Echelon OpenLNS Commissioning Tool - Manual (Page 213)

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To load a new application into a device, the devices must have writeable application memory, and
OpenLNS CT must be attached to the network and OnNet.
To load a new application into a device, follow the five steps described in the subsequent sections:
1. Select the device or devices to upgrade.
2. Select or create a device template.
3. Select an application image to load into the device(s).
4. Select the initial state of the device(s), source of configuration property values, and management
of device-specific configuration properties.
5. Install the device(s), if necessary.
Selecting the Devices to Load
To select devices to load, follow these steps:
1. Select one or more applications devices to load.
2. Right-click the device to load (or one of the devices if you are loading multiple devices), point to
Commissioning, and then click Load on the shortcut menu.
3. The Application Image Wizard opens. The device template page lists all the selected devices
associated with the device template displayed in the Current Template box.
Selecting or Creating a Device Template
To select or create a device template, follow these steps:
1. Choose a method for selecting or creating a device template. You have three choices:
• Upload From Device. Creates a device template by uploading the device interface (XIF)
from the device. This option is only available if OpenLNS CT is attached to the network.
Enter a name for the new device template in the Template Name box. The name must be
unique to this network and may be up to 85 characters long.
• Load XIF. Creates a device template by reading an XIF file on the OpenLNS Server. You
can either enter the path or click Browse to locate the desired XIF file. You can enter the file