L-INX User Manual
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LOYTEC
Version 4.0
LOYTEC electronics GmbH
6 The L-INX Configurator
This Chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to commission the LINX, create a data
point configuration with L
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network variables, BACnet objects, and how to expose
those data points to the automation server.
6.1 Installation
6.1.1 Software Installation
The L-INX Configurator must be used to setup the data point configuration of the L-INX
automation server. The Configurator is installed as a plug-in tool for all LNS-based network
management tools as well as a stand-alone tool (for systems without LNS).
System requirements:
LNS 3.1, Service Pack 8 or LNS TE SP5 or higher (for LNS mode),
Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 2008
Server.
The L-INX Configurator can be downloaded from the LOYTEC Web site
http://www.loytec.com. When asked for the type of installation, there are two options to
choose from. Select
Typical
to install the required program files.
6.1.2 Registration as an LNS Plug-In
If the CEA-709 L-INX shall be configured using LNS-based tools (e.g., NL200 or
LonMaker), the L-INX Configurator needs to be registered as an LNS plug-in. In the
following, the process is described for LonMaker TE. Otherwise, please refer to the
documentation of your network management tool on how to register an LNS plug-in.
To Register in LonMaker TE
1.
Open LonMaker and create a new network.
2.
Click
Next
until the plug-in registration tab appears in the Network Wizard. Select the
LOYTEC LINX Configurator (Version X.Y)
from the list of
Not Registered
(see