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CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
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This chapter describes an overview of the MiniMAC Rack Management System, referred
to in this manual as “MiniMAC.” The following subjects with section numbers are
described in this chapter:
SubjectSection No.
Overview
Main Features
Port Expanders
Description
Overview Window
Control Window
Data and Report Generation
Environmental Specifications
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.4
1.1 Overview
The MiniMAC (Mini Monitor and Control) Rack Management System (Figure 1-1) is a
real-time, PC-based monitor and control system designed to interface with Adaptive
Broadband satellite modems, Radio Frequency (RF) terminals, switches, converters, and
other Adaptive Broadband equipment.
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Chapter 2.
INSTALLATION
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This chapter provides the equipment required and the mechanical setup for the MiniMAC
system. The following subjects with sect ion num bers are des cr ibed in this chapte r:
SubjectSection No.
Unpacking
Equipment Inspection
Included Equipment
Fabrication Of Remote Cables
Rack Installation
COMM 3 Installation
COMM 4 Installation
COMM 5 Installation
COMM 6 Installation
COMM 7 Installation
COMM 8 Installation
COMM 9 Installation
Windows NT Installation
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.5
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Chapter 3.
MiniMAC PROGRAM
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This chapter describes the installation of the MiniMAC program. The following subjects
with section numbers are described in this section:
SubjectSection No.
MiniMAC Program Setup
Install SENTINAL Driver
Install Port Expanders
Star Gate/ACL Procedures
Install Adapters
Install Properties
Enable Ports
MOXA Procedures
Install Adapters
Install Properties
Install ILCNCS
Install ILCNET and UINETMAN
Check Services after Restart
Verify ILCNET
Verify ILCUINETMAN
Create New File Folder for Customer Site
Verify
ActiveConfiguration
Create
ActiveConfiguration
Run MiniMAC Program
User Login
Exit MiniMAC Program from TASK MANAGER
File Folder
File Folder
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.1.1
3.3.1.2
3.3.1.3
3.3.2
3.3.2.1
3.3.2.2
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.2.1
3.4.2.2
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
3.7
3.8
3.9
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Chapter 4.
REGISTRY EDITOR
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This chapter describes the Registry Editor. The Registry Editor has all the system
configuration parameters for the MiniMAC operation. The following subjects with
section numbers are described in this section.
SubjectSection No.
Path to Command Prompt
Opening the Registry Editor
Path to HOTKEY and COM Ports
Path to I LC Devices
Selecting a Path to Export
Exporting a Registry File
Naming the Registry File
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
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Chapter 5
SERVICE PACK
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This chapter provides information on the Windows NT Service Pack. The following
subjects with section numbers are described in this section.
SubjectSection No.
Path to Service Pack
Service Pack
Install the Service Pack
Uninstall Options
Complete Installation
Restarting the Computer
Notes:
1. Service Pack is used when the Windows NT configuration has been altered. This
usually occurs when hardware or software has been added to the system. After
installing new hardware or new programs, it is recommended to run the Service
Pack.
2. It is not necessary to run Service Pack if the Registry File has been modified.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
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Chapter 6.
SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM
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This chapter describes the System Setup program for the MiniMAC program. This
program configures the COMM ports and adds Adaptive Broadband devices to each port.
The following subjects with section numbers are described in this section.
SubjectSection No.
ILCNCS System Setup Program
Selecting Number of Computers
Entering the Computer Name
Setting Up the COMM Ports
Selecting COMM Ports for Device Setup
Adding a New Device
Selecting a New Device Type from the Device List
Configuring and Adding the New Device Type
Creating an EXCEL Spreadsh eet
Updating the System Registry
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
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Chapter 7.
OVERVIEW EDITOR
PROGRAM
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This chapter describes the overview editor program. This program builds the MiniMAC
overview screen. The following subjects with section numbers are described in this
section.
SubjectSection No.
ILC Overview Editor Program
Opening the Overview.Mac F ile
Viewing the Overview Screen
Editing Item Properties
Viewing
Viewing the Selected Groups
Viewing the Remote Site
Loading New Devices
Selecting and Configuring New Devices
Saving Changes to th e Overview.Mac File
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.2
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.4
7.4.1
7.5
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Appendix A.
A
A
This appendix describes necessary Windows NT functions required to operate in the
MiniMAC program. The following subjects with section numbers are described in this
section.
SubjectSection No.
Windows NT
Computer Configuration
Path to Windows NT Diagnostics
Windows NT Diagnostics
Windows NT Diagnostic – IRQ
Windows NT Diagnostic – I/O Ports
Windows NT Diagnostic – Memory Allocation
Host File
IP Configuration Command
IP Configuration.Txt File
Debugging the Services
Saving Debug to a File
Remote Access Administration
This appendix describes the troubleshooting guide that may be required during the
installation of the MiniMAC program .
SubjectSection No.
TroubleshootingB.1
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Glossary
The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations that may be found in this manual.
Acronym/
Abbreviation
ACLAdvanced Communication Link
ASYNCAsynchronous
BOPBreakout Panel
CCentigrade
COMCommunication
cmCentimeter
CPUCentral Processing Unit
DOSData operating System
EISAEurope Industry Standard Architecture
exeExecute
FFahrenheit
I/OInput/O utput
IBM
ILCIndustrial Logic Corporation
ILCNCSIndustrial Log ic C orpora tion N e tw ork C ontrol Sy s tem
IPInternet Protocol
IRQInterupt Request
ISAIndustry Standard Architect ure
EIAElectronic Industries Association
LEDLiquid Emitter Diode
LPTLocal Port Terminal
MiniMACMini Monitor and Control
PCPersonal Computer or Printed Cir c uit
RASRemote Access Server
RCRedundancy Controller
REGEDITRegistry Editor
RFRadio Frequency
RFTRadio Frequency Terminal
RMSRack Management System
RSRecommended Standard
RSURedundancy Switch Unit
International Business Machine
Definition
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Index
Adding a New Device, 6–1, 6–7
Attempt to Start Remote Access Administrator, 1–6
Checking the RAS Server TCP/IP Address, 3–1, 3–14
COM 4 Installation, 2–1, 2–13
COM 6 Installation, 2–1, 2–16
COM 8 Installation, 2–1, 2–18
Complete Installation, 2–1, 2–20
Configure ILCNET, A–1, A–2
Configuring and Adding the New Device Type, 3–15
Create New File Folder for Customer Site, 3–1, 3–19
Creating an EXCEL Spreadsh eet, 7–8
Dealing with Errors, 1–1, 1–5
Editing Item Properties, A–1, A–12
Entering the Computer Name, 3–1, 3–7
Equipment Inspection, 1– 1, 1– 6
Exit MiniMAC Program, 1–5
Fabrication of Remote Cables, 2-4
Granting User Permission, A–16
Included Equipment, 7–1, 7–2
Install ILCNET and UINETMAN Services, 3–1, 3–11
Install MOXA Properties, 3–9
Install Properties, 3–4
Installation, 2–3
Installing Adapter Drivers, 3–1, 3–2
Interface, 2–3
MiniMAC Program Setup, 1– 1, 1–2
Naming the Registry File, 3–8
Opening the Overview.Mac F ile, A–1, A–15
Overview Window, 4–1, 4–2
Path to Event Viewer, 4– 1, 4–2
Path to the HOTKEY and COM Ports, 1, 2
Path to Windows NT Diagnostics, 4–5
Rack Installation, 1–1, 1–3, 1–4, 3–1
Restarting the Computer, A–1, A–15, A–19
Saving Changes to the Overview.Mac File, 3–1, 3–20
Saving Debug to File, A-13
Selecting a Path to Export , 6–8
Selecting COM P orts for Device Setup, 7–1, 7–10
Service Pack, 6–1, 6–3
Setting Up the COM Ports, 4
STAR GATE/ACL Procedures, A–1, A–24
Troubleshooting, 6–1, 6–2
Unpacking, 1, 5
User Login, 6– 1, 6–11
Verify ActiveConfiguration File Folder, A–18
View the System Log, A–1, A–23
Viewing Selected Groups, 7–7
Windows NT Diagnostics, 7–1, 7–4
Windows NT Diagnostics – IRQ, A–7
Windows NT, A–8
Windows NT Installation, 2–1, 2–21
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SCSSatellite Converter Switch
SDCSatellite Data Converter
SDMSatellite Data Modem
SMSSatellite Modem Switch
SYSSystem
TCPTransport Communication Protocol
UINETMANUser Interface Network Manager
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B.1 Troubleshooting
Refer to Table B-1 if Windows NT does not operate with the MiniMAC program.
Table B-1. Troubleshooting
ProblemProbable CauseRemedy
Upon computer startup,
Windows NT displays
message that a Driver
would not install.
ILCNET and UINETMAN
services will not run.
Port expander card has
conflicting IRQ, memory, or
address setting with a plug
and play device.
Name of computer (assigned
in Windows NT) does not
equal computer name
specified in the Registry
Editor.
Verify jumper or switch setting on the port expander
card. Use Windows Diagnostic (Appendix A) and
check settings. Reconfigure adapter properties as
outlined in Chapter 3.
Reidentify computer name.
See Figure B-1:
Go to: START
Click on: PROGRAM
Click on: ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS
Click on: WINDOWS NT DIANOGISTICS
Read: Top line (will exhibit name of computer)
ILCNET will run but,
UINETMAN will not run.
ILCNCS will not run.In the Registry Editor, ILC
ILCNCS will work but no
communication between
COMM ports and
MiniMAC.
Service can not find computer
name, although Registry File
is correct.
program directory path
improperly created or
BITMAP and/or DATABASE
file folders missing.
1. Hyperterm or
Commtest.exe is not disabled.
2. Port expander drivers are
not installed or improperly
installed.
Go to: EVENT VIEWER
Observe: Red logo will
describe event error.
3. Sentinel hardware key is
missing.
4. Sentinel Driver not
installed.
See Figure B-2
Go to: DOS Prompt
Type: REGEDIT
Path: HKEY\LOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\
ILC\ADAPTIVE BROAD BAND\SYS
Computer0 = MiniMAC
Verify TCP/IP Address and list in Host File. (Refer
to Appendix A, Host File.)
Return to create file folders and repeat procedure.
(see Figures B-3 and B-4
1. Disable Hyperterm or Commtest.exe.
2. Reinstall port expanders.
3. Verify hardware key on LPT1.
4. Install from CD.
)
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Figure B-1. Computer Name, Defined in Windows NT Setup
Figure B-2. Path to Computer Name in Registry Editor
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Figure B-3. Path to BITMAP and DATABASE File Folders
Figure B-4. Path to Registry Edit Directories
From the Registry Editor, DIRS File Folder; verify the path of the highlighted lines to the
files and folders in the site file folder. If any of the files are missing or the file folders are
misspelled, correct the anomaly. Refer to Chapter 3, Create New File Folder for
Customer Site.
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A.1 Windows NT
The version number corresponding with this manual is: 3.4.48
A.1.1 Computer Configuration
Refer to Table A-1 for procedures applying to the operating environment for the
MiniMAC.
Table A-1. Computer Configuration
CommandResponse
Enter Computer NameHPVECTRA or MiniMAC
Passwordilc (lower case)
Connect to Network (Enable)NETWORK (using loopback adapter)
Select Network AdapterMS LOOPBACK ADAPTER (s
Select ProtocolsTCP/IP
REMOTE ACCESS
NET BEUI
ee Figures A-1)
(see Figures A-2)
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When configuring Windows NT, connect to the the network using the MS Loopback
Adapter.
Figure A-1. Select Network Adapter
During Windows NT configuration, load the TCP/IP Protocol and configure.
Figure A-2. TCP/IP Protocol Properties
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A.2 Path to Windows NT Diagnostics
Note:
Windows NT Diagnostics can be a valuable tool during computer setup.
Path: Start\Programs\Administrative Tools\Windows NT Diagnostics
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A.2.1 Windows NT Diagnostics
Note: The computer name is in Windows NT diagnostic header; MINIMAC
Open: Resources File Folder.
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A.2.2 Windows NT Diagnostics – IRQ
Note:
All devices requiring an IRQ will be displayed with the active IRQ shown in the
first column. Plug and play devices will automatically be selected upon installation. Port
expander cards (ACL or MOXA) must have jumpers or switches set on the card.
Select an unused IRQ for configuring the port expander card.
Note:
All configuration information on the setup is stored in a file titled:
IP CONFIGURATION.TXT.
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A.2.3 Windows NT Diagnostics – I/O Ports
I/O port addressing will be automatic for plug and play devices. Port expander cars will
have jumpers, switches, or configuration settings in the setup (refer to Section 3.3). Select
an address that is not in use.
Note:
These are Windows NT functions. For additional information, refer to the
Windows NT manual.
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A.2.4 Windows NT Diagnostics – Memory Allocation
Memory allocation also will be set automatically for plug and play devices. Memory for
port expander cards must be configured in the setup process (refer to Section 3.3). Select
a memory allocation that is not in use.
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A.2.5 Host File
The HOST File is used by Microsoft TCP/IP for windows NT. It contains the mapping
of IP addresses to host names. If UINETMAN does not run in the services, it may be
necessary to add a new line to the HOST file. The path to the HOST file is:
Path: My Computer\C:\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc
Open the file labeled Hosts with the Notepad Program. Refer to Section A.1.1,
Figure A-3, the TCP/IP Address for the computer is located in the IP Address window.
The IP address and computer name should be added to the end of the host file.
Note:
After adding the new line as shown, save the Host File prior to closing.
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A.2.6 IP Configuration Command
Alternate Method: To identify the I P address of the com puter, use the Win dows NT
command:
From a DOS prompt window type: ipconfig
The response will be the Windows NT IP Configuration for all Ethernet adapters installed
in the computer. The NDISLOOPS adapter is used for the TCP/IP address in our
configuration. The IP address (top line) can be typed into the HOST File for mapping to
the computer.
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A.2.7 IP Configuration.Txt File
The IP Configuration.Txt file is a very useful tool for installation. The file is supplied on
a floppy disk with backup file information. The path is:
My Computer\A\Backup\
Open the file called Ipconfig.Txt
All the configuration information concerning the installed port expander card will be
displayed. The jumper and switch setup for the IRQ and base address will be listed.
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A.3 Debugging the Services
When necessary to troubleshoot the MiniMAC program, use the DEBUG command.
Perform the following:
CommandResponse
Open:CONTROL PANEL
Go to:SERVICES
Select:ILC NETWORK MANAGER and STOP SERVICE
Select:UINETWORK MANAGER and STOP SERVICE
Close:NETWORK Window
Close:CONTROL PANEL Window
Open DOS Prompt:Type: ilcnet -debug
Open DOS Prompt:Type: UINETMAN -debug
StartMiniMAC Program
When an error occurs, it will be displayed in the debug window.
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