MP580/581 Programmable Controller

Property Type Description

Alarm Event Class

Numeric

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

Analog Out Control Source [1-30]

Multi-State

Unit controller arrayed property that contains the name of the device or software that has control of each analog output.
1=Minimum On/Off Timer
2=Rover/Display
3=Tracer Graphical Program
4=Tracer Summit
0=No control

Analog Out Name  [1-30]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name assigned to each analog output.
Length is up to 25 characters

Analog Out Request: Tracer [1-30]

Numeric

An arrayed property used to request an override for each of the analog outputs. Tracer Summit has the lowest priority.
Valid Range: -163.83 to 163.83%

Analog Out [1-30]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the controlled value as a percentage for each analog output.
Range: 0 to 100%

Analog Var Local Name [1-120]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name for each local analog variable.

Analog Var Local Units [1-120]

Multi-State

A unit controller arrayed property that contains units of measurement for each local analog variable.

Analog Var Local [1-120]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the current value for each local analog variable.

Analog Var Summit Name [1-30]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name for each Tracer Summit analog variable.

Analog Var Summit Units [1-30]

Multi-State

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the units of measurement for each Tracer Summit analog variable.

Analog Var Summit: Ref [1-30]

Property Reference

An arrayed property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for each Summit analog variable.
Valid Range: -10,000,000.000 to 10,000,000.000

Analog Var Summit: Tracer [1-30]

Numeric

An arrayed property that communicates a value down to the controller for each of the Tracer Summit analog variables.
Valid Range:  -10,000,000.000 to 10,000,000.000

Application Mode: Tracer

Multi-State

A property used to communicate an application mode down to the controller if it has DAC or SCC configuration and supporting TGP.
Valid Range:
0 = Auto
1 = Heat
2 = Morning Warm-up
3 = Cool
4 = Night Purge
5 = Pre-Cool
6 = Off
7 = Test
8 = Emergency Heat
9 = Fan Only
12= Max Heat
13=Economy Mode
14=Dehumidifying

Binary Out Control Source [1-30]

Multi-State

Unit controller arrayed property that contains the name of the device or software that has control of each binary output.
1=Minimum On/Off Timer
2=Rover/Display
3=Tracer Graphical Program
4=Tracer Summit
0=No Control

Binary Out Name [1-30]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name assigned to each binary output.
Length is up to 25 characters

Binary Out Request: Tracer [1-30]

Binary

An arrayed property used to request an override control for each of the binary outputs. Tracer Summit has the lowest priority.
Valid Range:
0 = Off
1 = On

Binary Out [1-30]

Binary

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the control state of each binary output.
Range:
0 = Off
1 = On

Binary Var Local Name [1-120]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name for each local binary variable.

Binary Var Local [1-120]

Binary

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the current state of each local binary variable.
Range:
0 = Off
1 = On

Binary Var Summit Name [1-30]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name for each Tracer Summit binary variable.

Binary Var Summit: Ref [1-30], #12940

Property Reference

An arrayed property used to program in Tracer Summit a state or property reference for each Tracer Summit binary variable.

Binary Var Summit: Tracer [1-30]

Binary

An arrayed property that communicates to the controller a value for each of the Tracer Summit binary variables.
Valid Range:
0 = Off
1 = On

Calc Current Periods Starts [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains start totals for the current billing period for each MP580/581 calculation. Only valid for "Run Hours/Starts" calculation types.

Calc Current Periods Value [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the calculated total value for the current billing period for each MP580/581 calculation.

Calc Last Periods Starts [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains start totals for the last billing period for each MP580/581 calculation. Only valid for "Run Hours/Starts" calculation types.

Calc Last Periods Value [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the calculated total value for the last billing period for each MP580/581 calculation.

Calc Name [1-6]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name assigned to each calculation.

Calc Pulse Rate [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the calculated pulse rate for a pulse meter application for each MP580/581 calculation.

Calc Todays Starts [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains start totals for Today for each MP580/581 calculation. Only valid for "Run Hours/Starts" calculation types.

Calc Todays Value [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the calculated total value for today for each MP580/581 calculation.

Calc Type [1-6]

Multi-State

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the selected mathematical function the calculation is to perform for each calculation.
0=None
1=Totalization
2= Run Hours/Starts

Calc Yesterday Starts [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains start totals for Yesterday for each MP580/581 calculation.  Only valid for "Run Hours/Starts" calculation types.

Calc Yesterdays Value [1-6]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the calculated total value for yesterday for each MP580/581 calculation.

Comm5 Communication State

Multi-State

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

Bytestring

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

Communication Channel

Numeric

The number of the link on which the unit is setup to communicate. Range: 1 to 4

Configuration: Unit Type Profile

Multi-State

The type of profile for the unit. This property is used for Trane products only.
Valid Range
0 = None
1 = Space Comfort Controller (SCC)
2 = Discharge Air Controller (DAC)

Control Event Class

Numeric

This property determines where control messages are routed when the object's present value is controlled.

Cool Output

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the status of the unit's cool capacity (if hydronic, reports valve position of cool valve). This property only has a value if the MP580/581 uses the DAC or SCC profile and has TGP to support it.
Range: 0 to 100%

Cool Setpoint Occupied

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the occupied cooling setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for a SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Cool Setpoint Occupied Standby

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the occupied standby cooling setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for a SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Cool Setpoint Unoccupied

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the unoccupied cooling setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for a SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Diagnostic Alarm Status

Character String

Unit controller property that contains the most recent diagnostic that changed to active.  When the controller has an alarm condition, the status message displays the alarm diagnostic condition (indicates both severity and message).  "Normal" will display when the last alarm clears.

Discharge Air Cooling Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the discharge air temperature cooling setpoint. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Typical Range: 32.0 to 86.0 deg. F (0.00 to 30.00 deg C.)

Discharge Air Cooling Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a discharge air temperature-cooling setpoint to the controller if it has a DAC configuration and supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 32.0 to 86.0 deg. F (0.00 to 30.00 deg C)

Discharge Air Heating Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the discharge air temperature heating setpoint. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Typical Range: 40.0 to 180.0 deg. F (4.00 to 85.00 deg C)

Discharge Air Heating Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a discharge air temperature heating setpoint down to the controller if it has a DAC configuration and supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 40.0 to 180.0 deg. F (4.00 to 85.00 deg C)

Discharge Air Temp

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the value of the active discharge air temperature for the unit. This property only has a value if the MP580/581 uses the DAC or SCC profile and has TGP to support it.
Typical Range: 32.0 to 212.0 deg. F (0.00 to 100.00 deg. C).

Discharge Air Temp Setpoint: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the value of the active discharge air temperature for the unit.  This property only has a value if the MP580/581 uses the DAC or SCC profile and has TGP to support it."
Typical Range: 32.0 to 212.0 deg. F (0.00 to 100.00 deg C).

Duct Pressure Setpoint: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated, duct pressure setpoint that the unit is using in its control. This property only has a value if the MP580/581 uses the DAC profile and has TGP to support it.
Typical Range: 0.00 to 10.04 I.W.C. (0 to 2500 Pa)

Duct Pressure Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the duct static setpoint. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Typical Range: 0 to 10.04 I.W.C. (0 to 2500 Pa)

Duct Pressure Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a duct pressure setpoint down to the controller if it has a DAC configuration and supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 0 to 10.04 I.W.C. (0 to 2500 Pa)

Duct Pressure: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated duct static pressure that the unit is using in its control. This property only has a value if the MP580/581 uses the DAC profile and has TGP to support it.
Typical Range: 0.00 to 10.04 I.W.C. (0 to 2500 Pa)

Economizer Damper Position

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the status of the economizer damper position if configured as a SCC or DAC and supported by TGP.
Range: 0-100% (0% =Closed and 100% = Open)

Economizer Min Position: Ref

 

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the economizer minimum position. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range:
0 to 100 %

Economizer Min Position: Tracer

 

Numeric

A property that communicates an economizer minimum position down to the controller if it has a DAC configuration and supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 0 to 100 %

Economizer Minimum Position Occupied

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the occupied minimum open position setting programmed into the unit for the outdoor air damper. Valid for a SCC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 0 to 100%

Emergency Override: Request

Multi-State

A property used to request an emergency override operation from the controller. Only SCC or DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range:
0 = Normal
1 = Pressurize
2 = Depressurize
3 = Purge
4 = Shutdown

Emergency Override: Tracer

Multi-State

A property that communicates an emergency override request down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and a DAC or SCC configuration.
Valid Range:
0 = Normal
1 = Pressurize
2 = Depressurize
3 = Purge
4 = Shutdown

Exhaust Fan Status

Heat Output,
Heat Output Secondary

A property that contains the unit's status of the exhaust fan output if configured as a DAC and supported by TGP.
Range: 0 to 100 % (0% =Off and 100% = On).

Heat Output

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the unit's primary heat capacity status if configured as an SCC or DAC and supported by TGP (if hydronic, reports valve position of primary heat valve).
Range: 0 to 100% (0% =Off and 100% = Full Heating)

Heat Output Secondary

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the unit's secondary heat capacity if configured as an SCC or DAC and supported by TGP (if hydronic, reports valve position of secondary heat valve).
Range: 0 to 100% (0% =Off and 100% = Full Heating).

Heat Setpoint Occupied

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the occupied heating setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Heat Setpoint Occupied Standby

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the occupied standby heating setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Heat Setpoint Unoccupied

Numeric

A unit configuration property that contains the unoccupied heating setpoint programmed into the unit. Valid for a SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 40.00 to 115.00 deg. F (4.44 to 46.11 deg. C)

Heat/Cool Mode: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a mode or property reference for the heating/cooling mode selection. This selection at times determines the Application Mode: Tracer property.  Only SCC or DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use the Application Mode: Tracer property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range:
0 = Heat,
1 = Cool

Last Control Date Time

Date/Time Numeric

The time and date of the last "Present Value" mode change.

Location Label

Character String

A unit configuration property that contains text based information about the unit. Typically, the text would describe a physical location where the unit has been installed.
Valid Range: Any ASCII string of 31 bytes total length.

LonTalk Communication State

Multi-State

This property indicates the status of communications between the BCU and the MP580/581.
0 = Down
1 = Up
2 = No neuron ID assigned
3 = Installation in progress
4 = Incomplete bindings

LonTalk Device NID

Bytestring

The serial number assigned to the neuron chip. The serial number is usually referred to as the Neuron Identification (NID) number, a unique, six-byte, non-changeable number.

LonTalk DSN

Unsigned Long Word

A comma-separated value representing the domain, subnet and node ID (DSN) of the UCM.

LonTalk Program ID

Bytestring

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.

Minimum Off Time

Numeric

The time duration during which the Present Value must remain in an "Off" state before the "Present Value" is allowed to change to a "On" state. This serves to protect the hardware from cycle times that might harm it. Protection applies to priorities below Minimum On/Off control priority.
Range: 0 to 120 minutes

Minimum On Time

Numeric

The time duration during which the Present Value must remain in an "On" state before the "Present Value" is allowed to change to a "Off" state. This serves to protect the hardware from cycle times that might harm it. Protection applies to priorities below Minimum On/Off control priority.
Range: 0 to 120 minutes

Minimum Time Remaining

Numeric

The time remaining of a Minimum On Time or a Minimum Off Time control action.
Range: 0 to 120 minutes

Mixed Air Temperature

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the unit’s mixed air temperature. Valid only for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 4.0 to 122.0 deg. F (-20.00 to 50.00 deg C).

Mode: Active

Multi-State

A unit controller property that contains the unit’s actual mode. Valid for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP. 
Valid Range:
1 = Heat
2 = Morning Warm-up
3 = Cool
4 = Night Purge
5 = Pre Cool
6 = Off
7 = Test
8 = Emergency Heat
9 = Fan Only
12 = Max Heat
13 = Economy Mode
14 = Dehumidifying

Mode: Occupancy

Multi-State

A unit controller property that contains the MP580/581 unit’s effective, local or communicated occupancy status. Programming in TGP determines which one takes precedence.
Valid Range:
0 = Occupied
1 = Unoccupied
2 = Occupied Bypass
3 = Occupied Standby

Node Self Doc

Text String

This property displays the unit's type of UCM 
(i.e., ZN510, ZN520, MP580/581, etc.).

Object Identifier

Object ID

The object’s type followed by its instance number.It is provided primarily to allow the embedding of the object ID in the returned data buffer.

Object Name

Character String

A property that assigns a recognizable name to the controller. This name will be used within Tracer Summit to associate this controller with other programs or applications.

Object Type

Object Type

The type of object for this controller.

Occupancy: Active

Binary

A unit controller property that contains the effective unit occupancy.
Valid Range: 
0 = Unoccupied, 1 = Occupied.

Occupancy: Tracer

Multi-State

A property that communicates an occupancy request down to the controller.
Valid Range:
0 = Occupied
1 = Unoccupied
3 = Occupied Standby

Occupied Bypass: Active

Binary

Used to display the current occupied status of the unit.
Valid Range:
0 = not in Occupied Bypass
1 = Occupied Bypass.

Outdoor Air Flow

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the unit’s effective, local or communicated outdoor air flow. Valid only for a DAC configuration with supporting TGP. A value of -1 indicates an invalid value.
Typical Range: 
0 to 137728.5 cfm (0 to 65,000 l/sec)

Outdoor Air Temperature: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the outdoor air temperature. Only SCC or DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range: 
-40.0 to 212.0 deg. F (-40.00 to 100.00 deg. C)

Outdoor Air Temperature: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates an outdoor air temperature down to the controller if it has a SCC or DAC configuration and supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 
-40.0 to 212.0 deg. F (-40.00 to 100.00 deg. C)

Present Value

Multi-State

The occupancy mode sent to the controller from the BCU. The nine standard operation modes include Unoccupied, Optimal Stop, Occupied, Optimal Start, Demand Limit, Duty Cycle, Priority Shutdown, Night Economize, and Night Heat Cool. These modes will get sent down to the controller as either an occupied mode or an unoccupied mode.

Pressure: Input

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the current pressure reading from the pressure transducer input.

Relinquish Default

Multi-State

The occupancy mode to which the unit controller is controlled when modes at all other priority levels (1..16) are not in effect.

Return Fan Status

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the status of the unit's return fan output. Valid for a DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Range: 
0% to 100% (0% is Off and >0% is On).

Space CO2 Concentration: Input

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the current space carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in parts per million (ppm). Valid only for SCC configured controllers that have a locally wired CO2 sensor and have TGP programming to support it.
Valid Range: 
0 to 5000 ppm.

Space Humidity: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated, space relative humidity as a percentage for the unit. Valid only for a SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 0% to 100%

Space Pressure Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the space pressure setpoint. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Typical Range: 
-1.00 to 1.00 I.W.C. (-250 to 250 Pa)

Space Pressure Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a space pressure setpoint down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and a DAC configuration.
Typical Range: 
-1.00 to 1.00 I.W.C. (-250 to 250 Pa)

Space Pressure: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated space pressure. Valid only for a DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 
-2.00 to 2.00 I.W.C. (-500 to 500 Pa)

Space Pressure: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the space pressure. Only DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Typical Range: 
-2.00 to 2.00 I.W.C. (-500 to 500 Pa)

Space Pressure: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a space pressure down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and a DAC configuration.
Typical Range: 
-2.00 to 2.00 I.W.C. (-500 to 500 Pa)

Space Temperature Setpoint: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated space temperature setpoint. Valid only for an SCC configuration with supporting TGP.
Valid Range: 
50.00 to 95.00 deg. F (10.00 to 35.00 deg. C)

Space Temperature Setpoint: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the space temperature setpoint. Only SCC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range: 
50.0 to 95.0 deg. F. (10.00 to 35.00 deg. C.)

Space Temperature Setpoint: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a space temperature setpoint down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and an SCC configuration.
Valid Range: 
50.0 to 95.0 deg. F. (10.00 to 35.00 deg. C.)

Space Temperature: Active

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the effective, local or communicated space temperature for the unit. Valid only for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
Typical Range: 
14.0 to 122.0 deg. F (-10.00 to 50.00 deg. C)

Space Temperature: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a value or property reference for the space temperature. Only SCC or DAC configured MP580/581 controllers can use this property and TGP will determine its use.
Valid Range: 
14.0 to 122.0 deg. F. (-10.00 to 50.00 deg. C.)

Space Temperature: Tracer

Numeric

A property that communicates a space temperature down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and a DAC or SCC configuration.
Valid Range: 
14.0 to 122.0 deg. F. (-10.00 to 50.00 deg. C.)

Startup Setpoint

Numeric

A constant entered by the user that the BCU uses to determine warm-up or pre-cool modes at start-up. Only DAC and SCC configured controllers need this value.
Default value = 72.00 deg. F (22.22 deg. C)

Supply Fan Status

Numeric

A unit controller property that contains the status of the unit's fan output. Valid only for an SCC or DAC configuration with supporting TGP.
0% to 100% (0 % is Off and >0% is On) 

Universal Input Name [1-36]

Character String

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the name assigned to each universal input.
Length is up to 25 characters

Universal Input TOV Cancel [1-36]

Binary

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the status of a thermostat's local cancel timed override request input for all universal inputs.
Valid Range:
0 = No Override Request
1 = Timed Override Cancel

Universal Input TOV Request [1-36]

Binary

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the status of a thermostat's local timed override request input for all universal inputs.
Valid Range:
0 = No Override Request
1 = Timed Override Request

Universal Input Units [1-36]

Multi-State

A unit configuration arrayed property that contains the selected units of measurement for each universal input. 

Universal Input [1-36]

Numeric

A unit controller arrayed property that contains the value for all universal inputs.

Update Tag

Numeric

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

Water Valve Drive Closed: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a control action or property reference for the water valve closed override command. This request applies to all hydronic valves on DAC and SCC configured controllers if programmed in TGP to 
do so.
0 = Auto
1 = Close
Used in conjunction with "Water Valve Drive Open: Ref"

Water Valve Drive Open: Ref

Property Reference

A property used to program in Tracer Summit a control action or property reference for the water valve open override command. This request applies to all hydronic valves on DAC and SCC configured controllers if programmed in TGP to 
do so.
0 = Auto
1 = Open
Used in conjunction with "Water Valve Drive Closed: Ref"

Water Valve Override: Tracer

Multi-State

A property that communicates an override command for the Water Valve(s) down to the controller if it has supporting TGP and a DAC or SCC configuration.
Valid Range:
0 = Normal
4 = Open all valves
5 = Close all valves
All other values = Not Used