StruxureWare Building Operation PA 1.6.1

[ Product Announcement] StruxureWare™ Building Operation Version 1.6.1 product release Schneider Electric announces the release of StruxureWare Building Operation v1.6.1. Full of new features and enhancements, version 1.6.1 is available for software download and ordering effective th February 24 , 2015. PRODUCT AT A GLANCE Highlighted new features and changes in v1.6.1 are: • Improved WebStation experience • Cybersecurity enhancements • Engineering efficiencies, including: o Duplicate Automation Server from a backup set o Support for folders and SBO alarm, trend and schedule proxy objects for copy/paste operations in the BACnet interface • SNMP alarm traps v3.0 notifications • Xenta central schedule support • Support for: ™ o TAC Vista transition (Phase 1 of Conversion Tools) o Power Manager module All StruxureWare Building Operation v1.6.1 materials can be found on The Exchange Download Center • Use search keyword: relsbov1.6.1 • Then, on the left under “Narrow Your Results” select Offer: SmartStruxure Solution This version is the full release of SBO v1.6 and after a successful release candidate period, includes only defect fixes over the SBO v1.6.0 Release Candidates (RC). All sites are highly encouraged to upgrade to SBO v1.6.1. SBO v1.6.0 RC sites will be supported; however hotfixes will only be issued to v1.6.1. This Product Announcement is structured as follows to help you find the information you need: Product Announcement Number PA-00390 o Choose the desired Asset Type to further filter your search. Other release materials include: • New features presentation • SmartStruxure Solution Overview presentation • Architectures • User Interface Matrix • Part Number Summary Sheet • Guide Specifications • Specification Busters • BACnet PIC Statements • Release Notes Technical documentation is available on: http://help.sbo.schneiderelectric.com • Features Description of highlighted new v1.6.1 features and changes • Release materials Summary of materials available to help you understand and promote the new features in v1.6.1 • Compatibility Notes on compatibility requirements – e.g. software version requirements for transitioning sites • Scalability Guidelines for supported system architectures • Product ordering and availability Ordering information and availability date • Technical documentation List of available supporting technical documentation • Product support Contact numbers (by region) and global email address for technical product support • Regional contacts Names and contact information for regional managers for more information Features The following summarizes major new features and software changes in SBO v1.6.1. Refer to the SBO v1.6.1 Release Notes and technical documentation for more information and the complete list of changes. Improved WebStation experience With SBO v1.6.1, WebStation provides greater flexibility and evolves to a more viable operator solution. • Enhanced support for workspaces and panels – Extend users’ personalized layouts to WebStation. Enhanced support for workspaces and panels in WebStation allows for a more consistent user experience between WorkStation and WebStation. com/community/bms/struxureware/sbo-v160-releasecandidate/blog/2014/12/03/preview-of-html5-based-graphics-viewer o This opens WebStation to be used on other devices – e. SBO v1.e. Cybersecurity enhancements SmartStruxure solution is committed to continuously testing and enhancing its offer to minimize vulnerabilities. some include: • • • • • • Password policy enhancements – Set up password policies that will determine length. ™  Refer to the following SmartStruxure Solution Community blog post for some insight and helpful hints on this feature: https://buildingscommunity. Helps in remote monitoring and trouble-shooting. This eliminates the Java software requirement and opens WebStation to be used on more web browser options.com February 2015 emc .1 • • • HTML5 preview – SBO v1.g. fixes for any defects identified will be incorporated into future SBO releases – i. New support for Watch Window – View saved Watch Window configurations from WebStation. lifetime. Boston ONE Campus.schneider-electric.Store larger logs covering a longer period of time by storing HTTP access logs from Automation Servers With the addition of some of the cybersecurity features. ensuring more secure communications by default. o When using the HTML5 viewers. composition. Key features include: • BACnet enhancements o Folder support for BACnet devices and objects owned and associated with BACnet Devices Schneider Electric. New Engineering efficiency features This release includes several more engineering efficiencies – designed to improve installation and operations. of Defense Information Assurance Risk Management Framework). Google Chrome is the preferred web browser.1 introduces support for HTML5 for graphics and trend charts.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1.schneiderelectric.  See Release Notes for more information about graphics compatibility. SmartStruxure solution satisfies system requirements to meet DIARMF* compliance (*U.1 o Users must manually select use of HTML5 in the browser settings.6. and re-use IP whitelisting for the Automation Server – Increase secure communication by restricting access to the Automaton Server to a pre-defined list of hosts or devices SSL certificate management – Specify and generate self-signed certificates and install externally generated certificates via WorkStation New setting to re-direct to HTTPS by default – Also part of the WebStation enhancements Web Server access logging – Now all externally driven HTTP communication can be logged using the W3C Common Log format Remote logging path for system logs .6. Dept.1 includes a list of new cybersecurity enhancements. but may require some re-work. o Existing graphics are supported.S. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 2 of 8 www.6.6. support for HTML5 will evolve in future releases. o This is a preview (Beta) of the feature. tablets  May require enhancements in future SBO versions for better tablet support New setting to re-direct to HTTPS by default – Users can set WebStation to automatically re-direct to an HTTPS connection. not issued as an immediate hot fix for v1. Andover. This Beta preview:  Gives graphics developers a chance to adjust to the new environment  Allows opportunity for integrators to provide feedback to improve this feature in future releases  As this feature is in Beta. 800 Federal Street.  View events in branch .g.6.1 o Note: Once a project is upgraded.  Event view now indicates if a filter is on and shows how many events are visible in the list  Event view indicates if the number of events (that matches the filter) exceeds what the viewer can show  Easier access to time filter in event view. None) from within WorkStation Schneider Electric. floating window. o Event Viewing:  View events for properties from graphics.com February 2015 emc . v1. 800 Federal Street.g. 2. Trends) o Support for BACnet Gateways and Routers that have no BACnet Device object o Support for BACnet String objects (proxy only) Easy creation of an Automation Server from a backup set 1. Duplicate an Automation Server using Restore  Notes: The restore function to re-use configuration data from a backup set is not supported for BACnet and b3 BACnet. at the same location as the graphic itself. new window.1 Support for Copy/Paste of Objects between BACnet Devices including associated objects (e.1 unless the user right clicks on the project and chooses "Upgrade" to upgrade the project to v1.schneider-electric. a specified pane within the panel. Field bus device ID handling is fully supported for LonWorks. to replace the panel of the graphic or to replace the top most panel of the graphic o • • • • • Support for messages in SE8000 room controllers • With the added proxy support for BACnet String objects.6. Localization Changes have been made to make it easier to support other languages and localization within SBO: • • • Language packs for select languages are now part of the WorkStation installer Users can switch between installed languages directly from within WorkStation Users can switch between measurement systems auto-conversion rules (U.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1. options include International System of Units (Metric). MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 3 of 8 www.. but not handled for other protocols.5) cannot be opened in v1. United States Customary Unit (US) or as configured in object.g.  Drag and drop from event view columns to quick filter o Extended navigation options from graphics  A target object opened from a graphic can be set to be opened in a specified location – e.S.6. it can no longer be opened in older PCS versions Automation Server time set from the Device Administrator User Interface (UI) improvements: o Measurement system – WorkStation measurement system presentation can be changed. Alarms. Create an Automation Server from a Backup Set New debug feature for the Script Editor Project Configuration Server (PCS) project upgrade support o Older PCS projects (e. Andover.shows events for a container and all objects below. SI. Boston ONE Campus. short and long messages can now be set for SE8000 Series room controllers. If a schedule is not added to an alarm assignment. Support for TAC Vista transition The TAC Vista transition (to SmartStruxure solution) Conversion Tools enable content conversion of a Vista server to a SmartStruxure solution server. A XCS can operate centrally on an Enterprise Server or locally in an Automation Server. the shunt variables can also be inverted Alarm view o Filters in the alarm view have been separated into Standard filters (configured via Alarm view settings context menu). users can increase the polling performance by adjusting a new property in the Modbus network configuration objects called Poll Duty Cycle. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 4 of 8 www. during Q1 2015.1 Modbus Polling Performance Improvements With SBO v1. Alarm enhancements • • • • • An alarm can now have two shunt variables that can be combined with AND/OR logic.6. • The XCS in the Enterprise Server leads a shadow XCS in an Automation Server that then leads the selected Xenta devices Time Schedules • When changing the time settings in a XCS.1 compatible version of the tools will be released in the coming weeks. The Conversion Tools version currently available are compatible with SBO v1. Changing this value will affect (throttle) the poll rate. including additional conversion features. and temporary user-specific User filters (accessed via Funnel button in Alarm view). It is important to ensure that the Poll Duty Cycle is optimized so that the system performs as expected. In a coming release. a Xenta Central Schedule (XCS) can be used with its lead/shadow functionality. 800 Federal Street. Viewing is available through WebStation. More details to come in a separate announcement and release package specifically for TAC Vista transition – Phase 1. the User filters can be saved and re-used. Andover. Schneider Electric. introduction of the Conversion Tools. the XTS is both created and adjusted (for the number of records) using the Menta editor. This requires an add-on option on for the corresponding server. Boston ONE Campus. showing who manually disabled an alarm.6.com February 2015 emc .[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1. SNMP alarm traps v3.0 notifications SBO v1. either the Automation Server and/or Enterprise Server. • • As the poll rate increases the CPU usage also increases.6.0 notifications.1 introduces support for SNMP alarm traps v3. o New column added in the alarm view.schneider-electric.6. the shadow objects (XCS/XTS) are automatically updated within one minute • Editing is currently only supported from WorkStation. Alarms hosted via EWS can be configured just like native SBO alarms Notifications o E-mail notification can be sent to an SBO-user or user group o A time schedule can be set to control notifications Sum Alarms: Sum Alarms have changed such that all state changes can trigger the Sum alarm Note: Change to alarm assignments . the assignment is always active. A XCS is created and configured in WorkStation. SBO v1. An updated. Xenta central time schedules To save time and easily administer several Xenta Time Schedules (XTS) from a single point. o Drag and drop from alarm columns allowed for quick filter.0 RC. and can be used to group schedules for Xenta 280/300/401 devices. Refer to the Product ordering and availability section for part number information. The Poll Duty Cycle is most effective on Modbus TCP networks.6. Refer to these additional materials to understand new features and changes specific to StruxureWare Building Operation v1.1 Power Manager for SmartStruxure solution New SmartStruxure solution power management module designed to help facility and building operators improve building energy performance. and leverage fault diagnostics to prevent downtime and maintain power availability. optimize maintenance staff effectiveness. Note to SBO v1.1: • Presentations: o SBO v1. Release materials All SmartStruxure solution materials are posted on The Exchange Download Center site.6 o Enterprise Server PICS – v1. More details to come in a separate announcement and release package specifically for Power Manager.6. however SBO v1. 800 Federal Street.Powered by StruxureWare Building Operation (updated): Overall solution presentation – includes hardware and software. Schneider Electric. Highlighted features include: Energy Usage Reports.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1. Use Google Chrome for best results.1 and on the left under “Narrow Your Results”.6.1 New Features: Summary of notable new features and changes in this release.0 RC sites will be supported through PSS.6 (technical document) • Guide Specification (updated) • Specification Busters (updated) • BACnet Product Implementation Conformance Statements (PICS): o Automation Server PICS – v1. Note: Initially available in select countries that have successfully completed the onboarding process.g. WebStation.1.0 Release Candidate (RC) installations: All sites are highly encouraged to upgrade to SBO v1. and Electrical one-line diagrams.6 • Other: o User Interface Matrix – Quick reference sheet of common user functions available per SBO user interface – e. including add-on options o Release Notes – Technical document summarizing new features. Enterprise Server. Use search keyword: relsbov1. Boston ONE Campus. SBO v1.6. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 5 of 8 www. Automation Servers.6.schneider-electric.0 and new hotfixes will only be issued to v1. Electrical Network Health Summary. Check for local availability. • Architectures (updated) • Specification Sheets (updated) • SmartStruxure solution reference architectures (updated) • Architectural Guidelines v1. and the Reports Server.6.1 includes several defect fixes over v1.com February 2015 emc . Technician Tool Mobile App o Part Number Summary – Reference sheet of software and hardware component part numbers.6.6. WorkStation. o SmartStruxure Solution Overview . and known defects Compatibility StruxureWare Building Operation requires that all components in the system are at the same software version. Electrical Equipment Monitoring. This includes WorkStation. Andover. improvements.6.1.6.6. click on the desired Asset Type to further filter your search. Dashboards and Slideshows. 6.0 • Release Candidate version 1.com/topics/show.5. Community participants are in the process of adapting existing Smart Widgets to an SBO v1.schneider-electric. specifically v1.x. 800 Federal Street.6. 2015 1:28 PM). Updated tools (compatible with SBO v1.6.6.6. The site must be fully upgraded to the same version for the best performance.1) will be released in the coming weeks.6.schneider-electric. This introduces an opportunity to assess which existing Smart Widgets are commonly used and still needed. All Smart Widgets can be found on the Smart Widgets subspace (under the SmartStruxure solution space).6. Andover. there are changes to graphics support in SBO v1.1: A site must be at one of these software versions before upgrading to SBO v1.6.com/community/bms/struxureware/sbo-v160release-candidate/blog/2014/12/03/preview-of-html5-based-graphics-viewer Upgrade procedure and documentation: Carefully follow the upgrade instructions available on WebHelp at: http://help. starting with post by Joël Desire at Jan 7. • • TAC I/NET: Version 2.6.1 • From SBO v1.1-compatible format.6.schneider-electric. Schneider Electric. Supported operating systems and web browsers: The datasheet for each system component includes hardware and software requirements. Updated Smart Widgets will be officially tested for validation. References between StruxureWare Building Operation and the original system may be affected during the upgrade.1.0 RC to SBO v1. Note regarding graphics changes: As referenced earlier.com/message/42091#42091 (at about mid-discussion. TAC Vista: The current available Conversion Tools are compatible with SBO v1.6. Refer to the following SmartStruxure Solution Community blog post for an understanding of the changes and helpful hints on how to fix upgraded graphics (if needed): https://buildingscommunity.1. Community participation and feedback is requested.castle?id=6343&locale=en-US&productversion=1. Transition compatibility: Sites that have transitioned to a SmartStruxure solution in SBO v1.5 (or before) may need to make system or software updates to ensure compatibility with SBO v1.6.5.0 RC.6.47b of TAC I/NET software is about to be released.6.1 Note: Mixed software versions on the same system are supported during upgrade but should not be left permanently mixed.schneiderelectric. existing Smart Widgets are currently not compatible with SBO v1.0.250 Runtime compatibility (during upgrade) is only supported when upgrading: • From SBO v1.e.1 but not required.6. All requirements listed on the datasheets and technical documentation must be met. Mobile App compatibility: Both the Technician Tool and AdaptiApps mobile apps are compatible with SBO v1.0 – i.6 for a successful upgrade.6. Refer to the following thread https://buildingscommunity.1.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1.com February 2015 emc . and it affects all graphics ™ in both WorkStation and WebStation. It is the preferred version for compatibility with SBO v1. Boston ONE Campus. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 6 of 8 www.1 Upgrading to version 1. Smart Widgets compatibility: Due to the graphics engine upgrade in SBO v1.sbo.1: • Released version 1.1. The upgrade information is also available in the StruxureWare Building Operation System Upgrade Reference Guide (04-16011-02-en).0 to SBO v1.6. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 7 of 8 www.1. 2015.1 Scalability To better understand scalability and design considerations.sbo.g. the following PDF guides have been compiled: 04-16012-03-en Architectural Guidelines 1. 800 Federal Street. th Automation Servers will begin shipping with the new version effective February 25 .6 (0416012-03-en) technical document. we highly encourage upgrading to v1. former TAC I/NET sites Part numbers: SBO v1. Technical documentation The most complete and most up-to-date technical documentation can always be found at the searchable WebHelp site: http://help. 2015. Refer to the Part Number Summary reference sheet for the list of all hardware and software part numbers (including add-on options).6. Andover.1 introduces one new add-on option (and license) for the Enterprise Server and Automation Servers: Note: • • • Part number Product name SXWSWSNMP00001 SW-SNMP-1 Description Alarm notifications via SNMP option (no maintenance subscription included) The same part number is used to add this feature to both the Automation and Enterprise Servers.1 software and documentation is available for download from The th Exchange Download Center as of February 24 . To ensure a successful upgrade. There are no changes to existing product part numbers. Add-on option part number must specify quantity required (if more than one server to be enabled). Use search keyword: relsbov1. Boston ONE Campus. refer to the Architectural Guidelines v1. To ensure the best possible support. Sales or Technical certification is required for ordering SmartStruxure solution components. Upgrading existing sites: For existing sites.schneider-electric.schneider-electric.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1. Product ordering and availability StruxureWare Building Operation v1. click on Asset Type: Software to further filter your search.6.6. On the left under “Narrow Your Results”.com February 2015 emc . Contact your corresponding regional SmartStruxure solution business development manager for details.1 to leverage the new features and benefits available.com For easy offline reading.6. refer to the Compatibility section or the Release Notes for the following: • • • Description of runtime compatibility between WorkStation and servers when using mixed versions Technical documentation (with detailed procedures and notes) and links Transition support requirements – e. Licenses are managed through the License Administrator.6.6 04-15001-03-en StruxureWare Building Operation Hardware Reference Guide 04-16002-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation Plain English and Script Difference Guide 04-16003-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation WebReports Reference Guide 04-14004-02-en StruxureWare Building Operation WebReports Operating Guide 04-16005-02-en StruxureWare Building Operation System Reference Guide 04-16006-03-en StruxureWare Building Operation Technical Reference Guide 04-16007-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation WorkStation Operating Guide Schneider Electric. There is no charge for upgrading to this release for existing customers. Lonnie Laue o South America: Marcelo Varde • EMEA: EMEA. On the left under “Narrow Your Results”.schneider-electric.975. all rights reserved • Americas: Americas. Manual) to further filter your search. Product Support The following locations are available to support your SmartStruxure solution sites. Contact them at the one global email address: [email protected] or by calling the support sites directly.1.SmartStruxure@schneider-electric. UK & Ireland: Lars-Göran Hallgren • Asia Pacific: AsiaPac.com Schneider Electric.g. MA 01810 PA-00390 Telephone +1 978-794-0800 Page 8 of 8 www. certification information).444. Regional contacts For more information (e. use regional/local phone numbers.1311 EMEA No common number. Use search keyword: relsbov1. use regional/local phone numbers. sales support. Andover.1 04-16008-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation IT Reference Guide 04-16009-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation WebStation Operating Guide 04-16010-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation Function Block and Menta Difference Guide 04-16011-02-en StruxureWare Building Operation System Upgrade Reference Guide 04-16013-01-en StruxureWare Building Operation Information Technology Planning Guide The following tutorials are also available for download in PDF format: 04-16021-01-en Creating and Configuring Alarms Tutorial Guide 04-16022-01-en Starting a Project Tutorial Guide 04-16023-01-en Creating and Configuring Users Tutorial Guide 04-15024-02-en Creating and Configuring Schedules Tutorial Guide 04-15025-02-en Creating and Configuring Trend Logs Tutorial Guide 04-16026-01-en Administering Reports Tutorial Guide 04-15027-02-en Creating and Configuring Graphics Tutorial Guide 04-16028-01-en Configuring an Automation Server as a Controller Tutorial Guide 04-16029-01-en Creating and Configuring a Modbus Network Tutorial Guide 04-16030-01-en Creating and Configuring a BACnet Network with b3 BACnet Devices Tutorial Guide 04-16031-01-en Finishing a Project Tutorial Guide 04-16032-01-en Creating and Configuring a LonWorks Network with MNL LonWorks Devices 04-16033-01-en Creating and Configuring a LonWorks Network with Xenta LonWorks Devices Tutorial Guide 04-16034-01-en Creating and Configuring a Function Block Program Tutorial Guide 04-15035-02-en Creating and Configuring a Script Program These can be found on The Exchange Download Center.[ Product Announcement ] StruxureWare™ Building Operation v1.1274 Rockford: +1 888.6.6.support@schneider-electric. Kim Harmer o China: Lei Yang: China.SmartStruxure@schneider-electric. 800 Federal Street. click on the desired Asset Type (e.com o North America: Matthew Green.com o Asia Pacific: Lars Lindkvist. please contact your corresponding regional SmartStruxure solution business development manager: © 2015 Schneider Electric.com o Continental Europe & MEA: Martin Feder o Nordics.9508 Dallas: +1 800. Asia Pacific No common number.830. Boston ONE Campus.com February 2015 emc . Americas Boston: +1 [email protected].