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NodeBuilder FX/PL Examples Guide iii
Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... iv
Purpose ........................................................................................................... v
Audience.......................................................................................................... v
System Requirements ..................................................................................... v
Content ........................................................................................................... vi
Related Manuals............................................................................................. vi
For More Information and Technical Support.................................................vii
1 Using the NodeBuilder FX/PL Example........................................... 1
Introduction to the NodeBuilder FX/PL Example.............................................2
Using the Pre-Built Example Device Application ...................................... 4
Restoring the LonMaker Network Backup..........................................4
Downloading the Example Application............................................... 8
Testing the I/O Devices on the Gizmo 4 I/O Board..........................10
Testing Switch and Lamp Devices.............................................10
Testing Alarm Devices ...............................................................11
Creating the Example Device Application...............................................14
Step 1: Creating the NodeBuilder Project ....................................... 14
Step 2: Configuring the Node Object................................................ 15
Step 3: Adding Digital I/O .................................................................16
Step 4: Implementing Analog Input and Output ...............................18
Step 5: Implementing a Simple Type Translator ..............................22
Step 6: Enhancing the Type Translator............................................23
Step 7: Implementing the Temperature Sensor ...............................25
Step 8: Implementing the Real Time Keeper ...................................27
Step 9: Implementing the Wheel Input .............................................30
Continuing with the NodeBuilder Example....................................................34