Course 201 - LonWorks Network Design (KB913) – Knowledge Base

LonWorks® Network Design

Course Description

Course Duration: 3 Days (24 hours)

Overview
In this course students will learn how to quickly design and deploy LonWorks networks correctly the first time. Students will practice each phase of the network design process including selecting network components, choosing appropriate network architectures, installing network infrastructure and network devices, programming the network, verifying network/device health, optimizing network performance, performing maintenance, and documenting the network design and its performance. The class provides design concepts, demonstrates network tools, provides useful job aids and lab exercises that emphasize hands-on experience in performing the end to end implementation of a LonWorks network.

Who Should Attend
This course is a must for anyone who is working with LonWorks networks including:

Network Integrators
Network Design Engineers
Control Technicians
Network Installation Technicians
Device Development Engineers
Sales Engineers

Course Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows 98 or Windows NT / 2000 / XP
A basic understanding of LonWorks concepts and terminology
Complete the pre-course reading and LonWorks Basics Quiz

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

Identify network architectures and select network components
Install a LonWorks network infrastructure
Program a network by configuring devices and connecting network variables
Apply network programs to physical networks
Test and verify network and device performance
Optimize network performance
Maintain network devices, design, and infrastructure
Document network resources and performance

What You Will Learn

Identifying and Selecting Network Components

Defining the tasks and requirements for your projects
Identifying network architectures
Identifying installation & maintenance scenarios
Identifying channel types, infrastructure devices and application devices

Testing & Verifying Networks

Verifying application device health
Verifying network communications
Verifying infrastructure devices
Verifying cabling and termination

Installing Physical Networks

Installing cabling
Installing infrastructure devices
Installing application devices

Fine-tuning Networks

Identifying possible changes
Modifying infrastructure
Optimizing connection properties
Re-evaluating and optimizing configuration properties

Programming Networks

Acquiring External Interfaces
Configuring Devices and Objects
Binding Network Variables

Maintaining Networks

Replacing and updating application devices
Moving network tools
Maintaining the LNS server

Applying Programs to Physical Networks

Acquiring Neuron® Ids
Commissioning routers
Commissioning devices and propagating the program

Documenting Networks

Creating an operating manual or user's guide
Documenting network resources
Documenting device, channel, and network health

Laboratory Work
This is an intensive hands on class with major portion of class time spent performing exercises to reinforce the skills needed to successfully design, implement, and maintain a LonWorks network.

What You Will Receive
Echelon® will provide each student with a course manual, handouts, a course CD, and
a set of job aids to assist you in your network design projects. 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 with the companies, student names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of all class participants.

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