Intuitive TDB

Commissioning & User Guide

Revision V3.7.9

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Contents
Intuitive TDB Controller Description ........................................................................................................ 6
Hardware Options ............................................................................................................................. 7
Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................... 7
Optional Network Enablers / Adapters .............................................................................................. 7
Intuitive Expansion Boards ............................................................................................................. 7
Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 8
Available Networks............................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to the controller via USB ................................................................................................... 8
Networked Devices ........................................................................................................................... 8
Displays........................................................................................................................................... 9
TouchXL (PR0617-ID-X-X).............................................................................................................. 9
Remote Plant Display (PR0620)......................................................................................................10
Integral Display ...........................................................................................................................10
I/O Connections...............................................................................................................................11
Intuitive Controller – PR0650 .........................................................................................................11
Intuitive Plant Controller with Two Stepper Outputs - PR0652 ............................................................12
Inputs & Outputs Descriptions .......................................................................................................13
Webpage Appearance .......................................................................................................................14
TDB Controller View......................................................................................................................14
TDB Menus view...........................................................................................................................14
USB Devices....................................................................................................................................15
Intuitive DIN mountable 4 port USB Hub (PR0624/ PR0624-DIN) .......................................................15
USB Current Monitor (PR0626/ PR0626i/v-DIN) ...............................................................................15
Intuitive Touchscreen Display (PR0615) ..........................................................................................16
8 Channel Pulse reader (PR0622/ PR0622-DIN) ...............................................................................16
RS485 Modbus Adapter (PR0623/ PR0623-DIN) ...............................................................................18
USB Wireless Mesh adapter (PR0734) .............................................................................................19
USB Memory Stick ........................................................................................................................20
Default Username & Password ...........................................................................................................20
Intuitive TDB Homepage ...................................................................................................................20
Graph.............................................................................................................................................21
Control ...........................................................................................................................................23
Control Summary .........................................................................................................................23
Parameters..................................................................................................................................23
Default Parameters.......................................................................................................................24
Overrides ....................................................................................................................................24
Edit ............................................................................................................................................25
Send To Controller .......................................................................................................................25
Get From Controller ......................................................................................................................25
Delete.........................................................................................................................................25
Restore .......................................................................................................................................25
GP Timer .....................................................................................................................................26
GP Timer Report ..........................................................................................................................27
System...........................................................................................................................................28
System Log .................................................................................................................................28
Visibility ......................................................................................................................................28
Alarm Log ...................................................................................................................................29
Mute All Alarms ............................................................................................................................29
Export Data .................................................................................................................................30
Auto Export .................................................................................................................................30
Network ......................................................................................................................................32
Mail Setup ...................................................................................................................................34
Alarm Setup ................................................................................................................................35
Mobile Network Setup ...................................................................................................................36
Time ...........................................................................................................................................36
Hardware ....................................................................................................................................37
Extension ....................................................................................................................................37
Broadcast Receive List ..................................................................................................................38
Pulse Counter ..............................................................................................................................38
Version .......................................................................................................................................38
Screen Setup ...............................................................................................................................39
Screen Layout..............................................................................................................................39
Screen Alarms .............................................................................................................................42
TouchXL Status ............................................................................................................................43
Network .........................................................................................................................................43
List .............................................................................................................................................43
Add Device ..................................................................................................................................44

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Remove Device ............................................................................................................................45

Device values in a TDB program.....................................................................................................45
Wireless Mesh Setup.....................................................................................................................45
BACnet/ RDM-485 Setup ...............................................................................................................45
Type Writer .................................................................................................................................46
Users .............................................................................................................................................46
List .............................................................................................................................................46
Add ............................................................................................................................................46
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................47
Reset ..........................................................................................................................................47
Save Config .................................................................................................................................47
Restore Config .............................................................................................................................47
Add Feature.................................................................................................................................47
System Config .............................................................................................................................47
Factory Settings ...........................................................................................................................47
Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................47
USB Display ....................................................................................................................................47
Reset ..........................................................................................................................................47
Calibrate .....................................................................................................................................47
Data Manager Type Files ...................................................................................................................47
Getting started ................................................................................................................................48
Data Builder for the Intuitive Controller Range ....................................................................................48
Control Summary – Ordering.............................................................................................................49
Automatic ...................................................................................................................................49
Manual........................................................................................................................................49
Designing the Application..................................................................................................................50
General editing principles ..............................................................................................................50
Allowable Characters ....................................................................................................................50
Program Settings .............................................................................................................................51
Connecting an Expansion Board to an Intuitive Controller .....................................................................51
CANbus cable specification and wiring .............................................................................................51
Configuring an Expansion Board Input or Output ..............................................................................53
Building an Application Example .....................................................................................................54
Configuring the Blocks ..................................................................................................................55
Saving the completed TDB program................................................................................................55
Toolbox Menu Items ............................................................................................................................56
Selection Tool..................................................................................................................................56
Building Blocks ................................................................................................................................56
Static Text ......................................................................................................................................57
Zoom In/Out ...................................................................................................................................57
Shortcut .........................................................................................................................................57
Setting Block ...................................................................................................................................57
Online Mode ....................................................................................................................................57
Run Simulation ................................................................................................................................57
I/O Objects & Properties ...................................................................................................................58
Analogue Input ............................................................................................................................58
Analogue Output ..........................................................................................................................60
Stepper Output ............................................................................................................................61
Digital Input ................................................................................................................................62
Digital Output ..............................................................................................................................63
Analogue Sensor ..........................................................................................................................64
Analogue Device Input ..................................................................................................................64
Network Analogue In ....................................................................................................................65
Network Digital In ........................................................................................................................65
Nw Param ...................................................................................................................................66
Drop List .....................................................................................................................................66
CT Monitor/ CT Monitor 2 ..............................................................................................................67
Pulse Input ..................................................................................................................................67
GP Timer block ............................................................................................................................68
GP Timer 2 block ..........................................................................................................................68
GP Timer 3 Block..........................................................................................................................69
Df Signal .....................................................................................................................................69
Pack/ Rack Optimisation................................................................................................................69
Control State ...............................................................................................................................70
Plant Display ...............................................................................................................................71
Intuitive Display ...........................................................................................................................72
Humidistat Display .......................................................................................................................73
Humidistat 2 Display.....................................................................................................................74
Coldroom Display .........................................................................................................................76
Mercury Display ...........................................................................................................................77
Mercury 2 Display ........................................................................................................................78

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Logic Blocks ....................................................................................................................................79

And blocks ..................................................................................................................................79
OR Blocks....................................................................................................................................79
Not Block & Exclusive OR Block ......................................................................................................79
Mathematical Blocks.........................................................................................................................80
(+, - , x, ÷ blocks) .......................................................................................................................80
Absolute (abs) Block .....................................................................................................................80
X to the Power of Y (xy) ................................................................................................................80
Min, Max, Equals blocks ................................................................................................................80
<, >, ≤, ≥ blocks .......................................................................................................................80
Average & Limit blocks..................................................................................................................81
Range .........................................................................................................................................81
Min, Max, Avg. Block ....................................................................................................................81
Filter ..........................................................................................................................................82
Accumulator Block ........................................................................................................................82
Algebra .......................................................................................................................................83
Time Blocks ....................................................................................................................................84
Delay On Timer ............................................................................................................................84
Pulse Timer .................................................................................................................................84
Heartbeat ....................................................................................................................................84
Run On .......................................................................................................................................84
Run Hours ...................................................................................................................................85
Change Over ...............................................................................................................................85
Pump Block .................................................................................................................................86
Match Date ..................................................................................................................................86
Date Time Block ...........................................................................................................................87
Summer or winter ........................................................................................................................87
Daylight Block..............................................................................................................................87
Time Block ..................................................................................................................................88
Schedule .....................................................................................................................................88
Day of Week Block .......................................................................................................................88
Functional Blocks .............................................................................................................................89
Alarm block .................................................................................................................................89
Analogue Switch ..........................................................................................................................89
Two-Way Switch ..........................................................................................................................89
Analogue Store ............................................................................................................................89
Pulse Counter ..............................................................................................................................89
D-Latch.......................................................................................................................................90
SR-Latch .....................................................................................................................................90
Digital Edge Block ........................................................................................................................90
Analogue Edge Block ....................................................................................................................90
Syslog ........................................................................................................................................91
Push Text ....................................................................................................................................91
Reverse On/Off / Reverse On/Off 2.................................................................................................92
Direct On/Off / Direct On/Off 2 ......................................................................................................92
Direct PID / Direct PID 2 ...............................................................................................................93
Reverse PID / Reverse PID 2 .........................................................................................................93
Performance ................................................................................................................................94
Levels .........................................................................................................................................94
Occupancy Optimisation ................................................................................................................95
Occupancy Optimisation 2 .............................................................................................................96
Pressure to Temperature / Pressure to Temperature 2 ......................................................................99
Comfort Block ..............................................................................................................................99
Offline Block ................................................................................................................................99
Display Cascade Block ................................................................................................................ 100
Display Override Block ................................................................................................................ 101
Display 3-Way Block ................................................................................................................... 102
Display Slide Block ..................................................................................................................... 104
Diagnostic blocks ........................................................................................................................... 105
Analogue Display Block ............................................................................................................... 105
Digital Display Block ................................................................................................................... 105
Shortcut Block ........................................................................................................................... 106
Split Wire .................................................................................................................................. 106
Settings Block ............................................................................................................................ 107
Units ............................................................................................................................................ 107
Show Names ................................................................................................................................. 107
Find/Replace ................................................................................................................................. 108
Finding an Item ......................................................................................................................... 108
Replacing an Item ...................................................................................................................... 108
Running a Simulation.................................................................................................................. 108
Peer to Peer Communication ........................................................................................................... 109

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Receiving Analogue Values from a Data Manager TDB Program ........................................................ 110
Receiving Digital Values from a Data Manager TDB Program ............................................................ 110
GP Timer (mapping from a Data Manager GP Timer) ....................................................................... 111
Technical Specification ....................................................................................................................... 112
General ..................................................................................................................................... 112
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................... 112
Insulation and Fuse Requirements ................................................................................................ 112
Relay Specification ..................................................................................................................... 112
Stepper Outputs......................................................................................................................... 113
Status Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 113
Analogue Inputs ......................................................................................................................... 113
Communications ........................................................................................................................ 113
Analogue Outputs....................................................................................................................... 114
Surge Protection ........................................................................................................................ 114
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 115
Mounting on to a DIN rail, Intuitive Controller ................................................................................ 115
Clearances ................................................................................................................................ 116
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 116
Terms of Use ............................................................................................................................. 116
Web Services ............................................................................................................................. 116
Controller Power Supply Unit: PR0625 .............................................................................................. 116
Appendix 1: Comfort Index ................................................................................................................ 117
Appendix 2: Supply & Status Input Wiring ............................................................................................ 118
Appendix 3: Stepper Rate (Frequency Hz) ............................................................................................ 119
Appendix 4: Typical 4-20mA Input Connection ...................................................................................... 119
Appendix 5: Wireless Mesh Technology ................................................................................................ 120
Appendix 6: Type Editor User Guide .................................................................................................... 121
Appendix 7: Mimic Details .................................................................................................................. 128
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................ 130
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 130

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Intuitive TDB Controller Description

This document relates to Software version 3.7.9

The Intuitive Plant Controller with Data Builder is a versatile device intended for user programming. Some
example applications include HVAC, BMS and Refrigeration control. The Intuitive hardware consists of 8 probe
inputs, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 Universal IO, 12 relay outputs (option to fuse), along with the options of integral
display and 2 stepper outputs. There is no intrinsic program, but all of the inputs and outputs are available for
use with the on-board Data Builder program.

An optional DIN rail mount, 24V 1.8A power supply unit (PR0625) is available for use with the controllers.

The controller can connect to IP networks by either its in-built Ethernet port using a standard Ethernet cable or
by a USB Wi-Fi adapter (PR0657). It can then communicate by means of standard IP or BACnet protocols
(PR0655-BAC). There is also direct PC access available via a USB cable.

In addition to IP, it can also communicate to a DMTouch by means of the RDM-485 protocol over RS485 with
use of the RDM 485 Plant TDB Comms Module (PR0623 DIN TDB).

The controller can connect to a variety of peripheral devices via Modbus and Wireless Mesh using a USB
network adapter. The Modbus devices are connected via a USB to RS485 interface (PR0623 / PR0623 DIN)
whereas the Wireless Mesh connects devices wirelessly using the latest Zigbee technology (PR0734).

A USB Pulse Reader is available for use with the controller which allows pulsed outputs from 3rd party devices
to be read, typical applications include energy monitoring or flow measurement. Up to ten RDM CT monitors
(PR0626v/i-DIN), each with 5 CT’s attached, can be connected via USB. The values of which can be used in the
TDB application designed by the user.

Users have the added benefit of using the ‘Type Writer’ feature (PR0655-TYP) where Modbus templates can be
written and saved within the TDB device. This enables 3rd party Modbus devices, where templates have not
been previously developed for, to be logged on and monitored Note: Read only. For templates where
values can be written to please consult RDM Technical Support.

Where RDM have been requested to develop a ‘writable’ template for 3rd party Modbus devices, the ‘Modbus
Write’ feature can be activated. Then, using the TDB blocks in the plc, the 3 rd party device can accept Modbus
write commands.

The controller offers web-services support and has 40 general purpose timer channels available to configure.
Logging of data and export of logged data is also available; if a memory stick is used, logged data sampling
can be viewed at 15 second intervals.

Note 1: Wi-Fi and Wireless support is incorporated into software version V2.08 and above. The kernel of the
controller must not be older than January 2015 (the kernel upgrade is not an on-site or remote upgrade
option). Therefore Wi-Fi and Wireless are not supported on the PR0600 Plant Controller. To confirm if
the controller is capable of supporting Wi-Fi and Wireless, navigate to the controller’s homepage, select
“System” then “Version”, this page will show if they are supported (see Version section).

The PR0657 (Wi-Fi adapter) is for use within the EU only. For more information about using outside
the EU, please contact RDM technical support.

Note 2: The Modbus® template generation feature, Type Editor, requires the user to have a full and proficient
understanding and working knowledge of the Modbus® protocol. RDM Technical Support cannot provide
training or assistance in relation to the Modbus® protocol and the commands implemented therein. Support
will only be provided to those conversant with Modbus® and in relation to the Type Editor functionality
specifically. RDM cannot accept any responsibility, or offer troubleshooting support, to clients who
have created their own templates.

For users unfamiliar with Modbus® RDM can provide on request a template creation service,
allowing for a template to be generated for the third party device in question. A nominal fee will
apply for each template created by RDM.

Note 3: Software version V3.0 and above is only compatible with Plant TDB Hardware version 6.1.

Note 4: The upgrade to V3.5.0 requires a two stage process, this allows for memory optimisation prior to
installation.

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Hardware Options
Depending on the requirements, a number of hardware options are available on the intuitive range. Options
include; integral display, fused or non-fused relay outputs, stepper outputs and number of solid state relays
(SSR’s). See ordering information below, for details.

Ordering Information
To order the correct hardware options the following part number descriptions are followed;

Intuitive Plant TDB - PR0650 X Y TDB Z

Intuitive Plant TDB with 2 stepper output - PR0652 X Y TDB Z

Y Description X Description Z Description

NF Non Fused D Integral Display E1 Relay 1 SSR
blank Fused Relays and Supply blank No Display E2 Relays 1-2 SSR’s
E3 Relays 1-3 SSR’s

E12 Relays 1-12 SSR’s

Example:

To order an Intuitive TDB with integral display, non-fused with 3 SSR’s the part number would be;

PR0650D NF TDB E3

Optional Network Enablers / Adapters

The Controller can communicate over Wi-Fi, Modbus RS485, Wireless Mesh and BACnet when the features are
activated. The part numbers are as follows;

Description Part Number

Wi-Fi Adapter (enablement included) PR0657
Wi-Fi Enabler PR0657-ENA
BACnet Enabler PR0655-BAC
USB 3G Modem PR0496-3G

Modbus RS485 Dongle PR0623

Modbus RS485 Adapter DIN Rail Mount PR0623-DIN
RDM 485 Plant TDB Comms Module PR0623-DIN TDB

Modbus Type Editor (per type) PR0655-TYP

Modbus Writable Type Activation (per type) PR0655-MOD
For User created ‘writable’ templates, please consult RDM Technical
sales. The enablement is a ‘factory-fitted’ option only.

Intuitive Expansion Boards

The following Intuitive & Plant controller expansion boards can be used to expand the available inputs and
outputs for either the Intuitive or Plant controller;

Description Part Number

Intuitive Stepper, with 8 Probe Inputs, 8 Status Inputs, 8 Universal I/O, 4 Relay Outputs, 6 PR0660
Stepper Motor outputs and 4 PWM* outputs.
Intuitive IO Expansion Board with 8 Probe Inputs, 8 Status Inputs, 8 Universal I/O, 12 Relay PR0661
Outputs and 4 PWM* Outputs.
Intuitive 48 Probe Input Expansion Board with 8 Universal I/Os and 48 Probe Inputs PR0662
Intuitive mini IO expansion module with 4 Analogue Inputs (mA / V) and 5 Relay Outputs PR0663
Intuitive mini IO expansion module with 4 Analogue I/O (mA/V) and 4 Relay Outputs PR0663 4-4
Intuitive mini IO expansion board with 6 Probe Inputs, 4 Status Inputs, 4 Universal I/O, 5 PR0681
Relay Outputs and 2 PWM Outputs
Intuitive mini IO expansion module with Stepper Output, 2 Probe Inputs, 1 Relay Output and TBC
2 Analogue Inputs (mA/ V)
*Note only available on the V2 Expansion boards.

This document outlines how to map the TDB software in a Plant controller to use any of the above expansion
module inputs and outputs. For further hardware information on all of the expansion board variations please
see RDM Intuitive & Plant Controller Expansion Board User Guide on RDM Web Site.

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Configuration
The controller has no configuration until a Data Builder application has been developed and saved.

Available Networks
The controller has a built-in IP network interface that allows for connection to an RDM Data Manager system or
an IP network without the need for an extra communications module. Simply set the 3 rotary switches to the
desired network ID for the unit to receive an IP address from a DHCP server. If a static IP address is required
then the network details must be entered via the web interface, either through connecting via the USB lead or
once it has obtained an address from a DHCP server (See Connecting to Controller).

With the addition of the USB Wi-Fi network card (PR0657), the controller can communicate over Wi-Fi networks
without the need of any cables. The SSID and the pass code of the Wi-Fi network must be entered within the
network setup page, accessible through the web interface.

When enabled, the unit can support BACnet communications, via the Ethernet port, allowing it to be logged on
to a BACnet Network. Within the network setup pages the communications protocol can be selected.

Connecting to the controller via USB

To communicate directly using a USB lead, the correct USB drivers need to be installed and configured. The
necessary drivers can be obtained from the ‘Download Software’ section of the RDM website which is found
under ‘Support’ on the homepage. Along with the driver, there will be a walk through guide of how to set it up.

The operating system of the PC used for direct USB connection must be known and the appropriate guide or
software must be downloaded. Follow the instructions shown within the guide for the installation and Network
Setup for your version of Operating System.

Power up the controller allowing at least 30 seconds to complete booting. Then, connect from the ‘USB Device’
port on the controller to a USB connection on the PC. As per the user guide it will be accessed using a standard
internet browser (such as Internet explorer, Firefox or Chrome) and browsing to the address 10.255.255.254.

Networked Devices
The controller can communicate with up to 64 Modbus-equipped devices, 16 RDM wireless probes and 16 RDM
wireless devices.

Modbus communications is active as default and only requires the USB to RS485 adapter (PR0623 / PR0623
DIN) connected. A list of available Modbus devices useable with the Intuitive Plant TDB controller can be found
in the Modbus section.

The Wireless Mesh adapter (PR0734) allows the connection of wireless devices such as the RDM Wireless 2I2O,
4I (PR0731) and Temperature Probe (PR0733).

For setup details see the Modbus or Wireless Mesh sections.

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Displays
TouchXL (PR0617-ID-X-X)

The TouchXL, when connected to the Intuitive, is used as a display, mimicking the view of the standard web
interface to the controller. It is used to interact with the application software and alarm indication (if
programmed into the TDB).

The TouchXL has the benefit of being able to connect to the Intuitive Plant TDB via USB (USB host 1 or 2) to
micro USB or standard Ethernet connections over IP.

When connecting using the USB method, the communication of the two devices is automatic and the TouchXL
will automatically configure itself for use.

Connecting over Ethernet comms requires the configuration of the TouchXL to be setup to ‘point’ to the
Intuitive TDB device. This can be carried out in the ‘Network Configuration’ page within the TouchXL service
menus (only accessible directly on the touch screen). Please consult the specific documentation for more
details.

Note: The TouchXL display is only compatible with Intuitive Plant TDB software V3.2.0 and above.

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Remote Plant Display (PR0620)

Display 1 Display 2

Flt LED 1

Flt LED 2

Enter Up Down Eye Hand Warning

Button Button Button Button Button Button

Integral Display

Relay
LED’s

Status &
Reset
LED’s
Enter A Up Down B Hash
Button Button Button Button Button Button

When using a remote or internal display if the number sent to the display is greater than 999.9 then the
decimal part of the value is dropped and replaced with a thousand digit e.g. 999.8, 999.9, 1000, 1001, 1002
and so forth. When a remote or internal display is connected to the controller but not utilised in the TDB
program it will show ‘b 28’ when the controller is powered on.

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 Top Row
Connections
Bottom Row

Connections
Relay 7 Relay 1
Ethernet Normally Closed Common
Normally Open Normally Open
10/100 Base T Common Normally Closed
Ground
Status Input 1
Ground
Status Input 2 USB Host 1&2 Relay 8 Relay 2
Ground
Common
Status Input 3 Normally Closed
Ground
Normally Open
CANbus Termination Link Normally Open
Status Input 4 Normally Closed
Common
Ground CAN High
Screen
I/O Connections

Status Input 5
Ground CAN Low CAN bus
Status Input 6 Ground Relay 9 Relay 3
5V Normally Closed Common
Ground
Status Input 7 Data In Normally Open Normally Open
Ground
Ground Common Normally Closed
Status Input 8
Clock
Data Display
Ground
Intuitive Controller – PR0650

Out
Status Input 9 5V
Ground
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Relay 10 Relay 4
Status Input 10
Ground Normally Closed Common
Status Input 11 Normally Open Normally Open
Ground
Status Input 12
Common Normally Closed

Universal Input / Output 1 Relay 11 Relay 5

Universal Input / Output 2 Normally Closed Common

0-10V Input
Normally Open Normally Open

0-10V Output
Universal Input / Output 3

4-20mA Input
Common Normally Closed

4-20mA Output
Universal Input / Output 4

Universal Input / Output 5 Relay 12 Relay 6

Universal Input / Output 6 Normally Closed Common
Normally Open Normally Open
Universal Input / Output 7 Common Normally Closed

Universal IO Type Configured

Universal Input / Output 8

Ground
Probe Input 1
Ground
Probe Input 2
Ground

Sig In
Probe Input 3

Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Probe Input 4
Ground Terminal Earth (Optional)
Intuitive Universal Input / Output Connections

Probe Input 5 Ground

Ground 24V +
Probe Input 6
Ground
Sig In
Probe Input 7
Sig Out
Sig Out
Ground
Markings

Probe Input 8
12V dc Out
11

Fuse Holder

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Connections
Bottom Row

Connections
Relay 7 Relay 1
Ethernet Normally Closed Common
Normally Open Normally Open
10/100 Base T Common Normally Closed
Ground
Status Input 1
Ground
Status Input 2 USB Host 1&2 Relay 8 Relay 2
Ground
Common
Status Input 3 Normally Closed
Ground
Normally Open
CANbus Termination Link Normally Open
Status Input 4 Normally Closed
Common
Ground CAN High
Status Input 5 Screen
Ground CAN Low CAN bus
Status Input 6 Ground Relay 3
5V Normally Closed Common
Ground
Status Input 7 Data In Normally Open Normally Open
Ground
Ground Common Normally Closed
Status Input 8
Clock
Data Display
Ground
Out
Status Input 9 5V
Ground
Stepper 1
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Relay 4
Status Input 10 1B
Ground Common
1A
Status Input 11 Normally Open
Ground 2A
Normally Closed
Status Input 12 2B

Universal Input / Output 1 Stepper 2 Relay 5

Universal Input / Output 2 1B Common
1A Normally Open

0-10V Input
Universal Input / Output 3 2A

0-10V Output
Normally Closed

4-20mA Input
2B

4-20mA Output
Universal Input / Output 4

Universal Input / Output 5 Stepper Power Relay 6

Universal Input / Output 6 Common
0v Normally Open
Universal Input / Output 7 No Connection Normally Closed
24v

Universal IO Type Configured

Universal Input / Output 8

Ground
Probe Input 1
Intuitive Plant Controller with Two Stepper Outputs - PR0652

Ground
Probe Input 2
Ground

Sig In
Probe Input 3

Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Probe Input 4
Ground Earth (Optional)
Stepper valve(s).

Terminal
Intuitive Universal Input / Output Connections

Probe Input 5 Ground

Ground 24V +
Probe Input 6
Ground
Probe Input 7
Sig In

Sig Out
Sig Out

Ground
Markings

Probe Input 8
12V dc Out
12

Fuse Holder

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cannot be used to power the Stepper
main control board, the same AC supply
Note: If an AC supply is used to power the

to power both the control board(s) and the

valve(s), however, a DC supply can be used
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Inputs & Outputs Descriptions

Intuitive Controller

All Types Description Comments

Status Input 1-12 0V return or 24 Vac See note 1
Analogue Input 1-8 Probe input See note 2
Universal Input / Output 1-8 Analogue Input or Output 4-20mA or 0-10V
Relay 1-12 N/O, N/C and Common Volt Free
When powered up the LED will
Status LED Healthy LED
flash off/on every 0.5 seconds.

Intuitive Stepper Controller

All Types Description Comments

Status Input 1-12 0V return or 24 Vac See note 1
Analogue Input 1-8 Probe input See note 2
Universal Input / Output 1-8 Analogue Input or Output 4-20mA or 0-10V
Relay 1-9 N/O, N/C and Common Volt Free
12-24vdc, 825mA / 8W
Stepper Outputs 1-2 Bi Polar Stepper Valve Driver
maximum.
When powered up the LED will
Status LED Healthy LED
flash off/on every 0.5 seconds.
If an AC supply is used to power
the main control board, the
same AC supply cannot be used
Separate power supply for 2 to power the Stepper valve(s),
Stepper Power
stepper outputs however, a DC supply can be
used to power both the control
board(s) and the Stepper
valve(s).

Note 1: 24 Vac must have the same 24 Vac return as the supply voltage. If using the Intuitive/Plant controller
24V power supply only the 24Vac signal from the supply is required for the status input.

If using an external 24V power supply to signal a status change then both a common (0V) and status input
signal (24V) is required for the appropriate status input. See Appendix 2 for status input connection wiring (If
the Status LED is present (Mercury only) then Appendix 3 is not relevant).

Note 2: A variety of probes can be used by the Data Builder Analogue block or a custom probe curve can be
programmed.

All inputs and outputs should be configured on the controller before connecting an external device.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the controller and/or external device.

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Webpage Appearance
Although the hardware of the devices differs slightly, the software functionality of both Intuitive and Dual
Stepper TDB Controllers is identical, therefore the user interface, when viewing them through the web page, is
identical.

TDB Controller View

TDB Menus view

Home Back Button

Button
Service Logout
Button Button
Control Summary Graph Button
Button

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USB Devices
Intuitive DIN mountable 4 port USB Hub (PR0624/ PR0624-DIN)
The RDM USB 4 Port Hub can be used to expand the number of
USB ports available. The RDM USB hub has a USB Device port
which connects to one of the Intuitive controller’s USB ports. This
then allows for up to 4 USB devices to be connected to a single
controller USB port. The RDM USB hub obtains its power supply
from a 24Vac or dc supply. Please see the USB 4 Port user guide
for further details.

If a third party USB hub is connected to the controller then the

hub used must be self-powered and should not obtain its
operating power supply from the controller USB ports. Failure to
use a self-powered hub will result in damage to the controller and
will invalidate the controller warranty.

USB Current Monitor (PR0626/ PR0626i/v-DIN)

The USB Current Monitor provides an interface for the RDM TDB Controller and allows 5 Current Transformers
(CTs) to be connected.

The three types of current monitor are listed below:

Description Part Number

5 Channel Current Monitor with USB Interface PR0626
5 Channel Current Monitor with USB Interface, DIN rail mount, 5A Input PR0626i-DIN
5 Channel Current Monitor with USB Interface, DIN rail mount, 0.33V Input PR0626v-DIN

The two types of Current Monitor are designed to be used with two types of Current Transformers, either with
0.333V secondaries (RDM CT PR0675-xxxA) or with 5amp secondaries (Farnell part 1373206 for example).
Scaling is carried out in the CT block within the editor.

Up to 10 Current Monitors can be connected to Controller, with each having a rotary switch ID to identify it. To
accommodate multiple Current Monitors an RDM 4 Port USB Hub can be utilised (PR0624), this provides the
controller with four additional USB ports.

The Current Monitor is powered via the host controller’s USB port so no additional power supply is required,
although the 4 Port USB hub, if used, requires a 24v AC or DC supply (the same as the TDB Controller).

Warning: Care should be taken when connecting and disconnecting the 5A current transformer
secondaries. The secondary side should never be left open circuit when there is a load present the
primary side.

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Intuitive Touchscreen Display (PR0615)

Intuitive Controllers with Data Builder support a number of

displays, one of which is the USB Touchscreen Display. Data
Builder contains a selection of blocks which allow user
interaction with this display (please see Display Cascade, 3
way, Override and Slide blocks). As well as displaying selected
input, output, parameter, state and customised graphics, the
Touchscreen Display allows the user to change set points,
override values and accept alarms. The Touchscreen Display
connects to an Intuitive or Plant Controller via one of the
controller’s USB sockets and does not require an additional
power supply.

See the Touchscreen Display users guide for further details.

Note: the Touchscreen Display is a plug and play item. The

display will operate when connected to an Intuitive TDB
controller and will show the Home page, if a Custom page is
not configured by default.

8 Channel Pulse reader (PR0622/ PR0622-DIN)

PR0622 DIN PR0622

8 Pulse Inputs
Rotary ID switch

8 Pulse Inputs

USB Connection (Type B)

Connects to Plant Controller
Rotary ID switch
USB Host 1 or 2

This device is available in two enclosure types, DIN rail mount (PR0622 DIN) and panel mount (PR0622), both
of which connect to either USB Host 1 or 2. Up to three Pulse Readers can be connected to the system. Since
there are only two USB host ports available then a USB hub must be used if more than two USB devices are
required. The Pulse Reader has a rotary switch which allows the user to uniquely address each module. If the
rotary switch is set to any of the following then the Pulse Reader channels will appear as highlighted.

Position 1: Equates to device 1 and Channel 1 through to 8.

Position 2: Equates to device 2 and Channel 9 through to 16.
Position 3: Equates to device 3 and Channel 17 through to 24.

Note: If a USB hub is used then it must be self-powered and should not obtain its operating power supply from
the controller USB ports. Failure to use a self-powered hub will result in damage to the controller and will
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A single Pulse Reader has 8 channels to count pulses therefore a total of 24 channels can be monitored if three
devices are used. A Pulse Reader input block/ channel must be used to incorporate the pulse counts from each
channel into a data builder program. Each channel on the pulse reader requires a 0V return switching through
e.g. a utility meter volt-free relay. The maximum speed that the pulse reader can read is 10msec mark
– 10mSec space per channel. Below is the Data Builder Icon for pulse input:

Pulse Input
Reset Input; Count Output
Clears the count output
to 0

Use one of these blocks per channel required in the Data Builder program. The
count output is stored in the controller memory on the hour and half past the
hour.

Display the properties for this block to select the channel number and name the
block. Up to 24 inputs are available to select from the drop down menu:

The Pulse Reader counts can be checked in the controller by selecting the System tab then Pulse Counter.
Channel counts can be read from this screen and channel counts can be cleared on an individual basis. “0” in a
channel count indicates that channel has had zero counts and the Pulse Reader module is present for that
range of channels. “---“ shows that the Pulse Reader module isn’t present for that range of channels.

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RS485 Modbus Adapter (PR0623/ PR0623-DIN)

This adapter connects to either USB Host 1 or 2, however only 1 adapter can be connected to an Intuitive TDB
controller. Each adapter has 2 RS485 network lines and each network line allows up to 32 Modbus devices. This
allows for Modbus based devices to be logged on to the controller provided the appropriate template is present.

PR0623

Network 1 activity

Pin 1
Network line 1
Pin1 = Screen
Pin 4
Pin2 = Data A
Pin3 = Unused
Pin4 = Data B
Network line 2

Network 2 activity

PR0623-DIN

Type B USB
Pin 1 connector port
(USB cable
Network line 1 supplied)
Pin1 = Screen* Pin 4
Pin2 = Data A
Pin3 = Unused
Pin4 = Data B
Network line 2

The Modbus adaptor is also available in a DIN rail mounted enclosure, connections are the same as the PR0623
adapter shown above.

The adaptor is connected to the controller using a USB type A to type B cable (this is a standard cable
commonly used with PC printers).

RS485 Modbus Configuration

Note: the RS485 configuration of the USB Adapters is fixed and uses the following:

Baud rate: 9600

Data bits: 8
Parity: No
Stop Bits: 1

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USB Wireless Mesh adapter (PR0734)

The Wireless Mesh interface allows data to

be exchanged between the Intuitive TDB USB Connection to
controller and the wireless mesh devices, Intuitive Plant TDB.
the wireless mesh adapter is configured
through the Wireless Mesh Setup section.
Network
Activity LED

The USB interface connects to one of the USB ports on the controller. There is a single status LED which
indicates when the USB interface is operating. The advantage the USB interface has is that there is no external
power supply required as it is USB powered. Once connected, navigate to the Wireless Mesh Setup menu:

The interface must be added as a network by selecting ‘Add it as Nw 1’ (only one network is available). By
clicking on ‘Go’ it adds the interface as a network line and results in the following screen:

The next step is to set the Network ID of the interface. On wireless devices, channels 0 to 3 can be selected so
they can be logged on to different interfaces/ systems sharing a common location. Choose the Net ID you wish
to use for these devices and click ‘set’. Leaving the RF Channel set to auto will allow the interface to source the
best frequency to communicate on (the channel will show once it is selected). Else, if a specific channel is
necessary, choose it from the drop down menu and again click ‘set’.

The next step is to add the devices on to the controller’s network. Ensure the channel selection switches are
correctly set to the Network ID set for the interface.

Please consult the individual documentation for the Wireless IO and probes for logging on to a
wireless mesh network.

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USB Memory Stick

Inserting a USB memory stick into USB Host 1 or 2 allows the controller to record data at 15 second intervals.
Without the use of a memory stick, data is recorded at 15 minute intervals and the number of recorded days is
limited. The USB stick used should be formatted as FAT32. The data saved to the memory stick is encrypted
and therefore cannot be viewed directly from a PC or Laptop. The Graph function or Export Data option should
be used to view or obtain data from the TDB controller.

Note: 15 second intervals can only be viewed via the graph function, exported data will remain in 15 minute
intervals.

When inserting or removing a USB memory stick the controller should be restarted. There are no software
configuration options for the memory stick and the controller will automatically start logging to the memory
stick when inserted.

Note: Only one memory stick is supported. Using two memory sticks will cause logging issues.

Note: whenever a TDB program is edited and saved the log data relating to the program before it
was edited, is removed.

Default Username & Password

From Software version V3.7.9 the default username and password is unique to every individual panel. The
specific credentials will be detailed in the documentation that ships with the unit.

The user name will be ‘install’.

The password will be ‘PleaseChange’ followed by the panel ID (found within the log in page).

For example: install

PleaseChangeBC123456

The end user MUST add their own install level user.

These default credentials will only be enabled when accessing the system locally (TouchXL) or from a device
connected within the systems local subnet. Additionally, If the end user wishes to add the username and
password ‘install’/ ‘1234’ (not recommended), they will also only ever be enabled when accessing locally
(TouchXL) or from devices within the local subnet.

Note:

In the unlikely event username and/or password is unknown, for example a new service contract is undertaken
and the previous contractor has not passed across the login credentials, it is possible for RDM Technical
Support to generate a panel specific, time limited, ‘ONCE’ code which allows temporary access to only the TDB
device in question at install level allowing an engineer to add a new ‘Install’ level user. To do this RDM requires
in writing, from the end-user/owner of the TDB device, permission to provide access to the system. There will
also be an administration charge for this request.

For further information please contact Technical Support.

Intuitive TDB Homepage

Upon first accessing the device’s Homepage it will only show minimal details with a log in option, as by default
‘Force CGI Login’ is set to on. Once logged in (or Force CGI is set to off) the device’s home page will indicate
the status of all the I/O*. This is because by default, a Data Builder input and output block has been allocated
to each I/O.

Selecting the ‘Service’ icon will result in the Service menu being displayed providing all the options for that
user level.

*Note: If an analogue input or other item which does not have a device connected or it is out of range then
the value shown will be -3200.1.

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Graph
Current Graph
Clicking on the graph button will display the last 24 hours on the graph. From here the data can be
interrogated further.

The user can interact with the graph area itself to ‘zoom’ into specific time periods. This can be done by
clicking and dragging across the time scale (x axis) along the bottom of the graph as per the capture below.
Furthermore, clicking on a point on the graph will indicate the time and associated reading at that time.

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Select Trace
To add more traces to the graphing area, click ‘Select Trace’. Here the user can add from any of the values
that the TDB controller logs:

Use the ‘Next’ and ‘Previous’ buttons to navigate through the list. Clicking on the traces will highlight them
accordingly and subsequently add them to the graph after the ‘Draw Graph’ has been selected.

Sample Frequency
If a USB memory stick is being used there will be an additional menu available to select the sample frequency.
Without the memory stick, the sample frequency will be fixed at 15min. Else, the time period can be reduced
to 15 seconds.

Absolute or Differential
The graph can also be used to show the ‘Absolute’ values taken from the controller’s traces. Or if ‘Differential’
is selected then it will be the difference between values taken at the frequency selected.

Graph Period
To select specific periods of data to be viewed use the ‘Select Period’ button. The below will be shown;

By using the navigational buttons within the calendars, selecting a

specific date for ‘Start’ and ‘End’ followed by ‘Draw Graph’, the graph
from the period chosen will be represented.

Note: if you make significant changes to the TDB program e.g.

introduce or remove Input/outputs, then any previously recorded graph
data will not be shown. You will be able to access any ‘old’ data up until
the point the TDB program was edited by using the Export Log Data
function.

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Control
Control Summary
The Control Summary will be the device’s default homepage, when there are no mimics set up. The Home
button at the bottom of the device’s web interface will also take the user here from any other page. The control
summary is also accessible from the device’s menu by clicking on Control and ‘Control Summary’.

Parameters

Clicking on Parameters shows a list of the current operating setting block values within the Data Builder (TDB)
program. The user can change TDB program parameters from this page. Once the controller is logged onto a
Data Manager any changes required to a setting block must be done from the “Parameters” option or from the
Data Manager and not by editing TDB program as any changes made to a setting block here will have no
effect. Note: if the parameter locking features is in use then all changes must be made from the Data
manager.

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Default Parameters
The option ‘Default Parameters’ is seen when a user changes a parameter in TDB program from the Data
Manager or via the ‘Parameters’ option. When used, this option will revert the setting blocks back to the
original values they had, before they were edited from the Data Manager or via ‘Parameters’. If you remove
the controller from a Data Manager network and wish to operate it stand-alone then it is advisable to default
the parameters before trying to edit the Data Builder program.

Overrides
The controller offers a facility where the program, which has been written to the device, can be overridden.
Therefor any Analogue Output, Digital Output or parameter can be forced to a specific value/ state. Looking at
the below screen capture, it shows the general layout. All blocks within the PLC that are able to be overridden
will be listed. They will all be as default, ‘Automatic’, where they will follow the TDB logic. By setting the
override to ‘Manual’ and assigning the desired value, it will keep the override until ‘Automatic’ is chosen once
more or the value is changed again.

Note: the overrides are available via the Data Manager’s interface only when the unit is logged on as a BACnet
device.

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Edit

This is the screen where

the Data Builder program
is developed.
Refer to the ‘TDB’ section
later in this document for
information on the Data
Builder application.

Note: In software V1.20 and above the analogue inputs (0:21 to 0:23) and analogue outputs (0:13 and 0:14)
do not appear automatically in the TDB program, they can be easily added manually as required.

Send To Controller
Use this option to upload a previously created Data Builder
application into the Controller.

Note: if there are block types, within the TDB that the
Intuitive TDB controller does not support, the ‘red warning’
icon will appear at the bottom left corner of the CGI web
interface. When this icon appears, please review your
program and consult RDM technical support for assistance if required.

Get From Controller

Use this option to download the current Controller Data Builder file to a
PC.

Delete
Use this option to delete a Data Builder program from the Controller

Restore
Use this option to restore the last deleted Data Builder file.

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GP Timer
The controller has General Purpose Timer functions, with 40 available channels. To program a GP timer click on
the channel you want to use.

There are 32 general purpose timer

channels and 8 “Global” channels.

Use the “Add schedule” wizard to aid setting

up the channel.

Note: Global channels cannot be re-named

or be set to slave mode. This is particularly
useful if web-services are going to be used
to remotely change a channel time; as the
channel name cannot be change
inadvertently.

The arrows located at the top left of the GP

Timer channel screen allows quick
navigation to the next and previous
channels.

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GP Timer Report

Selecting this option allows you to view each GP timer channels programmed times.

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System
System Log

Use this option to view the system log. The system log is a record of commands that have been performed on
the Controller. The system log also shows how many blocks have been used in a PLC program as well as any
error messages should the maximum number of blocks permitted in a PLC program be exceeded. If the
maximum number of blocks is exceeded the system log will highlight the number of blocks which the TDB
program is over. Note: The controller will save around 300 entries in the system log.

Visibility
Following the creation (or upload) of a TDB program, the levels of which a user can view specific items (inputs,
outputs or parameters) can be set. Note: when used in conjunction with the Data Manager (software V2.3 and
above), these visibility settings will be transferred.

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Within the ‘Users’ setup page, levels of access can be set to limit access to configuration and settings for the
specific log-ins. Those user levels are; Install, Service and Site.

When in the Visibility menu, it will list all inputs, outputs and parameters that are in the TDB app. By using the
radio buttons, choose the level at which the item is visible to the user level. Or completely hide the item from
altogether.

Alarm Log
Alarms created by any alarm block are recorded in the controller alarm log. Here current alarms are shown as
well as older alarm history.

Serial: Each alarm generates a unique serial number. Click on the serial number for more
information.
Alarm: Gives the description of the alarm (Description taken from alarm block which generated
the alarm).
Occurred: Shows the time at which the alarm was generated.
Cleared: Shows the time at which the alarm has cleared.

Mute All Alarms

When multiple alarms have been generated from the plc, they will sound out on a display if connected to the
intuitive TDB controller. This function will silence the audible alarm from any displays. Note: it will not clear
any alarms or prevent them being sent to the modems if setup.

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Export Data
Use this feature to extract data - select the Start Date then End Date and follow the on screen instructions.
Note: Log data will extract all external points in the controller at 15 minute intervals.

Log data is written to the controller’s internal memory or a USB memory stick (if used) every 30 minutes, on
the hour and ½ past the hour. If a software restart is initiated the controller will save any log data to memory
or a USB memory stick (if fitted), before restarting thus minimising any possible data loss. The extracted file is
a compressed ‘zip’ file, use standard windows routines to extract the data you want from the file. Note: the
graphical interface or export log feature must be used to view/extract data on a USB memory stick as the
logged data is encrypted.

Auto Export

This feature allows for logged data to be sent to a remote destination periodically. On viewing this page a list of
the current automatic export schedules will be shown. If no schedules have been configured then “No export
jobs currently defined.” will be displayed.

Click “Add New Job…” to create a new automatic export schedule. A screen similar to the one below will be
shown.

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Frequency: Select either hourly, 4 hourly, 12 hourly, Daily or Weekly from the drop down list. Now
enter a start time and date.

Method: Select from;

Mail - send the data as part of an email. The mail server must be configured.
FTP - send data using the File Transfer protocol. See format below.
HTTP Post* - send data using the post function of the HTTP protocol. Enter the URL/
IP address of the server that can accept such posts.
HTTPS Post* - send data using the post function of the HTTPS protocol. Enter the URL/
IP address of the server that can accept such posts.

*Note: Prior knowledge of function is required and RDM cannot support setup of a receiving server.

The file format sent will be a compressed CSV file with split date/ time.

Format of FTP: username:password@host/path/

e.g. support:[email protected]/receiver/log/
Note: username and password must not contain and non-alpha numeric characters ( }[#> ).

Note 1: Using this feature will export log data at a 15 minute sample frequency regardless of a USB memory
stick being fitted or not.

Note 2: If the automatic export should fail, it will continue to retry, incrementing the period of time between
retries each time.

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Network
Within the Network tab, it allows the user to configure and view the current settings for IP over Ethernet and/
or Wi-Fi.

Ethernet
If the Controller is connected to a Data Manager IP network, or a network which has a DHCP server, use the 3
rotary switches on the controller to set a Network ID. The Data Manager or DHCP server will then issue an IP
address to the controller. The IP details will show under the current address for eth0.

If the Controller is to be assigned a static IP address, this must be done via the device’s web pages, therefore
the device must be accessed via USB (or Ethernet port if IP address is known). Within the ‘Network’ settings
there will be fields available to enter the static IP details (address, netmask and gateway). Once ‘set’, power
the controller off and set the 3 rotary switches to “000”. When powered on, the stated IP address will be
associated to the Ethernet port.

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Wi-Fi
Note: For the controller to communicate via Wi-Fi, along with the adapter, Wi-Fi support must be enabled on
the controller. Please consult RDM Technical Support for activation.

The controller can log on to a Wi-Fi network either via DHCP or by issuing it a static IP address. To give it a
static address set the rotary switches to “000”. Once powered on, the ‘Network’ tab will show the options
allowing the user to issue an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address for Wi-Fi. To automatically
receive an IP address from a DHCP server, the rotary switches must be set to anything but “000”.

For the controller to log on to the desired Wi-Fi network, the SSID and the key to the network must be inserted
in the fields within the Network setup pages. Alternatively, clicking on the ‘Scan’ button will list all available
networks.

Note: For networks that do not broadcast their SSID, toggle the ‘SSID Hidden’ option, to show/ ignore them.
Opting to scan for ‘hidden’ SSID’s will lengthen the scan time.

Then, simply select the desired network, and enter the associated password*. The SSID and Key would be
provided by the network administrator. Contact your IT support team should further assistance be required.

Once logged on, the Wi-Fi network signal level will indicate how strong/ weak the signal is.

*Note: WiFi does not support WEP security.

Name servers
Enter the IP address of the Primary and Secondary name server to enable DNS features. This is required when
sending emails from the controller where the Mail Server does not have a static IP address and the use of a
DNS Server is required.

Controller Name
The text entered in this field will appear at the top of the RDM Intuitive Plant controller’s webpage. This name
is required for use with the Peer to Peer feature or for uniquely identifying each controller on the network. The
Controller Name must be entered before the user can setup Alarms.

Networks to Support
As default, the intuitive TDB controller is configured to ‘XML’, allowing communications over the IP network
transferring XML data to, for example the Data Manager. This will allow the controller to log on to the DM’s
network as an IP device. To turn this function ‘off’, select ‘none’ instead.

When the ‘BACnet’ feature is enabled (PR0655), it will expand the options to include; BACnet/IP and RDM-
485*. Please consult RDM Technical Support for activation.

Note: Access to the controller’s web pages via Ethernet port/ USB is always possible regardless of selected
network.

All options are listed;

XML: The Ethernet port will utilise the IP network transferring XML, allowing the
device to log on to a Data Manager as an IP device.
BACnet/ IP: The device will use the BACnet protocol via the Ethernet port to communicate
over a BACnet network.
XML and BACnet/ IP: Uses both XML and BACnet protocols, via the Ethernet port, simultaneously.
RDM-485*: Using the RDM 485 Plant TDB comms module (PR0623-DIN TDB), the device
will communicate using RDM-485.
XML and RDM-485*: Uses both XML and RDM-485 protocols, simultaneously.
None: XML, BACnet and RDM-485 are disabled.

If either BACnet or the RDM-485* networks are selected, they must be configured in the BACnet/ RDM-485
setup page.

*Note: RDM-485 network is compatible with DMTouch software V2.5 and above.

Remote XML
Remote XML can either be set to ‘yes’ or ‘no’. When set to ‘no’, the device cannot be logged on to a remote
Data Manager out with its own subnet. When set to ‘yes’ it will allow it.

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Web Service Enable

Option to either enable the Web Services feature or disable it.

CGI Compression
CGI compression relates to data that is sent to the browser used to view the controller’s web interface. Data
from the device can be compressed/ zipped (reducing data size) before sending it to the browser. The field can
be set for; Off, On or Auto. If unsure, always leave on ‘Auto’.

Off: Never compress any data sent to the browser.

On: Always compress data sent to the browser.
Auto: The device will detect automatically if the browser can handle compressed data.

Test Dialout Frequency

Where the device has been setup on a network, a ‘test dialout’ can be sent periodically to aid in highlighting
communication issues. The value is set in hours and at these time intervals, a dialout notification is sent to the
designated modems. For this feature to operate correctly the alarm setup must be configured.

Mail Setup

Sender Setup
Name: Name that is appended to the sent alarms.
Address: Email address that is appended to the sent alarms.
Force TLS: If set to "No", then if TLS Authentication fails it will try Plain
Authentication. If Force TLS is set to "Yes", it will only try TLS
Authentication.
Send e-mail directly: Sends the e-mails directly to the destination server, please note this
may or may not work depending on the setting of firewalls and e-mail
servers between the TDB controller and the remote system.
Send e-mail through server: Sends the e-mails through an intermediate server. If enabled complete
the fields required for Server Setup.

Server Setup
Address: Address of mail server used to send alarms e.g. office mail server.
Port: Defaults to “25” but may be changed if required.
Authenticate: This option should be set to “Yes” if you need to authenticate when
sending a mail.
Username: If authentication required enter a valid username for the mail server
account.
Password: If authentication required enter a valid password.

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Alarm Setup

Any alarm generated from an alarm block can be sent to up to 6 modem

destinations via the controller’s IP network connection to a URL or email.
The RDM software application Monitoring Remote Station (MaRS) can be
used to receive and view the alarms generated by the TDB program.
Selecting the ‘Alarm Setup’ tab will display the six modems (pictured on
right).

Note: There must be a valid ‘Controller Name’ entered within the

Network Setup page before modems can be setup.

Selecting between modem 1 through to modem 6 will show a page

similar to the one below.

Note: Once configured, the user can then test the setup, by using the
Modem/ Mail Alarm test buttons.

Address: Enter the destination URL/ IP or email address for the alarms to be sent. Note: If a
domain name is entered, then the Name Server field(s) must be configured under the
‘Network’ setup heading.
Type: Select from HTTP, HTTPS or Email. Note: HTTP and HTTPS use the post function and prior
knowledge of setup is required. RDM cannot support setup of a receiving server.
Retries: Number of retires before moving on to the next modem address should the alarm fail to
dial out on the current modem address.
Period: Time delay in between each retry.
Send Clear: When an alarm is no longer present a ‘Clear’ alarm can be sent. Tick to enable this
feature.

If alarms are to be sent to an e-mail address, the mail server setup must be completed. See: Mail setup

When a modem is set to use either the Http or Https protocol, the alarm is sent as an ‘xml’ packet. Within the
packet there are different fields describing the specific alarm, two of which are ‘Controller’ and ‘Alarm’. These
fields relate to the Controller Name (set in network menu) and the alarm alias within the individual alarm
blocks (set in TDB application). It is possible to override the Controller Name from within the individual alarm
block by using the ‘#’ symbol in the alias. Within the alarm block, alias it using the format; controller
name#alarm name. Note no spaces before or after the # symbol.

Example;
Alias the alarm block as “Device Number 23#Over Temperature Alarm”
This will define the xml fields as;
<controller>Device Number 23
<alarm>Over Temperature Alarm

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Mobile Network Setup

When enabled (part No PR0496-3G), this

feature will allow alarms to be sent over a
mobile data network in the form of an
email or to a URL (depending on alarm
setup). Note: it will not send SMS.

This page must be filled in for the GSM

modem to operate correctly and the details
required, can be found by contacting the
service provider. Above is an example with
Vodafone details entered (please note
these details may be changed at any time
by the service provider).

Time

No time synchronisation: Here the current time can be manually entered or if the “Get PC
Time” is used the fields will be filled using the current time and
date from the PC.

Use time from Data Manager: If the controller is logged onto a front-end system its time clock
can be synchronized with the Data Manger time clock. Check the
tick box and press “Set Time” to enable this feature.

Use time from NTP server: Here the IP address of an NTP time server can be entered. The
controller will then synchronise with the NTP server time/date.
Note: you must seek the permission from the owner of the NTP
time server before directing the controller to it.

Note - If the time or date has been changed the user must restart the controller via the software feature
“Reset” or by powering the unit off/on.

As default the controller operates in GMT and obeys BST when operating stand alone. If the controller is
connected to a Data Manager then its time and date will be synchronised with it. If you wish to operate the
controller stand alone in a time zone out with GMT then this can be achieved using a time zone upgrade file.
Please contact RDM Technical Support for further details.

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Hardware

As shown in the above screen shot viewing Hardware allows the user to check IO values for test purposes. It
also provides a general overview of any other hardware setup, for example if the unit is logging to a memory
stick or if there is a plant USB Touch screen attached.

Extension

The Extension page will list the current expansion boards configured in the TDB program and their status. The
“Expected” column indicates the expansion board configured in the TDB program for that module ID number. If
“Invalid” is shown under “Expected” then no expansion board has been assigned in the TDB program for that
module ID. The “Present” column shows confirmation of the type of expansion board detected by the
controller.

With regards to the status column the following applies: -

Unused: Board not defined in TDB program.

Normal: Board defined in TDB program and is communicating.
Error: Board assigned in TDB program but Intuitive/Plant controller is unable to
communicate with it. Check comm’s network.
Reset: If this appears on a Stepper expansion module this indicates that a board reset
command has been sent to overdrive the stepper outputs. If this appears on any
other Expansion board it indicates the expansion board has had a software reset.
This is expected behaviour, for example, if the Expansion board only has been
powered off/on.

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Clicking on any one of the present expansion boards from the list will result in a screen similar to the one
below. Here the user can check input and output values for test purposes. If a board is not configured the
message “Board Unused” is shown.

Note: if a Humidistat display is connected additional Values for S1 & S2 will appear under the Probe heading.
These account for the built in Humidity and Temperature sensors present in the display connected.

Broadcast Receive List

Devices running TDB applications have the ability to broadcast values across an IP network. Those devices and
subsequent blocks set to broadcast, can be viewed in the broadcast receive list. The page will show the TDB
device’s name, block, value and the last time the point updated. If new devices are added to a network
(broadcasting), the table will automatically update. For more information regarding broadcasting, see the
individual blocks and the peer to peer section.

Pulse Counter
If installed the Pulse Reader counts can be checked in the Intuitive controller by selecting the System tab then
Pulse Counter. The channel’s count can be read from this screen and also cleared on a channel by channel
basis. Please see 8 Channel Pulse Reader (PR0622 / PR0622 DIN).

Version
Here, information relating to the current software version running in
the controller is displayed. It will also show the software version of
the display if there is one attached. Furthermore it states whether
Wireless/ Wi-Fi can be activated.

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Screen Setup
Mimic Authorisation

When there have been mimics setup to view, either on the web interface or the TouchXL, restrictions can be
enforced to prevent unauthorised users interacting with them. For instance pressing overrides or moving
sliders. Select from the following;

Logged-In only: Only permits interaction of mimics (from TouchXL or web interface) when user is
logged in.
Panel: Permits interaction of mimics without requirement of log in from the TouchXL
interface.
Local: Permits interaction of mimics without requirement of log in via local IP access i.e.
remote access from within another subnet will require a log in.
Global: Allows interactions from any interface without being logged in.

Force CGI Login

Upon viewing the Intuitive TDB Controller’s web page, the ‘Force CGI login’ feature will dictate whether the
user must be ‘logged in’ before they can view the device’s home screen (IO list or mimics). The options will be
either ‘off’ or ‘Remote’. When the option is set to ‘Remote’ (default) the web CGI will only show minimal details
removing any logos or site information.

Note: All Web Services functions (read or write) will require authentication when Force CGI is set to ‘Remote’.

Screen Layout

This menu allows the user to add and manage a Graphical User Interface for when the controller is accessed
via its web pages or TouchXL. There is a library of mimics that can be added and setup to suit the user’s
preferences. When ‘activated’ (when one or more pages are set up), the screens will be set automatically as
the ‘Home’ screen. Examples of some configurations are below;

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Upon entering the menu, where there are no ‘screens’ setup, the user will view a page similar to the below;

There are five available screens to configure, they are labelled; Centre, Left 1, Left 2, Right 1 and Right 2.
They’re layout, once enabled, will be;

By default, the initial viewing of the interface will show the ‘Centre’ screen, however the user can select their
preferred default by using the radio button to the right of the individual ‘screens’ in the setup page. By swiping
(left click and drag with mouse on PC) either left or right will display the pages on either side.

To the left of each ‘screen setup’ there are two buttons; ‘Add’ and
‘Clear’. ‘Clear’ will simply remove any previously setup section.
‘Add’ will initiate the setup.

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By Clicking ‘Add’, the user will be prompted to select the

number of ‘Cells’ are to be placed within the layout. This can be
from 1 – 8.

Depending on the selection made will generate the general outline

of the cells and their positions on the page.

Next, by clicking on one of the individual cells, it will prompt the

user to select what type of mimic to use.

The pre-set mimics to choose from are; Semi Gauge, Round

Gauge, Value, Thermometer, Override, 3- Way, Alarms, Slide,
Graph, Bar and Status. Once selected, click on ‘Set’.

Depending on the selection, it may lead to the setup section relating to the
mimic. Fill in the fields, where necessary, outlining the main values, limits
and colours. Please consult Appendix 7 for more details on individual
mimics.

Once the mimics have been chosen for the individual cells, they will
be shown within the boxes. Repeat the process for the other screens
(Left 1, Right 1 etc.), where necessary. When all pages and their
cells have been setup, click on ‘Save’ at the bottom of the screen.

Clicking on the Home button now will take the user back to the main screen of the controller. The example,
taken from above is displayed;

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Screen Alarms
The ‘Screen Alarms’ menu is only for use with the TouchXL display and does not affect any other type of
display attached to the Intuitive TDB Controller. From within the TDB editor, the user can utilise the Alarm
Block to generate alarms under certain conditions. These ‘alarms’ (if any) will be listed in the Screen Alarms’
menu offering the option of ‘yes’ or ‘no’:

If the alarm is not enabled, when activated, it will not be ‘pushed’ to any of the TouchXL’s screens. It will still
follow all other alarm actions (e.g. log and send to any modems setup). If the alarm is enabled, it will be
pushed to all TouchXL’s screens attached to the controller and appear similar to below;

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In addition to the alarm showing on the screen itself, the TouchXL’s LED will show red and the sounder will
alarm. It will remain in this state until the alarm has cleared or ‘Muted’ on the display. Note: Muting an alarm
on one TouchXL will mute it on any other connected TouchXL device.

TouchXL Status
When a TouchXL Display has been connected to the Intuitive, the status of the connection between them will
be shown in this screen:

Network
List
The TDB controller can log devices onto its own network interfaces, specifically via Modbus or Wireless Mesh.
For the hardware options and basic setup see the USB Devices and Add Device sections. Selecting the ‘List’
option from the Network tab, will allow the user to browse the devices currently logged on to the Intuitive Plant
controller. The Status will only show ‘Normal’ or ‘Offline’. To view a device’s IO values, simply click on the
device.

Wireless probes have a preconfigured offline delay of 32min. Wireless devices (i.e. Wireless monitors) have an
offline delay dependant on the ‘Refresh Time Out’ setting within the TDB parameters (see Program settings to
configure). Modbus devices will go offline immediately after loss of comms.
Note: No offline alarms will be generated. This can be setup using an analogue device input block.

Device values
The following screen is displayed when the ‘Meter1’ device is selected from the Device List:

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Add Device
The ‘Add Device’ page is available for the user to add Modbus devices to the List of Networked Devices.
Entering the page, will show a page similar to below:

Device Type: Leave as Modbus Device

Name: Enter a 6 character name (Avoid using control characters in the name)
Type: Select from the drop-down list
Modbus Address: Enter the Modbus Address (Decimal) that you have programmed in to the Modbus
device.
Network Line: Select the network line that is connected to the device (1 or 2)

Once this table is complete, click on Add Controller to bring the device on-line. Currently, the following Modbus
devices are supported:

Device Device
Flash D Power Mon (4 Wire) Schneider PM710
VIP396 Energy Meter Flash D Power Mon (3 Wire)
4MOD Pulse Counter Sirio Energy Meter
Autometer IC970 VIP396 Energy Meter (IEEE)

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Socomec Diris A20 Shark Energy Meter

AEM33 Power Monitor Powerscout
Enviro ENV901 Enviro ENV900

Remove Device
To remove a device, click on the “Remove Device” tab, select the controller to remove and then click the
“remove Controller(s)" button. With wireless mesh devices, as they log on automatically, they must be not be
connected to the network at the time of removal. Else they will continue to re-log themselves on.

Device values in a TDB program

To use one of the device’s values in a TDB program, an appropriate input block must be used (analogue or
Digital). RDM recommend the Analogue Device Input Block as this has an associated ‘Offline’ function. See
block description for more details.

Wireless Mesh Setup

Please consult the USB Wireless Mesh Adapter section for details on setting up the wireless mesh devices.

BACnet/ RDM-485 Setup

When the BACnet option (PR0655-BAC) is enabled, it will permit the TDB device to communicate over BACnet/
IP using the Ethernet ports. Additionally, it also allows the unit to communicate over RDM-485 using the RDM
485 Plant TDB comms module (PR0623-DIN TDB). Configuration of both BACnet and RDM-485 networks can be
carried out within this menu. Note: for the Intuitive TDB to communicate using either BACnet or RDM-485
protocol ensure it is selected from within the Network setup pages.

Device Instance Unique instance number of the TDB Controller. Default 280028.
Network Number Network number the Intuitive TDB Controller is to communicate on.
Default 10280.
BACnet/ IP Port Virtual port number for IP protocol to communicate on. Default 47808.
BACnet/ IP BBMD Address BACnet Broadcast Management Device IP address
BACnet/ IP BBMD Port BACnet Broadcast Management Device Port. Default 47808
BACnet/ IP BBMD TTL (min) BACnet Broadcast Management Device Time To Live setting.

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RDM-485* Address Unique address for the Intuitive TDB Controller while communicating
over RDM-485. Default 126.
RDM-485* Max Master MSTP Max Master. Default 127.
RDM-485* Max Info Frames MSTP Max Info Frames. Default 1.
RDM-485* Speed Select the MSTP network speed; 9600 or 38400.
COV Lifetime Change of Value period in seconds.
Save Priority The BACnet priority field is selectable between 1 and 16. It sets the
priority level, at which an override with this priority number or above,
is treated as a non-volatile parameter 'set' and so will be set and
saved as that item's parameter value. So, when set to a value of 8,
any override of priority 8-16 will be saved as a parameter.
Allow time synch from network Select from; UTC/ Local; Local; UTC or None. Permits time
synchronisation from another networked device.

Please refer to the 3rd party BACnet client if you are looking for assistance logging the device on. Only users
with a detailed knowledge of the BACnet protocol should amend these details as altering them can have
detrimental effects on the communications.

*Note: RDM-485 network is compatible with DMTouch software V2.5 and above.

BACnet Object IDs

When the TDB device is configured for a BACnet network, the IO list will automatically be assigned unique
object ID’s. In version V3.4.0 and above the method of enumeration for the object ID was enhanced allowing
for minor changes in the plc, permitting additions and slight alterations without affecting the current ID’s.
Note: Any software upgrades made from devices with pre V3.4.0 software will affect the object ID numbers.

Type Writer
For Modbus devices that are not listed in the ‘Add Device’ section, the Type Editor feature allows a user to
write their own ‘typefile’ (or template) to allow communications (read only) to a 3rd party device. For
successful communications, the device must be compatible with RDM’s USB RS485 dongle (please see the
configuration section). The TDB controller can have multiple user-generated types enabled, activated one at a
time with part number PR0655-TYP. The Type Editor User Guide can be found in appendix 6. The created user
type will then be selectable in the ‘Add Device’ Section.

The Modbus template generation feature, Type Editor, requires the user to have a full
understanding and working knowledge of the Modbus protocol. RDM Technical Support cannot
provide training or assistance in relation to the Modbus protocol and the commands implemented
therein. Support will only be provided to those conversant with Modbus and in relation to the Type
Editor functionality specifically.

For users unfamiliar with Modbus, RDM provide a template creation service allowing for a template
to be generated for the 3rd party device in question. A nominal fee will apply for each template
created by RDM

Note: the above process relates to creating “Read Only” templates. For Read/Write templates please contact
RDM Technical Support.

Users
List
Allows for current user names and their passwords to be edited or deleted. By selecting ‘Edit’ it will allow the
User name, Level and password to be amended.

Add
Generate usernames and passwords for new users. Select between Install and Service level. Install level can
access all options. Service can access all options apart from; Edit; Send to controller; Get from controller;
Delete; Restore and Factory defaults option.

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Maintenance
Reset
This will allow for a manual software restart of the controller and should be used as an alternative to power
cycling the unit to achieve a restart.

Save Config
This allows for the controller setup to be copied and saved to a file. If a Plant Touchscreen display is connected
to the Controller when using the Save Config feature then any Custom page configured in the display will also
be saved. Note: the TDB program currently operating within the controller is not copied by this feature.

Restore Config
This allows for a previously saved configuration, from another controller, to be uploaded. If a Custom page has
been saved it will be uploaded to the Touchscreen display connected. Note: only configurations from
controllers of the same type can be restored e.g. Plant to Plant & Intuitive to Intuitive. Saving the configuration
from a Plant controller and trying to upload it to Intuitive controller is not supported.

Add Feature
When viewing the add feature page it will offer a ‘System Key’. When having a feature activated this system
key should be quoted. In return, RDM support will offer an activation number that can be entered to have the
specified feature activated.

System Config
Outlines a list of all features active on the controller. Note: once a feature has been activated it will fill the tick
box of that feature.

Factory Settings
Note: use with caution. This feature will configure the controller back to factory default settings. All current
settings, data and TDB programs will be deleted. This process is irreversible.

Upgrade
Allows for the controller application software to be upgraded. Please contact RDM Technical support for further
details.

USB Display
The ‘Display’ section refers to the USB Touch Screen (PR0615 only), when attached. For details, please refer to
the Touchscreen Display section.

Reset
Allows the display to be reset without resetting the plant controller.

Calibrate
Forces the display into calibration mode, calibration can then be carried out on the display (see Plant Controller
Touchscreen Display user guide). This function can be used if the display has been calibrated incorrectly and
has become unusable as a result.

Data Manager Type Files

Once logged onto a Data Manager, if subsequent changes are made to the PLC program running in the
controller, (e.g. an additional probe input is mapped) this will result in the generation of a new type file for the
controller. If the Data Manager is running software version V1.50 and above, this process is automatic and no
action is required. If this occurs in an older version of Data Manager Software then the user is advised to
remove the controller from the Data Manger and log it back on to the front-end. This is done by the “Remove
Controller” option in the Data Manager. After a short delay the controller will automatically re-log back onto the
Data Manager and will appear in the Device list. Note: you may have to re-alias the controller description. If
this manual process isn’t followed then it will automatically occur when the controller offline delay expires in
the Data Manager.

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Getting started

When logged in, from the menus, click on ‘Edit’.

The Data Builder Work page will be displayed along with the current program. As default the IO list (Digital
Inputs, Analogue Inputs etc.), will be shown.

Workspace (White Area) Menu items (floating)

Each of the Controller inputs and outputs has a corresponding Data Builder block allocated. These can be used
to start developing your application.

Program Size
The maximum number of blocks an Intuitive TDB device can have is 10,000. Of which a maximum of 2000
items (I/O, states & parameters) can be made visible.

Data Builder for the Intuitive Controller Range

The Data Builder (TDB) is a user-friendly programming tool for developing applications to run on an Intuitive
Plant Controller. The Data Builder has a vast library of functional parts that allow the user to build simple or
sophisticated applications, which can be run on the Controller. There is a simulation option that allows for the
completed application to be fully simulated and de-bugged before going "live". An "on-line" option allows the
user to view the application and its' values in real-time during operation.

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Control Summary – Ordering

Automatic
The inputs and outputs are listed, in the control summary list, as they appear in the actual PLC program.
Priority is given to the blocks as they appear from left to right. If two blocks share the same ‘X-axis
coordinates’ then priority is given to the block that appears first when viewed from top to bottom. An example
is shown below.

As shown above “Digital Input 1” appears first in the control summary list as it is the first block to appear when
viewing from left to right. “Digital Output 2” appears at the top of the control summary table as both blocks are
equally placed from left to right but “Digital Output 2” appears first when viewed top to bottom.

Manual
The Inputs, Outputs and Parameter order
listings can be changed manually if required.
On an empty part of the Data Builder work
page, right click to bring up a sub menu and
select “Item Order”. This will bring up the
“Item Order” menu. This menu has tabs at the
top for Inputs, Outputs and Parameters.
Selecting the appropriate tab will give a list of
current Inputs, Outputs or Parameters.
Highlight the item to be moved and click on
the up and down arrow boxes on the right to
move the item up or down the list to confirm
the desired order.

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Designing the Application

General editing principles
Mouse Action Result
Left double click on object Opens object properties box
Left click and hold-drag-release Moves object
Selects the objects under the selection area.

Left click on canvas, hold-drag-release (with selection

pointer)

Wire objects point to point

Left click hold-drag-release on wire connection points
(nodes)
Blue points to blue, or red to red

Note: Red to blue and blue to red connections are not

allowed

Left click hold-drag-release on wire connection, then

Unwires object
workspace (not a node)
Sub menu:
Right click on object

Sub menu:

Right click on workspace (i.e. not on an object).

Allowable Characters
IMPORTANT NOTE:

Any text used to name a block within TDB editor must be alphanumeric and cannot use non-standard English
characters, for example, A b c D X y Z are allowable, - + : $ ᴁ Ӧ are not. Blocks with non-alphanumeric
characters contained in them may not operate correctly.

Text blocks used in a program do not have any functional use, so are not affected by non-alphanumeric
characters.

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Program Settings
Right click on the work space and select “Settings…” The following options will be
shown.

Host This is predefined and cannot be altered.

Program Description Enter a suitable description for the TDB program

created.

Temp. Units Select between Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

operation from the drop down list.

Refresh Timeout Enter a time in seconds. This is used with certain TDB
blocks such as Network Inputs.

Status Input Type This is a global parameter. Define the operation of the
Status inputs to detect either 0V Return or 24Vac. If
set to 24V the controller will detect the presence or
removal of 24Vac only and will ignore 0V return. If set
to 0V the status inputs will trigger on either 0V return
or 24V.

Connecting an Expansion Board to an Intuitive Controller

CANbus cable specification and wiring

CANbus communication cable must be of a standard to meet ISO11898 (PR0649) or equivalent and the screen
cable must be connected.

Firstly wire the CANbus network from the controller to each Expansion board. Note: end of line termination
resistors must be used on the CANbus network. The Intuitive Controller has a termination resistor built in
which is selected by a jumper*. The termination jumper must be set on the first device and last device in the
network chain.

*Note: if using an older Plant Expansion/ Controller they require a resistor to be connected across the CANbus
network connections. The resistor should be fitted to the CANbus network connector across the CAN High pin
and the CAN Low pin. The termination resistor value required is a 120 Ohm and must have a tolerance of +/-
1% or better.

The network should be wired in a daisy chain configuration where only one Intuitive controller should be
connected to a single CANbus network. The maximum allowable network cable length is 500M in total from one
end of the network to the other providing a CANbus network cable which meets ISO11898 or equivalent is
used.

A maximum of 10 expansion boards can be connected to a single Intuitive controller. When connecting an
expansion board to an Intuitive controller or another Expansion board the following should be observed.

Intuitive/ Expansion Board Expansion Board

CAN High Connects to CAN High

Screen Connects to Screen
CAN Low Connects to CAN Low
Ground Connects to Ground

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End of Line Termination Resistor

The end of line

termination resistor
link should be fitted to
the middle and bottom
pins on the Main
control board and on
the last expansion
board on the CANbus
network. All other
expansion boards
should have the link
removed or fitted to
the middle and top
pins.

Basic Setup
Set the Module ID rotary switch on each Expansion board to a unique number between 0 and 9.

Now connect to the Intuitive TDB controller. Login to the web interface, navigate to the “Control” heading and
select “Edit”. Right click on the Data Builder workspace and select “Settings…”

A screen similar to the one on the right will be shown.

Expansion Boards 1 through to 10 will be shown. Use the drop down box to
define the Expansion boards currently connected to the Intuitive controller and
their board positions. Select between Plant IO, Plant Stepper IO, Plant Probe 48,
Plant 5 Relay/ 4 Analogue-In and Plant 4 Relay/ 4 Univ. Board 1 equates to an
Expansion board with a Module ID of 1. Board 10 Equates to an
Expansion board which has a Module ID of 0.

The Inputs/ Outputs for these boards will now be available to select in the TDB
editor.

Note: if Expansion boards are not configured in the TDB program, as outlined
above, then they will be reported as “Unused” on the Extension webpage, found
under the “System” heading, even if they are powered and connected to the CANbus network.

To map a Remote Display connection to an expansion board, right click on any display block present in the TDB
program and select the expansion board’s number.

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Configuring an Expansion Board Input or Output

Firstly setup and connect the required Expansion boards to the controller as per the instructions above. Place
the desired Analogue or Digital Input or Output block into the TDB program and view its properties. Shown is
an Analogue Input block from an example TDB controller.

Note: Analogue Outputs, Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs are similarly
configured.

Click on the Board option from the Analogue input and select the desired
Expansion board from the drop down list. The description assigned to the board
will update once a selection has been made. The Board menu is a list of the
current configured Expansion boards. Board 0 is the TDB controller. Board 1 is
the first Expansion board etc.

In the example opposite a number of boards have been configured for the TDB
controller as per the Program Settings. Once all the Inputs and Outputs for a
given Expansion board have been selected and mapped to TDB blocks the
associated Expansion board will no longer appear in the board list.

Once the desired Expansion board has been selected, use the Input option to select
the required Input from the Expansion board.

Stepper, IO Expansion and 5 relay/ 4 analogue in boards have Universal IO

available for use. Each Universal IO* can be set as the following:

 0-10 Volts DC Input or Analogue Input Block

 0-10 Volts DC Output or Analogue Output Block
 4-20ma Output or Analogue Output Block
 4-20mA Input Analogue Input Block

*Note: the plant 5 relay/ 4 analogue input Universal IO can only be set to inputs.

Please refer to the appropriate Expansion board user document for further details

When using a Universal IO configured as an Input click on the “Define” option to configure the Universal IO.
Use the Input Mode to select between 0-10V Input or 4-20mA Input. See the block for more specific details.

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Building an Application Example

Using the tools provided in the toolbox, place, drag and drop blocks onto the workspace to form the
application. Connect the objects’ inputs and outputs using the wire connections (see General Editing
principles). Using the properties box, set the appropriate values. Once complete, run a simulation to prove the
design.

Once the design is complete, save your application.

Frost Alarm Example

The above diagram shows a simple Data Builder application for a frost alarm. An outside temperature probe is
connected to an analogue input and this is compared to a frost set-point. If the temperature goes below this
set point (using a less than block) the output of the less than block goes on. This goes to the alarm block that
has a delay of 10 minutes. If the signal is still on after the 10 minutes, the relay will be energised.

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Configuring the Blocks

Each type of block has an associated properties box, use this to configure the block.

Properties Box
An example of a properties box assigned to a fixed Input is shown
opposite.

Name Field Type in the name of the item or leave the default
name.

Min Minimum value that will be displayed on web page

summary screen and Data Manager (DM) values
column after which “????” will be shown.

Max Maximum value that will be displayed on web

page summary screen and DM values column after
which “????” will be shown.

Scale In the drop down box, select from the following;

1 value displayed as whole numbers only
0.1 value displayed to 1 decimal place
0.01 value displayed to 2 decimal places
60 used for hrs:min to use scale of 60 seconds

These will appear in the DM and in the controller web page value
columns

Example: Set for 0.1 will appear as value like 23.4

Set for 1.0 will appear as value like 23

Units Select the desired units from the drop-down menu if required.

Internal Check this box to keep the item internal (Does not get displayed on the values page
when networked to a Data Manager). Uncheck this box if you want the value to be
displayed.

Broadcast Tick Broadcast to make this value available to other TDB devices on the same IP
Network. Please see Peer to Peer Communication section.

Type Select between ‘Fixed’ or ‘Network’. For all hard wired inputs use fixed. See individual
block properties for details of when to use ‘Network’.

Board Depending on the configuration, select either the Intuitive or corresponding expansion
board the input is attached.

Input Select the corresponding input/ output available from the chosen board.

Probe Select the probe type used in the input.

Simulation Settings Type in a value that will be used during simulations. Note: This value can be changed
while running a simulation.

Click OK to save any changes or Cancel to exit without saving.

Saving the completed TDB program

Once the design is complete, it can be saved by right clicking on the workspace and choosing "save changes".
The password dialogue box allows the user to enter a Read or Edit password. The password feature is unused
by leaving all fields empty.

Read Password: Prevents a user from viewing the TDB program within the controller unless a
valid Read password is entered first.

Edit Password: Allows a user to view the TDB program within the controller but not make
changes to the program unless a valid Edit password is entered.

Note: The Read and Edit features can be used in conjunction with each other.

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Toolbox Menu Items

 Selection tool
 Building blocks (right click for sub menu's)
 Static Text
 Zoom in/out
 Shortcut block
 Setting Block
 Online Mode
 Run Simulation

The floating Toolbox also shows the current number of blocks used in the PLC
program.

Selection Tool
Left click on this icon to select the "selection tool", use this (left click and hold) to move items around on the
workspace (release).

Building Blocks
Selection of building blocks is achieved by right clicking on the icon and rolling the mouse over one of the sub
menu items and then left click on the item. Left clicking on the workspace will drop the item. Further left clicks
will give more of the same item. To select another item, repeat the procedure. Initially this icon will show “?”
until an item is selected.

The sub-menu choices are:

 IO  Mathematical
o Analogue In o Add
o Analogue Out o Subtract
o Stepper Output o Multiply
o Digital In o Divide
o Digital Out o Absolute
o Analogue Sensor o X Power Y
o Analogue Device Input o Min Block
o Network Analogue In o Max Block
o Network Digital In o Equals Block
o Nw Param o Less-Than Block
o Drop List o Greater-Than Block
o CT Monitor/ CT Monitor 2 o Less-Than-Or-Equals Block
o Pulse Input o Greater-Than-Or-Equals Block
o GP Timer Block o 2-Average Block
o GP Timer 2 Block o 3-Average Block
o GP Timer 3 Block o 4-Average Block
o Defrost Signal o Limit Block
o Pack/ Rack Optimisation o In Range Block
o State Block o Min/Max/Avg Block
o Plant Display Block o Filter Block
o Intuitive Display Block o Accumulator
o Humidistat Display Block o Algebra
o Humidistat 2 Display Block
o Coldroom Display Block  Time
o Mercury Display Block o Delay On Timer
o Mercury 2 Display Block o Pulse Timer
o Heartbeat
 Logic o Run On Block
o 2-AND Block o Run Hours Block
o 3-AND Block o Change Over Block
o 4-AND Block o Pump Block
o 2-OR Block o Match Date
o 3-OR Block o Date Time Block
o 4-OR Block o Summer Winter
o NOT Block o Daylight Block
o XOR Block o Time Block
o Schedule Block
o Day of Week

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 Functional  Diagnostic
o Alarm Block o Analogue Display Block
o Analogue Switch o Digital Display Block
o 2-Way Switch
o Analogue Store
o Pulse Counter
o D-Type Latch
o SR Latch
o Digital Edge
o Analogue Edge
o Syslog
o Push text
o Reverse On/Off / Reverse On/Off 2
o Direct On/Off / Direct On/Off 2
o Direct PID / Direct PID 2
o Reverse PID / Reverse PID 2
o Performance
o Levels Block
o Occupancy Optimisation
o Occupancy Optimisation 2
o P to T / P to T 2 (Pressure to Temperature)
o Comfort Block
o Offline Indicator
o Display Cascade Block
o Display Override Block
o Display 3-Way Block
o Display Slide Block

Static Text
Left click on the item to use static text, left click on the workspace to drop a "static text" line. Further left clicks
will continue to give this option.
Once the "static text block" is on the workspace, it can be edited with text of your choice.

Zoom In/Out
Left click on this icon to use the Zoom tool. Left click on the workspace zooms in, right click zooms out.

Shortcut
Left click on this icon to use a shortcut, left click on the workspace to drop a "shortcut". Further left clicks will
continue to give this option.
Once the "shortcut block" is on the workspace, it can be edited with links of your choice. See configuring the
shortcuts

Setting Block
Left click on this icon to use a setting, left click on the workspace to drop a "setting". Further left clicks will
continue to give this option.
Once the "setting block" is on the workspace, it can be configured with a value of your choice. See configuring
Setting blocks

Online Mode
Left click on this icon to use "online mode". This item will only function with "running" programs.
Once online, rolling the mouse over start or end points will return the value at that point. (There is short delay
as the value is retrieved from the controller before being displayed)
When online, the Icon Online will change to "Disconnect". Left click on this to exit the online mode.

Run Simulation
Left click on this icon to run a simulation of the program. See Running a Simulation

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I/O Objects & Properties

Analogue Input
Icon Properties

Name: Provide a unique alias for the input.

Min/ Max: When ‘units’ is selected, the values self-
populate, else they can be entered
manually. If input the value goes out with
these bounds, the value read on the IO
list will be ‘??????’.
Scale: When ‘units’ is selected, the scale self-
populates, else it can be altered to suit
the requirements.
Units: Depending on the measurement, select
the appropriate unit. See Units section for
more details.
Low/ High:These are adjustable limits the user can
set and if the input’s value goes out with
them, the value will automatically take the
‘Default’ value.
Default: Static value the input will display if the
input goes out with the Low/ High limits.
Internal: Check the ‘Internal’ field if the input is not
to be shown on the device’s IO list.
Broadcast: Check the ‘Broadcast’ field to broadcast
the input’s value across the IP network.
See Peer to Peer for more details.

Simulation Settings: Value the input will have when

running a simulation. Note: this can be altered during
the running of the simulation.

Input Mapping

Type is Fixed or Network.

Network

Network inputs are those from Modbus or Wireless

Mesh devices. An example is shown above

Device: Select from the drop down menu listing the

available networked devices - “Meter1” from
example above.
Value: Select from the drop down menu listing the
device’s items. “Phase 1 Voltage” from
example above is an item from within device
“Meter1”.

Note: On older versions the Device and Value fields

must be manually typed. In these instances, the field
must match exactly with the field in the Modbus or
Wireless Mesh device.

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Fixed

Fixed inputs are the device’s or Expansion board’s built-

in Inputs.

Board:Intuitive TDB controller is board 0. Or using the

drop down menu select from the list of expansion
boards previously configured in the program
settings menu.
Input:Select the available input from the drop-down
menu. If a Probe Input has been selected,
configure the probe type* in the subsequent
drop down. If a Universal Input has been
selected, a ‘Define’ button will be displayed
where it can then also be configured.
Probe: When Input has been configured as a probe,
select from the following; PT1000; 2K; 470R;
700R; 3K; 2K25; 100K; 5K; 6K; 10K; 10K
Type2; Raw*; Custom**; Light***.

*Raw: If Probe type “Raw” is

selected then no resistance to
temperature conversion will take
place, value displayed will be the
probe’s resistance value in ohms.

**Custom: If an analogue input has been configured to use a

Custom profile then to select and use one of the pre-set probe
types e.g. PT1000, the analogue input must be deleted and
reinserted into the program

***Light: Used in conjunction with the RDM Light Level Sensor

(PR0193). Note: It will not require any further resistors or
computational blocks.

Define: If selecting either a ‘Custom’ probe type or a Universal

Input, the user must configure the conversion table manually. A
resistance conversion table (for custom probe type) is shown on
the right.

The first column’s values (resistance/ mA/ V) must be entered in ascending order. The
corresponding value (right column) must then be entered.

For convenience there are ‘Auto’ and ‘Clear’ buttons to aid in the entering of the details.
Pressing ‘Clear’ will clear the complete table of all values. To utilise the ‘Auto’ calculation
feature a minimum of 2 values must be entered. Then pressing ‘Auto’ will automatically
calculate the remaining fields, as per below example;

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Analogue Output
Icon Properties

To use the Analogue Output with a stepper, please see the Stepper Output section.

Name: Provide a unique alias for the output.

Min/ Max: When ‘units’ is selected, the values self-populate, else they can be entered
manually. If the output value goes out with these bounds, the value read
on the IO list will be ‘??????’.
Scale: When ‘units’ is selected, the scale self-populates, else it can be altered to
suit the requirements.
Units: Depending on the measurement, select the appropriate unit. See Units
section for more details.
Internal: Check the ‘Internal’ field if the output is not to be shown on the device’s IO
list.
Broadcast: Check the ‘Broadcast’ field to broadcast the output’s value across the IP
network. See Peer to Peer for more details.

Output Mapping

Type is fixed.

Board: Intuitive TDB controller is board 0. Or using the drop down menu select from
the list of expansion boards previously configured in the program settings menu.

Output: Select the desired output from the drop-down menu.

Define: Click on ‘Define’ to configure the output.

Select “Output Mode” as either V or mA.

There will be default values present. These values can be edited to match the
requirements.

There are 11 definable points, and between points there is a linear

interpolation. The points must be ascending.

Note1: Analogue outputs always need to be defined.

Note2: Analogue Outputs have a built in delay of 10 seconds upon startup.

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Stepper Output
Icon Properties

Name: Provide a unique alias for the output.

Min/ Max: When ‘units’ is selected, the values self-
populate, else they can be entered manually.
If the output value goes out with these
bounds, the value read on the IO list will be
‘??????’.
Scale: When ‘units’ is selected, the scale self-
populates, else it can be altered to suit the
requirements.
Units: Depending on the measurement, select the
appropriate unit. See Units section for more
details.
Internal: Check the ‘Internal’ field if the output is not
to be shown on the device’s IO list.
Broadcast: Check the ‘Broadcast’ field to broadcast the
output’s value across the IP network. See
Peer to Peer for more details.

Output Mapping

Type is fixed.

Board: Using the drop down menu, select from the

list, a Stepper expansion board (defined in
Program Settings) or leave it as the main
board (if it’s an Intuitive Stepper host).
Output: Select the desired Stepper output from the
drop-down menu.
Define: Click on ‘Define’ to configure the output.

Note: Stepper outputs always need to be defined.

Stepper Configuration

Number of Steps Enter the number of Steps for the given

application (Range 1 to 25,000).
Reset Steps Enter the number of reset steps if required. For
example in a refrigeration stepper valve
application the reset steps are used to
overdrive the stepper motor and ensure that
the valve is fully closed (Range 1 to 25,000).
Step Current Enter the step current of the stepper motor in
mA. Note: an incorrect value entered may
damage the attached Stepper motor (Range 1
to 825mA).
Hold Current: Enter the hold current of the stepper motor in
mA if required.
Rate: Enter the rate in Hz (Range 1Hz to 500Hz).
Power Fail Steps*: In the event of a power loss, enter the
number of steps for to take.
Power Fail Rate*: In the event of a power loss, enter the
rate in Hz (Range 1Hz to 500Hz) the valve
should use.
Half Step: Tick the ‘Half Step’ option to step the motor in half steps.
Overdrive On Zero: Check the overdrive on zero box, to overdrive the valve whenever
the valve steps get to zero.

*Note: Both the ‘Power Fail Steps’ and ‘Power Fail Rate’ settings are only compatible with
the Intuitive Stepper I/O Auto Close module. For more details on its connections
please refer to the relevant documentation.

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Reset Steps

Each time the TDB Controller is powered on, the controller will have no knowledge of the
current stepper motor position for any valve attached to a Stepper Expansion board.
During start-up the TDB controller will drive the stepper valve closed by a number of
steps greater than the total number of steps for the valve configured. This is achieved
using the Reset Steps parameter and is referred to as “overdriving” the valve. This
process will synchronise the TDB control strategy with the stepper motor output. This
ensures the stepper motor is at the “0” steps position, fully closed when the TDB Stepper
output is at “0”. Note: the Stepper valve may have to be overdriven periodically if the
valve opening never drops to 0% (even with overdrive on zero checked) during normal
use and this must be accounted for in the users TDB program.

See following page for example:

Example

Using the example settings above, if an analogue value of 50 is entered into the Stepper
output block the corresponding stepper motor would step forward 10 steps. If an
analogue value of 75 is subsequently entered the stepper motor would step forward a
further 5 steps. If the value of 100 is entered the stepper motor would step forward 5
steps more and the valve would be fully open. If the ‘Overdrive On Zero’ is checked and
the analogue value of 0 is entered, the stepper motor will be overdriven and would step
back 24 steps.

Note: All configuration settings for a Stepper motor must be obtained from the stepper
motor manufacturer’s datasheet. Incorrect settings may result in damage to the stepper
motor or incorrect operation of the valve.

See also Appendix 3 Stepper Rate with regards to setting the Rate parameter for a
stepper motor.

Note: Analogue Outputs have a built in delay of 10 seconds upon start up.

Digital Input
Icon Properties

Name: Provide a unique alias for the input.

Internal: Check the ‘Internal’ field if the input is not to
be shown on the device’s IO list.
Broadcast: Check the ‘Broadcast’ field to broadcast the
input’s value across the IP network. See Peer
to Peer for more details.

Simulation Settings: Value the input will have when

running a simulation. Note: this can be altered during
the running of the simulation.

Input Mapping

Type is Fixed or Network.

Fixed

Fixed inputs are the Controller’s or Expansion’s built-in Inputs.

Board: The Intuitive controller is board 0. Or using the drop down menu select from one
of the expansion boards previously configured in the program settings menu.

Input: Select which input is to be used from the drop-down menu.

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Network

Network inputs are those from Modbus or Wireless Mesh devices.

Device: Select from the drop down menu listing the

available networked devices - “AirCon” from
example to the right.
Value: Select from the drop down menu listing the
device’s items. “Fans State” from the
example is an item from within device
“AirCon”.

Note: On older versions the Device and Value fields

must be manually typed. In these instances, the field
must match exactly with the field in the Modbus or
Wireless Mesh device.

Digital Output
Icon Properties

Name: Provide a unique alias for the input.

Internal: Check the ‘Internal’ field if the input is not to
be shown on the device’s IO list.
Broadcast: Check the ‘Broadcast’ field to broadcast the
input’s value across the IP network. See Peer
to Peer for more details.
Invert Output: Tick the invert output box to invert the
relay operation.

Output Mapping

Type is Fixed or Network

Fixed

Fixed outputs are the Controller’s or Expansion’s built-in outputs.

Board: Select, from the drop down menu, the board to be used (0 being the main).
Output: Select which output is to be used from the drop-down menu.

Network

Network outputs refer to relays on networked devices, for example the Wireless Mesh
device 2I2O (PR0731). When selected as ‘Network’, enter the Device Name as it appears
on the ‘Network List’. Then the device’s Value as it appears on the device’s IO list.

Note1: when viewing the block through the IO section of the controller it will show the
logical state of the block as opposed to the physical state of the relay it is linked to. All
versions below V2.00 will show the physical relay state.

Note2: Digital Outputs have a built in delay of 10 seconds upon start up.

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Analogue Sensor
Icon Properties

Hi Alarm
Lo Alarm
Output
Delay
Defaulted
Hi Limit
Hi Alarm
Low Limit
Lo Alarm
Default
Offset

The properties of the Analogue Sensor is similar to the

setup of the Analogue Input block.

Hi/ Lo Alarm: High and Low limits for which if the

analogue value goes above or below,
the Hi/ Lo Alarm outputs go ‘on’
(following delay time).
Delay: The time delay before the Hi/ Low
Alarm outputs go ‘on’.
Hi/ Low Limit: High and Low limits for which if the
analogue value goes above or below,
the Analogue Output will adopt the
‘Default’ input value and the ‘Defaulted’ output goes ‘on’.
Default: Value adopted when analogue input value goes above/ below the Hi/
Low limits.
Offset: Allows for a positive or negative value to be added to the analogue
input value.
Output: Analogue value which will be affected by the offset and/ or default limit settings.
Defaulted: If value goes above or below the Hi/ Low limits the output will go ‘on’.
Hi/ Low Alarm: If value goes above or below the Hi/ Low Alarm limits the corresponding
output (Hi/ Low Alarm) will go ‘on’.

Analogue Device Input

Icon Properties

The Analogue Device Input block is used to extract

values from devices logged on to the Intuitive Plant
TDB. Such devices can be Modbus, Wireless Mesh
devices or Wireless probes.

Please consult previous sections on logging Modbus

devices on.

Fill in the details concerning the blocks name, min and

max values along with units etc.

Input Mapping

The input mapping section is where the device and

value details must be entered.

The type will always be ‘Network’.

Device: Select from the drop down menu listing the available networked devices -
“AirCon” from example above.
Value: Select from the drop down menu listing the device’s items. “Return Air” from
example above is an item from within device “AirCon”.

Note: On older versions the Device and Value fields must be manually typed. In these
instances, the field must match exactly with the field in the Modbus or Wireless Mesh
device.

The offline digital output will switch ‘on’ if the networked device stops communicating (for
the duration of the Refresh Timeout) with the controller.

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Network Analogue In
Icon Properties

Network Analogue Inputs can be used to map analogue

values being broadcast from another device running a
Data Builder program on the same IP network. For
example a Data Manager running TDB or an Intuitive
TDB controller.

A number of blocks within the TDB application allow their

values to be broadcast, these blocks will have a tick
option within their properties box to enable it. This
allows one TDB program to share an analogue value with
a number of other TDB devices using peer to peer
communication.

Output
Refresh Timeout

The properties box will allow details concerning the blocks name, min and max values
along with units to be configured.

Output: The current analogue value that is being picked up from the
broadcasting device.
Refresh Timeout: This output will go ‘on’ when communications are lost from the
network source and the refresh timeout has expired.
Broadcast: Tick this box to configure the input to receive a value from another
TDB. Select from the drop down lists, the broadcasting device’s name
and the item name in its IO list. For further details of broadcasting,
please see Peer to Peer Communication section.

Network Digital In
Icon Properties

Network Digital Inputs can be used to map digital values

being broadcast from another device running a Data
Builder program on the same IP network. For example a
Data Manager running TDB or an Intuitive TDB
controller.

A number of blocks within the TDB application allow

their values to be broadcast, these blocks will have a
tick option within their properties box to enable it. This
allows one TDB program to share a digital value with a
number of other TDB devices using peer to peer
communication.

Output
Refresh Timeout

The properties box will allow details concerning the blocks name to be configured.

Output: The current digital value that is being picked up from the
broadcasting device.
Refresh Timeout: This output will go ‘on’ when communications are lost from the
network source and the refresh timeout has expired.
Broadcast: Tick this box to configure the input to receive a value from another
TDB. Select from the drop down lists, the broadcasting device’s
name and the item name in its IO list. For further details of
broadcasting, please see Peer to Peer Communication section.

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Nw Param
Icon Properties

The network parameter block is used to change

parameters on Modbus devices connected to the
controller.

Fill in the details concerning the blocks name, min and

max values along with units etc.

Output Mapping

Device: Select from the drop down menu listing the

available networked devices - “AirCon” from
the example.
Value: Select from the drop down menu listing the
device’s items. “Summer Setpoint” from the
example is an item from within device “AirCon”.

Note: On older versions the Device and Value fields

must be manually typed. In these instances, the field must match exactly with the field in
the Modbus or Wireless Mesh device.

Use the analogue input to send the desired value to the Modbus device. The network
parameter block will attempt to change the parameter, once it receives an
acknowledgment from the device.

Note 1: the ability to change parameters on Modbus devices attached to the controller
may be subject to a charge to enable the feature. Contact technical support for further
information. Also see the Modbus Writable Templates section.

Note 2: the Nw Param block is designed for occasional use and must be used with
caution. RDM and third party products can accept a finite number of parameter changes.
Parameter information resides in the on-board non-volatile memory for a device. If the
maximum number of memory writes are exceeded it will irreversibly damage the device.
This type of failure is not covered under the RDM 5 Year warranty. For third party devices
please refer to the respective manufacturer.

Drop List
Icon Properties

Value The Drop List block, when used in the

Select 1 program, will appear as a drop down selection
Select 2
Select 3 menu within the parameter section of the TDB
Select 4 device.
Select 5
Select 6 From the settings of the block, the name of
Select 7 the parameter (block) can be given.
Select 8
There are a possible 8 fields that can be used
which appear in the drop down menu. Note:
leaving the Text field blank will not include the
item.

A numerical value can be associated to the

selection. This will dictate the output ‘Value’ of
the block.

The 8 digital outputs will go ‘ON’ when the associated item is selected from the drop
down menu.

The ‘default’ radio buttons can be selected so that when the parameters are defaulted
it initially takes this value.

From the example given on the right, the below parameter option would be listed in
the parameter section of the device.

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CT Monitor/ CT Monitor 2
Icon Properties

CT Monitor For the hardware setup, please refer to the USB

Current Monitor section.
Range Error
Up to 10 Current Monitors can be attached to the
High High controller, they subsequently support 5 CT’s on
Low Low each. Therefore to correctly ‘map’ the CT block to
the specific CT, double click on the block to show
the properties (indicated on right).
CT Monitor 2
The 10 CT monitors are addressed via the rotary
Range Error dial on the front of its enclosure.
High High
Rotary ID 1 = CT’s 1 - 5
Low Low
Rotary ID 2 = CT’s 6 – 10
Hold Value :
Rotary ID 9 = CT’s 41 - 45
Rotary ID 0 = CT’s 46 - 50

CT Monitor 1
Range: The actual range of the CT in Amps. E.g. 40A
High: The value, in Amps, that will cause the ‘High Output’ to go ‘ON’
Low: The value, in Amps, that will cause the ‘Low Output’ to go ‘ON’
Error: The ‘Error’ digital output will switch ‘ON’ when there is no CT present or is
not being read.
CT Monitor 2
Hold: When the digital input receives an ‘on’ signal, the digital outputs will be
held at their current values. Note: analogue value will continue to read.
Value: The reading, in Amps, from the connected CT.

Pulse Input
Icon Properties

Pulse input blocks are used to pick-up pulse counts from

any one of the 3 Pulse Reader USB module inputs. Select 1
of the 24 channels and give the block a meaningful name.

The red analogue output is the channel count value. The

digital Input, when activated resets the channel count to 0.

Note 1: The pulse value (also visible in ‘Pulse Counter’ web

menu), is periodically saved in the Intuitive TDB’s non-
volatile memory on the hour and half past the hour.

Note 2: If more than one counter is being used then they

must each have unique aliases. I.e. Pulse Input 1, Pulse
Input 2 etc.

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GP Timer block
Icon Properties

There are 32 General Purpose (GP) timer channels and 8

Global Channels. Set up the channels by clicking on the
“Control” tab, then the GP Timer tab. Use the “Add schedule”
wizard to aid setting up the channel.

Note: Global channels cannot be re-named or be set to slave

mode. This is particularly useful if web-services are going to
be used to remotely change a channel time; as the channel
name cannot be change inadvertently.

GP Timer 2 block
Icon Properties

The analogue output provides the next ‘on time’ of the

currently selected GP timer channel. This output is
currently used with the Occupancy Optimisation Block
only. Note: the time from the analogue output is not
relevant for use by the end user.

The digital output provides current status of the GP timer

channel to which the block is mapped.

Local Channel: There are 32 General Purpose (GP) timer

channels and 8 Global Channels. Set up the channels by
clicking on the “Control” tab, then the GP Timer tab. Use
the “Add schedule” wizard to aid setting up the channel.

Note: Global channels cannot be re-named or be set to slave mode. This is particularly
useful if web-services are going to be used to remotely change a channel time; as the
channel name cannot be change inadvertently.

Network (Nw) Channel: allows the block to be mapped to a Data Manager’s GP timer
channel. Select the desired channel number from the drop down list. Configure the
appropriate GP timer channel in the Data Manager. Use the “Transmit” feature for the
selected Data Manager GP Timer channel Software version V1.51.1 and above is required in
the Data manager.

Note 1: If both the Local and Network channel are configured the network channel will get
priority. If communication with the Data Manager is lost then the Local channel status will
be used once the refresh timeout expires.

Note 2: Each GP timer channel can have up to 50 events in total, for example 40 Once
events, 7 yearly events and 3 weekly events for a given channel.

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GP Timer 3 Block
Icon Properties

The GP Timer 3 Block provides a single ‘on’ and ‘off’ per day. Use a setting
block to define an ‘on time’ and ‘off time’ for each day.

The block has a digital output to show the current timer state. This is on when
the timer is in the on state and off when the timer is in the off state.

Analogue output “Until” can be connected to the Occupation input on the

Occupancy Optimisation block.

Df Signal
Icon Properties

The block allows for commands from the Defrost Timer schedules in a Data Manager to be
mapped into the TDB program. Please consult the Data Manager’s documentation for
details on how to configure a DF Timer Channel. The output of this block will show the
following. Note: the command sent to the output of this block is present momentarily:

0 = No defrost, defrost timer channel in the off period.

1 = Defrost, defrost timer channel in the on period.
3 = Defrost termination, used with Defrost Hold.

It is advisable to configure a local schedule in the TDB program in the event of a

communication loss between the controller and the Data Manager

Pack/ Rack Optimisation

Icon Properties

Up The Pack/ Rack Optimisation block will accept commands from the Suction Optimisation
Down energy feature found in the Data Manager. Note: the optimisation feature has to be
Zero enabled in Data Manager and configured appropriately before this block will operate.
Stay
A given digital output will be enabled based on commands received from the Data
Manager (DM)

 If the DM sends an “Opt Up” command the “Up” output will pulse on.
 If the DM sends an “Opt Down” command the “Down” output will pulse on.
 If the DM sends an “Opt Zero” command the “Zero” output will pulse on.
 If the DM sends an “Opt Stay” command the “Stay” output will go pulse on.

When an “Up”, “Down” or “Zero” is not being sent from the Data Manager a “Stay”
command is sent. The block outputs will pulse on momentarily, therefore the use of an
SR-Latch may be required. If there is a loss of communication the users TDB program
must detect this and decide if/when to clear any offset added.

See the Data Manager User Guide for Optimisation Setup.

Note: A maximum of three Pack/ Rack optimisation blocks can be used per program
from software version 3.6.0 and above.

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Control State

The Control State block allows the user to

define the current status of a TDB program.

The 'status' can be categorised into either a

'State', 'Input' or 'Output'. This will dictate
the placement of it within the IO page of the
device.

Varying the analogue value fed into the

block allows the user to select the current
state.

In the example to the right, Tag 4 is set to

Inhibit, if the number “4” is fed into the
control state block then the state would
become Inhibit.

When viewing the controller details,

“Override” would be shown in the value
column next to control state. If “0” is fed in
the state would show Normal and the value would be Normal.

The Tag option allows the user to define what is shown in the Status column, found on
the Device List of a Data Manager, when in a given state. This allows the Status column
to indicate when the TDB Controller is in “Defrost” or “Alarm” etc.

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Plant Display

RDM Part Number PR0620

Display 1 Input Enter key Output
Up key Output
Display 2 Input
Down key Output
Fault 1 LED Input Eye key Output
Fault 2 LED Input Hand key Output
Mode 1 Warning key Output

Mode 2
The inputs are as follows;

Display 1 Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on left of the screen.

Display 2 Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on left of the screen.

Fault 1/2 LED input: Switch the LED on the display on and off by
changing the input.

Mode 1: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the left screen (see below).
Mode 2: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set
characters on the right screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased.

If there are expansion boards attached (and configured within the

properties of the TDB) then the ‘board’ drop down menu will offer other
options. E.g. Board ‘0’ refers to the main board, board 1 – expansion board
1 etc.

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be inserted. The Available
characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on either the left or right hand side of the display by sending an
integer value into either the Mode 1 or 2 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display 1/2 Input currently has
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into either ‘Display 1’ or ‘2’) into the format 00:00
by entering “-1” into the corresponding Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1/2 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the
‘minutes’ value 780 into Display 1/2, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Intuitive Display

Display 1
Valve LED
Fans LED
Lights LED
Network LED
Defrost LED
Spanner LED Enter Button
HACCP LED “A” Button
Alarm LED Up Button
Display 2 Down Button
Valve LED “B” Button
Fans LED Hash Button
Lights LED
Network LED
Defrost LED
Spanner LED
HACCP LED
Alarm LED
Mode 1
Mode 2

The inputs are as follows;

Display 1 Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on left of the screen.

Display 2 Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on left of the screen.

LED inputs – switch the LED’s on the display on and off by changing the
input.

Mode 1 – accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the left screen (see below).
Mode 2 – accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set
characters on the right screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be
inserted. The Available characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on either the left or right hand
side of the display by sending an integer value into either the Mode 1 or 2
Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display 1/2 Input currently has
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into either ‘Display 1’ or ‘2’) into the format 00:00
by entering “-1” into the corresponding Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1/2 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the
‘minutes’ value 780 into Display 1/2, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Humidistat Display

RDM Part Number PR0445

Display Input Enter key Output
Hash key Output
Red LED Input Up key Output
Amber LED Input Down key Output
Temperature Output
Green LED Input Humidity Output
Mode 1

The inputs are as follows;

Display Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on the screen.

LED inputs: Switch the LED’s on the display on and off by changing the
input.

Mode 1: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased.

If there are expansion boards attached (and configured within the properties
of the TDB) then the ‘board’ drop down menu will offer other options. E.g.
Board ‘0’ refers to the main board, board 1 – expansion board 1 etc.

As the display monitors both Temperature and Humidity the values can be
aliased. These inputs will appear in the controllers IO list.

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be
inserted. The Available characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on the display by sending an

integer value into the Mode 1 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display Input currently has.
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field.
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field.
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field.
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field.

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into ‘Display input’) into the format 00:00 by
entering “-1” into the Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the ‘minutes’ value 780 into
‘Display input’, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Humidistat 2 Display

HVAC / Fridge RDM Part Numbers PR0445-LCD

Display 1 PR0445-LCD-CAN
PR0445-BMS
Display 2
PR0445-BMS-CAN
Cool / Valve
Fans / Fans
Valve / Light Enter key Output
Unused / Network Hash key Output
Heat / Defrost Up key Output
Network / Service Down key Output
Service / HACCP Temperature Output
Alarm Humidity Output
Units C
Units F
Units rH
Units %
Backlight
Mode 1
Mode 2

The Humidistat 2 display comes in two different hardware variants; Fridge (PR0445-LCD) or HVAC
(PR0445-BMS). Therefore within the display block properties (below), the user must define which ‘Type’
is being used. If the hardware and the selected type is mismatched, the functions will not work. Note:
changing the type will dictate the input aliases as listed above.

The inputs are as follows;

Display 1/2 Inputs: Enter analogue value to be shown on the screen.

Digital Inputs: Each digital input can be used to enable individual icons / symbols within the LCD.
Depending on the hardware/ type set, will alter the associated symbols.

Cool / Valve Service / HACCP

Fans Alarm

Valve / Light Units C

Unused / Network Units F

Heat / Defrost Units rH

Network / Service Units %

Backlight – Switches the backlight (blue) of the LCD on/ off. Note: the icons and characters will still be
displayed regardless of backlight state.

Mode 1/ 2 Inputs – accepts an analogue integer value from -2 to 8 to display pre-set characters on the
screen (see ‘Modes’ below).

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Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the
right.

Name: The display block can be aliased.

Board: Set the board the Humidistat 2 display will be connected to.
This can be set as either the main board (0) or if it is to be
connected to the main controller via CANbus, select CAN-0 to CAN-
15. For more information on the setup of the display, please see the
Humidistat’s documentation. Note: The maximum number of
displays connected via CANbus is 15.

Type: Select Type as outlined above (HVAC / Fridge).

Aliases: The display monitors both Temperature and Humidity,

these values can be aliased. These inputs will appear in the
controllers IO list.

Modes: Two columns are shown; Line 1 and Line 2. Line 1

represents the characters that will be displayed on the top line on
the display, Line 2 represents the bottom line on the display. Within
the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters (three
on display line 2) can be inserted. The Available characters are listed
within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on the display by sending

an integer value into the Mode 1/ 2 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display Input 1/2 currently has.
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field.
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field.
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field.
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field.

Example: In the example shown within the properties box above, entering an integer “2” and “3” into
analogue mode inputs 1 and 2 respectively, will show “HEAt” on the top line of the display and “Lv3” on the
lower line of the display.

Clock Mode – Mode 1 input only

The LCD can format a ‘minutes’ value (entered into ‘Display 1 input’) into the format 00:00 (hr:min) by
entering “-1” into the Mode 1 input.

Example: Where Mode 1 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the ‘minutes’ value 780 into ‘Display 1 input’, it would
be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Left Justify Mode – Mode 2 input only

The lower line on the LCD can also be manipulated to left justify and remove the decimal point of the
display 2 input.

Example: Where Mode 2 is set to ‘-2’, by entering the analogue value “ 6.0” into the ‘Display 2 input’, it
will be shown as “6” on the left hand side of the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before
it will activate.

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Coldroom Display

RDM Part Number PR0152

Display Input
Valve LED
Fans LED Enter Key Output
Network LED Down Key Output
Service LED Up Key Output
HACCP LED Defrost Key Output
Defrost LED Lights Key Output
Lights LED Mute Key Output
Alarm LED
Alarm Sounder
Mode 1

The inputs are as follows;

Display Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on the screen.

LED inputs: Switch the LED’s on the display on and off by changing the
input.

Mode 1: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased.

If there are expansion boards attached (and configured within the

properties of the TDB) then the ‘board’ drop down menu will offer other
options. E.g. Board ‘0’ refers to the main board, board 1 – expansion board
1 etc.

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be
inserted. The Available characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on the display by sending an

integer value into the Mode 1 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display Input currently has.
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field.
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field.
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field.
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field.

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into ‘Display input’) into the format 00:00 by
entering “-1” into the Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the ‘minutes’ value 780 into
‘Display input’, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Mercury Display

RDM Part Number PR0325

Enter Key Output

Display Input
Hash Key Output
Alarm LED
Up Key Output
Defrost LED
Down Key Output
Network LED
Key Switch Output
Mode 1
The inputs are as follows;

Display Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on the screen.

LED inputs: Switch the LED’s on the display on and off by changing the
input.

Mode 1: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased.

If there are expansion boards attached (and configured within the properties
of the TDB) then the ‘board’ drop down menu will offer other options. E.g.
Board ‘0’ refers to the main board, board 1 – expansion board 1 etc.

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be
inserted. The Available characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on the display by sending an

integer value into the Mode 1 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display Input currently has.
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field.
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field.
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field.
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field.

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into ‘Display input’) into the format 00:00 by
entering “-1” into the Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the ‘minutes’ value 780 into
‘Display input’, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Mercury 2 Display

RDM Part Number PR0725

Display Input
Valve LED
Fans LED Enter Key Output
Network LED Hash Key Output
Service LED Up Key Output
HACCP Down Key Output
Defrost LED Key Switch Output
Lights LED
Alarm LED
Mode 1

The inputs are as follows;

Display Input: Enter analogue value to be shown on the screen.

LED inputs: Switch the LED’s on the display on and off by changing the
input.

Mode 1: Accepts an analogue integer value from -1 to 8 to display pre-set

characters on the screen (see below).

Clicking on the properties of the block will display the menu to the right.

The display can be aliased.

If there are expansion boards attached (and configured within the properties
of the TDB) then the ‘board’ drop down menu will offer other options. E.g.
Board ‘0’ refers to the main board, board 1 – expansion board 1 etc.

Within the fields ‘Mode 1’ to ‘Mode 8’, four alphanumeric characters can be
inserted. The Available characters are listed within the properties box.

These pre-set characters can be displayed on the display by sending an

integer value into the Mode1 Input;

Value ‘0’ – shows the value that Display Input currently has.
Value ‘1’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 1’ field.
Value ‘2’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 2’ field.
:
Value ‘7’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 7’ field.
Value ‘8’ – shows the character set within ‘Mode 8’ field.

Clock Mode

The LCD display can format a minutes value (entered into ‘Display input’) into the format 00:00 by
entering “-1” into the Mode input. E.g. Where Mode 1 is set to ‘-1’, by entering the ‘minutes’ value 780 into
‘Display input’, it would be translated to 13:00 on the display.

Note: The Display block must always be configured (right click) within the TDB program before it will
activate.

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Logic Blocks
And blocks

OR Blocks

Not Block & Exclusive OR Block

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Mathematical Blocks
(+, - , x, ÷ blocks)

A A A A
B B B B

Output = A + B Output = A - B Output = A x B Output = A ÷ B

Absolute (abs) Block

Icon Properties

Output = A absolute
A
The absolute block converts a value entered at “A” to an absolute value, e.g. a negative
value becomes a positive.

X to the Power of Y (xy)

Icon Properties
Output=AB
A
B An Xy block gives a value of X to the power of Y, in other words X multiplied by itself Y
amount of times. In the example below, 2 to the power of 3 (or 2 cubed) equals 8.

Min, Max, Equals blocks

A A A
B B B

If A < B Output = A If A > B Output = A If A = B Output = on

If B < A Output = B If B > A Output = B If A ≠ B Output = off

<, >, ≤, ≥ blocks

A A A A
B B B B

If A < B If A > B If A ≤ B If A ≥ B
Output = On Output = On Output = On Output = On

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Average & Limit blocks

A
A A A
B B
B C
B C
C D

Output = Output = Output = If A > B Output = B

(A + B) ÷ 2 (A + B + C) ÷ 3 (A + B + C + D) ÷ 4 If A < C Output = C
If C < A < B Output = A

Range
Icon Properties

Input A: Analogue Value

A
Input B: Max Limit
B Input C: Min Limit
C
Digital output goes off when the Analogue value is out with the Max and Min limits.

Min, Max, Avg. Block

Icon Properties

Input 1 Input 1-8: Analogue Values

Valid 1
Valid 1-8: If the valid input is present the corresponding analogue input value
Input 2 will be used by the block.
Valid 2
Input 3 Min: The minimum value is outputted.
Valid 3 Max: The maximum value is outputted
Input 4 Min Avg: The average value is outputted.
Valid 4
Max
Input 5
Valid 5 Avg.
Input 6
Valid 6
Input 7
Valid 7
Input 8
Valid 8

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Filter
Icon Properties

The filter block can be used to apply a dampening factor to

the analogue input.

Rate How often the calculation occurs (in seconds).

T Const. The time constant used (in seconds).

Min Value Minimum value expected.

Max Value Maximum value expected.

Operation When an analogue value 'X' enters the block with a t-Const value of, for
example 2700 (45min):

With an increasing input, it calculates the rate of change for the value X to
reach 63.2% of its current value over the 2700 seconds. If the t-Const is
increased (from 2700), you are lengthening the time for it to get to the
63.2% point. Thus increasing the dampening factor.

With a decreasing input, it works the same as above, only calculates the rate
of change to reach 32.8% of its current value.

The calculation is carried out every period set in the 'Rate' field.

Depending on the input's rate of change will indicate what the ‘rate’ will need
set to. Additionally, depending on the environment and required dampening,
the t-Const will need to be adjusted.

Accumulator Block
Icon Properties

Input: The accumulator block samples the value at the input and adds it
Input Total to the running total count, this sample/calculation is fixed and is
carried out every second.
Reset Time Total: This is the running total. The accumulation process will start as
soon as the TDB program is running.
Time: The time output is in seconds and provides the total elapsed time
from last power on or reset.
Reset: The total value count and time elapsed will be set to zero when
the reset input is activated.

In the example below, a flow meter with a litres per second analogue
output is connected to the input of the accumulator block. Every second,
the instantaneous litres per second value is added to the total. The total
litres used and the total time, in seconds, is displayed on the right.

Note: The accumulator output, is periodically saved in the TDB Controller’s

non-volatile memory on the hour and half past the hour.

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Algebra
Icon Properties

This block has 5 variable analogue inputs and will perform advanced
$1 calculations.
$2
$3 Result A The digital ‘Hold’ input, when on, will hold the result regardless of the values
Result B updating on the analogue inputs.
$4
$5 Calculation can be up to 255 characters long. Useable symbols within the
Hold equations;

+ Addition
Digital Output ‘Result B’ - Subtraction
will go ‘high’ for a non 0 * Multiplication
result. / Division
^ Raised to the power of.

Precedence : ^ , * , / , + , -

Brackets can be used to control execution order.

Rounding;

round (x): Value is rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.

ceil (x): Value is rounded up to the nearest whole number.
floor (x): Value is rounded down to the nearest whole number.

The block will also perform trigonometric and log equations;

sin (x): Sine of x (Argument in radians)

cos (x): Cosine of x (Argument in radians)
tan (x): Tangent of x (Argument in radians)
asin (x): Arc sine of x (Argument in radians)
acos (x): Arc cosine of x (Argument in radians)
atan (x): Arc tangent of x (Argument in radians)
sqrt (x): Square root of x
abs (x): Absolute value of x
exp (x): E raised to the power of x
ln (x): Natural (base e) log of x
log (x): Base 10 log of x
rad (x): Convert x degrees to radians
deg (x): Convert x radians to degrees

Note 1: Spaces in a formula are ignored

Note 2: The floating point calculation used in the Algebra block, within the TDB
platform, supports 16 significant digits.

In the simple example below:

Input $1=8, $2=3, $3=10 and $4=5.

The equation is ($1 x $2) - ($3 + $4) or (8 x 3) – (10 + 5)

So the analogue result ‘A’ will be 9. Digital result ‘B’ will be ON as there is a
non-zero result.

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Time Blocks
Delay On Timer
Icon Properties

Input
Input
Reset
Delay Output

Delay
When the input is activated, the output will remain ‘off’ until the delay period has
elapsed. The output will then remain ‘on’ until the input goes ‘off’ or if the reset is
activated.

Pulse Timer
Icon Properties

Input
Input
Reset
Delay Output

Delay
When the input is activated the Output will turn on. The output will return to the ’off’
state when the delay (pulse time) expires or the input is removed before the delay
time has expired or the reset is activated before the delay time has expired.

Heartbeat
Icon Properties

A momentary on pulse is generated on the output at the beginning of every time

Period period as determined by the value set in period. The period value is in seconds. The
Sync sync input will reset the period timer back to zero when activated allowing the pulse
to become synchronised with another timed function.

The Heartbeat Block would typically be used to trigger an event at a regular interval,
for example, it could be used to activate an Analogue Store to store a temperature
every minute.

The shortest “Period Value” that can be entered is 0.2 of a second.

Note: The use of an SR latch block may be required.

Run On
Icon Properties

Input
Input
Length
Output

Length
When the input is activated the output will turn ‘on’ and remain ‘on’ until the length
time period has elapsed.

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Run Hours
Icon Properties

Input The output displays the total number of hours that the input is active. The output is
shown to one decimal place. The output will go to zero when the reset input is active
Reset (On). The maximum hour count is 596,680 (which equates to 68 years).

Note: The Hour Count is periodically saved in the TDB’s non-volatile memory on the
hour and half past the hour.

Change Over
Icon Properties

Input: Demand required. Either Enable 1 or 2 will be turned on

when this input is activated and will go off when the input
is deactivated. The output activated will vary depending
Input on whether or not the Swap input has been enabled.
Enable 1
Swap Swap: When activated the Enable output current operating will
Fail 1
Proof 1 be turned off and the alternative Enable output turned on
Enable 2 (Proof dependant). If the Swap input has never been
Proof 2 activated then only Enable 1 will be activated by the
Fail 2
Delay Input.

Proof 1 & 2: If used a proof signal must be returned when the

associated Enable output is activated. If the proof is
returned within the Delay parameter time the Enable
output stays on, if not the associated Enable output is
turned off and the alternative Enable output is turned on.

Note: If Proof inputs are not required then a digital setting block
set to “On” must be used to bypass the Proof input(‘s).

Delay: Time delay associated to Proof 1&2

Enable 1: Digital Output.

Fail 1: Activated if Proof 1 is not returned within the ‘Delay’ time

after Enable 1 is turned on.

Enable 2: Digital Output.

Fail 2: Activated if Proof 2 is not returned within the ‘Delay’ time

after Enable 2 is turned on.

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Pump Block
Icon Properties

The pump block permits for up to six outputs to be utilised, equalising

the run hours of the individual ‘channels’.
Input
Input: Demand required. One of the ‘Enable’ outputs will be
Swap
turned on when this input is activated and go off when
Used Enable 1
the input is deactivated. The output activated will vary
Proof 1 Fail 1 depending on the number of run hours the ‘channel’
Proof 2 Enable 2 currently has.
Proof 3 Fail 2
Proof 4 Enable 3 Swap: When activated, the ‘Enable’ output currently operating
Proof 5 Fail 3 will be turned off and an alternative ‘Enable’ output
turned on (Proof dependant). The ‘Enable’ turned on
Proof 6 Enable 4
will be the channel with the lowest number of run
Hours 1 Fail 4 hours. If the ‘Swap’ input has never been activated
Hours 2 Enable 5 then only ‘Enable 1’ will be activated by the Input.
Hours 3 Fail 5
Hours 4 Enable 6 Used: Integer value of how many pumps/ outputs are in use,
Hours 5 Fail 6 i.e. 1-6.
Hours 6
Proof 1 – 6: If used, a proof signal must be returned when the
Delay
associated ‘Enable’ output is activated. If the proof is
returned within the ‘Delay’ parameter time, the
‘Enable’ output stays on. If not, the associated Enable
output is turned off and an alternative Enable output is
turned on (based on run hours).

Note: If Proof inputs are not required then a digital setting block set
to “On” must be used to bypass the Proof input(s).

Hours 1 – 6: Analogue inputs specifying the number of hours the

‘channel’ has been active for. Possibly connect to the
output of a ‘Run Hours’ block.

Delay: Time delay associated to Proofs 1 – 6.

Enable 1 – 6: Digital Output/ run signal for pumps.

Fail 1 – 6: Activated if Proof X is not returned within the

allotted time after Enable X is turned on.

Within the properties of the block there is an option to use Run

Proofs. With the box unchecked, the enable outputs will run without
the requirement of the corresponding run signals.

Match Date
Icon Properties

Match Date output goes high when the date in the controller hardware
RTC matches the day, month and year defined.

Day Output stays on for 24 hours until the date changes. Not defining the year
Match field allows the block to match the day & month regardless of the year.
Month
Date Not defining the month and year fields allows the block to match the day
Year regardless of the month & year.

Uses the controllers current time and date.

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Date Time Block

Icon Properties

Seconds This block uses the TDB device’s Time and date. It separates the Time & Date
Minutes segments and outputs them as analogue outputs.
Hours
Time: Splits it into Seconds, Minutes and Hours.
Day
Month Date: Splits it into Day, Month and Year.
Year
DST DST: Output will come on when daylight saving time is on
Since Midnight
Since Midnight: Output counts up the seconds from midnight. Resets back to
0 at midnight and starts counting up again.

Summer or winter
Icon Properties

This block performs an automatic summer/ winter (BST/GMT)

time change. Block Name can be changed if required.

Daylight Block
Icon Properties
The Daylight block can be used to provide an indication of daylight
Latitude and twilight hours for a given geographical location. Note the
information provided by this block should be used as a guide only.
Longitude Daytime
Morning Offset Latitude: Enter the current Latitude coordinate of the
Twilight TDB device e.g. 55.856742.
Evening Offset
Longitude: Enter the current Longitude coordinate of the
TDB device e.g. -4.353971.

Morning Offset: Allows for a positive or negative offset to be

applied to the ‘on’ time for the Daytime and
Twilight outputs. A positive offset will delay the
Daytime /Twilight ‘on’ time. A negative offset
will bring the Daytime/ Twilight ‘on’ time
forward.

Evening Offset: Allows for a positive or negative offset to be

applied to the ‘off’ time for the Daytime and
Twilight outputs. A negative offset will delay
the Daytime /Twilight ‘off’ time. A positive
offset will bring the Daytime/ Twilight ‘off’ time
forward.

Daytime: The Daytime output will turn on at sunrise and

off at sunset based on the Latitude and
Longitude settings entered.

Twilight: The Twilight output will turn on when Twilight

begins (shortly before sunrise) and off when
Twilight ends (shortly after sunset).

Note: Any offset should be added in Seconds, use the unit type
“secs”. To achieve a negative offset enter a negative number, for
example -900 would equate to -15 minutes.

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Time Block
Icon Properties

Start Time Block Name can be changed.

Stop Time Output turns on at the “start time” and turns off
at the “stop time”.

Both time inputs can work to a ‘second’

resolution.

Schedule
Icon Properties

The Schedule block can be used to signal a number of events every

specified number of days. The TDB Controller’s real time clock is used to
determine the current time.
Start
End Start: Enter the initial start time. The Output will activate when
this time is reached. Note the output is only active for 1
No. per day second.
Days
End: Enter the last scheduled start time. The Output will
activate when this time is reached. Note the output is
only active for 1 second.

No. Per Day: Enter the number of events required per day. If more
than two events occur in a single day then the total
number of events will be evenly spaced including the
Start and End times. Please see example below.

Start 13:00
End 16:00
No. Per Day 4

In the above example the output would be active at

13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 hours. Note if only 1
event per day is entered then the output will trigger on
the “Start” parameter

Days: Enter the frequency of the events in days. For example if

the “Number Per Day” is set to 2 and the “Days”
parameter is set to 3 then every 3 days the output will be
active twice. Once at the entered Start time and again at
the End time. Note the schedule takes effect from the last
TDB program save. Set to 1 if you wish the schedule to
occur every day.

Start and End time can span midnight e.g. Start 22:00 End 03:00

Day of Week Block

Icon Properties

Day No. Output = 0 = Sunday

Output = 1 = Monday
Output = 2 = Tuesday
Output = 3 = Wednesday
Output = 4 = Thursday
Output = 5 = Friday
Output = 6 = Saturday

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Functional Blocks
Alarm block

The alarm block is used to indicate an alarm. It’s activated by the switch input
and can have an alarm delay assigned by using a setting block on the delay
Switch input. The alarm can have an ‘index’ type (used within the DMTouch to direct
Delay Setting alarms) assigned by editing the properties box. An ‘Alarm Priority’ can also be
assigned for when the device is logged on to BACnet networks.

Note: An index of ‘1’ will only alarm locally and not be sent over the network if
setup.

Analogue Switch

Analogue Input An analogue value can be switched off using the switch input.
Switch

Two-Way Switch

Analogue Input 1 If digital Input Switch is off the output will follow Analogue Input 1 value
If digital input Switch is on the output will follow Analogue Input 2 value
Analogue Input 2
Switch

Analogue Store

Initially the output is at the start-up value. Analogue values can be stored by
Value
turning the switch on then off, the output retains the input value at the time
Switch the switch is turned off. Click the “Non-Volatile” option to save the output value
Start-up Value of the analogue store on the hour or half past the hour or during a software
restart.

Note: If more than one Analogue Store is being used then they must each
have unique aliases. I.e. Analogue Store 1, Analogue Store 2 etc.

Pulse Counter

Count Up The output increments and decrements in accordance with the up and down
Count Down inputs. The output will go to zero when the reset input is active (On).
Reset
Note 1: The current count is periodically saved in the TDB’s non-volatile
memory on the hour and half past the hour.

Note 2: If more than one counter is being used then they must each have
unique aliases. I.e. Pulse Counter 1, Pulse Counter 2 etc.

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D-Latch

The "D" digital input value is clocked through to the output on each rising edge of the
‘D’ Input clock input B.
Clock

Input (A) is switched Clock (B) is Clock (B) is switched

Input (A) is on. Input (A) is
through to the output removed, output on, Input (A), which
removed, output
when the clock signal stays on. is off, is “clocked”
stays on.
(B) is switched on through to the output
which now goes off.

SR-Latch

The output goes on when the "Set" input goes on, and goes off when the Reset input
Set goes on.
Reset

Input (A) and Input (A) is switched Input (A) is Reset (B) is Reset (B) is
reset (B) are both on and goes straight switched off, switched on, removed.
off. through to the output remains on. output is “reset”
output. and switches off

Digital Edge Block

For each Rising Edge of the input signal the Edge and Rising Outputs will pulse
Edge high for 0.1 seconds
Signal Rising
For each Falling Edge of the Input signal the Edge and Falling Outputs will pulse
Falling
high for 0.1 seconds.

Analogue Edge Block

For each Rising Edge of the input signal the Edge and Rising Outputs will pulse
Edge high for 0.1 seconds.
Signal Rising
For each Falling Edge of the Input signal the Edge and Falling Outputs will pulse
Falling
high for 0.1 seconds.

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Syslog

When the digital input is activated the text defined in the “Entry” field will appear in the
controller system log. The entry will be time/date stamped with the controller’s current
Input time and date.
$1
The use of $1 & $2 in the entry field allow for
$2
analogue values to be included in the system log
entry. In the example to the right, when the digital
input is activated the values currently fed into $1 &
$2 will be included in the system log entry.

e.g. If the values “10.1” and “5.6” were connected

to $1 & $2 respectively, The system log entry
(from example to the right) would be;

Test 10.1, Test 5.6.

Note: the controller will save a maximum of 300 entries in the system log.

Push Text

This block allows a scrolling text message to appear

Input both on the web interface and the TouchXL’s display
$1 (if fitted).
$2
When the Input is activated, the text message in
the Entry field will appear on the TDB controller’s
web page. If the strings “$1” and “$2” are included
within the text message then the analogue values
connected to the $1 and $2 inputs will also be
displayed in the text message.

CGI: Check this for the message to be displayed on the computer generated
interface, such as a PC.

Broadcast: Broadcasts to another TDB device on the network. See peer to peer
Communications.

Time Stamp: The message will appear with the date and time shown first.

In the example shown above, if an analogue value of “4615” is connected to $1, then
the Push Text output on the device will be;

Energy usage is 4615 kWh

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Reverse On/Off / Reverse On/Off 2

Reverse On/ Off 1

A Diff Above
B Set Point
C
Diff Below
D

Reverse On/ Off 2

A
B Output
C
D
E Reverse On/Off blocks are typically used to control a heating function.

Input A: Analogue Input As an example, input (A) would be from a temperature probe and setpoint
Input B: Set Point (B) would be the temperature you want to maintain the room at. Differential
Input C: Diff above SP above setpoint (C) and differential below setpoint (D) are bands either side of
Input D: Diff below SP the setpoint at which the heating is turned on and off. If there were no
Input E: Delay differentials (C & D set to zero or not used) then the heating would constantly
switch on and off around the set point and cause relay “chattering”.

As shown in the above graph, when the system is initially switched on the
temperature is below the set point minus the diff below, this would cause the
output (heating) to be switched on. As the room heats up, the temperature
rises above the set point, when the temperature reaches the set point plus
the diff above the output (heating) is switched off. The room will gradually
cool down, when the temperature falls to the set point minus the diff below,
the output (heating) is switched on again.

The Reverse On/ Off 2 block has the additional ‘Delay’ input. When a time
value is inputted, it delays the output from coming on or going off for that
period. Note: Use with caution.

Direct On/Off / Direct On/Off 2

Direct On/ Off 1

Diff Above
A
B Set Point
C Diff Below
D

Direct On/ Off 2

A
B Output
C
D A Direct On/Off block works in the opposite manner to a Reverse On/Off
E block and would typically be used to control a cooling function.

Input A: Analogue Input

Input B: Set Point
Input C: Diff above SP
Input D: Diff below SP
Input E: Delay

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Direct PID / Direct PID 2

Direct PID This block performs a PID control function where the set-point,
proportional, integral and derivative values can be assigned. It is
A
typically used in a cooling application.
B
C Output A Direct PID block gives a variable output (0-100) depending on the
D relationship between the analogue input (A) and a set point (B). A
E Direct PID 2 block has a second output, ‘Reverse’, which is the inverse
value to the Output.

Direct PID 2 If the application requires the output to have limits within the block’s 0-
100 range then a Limit block can be utilised.

A Knowledge of PID loop mechanisms is advisable.

B
C Output If the analogue input is increasing rapidly away from the set point then
D Reverse the PID block will increase its output rapidly in an attempt to maintain
the set point.
E
F If the analogue input is increasing more slowly away from the set point
then the analogue output will be proportionally less.

Input A: Analogue input A typical application would be to control a condenser fan(s) connected
Input B: Set Point to a variable speed drive with the analogue input coming from a
Input C: Proportional constant pressure transducer. The speed of the condenser fan(s) would depend
Input D: Integral on how close the pressure is to the set point and how quickly the
Input E: Derivative pressure is changing.
Input F: Hold
The Proportional constant, Integral and Derivative settings determine
how quickly and by how much the output varies in relation to the input.
These values require fine tuning and should be used with care.

The Direct PID 2 block has the additional ‘Hold’ input. When the digital
input goes ‘on’ the analogue output values do not change from their
current value regardless of any change to the analogue inputs. Note:
Use with caution

Reverse PID / Reverse PID 2

Reverse PID This block performs a Reverse PID control function where the set-point,
proportional, integral and derivative values can be assigned. It is
A typically used in a heating application.
B
C Output If the application requires the output to have limits within the block’s 0-
100 range then a Limit block can be utilised.
D
E
Reverse PID 2

A
B
C Output
D Reverse
E
F

Input A: Analogue input

Input B: Set Point
Input C: Proportional constant
Input D: Integral
Input E: Derivative
Input F: Hold

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Performance

Value This block calculates a performance indicator. The performance block will monitor
Hold the performance of the analogue value (Value) and give it a score.
Reset
The score is based on how close the analogue value is to Set-point and if it is
Set Point
being maintained within the diff above and diff below values. Consideration is
Diff Above also given to how close/ far the analogue value is from the max and min limits.
Diff Below
Max Value The min and max limits are generally the high and low alarm settings.
Min Value
A score of 1 equates to a good performance, a score of 10 equates to a poor
performance.

Alarms can be generated to alert users when a device relating to the value is
underperforming.

Note: If the Min Value and the Set Point are both set to the same value and the
Diff Below is set to zero then any values on input A below the set point will not
affect the performance score. Similarly, if the Max Value and the Set Point are
the same and the Diff Above is set to zero, any value on input A above the
setpoint will not affect the performance score.

Levels

A Level block is used to monitor an analogue input and check that it

Input is within pre-set parameters.
Enable Value
High Level Valid As an example, if the input was a temperature probe then the High
Low Level Error Level and Low Levels would be set to initiate an alarm if the
Max Valid High Alarm temperature went too hot or too cold (subject to the delay). The Max
Min Valid Low Alarm Valid and Min Valid parameters could be set to the limits of the
probe scale, an error output would be generated if these limits were
Delay
exceeded (subject to the delay) which would indicate a probe fault.

Input: Analogue Signal

Enable: When the input is activated it enables the checking
features of the block. Note if disabled the analogue
value is still fed through to the “Value” output.

High level, Low Level, Max Valid and Min Valid are settable values.

Delay: Delay associated to the Error, High and Low alarm

digital outputs.

Value: Value passed from the Input

Valid: The output is active whilst the Input signal is within
the Max Valid and Min Valid parameters.
Error: The output is activated when the Input signal is out
with the Max/Min Valid parameters.
High Alarm: The output is activated when the Input signal is above
the parameter High Level.
Low Alarm: The output is activated when the Input signal is below
the parameter Low Level.

Note: For this block to operate correctly all the inputs must have
a value assigned. When the Enable is activated the controller checks
all inputs. “Input”, “High Level”, “Low Level”, “Max Valid”, “Min
Valid” and “Delay”.

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Occupancy Optimisation

The Occupancy Optimisation block is used as an energy saving tool. The block
Ambient calculates when to enable the output, connected to the heating/cooling strategy,
to achieve the desired room temperature for when the room is first occupied.
Target
Occupation Ambient: Temperature Input
Enable
No Learn Target: Desired temperature.
Hold
Occupation: Connect the analogue output of the GP2/GP3 block here.

Enable: Connect the digital output of the GP2/GP3 block here. Now
configure the GP2/GP3 block with the desired occupied times.

No Learn: Occupancy block uses the current calculated rate and stops any
further calculations.

Hold: The predictive part of the block is disabled and the Output of the
block follows the status of the Enable input.

The properties for the block are shown on the

right.

Select between Cooling or Heating.

The Occupancy Optimisation block calculates the

degree per hour change in room temperature
when the heating/cooling plant is on. This allows
the block to determine when to enable the
output. The default rate is 1Deg per hour and is
used until a current rate is calculated.

The rate is continuously calculated by the block.

A parameter appears for the Occupancy block in

the controller parameters screen. This parameter will vary to show the current
calculated rate.

Enter Min and Max Rates. The Calculated degree Per hour value will never go
above or below these values.

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Occupancy Optimisation 2

Inside Ambient
Outside Ambient
Summer Setpoint
Winter Setpoint Output
Summer Threshold Target
Winter Threshold Rate
Unoccupied Offset Reverse Rate
Diff Enable Time
Occupation Disable Time
Enable Occupation Change Time
Force Reverse Mode
No Learn
Hold

The Occupancy Optimisation 2 block is used as an energy saving tool. The block calculates when to enable
the output, connected to the heating/cooling strategy, to achieve the desired room temperature for when
the room is first occupied.

Input Values

Inside Ambient: Temperature input of space to be cooled or heated.

Outside Ambient: Temperature input of outside air.
Summer Setpoint: Target temperature in ‘summer’ state, used to calculate actual Setpoint.
Winter Setpoint: Target temperature in ‘winter’ state, used to calculate actual Setpoint.
Summer Threshold: Temperature setting, of which above, deems a ‘summer’ state. Used to
calculate actual Setpoint.
Winter Threshold: Temperature setting, of which below, deems a ‘winter’ state. Used to
calculate actual Setpoint.
Unoccupied Offset: Time offset subtracted from the end of when the GP Timer switches off.
Diff: Temperature diff from the current setpoint used in the reverse rate
calculation. See Reverse End Rate calculation.
Occupation: Connect the analogue output (until) of the GP2/GP3 Timer block here.
Enable: Connect the digital output (state) of the GP2/GP3 block here. The GP Timer
blocks must be configured, as per their setup, with the desired occupied
times.
Force Reverse: This input can be used to stop learning the reverse rate calculation.
No Learn: The Occupancy Optimisation 2 block uses the current calculated rate and
stops any further calculations.
Hold: The predictive part of the block is disabled and the Output of the block
follows the status of the Enable input.

Output Values

Output: Output signal from the block to enable the heating/ cooling plant.
Target: Calculated setpoint for the heating/ cooling application. See Calculated
target below.
Rate: Current heating/ cooling rate (Deg./hr) for when the plant is switched on.
Reverse Rate: Current heating/ cooling rate (Deg./hr) for when the plant is switched off.
Enable Time: Time the occupancy block is due to bring on the digital (heating/ cooling
enable) output.
Disable Time: Time the occupancy block is due to switch off the digital (heating/ cooling
enable) output.
Occupation Change Time: Formatted ‘until’ time taken from the GP2/GP3 Time block. This is the time
the next change will take place from the GP Timer (on or off).
Mode: Range of value from 0 – 6 representing the block’s current mode/ state. The
modes are as follows;
0: Initial State
1: Outwith time bands from GP Timer. i.e off state.
2: Inside of ‘Enable’ window
3: Enabled, but not learning
4: Enabled and learning
5: Reached target/ occupation time, finished learning
6: Reached target/ occupation time, not learning

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The properties for the block are shown above. Select between Cooling or Heating.

Calculated Target

The initial step for the Occupancy Optimisation 2 block is to calculate the actual Target Setpoint for the
occupied space to heat/ cool to. For this it utilises the following inputs; Outside Ambient; Summer SP;
Winter SP; Winter Threshold; Summer Threshold.

Using the above inputs, the below graph can be created. If the outside ambient temperature goes above or
below the Summer or Winter thresholds, the calculated setpoint will take the respective Summer or Winter
Setpoint. When the Outside ambient temperature is between the two thresholds, the block uses the plotted
graph to generate a Calculated Setpoint. This Setpoint will vary according to how near/ far it is from the
winter/ summer thresholds. Closer to the Winter threshold, it will use a SP closer to the Winter Setpoint
and vice versa.

Winter Setpoint

Calculated Setpoint

Summer Setpoint

Winter Outside Summer

Threshold Ambient Threshold

Start Rate

The Occupancy Optimisation 2 block calculates the degree per hour (Deg./hr) change in room temperature
when the heating/cooling plant is on. This allows the block to determine when to enable the output so that
the room temperature is at the target setpoint for when the room is occupied.

From the properties box, shown above, the default start rate is 1 Deg./hr (adjustable) and is used until a
new start rate is calculated by the block. This start rate is then continuously calculated. In addition to the
default, the min and max start rates can be set limiting the Start rate calculation, if necessary, to these
values.

A parameter appears for the Occupancy Optimisation block in the controller parameters screen. This
parameter will vary to show the current calculated rate.

In the heating example below, it shows two temperature lines. The block uses the initial ‘default’ start rate
of change to calculate when to switch the heating plant on. Using the newly calculated rate of change, it
then adapts to switch on the heating plant later, thus raising the room temperature to the setpoint for
when space is occupied, saving energy.

Calculated Setpoint

Initial Calculated on time

New Calculated on time

GP Timer
Enable On

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Reverse (End) Rate

Similar to the Start Rate, the Occupancy Optimisation 2 block calculates the Deg./hr change in room
temperature when the heating/ cooling plant turns off. It then uses this End rate to determine when to
disable the output so that the room temperature is at the target temperature minus/ plus (depending on
heat/ cool) at the point of when the room is unoccupied.

From the properties box, shown above, the default start rate is 0.5 Deg./hr (adjustable) and is used until a
new end rate is calculated by the block. This end rate is then continuously calculated. In addition to the
default, the min and max end rates can be set limiting the end rate calculation, if necessary, to these
values.

In the heating example below, it again shows two temperature lines. The block uses the initial ‘default’ end
rate of change to calculate when to switch the heating plant off. The target temperature for the ‘GP Timer
Off’ (or the end of occupied time) will be the current target setpoint minus the dif. Using the newly
calculated rate of change, it then adapts to switch the heating plant off earlier, thus allowing the room
temperature to drop to the acceptable level at the point the room is unoccupied.

Calculated Setpoint

Diff Initial Calculated off time

New Calculated off time

GP Timer
Enable Off

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Pressure to Temperature / Pressure to Temperature 2

Pressure to Temperature 1 The pressure to temperature block is used to convert a pressure reading to a
temperature based on the refrigerant gas type in use.

Pressure Pressure: Pressure Input.

Glide
Glide: Allows for a linear offset, in degrees
Celsius or Fahrenheit, to be
subtracted from the output
Pressure to Temperature 2 temperature.

Pressure Ref. Weight: P2T2 block only. For blended

refrigerants, the weighting (%) can
Glide
be inputted for a non-linear
Ref. Weight conversion. When the refrigerant
weight parameter is set to 0% then
the liquid pressure is used (bubble), when set to 100% the
Current Supported vapour pressure is used (dew).
Refrigerants;
Output: Calculated temperature.
R12*, R13*, R13b1*, R22,
R23, R32, R114*, R134a, Absolute: Tick to use Absolute pressure, leave un-ticked for Gauge
R142B, R227, R401, pressure.
R401A*, R401B, R401C
R402, R402A, R402B, Use PSI: Pressure input defaults to BAR. Tick if the pressure input to the
R404A, R407A, R407B, block is in PSI.
R407C, R500, R502, R503,
R507, R717, R290, R744, Internal: Tick to prevent the refrigerant selection appearing in the
R407F, R410A, R449A, parameter page.
R513A.

*Not available in P2T2.

Comfort Block

Temperature This block can use both the Temperature analogue input and the
Humidity humidity to calculate the apparent temperature using the comfort index
shown in appendix 1.
Comfort
Temperature

Offline Block

Used to monitor comms to and from the TDB

Output Controller and those devices it is connected.
Timeout
Offline Block Name can be changed.

Host: When communications are lost between

the TDB controller and the front-end the
Output will go ‘on’ after the input “Time” has
elapsed.

Expansion “X”: When communications are lost

between the TDB controller and the selected
Expansion board the Output will go on after the input “Offline Timeout”
has elapsed.

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Display Cascade Block

Yes Button
Trigger
No Button

The Display Cascade Block can be used in conjunction with the TouchXL
Display or the Plant Touchscreen Display.

When the Trigger input is activated (switched from off to on), a prompt
will be forwarded to the display. The prompt’s text is entered in Line 1,
Line 2 & Line 3 of the properties box. Within the prompt, there will be
two ‘response boxes’. The text displayed in these boxes is defined in
the fields ‘Output 1’ and ’Output 2’.

An example of the display from the

TouchXL screen would look similar to
the left when ‘triggered’.

An example of the USB Plant Touch Screen

display would look similar to the right when
‘triggered’.

If the left hand response button (‘YES’) is pressed then the ‘Yes Button’ output is momentarily activated. If
the right hand response button (‘NO’) is pressed then the ‘No Button’ output is momentarily activated.

Whichever response is pressed, the display will revert back to its home screen unless a subsequent
cascade block connected to the output gets activated. The ‘response’ boxes” are defaulted to “Yes” or “No”,
but they are user definable e.g. “Override” and “Escape”.

Using a series of Display Cascade Blocks, they can provide a sequence of questions and answers; the yes
and no outputs triggering the input of the next block or blocks.

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Display Override Block

Activate
Override
Deactivate

The Display Override Block can be used in conjunction with the Plant
Touch Screen Display or the layout option within the web/ TouchXL’s
interface.

Plant Touch Screen

When a Plant Touch Screen Display is configured with a custom override block, it allows the user to
override a digital value within the TDB control program, from the display. An “ON/OFF” button appears on
the display, with the override name and the current state value above it. The override name is entered in
the properties page as well as the state descriptions. The state descriptions are defaulted to “State: On”
and “State: Off”.

The text that appears inside the button

can also be entered in the properties page.
There are two lines of text, one which
appears inside the button when the
override is activated and one that appears
when the override is deactivated, these
are defaulted to “Turn On” and “Turn Off”.

Pressing the override box changes the

status of the override output and alters
the text accordingly. In the above example
(which is the default setting), initially the
display will show the override name
(Display Override 1 in this case) and
“State: Off”. The text inside the button will
be “Turn On” and the output of the block
will be ‘Off’.

When the button is pressed, the description will change to “State: On” changing the output of the block to
‘On’ and the text inside the button will be “Turn Off”

Blocks Digital Inputs

The Display Override Block can also be activated and deactivated by triggering (switching from ‘Off’ to ‘On’)
the ‘activate’ and ‘deactivate’ digital inputs on the block. Priority is given to the latest trigger input whether
it is from the touch screen or the Display Override Block inputs.

Non-Volatile Option
With this option ‘unchecked’, if the device receives a reset, the block will resort to its default state. When
the option is ‘checked’ and the device is reset, it will return to the state it was in. Note: when
implementing a strategy, take into considerations any settings/ logic going into override block.

Layout Setup
When the Display Override block is used in
conjunction with the Layout setup, it will
look similar to the image below. This will be
on both the web interface and the TouchXL
display (if fitted). Please see Layout Setup
section for details of configuration. In the
layout, both buttons will be visible. The
highlighted button (in the example ‘Turn
Off’), will represent the current state of the
override. By selecting ‘Turn On’, it will
change the State to ‘On’ and highlight the
button.

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Display 3-Way Block

Input Output
Mode Current Mode

The Display 3-Way Block can be used in conjunction with either the Plant
Touch Screen Display or the layout option within the web/ TouchXL
interface.

Plant Touch Screen

When a Plant Touch Screen Display is
configured with a custom 3-Way block, it
allows the user to override a digital value
within the TDB control program, from the
display.

A “Man Off/ Man On/ Auto” button appears on

the display, with the override name and the
current state value above it.

If set to ‘Auto’, the state value above the

override button will show Auto and whether
the current state is ‘On’ or ‘Off’. The override/
state names are entered in the block’s
properties page. The state descriptions are
defaulted to “Man: Off”, “Man: On” and “Auto”. When in the ‘Auto’ state, the two values (Auto Off and Auto
On) are defaulted to ‘Off’ and ‘On’ respectively.

The text that appears inside the button matches the 3 descriptions of the states (i.e. Man Off, Man On &
Auto). Pressing the override box changes the status of the override output and alters the text accordingly.

Example
In the above example (which is the default setting), initially the display will show the override name
(Display 3-Way 1), the current state (Auto Off) and the override button will show “Man Off”. Similar to the
image above.

 Pressing the button will override it to “Man Off”, updating the current state and the button will
update to “Man On”
 Press the button again, will override it to “Man On”, updating the current state and the button will
then show “Auto”.
 Pressing the button once more, will override it to “Auto”, updating the current state and the
button will then show “Man Off”.

Digital 3-Way Block’s IO

The Digital ‘Input’ to the block is the ‘output’ value when the block is set to ‘Auto’.
When a numerical value is given to the Analogue ‘Mode’ Input, it activates/ deactivates the states of the
block.
Enter a ‘1’ and the output will go to “Man Off”.
Enter a ‘2’ and the output will go to “Man On”.
Enter a ‘3’ and the output will go to “Auto On” or “Auto Off” and follows the digital ‘Input’.

Note: A ‘0’ can also be entered into the Analogue ‘Mode’ input. This may be useful when using both the
layout/ mimic and the Mode parameter methods.

The ‘Current Mode’ Analogue Output will be one of three values; 1 - when output is “Man Off”, 2 - when
output is “Man On” and 3 - when output is “Auto”.

Note: Priority is given to the latest trigger input whether it is from the touch screen or the Display Override
Block inputs.

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Non-Volatile Option
The block has the option of saving the last override activation in non-volatile memory. With this option
‘unchecked’, if the device receives a reset, the block will resort to its default state. When the option is
‘checked’ and the device is reset, it will return to the state it was in. Note: when implementing a strategy,
take into considerations any settings/ logic going into override block as they may also be saved in non-
volatile memory.

Layout Setup
When the Display 3-Way Override block is
used in conjunction with the Layout setup, it
will look similar to the image to the right.
Please see Layout Setup section for details of
configuration. In the layout, all three buttons
(representing the 3 states) will be visible.
The highlighted button (in the example
‘Auto’), will represent the current state of the
override. By selecting ‘Man On’ or ‘Man Off’,
will change the State to match and highlight
that button.

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Display Slide Block

Default
Reset
Set Value Value
Offset Above
Offset Below

The Display Slide Block can be used in conjunction with either the Plant Touch Screen Display or the layout
option within the web/ TouchXL interface.

Plant Touch Screen

When a Plant Touch Screen Display is
configured with a custom slide block, it
allows the user to override an analogue
value within the TDB control program,
from the display. A slider icon will appear
(Similar to right) on the touch display,
with a pointer. The pointer can be moved
up and down using the touch screen,
which will alter an analogue output value
attached to the display slider block.

Default This is the default analogue value that the block will use when the ‘reset’ is activated.
Reset When this is activated the block will return to its default setting.
Set Value The base value to which the ‘above’ and ‘below’ offsets are referenced.
Offset Above The highest value above the ‘set value’ that the slide on the touch screen can set.
Offset Below The lowest value below the ‘set value’ that the slide on the touch screen can set.

Example
With the Set Value set to 20 and the Offset above and below both set to 5, the slide appears on the display
with a maximum and minimum of 25 and 15. By sliding the pointer up or down, the analogue output
(Value) of the block will follow what the pointer is moved to by the user. With the upper and lower setting
being set by whoever compiled the program.

Layout Setup
When the Display Slide block is used in
conjunction with the Layout setup, it will
look similar to the image to the right. Please
see Layout Setup section for details of
configuration. It will work in the same way
as detailed above, with the Plant USB touch
display.

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Diagnostic blocks

Analogue Display Block

Icon Properties

This block gives a visual display of an

analogue value within a TDB program using
online or simulation mode and has the option
of assigning units (the units can also be
manually inserted if required).

Internal If the Internal option is ticked

then this value will remain
within TDB program. If un-
ticked, the Analogue display
will appear as a value in the
output section of the device
“Control Summary”.

Input If the Input option is ticked the Analogue display will appear as a value in
the input section of the IO list.

Broadcast Check the broadcast box for the value in the block to be ‘broadcast’ over
the IP network to which the device is on. The value can be picked up from
another TDB device set to receive it. For more information see Peer to Peer
section.

Digital Display Block

Icon Properties

This block gives a visual display of a digital

value within a TDB program using online or
simulation mode.

Internal If the Internal option is

ticked then this value will
remain within TDB program.
If un-ticked then the Digital
display will appear as a value
in the output section of the
device “Control Summary”.

Input If the Input option is ticked the Digital display will appear as a value in the
input section of the IO list.

Broadcast Check the broadcast box for the value in the block to be ‘broadcast’ over
the IP network to which the device is on. The value can be picked up from
another TDB device set to receive it. For more information see Peer to Peer
section.

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Shortcut Block

Icon Properties

Shortcut blocks can be

used throughout the users
program to ‘de-clutter’ the
canvas from multiple wires
linked across the entire
program. While selected, by
clicking on the canvas it will
place the block. Editing the
properties will allow the
user to ‘bridge’ wires
between blocks.

The below example will outline the basic setup.

Split Wire

Right clicking on any wire connection will give a

“Delete wire” and “Split wire” option.

Selecting the “Split wire” will cut the wire and add
a shortcut to the two cut ends, one being a
producer and one being a receiver.

The shortcuts will be given the name similar to the

block to the left of the split “Setting Block 1” in the
example to the left. This will make the shortcuts
have more sensible names.

Splitting wires will make the layout simpler and

the TDB program easier to follow.

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Settings Block

Icon Properties

Setting blocks can be created to give permanent values or allow end users to set specific
values when the program is in use. For example changeable set points in an ‘Air
Conditioning Application’.

Setting blocks can be made ‘Digital’ or ‘Analogue’, each providing properties to set;

Digital
When set to ‘Digital’ the setting icon will
automatically set itself to be blue, making it
easier to recognise it as a digital setting block
as oppose to analogue (yellow). Within the
properties box, along with the type, the block
can be named and the desired ‘default’ value is
selectable.

Internal Option
Dictates whether the setting block will be
visible on the devices web page and/ or DM
device list. If checked, the settings block is only
set-able within the TDB Editor.

Broadcast Option
Allows the parameter to be broadcast over the IP network, picked up by other TDB devices.

Analogue
While set for ‘Analogue’ the settings shown on
the left will be visible.

The Internal and Broadcast options are identical

to that above.

The example shows a setting block configured

as ‘Cut In Setpoint, given a default value of
22.5°C. The block can be configured from the
I/O list of the program and can be set no higher
than 30.0°C and no lower than 15.0°C.

Units

Within analogue input, output and parameter blocks the option to add a ‘unit’ is visible as a drop down menu.
Many pre-set units are available, for example; DegC, Bar, %, Lux, kW/hr, m3/sec. Users can also manually
type in their own if required. Furthermore, superscripting text is also possible to suit the ‘unit’. For example,
for the controller to display “cm3/sec”, the user types in “cm^3/sec”. The ‘^’ symbol preceding the character
instructs it to be superscripted.

Show Names

Right click on the workspace and from the sub-menu select “Show Names”. All TDB blocks will have their
names shown above them.

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Find/Replace
Finding an Item
Right clicking on an unused area of the workspace brings up a sub menu shown on
the right, select “Find/Replace”.

Enter the name of the item you want to find, (“Air Probe” in
the example) and click “Find Now”.

The item being searched for will be highlighted in yellow as

shown.

If the “Orphans Only” box is ticked then only items with no

wires attached will be found.

Replacing an Item
Select the “Replace” tab and enter the
name of the item you want to find. Enter
the name you want to replace it with.

Selecting the “Replace” button will highlight

the target in yellow, clicking the “Replace”
button again will change the item’s
description.

If there are several items with the same

name you can replace them all with another
name by selecting the “Replace All” button.

Note: Only the item’s name will be

changed, all other settings will remain the same.

Running a Simulation
The application can be simulated by clicking on the Run Simulation icon in the
toolbox. When running, the toolbox changes to give similar options shown to the
right.

Hovering the mouse pointer over outputs and inputs will show the value. Diagnostic
analogue or digital displays are also a useful way to observe data flow through the
application.

Values can be changed dynamically while simulating by clicking the item and then
changing its value.

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Peer to Peer Communication

Peer to peer communication allows one TDB device, to share data
with a number of other devices running TDB, operating on the
same IP network.

Firstly configure the Input, Output, Setting or Diagnostic block you wish to
broadcast. Shown on the right is an example Analogue Input block
configured as a probe. Probe 1 is being used to measure the Ambient Air
Temperature of a room. Tick the Broadcast option to share this
temperature with other TDB devices. Click OK to save any changes.

Note: any TDB device which is set to

broadcast data must be given a
unique controller name (blank by
default). This is done via the Network
page as shown on the left. Assign the
device a suitable designation via the
“Controller Name” field and click Set
Network.

Now edit the TDB program in the TDB device you wish to receive
the analogue value. Insert a Network Analogue Input block into
the program and view the properties for this block as shown on
the left.

Tick the broadcast option.

Device: Enter the name of the TDB device you wish to receive
the value from e.g. TDB Intuitive Controller. Note:
This text is case sensitive.
Value: Enter the name of the block you wish to receive data
from, for example “Ambient Air Temp”. Click ‘ok’ to
save changes. The analogue value has now been
mapped.

Multiple TDB devices can receive the same broadcast value, setup these devices using the same method
outlined above. A similar process should be followed for digital inputs and setting blocks.

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Receiving Analogue Values from a Data Manager TDB Program

A simple Data Builder PLC program, running on a Data

Manager, is shown on the left. The temperature of a room is
being measured from probe 1 on the Data Manager’s analogue
input board and is being mapped to an analogue output. By
right-clicking on the “Analogue Output” block, in the Data
Manager TDB program, the properties window on the left is
shown. This block has to be configured so that values can be
sent to a TDB controller.

Type: Select “Network” from the drop down menu.

Device: Enter the controller name as it appears in the Data

Manager’s device list.

Value: Enter the name, of the Network Analogue input, as it

appears exactly in the controller’s PLC Program
created e.g. “Eng Office Temp”.

Log the controller onto the Data Manager running the Data Builder program. Ensure a Network Analogue input
on the controller is configured and that it is entitled “Eng Office Temp”. Now, the analogue input from the Data
Manager has been mapped to the controller Data Builder program.

Receiving Digital Values from a Data Manager TDB Program

Once the TDB controller is logged onto a Data Manager, Data Builder programs running within the Data
Manager can be used to map digital values to the controller. Refer to the Data Manager Data Builder user guide
for further details.

Shown on the left is a simple software manual

override. This has been generated in a Data Builder
program running on a Data Manager. By right-clicking
on the “Digital Output” block the properties window
on the left is shown.

Type: This must be set to “Network”.

Device: Enter the controller’s device name as it

appears in the DM’s device list.

Value: Enter the name, of the network digital input,

as it appears exactly in the TDB controller
PLC Program created e.g. “Production GP
Timer Input”.

Once the Data Manger Data Builder program is running and the TDB controller is logged on to the Data Manger
then the status of the digital output running in the Data Manager PLC program will be mapped to the controller
network digital input named “Production GP Timer Input”.

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GP Timer (mapping from a Data Manager GP Timer)

Mapping a Data Manager’s GP Timer to a digital input on the TDB controller is similar to receiving digital values
from the Data Manager.

The TDB controller must be logged on to the Data Manger to utilise this setup. Then the GP timer channel must
be configured to send values to the network digital input. An example is shown below. For the full GP timer
setup instructions please refer to the Data Manager commissioning guide found on the RDM website.

Output Type: This should be set to “General”.

Output Mask: Enter the TDB’s controller name as it appears

on the “Device List”, e.g. HCON00.

Output Channel: This value is derived from the order in which the
network digital inputs appears on the values
page, for the TDB controller, once it is logged
onto a Data Manager.

Below shows a TDB controller logged on with the alias HCON00.

Example 1: To ‘hit’ the network digital input item on the TDB

controller called “Production GP Timer Input” the GP timer field
(Output Channel) must be set to 2.

Note: The value 2 is used since the digital input, “Production GP

Timer Input”, appears third in the output table list. Output
ordering is counted from 0, 1, 2…8, 9 etc.

Example 2: To hit “Marketing Suite GP Timer Input” the “Output

Channel” field would have to be set to 1.

Example 3: To hit “Boiler Run Sig” the “Output Channel” field

would have to be set to 8.

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Technical Specification
General
Intuitive PR0650-TDB Intuitive PR0652-TDB
(x2 stepper output)
Operating temperature range -100C to 600C (14°F to 140°F) -100C to 600C (14°F to 140°F)
Storage temperature range -200C to 650C (-4°F to 149°F) -200C to 650C (-4°F to 149°F)
Environmental Indoor use at altitudes up to Indoor use at altitudes up to
2000m, pollution degree 1, 2000m, pollution degree 1,
installation category II. Voltage installation category II. Voltage
fluctuations not to exceed ±10% fluctuations not to exceed ±10%
of nominal voltage. of nominal voltage.
Size (H x W x D) 122mm (4.8in) x 280mm (11in) x 122mm (4.8in) x 280mm (11in) x
67mm (2.6in) 67mm (2.6in)
Weight 750g (1.65lbs) 905g (2lbs)
Safety EN61010-1 EN61010-1
EMC EN61326: 2013 EN61326: 2013
Ventilation There is no requirement for forced There is no requirement for forced
cooling ventilation cooling ventilation
Disposal Please observe local legislation Please observe local legislation
with regards to electrical with regards to electrical
products. products.
Origins Product designed in the UK Product designed in the UK
manufactured in Taiwan. manufactured in Taiwan.

Power Requirements
Intuitive PR0650-TDB Intuitive PR0652-TDB
(x2 stepper output)
Supply Voltage Range 24 Vac ±10% OR 24 Vdc ±10% 24 Vac ±10% OR 24 Vdc ±10%
Supply Frequency 50 - 60 Hz 50 - 60 Hz
Maximum supply current <1 Amp <1 Amp (excluding motor supply)
Typical supply current 0.3 Amps 0.3 Amps

Insulation and Fuse Requirements

Intuitive PR0650-TDB Intuitive PR0652-TDB
(x2 stepper output)
Class 2 Insulation No protective Earth is required No protective Earth is required
and none should be fitted and none should be fitted
Supply Fuse Built in fuse holder, fuse 2A Built in fuse holder, fuse 2A
240Vac Ant surge (T) HRC 240Vac Ant surge (T) HRC
conforming to IEC60127, 32 x conforming to IEC60127, 32 x
6.3mm 6.3mm
Or MCB 2A, 240 VAC Type D conforming 2A, 240 VAC Type D conforming
to BS EN 60898 (Note: controller to BS EN 60898 (Note: controller
has integral 2A fuse) has integral 2A fuse)
Relay Fuse 10A 240Vac Ant surge (T) HRC 10A 240Vac Ant surge (T) HRC
conforming to IEC60127, 32 x conforming to IEC60127, 32 x
6.3mm 6.3mm

Relay Specification
Intuitive PR0650-TDB Intuitive PR0652-TDB
(x2 stepper output)
Mechanical Relay
Max current 10A Resistive (CosØ = 1) 10A Resistive (CosØ = 1)
5A Inductive ( CosØ = 0.4) 5A Inductive ( CosØ = 0.4)
Max voltage 250Vac. 30V dc 250Vac. 30V dc
Relay Spacing Relays 1-6 are spaced to allow Relays 1-6 are spaced to allow
the use of mains or low voltage the use of mains or low voltage
on any relay. on any relay.

Relays 7-12 must be either all Relays 7-9 must be either all
mains or all low voltage mains or all low voltage.
Solid State Relay (SSR)
Max Current 1A 1A
Voltage 12-240Vac only, will not switch dc 12-240Vac only, will not switch dc

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Stepper Outputs
Intuitive PR0650-TDB Intuitive PR0652-TDB
(x2 stepper output)
Power Supply A 24V AC or DC power supply
must be connected to the Stepper
board input “Stepper Power” to
operate the stepper outputs.
Stepper Rating The type of Stepper motor used
with the Stepper Board must
conform to the following: - Bipolar
Chopper Drive - Max 825mA or 8W
Current Protection RDM advise the use of a suitable
external over-current protection
device

Note: The use of centre tapped to earth transformers is not allowed. This is to prevent damage to
the transformer and/or controller.

The host equipment must provide adequate protection against contact to hazardous live parts.

RDM advise the use of a suitable external over-current protection on the Controller.

Warranty may be invalidated due to excess current being unlimited if there are no fuses/circuit
breakers installed on the Plant Controller.

Status Inputs

0 volt return or 24 Vac (24 Vac must be the same as the supply 24
Vac).

If a 24Vac signal is being sourced from the controller power supply then
do not ground the Status Input common rail, this is grounded
internally, only a 24Vac signal taken from the controller power supply as
an input is required.

If using an external 24Vac signal i.e. not obtained from the controller
power supply then it is necessary to supply the 24Vac signal as well as
the 0 Volt for the status input common from the external power supply.

Analogue Inputs

4-20mA 4-20mA current loop, use the 12 Vdc output to feed the 4-20mA device.
0-10V Connect a 0-10Vdc signal.

Communications

Ethernet10/100baseT Single port for connection to an IP network

CANbus Interface A maximum of 10 expansion boards can be connected to a single
Intuitive/Plant controller to expand the available IO. Please see
Connecting an Expansion Board to an Intuitive or Plant Controller for
further details.

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Analogue Outputs

0 to 10 Volts DC or 4-20mA. (Selected in the properties box of the

output block)

Note 1: The 4-20mA output will not operate correctly if the target
device input impedance is > 75Ω

Note 2: The 0-10V output will not operate correctly if the target device
input impedance is < 10KΩ A 50mA fuse is recommended for this
output.

Note 3: On the intuitive variant, when using the universal 0-10V output
to drive an inductive load such as a relay coil, a back e.m.f. protection
diode must be fitted. The cathode should connect to the output terminal
and the Anode to GND/Return terminal. The maximum load current that
can be supplied from these outputs is 38mA. The mercury plant cannot
be used to drive a relay coil.

Surge Protection

Installations subject to high levels of electrical transients (Voltage spikes/lightning strikes) may require the
fitting of protection devices to the external wiring of device’s Mains supply input, RS485 ports, CAN port, or
Ethernet ports. Please refer to document DM & Network Surge Protection for information on suitable devices
and their application. Refer to the device manufacturers directions for detailed fitting instructions.

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Installation
Mounting on to a DIN rail, Intuitive Controller

Pull out, 2 clicks

Pull out, 1 click

Pull out, 1 click

The Intuitive controller has three DIN rail mounting feet which can slide in and out to three different positions,
sliding into each position is accompanied by a “click” which locks the foot into that position.
To install the controller onto a DIN mounting rail, from the fully pushed in position slide the top mounting foot
out by 2 clicks so that the foot is clear of the DIN rail channel. Slide the bottom two feet out by one click so
that they are protruding slightly into the DIN rail channel. The controller can now be inserted onto the DIN rail
by inserting the bottom lip of the DIN rail behind the two bottom mounting feet

Push in, 2 clicks

Push in, 1 click Push in, 1 click

The controller can now be pushed flat onto the DIN rail and the top foot pushed in 2 clicks to hold the
controller in place. Finally, push the bottom two feet in by one click to secure the controller.

The mounting feet also have M3 holes for direct mounting where DIN rail is not being used.

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Clearances

The controller must have 10mm clearance above the top and 15mm clearance from the sides. Clearance at the
front and rear is dependent on the site wiring.

There is no requirement for forced cooling ventilation

Cleaning

Do not wet the controller when cleaning. Clean the front by wiping with a slightly damped lint free cloth.

Terms of Use

Software running on this equipment is licensed for use. In using this equipment you are agreeing to Resource
Data Management Ltd.’s standard Terms and Conditions for Software Licensing. To obtain a copy of the Terms
and Conditions please visit our website www.resourcedm.com and select Technical Documentation.

Web Services

Below is a list of currently supported web services. Web services can be used to obtain data from the Controller
or make changes to certain items.

GetAlarmList
GetGPTimerChannel
GetGPTimerChannels
GetLogDataInline
GetLogItem
GetLogItemInline
GetSlave
GetSyslog
GetTDBInfo
GetVersion
SetGPTimerChannel
SetSlave

To view the controller Web Services interface and find further details browse to the following address: -

http://???.???.???.???/cgi-bin/cgi.cgi?WSDL

Where ???.???.???.??? is the IP address of the controller.

For full details on web services please contact RDM Technical support or the Web Services
documentation found on the website.

Controller Power Supply Unit: PR0625

PR0625 is a Meanwell 24V 2.5A Din Mountable Power Supply Unit (Model DR-60-24) used with the controller.
The user document for DR-60-24 can be found under Support on the RDM website.

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Appendix 1: Comfort Index

Apparent Temperature for Values of Room Temperature and Relative Humidity (shown in Degree F)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80%

115 117.1 118.0 119.0 119.9 120.8 121.6 122.5 123.5 124.4

110 111.1 112.0 113.0 113.9 114.8 115.6 116.5 117.5 118.4 119.3 120.1

105 105.1 106.0 107.0 107.9 108.8 109.6 110.5 111.5 112.4 113.3 114.1 115.0 116.0

100 99.2 100.1 101.0 101.9 102.8 103.7 104.6 105.5 106.4 107.3 108.2 109.1 110.0 110.9 111.8

95 93.1 94.0 95.0 95.9 96.8 97.6 98.5 99.5 100.4 101.3 102.1 103.0 104.0 104.9 105.8 106.6 107.5

90 87.1 88.0 89.0 89.8 90.7 91.6 92.5 93.4 94.3 95.2 96.1 97.0 97.9 98.8 99.7 100.6 101.5

85 81.1 82.0 83.0 83.9 84.8 85.6 86.5 87.5 88.4 89.3 90.1 91.0 92.0 92.9 93.8 94.6 95.5

80 75.1 76.0 77.0 77.9 78.8 79.6 80.5 81.5 82.4 83.3 84.1 85.0 86.0 86.9 87.8 88.6 89.5

75 69.2 70.1 71.0 71.9 72.8 73.7 74.6 75.5 76.4 77.3 78.2 79.1 80.0 80.9 81.8 82.7 83.5

70 63.1 64.0 65.0 65.8 66.7 67.6 68.5 69.5 70.3 71.2 72.1 73.0 74.0 74.8 75.7 76.6 77.5

Apparent Temperature for Values of Room Temperature and Relative Humidity (Shown in Degree C)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80%

46.1 47.3 47.8 48.3 48.8 49.3 49.8 50.3 50.8 51.3

43.3 43.9 44.4 44.9 45.1 45.9 46.4 46.9 47.4 47.9 48.4 48.9

40.6 40.7 41.2 41.7 42.2 42.7 43.2 43.7 44.2 44.7 45.2 45.7 46.2 46.7

37.8 37.3 37.8 38.3 38.8 39.3 39.8 40.3 40.8 41.3 41.8 42.3 42.8 63.3 43.8 44.3

35.0 34.0 34.5 35.0 35.5 36.0 36.5 37.0 37.5 38.0 38.5 39.0 39.5 40.0 40.5 41.0 41.5 42.0

32.2 30.6 31.1 31.6 32.1 32.6 33.1 33.6 34.1 34.6 35.1 35.6 36.1 36.6 37.1 37.6 38.1 38.6

29.4 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.7 30.2 30.7 31.2 31.7 32.2 32.7 33.2 33.7 34.2 34.7 35.2

26.7 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.5 32.0

23.9 20.6 21.1 21.6 22.1 22.6 23.1 23.6 24.1 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6

21.1 17.3 17.8 18.3 18.8 19.3 19.8 20.3 20.8 21.3 21.8 22.3 22.8 23.3 23.8 24.3 24.8 25.3

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Appendix 2: Supply & Status Input Wiring

Method 1
Uses the 24Vac of the transformer supplying the input voltage; which is returned via a switch (or relay) to the
status input signal line. No 0V is required at the status connector.

Method 2
Uses a 0V return (from the status connector) to the status signal input.

Method 3
Uses a 24Vac signal derived from another transformer (supplying an auxiliary piece of kit) to feed the status
input signal line. Note the auxiliary transformer must be referenced to the Plant Controller supply transformer.

All transformers that have a connection to the Plant Controller must have their primaries connected to the
same phase. Transformer should have fuse fitted in line with 24V input as per diagram.

Note: Current versions of Plant hardware have 0V and Earth linked internally via an inductor, this is
recognisable by Status LED. See diagram on page 9 for location of status LED

The use of centre tapped to earth transformers is not allowed. This is to prevent damage to the
transformer and/or controller.

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Appendix 3: Stepper Rate (Frequency Hz)

When configuring the Rate (Hz) for a Stepper output the following table applies.

Rate Entered Speed Set (Hz) Rate Entered Speed Set (Hz)

500 and above 500 86 to 90 90

251 to 333 333 81 to 85 85
201 to 250 250 76 to 80 80
167 to 200 200 71 to 75 75
144 to 166 166 66 to 70 70
126 to 143 143 61 to 65 65
112 to 125 125 56 to 60 60
101 to 111 111 51 to 55 55
96 to 100 100 50 and below 50
91 to 95 95

Please confirm with the Stepper valve manufacturer datasheets to select the correct step frequency. Note
hardware manufactured before 2015 will not provide a holding current. In a small number of applications this
may be required to ensure the correct operation.

Appendix 4: Typical 4-20mA Input Connection

When using a 4-20mA input device (such as a pressure transducer), the controller supplies a 12vdc supply to
power the device and measures the 4-20mA current level being returned by the device, the connections for
this setup are shown below on the below left, connected to universal IO1. If the 4-20mA device utilises its own
power supply then the 12vdc supply from the controller is not required and should not be connected, only a
4-20mA signal input and 0v (or GND.) reference should be connected. This setup is shown below on the right,
connected to universal IO2:

0v Reference
Green on RDM Transducers
Connected to
Red on RDM Transducers ‘GND’.
4-20mA
4-20mA Signal In Signal In

12Vdc
Supply +V 0v
External Supply

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Appendix 5: Wireless Mesh Technology

Typical Non Wireless Mesh Network

Shown below is a typical wireless network. As per Fig 1, each wireless device communicates directly to a
central point, which is the gateway. Any data provided by a device on the wireless network is relayed via this
gateway.

Fig 1 Fig 2

Gateway Gateway

If any wireless device loses direct communication with the gateway, e.g. a structure is erected in front of the
unit as seen in Fig 2, then the wireless device would be unable to send/ receive any data to/ from the gateway.
This results in having to either move the wireless device, the obstruction or the gateway to restore
communication.

Shown below is the RDM Wireless Mesh System

Fig 1 Fig 2

Wireless Mesh Wireless Mesh

Base Unit Base Unit

With the RDM wireless mesh system wireless devices ‘talk’ to each other and if a device doesn’t have direct
communication with the wireless mesh base unit, which is the gateway, then its data can be forwarded via one
of the other wireless mesh devices which is in range of the wireless mesh base unit as shown in Fig 2.

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Appendix 6: Type Editor User Guide

Before any template can be added to the controller the feature must be enabled using part number PR0655-
TYP. Multiple user type ‘slots’ can be added using the same part number. It can either be ordered when
purchasing the controller, or later activated by RDM tech support. If the controller is not remotely accessible
then using the ‘Add Feature’ menu, an activation code can be given.

Note: Before using this feature, a full understanding of Modbus and the 3rd party unit is required.
RDM tech support will not offer assistance out with the bounds of our product.

The Editor

Opening the Type Editor will result in the above page. At this point there are only two options, to either start a
new ‘template’ or load a previously created one.

New template
Having clicked on ‘New’ it will launch the below;

As shown, there are four tabs to select from; Details, Inputs, Scales and Exit. Note: With ‘OEM’ enabled, there
will be two additional tabs; Outputs & Parameters. For more information please consult RDM Technical Support.
When using parameters, their aliases must be unique and not conflict with any other points.

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Details Tab
This allows general information relating to the template’s description, date, creator’s name along with the
option to insert a password. Leave blank if no password is necessary.

Inputs Tab
The input section is where the viewable IO of the device is listed and configured with the corresponding
Modbus register, type etc.

By either using the ‘Add’ button to add a new item, or by double clicking on the item already listed it will open
a window to change the item’s details.

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Description
This is the text string that is shown to identify the item.

Units
Inset the unit type associated to the value. E.g. V, A, kwHr, Lux etc.

Type
The type will either be ‘numeric’ or ‘string’.

When set to numeric it will simply show the number from the register. The high and low fields should be used
to indicate the potential limits to the value.

If set to ‘string’ it will associate the text (inserted in the fields) to the numerical value in the register. By using
the fields at the bottom of the window, beginning at 0000, enter the text you want to appear in the field next
to it. Pressing the ‘Return’ key will create a new field with a ‘0001’ next to it. Again, enter the text to be
associated to the value.
E.g. having the following inserted; ‘0000’ – Off; ‘0001’ – On. When the register reads either a 0 or a 1, it will
show in the IO list either, ‘Off’ or ‘On’.

Scale
Provides the option of scaling the register value by dividing or multiplication.

Tag
The ‘tag’ requires all the details of how to read the Modbus register and the type of data it holds so it can be
translated to the relevant information when extracted;

Register
Insert the register number for the template to look at.

Type
Select the Modbus function to read from the register. The editor only supports functions 01 to 04. For writable
functions, please consult RDM tech support.

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Item type
Select the type of data that the Modbus register holds. The options are;

 Word – reads 16bits

 DWord – reads x2 16bit registers (32 bits)
 IEEE 754 – reads x2 16bit registers and treats as a 32 bit floating point number
 Coil – reads a single bit
 None – no type selected.
 Large-64 – reads a 64bit register but only uses the lower 32bits
 Large-64/x - reads a 64bit register, divides by x but only uses the lower 32bits

Note: when using any of the ‘large-64’ item types, it reads in all 64 bits but can only use the lower 32bits.

Mask
Insert the mask required. For example this may be required if the Modbus register holds individual bits to be
read from a register containing a word. For example if a register (16 bits) returned 1111 0000 1010 1000, to
read bit 3, insert the mask ‘8’ (decimal). To read bit 4, enter 16 etc.

Invert
Refers to how the byte data is read from the register. Whether it is big-endian or little-endian. It can be used
in either 16 or 32 bit registers. For example;

Example 1 – 16 bits
If the returned data is in the byte sequence:
AA BB

With Invert off it will be read as:

BBAA

With Invert on it will be read as:

AABB

Example 2 – 32 bits
If the returned data is in the byte sequence:
AA BB CC DD

With Invert off it will be read as:

DDCCBBAA

With Invert on it will be read as:

AABBCCDD

Extend
If the value read can be a negative value then tick this box, for example, a signed integer. When ticked, it will
use Two’s Complement to decipher if the number is negative or not. If unticked, it will assume the full word/
register is positive.

Sense
Inverts the ‘sense’ of a binary value. I.e. when ticked, it interprets a returned ‘0’ value as ‘on’, ‘1’ as ‘off’.
Normally only used with coils or ‘masked’ values reading single bits.

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Swap
The ‘Swap’ function can only be used with 32bit registers. When checked, it will swap the ordering of the
returned ‘words’. For example;

Example 1
If the returned data is in the byte sequence:
AA BB CC DD

With Swap off it will be read as:

DDCCBBAA

With Swap on it will be read as:

BBAADDCC

If required, both Invert and Swap functions can be used, for example;

Example 2
If the returned data is in the byte sequence:
AA BB CC DD

With Invert Off Swap Off it will be read as:

DDCCBBAA

With Invert Off Swap On it will be read as:

BBAADDCC

With Invert On Swap Off it will be read as:

AABBCCDD

With Invert On Swap On it will be read as:

CCDDAABB

Scaling
Scaling has 3 types; None, Fixed or Variable.

None: No scaling will be applied to the value.

Fixed: Choose between ‘multiply’ or ‘divide’ by the value entered.
Variable: Used in conjunction with the ‘Scales’ section. In the field the variables; $V, $0, $1, $2…. $N
can be used to manipulate the value. $V refers to the value taken from the register. $0, $1,
$2…$N refer to the indexed scale registers (in Scale Tab) where index 0 is $0, index 1 is $1,
index 2 is $2 and so on.

The operands; ‘+’ (plus); ‘-‘ (minus); ‘*’ (multiply); ‘/’ (divide); ‘%’ (mod); ‘&’ (bitwise and); ‘^’ (bitwise xor)
‘eq’; ‘noteq’; ‘pow’;’log’’log 10’; ‘exp’ and ‘sqrt’ can be used in the ‘variable’ field.

E.g. with the variable scale set to “$V*$0” it will multiply the value in the register by that of the value in the
scaling register ‘$0’.

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Scales Tab

In some devices, there are dedicated registers advising of the scale applied to the values in other registers. In
this section insert the details of how to read these registers. It uses the same format as the input section to
define the registers.

Once created, the scaling values taken can be applied to the values by using the method described in the
variable scaling section. The scales, as mentioned can be referred to by using $0, $1, $2, $3.

Save/ Exit Tab

Once the template is complete, click the ‘Exit’ button, this will confirm the save. It will also offer the options to
exit without saving or ‘cancel’ the exit. The template will be saved and accessible through the Type Editor
menu:

Following the creation, the template can be saved to a local PC, using the ‘Save’ button. The format will be
saved as an xxxx.typ. When saved, the template can be re-used on other devices as long as the User Template
feature is activated.

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Load

The ‘Load’ feature can be used to utilise a previously generated (and saved) type file on another device. When
clicked, navigate to the saved type file on your local PC and load it on.

Now that the type file has been generated it can be used to communicate with the third party device. Using the
method outlined in Add Modbus Device section, the type will be in the drop down menu to select. Once added,
it will be viewable:

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Appendix 7: Mimic Details

Mimic – Semi Gauge Field Type
Gauge value Analogue Input or Output value
Digital Value Analogue Input or Output value
Min Analogue Setting block value
Max Analogue Setting block value
Low Analogue Setting block value
High Analogue Setting block value
Low Colour Blue in example
Main Colour Green in example
High Colour Red in example

Mimic – Round Gauge Field Type

Gauge value Analogue Input or Output value
Digital Value Analogue Input or Output value
Min Analogue Setting block value
Max Analogue Setting block value
Low Analogue Setting block value
High Analogue Setting block value
Low Colour Blue in example
Main Colour Green in example
High Colour Red in example

Mimic – Value Field Type

Analogue Input, Output, State or
Value
Setting block value

Mimic – Thermometer Field Type

Value Analogue Input or Output value
Min Analogue Setting block value
Max Analogue Setting block value
Alarm block. Note: if no alarm
block is assigned the colouring of
Alert
the thermometer will be defined by
the min and max limits.

Mimic – Override Field Type

Select from Override blocks used
Override
in TDB program
Please consult TDB block for more
details on setup

Mimic – 3-Way Field Type

3-Way Select from 3-Way blocks used in
TDB program
Please consult TDB block for more
details on setup

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Mimic – Alarms Field Type

N/A Lists recent alarm activity

Mimic – Slide Field Type

Slide Select from Slide blocks used in
TDB program
Please consult TDB block for more
details on setup

Mimic – Graph Field Type

Red Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Green Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Blue Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Yellow Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Min Analogue Setting block value
Max Analogue Setting block value
Period Graph update frequency
Absolute/ select
Relative

Mimic – Bar Field Type

Red Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Green Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Blue Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Yellow Trace Analogue or Digital Input or
Output
Min Analogue Setting block value
Max Analogue Setting block value

Mimic – Status Field Type

Value Digital Input or Output value
Off/ On Select colour to associate the
value’s state

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Disclaimer
The specifications of the product detailed in this document may change without notice. RDM Ltd shall not be
liable for errors or omissions, for incidental or consequential damages, directly or indirectly, in connection with
the furnishing, performance or misuse of this product or document.

Revision History
Date Revision Update Changes
No
15/02/2012 1.22 01 Alarms can now be sent up to 6 different modem destinations
02 New units added “Hrs”, “Hz”, “kHz” & “ppm”
03 R407F added to available gases in the P to T block
04 Ability to e-mail alarms
05 Ability to automatically export log data
06 Name server support added (DNS)
07 Uses 5 layer touch display
08 New blocks added; Nw Param; GP Timer 3; Suction
Optimisation; Mercury 2 Display; Match Date; Date Time Block;
Digital Edge; Analogue Edge; Syslog; Display 3-Way Override
Block.
24/04/2012 1.23 01 Two-Way Switch Block added
02 Split wire shortcut names changed to be more sensible
03 Drop Down Box added in properties for Scale
14/01/2013 1.25 01 Support for revised USB to RS485 Modbus network adaptor.
07/03/2013 1.26 01 R410A Gas type added
30/04/2013 1.27 01 New features added to the Algebra block; Round; Ceil & Floor.
01/07/2013 1.28 01 Added support for broadcasting.
21/02/2014 1.28a 01 Amended relay rating for Intuitive controller.
07/03/2014 1.28b 01 Twilight description clarified.
11/03/2014 1.28c 01 Note added to Nw Param block regarding finite use.
22/04/2014 1.28d 01 SSR relay ratings added.
15/05/2014 2.00 01 BACnet support added
25/07/2014 2.00a 01 Page 37, allowable characters clarified.
10/11/2014 2.01 01 CANbus description clarified.
13/11/2014 2.02 01 Digital Output status follows logical state of block
06/01/2015 2.02a 01 Operating temperature range updated
12/01/2015 2.03 01 Updated speed for loading large TDB’s on boot
12/02/2015 2.04 01 New Wi-Fi support
02 New Wireless Mesh support
03 New Analogue Device block
27/02/2015 2.06 01 Update to Occupation block
31/03/2015 2.08 01 Remote feature activations with system key
12/08/2015 2.11 01 Introduction of two stepper output TDB platform
02 Modbus Type Editor
03 Modbus Write feature
04 TLS mail support
05 Item visibility
06 Remote xml restrictions
07 Test dialout functionality
08 enhancements to stepper block
09 Update to Web services SetGPTimer function
10 Enhancements to Occupation block
13/08/2015 2.11a 01 Description of Pulse Timer block clarified
31/08/2015 2.12 01 Stepper mA output corrected to 825mA
22/09/2015 2.12a 01 Stepper supply connections V1 and V2 polarity changed
29/10/2015 2.13 01 Improvement to handling of invalid probe locations on expansion
boards.
05/11/2015 2.14 01 Improvements made to handling Modbus networks.
26/01/2016 2.14a 01 Description of physical digital status inputs standardised as
status inputs to match the controller label.
15/04/2016 3.0 01 New CGI. New mimic support
02 Added Display functionality for using text
03 New Clock Display functionality
04 CT monitoring block

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05 Added display functionality

06 Added new units; m3/sec, m3/min, m3/hr, Kg/m3, L/sec, L/min,
L/hr
07 Added function for users to enter ‘units’ with superscript text
15/06/2016 3.1.0 01 State Block can be selected as a state, input or output
02 Unrecognised block icon
03 mini CAN board support
04 New push text block
05 New drop down list block
06 Enhancements to web page mimic animation
07 some blocks updated to allow ‘override’
08 update to web services function GetSlave and GetInLineData
09 iOS enhancements
10 fix parameter menu visibility
12/08/2016 3.1.0a 01 Confirmation of maximum number of bits the type editor can
read
05/12/2016 3.1.0b 01 Description of Drop Text block updated
02 cannot change values using the PR0615 Touch Display
20/12/2016 3.1.0c 01 Update to specification page
25/08/2016 3.2.0 01 TouchXL compatibility added
02 Screen Alarms menu
03 Update to mimic setup with appendix
15/09/2016 3.2.1 01 Enhanced security protection
12/01/2017 3.3.0 01 New Humidistat 2 block
02 New pump block
03 Wi-Fi SSID scanner and signal strength
04 Alarm test buttons
05 Force CGI log in
06 update to graph mimic to allow digital I/Os
07 TouchXL status page
08 BACnet/ RDM-485 setup page
09 mimic overrides authorisation function
10 GP channel next buttons added
11 Https export support added
19/01/2017 3.3.1 01 Update to alarms using http or https
02 New retry delay added for automatic exports
14/02/2017 3.3.1a 01 Added ECA approval
02/03/2017 3.3.2 01 Override page available without the need of BACnet enablement.
Enhancements to mimics
05/05/2017 3.4.0 01 Added support to turn off Web Services
02 BACnet object instances are now based on item order
03 Ability to view graphs without having to log in
26/05/2017 3.4.1 01 Support added for automatic restart following a TDB upload
02 Updated Stepper image
14/07/2017 3.4.1a 01 New documentation format
14/08/2017 3.4.1b 01 BACnet object ID description added
13/10/2017 3.5.0 01 New support for Mini IO board: 4xRelays, 4xAnalogue In
02 Update to available templates
03 Update to Analogue Input Block Custom Define: Added "Auto"
and "Clear" buttons.
04 New Light sensor probe type option in Analogue Input
05 New Analogue Input Sensor Block
06 New feature to auto-populate devices and items with Analogue
In, Analogue Device In, Digital In, Network Analogue In,
Network Digital In and Network Parameter
07 New Broadcast Receive List
08 New CT Monitor 2 block
09 New DOF2/ ROF2 blocks
10 Added feature where app does not run Analogue or Digital output
blocks for 10 seconds after start up.
11 Mimic Value allows states to be selected
12 Mimic: Add ability to set which is the default mimic page
13 Mimic: New option to control thermometer Probe mercury colour
using the state of an alarm block
14 New Occupation 2 block
15 Options added to Override and Three Way blocks to allow Non-
volatile saving of values
16 New P to T 2 Block

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17 Added option to Pump Block where it can be set to ignore run-

proof
18 New RPID2/ PID2 blocks
19 Support added for CANbus comms of Humidistat 2
20 Time block can now work to a second resolution
21 Enhanced Type Editor to show scaled Low and High values
22 Update to save/ Exit button on Type Editor
23 Web Services now permits values to be returned with 2 decimal
places
24 Analogue In block Min/Max Limits with default values
03/11/2017 3.5.0a 01 Update to pump block description
18/01/2018 3.5.3 01 optimisation of memory allocation to exports
02 optimisation of memory allocation to blocks
23/03/2018 3.6.0 01 Update to BACnet library
Enhanced protection to uploading programs
Optimisation of memory allocation to exports
Optimisation of memory allocation to blocks
Ability for manually entering limit values for mimics
Enhancements to remote XML option
LED operation on TouchXL display changed to match plant touch
Up to 3 Optimisation blocks now permitted per plc
Update to P2T blocks when setting via DM.
Remote XML option permitted for WiFi
Update to web services for scaling hrs:min
31/05/2018 V3.7.0 01 Update to BACnet protocol to permit BBMD setup
02 Compatibility update to optimisation block in older DMs
03 Enhancements to Modbus comms
04 Support for PWM's on V2 expansion boards.
12/06/2018 V3.7.2 01 Update to Version page to show BACnet version
02 Update to Analogue Sensor block
25/06/2018 V3.7.3 01 Update to mail setup
26/07/2018 V3.7.5 01 Enhanced language support.
02 Improved support added for reading a Modbus Coil.
20/09/2018 V3.7.6 01 Update to Web Services handling of different time zones
02 Added BTL approved BACnet stack.
22/10/2018 V3.7.6a 01 Block aliases of Occupancy and Optimisation updated.
02 Description of Humidistat 2 block updated
05/11/2018 V3.7.6b 01 End of line termination description added
09/11/2018 V3.7.7 01 Support added for new Mini IO expansion board
02 Support added for new Stepper IO Auto-close expansion board
03 Update to RDM USA group address details
14/12/2018 V3.7.7a 01 Update to program size description
25/01/2019 V3.7.8 01 Enhancements to Broadcast frequency
02 Update to Web Services GetVersion
03 Updated description to Daylight block
22/02/2019 V3.7.9 01 Minimise details shown on web page when Force CGI is on
02 Update to Web Services to follow Force CGI Login checkbox. If
checked, all functions require authentication
03 Default user name and password is now unique to every device
04 The user ‘install’ can only access devices locally

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