Lon device components are similar to most driver’s device components— see “Common device components” in the Drivers Guide for general information. Among the standard slots are device status properties (including a Health container) and a “Device Alarm Source Info” container slot.

Each Lon device includes a Points extension for Lon proxy points. However, unlike a few other drivers, other device extensions such as Schedules, Histories, and Alarms are not used. Instead, other components unique to a Lon device appear.

The following sections provide more Lon device details: