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INTRODUCTION
1.1 ProtoNode Gateway
ProtoNode is an external, high performance
Building Automation multi-protocol gateway
that
has been preprogrammed for LAARS’ products (hereafter called “device”) to various building
automation protocols. These protocols include BACnet®
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MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys®
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N2 by
JCI, Modbus TCP/IP, and LonWorks®
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. Configurations for the various protocols are stored within
the ProtoNode and are selectable via DIP switches for fast and easy installation.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The
ProtoNode is pre-loaded with tested Profiles/Configurations for the supported devices.
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BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE
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Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc.
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LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation
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