Xenta 280 - 300 - 401

TAC Vista
TAC Pangaea
WorkStation
TAC Xenta 280/300/401

Product Manual
TAC Vista
TAC Xenta 280/300/401

Product Manual
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Contents
Contents
INTRODUCTION
1
About this Manual

1.1
1.2
1.3
Structure .....................................................................................................................
Typographic Conventions ..........................................................................................
Prerequisites ...............................................................................................................
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REFERENCE
2
TAC Xenta Components
13
2.1
2.2
2.3
13
14
15
Hardware Units ..........................................................................................................

Configurations............................................................................................................
Communications ........................................................................................................
Technical Description
17
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
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The TAC Xenta 280 Controller..................................................................................

Terminals....................................................................................................................
Jacks ...........................................................................................................................
LED Indicators and Service pin .................................................................................
Technical Data TAC Xenta 280 .................................................................................
Terminals....................................................................................................................
Jacks ...........................................................................................................................
Terminals....................................................................................................................
Jacks ...........................................................................................................................
Installation
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4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.3
4.3.1
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Mounting the Controller.............................................................................................

Electrical Installation .................................................................................................
General Considerations ..............................................................................................
Cabinet Connections ..................................................................................................
Cables .........................................................................................................................
Terminations ..............................................................................................................
The TAC Xenta OP Operator Panel...........................................................................
Configuring your System
45
5.1
45
Overview ....................................................................................................................
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Contents
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.7.1
5.7.2
A Single TAC Xenta 280/300/401 Controller............................................................

Initial Check ...............................................................................................................
OP Panel Activities.....................................................................................................
Two or more TAC Xenta 280/300/401 Units.............................................................
Initial Check ...............................................................................................................
Device Configuration .................................................................................................
OP Panel Activities.....................................................................................................
Additional I/O Units ...................................................................................................
Selecting I/O Modules................................................................................................
Initial Check ...............................................................................................................
I/O Module Configuration..........................................................................................
Setting the Date and Time ..........................................................................................
Clearing the Xenta Application ..................................................................................
Lock a Xenta OP to a specific TAC Xenta Controller ...............................................
Creating the PVI-block in the Xenta ..........................................................................
Enabling the function in TAC Xenta OP....................................................................
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The TAC Xenta Service Menu
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6.1
6.2
6.2.1
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Accessing the Service Menu ......................................................................................

Submenus 1-8 .............................................................................................................
Submenu 6: Test dial ..................................................................................................
APPENDIX
A
Appendix A Restart Values
63
Appendix B Restart Sequences
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Index
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INTRODUCTION
1
About this Manual
1 About this Manual
About this Manual

This manual describes a particular process. For information on certain
products, we refer you to the manual or the Help for the product in question.
For information on how to install software, we refer you to the instructions delivered with the software.
For information on third party products, we refer you to the instructions
delivered with the third party product.
If you discover errors and/or unclear descriptions in this manual, please
contact your Schneider Electric representative.
Note
We are continuously improving and correcting our documentation. This manual may have been updated.
Please check our Docnet site at www.tac.com for the latest version.
1.1
Structure
The manual is divided into the following parts:
Introduction
The Introduction section contains information on how this manual
is structured and how it should be used to find information in the
most efficient way.
Reference
The Reference section contains more comprehensive information
about various parts of the Getting Started section. It also provides
you with information on alternative solutions not covered by the
Getting Started section.

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1 About this Manual
1.2
Typographic Conventions
Throughout the manual the following specially marked texts may occur.
!
Warning
Alerts you that failure to take, or avoid, a specific action might

result in physical harm to you or to the hardware.
Caution
Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other

more serious problems.
Important
Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the

completion of a task.
Note
Alerts you to supplementary information.
Tip
Alerts you to supplementary information that is not essential to

the completion of the task at hand.
Advanced
1.3
Alerts you that the following information applies to complex

tasks or tasks restricted by access.
Prerequisites
To be able to profit from the contents in this manual, it is recommended
that you read the following documents:
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TAC Xenta 280 Programmable Controller datasheet
TAC Xenta 300 Programmable Controller datasheet
TAC Xenta 400 Controller, freely programmable datasheet

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REFERENCE
2
Installation
2 TAC Xenta Components
2.1
Hardware Units
The TAC Xenta 280/300/400 family consists of the following units:
The TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller. The controller contains

the database of the inputs and outputs of the TAC Xenta system. It
also contains the system and application software for all the functions that are to be performed by the controller and the connected
peripheral units.
TAC Xenta OP. The operator panel includes control buttons while
a screen displays the values and menus. TAC Xenta OP can be
connected to any controller in the network.
I/O expansion modules. These can be used to extend the number of

inputs and outputs on a TAC Xenta 300/401 controller.
The I/O modules are described in a separate manual, TAC Xenta 400 I/
O Modules.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
TAC Xenta 280 or 300 controller
20
TAC Xenta 401 controller
Operator panel
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
20
I/O expansion module
Fig. 2.1: The basic units of the TAC Xenta: the controller, the operator
panel, and an I/O expansion module

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Inputs
Outputs
I/O Modules
See section
3.1
TAC Xenta 280

TAC Xenta 281
none
TAC Xenta 282
none
TAC Xenta 283
none
TAC Xenta 300
3.2
TAC Xenta 301
12
up to 2
TAC Xenta 302
12
up to 2
none
none
up to 10
TAC Xenta 401
3.3
A number of controllers and I/O modules can form a local network and
exchange data.
The TAC Xenta OP operator panel allows the user to:
Obtain access to certain parameters
Monitor the system status
Adjust setpoints and time channels
Display alarms (without communicating with a central system)
Up to two OPs may be connected to each controller.
2.2
Configurations
The TAC Xenta controllers can be used in different configurations, for
example:
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As stand-alone units (for a TAC Xenta 401 with at least one I/O
module).
With controllers and OPs in a network, with extra I/O modules as

required (no I/O modules for the TAC Xenta 280).
With controllers, OPs, I/O modules and other equipment in a full

network with suitable adapters, possibly with connections to a
TAC Vista Central System.

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TAC
Vista
Web
Browser
TAC
Vista
Management
level
IP Network
PCLTA
card
or
TAC Xenta 901
TAC Xenta 511

TP/FT-10
Automation
level
TAC Xenta OP
TAC Xenta OP
TAC Xenta 401
I/O Module
I/O Module
Field
level
TAC Xenta 281 TAC Xenta 301
Fig. 2.2: A TAC Xenta network example
2.3
Communications
The TAC Xenta units communicate with each other in a network using
a common bus, Echelon LONWORKS Free Topology 78 kbps (FTT10). Additional I/O units also connect to the network and may be added
as required. An I/O unit can only be associated with one controller.
Explicit LONTALK messages are used in communications between the
operator panel and the controller.
The LONTALK protocol makes it possible to use Network Variables,
defined on foreign equipment.
The Functional Block applications are modeled as true LONMARK Controller Objects.
The Network Variable interface (including the Standard Network Variable Types, SNVTs) can be customized, and External Interface Files
(XIFs) can be generated in the field using the TAC Menta tool. Available SNVTs are listed in an appendix to the Engineering Applications
in TAC Menta manual.
When connected to a TAC Vista Central System, the operating conditions of equipment such as fans, pumps, and recovery units can be displayed as graphs on the monitor and printed as reports. All temperatures
and alarms may be read, while setpoints and time settings may be
altered as required
TAC Xenta controllers can be reached from TAC Vista in many ways.
Using LonWorks in the Xenta controller, some examples are:
From a PCLTA card in some form, directly on the PC.

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Via the LTA function in the TAC Xenta 911.
Via the LTA function in the TAC Xenta 511.
Using the TAC Xenta 901.
Via an Ethernet/LON gateway.
Using the serial channel in the Xenta controller, for example:
Directly connected to a PC serial channel.
Connected to a PC serial channel via a telephone modem.
Connected to a PC serial channel via the IP modem function of the

TAC Xenta 911.
Starting from v 3.1, application programs generated in TAC Menta may

be downloaded from TAC Vista via the network.
The TAC Xenta 280/300/401 can communicate as follows:
It can send alarm and trend logging (versions 3.2 and higher) messages.
It can answer requests for the status of inputs and outputs.
It can send/ any of the parameters/variables in the program which

are freely available (Public signal).
It can communicate with other TAC Xenta controllers to exchange

data.
It can communicate with the Operator Panel, the I/O-modules, and

TAC Vista.
For further details, please consult the TAC Vista IV, Engineering Classic/LNS Network manuals.
RS232
The TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller has an RS232 port that can be
used to:
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Load the system software.
Load the application software from the TAC Menta programming

tool.
Connect to TAC Menta when used as a commissioning tool.
Connect a specific controller directly to TAC Vista or via a modem

(modem connection not available with TAC Xenta 280).
Retrieve the System Error Log File using the Xenta System
Error Log Viewer.

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3 Technical Description
3.1
The TAC Xenta 280 Controller
Fig. 3.1: The TAC Xenta 280 controller
3.1.1
Terminals
The TAC Xenta 281, 282 and 283
The TAC Xenta 280 has three I/O configurations, called the TAC Xenta
281, 282, and 283.
No external TAC Xenta 400 I/O modules can be used.
Digital
inputs
Thermistor
inputs
Universal inputs
Relay
outputs
TRIAC
outputs
Analog
outputs
Term. notation
TAC Xenta 281
TAC Xenta 282
TAC Xenta 283

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max 230 V AC
U4
M
U3
U2
M
U1
C2
C1
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
max 230 V AC
B2
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
M
B1
U4
M
U3
U2
M
U1
C2
C1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
M
KC2
K3
K2
KC1
K1
X2
M
X1
M
M
Y3
Y2
M
Y1
G0
G
0
24 V
~ AC/DC
TAC Xenta 281
24 V AC
M
K4
KC2
K3
K2
KC1
K1
X2
M
X1
B4
M
B3
B2
M
B1
Y4
M
Y3
Y2
M
Y1
G0
G
M
M
Comm
Comm
X2
M
X1
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
Comm
0 24 V
~ AC/DC
TAC Xenta 282
C2
C1
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
VC
V4
V3
V2
V1
V6
V5
G0
G
0
24 V
~ AC/DC
TAC Xenta 283
Fig. 3.2: The terminals of the TAC Xenta 281, 282, and 283
Inputs
All TAC Xenta 280 controllers have digital inputs (X).
The TAC Xenta 281 and 282 have universal (analog or digital, U)
inputs. The universal inputs can be used for three types of signals:
TAC thermistor 1.8 kohm at 25 C (the same as the thermistor

inputs)
Voltage input 010V
open/closed contact (the same as the digital inputs).
The TAC Xenta 282 also has thermistor inputs (labeled B) for
1.8 kohm.
The TAC Xenta 283 has thermistor inputs (labelled B) that can be used
with either 1.8 kohm or 10 kohm thermistors.
All controller inputs are protected from transients, in compliance with
the EN 50082-1 norm.
Outputs
The TAC Xenta 281 and 282 have the following outputs;
Analog (Y) 010V DC outputs
Digital (K) relay potential-free outputs
While the TAC Xenta 283 has TRIAC (V) outputs capable of supplying inductive loads.
3.1.2
Jacks
The TAC Xenta 280 has two modular jacksone for the TAC Xenta OP
operator panel and one for an RS232 connection with TAC Menta.
The socket for the operator panel provides it with 24V AC or DC,
depending on the supply.
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At distances greater than 10 m (32 ft.) between the TAC Xenta controller and the OP, an external power supply should be used. In addition, the
communications connection has to follow the same rules as for other
nodes.
Jack for the
RS232/modem
Jack for the

Operator panel
Fig. 3.3: Location of jacks on the TAC Xenta 280 controller
3.1.3
LED Indicators and Service pin

The Service pin can be activated through a small hole on the front. Also
on the front, there are two LED indicatorsone red and one green.
Service pin
Red service diode

indicates a non-configured
node or a hardware fault
Green status diode indicates that the program is running
Fig. 3.4: LED Indicators and Service Pin
The red service diode is primarily an error indication. It also lights up if

the Service pin is activated.
The green status diode blinks once per second to indicate that the program is running.

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3.1.4
Technical Data TAC Xenta 280

Note
For a complete list of updated technical data for the Xenta 280
controller, see the TAC Xenta 280 Programmable Controller
datasheet (003-2248).
Program cycle time

min. 1 s
Universal inputs (TAC Xenta 281, 282: U1U4):
A/D-resolution
12 bits
as Thermistor Inputs
Supply voltage
0.6V DC
Thermistor inputs (B1B2, only TAC Xenta 282):

A/D-resolution
12 bits
Accuracy (Measuring range):

50 C to 30 C (58 F to 22 F)
4 C (7.2 F)
30 C to 10 C (22 F to +14 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
10 C to +10 C (14 F to 50 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+10 C to +30 C (50 F to 86 F)
0.5 C (0.9 F)
+30 C to +60 C (86 F to 140 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+60 C to +120 C (140 F to 248 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
+120 C to +150 C (248 F to 302 F)
4 C (7.2 F)
Thermistor inputs (B1B4, only TAC Xenta 283):

A/D-resolution
10 bits

20 C to 10 C (4 F to +14 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
10 C to +10 C (14 F to 50 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+10 C to +30 C (50 F to 86 F)
0,5 C (0.9 F
+30 C to +60 C (86 F to 140 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+60 C to +90 C (140 F to 194 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
+90 C to +120 C (194 F to 248 F)
4 C (7.2 F
TRIAC outputs (TAC Xenta 283 only, V1V6)a:

Load may require auxiliary power
(term. 40) of up to
72 VA
Pulse length (TAC Menta DOPU

block)
min. 0.5 s
Analog outputs (TAC Xenta 281: Y1Y3, TAC Xenta 282: Y1

Y4):
D/A-resolution
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12 bits
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a. If the active sensor (010V), analog actuators and the TAC Xenta controller itself are supplied by the same transformer, the following restrictions will ensure the specified accuracy (for thermistor inputs,
universal inputs, and analog outputs):
Cable length from controller to:
Transformer: 3 m (10 ft.)
Active sensor/actuator: 20 m (65 ft.)
Number of active sensors: max. 4
Number of actuators: max.6
Network communication (C1C2, polarity insensitive):

Protocol
FTT-10, LONTALK
Communication speed
78 kbits/s
Other communication:
3.2
TAC Menta
RS232, up to 9600 bits/

s, RJ45
TAC Vista (version IV or higher

required), also for appl.pgm download
TP/FT-10, screw term.
TAC Xenta OP
TP/FT-10, modular
jack
The TAC Xenta 300 Controller.
3.2.1
Terminals
TAC Xenta 301 and 302
TAC Xenta 300 has two I/O configurations: TAC Xenta 301 and TAC
Xenta 302.
Digital
inputs
Term. notation

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Thermistor
inputs
B
Universal
inputs
U
Relay
outputs
K
Analog
outputs
Y
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Digital
inputs
Thermistor
inputs
Universal
inputs
Relay
outputs
Analog
outputs
TAC Xenta 301
TAC Xenta 302
max 230 V AC
max 230 V AC
Comm
X4
M
X3
X2
M
X1
B4
M
B3
B2
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
M
B1
U4
M
U3
U2
M
U1
C2
C1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
K4
KC2
K3
K2
KC1
K1
K6
KC3
K5
X4
M
X3
X2
M
X1
B4
M
B3
B2
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
Y2
M
Y1
G0
G
M
B1
U4
M
U3
U2
M
U1
C2
C1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
0 24 V AC or
~ 19-40 V DC
Comm
K4
KC2
K3
K2
KC1
K1
Y4
M
Y3
Y2
M
Y1
G0
G
0
~
24 V AC or
} 19-40
V DC
TAC Xenta 302
TAC Xenta 301
Fig. 3.6: The terminals of the TAC Xenta 301 and 302
Inputs
The TAC Xenta 300 controllers have twelve inputs:
Four thermistor inputs (labeled B1B4)
Four universal (analog or digital, U1U4)
Four digital (X1X4).
The universal inputs can be used for three types of signals:
TAC thermistor 1.8 kohm at 25 C (the same as the thermistor

inputs)
Voltage input 010V
Open/closed contact (the same as the digital inputs)
All controller inputs are protected from transients, in compliance with

the EN 50082-1 norm.
Outputs
The TAC Xenta 300 controllers have eight outputs:
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Analog 010V DC outputs
Digital relay potential-free outputs

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3.2.2
Jacks
nodes.
Jack for the
RS232/modem
Jack for the

Operator panel
3.2.3

on the front are two LED indicatorsone red and one green.
Service pin
Red service diode




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3.2.4

Note
controller, see the TAC Xenta 300 Programmable Controller
datasheet (003-1302).
Real-time clock:
Power outage TAC Xenta 301
Program cycle time
min. 1 s
Universal inputs (U1U4):

Quantity
as Thermistor Inputs
Supply voltage
0.6V DC
Thermistor inputs (B1B4):

A/D-resolutiony
12 bits

50 C to 30 C (58 F to 22 F)
4 C (7.2 F)
30 C to 10 C (22 F to +14 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
10 C to +10 C (14 F to 50 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+10 C to +30 C (50 F to 86 F)
0.5 C (0.9 F)
+30 C to +60 C (86 F to 140 F)
1 C (1.8 F)
+60 C to +120 C (140 F to 248 F)
2 C (3.6 F)
+120 C to +150 C (248 F to 302 F)
4 C (7.2 F)
Digital outputs (K1K6 or K1K4):

Control voltage, relay outputs to be protected by max. 10 A fuse
Pulse length (TAC Menta DOPU
block)
min. 0.5 s
Analog outputs (Y1Y2 or Y1Y4)1

Quantity
D/A-resolution
12 bits
Network communication (C1C2, polarity insensitive):

Protocol
FTT-10, LONTALK
Communication speed
78 kbits/s
If the active sensor (010V), analog actuators, and the TAC Xenta controller itself are supplied by the same transformer, the following restrictions will ensure the specified accuracy (for thermistor inputs, universal
inputs, and also for analog outputs):
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Cable length from controller to:

Transformer: 3 m (10 ft.)
Active sensor/actuator: 20 m (65 ft.)
Number of active sensors: max. 4
Number of actuators: max. 6
3.3
The TAC Xenta 401 Controller
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
20
3.3.1
Terminals
The TAC Xenta 401 controller uses four of the screw terminalstwo for
power supply and two for network communication.
}
24 V AC Comm
(19-40 V DC)
~ 0
G G0 C1C2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Fig. 3.10: The terminals of the TAC Xenta 401
3.3.2
Jacks

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nodes.
Jack for the
RS232/modem
Jack for the

Operator panel
3.3.3

on the front, there are two LED indicatorsone red and one green.
Service pin
Red service diode



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3.3.4

Note
controller, see the TAC Xenta 400 Controller, freely programmable datasheet (003-1629).
Program cycle time
min. 1 s
Network communication (C1C2; polarity insensitive):

Protocol
FTT-10, LONTALK
Communication speed
78 kbits/s

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Installation
4.1
Mounting the Controller
4 Installation
The TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller is designed to be mounted on a

DIN rail inside a cabinet. The controller can also be mounted directly
on a wall. A wide range of standard enclosures meeting DIN 43 880,
with different enclosure ratings, are available for wall mounting.
The enclosure primarily consists of a terminal part containing screw terminals, and an electronics part where the printed circuit boards are situated. The enclosure is designed in such a way that the entire electrical
installation can be connected to the screw terminals of the terminal part
when mounted on a DIN rail or on a wall.
Fig. 4.1: The terminal part (left) and the electronics part (right) of the
TAC Xenta 401
The operator panel can be mounted in the front of the cabinet or on top
of a TAC Xenta controller, or it can be held in the hand.
Fig. 4.2: The TAC Xenta 280/300 controller and the TAC Xenta OP
operator panel mounted on a DIN rail

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4 Installation
180 (7.09)
110
(4.33)
48 0,5
(1.890.02)
4.0
(0.16)
45
(1.77)
16.1
(0.63)
77.4 (3.05)
148 2.0 (5.83 0.08)

180 + 0.4 (7.09 + 0.02) to
174 + 0.4 (6.85 + 0.02) to
the next TAC Xenta 280/300/3000

Fig. 4.3: Mounting distances for TAC Xenta 280/300
90 (3.54)
2
10
110
(4.33)
48 0,5
(1.890.02)
4.0
(0.16)
45
(1.77)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
10.1
(0.40)
20
77.4 (3.05)
70 2.0 (2.76 0.08)

90 + 0.4 (3.54 + 0.02) to
96 + 0.4 (3.78 + 0.02) to

Fig. 4.4: Mounting distances for TAC Xenta 401
4.2
Electrical Installation
4.2.1
General Considerations
The installation is normally treated as a CAT III category (IEC 664), in
principle entailing permanent connection to a 230V AC mains supply.
For the TAC Xenta 280/300 and the I/O modules, this is only applicable
to the relay outputs.
All equipment connected to the controller has to comply with the following standards:
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EN 60 742 (or other relevant safety standard; for example ETL

listing UL 3111-1, first version and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-

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92) for the device(s) that provide an ELV-type power supply (normally 24V AC) to the controller and other connected equipment.
EN 61 010 or IEC 950 (or other relevant safety standard) for computers, modems, and other equipment supplied by 230V mains.
If equipment using 230 V mains is connected to one of the relay output

terminals on the controller, then low-voltage equipment connected to
the other relay terminals on the controller must provide at least basic
insulation on all touchable parts.
Caution
We strongly recommend that switches be installed to make it

possible to separate the external equipment when the relay output
terminals control equipment using the 230V mains.
Terminals G, G0 and C1, C2
Mount the terminal part of the TAC Xenta 280, 300, or 401 on a DIN
rail.
Connect the cables to the correct terminals (see figure below).
For the TAC Xenta 401, put the electronics part of the controller
on to the terminal part (the remaining terminals are not used).
}
24 V AC Comm
(19-40 V DC)
~ 0
G G0 C1C2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fig. 4.5: Terminals for power supply and network communication
Remaining terminals (TAC Xenta 280 and 300)

For information on the remaining terminal connection, see the
datasheets:
TAC Xenta 280 Programmable Controller (003-2248)
TAC Xenta 300 Programmable Controller (003-1302)
Note
Do not use the unlabeled terminals!

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4.2.2
Cabinet Connections
When cabinet mounting is used, jumpers may be used between M (measurement neutral) terminal pairs, as shown in the figure below. All G0
points have to be connected to protective ground.
min 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG), max 2 m (6.5 ft)
PU
TAC Xenta 280, 300 or 400 I/O module(s)

G G0
U1
U2
Y1
Y2
B1 M
B2 M U3
Insulated
signal
ground rail
230
VAC
G1 G G0
R =500
G0
Cabinet
ground
rail
Cabinet
terminals
G G0 M S
G G0 M S
G G0 M X
G G0 MX X1
Fig. 4.6: Skeleton diagram for cabinet connections
When connecting G0 to ground, each TAC Xenta unit has to its own
connection with the ground rail, that is, jumpers cannot be used for the
G0 terminals. Please refer to the figure on the next page.
Several units may share the same ground rail, but every unit with measuring inputs and/or analog outputs has to have all its ground connections with the same ground rail.
In other words, a discontinuity in the ground rail cannot be allowed to
split a controller or separate it from the connected units.
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min 1.5 mm2

(14 AWG)
TR
TAC Xenta 1
G0
G0
PU
TAC Xenta 2
G0
G0
PU
G0
Fig. 4.7: Connections between insulated signal ground rails and the
cabinet ground rail
When a Wall Module (ZS101105) is connected to the TAC Xenta 280

or 300, the following terminals can be used (term. B2: v 3.0 or later).
min 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG),
max 2 m (6.5 ft)
G
G0
TAC Xenta 282 or 300

C2 C1 M
B1
B2 X1
K1
KC1
Insulated
signal
ground rail
230
VAC
G0
Cabinet
ground
rail
Cabinet
terminals
ZS 101-105
3
0
(24 V AC)
470
10 k
F0 F1 F2 F3 G0 G C2 C1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Fig. 4.8: Skeleton diagram for the connection of Wall Module ZS 101
105 to TAC Xenta 282 or 300

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4.2.3
Cables
G and G0 (Power supply):

G, min. cross-sectional area
0.75 mm (18 AWG)
G0 to TAC Xenta, min. cross-sectional

area
1.5 mm (14 AWG)
C1 and C2 (network):
The FTT-10 system allows the user to wire the control devices with
virtually no topology restrictions.
Min. cross-sectional area
0.65 mm (18 AWG)
Note that the max. wire distance in one segment depends on the type
of wire and the topology.
The wires are polarity insensitive, but they have to be a twisted-pair.
Terminals X (Digital inputs):
0.25 mm (22 AWG)
Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
Terminals U (Universal inputs as digital inputs):

0.25 mm (22 AWG)
Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
Terminals U (Universal inputs, device powered via

the same transformer as the base unit):
0.75 mm (18 AWG)
Max. cable length
20 m (65 ft.)
Terminals U (Universal inputs, measurement device powered via

their own transformer, external or internal):
0.25 mm (22 AWG)
Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
Terminals B, U (as thermistor inputs):

0.75 mm (18 AWG)
Max. cable length

up to 75 C, cross-sectional area 0.75 mm75 m (250 ft.)
Terminals K1K6 (Relay outputs):
Cross-sectional area
0.75 1.5 mm (1814

AWG)
Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
Terminals V1V6 (TRIAC outputs):

Cross-sectional area
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Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
Terminals Y (Analog outputs, for actuator powered via

the same transformer as the base unit):
0.75 mm (18 AWG)
Max. cable length
20 m (65 ft.)
Some actuators allow greater cable length, for example:

EM52 0.5 mm.(20 AWG)80 m(260 ft.)three wires
EM15LBB0.75 mm(18 AWG)80 m(260 ft.)three wires
EM420.75 mm(18 AWG)80 m(260 ft.)four wires
TAC Forta0.75 mm(18 AWG)80 m(260 ft.)four wires
Terminals Y (Analog outputs, for actuator powered via
their own transformer, ext. or int.; or when the outputs have isolated
converters):
0.25 mm (22 AWG)
Max. cable length
200 m (660 ft.)
TP/FT-10 Free Topology & Bus Topology Segments

Five cable types have been validated for the TP/FT-10 channel (for use
with the FTT-10A Free Topology Transceiver and LPT-10 Link Power
Transceiver). These cable types are:
Cable
Bus Topology
Free Topology
AWG
Diameter
(mm)
Length
(m)
Stub
(m)
Length
(m)
Stub
(m)
Belden 8471
(PVC Jacket)
or equivalent
16AWG
1.3
2700
500
400
Belden 85102
(PVC Jacket)
or equivalent
16AWG
1.3
2700
500
500
Category 5
24AWG
0.5
900
450
250
Level IV cable
22AWG
0.65
1400
500
400
20.4AWG
0.8
900
500
320
Type
JY (st)
Y 2X2X0.8
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Fig. 4.9: Bus polarity within a loop
TP/XF-1250 Bus Topology Segment

Two cable types have been validated for the TP/XF-1250 channel (for
use with the TPT/XF-1250 Bus Topology Transceiver). These cable
types are:
Cable Type
AWG
Diameter
Bus
TIA 568A
Category 5 Cable
24AWG
0.5 mm
130 m
0.3 m
Level IV Cable
22AWG
0.65 mm
130 m
0.3 m
For the TP/FX-1250 Channel operating in a bus topology, the maximum

bus length of TIA 568A Category 5 cabling is 130 meters, with a maximum stub length of 0.3 meters. There are topology restrictions associated with the use of this channel - refer to www.echelon.com.
Note
If a shielded cable is used in TP/FT-10, the shield shall be connected to link power source that is ground to a 470kW, 1/4Watt,
> 10%, metal film resistor to prevent static charge buildup.
A gas discharge tube can be connected in parallel with the resistor for
lightning protection.
A restriction for TP/XF-1250 is the 8-in-16 rule, which says that the
number of nodes in an arbitrary 16-meter section of the cable cannot
exceed eight.
If circumstances require that more nodes have to be gathered at a certain
part, this can be done in two ways, while still observing the rule.
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Add more cable between suitable nodes; remember, though, that

the maximum length of the bus is still 130 m.
Split the channel in two by inserting a router in such a way that the
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If a shielded communication cable is used, the shield can only be

grounded at one point.
Redundant wires (second pair of Siemens J-Y(st)Y) are cut at the end of
the shield.
470 k
W
C1 C2
C1 C2
TAC Xenta 1
TAC Xenta 1
C1 C2
C1 C2
TAC Xenta 2
TAC Xenta 2
Fig. 4.10: Connecting the communication cable

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RS232
Modular jack for RS232 serial comm. portmax. 10 m (32 ft.)
D9, female
(from inside of adapter)
Modular jack, female

GND (Red) 5
3
2
5
4
7
6
RxD-TxD (Green) 3
TxD-RxD (Yellow) 2
~10 cm
(4")
TAC Xenta
Modular jacks, 8/8 male,
emission damper and cable
Fig. 4.11: RS232 cable connections and adaptor for PC
Caution
The G terminal of the TAC Xenta should never be connected to

protective ground. This may cause a short-circuit via a Laptop,
where the earth of the RS232 port is directly connected to protective ground in the power supply.
TAC Xenta
PC
RS232
TxD
RxD
RS232
Transformer
GND
G G0
Earth current
in GND wire
24 V
230 V
Transformer
0V
Fig. 4.12: Incorrect G, G0 connection, short-circuited via the RS232

connection.
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This type of connection has to be avoided. One way to protect the circuits is to use battery power on the laptop if you are uncertain of the connections.
TAC Xenta
RS232
PC
TxD
RS232
RxD
GND
G G0
24 V
230 V
0V
Fig. 4.13: Correct G, G0 connection
13
25
12
Modular jack, female

24
11
23
10
22
9
21
DCD
8
20 DTR
GND 7
19
1
3
2
5
4
7
6
DSR
CTS
RTS
RxD
TxD
18
17
16
15
14
1
D25 male
Fig. 4.14: RS232 connection between the TAC Xenta controller and a
modem
4.3
Terminations
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ing on the network topology. Terminations are sometimes built into a

node in, for example, a linked power supply.
Free Topology Segment

In a Free Topology segment only one termination is required and can be
placed anywhere on the segment.
If there is a router or a repeater, it is convenient to put the termination
near it, generally on the downstream side.
If there is a supervisory PC in the segment equipped with a PCLTA
board, a termination on the board can be connected for this segment.
Doubly Terminated Bus Topology Segment

In a doubly terminated bus topology, exactly two terminations are
required one at each end of the segment at the true endpoints.
TP/FT-10
The termination is built from the following components, where a total
termination impedance of approximately 53 is required.
C1
+
C1, C2: 100 mF, >50 V

R1:
Resistance: see the text
1%, 0,125 W
To Network
R1
C2
+
Fig. 4.15: Network Terminator for a TP/FT-10 connection
Observe polarity shown for C1 and C2. These capacitors are recommended.
Free topology: one termination with R1 = 52,3 W
Doubly terminated bus topology: two terminations, one on each end of
the segment, each with R1 = 105 W.
A LonWorks termination device (single/double) is available from
Schneider Electric, part no. 007309051.
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TP/XF-1250
Doubly terminated bus topology. The termination has a different circuit
diagram from that of TP/FT-10.
340 1%
59 1%
.33 F 10%
.15 F 10%
102 1%
Fig. 4.16: Network Terminator for a TPT/XF-1250 connection
With the free topology, connections may be made anywhere on the segment and only one terminator is required.
The total length of all wires of the segment, can be up to 500 m under
optimal conditions. Stub length 3 m.
With the bus topology two terminations - one at each end - are required.
When a TP/FT-10A channel is used, the total length of all wires of the
segment can be up to 2700 m, under optimal conditions. If a TP/XF1250 channel is used, the total length of all wires of the segment can be
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4.3.1
The TAC Xenta OP Operator Panel

Cable between the controller and the operator panelmax. 10 m (32 ft.)
There are two ways to connect the operator panel (see figures below):
Use the modular socket on the front of the TAC Xenta controller
and on the back of the operator panel. A modular jack 4/4 cable is
supplied with the OP for this purpose.
Use the screw terminals, labeled 14, located on the back of the
operator panel. Terminals 1 and 2 are used for communication and
terminals 3 and 4 for 24V AC.
TAC Xenta
controller
Socket for connection

to operator panel
Socket and screw terminals for

TAC Xenta controller connection
1 2 3 4
C1 C2 G G0
Fig. 4.17: The OP panel
To adjust the contrast of the display, use the potentiometer on the rear
of the operator panel.
Normally, there is a logout time once you have logged into the OP.
It is, however, possible to override this timeout and obtain a permanent
display by setting a bit in the SYSREG block. Please refer to the TAC
Vista IV, Engineering Applications in TAC Menta manual.
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Options for connecting the OP to the Controller

Modular jack
TAC Xenta OP
G0 G C2 C1
4 3 2 1
C1 C2 G G0
4 3 2 1
Fig. 4.18: Modular jack for connection of TAC Xenta OP to TAC Xenta
280/300/401 or to a separate jack
max. 10 m (32 ft.)
TAC Xenta Controller

G0
G
C2
C1
TAC Xenta OP
G0
G
C2
C1
22
21
2
1
4
3
2
1
Fig. 4.19: Terminal connection TAC Xenta 280/300/401 - TAC Xenta OP,
power supply from controller
TAC Xenta Controller

G0
G
C2
C1
22
21
2
1
230 V / 24 V
0
~
TAC Xenta OP
G0
G
C2
C1
4
3
2
1
Fig. 4.20: Terminal connection TAC Xenta 280/300/401 (or the network
directly) - TAC Xenta OP, local power supply

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5.1
Overview
A TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller is delivered as a freely programmable controller. A customer-specific application is created using the
programming tool TAC Menta.
A PC that has TAC Menta installed and running is connected, using the
Programming Serial Kit cable (part no. 007309200), to the RS232 port
of the TAC Xenta controller to be loaded. How this is done is described
in the Engineering Applications in TAC Menta manual.
During the customizing process, the online/simulation mode of TAC
Menta can also be used to monitor the input and output status of the
TAC Xenta controller. Parameter tuning can also be done from TAC
Menta.
Note
Starting from TAC Xenta v 3.1, the application program download may also be done from TAC Vista via the network.
However, the online/simulation mode in TAC Menta still has to use the
RS232 port.
PC
TAC Menta:
- Address allocation
- Download application
- Online simulation
(Part no.
0-073-0920)
RS232
TAC Xenta controller
Fig. 5.1: Commissioning tool (principle of operation)
Devices have to be configured in the following situations:
When there are I/O modules (see sections 5.3 and 5.4 of this manual)
When there are several controllers (see section 5.5 of this manual)

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5.2
A Single TAC Xenta 280/300/401 Controller
5.2.1
Initial Check
Caution
TAC Xenta 280/300: It is important that the electronics part has

the same input/output configuration as the terminal part.
After the wires have been connected, but before the electronics part has
been mounted on the terminal part, perform these checks:
1
Turn on the power.
Check that the supply voltage, 24V AC or 1940V DC, is connected to the proper terminals G and G0.
TAC Xenta 280/300: Check that the voltage levels of the input and
output terminals are appropriate, bearing in mind their use and
possible preset values.
TAC Xenta 280/300: Check the voltage, both AC and DC,

between G0 and the other (labeled) terminals.
Repeat step 4 with G as the reference terminal.
Turn off the power and mount the electronics part on the terminal
part.
Turn on the power again.
If previously unloaded, load the program, using TAC Menta,

according to the method described in the Engineering Applications
in TAC Menta manual.
Check that the green status LED on the front starts to blink, indicating that the internal program is running.
Service pin
Red service diode indicates
a non-configured node or a hardware fault
Green status diode indicates
that the program is running
Neuron ID
(on the rear)
Fig. 5.2: LEDs and service pin in the controller
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5.2.2
OP Panel Activities
1
Connect the TAC Xenta OP to the TAC Xenta unit.
TAC Xenta 280/300: Select the Temp & Status menu (or equivalent) to check that all inputs have appropriate values.
5.3
Two or more TAC Xenta 280/300/401 Units
5.3.1
Initial Check
Perform the steps described in section 5.2.1.
5.3.2
Device Configuration
Before it can start to communicate, each TAC Xenta unit has to be
assigned a network address (a subnet/node address and a device name).
This is done using a separate Device Configuration programming tool.
The tool is either run on a PC and started from TAC Menta or it is run
as a stand-alone tool.
The procedure is fully explained in the Engineering Applications in
TAC Menta manual.
If two or more units have the same Device name, they have to be given
unique names. This is also done using the Device Configuration tool.
The figure below indicates some of the parameters that are involved.
The use of network addresses is explained in the TAC Vista IV, Engineering Classic/LNS Networks manuals.
tool
PC
RS232
TAC Xenta
Device name:
CU_1
TAC Xenta
Device name:
CU_2
TAC Xenta
controller
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 10
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 20
Fig. 5.3: Device Configuration parameters (example)

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5.3.3
OP Panel Activities
When an operator panel is connected to a network that includes a number of TAC Xenta controllers, the following will happen:
1
The operator panel (OP) will send a request to the network for any
TAC Xenta controller that is not occupied to start acting as a
server and send texts to the operator panel.
The first available Xenta controller will send a list of all the
groups in the network. These will be shown on the OP and when
one of them has been selected, the TAC Xenta controllers of the
group will be shown on the operator panel. As all TAC Xenta controllers know which other TAC Xenta controllers are present in
the network, an operator panel can be served by any TAC Xenta
controller in the network.
From this list, the desired TAC Xenta controller will be chosen by
the user, and the controller that first acted as a server will be
released from its duties.
The selected TAC Xenta controller will then supply the operator
panel with the menu on the highest level in the program.
TAC Xenta 280/300: Select the Temp & Status menu (or equivalent) to check that all inputs have reasonable values.
Now select another controller from the top menu and repeat steps
5-6, as many times as required.
5.4
Additional I/O Units
5.4.1
Selecting I/O Modules

There are two types of I/O modules:
Configured (older, for older versions of the Base unit)
Unconfigured (newer, for Base units of version 3.2 or higher)
Note
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5.4.2
Initial Check
Note
It is important that the electronics part has the same input/output

configuration as the terminal part.
Perform these checks after the wires have been connected to the I/O
modules, but before the electronics part has been mounted on the terminal part.
1
Turn on the power.
Check that the supply voltage, 24V AC or 1940V DC, is connected to the proper terminals (G and G0).
Check that the voltage levels of the input and output terminals are
appropriate, bearing in mind their use and possible preset values.
Check the voltage, both AC and DC, between G0 and all the other
terminals.
Repeat steps 1-4 with G as the reference terminal.
Turn off the power and mount the electronics part on the terminal
part.
Turn on the power again.
Check the LEDs for the following:
The red service LED on the front will now blink once.
The green communication status LED on the front starts

flashing rapidly (about 2-3 Hz), indicating that the unit is offline.
Service pin
Service LED: red ind. =

hardware fault
Neuron ID
(on the side)
Comm. status LED, green flashing light:

once every other sec: communication with Base unit
faster: the unit is off-line
Fig. 5.4: LEDs and service pin of the I/O modules
5.4.3
I/O Module Configuration

An I/O module always belongs to a specific TAC Xenta controller.
Before the module can be utilized, it has to be linked to that controller
by using the Device Configuration programming tool. The tool is either
run on a PC and started from TAC Menta or it is run as a stand-alone
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The procedure is described in the manual Engineering Applications in

TAC Menta.
In some versions of TAC Xenta OP, these items can also be set from the
Service menu. This is described in chapter 6 (IO Module Config) of
this manual. Please note that this menu can only be reached from the
Service access level.
The figure below indicates some of the parameters that are involved.
The use of network addresses is described in the TAC Vista IV, Engineering Classic/LNS Networks manuals.
PC
tool
RS232
TAC Xenta
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 10
I/O
Module no.: 1
Module type: 421
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 13
I/O
Module no.: 2
Module type: 411
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 14
Fig. 5.5: I/O module configuration parameters (example)
About 45 seconds after the configuration procedure has completed, the

green LED should start to blink at a rate of about once every other second. This will indicate that the unit is communicating with the application in the Base unit.
5.5
Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time from TAC Menta during commissioning
(Online mode). The setting affects only the controller that is connected
to TAC Menta. Please refer to the Engineering Applications in TAC
Menta manual for further details.
Date and time can also be set from the TAC Xenta OP, if the operator
has logged on at the appropriate access level (usually the medium level).
For details, refer to the TAC Xenta OP Handbook.
If the controllers are connected to a supervisory system like TAC Vista,
the date and time can be set in all units with one command from TAC
Vista.
A TAC Xenta Master unit broadcasts its clock time once every
24 hours.
In both cases, the date and time are sent periodically. This will ensure
that even if some units are offline when the time data is sent, they will
eventually be updated with the values from the central system or, with
regards to standalone, from the Master.
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TAC Vista sends the time in GMT format. The time value is transformed in each separate TAC Xenta to the valid time zone and the current standard or daylight saving time.
5.6
Clearing the Xenta Application

If a Xenta 280/300/401 application has crashed and refuses to accept a
new download, both from Vista and Menta, there is a way to clear the
application (Xenta version 3.61 or higher).
1
Manufacture a jack with the following pins short-circuited.

Modular jack
(seen from the underside,
with the fastening flap)
3
2
DCD
5
4
DTR
7
6
2 DCD
3 DTR
7 CTS
CTS
Fig. 5.6: A Clear application device
5.7
Turn off power to the controller.
Put the jack in the RS232 port.
Turn on power to the controller; a forced Clear Application will be

made.
Remove the jack.
Lock a Xenta OP to a specific TAC Xenta

Controller
You can lock a Xenta OP to a specific TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller.
To be able to do this you have to enable the function by adding a PVI
block in the Menta application in the Xenta and enable the function in
the Xenta OP.
5.7.1
Creating the PVI-block in the Xenta

1
Create a Public PVI-block with the name XENTASYSREG and

set this blocks initial value to 8.

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Fig. 5.7: XENTASYSREG With the initial value to 8
If you have multiple TAC Xenta OP panels in the network, each one
connected to a specific Xenta Controller, you have to create this special
PVI block in every one of these Xenta Controllers Menta code.
5.7.2
Enabling the function in TAC Xenta OP

1
Open the TAC Xenta OP local service menu.
Press and hold the escape and enter buttons for a few seconds.
Enter the bottom command: 11 OP connects to.
Enter this sub-command, and then type in, using + or -, the

specific TAC Xenta controllers subnet and node you want this OP
to be locked to.
The TAC Xenta controller subnet and node addresses can easily be
found in TAC Vista Workstation; select properties for the TAC Xenta
controller and the subnet / node will be displayed.
Note
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When you select, in the OP panels new menu, the node number
and press enter the TAC Xenta OP will restart and seek for the
selected TAC Xenta controller.
It will still be possible to access the TAC Xenta controller from

another TAC Xenta OP in the network if the TAC Xenta OP is of
a version prior to 3.70 or if the lock-function is not enabled in the
TAC Xenta OP. However doing this, you will only here also see
the local Xenta controller. In this case you will be able to exit
this TAC Xenta controller again by pressing escape. While in
the locked TAC Xenta OP you will not be able to exit from the
TAC Xenta controller it is locked to.

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6 The TAC Xenta Service Menu
6.1
Accessing the Service Menu

When a TAC OP is connected to a TAC Xenta controller 280, 300, or
401, menus appear on the display.
Use the password-protected Service menu for system information and
actions.
Fig. 6.1: Connecting TAC Xenta OP (left) to the controllers 300 or 401
(right).
The Service menu has the following options (the frame symbolizes the
four-line display window of the OP):
TAC Service menu
1. Name
2. LON Address
3. Wink
4. Restart
5. IO Module Config
6. Test Dial
7. System info

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To access the Service menu, press Enter (

up. The menu will look something like this:
) directly after start-
AHU2: West
Status
Temperature
Alarm
.
.
Password
Move the cursor to Password and press Enter to get:

Password
CODE:
Enter code to
extend menu
Enter the code 1919 by using + or , Enter and finally Home

(
). The Start-up menu reappears.
The bottom line will now include the Service menu option.
.
.
Status
Password
Service menu
6.2
Submenus 1-8
Submenu 1: Device Name and
Submenu 2 Lon address
To get the Name and address of a specific controller:
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Disconnect the controller from the network.
Connect the OP to this unit and select the Service menu, where the
name and address can be checked. Please note that this menu is
only available from the Service access level.
Select submenu 1. Name or 2. LON address:

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Name
LON address
Subnet: 1
Node : 10
Reconnect the unit to the network.
Repeat steps 14, as many times as required.
Submenu 3: Wink node

In some cases, it may be necessary to know which physical unit corresponds to a certain node address. Select submenu 3. Wink:
Wink node
While pressing HOME,
LED stays ON for
3 seconds.
When you press the Home key (

), the green status diode of the
selected Base unit will light up for about three seconds.
Submenu 4: Restart
There are different types of restarts. These are selected from submenu
4. Restart:
Restart type:
0:No restart
1:Warm 2:Cold
3:Orig. appl.
Upon restarting, parameters and values will be retrieved as follows (also

refer to Appendix 1, Restart Values):
1:Warm
Most values according to the ones already present in RAM.
2:Cold
Most values are reset to the original, downloaded application, except

for saved PV Block values, Public parameters, and certain OPT values.
3:Orig. appl.
Resets all values to the original, downloaded application.
Submenu 5: IO module Config, Configuring I/O modules

via the OP
Chapter 5 contains information about configured and unconfigured I/O
modules, as well as instructions for Initial checks on the newly connected units.

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An I/O module always belongs to a specific TAC Xenta controller (the

Base unit). Before an I/O module can be utilized, it has to be linked to
that controller.
To do this, go to menu 5. IO Module Config.
The I/O modules will automatically get the same Subnet number as the
base unit. Normally, this is the number that should be used.
The figure below indicates the parameters that are involved.
LonTalk
protocol
I/O
TAC Xenta
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 10
Module no.: 1
Module type: 421
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 13
I/O
Module no.: 2
Module type: 411
Network address:
- Subnet no. 1
- Node no. 14
Fig. 6.2: I/O module configuration parameters (example)
On the operator panel, select the list of controllers on the network.
Select the TAC Xenta to configure.
Select submenu 5. IO Module Config and enter the address

value:
IO Module Config
Module No: 1
Node Addr.: 13
Valid Service Pin: 0
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Press the service pin on the corresponding unit (see diagram

below). Following this, Valid Service Pin: 0 should change to 1.
Press Enter to confirm the configuration within 20 seconds or so.
About 45 seconds after configuration has finished, the green LED

will start blinking slowly, showing that the unit is communicating
with the Base unit.
Repeat steps 36 if there is a second I/O module.
Repeat steps 2-7 for all the listed controllers with I/O modules.

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Service pin
Red service diode indicates
a non-configured node or a hardware fault
Green status diode indicates
that a program is running
Neuron ID
(on the rear)
Fig. 6.3: LEDs and service pin of the controller (Base unit)
Please note the angle of the screwdriver

being used to activate the service pin!
Upon activation, the red service diode
will flash momentarily.
Fig. 6.4: Activating the service pin of the controller or the I/O module
Service pin
Neuron ID
(on the side)
Comm. status LED, green flashing light:

once every other sec: communication with Base unit
faster: the unit is off-line
Fig. 6.5: LEDs and service pin of the TAC Xenta 400 I/O modules
6.2.1
Submenu 6: Test dial

This function is used in dial-up systems (not applicable to the
TAC Xenta 280) and is explained in the TAC Vista IV, Engineering
Classic/LNS Networks manuals.

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Select 6. Test dial and the following menu will appear:

Test dial
Dial
0
Status
08
0000 0000 0010 0100
10 On Dial use:
The value 0 for the normal telephone number

or toggle to
The value 1 for the alternative telephone number
11 Press Enter to initiate a dial-up between the controller and a supervisory system.
The two Status lines will display codes containing information about the
procedure as described below.
(Dynamic) Status
Code
IDLE 00
LINE_BLOCKED 01
NO_DIAL_STRING 02
SENDING_DIAL_STR. 03
BUSY 04
Meaning
This is the state before any attempts to dial have been made.
The line was blocked.
No dial string was defined, so no dial attempt was made.
We are either in the process of sending the dial string to the modem or
waiting for the response.
The line was busy.
NO_ANSWER 05
No one picked up the phone at the other end.
NO_CARRIER 06
There was no modem at the other end which could answer.
ERROR 07
NO_DIAL_TONE 08
Something was wrong with the dial string.

No normal dial tone.
TIMEOUT 09
The modem did not reply to the dial string at all.
CONNECT 10
We are connected to the remote modem.
NO_LOGIN_REPLY 11
LOGIN_FAIL 12
LOGIN_OK 13
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(upper integer value) shows the progress of the dial-up sequence.
Attempting to log in, but no reply from TAC Vista.

Our password (and/or network ID) was not accepted by TAC Vista.
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(Static) Status
Code
(lower 16-bit string) pertains to the modem and communication environment, that is, the availability of the modem and other communication issues.
Meaning
---- ---- ---- ---1
DSR is set when TAC Xenta detects that the modem is driving the
Data Set Ready line. Possible reasons for DSR being low: modem not
connected, modem not powered on, DSR line not connected in the
cable.
---- ---- ---- --1-
AT OK is set when TAC Xenta has sent an AT command to the

modem and received an OK reply. Possible reasons for not receiving
AT OK: modem configured to not respond to modem commands.
---- ---- ---- -1--
Reset OK is set when AT OK is not set and TAC Xenta has sent an
AT&F sequence ordering the modem to reset to the factory defaults,
and an OK reply was received. Possible reasons for not receiving
Reset OK: RX line not connected in the cable or the modem is configured to not respond to modem commands.
---- ---- ---- 1---
Init string defined is set when TAC Vista has defined a modem initialization string.
---- ---- ---1 ----
Init OK is set when the Init string defined is set and TAC Xenta has
sent the init string and received an OK reply. Possible reasons for not
receiving Init OK: the init string contained a command that has turned
replies off, the init string contained an illegal command.
---- ---- --1- ----
No contact.
---- ---- -1-- ----
Ready.
---- ---- 1--- ----
Phone number defined is set when TAC Vista has defined a modem
dial string.
Submenu 7: System info and

Submenu 8: Boot info
To obtain information about the controller program version, select submenu 7. System info.
Date: 2002-02-11
Ver: X300 3.50
By: TAC
302NP
(Neuron ID: 12 chars)

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To obtain information about the Boot program, select submenu

8. Boot info.
Date: 2002-02-11
Ver: X400 B 3.52-01
By: TAC
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APPENDIX
A
A Appendix A Restart Values

There are two kinds of memory in the controller:
1
RAMworking memory, current values;

the contents will be lost after 72 hours without power
Flash program memory, nonvolatile storage memory
Certain items which are used in RAM are also saved in the Flash memory when the value is changed, so that they will not be lost during
lengthy power outages.
The Flash memory is also the location of the original application and the
trend log definition values. These are the values specified in the most
recent application downloaded from TAC Menta.
During a restart, whether caused by a power outage or by operator
demand, it is important to know which start values will apply.
Below are some examples of the value as taken from RAM, from the
value saved in Flash memory, or from the original application value
(also in Flash memory).
Internal status and output values of Function Blocks

(may affect the control of actuators, fans, or other equipment)
PV Blocks, for example, the set values

(it may be important not to lose the newly adjusted set values)
Public parameters
(values which affect other nodes of the plant)
Trend log definition

(log channels, log interval, storage area)
Trend log data

(stored values)
Optimization parameters
(automatically adjusted values, taking a long time to settle)
Time parameters
(local time zone, current Daylight Saving Time status)
Modem parameters
(such as phone numbers, dial-up interval, and initialization commands)
During a restart, the system has to have usable start values in the working areas of RAM. The start values used will depend on:

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which type of restart has been ordered,
Whether or not the content of RAM is still valid (<72 h after a

power outage) and
Whether or not the Backup boxes for the Function and PV Blocks
in TAC Menta have been checked
If the Backup box has been checked, this means that as soon as a value
has changed, the system will save it and use it as a start value during a
Warm start and, with regards to the PV Blocks, during a Cold start as
well.
The Public parameters (which do not use RAM at all) and certain calculated OPT values are always saved in the Flash memory.
The table below shows the principal storage locations.
Value
Backup
indication
Stored in
Status and output values of Function Blocks
x (default)
RAM
PV Blocks
x (default)
Flash
Public parameters
(always)
Flash
Trend log definition
(always)
Flash
Trend log data
(always)
RAM
Certain OPT values
(always)
Flash
Time parameters
(always)
Flash
Modem parameters
(always)
Flash
Applied to the three types of restart, this gives us:
Warm start (operator request or due to power outage <72 h;

RAM intact)
Almost all values are the current ones, kept in RAM; among them
are the trend log definitions and data. An event is added to the trend
log data, stating that a Warm start has occurred.
Exception:
Function Block internal state values, if Backup was not checked, in
which case the original values will be used instead.
Cold start (operator request or due to power outage >72 h; RAM

not intact)
Almost all values (for example all Function Block internal state
values) are retrieved from the original application values resident
in the Flash memory. The trend log definitions are re-stored in the
RAM, based on the stored values in the Flash memory, while the
trend log values are being cleared.
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Exceptions:
The most recently stored PV Block values, if Backup was checked:
- Public constants
- Trend log definitions
- Certain OPT values
- Modem parameters
Original application
All start values are retrieved from the original application values
resident in the Flash memory. All SNVT bindings (version 3.0 and
later) are erased.
Original application means the most recent application that has
been downloaded from TAC Menta.
(If no application has been loaded, there is always the LonMark
Plant Controller application shipped from the factory.)
The table below shows the status that the different start values will have
during different types of restart.
Value
Backup
indication
Warm start (<72h)
Restart type:
Cold start
Original appl.
FB internal state
values
Current value
Original value 2
Original valueb
Current value
Original value b
Current value
PV Block
Current value
Original value
Current value
Original value
Original value
Original value
Public parameters
(always)
Current value
Current value
Original value
Trend log def.
(always)
Current value
Current value
Original value
Trend log data
(always)
Current value
Cleared
Original value
Certain OPT
valuesc
(always)
Current value
Current value
Original value
Time parameters
(always)
Current value
Default value
Current value
Modem parameters
(always)
Current value
Current value
Current value
a. After a power outage > (more than) 72 hours, a Warm start cannot be used, as the Current value in the
memory may have been changed.
b. Original value are the values from the most recent application downloaded from TAC Menta.
c. Applies to the following OPT block values:
- Curve points
- Holiday compensation

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B Appendix B Restart Sequences

The figure shows the Download sequence for:
TAC Menta, which initiates the Downloading of a new application, B, to Base Unit 1.
Xenta Base Unit 1, whose application A is disrupted and then

replaced by the new application, B.
The Outputs of Base Unit 1, which will be reset for 130 seconds
after the Restart of Base Unit 1.
The I/O module Outputs that will change to Initial Values, first of
Appl A then of Appl B, as the module temporarily loses contact
with its Base Unit.
Base Unit 2, which subscribes to a value in Base Unit 1 and also

temporarily loses contact with that unit.
"Download B"
Waiting for
external unit
to Restart
Appl. code download

Code gen., etc
TAC Menta:
5 - 60 s
Appl. B Running
Application A
Base Unit 1:
Appl. software
Reset (Restart)
1 - 30 s
Base Unit 1:
Outputs
Delay
15 s
Application B
Application A
In.val
0*
I/O module:
Outputs
Application A
Application B
40 s
In.val
Appl. A
Initial values
Subscribing to Base Unit 1 (A)
Base Unit 2:
60 s
(Appl.dependant)
60 s
Subscribing to
Base Unit 1 (B)
(Dep. on selected Period)
*All Universal Inputs are defined as Digital Inputs.

All Analog Outputs are set to 0.
All Digital Outputs are set to 0.

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TAC Xenta 280 and 300

The figure shows the Power outage (less than 72 h) sequence for:
Xenta Base Unit 1, whose application A goes down and, after a

restart and delay, starts running again.
The Outputs of Base Unit 1, which go down during the power outage and whose values during the restart will be set to the Override
values, or, if these are not set, to different values depending on the
status of the backup flags in TAC Menta.
The I/O module Outputs that will change to the Forced values (or,
if these are not set, the Initial values of the application), as the
module temporarily loses contact with its Base Unit.

Power level
Base Unit 1:
Appl. A Running
Application A
Base Unit 1:
Appl. software
Base Unit 1:
Outputs
Delay
Reset
Override values, or else:

Back-up flag: Prev.val
Application A
Application A
No Back-up flag: In.val
0
I/O module:
Outputs
15 s
0*
Application A
Application A
40 s
Appl. A
Override values (or Initial values)
Base Unit 2:
60 s
(Appl.dependant)
60 s
Subscribing to
Base Unit 1 (A)
* All Universal Inputs are defined as Digital Inputs.

All Analog Outputs are set to 0.
All Digital Outputs are set to 0.
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TAC Xenta 401

The figure shows the Download sequence for:
TAC Menta, which initiates the Downloading of a new application, B, to Base Unit 1.
Xenta Base Unit 1, whose application A is disrupted and then

replaced by the new application, B.
The I/O module Outputs that will change to Initial Values, first of
Appl A then of Appl B, as the module temporarily loses contact
with its Base Unit.

"Download B"
Appl. code download
Code gen., etc
TAC Menta:
Waiting for
external unit
to Restart
5 - 60 s
Appl. B Running
Application A
Base Unit 1:
Appl. software
Reset (Restart)
1 - 30 s
I/O module:
Outputs
Application A
Delay
15 s
Application B
40 s
In.val
Appl. A
Initial values
Base Unit 2:
60 s
(Appl.dependant)
60 s
Subscribing to
Base Unit 1 (B)

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TAC Xenta 401

The figure shows the Power outage (less than 72 h) sequence for:
Xenta Base Unit 1, whose application A goes down and, after a

restart and delay, starts running again.
The I/O module Outputs that will change to Forced values (or, if
there are none, to the Initial values of the application), as the module temporarily loses contact with its Base Unit.

Power level
Base Unit 1:
Appl. A Running
Application A
Base Unit 1:
Appl. software
I/O module:
Outputs
Delay
Reset
Application A
Application A
40 s
Appl. A
Override values (or Initial values)
Base Unit 2:
15 s
60 s
(Appl.dependant)
60 s
Subscribing to
Base Unit 1 (A)
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Index
Index
ground rail 32
groups 48
Numerics
8-in-16 rule 36
I/O expansion modules 13

I/O module 49
IEC-listing 31
Indicators 26
installation 29
IO module Config 55
A
additional I/O units 48
application crash 51
B
Backup box 64
Boot info 59
Bus Topology 36
C
C1, C2 31
cables 34
clear application 51
Cold start 55
communications 15
configured (I/O module) 48
configuring the system 45
contrast of the display 42
D
date and time 50
device name 47
Device Name (OP menu) 54
Dial 58
DIN rail 29
display (OP) 42
Docnet 9
E
electronics part 49
EN-standards 30
F
Flash memory 63
Free Topology 15
FTT-10 15
G
G, G0 31

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LED Indicators 19, 23
log-out time 42
Lon address 54
LonTalk 15
LonWorks 15
M
M terminal 32
Master unit 50
modem 16
Modular jack 38
modular jack 18
modular jacks 23, 25
N
Name (Device ~) 54
network address 47
Network Variables 15
node 47
O
Operator Panel 42
operator panel 48
Orig. appl. 55
P
P/FT-10 36
PCLTA card 15
protective ground 32
Public signal 16
PV Blocks 63
R
RAM memory 63
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Index
Restart 55
restart values 63
RS232 38
RS232 port 18
S
serial channel 16
service diode 19
Service Menu 53
service pin 19, 23, 26
shielded cable 37
SNVTs 15
Status 58
status diode 19
subnet/node 47
SYSREG block 42
System info 59
W
wall modules 33
Warm start 55
Wink node 55
Z
ZS101105 33
T
TAC Menta 16, 45
TAC Vista 15, 51
TAC Xenta 280/300/400 family 13
TAC Xenta 280/300/401 46
TAC Xenta 281, 282, 283 17
TAC Xenta 301, 302 22
TAC Xenta 401 25
TAC Xenta 511 16
TAC Xenta 901, 911 16
TAC Xenta OP 13
Technical Data
Xenta 280 20
Xenta 300 24
Xenta 401 27
terminal part 49
terminals 18
Terminations 39
Test dial 57
thermistor inputs 18, 22
time 50
TP/FT-10
termination 40
TP/XF-1250
termination 41
U
UL-listing 30
unconfigured (I/O module) 48
universal inputs 18, 22
V
version 3.2 (hw) 48
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Hardware Units ..........................................................................................................

The TAC Xenta 280 Controller..................................................................................

Mounting the Controller.............................................................................................

Configuring your System

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A Single TAC Xenta 280/300/401 Controller............................................................

The TAC Xenta Service Menu

Accessing the Service Menu ......................................................................................

Appendix A Restart Values

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Alerts you that failure to take, or avoid, a specific action might

Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other

Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the

Alerts you to supplementary information.

Alerts you to supplementary information that is not essential to

Alerts you that the following information applies to complex

TAC Xenta 280 Programmable Controller datasheet

TAC Xenta 300 Programmable Controller datasheet

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TAC Xenta Components

The TAC Xenta 280/300/401 controller. The controller contains

I/O expansion modules. These can be used to extend the number of

TAC Xenta 280 or 300 controller

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TAC Xenta 282

TAC Xenta 283

TAC Xenta 300

TAC Xenta 302

TAC Xenta 401

Obtain access to certain parameters

Monitor the system status

Adjust setpoints and time channels

Display alarms (without communicating with a central system)

Up to two OPs may be connected to each controller.

With controllers and OPs in a network, with extra I/O modules as

With controllers, OPs, I/O modules and other equipment in a full