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P.O. Box 423, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Code No. LIT-1900184
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M3 Workstation Connectivity to LONWORKS Tool (MCL Tool) 5.1
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Description
Features
MCL Tool 5.1 is a complete tool used to create
flat, LonWorks networks of controllers.
Standard LONWORKS® functionality of
configuring nodes and binding of network
variables are included in this single package.
MCL Tool 5.1 is based on Echelon’s
LONWORKS® Network Services (LNS) for
complete compatibility to existing LonWorks
networks and Echelon products (LonMaker for
Windows).
• Physical Tree displays system architecture
at a glance
MCL Tool can be used in conjunction with
MCL or previous revisions of NexSys
Workstation, for compatibility with
M3 Workstation.
M3/MCL/MCL Tools are the primary user
components for creating LonWorks networks
for small buildings.
Positioned with Echelon’s LNS, most
LonWorks-based devices and all LonMark
certified devices are compatible with and can
be used for design in this system.
To Order
Specify the code number from the following
selection chart. For detailed ordering
information, contact your local Johnson
Controls distributor.
Existing Johnson Controls LonWorks-based
controllers are compatible with MCL Tool.
This includes: VMA1200, TCU, DX9200, FSC01, FSC-02, PEC-01, HP-01, FCU-01, RTU01, and others.
Selection Chart
Code Number
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Sect# = 0
seQ# = 1
Description
MW-MCLTOL64-0
Software Item: MCL Tool with 64 LNS Node Credits,
New Project software, CD-ROM
MW-MCLTOL256-0
Software Item: MCL Tool with 256 LNS Node Credits,
New Project software, CD-ROM
MW-MCLTOL0-6
Software Item: MCL Tool with No LNS Credits, Reorder
Project software for upgrading existing NexSys 2.0, 2.1
software, CD-ROM
• system monitoring windows for easy
access to information on alarm activity,
alarm history, and node history
• point commanding anywhere a point is
displayed - the Alarm History Window, the
Active Alarm Window, a Node Status
Window, a Graphic Window, or a CPL
Monitoring Window
• multi-language support
• Database Print provides site
documentation and the ability to view or
print the LNS 3.x database
• Control Programming Language (CPL), a
flexible, graphical process control
language, uses predefined control blocks
to make quick work of complicated building
programs
• Print CPL page to DXF™ (Drawing
Interchange File) format provides files that
can be viewed/printed in Visio®,
AutoCAD®, Volo™View, and other
programs supporting DXF files
• Configuration Data Set (CDS) files, which
contain all of the configuration parameters
for a device, can be exported to similar type
devices. The ability to exchange CDS
information between databases/jobs
greatly increases the productivity of the
technician
• example site installation shows standard
system configurations using NexSys
hardware applied to mechanical systems
Compatability Requirements
M3 Workstation Connectivity to LonWorks® Tool (MCL Tool) 5.1
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Operating
System
Support
MCL Tool 5.1 is based on the LNS 3.x core and is limited to the
following operating system(s):
• MS Windows NT 4.0®, Service Pack 5
• MS Windows 2000®, Service Pack 2
Platform
Support
Minimum platform requirements shall be based on the operating
system needs, plus the necessary increments needed for acceptable
performance. At this time, it is recommended that the following
standards apply:
• 1 GHz processor, 256 Mb RAM, 10 GB hard drive, CD-ROM
Communication
MCL Tool 5.1 communicates with the following products:
• LonWorks protocol standards (EIA 709.1). The standard
supported media shall be pair free topology (FTT10A). All
LONWORKS media can be supported as optional (TP78, TP1250,
Fiber, Ethernet, etc.)
• LNS Release 3.05.07
• Direct connection of Ethernet NIC to Echelon’s i.LON routers
through standard TCP/IP network (Limited to 40 i.LON routers)
• All LONMARK® compliant products
M3 Workstation
MCL Tool - Release 5.1
M3 Workstation
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M-Graphics
M-Trend
MCL Tool (MCLT)
Echelon LNS 3.05
M-Alarm
OPC Server
Typical Applications
The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For applications at conditions beyond t hese specifications, consult the local Johnson
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Controls office. Johnson Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
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