Course 301 - Using the LonMaker Integration Tool (KB914) – Knowledge Base

Using the LonMaker™ Integration Tool

Course Description

Course Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)

Overview
In this course students will learn how to simplify and shorten the network design process by taking advantage of the advanced features of the LonMaker Integration Tool. The course provides extensive hands-on experience customizing the LonMaker environment, managing large projects, managing netwrok variables and more. This class will provide plenty of tips, tricks, and job aids to use back on the job.
Who Should Attend
This class is intended for network integration specialists involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of LonWorks® networks for building and industrial control applications.

Course Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows 98 or Windows NT / 2000 / XP
(recommended) Attendance in the LONWORKS Network Design Course or equivalent experience with LONWORKS Network design
Complete the pre-course reading and LONWORKS Basics Quiz

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:

Customize the LonMaker design environment
Enhance design productivity and organization
Design and manage LONWORKS network projects of all sizes
Optimize network resources
Create a LonMaker HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Install and maintain a LONWORKS network

What You Will Learn

Designing LONWORKSNetworks

Creating custom drawing templates
Creating and using Master Shapes
Using subsystems and creating supernodes
Using Plug-ins
Controlling and defining access and user privileges
Design productivity features

Managing Network Configuration Properties

Installing, registering, and using LNS plug-ins
Replicating configuration properties

Monitoring & Control of network data

Creating a LonMaker HMI using ActiveX controls

Installing and commissioning devices

Batch commissioning methods including device discovery
Locating network and device properties
Creating and modifying network variable connection properties

Maintaining the Network

Backing up and restoring the network design
Connecting client tools
Replacing and relocating network devices
Testing and verifying device health
Executing major network changes
Migrating networks
Recovering legacy networks
Merging network databases
Network resource documentation

Laboratory Work
This is a laboratory intensive class. Most of your class time will be spent using the LonMaker tool in realistic case studies.

What You Will Receive
Echelon® will provide each student with a course manual, handouts, a course CD, and
a set of job aids to support your network design back on the job. Echelon will provide lunches and refreshments during the training days. At the conclusion of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion and a list that includes companies, student names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of all class participants.

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