FS-8700-21 LonWorks Manual

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Appendix B. Vendor Information

Appendix B.1. Echelon LonMaker

Appendix B.1.1. Using LonMaker to commission the FieldServer

Ensure that the correct firmware and latest configuration is loaded on the FieldServer (Each change in the FieldServer requires re-commissioning of the FieldServer in LonMaker)

Ensure that the FieldServer and the LonMaker machine are on the same network.

Open the existing Network in LonMaker, or create a new Network

Click on “Create New Network” and follow the network wizard, making the following selections:

Network Interface: Choose Network Attached

Management Mode: Choose Onnet unless you are working offline

Register Plug-ins required. None

Once Visio is open with the Network showing, drag a new device onto the drawing from the toolbox.

Follow the Device Network, making the following selections

Enter Device Name: Choose commission device

Specify Device Template: Choose upload from device

Specify Device Channel: Choose Auto Detect

Specify Device Properties: Leave as is (Ping is optional)

Identify Device: Choose service pin

Device Application Image: Leave unchecked

Initial State: Leave as is

Press the service pin on the FieldServer when asked to do so, and the FieldServer will be commissioned.

Drag a new function block onto the drawing from the toolbox. Give the function block a name and ensure that it is allocated to the FieldServer device.

Once the function block is on the drawing, drag input and output variables onto the function block. LonMaker will display the variables available for binding. Click on the variables you require (or use the select all option), and they will be commissioned onto the function block.

Connect these variables to other devices by dragging connections from the toolbox and connecting the variables.

Appendix B.1.2. Removing Previous FieldServer Device Templates in LonMaker.

If you have previously used LonMaker to commission a FieldServer or ProtoCessor onto a LonWorks network, LonMaker saves the properties of that device as a device template. It is important to remove all previous device templates from LonMaker when moving onto your next FieldServer product as some parameters might transfer to your new device.

To remove the device templates, open your LonMaker workspace as you would normally do. Then choose the LonMaker toolbar and choose the Device Templates option. This will bring up a list of all device templates. Highlight and then remove all device templates that do not contain “Echelon” or “LNS”. This will ensure a fresh commission of your FieldServer product.

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