Echelon NodeBuilder FX/PL Examples User Manual

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NodeBuilder FX/PL Examples Guide

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Table of Contents

Preface .................................................................................................... iv

Purpose ........................................................................................................... v

Audience.......................................................................................................... v

System Requirements ..................................................................................... v

Content ........................................................................................................... vi

Related Manuals............................................................................................. vi

For More Information and Technical Support.................................................vii

Using the NodeBuilder FX/PL Example........................................... 1

Introduction to the NodeBuilder FX/PL Example............................................. 2

Using the Pre-Built Example Device Application ...................................... 4

Restoring the LonMaker Network Backup.......................................... 4

Downloading the Example Application ............................................... 8

Testing the I/O Devices on the Gizmo 4 I/O Board .......................... 10

Testing Switch and Lamp Devices............................................. 10

Testing Alarm Devices ............................................................... 11

Creating the Example Device Application............................................... 14

Step 1: Creating the NodeBuilder Project ....................................... 14

Step 2: Configuring the Node Object................................................ 15

Step 3: Adding Digital I/O ................................................................. 16

Step 4: Implementing Analog Input and Output ............................... 18

Step 5: Implementing a Simple Type Translator .............................. 22

Step 6: Enhancing the Type Translator............................................ 23

Step 7: Implementing the Temperature Sensor ............................... 25

Step 8: Implementing the Real Time Keeper ................................... 27

Step 9: Implementing the Wheel Input ............................................. 30

Continuing with the NodeBuilder Example .................................................... 34