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What is LNS?
Solution
LNS stands for LonWorks Network Services and is a control network operating system for Windows base computers. It supports client/server applications as well as stand alone ones.
Among its many functions, LNS allows a computer to provide a broad range of services over LonWorks networks. These services include network management, system design/commissioning, and system-wide monitoring/control.
There are numerous application programs, like LonMaker for Windows, that are built on top of LNS and take advantage of its services.
See http://www.echelon.com/lns for more information on LNS and a list of available LNS based tools, and http://www.echelon.com/plugins for a list of currently available LNS Plug-ins.
Related Products
- LNS 3.0
- LNS Plug-in API
- LNS Turbo Edition 3.2
- IzoT Network Services Server (IzoT NSS)
- LonMaker 3.0
- LonMaker 3.1
- LonMaker Turbo 3.2
- Commission Tool (CT)
- Network Architecture
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