LonWorks Application System

The LonWorks application system uses intelligent distributed sensing and control components based on distributed network and object oriented system technology to provide solutions for a broad range of automation applications, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, factory automation systems and building automation systems. This easily expandable, highly reliable system eliminates parallel wiring. Subsystems such as local control systems, security and air conditioning systems, which were formerly implemented in proprietary networks, can be integrated into a single network, enabling seamless exchange of information between heterogeneous systems. Point-of-product management components such as bar-code readers, radio frequency tag readers, local sensing and control devices and panel displays can easily be connected to the LonWorks network.

Toshiba supplies a wide range of products such as Neuron Chips (a key device of Lonworks licensed from Echelon Corporation), Neuron Chip implemented input/output (I/O) devices, binding tools for LonWorks networks and floor-level distributed manufacturing and logistics systems with factory- and enterprise-level management systems.

"LonWorks," "LON" and "Neuron" are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation.

Example of LonWorks application

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