WorkPlace Pro Utilities: Profile Upgrade Utility WorkPlace Tech 4.0 SNVT Utility

Profile Upgrade Utility Why the Profile Upgrade Utility:  Replacing the old shadow object class object with the new class object  Copying, updating and replacing the appropriate SNVTs and their properties  Updating the addressing information from the old shadow object to the new shadow object  Moving the links from the old shadow object to the new shadow object  Warning the user about any possible unexpected consequences of the upgrade and how to resolve them The Utility will perform all the necessary actions to effect the upgrade through a familiar interface, including: When replacing a pre-MicroNet Lon 4.1 controller (released March 1, 2004) significant engineering is required to configure the new controller to work properly. The complications during replacement are a result of:  New profile in MicroNet Lon 4.1 controllers exist to comply with the latest LonMark guidelines (LonMark 3.3)  New profile consists of changes to SNVT’s nvoSecAlarm was replaced by nvoDeviceAlarm nciSecModelNum was replaced by nvoDeviceInfo  Loss of all bindings from original controller configuration What does the Profile Upgrade Utility do?

The Replacement Process The Upgrade Process To upgrade a controller, follow these general steps: 1.If needed and possible, upload the existing application from the controller being replaced. 2.Update the lonSiebe jar files on the UNC or Enterprise Server containing the controller. 3.Export the station to an XML file using the WorkPlace Pro Admin Tool. 4.Use the Profile Upgrade Utility to convert the shadow object within the XML file. 5.Replace the physical controller. 6.Download the controller application from WorkPlace Tech 4.0 into the new controller. 7a. For UNC-600/610s: Stop the running station.. Using the WorkPlace Pro Admin Tool, do a “Put” of the updated XML station file. Restart the station. 7b. For all other UNCs: Install the new station using the WorkPlace Pro Admin Tool. 8.Open up the LON Device Manager. 9.Find the new, unconfigured controller, select it, and click the COMMISSION button. You will be prompted for the Neuron ID of the new controller. 10.Open up the LON Link Manager and click the BIND button. 11.Verify that the new controller is working properly

The Replacement Process Set the Stage

The Replacement Process Upload the existing application

The Replacement Process Convert the existing application

The Replacement Process Update the lonSiebe jar files

The Replacement Process Export the station to an XML file

The Replacement Process Convert using Utility  From the FILE menu, select OPEN NIAGARA XML FILE.  Select the appropriate config.xml file.  In the SHADOW OBJECTS TO UPGRADE list, check the controller or controllers you wish to upgrade.  From the RUN menu, select CONVERT SHADOW OBJECTS.  You will automatically be prompted to resave the XML file when the conversion is complete.

The Replacement Process Convert using Utility

The Replacement Process Replace the Controller

The Replacement Process Download the controller application

The Replacement Process Download the controller application

The Replacement Process Replace the new XML file

The Replacement Process Commission the Controller

The Replacement Process Bind using Link Manager

The Replacement Process Check for proper operation

WorkPlace Tech 4.0 SNVT Utility For use with LNC-100 What is the Purpose: The LON Network Controller (LNC-100) uses block programming, in combination with the LONTALK® protocol, to provide an interface through which the system or the operator can communicate with any connected LONWORKS device, including the I/A Series MicroNet LONMARK controllers

WorkPlace Tech 4.0 SNVT Utility For use with LNC-100 How it works:

WorkPlace Tech 4.0 SNVT Utility For use with LNC-100 How it works: Data String Generator SNVT Table Generator

Obtaining the Upgrade How to get the upgrade: This update is available for immediate download for current users. There is no cost to upgrade.  Log into the Smartware website at  Click on “Search Downloads” and select the “WorkPlace Pro Utilities” category  Download and run the new setup file  You can install the new release on top of your current version. To update your license to activate the new Utilities:  Run WorkPlace Pro Utilities  Click on the “License Registration” button on the main screen  Click on the “Update License” button. **If additional copies of WorkPlace Pro Utilities are required, they can be purchased directly from Smartware at $200 per copy (normally $250).