L-INX/L-GATE User Manual
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LOYTEC
LOYTEC electronics GmbH
1.10 L-IOB
The L-INX automation server models allow connecting physical I/Os to the device via the
L-IOB I/O modules (see Table 1). On some models those modules can be stacked up directly
to the L-INX using the LIOB-Connect feature (see Section 1.12). The connected I/O modules
are automatically identified and coupled as data points into the L-INX automation server. All
L-INX models also support easy integration of L-IOB I/O modules over FT cabling using the
LIOB-FT feature, or over Ethernet using the LIOB-IP feature.
L-IOB modules are available with digital inputs and outputs, analog inputs and outputs and
universal inputs that are configurable. Some models are also available with a differential
pressure sensor.
The I/O modules can be parameterized over the configuration software or the Web UI. All
parameterization data is stored on the L-INX and can be reloaded to the LIOB modules when
needed. The exchange of modules is detected automatically. For more information on how
to setup and use L-IOB I/Os please refer to the L-IOB user manual [7].
1.11 Scripting
Select programmable L-INX and L-GATE models provide a JavaScript-based scripting
engine (see Table 1 and Table 2). On some of them, a license (L-IOT1) needs to be purchased
to enable the feature. The script engine allows users to implement custom protocols using
RESTful APIs, JSON, Web services for IoT integration into the LOYTEC data point model.
The dpal-js API gives JavaScript modules access to the data point server. Script modules are
embedded into and deployed along with the data point configuration.
The Web interface of the LOYTEC device offers an overview of installed script modules and
allows starting scripts in debug mode. The debug mode implements the inspector interface
of Google Chrome to debug JavaScript on the device. For more information read the new
Scripting Chapter in the LINX Configurator User Manual [2].
1.12 L-INX and L-GATE Models
This Section provides an overview of the different L-INX and L-GATE models in Table 1
and Table 2. This table identifies the different features of those models. Models that possess
a certain feature have a check mark (
)
in the respective column. If a feature is not available
in the particular model, the column is left blank.
L-INX models with the router option have a CEA-709 router or a BACnet router,
respectively. The LINX-151 has both a CEA-709 router between FT and IP and a BACnet
router between MS/TP and IP.