Campbell CR800 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Section 7. Installation
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FIGURE 34: Network Planner Setup
7.5.1.2.1 Overview — Network Planner
Network Planner allows you to
• Create a graphical representation of a network, as shown in figure
Network Planner Setup
(p. 105),
•
Determine settings for devices and
LoggerNet
, and
• Program devices and LoggerNet with new settings.
Why is Network Planner needed?
•
PakBus protocol allows complex networks to be developed.
• Setup of individual devices is difficult.
• Settings are distributed across a network.
•
Different device types need settings coordinated.
Caveats
• Network Planner aids in, but does not replace, the design process.
•
It aids development of PakBus networks only.
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It does not make hardware recommendations.