Echelon IzoT Commissioning Tool - Manual (Page 18)

Introduction to the IzoT Commissioning Tool
The IzoT Commissioning Tool (OpenLNS CT and LonMaker) is a L ON W ORKS
® network tool that runs
on the OpenLNS network operating system and uses Microsoft Visio ® 2010 or Visio 2003
(Professional or Standard editions) as a graphical user interface. The OpenLNS network operating
system implements a client/server architecture with directory, installation, management, monitoring,
and control services provided by an OpenLNS Server that is included with the IzoT Commissioning
Tool. The OpenLNS Server allows multiple users running IzoT Commissioning Tool and other
OpenLNS tools, applications, and plug-ins on separate computers to access the OpenLNS Server
simultaneously. This means that managers, system integrators, installers, and maintenance personnel
can all work on the same L
ON W ORKS network at the same time. The IzoT Commissioning Tool is
compatible with Windows 7 (64-bit and 32-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Vista
with SP1 (32-bit), and Windows XP with SP3 (32-bit). The OpenLNS Server and IzoT
Commissioning Tool are backwards compatible with all existing LNS Turbo Edition databases and
LonMaker Turbo Edition drawings providing simple migration for existing LNS and LonMaker
networks.
The IzoT Commissioning Tool can be used to manage all phases of a network’s life cycle—from the
initial design and commissioning to the ongoing operation. It provides the functionality of several
network tools in one single solution:
• Network Design Tool. You can design a network offsite (without actually being connected to the
network) and/or onsite, and modify it anytime.
• Network Installation Tool. You can rapidly install a network designed offsite once it is brought
onsite. The device definitions can be quickly and easily associated with their corresponding
physical devices to reduce on-site commissioning time. The OpenLNS CT Browser provides
complete access to all network variables and configuration properties.
• Network Documentation Tool. You can create an OpenLNS CT drawing during the network
design and installation process. This OpenLNS CT drawing is an accurate, logical representation
of the installed physical network. The OpenLNS CT drawing is therefore an essential component
of as-built reports.
• Network Operation Tool. You can operate the network using the operator interface pages
contained within the OpenLNS CT drawing.
• Network Maintenance Tool. You can easily add, test, remove, modify, or replace devices, routers,
channels, subsystems, and connections to maintain the network.
New Features
This section describes the major features included with the OpenLNS Server and the IzoT
Commissioning Tool.
• No-cost device installation.
• Automated product activation (Internet connection required).
• Annual product maintenance.
• Increased device compatibility.
• Longer database directory paths.
• Improved Microsoft Windows

Compatibility.
• Additional OpenLNS events.
• New OpenLNS CT Menus.
No-Cost Device Installation
You can install devices without commissioning fees (known as “credits” in LNS Turbo and LonMaker
Turbo software). The IzoT Commissioning Tool features no-cost installation for all L
ON W ORKS
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