EC File Generation
EC File Generation is a feature within the LCN Data Collection workflow that automatically creates Honeywell LCN EC (Engineering Console) command files required to initiate a configuration backup from the LCN environment. EC files are command scripts submitted to the Honeywell LCN system to trigger backup and data collection operations on the targeted LCN nodes.
Note: EC File Generation is only available when Enable LCN Backup is enabled in Settings. The Generate EC Files button and associated controls are located in the LCN Data Collection tab.
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What Are EC Files?
EC files are Honeywell LCN-specific command script files that instruct the LCN Engineering Console to perform operations such as initiating node backup procedures, setting up network communication paths, and managing file directory operations on the LCN. Asset Backup Scheduler generates these files automatically using pre-defined templates, populated with the LCN configuration parameters entered in the LCN Wizard.
EC File Types Generated
Asset Backup Scheduler generates the following EC command file types as part of the LCN backup sequence:
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EC File Type
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Purpose
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LSVNET.EC
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Configures the LCN network path to the shared LCN directory. Sets up the network routing required for subsequent backup command files to communicate with LCN nodes.
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Backup EC1
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First backup command file in the sequence. Initiates the initial backup phase targeting the configured LCN nodes and Hiway nodes within the specified LCN shared directory path.
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Backup EC2
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Second backup command file. Continues the backup sequence, targeting UCN nodes and additional LCN assets. Incorporates the configured LCN Site ID, LCN ID, and AM Unit ID.
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Backup EC2A
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Supplemental backup command file extending the EC2 sequence for additional LCN directory operations.
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Backup EC3
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Third backup command file in the sequence. Performs additional LCN directory and node backup operations.
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Backup EC4
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Fourth backup command file. Continues targeted LCN node backup collection with additional AM Unit ID-specific operations.
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Backup EC5
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Fifth backup command file. Performs later-stage LCN backup directory operations.
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Backup EC6
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Final backup command file in the primary sequence. Completes the backup collection pass across LCN directory targets.
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CLN_EL EB1.EB
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Cleanup command file — first phase. Initiates post-backup cleanup operations on the LCN, removing temporary files generated during the backup sequence. Uses the configured AM Unit ID.
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CLN_EL EB2.EB
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Cleanup command file — second phase. Completes the post-backup cleanup sequence on the LCN.
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CLEANEL.CL
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Final cleanup command file. Performs a comprehensive element cleanup pass on the LCN shared directory to restore the LCN to a clean state following the backup collection.
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EC File Generation Process
EC files are generated by reading pre-defined template files embedded in the application resources. Each template is populated with the site-specific LCN configuration parameters from the LCN Wizard before being written to the output location.
To generate EC files:
1. Complete the LCN Wizard configuration, including the LCN Site ID, LCN ID, AM Unit ID, and LCN shared directory path.
2. Click the Generate EC Files button in the LCN Data Collection tab. The button label changes to Cancel Generation while generation is in progress, allowing the process to be stopped if needed.
3. Asset Backup Scheduler generates each EC file in sequence, writing them to the configured LCN shared directory or local output folder.
4. Progress and status messages are displayed in the EC Generation Messages panel, and the EC Generation Progress bar shows overall completion percentage.
5. When generation completes, all EC files are ready to be submitted to the Honeywell LCN Engineering Console to initiate the LCN backup process.
EC File Template Replacements
Each EC template file contains placeholder tokens that are replaced at generation time with the actual site-specific values from the LCN Wizard. Key replacements include:
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Placeholder Token
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Replaced With
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NET>JSD>
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The configured LCN shared directory path formatted as an LCN network path (NET>[path]>)
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GN
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The configured AM Unit ID value
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Tip: Verify that the LCN Site ID, LCN ID, and AM Unit ID values are entered correctly in the LCN Wizard before generating EC files. Incorrect values will produce EC files that cannot be executed on the LCN or will target the wrong nodes.
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Important: EC files must be generated and submitted to the Honeywell LCN system before initiating the LCN data transfer. The EC command sequence triggers the LCN node backup operations that produce the data files subsequently retrieved by the data transfer process. Always confirm with your LCN system administrator before executing EC commands on a live PCN.
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