Chapter 5 - Point Commander
Point Commander Application Overview
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CAUTION
Command points only when you know the possible effects of making a change.
Ideally, only command points when making temporary changes, such as setpoint
changes, or when commanding modes of operation, such as DAY and NIGHT. It is
inefficient to place a point in operator (OPER) command priority for long periods of time
or permanently.
The Field Panel Web Server Point Commander Application allows you to manually
control a point and override the pre-established automatic controls in a PPCL program
or the Scheduler application.
Under normal operating conditions, allow the TALON® Automation System to control
the building through programs such as PPCL, rather than relying on manual control.
However, there may be special circumstances when it is necessary to take temporary,
manual control of building operations.
Commanding a point may be necessary under the following conditions:
Troubleshooting a control strategy.
Responding to an alarm that indicates a malfunctioning device.
Managing run-time totalization.
Performing preventive maintenance tasks.
CAUTION: Always follow standard safety procedures when performing
maintenance tasks.
The Point Commander application window can be opened for a particular point object
from the Device/Points application bar in the Navigation Pane, or from a Graphics View
application tab.
User Interface Description for the Point Commander Application The Commanding window can be accessed via the Device/Points bar in the navigation
pane on the left side of the screen. Double click the point name (or single click the
Command button to the right of the point name) to open the basic (default)
Commanding window: