FT 3120® and 3150® Free Topology Smart Transceivers
The FT 3120® and FT 3150® smart transceivers are previous generation microcontrollers that include a Neuron® 3120 or Neuron 3150 processor and a free topology twisted-pair transceiver in one package. Along with a communications transformer and memory, FT smart transceivers embedded in your device make it part of a peer-to-peer LonWorks® network.
- The FT 3120 smart transceiver is targeted at cost-sensitive, small-size designs that need up to 4kb of networking code.
- The FT 3150 smart transceiver is well suited for larger applications, providing a memory bus to address external memory for expanded application code needs.
- Free-topology technology enables FT 3120/3150 based devices to be wired in any configuration to suit the needs of the application — star, bus/drop, ring, or mixed – to save installation material and time costs.
- Eliminates the number one cause of field failure by allowing installers to wire devices without regard for positive/negative wire matching to connectors.
Mini FX Evaluation Kit
The Mini FX Evaluation Kit is a simple, low-cost tool for both evaluating and developing FT 31x0 based LonWorks devices for control networks. In just a few minutes, you can set up a FT 31x0 based LonWorks control network, as well as write your own applications.
NodeBuilder® FX Development Tool
The NodeBuilder kit includes the tools you need to edit, compile, build, and debug Neuron C applications. The tools include the Neuron C Compiler, Assembler, and Linker, and also include the NodeBuilder Resource Editor, Code Wizard, Code Editor, Debugger, and Project Manager.
LonMaker® Integration Tool
The LonMaker tool enables you to design and commission control networks through a combination of the industry-standard LNS network operating system and a user-friendly Microsoft® Visio® interface.
LonScanner™ FX Protocol Analyzer
The LonScanner FX Protocol Analyzer is a software tool that enables you to observe and analyze the behavior of a LonWorks channel
ShortStack® Developer’s Kit
Lets your industry-standard microcontroller use an Echelon smart transceiver or Neuron processor to handle control networking functions. Available as a free download.
LNS® Application Developer’s Kit
Network tool that allows the design and deployment of high performance and highly
scalable LonWorks control networks.
LNS Server
Provides a network operating system that allows integrators to better manage, integrate, install, and leverage LonWorks networks. Helps ensure an open, sustainable, bidding environment.
For complete specifications, see the FT 3120® and FT 3150® Free Topology Smart Transceivers datasheet (PDF).
Worldwide communications standards:
- ISO/IEC 14908.1 and 14908.2
- ANSI 709.1 and ANSI 709.3
- 5V operation
System clock: 10 MHz
78kbps for distances:- Up to 500 meters in free topology
- Up to 2,700 meters in bus topology with double terminations
Input/Output: 11 I/O pins with 34 programmable standard I/O modes
Compatibility: TP/FT-10 (78kpbs) channels using FTT-10A free topology transceivers and LPT-11 link power transceivers
Communications parameters: Preprogrammed for the TP/FT-10 channel at 10MHz
Wiring: Polarity-insensitive for free-topology star, daisy-chain, bus, loop, or mixed topologies
Neuron ID: Unique 48-bit in every device for network installation and management
Noise rejection: Exceptional immunity to magnetic and high-frequency common-mode noise
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
Transceivers and ICs
FT 3120 and FT 3150 datasheet (PDF)
FT 3120 / FT 3150 Smart Transceiver Databook (PDF)
Firmware Version Numbers for Neuron Chips and Free Topology Smart Transceivers (PDF)
I/O Model Reference for Smart Transceivers and Neuron Chips (PDF)
DevelopmentMini FX Evaluation Kit (PDF)
NodeBuilder FX User’s Guide (PDF)
ShortStack FX Developer’s Kit (PDF)
LonMaker User’s Guide (PDF)
FT 5000 Smart Transceiver
Integrates a Neuron 5000 processor core and a free topology transceiver in a single small package along with major enhancements as a lower voltage support (3.3V), serial external memory interface, faster clock rate, user defined interrupts, on-board HW multiplier and divider, 12 I/Os and more number of Network Variable (NV) support.
FT 5000 Control Module
Completely designed LonWorks control node using the FT 5000 Smart Transceiver.
Neuron 5000 Processor
Standalone Processor Core that can be used with other external transceiver types such as RS-485, TP-1250 or LPT-11
FTT-10A Control Module
Completely designed LonWorks control node using the Neuron processor core and the Free Topology FTT-10A transceiver.
Register for free online eTraining, including these courses and others:
Mini EVK Evaluation Kit Development
Compilation of above eTraining module with related Mini EVK instruction
LonWorks Control Technology
Learn LonWorks fundamentals and terminology, and discover how LonWorks networks are used
Device Developers Introduction to LonWorks
Overview of LonWorks technology and elements of the LonTalk (ISO/IEC 14908-1) protocol stack
LonWorks Device Development\
Learn how to develop LonWorks devices using the NodeBuilder Development Tool. This course includes a recorded lecture and self-directed lab exercises
Introduction to Neuron C Programming
Learn about the programming language designed for Neuron Chips and Smart Transceivers