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1. Scope
1.1. Overview
LONWORKS technology is a network control system concept developed by Echelon Corporation,
L
ONWORKS network provides Local Operating Network that is superior in the distributed control. it is
featured by peer to peer communication between the LONWORKS
nodes. This LONWORKS option is
equipped with the L
ONWORKS Smart Transceiver (Neuron Chip) and LonTalk
protocol in its firmware.
This network has following features.
1. Features the merit of distributed control. It enables to configure the network without Host computer.
2. The free topology wiring supported by the TP/FT-10 channel type accommodates bus, star, loop, or
several combinations of these topologies.
3. Network construction tools are commercially available, and desirable network environment can be
designed.
4. Products of the other manufacturer can also be laid out by open and non-exclusive network.
1.2. Applicable model
Applicable models are shown in the table below.
Part number of L
ONWORKS option unit Applicable inverter model
LIU006Z Under development
LIU007Z VF-FS1 series
1.3. System configuration
Number of connected units to the router: 63 nodes at maximum
LIU007Z
VF-FS1
Free topology: 63 units connected at maximum
Host computer
Router
LIU007Z
- The free topology wiring example.
means a node
Termination
resistor
VF-FS1
- Network configuration example
Complex topology can be configured
Router Router
