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Neuron Firmware
A complete operating system including an implementation of the ISO/IEC 14908-1
protocol used by a Neuron Chip or Smart Transceiver. The Neuron firmware is a
program that is inserted into memory of a Neuron Chip or Smart Transceiver.
Neuron ID
A 48-bit number assigned to each Neuron core at manufacture time. Each Neuron core
has a unique Neuron ID, making it like a serial number.
Neuron Librarian (NLIB)
A component of the Neuron C development tools that is used to create and manage
libraries, or to add and remove individual object files to and from an existing library.
The Neuron Librarian is included with the NodeBuilder tool, but it is not included with
the Mini kit.
Neuron Linker (NLD)
A component of the Neuron C development tools that is used to produce Neuron
executable files. It links the application image, user-libraries, system libraries, and the
Neuron firmware.
Neuron Object File
A Neuron object file (.NO extension) is an intermediate file that contains the data and
executable code in the Neuron object code format, and contains information about
exported and imported symbols. Neuron object files are the link between the Neuron
Assembler and the Neuron Linker, but other data also contributes to the linking
Node Object
A functional block that monitors the status of all functional blocks in a device and makes
the status information available for monitoring by the LonMaker tool. A
L
ON M ARK -compliant device that has more than one functional block must have a node
object. Each Node Object functional block implements the SFPTnodeObject standard
functional profile, or a user-defined profile that inherits from SFPTnodeObject.
NodeBuilder Tool
A hardware and software platform that is used to develop applications for Neuron Chips
and Smart Transceivers. The NodeBuilder tool provides complete support for creating,
debugging, testing, and maintaining L
ON W ORKS devices. You can use the NodeBuilder
tool to create many types of devices, including VAV controllers, thermostats, washing
machines, card-access readers, refrigerators, lighting ballasts, blinds, and pumps. You
can use these devices in a variety of systems including building controls, factory
automation, and transportation.
Non-const Device-specific Configuration Property
A configuration property that can be changed by the device application, an LNS network
tool such as the LonMaker tool, or another tool not based on LNS. For example, a
thermostat may include a user interface that allows the user to change the setpoint.
Device-specific configuration properties have values that can be modified independent of
the LNS network database.
Optional Network Variable/Configuration Property
A network variable or configuration property listed as an optional component in a
functional profile. Functional blocks can elect not to implement optional network