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LNS Server
The computer containing the LNS global database acts as the LNS Server. The LNS global database
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networks being managed with the LNS Server.
Local Client
A LonMaker computer that is also running the LNS Server.
Local Device
An FT 5000 EVB board running the NcMultiSensorExample application that receives SNVT_lux
and/or SNVT_temp_p output network variable updates from another device (a remote device). The
local device displays the temperature and light level values received from the remote device in the
Remote Info Mode panel on its LCD. A remote device may be another FT 5000 EVB board running
the NcMultiSensorExample application.
LonMaker Browser
An LNS plug-in that provides a table view of the network variables and configuration properties of
selected devices and/or functional blocks. The LonMaker Brower can be used to monitor and control
the network variables and configuration properties in a network.
LonMaker Drawing
A LonMaker drawing contains the graphical representation of a L
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LonMaker Integration Tool
An LNS network tool that uses Visio as its graphical user interface. The LonMaker tool is used to
design, commission, maintain, and document distributed control networks comprised of both
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LonMaker Network Design
A LonMaker network design consists of an LNS network database and a LonMaker drawing.
LonMaker Shape
A reusable drawing object related specifically to a L
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devices that have been certified to the interoperability
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2.0 Platform
The next generation of L
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products designed to both increase the power and capability of
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devices, and to decrease the costs of device development and devices.
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Network
A network of intelligent devices (such as sensors, actuators, and controllers) that communicate with
each other using a common protocol over one or more communications channels.
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Technology
The technology that allows for the creation of open, interoperable control networks that communicate
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technology consists of the tools and components required to
build intelligent device and to install them in control networks.
LTM-10A Platform
A complete L
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device with downloadable flash memory and RAM that you can use for
testing your applications and I/O hardware prototypes. You can connect a Gizmo 4 I/O Board to the
LTM-10A Platform.