LNS® Device Plug-in Framework Developer's Kit
This LonWorks® Network Services (LNS®) developer’s kit provides an API and framework for developing plug-ins that extend the functionality of LNS management tools. With plug-ins, manufacturers can simplify the configuration, monitoring, and control of their devices, and integrators can adapt tools to reduce the time and cost of installing, configuring, and maintaining control networks.
- Supports efficient development and distribution of LNS device plug-ins used to ease tasks such as manufacturer-specific device configuration and network maintenance
- Creates code to automatically register plug-ins in the computer’s registry, supplying interoperation with LNS tools
- Includes example software and framework assemblies for developing with .NET programming languages such as C# and Visual Basic .NET
- Provides packaging of the plug-in API and COM (tool) interaction for streamlined distribution and installation of your plug-ins
- Includes convenient and detailed online help
Computer requirements:
- 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.
- Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package
Go to the Microsoft Windows Update Web page at to check if you have this software installed or to download it.
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition or higher
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express editions may work, but have not been tested.
- LNS Server Turbo Edition (3.22 or later)
- LNS Turbo plug-in director application
May be the LonMaker® Integration Tool Turbo Edition 3.2 or later or the LNS Turbo ADK Plug-in Director example application.
LNS Plug-in Programmer’s Guide (PDF)
Describes how to write LNS plug-ins using .NET programming languages and explains the basic mechanics of
how plug-ins work and how to write a plug-in using the LNS Plug-in Framework.
LNS Programmer’s Guide (PDF)
Describes how to use the LNS Object Server ActiveX Control to develop an LNS application on a Microsoft Windows
host computer.
LonMaker® User’s Guide (PDF)
Describes how to use the LonMaker Integration Tool to design, commission, modify, and maintain LonWorks networks.
Register for free online eTraining, including these courses and others:
- Introduction to the LonWorks Platform
- Interfacing LonWorks Devices to TCP/IP Networks
Learn about our training center courses, including these courses and others:
- Introduction to the LonWorks Platform
- LonWorks Network Design
- Using the LonMaker Integration Tool