LNS® DDE Server

• Supports network variable and configuration property reads and writes and sends and receives application messages
• Provides interfaces to test, enable, disable, and override LonMark® functional blocks; Provides easy client set-up with a point browser and DDE copy/paste link support
• Supports multiple clients and networks; Connects up to 100 LNS networks simultaneously
• Supports LonWorks IP-852 channels for high-bandwidth workstation connectivity
• Supports over 5,000 updates per second for highest performance monitoring and control applications
• Compatible with Wonderware InTouch®, Intellution Fix®, USDaTa Factory Link®, and National Instruments Lab View and BridgeView® in addition to hundreds of other DDE applications

LonMaker® Integration Tool
Once a network has been commissioned and the LNS database created with an LNS compatible installation tool such as the LonMaker®  Tool, the LNS DDE Server automatically accesses the LNS database. No separate configuration step is required.

For complete specifications and ordering information, see the LNS DDE Server datasheet (PDF).

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit), Windows Server 2008 (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit), or Windows XP

Minimum hardware:Pentium 200; 128MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; mouse or other pointing device; 20MB available hard drive space; LNS or IP network interface

LNS Compatibility: LNS 3 client and server runtime included

DDE client application: 8 maximum for each LNS network interface

Active LNS DDE Servers per network: 254 maximum

LNS DDE Server datasheet (PDF)

LonMaker Integration Tool 

Learn about our training center courses, including these courses and others:

• Introduction to the LonWorks Platform
• LonWorks Network Design
• Using the LonMaker Integration Tool

Register for free online eTraining, including these courses and others:

• Introduction to the LonWorks Platform
• Interfacing LonWorks Devices to TCP/IP Networks

Try It
Download a full version of the LNS DDE Server. LNS DDE Server will operate for a maximum of one hour at a time until you purchase an application key or start a free 30-day trial.

Be sure to downloadand and install the LNS DDE Server 2.1 Service Pack 1. If you are using LNS Turbo, also download and install LNS Turbo Service Pack 6.

Once you install the LNS DDE Server, it will help you generate an order for an application key. See the LNS DDE Server User's Guide (PDF) for more information. For additional questions about the LNS DDE Server or other Echelon products, contact your Echelon sales representative.