MCN Monitoring and Control Network Hot-Standby EXB Modules and EXB Network Manager Software Installation and Operator Manual S2-61044-100 68-11707-100
CTI Products Inc. License Agreement MCN EXB Network Manager Software Single-User Products This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and CTI Products Inc. By opening this sealed disk package, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. CTI Products Inc. Software License 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Once you have paid the required Single-User License Fee, CTI Products Inc. grants to you the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program (the "SOFTWARE").
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 1 PC REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .........................................................................................................................
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. 6.8.2 6.8.3 6.8.4 6.8.5 6.8.6 6.8.7 6.8.8 6.8.9 6.8.10 MAIN NETWORK DISCONNECTED:................................................................................................. 32 MAIN WAN LINE DISCONNECTED ................................................................................................ 33 REMOTE MAIN EXB FAILED .........................................................................................................
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. System Overview 1. System Overview Hot-Standby EXB Network Extender Modules are used when added reliability is required in monitoring and controlling remote comparators. They work with CTI Products' MCN Monitoring and Control network. They provide a hot-standby dual path for the monitoring and control data. The EXB Network Management Software runs on a PC and monitors the status of the Hot-Standby EXB modules and links.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Model Number S1-60603-xxx S1-60602-xxx S1-60656-xxx S1-60655-xxx System Overview EXB Type EXB-TELCO 1.25 Mbps Network EXB-TELCO 78 Kbps Network EXB-Serial 1.25 Mbps Network EXB-Serial 78 Kbps Network Table 1 EXB Modules Table 1 shows the various types of EXB modules that can be used in a system. The "xxx" in the model number is the revision number. The revision must be 300 or above to be used in a hot-standby system.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. System Overview 1.1 PC Requirements Minimum PC requirements to run the EXB Network Management Software are: • IBM Compatible PC • Pentium III - 500 MHz processor or better • 128 MB RAM • 100 MB free disk space for program and support files • CD-ROM (preferable a CD-R/W drive) • 3.5" floppy disk drive • SVGA adapter and monitor • Mouse • Sound Card & Speakers • Windows 2000 or XP Pro • Ethernet network card (or port) 1.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hot Standby EXB Operation 2. Hot-Standby EXB Operation 2.1 Definitions EXB Channel Everything required to implement a Hot-Standby EXB Link, including: -Central Main EXB -Central Standby EXB -(2) Remote EXB -Main & Standby WAN Lines -Central MCN Tie Line -Remote MCN Tie Line Central Site The location of the MCNRCD PCs and the EXB Network Manager PC. This is the site receiving the data from the remote CIBs.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hot Standby EXB Operation Central MCN Tie Line This is the MCN network cabling between the Main EXB and the Standby EXB. Although it is shown as a single logical jumper in the program and on diagrams, there may actually be a number of jumpers between the Main and Standby EXBs, depending upon the exact equipment mounting. Remote MCN Tie Line This is the MCN Network Cabling between the two remote EXB modules in a channel.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hot Standby EXB Operation 2.3 Normal Link Condition Central EXBs Router In B WAN Links Remote EXBs Switch Router 1. Probe Packet A Out Port 1 A B 2. Probe Ack In Out Port 1 A 3. Holdoff Packet Main Control Neuron Control Neuron B D 4. Switch remains Open Router In B Out Port 1 3. Holdoff Packet Standby Router A A B Out C Port 1 2. Probe Ack Control Neuron 1.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hot Standby EXB Operation 2.4 Open Forward (Probe) Link Condition Central EXBs B Router X A Out Port 1 4. No Holdoff Packet Main Remote EXBs A Switch Router In WAN Links 1. Probe Packet 2. Break in Line A B In Out Port 1 3. No Probe ACK Received Control Neuron Control Neuron B D 5. Switch Closes Router In B Router A A B C Out Port 1 Out Port 1 4.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hot Standby EXB Operation 2.5 Open Reverse (Holdoff) Link Condition Central EXBs Router In B WAN Links Remote EXBs Switch Router 1. Probe Packet A Out A B 2. Probe Ack Port 1 A In Out Port 1 3. Holdoff Packet Main D X Control Neuron Control Neuron B 4. Break at D 6. Switch Closes Router In B Router A A Out 5. No Holdoff Packet Standby Port 1 C B In Out Port 1 2. Probe Ack 1.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 3.1 MCN Hardware (EXB Modules) Installation Hardware must be installed in accordance with the following documents which are listed from most system-specific to most generic. In the case of any discrepancy, the documents first in the list shall take precedence. 1. Customer Specific System Diagrams and Configuration Documents CA-xxxxx-xxx Drawings KA-8xxxx-xxx Custom Configuration Disks 2.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Hardware Installation 3.3 PC Network Interface Card Installation Install the EXB Network Management Software first. (See Section 4) If you have completed the software driver installation, it is finally time to install the Gesytec Easylon Network Interface card (CTI Part Number 90-11652.) a. Turn off the PC and remove the power cord. b. Open the PC case and locate an empty slot. c.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Software Installation 4. Software Installation This section describes the installation of the MCN EXB Network Management Software in a PC. If you are installing the software as an update to a previous version or re-installing the software, you must remove the previous version first. Please refer to Appendix A -- Re-Installing the EXB Network Management Program for instructions. To install the software: 1.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Software Installation 10. Verify that the Gesytec Easylon Network Interface is installed correctly. -Go to Control Panel / System Properties / Device Manager. -Click on LON Adapters / Gesytec. -Go to the Advanced Tab. -Click on the Adapter Name. -Be sure it is set for LPP1. If not, change it to read LPP1. -Close the windows. Figure 5 Network Interface Properties Window 11.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program 5. EXBNet Config Configuration Program This program allows you to enter or modify data for each EXB Channel in your system. It also allows you to export or import that data to or from .CSV files. It should only be used by system administrators. Improper data can cause the EXB Network Management Software program to malfunction. 5.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program Standby Remote EXB Port Number (Informational. Always port 1 for Analog (Telco) EXBs. For Serial EXBs, this indicates which port is being used on this link.) 5.2 Critical Custom Data This data is the system-specific data for each of the EXB modules. It tells the EXB Network Management Software the appropriate addresses for each EXB module.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program Note that "Near" and "Far" refer to the sides of the internal router that are closer or further from the EXB Network Management Software PC. 5.3 Configuration Program Operation When the program is started, it will come up in one of two states: 1. A Blank screen if MCNChannels.dat is missing or blank 2. A screen with channel information if MCNChannels.dat has valid data. Figure 6 Typical Configuration Screen 5.3.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program To change a column width, move your mouse over a column separator into the top row. The cursor will change to a double arrow. Drag the column to the desired width. 5.3.2 Editing Data To Edit data, move the cursor to the field and click. Enter data from the keyboard. When you are finished in that field, hit Enter or any of the cursor arrows to move to another field.
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Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program 5.3.7 Exporting the Database You can export a database to a Comma Separated Variables (.CSV) file for use with a program such as Excel. Another use for the Export feature is if you are making changes to your database but don't want to use them right away. You can save the new version of the database to a temporary CSV file and import it later and save it later to the main database.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program 5.3.8 Importing a Database You can import a database from a Comma Separated Variables (.CSV) file. To Import a database, select the Import CSV File option from the File menu. Figure 11 File / Import CSV File Menu You will be prompted for a file name. Figure 12 Import CSV Window Select the appropriate file, and hit the Open button. The database will appear on the screen.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Configuration Program 5.3.9 Printing Data You can print the data to a printer. It is recommended that you use an 11 x 17" sheet in landscape mode. (It may be better to export the data in CSV format and print it from a spreadsheet.) To Print the data, select the Print Data option from the File menu. 5.3.10 (Re) Loading Data If you have made a mistake and want to re-load the data from the main data file (MCNChannels.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6. Network Manager Program Operation The EXB Network Management Software program will: 1. Display the status of the Hot-Standby EXB system. 2. Log Errors to Disk and/or Printer 3. Perform (limited) diagnostics to help isolate problems. 6.1 Main Window The main window opens with a list of all the EXB channels defined in the data base.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.1.1 Resizing Window & Scroll Bars The window may be re-sized as any standard Windows program by dragging one of the window edges or corners. If the window is too small for the entire system, scroll bar(s) will appear. 6.1.2 Resizing Columns Columns may be re-sized to fit the data better. To change a column width, move your mouse over a column separator into the top row.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.1.4 Grid Data Definition Each EXB channel is shown as two lines. The channels are separated from each other by a heavy blue line. The top row for each channel is for the Main path, and the bottom row is for the Standby path. (The status colors shown below are the default colors as shipped with the software. If you change the colors all bets are off.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Yellow Switch Network Manager Program Operation (Standby EXB only) The Standby EXB is not receiving a Holdoff command and has turned its network switch on. Line Name WAN Line Name for the Main (top) or Standby (bottom) EXB as defined in the database. This is typically a telephone microwave or T1 line number which can be used to troubleshoot the system.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.2 File Menu The File Menu on the Main Window has the following options: Figure 16 Network Manager File Menu Save Column Settings Saves the current column settings. These settings will be used the next time the program is re-started. Log Events to Disk This check-box option turns on disk logging. The logging file is EventLog.txt. Log Events to Printer This check-box option turns on printer logging.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.3.1 Select Printer The Select Printer dialog box allows you to select either a local or a network printer. Typically, dot-matrix line printers are used, since error events are only a few lines long and do not generate a whole sheet of data. Navigate to the desired printer and hit the Select button. Figure 18 Selet Printer Dialog Box 6.3.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.3.3 Set Initialization String 1 The program can send two initialization prefixes whenever it starts. Initialization String 1 is typically used to put the printer into compressed print mode. Use the Set Initialization String 1 dialog box to enter the first Initialization String. Figure 20 Set Initialization String 1 Dialog Box 6.3.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.4 Options Menu From the Options menu, you can change the Background Colors for the various status conditions and enable or disable the Status Bar. Figure 22 EXB Network Manager Options Menu 6.4.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation Selecting an item will bring up the Color Selection Dialog Box. Figure 24 Color Selection Dialog Box 6.4.2 Status Bar Check Box This check box turns the Status Bar on the bottom of the screen On & Off. 6.5 Processing (Analysis) Status Indication The program will scan each EXB channel to check its status. The EXB Channel field will change color to indicate which channel the program is analyzing. 6.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.7 EXB Wink Function Since there can be many EXB modules in a system, it is helpful to be able to verify which physical EXB module corresponds to the unit on the screen. The program has a Wink EXB function that will help identify an EXB in the field. When the Wink EXB function is activated, the PWR LED on the EXB module will wink.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8 System Status Analysis & Example Screens The EXB Network Management Software program tries to analyze the system to the best of its ability. It presents its best guess as to what is wrong in the system. When a Main EXB notices a change in state of its Standby EXB, it will notify the program. The program will start an analysis on that EXB channel.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.2 Main Network Disconnected: Figure 28 Main Network Disconnected When the EXB Network Management Software PC is disconcerted from the EXB channel, it cannot see any of the EXB modules. This could be a disconnected cable or a Network Management Router problem.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.3 Main WAN Line Disconnected Figure 29 Main WAN Line Disconnected Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.4 Remote Main EXB Failed Figure 30 Remote Main EXB Failed Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.5 Main (Central) EXB Failed Figure 31 Main (Central) EXB Failed Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.6 Remote Tie Line Bad Figure 32 Remote Tie Line Bad Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.7 Remote Standby EXB Failed Figure 33 Remote Standby EXB Failed Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.8 Standby WAN Line Bad Figure 34 Standby WAN Line Bad Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.9 Standby (Central) EXB Failed Figure 35 Standby (Central) EXB Failed The program cannot talk to the Central Standby EXB unit.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Network Manager Program Operation 6.8.10 Central Tie Line Bad Figure 36 Central Tie Line Bad Since the loop is not complete, the Standby EXB turns on its network switch to pass traffic over the Standby WAN line.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual Appendix A CTI Products, Inc. Re-Installing the Program 7. Appendix A -- Re-Installing the EXB Network Management Program InstallShield does not always properly install a newer version of the EXB Network Management Software program over an old version. If you are installing an update for the program , you must remove the old version of the program first. Follow these instructions: 1. Close the EXB Network Management program. 2.
Hot-Standby EXB / Network Manager Software Manual CTI Products, Inc. Appendix B Customer Support 8. Appendix B - Customer Support If you need help in setting up your system, call one of our engineers at: (513) 595-5900. Ask to speak to a CTI Products, Inc. engineer. Our hours are from 8:30 to 5:00 Eastern time.
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