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1 INTRODUCTION
Universal Gateway (ProtoNode) is an external, high performance Energy Management System (EMS)
multi-protocol gateway that uses the FieldServer ProtoNode Technology. The ProtoNode can support
multiple boilers/water heaters. It has been pre-programmed to communicate between boiler devices listed
in Table 1-1 and LonWorks®
.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoNode
is pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
1.1 LonMark Certification
LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation
LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification,
education, and promotion of interoperability standards for the
benefit of manufacturers, integrators and end users. LonMark
International has developed extensive product certification
standards and tests to provide the integrator and user with
confidence that products from multiple manufacturers utilizing
LonMark devices work together.