Chiller (LonTalk)

Property

Type

Description

Alarm Event Class[1-3]

Numeric

This arrayed property specifies the event classes to which Informational Messages, Service Required Messages, and Critical Alarm Messages are routed. The event class has a set of receivers as determined in Site Configuration that will receive the alarm messages.

All diagnostics from non-Trane chillers will be routed as Informational Messages.

Alarm Present

Binary

Indicates if a diagnostic is present that is causing the chiller to be shut down.
0 = Normal, no diagnostics
1 = Alarm, one or more diagnostics

Alarm Reset

Binary

This property clears/resets the alarms in the device. Persistent alarms will be reported, as they are re-detected.
Some alarms can not be reset through Tracer Summit and need to be reset at the chiller controller.
0 = Nothing occurs
1 = Clear/reset alarm

Alarms Locked

Binary

Indicates if the alarms reported by the device via Diagnostic Alarm Status can be cleared using the Alarm Reset property.
0 = No
Alarms can be cleared using Alarm Reset.
1 = Yes
Alarms cannot be cleared from Tracer Summit.
This property is expected to be No for all Trane chillers and may be Yes for non-Trane chillers.

Base Loading Request: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine the value of "Base Loading Request: Tracer."
0 = Auto
1 = On

Base Loading Request: Tracer

Binary

Indicates if Tracer Summit is requesting the chiller to use the Base Loading method of control.
0 = Auto
Tracer Summit is not requesting the chiller to use Base Loading. However, Base Loading can still be requested from another source.
1 = On
Tracer Summit is requesting the chiller to Base Load.

Base Loading Setpoint: Active

Numeric

The Base Loading Setpoint the chiller will use to control to when Base Loading Status is On.
Units: %

Base Loading Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine "Base Loading Setpoint: Tracer".
Units: %
Range: 0 to 160 %

Base Loading Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

The Base Loading Setpoint Tracer Summit is sending to the controller. It is the setpoint to which the chiller should control when "Base Loading Status" is On.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 160 %

Base Loading Status

Enumerated

Indicates if the chiller controller is using the Base Loading method of control.
0 = Off
The chiller is not using Base Loading control.
1 = On
The chiller is using Base Loading control.

Chilled Water Flow Rate

Numeric

The rate at which the chilled water is flowing through the evaporator.
Units: L/s or GPM

Chilled Water Flow Status

Binary

Indicates if water is flowing through the evaporator.
0 = No Flow
1 = Flow

Chilled Water Pump Output

Enumerated

Indicates the state of the binary output used to enable and disable the chilled water pump.
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Chilled Water Setpoint: Active

Numeric

Indicates the value being used by the chiller controller for chilled water temperature control.
Valid when "Operating Mode: Active" is Cool, Free Cool, or Ice-Making. Invalid when "Operating Mode: Active" is Heat and will be shown as "---".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Chilled Water Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value or property used to determine "Chilled Water Setpoint: Tracer", which communicates the chilled water setpoint to the chiller controller.
Range: 0 to 120 degrees F (-17.78 to 48.8 degrees C)

Chilled Water Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

The chilled water setpoint Tracer Summit is sending to the chiller controller.
Range: 0 to 120 degrees F (-17.78 to 48.8 degrees C)

Chilled Water Temp: Delta

Numeric

The temperature decrease of the water as it flows through the evaporator. Calculated by subtracting the "Chilled Water Temp: Leaving" from the "Chilled Water Temp: Entering".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Chilled Water Temp: Entering

Numeric

The temperature of the water entering the evaporator.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Chilled Water Temp: Leaving

Numeric

The temperature of the water leaving the evaporator.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Chiller Design Capacity

Numeric

The nominal capacity of the chiller.
Units: kW or tons

Chiller Enable/Disable: Tracer

Binary

Used to place the chiller in Auto or Stop from Tracer Summit. This property is referred to as "Chiller Run Request" on the standard graphic, editor, and report. The value of this property is based on the Present Value property. For more details, look up Chiller Enable/Disable in the Tracer Summit Help file index.
0 = Stop
The chiller controller is to stop the chiller.
1 = Auto
The chiller controller is allowed to start the chiller.

Chiller Run Request

 

See "Chiller Enable/Disable: Tracer".

Chiller Run Status

Enumerated

Indicates if the chiller is doing either cooling or heating.
0 = Off
The chiller is off.
1 = On
The chiller is on and doing either cooling or heating. This will include free cooling.
2 = Not Present

Chiller Type

Enumerated

The chiller model.
0 = RTA
1 = CVH
2 = CVG
3 = CVR
4 = CDH
5 = RTH
6 = CGW
7 = CGA
8 = CCA
9 = RTW
10 = RTX
11 = RTU
255 = "---"

Comm5 Communication State

Enumerated

Obsolete name as of v16SP2.  Refer to LonTalk Communication State property for a description.

Comm5 Device NID

Bytestring

Obsolete name as of v16SP2.  Refer to LonTalk Device NID property for a description.

Comm5 DSN

Unsigned Long Word

Obsolete name as of v16SP2.  Refer to LonTalk DSN property for a description.

Comm5 Program ID

Numeric

Obsolete name as of v16SP2.  Refer to LonTalk Program ID property for a description.

Communication Channel

Numeric

The BCU communications link number to which the chiller controller is assigned.

Communication State

Binary

The chiller controller's communication state.
0 = Down
1 = Up

Compressor Current(%RLA)

Numeric

The compressor current draw expressed as a percent of the compressor rated load amps (%RLA). Calculated by averaging the three values obtained from the Compressor Phase Current(%RLA) property. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: %RLA

Compressor Disch Refrig Temp

Numeric

The temperature of the refrigerant being discharged from the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Compressor Oil Press: Diff

Numeric

The difference between the high side and low side oil pressures of the compressor. Calculated by subtracting the "Compressor Oil Press: Low Side" from the "Compressor Oil Press: High Side". This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: kPa or PSI

Compressor Oil Press: High Side

 

Numeric

The pressure of the oil at the high-pressure side of the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: kPa or PSI

Compressor Oil Press: Low Side

 

Numeric

The pressure of the oil at the low-pressure side of the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: kPa or PSI

Compressor Oil Temperature

Numeric

The temperature of the oil in the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Compressor Phase Current(%RLA)[1-3]

Numeric

This arrayed property indicates the current draw in %RLA for each line of the three-phase power input for the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
1 = Line 1
2 = Line 2
3 = Line 3
Units: %RLA

Compressor Phase Current(Amps)[1-3]

Numeric

This arrayed property indicates the current draw for each line of the three-phase power input for the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
1 = Line 1
2 = Line 2
3 = Line 3
Units: Amps

Compressor Phase Voltage[1-3]

 

Numeric

This arrayed property indicates the voltages associated with the three-phase power input for the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
1 = Phase AB
2 = Phase BC
3 = Phase CA
Units: Volts

Compressor Run Time

Numeric

The total runtime for the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Units: Hours

Compressor Starts

 

Numeric

The number of times the compressor has been started. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).

Compressor Status

Enumerated

The status of the compressor. This property is available for each compressor (A, B, C, D, E, and F).
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Condenser Air Flow Percent: CKT1

Numeric

The amount of air flowing through the condenser in circuit 1 expressed as a percentage of the total possible airflow.
Units: %

Condenser Air Flow Percent: CKT2

Numeric

The amount of air flowing through the condenser in circuit 2 expressed as a percentage of the total possible airflow.
Units: %

Condenser Approach Temp: CKT1

Numeric

The temperature difference between the water leaving the condenser and the refrigerant that is heating it. In other words, it is the difference between "Condenser Water Temp: Leaving" and "Condenser Refrig Temp: CKT1".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Approach Temp: CKT2

 

Numeric

The temperature difference between the water leaving the condenser and the refrigerant that is heating it. In other words, it is the difference between "Condenser Water Temp: Leaving" and "Condenser Refrig Temp: CKT2".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Fan Status[1 - 8]

 

Enumerated

Indicates the status of the condenser fans.
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Condenser Refrig Pressure: CKT1

Numeric

The condenser refrigerant pressure in refrigeration circuit 1.
Units: kPa or PSI

Condenser Refrig Pressure: CKT2

Numeric

The condenser refrigerant pressure in refrigeration circuit 2.
Units: kPa or PSI

Condenser Refrig Temp: CKT1

Numeric

The condenser refrigerant temperature in refrigeration circuit 1.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Refrig Temp: CKT2

Numeric

The condenser refrigerant temperature in refrigeration circuit 2.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Water Control Output

Numeric

Indicates the percent open of the control output for condenser water flow.
Units: % open

Condenser Water Flow Rate

Numeric

The rate at which water is flowing through the condenser.
Units: L/s or GPM

Condenser Water Flow Status

Binary

Indicates if water is flowing through the condenser.
0 = No Flow
1 = Flow

Condenser Water Pump Output

 

Enumerated

Indicates the state of the binary output used to enable and disable the condenser water pump.
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Condenser Water Temp: Delta

 

Numeric

The temperature increase of the water as it flows through the condenser. Calculated by subtracting the "Condenser Water Temp: Entering" from the "Condenser Water Temp: Leaving".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Water Temp: Entering

Numeric

The temperature of the water entering the condenser.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Condenser Water Temp: Leaving

Numeric

The temperature of the water leaving the condenser.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Control Event Class

Numeric

Determines where control messages are routed when the object’s present value is controlled.

Critical Application Alarming

Binary

Determines if a select group of Service Required Messages should be routed as if they were Critical Alarm Messages. The chiller controller, not Tracer Summit, determines which diagnostic messages are included in the select group.
0 = Disabled
Route the select group of alarms as Service Required Messages.
1 = Enabled
Route the select group of alarms as Critical Alarm Messages.

Current Limit Setpoint: Active

Numeric

The value being used by the chiller controller for the current limit. The current limit may have the effect of preventing the chiller from producing water at the setpoint.
Units: %

Current Limit Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value or property used to determine "Current Limit Setpoint: Tracer".
Range: 0 to 160 %

Current Limit Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

The current limit setpoint Tracer Summit is sending to the chiller controller.
Range: 0 to 160 %

Device Major Revision

Numeric

This revision number is updated whenever the device’s network interface changes.

Device Minor Revision

Numeric

This revision number is updated whenever the device's software is changed for any reason.

Diagnostic Alarm Status

Text String

Displays the diagnostic messages of the controller as they occur.

Evaporator Approach Temp: CKT1

 

Numeric

The temperature difference between the water leaving the evaporator and the refrigerant that is cooling it. In other words, it is the difference between "Chilled Water Temp: Leaving" and "Evaporator Refrig Temp: CKT1".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Evaporator Approach Temp: CKT2

 

Numeric

The temperature difference between the water leaving the evaporator and the refrigerant that is cooling it. In other words, it is the difference between the "Chilled Water Temp: Leaving" and the "Evaporator Refrig Temp: CKT2".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Evaporator Refrig Pressure: CKT1

Numeric

The evaporator refrigerant pressure for refrigeration circuit 1.
Units: kPa or PSI

Evaporator Refrig Pressure: CKT2

Numeric

The evaporator refrigerant pressure for refrigeration circuit 2.
Units: kPa or PSI

Evaporator Refrig Temp: CKT1

Numeric

The evaporator refrigerant temperature for refrigeration 
circuit 1.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Evaporator Refrig Temp: CKT2

Numeric

The evaporator refrigerant temperature for refrigeration
circuit 2.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Free Cooling Request: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine if "Operating Mode: Tracer" should be set to "Free Cool". For more details on how "Operating Mode: Tracer" is determined, look up Operating Mode in the Tracer Summit Help file index.
0 = Auto
Do not set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to "Free Cool".
1 = On
Set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to "Free Cool".

Head Relief Request

Enumerated

Indicates if the controller is requesting help in rejecting heat from the condenser water loop. This request suggests that the condenser refrigerant pressure (head) in at least one refrigeration circuit needs to be lowered.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Hot Gas Bypass Status

 

Enumerated

The status of the hot gas bypass output.
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
2 = Not Present

Hot Water Control Request: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine if "Operating Mode: Tracer" should be set to "Heat". For more details on how "Operating Mode: Tracer" is determined, look up Operating Mode in the Tracer Summit Help file index.
0 = Auto
Do not set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to Heat.
1 = On
Set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to Heat.

Hot Water Setpoint: Active

Numeric

The setpoint value for "Condenser Water Temp: Leaving". Valid when "Operating Mode: Active" is Heat. Invalid when "Operating Mode: Active" is Cool, Free Cool, or Ice-Making. An invalid value will be shown as "---".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Hot Water Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine "Hot Water Setpoint: Tracer".
Range: 50 to 200 degrees F (10 to 93 degrees C)

Hot Water Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

The hot water setpoint Tracer Summit is sending to the chiller controller to use when the chiller is in heating mode.
Range: 50 to 200 degrees F (10 to 93 degrees C)

Ice Making Request: Ref

Property Reference

Specifies the value used to determine if "Operating Mode: Tracer" should be set to Ice-Making. For more details on how "Operating Mode: Tracer" is determined, look up Operating Mode in the Tracer Summit Help file index.
0 = Auto
Do not set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to "Ice-Making".
1 = On
Set "Operating Mode: Tracer" to Ice-Making.

Last Control Date Time

Date/Time Numeric

The date and time the Present Value was last controlled.

Limit Condition

Binary

Indicates if conditions exist that may prevent the chiller from reaching setpoint.
0 = Not Limited
1 = Limited

Location Label

Text String

Used to provide descriptive location information.

LonTalk Communication State

Enumerated

This property indicates the status of communications between the BCU and the chiller controller. This property is similar to "Communication State" but gives greater detail.
0 = Down
1 = Up
2 = No neuron ID assigned
3 = Installation in progress
4 = Incomplete bindings

LonTalk Device NID

Bytestring

The Neuron ID (NID) of the chiller controller. This is a unique, six-byte, non-adjustable serial number found on every Neuron.

LonTalk DSN

Unsigned Long Word

A value representing the Domain, Subnet, and Node ID (DSN) of the chiller controller.

LonTalk Program ID

Numeric

An identifier stored in the device (in the Neuron Chip's EEPROM) that identifies the application program running on the node. All nodes with the same program ID must have the same external interface.

Maximum Capacity

 

Enumerated

Indicates if all available chiller capacity is being used.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Node Self Doc

Text String

Displays the type of controller (i.e. Tracer LCI-C for CH530). It is the first 64 characters of the node's self-documentation string.

Object Name

Text String

The assignment of a unique printable name to the object for user identification within Tracer Summit.

Object Type

Multi-State

This is the object’s type.

Operating Capacity

Numeric

The percent of capacity the chiller is using.
Units: %

Operating Mode: Active

Enumerated

The operating mode of the chiller.
1 = Heat
3 = Cool
10= Free Cool
11= Ice-Making

Operating Mode: Tracer

Enumerated

Communicates the control mode to the controller. The mode is determined by "Free Cooling Request: Ref", "Hot Water Control Request: Ref" and "Ice Making Request: Ref". For more details on how "Operating Mode: Tracer" is determined, look up Operating Mode in the Tracer Summit Help file index.
1 = Heat
3 = Cool
10 = Free Cool
11 = Ice-Making

Outdoor Air Temperature: Active

Numeric

The outdoor air temperature reported by the controller.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Present Value

Enumerated

This property is used to control the object to one of nine standard operation modes. These modes are defined as Unoccupied, Optimal Stop, Occupied, Optimal Start, Demand Limit, Duty Cycle, Priority Shutdown, Night Economize, and Night Heat Cool. A translation (within the BCU) takes place to map these modes to a simple Auto/Stop command sent to the chiller controller. See "Chiller Enable/Disable: Tracer" above or look up Chiller Enable/Disable in the Tracer Summit Help file index.

Purge 24 Hour Pumpout: CKT1

Numeric

Pumpout time over the last 24 hours for the purge unit associated with refrigeration circuit 1.
Units: Minutes

Purge 24 Hour Pumpout: CKT2

Numeric

Pumpout time over the last 24 hours for the purge unit associated with refrigeration circuit 2.
Units: Minutes

Purge Pumping Out: CKT1

Enumerated

Indicates if the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 1 is attempting to rid itself of collected non-condensable gasses.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Purge Pumping Out: CKT2

 

Enumerated

Indicates if the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 2 is attempting to rid itself of collected non-condensable gasses.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Purge Refrig Circuit: CKT1

 

Enumerated

Indicates if the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 1 is attempting to collect non-condensable gasses from the refrigeration circuit.
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Purge Refrig Circuit: CKT2

 

 

 

Enumerated

Indicates if the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 1 is attempting to collect non-condensable gasses from the refrigeration circuit.
0 = Off
1 = On
2 = Not Present

Purge Regenerating: CKT1

Enumerated

Indicates if the carbon bed associated with the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 1 is going through a regeneration cycle.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Purge Regenerating: CKT2

Enumerated

Indicates if the carbon bed associated with the purge unit for refrigeration circuit 2 is going through a regeneration cycle.
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Not Present

Refrigerant Type

Enumerated

The refrigerant type.

Run Enabled

 

Binary

Indicates if the chiller is allowed to run.
0 = No
The chiller may be in local mode or is in a disabled condition.
1 = Yes
The chiller is currently running or is available to run. Nothing is commanding the chiller not to run
.

Run Mode

Enumerated

The primary running mode of the chiller.
0 = Off
1 = Starting
2 = Running
3 = Pre-shutdown
4 = Service
0xFF = "---"

Second Cond Water Temp: Delta

Numeric

The temperature increase of the water as it flows through the second condenser. Calculated by subtracting the "Second Cond Water Temp: Entering" from the "Second Cond Water Temp: Leaving".
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Second Cond Water Temp: Entering

Numeric

The temperature of the water entering the second condenser.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Second Cond Water Temp: Leaving

Numeric

 

The temperature of the water leaving the second condenser.
Units: degrees C or degrees F

Tons: Active

 

Numeric

The active cooling capacity being produced by the chiller, as calculated by the BCU:

(Tons: Active) = (Chilled Water Flow Rate) x (Chilled Water Temp: Delta) x (density of water) x (specific heat of water)

Since this calculation uses the density and specific heat of water, the presence of glycol in the chilled water will effect the accuracy of this calculation.
Units: tons or kW

Unit Control Source

 

Binary

Indicates the source from which the chiller controller is getting its control information.
0 = Remote
Network-visible values may be changed remotely.
1 = Local
Chiller is being controlled from a local source and will not respond to remote requests.

Unit Phase Current(Amps)[1-3]

Numeric

This arrayed property indicates the current draw for each line of the chiller’s three-phase power input.
1 = Line 1
2 = Line 2
3 = Line 3
Units: Amps

Unit Phase Voltage[1-3]

Numeric

This arrayed property indicates the voltages associated with the chiller’s three-phase power input.
1 = Phase AB
2 = Phase BC
3 = Phase CA
Units: Volts

Unit Power Consumption

Numeric

The amount of power the chiller is consuming in kW.
Units: kW

Update Tag

Numeric

This is the upload/download tag property. Its purpose is to keep the PC Workstation and BCU copies of the object instance in synchronization.