Table 1 describes the Multistate Value object attributes. These attributes are displayed in alphabetical order. See Object Attributes in the Input and Output Objects section for descriptions of the data provided in this table. Unless otherwise stated, the attributes listed in this table appear in the Details dialog box (for example, the Present Value appears in the Control View below the module name in Simulation and Commissioning modes).
Name |
Type |
Mode |
Description |
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Application COV |
Input |
All Modes |
Not used by this object. |
BACnet Exposed |
Network Input Network Output |
All Modes |
Use to expose the object to BACnet systems. The BACnet exposed object is a viewable object through the supervisory controller. |
Default Value |
Network Input Network Output |
All Modes |
Use to specify the Present Value if no source is connected or if the connected source is never reliable. |
Description |
Input Output |
All Modes |
Indicates the description provided for the object. |
Destination References |
Output |
Simulation Commissioning |
Indicates the array of attribute references for the destinations. All references must be from a single object. |
Error Status |
Network Input Network Output |
Configuration Commissioning |
Status of the last communication that occurred with an input or output reference. Common errors include:
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Failsoft |
Network Input Network Output |
All Modes |
Indicates how the Network Input or Network Output behaves when the connected source, such as a supervisory command or peer reference, is not Reliable. If the source is not Reliable, the element uses either the default value for the current value (if Failsoft is true) or the Last Reliable Value (if Failsoft is false). For a Network Input, the source is considered unreliable whenever the priority array of the Present Value is empty. |
In Test |
Network Input Network Output |
Simulation Commissioning |
Displays a Boolean value that is True if you manually set the Current Value for test purposes. |
Min Change to Send |
Output |
All Modes |
Indicates the array of floating values (each value corresponding to a single Input) to specify the minimum change in the Input that is sent to the destination. This attribute is only applicable when the Input is of floating-point data type. The change is evaluated by comparing the current value of the Input to the value the last time a message was sent to the destination. |
Name |
All Types |
All Modes |
Object name. |
Object Identifier |
All Types |
All Modes |
Indicates the instance number of the Object Type as exposed to the network. The Object Identifier must be unique within the host device. The Object Identifier is created after defining hardware in the Hardware Definition Wizard accessible from the Define Hardware button or Operations menu option. The Object Identifier consists of the BACnet Class ID and the object’s Instance Number separated by a colon. For example, an Object Identifier of AV.10026 has a BACnet Class ID of AV and an Instance Number of 10026. |
Out of Service |
Input Output |
Commissioning |
Indicates whether the object is currently connected to the hardware or offline (out of service). This attribute is visible in an SAB device. |
Peer Reference |
Network Input Network Output |
Configuration Commissioning |
Contains the elements needed to use peer-to-peer communication. These elements are:
You can locate the Object Identifier in the Advanced view of the Details dialog box. The Peer to Peer Disabled option allows you to disable peer-to-peer communication. |
Present Value (Appears as O1 for Inputs and I1 for Outputs) |
All Types |
Simulation Commissioning |
Indicates the current value (with the highest priority) being sent to this object. Present Value is used to calculate the output. This attribute is a Default Element, and a calculated value (Output). |
Reliability |
All Types |
Simulation Commissioning |
Provides values to indicate whether or not the Present Value (Appears as O1 for Inputs and I1 for Outputs) is reliable. Set Name: Reliability |
Relinquish Default |
Input Output |
Configuration Commissioning |
Contains the default value for Present Value (Appears as O1 for Inputs and I1 for Outputs) when all priorities are released. The Present Value is sent to the value in Relinquish Default only at startup or when the last priority value is released. Present Value does not update if you change Relinquish Default. |
Restore Command Priority |
All Types |
Configuration Commissioning |
Restores the commands you select in the case of a power failure. For more information about command priorities, see Command Priority Levels. The following list displays the command priorities you can select.
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Source References |
Input |
Simulation Commissioning |
Indicates the array of attribute references for the sources. All references must be from a single object. |
States Text |
All Types |
Configuration Commissioning |
Specifies the set used to obtain text for Present Value (Appears as O1 for Inputs and I1 for Outputs). |
State Text |
Input Output |
All Modes |
Specifies the text to use for each enum member. By default it matches the text from the States Text specified enum set. It can be customized and then CCT uses the customized text. You can only customize this value when the BACnet Exposed attribute is set to True. |
Status |
All Types |
Simulation Commissioning |
Reflects the status of the object based on the Reliability attribute and the status of any commands. Possible values for Multistate Value objects are:
Set Name: Status |
Use Default if Not Reliable |
Input Output |
All Modes |
For Inputs: Specifies the behavior when the Source is not reliable. If True, the Output is set to its Default Value whenever its Source is not reliable and its Reliability is marked as Reliable. If False, the Output maintains its last reliable value and its Reliability reflects the reason that the source is not reliable. For Outputs: Specifies the behavior when the Input is not reliable. If True, the destination is sent the Input’s Default Value whenever the Input is not reliable and its Reliability is marked as Reliable. If False, the destination is not updated and keeps its last reliable value. |