201 - LonWorks Network Design

Who Should Attend

Device Developers
Installers/Specifiers/Estimators
Network Integrators
LNS Developers
Anyone preparing to take the
LonMark Professional Certification Exam

Course Duration
3 Days

Course Fee
$1,500 USD

Additional Audiences

This course is a must for anyone working with LonWorks networks, including network design engineers, control technicians, network installation technicians, and sales engineers.

Overview

You'll learn the complete LonWorks network design process, including choosing components and architecture, installing and configuring the network, optimizing network resources, and maintaining and documenting the network. Plenty of exercises and job aids will help you with your own network implementation and provide a solid foundation of LonMaker knowledge.

Prepare for LonMark Professional Certification

LonMark Professional Certification provides a worldwide standard of proficiency for individuals who install, integrate, and maintain systems using LonMark certified products. The certification applies to network integrators such as HVAC, lighting, security, and building automation and controls engineers. A growing number of system specifiers are requiring integration contractors to have certified credential professionals on staff to ensure that the team working on a project is highly trained and proficient.

This course covers all facets of the LonMark Certified Professional requirements, giving you the background you need to successfully take the recently revised exam. The LonMark Certified Professional Exam is offered in the evening of the last day of classes conducted at the Echelon Corporate USA and Echelon UK training centers. It is offered the morning following the last day of classes conducted at Engenuity in Arizona and NJATC in Maryland.

Course Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows NT/2000/XP
A basic understanding of LonWorks concepts and terminology, as provided by the Introduction to the LonWorks Platform eTraining course at www.echelon.com/training/etraining/.

Course Objectives

Identify network architectures and select network components
Install a LonWorks network infrastructure
Program a network by configuring devices and connecting network variables
Apply network programs to physical networks
Test and verify network and device performance
Optimize network performance
Maintain network devices, design, and infrastructure
Document network resources and performance

What You'll Learn

Identifying and Selecting Network Components Defining the tasks and requirements for your projects Identifying network architectures Identifying installation and maintenance scenarios Identifying channel types, infrastructure devices, and application devices	Testing and Verifying Networks Verifying application device health Verifying network communications Verifying infrastructure devices Verifying cabling and termination
Installing Physical Networks Installing cabling Installing infrastructure devices Installing application devices	Fine-tuning Networks Identifying possible changes Modifying infrastructure Optimizing connection properties Re-evaluating and optimizing configuration properties
Programming Networks Acquiring external interfaces Configuring devices and objects Binding network variables	Maintaining Networks Replacing and updating application devices Moving network tools Maintaining the LNS server
Applying Programs to Physical Networks Acquiring Neuron IDs Commissioning routers Commissioning devices and propagating the program	Documenting Networks Creating an operating manual or user's guide Documenting network physics and the network design and program Documenting device, channel, and network health

Laboratory Work

This is an intensive hands-on class. You'll spend a major portion of class time on exercises that will reinforce the skills you need to successfully design, implement, and maintain a LonWorks network.

What You'll Receive

You'll receive a course manual, handouts, a course CD, and a set of job aids to help you with your network design projects. We'll also provide lunch and refreshments. At the end of class, you'll get a certificate of completion.