Echelon IzoT NodeBuilder - Manual (Page 282)

SLTA-10
A serial NSI interface with built-in twisted pair transceiver that connects to any host with an EIA-232
(formerly RS232) port. It can also connect to the host remotely using a Hayes-compatible modem.
The SLTA-10 is the best NSI to use for remote application or for portable hosts that do not contain a
type II PC slot or a USB interface.
The SLTA-10 adapter is supported, but not recommended unless dial-up operation through a modem
and a serial connection is required. You should use a PCC-10 or U10/20 USB network interface
instead. For accessing remote networks, you can use an RNI such as the i.LON SmartServer, i.LON
100 e3 Internet Server, i.LON 600 L
ON W ORKS -IP Server, and i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter.
Self-Installed Network
A network that has network addresses and connections created without the use of a network
management tool. In a self-installed network, each device contains code (the Neuron C ISI library,
which implements the ISI protocol) that replaces parts of the network management server’s
functionality, resulting in a network that no longer requires a special tool or server to establish network
communication or to change the configuration of the network.
Service Pin
Each Neuron Chip has a service pin used during installation to acquire the Neuron Chip’s Neuron ID.
When this pin is grounded, the Neuron Chip sends a broadcast message containing its Neuron ID and
program ID, which is called service pin message or packet. The method used to ground the service pin
varies from device to device. Examples of mechanical methods include grounding via a push button or
using a magnetic reed switch. By attaching one of the device’s I/O pins to the service pin, the service
pin can also be put under software control as long as the device is configured. For example, the device
can ground the pin when the device is moved or when a predefined series of I/O occurs. The service
pin can also be used to drive an LED that indicates the Neuron Chip’s state. The service LED is solid
on when the Neuron Chip is applicationless, blinks slowly when the Neuron Chip has an application
and is unconfigured, is off when the Neuron Chip has an application and is configured, and blinks once
quickly each time the Neuron Chip is reset.
Smart Transceiver
A chip that integrates a Neuron network processor core and a transceiver.
Standard Configuration Property Type (SCPT)
A standard set of configuration property types defined by L ON M ARK International to facilitate
interoperability. SCPTs are defined for a wide range of configuration properties used in many kinds of
functional profiles, such as hysteresis bands, default values, minimum and maximum limits, gain
settings, and delay times. SCPTs should be used in a L
ON W ORKS network wherever applicable. In
situations where there is not an appropriate SCPT available, manufacturers may define UCPTs for
configuring their devices. See the L
ON M ARK Web site for a current list and documentation.
Standard Functional Profile Template (SFPT)
A standard set of functional profiles defined by L ON M ARK International. See the L ON M ARK Web site
for a current list and documentation. See Functional Profile for more information about functional
profile templates.
Standard Network Variable Type (SNVT)
A standard set of network variable types defined by L ON M ARK International to facilitate
interoperability by providing a well-defined interface for communication between devices made by
different manufacturers. See the Echelon or L
ON M ARK Web site for a current list and documentation.
Stencil
A collection of master shapes that can be reused in Visio.
268 Appendix C: Glossary