Engenuity Systems

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What is LonWorks? LonWorks is a universal control-networking platform that allows you to inexpensively implement a reliable distributed control network. A LonWorks network is made up of intelligent devices (nodes) that can sense, process, communicate, and control a multitude of applications ranging from handheld instruments to large process control systems.LonWorks was introduced in 1991 by Echelon Corporation and is supported by more than 4,000 companies worldwide. The technology incorporates all the necessary hardware and firmware functions needed to implement a complete control network solution dedicated to performing both network and application tasks. Neuron chips(IC’s), manufactured by multiple vendors, form the heart of most LonWorks nodes. As a semi-dedicated family of microcontrollers, Neurons have programmable I/O lines and memory interfaces and are capable of performing the same functions as a microcontroller. The key difference is that Neuron chips are also able to communicate with each other via the LonTalk protocol and an external transceiver, allowing the creation of networks with as little as 2 devices to as many as 32,000.LonWorks control applications are being created for OEMs and end users within the Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Building Automation and Home/Utility Automation industries.

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