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Installation procedure
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3.4 Installation procedure
While the installation process is relatively straightforward, there are a few items that
should be noted.
MK8000 and MM8000 solutions
The MK8000 can be an independent OPC server or run as a component of an
MM8000 management system. This document discusses the installation procedure of
the first of the two options, whereas the
MM8000 ICC manual (A6V10062413) should
be referred to about the MM8000 product installation.
MK8000 architectures
MK8000 OPC server may be set up as a single station or as a distributed system.
On a single station PC, you need to install the MK8000 Stand-alone software, including
the OPC server and the related configuration tools.
The same Stand-alone software has to be installed on the main station of a distributed
system, which can also include more stations, equipped with either MK8000
communication FEP (Front End Processor) software or OPC Client applications.
In the Stand-alone station, the MK8000 requires some additional software
(automatically installed); namely: SQL Server, SQLXML 3.0, and .NET framework
V2.0. This software is provided free of charge on the DMS8000 CD.
In order to run and perform, the MK8000 software requires a hardware key (dongle)
and a related Product Activation Key (PAK).
Distributed systems may include a redundant solution [➙ 21].
Setting up a distributed system
When setting up a distributed configuration, ensure that the MK8000 Stand-alone and
FEP stations have been set up in the same workgroup or domain, and that you are
able to log on to both of them with the same Administrator ID and password.
Installing the test client for debugging purposes
When commissioning or debugging, you may need to install the test client on the client
stations. Select Test Client Station from the list to install the test client only.
Updating previous MK8000 installations
If you are migrating from an existing MK8000 to a newer version, you should refer to
the Release Notes prior to performing the installation procedure.
Start menu
The MK8000 setup adds a new folder in the Windows Start menu, providing the
appropriate commands to control the MK8000 OPC server and tools. The complete set
of commands is configured for the Windows user who installs the MK8000 software,
whereas all other Windows users get a reduced menu, including basic set of
commands only.