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Depending on your needs, you can install all Building Operation products or a few products, such a single SmartStruxure server device with a connected WorkStation.
WorkStation
WorkStation is the interface where you supervise your SmartStruxure solution system. In WorkStation you can also create, modify, and delete some of the objects that are used to build a SmartStruxure solution system.
Ensure that you have a working and available WorkStation license. A working license is required to log on to WorkStation. For more information, see Licenses .
When you install WorkStation, you have the option to install the bundled tools: Graphics Editor, Script Editor, Menta Editor, Function Block Editor, and WorkPlace Tech. WorkStation is required to run these client tools. WorkStation for Projects is installed in parallel with WorkStation.
For more information, see WorkStation .
Graphics Editor
You can use Graphics Editor to create and edit graphics representing a site and the devices that make up the site.
You have to have a valid Graphics Editor license to start the Graphics Editor. For more information, see Licenses .
The installation of Graphics Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
For more information, see Graphics Editor .
Script Editor
Script Editor is a text programming tool you use to create Script programs that control and monitor building automation systems. For example, in WorkStation, you can create a basic program, called OfficeLights, to control lighting and ventilation in a room based on occupancy.
Ensure that you have a working and available Script license. A working license is required to start Script. For more information, see Licenses .
The installation of Script Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
For more information, see Script Editor Program Creation .
Menta Editor
Menta Editor is a graphical programming tool for Xenta 208/300/401 LonWorks device, which you use to create function block programs that control and monitor building automation systems. For example, you create a program to control an air handling unit.
Ensure that you have a working and available Menta Editor license. A working license is required to start the Menta Editor software. For more information, see Licenses .
The installation of Menta Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
For more information, see TAC Menta ., Technical Manual (04-00030).
Function Block Editor
Function Block Editor is a graphical programming tool for SmartStruxure server devices, which you use to create function block programs that control and monitor building automation systems. For example, you create a basic program, called OfficeLight, to control lighting in a room based on occupancy.
Ensure that you have a working and available Function Block Editor license. A working license is required to start the Function Block Editor software. For more information, see Licenses .
The installation of Function Block Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
For more information, see Function Block Editor Overview .
WorkPlace Tech
The WorkPlace Tech component of Building Operation WorkStation consists of two graphical tools: WorkPlace Tech Monitor and WorkPlace Tech Editor. With these tools you can view, examine, and program MNL LonWorks device applications.
Ensure that you have a working and available WorkPlace Tech license. A working license is required to start the WorkPlace Tech Editor or WorkPlace Tech Monitor software. For more information, see Licenses .
The installation of WorkPlace Tech is bundled into the WorkStation installation package, and is specific to the particular version of WorkStation in that package.
The WorkPlace Tech Editor component requires the installation of the appropriate version of Microsoft Visio.
For more information, see WorkPlace Tech Editor .
For more information, see Information Technology System Planning Guide .
For more information, see WorkPlace Tech Overview .
Project Configuration Server
The Project Configuration Server is an engineering platform, which is exclusively used for project engineering and deployment.
For more information, see WorkStation for Projects Overview .
Enterprise Server
The Enterprise Server is a hierarchical SmartStruxure server that is primarily used for system supervision and engineering. As the dedicated server at the top of the hierarchy, the Enterprise Server provides you with a system entry point. Through the Enterprise Server, you can view and access all resources in the system.
Ensure that you have a working and available Enterprise Server license. A working license is required to start the Enterprise Server. For more information, see Licenses .
For more information, see Enterprise Server .
The Software Administrator installs with the Enterprise Server installation package. You use the Software Administrator to start and stop the Enterprise Server service and configure the ports of the Enterprise Server.
For more information, see Software Administrator .
Device Administrator
The Device Administrator is used to configure and upgrade the software of SmartStruxure server devices through a network or USB connection.
License Administrator
The License Administrator administers the activation, return, and repair of licenses.
For more information, see License Administrator .
License Server
The License Server manages the administration of network licenses. A SmartStruxure solution system running with network licenses must contain at least one License Server.
For more information, see License Server .
The License Server Installation is bundled into the License Administration installation package.
WebReports
WebReports is a Web application that you use to create, view, and administer reports. The reports provide information about alarms, trends, and user and system activity. You use the reports to help manage your building automation system.
For more information, see WebReports Overview .
Language Package
At the main installation, WorkStation, SmartStruxure Servers, and Project Configuration Server contain English and languages that are avaílable at the time. To support a language, WorkStation needs the specific language package.
For more information, see Language Packages .
TAC Vista to SBO Conversion Tool
You use TAC Vista to SBO Conversion Tool to convert a Vista database export file to a SmartStruxure solution system. From TAC Vista to SBO Conversion Tool, you log on to the Building Operation system you are converting the database to using the same user credentials you use when logging on to the SmartStruxure server in the on-site system. You have to run the TAC Vista to SBO Conversion Tool version that matches the SmartStruxure solution system version to which you are planning to convert. The SmartStruxure solution system version has to be identical to the version the analysis was made for.
For more information, see Vista to SBO Conversion .
Software Administrator
Graphics Editor
WorkPlace Tech Overview
License Administrator
License Server
Language Packages
Vista to SBO Conversion
Installation Overview
WebReports Overview
WorkPlace Tech Editor
Information Technology System Planning Guide
WorkStation for Projects Overview
Enterprise Server
Function Block Editor Overview
Script Editor Program Creation
WorkStation