FTXL Developer's Kit
The free FTXL Developer's Kit gives you everything you need to quickly build powerful and flexible LonWorks® enabled control devices for TP/FT-10 based networks using the FTXL 3190 transceiver. Download the kit now.
- Includes a complete ANSI/CEA 709.1 (EN14908) protocol stack and API to combine the transceiver with a Nios II embedded 32-bit RISC processor configured on an Altera Cyclone II/III family FPGA device—plus automatic code generation and example design files
- Supports up to 4,096 network variables, LonMark® standard changeable types, dynamically created network variables
- Allows up to 4,096 address table and 8,192 alias table entries; Up to 200 concurrent receive and 2,500 send transactions
- Flexible model for persistent data storage; includes direct flash and flash file system examples
- Complete LonWorks protocol API and protocol stack provided as a compiled library
- Built on the Micrium µC/OS-II, The Real-Time Kernel
- Operating system compatibility layer lets you easily port to other RTOS solutions
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 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® FX 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 and ordering information, see the FTXL 3190 datasheet (PDF).
For the FTXL Developer’s Kit plus the Altera design software, your computer system must meet the following minimum requirements:
Hardware requirements:
- Intel® Pentium® III 866 MHz processor (Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processor recommended)
- 256 MB RAM (1 GB RAM recommended)
- 5 GB available hard disk space (includes the space required for the Altera tools)
- CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
- 1 available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (2 USB ports recommended)
Hardware for LonWorks connectivity:
- LonWorks compatible network interface, such as a U10 USB Network Interface or an i.LON® 100 Internet Server
- A LonWorks TP/FT-10 network cable with network terminator
Software requirements: Microsoft® Windows® XP, plus Service Pack 2 or later or Microsoft Windows Vista
Optional software: Adobe® Reader 7.0.8 or later
Altera Quartus II
FPGA design software for Cyclone II/III family FPGAs that include the Nios II embedded 32-bit RISC processor used in FTXL based solutions.
Altera Nios II Embedded Design Suite
The powerful C/C++ application development platform for the Nios II embedded 32-bit RISC processor.
Micrium µC/OS-II
Royalty-free, real-time kernel used in the example implementation of the FTXL LonTalk protocol stack. Developers purchase an appropriate developer's license to target Nios II designs not running on the DBC2C20 Cyclone II development board.
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
Learn about the programming language designed for Neuron Chips and Smart Transceivers