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Describes the L-INX product family, its embedded automation server, and supported network technologies.
Provides basic hardware installation steps, including power, network connection, and important safety notes.
Outlines the essential steps for configuring the LINX device via console, web, or LCD.
Details the process of setting IP address, netmask, and gateway using a PC terminal program.
Explains how to configure IP settings using a web browser, including routing commands if needed.
Describes configuring basic IP settings using the device's LCD UI and jog dial navigation.
Covers essential BACnet configuration, including Device ID and Device Name uniqueness.
Guides on starting a configurator project, installing software, and connecting to the device.
Details configuring L-IOB devices by adding templates and changing terminal parameters.
Explains the installation of necessary software components for logiCAD development.
Explains the procedure to reset the device to factory defaults to regain access.
Details how to configure basic device settings using the LCD UI and jog dial navigation.
Provides essential wiring information and guidelines for connecting different LINX models and networks.
Accessing device information and managing user accounts via the web browser interface.
General rules and procedures for viewing and changing device settings through the web interface.
Configures device's system time, time sources, time zones, and earth position settings.
Describes the process of downloading and restoring the device's configuration via the web interface.
Allows enabling or disabling communication protocols on the device's ports.
Details TCP/IP settings, including DHCP, static IP, hostname, and NTP server configuration.
Covers enabling and configuring the CEA-709 protocol on device ports.
Configures the built-in router modes (Configured Router, Smart Switch) for CEA-709.
Enables/disables and configures the CEA-852 configuration server, managing channel members.
Configures BACnet Device ID, Device Name, Description, and Location properties.
Sets up BACnet/IP communication parameters, including mode and network number.
Sets up outgoing email account details, SMTP server, and sender information.
Configures trend logs to record data point values over time in various modes.
Edits schedules, defines time-value sequences, and manages value presets for data points.
Edits calendars and defines exception days (holidays, maintenance) for schedules.
Views pending alarms, acknowledges active alarms, and manages alarm summary.
Downloads and controls IEC61131 programs, managing the PLC LED status.
Explains data points as fundamental elements representing device data, including classes and properties.
Introduces data points as input/output elements with value, type, direction, and meta-data.
Details timing parameters for data points like poll cycle, receive timeout, and send time.
Covers Alarming, Scheduling, and Trending (AST) features of the automation server.
Covers creating and configuring trend logs to record data point values over time.
Details the system requirements and software installation for the L-INX Configurator.
Explains the Data Point Manager interface for selecting, creating, editing, and deleting data points.
Describes common and technology-specific properties of data points shown in the view.
Defines default behavior and settings used throughout the project via various tabs.
Covers general project settings including Project Name and Device Configuration Download Default.
Configures properties of the device's CEA-709 port, including legacy network management mode.
Configures resources required for alarming, scheduling, and trending (AST) features.
Configures BACnet port properties like unsolicited COV and string encoding.
Allows configuring device settings, including communication protocols, via the Configurator.
Details the process of configuring L-INX devices using LNS 3.x network management tools.
Explains configuration without LNS, using external NVs and polling.
Describes configuration without LNS, utilizing static NVs and bindings.
Describes the process of configuring BACnet ports when the device is online and connected.
Explains how to configure BACnet ports when the device is offline, not present in the network.
Provides an introduction to using the L-INX Configurator software for device management.
Details how to start the Configurator software in stand-alone mode and establish a connection.
Explains the process of uploading the current configuration from the device to the Configurator.
Describes downloading the configured settings onto the L-INX device.
Covers creating device backups and restoring configurations, essential for device replacement.
Details the configuration process for CEA-709 network variables and settings.
Describes scanning for network variables from an LNS database.
Explains scanning network variables directly from the CEA-709 network.
Details the configuration process for BACnet devices and objects.
Describes scanning the BACnet network to discover devices and objects.
Explains creating and managing internal connections between data points for value exchange.
Covers creating and configuring email templates for sending triggered emails.
Manages local schedules and calendars, including creating patterns and exception days.
Details attaching data points and value presets to a scheduler for execution.
Explains defining daily schedules for weekdays and exception days, including priority settings.
Covers the setup and management of local alarms.
Explains defining intrinsic alarm conditions based on data point values and triggers.
Covers creating and configuring local trend logs to record data point values over time.
Describes the CEA-709 router, its ports, configuration options, and operating modes.
Covers requirements for CEA-852 devices to function as router members.
Explains the role and function of the configuration server in managing IP-852 channels.
Provides an overview of the configuration server's capabilities and parameters.
Covers configuration strategies for operating the CEA-709 router behind firewalls and NAT routers.
Explains automatic NAT configuration settings and port forwarding requirements.
Details the Extended NAT mode for multiple CEA-852 devices behind a single NAT router.
Describes the built-in OPC server that exposes data points via the XML-DA Web service interface.
Explains how to access OPC data points via Web service using URI and basic authentication.
Details how data point hierarchy is exposed to the OPC tag namespace, including quality properties.
Covers OPC exposure of AST objects like schedulers, calendars, alarms, and trends.
Introduces L-WEB visualization software for creating graphical user interfaces.
Guides on creating a new L-WEB project, linking data points and graphical design.
Covers using the OPC Bridge software to connect L-INX OPC servers to COM/DCOM based systems.
Details system requirements and installation of the LOYTEC OPC Bridge software.
Describes using the Configurator software for managing M-Bus data points and devices.
Guides on enabling M-Bus configuration within the project settings.
Explains the Data Point Manager interface specifically for M-Bus data points.
Discusses workflows for setting up an M-Bus environment, including online and offline methods.
Describes setting up an M-Bus network offline, configuring devices and data points.
Explains setting up an M-Bus network online by accessing and scanning connected devices.
Details using the Configurator for M-Bus network management functions.
Guides on performing an M-Bus network scan to discover devices and data points.
Describes functions for managing M-Bus devices, including adding, removing, and changing settings.
Details configuring Modbus RS485 and TCP port settings like mode, baud rate, and slave address.
Describes using the Configurator software for managing Modbus data points and devices.
Guides on enabling Modbus configuration within the project settings.
Explains the Data Point Manager interface for Modbus data points.
Discusses workflows for setting up a Modbus environment, emphasizing offline configuration and templates.
Details using the Configurator for Modbus network management functions.
Describes Modbus network management functions, including adding/removing devices and poll groups.
Introduces IEC61131 programs, the requirement for logiCAD, and data point usage.
Details installation of logiCAD, hardlock driver, and L-INX Configurator for IEC61131 development.
Provides background information and guidance on using logiCAD with the L-INX device.
Describes managing VAR, VAR GLOBAL, and VAR EXTERNAL variables within logiCAD function plans.
Guides on cross-compiling IEC61131 programs and downloading them to the LINX-110 device.
Introduces developing a new IEC61131 program from scratch using logiCAD.
Describes developing programs based on network data points rather than logiCAD.
Guides on updating the primary firmware image using the Configurator software via Ethernet.
Explains how to upgrade the device firmware using the serial console interface and LSU Tool.
Explains how to reset the device to factory defaults, including clearing configuration and passwords.
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