Add Function Blocks

Use Function Blocks to program the Honeywell Spyder controller to perform a wide variety of HVAC applications. Function Blocks are modules that perform a specific task by reading inputs, operating on them, and outputting a value(s). Use the Programming Tool to select the appropriate function blocks, configure them and connect them together to perform a specific HVAC application.

Function Blocks are classified into six categories. They are:

Adding a Device

To add a device:

  1. Select HoneywellSpyder from the drop-down list in the Spyder Palette.
  2. Drag the LonSpyder folder on to LonNetwork in the Nav tree.
    or
    Drag the BacnetSpyder folder on to BacnetNetwork in the Nav tree
  3. Enter the desired name for the device and click OK.

Adding a Function Block

To add a function block:

  1. Display the Spyder palette (If you do not see the Spyder palette on the left pane, on the Menu bar select Window > Side Bars > Palette). The Spyder palette is displayed with the following items:
  1. Expand the LonSpyder or BacnetSpyder device in the Nav tree and select the ControlProgram folder.
  2. Drag the desired function block on to the wiresheet.
  3. Enter the name of the function block and click OK. The function block is added and appears on the wire sheet.

Note: A total of 100 function blocks are supported in the Spyder I, Spyder II, and Bacnet Spyder models. Spyder Micro models support 200 Function blocks.

LonSpyder I models are: PVL6436A, PVL6438N, and PUL6438

LonSpyder II models are: PVL 6436AS, PVL 6438NS, and PUL 6438S

LonSpyder Micro models are: PVL4024NS, PVL4022AS, PUL4024S, PUL1012S, and PVL0000AS

BacnetSpyder models are: PVLB6436AS, PVB 6438NS, and PULB6438S

Related Topics

Configure Function Blocks

Delete Function Blocks