Manual

CTI Products, Inc. HIB-IP & HIB-IP 8000 Hardware Reference Manual
1. Introduction 5
1. INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A HIB-IP?
The HIB-IP module is a remote network interface for an MCN (Monitoring & Control Network) system. It is
used with the MCNRCD (MCN Remote Comparator Display) software in a PC. The HIB-IP connects to the
MCN network on one side and to a PC via an Ethernet connection.
CA-80698-100
IP LAN / WAN
Figure 1 MCN System with HIB-IP
Software compatibility:
MCNRCD (Windows) Version 2.00 & up Can connect to multiple HIB-IP units
MCN Server Version 2.00 & Up Can connect to multiple HIB-IP units
MCN Advanced Server Version 2.00 & Up Can connect to 4 HIB-IP units
(Can expand to 64 unite with additional licenses.)
MCN Server 8000 Can connect to 1 HIB-IP Unit
(Can expand to 64 unite with additional licenses.)
Available Models
The HIB-IP module is identified by the model number and version number found on the rear panel of the
module.
Model
Number
Version
Brand Name
UDP Port Supported
(WAN Media)
MCN Network
Transceiver
S2-61151
100 – 349
HIB-IP (Legacy)
Legacy only
10Base-T & AUI *
78 Kbps
S2-61151
350-399
HIB-IP (Legacy)
Legacy only
10Base-T only
78 Kbps
S2-61151
400 up
HIB-IP 8000
HIB-IP 8000 & Legacy
10Base-T only
78 Kbps
*AUI port not used for HIB-IP application.
HIB-IP 8000 vs. Legacy HIB-IP Units
The Legacy HIB-IP supports only the Legacy UDP Port.
The HIB-IP 8000 supports both the Legacy UDP Port and the HIB-IP 8000 UDP Port.
The HIB-IP 8000 UDP Port may be used in Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) Astro25™ Radio Network
Infrastructure (RNI) Version 7.13 and up.
In this manual, "HIB-IP" may be used in general to refer to either the HIB-IP Legacy or HIB-IP 8000 version