Lon Point Manager
This view creates, edits, accesses, and deletes Lonworks proxy points. It is the default view for the
LonPointDeviceExt (Points container) under a LonDevice. It is also the default view for any LonPointFolderunder the Points container.
Figure 67. Lon Point Manager view
To access this view, right-click the Points container or LonPointFolder and click .
Discovered columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Target Name | Under Target Name the driver lists all points by the names of the Lon components that are associated with the device. For example: nvEmerg and nvoUnitStatus. |
| Element Name | Displays the name of the element. |
| Units | Indicates the unit of measure. |
Database columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Provides a name for the nvi, nvo, or nci variable. If part of a data structure, it provides a trailing _elementName, which ensures a unique point name. For example, nciTempSetPts_ occupiedCool This is the name of the point and does not affect the Lonworks node. |
| Out | Displays the calculated or reported value for the property. |
| Fault Cause |
Indicates the reason why a system object (network, device, component, extension, etc.) is not working (in fault). This property
is empty unless a fault exists.
|
| Type | Identifies the type of point: Numeric, Boolean, Enum, etc. |
| Target | Reports the Lon component represented by the proxy point, for example: nvoStatus. |
| Element | If the point is structured, reports the element in the structure. If the point is unstructured, reports the SNVT. |
| Facets | Represents the parent proxy point’s facets, which determine how to display the value in the driver. These depend on the type of device. |
| Conversion | Specifies how to convert a value read from the device into the parent point’s facets. |
| Enabled | Indicates if the variable is being used. |
| Read Value | Reports the last value read from the device. |
| Write Value | Reports the last value written to the device. |
| Link Type | Specifies the Lon service type to use when binding to this item. |
Buttons
- New Folder creates a new folder for devices. Each such folder provides its own set of manager views.
- Edit opens the device’s database record for updating.
- Discover runs a discover job to locate installed devices, which appear in the Discovered pane. This view has a standard appearance that is similar to all Device Manager views.
- Add inserts into the database a record for the discovered and selected object.
- TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.