Configuring a device offline by importing a Lon Xml file
Lon Xml files configure Lon devices. When online, the system automatically learns (finds) each Lon Xml ( extension
.lnml) file to associate with individual devices. If you are configuring devices offline, this procedure explains how to import
a Lon Xml , and associate it with a device. This same functionality is automatically provided when you Add discovered Lon
devices, providing that a Lon Xml file was found for the device.
Prerequisites: You are working offline.
- Right-click a DynamicDevice in the Nav tree, and click
ImportXml.The Import Xml window opens.
- To change the location of the Xml File, click the folder icon to the right of the Xml File property and located the
.lnmlfile. - To create an extra folder organization of a device’s Lon components grouped by LonMark objects, change
Use Lon Objectsproperty fromfalsetotrueand click OK..lnmlfile, and builds the various child Lon components (nvs, ncis, cps) under the device.
NOTE: If needed, you can build you own Lon Xml files for devices, using the Lon Xml Tool in