Echelon Mini EVK User Manual
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Welcome
This document describes how to use the Mini EVK Evaluation Kit. You can use
the Mini EVK to develop a prototype or production control system that requires
networking, particularly in the rapidly growing, price-sensitive mass markets of
smart light switches, thermostats, and other simple devices and sensors. You
can also use the Mini EVK to evaluate the development of applications for such
control networks using the L
ON
W
ORKS
®
platform.
Related Documentation
The Introduction to the L
ON
W
ORKS
System document provides an introduction to
the ANSI/CEA-709.1 (EN14908) Control Network Protocol. The Neuron C
Programmer’s Guide document outlines and discusses the key concepts of
developing a L
ON
W
ORKS
application, and explains key concepts of programming
using the Neuron C Version 2.1 programming language. The Mini EVK
Hardware Guide describes how to assemble and use the hardware included with
the Mini EVK. The ISI
™
Programmer’s Guide describes the ISI protocol, which is
used by the Mini EVK and provides for easy development of devices that do not
require installation tools.
To view these documents, click the Windows Start menu, point to All
Programs, point to Echelon Mini EVK, and then click Introduction to
LonWorks, Neuron C Programmer’s Guide, Mini EVK Hardware Guide,
or ISI Programmer’s Guide.
System Requirements
To install and use the Mini EVK, your computer must meet the following
minimum requirements:
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP or Windows 2000
• Pentium
®
III 800MHz processor
• 128MB RAM minimum (256MB RAM recommended)
• 440MB of available hard-disk space
• 800x600 screen resolution
• CD-ROM drive
Table of Contents
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