Appendix B - Obtain network, device, and network variable information
LonWorks Integration Guide
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To obtain the LonWorks device's .log file and .xif file:
11.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Accessories
>
Command Prompt
.
12.
Type
cd "<path>"
, replacing
<path>
with the path where you unzipped NodeUtil (step 6 above),
then click Enter.
EXAMPLE:
cd "c:\Lonstuff"
13.
Type
nodeutil -d<name>
, replacing
<name>
with the Network Interface Name noted in step above,
then click Enter.
EXAMPLE:
nodeutil -dLON2
14.
Type > after
nodeutil>
.
EXAMPLE:
nodeutil>>
15.
Type a name for the file that NodeUtil will create with the LonWorks device's network variable information.
EXAMPLE:
vav_controller.log
16.
Press Enter to create the file.
17.
Push, then quickly release the service pin on the LonWorks device you want to get information from. The
device number is displayed in the window.
CAUTION!
Holding the service pin for 3 seconds or longer can delete memory from some third-party
devices.
TIP
For some VAV devices, the connected sensor's override button may also function as a service pin.
18.
Type
G
to go to the device menu.
19.
Type the device number, then click Enter.
20.
Type
D
, then press Enter for [all] domain tables.
21.
Type
N
, then press Enter for [all] network variable configuration tables.
22.
Type
X
, then wait for NodeUtil to request a file name.
23.
Type a name for the .xif file that NodeUtil will create containing the device and network information. Omit
the file extension; NodeUtil will automatically add the .xif extension.
NOTE
If you do not specify a path, the file will be saved in the same folder as the NodeUtil.exe file.
24.
Press Enter to create the .xif file.
25.
Type
E
twice to exit the device menu.
26.
Close the Command Prompt window.
