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Mini EVK Evaluation Kit

Discover the LonWorks platform — affordably — with the Mini EVK.

The Mini EVK Evaluation Kit gives developers a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to try out the LonWorks platform and create simple LonWorks devices. In just a few minutes, you can set up a LonWorks control network, as well as write your own applications.

Features

  • Neuron® C compiler for modifying example control network devices and applications
  • Easy to use — right out of the box
  • Comes with two working evaluation boards running pre-programmed code examples (which you can replace with custom applications)
  • Includes a USB interface for connecting your computer to the evaluation boards and other LonWorks devices
  • Includes a simple C# monitoring and control example
  • Available for twisted-pair and power line devices leveraging Echelon's unique Smart Transceiver technology
  • Includes ISI plug-and-play installation code for devices that don't require installation tools
  • All for less than $400

The Next-Generation Mini FX

The new Mini FX Evaluation Kit lets you try out the new FT 5000 Smart Transceiver, and develop simple LonWorks devices — all at an affordable price. Based on the same hardware as the new NodeBuilder FX Development Tool, the Mini FX offers a low-cost, software-only upgrade path to the NodeBuilder's more sophisticated development environment.

The Mini FX will be available in August 2009 — watch here for more information.

Tool Comparison

Ready to tackle bigger development projects? Move up to the NodeBuilder® 3.1 Development Tool for a complete development platform. Compare the Mini EVK to the NodeBuilder. For more information about the Mini EVK or other Echelon development tools, contact your Echelon sales representative or fill out this form.