Campbell CR800 Series - FIGURE 34: Network Planner Setup; Overview - Network Planner

Section 7. Installation
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FIGURE 34: Network Planner Setup
7.5.1.2.1 Overview — Network Planner
Network Planner allows you to
• Create a graphical representation of a network, as shown in figure
Network Planner Setup
(p. 105),
• Determine settings for devices and LoggerNet, and
• Program devices and LoggerNet with new settings.
Why is Network Planner needed?
• PakBus protocol allows complex networks to be developed.
• Setup of individual devices is difficult.
• Settings are distributed across a network.
• Different device types need settings coordinated.
Caveats
• Network Planner aids in, but does not replace, the design process.
• It aids development of PakBus networks only.
• It does not make hardware recommendations.