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Liebert ® iCOM-S™

Intelligent Communication & MonitoringSupervisory System

Installer/User Guide

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If you encounter any installation or operational issues with your product, check the pertinent section ofthis manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures. For additional assistance,visit https://www.VertivCo.com/en-us/support/.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Important Safety Instructions 1

2 Introduction 3

2.1 Model Number Nomenclature 4

2.2 System Software 5

2.2.1 Minimum requirements for Room Editor and Points Configurator 5

2.2.2 Internal System Protection 5

3 Pre-installation Preparation 7

3.1 Prepare Equipment Lists and Layout Documents 7

3.2 Dimensions and Clearance 7

3.3 Cabling and Power Requirements 8

3.4 Planning Cabling Runs for Networking 8

3.5 System Hardware Description 9

3.6 Receiving and Handling 11

3.6.1 Storage Prior to Installation 11

4 Hardware Installation 13

4.1 Assembling the Universal Mounting Bracket 13

4.1.1 Wall-mount Installation 16

4.2 Installing a Wireless Gateway and Sensors 18

4.2.1 Mounting the Wireless Gateway 19

4.2.2 Connecting Power from iCOM-S to Gateway 21

4.2.3 Connecting Power to Remote-mounted Gateway 22

4.2.4 Installing Wireless-sensor Nodes 23

5 Initial Start-up and Software Configuration 31

5.1 Powering-on iCOM-S 31

5.2 Create a User at Initial Start-up 32

5.3 Set the Site Information 32

5.4 Creating Groups 33

5.5 Adding Rooms 34

5.6 Connect Thermal-management Units Equipped with Liebert iCOM 35

5.6.1 Connecting a Group of U2U-networked Units 36

5.6.2 Connecting Individual Cooling Units 36

5.6.3 Connecting a Liebert vNSA Panel 39

5.7 Connect a Wireless Gateway to iCOM-S 39

5.8 Adding Cooling Units to Rooms 41

5.9 Adding a Wireless-sensor Network to Rooms 42

5.10 Export the Configuration File to Create Room Layouts 43

5.11 Place Equipment on Floor-plan Layouts with Room Editor 43

5.12 Import the Configuration File with the Updated Room Layouts 44

6 Navigating the iCOM-S User Interface 45

6.1 Logging In 47

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6.2 Main Site-level View 47

6.3 Room-level View 49

6.3.1 Selecting Different Views of the Room 50

6.4 Group-level View 51

6.5 Unit-level View 51

6.6 Sensor-level View 52

6.7 Wireless-radio View 52

6.8 Wireless-gateway View 53

6.9 Viewing Trends 53

6.9.1 Setting Acceptable-data Threshold Markers 56

6.9.2 Exporting Trend Data 56

6.9.3 Expanding the Trend-graph View 56

6.9.4 Taking a Snapshot of a Trend 56

6.10 Using the At-a-Glance Dial 57

6.10.1 Room-view Dial 57

6.10.2 Group and Unit Dials 58

6.10.3 Dial for Non-optimized Aisle Units 59

6.10.4 Sensor and Equipment Dials 59

6.11 Searching the UI and Using the Item Lists 61

6.11.1 Searching the All Items List 61

6.11.2 Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping by Columns in a List 63

6.11.3 Searching the Hierarchy List 64

6.11.4 Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items 65

6.12 Message, Warning and Alert Notifications 67

6.13 Alarm Notification Pop-ups 67

6.14 Notification Summary 68

6.15 Event Log 69

7 System Settings 71

7.1 User Profiles 71

7.2 Defaults/Alerts 71

7.2.1 Setting Metrics Defaults 71

7.2.2 Calculated and Measured Metrics 72

7.2.3 Setting Thresholds for Notifications 73

7.2.4 Setting Alerts for Pop-up Display 75

7.2.5 Setting Minimum and Maximum for Temperature-legend Scale 75

7.3 Data Transfers 76

7.3.1 Backing-up the iCOM-S Software Configuration 76

7.3.2 Restoring the iCOM-S Software Configuration 77

7.3.3 Transferring Room Editor Files 77

7.3.4 Transferring BMS Point Files 77

7.3.5 Exporting a Diagnostics File 77

7.4 iCOM Control 78

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7.4.1 Assigning Sensors for Control 78

7.4.2 Selecting iCOM Control Mode 80

7.4.3 Adjusting Temperature Setpoints for Groups 81

7.4.4 Disabling Sensors for Maintenance 82

7.5 Panel Information 82

7.6 Updating iCOM-S Software 83

7.6.1 Updating the iCOM-S License 85

7.7 User Interface 85

7.7.1 Setting-up Custom-colored Room Floor-plan Views 85

7.7.2 Themes 87

7.7.3 Selecting the Language of the User Interface 87

7.8 BMS Settings 87

7.8.1 BMS Points 87

7.8.2 Making BACnet Points Writable 90

7.8.3 Setting Metric Output for BMS 90

7.8.4 BMS Permissions 90

7.8.5 BACnet Settings 91

8 Navigating the Room Editor 93

8.1 Home Tab—Room and Equipment Layout 95

8.1.1 Placing Equipment 97

8.1.2 Editing Multiple Items at Once 98

8.2 View Tab 98

8.3 Colors Tab 98

8.4 Settings Tab 99

9 Navigating the Points Configurator 101

9.1 Points Configurator Settings 103

9.2 Exporting the Points List for a BMS 103

10 Integrating a BMS with iCOM-S 105

10.1 Remote-connectivity Licensing 105

10.2 Configuring the External-connection Router 106

10.3 Connecting to the Router 106

10.3.1 Configure IP Address for External-facing WAN Port 107

10.3.2 Configure IP Address for Internal-facing LAN Port 108

10.3.3 Set Up Port Forwarding 109

10.3.4 Disable DHCP/One-to-One NAT 112

10.3.5 Set the Default Gateway of iCOM-S 112

10.4 Verifying BACnet Settings in iCOM-S 112

10.5 Exporting a Point-configuration File from iCOM-S 112

10.6 Creating Naming Templates in the Points Configurator 113

10.7 Using the Wizard to Configure Points 114

10.8 Renumbering Instance IDs and Registers 115

10.9 Importing a Point-configuration File to iCOM-S 116

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Appendices 117

Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts 117

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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation andmaintenance of the Liebert iCOM-S. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install or operatethis unit.

Only properly trained and qualified personnel should move, install or service this equipment.

Adhere to all warnings, cautions and installation, operating and safety instructions on the unit and in thismanual. Follow all operating and user instructions.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause property damage, injury or death. This equipmenthas a grounding type plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into agrounding-type outlet. If the plug does not fit into an outlet, engage a qualified electrician toinstall a proper outlet. Do not alter the plug and do not use a two-prong plug adapter.

WARNING! Risk of heavy unit falling. Can cause property damage, injury or death. The iCOM-Sweighs more than 50 lb. (22.7 kg). Exercise caution when moving the iCOM-S, setting it in placeand attaching it to a wall. Utilize a licensed professional structural engineer to evaluate the wallor intended mounting surface and recommend the proper fasteners to maximize the strengthand long-term reliability of the attachment of the iCOM-S to the intended wall or mountingsurface.

IMPORTANT! Risk of data loss or corrupted data. Can cause improper operation. Failure to maintainminimum clearances between data wires and input power wires may cause interference in the datawires.

IMPORTANT! Risk of data loss. Can cause improper operation. All iCOM-S data should be backed upon an external memory device. Backing up the iCOM-S data and settings on an external memory deviceprotects against hard drive failures and other causes of lost settings. Backups can be used to reinstallthe iCOM-S configuration and return the monitoring and management systems to service.

NOTE: The iCOM-S configuration backup file does not protect the integral computer’s operatingsystem.

IMPORTANT! Risk of use of improper software. Can cause degraded computer performance. Onlysoftware approved specifically by Vertivmay be installed on the iCOM-S. Installing non-approvedsoftware may affect the performance of the user interface and may void the warranty.

NOTE: Branch circuit protection must be provided by the installer.

REMARQUE: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, cetéquipement a une fiche de mise à la terre, qui aune troisième broche (terre). Cette prise ne rentrera dans une prise de type mise à la terre. Si la fiche nerentre pas dans la prise, contactez un électricien qualifié pour installer la bonne prise. Ne pas modifier lafiche en aucune façon Protection de circuit marque doit ètre fourni par l’installateur.

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2 INTRODUCTIONThe iCOM-S monitors and manages environmental conditions in data centers and its unique combinationof hardware and software is specially-suited for incorporating small to large rooms, multi-room and singlemulti-floor sites. iCOM-S is configurable for wireless-only monitoring (a connection to floor equipment isnot needed), for thermal-management unit monitoring and control, and is scalable for anything inbetween.

Figure 2.1 Liebert iCOM-S

iCOM-S operates in two modes:

• Passive mode monitors networked Liebert Thermal Management units

• Actively responds to monitored sensor readings based on programmed setpoints keeping theconditioned spaces at an optimal state.

Using the monitored data, iCOM-S dynamically reports formation and status of the managed space incolor-coded, graph, image and numeric views.

iCOM-S is capable of monitoring and managing a network of 75 networked Liebert Thermal Managementunits and 8 wireless gateways (with 100 wireless nodes). Up to 11 individual cooling units equipped withLiebert iCOM large monochrome displays or 22 with color or small monochrome displays can beconnected without additional Liebert vNSA™ panels or network switches when no wireless gateways areconnected into the panel.


INCLUDED FEATURES

APPLICATION FUNCTIONUNIT

MONITORINGUNIT

CONTROL

WIREDTEMPERATURE

SENSORS

WIRELESSTEMPERATURE

SENSORS

Wired

Thermal-unit monitoring only (nospace temperatures) x

Thermal-unit monitoringand wired temperature sensors x 2T sensor data

(wired into units)

Thermal-unit monitoring and controland wired temperature sensors x x 2T sensor data

(wired into units)

Wireless

Wireless temperature sensors x

Wired set-up 1and wireless temperature sensors x x

Wired set-up 2and wireless temperature sensors x 2T sensor data

(wired into units) x

Wired set-up 3and wireless temperature sensors x x 2T sensor data

(wired into units) x

Thermal-unit controlvia wireless temperature sensors x x

Recommended minimum2 x 2T sensors per group,wired to separate units for

redundancy

x

Table 2.1 iCOM-S Configurations

2.1 Model Number Nomenclature

This section describes the model-number configuration for Liebert iCOM-S units and components.

Table 2.3 below, describes each digit in the model number.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

S U P 2 2 K 0 0 0 0 X 0 – 9 0 – 9 0 – 9

Table 2.2 Liebert iCOM-S Model Number Example

DIGIT DESCRIPTION

1 – 3 SUP= Supervisor System

4, 5

Display Size

• 4 = 2• 5 = 2

6Power Supply

• K = 120V/1ph/60Hz

7 – 10Placeholders

• 0 = None Assigned

11Special Feature

• X = Special Feature, any alphanumeric other than X

12 – 14 Order Identifier

Table 2.3 iCOM-S Model Number Digit Definitions


2.2 System Software

iCOM-S operates using three included software packages:

• iCOM-S Integral Software (iIS) monitors and manages the conditioned space.

• Room Editor creates floor plans representing conditioned spaces for accurate/efficientmanagement.

• Points Configurator manages the data format and selects the data that is communicated fromiCOM-S to a connected, third-party monitoring system.

2.2.1 Minimum requirements for Room Editor and Points Configurator

• Windows 7 or newer

• 4 GB RAM

• Intel i3 processor

• Microsoft.Net Framework 4.6.1 or later; available at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49981

2.2.2 Internal System Protection

The iCOM-S software follows a service-oriented architecture. When the operating system boots, allbackground services continue. The system collects data and trends, performs calculations, and serves asthe control and heartbeat of communication without running the iCOM-S user interface.

By default, iCOM-S restarts automatically when power is restored after a power failure, resuming the lastpowered state. Background services take approximately 1 minute to resume operation.

The alert after loss of the iCOM-S signal is typically set for 15 seconds plus 180 seconds before thethermal-management units switch to redundant modes of operation and alarm.

The redundancy mode depends on the iCOM-S component that lost power:

1. If the Liebert iCOM-S internal hard drive loses power and the network switch remainspowered—thermal-management units switch back to normal Liebert iCOM Teamwork network.The units on a Teamwork network use any wired 2T temperature sensors on that network asthe fan-speed-control sensor. Wireless temperature-sensor data is not available until allcomponents are powered up and communicating. If no sensor data is available, the units resortto operating at 100% fan speed with local cooling control.

2. If the entire iCOM-S unit loses power (including switch)—Depending on networking upstreamand power state, thermal-management units may or may not operate in Teamwork networkmode using wired 2T temperature sensors:

a. If upstream thermal-management units are networked through a powered vNSA or otherpowered network switch, they operate as described in Item 1 above.

b. If upstream thermal-management units are not networked, units switch to stand-aloneoperation using their own wired temperature sensors as the fan-speed-control sensor.


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c. If the supply air temperature sensor and wired 2T temperature sensor of the upstreamthermal-management units are lost, the units resort to the return-air temperature sensoras the fan-speed-control sensor.

d. If upstream thermal-management units lose all internal and external sensors, the fansoperate at 100% (equivalent fan energy of non-VSD/EC units).

NOTE: We recommend installing at least one wired, 2T sensor per unit, and a minimum of two 2Tsensors per group, to ensure that the space temperatures are available for unit control if a problemoccurs with the wireless system.


3 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONRefer to the following procedures to properly prepare to install hardware, configure components, and set-up software applications for iCOM-S

3.1 Prepare Equipment Lists and Layout Documents

iCOM-S monitors and controls thermal-management units on the network without a floor plan, but settingup floor plans greatly simplifies managing the conditioned space(s) and increases operating efficiency.

So, before beginning installation, obtain and prepare the following:

• A list of all the equipment in each conditioned space and its location in the space including:

• Thermal-management units, their model number and type.

• Racks and the number of aisles

• Wireless gateways

• Wired and Wireless sensors.

• The dimensions of each conditioned space.

• Raised-floor height.

• High-resolution (300 dpi) images of room and/or section layouts of the conditioned space thatinclude room dimensions, raised floors, and placement of all equipment, wireless gateways, andsensors.

• Accepted formats are .jpg, .bmp and .png.

• Highly recommend .png files because they are vector-based, relatively small, andpreserve transparency.

• The recommended maximum size is 3,000 x 3,000 pixels.

• IP/subnet addresses and group/unit ID of connected iCOM-controlled thermal-managementunits. The auto-discovery function fills in the IP/unit firmware version if the thermal-management units are on the same/correct network with the iCOM-S panel.

NOTE: Each IP address must be unique. Do not duplicate addresses.

3.2 Dimensions and Clearance

The dimensions of the assembled universal mounting bracket are:

• Width = 26.4 in. (671 mm)

• Height = 25.75 in. (635 mm)

• Footprint = 26.5 in. (664.2 m) wide x 16 in. (407 mm) deep

In both wall- and desk-mount configurations, the following clearances apply:

• Up to 24 in. (610 mm) on the left side to accommodate the DIN rail (because it may beextended to mount ancillary equipment).

• 27 in. (660 mm) in front of the system to open the front door.


In wireless configurations consider:

• The wireless gateway has a receiving range of 150 ft (45.8 m) in open space, line-of-sight, nodense obstruction situations.

• Typically, install at least 5 wireless radios within 75 ft (22.9 m) of the parent gateway to ensuresufficient battery life and quick wireless meshing.

3.3 Cabling and Power Requirements

• Install iCOM-S within 328 ft (100 m) of the furthest unit/device to be connected via Ethernetcable, including wireless gateways and Liebert iCOM displays on the cooling units. Greaterdistances require signal amplifiers or powered repeating switches.

• Provide duplex 110V, 60 Hz input power protected by a dedicated circuit breaker. Werecommend a 120-VAC source within 120 ft (2 m) of the iCOM-S. A 3-ft (0.9-m) and 6-ft (1.8 m)power cable ships with iCOM-S.

• We also recommend installing a UPS/battery back-up power feed.

3.4 Planning Cabling Runs for Networking

When designing the layout of the conditioned space, plan the cabling and wiring runs for the Ethernetand other cabling that will connect and network iCOM-S with the cooling units and peripheral devices.

Consider the following:

• Good wiring practices.

• Ethernet CAT5 or greater cable is required.

• An Ethernet repeater is required for cable lengths greater than 328 ft (100 m).

• A private network that only manages and monitors the cooling units is required.

• Keep control and communication cables away from power cables to prevent electromagneticinterference.

• Keep cables away from noise-introducing devices such as machines, fluorescent lights andelectronics.

• Do not bend cables to less than 4 times the diameter of the diameter of the cable.

• Do not deform cables when hanging or securing in bundles.

• Do not exceed 25 lb (11 kg) of tension when pulling cables to avoid stretching.

• Do not damage cables when securing them. Use only approve hangers, such as telephonewire/RG-6 coaxial-wire hangers.

• To protect and support cables routed through the mounting bracket, a 1-1/2-in. conduit maybe routed through the sides and bottom of the mounting bracket.


3.5 System Hardware Description

A keyboard and mouse are included with iCOM-S for use during set-up. The touchscreen and virtualkeyboard on iCOM-S are for everyday operation.

Figure 3.1 below describes the iCOM-S internal components.

Figure 3.1 iCOM-S Internal Components

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Thumb screw, attaches mounting bracket 5 Power supply for iCOM-S components

2 USB drive 6 Panel- covers USB, HDMI and power ports and wiring (see Figure 3.3 on thenext page)

3 Server - 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD storage(standard) 7 Power supply for wireless gateways

4 24-port Ethernet switch 8 Router

Table 3.1 iCOM-S Internal Components


Figure 3.2 below describes the connections on the iCOM-S touchscreen monitor mounted inside thefront door of the iCOM-S.

Figure 3.2 iCOM-S Display Connections Inside Front Door


1 12-VDC power input 4 DVI-D video input

2 VGA video input 5 RJ-45 OSD connector (See NOTE that follows)

3 USB touch-screen output

Table 3.2 iCOM-S Display Connections Inside Front Door

NOTE: Only plug the included monitor remote into the RJ-45OSD connector. If you plug any otherEthernet cable into this port, the monitor turns-off and the remote will be required to turn it back on.

Figure 3.3 below describes the connections on the bottom, front of the iCOM-S.

Figure 3.3 iCOM-S Bottom Panel Connections


1 USB ports 5 24-V power terminal block

2 24-port Ethernet switch 6 HDMI port

3 Input-power connector 7 Ethernet port

4 Ethernet connection to internal router

Table 3.3 iCOM-S Bottom Panel Connections


3.6 Receiving and Handling

Upon receiving the iCOM-S system and before unpacking:

• Verify that the labeled equipment matches the bill of lading.

• Inspect all items for visible and concealed damage. Report any damage immediately to thecarrier, and send a copy of the filed damage claim to Vertiv or your sales representative.

• Optional items shipped separately or loose are included on the packing list.

• You may also refer to the submittal (provided by your sales representative) that lists all of thecomponents shipped in addition to the iCOM-S and also indicates field-supplied components.

3.6.1 Storage Prior to Installation

All iCOM-S system components must be stored in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment andprotected from damage.


4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION• A specific order for equipment/hardware installation is not required. However, equipment must

be fully-installed and functional to be recognized by iCOM-S during initial set-up, see InitialStart-up and Software Configuration on page 31.

• Install the iCOM-S in a clean, well-ventilated area that is free from significant temperature andhumidity fluctuations.

• Before connecting any power or communication wiring, complete the physical installation ofthe iCOM-S by hanging on a wall or mounting on a table/desk.

• Depending on the application, iCOM-S and accessory devices may require installation in asecure area with shielded cables and other security measures.

4.1 Assembling the Universal Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket may be installed on a wall or a desk/table top. In both cases, the main cage isinstalled on the two rear mounting posts, and the iCOM-S sets in a recess on the main cage.

Figure 4.1 on the next page shows the components of the universal mounting bracket. The feet are notused in wall-mount applications, only for table-top mounting.


Figure 4.1 Mounting Bracket Components


1 Rear mounting posts 5 Foot-mounting screw locations (2 each side)

2 Wall-attachment holes 6 DIN rail (not extended)

3 Cable/Port cover panel 7 Main cage

4 Desk-mount foot

Table 4.1 Mounting Bracket Components

To assemble the mounting bracket:

1. On a flat surface, lay the rear mounting posts parallel to each other.

2. Refer to Figure 4.2 on the facing page, and lay the main cage on the posts and align themounting holes on the cage with those on the posts.


Figure 4.2 Bracket Assembly


1 Rear mounting posts 5 Cable/Port cover plate

2 iCOM-S unit 6 Desk-mount foot (1 each side)

3 3-mm (M4) Allen screw, lock washer, and flat washer (2 each side) 7 Cap screw, lock washer, flat washer (2 each side)

4 Knurled thumb nuts 8 Threaded holes for foot-attachment

Table 4.2 Bracket Assembly

3. Using the Allen-head screws and washers, attach the main cage to the rear mounting posts.

• If mounting iCOM-S on a wall, refer to Wall-mount Installation on the next page.

• If mounting on a desk/table top, continue with Step 4.

4. Attach the feet to the threaded holes on each side of the main cage as shown in Figure 4.2above.

5. Lift the iCOM-S module and set it atop the main cage, leaning it against the rear mountingpost. The bottom of the module is cradled in a recess on top of the main cage.

6. Open the front door of the iCOM-S module, and align the mounting holes in the module withthose on the rear mounting posts.

7. Use the Allen-head screws and washers to secure the module to the posts through the back ofthe module in 4 locations as shown in Figure 4.2 above, then close the front door.


8. Place the cover panel on the 4 bolts on the front the main cage, and attach using the 4factory-supplied knurl thumb nuts.

9. Attach the locking input-power cable to the bottom panel of the iCOM-S, but do not connectto input power at this time.

4.1.1 Wall-mount Installation

WARNING! Risk of heavy unit falling over. Can cause property damage, injury or death.The iCOM-S weighs more than 50 lb (23 kg). Two people may be required to assemble the unit.Exercise caution when moving the unit, setting it in place and attaching it to a wall. The unitcould fall, striking personnel.The mounting surface must be strong enough to support the iCOM-S and the strain thatoccurs when its front door is open. Utilize a licensed professional engineer to evaluate themounting surface and recommend the proper fastening method and mounting hardware.

Field-supplied tools required:

• Carpenter's level

• Stud finder

• Framing square

• Electric drill with drill bits to match the size of the mounting screws.

• Screw driver with tip to match the head of mounting screws

• Tape measure

• Pan-head sheet-metal screws

To mount iCOM-S on a wall:

1. Refer to Dimensions and Clearance on page 7, and verify that the mounting location has therequired space and clearance.

2. Use the stud finder to locate the center of two, adjacent studs and mark the centers.

3. Measure and verify that the centers are 16 in. (406 mm) apart.

NOTE: All mounting screws must be installed in a stud to bear the weight of the iCOM-S. The unitweighs more than 50 lb (23 kg) when all equipment and peripheral devices are installed.

• If the wall studs are not 16 in. (406 mm) apart, securely attach a support to the studs,such as a 3/4-in. (19-mm) thick piece of plywood to the studs. The iCOM-S is mounted tothis support.

4. Drill a small hole into a stud to determine if it is wood or metal.

• If the studs are wood: Use field-supplied, 2-1/2-in. x #10 or #12, coarse-thread pan-headscrews.

• If the studs are steel: Use field-supplied, #12, fine-thread pan-head screws long enough topenetrate 3/4 in. (19 mm) into the stud.

5. Using a carpenter's level, draw a plumb line 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) to the left of the stud and approx.72 in. (1829 mm) above the floor. This is where the top of the mounting posts should be for astanding person to use iCOM-S.


6. Place a framing square on the plumb line so that the 16-in. (406-mm) leg of the square is tightagainst the plumb line, and the 24-in. (610-mm) leg extends to the next wall stud.

7. Referring to Figure 4.3 below, draw a line along the horizontal leg of the framing square, thenhold the mounting bracket against the wall with the top of the posts along the drawn line andmark the 4 mounting holes (2 on each side).

NOTE: The wall studs or support surface must be strong enough to bear the weight of the iCOM-S.The unit weighs more than 50 lb (23 kg) when all equipment and peripheral devices are installed.

Figure 4.3 Wall-Mounted Bracket Positioning for Installation


1 Wall studs 3 Rear mounting post

2 Mounting hole aligned with stud 4 Main-cage mounting holes (cage not shown)

Table 4.3 Wall-Mounted Bracket Positioning for Installation

8. Lay the bracket aside and drill the holes for the field-supplied mounting screws, and insert wallanchors if needed.

9. Hold the mounting bracket against the wall, and insert and hand-tighten the mounting screws.

NOTE: Risk of stripping screw threads. Can cause weakened mounting resulting in property damage.Tighten the mounting screws by hand. Using a power tool to tighten the screws may strip the threads.If even one of the anchoring screws is stripped, the entire assemblymust be repositioned.

10. Lift the iCOM-S module and set it atop the main cage, leaning it against the rear mountingpost. The bottom of the module is cradled in a recess on top of the main cage.


11. Open the front door of the iCOM-S module, and align the mounting holes in the module withthose on the rear mounting posts.

12. Use the Allen-head screws and washers to secure the module to the posts through the back ofthe module in 4 locations as shown in Figure 4.2 on page 15, then close the front door.

13. Place the cover panel on the 4 bolts on the front the main cage, and attach using the 4factory-supplied knurl thumb nuts.

14. Attach the locking input-power cable to the bottom panel of the iCOM-S, but do not connectto input power at this time.

4.2 Installing a Wireless Gateway and Sensors

Your iCOM-S system may include Emerson Wireless Solutions, which consists of a wireless gateway andnodes (a battery-powered radio with a string of sensor types) that gather and report environmental dataabout the conditioned space(s).

iCOM-S can monitor up to 8 wireless gateways with up to 100 wireless nodes (radios) each.

The gateways and nodes function in a mesh network, meaning that more-distant nodes communicatethrough other nodes to reach the gateway, and therefore, those closer to the gateway relay moretransmissions. In systems with large numbers of nodes, we recommend placing at least 5 wireless nodeswithin 75 ft (23 m) of the gateway to improve battery life.

NOTE: Wireless gateways and sensors are intended for indoor-use only.

Observe the following installation guidelines:

• Determine the number of wireless gateways to install and installation location, and plan cablingaccordingly. Gateways could be mounted near iCOM-S or remotely depending on site/buildinglayout.

• Mount the gateway at least 2.5 ft (0.76 m) above any obstruction that might degradecommunication with wireless sensors. Higher placement increases wireless range.

• Mount the gateway at least 2.5 ft (0.76 m) away from any vertical surface, particularly of metalconstruction, that may cause radio interference.

• Mount the gateway away from metal obstructions, such as metal partitions and wide cabinets.

• Ground the DIN rail in accordance with national and local electric codes. Mounting the gatewayon the DIN rail grounds the gateway.

• Install as may wireless sensor nodes in line-of-sight with the gateway as possible. This improvesbattery life, wireless networking, and allows faster start-up.

• Mount wireless gateways near a 100 to 240 VAC input-power source with UPS back-up, if notusing iCOM-S as power source.


Before you begin installation:

Record the MAC address and intended physical location in the facility of each sensor node on thewireless-network design document and on the iCOM-S floor plan.

The MAC address may be difficult to locate after installation. Figure 4.4 below shows the address andpart-number labels on the sensor nodes.

Figure 4.4 MAC address and part-number label on wireless node

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 MAC address

2 Part-number label

4.2.1 Mounting the Wireless Gateway

NOTE: Up to 8 wireless gateways may be mounted on the integrated DIN rail.

To mount the wireless gateway to the iCOM-S DIN rail:

1. Locate the DIN rail in the base of the universal mounting bracket and loosen the screws thatsecure the DIN rail.

2. Slide the DIN rail out far enough to accommodate the number of gateways to mount, thentighten the screws to secure it in place.


3. With the antenna connection at the top, refer to Figure 4.5 below and tilt the gateway at aslight angle, slide the bottom lip on the back to catch on the bottom of the DIN rail, then pressthe top of the gateway until it snaps into place.

4. If using iCOM-S for input-power source, refer to Connecting Power from iCOM-S to Gateway onthe facing page.If using a remote power source, refer to Connecting Power to Remote-mounted Gateway onpage 22.

To mount the wireless gateway to a remote DIN rail:

If the location of your iCOM-S system does not meet the requirements for the proper gateway/sensor-node line-of-sight, you may mount the gateway in the best location using the DIN rail included with theEmerson Wireless Network Solutions wireless-gateway mounting kit.

1. At the chosen mounting location, hold the DIN rail against the wall and mark the location of the2 mounting holes.

2. Drill holes for mounting screws:

• If using kit-provided hardware, drill holes to accommodate a 1/4-in. drywall anchor.

• If drilling sheet metal, drill pilot holes for a #10 sheet-metal screw.

3. Attach the DIN rail to the wall, and ground the DIN rail in accordance with national and localelectric codes.

NOTE: The most-effective grounding method is a direct connection to earth ground with minimalimpedance. The wireless gateway is grounded by its attachment to the DIN rail.

4. With the antenna connection at the top, refer to Figure 4.5 below and tilt the gateway at aslight angle, slide the bottom lip on the back to catch on the bottom of the DIN rail, then pressthe top of the gateway until it snaps into place.

Figure 4.5 Snap Gateway onto DIN Rail

NOTE: You will hear a snap sound when the unit is properly placed.


4.2.2 Connecting Power from iCOM-S to Gateway

The iCOM-S system includes 1 Ethernet cable and 1 power-supply cable for connection to a singlegateway, that is, the first in a multi-gateway system. Ethernet and power cabling for additional gatewaysmust be field-supplied.

1. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the terminal-block screws shown in Figure 4.6below:

• V + and V- on the terminal block on the bottom of iCOM-S .

• V + and V- on the gateway closest to iCOM-S on the DIN rail.

2. Connect the stripped ends of the power cable from iCOM-S to the terminal blocks and tightenthe screws:

• V– to V–

• V+ to V+

3. Connect the green grounding cable from iCOM-S to the terminal blocks and tighten thescrews:

• S to FG

4. If powering multiple gateways, daisy-chain the Phoenix connectors between gateways usingthe following field-supplied wiring:

• Recommended AWG = 18, single twisted pair

• Minimum AWG per UL = 30

• Maximum AWG per UL = 12

Figure 4.6 Wiring Connection for iCOM-S Input Power to Gateway


1 Closest gateway powered from panel V2 (-) and V3 (+24V) using field-supplied wiring 3 24 VDC (Nominal) Power Input

2 Green, screw-in terminal block for external power to the wireless gateway 4 Serial Modbus

Table 4.4 Wiring Connection for iCOM-S Input Power to Gateway


4.2.3 Connecting Power to Remote-mounted Gateway

If the wireless-gateway installation cannot use input power from iCOM-S, use the power supply includedwith the Emerson Wireless Solutions wireless-gateway mounting kit.

1. Mount the power supply on the DIN rail by tilting the top out at a slight angle, slide the bottomlip on the back to catch on the bottom of the DIN rail, then press the top of the power supplyuntil it snaps into place.

2. Referring to Figure 4.7 on the facing page, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to loosen theterminal-block screws:

• V + and V- on the terminal block on the top of the power-supply.

• V + and V- bottom of the gateway.

3. Connect the stripped ends of the power cable to the terminal blocks, and tighten the screws:

• V– to V–

• V+ to V+

4. Loosen the Ground, Neutral, and Line screws on the power supply, connect the input-powercord (with integrated plug) to the power supply and tighten the screws:

• Green to ground

• White to N

• Black to L

5. If powering multiple gateways, daisy-chain the Phoenix connectors between gateways usingthe following field-supplied wiring:

• Recommended AWG = 18, single twisted pair

• Minimum AWG per UL = 30

• Maximum AWG per UL = 12


Figure 4.7 Wiring connection for remote-mounted power supply


1 Factory-supplied power cable 3 24-VDC (nominal) power input

2 Input power 4 Serial Modbus

4.2.4 Installing Wireless-sensor Nodes

NOTE: If your system uses more than one wireless gateway, it is important that you power-up,configure, and install the sensors for one gateway at a time. Otherwise, all sensor nodes could end upconfigured to a single (or random) gateway because they automatically begin communication with thedefault network ID and join key on power-up.

• The range of the gateway is approximately 150 ft (46 m) without a remote antenna. Werecommend placing at least 5 wireless nodes within 75 ft (23 m) of the gateway to improvecommunication and increase battery life.

• The node's location on top of the rack should avoid obstructions that might degrade the radiosignal and air flow.

• Consider placement on racks at the end of aisles/rows then every third rack or equally spacedif multiple sensor networks are installed.


Figure 4.8 Example arrangement of wireless sensor nodes on racks


1 Liebert Thermal Management unit 3 Hot aisle

2 Wireless node 4 Cold aisle

Connecting to Wireless-gateway Firmware

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect Port 1 on the gateway to a computer/laptop.

2. On the computer, disable all of the network adapters, including wireless, except for Local AreaConnection and connect the computer to the IP network used by the gateway as follows:

a. On the computer, select Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections.

b. Right-click Local Area Connection.

c. Select Properties.

d. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click the Properties button.

e. Modify the fields as follows:

Static

192.168.1. 20

255.255.255.000

f. Click OK.The computer and gateway are communicating on the same network.


3. Open a Web browser, type 192.168.1.10 in the address bar and press Enter.

• If a security notice opens, continue to the gateway firmware page.

4. Enter the user name and password, and click Login.The factory-default user name and password are:

• User name = admin• Password = default

Configuring Port 2 on the Wireless Gateway

You must enable Port 2 if another monitoring system, such as a building-management system (BMS) orother third-party system, will be connected to the gateway.

Even if a second monitoring system is not used, we recommend enabling Port 2 for direct communicationwith iCOM-S and the networked thermal-management units, then using Port 1 to communicate with thesecond monitoring system.

Each port on the wireless gateway provides access to the gateway firmware configuration via IPaddresses. The IP addresses are:

• Port 1 = 192.168.1.10

• Port 2 = 192.168.2.10

To configure Port 2 for communication with iCOM-S:

1. Connect to Port 1 and open the gateway firmware.

2. On the home page, select System Settings > Gateway > Ethernet Communication.The Ethernet Communication page opens.

3. Under Secondary Interface (Port 2), click to check the box next to Enable Port.

4. In Host Name, enter a descriptive name, for example "iCOMSPort."

5. Change the IP Address and Net Mask (subnet) address to those of the iCOM-S network.The table provides an example of an iCOM-S network set-up in which the IP address for Port 2is 192.168.254.253.

NOTE: You should have a similar list of equipment and addresses from pre-install preparation.

UNIT GROUP ID CONTROL U2U ID CONTROL-BOARD IP DISPLAY U2U ID DISPLAY IP SUBNET

1 1 1 192.168.254.001 33 192.168.254.033 255.255.255.000

2 1 2 192.168.254.002 34 192.168.254.034 255.255.255.000

3 1 3 192.168.254.003 35 192.168.254.035 255.255.255.000

4 1 4 192.168.254.004 36 192.168.254.036 255.255.255.000

5 1 5 192.168.254.005 37 192.168.254.037 255.255.255.000

6 1 6 192.168.254.006 38 192.168.254.038 255.255.255.000

1 2 1 192.168.254.007 33 192.168.254.039 255.255.255.000

2 2 2 192.168.254.008 34 192.168.254.040 255.255.255.000

3 2 3 192.168.254.009 35 192.168.254.041 255.255.255.000

4 2 4 192.168.254.010 36 192.168.254.042 255.255.255.000

5 2 5 192.168.254.011 37 192.168.254.043 255.255.255.000

Table 4.5 Example network assignments for iCOM-S and wireless-sensor components


UNIT GROUP ID CONTROL U2U ID CONTROL-BOARD IP DISPLAY U2U ID DISPLAY IP SUBNET

6 2 6 192.168.254.012 38 192.168.254.044 255.255.255.000

Gateway 1 192.168.254.252 255.255.255.000

iCOM-S 192.168.251.253 255.255.255.000

Table 4.5 Example network assignments for iCOM-S and wireless-sensor components (continued)

6. Click Save Changes, then OK on each notification.A notification opens indicating that a restart is required.

7. Click Restart Apps.All users are logged-off, and the log-in page opens.

8. Log-in to the gateway firmware.The home page opens and displays the sensor nodes in the Unreachable list. Over the next 15minutes, the nodes link with the gateway.

9. To continue with iCOM-S installation:

a. Disconnect the computer/laptop from Port 1.

b. Connect the computer to Port 2.

c. Update the Local Area Network settings on the computer to communicate with thenewly-updated IP/Net Mask (subnet) on Port 2.

d. Use the new IP address to open the gateway firmware in a Web browser.

Enabling HART Protocols

iCOM-S communicates with the wireless sensors via HART protocols, so the protocols must be enabled onthe gateway port connected to iCOM-S.

NOTE: Before configuring the HART protocol, complete Configuring Port 2 on the Wireless Gatewayon the previous page.

1. Connect to Port 2 and open the gateway firmware.

2. On the home page, select System Settings > Protocols > Protocols and Ports.The Protocols and Ports page opens.

3. In the Enable column, click to check the boxes next to the three HART-IP options, then SaveChanges and click OK on each notification.A notification opens indicating that a restart is required.


5. Log-in to the gateway, and confirm the changes took effect:

a. Select System Settings > Protocols > Protocols and Ports.

b. Verify that the three HART-IP protocols are checked "Enabled."


Configuring Wireless Gateway Network ID and Join Key

Communication between a wireless gateway and its sensor nodes requires a matching Network ID andJoin key.

From the factory, gateways and nodes are programmed with a default Network ID and Join Key. Thefactory-default values are:

• Network ID = 1229

• Join Key = 44555356-4e455457-4f524b53-524f434b

Only the network ID must be changed to prevent cross-communication issues. For network securitypurposes, consult with your IT technician about the chosen network IDs before changing.

Each port on the wireless gateway provides access to the gateway firmware configuration via IPaddresses. The IP addresses are:

• Port 1 = 192.168.1.10

• Port 2 = 192.168.2.10

Use the following steps to configure a unique network ID for the gateway and its nodes, even if you haveonly one wireless gateway in case another gateway is added later or another wireless solutions system isset up nearby.

To configure the gateway network ID:

1. Power-on the sensor nodes that will communicate with the gateway.Each node begins communicating with the gateway within 5 minutes.

NOTE: If a node does not communicate with the gateway, there may be a problem with its network IDand join key. An incorrect ID or key on a wireless node must be corrected manually.

2. Connect to the gateway firmware and on the home page, select System Settings > Network >Network Settings.The Network Settings page opens.

3. Click to check the box next to Show Join Key.

NOTE: Changing the join key is not required. Changing only the network IDwill prevent cross-communication issues for gateways added later.

4. In Network ID, enter the new ID.

5. Under Change network key now, select Yes.All of the changed fields are highlighted in yellow.

6. Click Save Changes, then OK on each notification.A notification opens indicating that a restart is required.



CAUTION: Power loss during update could cause permanent loss of communication with oneor more sensor nodes. If power is lost before sensors re-join the network, the sensor mayrequire manual re-programming to correct the network ID/join key.

8. Log-in to the gateway firmware.The home page opens and displays the sensor nodes in the Unreachable list. Over the next 15minutes, the nodes link with the gateway.

• If some sensor nodes remain unreachable for more than 20 minutes, cycling power to thegateway off and on may encourage them to link.

Mounting the Wireless Sensor Nodes on Racks

1. Locate the racks on which the nodes will be installed on the iCOM-S floor plan and wireless-network design document.

2. Use the supplied hook-and-loop fasteners or cable fasteners in the slots on each end of thenode to attach the node on top of the rack.

NOTE: The hook-and-loop fasteners include adhesive to attach to the sensor node. Do not attach afastener where it covers any of the labeling on the node.If necessary for proper adhesion, clean the rack and node with the included alcohol swab.

3. Route the sensor string through an opening in the top of the rack taking care not to pinch thewire.

4. Leaving enough slack in the sensor cable so that the rack door will open without pinching orstretching the cable, attach the first sensor inside the top, middle of the door using at least 1cable fastener.

5. Keep the sensor string straight and tight and space the sensors evenly while secure them,then trim excess cable-fastener material and discard it.


Figure 4.9 Sensor-string installation on a rack


1 Wireless node on top of rack 4 Sensor string on door

2 Slack in wire to permit door to open 5 Rack

3 Door


5 INITIAL START-UP AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONFor iCOM-S to effectively monitor and manage your data center, all of the site and equipment data mustbe loaded and access to the various networks configured. Then, this information is used to create asystem-configuration file.

Before starting-up iCOM-S, gather and confirm the following:

• Equipment list and layout documents

• Room layout image files

• U2U networks, single units, and vNSA panels are configured and operating, ready to connect toiCOM-S.

• Wireless-sensor networks/gateways are configured and operating, ready to connect to iCOM-S.

After items are gathered and confirmed, complete the following procedures in the listed order:

1. Power-on iCOM-S, see Powering-on iCOM-S below.

2. Create an initial user profile, see Create a User at Initial Start-up on the next page.

3. Set the site altitude and other details, see Set the Site Information on the next page

4. Create groups in iCOM-S, see Creating Groups on page 33.

5. Create rooms in iCOM-S, see Adding Rooms on page 34.

6. Connect thermal-management units and networks, see Connect Thermal-management UnitsEquipped with Liebert iCOM on page 35.

7. Connect wireless-networks (if included in system), see Connect a Wireless Gateway to iCOM-Son page 39.

8. Add the thermal-management units to the rooms in iCOM-S, see Adding Cooling Units toRooms on page 41.

9. Add wireless gateways and sensors to the rooms in iCOM-S, see Adding a Wireless-sensorNetwork to Rooms on page 42.

10. Export the system-configuration file for Room Editor, see Export the Configuration File toCreate Room Layouts on page 43.

11. Add floor-plan layouts and add equipment in Room Editor, see Place Equipment on Floor-planLayouts with Room Editor on page 43.

12. Import the updated system-configuration file to iCOM-S, see Import the Configuration File withthe Updated Room Layouts on page 44.

5.1 Powering-on iCOM-S

Open the front door on iCOM-S and press the power button on the front of the computer.


5.2 Create a User at Initial Start-up

iCOM-S is delivered with a default Super User profile and password:

• Login id = icomsupervisorsystem

• Password = Em3rson

NOTE: We recommend you change the default password or create organization-specific administratorand super-user profiles to prevent unauthorized changes. If the password for the default super-user isforgotten and there are no other administrators or super users, troubleshooting and modifyingiCOM-S is impossible.

1. On the iCOM-S main menu bar, touch Log in.The licensing agreement opens.

2. Touch Accept.The Site screen opens.

3. Enter the Login id and Password, and touch Log in.

NOTE: At initial configuration, use the default super-user profile to create users. Subsequently, anysecurity level may create user profiles of the same or lower security level.

4. On the main menu bar, touch > User Profiles.

5. Touch New User below the user list:

6. Enter the Login Name and touch Create User.The User Created dialog opens indicating that a default password has also been created.

7. Touch Ok.The new profile is added to the list.

8. In the User Information section, enter the First Name, Last Name and Email Address of the user.

9. In the Security section, select Administrator or Super User, and touch Save.The initial user profile is created.

10. Close the settings window, and touch Sign Out on the main menu bar.

11. Log back in with the new user profile and assigned default password, change the password,and proceed to Set the Site Information below.

5.3 Set the Site Information

NOTE: Setting the correct altitude for the site is critical because thermal-management units performdifferently at different altitudes. iCOM-S uses the altitude setting to calculate cooling capacity andrelated metrics to properlymanage and represent the conditioned space.

1. At the site level, touch on the "view" menu bar.

2. In the Site Information section, enter the altitude.

3. Enter the additional site, address and contact information described in Set the Site Informationabove.

4. Touch Save.


TERM DEFINITION

Name Name of the site managed by iCOM-S.

Description Additional details about site.

Company Name of organization for the site.

Altitude The altitude of the site. Required for correct cooling-capacity control.

Address Line 1/2 Street address of the site.

City City of the site

State State of the site.

Postal Code Zip code or postal code of the site.

Country Country of the site.

Email Address E-mail address of contact person/manager of site.

Phone Number Phone number of contact person/manager of the site.

Fax Number Fax number of contact person/manager of the site.

Table 5.1 Site Information options

5.4 Creating Groups

Before rooms and equipment can be added to iCOM-S, you must create groups. The Group settingsdefine the IP and subnet addresses that iCOM-S uses to communicate with the equipment.

A group typically consists a "group" of equipment that functions together or is located in the same area.Usually all the equipment is in the same room, but may span multiple rooms if air volumes are shared.Thermal-management units in a U2U network or linked with a vNSA panel are definitive groups and mustbe entered as such in iCOM-S.

• You may have up to 99 groups.

• Each group may include up to 31 thermal-management units.

NOTE: Service-level access or higher is required to create groups.

To create a group:

1. At the site-level screen, touch .The Add New Group window opens.


2. Referring to IP addresses recorded in your equipment lists and layout documents:

• In Name, enter a descriptive name for the group.

• In Group Identifier, enter the iCOM U2U Group number, which is the number assigned tothe thermal management units on the connected U2U network.

• In Group Communication Protocol, select Teamwork Thermal.

NOTE: Do not select Modbus for the iCOM-S connection to the iCOM U2U network. Modbus onlyworks when iCOM-S communicates with thermal-management units via the IntelliSlot Unity card insidethe unit.

• In Unit Family, select the type of units in the group.

NOTE: If you have Liebert CRV thermal-management units, theymust be in a separate group, and theCRV unit family selected.

• In the Networking section, the Teamwork Thermal Default is typically selected, but if yourgroup is networking using a different class or custom IP-addressing, select it in NetworkType, and verify that Broadcast Address and Subnet Mask are correct.

• If necessary, expand Group Defaults, and set the Aux Sensor Fallback Timeout andAux Sensor Fallback Temperature values.The values are employed for temperature control if all sensor inputs are lost during unitrestart/wireless-sensors temporarily offline. Set the fallback temperature 1 to 4 degreesabove the remote fan-speed setpoint to slowly drive up fan speed and ensure coolingwhile units restart and/or wireless sensors come back online. When enough controlsensors are available for calculations, normal control resumes. This functionality differsfrom a complete loss of communication between iCOM-S and the units. In a completecommunication loss, the units respond with 100% fan speed to maintain cooling.

3. Touch Add New Group, then (if messages are enabled) touch Ok on the Notifications dialog.The Group is added.

NOTE: If you are performing initial set-up, create all groups for the site before proceeding to AddingRooms below.

5.5 Adding Rooms

You create rooms to identify areas in which the monitored and managed equipment is located and theaisles in which the racks are organized.

NOTE: Service-level access or higher is required to add rooms.

To add a room:

1. At the site-level screen, touch on the "view" menu bar.The Add New Room window opens.

2. Enter a descriptive name for the room and touch Add New Room.The room's screen opens.


3. On the "view" menu bar, touch .The Room Row Editor opens.

NOTE: Rows are recommended but not required for proper operation. Creating rows helps you whensetting-up bulk sensor thresholds, searching the system, and exporting room inventory lists.

4. Referring to your equipment lists and layout documents:

• Touch Add New.

• Touch the new row and enter the name for the aisle, then touch Save.The row/aisle is added. You can now add equipment to the room.

5.6 Connect Thermal-management Units Equipped with Liebert iCOM

IMPORTANT! iCOM-S must be installed on a closed network without access to the external internet.There is no anti-virus or firewall protection. The software is only protected when networked to theapproved equipment described in this manual. You assume the risk when networking/operatingiCOM-S outside of these recommendations.

The iCOM on each cooling unit must have up-to-date software to function properly with iCOM-S.

• Liebert DSE™ must have software version PA2.04.32R.

• Liebert CW™, Liebert DS™, and Liebert Challenger 3000™ units must have software versionPA2.01.48.R.

• Liebert CRV™ must have software version CR2.03.28R.

NOTE: The listed software versions are required for minimum communication with and control of units.Advanced functions and licensed features will require more-recent versions of unit firmware.

Refer to the appropriate iCOM manual, SL-18932 and SL-18835 (for monochrome displays) or SL-18841(for touchscreen displays) available at http://www.VertivCo.com/en-us/support/.

NOTE: Refer to Planning Cabling Runs for Networking before installing the communication-networkcables.

There are a wide variety of options for networking iCOM-controlled cooling units via iCOM-S dependingon existing U2U setup and your needed level of redundancy.

IMPORTANT! The iCOM-S U2U identifier = 64 by default for all connected groups. To preventduplication, and improper operation, do not set the U2U ID to 64 on any unit or vNSA panel in aconnected group.

• Up to 23 individual Liebert iCOM-controlled units equipped with touch-display on the unit maybe connected directly to the iCOM-S network switch (uses all available ports, and leaves noneavailable for wireless-gateway networking).

• A U2U-networked group of iCOM-controlled cooling units uses a single port on the iCOM-Snetwork switch (requires an external, field-supplied network switch).

• A Liebert vNSA panel uses a single port on the iCOM-S network switch.

• A wireless gateway uses a single port on the iCOM-S network switch.


If you plan to use an additional, field-supplied network switch, the minimum requirements are:

• IEEE 802.3; IEEE 802.3u

• 10/100 Mbps speed

• Multiple 10/100 RJ-45 ports, one shared.

• RJ-45 up-link port

5.6.1 Connecting a Group of U2U-networked Units

iCOM-S can monitor and manage up to 75 networked iCOM thermal-management units.

The U2U network must be fully-installed and operational to be recognized when connected with iCOM-S.

NOTE: Do not connect the U2U network to iCOM-S until instructed to do so during "Initial Start-up" procedures.

1. If necessary, configure U2U network and teamwork settings via the iCOM controls on the units.

2. Connect the network switch for the U2U network switch to a port on iCOM-S.

5.6.2 Connecting Individual Cooling Units

If your iCOM units are not in a U2U network, you can connect them directly to iCOM-S, essentially makingiCOM-S the U2U network switch.

• Up to 11 with the large monochrome display

• Up to 23 with the color touchscreen or the small monochrome display

The unit must be fully-installed and operational to be recognized when connected with iCOM-S.

NOTE: Do not connect the iCOM-controlled thermal-management unit to iCOM-S until instructed to doso during "Initial Start-up" procedures.

1. If necessary, configure any settings via the iCOM controls on the unit.

2. Refer to the appropriate illustration for the type of iCOM on your unit.


Figure 5.1 Color touch-screen iCOM connection to iCOM-S


1 To P42 5 iCOM-S, bottom view

2 Ethernet cable 6 Liebert iCOM control board

3 Field-supplied Ethernet cable 7 9-in. Color iCOM display

4 Network-switch ports


Figure 5.2 Large, monochrome iCOM connection to iCOM-S


1 Ethernet Cable 5 Liebert iCOM control board

2 Large graphics display (rear view) 6 CAN cable

3 Network-switch ports 7 Crossover coupler

4 iCOM-S, bottom view

Figure 5.3 Small, monochrome iCOM connection to iCOM-S


1 CAN cable 4 iCOM-S, bottom view

2 Small graphics display (rear view) 5 Liebert iCOM control board

3 Network-switch ports


5.6.3 Connecting a Liebert vNSA Panel

The Liebert vNSA panel must be fully-installed and operational to be recognized when connected withiCOM-S. If the vNSA is part of a U2U network, the U2U network must be fully-installed and operational tobe recognized when connected with iCOM-S

NOTE: Do not connect the vNSA panel to iCOM-S until instructed to do so during "Initial Start-up" procedures.

1. If necessary, configure U2U network and teamwork settings via the iCOM controls.

2. Connect a network port in the vNSA panel to a port on iCOM-S.

5.7 Connect a Wireless Gateway to iCOM-S

The iCOM-S system includes 1 Ethernet cable and 1 power-supply cable for connection to a singlegateway, that is, the first in a multi-gateway system. Ethernet and power cabling for additional gatewaysmust be field-supplied.

NOTE: Do not connect the wireless gateway to iCOM-S until instructed to do so during "Initial Start-up" procedures. The wireless-sensor network must be fully-installed and operational to be recognizedwhen connected with iCOM-S.

To connect a wireless gateway for a wireless-sensor network, connect Port 2 on the gateway (this port isconfigured for iCOM-S communication) to a port on iCOM-S.

NOTE: Typically, when installing the wireless-sensor network, Port 2 on each gateway is set-up tocommunicate with the iCOM-S system. See Configuring Port 2 on the Wireless Gateway.


Figure 5.4 Wireless gateways connected to iCOM-S


1 Wireless gateway 4Ethernet cable

NOTE: One, factory-supplied Ethernet cable ships with iCOM-S

2 Wireless gateway 5 Network-switch ports

3 Field-supplied Ethernet cable 6 iCOM-S (bottom view)


5.8 Adding Cooling Units to Rooms

1. At the room screen to which the equipment will be added, touch .The Add New Unit window opens. See Add New Unit fields below, for a description of theoptions.

2. When you added the group(s), iCOM-S automatically connected with the thermal-management units in the group and obtained key properties. The "discovered" units are listedalong the left-hand side of the screen and a notification is logged in the system-notificationssummary.Touch to highlight the unit to add, and the following automatically populates in the unit detailson the right-hand sided of the screen:

• Name (You should change it to a descriptive name for the equipment.)

• Group

• Data Protocol

• Unit Identifier

3. Make sure that the Enter Unit Model Information box is checked.

4. Referring to your equipment list and the unit options, enter the model details of the thermal-management unit.

5. Touch Add New Unit.The cooling unit is added and iCOM-S begins collecting data.

Add New Unit fields

Compressor Type

In applicable systems, the type of compressor employed by the unit. The values may befiltered/auto-selected based on previous selections.

Configuration

Supply air-flow direction of the unit. The values may be auto-selected based on previous selections.Values are:

• Downflow

• Upflow

Data Protocol

Communication protocol used between iCOM-S and the configured equipment (display-only)

Enter Unit Model Information

Check box that, when checked, displays additional thermal-management-unit properties, such asperformance and dimensions. Some fields are auto-populated based on previous selections.


Fan Type

Type of fan employed in the unit. The values may be filtered/auto-selected based on previousselections.

Group

U2U-network group number of a cooling unit.

Model Group

Selects the model of the unit. The listed values are filtered based on the selected Unit Type. Possiblevalues are:

• BF

• BU

• CR

• DA

• DS

• PCW

• PDX

• VS

Model Size

Size/Capacity of the unit. The listed values are filtered based on the selected Unit Type and ModelGroup.

Name

Descriptive name of the cooling unit.

Unit Identifier

U2U-network identifier of a cooling unit.

Unit Type

Cooling type of the unit. Values are:

• Air Cooled

• Chilled Water

• Glycol Cooled

• Water Cooled

5.9 Adding a Wireless-sensor Network to Rooms

NOTE: The wireless-sensor network must be fully-installed and operational when added to the room iniCOM-S.


1. At the room screen to which the gateway will be added, touch .The Add New Gateway window opens.

2. Referring to your equipment lists and layout documents, enter the gateway information:

• In Name, enter a descriptive name for the connected wireless gateway.

• In IP Address, enter the IP address of the wireless gateway. Typically, the IP addressassigned to the gateway's Port 2 (the port that connects the wireless gateway to iCOM-S.

3. Touch Add New Gateway.The wireless-sensor network is added and iCOM-S begins collecting data from all the nodes onthe connected gateway.

5.10 Export the Configuration File to Create Room Layouts

You must save the configuration file to the iCOM-S integrated hard drive or to a connected USB drive toopen it in the Room Editor application.

To export a system configuration file:

1. If needed, connect a USB drive to the iCOM-S panel (on the bottom of the left-front).

2. On the iCOM-S main menu, touch .The System Settings page opens.

3. Touch Data Transfer in the right panel, then Room Editor > Export.

4. Browse to the save location (USB or hard drive), enter a descriptive name for the configurationfile, then touch Save.

5.11 Place Equipment on Floor-plan Layouts with Room Editor

NOTE: These steps are a high-level overview of adding floor-plan images and placing the systemequipment on the floor plans. For a detailed description of screens and functions, see Navigating theRoom Editor on page 93.

1. If the exported configuration file is saved to a USB drive, connect it to the iCOM-S panel (on thebottom of the left-front).


3. Touch Data Transfer in the right panel, then Room Editor > Run Room Editor.Room Editor opens.

4. On the Home tab, touch , browse and select the iCOM-S system configuration file, andtouch Open.The Room Configuration Wizard opens and the configuration file loads.

5. Touch Next, select the room that you plan to lay out, then touch Next.

6. Browse and select the floor-plan layout image for the room selected, and touch Open.The Room Background Image Cropping page opens.

7. Set the floor-plan area by dragging the marquee selection to include the area of thebackground image that will be used for room layout in the Editor, and touch Next.


NOTE: The area selected is treated as the entire room. If necessary, you can change the room size laterusing Room Editor.

8. Referring to the site/building plans, set the dimensions of the room, and touch Finish.Room Editor displays the floor-plan layout in the center and the system equipment in the ToolBox in the left-hand pane.

9. The equipment loaded from the system configuration file is grouped in the tool box:

• Touch a group to show the equipment.

• Drag-and-drop equipment from the list to its appropriate location on the floor plan.Once placed, the item no longer appears in the toolbox to prevent duplicate placement.

NOTE: Only equipment placed on the floor plan in Room Editor will show on the iCOM-S display. Allequipment in the toolbox is monitored and managed by iCOM-S.

• Use Room Editor to change the size, shape, alignment, placement, color and transparencyof the items. These actions are detailed in Navigating the Room Editor on page 93.

10. When you are finished with the layout, touch .The configuration file is saved.

11. To place equipment in another room touch the Room section of the Home tab,, and choosefrom the drop-down list.– or –If finished with all the room layouts, touch Save and close the Room Editor.The updated configuration file is saved and ready to import into iCOM-S.

5.12 Import the Configuration File with the Updated Room Layouts

1. If needed, connect the USB drive with the updated configuration file to the iCOM-S panel (onthe bottom of the left-front).


3. Touch Data Transfer in the right panel, then Room Editor > Import > Import Data.

4. Browse to the file (USB or hard drive), select the updated file, then touch Open.The Import Configuration from Room Editor window shows the progress of the file import.Communication and trending is uninterrupted in iCOM-S.

5. When the import is complete, press Enter.The iCOM-S user interface restarts. Select the rooms that you adjusted in Room Editor to seethe changes.


6 NAVIGATING THE ICOM-S USER INTERFACEiCOM-S shows data about each level of the cooling network. The Site level is the top level, see MainSite-level View on page 47, for a description of the site-level view. Touch a Room icon to display the roomand its contents, including racks, cooling units, gateways and sensors. The Room view also displaysconfigured groups. Touching any configured item in the room displays details about that item, includingcooling units, gateways, and sensors.


Figure 6.1 Navigating Views

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Overview of a room view

2 Overview of a unit, component, or group view

3 Displays different "views" of a room or group. See Selecting Different Views of the Room on page 50

4 Room and group data displays when a room icon is selected. See Room-level View on page 49, for a complete description of the room-levelview.

5 Arrow closes the room view and returns to the site-level view.

6 Room icon selected.

7

Unit, component, or group data view, see the following for details:

• Group-level View on page 51• Unit-level View on page 51• Sensor-level View on page 52• Wireless-radio View on page 52• Wireless-gateway View on page 53

8 Arrow closes sensor/component view and returns to the room view.

9 Component selected.


6.1 Logging In

You can view all information by touching the screen. To make changes or customize iCOM-S, you must login with a log-in ID and password, and access is limited by your security level.

Contact your iCOM-S system administrator for a log-in ID and password. Users, passwords, and passwordresets are managed with the User Profiles in the System Settings, see User Profiles on page 71.

To log in for the first time:

NOTE: The default password for new users is Temperature1. Passwords are case-sensitive.

1. On the iCOM-S main menu bar, touch Log in.

2. Enter the Login id provided by the iCOM-S administrator and the first-time default password,Temperature1, and touch Log in.

3. Enter the new password with the following requirements:

• Must have 6 digits

• Must have one capital letter.

• Must have one numeral.

• Passwords are case-sensitive.

4. Touch Log in.Remember to use the new, case-sensitive password the next time you log in.

To log in with your ID and password:

1. On the iCOM-S main menu bar, touch Log in.

2. Enter your log-in ID and case-sensitive password.

3. Touch Log in.

6.2 Main Site-level View

The iCOM-S main screen shows the conditioned space at the Site level. Site level is the default view on themain screen. It reports the overall status of all conditioned spaces in the iCOM-S network.

The default view can be expanded to reveal detailed screens showing information on the overall site, agroup, a room and a unit, see Navigating the iCOM-S User Interface on page 45. The site-level screenshows data for the top four monitored conditions, see Setting Metrics Defaults on page 71, to adjust thedisplay. The site includes a contextual menu, described in Table 6.1 on page 49.


Figure 6.2 Main screen/Site-level components

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Search button. See Searching the UI and Using the Item Lists on page 61.

2 Notifications summary. See Notification Summary on page 68.

3 Settings button. See System Settings on page 71.

4 Help button. Opens the iCOM-S User Guide.

5 Favorites button. Opens a list of views tagged "favorite."

6 Virtual keyboard. Opens an on-screen keyboard for touch entry.

7 Print button. Takes a snapshot of the current view.

8 Main-menu bar

9 Contextual "view" menu bar. See Table 6.1 on the facing page.

10 Data trends for the site. See Viewing Trends on page 53.

11 Info/Tip bar

12 Recent notifications list. See Message, Warning and Alert Notifications on page 67.

13 Site summary. Lists icons for room views.


ICON DESCRIPTION

Add a room to the site. See Adding Rooms on page 34.

Add group of Liebert iCOM-controlled thermal-management units to the iCOM-S system. See Creating Groups on page 33.

Add view to Favorites list. Touching again removes the site-level view from the list.

Opens a list of the metrics selected and prioritized for display at the site level.

You can select up to 5 metrics to calculate. Use the data icon to view the fifth metric trend. See Setting Metrics Defaults on page 71, to editthe metrics displayed.

Opens the site in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.1 Site-level contextual menu icons

6.3 Room-level View

Touching a room layout, displays the room-level view. The room view shows room and room-equipmentdata graphically in the floor-plan layout and at-a-glance dial, see Room-view Dial on page 57, for moredetails on the dial. Entire-room conditions are reported in the trend tables in the lower right corner, seeViewing Trends on page 53, for more details. In addition, you can change the view to highlight differentcomponents by calculations measurements, current reading, group, and several other options, seeSelecting Different Views of the Room on the next page. Rooms include a contextual menu, described inTable 6.2 below.

To zoom and pan the floor plan:

• Touch the screen with two fingers and spread them apart to zoom in. Bringing your fingerscloser together to zoom out.

• Pan by touching the screen with one finger and dragging side-to-side.

To view the data for specific equipment in a room:

• In the room layout, touch a unit, sensor, or any other component on the floor plan.A cross-hair indicates the component selected and the panel opens showing the status dialand trend tables for the selected equipment.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Add or edit a row in the room. See Adding Rooms on page 34.

NOTE: Rows are recommended but not required for proper operation. Creating rows helps youwhen setting-up bulk sensorthresholds, searching the system, and exporting room inventory lists.

Add wireless gateway to a room. See Adding a Wireless-sensor Network to Rooms on page 42.

Add a thermal-management (HVAC) unit to the room. See Adding Cooling Units to Rooms on page 41.

Deletes the room and all of its components from the iCOM-S system.

Table 6.2 Room-level contextual menu icons


ICON DESCRIPTION

Add room to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the room from the list.

Opens a list of the metrics trends selected and prioritized for display at the room level. The list also includes every data point monitored andtrended for the room.

You can select up to 5 metrics to calculate. See Setting Metrics Defaults on page 71, to edit the metrics displayed.

Opens the room in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.2 Room-level contextual menu icons (continued)

6.3.1 Selecting Different Views of the Room

You can select different "room views," that color-highlights various sets of equipment by status,measurement, or reading. iCOM-S includes several default views, described in Table 6.3 below, and youcan add custom views to fit your site application, described in Setting-up Custom-colored Room Floor-plan Views on page 85.

To select a view:

1. Touch the Current View field, then touch a view in the drop-down list.The view displays.

• If you select a group-related view, select the group in the drop-down list that appears.

2. Touch , to expand the room view and display the color-coding and color scales for thehighlighted equipment.

VIEW DESCRIPTION

Sensor -Temperature

Colors the temperature sensors based on the last temperature reading. In this view, the thermal-management units are alsocolored based on their net-sensible cooling capacity.

The color ranges are defined by temperature legends that show when you expand the room to full screen. See Setting Minimumand Maximum for Temperature-legend Scale on page 75, to adjust the temperature-legend scales.

Sensor - Threshold

Colors the temperature sensors based on the proximity of the current reading to the maximum- and minimum-readingthresholds for the sensor.

The colors are defined in legends that show when you expand the room to full screen. Sensor-reading thresholds can be set persensor, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65, or in multiples, see Setting Thresholds forNotifications on page 73.

Warmest Sensors Colors red the 5 sensors with the highest temperature readings in the room. You could see more than 5 sensors highlighted ifmultiple sensors have identical readings.

Warmest Sensors(Hot Aisle)

Colors red the 5 sensors with the highest temperature readings in the hot aisle. You could see more than 5 sensors highlighted ifmultiple sensors have identical readings.

Warmest Sensorsvs Threshold (HotAisle)

Colors red up to 5 sensors in the hot aisle that exceed or are closest to their maximum temperature-reading threshold. Youcould see more than 5 sensors highlighted if multiple sensors have identical readings.

Warmest Sensors(Cold Aisle)

Colors red the 5 sensors with the highest temperature readings in the cold aisle. You could see more than 5 sensors highlightedif multiple sensors have identical readings.

Warmest Sensorsvs Threshold (ColdAisle)

Colors red up to 5 sensors in the cold aisle that exceed or are closest to their maximum temperature-reading threshold. Youcould see more than 5 sensors highlighted if multiple sensors have identical readings.

Table 6.3 Default room-view options


VIEW DESCRIPTION

Group Colors all of the thermal-management units and their connected sensors in the group.

Sensors Used ByGroup Colors all of the sensors used for control by the selected group.

Alarms Colors the thermal-management units and temperature sensors in the room by the highest-priority alarm condition for each.See Setting Minimum and Maximum for Temperature-legend Scale on page 75, for details.

Table 6.3 Default room-view options (continued)

6.4 Group-level View

The group-level view consists of the at-a-glance dial and trend tables for the group. See Group and UnitDials on page 58, and Viewing Trends on page 53, for details. The group-level view includes a contextualmenu described in Table 6.4 below.

To view the details of a group:

1. Touch the Current View field, then touch Group in the drop-down list.

2. Touch the additional drop-down list that appears, and the group to view.

ICON DESCRIPTION

When using control sensors, removes all sensors from the group's control calculation.

Deletes the group from the iCOM-S system.

Add this group view to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the group from the list.

Opens a list of the metrics trends selected and prioritized for display at the group level. The list also includes every data point monitored andtrended for the group.


Opens the group in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.4 Group-level contextual menu icons

6.5 Unit-level View

The unit-level view consists of the at-a-glance dial and trend tables for the unit. See Group and Unit Dialson page 58, and Viewing Trends on page 53, for details. The unit-level view includes a contextual menudescribed in Table 6.5 on the next page.

To view the details of a unit:

• In the room layout, touch a unit in the room layout.A cross-hair indicates the unit selected.


ICON DESCRIPTION

Opens the web user-interface for the unit's Liebert IntelliSlot Unity card for BMS (Modbus and BACnet) communication set-up betweenUnity card and the BMS.

NOTE: Only displays when the unit uses Modbus protocol.

Deletes the unit and its connected sensors from the iCOM-S system.

Add this unit view to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the unit from the list.

Opens a list of the metrics trends selected and prioritized for display at the unit level. The list also includes every data point monitored andtrended for the unit.


Opens the unit in the All Items list to modify the unit properties in the detail section, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Itemson page 65.

Table 6.5 Unit-level contextual menu icons

6.6 Sensor-level View

The sensor-level view consists of the at-a-glance dial and trend table for the sensor. See Sensor andEquipment Dials on page 59, and Viewing Trends on the facing page, for details. The sensor-level viewincludes a contextual menu described in Table 6.6 below.

To view the details of a sensor:

• In the room layout, touch a sensor on the floor plan.A cross-hair indicates the sensor selected.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Opens the "parent" of a sensor node (wireless-radio view) or wired temperature sensor (thermal-management unit).

Removes the sensor from iCOM control so that its readings are not considered when iCOM-S is controlling fan speed for units in the group.

Add this sensor view to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the sensor from the list.

Opens a detail of the data gathered and the metric-trend table for the sensor.

.

Opens the sensor in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.6 Sensor-level contextual menu icons

6.7 Wireless-radio View

The wireless-radio view consists of the at-a-glance dial and trend tables for the radio. See Sensor andEquipment Dials on page 59, and Viewing Trends on the facing page, for details. The radio view includes acontextual menu described in Table 6.7 on the facing page.


To view the details of a wireless radio:

• In the room layout, touch a wireless radio on the floor plan.A cross-hair indicates the radio selected.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Removes the wireless radio and its sensor nodes from the iCOM-S system.

Add this radio view to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the radio from the list.

Opens a detail of the data gathered and the metric-trend table for the radio.

.

Opens the radio in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.7 Wireless-radio view contextual menu icons

6.8 Wireless-gateway View

The wireless-gateway view consists of the at-a-glance dial for the gateway. The dial for the gatewaydisplays the high-level summary of the battery levels of all the connected wireless-radio sensor nodes.The gateway view includes a contextual menu described in Table 6.8 below.

To view the details of a wireless gateway:

• In the room layout, touch a wireless gateway on the floor plan.A cross-hair indicates the gateway selected.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Opens the web user-interface for the wireless gateway for configuration.

Add new wireless radios to the gateway (wizard).

Delete the gateway and its connected wireless radios from the iCOM-S system.

Add this gateway view to Favorites list. Touching the icon again removes the gateway from the list.

Opens a detail of the data gathered and the metric-trend tables for the gateway and its connected wireless radios and sensor nodes.

.

Opens the gateway in the All Items list, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

Table 6.8 Wireless-gateway view contextual menu icons

6.9 Viewing Trends

iCOM-S displays measured and calculated data graphically in trend graphs.


Calculated trends show the progression of environmental changes and power consumption in theconditioned spaces if the appropriate power-monitoring sensors are installed. You can use these trends toobserve the effect of operational changes, such as control modes, setpoints, and sensor grouping, on theconditioned space. Figure 6.3 below, describes a calculated trend.

Trend graphs of calculated metrics are displayed at the view levels:

• At the site level, the top four trends for the iCOM-S monitored data center display, see MainSite-level View on page 47.

• At the room level, the trend graphs display on the bottom-right of the view, see Room-levelView on page 49.

• At the group, unit, and component levels, the trend graphs are at the bottom of the view.

Figure 6.3 Trends for calculated, view-level metrics

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Selects the displayed time period. Touch the time period to select it.

2 Display of the minimum and maximum reading of the date in the selected time period

3 Current value of the calculated metric.

4On applicable trends, sets the minimum and maximum threshold points on the scale for what you consider good or acceptable data for thetrend data. The thresholds display as dotted lines across the graph to easily see if the calculation has exceeded the thresholds. See SettingAcceptable-data Threshold Markers on page 56,

5 Exports the trend data to a .csv file for analysis. See Exporting Trend Data on page 56.

6 Expands the trend to a "full-screen" view. See Expanding the Trend-graph View on page 56.

7 Default/Read-only maximum value of the trended data.

8 "Good" thresholds. See Setting Acceptable-data Threshold Markers on page 56.

9 Default/Read-only minimum value of the trended data.

10 Time line of the trended data. Reflects the selected time period.


Measured trends are logged data from system components, such as wireless gateways, units, and sensorreadings. The measured data is used in the calculations for the view-level trends, and you can alsoobserve trended component readings and operating data at a granular level and target specificcomponents, units, and rooms for performance improvement. Figure 6.4 below, describes the measured-data trend graphs.

Figure 6.4 Trends for everymeasured data point

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Listing of all the calculated and measured data for the view.

2 Selects the displayed time period. Touch the time period to select it.

3 Display of the minimum and maximum reading of the date in the selected time period

4 Current value of the calculated metric or data trend.

5On applicable trends, sets the minimum and maximum threshold points on the scale for what you consider good or acceptable data for thetrend data. The thresholds display as dotted lines across the graph to easily see if the calculation has exceeded the thresholds. See SettingAcceptable-data Threshold Markers on the next page.

6 Exports the trend data to a .csv file for analysis. See Exporting Trend Data on the next page.

7 Default/Read-only maximum value of the trended data.

8 "Good" thresholds. See Setting Acceptable-data Threshold Markers on the next page.

9 Default/Read-only minimum value of the trended data.

10 Time line of the trended data. Reflects the selected time period.

11 Trend icon in the Actions column displays the trend graph for each data point.


6.9.1 Setting Acceptable-data Threshold Markers

The trends have a default scale that sets the upper an lower limits of the trended data. However, you canset-up dotted lines to what you consider good or acceptable limits for your installation and easily spotwhen the site, unit, group or room has fallen outside these limits. The data inside the limits is labeled"Good" for clarity. The "Good" designation can appear above or below the threshold line to indicate whetherabove or below threshold is acceptable.

NOTE: You can only set acceptable-data thresholds on view-level trend graphs.

To set up "good data" markers:

1. On any trend, touch .

• You may need to expand the trend view to see the settings button, touch .

NOTE: Acceptable thresholds do not apply to some trends. These trends do not offer a settingsbutton.

2. Touch / to adjust the minimum and maximum thresholds, then touch Save.

6.9.2 Exporting Trend Data

You can export raw data used in trend graphs in a comma-separated file (.csv) and open it for analysiswith a spreadsheet program.

To export the trend data:

1. On any trend, touch .

• You may need to expand the trend view to see the export button, touch .

2. Browse to the save location, enter a descriptive name, and touch Save.

6.9.3 Expanding the Trend-graph View

Touch in the top-right corner of the graph to expand to full size.

Touch to return the trend to its original size.

6.9.4 Taking a Snapshot of a Trend

You can capture any trend graph using the print button, and save it to a PNG-format graphic file.

To take a snapshot:

1. Touch (if available) to expand the trend graph to full size.

2. At the top-right of the iCOM-S panel, touch .

3. Browse to the save location, enter a descriptive name, and touch Save.


6.10 Using the At-a-Glance Dial

The Dial summarizes the status and performance of a selected object providing a quick-reference pointfor the conditioned space. The dial information varies depending on the view-level selected, and whetheror not iCOM-S is only monitoring or monitoring and controlling the thermal-management units.

6.10.1 Room-view Dial

The at-a-glance dial for rooms displays minimum/maximum recommended values and weighted-averagetemperature readings for current conditions in the room so you can compare what the conditions areagainst recommended settings for most-efficient operation.

When touched, the center of the dial cycles through the current reading/calculated measurement of thetrend graphs for the room, see Viewing Trends on page 53, for details on selecting displayed readings.

Figure 6.5 Room dial

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Current measurement. Touch to rotate through available metrics.

2 Maximum recommended return-air temperature.

3 Minimum recommended return-air temperature.

4

Weighted average return-air temperature of all units in the room.

• Blue = within recommended temperatures.• Red = outside recommended temperatures.

5 Graph displaying current reading in comparison with the recommended range or available capacity of the metric.

6

Weighted average supply-air temperature of all units in the room.


7 Minimum recommended supply-air temperature.

Table 6.9 Room dial options


ITEM DESCRIPTION

8 Setpoint marker. One marker displays for the supply-air setpoint of each unit in the room. If you see more than one marker, the setpointsare different. In the example, all units have the same setpoint so it appears that there is only a single marker.

9 Maximum recommended supply-air temperature.

10 Dial background. The background color indicates the highest level of criticality of notification or device state at that view level or lower.

Table 6.9 Room dial options (continued)

6.10.2 Group and Unit Dials

The group dial is similar to the Room dial, with weighted average values for the units in the group insteadof all units in the room. When iCOM-S is only monitoring site conditions, the group and unit dials displaysthese readings for both supply and return air temperatures, see Figure 6.6 below.

When you set-up iCOM-S for control, "remote" displays on the formerly "return" side of group and unit dials,and fan-speed control settings at the controlled cooling units display instead, see Figure 6.6 below. SeeiCOM-S Control, for details on control set-up.

When touched, the center of the dial cycles through the current reading/calculated measurement of thetrend graphs for the room, see Viewing Trends on page 53, for details on selecting displayed readings.

Figure 6.6 Group/Unit Dials

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Dial when iCOM-S is only monitoring conditions.

2 Dial when iCOM-S is controlling a group of units in a room.

3 Current measurement. Touch to rotate through available metrics.

4 Maximum recommended return-air temperature.

5 Minimum recommended return-air temperature.

Table 6.10 Group and Unit dial options


ITEM DESCRIPTION

6

Weighted average return-air temperature of all units in the room.


7 Graph displaying current reading in comparison with the recommended range or available capacity of the metric.

8

Weighted average supply-air temperature of all units in the room.


9 Minimum recommended supply-air temperature.

10 Setpoint marker. One marker displays for the supply-air setpoint of each unit in the room. If you see more than one marker, the setpointsare different. In the example, all units have the same setpoint so it appears that there is only a single marker.

11 Maximum recommended supply-air temperature.

12

Dial background. The background color indicates whether or not the supply and return readings are within threshold limits.

• Green = within threshold limits• Yellow = outside threshold limits.

13 In a group-view dial, current measurement includes a metric for selected iCOM-S control type.

14 Maximum recommended fan-speed setting.

15Setpoint marker. One marker displays for the fan-speed setpoint of each unit in the group (or a single marker for the unit fan speed). In agroup dial, if you see more than one marker, the setpoints are different. In the example, all units have the same setpoint so it appears thatthere is only one marker.

16 Minimum recommended fan-speed setting.

17

Current speed of fans in the controlled group.

• Blue = within recommended range.• Red = outside recommended range.

Table 6.10 Group and Unit dial options (continued)

6.10.3 Dial for Non-optimized Aisle Units

When controlling a group, iCOM-S controls groups of units that are operating in the Teamwork-OptimizedAisle control mode (fan speed controlled by aggregated remote temperature sensors. See iCOM Controlon page 78, for more details. In this case iCOM-S aggregates the sensor readings and provides fan-speedcontrol). If there are units in the room that are not a part of the group in Optimized-aisle mode, the unitdial displays “Remote” even though the unit is not controlled by iCOM-S. In the dial for such a unit, the"Remote" arc represents the actual fan-speed control value, see Figure 6.6 on the previous page. In thisscenario, the dial background and control value will likely indicate conditions outside the recommendedranges/tolerance limits of iCOM-S.

6.10.4 Sensor and Equipment Dials

The equipment-level dials display current reading and threshold information about the selectedequipment. Figure 6.7 on the next page, shows the type of information provided on these dials.

When touched, the center of the dial cycles through the current readings/statuses of the equipment.


Figure 6.7 Sensor and Equipment Dials

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Dial for an individual sensor or sensor probe.

2 Dial for a wireless radio and its three integrated sensor probes.

3 Current reading of the sensor.

4 Upper reading threshold limit.

5

Sensor-reading marker. The marker color indicates whether or not the current reading is withing threshold limits.

• Green = within threshold limits• Red = outside threshold limits.

6 Lower reading threshold limit.

7

Dial background. The background color indicates whether or not the supply and return readings are within threshold limits.

• Green = within threshold limits• Yellow = outside threshold limits.

8 Current measurement and/or readings of all components in the selected equipment.

9

Sensor-reading marker. One marker displays for the reading of each sensor probe in the equipment. If you see more than one marker, thereadings are different. In the example, all probes have the same reading so it appears that there is only one marker.

The marker color indicates whether or not the current reading is withing threshold limits.

• Green = within threshold limits• Red = outside threshold limits.

10 Lower reading threshold limit.

11 Current battery power-level for the equipment.

12 Upper reading threshold limit.

Table 6.11 Sensor and Equipment dial options


6.11 Searching the UI and Using the Item Lists

Touching , on the main menu opens the Search panel which includes two list views. Both lists offeroptions of locating a specific item or component in the iCOM-S database to open its view rather thannavigating through the user-interface view levels. The item names are hyper-linked, and touching thename in the All Items list or double-tapping the name in the Hierarchy list opens the view for that item.

The list views are also where you can edit or update detailed information about each item in the iCOM-Ssystem, see Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65. This is the panel that opens

when you touch on any contextual menu.

6.11.1 Searching the All Items List

Use the All Items list to find any room, unit, sensor, or other component at the site.

To search for any item in the iCOM-S database:

1. Touch on the main menu, and touch the All Items tab.

2. Touch the list-filter field, enter all or part of the item’s name, and touch the search icon besidethe box. For example, enter the last two or three digits of a wireless node’s MAC address.

• Touch the hyper-linked name of the item to open its view in the UI.

• Touch the item row to select the item for more detail or to edit the item information. SeeEditing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.


Figure 6.8 All Items tab

ICON DESCRIPTION

1Shows/Hides the detail for the item selected in the list. This view is displayed any time you touch on a contextual menu to edit anitem's information.

2 Item detail. Offers the option to edit the item information. See Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on page 65.

3 Item list. A list of every object in the iCOM-S database, including rooms, units, groups, sensors, and all of the data gathered from each ofthese objects.

4 Item row selected to display/edit information.

5 All Items tab in the search panel.

6 List-filter box.

Table 6.12 All Items tab options


6.11.2 Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping by Columns in a List

NOTE: These options apply to any list in iCOM-S, including notifications, BMS points, and so on.

The All Items list includes multiple columns, and you can sort and filter each column to further narrow thelist in your search for an item.

You can group items by options in a column, for example, group all the items by room, status, or type. Youcan further narrow your search by adding more groups. For example, you want to locate a specific wirelessradio, Figure 6.9 below, groups the items by room, then by status, then by MAC ID.

To sort column data in ascending or descending order:

• Touch the column name.An arrow appears next to the name indicating the direction of the sort.

To filter the column data:

1. Touch to the right of the column name, select/enter the filters, and touch Filter.The filters are applied.

2. Touch again to close the filter-options.The icon changes color to indicate that there are filters applied to the column.

To group by column data:

• Touch the column name and drag it to the "grouping" bar. Touch and drag the group icons tochange their order or remove them from the grouping bar.

Figure 6.9 Grouping in All Items Tab


6.11.3 Searching the Hierarchy List

While the hierarchy list also includes all items in the iCOM-S database, the items are listed in a "tree"configuration.

To search in the hierarchy list:

1. Touch on the main menu, and touch the Hierarchy tab.

2. Touch the list-filer field, enter all or part of the item’s name, and touch the search icon besidethe box. For example, enter the last two or three digits of a wireless node’s MAC address.

3. Touch the item to select the item for more detail or to edit the item information. See EditingName, Location, and Other Details of Items on the facing page.

Figure 6.10 Hierarchy Tab

ICON DESCRIPTION

1Shows/Hides the detail for the item selected in the list. This view is displayed any time you touch on a contextual menu to edit anitem's information.

2 Item detail. Offers the option to edit the item information. See Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items on the facing page.

3 Item row selected to display/edit information.

4 Item list. A tree-format list of every object in the iCOM-S database, including rooms, units, groups, sensors, and all of the data gathered fromeach of these objects.

5 Hierarchy tab in the search panel.

6 List-filter box.

Table 6.13 Hierarchy tab options


6.11.4 Editing Name, Location, and Other Details of Items

NOTE: You must have service level or higher permission to edit item properties.

1. Search All Items or Hierarchy and touch unit, sensor, or other component.– or –

Touch in the contextual menu of the item's view.The All Items list opens with the item selected.

2. If needed, touch More Detail to display the editable properties for the item.

3. Touch the property to expand the details, and enter the new property information.

• For example, to change the threshold limits of a sensor, locate the Threshold property in

the sortable, search-able list, expand the property details, and touch / to adjustthe settings.

4. Touch Save.


6.12 Message, Warning and Alert Notifications

iCOM-S monitors system processes from unit communication status to advanced metrics-driven logic,and analyzes the data to provide real-time, relevant notification of events in three levels:

• Messages are informational, conveying system and status changes such as the addition ofequipment or components.

• Warnings report that operating and set threshold limits are reached, such as a temperaturesnearing the maximum threshold or a unit output nearing the design capacity.

• Critical Alerts report more severe events, such as a unit exceeding output capacity, a unit isshut down and in "alarm" status, or a temperature has exceeded the maximum threshold.

You can adjust the thresholds that trigger a notification and the level of the notification depending on themonitoring preferences of your site. See Setting Thresholds for Notifications on page 73.

Several things happen when a notification event occurs:

• A notification dialog may pop up. See Alarm Notification Pop-ups below.

• The notification appears at the top of the recent-notifications list on the main/site-level view.

• The notification summary in the menu bar updates. See Notification Summary on the nextpage.

• The notification appears on the Notifications event log. See Event Log on page 69.

6.13 Alarm Notification Pop-ups

An alarm notification appears when an event occurs that you have configured to open a pop-up toprompt interaction and acknowledgment of the event. Pop-up display is selected by alert type, seeSetting Alerts for Pop-up Display on page 75.

• Touch OK to open the Notifications event log, and address the notification. See Event Log onpage 69.

• Touch X in the upper-right corner to close the notification.


The title bar of the pop-up is color-coded to the severity-level of the alert:

• Blue = informational

• Yellow = warning

• Red = critical

Figure 7.1 Alarm-notification pop-ups

6.14 Notification Summary

The notification summary in the main menu bar lets you know when there are alarms, the severity, and thenumber of each type. When no notifications exist, the alarm icon is gray. When a notification exists, theicon that represents the severity level is colored, and the number of notifications at that level is indicated.The severity level of the notifications are color-coded as follows:

• Blue = informational

• Yellow = warning

• Red = critical

Touch any icon to open the Notifications event log, see Event Log on the facing page, for details.

Figure 7.2 Notification summary in the menu bar


6.15 Event Log

The Notifications list is an event log, listing every message generated by iCOM-S. Event notifications aredisplayed in order by the date and time triggered, and you can use the same sorting techniquesdescribed for the All Items list to manage the event list, see Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping by Columns ina List on page 63.

Depending on the severity level of the event, you may need to perform some action to resolve thecondition that triggered the event. The event log lets you manage these actions by providing detailedinformation about the event, Event-log notification-management options below, describes the eventcriteria. For example, if a critical notification appears about a component battery failure, you will probablyreplace the battery before dismissing the notification. In another example, all of the notifications may beinformational messages, which you can dismiss all at once.

To dismiss an event:

Touch the event in the list, then touch dismiss.

To dismiss all events:

Touch Dismiss All.

Event-log notification-management options

Date

The date and time the notification triggered.

Event Type

Color-coded symbol and description indicating the severity level of the event.

• Red = Critical

• Yellow = Warning

• Blue = Informational

Source

Room, unit, or component that triggered the notification. Touching the hyper-linked source opensthe view of that item.

Description

Issue triggering the notification.

Details

Detailed description of the event.

Action

Steps to take to address/resolve the issue that triggered the event notification.


7 SYSTEM SETTINGSThe System Settings let you manage set-up and configuration of or your iCOM-S system.

NOTE: You must have "Service" security-level access or higher to adjust system settings.

Touching , on the main menu opens the system settings options.

7.1 User Profiles

The user-profile settings let you maintain a database of iCOM-S user profiles to manage the level ofaccess allowed based on how the user interacts with iCOM-S. Table 8.1 below, describes the securitylevels you may assign when you provide log-in access to personnel to configure iCOM-S. You can use thesame sorting techniques described for the All Items list to manage the user profiles, see

Without logging in, anyone can access the view-only data and trends compiled by iCOM-S.

SECURITYLEVEL

DESCRIPTION

Local User Read access to the iCOM-S system. A Local User can view data and designate Favorites but cannot edit properties or configuration.

Service Read/Write access to properties and configuration but cannot modify room-view floor plans, or add-edit equipment.

Administrator Read/write access to all areas except a set of advanced settings; can add, remove, change and most system properties. May adjustthe profile settings of users at the same level or lower.

Super User In addition to access/adjustment of all functions and adjustments of the lower levels, may access/adjust a set of advanced systemsettings.

Table 8.1 User Log-in Security Levels

7.2 Defaults/Alerts

These settings govern the summary, detail, and trend data displayed at each view level, and lets youadjust multiple thresholds at once.

7.2.1 Setting Metrics Defaults

The trend and summary tables show the historical and trended values for selected metrics at each viewlevel. See Calculated and Measured Metrics on the next page, for descriptions of the metrics available forcalculation and trending at each view level.

Metric trends shown at the site level may be prioritized so that the top four monitored conditions aredisplayed at the site-level view. You can select a fifth metric for calculation. While it doesn't display on thesite view, you access the fifth trend using the data icon in the contextual menu.

Room, group, and unit views also include metrics trend tables. You can select the trends shown for eachview and adjust the order/priority of the displayed metrics.

iCOM-S begins monitoring a value as soon as it is enabled, and calculations begin immediately. Collectionof the value for trends also begin immediately. Trending displays when the necessary amount of datapoints are collected.


NOTE: Super User or Administrator privileges are required to change metrics defaults. Changing amonitored value affects that value throughout the iCOM-S system. For example, if a user disablesmonitoring for a value, such as Site CFM Used, that value is disabled for all users. In that instance, theiCOM-S would stop collecting data about Site CFM Used.

To select the metric trends for calculation and display:

1. Touch , then Defaults/Alerts > Metrics.

2. Select the view level.

3. Click to check the metric trends to calculate for the view. See Calculated and MeasuredMetrics below, for descriptions.Each trend includes a maximum number of metrics available for calculation at one time:

• Site = maximum 5

• Room = maximum 5

• Unit = maximum 3

• Group = maximum 4

NOTE: When you un-select a metric calculation, the trended data is not saved, re-selecting the metricwill not restore the previous data or calculation values there were previously stored. If you want to referback to data that you are no longer tracking, do a back-up before changing the metrics selections.

4. Use the up/down and top arrows to set the priority of the site-level metrics and the order ofdisplay for view levels.

7.2.2 Calculated and Measured Metrics

Metrics are calculated or measured values displayed in graphical trends. iCOM-S lets you select theinformation you need to best manage the conditioned space in the data center. Customize the datacollected and displayed that is best-suited to your installation. Table 8.2 below, lists the available metricsfor each view level. Table 8.3 on the facing page, describes the metrics and offers advice for use.

SITE ROOM UNIT GROUP

Capacity (kW) ü ü ü ü

Capacity Used (%) ü ü ü ü

CFM ü ü ü ü

CFM Used (%) ü ü ü ü

CFM Available ü ü — ü

CFM/kW ü ü ü ü

Cold Aisle (°F) ü ü — ü

Efficiency ü ü ü ü

Hot Aisle (°F), ü ü — ü

HVAC Power (kW) ü ü Data Tab ü

Unit T - air side (°F) — ü — ü

Unit Return (°F) — ü (enabled) Data Tab ü (enabled)

Unit Supply (°F) — ü (enabled) Data Tab ü (enabled)

Table 8.2 Metrics Available for Views


METRIC DESCRIPTION

Capacity (kW) Net-sensible capacity. The best approximation of heat load that is managed by the iCOM-S-monitored system.

Capacity Used (%) Percentage of total available net-sensible kW capacity used.

CFM Amount of air distributed in cubic feet per minute

CFM Used (%) Percentage of total available air flow in cubic feet per minute.

CFM Available Total air flow available from units at various view levels in cubic feet per minute .

CFM/kW Amount of airflow for a given net-sensible kW Capacity. This baseline value may help you determine how infrastructure changes inthe data center change the airflow effectiveness.

Cold Aisle (F°) Average of temperature sensors that are designated as Location Type = Cold Aisle.

Efficiency Net-sensible mechanical efficiency, which assumes that the unit net-sensible capacity equals the heat load that is currently beingcooled by a unit. Used to determine base-line and track improvement. Only applicable to units with kW meters.

Hot Aisle (F°) Average of temperature sensors that are designated as Location Type = Hot Aisle.

HVAC Power (kW) Power consumed by Liebert thermal-management units connected to the iCOM-S. Only applicable to units with kW meters.

Unit DT (F°) Weighted average unit temperature drop.

Unit Return (F°) Weighted average unit return air temperature.

Unit Supply (F°) Weighted average unit supply air temperature.

Table 8.3 Metrics Descriptions

7.2.3 Setting Thresholds for Notifications

You can individually set minimum and maximum thresholds to send notifications for each data pointmeasured by iCOM-S. However, the sheer volume of data measured and calculated makes this a dauntingtask. Using Reading Thresholds, you can set many thresholds at one time by type, room, row, location, andcontrol type. Reading Threshold options on the next page, describes the types and groupings ofthresholds you can use.

NOTE: To properly apply threshold settings, the floor plans must be configured for the room. If not,option properties like "Room" and "Location" are not applied.

To set multiple thresholds at once:

1. Touch , then Defaults/Alerts > Reading Thresholds.

2. Select the threshold, room, row, location, and control type as applicable.As you make selections, the number of impacted items displays above the min/max adjustmentfields.

3. Click to check the box next to the threshold to change, Set New Maximum Value and/or SetNew Minimum Value.The adjustment buttons activate.

4. Touch / to adjust the new minimum and maximum thresholds, then touch Save.


Reading Threshold options

Threshold Type

Selects all the readings of a specific type for threshold adjustment. Options are:

• Battery Strength

• Temperature

• Return Air

• Supply Air

Room

Selects readings in a specific room for adjustment. Lists all the rooms monitored by iCOM-S.

Row

When a room is selected, selects readings in a specific row for adjustment. Lists the rows configuredin the room.

Location

Selects all of the readings from sensors in specific locations. Options are:

• Above Ceiling

• Cold Aisle

• Discharge

• Hot Aisle

• Inlet

• On Unit

• On Wireless Radio

• Supply Air

• Under Floor

• Unknown

• Wall

Control Type

Selects readings based on whether or not the control for the reading is enabled or disabled. Optionsare:

• Control Enabled

• Control Disabled


7.2.4 Setting Alerts for Pop-up Display

Use Alert Settings to set the level of the notifications that open a pop up dialog. See Message, Warningand Alert Notifications on page 67, for a description of alert types and Alarm Notification Pop-ups onpage 67.

The alerts available are:

• Critical Alerts

• Warning Alerts

• Information Alerts

To set an alert to display:

1. Touch , then Defaults/Alerts > Alert Settings.

2. Touch to check the box next to the alert to generate a pop-up notification. Un-checking a boxdisables pop-up notification.

7.2.5 Setting Minimum and Maximum for Temperature-legend Scale

iCOM-S uses a range of colors to indicate unit and sensor temperature readings. When the maximumtemperature is met or exceeded, the component displays red, gradually changing across the scale to bluewhen the minimum temperature is met or exceeded, see Figure 8.1 on the next page.

The color scales help you regulate cooling and improve efficiency by quickly identifying areas of over-cooling and inadequate cooling. The temperature-legend options let you set the upper and lowertemperature thresholds for the temperature scales displayed for temperature values.

NOTE: Net Sensible Capacity legends automatically adjust the minimum and maximum of the colorscale over time based on historical data.

To set the legend temperatures:

1. Touch , then Defaults/Alerts > Temperature Legend.

2. Touch / to adjust the new minimum and maximum temperature, then touch Save.


Figure 8.1 Temperature-legend example

7.3 Data Transfers

The data-transfer functions let you collect and save data files for export and import for system back-upand diagnostic functions and to exchange data with integral applications including the Room Editor andPoints Configurator.

7.3.1 Backing-up the iCOM-S Software Configuration

Back-up saves a copy of all related files: floor plans, connections, preferences, licensing, and otherconfiguration files that you can use to restore the iCOM-S configuration in the event of a hard drivefailure or system file corruption.

In addition, iCOM-S performs automatic daily backups in the background, and stores a full back-upincluding system configuration and all historical data on the integral hard drive in theC:\ICOMs\DatabaseBackup folder and a configuration-only back-up file on the factory-installed USB driveon the front of the iCOM-S computer.

NOTE: The back-up and configuration files only work on the iCOM-S computer from which they aregenerated. Restoring from a back-up or configuration file from a different iCOM-S computer will lockdown the panel or cause database corruption.

NOTE: The back-up file will not restore the operating system of the integral hard drive. It only backs upthe iCOM-S software configuration.

To export a back-up file:

1. Touch , then Data Transfer > Backup and Restore > Full System Backup.

2. Browse to the save location. We recommend saving to an external drive in case the integralhard drive fails.

3. Enter a descriptive file name, such as "FullSystemBackup" plus the date to easily identify it later,and touch Save.


7.3.2 Restoring the iCOM-S Software Configuration

In case of hardware failure or file corruption, you can restore iCOM-S from a previously-saved back-up file.

NOTICE

Risk of using incompatible configuration file for restoration. Can cause system lock-down anddatabase corruption.

NOTE: The back-up and configuration files only work on the iCOM-S computer from which they aregenerated. Restoring from a back-up or configuration file from a different iCOM-S computer will lockdown the panel or cause database corruption.

NOTE: The back-up file will not restore the operating system of the integral hard drive. It only backs upthe iCOM-S software configuration.

To restore from a back-up file:

1. Touch , then Data Transfer > Backup and Restore > Full System Restore.

2. Browse and select the back-up file, and touch Open.The configuration installs, iCOM-S reboots and opens to the main screen view.

7.3.3 Transferring Room Editor Files

You use Room Editor to create the interactive floor plans for room layout. To transfer the floor-planconfiguration files to and from the Room Editor application, see:

• Export the Configuration File to Create Room Layouts on page 43

• Import the Configuration File with the Updated Room Layouts on page 44

7.3.4 Transferring BMS Point Files

You use Points Configurator to create the list of points monitored by a building-management system. Totransfer the point configuration files to and from the Points Configuration application, see:

• Exporting a Point-configuration File from iCOM-S on page 112

• Importing a Point-configuration File to iCOM-S on page 116

7.3.5 Exporting a Diagnostics File

You can generate a Zip file that contains troubleshooting information to provide to technical-supportpersonnel.

NOTE: iCOM-S includes an integrated, stand-along diagnostics tool for panel issues. ContactTechnical Support for assistance using the tool.

To export a diagnostics file:

1. Touch , then Data Transfer > Diagnostics > Export Diagnostic Info.

2. Browse to the save location, and enter a descriptive file name to easily identify it later, andtouch Save.


7.4 iCOM Control

In addition to monitoring your site, iCOM-S provides the ability to adjust control settings on the LiebertiCOM-controlled units networked to iCOM-S. The temperature sensors on the thermal-management unitsand at the site are associated with groups in iCOM-S, then you can set operating modes, setpoints, andmaintenance mode from the iCOM-S panel.

7.4.1 Assigning Sensors for Control

When using iCOM-S actively manage the heat load, you must associate the temperature sensors whosereadings will be used to calculate cooling capacity (fan speed) of the thermal-management units to theunit groups created in iCOM-S.

The Associate Sensors to iCOM Control Groups screen lists all units and sensors configured in iCOM-S. Inthe default listing, see Figure 8.2 below, the thermal-management units are listed first, then the sensors.Green color in the "group" column for the units means that the unit is associated with that group. Thegroup columns in Figure 8.2 below, are "DBCL" and "DCIM" group.

The available license total at the bottom of the screen applies only to wireless sensors. A single licenseallows the 3 temperature probes of a wireless sensor to be associated as control sensors. If the number ofavailable licenses for wireless sensors is reached, changes are not saved.

Figure 8.2 Associate Sensors to iCOM Control Groups

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Units listed for control.

2 Sensors listed for control.

3 Toggle to associate the unit/sensor to "All" groups or "None."

4 Group association columns. A green cell indicates that the unit/sensor is associated with the group.


To associate a sensor for control with a group:

1. Touch , then iCOM Control > Associate Sensors to iCOM Control Groups.

2. Touch the cell next to the sensor in the column for the group.The cell is colored green.

3. Touch Save.

To associate a sensor for control with all groups:

1. Touch All next to the sensor.The cells for all group columns next to the sensor are colored green.

2. Touch Save.

• Touch None to remove all associations.

Figure 8.2 on the previous page, shows a simplified list, and a large site will have more complex lists andassociation matrices. You can use the list filter and grouping functions to locate and sort by sensor type,location, and row, then use the Toggle association for… drop-down to assign all those sensors to a group atone time.

To toggle association for sorted sensors:

1. Drag the column-heading to the "sort" bar to sort the sensors by that property. Figure 8.3 onthe next page, shows the sensors sorted by Connection type, then by Row.

2. In the Toggle association for… bar above the sorted sensors, select a group.The cells in that group column for all the sensor are colored green. In Figure 8.3 on the nextpage, the DCIM Group is selected.

3. Touch Save.


Figure 8.3 Sort sensors to associate multiple sensors at once

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Selecting a group in the Toggle association for drop-down, associates all the items in that section to the selected group. DCIM is the groupselected in the example.

2 When associated, the cells in the DCIM Group column change from gray to green.

7.4.2 Selecting iCOM Control Mode

After you have designated temperature sensors for control in a group of units, you can select controlmodes for each group to apply the most efficient method of maintaining temperature in the data center.Table 8.4 below, describes the control modes offered by iCOM-S.

CONTROL MODE

Best Hot SpotProtection The most aggressive form of control in maintaining the warmest temperatures in the data center.

Better Hot SpotProtection

Uses less power than "Best" protection but allows higher temperatures in the data center because less fan operation is thefactor that saves energy.

Good Hot SpotProtection

Varies in power consumption based on the system type and the uniformity of temperature distribution by providing moreconsistent fan speeds.

Disable ControlDisables iCOM-S control of the group, and each unit operates according to individual control settings.

NOTE: If the Remote Auxiliary Sensor is enabled on these units, an alarm will occur when iCOM-S control is disabled.

Table 8.4 Hot-spot Protection Control Modes

To select a control mode for a group:

1. Touch , then iCOM Control > Select iCOM Control Group Mode.


2. In Group, select the group to which the control will apply.The control temperature sensors are listed, and the units in the group controlled by thosesensors are listed, see Figure 8.4 below.

• A minimum number of control sensors must be associated for the mode to work properly,and the lower-right section of the screen lists that requirement for each mode. Ifnecessary, you may have to associate additional control sensors based on the listedsensors and the mode chosen.

3. Touch the control mode to use for the group.The control is applied.

Figure 8.4 Select iCOM Control Group Mode

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Units in the controlled group.

2 Control modes.

3 Minimum required controls sensors to use the selected mode.

4 Sensors used for control.

5 Selects the group for control.

7.4.3 Adjusting Temperature Setpoints for Groups

You can change the remote and supply air-temperature setpoints by group, or on selected units in agroup.

When adjusting the remote air-temperature setpoints, the adjusted setpoint values apply to thetemperature sensor selected for fan-speed control, unless the units are set up for "Optimized Aisle"teamwork mode. For example, if the return-air sensor is designated for fan-speed control, the selectedRemote Air Set Point value is applied to the return-air temperature-sensor setpoint.

To adjust temperature setpoints:

1. Touch , then iCOM Control > Select iCOM Control Group Mode.


2. In Group, select the group to adjust.The units in the group are listed.

3. In the Select column, touch to check the box next to the units to which the adjustment applies.– or –To select all units in the group, touch Toggle Units for Setpoint Change.

4. Use / to adjust the setpoints, then touch Send.

7.4.4 Disabling Sensors for Maintenance

The Maintenance setting lets you temporarily disable sensors to perform site maintenance.

To disable sensors for maintenance:

1. Touch , then iCOM Control > Maintenance - Temporary Disable.All sensors at the site are listed.

2. Move the sensors to the Sensors To Be Modified list by touching the sensor in the list tohighlight it, then touching the "move" arrow.– or –Touch the "move-all" arrow to disable all sensors.

NOTE: You can sort the sensor lists by column to more-easily find the sensors to modify.

3. Touch to select the Disable radio button, then select the start and finish date/time for themaintenance period.

4. Touch Save.The sensors are disabled for the selected period.

You may need to re-enable sensors before the temporary maintenance period expires.

To enable sensors:

1. Touch , then iCOM Control > Maintenance - Temporary Disable.All sensors at the site are listed.

2. Touch Enable All Disabled Sensors.All sensors are enabled.– or –Move the disabled sensors to the Sensors To Be Modified list, touch to select the Enable radiobutton, and touch Save.The selected sensors are enabled.

7.5 Panel Information

The panel information is a summary of iCOM-S information and related functions including:

• Software versions, network information, and IP addresses

• Hardware job number, model number, serial number and build date

• Systems Counts—rooms, equipment, sensors and users

• Database Size—available space, and the option to clear historical data

• Panel Contacts—service and sales contact information

• License status


7.6 Updating iCOM-S Software

NOTE: We recommend protecting your iCOM-S set up by performing a manual, full-system back-upbefore the software update. See Backing-up the iCOM-S Software Configuration on page 76.

NOTE: Most updates take 1 to 10minutes.

To update the iCOM-S software:

1. Obtain the update file from a Vertiv representative or by FTP link, and save it to a USB drive.

2. Insert the USB drive into a port on the iCOM-S integral hard drive.

3. On the iCOM-S panel, touch , then Panel Information > General Information.

4. Touch Update Panel Software, then touch Select.

5. Browse and select the update file, then touch Open.When the file is selected, the Update Software button is enabled.

6. Touch Update Software.The update installs.

NOTE: If your software version requires 3 update files to complete, please contact Vertiv TechnicalSupport.

CAUTION: Risk of improper installation. Can cause software corruption and equipmentdamage. Do not shut-off the iCOM-S, close anywindows prematurely, or cancel the updateafter it has begun. Some screens may freeze, incorrectly indicating that no processes running.

7. When prompted, press Enter on the virtual or attached keyboard.The iCOM-S user interface restarts running the updated software.

"Invalid License" Notice after Restart

If an "Invalid License" notice displays when iCOM-S restarts after a software update, iCOM-S will continueto operate normally, but you may require an updated license file. Use the Export Panel Info option, and e-mail the resulting Vertiv technical support to obtain an updated license file to import and unlock thesoftware.


7.6.1 Updating the iCOM-S License

The Licensing section of the General Information screen includes information about the functionsavailable with your license including Web and building-management-system options. If you areimplementing a new feature, you may need to import a new license file to access the feature in the iCOM-Spanel.

1. Touch , then Panel Information > General Information.

2. In the Licensing section at the bottom of the screen, touch Import License, then browse andselect the license file, and touch Open.

7.7 User Interface

These settings let you manage and set-up custom-colored room floor-plan views and select the colortheme and culture (localization) of the iCOM-S user interface.

7.7.1 Setting-up Custom-colored Room Floor-plan Views

Views color-highlight sets of equipment by status, measurement, or reading. iCOM-S includes severaldefault views, and offers the option of adding your own views to color-highlight units, sensors, and otherequipment to monitor thresholds, alarm status, and many other options.

To create a custom view:

1. Touch , then User Interface > Room Views.The default and custom views are listed, and the properties of the highlighted view displaynext to the list.

NOTE: Default views cannot be modified or deleted. Custom views are easily identified by the "Delete"button next to the name in the list.

2. Touch Add New, enter a name and description of the view, and select the view options. SeeRoom-view Properties on the next page, for details.

NOTE: You have the option of highlighting units, wireless gateways, wireless-radio nodes, andindividual sensors in each view or, you can select only specific components for highlight leaving theothers un-selected. For example, a "Radio Status" view could highlight the wireless radios to indicatebattery level, and perhaps highlight the connection status of the wireless gateways in the room,because of the relationship between the two.

3. If you select a calculation or reading for the units, select the calculation or reading from thedrop-down list.

NOTE: If a reading is not available, the notice "No Unit has this reading," displays next to the selection.

4. Touch Save.


Room-view Properties

Name

Name of the view.

Description

Detailed description of what's highlighted in the view.

Unit Highlight

Selects the type of data to which the color-highlight is applied. Options are:

• Alarm = colors the room's units by alarm status.

• Calculation = colors the room's units based on the results of a selected calculation. Table 9.1below, describes the available calculations.

• Reading = colors the room's units based on the selected reading. If a reading is not available toview, the message "No Unit" has this reading displays next to the selection.

• Group = colors the room's units by the group to which it belongs.

CALCULATION DESCRIPTION

Unit Capacity (kW) Calculates the capacity of the unit.

Unit CFM Calculates the air flow of the unit.

Unit dT (F) Calculates the difference between supply- and return-air readings for the unit.

Table 9.1 Example Calculations for Unit Color Highlights

GatewayHighlight


• Alarm = colors the room's wireless gateway by alarm status.

• Connected Radios = colors the room's wireless gateway by the percentage of wireless radiosconnected.

• Radios Not Communicating = colors the room's wireless gateway by the percentage of wirelessradios that are not communicating.

Radio Highlight


• Alarm = colors the room's wireless-radio nodes by alarm status.

• Battery Strength = colors the room's wireless-radio nodes by the voltage level of the battery.


Sensor Highlight


• Alarm = colors the room's sensor nodes by alarm status.

• Group = colors the room's sensors by the group to which they belong.

• Temperature = colors the rooms sensors by their current temperature reading.

• Threshold = colors the rooms sensors by the relationship of the current reading to thethreshold minimum/maximum (above max., below min., within thresholds, etc.)

7.7.2 Themes

Themes offers the option of selecting the color-theme of your iCOM-S user interface, and the preferredmethod of interacting with the panel, by touch or by mouse-click.

To select theme and input preferences:

1. Touch , then User Interface > Themes.

2. Select your preferences.The selections are applied.

7.7.3 Selecting the Language of the User Interface

The iCOM-S user interface is localized to offer several languages.

1. Touch , then User Interface > Culture

2. Select the language.The selection is applied.

7.8 BMS Settings

These settings manage and configure the settings that govern communication with an external building-management system (BMS).

NOTE: To properly use these settings, your iCOM-S system must licensed for BMS connectivity andintegrated with a BMS, see Integrating a BMS with iCOM-S on page 105.

7.8.1 BMS Points

BMS Points lists every data point and calculation that is enabled for BMS connection. You can filter andsort the list, and you can enable protocols and edit the properties for each point.

You can enable points and edit point properties at the component-view level, and once enabled, theidentical properties are accessible on this list.

NOTE: Not all point properties can be modified with the iCOM-S main UI. See Navigating the PointsConfigurator on page 101, to configure multiple points at one time, advanced template naming, andpoints-list exports among other things.


To access BMS points:

From any room-, unit-, or component-level view, touch , then in the Actions column, touch nextto the data point to configure.– or –

For any BMS-enabled data point, touch , then BMS > BMS Points., and select the data point toconfigure.

Enabling Points for BMS Connection

A data point must be "enabled" with one or both available protocols, BACnet and Modbus, to becommunicated to a third-party monitoring/control system.

NOTE: Not all point properties can be modified with the iCOM-S main UI. See Navigating the PointsConfigurator on page 101, to configure multiple points at one time, advanced template naming, andpoints-list exports among other things.

Before a point is enabled, the BMS properties list shows only basic information:

• The name of the sensor or calculation providing the data. The format of the name is dictatedby the name template selected for that point type.

• An optional description of the data.

• An option to "lock" the data, which prevents changes to the point data manually or with thePoints Configurator.

When a protocol is enabled, the properties for that protocol are listed and editable.

To enable BMS protocols for a data point:

1. From any room-, unit-, or component-level view, touch , then in the Actions column, touch

next to the data point to configure.The BMS properties display.

2. At the top of the properties list, touch to check the box next to the protocol, then touch Save.The protocol properties display. For descriptions, see BACnet Point Properties below, andModbus Point Properties on the facing page.

NOTE: All of these properties can be set for multiple data points at once using the Points Configurator.

BACnet Point Properties

Point Identifier

Designated instance ID.

Instance Name

Point name displayed during auto-discovery. The name is customizable to meet requirements of theconnected BMS. The selected naming template defines the format of this point property as "BACnet."


BMS Writable

When checked, the BMS client may write to the data point.

Type

Type of data.

Unit

Measurement units of the data.

Modbus Point Properties

I/O Address

Register address of the data point.

I/O Address Type

Type of data.

Selected Tag Name Format

Template format of the tag name.

Tag Name

The Modbus protocol does not support auto-discovery. The name is customizable to meetrequirements of the connected BMS.

Scale

Scale factor of the data reading.


7.8.2 Making BACnet Points Writable

For data points connecting to a BMS via BACnet protocol, you can set individual points to allow the BMSclient to write to the point. By default, if a point is writable in iCOM-S from and external system, the"Enabled" box is checked. To make an entire protocol read-only regardless of the individual point-propertie settings, see BMS Permissions below.

NOTE: See Navigating the Points Configurator on page 101, to configure multiple points at one time.

To make BACnet-enabled points writable:

1. From any room-, unit-, or component-level view, touch , then in the Actions column, touch

next to the data point to configure.The BMS properties display.

2. At the top of the properties list, make sure that the BACnet protocol is enabled

3. In the BACnet properties, check the box next to BMS Writable, then touch Save.

NOTE: Multiple data points can be made writable at once using the Points Configurator.

7.8.3 Setting Metric Output for BMS

iCOM-S uses Fahrenheit for temperature readings. The BMS Settings let you select metric output(Celsius) for data.

To select metric output to a BMS:

1. Touch , then BMS > BMS Settings.

2. Touch to check the box next to the protocol to convert temperature data to metric output.

7.8.4 BMS Permissions

The permissions settings let you globally limit access to monitoring-only for a BMS client. Setting aprotocol to read-only overrides individual read/write point settings.

NOTE: Even if the protocol is globally set to read-only, individual point properties retain the "write" typeand should be mapped as analog outputs.

To set a BMS protocol to monitoring-only:

1. Touch , then BMS > BMS Permissions.

2. Touch to check the box next to the protocol to select read-only access.


7.8.5 BACnet Settings

The BACnet settings let you configure the device ID, instance name and number, and other settingsrequired when communicating with a BMS client via BACnet protocol.

To configure communication with a BACnet server:

1. Touch , then BMS > BACnet Settings.

2. Refer to BACnet Settings options below, adjust the settings, and touch Save.

BACnet Settings options

IP Address

Network address used by iCOM-S to communicate with the external BACnet network. The virtual IPaddress through which the BACnet server communicates.

(predefined IP addresses)

List of network addresses available for selection to communicate with the BACnet network. This is alist of all available, physical NIC adapters that are active on the iCOM-S computer.

Device Name

Name of iCOM-S displayed when connected to the BACnet network.

Port

Communication port to BACnet server.

Instance Number

Instance ID of iCOM-S for BACnet communication.

Retries

Number of times to attempt connection to BACnet server.

Retry Timeout (ms)

Length of time for connection attempts.


8 NAVIGATING THE ROOM EDITORRoom Editor is a configuration application that combines field-supplied floor-plan images with thedetailed system-equipment configuration list exported from iCOM-S to produce realistic room-layoutviews that report monitoring data and conditions for all of the configured equipment and areas.

Floor-plan images must be pre-prepared with the following requirements:

• High-resolution (300 dpi) images of room and/or section layouts of the conditioned space thatinclude room dimensions, raised floors, and placement of all equipment, wireless gateways, andsensors.

• Accepted formats are .jpg, .bmp and .png.

• We highly recommend .png files because they are vector-based, relatively small, and preservetransparency.

• The recommended maximum size is 3,000 x 3,000 pixels.

You drag-and-drop equipment onto the floor plan from lists, rotate/re-size/align/group equipment andeven set-up hot and cold aisles. You can adjust the properties of equipment, adjust the transparency ofitems, and change equipment display colors. You can even set control-sensor associations and sensorthreshold en-mass.

Once configured, import the room layout into iCOM-S room conditions, thermal-management data, andsensor readings display for the room. The layouts are editable as equipment is added or removed from theconditioned space.

The panels in the Room Editor are dock-able or floating and re-sizable for a customized workspace.


Figure 10.1 Room Editor Overview

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1

Ribbon-bar tabs. Tabs present tools for formatting the room layout and adjusting Room Editor settings. See:

• Home Tab—Room and Equipment Layout on the facing page• View Tab on page 98• Colors Tab on page 98• Settings Tab on page 99

2 Equipment properties panel. Displays the physical and location properties of the equipment selected in the toolbox or in the room layout. Youcan also edit the name and location properties from this panel.

3

Navigation panel. Controls the view in the room-layout panel. Zoom the room-layout using the zoom bar along the bottom of the panel. Pan by

clicking and dragging the red outline overlay. Return the view to 100% by clicking .

4 Room layout panel. Displays the imported floor-plan layout image to place equipment on the floor plan in the exact location that it resides atthe site.

5 Equipment toolbox. A list of all equipment and sensors, grouped by type, that is not yet placed on the floor plan in the room-layout panel.Once equipment is placed on the floor plan, it no longer appears in the list. See Placing Equipment on page 97.

Table 10.1 Room Editor Tools


8.1 Home Tab—Room and Equipment Layout

The Home tab provides the tools for placement and identification of the equipment on the floor plan.

Figure 10.2 General Tools

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Opens the iCOM-S room-configuration file.

Saves changes to the room-configuration file.

Undo changes.

Redo changes.

Table 10.2 Home-tab General Tools

Figure 10.3 Export Tools

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Exports the floor-plan layout image.

Exports the room layout and asset-management inventory list to PDF.

Prints the room layout.

Table 10.3 Home-tab Export Tools


Figure 10.4 Alignment Tools

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aligns the selected equipment to the left of the selection.

Aligns the selected equipment to the bottom of the selection.

Aligns the selected equipment to the top of the selection.

Aligns the selected equipment to the right of the selection.

Aligns the selected equipment along the center (vertical) line of the selection.

Aligns the selected equipment along the middle (horizontal) line of the selection.

Distributes the selected equipment evenly spaced across a horizontal selection.

Distributes the selected equipment evenly spaced across a vertical selection.

Table 10.4 Home-tab Alignment Tools

Figure 10.5 Group Tools

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Groups together selected equipment.

Un-groups previously grouped equipment.

Table 10.5 Home-tab Group Tools


Figure 10.6 Wireless Radio/Sensor Alignment Tools

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Sets the direction of the three sensor probes in relationship to the wireless radio when placed on the floor plan. The sensors can extend tothe left, right, top, bottom or in a custom layout.

Saves a custom sensor-probe layout. Drag each probe to the position you want, selected parent radio of the sensor probes, click Save NewLayout, and give it a descriptive name.

Deletes custom sensor-probe layouts.

Table 10.6 Home-tab Radio/Sensor Tools

8.1.1 Placing Equipment

Equipment placed on the floor plan in Room Editor shows on the iCOM-S display. If it is not placed on thefloor plan, it will not appear in the iCOM-S views. All equipment in the toolbox is monitored and managedby iCOM-S.

To place and configure the floor plan:

1. In the Toolbox, click a group to show the equipment.

2. Drag-and-drop equipment from the list to its appropriate location on the floor plan.

NOTE: Once placed, the equipment no longer appears in the toolbox to prevent duplicate placement.Deleting equipment from the floor plan puts it back into the Toolbox.

3. Adjust the equipment's orientation, location, and appearance using the room-editor tools:

NOTE: Thermal-management unit dimensions display proportional to the room size based ondimension data imported from iCOM-S.

• Use the re-size and rotation handles to adjust the equipment size and orientation.As you adjust, the properties panel displays the new size and location data.

• For fine placement, select the equipment, then press-and-hold CTRL while using thearrow keys to move the equipment in 1-in. increments. Press CRTL+SHIFT to move in6-in. increments.

• Use the alignment tools to efficiently lay out the room in neat lines and straight rows, seeTable 10.4 on the previous page, and Table 10.5 on the previous page. Wireless radiosand their sensor probes offer additional layout options, see Table 10.6 above.

• Use the corner-rounding tools to change the shape of equipment objects for ease ofidentification, see Settings Tab on page 99.

• Use the color tools to help with the display and selection of the equipment in the RoomEditor floor plan, see Colors Tab on the next page.


8.1.2 Editing Multiple Items at Once

When multiple items are selected, you can edit the common properties using the Edit tools on the Hometab. The equipment properties that you can edit include the name, location, dimensions, and eventemperature thresholds.

To edit multiple items:

1. In the room-layout panel, select the equipment by:

• Using the cursor to draw a "lasso" around the equipment to select.The lasso need only touch the boundary of an item to select it.

• Using CTRL+click to select each item.

2. On the Home-tab ribbon bar, click in the Edit tools section.The Multiple Item Edit Dialog opens.

NOTE: Only the properties common to all of the selected items are accessible.

3. Adjust the settings and click Save.

8.2 View Tab

The View tools let you adjust the visibility settings of equipment in the room-layout panel of Room Editor.You can show/hide and adjust transparency by equipment type. You can also show/hide and adjust thesize of the grid in the room-layout panel.

If you hide all equipment except that which you want to modify, you can lasso the entire floor plan, andeasily modify the common properties of the selected equipment.

To adjust the room-layout panel view:

1. Select the View tab.

2. Click to check the equipment or grid to display. Un-checking hides the items on the floor plan.

3. In the Show section, use / to adjust the transparency of the equipment.

4. In the Grid section, use / to adjust the scale represented by the grid squares.

8.3 Colors Tab

The Color tools let you customize the default and highlight color of equipment in the room-layout panel ofRoom Editor. The default color is the un-selected color of the equipment. The highlight color displayswhen the equipment, parent and children if applicable, is selected on the floor plan.

NOTE: When the room-layout file is imported into iCOM-S, the default color is used on thumbnailimages of the floor plan.

To customize equipment colors:

1. Select the Colors tab.

2. Click the color box for the equipment to change.A color palette opens.

3. Click the color to use.


8.4 Settings Tab

The Settings offer the option to adjust the corner radius of the equipment objects in the room-layoutpanel of Room Editor. For example, you may want thermal-management units to have slightly-roundedcorners and the sensors to be elliptical or round. In addition, it offers the following options for the RoomEditor itself.

• Select the color-theme of the user interface.

• Select the preferred method of interacting with the user interface.

• Select the language for the text on the user interface.

To adjust the corner radius of equipment objects:

1. Select the Settings tab.

2. In the Corner Radius section, use / to adjust corner radius.The object(s) on the floor plan adjust as you move the slider.


9 NAVIGATING THE POINTS CONFIGURATORThe Points Configurator combines all of the BMS-configuration steps that are set by data point in iCOM-S,and lets you configure and enabled multiple points at one time. The Configurator provides naming andnumbering templates and a "Wizard" that applies the settings and templates.

To open the Points Configurator:

1. Touch , then Data Transfer > Points Configurator.

2. Touch Run Points Configurator.The Configurator opens.

• You may need press the "Windows" key to show the task bar, and click to bring theapp to the front.

3. On the Home tab, touch , browse to a saved configuration file (exported from iCOM-S, seeExporting a Point-configuration File from iCOM-S on page 112), and touch Open.The points list opens, see Figure 11.1 on the next page.


Figure 11.1 Points Configurator Home tab

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Opens the configuration Wizard at the step with all of the data points of the item highlighted in the points list select for configuration. Forexample, if a group is selected in the points list, the Wizard opens with the data points for the "group" selected.

2 Chart of the BACnet instance and/or Modbus registers consumed from the range of available points for an item when hovering over the itemin the points list.

3 Selects "enabled" view of the points list, displaying only the points enabled for output to the BMS. (The list is sortable and search-able. SeeSorting, Filtering, and Grouping by Columns in a List on page 63.)

4 Selects "tree" view, which groups the points by site, room/group, component/calculation, and so on.

5 Lists the details of iCOM-S licensing for communication with the BMS, and the number of items used versus available for each licenseoption.

6 Data-points list. Includes the number of sensors enabled in the site/room/group/unit and the number available, and the number ofcalculations enabled for the site/room/group/unit and the number available.

7 Tools ribbon. See Table 11.2 on the facing page.

Table 11.1 Points Configurator Home-tab Options


ITEM DESCRIPTION

Opens the point-configuration file exported from iCOM-S.

Saves the configured points file for import into iCOM-S.

NOTE: To create a file for import into a third-party BMS client, see Exporting the Points List for a BMS below.

Opens the point-configuration wizard. See Using the Wizard to Configure Points on page 114.

Opens the Export Points List. See Exporting the Points List for a BMS below.

Table 11.2 Home-tab Tools

9.1 Points Configurator Settings

The Settings tab offers tools for point configuration and for the set-up of the Points Configurator appitself.

• Create and Configure naming templates, see Creating Naming Templates in the PointsConfigurator on page 113, for details.

• Customize point numbering, see Renumbering Instance IDs and Registers on page 115.

• Import and Export the naming templates and numbering settings for iCOM-S.

• Select the color-theme of the user interface.

• Select the preferred method of interacting with the user interface.

• Select the language for the text on the user interface.

9.2 Exporting the Points List for a BMS

In addition to creating a point-configuration file for iCOM-S, the same information must be communicatedto the BMS. The Export option on the Points Configurator creates a .csv file in the appropriate third-partyformat for import into the BMS client.

The Export Files List lets you drag data points into the column format, organize the columns, and stackvalues. It also lets you export the entire points list, or select by points by device or component, and ifavailable, apply BMS-client specific format to the output.

To configure a points list for export to a BMS:

1. On the Home tab, touch .The Export Files list opens, see Figure 11.2 on the next page.

2. Select the protocol, then drag the data points to export in to the column-sorting area, andarrange in the format needed for the output file.

3. Select export to single or multiple files.

4. In Items to Export, select device/component data points to export by highlighting the device.

5. Click Save, browse to the save location, enter a descriptive name for the file, and touch Save.The .csv file is ready for import to the BMS.


Figure 11.2 Configuring Data Points for Export to CSV File

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Column-layout area. Drag-and-drop to change column order and stack data for export-file format.

2 Predefined Export Format. If available, selects specific protocol format, Kepware for example, for exported data points.

3 Items to Export. Selects export of data points by device/component.

4 Data conversion to specific-protocol format. If conversion applies, select the convert to export the column data in the recognized format.

5 Choose to export all data points in a single file or to export separate files for selected devices/data.

6 Data-point properties list.

7 Selects the protocol format for the exported file.

Table 11.3 Export Files List


10 INTEGRATING A BMS WITH ICOM-SStandard building-management systems (BMS), when implemented, typically monitor and control amultitude of devices and device types, which means the BMS must be a “Jack of all trades, but master ofnone.” When connected to iCOM-S, the BMS integrator connects to a “Master of One,” essentiallyrelinquishing the monitoring and control responsibilities while providing more-accurate and applicableinformation directly to the data-center operator/manager.

There are some prerequisites for enabling and setting-up iCOM-S communication with a BMS, and arecommended order for BMS settings configuration in iCOM-S.

Before attempting to configure the BMS connection, gather and confirm the following:

• Correct iCOM-S licenses for communication with BMS.

• 4-port router for external connection to the iCOM-S panel.

• Using Modbus or BACnet communication protocol.

• Using read-only monitoring or read/write capability.

• IP addresses for the 4-port router and for iCOM-S panel.

After the items are gathered and confirmed, complete the following procedures in the listed order:

1. Install the BMS-enabled iCOM-S licenses if necessary. See Remote-connectivity Licensingbelow.

2. Configure the 4-port router. See Configuring the External-connection Router on the nextpage.

3. Verify the BMS server settings in iCOM-S. See Verifying BACnet Settings in iCOM-S onpage 112.

4. Export the BMS-points configuration file for your site. See Exporting a Point-configuration Filefrom iCOM-S on page 112.

5. Use the Points Configurator to create a standardized naming template for the points. SeeCreating Naming Templates in the Points Configurator on page 113.

6. Use the Points Configurator Wizard to enable points and/or edit point properties. See Using theWizard to Configure Points on page 114.

7. If necessary, use the Points Configurator to renumber BACnet instances/Modbus registers. SeeRenumbering Instance IDs and Registers on page 115.

8. Import the updated BMS-points configuration file to your iCOM-S system. See Importing aPoint-configuration File to iCOM-S on page 116.

10.1 Remote-connectivity Licensing

If your iCOM-S installation includes BMS monitoring, your licenses are already properly configured and donot need updated. If you are adding BMS monitoring to your iCOM-S system, you'll need to install theupdated licenses to enable the proper points-enabling functions. The licensing designates the web-interface allowance, quantities of equipment that may be selected for communication, and the quantity ofwireless radios/sensors that may be enabled for control. To install the licenses, see Updating the iCOM-SLicense on page 85.


10.2 Configuring the External-connection Router

To allow the exchange of data between the external building-management system and iCOM-S, thenetworking properties of the router and the iCOM-S internal computer must be set properly. An overviewof the settings is:

• Configure the router's external/corporate network-facing (WAN) port to communicate via theIP address provided by the BMS-network/IT administrator.

• Configure the router's internal/thermal-management/wireless-sensor network-facing (LAN)port to communicate via an IP address on the iCOM-S network.

• Set up port forwarding for the router.

• Disable DHCP on the router.

• Configure the Default Gateway (IPv4) settings of the iCOM-S internal computer to theIP address of the router's LAN port.

10.3 Connecting to the Router

To access the router's configuration software, you must connect to the router using an external computeror via the iCOM-S internal computer.

NOTE: We recommend that you use an external computer because when the IPv4 IP address ischanged while using the iCOM-S internal computer, you will likely lose communication with the iCOM-unit/wireless network.

To connect to the router with an external computer:

1. Open the front panel on iCOM-S, and locate the 4-port router in the upper-left corner.

2. Connect an Ethernet (RJ-45, CAT5/6) cable from the external computer to one of the un-usedLAN ports.

NOTE: Configuration will not work through the WAN port.

3. On the connected computer, open the Control Panel, browse to Network and Internet, andopen the Properties for the Local Area Network Adapter.

4. Open the IPv4 properties, and set it to use the following:

• IP Address: 192.168.1.20• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0• Default gateway: leave blank

NOTE: After you change the router's LAN address in a later procedure, you will need to change thethese settings again, and re-load the configuration page with the new address.

5. Open a Web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.The router's configuration page opens.

6. Enter the User Name and Password, default is "admin" for both.

NOTE: For security purposes, we recommend changing the user name and password for the router'sconfiguration.

7. Continue to Configure IP Address for External-facing WAN Port on the facing page.


To connect to the router from the iCOM-S internal computer:

NOTE: Configuration will not work through the WAN port.

1. On the iCOM-S display, open the Control Panel, browse to Network and Internet, and open theProperties for the Local Area Network Adapter.

2. Open the IPv4 properties, and set it to use the following:

• IP Address: 192.168.1.20• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0• Default gateway: leave blank

NOTE: After you change the router's LAN address in a later procedure, you will need to change thethese settings again, and re-load the configuration page with the new address.

3. Open a Web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.The router's configuration page opens.

4. Enter the User Name and Password, default is "admin" for both.

NOTE: For security purposes, we recommend changing the user name and password for the router'sconfiguration.

5. Continue to Configure IP Address for External-facing WAN Port below.

10.3.1 Configure IP Address for External-facing WAN Port

Set up the externally-exposed IP address that can be accessed by the network of the BMS client.

NOTE: WAN requests (pinging) are disabled by default in the router software.

1. On left-pane toolbar of the router's configuration page, click Setup > Network.The Network page opens.

2. In the WAN Setting section of the Network page, click the "edit" icon in the Configurationcolumn next to WAN 1, see Figure 12.1 on the next page.The Edit WAN Connection properties open.

3. Enter the properties provided by the BMS network/IT administrator, and click Save.

4. Continue to Configure IP Address for Internal-facing LAN Port on the next page.


Figure 12.1 Configure button forWAN settings

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Configure button

10.3.2 Configure IP Address for Internal-facing LAN Port

Set up the internal IP address to make the router a device on the iCOM-S network.

1. On left-pane toolbar of the router's configuration page, click Setup > Network.The Network page opens.

2. In the LAN Setting section of the Network page, Enter the IP address and subnet mask toassign the router, and click Save, see Figure 12.2 on the facing page.

3. Click OK to confirm the change.

4. Continue to Set Up Port Forwarding on the facing page.


Figure 12.2 LAN Settings for router configuration

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 LAN settings section

2 Save button

10.3.3 Set Up Port Forwarding

Designates the ports used and traffic allowed by the router when transferring data packets betweeniCOM-S and the BMS client.

1. On left-pane toolbar of the router's configuration page, click Setup > Forwarding.The Forwarding page opens.


2. Before you can select the service protocols and port IP addresses for forwarding, they must beadded to the drop-down list for selection.Click the Service Management button, enter the data listed in Table 12.1 below, and click Addto list after entering each, then click OK, see Figure 12.3 below.

SERVICE NAME PROTOCOLPORT RANGEMINIMUM

PORT RANGEMAXIMUM

RDP TCP 3389 3389

MODBUS TCP TCP 502 502

MODBUS UDP UDP 502 502

BACNET APDU UDP 47808 47808

HTTPS TCP 443 443

HTTP Secondary TCP 8080 8080

HTTP TCP 8081 8081

Table 12.1 Services to Add for Port Forwarding

Figure 12.3 Adding services using Service Management

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Service Management button


3. On the Forwarding page, see Figure 12.4 below, select one of the 5 services listed below,.

4. Enter the IP Address of the iCOM-S internal computer (typically 192.168.254.250).

5. Check Enable, then click Add to List.The services is enabled for forwarding and appears in the list.

• RDP [TCP/3389~3389]

• MODBUS TCP [TCP/502~502]

• MODBUS UDP [UDP/502~502]

• BACNET APDU [UDP/47808~47808]

• HTTPS [TCP/443~443]

• HTTP Secondary [TCP/8080~8080]

• HTTP [TCP/8081~8081]

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all 5 services are added, then click Save.

7. Continue to Disable DHCP/One-to-One NAT on the next page.

Figure 12.4 Adding services to the forwarding list

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Select service, enter IP Address, and check Enable.

2 Click Add to List.

3 The service appears in the list for forwarding.

4 Click to save forwarding settings.


10.3.4 Disable DHCP/One-to-One NAT

The iCOM-S network does not use dynamic host-configuration protocol (DHCP) or network-addresstranslation (NAT), so disable these functions in the router.

1. On left-pane toolbar of the router's configuration page, click Setup > One-to-One NAT.

2. Make sure that the box next to Enable One-to-One NAT is un-checked, and click Save.

3. Continue to Set the Default Gateway of iCOM-S below.

10.3.5 Set the Default Gateway of iCOM-S

Set the iCOM-S internal computer on the internal network to use the BMS-connection router as thegateway to the external network connected to the BMS client. To do this, set the Default Gateway of theiCOM-S LAN-adapter IPv4 settings to the IP address assigned to the LAN port of the router.

1. On the iCOM-S display, open the Control Panel, browse to Network and Internet, and open theProperties for the Local Area Network Adapter.

2. Open the IPv4 properties, and set Default gateway to the IP address assigned earlier to theinternal-facing LAN port on the router.

10.4 Verifying BACnet Settings in iCOM-S

For communication with a BMS client using BACnet protocol, the IP address selected for BACnet Settings,must match the IP address assigned to the BMS-connection router's LAN port, typically the IP address ofthe iCOM-S internal computer.

To verify BACnet server settings:

1. Touch , then BMS > BACnet Settings.(See BACnet Settings on page 91, for a description of the settings.)

2. Make sure that the IP Address field lists the address of the router's LAN port (set in ConfigureIP Address for Internal-facing LAN Port on page 108).

3. If the address is incorrect, select the correct address from (predefined IP addresses), and touchSave.The BACnet server re-initializes and starts communicating within 1 to 60 seconds.

10.5 Exporting a Point-configuration File from iCOM-S

To configure communication with a BMS properly, the Points Configurator needs all of the data pointsfrom your iCOM-S site.

To export a BMS-points configuration file:

1. If needed, connect a USB drive to the iCOM-S panel (on the bottom of the left-front).

2. On the iCOM-S main menu, touch , then Data Transfer > Points Configurator > Export.

3. Browse to the save location (USB or hard drive), enter a descriptive name for the configurationfile, then touch Save.


10.6 Creating Naming Templates in the Points Configurator

When standardizing a list of points to monitor, consider a dynamic approach. Dynamic naming considersfuture points/devices and allows BMS-specific point export, custom naming, and custom numbering.Dynamic naming maps the most applicable points for more efficient development and updates bydetermining the highest-valued metrics and data to be “consumed” for view on the User Interface.

Templates provide standardized naming, and maintain consistent naming as site equipment andmonitoring needs change. For example, a template for a radio sensor can be set-up to always output datapoints for radio type and battery strength, and template can be set as "default" to be used each time aradio sensor is enabled.

NOTE: The templates created in iCOM-S are packaged and exported to the Points Configurator, andtemplates created and modified in the Points Configurator are packaged and imported to iCOM-S withthe points-configuration files. We recommend that you create and manage naming templates in onelocation, preferably the Points Configurator.

iCOM-S and the Points Configurator provides templates for the 6 most-common types of data to nameModbus and BACnet points. The data types are:

• Group calculation

• Radio sensor

• Room calculation

• Site calculation

• Unit calculation

• Unit sensor

You can customize, set as default, and you can create custom templates to best communicate with theBMS.

To create a naming template:

1. On the Points Configurator, touch the Settings tab, then touch .The list of naming templates opens.

2. Touch a template to edit.– or –Touch Add New below the template list.The properties for the template display to the right.

3. Refer to Naming Template options below, enter the template properties, and touch Save.The template is added to the templates list.

Naming Template options

Name

Descriptive name of template based on purpose, for example: "Custom Radio Sensor."

Description

Details about the purpose and use of the template.


Protocol

Communication protocol used for data points named by template. Options are:

• BACnet

• Modbus

Template Type

Type of data points configured by source of data. Options are:

• Group calculation

• Radio sensor

• Room calculation

• Site calculation

• Unit calculation

• Unit sensor

Default

Sets template to use automatically as default when data points of the selected type are enabled.

Template

String of naming-token variables that designate the values and priority of the data output formonitoring.

Sample

Example of output that will be generated by selected tokens in the Template.

Available Tokens

Selects the naming variables that build the template string.

10.7 Using the Wizard to Configure Points

The Wizard lets you configure multiple points in a point-configuration file at one time. You can select thepoints by sensor, calculation, device, naming template, and several other options.

To configure multiple points:

1. On the Home tab, touch .


2. Touch Next, then select the type of points to enable.

• By Sensor Type: sensors across the whole system

• By Calculation Type: calculations available

• By Device or Data Level: devices (units/sensors/radios) or information level.

• Modify Current Points: currently enabled points.

• Change Modbus Template: change the naming templates for all Modbus-enabled pointsto a different naming template.

• Change BACnet Template: change the naming templates for all BACnet-enabled pointsto a different naming template.

• Renumber: Renumber all instance IDs for BACnet or Modbus register address If using ablock numbering scheme, see Renumbering Instance IDs and Registers below, beforeusing this option.

3. Touch Next, and use the selection boxes to select the specific types or groups of data points,and touch Next again.The Point Selection dialog opens listing all of the data points that match the criteria selected.

4. Select the points to configure:Individually by selecting a point in Available Points, an using the arrow button to move it toPoints To Be Modified.– or –All at once, using the move-all arrow button.

5. Touch Next, and select the action to perform on the points:

• For BACnet and Modbus protocols, you can enable or disable the selected points, orchoose not to modify them.

• You can also enable or disable the "Lock" status of the points, or choose not to modify.

IMPORTANT! Locking prevents anymodification to the made to the selected points from this pointforward. It essentially "locks" these settings as soon as the wizard configuration is finished.

6. Touch Next.The Changes Summary dialog opens showing the actions selected and listing the pointsources affected.

7. Touch Finish.The configuration/modification is complete, and the Home-tab points list displays to review theupdated settings.

10.8 Renumbering Instance IDs and Registers

NOTE: Before you use the Wizard to renumber blocks of instance IDs or registers, verify the blockranges in the Points Configurator Settings.

The Wizard renumbers large sets of registers or instance IDs with sequential or block numbering schemes.Sequential numbering starts at 1 and counts up binary or analog. Block numbering reserves a specificnumber of point spaces/slots for each piece of equipment

To set ranges for block numbering:

1. On the Points Configurator, touch the Settings tab, then touch .


2. Select the tab for the protocol:

• Modbus Settings to modify register addresses.

• BACnet Settings to modify instance IDs.

3. Select the block ranges for the site, unit, group, room, and gateway, see Figure 12.5 below.The graph at the right shows the available/used slots.

Figure 12.5 Block Renumbering Settings

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Range settings for view levels, groups, and devices.

2 Graph showing Instance ID/Register blocks by used and available.

10.9 Importing a Point-configuration File to iCOM-S

1. If needed, connect the USB drive with the updated configuration file to the iCOM-S panel (onthe bottom of the left-front).

2. On the iCOM-S main menu, touch , then Data Transfer > Points Configurator > Export.

3. Browse to the file (USB or hard drive), select the updated file, then touch Open.A command window launches showing the status of the import.

4. When the import completes, press Enter on the keyboard.iCOM-S restarts with the newly-configured BMS points loaded.


APPENDICES

Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts

A.1 Technical Support/Service in the United States

Vertiv Services, Inc.

24x7 dispatch of technicians for all products.

1-800-543-2378

Liebert Thermal Management Products

1-800-543-2778

Liebert Channel Products

1-800-222-5877

Liebert AC and DC Power Products

1-800-543-2378

A.2 Locations

United States

Vertiv Headquarters

1050 Dearborn Drive

Columbus, OH, 43085, USA

Europe

Via Leonardo Da Vinci 8 Zona Industriale Tognana

35028 Piove Di Sacco (PD) Italy

+39 049 9719 111

Fax: +39 049 5841 257

Asia

7/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre

3108 Gloucester Road, Wanchai

Hong Kong 852 2572220

Fax: 852 28029250


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