LonWorks communication implementation
- External interface file (XIF)The variables and configuration properties for the meter are documented in the external interface file (XIF). The XIF file is loaded onto the meter where your LNS (LonWorks Network Services) software can download it. You can also download the XIF file from <span style="white-space: nowrap;">www.se.com</span> if you need to manually add the XIF file to your software.
- The LonMaker plug-insThe plug-ins allow you to configure the meter and view meter data in Echelon LonMaker.
- LED indicators for LonWorks metersThe LonWorks meters have two LonWorks status LEDs: the red service LED and the green communications LED.
- Location of the service pin and Neuron IDThe service pin is located on the front panel. Press this when requested by your LNS software in order to identify the meter to your LonWorks network.
- Standard network variable types and configuration properties
for reading dataThe following sections outline the Standard Network Variable Types (SNVTs), the Standard Configuration Property Types (SCPTs), and User Configuration Property Types (UCPTs) that you can access to read data from the meter.
- Meter configuration propertiesYou can configure the meter using the configuration properties listed in this section. However, it is recommended that you use the Echelon LonMaker plug-in if you are configuring the meter using LonWorks communications.
- Echelon LonMaker plug-in for data display and meter configurationThe information in this section assumes that you have an advanced understanding of system administration using Echelon LonMaker.
Parent topic: Communications via LonWorks