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100 Appendix A: Glossary
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An installation process in which data, such as the application program, network
configuration, and/or application configuration, is transferred over the network into a
device.
Free Topology
A connection scheme for a communication channel that eases traditional transmission
line restrictions of trunks and drops of specified lengths and at specified distances, and
terminations at both ends. Free topology allows wire to be strung from any point to any
other, in bus, daisy chained, star, ring, or loop topologies, or combinations thereof. It
only requires one termination anywhere in the network. This can reduce the cost of
wiring significantly.
FT 5000 EVB
A
L ON W ORKS evaluation board that uses Echelon’s FT 5000 Smart Transceiver. It
features a compact design that includes the following I/O devices that you can use to
develop prototype devices and run the FT 5000 EVB examples: 4 x 20 character LCD
display, 4-way joystick with center push button, 2 push-button inputs, 2 LED outputs,
light-level sensor, and temperature sensor.
FT 5000 Smart Transceiver
A chip that integrates a high-performance Neuron 5000 processor core and a TP/FT-10
transceiver. The FT 5000 Smart Transceiver, combined with an FT-X3 Communications
Transformer and inexpensive serial memories, provides a lower-cost, higher-performance
alternative to the previous generation L
ON W ORKS TP/FT-10 solution. See Neuron 5000
Processor for more information about the key features of the Neuron 5000 processor.
PL 3150 EVB
A L ON W ORKS evaluation board that uses Echelon’s PL 3150 Smart Transceiver. It can be
connected to a MiniGizmo I/O board for testing device applications running on the EVB.
PL 3170 EVB
A L ON W ORKS evaluation board that uses Echelon’s PL 3170 Smart Transceiver, which
includes Interoperable Self Installation (ISI) functions built into the firmware. It can be
connected to a MiniGizmo I/O board for testing device applications running on the EVB.
Functional Block (FB)
A collection of network variables, configuration properties, and associated behavior that
defines a specific system functionality. Functional blocks define standard formats and
semantics for how information is exchanged between devices on a network. Each
functional block implements a functional profile.
Functional Profile
A template for a functional block that enables equipment specifiers to select the
functionality they need for a system. Each functional profile defines mandatory and
optional network variable and configuration property members along with their intended
usage. A number of generic standard functional profiles are available for generic devices
such as simple sensor and actuators. Many industry-specific standard functional profiles
are available for industry-specific applications. Industry-specific standard profiles are
developed through a review and approval process, including a cross-functional review to
ensure the profile will interoperate within an individual subsystem and also provide
interoperability with other subsystems in the network.