Creating New Function

Scenario: You want to create a new function on headquarter, region or country level.

 

Reference: For background, information on function, see the reference section.

 

Workflow diagram:

 

Prerequisites:

  • System Manager is in Engineering mode.
  • System Browser is in Management View.
  • Rights for the customization level are set.

 

Steps:

1 – Create New Library Folders
  • The customization level is set to headquarter, region or country. Example is based on headquarter level.
  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > L1-Headquarter > BA > [subsystem library] > Functions.
  1. Click the Library Configurator tab.
  1. Click Add new object and select New library object .
  1. Click OK.
  1. In the General Settings expander, enter the appropriate information.
  1. Click OK.

 

2 – Create New Function Folder
  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > L1-Headquarter > BA > [subsystem library] > Functions.
  1. Select the Library Configurator tab.
  1. Click Add new object and select New Function Folder .
  1. Enter the version designation, as well as additional information as needed.
  1. Click Save .
  • The Create new dialog box opens.
  1. In the Name text field, enter Functions.
  1. Enter a description.
  1. Click OK.

 

3 – Create New Functions
  • You have created a Functions folder.
  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > L1-Headquarter > BA > [subsystem library] > Functions.
  1. Select the Models & Function tab.
  1. Click New Function .
  1. In the New object dialog box, enter a name.
  1. Click OK.
  1. In the Main expander, select the appropriate presets:
  • Discipline (Building Automation and Control, and so on)
  • Subdiscipline (Air Handling, Room Control, and so on)
  • Type (Sensor, Switch, and so on)
  • Subtype (Temperature, Flow, and so on)
  1. Select the Valid check box.
  1. Select the corresponding entry for Default Property.
  1. Click Save .
  • The function is saved in the corresponding folder and the presets are defined.
Information

NOTE 1:
Each function requires a default property (for example, Value). The assignment can only be carried out after the individual properties are created in the Properties expander.
NOTE 2:
The function is not yet configured following this step. Select the workflow for Simple, Functional, Extended or Mixed function, depending on application.

 

 

Next Step:

Changing Function