Trane Tracer MP580 User Manual

Chapter 7 Creating a graphical program
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3. Click on the output port of a block. A solid or dotted line appears
between the connection point and the cursor.
Figure 57. Cursor in wire mode on an invalid connection
4. Click in an empty area of the design space to add a turn to the wire.
5. Move the cursor and click on an input port of a block. The wired con-
nection is complete (Figure 58).
Figure 58. Analog wired connection
Connecting blocks using wireless
connections
Use wireless connections to pass data from block to block when wired con-
nections are impractical. In general, it is good programming practice to
use an input in a program only once. By doing so, you will have an easier
time debugging your program. By using the wireless connection, you can
also prevent long and overlapping wired connections that are difficult to
follow.
Figure 59 on page 87 is a sample program without wireless connections.
Figure 60 on page 88 is the same program with two wireless connections
added.
Note:
A solid wire between blocks represents analog data being
passed. A dotted wire between blocks represents binary data
being passed. An analog-output port cannot be connected to a
binary-input port, and a binary-output port cannot be con-
nected to an analog-input port. Figure 57 shows the cursor that
is displayed over an invalid connection.
Analog
wire
Binary
wire

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.