LINX-215 Automation Server - Kepler Electronics

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LINX-215 Datasheet
LINX-1xx, LINX-2xx Installation Instructions
L-INX / L-GATE User Manual
Certificates: EC / BTL / UL / AMEV
Downloads

The L‑INX Automation Servers LINX‑215 are programmable automation stations with integrated graphical visualization for central automation tasks in BACnet and LonMark networks. They can integrate physical I/‌Os through L‑IOB I/‌O Modules via LIOB‑Connect, LIOB‑FT, or LIOB‑IP. Local operation and override is provided by the built-in jog dial and the backlit display (128×64 pixels). Device and data point information is shown on the display via symbols and in text format.

LonMark Systems can be integrated via IP‑852 (Ethernet/‌IP) or TP/‌FT‑10. In addition, the Automation Servers provides connectivity to concurrently integrate KNX, Modbus, and M‑Bus and connect as a gateway data points of different technological origin. The Automaton Servers feature an integrated IP‑852 router providing the complete feature set of corresponding L-IP devices.

BACnet can be integrated via BACnet/‌IP, BACnet/‌SC or BACnet MS/‌TP. In addition, the Automation Servers provide connectivity to concurrently integrate KNX, Modbus, and M‑Bus and connect as a gateway data points of different technological origin. Optionally, mathematical objects can be applied within a connection to calculate the data point output values depending on the formula used. The Automaton Servers feature a BACnet/‌SC router, BACnet/‌IP router including BBMD as well as Slave-Proxy functionality. LINX‑215 is BTL certified as B-BC (BACnet Building Controller).

The gateway functionality allows data communication between all communication technologies available on the device. Different technology data points are mapped through Local Connections on the device. The mapping of different technology data points on distributed devices is supported by Global Connections. L‑INX Automation Servers also support Smart Auto-Connect™ – the automatic generation of connections to substantially reduce engineering efforts and cost. All technology data points are automatically created as OPC XML‑DA and OPC UA data points.

Each L-INX Automation Server is equipped with two Ethernet ports. It can either be configured to use the internal switch to interconnect the two ports or every port is configured to work in a separate IP network.

When the Ethernet ports are configured for two separate IP networks, one port can be connected for instance to a WAN (Wide Area Network) with enabled network security (HTTPS) while the second port can be configure to be connected to an insecure network (LAN) where the standard building automation protocols like BACnet/‌IP, LON/‌IP, or Modbus TCP are present. These devices also feature firewall functionality of course to isolate particular protocols or services between the ports. The built-in VPN function provides for simple VPN setup and secure access to remote sites. The LTE-800 interface enables wireless access to remote sites through a mobile carrier.

Using the internal switch, a daisy chained line topology of up to 20 devices can be built, which reduces costs for network installation. The IP switch also allow the setup of a redundant Ethernet installation (ring topology), which increases reliability. The redundant Ethernet topology is enabled by the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), which is supported by most managed switches.

The L-INX devices provide fully featured AST™ functionality (Alarming, Scheduling, and Trending) and can be integrated perfectly into the L-WEB System.

IoT Integration

The IoT function (Node.js) allows connecting the system to almost any cloud service, either for uploading historical data to analytics services, delivering alarm messages to alarm processing services or operating parts of the control system over a cloud service (e.g., scheduling based on Web calendars or booking systems). Processing Internet information such as weather data in forecast-based control is also possible. Finally, the JavaScript kernel also allows implementing serial protocols to non-standard equipment in primary plant control.

Features

Programmable with L‑STUDIO (IEC 61131‑3 and IEC 61499)
Room controller for up to 8 room segments
Extension with physical inputs and outputs using L‑IOB I/‌O Modules (LIOB‑10x/11x, LIOB‑15x, LIOB‑45x and LIOB‑55x)
128×64 graphic display with backlight
Local and remote access to information about device status and data points
Manual operation using the jog dial or VNC client
Alarming, Scheduling, and Trending (AST™)
Node.js support for easy IoT integration (e.g. Google calendar, Alexa & friends, multimedia equipment,…)
Event-driven e-mail notification
Math objects to execute mathematical operations on data points
Stores customized graphical pages
Visualization of customized graphical pages through LWEB‑900 (building Management), LWEB‑803 (Monitoring and Control), or LWEB‑802 (Web Browser)
Built-in OPC XML‑DA and OPC UA server
Dual switched or separated Ethernet ports
Access to network statistics
Compliant with ANSI/‌ASHRAE 135‑2012 and ISO 16484‑5:2012 standard
Supports BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP or BACnet/SC
BACnet Client Function (Write Property, Read Property, COV Subscription)
BACnet Client Configuration with configuration tool (scan and EDE import)
B-BC (BACnet Building Controller) functionality, BTL certified
Integrated BACnet/ IP to BACnet/SC and BACnet MS/ TP
Router including BBMD as well as Slave-Proxy functionality
Compliant with CEA‑709, CEA‑852, and ISO/‌IEC 14908 Standard (LonMark System)
Support TP/‌FT‑10 or IP‑852 (Ethernet/‌IP)
Support of dynamically created or static NVs
Support of user-defined NVs (UNVTs) and Configuration Properties (SCPTs, UCPTs)
Remote Network Interface (RNI) with 2 MNI devices
Integrated IP‑852 to TP/FT‑10 Router
KNXnet/‌IP, connection to KNX TP1 through LKNX‑300 Interface
M‑Bus Master according to EN 13757‑3, connection via optional M‑Bus Converter (L‑MBUS20 or L‑MBUS80)
Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII (Master or Slave)
Gateway functions including Smart Auto-Connect™
Integrated web server for device configuration and monitoring data points
Configurable via Ethernet/‌IP or TP/FT‑10
Connection to EnOcean wireless devices via LENO‑80x Interface
Supports SMI (Standard Motor Interface) through LSMI-800
Supports WLAN through LWLAN‑800 Interface
Supports LTE through LTE‑800 Interface
Supports MP-Bus through LMPBUS‑804 Interface
Stores user-defined project documentation

Tutorials

Features of L-INX 8.0 Release

This video presents some features of the new firmware release.

How to create schedulers (CEA-709) [A001]

This tutorial describes how to create schedulers on an L-VIS Touch Panel with the configuration tool L-VIS Configurator.

How to create a calendar including exception days (CEA-709) [A002]

This tutorial describes how to create a calendar including exception days on an L-VIS Touch Panel with the configuration tool L-VIS Configurator.

How to operate a scheduler on the web interface of a L-INX Automation Server [A004]

This tutorial describes how to use the Web UI of the L-INX Automation Server.

How to create a remote scheduler (CEA-709) [A005]

This tutorial describes how to configure the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool NL220 LonWorks© Manager.

How to create alarms (CEA-709) [A006]

This tutorial describes how to create alarms on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to use e-mail configuration [A007]

This tutorial describes how to configure the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create trend objects [A008]

This tutorial describes how to create trend objects on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create static network variables [B001]

This tutorial describes how to create static network variables on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create dynamic network variables [B002]

This tutorial describes how to create dynamic network variables on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool NL220 LonWorks© Manager.

How to create network variables by using LNS scan [B003]

This tutorial describes how to create network variables by using LNX scan on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create network variables by using network scan [B004]

This tutorial describes how to create network variables by using network scan on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to import network variables by using CSV file import [B005]

This tutorial describes how to import network variables by using CSV file import on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to import extern network variables (LNS scan or network scan) [B006]

This tutorial describes how to import extern network variables on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create network variables by using Filter Templates [B007]

This tutorial describes how to create network variables by using Filter Templates on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

Quick start scenario creating an L-WEB project [W001]

This tutorial describes how to create an L-WEB project and configure the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

A quick start scenario creating an L-WEB database [W002]

This tutorial describes how to create a database with the LWEB Server and the configuration tool L-INX Configurator on the example of configuring the L-INX Automation Server.

How to create data points using M-Bus Network Scan [L001]

This tutorial describes how to create data points using M-Bus Network Scan on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

How to create and use M-Bus device templates [L002]

This tutorial describes how to create and use M-Bus device templates on the L-INX Automation Server with the configuration tool L-INX Configurator.

LINX-215 Automation Server Products

LINX-215

BACnet Automation Server, B-BC, L-STUDIO programmable, built-in BACNet/IP to MS/TP Router, CEA‑709 Automation Server, built-in IP-852 Router (No L-LOGICAD support from July 1, 2023)