Binding Graphics to measurements

The EBO integration files folder in PME ISO includes a binding template to automate the binding of Building Operation graphics components to device measurements.

When you create the EWS interface in Building Operation Workstation, a connection is made between Building Operation and PME. The PME/EBO Integration folder in Building Operation Workstation then contains all the device names and measurements from PME. Any graphics components that have the correct PME device name set up will be bound to their device counterpart when the binding template is applied. Since the binding template also contains the Modbus Point name often used in SmartWidgets, it can also be used to bind graphics to values from the SmartWidgets.

NOTE: This binding template was installed on the Building Operation server in a previous step. See 3. Installing the components, snippets, and binding template for details.

Prerequisites

Before applying the binding template, confirm the following:

  • The EWS interface has been established
  • The components in the Building Operation Graphics Editor diagram have been correctly configured
  • The binding template has been imported into Building Operation Workstation

Applying the binding template

warning

inaccurate data results

● Do not incorrectly configure the software or the devices.
● Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the software.
● Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.
● Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

 

To apply the binding template:

  1. In Building Operation Workstation, in the System Tree pane, right-click the graphic item for which you want to use the binding template.
  2. Select Edit Bindings from the list. The Binding point list appears in the work area.
  3. Drag and drop the PME/EBO Integration folder or the folder that contains the SmartWidgets to the PME- Basic binding template. The Confirm Binding dialog appears.
  4. Confirm that the binding and binding points are correct.
  5. Click File > Save when finished.

NOTE: The PME/EBO Integration binding template can only be used for an English version of the PME/EBO Integration solution. For non-English systems, you need to manually bind the EWS values or create a custom binding template.

NOTE: The PME/EBO Integration is also known as Power Manager. These names refer to the same solution.