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Depending on your needs, you can install all EcoStruxure Building Operation products or a few products, such a single field server with a connected WorkStation.
WorkStation
WorkStation is the interface where you supervise your EcoStruxure BMS. In WorkStation you can also create, modify, and delete some of the objects that are used to build an EcoStruxure BMS.
Ensure that you have a working and available WorkStation license. A working license is required to log on to WorkStation.
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.
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.
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.
The installation of Script Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
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.
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 EcoStruxure BMS servers and MP controllers, 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.
The installation of Function Block Editor is bundled into the WorkStation installation package.
WorkPlace Tech
The WorkPlace Tech component of WorkStation consists of two graphical tools: WorkPlace Tech Monitor and WorkPlace Tech Editor. With WorkPlace Tech Editor, you can create, modify, monitor, and troubleshoot MNL LonWorks and MNB BACnet device applications. With WorkPlace Tech Monitor, you can monitor and troubleshoot applications in MNL LonWorks and MNB BACnet devices.
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.
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 Information Technology System Planning Guide .
Enterprise Central
Enterprise Central is the hierarchical EcoStruxure BMS server at the top of the system architecture hierarchy of a large Building Management System. Enterprise Central is primarily used for administration and data aggregation in an EcoStruxure BMS that has multiple Enterprise Servers. From one location, you can manage operations across large Building Management Systems that have multiple Enterprise Server subsystems.
For more information, see Enterprise Central .
Enterprise Server
Enterprise Server is the hierarchical EcoStruxure BMS server at the top of the system architecture hierarchy of a medium size Building Management System, or at the middle of the hierarchy in a large system. Enterprise Server is primary used for administration, system supervision and engineering of field servers. Enterprise Server aggregates data that can be accessed by Enterprise Central.
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 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 EcoStruxure BMS servers 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. An EcoStruxure BMS 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.
Language Package
At the main installation, WorkStation contains 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 .
Software Administrator
Graphics Editor
License Administrator
License Server
Language Packages
Installation Overview
Information Technology System Planning Guide
Enterprise Central
Enterprise Server
WorkStation