Sedona Framework network FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about NiagaraAX integration of Sedona Framework devices.

Q: What is the difference between Sedona Framework TXS and Sedona Framework?
Q: What changed in Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 since Sedona Framework TXS 1.1?
Q: Will Sedona networks using Sedona TXS 1.2 support Sedona Framework devices based on earlier versions of the Sedona Framework, such as Sedona Framework 1.0?
Q: Is Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 supported in the NiagaraAX-3.8 release?
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What is the difference between Sedona Framework TXS and Sedona Framework?

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Sedona Framework TXS (Tridium eXtended Services) represents all of the value added, commercial components of the Sedona Framework that Tridium has created above and beyond the Open Source Sedona Framework release. Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 is based on the NiagaraAX-3.7 release and the Open Source Sedona Framework 1.2 release.

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What changed in Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 since Sedona Framework TXS 1.1?

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A number of enhancements have been made in the NiagaraAX integration of Sedona Framework devices, including host-level (JACE station) support for provisioning and app access of networked Sedona devices, time synchronization from NiagaraAX to Sedona devices, a centralized method to manage Sedona user accounts, and various offline engineering methods and tools. For more details refer to the Sedona TXS 1.2 Feature List in the Knowledge Base area of niagara-central.com.

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Will Sedona networks using Sedona TXS 1.2 support Sedona Framework devices based on earlier versions of the Sedona Framework, such as Sedona Framework 1.0?

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Yes, the Sedona network drivers in Sedona TXS 1.2 will support networking of both 1.0-based devices as well as 1.2-based devices. Support includes the ability of station-based provisioning and app access (Sedona Tools and Sox Gateway, respectively) for all networked devices, along with time synchronization and user management from NiagaraAX. However, note online “device discovery” for the Ethernet/WiFi-based SedonaNetwork requires devices based on Sedona Framework 1.2.

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Further, note that Sedona Framework devices are based on either Sedona Framework 1.0, or Sedona Framework 1.2 (there is no Sedona Framework 1.1). Sedona Framework TXS 1.1, the previous Sedona Framework TXS release, is compatible with Sedona Framework 1.0 devices only.

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Is Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 supported in the NiagaraAX-3.8 release?

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Yes, but because of some package and module changes made in AX-3.8, you need to install an “update 1” version of the Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 Bundle if using AX-3.8 Workbench. This version has a build number of 100 or higher, for example 1.2.100 (instead of the original Sedona Framework TXS 1.2 release of 1.2.28.4. For complete details, see the latest (February 2014 or later) revision of the NiagaraAX Sedona Framework TXS-1.2 Installer Guide.