Table 8.1 below , lists problems you may encounter with the Unity software and possible solutions.
Problem Possible cause Suggested Remedy
Settings are not available
in local unit Liebert® iCOM™ display,
show as "IS-Unity Service is
Unavailable"
Embedded Unity is not enabled.
Make sure the correct monitoring protocol is selected in
BMS Setup.
See Configuring BMS Communication with Embedded Unity
on page117 .
Unity software needs more time to boot up since
most recent Liebert® iCOM™ controller or Unity
reboot.
Wait no more than 10minutes to give enough time to boot
up.
The Liebert® iCOM™ user and password for Unity
are incorrect.
Enter a valid user name and password for the Liebert®
iCOM™-to-Unity connection.
See Embedded Unity User and Password on the next page .
Embedded Unity has crashed.
Restart, and wait at least 5minutes to fully boot up.
See Unity Restart and Restore Defaults on the next page .
Unity configuration had become corrupt.
Restore to defaults, see Unity Restart and Restore Defaults
on the next page .
NOTE: All customized Unity configuration settings will
be lost. Use this as a last resort.
Ethernet to BMS network not
communicating or connecting
BMSEthernet drop is connected to the wrong
RJ-45 connector on the Liebert® iCOM™ control
board.
Make sure that the cable is connected to P74 on the
Liebert® iCOM™ control board, and corrected if needed.
Ethernet cable is bad or incorrectly made.
Use a cable tester that gives a quality rating and length
(sends a true data packet) to test the cable and correct as
needed.
Incorrect network settings.
Correct the IPv4 network settings, see IPv4 and IPv6
Configuration on page128 .
NOTE: If you adjust the settings, you must restart the
Unity software for the changes to take effect.
485twisted pair to BMS network not
communicating or connecting
Incorrect polarity.
Correct the polarity.
See Connecting to the BMS on page120 .
Incorrect protocol settings.
Verify and correct the settings. Refer to the configuration
settings that apply to your system:
• BACnet Protocol Setup on page141 .
• Modbus Protocol Setup on page144 .
• SNMP Protocol Setup on page146 .
Protocol settings have not been saved.
Save the settings, and restart Unity so the configuration is
authorized/applied.
See Unity Restart and Restore Defaults on the next page .
Table 8.1 Embedded Unity Troubleshooting
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