/TP Link(s)) and communication
between BACnet/IP devices and the connected BACnet MS/TP devices
is required, set Routing_Enabled to true. When set to true, the routes
messages between the BACnet/IP port and the MS/TP port(s).
If the will not have BACnet MS/TP devices connected to any of its
MS/TP ports (see the figure with BACnet MS/tP Link(s)) or
communication between BACnet/IP devices and the connected BACnet
MS/TP devices is prohibited, set Routing_Enabled to false.
Maintain Routing Enabled When set to false, the station automatically disables routing in the
presence of routing errors, such as router loops.
When set to true, the station continues to attempt to route messages
even when routing errors are detected.
Table 3: Parameters for a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Link.
(Refreshing the Network Adapter List)
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(Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Link)

The IP address is the address of the station and is not entered by the user. The IP
address is automatically detected by the BACnet Discovery broadcast when the user
selects an Network Interface Card on a PC or an IP Port (DM0, DM1) on a JACE
controller station.
1.2.8 Configuring the BACnet Local Device

The station must have a valid BACnet Device Object Id that is unique on the BACnet
network.
To avoid conflicts with other BACnet devices on the network, Object Id defaults to -1,
which is an invalid value. If Object Id is left at -1, the station is not able to discover or
communicate with devices on the BACnet network.
w You have connected to the Siemens TALON N4 Appliance station using the admin
account.
2. Double-click Local Device to display the Property Sheet.
3. In the Property Sheet, enter a unique Object Id in the range from 0 through
4194302. The Object Id must not be used by any other device on the BACnet
network.
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1.2.9 Running the Station on an N4 Controller

1. Select File from the drop down menu and select Open Platform.
2. Enter the IP address of the N4 Appliance Controller in the dialog box and select
OK.
3. If prompted to verify a certificate, select OK.
4. In the list of platform views, double-click Platform Administration to access those
tools.
5. In the platform administration window, select the Commissioning button.
6. In the Commissioning Dialog, make the following selections:
7. De-select or Select the license option, depending on if a license has been
deployed.
8. Unselect Lexicons.
9. Ensure synch with my local system date and time is selected.
10. Deselect Configure TCP/IP.
11. Click Next.
12. For Enable Runtime profiles, select UX and WB.
13. When prompted to choose a station to install on the Jace, select the station you
created in the previous procedure.
14. Select Auto Start and Start After Install.
15. If asked for a passphrase enter one.
16. Select copy Every File in the Station Directory and Subdirectories
17. NOTE: Lexicons allow user to view Workbench in other languages, you may install
them if you wish.
18. In the Software Installation dialog, if Upgrade All Out of Date is disabled, select
Next. If Upgrade All Out of Date is enabled, select it.
19. Select Next.
20. In the Distribution File Installation, select Next
21. Change the passphrase if required.
22. Change platform username and password, if required. Click Next.
23. Click in the Review Changes dialog, click Finish.
24. Wait for the station to start. It can take 2 – 5 minutes.
25. Connect to the platform and station with new passwords.
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Configuring the Required Networks
1.3 Configuring the Required Networks

The Siemens TALON N4 Appliance station is semi-preconfigured with BACnet and
MS/TP network defaults. This section outlines the steps to complete the configuration
with data that is specific to the project (job site) where the station is used.
1.3.1 Configuring a BACnet/IP Network

account.
3. In the Property Sheet, expand Network > IP Port.
4. Enter the Network Number and verify the other BACnet network parameters. See
the Niagara N4.x BACnet Guide located in the C:\Siemens\SiemensWorkbench-
4.8.x. x\docs\docBacnet folder for more information.
5. Expand Link and select the network adapter used to connect to the BACnet
network.
Notice: There might be more than one adapter on a machine.
If an adapter is missing from the list, right-click on Link and select Actions > Query
for Adapters to refresh the list.
6. Set Enabled to True.
7. Set Maintain Routing Enabled to True if other BACnet networks are part of the
configuration.
l Ip Address corresponds to the computer’s settings for the selected network
adapter.
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1.3.2 Configuring a BACnet MS/TP Network
NOTE:
Only complete this procedure if the configuration does not use a Siemens field panel.
That is, if Siemens MS/TP devices are connected directly to MS/TP ports of the TNM
controller.
Configure an MS/TP port for each TNM controller. Each network number must be
unique on the network.
account.
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > Bacnet
Comm.
2. Double-click Network to display the Property Sheet.
3. In the Property Sheet, expand MstpPort > Link.
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4. Update the following fields in the Property Sheet:

– Network Number: Enter the network number for the segment you are
connecting.
– Port Name: Enter the RS-485 port to be used on the TNM JACE controller.
– Mstp Address: Enter a unique BACnet MAC address for that MS/TP port, in
decimal format, with a valid range from 0 (default) through 127. Up to four
MS/TP ports are supported depending on the host platform and licensing.
5. Click Save.
6. In the Nav pane, expand Network, right-click MstpPort and select Actions > Enable.
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Discovering and Adding Devices
2
2 Using the Siemens N4 Appliance

The functionality in this section relies on the correct setup of the station, as shown in
the previous section.
This section outlines the following topics:
l Discovering devices and adding them to the database
l PPCL Editor overview and procedures
l Point Editor overview and procedures
NOTE: You can access the Appliance as a web server. Once the platform is open:
l Station running on a PC - point the browser to https://localhost (if the browser and
Station are running on the same PC or https:[IP address of the PC].
l Station running on an N4 Appliance Controller – point the browser to https://[IP
address of the N4 Appliance Controller].
l
2.1 Discovering and Adding Devices

Use the following workflow to discover devices on the network and add them to the
database:
Installation Step
1 Discovering BACnet Devices on the Network [➙ 29]
2 Adding Controllers [➙ 30]
3 Adding the PPCL and Point Editor Functions [➙ 31] to Siemens Devices.
2.1.1 Discovering BACnet Devices on the Network

w Siemens Workbench is open.
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers.
2. Double-click BacnetNetwork to display the AX Bacnet Device Manager.
3. Click Discover at the bottom of the Database pane.
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a The Configure Device Discovery dialog box displays.
4. Update the following fields:

– Device Low Limit and Device High Limit: Enter a range of device instance
numbers for the discovery process.
– Networks: Select individual check boxes to limit the discovery to certain
networks or select the Send Global check box to discover devices on all
connected BACnet networks.
– NOTICE! The first time you perform the Discovery procedure, you must select
the Send Global check box. After the first successful discovery, discovered
BACnet networks are preselected, and it’s generally not required to select the
Send Global check box again.
5. Use the default setting for Wait Response Time and click OK.
a A progress bar displays during the discovery process.
a The Discovered list of devices displays when the process is complete.
2.1.2 Adding Controllers

Complete the following process for each device being added to the database:
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2
1. Select a device in the Discovered list and click Add at the bottom of the pane. You
can also use multiselect to expedite this procees.
a The Add dialog box displays.
2. Click OK.
a The device is added to the database.
2.1.3 Adding the PPCL and Point Editor Functions

This procedure adds the PPCL Editor and Point Editor functions to the device by
running the Sie Update Db process.
NOTICE
Any time you add a new device or points to Siemens Workbench, do the following to
update the database:
Right-click on SieUtilitiesService and select Actions > Sie Update Db.
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Services

2. Right-click SieUtilitiesService and select Actions > Sie Update Db.
2.2 Using the PPCL Editor

The PPCL Editor allows you to create, modify, or delete a Powers Process Control
Language (PPCL) program, as well as:
l Modify line numbers
l Enable or disable lines of code
l Delete lines of code
l Reset trace bits
l Import and export PPCL programs (or sections of programs) as text files
For more information about PPCL, see the APOGEE Powers Process Control
Language (PPCL) User's Manual (125-1896).
Attribute TC Series PTEC Device

Character limit per line 198 80
Line limit per program 32767 200
Line number range 1 through 32767 1 through 327671
Supported operations All PPCL Statements Assignment, ON, OFF, RELEASE, MAX, MIN,
SET, LOOP, TABLE, DBSWITCH,
IF/THEN/ELSE, GOTO, Comment
Program name PPCL programs must be named before they can be PPCL.PGM is the default program name. The
saved. The program name cannot be changed once program name cannot be edited.
the program is saved. Limited to 30 alpha-numeric
characters
Program priority Priority can be selected when creating or importing Priority is fixed at 15.
a new program. The priority cannot be changed
through the N4 Appliance once a program is saved.
Default is 16.
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Table 4: PPCL Editor limits.
PPCL Program Limitations

The following are not allowed in PPCL programs:
l Blank lines or lines that only contain a line number.
l Lines without a line number.
l Duplicate line numbers.
l Out-of-sequence line numbers.
l Line numbers that are outside the range of 1 through 32767.
l Lines that contain any of the following characters:
^~#;<>\|¶
PTEC PPCL Program Limitations
The limitations for a PPCL program that can reside on a PTEC are different from those
of a PPCL program that can reside on a field panel. For more information, see the
BACnet Programmable TEC (PTEC) User Manual (125-5051) and the APOGEE PPCL
User’s Manual (125-1896).
NOTE: If you copy and paste a program from Insight Program Editor to N4 PTEC
PPCL Editor and the pilcrow (¶) sign appears, please follow the steps below:
l Configure the INSIGHT/CT/DMA Program Editor to display the pilcrow(s)
l Select the text of the line that you wish to copy, but do not select the Pilcrow
l Copy the text (without Pilcrow(s) and paste into the N4 Appliance editor.
l NOTE: You can also open the PPCL file in Notepad and copy/paste into N4.
2.2.1 User Interface

2 3 4
5
6
① Command Bar
Contains the following functions:
l Syntax Check
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Performs a basic syntax check. Select this function if you need to check the syntax of a PPCL
program after it is modified or imported.
l Enable or Disable
These buttons are disabled if the program contains unsaved changes.
– TC Series: A range of line numbers can be enabled or disabled. The line number fields
default to asterisks (*), which can be used for wildcarding.
– PTEC devices: The whole program is enabled or disabled.
l Clear Trace
Clears the trace bits of program lines. This button is disabled if the program contains unsaved
changes.
l Import
Loads a PPCL program file from the local computer or from a network share.
l Export
Saves the PPCL Editor content to a text file on the local computer or to a network share.
② Program Name (TC only)
Enter a name for the PPCL program. Limited to 30 alpha-numeric characters.
③ Line Increment
The line increment for adding a new line at the end of a program. Default is 10.
If a line is added and the next line number does not allow the desired increment setting, the line
number increments by 1.
④ Program Priority
The PPCL command priority. All commands within the program will be issued using that command
priority.
l TC Series: Priority can be selected when creating or importing a new program. The priority
cannot be changed through the N4 Appliance once a program is saved. Default is 16.
l PTEC devices: The priority is fixed at 15.
⑤ Line Status pane
Displays the status of each PPCL line. The following flags may display:
E or D - The line is enabled or disabled.
T - The line has been traced (executed) since the last time the trace bit was cleared.
U - The line references a point that does not exist in the device.
F - The line contains a syntax error.
⑥ PPCL Text Edit pane
A multi-line text field with automatic line numbering and all basic editing features.
⑦ Status pane
Displays the results of a Syntax Check, Enable, Disable, Clear Trace or Save operation.
⑧ Save button
Saves new or modified contents to the device. New or modified lines are saved as disabled.
2.2.2 Creating a new PPCL Program

1. Open the platform and station, if necessary. For more details, see Opening a
Platform and Station.
3. Complete one of the following:
– Expand [TC device] and double click AddNewPxPpclProgram.
a PPCL Editor opens in the right pane.
a If the PTEC device contains a program, it is displayed.
4. To view a TC program, double click the program name in the Nav pane.
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2.2.3 Opening the PPCL Editor and Viewing an Existing PPCL

Program
1. Open the platform and station, if necessary. For more details, see Opening a
Platform and Station.
3. Do one of the following:
– Expand [TC device] and double-click the desired program.
– Expand [PTEC device] and double-click siePtecPpclProgram.
a If the PTEC device contains a program, it is displayed.
2.2.4 Importing a PPCL Program

Use the procedures in this section to load a PPCL program file from the local computer
or from a network share.
l Multiple programs can be imported to a TC Series device.
l Only one program can be imported to a PTEC device. Importing a new program
overwrites any program already in the device.
l In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [TC
device].
1. Double-click AddNewPxPpclProgram.
2. In the PPCL Editor, click Import.
a The File Chooser opens.
3. Navigate to the file location on your computer and click Open.
Hint: Click to display recently used file paths.
a The imported program displays in the PPCL Text Edit pane.
4. Enter a unique name in the Program Name field.
Note: The program name cannot be changed once the program is saved.
5. (Optional) Select a new value for the Program Priority.
6. Click Syntax Check to check the PPCL syntax.
a The result of the Syntax Check is displayed in the Status Pane below the Line
Status Pane. Depending on screen size and resolution, you may have to scroll
down.
7. If necessary, fix any syntax errors.
8. Click Save in the bottom right corner of the pane.
9. Click Yes to confirm saving the program to the device.
10. Click OK to close the confirmation message.
a The imported program displays in the TC tree in the Nav pane.
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Figure 5: Location of PPCL programs in the Nav pane (AlarmHorn: Damper; SilenceAlarm).
PTEC
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [PTEC
device].
2. Double-click siePtecPpclProgram.
a PPCL Editor opens in the right pane. If the PTEC device already contains a
program, it is displayed.
3. In the PPCL Editor, click Import.
a The File Chooser opens.
4. Navigate to the file location on your computer and click Open.
Hint: Click to display display recently used file paths.
a The imported program displays in the PPCL Text Edit pane.
5. Click Syntax Check to check the PPCL syntax.
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6. Fix any errors that are found.

7. Click Save in the bottom right corner of the pane.
8. Click Yes to confirm saving the program to the device.
9. Click OK to close the confirmation message.
2.2.5 Exporting a PPCL Program

TC Series
l In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [TC
device].
1. Double-click the program name in the Nav pane to display it in the PPCL Editor.
2. In the PPCL Editor, click Export.
a The File Chooser opens with PpclFile.pcl as the File name.
3. If desired, enter a new File name.
4. Select the network location for saving the file and click Save.
PTEC
device].
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2. Double-click siePtecPpclProgram.
3. The PTEC program is displayed in the PPCL Editor.
4. In the PPCL Editor, click Export.
a The File Chooser opens with PpclFile.pcl as the File name.
5. If desired, enter a new File name.
6. Select the network location for saving the file and click Save.
2.2.6 Modifying a PPCL Program

To modify a PPCL program, complete the following:
1. Open an existing PPCL program or create a new one.
2. In the PPCL Editor Window, make your desired changes to the PPCL program.
3. To run a basic syntax check, select Syntax Check.
Syntax Check searches for the following types of errors:

l Blank lines
l Missing line numbers
l Line numbers with no statements
l Duplicate line numbers,
l Out of sequence line numbers
l Line numbers out of range. (Valid range is 1-32767 inclusive)
l Illegal characters: ^ ~ # ; < > \ |
NOTE: The device performs error checking and displays error messages in the status
pane when the program is saved.
l Click Save.
2.2.7 Deleting a PPCL Program

To delete a program from the device and the N4 database and leave the program in
the device, follow these steps:
TC Series.
l In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [TC device]
l Right-click on the program you want to delete and select Views > SiePxPpclEditor.
a The program is removed from the N4 database and left in the device.
NOTE: You cannot delete using Sie Remove Px PPCL Program if the name contains a
special character, such as “$.”
To delete a program from the N4 database and leave the program in the device,
complete the following:
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [TC
Device].
2. Right click on the program you want to delete and select Delete.
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a The program is removed from N4 database and left in the device.

3. Use FP Web UI or the HMI to delete the program from the field panel.
PTEC
To delete a program from the device and the N4 database, complete the following
steps:
1. Double click siePtecPpclProgram to open the editor.
2. Remove entire content in the editing pane and click Save (you are saving an empty
program).
NOTICE
You can only save an empty program. You cannot delete a PPCL program in PTEC.
2.3 Using the PTEC Point Editor

The Point Editor allows you to perform the following functions:
l Discover points on a TC and add them to the database.
l Create new points on a TC or PTEC.
l Modify and delete existing points on a TC or PTEC.
For information on point characteristics, see the APOGEE BACnet ALN Field Panel
User's Manual (125-3020).
2.3.1 PTEC Point User Interface
① Point Name
Displays the point name. Maximum of 12 characters.
Type
Drop-down list for the point type (AO or BO).
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Instance #
Displays the instance number (1,000 or higher).
Engineering Units
Drop-down list for the standard BACnet engineering units. This column is disabled for BO points.
State Text
Drop-down list for the state text used to indicate point value. This column is disabled for AO points.
Inactive Text
The value displayed when the point is in the inactive (0) state. This column is disabled for AO
points.
Active Text
The value displayed when the point is in the active (1) state. This column is disabled for AO points.
Default Value
Displays the default point value. This is a numeric field for AO points and a drop-down list for BO
points.
② Analog Output (AO) Point
③ Binary Output (BO) Point
④ Status pane
Displays the results of a Syntax Check or Save operation.
⑤
⑥ Syntax Check
Performs a basic syntax check.
⑦ Save button
Saves new or modified contents to the device.
When you select a PTEC device, the object list indicates the ability to select the
Custom Point Table. After selecting the Custom Point Table from the object list, the
PTEC Point Editor table displays, showing the custom application point objects:
All information is editable.
2.3.2 Adding Point Editor Functions

To edit the TC points or PTECs, first run the Sie Update Db command to make the
editor function visible. See Adding the PPCL and Point Editor Functions for details.
2.3.3 Opening the Point Editor and Viewing Points

Open the station, if necessary.
device] and then double-click siePtecPointTable.
2. The PTEC point table displays in the right pane.
2.3.4 Adding PTEC Points

1. Open the Station.
2. Navigate to Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [PTEC device]
3. Expand the PTEC device, and double click on siePtecPointTable.
4. The PTEC Point Editor table displays, showing all custom points (user-defined
BACnet objects) in the PTEC device.
5. Click the + button at the bottom right of the PTEC Point Editor window.
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a A new row displays in the PTEC Point Editor table. The new row is configured
for an AO type point by default:
6. Enter the new PTEC point information.

7. To check the Syntax at any point Select Syntax Check.
8. Click Save.
9. Click Yes at the "Press OK to Proceed Saving?" prompt
10. For PTEC, a point added by the Point Editor is not automatically added to the N4
point folder. Use the standard N4 point discover/add functions to add it to the N4
station.
2.3.5 Modifying a PTEC Point

To modify a PTEC point, complete the following:
w The Station is open.
1. Navigate to Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [PTEC Device]
2. Expand the PTEC device, and double click on the siePtecPointTable.
3. The PTEC Point Editor table displays, showing all custom points (user-defined
BACnet objects) in their PTEC device.
4. Modify point(s) in the table as desired.
5. To check the Syntax at any point, select Syntax Check.
6. Click Save and Yes in the ensuing pop-up window.
2.3.6 Deleting a PTEC Point

1. Double click siePtecPointTable to open the point editor.
2. Click anywhere on the row of the point to be deleted.
3. Click the (-) button in the lower right hand corner.
4. Save changes.
2.4 Using the Point Editor
2.4.1 Point User Interface

In the Nav pane, select Station > Config > Drivers > [TC Device] > Points > right click
AddNewPxPoint > Views > Select the appropriate point type from the options provided.
See below for an example.
Sie Px Pt Editor Analog Physical
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1. Point Type
2. Point values
3. Save button
All points added to a PX controller using the N4 PX point editor are automatically
added to the N4 database.
2.4.2 Discovering Points

Before you can modify a point, you must first add the point to the N4 database. To add
a point:
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To add a point:
1. Navigate to Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [TC Device] > Points.
2. Double click on Points.
3. Click Discover.
4. Find and click to highlight the desired point.
5. Click Add.
6. Navigate to Station > Config > Services > SieUtilitiesService.
7. Right-click on SieUtilitiesService and select Actions > SieUpdateDb.
NOTE: Run SieUpdateDb again if:
l You add points using N4 Discovery.
l You add panels or PTECs.
2.4.3 Adding Points

1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [device] >
Points and then right click AddNewPxPoint, and select View.
2. Select the appropriate view for the point type you’d like to add. See the point editor
view table below for details.
View Point Types
Sie Px Pt Editor Analog Physical LAI, LAO, LPACI
Sie Px Pt Editor Analog Virtual VLAI, VLAO, VLPACI
SIe Px Pt Editor Binary Physical LDI, LDO, L2SL, L2SP
SIe Px Pt Editor Binary Virtual VLDI, VLDO, VL2SL, VL2SP
SIe Px Pt Editor Multistate Output LFSSL, LFSSP, LOOAL, LOOAP
SIe Px Pt Editor Multistate Value LENUM
l Fill in the appropriate properties. Reference the BACnet Field Panel User’s Manual
for more information.
NOTE: The N4 Appliance TC point editor currently does not have a slope-intercept
calculator. The following slope-intercept calculators can be found at the following
location:
https://extranet.w3.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies/partner/CPSUSEN/AutomationP
roducts/Pages/Commissioning-Tool-Apogee.aspx
l Launch Pad or FP Web UI through APOGEE ALN Tools Installation (requires
ability to connect directly to field panel using http connection).
l Commisioning Tool Point Editor
l Slope intercept calculator installed as a stand alone application using
Commissioning Tool (use MEC as panel type for calculating slope intercept for TC
s).
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NOTE: If you have two or more panels on two or more Automation-Level Networks
(ALNs), the N4 Appliance will learn the state text from the first panel it communicates
with. See below for a workaround:
l Delete all panels from the N4 database except the panel with the unique state text
table.
l Navigate to Station > Config > Drivers > Bacnet Nework and Delete
SiePxStateTextTable.
l Run Sie Update Db.
l The point you created will be added to the Points folder. To continue to view or
modify the point, double click on the new point (The one with the name you just
assigned it).
NOTE: When adding a point that exists at the panel and using N4 Point Discovery, if
the slope is greater than 20, an error message will display. If you discover a point
greater than 20, delete the existing point from the panel and add it via the N4
Appliance TC Point Editor.
2.4.4 Adding Points to the N4 Database

To view an existing point in the N4 Database:
1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [device]
and then double-click Points.
2. Double click on the desired point.
a The editor displays in the right-hand pane.
3. To view a point that is not in the N4 Database:
4. Navigate to Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [device] > double-click Points.
5. Click the Discover button.
6. Select the desired point and click Add.
7. Right click on Sie Utilities Service and select Sie Update Db.
2.4.5 Using the Point Editor Application

Tips for Using the Point Editor Application
During editing you cannot change the point type. For example, if you created an LAO it
cannot be changed to an LAI.
2.4.6 Editing Points in PX Controllers

Only points that exist in the N4 database can be edited. Points added using the N4 TC
point editor are automatically added to the N4 database. TC points not created using
the N4 TC point editor must be added to the N4 database before they are editable. See
Adding Points to the N4 Database.
To modify an existing point in the N4 Database:
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1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > [device]
and then double-click Points.
2. Double click on the desired point.
a The editor displays in a pop-up window.
3. Make the necessary modifications and click Save.
2.4.7 Modifying a Point in Another Tool

If a point in the TC is modified using another tool (using the HMI or Launch Pad), the
point needs to be deleted from Niagara, discovered and then uploaded. To do so:
1. Right click on the point in Niagara and select Delete. This deletes the point from
the N4 database and not from the field panel.
2. Double click on Points in the Project Nav (Station > Config > Drivers > Bacnet
Network > [TC Device] > Points).
3. Click Discover.
4. Click Add.
5. Expand Services in the project tree and right-click SieUtilitiesService.
6. Find Actions and select SieUpdateDb in the expanded menu.
2.4.8 Deleting a Point

Delete a point from the N4 database and from the device
w The platform and station are open.
Points.
a The points in the N4 database are displayed.
2. Right click on the point you want to delete and select Views > Sie Delete PX Point.
a The point is removed from the N4 database and the device.
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Figure 6:
Delete a point from the N4 database but leave it in the device

w The platform and station are open.
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Points.
a The points in the N4 database are displayed.
2. Right-click on the point you want to delete and select Delete.
a The point is removed from the N4 database.
NOTE: If you want to delete a point from the device that is not in the N4 database,
complete the following:
1. Discover the point
2. Run Sie Update Db
3. Delete the point (Views > Sie Delete Px Point)
2.5 Troubleshooting
2.5.1 Running Sie Update Db does not cause Point and PPCL
Editors to appear
One of the causes of the Sie Update Db not being able to create the objects for the
Point and PPCL Editors is if the station cannot bind to the webserver.
To determine if this is happening, navigate to Platform > Application Director and
search for an error message similar to the following:
INFO [08:32:30 01-Aug-16 CDT][javax.baja.web.BWebServer]
Scheduling restart in 5 seconds.
INFO [08:32:30 01-Aug-16 CDT][fox] FOX server started on port
[1911]
INFO [08:32:30 01-Aug-16 CDT][fox] FOXS server started on port
[4911]
INFO [08:32:30 01-Aug-16 CDT][sys] Niagara Runtime Environment:
4.1.27.20
INFO [08:32:30 01-Aug-16 CDT][sys] *** Station Started (1295ms)
[6948ms total] ***
niagara>INFO [08:32:31 01-Aug-16 CDT][history.db] Starting async
warmup of history config index...
INFO [08:32:31 01-Aug-16 CDT][history.db] Async history config
index warmup completed in 16 ms.
INFO [08:32:35 01-Aug-16 CDT][web] Jetty stopped.
SEVERE [08:32:35 01-Aug-16 CDT][javax.baja.web.BWebServer]
failed: java.net.BindException: Failed to bind to https port
[443], http port [80], or both
java.net.BindException: Failed to bind to https port [443], http
port [80], or both
at
com.tridium.jetty.BJettyWebServer.doStartWebServer(BJettyWebServ
er.java:618)
at
javax.baja.web.BWebServer.startWebServer(BWebServer.java:228)
at javax.baja.web.BWebServer.doRestart(BWebServer.java:291)
at auto.com_tridium_jetty_BJettyWebServer.invoke(AutoGenerated)
at
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2
com.tridium.sys.schema.ComponentSlotMap.invoke(ComponentSlotMap.
java:1871)
at
com.tridium.sys.engine.EngineUtil.doInvoke(EngineUtil.java:61)
at javax.baja.sys.BComponent.doInvoke(BComponent.java:1206)
at javax.baja.util.Invocation.run(Invocation.java:46)
at
java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Executors.ja
va:511)
at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:266)
at
java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExec
utor.java:1142)
at
java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExe
cutor.java:617)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
To address this, open the Station and navigate to Station > Config > Services >
WebService and set the Http Port and Https port to different port numbers. For
example try setting the Http Port to 81 and the Https port to 500.
If you need to troubleshoot further to determine if a specific port is in use and which
program is using it, use the following procedure:
1. Run a command prompt as an Administrator.
2. Create and select a location to store a text file. For example, C:\N4_TS
3. Type the following commands and press Enter:
4. Netstat –a –n –p tcp –b > C:\N4_TS\tcpport01.txt
5. Netstat –ano > C:\N4_TS\tcpport_PID02.txt
Both text files will give you list of ports used for example in the line from tcpport01.txt
TCP 0.0.0.0:443 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
[vmware-hostd.exe]
This indicates that port 443 is taken by vmware-host.exe.

The other file lists file by PID (process ID), which is useful if the port shows “Can not
obtain ownership information” rather than the name of an executable.
You can determine which process owns the process by looking in Task Manager. To
view PIDs, right click on the Name column and selecting PID.
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Troubleshooting
If you need to use a specific port that has a conflict, you will need to either stop the
program that is using the port or reconfigure that program to use a different port.
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Uninstalling Siemens Workbench
Uninstalling Siemens Workbench

NOTE:
This procedure assumes you have a Siemens Workbench 4.x.x.x shortcut in your
Windows Start menu. If not, then you must launch the uninstall program from the
Installation folder on your hard drive.
1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Siemens Workbench 4.x.x.x
folder > Uninstall.
a The Siemens Workbench Uninstall Program opens.

2. Click Next.
a A confirmation screen displays when the uninstallation is complete.
3. Click Finish.
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How to Use This Manual ................................................................................. 5

2 Using the Siemens N4 Appliance ....................................................................29

How to Use This Manual

How This Manual Is Organized

Symbol Meaning Description

Network and System Requirements

Siemens TALON N4 Appliance Tuning Policy Recommendations.

Siemens TALON N4 Appliance Tuning Policy Recommendations.

1.1 Installing Siemens Workbench

1.1.1 Obtaining a License

1. Start Siemens Workbench.

a The Request License dialog box displays.

a The Siemens Workbench welcome screen displays.

1.2 Installing and Configuring a Siemens N4 Appliance

1.2.1 Installing the N4 Appliance

1.2.2 Identifying and Configuring the Station Communication Links

Figure 1: Computer-hosted Station.

TNM with BACnet/IP Link(s)

Figure 2: TNM Station with BACnet/IP Link(s).

TNM with BACnet MS/TP Link(s)

Figure 3: TNM Niagara Station with BACnet MS/TP Link(s).

1.2.3 Installing a New Station

2. Start Siemens Workbench, right-click on My Host and select Open Platform.

3. Enter your Windows credentials to connect.

5. From the Tools menu, select New Station.

a The New Station Wizard displays.

6. In the Station Name field, enter a name. For example, Siemens01.

1.2.4 Adding a BACnet network and Siemens utilities to the station

1.2.5 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet/IP Links

Table 1: Parameters for a Niagara station BACnet/IP Link.

Configuring Multiple BACnet/IP Links

Figure 4: Configuring a Niagara station BACnet/IP Link.

1.2.6 Configuring N4 JACE station BACnet MS/TP Links

Table 2: Parameters for a Niagara station BACnet MS/TP link.

Configuring Multiple MS/TP Links

1.2.7 Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Links

Table 3: Parameters for a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Link.

(Refreshing the Network Adapter List)

(Configuring a Niagara Supervisor BACnet/IP Link)

1.2.8 Configuring the BACnet Local Device

1.2.9 Running the Station on an N4 Controller

1.3 Configuring the Required Networks

1.3.1 Configuring a BACnet/IP Network

1.3.2 Configuring a BACnet MS/TP Network

4. Update the following fields in the Property Sheet:

2 Using the Siemens N4 Appliance

2.1 Discovering and Adding Devices

2.1.1 Discovering BACnet Devices on the Network

a The Configure Device Discovery dialog box displays.

4. Update the following fields:

2.1.2 Adding Controllers

2.1.3 Adding the PPCL and Point Editor Functions

1. In the Nav pane, expand Station > Config > Services

2.2 Using the PPCL Editor

Attribute TC Series PTEC Device

Table 4: PPCL Editor limits.