Managing functional blocks – Echelon IzoT Commissioning Tool User Manual

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network variable values or send network variable updates.

If the device was previously offline, the device state does not
change. If the device is reset while offline, it will be placed in the
online state.

Enable

Activates all functional blocks on a disabled device. The device
must be online to be enabled. This command only applies to
devices containing a Node Object functional block.

Disable

Keeps the device application disabled even if the device is reset.
The device must be online to be disabled. This command only
applies to devices containing a Node Object functional block. If
Disable is selected and the device does not contain a Node Object
functional block, the device is placed offline.

Reset

Stops the device application, terminates all incoming and outgoing
messages, sets all temporary settings to their initial values, and
then restarts the device application. If the device was in the soft
offline state, it will be put online; if the device was in the hard
offline state, it will remain offline.

Wink

Requests that the device generate an application-dependent audio
or visual feedback such as a beep or a flashing service LED. The
device must support the Wink function to use this command. This
command is useful for identifying devices.

List FBs

Switches to the Functional Blocks tab and adds the functional
blocks assigned to the selected devices to the object list.

Clear Log

Clears the Results Log.

Click Settings to open the Device Manager Settings dialog box. This dialog lets you set

options for

testing and winking devices

. See Device Manager Settings in this section for more information on

using this dialog.

Managing Functional Blocks

To manage a functional block, right-click a functional block (or select multiple objects including at
least one functional block or application device and right-click one of them), and then select Manage
on the shortcut menu. You can also select the Functional Block tab after you have opened one of the
other tabs with one or more application devices or functional blocks selected. The Functional Blocks
tab of the IzoT Commissioning Tool Device Manager opens.

You can use this tab to manage the selected functional blocks. The tab contains an Object List that
displays the selected devices, and a Results Log that lists the results of any commands or tests.

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