Ubiquity Mobile Functionality
Ubiquity Mobile Description
Ubiquity Mobile is our custom application which is used with a PDA (Palm or Pocket PC) or laptop
PC to locally access a networked TCS Basys Controls control system. The application is menu
driven and allows the user to load, view, and edit various programming and monitoring
parameters within the control system. Ubiquity Mobile can be used to access an entire network of
controls or an individual controller, as needed.
Neither the PC nor PDA integrates directly with the QD2040 Site Communications Center to use
Ubiquity Mobile. Rather, Ubiquity Mobile resides on the PDA or PC which then connects via a
cable to a QD1010 (RS232-to-RS485 converter). Then, a second cable connects the QD1010 to
a single controller or network of controllers. However, if the PDA or PC has a web browser
installed, it could connect directly to the QD2040 (in standalone mode) using a cross-over cable
and utilize the QD2040’s internal Ubiquity browser-based software.
Basic Functions of Ubiquity Mobile Include:
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Programming of all controllers
Monitoring controller inputs and outputs
Modifying controller addresses
Creating and modifying schedules
Setting time and date on controllers (if applicable)
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1) Install Software
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There are two software applications which must be installed
before using Ubiquity Mobile.
Install Steps:
Vary slightly based on the exact type/model of PDA.
SuperWaba
SuperWaba is an open-source software development platform for PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and Smartphones. It provides a rich set of user interface controls and
functionalities plus multi-platform support (Palm OS,
Windows CE, Pocket PC, and more). SuperWaba must be
loaded and running on your PDA or laptop PC to use Ubiquity Mobile.
Pocket PC & Other Windows CE Devices
1. Download/extract ubiquity_mobile_pc_ce.zip to your
PC’s desktop.
2. Be sure your “hot sync” software is functioning & plug in
your device.
3. Click/run _CEinstall-RunMe.bat (this installs SuperWaba).
4. Click/run _UBMobile_install_.bat (this installs Ubiquity
For additional information on SuperWaba visit
www.superwaba.com.br
5. Ubiquity Mobile is now installed and ready to run when
started/activated.
Ubiquity Mobile
Ubiquity Mobile is our custom application which is used
with a PDA or laptop PC to locally access a networked TCS
Basys Controls control system. The application is menu
driven and allows the user to load, view, and edit various
programming and monitoring parameters within the control
system. Ubiquity Mobile can be used to access an entire
network of controls or an individual controller, as needed.
Palm OS
1. Download/extract ubiquity_mobile_palm.zip to your PC’s
desktop.
2. Be sure the “Hot Sync Manager” and “palmOne Quick
Install” are functioning.
3. Double click each file to add it to the transfer list
For additional information on Ubiquity Mobile visit
www.tcsbasys.com
Mobile and all the controller profiles SZxxxx.pdb and
SLxxxx.pdb).
(including SuperWaba.pdb, SuperWaba.prc, SWNatives.prc,
UbMobile.pdb, UbMobile.prc,plus all SZxxxx.pdb and SLxxxx.pdb files).
4. Plug in your device and initiate the sync process.
5. Ubiquity Mobile is now installed and ready to run when
started/activated.
NOTE: For most connection configurations a seprate QD1010 is
required between the PDA and the controller or controller network.
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2) Initial Connection/Wiring
Connect to entire control network through existing QD1010
STEP 1: Assemble PDA, adapters and cables (PI5000)
STEP 2: Disconnect QD1010 from Gateway
STEP 3: Connect PDA assembly to RS232 port on
existing QD1010
- RS232 Cable
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - RS232
- Serial to RS232 cable Adaptor
RS485
- PDA to USB/Serial Adaptor
GATEWAY
QD1010
RS232
RS485
TO
CONTROLLER
NETWORK
QD1010
TO CONTROLLER
NETWORK
Connect to entire control network through a single controller
STEP 1: Connect PDA assembly to RS232 port of
separate QD1010
STEP 2: Disconnect controller network from existing
QD1010
RS232
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -
GATEWAY
QD1010
QD1010
TO
CONTROLLER
NETWORK
TO
CONTROLLER
NETWORK
RS485
RS232
RS485
-- -- -- -- -- RS485
-----
RS232
RS485
STEP 3: Connect PDA/QD1010 assembly to RS485 port
of any controller on controller network
SL2108
QD1010
OR
TO SINGLE
CONTROLLER
TO
CONTROLLER
NETWORK
RS485
SZ1022
Connect to individual controller
STEP 1: Connect PDA assembly to RS232 port of
separate QD1010
STEP 2: Disconnect single controller from controller
network
RS485
RS232
RS485
-- -- -- --
STEP 3: Connect PDA/QD1010 assembly to RS485 port
of single controller
RS232
RS485
TO CONTROLLER
NETWORK
RS485
QD1010
SL2108
SL2108
OR
TO SINGLE
CONTROLLER
RS485
-- -- -- --
QD1010
SZ1022
TO CONTROLLER
NETWORK
RS485
SZ1022
3) Software Startup/BasicInterface
a. Tap/Click the UB Mobile icon. b. The startup screen will appear.
c. The Ubiquity Mobile
Main Window will appear.
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4) Communication Screen
You must first establish a comm. connection before
attempting any other functions – tap/click the
Communication button.
b. Tap/Click the “Stop” button once all controllers
have been found.
c. The range (from x to y) can be changed to speed
the autodetect process.
Monitor Data
a. Tap/Click the communication button.
b. Be sure to match all settings shown.
c. You must select “serial” from the drop-down even
if it is showing already.
** a confirmation message will appear at the bottom of
the screen – Port Serial opened at 9600 b/s
5) Main Menu Bar
a. On Auto Detect screen, Tap/Click the desired
controller.
b. Use Menu Bar to go to Net/Mon>> Monitor Data
option.
c. Click “Read” to view that controller’s current
monitoring data (live).
d. To view another controller, use Menu Bar to go
back to the Auto Detect screen and repeat these
steps.
7) Program Screens
The program screens allow you to view and modify
program parameters including a controller’s address.
The main menu bar is located at the top of each
screen. It shows your correct location within
Ubiquity Mobile.
a. Tap/Click the Menu Bar.
b. The Menu Bar expands.
c. Tap/Click the desired location.
6) Monitor Screens
Auto Detect
The monitor screen allow you to locate and view live
data from all controllers and monitors.
a. Tap/Click the “Start” button to begin
autodetecting.
Load Controller
a. Enter the address of the desired controller.
b. Tap/Click the “Read Id” button.
** a confirmation message will appear at the
bottom of the screen – Addr # XXXX #=address
number, XXXX= prod model number
c. Select the controller type from the drop-down that
matches the model number shown at the bottom
of the screen after “Read Id”.
d. Set the changes as temporary or permanent. • temporary – Used for testing purposes. Once
the test changes are no longer needed YOU
MUST restore the original settings before selecting another controller (Menu Bar >> Program >>
RD/Wr >> Restore All).
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• permanent – Any changes made to the
controller will remain AND will be sent to
Ubiquity once the controller network is
reconnected. This option allows you to jump
to another controller after writing changes (DOES
Program Submenu: Browse
NOT require “restore all”).
e. Tap/Click the “Load Controller” button.
** a confirmation message will appear at the bottom of
the screen – Load Succeeded
f. Tap/Click the “Read Id” button again.
Change Controller’s Address
a. Enter the current address of controller.
b. Tap/Click the “Apply Addr.” button to select the
contoller.
c. Tap/Click the “Change Cont. Addr” button.
d. Change the address to the desired value in the
pop up window .
e. Tap/Click the “Ok” button.
Programming Process
When programming always follow these steps.
a. Read values for current page (this MUST be
done before writing any changes).
b. Make any desired changes (highlight and
then change).
c. Write values for current page.
d. Read values to confirm change has been made.
e. Go to next or prev screen repeat steps above.
- read button
- write button
- previous button
- next button
• Next – Goes to the next page for current controller.
• Previous – Goes to the previous page for current
controller.
• First – Goes to the first page for current controller.
• Load Cont. – Goes to the main program screen.
• Goto Page – Allows you to jump to any previously.
viewed page for current controller.
• Page Info – Opens window showing page#
and description.
Program Submenu: RD/Wr • Read Page – Loads the current values for all
parameters shown on the page.
• Write Point – Writes a single value (the last
modified parameter) to the controller.
• Write Page – Writes all values shown on the page
to the controller.
• Disp. Org. Page – Displays original values for
current page.
• Rest&Wr Page – Display original values for current
page and writes all values shown to the controller.
• Restore All – Restores ALL parameters on all pages
to their original values and writes ALL values to
the controller.
Change Controllers
Use the Menu Bar to go to the Main Program screen
to select a different controller to program.
a. Tap/Click the Menu Bar.
b. Tap/Click Browse option.
c. Tap/Click Load Cont (takes you to the Load
Controller screen) option.
d. Select a new controller and repeat programming
steps.
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