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Introduction
EcoStruxure Building Operation WorkStation is a fully
featured environment for operating and administering
all aspects of the software. WorkStation is the window
through which users can monitor their energy usage
and continuously improve their building’s efficiency.

Operator features
WorkStation is the interface where users and engineers
access their EcoStruxure BMS servers. You can view
and manage graphics, alarms, schedules, trend logs,
and reports. Engineers can configure and maintain all
aspects of an EcoStruxure BMS.
WorkStation can even assign alarms to a user or a
Secure user accounts group of users by a dispatch center or manager. Using
a filter, users can view only the alarms assigned to
An EcoStruxure BMS requires each user to have an them and decide whether or not to accept the
account. Access can be through an account assignment.
maintained by the EcoStruxure Building Operation
database or through a Windows Active Directory
Robust alarm tracking
account. IT policies for password formatting, aging,
and uniqueness are supported and enforced. Acknowledgement and response alarms can be
acknowledged with varying degrees of detail,
Language and regional settings depending on the importance of the alarm. Users can
be required to enter notes or select from a standard list
The software adapts the displayed language, to explain how the issue was resolved. WorkStation can
measurement system, and date/time format to the present the user with instructions or a specific view of
operating system settings. Language and their system that shows details of the affected
measurement system can easily be switched from equipment. The alarm log records the user’s actions.
within WorkStation. Translations of WorkStation are
delivered as part of the installation or as separate
Alarms
language packs that are easy to install and deploy.

Customized view
The EcoStruxure Building Operation software has the
flexibility to be fully customized to the viewing
preference of individual users. The main interface,
called the workspace, is a panel-based interface where
users can select, position, and re-size a wide variety of
components, such as alarms, graphics, and editors. A
default Workspace is assigned to each user account,
but users can easily modify, save, and create multiple
versions to choose from. The Workspace can also be
modified as needed to address real-time issues.

Efficient alarm management

Alarms view
Alarms need to be assessed and responded to quickly.
Through WorkStation, a large number of alarms can be
presented in a simple and efficient way to ensure that
no alarm is overlooked. Alarms can be color coded,
grouped, and filtered for maximum efficiency.

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The EcoStruxure Building Operation software supports Intuitive schedules

customized views of all system events, including
alarms, and user activity. Each view can be filtered on
any event property. Fonts, colors, column sizes, and
order can all be specified by the user.

Advanced activity log

It is important to log more than basic activity. The
software logs every action with a timestamp, the user
who performed the action, and the values that were
changed.

Easy to read trend logs and charts

The software can trend data in many ways, including a
periodic method (every day, hour, minute) and a
change-of-value (COV) method that only records when Schedule editor
a defined threshold has been passed. These trend logs
can be shown in trend lists and charts to visualize Energy efficiency is achieved when equipment is
patterns for diagnostic and optimization purposes. running only when necessary. Schedules manage that
Multiple series can be presented in a single chart or process through a graphical interface that is easy-to-
list, so that data points can be easily compared. use. Change times with a few simple clicks of the
mouse. The powerful Schedule Editor can set up
Trend charts recurring events (every Monday, every third Tuesday,
or every January 1st) or an unlimited number of
exceptions with priority levels. Schedules go beyond
the basic on and off control by enabling direct control
of analog values. For example, users can set schedule
events to percentages to control lighting levels without
writing a program.

IT friendly and secure

WorkStation communicates using networking
standards, such as DHCP, HTTP, and HTTPS. This
makes installation easy, management simple, and
transactions secure.

TLS support
Trend Chart view Communication between clients and the EcoStruxure
BMS servers can be encrypted using Transport Layer
Trend charts are easy to create. The color and weight Security (TLS 1.2). The servers are delivered with a
of all lines can be specified. Display of digital data is default self-signed certificate. Commercial Certification
automatically shown as high and low horizontal bars, Authority (CA) server certificates are supported to lower
eliminating the need for additional scaling. Log data the risk of malicious information technology attacks.
can be presented as average, minimum, maximum, or Use of encrypted communication can be enforced for
delta in addition to the actual log value itself. Users can both WorkStation and WebStation access.
zoom in to see details without losing clarity. A trend
chart can have two different scales on the same chart Stunning graphics capability
to see how different data relate to each other. In an EcoStruxure BMS, the graphics can be
customized to provide the user interface required to
effectively run each facility. Graphics are stored locally
in the EcoStruxure BMS servers and are available to
authorized users from wherever they log on.

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Sample graphic Sample graphic

Scalable vector graphics Interactive ready-to-use components

The EcoStruxure Building Operation software uses Users can take control directly from a graphic and
scalable vector graphic technology so that users can change setpoints, enable/disable equipment, and
zoom in to see details without losing clarity. Graphics modulate actuators - all with a simple point-and-click
are built once, but can be used on any display action. A library of components is available online to
regardless of size or resolution. Vector graphic file choose from. These graphics can be further
sizes are small so they can be stored and served customized to meet the unique needs of every
directly from the SmartX server. installation.

Engineering features
Push-button engineering features help a project stay on
time and on budget. The EcoStruxure Building
Operation software not only reduces project
engineering but it also expands the possibilities for
monitoring and control by delivering on-site
customization tools.

Type management
With the type management features in the EcoStruxure
BMS servers and WorkStation, you can quickly and
easily reuse graphics, programs, and MP Series
controller applications. WorkStation allows making
Sample graphic these types of objects into Custom Types, which
enables very effective patterns for inspecting,
Super dynamic live updates updating, and deploying new versions of the object
A standard live update simply shows the displayed types throughout the system.
values as conditions change in the field. With the
EcoStruxure Building Operation software's super Backup and restore
dynamic live updates, all aspects of graphical elements An iBMS system can have thousands of created and
can change when values change. configured objects. Quick recovery from an
unexpected event, such as an unintended delete or
hardware failure, is vital. The EcoStruxure Building
Operation software has a built in Backup and Restore
functionality that can backup, store, and restore from
multiple copies of an EcoStruxure BMS server’s
database. This functionality resides on an EcoStruxure
BMS server and can be accessed and configured
through WorkStation.

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Import and export Two programming options

Configurations and programs can easily be transferred Unique to the industry, the EcoStruxure BMS servers
from one EcoStruxure Building Operation database to have both Script and Function Block programming
another with the import and export feature. The import options. This flexibility ensures that the best
interface provides a preview of the objects so users programming method can be selected for the
can confirm the content. application.

EcoStruxure BMS server support Spreadsheet view

Direct connection of the WorkStation to all EcoStruxure The Spreadsheet view allows creating and editing of
BMS servers ensures optimized configuration and multiple points in a tabular format rather than editing
operation. each point individually. The spreadsheet feature
supports copy/paste of cell content to and from
Device Discovery Microsoft Excel. The Spreadsheet view can be used for
The Device Discovery significantly reduces configuration of values, alarms, trends, the SmartX
engineering time by detecting new devices on the server’s I/O modules and points, as well as Modbus
network and automatically creating a corresponding points.
device in the EcoStruxure BMS.
Multi-program editing
Binding tool The EcoStruxure Building Operation software has a
Data is easily exchanged between points, programs, robust programming environment that enables multiple
EcoStruxure BMS servers, and other vendor's systems program editing at the same time. Simple cut and paste
via a simple binding mechanism. The binding tool in the functionality ensures multiple programs work together
EcoStruxure Building Operation software is intuitive and to control a larger system.
is used to swiftly configure data exchange.
Optimized program execution
Mass change You can assign each program to a specific task and
A system often can have hundreds of objects with the cycle time that is appropriate for the program’s
same configuration. One action creates and configures application. This ensures programs for critical
these duplicates with a mass change and create applications run without any impact from other tasks.
feature. The sequencing of program execution is handled
automatically by the EcoStruxure BMS server.
Programming
Dynamic programming
Today’s buildings demand more than basic control.
They require applications that can be customized to There is no downtime while programming because the
meet specific building automation needs. program runs even while it is being edited. When the
program is saved, the code is replaced and the new
Unlike other software that requires factory involvement sequence begins. The execution of other programs is
for non-standard or special applications, the not impacted during the updating process.
EcoStruxure Building Operation software can be easily
customized. You can turn operational sequences into Reduced set-up time
reality in the field to save both time and money on any Inputs, outputs, and other objects in the system are
project. connected through bindings, by the use of the binding
tool. This binding reduces set-up time and increases
system stability. No bindings are in the code itself.
Each program becomes easy to copy throughout the
system, which saves time and ensures consistency.

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Script Editor • If Temperature > Setpoint then goto CoolingOn

Understandable program status

Because Script programs are composed of basic,
everyday language statements, it is easy to follow the
logic and quickly understand what the program is
doing. Description line names can be added to state
the action performed in that section of the program. As
a result, users can view diagnostic details of the
running program to see how long the condition has
been in effect.

Script Debug mode

Using the built-in Script Debug mode, you can debug
script programs using either a single step process or a
program trace process. All variables - bound global
Script Editor variables and declared local variables - are shown with
their live values for the currently executing line of the
• Display color codes for every part of a line in Script Script Program. After debugging is complete, a simple
• Auto-correct and Auto-complete displays syntax toggle of the mode returns Script Editor to the normal
errors and completes known keywords and editing process.
declared variables
Efficient library management
• Cut/Copy/Paste, Find/Replace, Undo/Redo, Goto
Line/Declaration/Definition functionality To save time and eliminate the need to write a program
more than once, the EcoStruxure Building Operation
• Customize font type, size, color, and background database can easily import and export programs
color of the editing environment to/from an external library. The Script Editor is an
• Save sections (snippets) of code and quickly insert evolution of the Plain English (PE) programming
them into other programs language used by both Infinity and Andover Continuum
systems so libraries of PE code can be imported into
• Insert a keyword into the code by selecting the Script Editor. During the import process, PE code is
keyword from a quick selection box automatically converted to the updated Script format.
• Reference a local variable or constant throughout a
program Support for Plain English controllers
Script Editor supports Plain English (PE) controllers, so
• Display a list of errors linked to the program’s you don’t need to learn and program two different sets
problem area for quick troubleshooting of formatting rules. Instead, the PE format is applied
• Save work without affecting runtime code behind the scenes during the deployment of the
controllers that require PE format.
Script programs read like a book with easy to learn
commands, such as: BACnet support in Script programming
BACnet support provides direct control using specific
• Turn on the Fan BACnet services, such as ReadProperty and
WriteProperty. Advanced applications can even
• Close the Valve
command BACnet priorities.

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Function Block Editor Offline simulation and online testing

By using the built-in debugger in the editor, you can
simulate the application using single step functionality
or simulating patterns on inputs. The online testing is
performed in WorkStation where the graphical layout is
available and the runtime values can be seen as they
are executed, with the possibility to trend log or plot
values for troubleshooting and fine tuning.

Library management
With Function Block, code can be imported or exported
to an external library, so that no code ever needs to be
written twice. Because Function Block is an evolution of
the TAC Menta programming language used by the
TAC Vista system, libraries of Menta code can be
imported into the Function Block Editor. During the
import process, the Menta code is automatically
Function Block Editor converted to the updated Function Block format.

• Create a program by adding function blocks and Graphics Editor

adding connections between the blocks Graphics are created and edited using the Graphics
• Hierarchical blocks collapse functionality into one Editor: a powerful tool that helps users visualize
block, which increases readability everything from the field control level to the enterprise
level. The Graphics Editor provides a variety of easy-to-
• See actual runtime data in blocks - facilitates use tools to build whatever graphics are required, from
debugging and verification a simple line drawing to a photorealistic image. The
• Cut/Copy/Paste, Find/Replace, and Undo Graphics Editor can import a wide variety of formats,
including .jpg and CAD drawings. JavaScript can also
• Add text, color code lines, change font type, size be used to further customize the behavior of each
or color to increase readability graphic. Animation can highlight changes in the system
• Check and display a list of errors linked to the or make navigation easier. For example, you can create
program’s problem area for troubleshooting a floor plan view with color-coded temperatures for
each zone.
• Import previously created programs from library
• Save without affecting runtime code The Graphics Editor is accessed from WorkStation and
enables users to create and edit the graphics in
Function block programs systems. WorkStation and WebStation use the same
Graphical programming provides a level of readability graphics format, so graphics are engineered once.
not seen in other types of programming languages. The
visualization of the graphical elements, the blocks, and
their connections makes it easy to quickly understand
and follow program logic. The readability is further
enhanced by the use of the hierarchical function
blocks, which allow complex functions to be stored
inside one block and thereby create a high-level view of
the program.

Graphics Editor

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Thermal Graphics: Floor plans can be set up with zones Layout and creation tools
that change color based on the measured temperature, There are a number of basic drawing tools available
pressure, humidity, usage level or other data provided within the Graphics Editor. Equipment diagrams, floor
by the EcoStruxure Building Operation database. plans, maps, navigational maps, and other types of
graphics can be created to display dynamic data.
Values are updated using the most efficient data
retrieval method available. When supported by the The unique Layers functionality in Graphics Editor
EcoStruxure BMS server or the field device, the facilitates easier editing of graphics with different
following methods may be utilized: categories of information. Layers can be controlled
through scripting so that the right information is
• Change of value (COV) subscriptions displayed to the right users at the right time.
• Read multiple properties at once
Effects
To share components and function snippets, they may Graphics can have visual effects, such as gradients,
be drag 'n dropped to email, Skype, or Windows and semitransparent colors. Dynamic rotation, scaling,
Explorer for easy distribution. and movement can also be added based on point
values to emphasize important events.
Great graphics - little effort
Graphics Editor was designed to help users without Importing
strong artistic or technical skills to create great Graphics Editor lets you take advantage of photos and
graphics. If the user is more advanced, the possibilities graphics created by other vendor's applications.
are endless. Bitmaps in various formats can be embedded and
common vector-based formats can be converted to
Reusable components and function snippets native EcoStruxure Building Operation graphics using
Graphical elements can be grouped into reusable Graphics Editor.
components with properties that are easy to edit.
Furthermore, function snippets that cause the MP Series controller management
component to animate or display a certain color based WorkStation has built-in management features for MP
on a value can also be saved and reused. Users can Series controllers, which allow authorized engineers to
copy a gauge component and change its color, font, view, document, and update the controllers'
and border size without affecting the original applications and firmware in an efficient and controlled
functionality. manner.

Specifications
Hardware requirements
Processor ................................................................................................Minimum: Intel Core i5 @ 2.0 GHz or equivalent
..............................................................................................................Recommended: Intel Core i5 @ 3.0 GHz or better
Memory .....................................................................................................................................................Minimum: 4 GB
..........................................................................................................................................Recommended: 8 GB or higher
Hard disk space ......................................................................................................................................Minimum: 20 GB
Display .....................................................................................................................Minimum: 1,024x768 pixel resolution
Drive ............DVD drive is required if your copy of the EcoStruxure Building Operation software was delivered on disc.
Other devices ......................................................................Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device is required.
Software requirements
Operating systems ...............................................................................................................Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
...........................................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
............................................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
.......................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)

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.............................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)

.......................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
.........................................................................................................................................Microsoft Windows Server 2016
The following Microsoft Windows 7 editions are supported: Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate.
The following Microsoft Windows 8.1 editions are supported: Pro, Pro N, Enterprise, and Enterprise N.
The following Microsoft Windows 10 editions are supported: Pro and Enterprise.
The following Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 editions are supported: Standard, Web, Enterprise, Datacenter, and
Itanium.
The following Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 editions are supported:
Datacenter, Standard, Essentials, and Foundation.
The following Microsoft Windows Server 2016 editions are supported: Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials.
Visio versions (WorkPlace Tech Editor) ......................................................................Microsoft Office Visio 2016 (32-bit)
.....................................................................................................................................Microsoft Office Visio 2013 (32-bit)
.............................................................................................................................Microsoft Office Visio 2010 SP1 (32-bit)
Required additional software ...................................................................................Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or 4.6
.............................................................................................Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (WorkPlace Tech Editor)
Communication (to EcoStruxure BMS servers)
HTTP .................................................................................................................Non-binary, port configurable, default 80
HTTPS ................................................................................Encrypted supporting TLS 1.2, port configurable default 443
Graphics
Insert Formats ............................................................................................................................................................PNG
....................................................................................................................................................................................BMP
.....................................................................................................................................................................................JPG
......................................................................................................................................................................................GIF
......................................................................................................................................................................Animated GIF
Import Formats ................................................................................................................................DWF (partial support)
.........................................................................................................................................................DWG (partial support)
..........................................................................................................................................................DXF (partial support)
.................................................................................................................................................................OGC (TAC Vista)
..........................................................................................................................................................SVG (partial support)
Part numbers
Building Operation Client-1, EcoStruxure Building Operation WorkStation Standard or EcoStruxure Building Operation
WebStation
For 1 concurrent user .......................................................................................................................SXWSWCLIENT0001
Building Operation Client-UNL, EcoStruxure Building Operation WorkStation Standard or EcoStruxure Building
Operation WebStation
For unlimited concurrent users .........................................................................................................SXWSWCLIENT0999
SW-STATION-PRO-0, EcoStruxure Building Operation WorkStation Professional
Includes Editor licensing (WorkPlace Tech Editor, Graphics Editor, Function Block, and Script Programming license)
For 1 concurrent user per license ....................................................................................................SXWSWWORK00002
SW-EDITORS-0, EcoStruxure Building Operation Editors
WorkPlace Tech Editor, Graphics Editor, Function Block and Script Programming license only
For 1 concurrent user per license (Used for adding to existing WorkStation Standard license) .........SXWSWEDIT00001

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