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CONTROLLER ADDRESSING

Prior to accessing controllers via the network, 

all controls must be configured with the same 

communication baud rate as the QD2010a (9600 

baud is the factory default for all controllers AND the 

QD2010a). In addition, all controls must be programmed 

with a unique communication address from 0 to 

255 excluding 248.  All thermostats and many other 

controllers come with a factory default address of zero. 

All 2100 series controllers come with a factory default 

address that is NOT zero -- their address corresponds 

to the last three digits of their model number (i.e. an 

SL2105 has a default address of 105). On units with 

displays, control addressing can be done using the 

keypad and display, TCS Insight, or by utilizing the 

QD2010a controller addressing subsection on the 

Commissioning Tools page. Controllers with no displays 

need to be addressed using TCS Insight or through the 

QD2010a. To address using the QD2010a you must first 

follow the necessary connection procedures to access 

the unit (see Initial Configuration section).  
After the initial connection is established and before 

the controller network is attached to the QD2010a, you 

can address each controller. (See the Control Network 

Wiring and Setup section for instruction on connecting 

controllers to the serial or USB ports of the QD2010a)
To access the addressing page press Commissioning 

Tools button at the bottom of the Setup Page.  Select 

which port you are connected to from the drop-down 

menu. If the controllers address is known, select the 

current address from the drop-down (most controllers 

come from the factory with a default address of 0 

menu). Then select the new address you want to give 

the controller from the other drop-down menu. When 

finished press the Change button at the bottom of the 

Controller Addressing section. 
If the controller address is NOT known, the relevant 

COM port can be set to disabled temporarily (in the 

RS485 Network-Port Configuration section) to allow an 

address change to be broadcasted to ALL controllers on 

that COM port. BE SURE a single controller is all that 

is connected if this method is being used. You will also 

need to reconfigure the COM port when finished.

NOTE:

 When using this second method for changing 

addresses, ALL controllers connected to that COM port 

will be given the same address. So there must only be 

ONE controller connected to the network.

NETWORK CHANGE LOG

In this subsection you will be able to view all address 

changes performed using the QD2010a. When an 

address change is completed, a table appears which 

shows the controller's old address, the new address, 

and status of the address change command. The 

controllers will be visible at their new address in the 

Controller View table after approximately 1 minute. 

Once the controllers show up at their new address, you 

can remove the listing at the old address OR simply wait 

until the unit is connected to Ubiquity, at which time, all 

non-existed controllers will be removed automatically.

SYSTEM COMMANDS

In this subsection you are able to set a couple of system 

flags for the QD2010a itself. "Reboot Unit" sets a flag 

which will shut off and restart the QD2010a after a 

5 minute wait time. "Check for Update" contacts the 

Ubiquity Central Server for any updates relevant to its 

particular model number and firmware version. Once 

the update has been downloaded, it is automatically 

applied, and the unit may reboot within a 5 minute wait 

time.

NOTE:

 The "Check for Update" command requires 

that the QD2010a have Internet access to retrieve the 

update patch.

Ubiquity  Systems  Software                           

The Ubiquity system addresses the market’s desire 

for a fully integrated system in a single, customizable 

package. Ubiquity is a centrally hosted application that 

readily and easily interfaces with the local QD2010a.  

The system is designed on a modular approach to 

collect and manage information and data. This strategy 

provides us the opportunity to effectively package 

a solution tailored to embrace your most immediate 

concerns. Plus our advanced controls and monitors, 

combined with this easily modified modular approach, 

offers the scalability to effectively meet your future 

demands.
The Ubiquity systems modular design incorporates:
•  Energy and environmental management

•  TCS Basys Controls energy management system

•  Automated lighting management

•  Refrigeration and freezer monitoring and alarming

•  Global scheduling, programming and alarming

•  Integrated preventive and reactive maintenance 

functions

Summary of Contents for QD2010a

Page 1: ...mory Integrated 10 100 Ethernet controller with firewall capabilities Interface into Ubiquity Interface for configurations Remotely upgradable firmware User definable communication cycles SSL Secure Socket Layer enabled web pages Integrated controller addressing Supports up to 3 TCS Basys Controls devices Contents Description 1 Features 1 Material List 1 Programming 2 Prior Connection to Network 2...

Page 2: ...n of the QD2010a by simply connecting it to a laptop or desktop PC Caution The QD2010a comes programmed with a default setup mode and functions as a DHCP server When setting up the unit be sure it is not connected to another DHCP enabled network Components diagram casing removed Not used Initial Configuration Before connecting the QD2010a to a LAN or WAN you must first configure the unit for opera...

Page 3: ...if you do not or you are unsure connect to a UPS PK3100 To connect the QD2010a to a LAN Ethernet connect an Ethernet cable not included to the RJ 45 connection on the side of the unit Connect the other end to the LAN network hub Power adapter QD1010 USB To RS485 Control Network SIDE A SIDE C SIDE D LAN Ethernet HDMI if applicable USB VGA output if applicable 5V Power ETHERNET HUB Crossover Cable s...

Page 4: ... 5 V If you measure across A and B you should get 0 VAC and 1 to 4 VDC There should be 0 VAC and 0 VDC between either A on B and the shield If you are getting more than this check for runs against high voltage for exposed wires to see if grounding at only one side or that you have used dedicated power for the controllers or if you have reversed power on a Controller s NOTE By using wire cable cons...

Page 5: ...and the drop down menu will be left at Disabled If a proxy is required you can select the correct type from the drop down and then enter all the related details in the fields that appear Once you are finished entering information in this section click the Update Commissioning Info button Unlike the other section updating this section may cause the unit to reboot automatically within 5 minutes of c...

Page 6: ...ccess it once the unit is communicating with the central server In that case TCS Basys Controls technical support staff will instruct you on how to access this page UBIQUITY CONNECTION STATUS This section displays the status of the connection between the QD2010a and the central server You have 3 options for the message that will appear her 1 Error No Route to Host this means the unit does not curr...

Page 7: ...cted if this method is being used You will also need to reconfigure the COM port when finished NOTE When using this second method for changing addresses ALL controllers connected to that COM port will be given the same address So there must only be ONE controller connected to the network NETWORK CHANGE LOG In this subsection you will be able to view all address changes performed using the QD2010a ...

Page 8: ...010a 2 Apply power 3 If the QD2010a has not been pre programmed it can be programmed at this time 4 The unit is now ready for operation TROUBLESHOOTING No Communications with Controllers on the network Make sure the baud rate selection for the QD2010a is set to match the baud rate of all the controllers on each port network All controllers on the network must have a unique address excluding the ad...

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