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network interface mode. In NSI mode, the host treats the PCNSI card as a smart peripheral device that
provides access to an NSS either locally on the PC or remotely via the L
ON W ORKS network. In
network interface mode, the host uses the PCNSI card as a standard L ON W ORKS network interface.
The PCNSI card is supported, but it is not recommended for use with the NodeBuilder FX tool. For
better performance, use the USB 10/20 network interface included with the NodeBuilder FX tool, or
use a PCLTA-10/20 or PCC-10 adapter.
Peer-To-Peer
A control strategy in which independent intelligent devices share information directly with each other
and make their own control decisions without the need or delay of using an intermediate, central, or
master controller. Because of the enhanced system reliability introduced by eliminating the master (a
single point of failure) and the reduced installation and configuration cost inherent in peer-to-peer
designs, L
ON W ORKS technology is intended to implement a peer-to-peer control strategy.
PL-20
The power line L ON W ORKS channel type.
Program ID
A unique, 16-hex digit ID that uniquely identifies the device application.
Project Make Facility (PMK)
A Neuron C tool that manages the build process (it minimizes the number of build steps required), and
handles program ID management tasks and automatic boot ID processing.
Remote Client
A LonMaker computer that communicates with the LNS Server (running on a separate computer) over
a L
ON W ORKS channel (an IP-852 or TP/XF-1250 channel) or over an LNS/IP interface. The
NodeBuilder tool cannot be run on a remote client.
Remote Network Interface (RNI)
A network interface that enables you to connect an LNS or OpenLDV-based application to a
L
ON W ORKS network via a TCP/IP connection. RNIs include 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.
Resource File
A file included with a L ON W ORKS device that defines the components of the device interface to be
used by the LonMaker tool or other LNS network tool. Defined components include network variable
types, configuration property types, and functional profiles implemented by the device application.
Resource files allow for the correct formatting of the data, and they are necessary for L
ON M ARK
certification of a device.
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,