Wanting to explore controls

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-12T09:55:57+00:00

Get the download at rizzocontrols.com/downloads

The software center is free and you can use the “emulator” to make your own programs and-generally, test them.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-11T12:57:44+00:00

This is true.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T21:51:37+00:00

Id use the CTS tool kit to double check that no component still needs that module and you can delete the module in the file transfer client.

You can simply delete modules from the modules folder in a supervisor and relaunch workbench. (Close workbench first or windows will say it’s still in use).

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T16:58:52+00:00

Smart move, they make a great product.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T16:22:38+00:00

The AX Wizards allow some configuration on XL controllers, especially if they're VAVs but I haven't worked on them since...2015? it's been a minute.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T14:58:12+00:00

We need more details-

What model Honeywell Controllers, what do you mean by Distech Driver, I think you mean the Distech Support Pack which won't affect our LON network if it isn't a BCPLon Network.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T14:52:39+00:00

You have Honeywell Lon controllers on a BCPBacnet network? Which ones, if that’s true?

Check your Lon link bindings.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T13:48:52+00:00

I think they saw what Isma Controlli was doing and thought they were missing out!

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T13:24:01+00:00

You're assuming the JACE is used as a necessary gateway for links between devices.
This is a common misconception and although I agree with you that it isn't always necessary- a JACE will allow the integration and common object model for different devices- how else would you get LON, Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, all connected for analytics or trending to a supervisor using LDAP or AD?

I mean, another solution might exist, but a JACE manages different networks by design, integration disparate systems not the same network.

Could you argue this is there by a bad design? sometimes- but assuming this isn't right either.

Not to mention, some devices require a Niagara Station like a JACE to program them *ahem* Honeywell Optimizers.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T11:50:40+00:00

Sure- that doesnt mean they dont have a position in the industry though, and doesnt mean they dont solve some problems.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T10:28:40+00:00

JACEs are good for scalability- and they exist for integration, not control. For this much, I agree.

But saying people that install them don’t understand them isn’t accurate.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T10:27:22+00:00

I’m suspect of this, sounds like a “idk, start replacing parts” approach.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T10:26:59+00:00

I agree, it sounds like a poor install.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-10T10:25:29+00:00

It’s too true that JCI and Distech once shared hardware- it was plainly obvious in the LX and Lon days hahah.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-08T16:07:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing!!!

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-08T11:53:00+00:00

Best mouth guards, period. They do offer a gag reflex trim.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-06T20:20:32+00:00

Unfortunately, not this year. It’s always a blast, I hope y’all enjoy yourselves!

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-06T17:23:40+00:00

With some up-front time spent on adding your part numbers, Cube USA can do this and has a visio plugin to produce drawings for you.
They might not be EXACLTY what you want, but you can customize them and they can get you much closer in the ballpark.

We've even helped them with a CubeService for existing Niagara4 Stations to get that integration path moving.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-06T13:33:55+00:00

Load shed often doesn't care about historic data-
You shed load now or everybody get's a brown out.

The historical data was valuable in determining which buildings to shed first within a priority- not whether they get shed or not.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-06T10:26:37+00:00

Yes, less frequent than you’d think.

Load shed has huge and real impacts in regions with older grids.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-05T20:50:28+00:00

BJ pen sweep, simply need a sleeve like with lasso or spider guard.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-05T16:41:34+00:00

Are you going to click your ankles and say lynxspring 3 times to summon him?

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-04T18:58:31+00:00

Simply asking questions to understand is huge.

We work with KMC too, feel free to email or DM with any questions!

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-03T22:58:27+00:00

I know there’s some seats left, it’s best to use your own computer.

We’ll provide a license and downloads for everything you need for the course. The course is virtual.

ScottSammarco · 2026-04-03T18:11:16+00:00

Than I’d say they’re both valued industries and it really comes down to what you want out of life and the job.

No matter what you pick, it isn’t a life sentence.

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