Echelon IzoT NodeBuilder - Manual (Page 10)

Purpose
This document describes how to use the IzoT NodeBuilder tool to develop IzoT and L ON W ORKS
device applications and build and test prototype and production IzoT and L ON W ORKS devices.
Audience
This guide is intended for device and system designers with an understanding of control networks.
Hardware Requirements
Requirements for computers running the IzoT NodeBuilder tool are listed below:
• Microsoft ® Windows. Windows 8 64-bit and 32-bit, or Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit, or Windows
XP 32-bit. Echelon recommends that you install the latest service pack available from Microsoft
for your version of Windows.
• An Intel® Pentium ® or compatible processor meeting the minimum Windows requirements for the
selected version of Windows.
• 300 to 550 megabytes (MB) free hard-disk space, plus the minimum Windows requirements for
the selected version of Windows.
o The IzoT NodeBuilder tool requires 100 MB of free space.
o The IzoT Commissioning Tool, which is required to install the IzoT NodeBuilder tool,
requires 172 MB of free space.
o Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, which is required to run the IzoT NodeBuilder tool,
requires 30 MB of free space. This is not included and must be downloaded separately.
• 512 MB RAM minimum.
• DVD-ROM drive.
• 1024x768 or higher-resolution display with at least 256 colors.
• Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Content
This guide includes the following content:
• Introduction. Lists the new features in the IzoT NodeBuilder tool, summarizes the components
included with the IzoT NodeBuilder tool, and provides an overview of IzoT NodeBuilder device
development and network integration.
• Installing the IzoT NodeBuilder Development Tool. Describes how to get started with your IzoT
NodeBuilder tool, including how to install the IzoT NodeBuilder software and connect the IzoT
FT 6000 EVK hardware.
• IzoT NodeBuilder Quick-Start Exercise. Demonstrates how to create an IzoT or L
ON W ORKS
device using the IzoT NodeBuilder tool.
• Creating and Opening NodeBuilder Projects. Describes how to create, open, and copy
NodeBuilder projects, and explains how to copy NodeBuilder projects and NodeBuilder device
templates to another computer.
• Creating and Using Device Templates. Describes how to use the New Device Template wizard in
the NodeBuilder Project Manager to create, manage, and edit NodeBuilder device templates.
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