Integrated third-party plants using configuration files for Modbus gateways

Third-party (non-Siemens) plants can be integrated in Climatix IC. They are integrated via the Modbus interface and POL448 controller with Climatix IC gateway functionality. Mapping files in format 'parameter.ucf' and 'OBHVNcomp.ucf' are generated by an Excel tool and provided by the application team. The files are created for each plant and loaded under "Operation > Plants" as plant file in Climatix IC. The mapping files are either plant files or parameter files.

As an alternative, the plant files can also be loaded via the Cloud API in Climatix IC.

Creating and uploading mapping files

  1. Request the Excel tool to create plant or parameter files from the Climatix IC application team.
  2. Create plant or parameter files in format 'parameter.ucf' or 'OBHVNcomp.ucf’ for third-party (non-Siemens) plants.
  3. Go to "Administration > Plants > ‘My plant’ > Files".
  4. Select 'Upload plant file' or 'Upload parameter file'.
  5. The dialog page opens (see "Files in systems > section 'Upload own files' ".
  7. Follow the instructions from 'Upload own files' and load your plant or parameter file as a mapping file to Climatix IC.
    • Only UCF files can be selected to upload a plant file.
  8. The mapping file is available in the 'Upgrade' menu as a plant or parameter file.
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Only one mapping file can be loaded per plant.

  1. Follow the steps in "Upgrade” to create an upgrade.
  2. New drop-down lists for 'Mapping file' as well as 'Parameter' are enabled.
  3. To upload to a plant file: Select tab 'Plant’ or 'Application set' in 'Mapping file'.
    Or to upload a parameter file: Select tab 'Plant' or 'Application Set’ in 'Parameter'.
  4. Select the mapping file and click [OK].
  1. The upgrade with the new mapping file is configured.
  2. Non-Siemens plants are integrated in Climatix IC with the configuration.

Plant file loaded in Climatix IC:

Parameter file loaded in Climatix IC: