Mini EVK Evaluation Kit vs. NodeBuilder 3.1 Development Tool
The inexpensive Mini EVK Evaluation Kit is ideal for developing smaller applications and evaluating the LonWorks platform, while the NodeBuilder® Development Tool is great for larger applications and faster development. Since both tools share the same programming language, Mini EVK users can easily to move up to the NodeBuilder tool at any time, preserving the code they've developed.
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Mini EVK |
NodeBuilder Tool |
Neuron C Compiler |
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Network Variables per Device |
32 maximum |
62 maximum |
Generated Code Size per Device |
32Kbyte maximum |
64Kbyte maximum |
| Target Hardware |
8 fixed hardware configurations (4 TP/FT-10 and 4 PL-20) |
20 standard hardware configurations plus support for custom hardware configurations |
Editor |
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Code Wizard |
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Plug-in Wizard |
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Debugger |
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Project Manager |
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Integrated Development Environment |
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Network Installation Tool |
Application loader only |
Complete network installation and test tool |
Included Target Hardware |
Evaluation boards with flash memory (no external RAM) |
Development platform with flash and external RAM |
I/O Board |
I/O boards without LCD displays |
I/O board with LCD display |
