Issue
Troubleshooting LON Network communications.
Product Line
EcoStruxure Building Operation, TAC Vista
Environment
LON
LPA Protocol Analyzer
Cause
Intermittent communication failures, high bandwidth, error packages, noise on the line -- these can be difficult to pin down and identify.
Resolution
These two documents produced by Loytec are invaluable resources in troubleshooting a LON network. The first deals with common causes of noise on LON Wires. The second details what to do once you've procured an LPA protocol analyzer -- how to use it and interpret data.
Network Troubleshooting White Paper
For a Vista system, also see Actions for reducing Bandwidth in a Vista network.
For an EcoStruxure Building Operation system, also see Bandwidth Throttling.