Echelon LonPoint Application and Plug-In - Manual (Page 10)

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AI-10 Node Object
Analog Input
Digital Encoder
Analog Function Block
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AO-10 Node Object
Analog Output
PID Controller
Digital Encoder
Analog Function Block
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Real Time Clock
Event Generator
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Data Logger
Real Time Clock 1
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Each functional block has a number of network variables, through which data is
passed to or from the functional block, and configuration properties, which are used
to configure the functional block and define its behavior. The functional blocks are
implemented as L
ON M ARK objects on the LonPoint devices, and are configured from
the LonMaker tool using the LonPoint Plug-in and utilities.
Note:
The SCH-10 device ships with the SCH-10 application pre-loaded. The DL-10
application can be downloaded into the SCH-10 device with a network
integration tool such as the LonMaker tool for Windows.
Getting Started
Install the LonPoint Plug-in software as described in the LonMaker for Windows
User’s Guide. Create a network design that includes LonPoint devices and
functional blocks.
To start the LonPoint Plug-in, right-click a LonPoint functional block and select
Configure from the shortcut menu. The LonPoint Plug-in window associated with
the selected functional block opens.
LonPoint Applications
Each LonPoint device has a LonPoint Application. This is the application firmware
in the device. All LonPoint devices are shipped with applications already loaded. The
version of the application which shipped in the device is printed on the LonPoint
device label. Newer versions of applications may become available and may be
loaded into the LonPoint device at any time using an LNS tool such as the
LonMaker tool (see Loading a New Application into a Device in Chapter 5 of the
LonMaker for Windows User’s Guide).