MCN Server 8000 ™ Remote Comparator Display Software for Motorola Solutions IP Comparators GCM 8000 Digital Comparator & MLC 8000 Analog Comparator DDN1290 S2-61600-110 68-12286-110
CTI Products, Inc. 1211 W. Sharon Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240 (513) 595-5900. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of CTI Products, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of CTI Products, Inc. Copyright 2004-2012 CTI Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
LICENSED SOFTWARE NOTICE The software described in this manual is subject to the: MCN™ Server 8000 & Client Software License Agreement. A copy of the above referenced License Agreement is included on the distribution media for this software.
Revision History S2-61600-105 Release for Production S2-61600-106 Clarified Local Administrator vs. Active Directory Accounts S2-61600-107 Added Server ID Selection in HW Setup (for IP comparators) Added information on HIB-IP 8000 units with variable UDP Ports for operation in an Astro™25 7.13 systems and above. S2-61600-108 Added information about installation and re-installation sequences when used with Windows Hardening Kit and McAfee Anti-Virus for Astro™25 7.13 systems and above.
Table of Contents Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 9 MANUAL STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 10 SHORTHAND NOTATION ......................................................................................................... 11 EXAMPLE SCREEN CAPTURES & EXAMPLE DATA.............................................
Table of Contents MLC 8000 Analog Comparator CT Software Examples .................................................................. 48 MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Limitations ..................................................................................... 52 MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Status Display Tables .................................................................... 53 MM - MIXED MODE VOTING SOLUTION INTERFACING .........................................................
Table of Contents SELECTING SCREENS ............................................................................................................ 144 FILE MENU ............................................................................................................................ 145 Open................................................................................................................................................ 145 Select Server .........................................................
Table of Contents Error Logging Definition File Parameters ...................................................................................... 203 APPENDIX B: BACKUP & RESTORE PROCEDURES ................................................ 205 MCN SERVER AND CLIENT SOFTWARE BACKUP ................................................................. 205 MCN SERVER SOFTWARE KEY BACKUP ..............................................................................
Introduction Introduction This manual covers the installation, configuration, and operation of the | MCN Server 8000 and Client Software.
Introduction Manual Structure Major sections of the manual include Introduction General discussion of the MCN Monitoring & Control Network, system requirements for the MCN Server software Software Installation Installation of the software Interfacing to IP Comparators Covers topics related to the GCM 8000, and ML 8000 comparators and mixed Mode systems Interfacing to Legacy Equipment Connecting the MCN Server 8000 to legacy comparators (Astrotac, Digitac, Spectra-TAC) and I/O devices using legacy M
Introduction Shorthand Notation The manual may refer generically to "MCN Server" or "MCN Server Software" or simply "Server software" to refer to the MCN Server 8000 software. RCD stands for "Remote Comparator Display". The manual will refer to other programs in a shorthand notation: Program Hardware Setup Configuration Program Server Program Client Program Shorthand HWSetup MCN Config MCN Server MCN Client Executable file name Hardware Setup Server.exe McnConfig Server 9000.exe MCN Server 8000.
Introduction MCN Server 8000 IP System Example A typical MCN Server 8000 PC is shown in the figure below attached Motorola IP Comparators. The MCN Server 8000 Remote Comparator Display system consists of: An PC running the MCN Server 8000™ program One or more Motorola Solutions IP Comparators (GCM 8000 or MLC 8000) Client PCs connected to the PC over an IP LAN or WAN.
Introduction MCN Server 8000 IP and Legacy System Example The MCN Server 8000 software is an extension of CTI Products' legacy MCN (Monitoring and Control Network) software packages. It retains the ability to support legacy MCN equipment and legacy comparators.
Introduction Package Contents The MCN Server 8000 package will include the following: Software CD The MCN Server 8000 software package includes: Installation Program This is a standard Installshield program used to install the software on the PCs. The CD has both the MCN Server 8000 and the MCN Client software on it. HWSetup Program This is used to select which network Interfaces to use for legacy support. It is also used to enter the Software Key for the system. MCNConfig Program (McnConfig Server 8000.
Introduction Reference Documents Manuals for Motorola Solutions, Inc. Equipment Information on the Motorola IP Comparators can be found in the documents available from Motorola Solutions for your system. The following is a list of manuals that may apply to your system. There may be additional manuals that may apply. Be sure to use the proper version of the manual for your system's version.
Introduction MCN Server 8000 Part Numbers The following part numbers are for the MCN Server 8000 software and options. Legacy MCN equipment part numbers appear in the Appendix F: Legacy Equipment Part Numbers section on page 224.
Introduction Recommended Software It is recommended that Adobe Acrobat Reader be installed on the system to provide access to the manuals in PDF format from Windows and from the Help menu. ASTRO® 25 7.12 & 7.13 Certification The software is certified for use in an ASTRO® 25 Ver 7.12 & 7.13 system for the following operating systems: • Windows 7, 64 Bit Follow all of Motorola's Networking, Information Assurance, Hardening and other system requirements and recommendations for use on ASTRO® 25 7.12 & 7.
Introduction 12. Follow Motorola's and your organization's recommendations on security and Information Assurance. 13. Use the appropriate Windows Hardening Kits for your installation 14. Use anti-virus and anti-malware packages 15. Install appropriate security patches for installed software and operating system 16. The MCN Server is not a syslog client. Event logging is done locally to the MCN Server. See Windows Event Logging and Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions sections for details. 17.
Introduction Legacy Drivers for MCN Server The PCLTA Interface boards need a software driver to run the MCN Server program. This will be included with the PCLTA & software package. This drive is only available for 32bit operating systems. The HIB-IP and HIB-232 modules do not need a driver for normal operation of the MCN Server program.
Installation Software Installation Installation in Motorola Solutions, Inc. Astro™25 Systems PCs installed in a Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Astro™25 system must have (among other things) the following items installed: • • Windows Hardening Kit Anti-Virus (For Astro™ 7.13 and above systems, the anti-virus system used is: McAfee EndPoint Software The proper order for software installation is: 1. Install the Windows Operating System (if not re-installed). See instructions in appropriate MSI document.
Installation Installation Overview Prior to installation, please read the System Considerations section of this manual starting on page 60. The installation of the MCN Server software and network interfaces are done in the following order: If you have legacy MCN equipment and will use a PCLTA network interface (32-bit Windows only), install the PCLTA device drivers and network interface card, then test the interface. See Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver on Page 210.
Installation Installing MCN Server Software Run Setup.exe from the CD. You must have Administrator rights to install the MCN Server software. Read the License Agreement. If you agree to the terms, click the "I Accept…" button as shown above and then hit the Next button to continue toe installation.
Installation Customer Information Window Selecting the type of installation If you choose the custom installation, you can install both the MCN Server and the MCN Client programs on your PC.
Installation Custom Installation If the "Custom" option is shown, the following window is displayed. (If the "Custom" option is not chosen, this step is skipped.) You can install the Client software on the Server PC. After selecting the desired options, select Next. File Copying Confirm the settings and hit Next.
Installation Hardware Key Driver Installation The driver software for the Hardware Key will be installed automatically. The process may be so quick that you don't even see the installation process. Completing the Installation Click Finish. Remove the CD. This finished the software installation.
Installation Hardware Setup – HWSetup.exe The Hardware Setup program is used to enter the Software Key and inform the programs which types of Network Interfaces (IP Comparators, HIB-IP units, or Non-Dial-up HIB-232 units) will be used in the system. Software Key You will be asked to enter your software key. You can type it in if you want to, but it's easier to hit the Key File button and find your key file. Your software key file will be included on a custom diskette or CD for your system.
Installation HW Setup - Network Interface Setup The first time HW Setup is ran, it sees that there is no Network Interface defined on the PC. It will ask you what type of Network Interface (NI) you plan to use. (The number of options in the "Available Types" list will vary by system. Most systems will not show the PCLTA, LPP or virtual serial port entries.) Select the type of Network Interface you intend on using with your system, from the list of possible types available.
Installation HW Setup – IP Comparator Network Interface If you will be using one or more IP Comparators, select it from the Possible Types list. • Select the One or more IP Comparators option. • Click the Add NI button. • Click the OK button. "Comparator" will appear in the Network Interface List. • If you need to add additional Network Interfaces, do so at this time.
Installation • A synopsis will be presented: • Click the Finish button. After you have selected the proper Network Interfaces for your system, go to the Miscellaneous Installation Considerations section on Page 35.
Installation HW Setup – HIB-IP Legacy Network Interface If you will be using one or more HIB-IP units to connect to a legacy MCN system, select it from the Possible Types list. • Select the HIB-IP option. • Click the Add NI button. • Click the OK button. "HIB-IP" will appear in the Network Interface List. • If you need to add additional Network Interfaces, do so at this time. • Click the Next button • Click the Finish button.
Installation HIB-IP Parameters As shown in the “Setup HIB-IP” window above, you will later enter the HIB-IP parameters in the system configuration files using the McnConfig program. You will also have to download those parameters to the HIB-IP using McnConfig.
Installation The HIB-232 unit will appear in the Network Interface List. • If you need to add additional Network Interfaces, do so at this time. • Click the Next button • Click the Finish button. The HW Setup program will save the setting in the registry. This setting will be used by the MCN Server program. After you have selected the proper Network Interfaces for your system, go to the Miscellaneous Installation Considerations section on Page 35.
Installation HW Setup - Legacy PCLTA Setup – 32 Bit Windows only If a PCLTA Card (and its driver) are properly installed on your PC, the HW Setup program will detect it and present it in the Possible Types list box. You can check to see if the PCLTA card is installed and operational, by going to Control Panel and running the Lonworks application. You may then click on the Diagnostics tab and look for a response box without error indications, if the installation was done correctly.
Installation The PCLTA will appear in the Network Interface List: • If you need to add additional Network Interfaces, do so at this time. • Click the Next button. • Click the Finish button in the confirmation window. The appropriate information for the PCLTA is now stored in the registry and will be available for use by McnConfig and MCN Server programs. The MCN Group and Module addresses are set up on hex rotary switches on the back of the HIB-232 unit.
Installation Miscellaneous Installation Considerations Changing Settings for your Legacy Network Interface If you need to change the settings for your Network interface, re-run the HWSetup program.
Installation Changing the PCLTA Group/Module Address If the Group/Module address for the PCLTA Network Interface needs to be changed (or to query the PCLTA for its current address), simply run the hwsetup.exe program. This program can be found in the main program directory (typically c:\Program Files\CTI Products Inc\McnRcd Server 8000). Then click the Next button until the following window is displayed. The Group/Module address defaults to “F0/00” during installation.
Installation Installing MCN Client Program You would normally install the MCN Client program on a separate PC from the MCN Server, but you can also install a copy on the MCN Server PC. You must have Administrator rights to install the MCN Client program. The installation steps are shown below. Read the License Agreement. If you agree to the terms, click the "I Accept…" button as shown above and then hit the Next button to continue toe installation.
Installation Enter your user information. Select the “Setup Type” as “Client”.
Installation After you confirm everything is in order, hit Next. The Installshield program will install the files.
Installation Click the Finish button to finish.
Interfacing to IP Comparators GCM 8000 Comparators Interfacing to IP Comparators You will use the MCN Config Server to enter information about your IP comparators and their receivers into the MCN system data files. You will need to know different information for the GCM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparators as described in the next sections. You will need the data on both the GCM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparators if you are using them in a Mixed Mode Voting Solution.
Interfacing to IP Comparators GCM 8000 Comparators GCM 8000 Subsite Assignment (BR/CM Pairing) Programmed in BR The Subsites (BRs or receivers) are not assigned in the CSS for the GCM 8000 comparator.
Interfacing to IP Comparators GCM 8000 Comparators GCM 8000 Can't Disable a Failed Subsite The legacy Astrotac 3000 and GCM 8000 comparators will not allow the user to Disable a receiver (subsite) if it is in Fail mode. This applies to both the MCN Server 8000 application and the Real-Time portion of the Motorola CSS software. GCM 8000 Disables are Reset on Fail Condition The GCM 8000 comparator will reset the Disable condition if a receiver (subsite) goes into Fail mode.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Interfacing The MLC 8000 Analog Comparator can also handle up to 64 receivers, connected over IP, but the linking between the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator and the MCN Server 8000 system is handled differently from the GCM 8000.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MMC_Config.csv File -- MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Data When a Channel Cluster is saved from the MLC 8000 CT (Configuration Tool) software, the software generates a file with data that is needed for MCN Config Server software. One file is generated for each cluster (up to 4 channels). The file is typically stored at: C:\Motorola\MLC8000 CT\ClusterName\MMC_Config.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator Figure 5shows the Sort process. Figure 5 Sorting the MMC_Config File The sorted result is shown in Figure 6, After the sort: • The Channels will be together.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator Figure 6 shows two radio channels, each with its own voters and BRs. For each of the channels: • • The top horizontal rectangles show the: Voter ID (Device Id field) VGU IP Address (Device IP field) Channel Name (Channel Name field) The vertical rectangles shows the: AGU Port IDs (Device ID Field) Receiver Names (BR Subsite field) Note that the Channel IDs (2809 & 8201) correspond to the VGU IDs.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC 8000 Analog Comparator CT Software Examples The following sections show where the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator information is configured. The screen captures are based on CT Version 2.24. Screens for newer versions may be different. MLC 8000 Analog Comparator (VGU) Configuration Right-Click on an MLC 8000 Analog Comparator (VGU) from the main device tree and select Configure Device.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator The IP configuration tab has more detailed IP parameters.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC 8000 Subsite Link Converter (AGU) Configuration Right-Click on an MLC 8000 Subsite Link Converter (AGU) Port (BR) from the main device tree and select Configure Device. The BR/Console Properties tab has the BR Name, and AGU Port ID (MLC ID) The Advanced Properties window has the Status Tone Timeout Subsite The Status Tone Timeout will determine the length of time from loss of Status Tone to a Fail indication. Default is 60 Seconds.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator The General Properties tab has the Device Name and IP Address The IP Configuration tab has the Detailed IP information Not the Port ID The MCN System does not need to know the AGU IP Address, but it can be helpful in troubleshooting. BR List Highlight the Voter and select Edit BR List button. The window shows the lineup of BRs for the channel.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Limitations The MLC 8000 Analog Comparator has the following limitations Maximum of 15 Simultaneous MCN Servers or CSS Sessions The MLC 8000 Analog Comparator supports 15 simultaneous connections for real-time sessions. These sessions include: • CTI MCN Server 8000 Software • MLC 8000 CT / DA Software From a practical standpoint, this should not pose a problem since systems will normally not have more than 1 or 2 MCN Server PCs.
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Status Display Tables MLC 8000 and MLC LV Display Tables The possible states for the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator subsites (receivers) include: Displayed State Meaning Error Offline Config Err Undefined Status Server cannot communicate with MLC 8000 Comparator (Note 1) (Note 2) (Blank) Disable Fail Rx Forced Vote Vote No Activity Disabled via MCN Server 8000 or MCN Client Subsite Failed - Comparator cannot communicate to BR (N
Interfacing to IP Comparators MLC 8000 Comparator MLC Tech Display Table The MLC Tech Display Table is provided to help technicians troubleshoot MLC 8000 Analog Comparator systems. Separate screens or tabs can be set up using this Display Table for Technician use. The MLC Tech Display Table adds the more technical indication to the display including Signal Quality and TX indication.
Interfacing to IP Comparators Mixed Mode Comparator MM - Mixed Mode Voting Solution Interfacing The Mixed Mode Voting Solution is a combination of a GCM 8000 Comparator and an MLC 8000 Analog Comparator.
Interfacing to IP Comparators Mixed Mode Comparator Mixed Mode System Limitations Mixed Mode systems will have the same limitations as their constituent GCM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparators as described in the CGM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Limitations sections: • • Maximum of 3 MCN Servers connected to the GCM 8000 comparators. If the MCN Servers are in an Astro™ 25 RNI, the RNI infrastructure supports only 2 MCN Server 8000 PCs.
Interfacing to IP Comparators Mixed Mode Comparator Mixed Mode Status Display The possible states for Mixed Mode comparator systems using the Mixed Mode and the MM LV Display Tables are: Displayed State Error - Undefined (Blank) Cfg Err A Offline D Offline D / Cfg Err A Offline A Fail A Fail D Fail D / Cfg Err A Fail D + A Dis A Dis D Dis D + A DIS D + A Dis A / Fail D Dis D / Fail A DIS D / Fail A Dis D / Cfg Err A DIS D / Cfg Err A Offline D / Fail A Offline D / Dis A Offline A / Fail D Offline A / Dis
Interfacing to IP Comparators Mixed Mode Comparator Mixed Mode Tech Status Displays The MM Tech Display Tables are provided to help technicians troubleshoot Mixed Mode systems. Separate screens or tabs can be set up using these Display Tables for Technician use. MM Tech Display Table The MM Tech Display Table is similar to the MM LV Display table, except it adds more detail in the cases of both Digital and Analog Activity at the same time.
System Considerations Interfacing to Legacy Equipment The MCN Server 8000 communicates to Legacy Equipment (Non-IP comparators and I/O devices) via modules attached to the MCN Monitoring and Control Network: Device Astrotac 3000 Comparators Digitac Comparators Spectra-TAC Comparators Competitive Comparators I/O & Alarm Points MCN Module Type AIB Modules CIB Modules CIB Modules CIB Modules GPIO Modules The MCN modules shown above all communicate on a 78 Kbit wired network. Larger systems may include a 1.
System Considerations System Considerations IP Networking Considerations • • • • • • For ASTRO® 25 systems, all equipment (IP Comparators, HIB-IP units, MCN Server, and Clients) must be located at the proper sites and connected to the proper IP switches according to the Motorola IP Plan (per specific ASTRO® 25 release). For ASTRO® 25 systems, the appropriate CTI Products, Inc.
System Considerations • For ASTRO® 25 7.13 systems, the PCs running MCN Server 8000 and ClientRCD software may be installed only at the following locations: Zone Core (Not on NM Subnet – no Multicast support) K-Core Collocated Vortex / NM Dispatch Site in Zore Core Note: A Vortex /NM Dispatch Site may not be able to communicate with all the comparators at other sites. Only Zone Core or K-Core or collocated Vortex / NM Dispatch Site in Zore Core is available to see all the comparators.
System Considerations • Setup.exe (Installation) Administrator • HWSetup Administrator • MCN Config Server 8000 Administrator • MCN Server 8000 User (Note 1) • ClientRCD User (Note 2) Note 1 Depending on the rights on various files and folders, Administrator rights may be needed when configuring IP settings and changing other system settings.
Configuring a System McnConfig Server 8000 Program Configuring a System - McnConfig Server 8000 Program The MCN Config Server 8000 program is used to configure an MCN system. System configuration involves: 1. Defining system resources in the Resource Windows, such as Network Interfaces, Hardware Modules, Receiver Names and, Channels; Designing the Display Windows to be displayed for the MCN Server and MCN Client programs; Building a list of Display Windows (screens) available to the various Client PCs.
Configuring a System McnConfig Server 8000 Program Resource Table Links Certain fields of the resource windows link to each other as shown by the arrows. 1 2 3 4 1. The Network Interface links to the devices connected to it that are shown in the Hardware window. In this example, the HIB-IP Network Interface has (6) MCN legacy modules connected to it: (4) CIB modules, (1) AIB module, and (1) IOB module. (The GCM 8000 Network Interface has just its GCM 8000 comparator linked under it. 2.
Configuring a System McnConfig Server 8000 Program Display Windows (Status Screens) Display Windows are the screens that will be used to display the system status in the MCN Server and Client programs. You must build at least one Display Window in order for the MCN Server and Client programs to display your system. • Each screen can have multiple rows and columns for the Receiver and I/O points. • Each status screen can contain multiple Tabs and multiple channels.
Configuring a System McnConfig Server 8000 Program Example System You can load an Example System from the “Example System” directory off the main program directory (typically c:\Program Files\CTI Products Inc\MCN Server 8000\Example System). Default Display Window If you forget to build a Display Window for your system, the MCN Config Server software will generate a warning. Missing Display Window Warning The program will also generate a default Display Window.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating Navigating through MCNConfig Server The MCNConfig program is a 32-Bit Windows program. Navigation, menus and toolbars are similar to other Windows programs. Standard Windows Hot-Keys that can be used with this program include: Ctrl-C Copy current selection to clipboard Ctrl-V Paste clipboard to current location in selected window. Context Sensitive Menus are available in different windows by Right-clicking an item.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating Screen Elements Title Bar Menu Min / Max / Close Toolbars Status This program has many standard menu functions that are used in other Windows programs. For example, menus can be selected with the mouse or by holding down the ALT key while pressing the underlined letter on the menu. Note that a menu’s appearance may change, and various menu options may be disabled, depending on the current state of the system. Menu Bar Two versions of the Menu Bar will be displayed.
MCNConfig Program: Import Recent Files COM Port Exit Navigating system before starting a new system, importing a system from the DOS version of MCNRCD , or opening another system. Imports a system from the DOS version of the MCNRCD program. Allows you to quickly open a recently used system. Selects the COM port used to program HIB-IP units Exits the program.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating Edit Menu The Edit Menu is available whenever a system is loaded. Some menu items may not be enabled depending on the currently active window. Cut Copy Paste New Display Window Delete Display Window Display Window Properties Display Font Table Font Cuts the selected item(s) and saves a copy in the clipboard. Copies the selected item(s) to the clipboard. Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the current cursor location.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating View Menu The View Menu is used to display a list of available windows, from which you may quickly select and make active for use. Some items will only appear when certain options are purchased with the License. Toolbars Status Bar Enable Sub-Comparators Enable Tag Fields Network Interface Hardware Receivers Channels Display Window Display Tables Watchdog States Client Permissions Layout Mode Save Layout Turns the Toolbars on or off.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating Window Menu Cascade Tile Window List (1-N) Cascades all open windows Tiles all open windows Indicates currently open windows. Use this list to select and open a Resource (Network Interface, Hardware, Receivers, Channels and Display Table) or Display window. The Resource Windows will appear in the order they were opened. Display Windows will be listed as named by the user. (Windows 6 & 7 in this screen shot are Display Windows.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating location. Each Toolbar button has a Tool Tip that will be displayed when you hover the mouse over it. A more lengthy description of the button will appear in the Status Line at the bottom of the main window. File Toolbar New Opens a new system. Same as File … New menu item. Open Opens a system from disk. Same as File … Open menu item. Save Saves the current system to disk. Same as File … Save menu item. Print Prints the data from the active window.
MCNConfig Program: Navigating Cut Deletes the currently selected item(s) and copies them to the clipboard. Copy Copies the currently selected item(s) to the clipboard without deleting them from the selected window. Paste Pastes the clipboard contents to the current location in the selected window: See Preceding Note. Move Up Moves up the currently selected item in the list. This item is only available in the Channel Window. Move Down Moves down the currently selected item in the list.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Configuring System Resources The first step in configuring a system is configuring the Resources in the four Resource Windows: Network Interface Window Add IP Comparators and configure their IP parameters, . Add HIB-IP Network Interfaces (for legacy MCN systems), configure their parameters, and program the HIB-IP units, Display other MCN Legacy Network Interface(s) (PCLTA, or HIB-232 modules if used).
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window The Network Interface Resource Window includes the following fields: Name This field holds the name of: • Legacy Network Interface (HIB-IP, PCLTA, HIB-232) • GCM 8000 or MLC 8000 Analog Comparator IP Comparator • Mixed Mode Comparator (Since the Mixed Mode comparator is made up of a GCM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparator, it appears in this window on a single line with two IP addresses.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window MLC Voter ID This is the Voter ID for MLC 8000 Analog Comparators. It is also used in Mixed Mode systems (since Mixed Mode systems include an MLC 8000 Analog Comparator). This field is found in the MMC_Cfg.csv file generated by the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator CT program. See MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Interfacing on page 44 for details. Adding IP Comparators The IP comparators appear in two windows: • • Network Interface Window and Hardware Window.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Adding a GCM 8000 Comparator When you have selected a GCM 8000 comparator by one of the above methods, the GCM 8000 configuration window is opened. This configuration is the Network Interface portion of the GCM 8000 comparator. • • The program will automatically assign a sequential name starting with the prefix NI (Network Interface). You can change it to whatever you want. The program will pick an IP address in the 192.168.x.x. range.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Adding a Mixed Mode comparator system. Mixed-Mode comparator solutions use a GCM 8000 digital comparator and an MLC 8000 Analog Comparator working together. The MCN Server 8000 takes data from each and consolidates it into a composite device. When you add a Mixed Mode comparator, the Mixed Mode configuration window is opened.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window IP Comparator Representation in the NI and Hardware Windows The configuration information for the IP comparators is displayed in the NI Network Interface window and the Hardware window as shown below: The NI Name and Type fields from the Network Interface window as shown by the arrows.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Adding a Network Interface – HIB-IP Note: If you are not using HIB-IP modules in this system, skip this section and go to Configuring the Hardware - Hardware Resource Window Page 88. When you start to build a new system, the MCNConfig program will look in the registry to determine which Network Interface you have selected.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Gateway If the MCN Server PC will be using an IP address that is in a different subnet than the HIB-IP, you must enter a Gateway IP address. This is the IP address of the IP router that the HIB-IP will communicate to in order to talk to a PC that is on a different IP subnet. The Gateway IP address must be on the same subnet as the HIB-IP unit. If the MCN Server PC and the HIB-IP are on the same subnet, you do not have to enter a Gateway address.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window HIB-IP Authorized PCs For system security purposes, the HIB-IP will communicate only with Authorized PCs Authorized Servers). You may enter multiple IP addresses for Authorized PCs. To add an Authorized PC, Right-Click on the Authorized PCs list to bring up the menu. Right-Click here to add an Authorized PC. Select Append New. • A new PC will be entered. • Edit the PC Name (if desired). • Edit the IP settings to match the PC you plan to use.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window • Set up the parameters for the HIB-IP unit. • When you are finished entering Authorized PCs, click the OK button. Although you can enter multiple Authorized PCs in the HIB-IP configuration window, the HIB-IP can only connect to one PC at a time. If a second PC attempts to connect to a HIB-IP at the same time (even if it is in its Authorized PC list), it will be rejected. The HIB-IP unit will appear in the Network Interface window.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Adding a Network Interface – HIB-IP 8000 Adding a HIB-IP 8000 is similar to adding a legacy HIB-IP unit. The difference is shown in the HIB-IP configuration window below: Port Whereas the legacy HIB-IP units have fixed destination UDP Port numbers, the HIB-IP 8000 units have a selectable destination Port ID. This enables them to be used in wide area networks that use specific UDP Port addresses for filtering.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window Programming HIB-IP and HIB-IP 8000 Units You must use MCNConfig program to download the parameters to the HIB-IP unit before you can use it. 1. Be sure all the HIB-IP and Authorized PC parameters have been entered into the PC system configuration files as described above 2. IP traffic can interrupt programming or viewing the data on a HIB-IP unit. Remove IP traffic by disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the 10Base-T port on the rear of the HIB-IP unit. 3.
MCNConfig Program: Network Interface Window 8. From the Program HIB-IP window, click the "Program" button. 9. You can also read or verify the information in the HIB-IP by selecting the "View HIB" menu item from the previous pop up window. This will read and display the configuration data within the HIB-IP unit. 10. Re-connect the Ethernet cable to the 10BASE-T port on the read of the unit.. Refer to the HIB-IP Hardware Reference Manual S2-61173 for additional details on HIBIP Set up and Installation.
MCNConfig Program: Hardware Resource Window Configuring the Hardware - Hardware Resource Window After you have added the appropriate Network Interfaces, go to the Hardware resource window to add and edit the data for various Hardware Modules. To get to the Hardware window, select View / Hardware from the program menu. The Hardware window will show a list of IP Comparators and legacy MCN hardware I/O modules in the system.
MCNConfig Program: Hardware Resource Window Type Module Type from the following table: Module Type GCM 8000 MLC 8000 Mixed Mode CIB AIB GPIO IOB Std (4 bits each) IOB 2 Bit (2 bits each) IOB 1 Bit (1 bit each) Description GCM 8000 Digital Comparator MLC 8000 Analog Comparator Mixed Mode Comparator system (MLC & GCM) Comparator Interface Astrotac Comparator Interface General Purpose I/O Module Receivers or I/O Blocks 64 Receivers 64 Receivers 32 Receivers I/O Controller for relays 8 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
MCNConfig Program: Hardware Resource Window Adding a Hardware Module Add new hardware module with the New Module button. The first three entries are IP comparators. You can add them here, too. The program will then add the entries in the Network Interface window and the Hardware window. The legacy MCN modules appear in the list below the IP comparators. Select a Hardware Type and hit Add. A new hardware module will be added to the bottom of the list. It will have the next Group & Module number.
MCNConfig Program: Hardware Resource Window Legacy MCN Modules - Group & Module Numbers The program assigns the first module a Group:Module address of 00:0. If this is not correct for your system, you can change the Group & Module numbers. Group numbers are hex values that can be from 00 to FE. Module numbers are hex values that can be from 0 to F. The program will automatically increment the Module number from the last used number.
Interfacing to IP Comparators GCM 8000 Interfacing Configuring Radio Channels - Channels Resource Window The Channels Window contains a list of radio channels used in the system. Channels can be used to group a number of hardware modules. The Channel name can also be included in error log lines. Each channel has the following fields: Channel Channel name. (e.g.: Fire East, Countywide, Command, etc.) Free format text field. Used in error logging WD Multiplier Watchdog Time Multiplier.
MCNConfig Program: Hardware Resource Window Channel Window Context Sensitive (Right Click) Menu By right-clicking on the Channel list, the following menu appears: Sort: organizes the channels alphabetically. Move Up and Move Down: will shift the selected channel up or down in the list. Delete: will erase a channel. Copy: will record the current selection to the clipboard. Paste: will write the clipboard contents to a specified location.
MCNConfig Program: Receivers Resource Window Adding Receiver Data - Receivers Resource Window When you build or modify your system, use the Receivers window to enter or edit The site names for all the receivers in the system.
MCNConfig Program: Receivers Resource Window Entries in the Receivers Window have the fields shown below. Some fields may not be visible in the window depending on (a) the options licensed in the system and (b) the settings in the View menu item. NI Network Interface for this hardware module. This is a read-only field and is defined in the Hardware window. Grp:Mod The MCN Group & Module number for legacy MCN devices. This is a read-only field defined in the Hardware Window.
MCNConfig Program: Receivers Resource Window SubDevice This is an advanced field and is normally not used on standard MCN Server 8000 systems. This field will not be present on the screen unless the "Enable Sub Comparators" is enabled under the View Menu. This field indicates if this receiver or I/O point feeds a sub-device. This can be used for passing a Master Vote or a Main/Standby select to other devices. See the Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems section on page 165 for more details.
MCNConfig Program: Receivers Resource Window You can change the default Display Table in the Receivers window with the drop-down list. Caution: Be sure to select an appropriate Display Table to use. Selecting an inappropriate Display Table will result in nonsensical status displays.
MCNConfig Program: Receivers Resource Window Alarms and Display Tables You can configure "sticky" alarms in the system through the Display Tables. Alarms will be displayed in the Alarm tab of the System events (Log) Window. They will remain in that window until acknowledged and reset. Alarms can also generate sounds when they go into the active state.
Building Screens: Display Windows Building Screens -- Display Windows Display windows are the screens that you build for the MCN Server program and MCN Client Remote Comparator Display program. Each Display Window can contain multiple Tabs and multiple channels.
Building Screens: Display Windows Renaming a Screen (Display Window) You can rename existing screens if changes are made to the system; by opening the specific screen, clicking the “Edit” tab and selecting “Display Window Properties”. Adding Labels to the Display Window Labels are used to identify and differentiate between multiple channels, if displayed in one tab. Add a new Label in the Display Window with the Add Label button. In the Label Editor Dialog Box, enter the desired Right & Left Labels.
Building Screens: Display Windows Adding Receivers & I/O Groups to the Display Window Add new Receivers or I/O Groups in the Display Window using the Add Receiver button from the Toolbar on the left. An Add Receiver dialog box will appear. This is similar to the Receiver Window, but it has additional buttons. Select the receiver or I/O group that you what to add, and click the Add button.
Building Screens: Display Windows An Add Receiver dialog box will appear. This is similar to the Receiver Window, but it has additional buttons. Press the Add button for each additional receivers or I/O groups you wish to add. The program will continue adding receivers to the selected column in the Display Window. If it reaches the bottom of a column, it will wrap to the top of the next column. When you are finished adding a range of receivers or I/O groups, click the Close button.
Building Screens: Display Windows Adding a block of receivers or I/O points to the Display Window Press the Add Receiver button. In the Add Receivers dialog box, select a block of receivers Hit the Add button. This will add the receivers all at once,.. Automatic Linking to Receiver Window As you select different cells in the Display Window, the receiver window scrolls so that that receiver or I/O group is visible. Verifying Receiver Placement Many systems have receivers from many channels at each site.
Building Screens: Display Windows Adding Tabs to the Display Window Press the Add Tab button. Enter the name for the new tab. A blank grid will appear. Add Labels, Receivers, and I/O Groups for that tab. Deleting Display Tabs Right-click on the tab and select Delete Tab from the pop-up menu.
Building Screens: Display Windows Changing Display Window Parameters You can change the following properties of a Display Window. Display Window Title Number of Rows Number of Columns In this example, we want to get rid of the unused fourth column. Press the Display Window Properties button. Change the number of Columns from 4 to 3. (You could also change the Title or number of rows at this point.) Hit the OK button. The number of columns is reduced for all tabs.
Building Screens: Display Windows Changing Column Widths in Layout Mode You can change the column width for the resulting Display Window. To do this, you must go into Layout Mode. Right-click in the grid and select Layout Mode. The grid will turn gray, indicating it is in Layout Mode. Move the cursor over a column separator line. The cursor will turn into a double-headed arrow.
Building Screens: Display Windows Press the left mouse button and drag the column to the proper width. Repeat with the right column separator for the Status column. Column Width Note All the Receiver columns are the same width. All the Status columns are the same width. Changing a column width will change the width of all the similar columns on all tabs. Right-Click in the grid and select Edit Mode. The window will return to Edit mode.
Building Screens: Display Windows Changing Label Text & Colors You can change a Label text or color by doing one of the following: Double click on a Label. Right-Click on the Label and select the Label menu item. Select a Label cell and press the New Label toolbar button. The Label Edit dialog box will appear. When the Link Color box is checked, the left & right labels will have the same colors.
Building Screens: Display Windows Moving Receivers & Labels in the Display Window This section covers single column cuts & pastes. See the next section for cutting & pasting multicolumn selections To move Labels, Receivers, or I/O Groups: Select the items to move Right click and select the Cut menu item. (Alternately, use the Cut toolbar button) This cuts the selection and places it in the clipboard. Move to the desired location Right click and hit Paste.
Building Screens: Display Windows Cutting & Pasting Multiple Columns Cutting and pasting occur in the following order: 1. Across (left to right) 2. Down Copying the range shown puts the cells into the clipboard in the following order: 1. Label 1 2. Label 2 3. Glendale Rx 4. Univ Cntr Rx 5. Mercy Hosp Rx 6. HQ Rx Pasting the clipboard to a single cell or column… Results in a single column (probably not the result you wanted.
Building Screens: Display Windows Pasting a Row of Receivers Directly from the Receiver Window All the examples shown assume you have a system with many receiver sites and want to look at the sites in a column arrangement. If you have a trunking system with many channels but just a few sites, you may want to display each channel as a row with the sites going across from left to right. You can do this by cutting and pasting a group of receivers directly from the Receiver Window into the Display Window. 1.
Building Screens: Display Windows Display Window Tools Display Window Tab Context Sensitive (Right Click) Menu The menu functions shown are available with a right click on a Display Window Tab. They provide a shortcut to get to the listed functions. Display Window Context Sensitive (Right Click) Menu The following menu functions are available with a right click in the Display Window Grid.
Building Screens: Display Windows Using Alternate Display Tables – Override Display Tables There are multiple Display Tables that can be used with IP comparators. Each comparator has a standard Display Table and a Last Vote Display Table. The MLC 8000 Analog Comparators and the Mixed Mode systems also have Tech Display Tables. You can build screens using the default (or Last Vote) Display Tables for your users and separate Tech screens that use the Tech Display Tables using the following technique: 1.
Building Screens: Display Windows 6. Select the appropriate Display Table to use. 7. The cells in the screen will show the name of the Display Table In use. The Alternate Display Tables will be displayed in a salmon color. 8. Save the system. Results: • You will see the system displayed using the default display tables on the User screen. • You will see the system displayed with the alternate Display Table on the Tech screen.
Building Screens: Display Windows Quick Receiver & Label Changes You can double-click on a Receiver or Label cell to change it. The “Add Receiver” or “Add Label” dialog box will open, allowing you to make changes to the cell. Display Window Toolbar Buttons The following toolbar buttons will also function in the Receiver Window: Delete Cut Copy Paste Since the Display Window uses a fixed grid, functions such as Append, Insert, Sort, Up, & Down are not available in this window.
Building Screens: Display Windows Using the Clipboard from other Applications Many people keep system data in other applications, such as Excel. You can cut and paste some of this data from the other application into the MCNConfig program to save typing time. Various fields in the MCNConfig system configuration files have special properties and thus have restrictions as to whether or not you can paste data from other applications or other windows. See the following section for restrictions.
Building Screens: Display Windows Restrictions on Using the Clipboard Various fields in the MCNConfig system configuration files have special properties and thus have restrictions as to whether or not you can paste data from other applications or other windows. In all List Windows, any column that is highlighted in gray is a static column and cannot be changed in that window. You cannot copy items into a drop-down field, except items from an identical drop-down field.
Building Screens: Display Windows Display Window (Screen Layout) All Cells The cells require either: -Left & Right Labels or -Valid Receiver or other I/O Function Block References. You can paste receivers from Receiver List window. You can cut & paste a range of labels & receivers from a Display Window. You cannot paste other types of data into these cells. Pasting a Column of Receivers from the Receiver Window into the Display Window: (Channels with a large number of sites) 1.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions MCNConfig Program: Client Permissions If you have multiple client PCs and users, you can select which screens they will be able to use with the Client Permissions configuration.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions Screens can be restricted based on: • User Name • PC IP Address Range • A combination of both User Name & PC IP Address Range The above example shows a fairly simple system. You can develop even more complex Client Permissions. Client Restriction Rules Normally, in an MCN Client-Server system, all clients can access all screens. The Client Permission function works by taking away rights.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions - PC icons - Sub User Icons 2. Screens may be entered under more than one icon. Client Access Rights 1. Master Users can access the system from a PC with any IP address (not just the address ranges associated with the PC icons). 2. If a user logs on to a PC that has either All Screens access or screens directly under its icon, that user can access those screens. 3. Sub Users can access the system only from PCs under which they appear. 4.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions When you first build the system, access rights are granted to all PCs in the system as represented by the Network Access icon above. If you want to restrict access by IP address, click on the To add a User or Client PC, Right-Click on the Grant Access icon. Select Add User or Add Client PC from the menu.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions Add User The Add User function lets you add an authorized user. Enter the user name and hit OK. The user will be added in the Permissions Tree under the icon you first selected. In the case above, the user is added under the root. This makes him a Global User. He will be allowed to access the Server from any IP address that can reach the server. Users can also be added as local users under specific PCs.
MCNConfig Program Client Permissions Add Screen Screens can be added under PCs or Users. Right Click on a PC or User icon and select "Add Screen" Select a screen from the list. Windows User Names Note Note that User Name is the Windows User name that was originally established for an account. If the User name is changed, Windows still reports the original User Name to the MCNRCD Server program.
MCN Server 8000 Program MCN Server 8000 Program This is the software run on the MCN Server PC. It has a local display that displays the status of the devices on the MCN system (Comparators, I/O points, alarms, etc.). It allows the operator to control receivers (with Force-Vote and Disable functions) and other I/O devices (relays, etc.) from the MCN Server PC. The MCN Server program also passes the status and control data to MCN Client PCs over an IP LAN or WAN.
MCN Server 8000 Program Selecting an Ethernet NIC to talk to the HIB-IP (and HIB-IP 8000) units Next, the program needs to know which Ethernet NIC card will be used to talk to the HIB-IP units. The Select IP Address window appears and asks you to select an IP address (associated with a NIC card in your PC) that you will use to talk to the HIB-IP units. Select an IP address and NIC card using the drop-down list. There will be an entry for each combination of IP addresses and NIC cards in your PC.
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MCN Server 8000 Program Windows Firewall The MCN Server application needs to access the LAN/WAN. If you have the Windows Firewall enabled, you will need to give the MCN Server program access. Select the Unblock option.
MCN Server 8000 Program Setting IP Parameters The program will open the IP Configuration window. If you need to change these IP settings later, use the Options / IP Settings menu item to open this window. XXXXX XXX . XXX . XXX . XXX XXXXX Use the default settings for the last three fields. Enter the proper parameters. This window has the following fields: Server IP Address to HIB-IP units This is the IP address of the NIC (in the PC) that you want to use to talk to the HIB-IP units.
MCN Server 8000 Program Screen Elements Title Bar Menu Min / Max / Close Status Controlling the MCN Server Window You can control the MCN Server window using standard Windows techniques as follows: Move the window by grabbing its title bar and dragging it. Re-size the window by grabbing an edge or corner and dragging it. Minimize /Restore, Maximize and Close the window using the standard Windows buttons on the top right corner of each window.
MCN Server 8000 Program File Menu Open Recent Files Exit Opens a Display Window created in the MCNConfig program. Allows you to quickly open a recently used Display Window. Exits the program. Options Menu Logging & Sound Printer Setup Font IP Settings Allows the user to control which logging methods are active. Printer parameters must be entered before alerts are sent to a printer. Used to change the Font type or size for the display grid.
MCN Server 8000 Program Enabling & Disabling Logging Alerts generated by the MCN Server program can be sent to the PC screen, printer or logged to a log file. Alert sounds can also be enabled. The following window will be displayed when Logging & Sound is selected from the Options Menu. Select the types of logging required, then click the OK button. If logging to File is enabled, the file is named MCNRCD.log and is located in the MCN Server system directory.
MCN Server 8000 Program Alarm Display – Log Window / Alarms Tab If a Receiver or I/O point is configured for Alarm operation, it will be displayed on the Alarms tab of the Log window when it goes into an Alarm state. This tab shows all alarms which are: • Active and/or • Unacknowledged. The state shown will be the state at the time the alarm became active. It does not necessarily show the current status.
MCN Server 8000 Program Printer Setup For alerts to be printed, printer parameters must be provided in the following screen. To display this window, choose “Printer Setup” from the Options Menu. Parameters in the above window can be obtained from the specific printer documentation. Printer Initialization String This Escape character sequence is sent to the printer at the start of a new print job.
MCN Server 8000 Program View Menu Toolbar Status Bar Top Most Window Client Status NI Status Layout Mode Save Layout When checked, enables the Toolbar. When checked, enables the Status Bar (at the bottom of the MCN Server display window). When checked, ensures that the MCN Server display window is always the Top-Most Window. Opens the Client Status window to display the status the client PCs currently logged into the MCN Server.
MCN Server 8000 Program Client Status Window The Client Status window will show which clients are logged into the MCN Server program. It will also indicate whether they are TPCI clients or not. (TPCI is supported in the Advanced Server software only.) To get more detail on a Client, double-click on one of the Client lines to bring up the Client Properties Window Client Properties Window The Client Properties window displays detailed information on the selected client.
MCN Server 8000 Program NI Status Window The NI Status Window shows the status of the Network Interfaces associated with this system. For Mixed Mode systems, there will be individual entries for the GCM 8000 and the MLC 8000 Analog Comparators. Network Interface Properties Display For additional information on the Network Interface, right-click on the selected Network Interface and select the Properties menu item. The Properties will vary, depending on what type of Network Interface is in use.
MCN Server 8000 Program PCLTA Properties HIB-IP Properties Additional HIB-IP Diagnostic Functions When you Right-Click on a HIB-IP Network Interface, you have two additional diagnostic options: Wink and CSVC. Wink This will blink the "Wink" LED on the front of the HIB-IP unit. This can be helpful to identify a HIB-IP unit when you are using Advanced Server software with multiple HIB-IP units. CSVC This is the equivalent of pressing the CSVC button on the front of the HIB-IP unit.
MCN Server 8000 Program Layout Mode The following figure shows the MCN Server Display Window in Layout Mode.
MCN Server 8000 Program Help Menu Operating System Info The operating system info will display relevant details about the OS on which the MCN Program is installed. About McnRcd… The About McnRcd menu item, will display relevant details about the currently installed license options for the McnServer 8000 Program. Note that Each GCM 8000 and MLC 8000 Analog Comparator counts as one IP comparator, even if they are operating in a Mixed Mode system.
MCN Server 8000 Program Display Element Properties More information can be obtained about each specific receiver by performing a Shift - Left Click over the particular screen element and bringing up the Display Element Window.
MCN Client Program MCN Client Program This is the Client program that operates on remote PCs to display the status of and control the MCN system. The MCN Client program operates on PCs connected to the MCN Server over an IP network, and thus do not need their own MCN Network Interface. Note: Use elevated rights when running the Client program the first time The Client program uses a list of MCN Servers to contact. This is normally set up once, the first time the Client program is run.
MCN Client Program Making Connection with the Server As the MCN Client program starts, it will try to contact the MCN Server. If the MCN Client program has been run on this PC before, it will load and display the last loaded screen. If it is the first time the MCN Client program is run, it will contact the MCN Server PC to get a list of available screens. Select from one of the screens.
MCN Client Program Selecting Screens To load a different Display Window (screen), go to the File ... Open menu item. A list of available screens will be displayed.
MCN Client Program File Menu The File menu has the following menu items Open Allows you to select a new screen on the current server. Select Server Allows you to select a different server (if there is one) Exit Allows you to exit the program Open The Open window presents a list of screens present on the current MCN Server. • Select the appropriate screen from the list presented and hit OK.
MCN Client Program Select Server The Select Server menu item presents a list of servers from which to select: • Select the appropriate server from the list presented and hit OK. • If the last screen you opened is present on the new server, it will be loaded automatically. • If the last screen is not present, a list of available screens on the new server will be shown: • Select the desired screen and hit OK.
MCN Client Program Options Menu The Options menu has the following menu items Font Allows you to adjust the font type and size for this screen IP Settings Allows you to change the IP settings (as described earlier) Font Window The Font Selection window is used to select a font and a font size for the Receivers and Function Blocks in the Display Window. The row sizes will automatically stretch or shrink in response to font size changes.
MCN Client Program IP Settings This IP Configurations window is the same window that appears when the MCN Client program is run for the first time. XXXXX XXXXX Enter the proper Port Number for the MCN Servers in your system. If your system is set up with user account restrictions, you will not be able to save the settings from this window if you have only User Account rights.
MCN Client Program View Menu The View menu item has the following options: Toolbar Status Bar Top Most Window Layout Mode Save Layout Turns the Toolbars on or off. Turns the Status Bar (at the bottom of the screen) on or off. Allows MCN Client window to stay on the top of other programs that are running. This allows you to edit the column widths. Saves the column widths and Display Window position. Layout Mode When this is on, you can drag the vertical column bars.
MCN Client Program Client Normal Run-Time Operation Status Display When the Client is running and getting information from the Server, it will provide a Status Display for the individual receivers and I/O devices in the loaded system. Control The Client can also control the receivers in the comparators and also the generic Outputs if the system is configured for Control operation.
MCN Client Program Client Program Notes Data Loading & Cache Files The Client program gets its data from the MCN Server. The first time a Client connects to a server, it loads the system configuration files from the Server. Once it loads the data, it will save a copy of the data in a local data cache. When the Client connects to a Server, it will check to see if its local cache is current. If so, it will use the local cache to speed up the connection.
Windows Event Logging Windows Event Logging In addition to the logging described in Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions, the MCN Server 8000 system logs significant events to the Windows Event Log, including: MCN Config Server Program start and stop System Load Saving a System MCN Server 8000 Program start and stop System Load File Open Errors Connection to and disconnection from IP Comparators Connection to and disconnection from HIB-IP units Connections & Disconnections of MCN Client PCs Unauthorized
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Advanced Configuration Topics – MCN Config Server 8000 Working with Display Tables Display Tables map the input bit values from the devices to the text and colors to be displayed on the screen. If there is a standard Display Table for your receivers or I/O types, you probably will not need to modify the data in the Display Tables window.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables To display the Display Table window, select View / Display Tables from the menu. Display Table Properties Window To display the overall properties for a Display Table, Double-Click on its tab at the top of the window.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables States Tab Each Display Table has a series of states based on the values of the input bits. In addition to the specifically defined input states, each Display Table has two special states: Offline. This is displayed when a module is offline. It is configured in the Display Tab Properties window. Default: This is the first state in the table (with all dashes). It is used for any of the conditions not shown in the table.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables State Priority The states in the table have the following priority: 1. Off-Line If the module is off-line. 2. Numbered States Lowest number has the highest priority. 3. Default State If no other state is found to match the input bits. If an input value is covered by two defined states, the lower numbered state will be displayed. State Text & Color Field This is free-format text to be displayed when this state is active.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Editing the fields Input Bit Values: Click in the bit value field to edit You can either enter a value (0,1,-) or use the drop-down list. You may need to widen the columns to see the drop-down list properly. Drag column line to widen column Input Bit Drop-Down List State Names Double click on the State name. A State Editor dialog box will appear. Enter the appropriate State Text.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Sound Sounds are used for Alarms only. When an Alarm goes active, the program can play a WAV file. To select a sound, double click in the Sound cell. Select the appropriate WAV file from the State Sound Definition window. Log Flag Click in the field. Type in "Y" or "N" or use the Drop-Down List.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables State Table Verify Since the entries in the Display Table are free-format (and also allow Don't Care bits), it's easy to build a Display table that doesn't work as you thought it would. You can therefore verify how the MCN software will interpret the table by clicking the Verify button on the bottom right corner of the Display Table window.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Display Table Right Mouse Menu Clicking the right mouse button over a cell will offer the following options: Move Up Moves a row up one position Move Down Moves a row down one position Delete Row Deletes a row Delete Sound Deletes the sound entry for the selected row. Copy Copies the highlighted cell(s) to the clipboard. Does not work with entire rows. Paste Pastes the clipboard to the current cell.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Editing Bit Names To edit the Bit Names for a Display Table, Double Click on the Bit Name. The Bit Names for the Comparator Display Table are fixed and cannot be edited.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Mouse Actions Tab Four(4) mouse button actions are defined for each Display Table: Left Mouse Button Down (Press) Left Mouse Button Up ( Release) Right Mouse Button Down (Press) Right Mouse Button Up ( Release) Each Mouse Event Line contains the following fields: Button Describes the mouse event Type This is the action that will be taken when this mouse event occurs.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables Actions Tab – Used for Triggered Action and TPCI Licensed Options The Actions Tab controls optional actions for the Display Table. These Actions are only available for the licensed Triggered Actions and Third Party Client Interface (TPCI) options. It is similar to the Mouse tab and provides additional control functions that can be accessed by the Triggered Actions and Third Party Client.
Advanced Configuration Topics Working with Display Tables SubDevice Tab This is an advanced tab and is normally not used on standard MCN Server 8000 systems with IP comparators. It is typically used for Master and Sub comparators. This tab will not be present on the Display Table screen unless the "Enable Sub Comparators" is enabled under the View Menu. The entry in this table tells the system which bit(s) should be passed down to subdevices and how many bits they should be shifted (Nudge).
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Configuration Overview MCNRCD for Windows can handle systems in which comparators are arranged as Master Comparators and Sub Comparators. A group of comparators that are in a Master-Sub configuration can be depicted as in the following diagram. In this case, eight receivers at Location A are fed into Sub Comparator A.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Equipment-Centric View The following diagram shows an equipment-centric view of the system described above. It has the following: • A display for each receiver for each Sub Comparator • A display for the Master comparator, showing each of the Sub Comparators feeding it. It does not use the special Master-Sub Comparator features in MCNRCD (discussed below).
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Virtual Comparator View A dispatcher is not necessarily concerned with the details of master and sub comparators. He or she wants to know which receiver is the one that is providing the audio. A System view or Virtual Comparator view is shown below.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Enhanced Virtual Comparator View An alternate Enhanced Virtual Comparator view is shown below: Sub Comparator A Sub Comparator B Sub Comparator C Sub Comparator D-1 Sub Comparator D-2 Site 1 Site 9 Site 17 Rx Site 25 Site 33 Site 18 Vote Site 26 Site 19 Rx Site 27 Rx V Site 35 Site 28 Rx Site 36 Site 2 Rx Site 10 Site 3 Rx Site 11 Site 4 Rx V Site 12 Site 5 Rx Site 13 Site 6 Rx Site 14 Rx V Site 22 Sit
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Implementing the Virtual Comparators To implement either of the above “Virtual Comparator” displays, the following steps should be taken: 1. Enable Master-Sub features of the MCNRCD for Windows software. Setup the Network Interface, Channels, Hardware, and Receivers windows as instructed earlier in this manual Assign Display Tables for the Master and Sub Comparator receivers and Define the SubDevices for each channel of a Master Comparator.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Setup Network Interface, Channels, Hardware and Receiver windows The Network Interface, Channels and Hardware windows for this example system should look like the following. The generation of these tables has been explained in previous sections of this manual, and will not be discussed in detail here. The Receivers window will be discussed in the next section.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Assign Display Tables and Define the SubDevices Assign Display Tables In the “Receivers” window, double-click in the Display Table column and select the proper Display in the cell for each receiver as illustrated by the following Table Entry.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems For the first Master Comparator receiver that is fed from Sub Comparator A, the “Select SubDevices” window should look like the following. Click the OK button to close this window. Notice that the cell in the “SubDevice” column of the “Receivers” window for this receiver is now set to “Yes”.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Customizing Display Tables In the “Display Table” window, several types of devices have been predefined, including Comparator, Generator, Door, and others. Each device type has its own tab across the top of this window. The Master-Sub Comparator Option adds the following Display Tables: • Master Comparator • Sub Comparator • Sub Comparator Enhanced If these display tables suit your application, you can skip this section.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Master Comparator Display Table States Tab The Master Comparator display table States tab is shown below: This Master Comparator States table has a basic difference from the basic Comparator display table: • The Steer bit is a Don't Care (we're not using Transmitter Steering in this system) SubDevice Tab The SubDevice tab has been added in the Master-Sub Comparator option.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Bit Mask and Nudge Fields The Bit Mask fields indicate which bit(s) is (are) used to pass to the SubDevice. In general, the "Nudge" field should be the number of native bits in the destination SubDevice Table. (If there are Multi-dependencies – multiple Master Comparators for each Sub Comparator – you will need to specify special nudge values.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Multi-Bit Mask There may be times in which you need multiple bits from a master device to be passed to a sub device. The following table illustrates how to do this.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Multi-Level Inheritance – Sub-Sub Comparators The Master – Sub Comparator feature allows you to pass bits down from a master device to a sub device as shown above. You can create multi-level systems as shown below: Master Comparator Sub Comparator Sub-Sub Comparator You can only pass down native bits, not inherited bits. In the example above: • The Sub Comparator could pass its own Vote bit down to the Sub-Sub Comparator.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Creating New Display Tables for Master and Sub Comparators This section shows how to add new display tables for Master or Sub Comparators. It assumes that you are familiar with the Master and Sub device bit interaction as described in the previous section.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems For our example of four Sub Comparators feeding into a Master Comparator, the States tab for a new “Sub Comparator” device may look like the following. Mouse Tab Next, the Mouse tab for this “Sub Comparator” display table should be modified to appear as follows. SubDevice Tab The Sub Comparator display table should have all bits set to "0" since we are not passing bits down from the Sub Comparator to a lower level device.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Master Comparator Display Table To add a tab for a new device to properly handle information from the Master Comparator in our example system, right-click on one of the existing tabs, then click on Append New Table. The following window will be displayed. Type in a new Tab Name, such as “Master Comparator”. Then select the number of status Input Bits that this new device will possess.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems States Tab After the table is shown, we have to add the bit names as shown below. Note that the bit order is not random; it must match the bits as they are received from the CIB modules. If the Master Comparators will never be displayed in an Equipment-Centric view, we could live with a minimalistic state table as shown above.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator Systems Mouse Tab Next, the Mouse tab for this “Master Comparator” display table should be modified to appear as follows. SubDevice Tab Finally, the SubDevice tab for this “Master Comparator” display table must be altered to pass its “Vote” bit correctly to the Sub Comparator display table created earlier.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency The features described in the previous “Master-Sub Comparator Configuration” section can be used in a more complex arrangement that adds “Multi-Dependency”. Multi-Dependency can be defined as the ability of a Sub Comparator to inherit status bits from multiple Master Comparators. This arrangement provides a level of redundancy and is depicted in the following diagram.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency Multidependency will let you display this system as two virtual comparators: • Virtual Comparator A using the Sub Comparators and Master A and • Virtual Comparator B using the Sub Comparators and Master B. The previous discussion under the Multi-Bit Mask section on page 176 will be used to build the Display Tables for this system.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency To accomplish the above, set up the following parameters: • Sub Comparator Display Table(s) with slots for Master Vote A & B • Master A Display Table with Vote Bit Nudge = 5 • Master B Display Table with Vote Bit Nudge = 6 • Master A Comparator Receiver slot Sub Devices: Sub Comparators • Master B Comparator Receiver slot Sub Devices: Sub Comparators Composite Sub Comparator Display Table A Composite Sub Comparator
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency Multiple Views of the Virtual Comparators For a dispatcher, it is helpful to be able to display the example system as two virtual comparators: • Virtual Comparator A using the sub comparators and Master A and • Virtual Comparator B using the sub comparators and Master B.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency Master Comparators For the Master A Comparator, the SubDevices Tab of the Display Table should appear as in the following. And for the Master B Comparator, the SubDevices tab of the Display Table should appear as in the following.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency Multiple Views: Display Table Override So we may have a number of Display Tables set up to view a master or sub comparator, for example: • Equipment-Centric • Virtual Comparator • Enhanced Virtual Comparator • Composite Sub Comparator • Sub A • Sub B Looking at the Receiver window below, you'll see only one value for Display Table for each receiver.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency For example, if you want to display a system in two ways: • Virtual Comparator A (using Master A comparator) • Virtual Comparator B (using Master B comparator) You would set up a one tab for each Virtual Comparator as shown below: Virtual Comparator A Sub Comparator A Sub Comparator B Sub Comparator C Sub Comparator D-1 Sub Comparator D-2 Site 1 Site 9 Site 17 Rx Site 25 Site 33 Site 18 Vote Site 26 Site 19
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency To build this display we us the Display Table Override feature. For each receiver in a Display Window that will use a different Display Table than chosen in the Receivers Window, right-click its cell in the Display Window as shown below. Right –click to choose Override Display Table Then click the Override Display Table menu item to display the following window. Choose Sub A, and then click OK.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Master-Sub Comparator with Multi-Dependency If all receivers in the above Display Window were selected to be overridden with Sub A Display Table, the Display Window would appear as follows. Likewise, for Comparator B, the result would look like: Note that in this system, the default Display table for these sub comparators was "Subcomparator". We would probably use the default for an equipment-centric view.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions Configuring Triggered Output Actions (Licensed Option) The Triggered Output Actions option in the MCN Server software provides the means for an Input Event to trigger an Output Action. This option can be used, for example, to provide alarm outputs (from a CIB or GPIO module) to an external device when a failure on one or more input devices occurs.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions Building a New Triggered Output Type New Triggered Output Types are built just like normal Display Tables. 1. Start in the Display Table Window. 2. Right-Click on the top Display Table tabs and select Append New Table. 3. Enter the Triggered Output Type (Display Table) in the Tab Name field. Set up the number of bits in the Input Bits field. Hit OK. 4. Select the States tab on the bottom of the window.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions 5. Select the Mouse tab at the bottom of the window. Enter appropriate Mouse function(s) We have added the ability to reset the alarm relay with the left mouse button (Set the state to 0). You could also set up a mouse function to set the alarm (Set to 1) if you desire. At this stage, we've set up a standard single-bit Display Table entry. We'll now add the Output Actions that make a standard Display Table a Triggered Output Type. 6.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions 8. Repeat the above to add any additional actions required. Normally when using Triggered Outputs, you would only Set (to 1) outputs when an input event occurs. You'll normally reset the alarm bit manually. You can, however, set up both a Set and Reset action that can be used with input events as shown to the right. To reset a bit, select Set and a bit value of 0. This completes the definition of a Triggered Output Type.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions Triggers Triggers are set up in the State tab of the Input Display Table for the inputs that will be generating the trigger events. You will normally just be adding triggers to existing input Display Tables. For each Input Display Table you'll need to: • Select an Output Device Type to associate the Input Display Table with and • Select an Output Action to trigger for various input states. Setting up Triggers 1.
Advanced Configuration 4. Configuring Triggered Output Actions The Actions from the selected Output Display Table will be displayed. Select the desired Output Action Hit OK. 5. The Output Action will be displayed in the far right column . 6. Repeat the above steps for each of the states in the Input Device Table that you want to trigger an Output Action. In this example, we just set up triggers for the Set Relay output action. (We will manually reset the alarm relay.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions Linking Inputs to Outputs In the previous steps, we've set up Output Types and Trigger types. We now need to link actual inputs to actual outputs. To link an input to an output, we need to do the following: 1. Set up the actual Alarm Output Points on a device that supports outputs (CIB, GPIO module). Each Alarm Output Point must use an Output Display Table (that has an Action set in it). 2.
Advanced Configuration 2. Configuring Triggered Output Actions An Output Selection window will appear. In this system, we have 4 output alarms set up. Select the proper Output Point. (This is a receiver input to a comparator, so we will choose "Comparator Alarm". Hit OK 3. The Output Point will appear in the Link To Output field 4. Repeat the above to select the appropriate Output Points for the remaining Input Points.
Advanced Configuration Configuring Triggered Output Actions Triggered Output Notes Things to remember about Triggered Outputs are: • Any input (Receiver, General Purpose I/O, etc.) device type that needs to trigger an output must use a Display Table that has Triggers in it. For example, if a comparator needs to trigger an alarm relay, you must add Triggers to its Display Table (typically the Comparator Display Table).
Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions Logging is a feature of the MCN and the RCD Programs to assist with System Hardware Status, trouble shooting and Diagnostics. The messages to be logged are formatted for general text output. The formatting of messages to be logged to the screen, printer, file, or email is defined in a system configuration file with a name similar to: SystemName.
Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions Logging to a Printer The typical logging definitions for printing are shown in the example below. Printer Reference, Do not edit Header Text Fields to Log Logging to the PC Screen The typical logging definitions for screen are shown in the example below.
Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions Error Logging Definition File Parameters Email Subject Line Email Recipients Log File Name Printer Device Name Log Window Title Header Text (column titles) Fields to Log Not used in MCN Server 8000. Information in this section includes the “Email Groups” specified in older versions of the MCNConfig program and should not be edited. Not used in MCN Server 8000. The text between quotes is the file name that will be used for logs.
Appendix A: Error Logging Definitions Field Names Field names are defined below. Field Name Description Date Date of state change. Format is mm-dd-yyyy Time Time of state change. Format is hh:mm:ss Oldstate State of signal prior to change Newstate Current state of signal Gmr Group, Module, Receiver address of signal.
Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures This section covers the following standard Backup & Restore operations: • The MCN Server 8000 and MCN Client software • The MCN Server Software Key File • The Custom MCN Server 8000 System Configuration files • HIB-IP settings • MCN Server 8000 IP Configuration settings • MCN Client IP Configuration settings. The backup and restoration instructions for the following items are beyond the scope of this manual.
Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures Custom MCN Server 8000 System Configuration Files Backup The Custom MCN Server 8000 System Configuration Files are the files have been configured to describe your system. They include files with the following types of file names: • • • • • • SystemName.McnSys SystemName.RcdDtb SystemName.RcdHrd SystemName.RcdLog SystemName.RcdSec SystemName.ScreenName1.
Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures MCN Server 8000 IP Configuration Backup The IP Configuration parameters for the MCN Server 8000 software that will have to be re-entered when the system is restored. Make a backup of those values: 1. Run MCN Server 8000. From the menu, select Options / IP Settings. 2. The IP Configuration window will open similar to the one below: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXXXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXXXX 3.
Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures MCN Client IP Configuration Backup The IP Configuration parameters for the MCN Client software that will have to be re-entered when the system is restored. Make a backup of those values: 1. Run ClientRCD From the menu, select Options / IP Settings. 2. The IP Configuration window will open similar to the one below: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXXXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXXXX There will be a line for each MCN Server that the Client can use. 3.
Appendix B: Backup & Restore Procedures Restoring the MCN Server 8000 Software & IP Settings 1. Use the original or backup MCN Server 8000 software distribution media 2. Install the MCN Server 8000 software by following the step in Installing MCN Server Software section starting on page 22 of this manual. 3. Select the Server installation option 4. When prompted for the Key File, use the original or backup Key File or Key File Media. 5.
Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Legacy PCLTA Network Interface Installation PCLTA Internal PCI Network Interfaces are supported only on 32-bit operating systems. Drivers for the PCLTA cards are not available for 64-bit operating systems. If you are not using a PCLTA card, skip this section. Install Legacy PCLTA Device Drivers (32 bit operating systems only) Insert the PCLTA driver CD into the CDROM drive.
Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Click on “I Accept the terms in the License agreement” then click the NEXT button. OpenLDV and the PCLTA drivers will be installed. Once complete, the “Setup Complete” window will be displayed as shown below. Click the Finish button. Finally, you must power down the computer before installing the PCLTA network interface card. Install PCLTA Network Interface Card The PCLTA device drivers must be installed prior to installing the card.
Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Insert the PCLTA card into the slot, ensuring that the edge connectors are fully mated, and the slot in the rear panel-mounting lug of the PCLTA is aligned with the threaded hole in the PC chassis. Replace the screw to hold the PCLTA firmly in place. Reinsert the power cord and then restart the PC. On power-up, Windows will automatically sense the Plug-n-Play adapter, and associate it with the drivers installed in the previous step.
Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Configure and Test the PCLTA Network Interface Configure & test the PCLTA board as shown below. It will not run if it is not configured. the From the Start menu button on the Windows desktop, select Control Panel from the list, and then double click the “LonWorks Plug ‘n Play” icon. (If the “LonWorks Plug ‘n Play” icon is not visible, change the Control Panel properties to “Classic View”.
Appendix C: Installing Legacy PCLTA Interface Board & Driver Finally, click the Test button to display status information similar to the following window. When finished, click the OK button on this “LON1 Diagnostics” window, and then click the OK button on the “LonWorks Plug ‘n Play” window. If the PCLTA network interface card was installed prior to device driver installation, the PCLTA may not function correctly. To correct this situation, see Appendix D: Fixing PCLTA Installation on page 215.
Appendix D: Fixing PCLTA Installation Problems Appendix D: Fixing PCLTA Installation Problems The PCLTA drivers must be loaded prior to installing the PCLTA card. If the PCLTA card was installed first, and an attempt was made by the Windows operating system to load the drivers, follow these steps to re-install the drivers correctly: Navigate to the Control Panel from the Start Menu, then double-click the “System” icon to display the “System Properties” window as shown below.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS The MCNConfig program can import the following configuration files from the older DOS version MCNRCD program: *.GCF Group Configuration Files (Receiver Names & Notes) *.MCF Module Configuration Files (Module Names & Status Table pointers) MCNRCD.CFG Custom Status Tables This saves the majority of the work required to re-build a system for the MCN Server.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Navigate to the correct Program Directory for your DOS version of MCNRCD. This is typically either: c:\CTI\ c:\MCN\ or c:\Program Files\CTI Products Inc\ This window will display only files named MCNRCD.CFG as shown below: Select the MCNRCD.CFG file and click the Open button. The program will find all the GCF Group Configuration files. Note that there may be stray example files in the working directory, such as the MCNGRP0.GCF and MCNGRP1.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Select the first Group File to load and click the Add button. Or, Double Click on an GCF File on the left side to add. Repeat until you have added all the Group files that you want to import. Click the Import button. The program will build a Hardware Window and a Receivers Window. Saving Imported Systems The import function will convert any special Display Table (Custom Status) information and colors from your old DOS system.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Imported Hardware Window The program gets the Hardware information from the .GCF and .MCF files. Type Banks Location Name Channel All modules are imported as CIBs. Change as required if the old modules are AIBs or IOBs. If you have IOBs, select IOB STD, since this was the only IOB supported in the old program. The DOS version of the program supported only 1 bank.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Imported Receivers Window The program gets the Receivers information from the .GCF and .MCF files. Name Description Table This is taken from the Receiver Name from the .GCF file. This is taken from the Corresponding Channel Name / Notes field in the .GCF file. This is the Status Table used by the old DOS program. It is based on the entry in the .MCF file. In the DOS program, Status Tables were assigned on a module (CIB, IOB, etc.) basis.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS Missing MCF Files If there is no MCF file to match a GCF file, the program sets the Status Table to the first Status Table in the MCNRCD.CFG file (typically "Default"). This matches how the MCNRCD for DOS program handles a missing MCF file. Empty Status Table Entries If the .MCF file points to a non-existent Status Table in MCNRCD.CFG, the Table entry will be "Empty" as shown below.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS This will bring up the full list of available Status Tables. Finishing up the Import After you have imported data and cleaned up various fields as described above, you'll need to do the following: Save the data (File Save) Add new Display Window Place Receivers & Labels in Display Window Add Tabs in the Display Window if desired Save the data (File Save) Set up Sound Files if desired The MCN Server program plays .WAV files for alarms.
Appendix E: Importing a System from MCNRCD for DOS For Dispatchers, build Display Windows with tabs as required depending on which channels they need to see. You can build different Display Windows for different dispatchers.
Appendix F: Legacy Equipment Part Numbers Appendix F: Legacy Equipment Part Numbers MOTOROLA PART# CTI Products PART# DQS261151 S2-61151 CDN6119A CDN6121A DQS261281 DQS261282 S2-60442 DQS261284 DQS261285 S2-61281 S2-61282 S2-61283 S2-61284 S2-61285 DSS261299 S2-61299 S2-61363 S2-61426 Description MCN Server 8000 Legacy Comparator & I/O Support HIB-IP 8000 Unit To connect to legacy MCN networks and GPIO modules Release to coincide with Astro™25 7.
Glossary MOTOROLA PART# DQS260472 CDN6114A CTI Products PART# S2-60472 S2-60437 Description Triple Rack Mount (3) Size B Mounting Bracket CIB-DIGITAC CDN6123A CDN6124A CDN6125A CDN6126A S2-60438 89-10732 89-10712 89-10835 NETWORK CABLES: Cable Assy Network 9” Cable Assy Network 3’ Cable Assy Network 10’ Cable Assy Network 25’ CDN6130A CDN6135A CDN6118A 89-10837 89-10843 31-10354 25-Pair I/O Cables & Punch Blocks: Cable Assy 25 Pr Male-Male 25’ Cable Assy 25 Pr Male-Blunt 25’ Punch Block Dual / 25 P
Glossary Glossary 1250 Legacy MCN 1.25mbps high speed backbone Network Rate 78K Legacy MCN 78kbps standard network rate for CIB, HIB, AIB, IIB, and IOB modules. AGU MLC 8000 Subsite Link Converter Includes 4 ports for connection to the BR (Base Radios) Used in MLC 8000 Analog Comparators. AIB ASTRO-TAC™ Comparator Interface Module connects a Motorola ASTROTAC™ comparator to the MCN Network.
Glossary HIB-IP Legacy Host Computer Interface Module connects a PC to the MCN Network over an IP network. IIB Legacy Input/Output Interface Module connects a parallel operator display device (such as a console) to the MCN Network. Can be used with AIB ASTRO-TAC™ Comparator Interface Modules to provide voting status indications (Vote, Receive, Disable, and Fail) to a console.
Glossary Port (GCM) Receiver Port Number (1-64) in a GCM-8000 comparator Port (IP) A number indicating a logical connection within an IP device. Ports allow multiple types of messages (email, HTTP, FTP, etc.) to be sent to the same IP address. The IP device routes each incoming message based upon its destination port. Radio ID Unique ID number in a MLC 8000 Analog Comparator and MMC comparator to identify the Receiver in a particular channel.
Index Index HostID ............................................................228 HWSetup.exe ....................................................26 A Actions Tab .................................... 162, 163, 164 Administrator Rights .................................. 22, 37 AIB Astro-TAC Interface Module.................... 15 Alarms ............................................................ 133 Authorized PC ...................................... 83, 84, 86 Internet Protocol .......................
Index PCLTA .. 10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 36, 76, 81, 88, 138, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 227 Setup ............................................................. 27 NIC (Ethernet) ................................ 126, 129, 227 Nudge Field (Display Table) . 174, 175, 176, 177, 182, 185 99, 125, 128, 129, 130, 132, 135, 136, 138, 139, 142, 143, 145, 149, 209, 216, 222, 227 Setup.exe ..........................................................22 Software Key .................................
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