ProSoft Technology PS56-LON-001 - Manual (Page 14)

SlotServer Supplement – LonWorks Open Profile Page 14 of 16
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Appendix B. Vendor Information
Appendix B.1. Using LonMaker to Commission a SlotServer
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Ensure that the SlotServer and the LonMaker PC are on the same LonWorks network.
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Open the existing Network in LonMaker, or create a new Network
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Click on “Create New Network” and follow the network wizard, making the following selections:
Network Interface Network Attached
Management Mode Onnet (unless you are working offline)
Register Plug-ins required None
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Once Visio is open with the Network showing, drag a new device onto the drawing from the toolbox.
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Follow the Device prompts, making the following selections
Enter Device Name Commission device
Specify Device Template Upload from device
Specify Device Channel Auto Detect
Specify Device Properties Leave as is (Ping is optional)
Identify Device
Service pin
Device Application Image Leave unchecked
Initial State
Online
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Press the service pin on the SlotServer when asked to do so, and the SlotServer will be commissioned.
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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 SlotServer device.
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Once the function block is on the drawing, drag input and output variables onto the function block.
LonMaker will show the variables available for binding. Click on the required variables (or use the select
all option), and they will be commissioned onto the function block.
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Connect these variables to other devices by dragging connections from the toolbox and connecting the
variables.
Additional LonWorks information for other Network Managers can be found in the FieldServer LonWorks
Driver Manual.