Edwards EST3 Integration

This integration permits the user to access objects from corresponding Edwards EST3 devices and monitor them from Desigo CC.

Safety functions

Observe all applicable standards for the country as well as regional or local regulations when integrating safety functions.

Dependencies

To be able to work with EDE files, you must manually add the following extension:
- Desigo System (Core)

Edwards EST3 fire panels can be integrated in Desigo CC in one of the following ways:

Online engineering. In online mode, the panel must be connected to the management station and from there you can start the discovery of the devices online data. For instructions, see Integrating Edwards EST3 Panels Through Online Discovery.
Offline mode. In offline configuration, you prepare an Engineering Data Exchange (EDE) file that contains BACnet devices project data and then you import the configuration. For instructions, see Integrating Edwards EST3 Panels Through Offline Configuration.

Before performing the online discovery or offline configuration, a BACnet driver and network must be created.

Type of Configuration	Engineering	Advantage	Disadvantage
Online discovery	For online engineering, Desigo CC is connected to the devices and you perform an online discovery of project data.	You import the latest online configuration. Extensive coordination with the project engineer is not required. NOTE: The following information must, however, be clarified in advance: PICS, device ID, device name, and UDP port.	Scanning the network can take quite a long time. The hierarchical structure to be displayed in System Browser is not influenced. Only Management View is generated in System Browser. Data is alphabetically displayed regardless of object type.
Offline import	For offline engineering, you must edit and import an Engineering Data Exchange (EDE). An online connection with the BACnet device is not required.	Engineering can take place in the office. The following views are supported in System Browser: Management View (generated automatically by the system). Logical View (determined by the configuration file) User View (only if already created in Desigo CC. It can then be set through the configuration file) Graphic engineering can be completed in advance at the office.	Project data might not be up-to-date. Requires more coordination to receive the EDE data from the project engineer.

The AutoDiscovery function supports the following BACnet objects in Management View > Hardware.

The EDE file contains a list of items where you can set a specific Function and EoType for fire objects.