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The 14 content modules include:
1. LON 101
a. Basic terminology and definitions
b. Simple system architecture overview
c. Control system functionality and features
2. The Value of Integrated, Open Systems
a. What is an integrated open system
b. What is not an integrated open system
c. Why choose LON
d. Market size and scope
e. Market trends
f. Product sourcing, availability, breadth of application areas
3. The ROI of Integrated, Open Systems
a. Energy conservation through integration
b. Sample applications and success stories
c. LEEDS, Green Buildings, BREEAM compliance
d. Maintenance, operating, and training cost reductions
e. Short term vs. Long term investment
4. System Architectures
a. A complete system, not just an open protocol
b. LONMARK System Definition
c. Simple systems
d. Complex systems
e. Master planning
f. Infrastructure planning
5. The 10 Questions to Open Systems
a. 10 simple concepts to ensure a system is open
b. Open Systems Checklist
c. Keeping it simple; fundamental concepts
6. System Specification Process
a. Writing an open spec
b. Enforcing an open spec
c. Leveraging an open spec
d. Tools and resources
e. LON Spec Builder program
7. Reference Projects
a. Major projects
b. Leverage successes
c. Value proposition for owners and operators
8. LONMARK Direction and Opportunities
a. Certification of products
b. Certified Professional and Installer
c. Integrator Certification
d. Training
9. Getting Started
a. Available Resources
b. Tools
c. Training programs
d. Networking with others
10. End User Perspective
a. Risk issues
b. Starting small, but building scalable systems
c. Market size, strength, and successes
11. Open Systems Migration Plan
a. Legacy system interfacing
b. Closed => Open issues
c. Cost issues – Now and Later
12. Enterprise Connectivity
a. LON -> LAN -> WAN
b. One system, multiple protocols
c. GUI features and examples
d. oBIX and IP-852 – leading to a full, scalable system
e. Remote enterprise-level connectivity
13. Selling Open Systems
a. Simple arguments
b. The facts and the truth
c. Handling objections
d. Industry modeling
14. Live Demonstration of Interoperable System
a. Web-based
b. Local devices “connected” to remote location
c. Interaction of subsystem components
d. Putting it all together
e. Vendor product highlights
f. User interface highlights |
