Trane Tracer MP580 User Manual

Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program
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Adding a comment
Use comments to make notes in your program, to annotate blocks, or to
describe logic.
To add a comment:
1. From the Blocks menu, choose Comment and click in the design space
to place the Comment block. The Comment dialog box appears.
2. Type the text you want to appear as a comment.
3. Click OK. The comment appears in the design space (Figure 55).
Figure 55. Comments added to describe the Constant block and the Deadband block
Arranging blocks
The graphical element of graphical programming is critical. Move blocks
and use the alignment options to arrange your blocks and design your
programs.
Moving blocks
To move blocks:
1. Press and hold the left mouse button on a block and then move the
cursor (click and drag) to move the block to a new position in the
design space. The block appears in the new location.
2. To select two or more blocks, press the Ctrl key while clicking to select
blocks. The selected blocks are outlined in yellow.
3. Click and drag the selected blocks to a new position in the design
space. The blocks appear in the new location.
Comments
Note:
You can also use a rubber-band selection to select more than
one block. Click in the design space and drag the cursor so that
the white line surrounds the blocks you want to select.

Trane Tracer MP580 Specifications

General

Brand	Trane
Model	Tracer MP580
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

Using Rover service tool

Learn to use the Rover service tool for device setup and configuration.

Accessing the Tracer MP580/581

Steps to connect and access the controller via the Rover service tool.

Chapter 2 Viewing status

Viewing the status of binary and analog outputs

Monitor the current state of hardware outputs on the controller.

Overriding binary and analog outputs

Manually change the value of binary and analog outputs.

Changing binary and analog variables

Modify the values of variables through the Displays tab.

Chapter 3 Configuring the Tracer MP580/581

Configuring inputs

Set up universal, binary, analog, and pulse inputs for the controller.

Configuring outputs

Configure binary and analog hardware outputs with descriptors and times.

Configuring variables

Set up binary and analog variables for data management and control.

Configuring user security

Set up security privileges for users to access controller functions.

Chapter 4 Using the Schedule application

Setting up the daily schedule

Define daily start and stop times for occupancy schedules.

Controlling the occupancy mode of the Tracer MP580/581

Manage controller occupancy modes from various sources.

Chapter 5 Using the Calculations application

Setting up a calculation

Define calculation name, input type, conversion factor, and units.

Chapter 6 Graphical programming overview

Opening the TGP editor

Access the Tracer Graphical Programming editor to create programs.

Blocks

Understand the fundamental programming blocks used in the TGP editor.

Keyboard short cuts

Learn keyboard shortcuts for efficient work with programs and blocks.

Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program

Editing program properties

Define program name, execution frequency, and description.

Connecting blocks using wired connections

Establish data flow between blocks using wired connections.

Chapter 8 Using the Occupancy and PID blocks

Using the Occupancy block

Utilize the Occupancy block for determining values and states of outputs.

Using the PID block

Implement proportional, integral, derivative control loops for modulating devices.

Chapter 9 Implementing a graphical program

Compiling a program

Check programs for errors and prepare them for download.

Downloading a program

Transfer compiled programs to the Tracer MP580/581 controller.

Chapter 10 Network variable bindings

Overview

Understand data sharing between devices on a Comm5 network.

Examples of network variable bindings

Explore common uses of bindings in Tracer MP580/581 applications.