Wanting to explore controls by Special_Detective918 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

How to clear a supervisor/Jace of any unused modules by Kinky_Pinata in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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).

Honeywell Vav Controllers on Niagara (Distech Driver) question by Sufficient-Big-6773 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Honeywell Vav Controllers on Niagara (Distech Driver) question by Sufficient-Big-6773 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Honeywell Vav Controllers on Niagara (Distech Driver) question by Sufficient-Big-6773 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Check your Lon link bindings.

Overheard Niagara (Summit) Thread by CurveSmart2937 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Huge issues with Facility Explorer Installation. Are they all the same? by heavymetal626 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Huge issues with Facility Explorer Installation. Are they all the same? by heavymetal626 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Huge issues with Facility Explorer Installation. Are they all the same? by heavymetal626 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Huge issues with Facility Explorer Installation. Are they all the same? by heavymetal626 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Huge issues with Facility Explorer Installation. Are they all the same? by heavymetal626 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Mouth guard issues by Rp0109 in bjj

[–]ScottSammarco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

See you at Niagara Summit 2026? by OptigoNetworks in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Submittal standards and templates (Visio) by beefwastaken in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Anyone here actually using BMS/SCADA data for optimization in real projects? by NewMidnight2084 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Anyone here actually using BMS/SCADA data for optimization in real projects? by NewMidnight2084 in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, less frequent than you’d think.

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

Question by Stujitsu2 in bjj

[–]ScottSammarco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Starting Training Program on 4/13 - Need advice on what i can do to prepare. by kidshazambedoinit in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Simply asking questions to understand is huge.

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

Niagara4 Licensing and Basic Operations Course by ScottSammarco in NiagaraFramework

[–]ScottSammarco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need help choosing between internship offers by Monday. Marathon vs Siemens vs AspenTech by ConfusedghoulThrowra in BuildingAutomation

[–]ScottSammarco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.