Properties

This section provides background information for properties and related items. For procedures or workflows, see the step-by-step section.

In Basic mode, some properties may be configured to display only in off-normal state. Advanced mode displays more properties than Basic mode. When you command a property, the status of the command displays for the commanded property.

Properties Workspace

1	Object	Displays the name of the selected object. If multiple objects are selected, the name displays as Multi selection.
2	State	Displays the current alarm state for the selected object.
3	Filter	Filters displayed properties. Text is filtered as it is entered in the Search box.
4	Properties Header	Displays object properties for Basic and Advanced modes.
5	Property List	Basic mode. Advanced mode.
6	Gray border	Commands only accessible by selecting  if present. No additional property information available.
7	Dark gray border	Indicates a selectable property. Depending on the property, you can modify its value or view more detailed information about the property.
8	Group Headers	Display items related to the currently selected object.
9	Toolbar	Information Button: Displays the following for the selected object: - Description and Name - Alias if configured - Information displays informational text if configured. - Belongs to shows parent node information. - Show path displays the object with its hierarchy/ancestors, allowing switching between each view in which the object exists. Memo Button: Opens the Memo dialog box, which allows you to create, view, and edit an object memo. Memos are useful for conveying instructions or additional information about objects important to a management station operator. For example, a memo can include notes about an object being out of service, scheduled maintenance, or parts that were ordered. NOTE: Not available for a multi-object selection. Expand/Collapse Button: Expands and collapses the right panel, which provides details about the selected object.

Display of Related Items

Displays the items used for most daily operations. The display mode that is currently selected in the Layout menu determines how related items text displays. For example, text can be displayed as description, name, description plus name, or name plus description.

If you select one object, Related Items displays all links associated with that object. If you select two or more objects, Related Items displays only those links that all selected objects have in common.

The following example shows three objects selected with the following links:

Object	Related Items
EastWingLabTemp	Monthly Energy Consumption Report Third Floor Heating/Cooling Schedule Third Floor Temperature Trend
WestWingOfficeTemp	Monthly Energy Consumption Report Third Floor Heating/Cooling Schedule Third Floor Temperature Trend
NorthWingOfficeTemp	Monthly Energy Consumption Report Third Floor Heating/Cooling Schedule

Multi-selecting all three objectsdisplays the following related items because they are common to all three objects:

Monthly Energy Consumption Report
Third Floor Heating/Cooling Schedule

The other link, Third Floor Temperature Trend, does not display because it is not common to all three selected objects.

Filtering

Filtering helps you reduce the number of properties shown during a search in Properties. You filter by entering text in the Search box, which filters as criteria is entered.

Display of Selections

If you select a single object, only the properties you have privilege to display.

If you select multiple objects and try to access a property that you do not have privilege to, or the property does not exist for an object, N/A displays.

Why Command a Property?

You command a property to change its current state. For example, you might command to initiate an action, enable or disable a property, acknowledge or reset the status of a property, or override or release an override of a control program.

Commanding a property is also useful under these conditions:

When user action is required to manage an emergency
When an alarm indicates a malfunctioning device
When performing preventive maintenance
When energy savings is desired
When managing operating hours totalization

Examples of Common Commands:

Acknowledge
Change command priority
Coldstart
Enable/Disable
On/Off
In service/Out of service
Override/Release
Reset value for equipment operating hours
Set a new point value
Upload

Example of Commanding

At your facility, you want to change the temperature in a conference room from 68 to 73°F (20 to 22.78°C). Using the management station software, you send a command to change the Present Value of the Temperature Setpoint object of the room to override the normal system control.