CTI Products EXB Network Manager User Manual
MCN
Monitoring and Control Network
Hot-Standby EXB Modules
and
EXB Network Manager Software
Installation and Operator Manual
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1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 PC R
1.2 R
EFERENCE DOCUMENTS
EQUIREMENTS
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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 MCN H
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ETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION
ARDWARE
EXB D
UAL PORT USE
(EXB M
ODULES
NSTALLATION
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4. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................. 11
5. EXBNET CONFIG CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ......................................................................... 13
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5.3 C
NFORMATIONAL CUSTOM DATA
RITICAL CUSTOM DATA
ONFIGURATION PROGRAM OPERATION
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DITING DATA
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AVING COLUMN SETTINGS FOR THE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM
XPORTING THE DATABASE
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ESIZING COLUMNS
YSTEM EVENTS WINDOW
RID DATA DEFINITION
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RINTER SETUP
ELECT PRINTER
ET IDENTIFICATION PREFIX
ET INITIALIZATION STRING
ET INITIALIZATION STRING
PTIONS MENU
ACKGROUND COLORS
TATUS BAR CHECK BOX
ROCESSING (ANALYSIS
ANUAL START ANALYSIS
YSTEM STATUS ANALYSIS
ORMAL STATUS
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7. APPENDIX A -- RE-INSTALLING THE
AIN NETWORK DISCONNECTED
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WAN L
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AIN (CENTRAL
EMOTE TIE LINE BAD
EMOTE STANDBY
TANDBY
TANDBY (CENTRAL
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AILED
EXB F
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WAN L
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EXB NETWORK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ............. 41
8. APPENDIX B - CUSTOMER SUPPORT.............................................................................................. 42
Manual Revisions
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CTI Products, Inc. Overview
1. System Overview
Hot-Standby EXB Network Extender Modules are used when added reliability is required
in monitoring and controlling remote comparators. They work with CTI Products' MCN
Monitoring and Control network. They provide a hot-standby dual path for the
monitoring and control data.
The EXB Network Management Software runs on a PC and monitors the status of the
Hot-Standby EXB modules and links. It provides the following functions:
Status indication of EXB Modules
•
Status indication of links between modules
•
Network Management PC
Central Network Management Network
CA-80636-100
B In
Router
B Out
A Out
Central MCN
Network1
Central MCN Tie
To Additional
Central Networks
A In
To MCN PCs
Central EXBs
Net In
EXB
Net Out
Net In
EXB
Net Out
Net In
EXB
Net Out
Net In
EXB
Net Out
To Local CIBs or Routers
Port 1
Port 2
Port 1
Port 2
Port 1
Port 2
Port 1
Port 2
WAN Links
Redundant Path
Remote EXBs
Hot-Standby Channel 1
Net In
Port 1
EXB
Port 2
Net Out
Net In
Port 1
EXB
Port 2
Net Out
Hot-Standby Channel 2
Net In
Port 1
EXB
Port 2
Net Out
Net In
Port 1
EXB
Port 2
Net Out
Remote Site 1
Remote MCN Tie
To CIBs
Remote Site N
To CIBs
Figure 1 Hot-Standby EXB System with Network Manager PC
Figure 1 shows a typical Hot-Standby EXB system with a Network Management PC.
It shows hot-standby channels to two remote sites. Not shown on the diagram are CIB
modules at the remote sites or the MCN Remote Comparator Display (MCNRCD) PCs.
The figure shows a Network Management Router. These routers are used in large
systems that have multiple MCN networks. In these cases, the Network Management PC
sits at a higher tier than the MCNRCD PCs and manages all Hot-Standby EXB modules
that feed its MCNRCD PCs. In smaller systems with only one master central network,
the Network Management router is not needed.
Figure 1 shows Serial EXB Modules with two ports each. The system could contain a
mix of Serial and Analog (Telco) EXB modules, depending upon the WAN links
available to the remote sites. Analog (Telco) EXB Modules have only one port each. The
second port on Serial units may only be used at the Remote side.
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Model Number EXB Type
S1-60603-xxx EXB-TELCO 1.25 Mbps Network
S1-60602-xxx EXB-TELCO 78 Kbps Network
S1-60656-xxx EXB-Serial 1.25 Mbps Network
S1-60655-xxx EXB-Serial 78 Kbps Network
Table 1 EXB Modules
Table 1 shows the various types of EXB modules that can be used in a system. The "xxx"
in the model number is the revision number. The revision must be 300 or above to be
used in a hot-standby system. The Hot-Standby function of these units must be enabled
with special programming provided by CTI Products, Inc. as part of a Custom Engineered
System. 78K EXB modules are typically used at the remote sites. 1.25 Mb units are
typically used at the central sites, although 78K devices could be used in some systems.
The EXB Network Management Software runs on a PC separate from the MCNRCD
PC(s). The software package includes a Network Interface card for the PC.
S1-61045 EXB Network Management Package
Includes:
S2-61005 EXB Network Management Software
90-11652 Network Interface 1.25 Mb PCI
S2-61044 Manual
S2-60617 MCN Adapter Screw Term to Dual RJ-45
If a system has multiple PC monitoring points, it can have an EXB Network Manager at
each PC location. Each Network Management PC can control only those EXBs that bring
data from remote sites to its own (Central) site.
For example, Table 2 shows a system with monitoring points at Site 1 and Site 2. A Yes
in the table indicates that the PC can monitor the appropriate "Remote" (CIB or Group)
EXBs. Notice that Site 1 cannot monitor the EXBs at its site that feed CIB data to Site 2,
and vice versa.
CIB Feeds
Site 1
Dispatch
CIBs
Site 2
Shop
CIBs
Site 3
Remote
CIBs
Site 4
Remote
CIBs
Site 1
Dispatch PC
Yes Yes Yes
Site 2
Shop PC
Yes Yes Yes
Table 2 Multiple Network Manager PCs
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1.1 PC Requirements
Minimum PC requirements to run the EXB Network Management Software are:
IBM Compatible PC
•
Pentium III - 500 MHz processor or better
•
128 MB RAM
•
100 MB free disk space for program and support files
•
CD-ROM (preferable a CD-R/W drive)
•
3.5" floppy disk drive
•
SVGA adapter and monitor
•
Mouse
•
Sound Card & Speakers
•
Windows 2000 or XP Pro
•
Ethernet network card (or port)
•
1.2 Reference Documents
1. Monitoring and Control Network System Manual
Part Number S2-60425
2. MCN EXB Network Extender Manual
Part Number S2-60596
3. MCN Monitoring and Control Network Engineered System Installation Manual
Part Number S2-60650
4. Customer Specific System Diagrams and Configuration Documents
CA-xxxxx-xxx Drawings
KA-8xxxx-xxx Custom Configuration Disks
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Software Manual Hot Standby
2. Hot-Standby EXB Operation
2.1 Definitions
EXB Channel Everything required to implement a
Hot-Standby EXB Link, including:
-Central Main EXB
-Central Standby EXB
-(2) Remote EXB
-Main & Standby WAN Lines
-Central MCN Tie Line
-Remote MCN Tie Line
Central Site The location of the MCNRCD PCs
and the EXB Network Manager PC.
This is the site receiving the data from the remote CIBs.
Central EXB One of the EXB modules at the central site
(where the MCNRCD PCs and the Network
Management PC are)
Central EXBs are sometimes referred to as "Network
EXBs" since they are tied to the MCN network
backbone at the MCNRCD location.
Main EXB This is the Central EXB that normally passes traffic.
Standby EXB This is the Central EXB that is normally in the Standby
mode. It only passes traffic when a fault is detected.
Remote Site This is the location of the CIB modules that are sending
their data through the EXB Channel.
Remote EXBs One of the EXB modules at the Remote Site. These
may be referred to as the "Remote Main" or "Remote
Standby" EXB to identify which WAN line it is
connected to.
They are also sometimes called "Group EXBs" or "CIB
EXBs" since they are associated with CIB modules in a
particular MCN group.
WAN Line This is the connection between the Central Site and the
Remote Site. There will be a Main Line and a Standby
Line. These lines may be analog (leased telephone
lines) or Serial Asynchronous (RS-232) lines,
depending upon what type of EXB modules are used.
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Central MCN Tie Line This is the MCN network cabling between the Main
EXB and the Standby EXB. Although it is shown as a
single logical jumper in the program and on diagrams,
there may actually be a number of jumpers between the
Main and Standby EXBs, depending upon the exact
equipment mounting.
Remote MCN Tie Line This is the MCN Network Cabling between the two
remote EXB modules in a channel. Although it is
shown as a single logical jumper in the program and on
diagrams, there may actually be a number of jumpers
between the two EXBs, depending upon the exact
equipment mounting.
Control Neuron The processor in the EXB that controls the data flow.
2.2 Operation
The system normally passes data on the Main link. If a failure is detected, the
Standby half of the channel is enabled.
System testing proceeds as follows:
1. The Main EXB module continuously probes its Standby EXB over the WAN
lines.
2. The Standby EXB sends a Probe Acknowledge over the WAN lines.
3. When the Main EXB receives the Poll Acknowledge, it issues a Holdoff
command to the Standby EXB over the Central Tie Line.
4. If the Standby EXB receives the Holdoff command, it will keep its channel
switch turned off. It also sends a Holdoff Acknowledge to the Main EXB.
5. If the Standby EXB does not receive a Holdoff command within a fixed timer
period, it enables its channel switch, passing data to and from the Remote site.
The Hot-Standby EXBs can operate without intervention from the EXB Network
Management Software.
Each EXB in an EXB Channel has custom configured addresses so that the
Control Neuron in the Master and Slave EXBs know the address of each other.
These addresses are entered in the EXB Network Management Software
Configuration Program so that the EXB Network Management Software knows
the addresses of each EXB in a channel.
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2.3 Normal Link Condition
In
Out
3. Holdoff Packet
Main
D
In
Out
3. Holdoff Packet
Standby
Central EXBs Remote EXBs
Router
BA
Router
BA
Switch
Control Neuron
4. Switch remains Open
Control Neuron
1. Probe Packet
Port 1
Port 1
2. Probe Ack
WAN Links
1. Probe Packet
2. Probe Ack
A
C
Hot Standby -- Normal Loop CA-80599-100
Port 1
Port 1
Control Neuron
Control Neuron
Figure 2 Normal Link Operation
In Normal Operation:
1. The Main EXB Control Neuron issues a Probe packet to the Standby EXB
Control Neuron
Router
A
Router
A
In
B
Out
B
In
B
Out
2. The Standby Control Neuron returns a Probe ACK.
3. When the Main EXB Control Neuron receives the Probe ACK, it issues a Holdoff
packet to the Standby EXB Control Neuron.
3a The Standby EXB Control Neuron will return a Holdoff ACK (not shown)
4. Since the Standby EXB Control Neuron received both a Probe and a Holdoff
packet, it keeps its switch open and does not pass normal MCN traffic to or from
the remote site.
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2.4 Open Forward (Probe) Link Condition
In
Central EXBs Remote EXBs
Router
BA
Switch
WAN Links
A
X
Out
4. No Holdoff Packet
Main
D
Router
In
BA
Out
4. No Holdoff Packet
Standby
Control Neuron
5. Switch Closes
Control Neuron
Port 1
3. No Probe ACK Received
Port 1
Figure 3 Open Forward (Probe) Link
With an open Forward (Probe) Link Condition:
1. The Main EXB Control Neuron issues a Probe packet to the Standby EXB
Control Neuron
1. Probe Packet
2. Break in Line
C
Open Forward (Probe) Loop CB-80600-100
Port 1
Port 1
Control Neuron
Control Neuron
Router
A
Router
A
In
B
Out
B
In
B
Out
2. There is a break in the path. It is shown at point A, but it could occur at Point B
or C.
3. The Main EXB Control Neuron does not receive a Probe ACK.
4. The Main EXB Control Neuron does not issue a Holdoff packet to the Standby
EXB.
5. Since the Standby EXB Control Neuron does not receive a Probe or Holdoff
packet (timeout), it closes its switch and passes MCN packets back and forth
between the Central site and Remote Site on the bottom path.
6. If the break was at Point A (as shown), or the top Remote EXB was bad, all MCN
traffic would pass through the bottom path.
7. If break was at Point B, both EXBs would be passing data.
MCN traffic to/from the In port of the top Remote EXB would pass via the top
pair of EXBs. MCN traffic to/from the Out port of the bottom Remote EXB
would pass via the bottom pair of EXBs.
8. If the break was at Point C, the standby EXB would still close its switch, but there
would be no traffic over the bottom path. The Standby EXB would know that the
link was down because of its link layer diagnostics.
9. Since the Main EXB does not receive a Holdoff Acknowledge, it informs the
EXB Network Management Software of a problem.
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2.5 Open Reverse (Holdoff) Link Condition
Central EXBs Remote EXBs
Router
In
BA
Out
3. Holdoff Packet
Main
X
4. Break at D
Router
In
BA
Out
5. No Holdoff Packet
D
Standby
Switch
Control Neuron
6. Switch Closes
Control Neuron
Port 1
Port 1
2. Probe Ack
1. Probe Packet
WAN Links
1. Probe Packet
2. Probe Ack
A
C
Hot Standby -- Open Reverse (Holdoff) Link CC-80599-100
Port 1
Control Neuron
Port 1
Control Neuron
Router
A
Router
A
In
B
Out
B
In
B
Out
Figure 4 Open Reverse (Holdoff) Link
1. The Main EXB Control Neuron issues a Probe packet to the Standby EXB
Control Neuron
2. The Standby Control Neuron returns a Probe ACK.
3. When the Main EXB Control Neuron receives the Probe ACK, it issues a Holdoff
packet to the Standby EXB Control Neuron.
4. There is a break on the Central MCN Tie line.
5. The Holdoff Packet is not received.
6. Since the Standby EXB Control Neuron does not receive a Holdoff packet
(timeout), it closes its switch and passes MCN packets back and forth between the
Central site and Remote Site on the bottom path.
7. Both Central EXBs will have their switches closed.
The MCN traffic to and from the IN port of the Central Main (Top) EXB will pass
over the top link.
The MCN traffic to and from the OUT port of the Central Standby (Bottom) EXB
will pass over the bottom.
8. Since the Main EXB does not receive a Holdoff Acknowledge, it informs the
EXB Network Management Software of a problem.
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3. Hardware Installation
3.1 MCN Hardware (EXB Modules) Installation
Hardware must be installed in accordance with the following documents which
are listed from most system-specific to most generic. In the case of any
discrepancy, the documents first in the list shall take precedence.
1. Customer Specific System Diagrams and Configuration Documents
CA-xxxxx-xxx Drawings
KA-8xxxx-xxx Custom Configuration Disks
2. MCN Monitoring and Control Network
Engineered System Installation Manual
Part Number S2-60650
3. MCN EXB Network Extender Manual
Part Number S2-60596
4. Monitoring and Control Network System Manual
Part Number S2-60425
Since all EXB modules have custom addresses, they must be installed as per the
customer specific documents.
If a system is pre-configured at the factory, the EXB modules will be labeled
appropriately.
If a system is not pre-configured, the EXB modules must each be programmed
appropriately with the custom scripts provided in the Customer Configuration
Disk(s). See the instructions with the Customer Specific System Drawings.
When Serial EXB modules are used, be sure to set the Baud Rate switches on the
back of the units to the WAL Line data rate being used. 19.2K or higher is
recommended. Be sure to use Asynchronous Serial channels for the WAN line.
When Analog (Telco) EXB units are used, be sure to set the wireline 2W/4W ,TX
Level (-10 / -16 dBm), and Answer/Originate option switches as appropriate (see
Customer Specific information and the EXB manual.)
3.2 Serial EXB Dual Port Use
Serial EXBs have two serial ports. The following rules govern the use of those
ports:
1. Remote EXBs (CIB EXBs) can use 1 or 2 ports. They can feed
multiple MCNRCD display positions. If two EXB Network
Management Software PCs are running, both can see this remote EXB.
2. Central EXBs can use only 1 port.
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3.3 PC Network Interface Card Installation
Install the EXB Network Management Software first.
(See Section 4)
If you have completed the software driver installation, it is finally time to install
the Gesytec Easylon Network Interface card (CTI Part Number 90-11652.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Turn off the PC and remove the power cord.
Open the PC case and locate an empty slot.
Remove the corresponding blank panel from the rear of the PC.
Insert the Network Interface card into the slot, ensuring that the
edge connectors are fully mated, and the slot in the rear panelmounting lug of the Network Interface card is aligned with the
threaded hole in the PC chassis.
Replace the screw to hold the card firmly in place.
Close the PC.
Reinsert the power cord and then restart the PC. A “New
Hardware Found” window will be displayed briefly when the
operating system recognizes the Network Interface card.
The S2-60617 MCN Adapter Screw Term to Dual RJ-45
has a pluggable screw terminal installed on it, but it fits only the
PCLTA module. The EXB Network Management Software
Network Interface uses a different terminal strip. Remove the
terminal strip from the adapter and attach the cable to the screw
terminal that ships with the Network Interface card.
i.
Connect the MCN network cable(s) to the adapter. If only one
cable is specified, connect a 1250 terminator to the second RJ-45
jack.
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4. Software Installation
This section describes the installation of the MCN EXB Network Management
Software in a PC.
If you are installing the software as an update to a previous version or re-installing
the software, you must remove the previous version first. Please refer to
Appendix A -- Re-Installing the EXB Network Management Program for
instructions.
To install the software:
1. Make sure you have Administrator privileges on the PC.
2. Close all running programs.
3. Insert the CD in the CD drive.
From the Start menu, select Run and type in:
d:\setup.exe
(where d is your CD-ROM drive letter).
4. Follow the instructions in the InstallShield install program.
5. The InstallShield program will install the program in a working directory.
The default working directory is:
c:\Program Files\CTI Products Inc\ExbNetManager.
6. After the files are copied, the PC must be re-started.
7. After you re-start the PC, turn it off again.
8. Install the Gesytec EasyLon Network Interface Card as described in section
3.3 of this manual.
9. Re-start the PC.
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