The Easylon Serial Socket Interface realizes a LonWorks-serial connection as a socket module, to be integrated into OEM devices. The serial connection to the CPU board is designed according to the Conexant socket modem standard. Thus every board providing this connector becomes potentially LonWorks enabled. Power supply uses this con-nector as well.
An FTX smart transceiver connects to the LonWorks network. A variant with FTT-10A transceiver is also available. Service button and service LED are to be implemented on the main board. Firmware can be downloaded via the serial connection. MIP/P20 is used as firmware for the Neuron Chip. Thus, the module cannot be used with LNS based applications.
The Easylon Serial Socket Interface can be used as a serial LonTalk adapter. In this variant a serial protocol compatible to standard applications is implemented allowing for easy integration into existing applications.
In a second application variant the interface module operates as a serial gateway. A host application running on the module allows implementation of network variables – even more than the usual 62. Thus more data points than in simply Neuron based solutions can be used. The module’s processor with large integrated memory enables implementation even of complex protocols.
As the serial interface offers the RTS and CTS signals, serial protocols with handshake can be implemented. Furthermore the connection of EIA-485 transceivers is facilitated.
As an OEM module a certain flexibility with respect to customer specific requirements has to be observed, e.g. with respect to the connector types or positions. Variants for extended temperature range and with coating are also available. Even for the realization of more thorough requirements we will be pleased to send you a specific offer.
