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Step by Step Guide

DESIGO V4.1

RDF302 Integration into

DESIGO (Modbus)

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Topology ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.0 System Limits ......................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Limitations............................................................................................................................... 5
5.0 Addressing and commissioning of RDF302 ......................................................................... 6
6.0 DESIGO XWP workflow: Integration at automation level ..................................................... 8
7.0 DESIGO Insight workflow: Visualization at management level ......................................... 14
APPENDIX A: List of blocks ............................................................................................................ 25
APPENDIX B: Description of Modbus communication objects..................................................... 26
APPENDIX C: List of Parameters .................................................................................................... 29

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1.0 Introduction
RDF302 is a Modbus communicating thermostat that allows an easy integration into DESIGO or any
BACS by using a RS-485 network. Refer to the datasheet of the RDF302 for more information.

This guide explains the main steps to perform the integration into DESIGO PX and the graphics
engineering in DESIGO Insight.

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2.0 Topology

As the RDF302 thermostats are Modbus devices a PXC00-U loaded with the Modbus firmware will be
use in combination with one of these communication cards:

PXA30-RS : Up to 100 datapoints (=> Consider using integration via TX-OPEN)

PXA30-RS1 : Up to 400 datapoints
PXA30-RS2: Up to 2000 datapoints

Choose the communication card according to the number of datapoints that you need to integrate.

We do not recommend having more than 30 RDF302 devices per Modbus line. You can connect a
new line by using a RS-485 repeater. A maximum of 60 RDF302 devices can be integrated in the PX
controller.

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2.0 Prerequisites

DESIGO XWP V4.1 and DESIGO Insight V4.1 are prerequisites to follow this workflow. Knowledge
Modbus, DESIGO XWP and DESIGO Insight is also required to follow this guide.
Latest PX firmware for Modbus integration is downloaded in the PXC00-U.
XWP library from BTINT containing the RDx compounds must be installed. Ask BT INT to obtain it.
DESIGO Insight graphic library containing the genie for the RDx must be installed. Ask BT INT to
obtain it.

3.0 System Limits

Maximum 60 RDF302 per PXC00-U (with no other 3rd party Modbus devices). If other 3rd party
Modbus devices are connected to the RS-485 bus then the number of datapoints that are integrated
from that device must be considered for the election of the PXA30-RS* communication card. In any
case never connect more than 60 Modbus devices per PXC00-U and do not connect more than 30
Modbus devices per line. Remember to use a RS-485 repeater if you need more than 30 devices.
We do not recommend to overpass 1000 meters of line length
Always observe the general Modbus/RS485 limitations

4.0 Limitations
Time can not be displayed on the RDF302 from the DESIGO PX. Cause: Modbus function code 16
can not be used in the current version of PX Modbus firmware.

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5.0 Addressing and commissioning of RDF302
There are 2 possible of commissioning the RDF302 devices:

1)
Via Modbus*: By using a standard Modbus client (i.e. Modscan). A user that has knowledge of
Modbus should be able to commission the RDF302 by looking at the Modbus communication objects
described in the appendix B at the end of this document.

*Note 1: The first time RDF302 devices will be commisioned you will need to set up the
communication parameters (Modbus address, baud rate and parity) locally via the HMI buttons. That
is why we only recommend to use the commissioning via Modbus only if it is not the first time the
RDF302 devices are set up and the user has Modbus knowledge.

Note 2: Application can only be set via Modbus if DIP switches inside are in OFF position.

2)
Locally: By using the DIP switches inside to configure the application and the buttons of the HMI

DIP
Application and output signal Diagram
switches
Remote configuration ON

via Modbus commissioning tool (factory

setting)
1 2 3

Heating or cooling
3076D20
ON

2-pipe fan coil unit ON/OFF

(heating or cooling)
1 2 3
Chilled / heated ceiling ON/OFF B2
T T
(heating or cooling)
(B1)
1-stage compressor ON/OFF
(heating or cooling) Y1

2-pipe fan coil unit 3-position ON M1

(heating or cooling)
Chilled / heated ceiling 3-position T
1 2 3
(heating or cooling) (B1)

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Heating or cooling with electric heater ON

3171D21
2-pipe fan coil unit with electric heater
(heating or cooling) ON/OFF YE
1 2 3 B2
Chilled / heated ceiling with electric heater, T
(heating or cooling) ON/OFF T
1-stage compressor with electric heater, (B1)
(heating or cooling) ON/OFF Y1

M1

T
(B1)

Heating and cooling ON

3076D22
4-pipe fan coil unit
(heating and cooling) ON/OFF
1 2 3
Chilled ceiling and radiator
(heating and cooling) ON/OFF Y2 T
1-stage compressor (B1)
(heating and cooling) ON/OFF
Y1

M1

T
(B1)

Then follow the following this sequence to enter in “Expert mode”

1. Press buttons + and – simultaneously for 3 seconds. Release and press button – again for 3
seconds within 2 seconds. The display shows “P01” and service.

2. Repeatedly press the + or – button to select the required parameter.

+ - + - + - + - + - -
P01 P02 P08 P13 P14 End
3171z99

3. Press + and – simultaneously. The current value of the selected parameter begins to flash, allowing
you to change the value by repeatedly pressing + or –.
4. The next parameter is displayed when you press + and – again simultaneously.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to display and change additional parameters.
6. Press + or – until “End” is displayed, and then press + and – simultaneously to save the change and
exit parameter entry mode.

A detailed list of parameters configurable is given in an appendix C at the end of this document.

Addressing and communication settings are also configured via parameters (P81 for Modbus address,
P68 for the baud rate and P70 for the parity.
Important: Modbus address (1...247) must be different in each RDF302 (Modbus slaves). Baud rate
(4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps) and parity (none, odd or even) must be the same for all the Modbus
devices (including the PX)

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6.0 DESIGO XWP workflow: Integration at automation level
Create a project using XWP that contains a PXC00-U and a PXA30-RS* as extension module. This
combination of hardware will be used as the integration platform.

Perform the Node setup of that controller using the Network Configurator applications and navigate to
the CFC.

Go the Libraries tab and expand the RDXINT0* library tree

Drag and drop the CommDiag compound to the top level chart.

Open the Comm Blocks compound and change the communication settings (Baud rate and parity)
according to the settings in the RDF302

Note that default settings for Baud rate are for RDF302 and communication block the same (19200
bps and parity even).
Important: Do not change addresses of these blocks!

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On the same level as the DefComms compound create your plants as desired to distribute you RDx
devices. For example:

Drill down to the level where you want to locate your RDx room compounds.

In the library you have a basic compound with the data points that MUST always be present in the
Room compounds and a full compound with the complete list of data points you can use.

You can drag and drop the basic compound and rename it
.

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All the data points of the basic compound are necessary in order for the genie and super-genie page
to work properly are located in the basic compound. Please do not remove any of these data points.

Add the extra data points you need for your FNC application (i.e. ClgOut, HtgOut, ElHtg, X1Dig…).
You can take them directly from the Full compounds in the library into your Room compound.

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All the available IO blocks are listed in the Appendix A of this document.

Note: We recommend using only the strictly necessary datapoints (normally around 10). This has a
double benefit. Firstly, in terms of bus load, the less datapoints are used the less number of polling
telegrams are sent to the bus from the PXC00-U. Secondly, in terms of DESIGO Insight license cost
as each data point used in the PXC00-U has to be taken into account for computing the license.

Once you have created a RDF compound with the datapoints you need you can copy and paste it to
create more RDF compounds. Rename it after having pasted it with the right name (for example:
Room 2) and change the description.

Once you have pasted the rest of the room compounds you will need to modify the physical
addresses. Open the IO Address Editor.

Use the filter to filter the room compound that you need to change the addresses for.

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Once filtered select the range of addresses you want to change and use the Find and Replace
functionality.

Repeat the same process for all the RDF devices that you have in the project.

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Once you have finished changing the addresses perform a full compile and a full download of the
XWP project.

Test the RDF functionality on-line by going to the test mode.

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7.0 DESIGO Insight workflow: Visualization at management level
Create a new DESIGO Insight or use an existing DESIGO Insight project with a DESIGO PX site.

Copy the .exp file corresponding to your PXC00-U controller from the XWP project location.

Paste it in your DESIGO Insight project under the location

…<ProjectName>\Sites\<SiteName>\PX\Dbi\DTS

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Open the Database Import utility and import the metadata files.

Then import the project file containing AS01.exp

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Check you do not get any error in the logs.
If you want you can open DESIGO Insight object viewer to verify you are communicating with the
device.

Next step is to create the graphics for the RDx visualization on a graphic page.

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Open Citect Explorer and restore the Graphic library (PX_VAP.ctz) from BT INT. This Citect project
includes the genies/supergenies for the RDx.

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If not already done, create a project, containing the Citect communication settings (IOserver, PDX,
COSCTDRV), in this example it is called COMMON.

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If you want you can create a new project that will contain graphic page that will containing the RDx
integration, in this example this page is created under the MAIN project.

Make sure you define the right InClue structure.

Create a new graphic page for the RDx integration.

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Open the Citect Graphic Browser and select the genie corresponding to the RDx integration. Drag and
drop it onto the new page.

Set the genie settings according to your application.

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To fill in the “sTag” field navigate to the Object Viewer and select the RDF compound, right click and
select Copy Citect Tag.

Paste it on “sTag” field and click OK

To add more you can copy/paste the genie as many times as you want and change the “sTag”.

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When you have finish with your graphic page, save it.

Compile the Citect project.

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Open DESIGO Insight, and check that your new graphic page is working fine.

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APPENDIX A: List of blocks
DP Name Description
ChoFnctOp Changeover function Op
ClgOut Cooling output
ConSeq Control Sequence
DzComf Dead zone comfort
EHeatFnOp Electric Heater FnOp
ElHtg Electric heater
FanCtrl Manual fan control
FanSpd Fan output
HtgOut Heating output
OpMod Operating mode
PrOpMod Present operating mode
PrSp Current room temp setpoint
SpCmfB Comfort Basic setpoint
SpEconCl Economy cooling setpoint
SpEconHg Economy heating setpoint
SpProtCl Protection cooling setpoint
SpProtHg Protection heating setpoint
TOa Actual value outside temp
TOaBus Outside air temperature via Bus
TR Actual value room temp
TUnOut Temp.unit out
X1An State X1 Analog
X1Dig State X1 Digital
X2An State X2 Analog
X2Dig State X2 Digital

In green the IO blocks that must always be present within each of the RDF compounds at the CFC.

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APPENDIX B: Description of Modbus communication objects

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APPENDIX C: List of Parameters
Name Factory setting Range
Parameter

Service level
0 = Heating only
2-pipe: [0…3] 1 = Cooling only
1 (Cooling only) 2 = Manual Heating or Cooling
4-pipe: [2…4] 3 = Auto Changeover
P01 Control sequence 4 (Heating & Cooling) 4 = Heating & cooling
1 = Comfort, Protection
Mode selection by user via 2 = Comfort, Energy Saving,
P02 operating mode button 1 (Comfort, Protection) Protection

0 = °C
P04 Selection of °C or °F °C 1 = °F

P05 Sensor calibration 0.0 °C -3...3 °C

0 = Room temperature
P06 Standard temperature display 0 (Room temperature) 1 = Setpoint
0 = No display
1 = Temperature in °C/°F
2 = Outside temperature
(via Modbus)
3 = Time of day (12 h, via Modbus)
P07 Additional user information 0 (no display) 4 = Time of day (24 h, via Modbus)
P08 Comfort basic setpoint 21 °C 5...40 °C
Minimum setpoint limitation in
P09 Comfort (WminComf) 5 °C 5...40 °C
Maximum setpoint limitation
P10 in Comfort (WmaxComf) 35 °C 5...40 °C
Setpoint of heating in Energy
P11 Saving 15 °C OFF, 5 °C…WcoolEco
Setpoint of cooling in Energy
P12 Saving 30 °C OFF, WheatEco…40 °C
Electrical heater in cooling OFF = disabled
P13 * mode ON ON = enabled
Button lock
(Press operating mode button 0 = Disabled
for 5 seconds to lock or 1 = Auto lock
P14 unlock the buttons) 0 (Disabled) 2 = Manual lock

Notes:
)
* Parameter P13 and P54 is only displayed for application "2-pipe with electric heater".
All temperature settings are in increments of 0.5 °C.

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Name Factory Range

Parameter
setting

Expert level
P-band/Switching differential for
P30 heating mode 2K 0.5 … 6 K
P-band/Switching differential for
P31 cooling mode 1K 0.5 … 6 K
P33 Dead zone in Comfort mode 2K 0.5 … 5 K
P34 Setpoint differential 2K 0.5 … 5 K
P35** Integral time 5 min 0…10 min
Heating/cooling changeover
P36** switching point for cooling 16 °C 10…25 °C
Heating/cooling changeover
P37** switching point for heating 28 °C 27…40 °C
0 = --- (no function)
1 = Room temp ext. sensor /
Return air temp (AI)
2 = H/C changeover (AI/DI)
3 = Operating mode contact (DI)
4 = Dew point sensor (DI)
5 = Enable electric heater (DI)
6 = Fault input (DI)
7 = Monitor input (Digital)
P38 Input X1 3 = Op mode c/o 8 = Monitor input (Temp)
Operating action for X1 if digital NO = Normally Open
P39 input NO NC = Normally Close
0 = --- (no function)
1 = Room temp ext. sensor /
Return temp (AI)
2 = H/C changeover (AI/DI)
3 = Operating mode contact (DI)
4 = Dew point sensor (DI)
5 = Enable electric heater (DI)
6 = Fault input (DI)
7 = Monitor input (Digital)
P40 Input X2 1 = Ext. sensor 8 = Monitor input (Temp)
Operating action for X2 if digital
input 0 = Normally Open
P41 0 (N.O.) 1 = Normally Close
P44*** Actuator running time Y11/Y21 150 s 20…300 sec
On time minimum for 2-pos output
P48 control 1 min. 1...20 min
Off time minimum for 2-pos output
P49 control 1 min. 1...20 min
OFF: Not active
1…5 min: Active with selected
P50 Purge time OFF duration
P51 Flow temp limit floor heating OFF OFF, 10...50 °C
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
2 = Heating only
P52 Fan control 1 3 = Cooling only
1 = 1-speed
P53 Fan speeds 2 2 = 3-speed
P54* Fan overrun time 60 sec 0...360 sec
P55 Fan speed switching point high 100% 80...100%
P56 Fan speed switching point med 65% 30..75%
P57 Fan speed switching point low 10% 1...15%
P58 Fan start kick ON ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled

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Name Factory Range

Parameter
setting

Expert level
P59 Fan minimum on time 2 min 1...6 min
P60 Periodic fan kick Comfort 0 0…89 min, OFF(90)
P61 Periodic fan kick Eco OFF 0…359 min, OFF(360)
P62 Service filter Off (0) Off, 100…9900 h
P65 Protection heating setpoint 8 °C OFF, 5…WCoolProt;
WCoolProt = 40 °C max
P66 Protection cooling setpoint OFF OFF, WHeatProt… 40;
WHeatProt = 5°C min
P68 Baud Rate 2 0 = 4800 BPS
1 = 9600 BPS
2 = 19200 BPS
3 = 38400 BPS
P69 Temporary Comfort setpoint OFF OFF = Disabled
ON = Enabled
P70 Parity 1 0 = Odd
1 = Even
2 = No parity
P71 Restore factory setting OFF OFF = Disabled
ON = Reload start
“8888” is displayed for 3s during
reload process
P81 Device address 1 1 … 247

Notes:
**) Parameters P36-37 and P50 will only appear when either X1 or X2 set to 2, the H/C
changeover.
***) Parameters P35 and P44 will only appear when the application (DIP switch) set to 2 pipe 3
position.

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Name Range

Parameter

Diagnostics & test

d01 Application number NONE = (No application)
2P = 2-pipe
2P3P = 2-pipe 3-position
2PEH = 2-pipe with electric heater
4P = 4-pipe
d02 X1 state 0 = Not activated (for DI)
1 = Activated (DI)
0…49 °C = Current temp. value (for AI)
00 = H/C Input shorted
100 = H/C Input open
d03 X2 state 0 = Not activated (for DI)
1 = Activated (DI)
0…49 °C = Current temp. value (for AI)
00 = H/C Input shorted
100 = H/C Input open
d05*** Test mode for checking the "---" = no signal on outputs Y11 and Y21
Y11/Y21 OPE = output Y11 forced opening
CLO = output Y21 forced closing
This parameter can only be quit when
the setting is back at “---”.
Press buttons + and – simultaneously
to escape.
actuator's running direction

Note:
***) Parameters d05 will only appear when the application (DIP switch) set to 2 pipe 3 position.

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