Comtech EF Data MiniMac User Manual

MiniMAC
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Installation Manual
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Part Number MN/MiniMAC.IM Revision 0
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MiniMAC
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Rack Management System
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Part Number MN/MiniMAC.IM Revision 0 May 31, 1999
Copyright © Comtech EFData, 2000 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EFData, 2114 West 7th Place, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333.2200, FAX: (480) 333.2161.
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:
Subject Section 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:
Subject Section 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:
Subject Section 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.
Subject Section 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.
Subject Section 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.
Subject Section 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.
Subject Section 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.
Subject Section 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
Open Remote Access Administrator
Grant User Permission
Starting Remote Access Service
Verify Computer System Name
Attempt to Start Remote Access Administrator
Dealing with Errors
Path to Event Viewer
View the System Log
Setting Up the Dial in Port Usage
Checking the RAS Server TCP/ IP Address
Restarting the Computer
View Event Detail Information
A.1 A.1.1 A.2 A.2.1 A.2.2 A.2.3 A.2.4 A.2.5 A.2.6 A.2.7 A.3 A.3.1 A.4 A.4.1 A.4.2 A.4.3 A.4.4 A.4.5 A.4.6 A.4.7 A.4.8 A.4.8.1 A.4.9 A.4.10 A.4.11
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Appendix B.
TROUBLESHOOTING
B
This appendix describes the troubleshooting guide that may be required during the installation of the MiniMAC program .
Subject Section No.
Troubleshooting B.1
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G

Glossary

The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations that may be found in this manual.
Acronym/
Abbreviation
ACL Advanced Communication Link
ASYNC Asynchronous
BOP Breakout Panel
C Centigrade
COM Communication
cm Centimeter CPU Central Processing Unit DOS Data operating System
EISA Europe Industry Standard Architecture
exe Execute
F Fahrenheit
I/O Input/O utput
IBM
ILC Industrial Logic Corporation
ILCNCS Industrial Log ic C orpora tion N e tw ork C ontrol Sy s tem
IP Internet Protocol IRQ Interupt Request ISA Industry Standard Architect ure EIA Electronic Industries Association
LED Liquid Emitter Diode
LPT Local Port Terminal
MiniMAC Mini Monitor and Control
PC Personal Computer or Printed Cir c uit
RAS Remote Access Server
RC Redundancy Controller
REGEDIT Registry Editor
RF Radio Frequency
RFT Radio Frequency Terminal
RMS Rack Management System
RS Recommended Standard
RSU Redundancy 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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SCS Satellite Converter Switch SDC Satellite Data Converter SDM Satellite Data Modem SMS Satellite Modem Switch
SYS System
TCP Transport Communication Protocol
UINETMAN User Interface Network Manager
WIN Windows
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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
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
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
Command Response
Enter Computer Name HPVECTRA or MiniMAC Password ilc (lower case) Connect to Network (Enable) NETWORK (using loopback adapter)
Select Network Adapter MS LOOPBACK ADAPTER (s Select Protocols TCP/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:
Command Response
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 Start MiniMAC Program
When an error occurs, it will be displayed in the debug window.
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