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TAC Xenta Server – Gateway, Technical Manual 2 Planning the Project
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2 Planning the Project
2.1 The Function of the TAC Xenta 913
2.1.1 Gateway
The TAC Xenta 913 can act as a gateway between LonWorks and
I/NET systems and the targeted third party system. Using the applicable
communications protocol, the Xenta 913 can read values from the target
system and make them available to the LonWorks and I/NET systems.
Similarly, LonWorks and I/NET variables can be written to the target
system. Data can also be exchanged between devices on the LonWorks
and I/NET network.
The Ethernet connection is used for configuring the Xenta 913, for diag-
nosing target communications, and may also be used to exchange vari-
ables with other IP devices.
2.1.2 TAC Xenta Server in TAC Vista
The TAC Xenta 913 can also act as a Xenta Server and as such provide
TAC Vista with all information available on a LonWorks network, an I/
NET network and a targeted third party system network. Using the
applicable communications protocol, the Xenta 913 can read values
from the target system and make them available to TAC Vista. Simi-
larly, variables can be written to the target systems.
The procedures for configuring communications to third party systems
when running the Xenta 913 as a Xenta Server in TAC Vista are the
same as when you use the Xenta 913 as a gateway. For more informa-
tion about configuring a Xenta Server in TAC Vista, see TAC Xenta
Server – TAC Networks, Technical Manual.