1. January 2013
OpenLNS Introduction

2. Agenda OpenLNS products
OpenLNS Server
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool
Simplified pricing, licensing, and distribution
Automated activation
Open interfaces
Ordering information

3. Echelon’s New OpenLNS Products Add value today and tomorrow, no strings attached
OpenLNS Server
New network management platform for Windows applications that manage, maintain, and operate LONWORKS devices and networks
Works with all ISO/IEC based devices
Backward compatible with over 90,000 sites
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool
LONWORKS ® installation tool based on Microsoft® Visio ®
Backward compatible with 300+ plug-ins
No commissioning fees (credits) or royalties
Network Tool
Network Tool
Network Tool
OpenLNS Server
LonWorks Network
Echelon Confidential

4. OpenLNS Benefits Proven Open Standards Multi-Application
Compatible with LNS ® products, applications, & databases
More than 2500 LNS developers
More than 90,000 copies of LNS shipped
More than 5,000,000 devices
Open Standards
Compatible with all ISO/IEC compatible devices
Supports networks from 2 to 32,385 devices
No charge to develop or ship applications
No credits required for any devices
Multi-Application
Fast time-to-market for custom apps
Feature rich set of services to speed development

5. OpenLNS Server A software application available from multiple sources
Available as a free download from
May be redistributed with OpenLNS tools and applications
Two editions, same software
Trial edition: no charge for activation; limited functionality
Can be upgraded to standard edition
Standard edition: charge for activation; no limits
No LNS credits
Fully automated activation
Provides an interface that is compatible with the LNS Turbo Edition Server and can import LNS Turbo databases
Compatible with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 7

6. OpenLNS Commissioning Tool (CT)
LONWORKS installation tool based on OpenLNS and Microsoft Visio 2010
Available with and without Visio
Visio 2010 or Visio 2003 is required
No LonMaker credits
Fully automated activation
Compatible with the LonMaker Turbo Editions
OpenLNS CT can import LonMaker Turbo drawings and databases
Compatible with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 7

7. OpenLNS CT Professional
OpenLNS CT Editions
Features
OpenLNS CT Trial
OpenLNS CT Standard
OpenLNS CT Professional
Maximum number of networks 2 5
Unlimited
Maximum devices per network
32,385
Maximum continuous runtime
60 minutes
Expiration
60 days
Visio Edition (only included with bundled editions)
Visio Trial
Visio Standard
Visio Professional
Included updates and upgrades
None
One-Year*
* Visio upgrades are not included.

8. Simple OpenLNS Server Pricing
Eliminates most charges
No LNS or LonMaker credits required to commission any LON device
No charge for development tools
No charge for redistribution rights
No charge for downloading or distributing OpenLNS Servers that are not activated
Free trial activation keys are available—supporting networks with up to five devices for 60 days
Only two charges remain for the OpenLNS Server
OpenLNS Server Standard Edition activation
Includes one year of free updates and upgrades
Optional annual maintenance after the first year
Providing free updates and upgrades for a year
Simplifies OpenLNS plug-in support
OpenLNS Server can be redistributed for free with plug-ins
One simple activation enables plug-ins to work—may be bundled with tools

9. Simple OpenLNS Commissioning Tool Pricing
Eliminates LonMaker credits
No LonMaker credits required to commission any LON device
No charge for downloading or distributing OpenLNS Commissioning Tools that are not activated
With the exception of the Visio software
Free trial activation keys are available—supporting networks with up to five devices for 60 days
Only two charges remain for the OpenLNS Commissioning Tool
OpenLNS CT Professional or Standard Edition activation
Includes one year of free updates and upgrades (Visio upgrades not included)
Optional annual maintenance after the first year
Providing free updates and upgrades for a year (Visio upgrades not included)

10. Automated Activation
Activation for both the OpenLNS Server and OpenLNS Commissioning Tool is fully automated
OpenLNS products come with an activation key
When users install an OpenLNS product:
User types in the activation key
Software transmits the key to a new Echelon automated activation server
The activation server instantly activates the software
Users can freely transfer activations between PCs
Users can re-activate software after PC crashes
Users can purchase activation keys direct from Echelon, from Echelon distributors, or in North America online at store.echelon.com
Benefits are simplified purchasing, installation, and maintenance

11. Support for Third-Party IP-852 Routers
New Echelon IP-852 Configuration Server included
Also available as a free download from
Eliminates the Echelon LonWorks®/IP Configuration Server license requirement to use Echelon IP-852 routers
Enables LNS networks to have a mix of IP-852 routers from different manufacturers—any mix of IP-852 compliant routers will work
Supports both 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 7
Allows redistribution
The IP-852 standard documents how to develop compatible IP-852 routers

12. Support for Third-Party LNS Interfaces
New OpenLDV 4.0 Network Driver included
Also available as a free download from
Eliminates the OpenLDV license requirement to use Echelon network interfaces
Enables OpenLNS networks to have a mix of network interfaces from different manufacturers—any mix of network interfaces will work
Supports both 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 7
For U10 and U20 USB Network Interfaces, and for RNIs
Allows redistribution
Documents how third-party network interface manufacturers can add support for their network interfaces to OpenLDV
Documents how third-party protocol analyzer developers can access a layer 2 interface

13. OpenLNS Free Products Free downloads from www.echelon.com/openlns
OpenLNS Server Trial Edition
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool Trial Edition Without Visio
Requires separate purchase of Visio, or a Visio trial from Microsoft
Free Trial Activation Keys are required
Request free trial keys from
Ask for either an OpenLNS CT Trial Activation Key or an OpenLNS Server Trial Activation Key
The OpenLNS CT Trial Activation Key also activates the OpenLNS Server trial included with OpenLNS CT
North American users can also get free trial keys from store.echelon.com

14. OpenLNS Products
Paid activation keys from Echelon, distis, and store.echelon.com
OpenLNS Server Activation Key
OpenLNS CT Professional Edition Activation Key
OpenLNS CT Professional Edition Without Visio Activation Key
OpenLNS CT Standard Edition Activation Key
OpenLNS CT Standard Edition Without Visio Activation Key
OpenLNS CT Standard to Professional Upgrade Key
Paid DVDs from Echelon, distis, and store.echelon.com
OpenLNS CT Professional Edition
OpenLNS CT Professional Edition Without Visio
OpenLNS CT Standard Edition

15. OpenLNS Maintenance Products
Maintenance renewals from Echelon, distis, and store.echelon.com
OpenLNS Server One-Year Maintenance Renewal
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool Professional Edition One-Year Maintenance Renewal (Visio not included)
OpenLNS Commissioning Tool Standard Edition One-Year Maintenance Renewal (Visio not included)

16. Conclusion
Building and managing your control network is now easier with no commissioning fees, credits, or royalties with OpenLNS
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