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software will not change over time. Many releases are written to be backwards
compatible, creating another form of verification.
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system verification and routine calibration of MTS hardware. These controlled
calibration processes compare the final test results after statistical analysis
against the predicted response of the calibration standards. With these established
methods, MTS assures its customers that MTS products meet MTS’s exacting
quality standards when initially installed and will continue to perform as intended
over time.
MANUAL PART NUMBER PUBLICATION DATE
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Contents
Technical Support 15
Preface 19
RPC Installation and System Settings 21
RPC PC Requirements 23
Data Manager Server PC Requirements 25
Software License Agreement 27
Software Product Installation 29
Install RPC Pro or Component RPC Pro 32
Install MTS Licensing Software 33
Update License File when Server Name Changes 35
Install RPC HOSTEXEC Service 36
Install RPC Controller Status 37
Install or Upgrade to SQL Server Express 2008 38
Install RPC Data Manager Server 39
Data Manager Administrative Tasks 41
Controller Entries in Hosts File 42
Hosts File Controller Identifiers 44
Hosts File Controller Examples 46
Remote PC 54
Remote PC Setup on Windows XP Systems 57
Remote PC Setup on Windows Vista and Windows 7 70
Xtest Protocol 83
Controller Network Protocol 85
Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 87
Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 88
Windows 7 Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 91
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Firewall Setup for Remote PC 93
Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for Remote PC 94
Windows 7 Firewall Setup for Remote PC 99
System Performance 109
Multiple RPC User Accounts 116
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Introduction 119
About the MTS RPC Software 121
RPC Process Overview 123
RPC Six Step Process 124
Floating Point Time Histories 127
Start the RPC Project Manager 129
Software License Agreement 130
License Diagnostics Wizard 132
RPC Project Manager 138
Project Explorer 142
User Descriptions 144
Create a New Project 145
Open an Existing Project 146
Start an RPC Application 147
Seamless Application Switching 148
About the RPC Applications 149
Create or Open Setup Window 151
Attach to Controller 152
Setup Template Overview 153
Create Setup 154
Create Setup from a User Template 160
Open Setup 162
Application Workspace Overview 163
Workspace Template Overview 164
Create Workspace without User Templates 165
Create Workspace from a User Template 167
Create New Data Set 168
Open Existing Workspace 169
Application Templates 170
Tools and Process Overview 172
Shortcuts in Project Manager Taskbar 173
Project Options 174
License Checkout 178
Generating Reports 180
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Project Report Generation 182
Application Report Overview 186
Modify Application or Project Report Template 187
Filter and Sort File Names in a List 189
How to Filter File Names in a List 190
Sorting File Names in a List 193
Different File List Options 194
Virtual Test Option 195
Online Help 200
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Setup Pro 211
Setup Pro Features 213
Setup Pro Window 214
Station Drive Tab 216
Define Drive Channels in Setup 220
Station Response Tab 223
Define Response Channels in Setup 227
Computed Response Channel Expressions 229
Define Computed Response Channels in Setup 231
Computed Response Channel Example 233
Event Action Tab 235
Events Supported by MTS Controllers 236
Actions Supported by MTS Controllers 239
How to Link Actions to Events 242
How to Create Generic Events 243
Chain Events 244
How to Create Action Groups 246
How to Delete Action Groups 248
How to Use the Event Editor 249
How to Change Digital Output States 251
Display and Log Message Action 252
Time Delay Before Action 253
Extra Header Data Tab 254
Header Data in New Setup 256
Import Header Data 257
Copy and Paste Header Data Between Setups 258
Guidelines for Adding Extra Header Data 259
Setup Pro Channel Properties 260
Add Active Channel Properties 261
Generate Channel Descriptors 262
Add a Controller Hosts Entry 263
Attach to Controller and Station 267
Import Setup 269
Import/Export Setup Limits 273
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Setup Pro Save Options 277
Setup Pro Print Options 278
Open Setup from an RPC Application 279
Setup Options 281
Setup Pro Application Report 285
Acquire Pro 287
About the Acquire Application 288
Getting Acquired Data into the Project 289
Selecting Existing Time Histories 291
Checking Time History Data 293
Viewing Problems 301
Running a Process on Selected Time Histories 311
Acquire Options 312
Acquire Pro Application Report 325
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Analyze Pro 329
About the Analyze Pro Application 330
The Analyze Pro Desktop 331
Editing Data 334
Working with Data 335
Editing Time History Data 336
Saving Time Histories 339
Copying Data 340
Saving a Workspace 342
Saving a Data Set 343
Using Regions 344
Selecting Regions 346
Saving Regions 354
Opening a Region Set 355
Edit and Analysis Operations 357
Guidelines to Follow Prior to Editing 363
When Editing is Complete 364
Using Data Flags 365
Using Triggers 367
Analyze Options 369
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Model Pro 373
Model Pro Features 374
White Noise Time History Generation Methods 375
FRF Process 376
Model Drive Setup 377
Sequential Excitation Mode 378
Simultaneous Excitation Mode 380
Sequential XDrive Excitation Mode 382
General Mode 384
Drive Shape Tab 387
Drive Shape Tabular Definition 388
Drive Shape Existing Definition 390
Drive Amplitude Tab 391
Playout White Noise Drive 393
System Model Analysis 396
Model Options 403
Model Pro Application Report 406
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Simulate Pro 409
Simulate Pro Features 411
Simulate Pro Requirements 412
Simulate Iteration Process 414
Simulate Drive Setup 415
Surfaces Tab 416
Regions Tab 418
Dynamic Regions Overview 421
Iterate with Dynamic Regions 423
Load Regions 427
Regions of Zero Data 428
Iterate Zero Data Regions 429
Model Tab 433
Turbo on Drive versus Turbo on Response 435
Turbo Dual 437
Time Varying Turbo 438
Gains Tab 441
Define Gains Settings Window 443
Run-time Gains 446
Response Tab 447
Limits Tab 450
RMS Error Limits 451
Drive Limits 452
Response Limits 453
Damage Limits 454
Execute Tab 456
Execute Tab Iteration Control 458
Execute Tab General Plots 461
Execute Tab Damage Monitoring Types 464
Execute Tab Standard Damage 465
Execute Tab ZXP Damage 468
Execute Tab Gains 472
Execute Simulation Iterations 476
Finish Tab 478
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Turbo Adaptive Model 4 82
Turbo FRF Outputs 483
Turbo Parameters 484
Analyze Simulation Iterations 487
Dynamic Braking Iteration Process 490
Simulate Options 493
Simulate Pro Application Reports 500
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Test Pro 507
Test Performance Guidelines 508
Sequence and Non-Sequence Mode 510
About the Test Pro Application 511
The Test Pro Desktop 512
Using Test Pro to Run Tests 514
Define Sequences Tab 515
Defining Sequences 518
Sequence Builder 523
Adding/Removing Sequence Events 530
Equivalent Usage 536
Define Monitoring Tab 538
Point-by-Point Monitoring 539
Trend Monitoring 544
Fatigue Per-Pass Monitoring 562
Fatigue Cumulative Monitoring 575
Spectral Monitoring 579
ZXP Monitoring 583
Execute Test Tab 593
Status Tab 602
Test Status 606
Point-by-Point Status 608
Trend Status 610
Fatigue Status 615
Spectral Status 619
ZXP Status 622
Test Options 625
Test Pro Application Report 630
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RPC Plotters 633
Time History Plotter 634
Time History Editor 644
XY Regression of Time History Data 666
Matrix Plotter 668
Histogram Plotter 677
File and Channel Information Window 684
Plotter Properties 685
Reference 705
Project Explorer 706
Log Files 720
Error Messages 724
Signal Level Indicator 725
Control Panel 735
Controller Status Utility 739
Header Editor 741
Application Menus 743
Controller Setup 749
Introduction 750
RPC Software Setup 751
FlexTest IIs 752
FlexTest IIm and FlexTest II CTM 754
Index 761
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Technical Support
How to Get Technical Support
Start with your
manuals
Technical support
methods
The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to
use and maintain your equipment. If your equipment includes software, look
for online help and README files that contain additional product
information.
If you cannot find answers to your technical questions from these sources, you
can use the Internet, e-mail, telephone, or fax to contact MTS for assistance.
MTS provides a full range of support services after your system is installed. If
you have any questions about a system or product, contact Technical Support
in one of the following ways.
www.mts.com The web site provides access to our technical support staff by means of an
online form:
www.mts.com > Contact MTS > Service & Technical Support button
E-mail RPC@mts.com
Telephone MTS Call Center 800-328-2255
Weekdays 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Central Time
Fax 952-937-4515
Please include “Technical Support” in the subject line.
Outside the U.S. For technical support outside the United States, contact your local sales and
service office. For a list of worldwide sales and service locations and contact
information, use the Global MTS link at the MTS web site:
www.mts.com > Global MTS > (choose your region in the right-hand
column) > (choose the location closest to you)
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Before You Contact MTS
MTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information
available when you contact us for support.
Know your site
number and system
number
Know information
from prior technical
The site number contains your company number and identifies your equipment
type (such as material testing or simulation). The number is typically written on
a label on your equipment before the system leaves MTS. If you do not know
your MTS site number, contact your sales engineer.
Example site number: 571167
When you have more than one MTS system, the system job number identifies
your system. You can find your job number in your order paperwork.
Example system number: US1.42460
If you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your file
based on the:
assistance
• MTS notification number
• Name of the person who helped you
Identify the problem Describe the problem and know the answers to the following questions:
• How long and how often has the problem occurred?
• Can you reproduce the problem?
• Were any hardware or software changes made to the system before the
problem started?
Know relevant
computer information
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• What are the equipment model numbers?
• What is the controller model (if applicable)?
• What is the system configuration?
For a computer problem, have the following information available:
• Manufacturer’s name and model number
• Operating software type and service patch information
• Amount of system memory
• Amount of free space on the hard drive where the application resides
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• Current status of hard-drive fragmentation
• Connection status to a corporate network
Know relevant
For software application problems, have the following information available:
software information
• The software application’s name, version number, build number, and (if
available) software patch number. This information can typically be found
in the About selection in the Help menu.
• The names of other applications on your computer, such as:
– Anti-virus software
– Screen savers
– Keyboard enhancers
–Print spoolers
– Messaging applications
If You Contact MTS by Phone
A Call Center agent registers your call before connecting you with a technical
support specialist. The agent asks you for your:
• Site number
• Name
• Company name
• Company address
• Phone number where you can be reached
If your issue has a notification number, please provide that number. A new
issue will be assigned a unique notification number.
Identify system type To enable the Call Center agent to connect you with the most qualified
technical support specialist available, identify your system as one of the
following types:
• Electromechanical material test system
• Hydromechanical material test system
• Vehicle test system
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• Vehicle component test system
• Aero test system
Be prepared to
Prepare to perform troubleshooting while on the phone:
troubleshoot
• Call from a telephone close to the system so that you can implement
suggestions made over the phone.
• Have the original operating and application software media available.
• If you are not familiar with all aspects of the equipment operation, have an
experienced user nearby to assist you.
Write down relevant
In case Technical Support must call you:
information
• Verify the notification number.
• Record the name of the person who helped you.
• Write down any specific instructions.
After you call MTS logs and tracks all calls to ensure that you receive assistance for your
problem or request. If you have questions about the status of your problem or
have additional information to report, please contact Technical Support again
and provide your original notification number.
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals
Use the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems with your
software, hardware, manuals, or service that are not resolved to your
satisfaction through the technical support process. The form includes check
boxes that allow you to indicate the urgency of your problem and your
expectation of an acceptable response time. We guarantee a timely response—
your feedback is important to us.
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Access the Problem Submittal Form:
• In the back of many MTS manuals (postage paid form to be mailed to
MTS)
• www.mts.com > Contact Us > Problem Submittal Form button
(electronic form to be e-mailed to MTS)
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Preface
Before You Begin
Safety first! Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety
manual and any other safety information provided with your system. Improper
installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that
can cause severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and
specimen. Again, read and understand the safety information provided with
your system before you continue. It is very important that you remain aware of
hazards that apply to your system.
Other MTS manuals In addition to this manual, you may receive additional manuals in paper or
electronic form.
You may also receive an MTS System Documentation CD. It contains an
electronic copy of the manuals that pertain to your test system, such as:
• Hydraulic and mechanical component manuals
• Assembly drawings
• Parts lists
• Operation manual
• Preventive maintenance manual
Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the
software CD distribution disc(s).
Documentation Conventions
The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in
your MTS manuals.
Hazard conventions Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety
information that is specific to the activity to be performed. Hazard notices
immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an associated
hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow all directions and
recommendations. Three different levels of hazard notices may appear in your
manuals. Following are examples of all three levels.
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Note For general safety information, see the safety information provided
with your system.
DANGER
Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which,
if ignored, will result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property
damage.
WARNING
Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if ignored, can result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial
property damage.
CAUTION
Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which,
if ignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or equipment damage,
or could endanger test integrity.
Notes Notes provide additional information about operating your system or highlight
easily overlooked items. For example:
Special terms The first occurrence of special terms is shown in italics.
Illustrations Illustrations appear in this manual to clarify text. They are examples only and
Electronic manual
conventions
Hypertext links The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All
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Note Resources that are put back on the hardware lists show up at the
end of the list.
do not necessarily represent your actual system configuration, test application,
or software.
This manual is available as an electronic document in the Portable Document
File (PDF) format. It can be viewed on any computer that has Adobe Acrobat
Reader installed.
blue words in the body text, along with all contents entries and index page
numbers, are hypertext links. When you click a hypertext link, the application
jumps to the corresponding topic.
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Contents RPC PC Requirements 23
Data Manager Server PC Requirements 25
Software License Agreement 27
Software Product Installation 29
Install RPC Pro or Component RPC Pro 32
Install MTS Licensing Software 33
Update License File when Server Name Changes 35
Install RPC HOSTEXEC Service 36
Install RPC Controller Status 37
Install or Upgrade to SQL Server Express 2008 38
Install RPC Data Manager Server 39
Data Manager Administrative Tasks 41
Controller Entries in Hosts File 42
Hosts File Controller Identifiers 44
Hosts File Controller Examples 46
Remote PC 54
Remote PC Setup on Windows XP Systems 57
Remote PC Setup on Windows Vista and Windows 7 70
Xtest Protocol 83
Controller Network Protocol 85
Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 87
Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 88
Windows 7 Firewall Setup for RPC License Software 91
Firewall Setup for Remote PC 93
Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for Remote PC 94
Windows 7 Firewall Setup for Remote PC 99
System Performance 109
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Multiple RPC User Accounts 116
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RPC PC Requirements
Overview Before installing the RPC software, ensure the PC meets the minimum system
requirements. Ideally, the PC should meet the recommended system
requirements for improved performance.
RPC PC Requirements
PC hardware
requirements
COMPONENT MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
Processor
RAM
Available disk space
Monitor
Supported operating
The following table lists the requirements that the PC must have in order to run
the software.
Intel Pentium, 1.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 3.16 GHz
1 GB 2 GB
3 GB 6 GB (or more)
17 inch monitor
Resolution 1024 x 768
65,536 or high colors
The RPC software can run on any of the following operating systems:
21 inch monitor
Resolution 1280 x 1024
High or true colors
systems
• Windows XP 32 bit Professional with Service Pack 3
• Windows Vista 32 bit Business with Service Pack 2
• Windows Vista 64 bit Business with Service Pack 2
• Windows 7 32 bit Professional
• Window 7 64 bit Professional
Localization The RPC software can run on a supported operating system in any of the
following language versions:
• English
• German
• French
• Japanese
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RPC PC Requirements
Application software The RPC software requires one of the following applications:
• Office 2003
• Office XP
• Office 2007
• Office 2010
Documentation
software
The following software is needed to view the online documentation:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, or later, is needed to view the online help.
• Acrobat Reader 7, or later, is needed to view the PDF manuals.
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Data Manager Server PC Requirements
Overview Before installing the Data Manager Server software, ensure the PC meets the
minimum system requirements. Ideally, the PC should meet the recommended
system requirements for improved performance.
PC hardware
requirements
COMPONENT MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
Server type
Processor
RAM
Hard drive
Available disk space
Monitor
The following table lists the requirements that the PC must have in order to run
the Data Manager Server software.
If the RPC Pro/Component RPC Pro software and the Data Manager Server
software will be installed on the same PC, make sure the PC meets the
requirements of both. Where the component requirements overlap, the Data
Manager Server requirements should be used.
Single-user server Multi-user server
Intel Pentium, 1.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 3.16 GHz
1 GB 2 GB
20 GB 50 GB (or more), RAID-5 Disk
Array
15 GB 40 GB (or more)
17 inch monitor
Resolution 1024 x 768
65,536 or high colors
21 inch monitor
Resolution 1280 x 1024
High or true colors
Supported operating
systems
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Data Manager Server software can run on any of the following operating
systems:
• Windows XP 32 bit Professional with Service Pack 3
• Windows Vista 32 bit Business with Service Pack 2
• Windows Vista 64 bit Business with Service Pack 2
• Windows 7 32 bit Professional
• Window 7 64 bit Professional
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Data Manager Server PC Requirements
Localization Data Manager Server software can run on a supported operating system in any
of the following language versions:
• English
• German
• French
• Japanese
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Software License Agreement
You have two opportunities to accept the terms of the MTS Software License
Agreement:
• When the software is installed
• When you launch the software
At installation Near the beginning of the software installation process, the MTS Software
License Agreement is displayed in the following window:
Software License Agreement
You must click I accept the terms in the license agreement and Next to
proceed with the installation process. If you click I do not accept the terms in
the license agreement and Next, the installation process is terminated and no
software is installed.
At launch Regardless of whether the license agreement is accepted at installation, the
acceptance of the terms must also be verified when the software is launched.
This verification need only be done once. The first time you launch the
software (Project Manager) the following window appears:
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Software License Agreement
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Here are your choices:
• If you check the Do not show this agreement again check box and click
Accept, the software launches and you are never asked to accept the
terms of the agreement again unless you re-install or upgrade the software.
• If you click Accept but do not check the Do not show this agreement
again check box, the software launches. However, the window appears
again the next time you launch the software.
• If you click Decline, the software exits.
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Software Product Installation
Software Product Installation
Getting started with
the installations
Important If prompted, restart the computer at the end of each installation. When the
Main RPC Software
Product Installation
Log onto the computer using an account that has Administrator privileges.
Close all applications and place the Installation DVD in its drive.
The RPC Pro, Component RPC Pro, and STEX Pro Software and MTS
Licensing Software installations are on the first DVD. All other product
installations are on the second DVD.
Some components may not be applicable to your system. Install only the
components that you purchased.
computer is restarting, log on to Windows using the same administrator
account that the software was installed under. Doing this allows the installation
program to finish setting up the files. Then, start the software to verify that it is
properly installed. After that, users can log on using their own account.
The first installation DVD provides the following options.
Click Install Products to open the Install Products page, where you can then
choose to install RPC Pro, Component RPC Pro, STEX Pro, or MTS Licensing
Software.
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Click View Readme Files to access the Installation Help, Readme file, License
Agreement, and Software Assistance form. The Readme file contains important
information.
Click Contact Us to learn the best method for contacting MTS.
Click Exit to exit the installation program.
Other RPC Software
Product Installations
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The second installation DVD provides the following options.
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Click Install Products to open the Install Products page, where you can then
choose to install RPC HOSTEXEC Service, RPC Controller Status,
Component RPC Hardware settings, SQL Server Express 2008, or RPC Data
Manager Server.
Click Contact Us to learn the best method for contacting MTS.
Click Exit to exit the installation program.
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Software Product Installation
Install RPC Pro or Component RPC Pro
Installation
instructions
1. Ensure the computer meets the System Requirements.
2. Click on RPC Pro or Component RPC Pro in the Install Products page.
3. Follow the instructions that are provided in the setup windows.
The setup program automatically detects and removes any previous
version of MTS RPC Software.
Setup will then guide you through the installation steps. First, the MTS
RPC Software will be installed, and then Data Manager client software will
be installed.
4. Restart the computer at the end of the installation.
5. Log on to Windows using the same administrator account that the
software was installed under.
Doing this allows the installation program to finish setting up the files.
6. Start the MTS RPC Software to verify that it is properly installed. After
that, users can log on using their own account.
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Software Product Installation
Install MTS Licensing Software
Who should install Anyone who received an RPC license CD must install the MTS Licensing
Software on the appropriate computer(s). This includes customers upgrading to
the latest version of RPC software, new customers or customers that have
purchased advanced features.
MTS Licensing
Software overview
Client versus server
license install
Installation
instructions
MTS Licensing Software must reside on the RPC workstation(s). If the latest
version of Data Manager Server software is going to be installed on a separate
computer, make sure to install the MTS Licensing Software on that computer
as well.
Determine whether the licensing software should be installed as a client or
server.
If you have an RPC License CD that contains the license file specifically for
your computer’s physical network address, your computer will be acting as a
license server for itself.
If the MTS Licensing Software is installed using a license file built for another
computer’s physical network address, your computer will be the license client.
1. Click MTS Licensing Software in the Install Products page.
2. Follow the instructions that are provided in the setup windows.
3. When prompted, choose to install as Client or as Server.
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Software Product Installation
4. Follow these steps when prompted for the location of the MTS license
file:
A. Insert the RPC License CD.
B. If you already know the drive letter for the CD, enter it in the box
(for example E:\), or click Browse and then choose the drive for the
CD in the window that appears.
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C. Click Next to install the MTS license.
5. Restart the computer at the end of the installation.
6. If you want to install more RPC software, insert the RPC Installation CD
after the computer has restarted.
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Software Product Installation
Update License File when Server Name Changes
License update
examples
Location of license
file
Update server name
in license file
If the name of the license server computer changes some time after the MTS
license software was installed, the license file would need updating to reflect the
computer name change.
• If the license server is used to serve itself, the license file would need
updating (locally) to reflect the new name of the computer.
• If the license server is used to serve other client computers, the license file
on the server and client computers would need updating to reflect the new
name of the license server. If the name of the license client computer
changes, the license file would not need updating.
Note If the computer’s network card has changed since the MTS license
software was installed, contact MTS.
The mts_license.dat file is typically located in the C:\MTS\License directory.
The location of the license directory may vary depending on your installation.
The first line of the mts_license.dat file specifies the computer name. For
example:
SERVER old-computer-name 0011550D6047
In this example, replace <old-computer-name> with the new Host name of the
computer.
After the license file is updated, restart the computer to restart the FLEXlm
License Manager service.
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Install RPC HOSTEXEC Service
Who should install New MTS RPC customers using an MTS 498 ASC controller should install the
HOSTEXEC Service.
RPC HOSTEXEC
Service overview
Installation
instructions
RPC HOSTEXEC Service controls data flow between the RPC software and
the MTS 498 ASC controller.
1. Click RPC HOSTEXEC Service in the Install Products page.
2. Follow the instructions that are provided in the setup windows.
The setup program automatically detects any previous version of RPC
HOSTEXEC Service. If setup finds a previous version, choose to
Uninstall the Previous Version, and then also choose to Remove All
Shared Components when prompted.
After the previous version of software is removed, setup will continue to
guide you through the installation steps.
3. Restart the computer if prompted at the end of the installation.
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Software Product Installation
Install RPC Controller Status
Who should install New customers who purchased a license for RPC Controller Status should
install this software.
RPC Controller Status
overview
Installation
instructions
The RPC Controller Status utility is used for monitoring the state of a specified
controller station.
RPC Controller Status is a licensed option, so you must also install the MTS
Licensing Software.
1. Click RPC Controller Status in the Install Products page.
2. Follow the instructions that are provided in the setup windows.
3. Restart the computer if prompted at the end of the installation.
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Install or Upgrade to SQL Server Express 2008
Overview Data Manager Server is now supported on SQL Server Express 2008.
Data Manager Server will work with MSDE, so upgrading to SQL Server
Express 2008 is not required.
Who should install New RPC Data Manager Server customers should install SQL Server Express
2008 on the computer that will have the Data Manager Server software
installed.
Who can upgrade Previous RPC Data Manager Server users can upgrade MSDE to SQL Server
Express 2008 on the computer that will have the Data Manager Server software
installed.
This upgrade will maintain your existing databases and bring them forward
from MSDE to SQL Server Express 2008.
Instructions If you plan to use SQL Server Express 2008, it must be installed or upgraded
and configured before RPC Data Manager Server can be properly installed.
To upgrade MSDE to SQL Server Express 2008, open the MSDE to SQL
Server Express 2008 Upgrade.doc file in the ..\\DataMgrSupport folder
on the second RPC Installation disk, and then follow the instructions in that
document.
To install SQL Server Express 2008, open the SQL Server Express 2008
Installation Instructions.doc file in the ..\\DataMgrSupport folder on the
second RPC Installation disk, and then follow the instructions in that
document.
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Install RPC Data Manager Server
Who should install MTS RPC customers who plan to use Data Manager to manage, archive and
retrieve test information must install the RPC Data Manager Server software.
Install the RPC Data Manager Server software on the computer that is licensed
to run the software.
RPC Data Manager
Server Installation
Summary
Installation
instructions
RPC Data Manager Server software can operate on the same computer with the
MTS RPC and Data Manager client software.
For storage and administrative reasons, you may find it best to install the RPC
Data Manager Server software on a separate computer.
If Data Manager Server is installed on a computer separate from RPC Pro, you
will need to install the MTS Licensing Software on both computers.
1. Ensure the computer meets the System Requirements.
2. Ensure that the database software is installed first. New customers should
install SQL Server Express 2008. Existing customers using MSDE can
optionally upgrade to SQL Server Express 2008.
3. Click RPC Data Manager Server in the Install Products page.
Follow the instructions that are provided in the setup windows.
During installation, setup looks for a previous version of Data Manager.
Choose to uninstall the previous version of Data Manager if prompted by
the setup. A previous version can be the Data Manager client which is
installed with the RPC Pro/Component RPC Pro software.
During the installation, you will be prompted to Enter SA account
password. Enter the default password:
sa
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Setup will continue to guide you through the remaining installation steps.
Change the “sa”
account password
Change the “sa” account password after the RPC Data Manager Server
software is installed.
1. Open a DOS Command Prompt window.
2. Enter the following at the command prompt:
osql –S (local)\Datamgr –U sa –P sa
3. At the 1> prompt, enter the following to specify the new password
(except, replace xxx with your new desired password):
exec sp_password @new=’xxx’, @loginame=’sa’
4. At the 2> prompt, enter the following to execute the password change:
go
5. Observe the “Password changed” message and new 1> prompt.
6. At the 1> prompt, enter the following to terminate the program:
quit
Important Remember the account password (record it and keep it in a
secure place). If you forget the password, you could
potentially lose access to the database.
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Data Manager Administrative Tasks
After the Data Manager client and server software are installed on the licensed
computers, the person with Administrator privileges for Data Manager must
complete all of the following tasks. Refer to the Data Manager documentation
for more information.
Instructions 1. Add all users to a group with access privileges to shared network folders.
2. Add all users to the RPC Database and define their security role.
3. Review backup jobs that are automatically scheduled.
4. Plan and set up offline storage for historical or very large archives.
5. Define user keywords, set up restricted keyword values, define any
additional product system keywords, and make sure appropriate system
keywords are set as “required.”
6. Add new users to the RPC Database and define their security role.
7. Add new users to the group with access privileges to shared network
folders.
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Controller Entries in Hosts File
Overview Controller entries in the Windows Hosts file allow the RPC software to attach
to and communicate with the controller.
Most users will not have to manually modify the Windows Hosts file. The
software will automatically add the required controller entry to the Windows
Hosts file when you follow the steps to create a new Setup and attach to a
controller with the Setup Pro application.
If you cannot select a different controller for an existing Setup, the controller
entry will have to be added to the Windows Hosts file. The software makes this
easy to do via the Tools menu > Add a Controller Host Entry option.
Basically, if you can select and attach to the desired controller, then you do not
need to modify the Windows Hosts file.
How RPC uses the
Windows Hosts File
IP Address Computer Host Name Controller Identifier
The RPC software uses the Hosts file to determine where the test server is
located. The test server software is used by the RPC software to communicate
with the controller.
The RPC software looks at the IP address, computer (Host) name, and
controller identifier in the Hosts file when trying to connect to the test server.
The RPC software knows the name of the computer on which it is running. If
the RPC software finds its own computer information in the Hosts file, it
knows the test server is on the same computer as the RPC software. If the RPC
application does not find its own computer information in the Hosts file, but
instead finds different computer information in the Hosts file, it searches for
the test server on that different computer.
The following information is required on the same line in the Hosts file in the
following order, separated by at least one space or tab.
• The IP Address identifies the Internet Protocol address of the computer
that is connected to the controller. This must be specified in the first
column of the entry.
• The computer’s Host Name identifies the name of the computer that is
connected to the controller. Specify the computer’s name as its known on
the network. This must be specified in the second column of the entry.
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• The controller identifier denotes the type of controller. This must be
specified in the third column of the entry.
The following shows an example entry in the Hosts file:
123.456.78.912 Controller_PC #793FT
If you are using only one computer to run both the controller software and
RPC software, the Hosts file must specify its own computer’s IP address, Host
name, and controller identifier in its Hosts file.
If you are using one computer to run the controller software and one or more
computers to run the RPC software, you must set up the Hosts file on all of the
RPC computers to specify the controller computer’s IP address, computer
name, and controller identifier in their respective Hosts file.
The list of controllers that the RPC software displays when you try to attach a
controller to a setup, comes from the Windows Hosts file. The Hosts file must
have the proper address information for all the controller devices that you want
to connect to within your network. Otherwise, the devices will not be
recognized by the RPC software.
Location of Hosts file The Windows Hosts file is typically located in the
C:\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc directory. Where C: is the drive where your
system32 folder is located.
To open the Hosts file, right-click on the file and select Open With and then
choose Notepad. After making any necessary changes to the file in Notepad,
select Save on the File menu to retain the changes.
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Open and edit the Hosts file using Windows Notepad software. You should
leave any existing entries in the Hosts file and add any new entries to the end of
the file, using new lines for each separate controller. RPC software uses the
following convention to specify the controllers that you want to connect to.
# symbol at the beginning of a line denotes that all text that follows on that line
is a comment, and it will be ignored by the system. Required entries do not start
with a # symbol.
For every different controller in your network, there needs to be a separate line
which will be used to locate the test server for the controller.
Each line, which is used to specify a controller, has three key pieces of
information. Separate these three pieces of information with a space or tab
delimiter.
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Hosts File Controller Identifiers
The following information is required on the same line in the Windows Hosts
file in the following order, separated by a space or tab. This information is
necessary for the RPC software to communicate with the controller.
IP Address Computer Host Name Controller Identifier
This section will help you determine what the controller identifier should be for
your specific controller type.
The IP address and computer Host name is specific to the computer that is
running the RPC software. The IP address and computer Host name can be
obtained from your system administrator (if necessary).
In the following table:
• The first column lists the types of MTS controllers that are able to run the
RPC software.
• The second column lists the identifier that corresponds to the controller.
CONTROLLER TYPE CONTROLLER IDENTIFIER TO
USE IN HOSTS FILE
MTS 498 ASC (Automated Site Controller) # 498ASC
MTS FlexTest controllers running 793 software (including FlexTest
GT, CTC, CTM, IIm, and 494 FlexTest 40, 60, 100, 200)
MTS TestStar controllers running 793 software (including
TestStar
MTS FlexTest IIs controllers (including MAST, 320 Road
Simulators, 329 Road Simulators)
MTS Component RPC hardware boards in the PC # CRPC
Emulator
This is not a physical controller. It allows you to run most of the
RPC software without actually communicating with a physical
controller. The IP address for this controller type is 1.0.1.101
To use the Emulator, enter the following line in the Hosts
file:1.0.1.101
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# 793FT
# 793TS
# FTIIS
# Demo
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CONTROLLER TYPE CONTROLLER IDENTIFIER TO
USE IN HOSTS FILE
Xtest compatible controllers (usually for non-MTS controllers) # XTEST+
Before release 3.0 of RPC Pro, 793 FlexTest and 793 TestStar type
controllers used this identifier. So if your RPC Pro software is
earlier than release 3.0, you must continue to use the #
FTIIM
identifier.
The # FTIIM identifier can still be used in newer releases because
MTS will continue to support it.
Alternatively if your RPC Pro software is at release 3.0 or newer,
you can replace the #
#
793TS controller identifiers instead.
FTIIM identifier with the newer # 793FT or
# FTIIM
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Hosts File Controller Examples
The following illustrations show how to set up the Hosts file for various
controller and computer configurations.
One PC with 793 FlexTest
793 FlexTest Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Controller Software
RPC Software
Windows Network
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: One_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 One_PC #793FT
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One PC with 793 TestStar
793 TestStar Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Controller Software
RPC Software
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: One_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
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Windows Network
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 One_PC #793TS
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FlexTest IIs MAST and
320 and 329 Road Simulators
Controller Software
RPC Software
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: One_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
One PC with FlexTest IIs
Windows Network
Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 One_PC #FTIIS
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One PC with Component RPC Pro
Computer
Component RPC Pro
(with resident
controller boards)
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: CRPC_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 CRPC_PC #CRPC
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
Controller Entries in Hosts File
Windows Network
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Remote PCs with 793 FlexTest
Windows Network
793 FlexTest Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Controller Software
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: FT_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Remote Computer #1
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FT_PC #793FT
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
Remote Computer #2
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FT_PC #793FT
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Windows Network
Controller Entries in Hosts File
793 TestStar Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Controller Software
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: TS_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Remote Computer #1
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 TS_PC #793TS
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
Remote Computer #2
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 TS_PC #793TS
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
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Controller
FlexTest IIs MAST and
320 and 329 Road Simulators
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Remote PCs with FlexTest IIs
Windows Network
Remote Computer #1
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FTIIS_PC #FTIIS
Controller Software
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: FTIIS_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
Remote Computer #2
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FTIIS_PC #FTIIS
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
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498 Automated Site Controller
Public/External
IP Address
321.987.654.321
IP Address supplied
Computer
(498ASC_PC)
RPC Software
Open PC Hosts file, and enter:
1
321.987.654.321 498ASC_PC #498ASC
Note, some information you need to enter
will be different. Refer following section
on how to obtain this information.
by MTS with system
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
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One PC with 498 ASC
Windows Network
498 ASC Hosts file:
123.456.789.123 498ASC_PC
Run RPC ASC Utilities program to
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Add Host to ASC
RPC ASC Utilities program reads PCs Host
Name and IP address and automatically adds
information to 498 ASC Hosts file
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Remote PC
Overview Remote PC refers to multiple computers networked together where one of the
computers runs the controller software and other computer(s) run the RPC
software and communicate with the controller remotely. An example Remote
PC network configuration is shown below.
Windows Network
793 FlexTest Controller
Dedicated Internal
IP Address
148.150.203.190
Do Not use this
address in Hosts file
Computer
Controller Software
Public/External
IP Address
123.456.789.123
At DOS prompt, enter:
ipconfig/all
Get information
Host Name......: FT_PC
IP Address.......: 123.456.789.123
Remote Computer #1
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FT_PC #793FT
Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
Remote Computer #2
RPC Software
Open Hosts file, and enter:
123.456.789.123 FT_PC #793FT
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Run dcomcnfg as explained in
Remote PC Setup section
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Recommended
system configuration
To achieve optimal system performance, the following configuration is
recommended with multiple computers running Remote PC.
PC RECOMMENDED COMPONENTS
Controller Computer
Controller software
RPCProProjects directory
System Temp directory
Test Server software
RPC Computer
RPC software
Ensure that the RPC Project and Temporary directories are on the same
computer disk drive.
Ensure both the RPC and controller computers are in the same Windows
network (either the same workgroup or domain). If they are not, contact your
system administrator if you need help configuring the computers in the same
windows network.
Note Remote PC is supported in RPC software version 2.1a or later.
User accounts Remote PC requires that both the controller computer and RPC computer use
the same user name and password. You can accomplish this in either of the
following ways:
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If the computers are part of a larger windows domain,
you can establish a single user account in that is
accessible to both PCs. In order to use Remote PC,
both the controller computer and RPC computer
must be logged onto using the same account user
name and password.
If the computers are not part of a larger windows
domain, you can establish a local user accounts on
each computer that has the same user name and
password. In order to use Remote PC, both the
controller computer and RPC computer must be
logged onto using the local account with the same
user name and password.
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File sharing In order for Remote PC to share project information, the RPCProProjects
folder containing the information must be accessible to both the controller
computer and the RPC computer.
The RPCProProjects folder can reside on either computer, but it must be
shared and mapped on the other computer. For performance reasons, the
recommended location for the RPCProProjects folder is on the controller
computer. That is because the controller has less networking to do to transfer
files.
For more information about sharing and mapping networked drives, refer to
the Windows online help.
Hosts file Make sure the Hosts file is set up on each computer prior to setting up the
computers for remote communication.
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Remote PC Setup on Windows XP Systems
Overview These instructions describe the necessary settings to enable Remote PC on two
Windows XP computers.
Remote PC
Disable Simple File
Sharing
In order for Remote PC to work properly, “simple file sharing” must be
disabled on the Windows XP computer that contains the RPCProProjects
directory.
1. Open Folder Options in the Windows Control Panel.
2. Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window.
3. Clear the check box for Use simple file sharing (Recommended).
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4. Click Apply to All Folders, and then click OK to close the Folder
Options window.
Configure the RPC
computer
1. Ensure the RPC computer has the required test server registered.
The test server was first introduced for FlexTest IIs at version 4.3. The
test server was first introduced for 793 FlexTest at version 3.1.
A. Logon to the RPC computer as an Administrator and enter the
required password for the computer.
B. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Run. Enter
dcomcnfg in the Open box and press OK.
C. After the Component Services window opens, click on the DCOM
Config folder to expand its contents (the folder may take a while to
display its contents). Scroll through the alphabetical list to verify that
the correct test server is registered. If the appropriate test server is
listed, then its registered.
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If the FlexTest controller is running 793 software, look for RPC2mS
Controller in the list.
If the controller is a FlexTest IIs, look for FlexII Document in the
list.
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2. If the required test server is not registered:
A. Share the bin or ntbin directory for the FlexTest programs on the
FlexTest computer. Whether the directory is bin or ntbin depends on
the type of controller. Make sure Everyone has Sharing permissions
and Full Control for this directory.
B. Map the same directory on the RPC computer.
C. Open a Command Prompt and change the directory to the newly
shared and mapped bin directory.
D. From the Command Prompt, run the FlexTest test server with the “/
regserver” option. Doing this registers the test server on the RPC
computer.
FlexTest IIs: use the FlexIIsServer.exe /regserver command
793 FlexTest: use the RPC2mSrv.exe /regserver command
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E. Remove the mapping to the shared bin directory on the RPC
computer, and then remove the sharing from the FlexTest computer.
This mapping and sharing is no longer needed.
F. Open the Component Services window again, expand the DCOM
Config folder, and then scroll through the alphabetical list to find
the test server in the folder to verify that the required test server is
registered.
3. Set the security for the test server on the RPC computer.
You need to set the Authentication Level to None for the test server
name in the DCOM Config folder.
A. Right click on the test server name (RPC2mS Controller or FlexII
Document) in the DCOM Config folder, and then select
Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. In the test server's Properties window, click Apply and OK.
4. Set the security for the applications on the RPC computer.
You need to set the Authentication Level to None for the following
applications in the DCOM Config folder:
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• RPCSetup.App
• RPCProApplication.IAppForm
A. Right click on the application name in the DCOM Config folder,
and then select Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. Repeat sub-steps A and B for each application.
5. For Windows XP SP2 and SP3—Allow anonymous users remote access
permissions.
A. In Component Services, expand the tree view and right click on My
Computer and then select Properties.
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B. On t he COM Security tab, select Access Permissions Edit
Limits.
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C. Select ANONYMOUS LOGON and then check the Allow box for
Remote Access.
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6. Click OK to close the Access Permissions window.
7. Click OK to close the My Computer Properties window.
8. Close the Component Services window.
1. Ensure the FlexTest computer has the required test server registered.
A. Logon to the FlexTest computer as an Administrator and enter the
required password for the computer.
B. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Run. Enter
dcomcnfg in the Open box and press OK.
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C. After the Component Services window opens, click on the DCOM
Config folder to expand its contents (the folder may take a while to
display its contents). Scroll through the alphabetical list to verify that
the correct test server is registered. If the appropriate test server is
listed, then its registered.
If the FlexTest controller is running 793 software, look for RPC2mS
Controller in the applications list.
If the controller is a FlexTest IIs, look for FlexII Document in the
applications list.
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D. If the required test server is not registered, install the FlexTest
software on the FlexTest computer. The install should automatically
register the required test server. After the FlexTest software
installation is complete, locate the test server again in the
Component Services window > DCOM Config folder to verify
that the required test server is registered.
2. Set the security for the test server on the FlexTest computer.
A. Right click on the test server name (RPC2mS Controller or FlexII
Document) in the DCOM Config folder, and then select
Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. Click on the Security tab in the Properties window.
D. For t he Launch Permissions, select Customize, and then click the
Edit button.
E. In the Launch Permissions window > Security tab, select Add.
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F. In th e Select Users and Groups window, type in Everyone in the
Enter the object names to select box, and then click OK.
G. Verify launch permissions:
For Windows XP SP1—In the Launch Permissions window,
Everyone should now be in the list, with the Allow Launch
Permissions box checked for Everyone. Click OK to accept the
change to the permissions.
For Windows XP SP2 and SP3—In the Launch Permissions
window, Everyone should now be in the list, with the Local
Launch, Remote Launch, Local Activation, and Remote
Activation boxes checked for Everyone. Click OK to accept the
change to the permissions.
3. Select the test server identity on the FlexTest computer.
A. In the test server's Properties window, click on the Identity tab.
This window asks the question Which user account do you want
to use to run this application?.
B. Se l ect The interactive user and then press Apply to make the
change.
4. In the test server's Properties window, click Apply and OK.
5. For Windows XP SP2 and SP3—Allow anonymous users remote access
permissions.
A. In Component Services, expand the tree view and right click on My
Computer and then select Properties.
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B. On t he COM Security tab, select Access Permissions Edit
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C. Select ANONYMOUS LOGON and then check the Allow box for
Remote Access.
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6. For Windows XP SP2 and SP3—Allow everyone remote launch and
remote activation permissions.
A. On the COM Security tab, select Launch and Activation
Permissions Edit Limits.
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B. Se l ect Everyone and then check the Allow boxes for Remote
Launch and Remote Activation (ensure all boxes for Local Launch,
Local Activation, Remote Launch, And Remote Activation are
checked).
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Remote PC Setup on Windows Vista and Windows 7
Overview These instructions describe the necessary settings to enable Remote PC on two
Windows Vista or Windows 7 computers.
The window examples used in the setup instructions are for Windows Vista.
However, the same window settings apply for Windows 7.
Disable File Sharing
Wizard
In order for Remote PC to work properly, the “File Sharing Wizard” must be
disabled on the Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer that contains the
RPCProProjects directory.
1. Open Folder Options in the Windows Control Panel.
2. Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window.
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4. Click Apply to All Folders, and then click OK to close the Folder
Options window.
Configure the RPC
computer
1. Ensure the RPC computer has the required test server registered.
The test server was first introduced for FlexTest IIs at version 4.3. The
test server was first introduced for 793 FlexTest at version 3.1.
A. Logon to the RPC computer as an Administrator and enter the
required password for the computer.
B. Se l ect Win dows Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run. Enter
MMC comexp.msc /32 in the Open box and press OK.
C. After the Component Services window opens, click on the DCOM
Config folder to expand its contents (the folder may take a while to
display its contents). Scroll through the alphabetical list to verify that
the correct test server is registered. If the appropriate test server is
listed, then its registered.
If the FlexTest controller is running 793 software, look for RPC2mS
Controller in the list.
If the controller is a FlexTest IIs, look for FlexII Document in the
list.
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2. If the required test server is not registered:
A. Share the bin or ntbin directory for the FlexTest programs on the
FlexTest computer. Whether the directory is bin or ntbin depends on
the type of controller.
B. Map the same directory on the RPC computer.
C. Open a Command Prompt and change the directory to the newly
shared and mapped bin directory.
D. From the Command Prompt, run the FlexTest test server with the “/
regserver” option. Doing this registers the test server on the RPC
computer.
FlexTest IIs: use the FlexIIsServer.exe /regserver command
793 FlexTest: use the RPC2mSrv.exe /regserver command
E. Remove the mapping to the shared bin directory on the RPC
computer, and then remove the sharing from the FlexTest computer.
This mapping and sharing is no longer needed.
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F. Open the Component Services window again, expand the DCOM
Config folder, and then scroll through the alphabetical list to find
the test server in the folder to verify that the required test server is
registered.
3. Set the security for the test server on the RPC computer.
You need to set the Authentication Level to None for the test server
name in the DCOM Config folder.
A. Right click on the test server name (RPC2mS Controller or FlexII
Document) in the DCOM Config folder, and then select
Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. In the test server's Properties window, click Apply and OK.
4. Set the security for the applications on the RPC computer.
You need to set the Authentication Level to None for the following
applications in the DCOM Config folder:
• RPCSetup.App
• RPCProApplication.IAppForm
A. Right click on the application name in the DCOM Config folder,
and then select Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. Repeat sub-steps A and B for each application.
5. Allow anonymous users remote access permissions.
A. In Component Services, expand the tree view and right click on My
Computer and then select Properties.
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B. On t he COM Security tab, select Access Permissions Edit
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C. Select ANONYMOUS LOGON and then check the Allow box for
Remote Access.
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Configure the FlexTest
controller computer
6. Click OK to close the Access Permissions window.
7. Click OK to close the My Computer Properties window.
8. Close the Component Services window.
1. Ensure the FlexTest computer has the required test server registered.
A. Logon to the FlexTest computer as an Administrator and enter the
required password for the computer.
B. Se l ect Win dows Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run. Enter
MMC comexp.msc /32 in the Open box and press OK.
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C. After the Component Services window opens, click on the DCOM
Config folder to expand its contents (the folder may take a while to
display its contents). Scroll through the alphabetical list to verify that
the correct test server is registered. If the appropriate test server is
listed, then its registered.
If the FlexTest controller is running 793 software, look for RPC2mS
Controller in the applications list.
If the controller is a FlexTest IIs, look for FlexII Document in the
applications list.
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D. If the required test server is not registered, install the FlexTest
software on the FlexTest computer. The install should automatically
register the required test server. After the FlexTest software
installation is complete, locate the test server again in the
Component Services window > DCOM Config folder to verify
that the required test server is registered.
2. Set the security for the test server on the FlexTest computer.
A. Right click on the test server name (RPC2mS Controller or FlexII
Document) in the DCOM Config folder, and then select
Properties.
B. On t he General tab, select None for the Authentication Level.
C. Click on the Security tab in the Properties window.
D. For t he Launch Permissions, select Customize, and then click the
Edit button.
E. In the Launch Permissions window > Security tab, select Add.
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F. In th e Select Users and Groups window, type in Everyone in the
Enter the object names to select box, and then click OK.
G. Verify launch permissions:
In the Launch Permissions window, Everyone should now be in
the list, with the Local Launch, Remote Launch, Local
Activation, and Remote Activation boxes checked for Everyone.
Click OK to accept the change to the permissions.
3. Select the test server identity on the FlexTest computer.
A. In the test server's Properties window, click on the Identity tab.
This window asks the question Which user account do you want
to use to run this application?.
B. Se l ect The interactive user and then press Apply to make the
change.
4. In the test server's Properties window, click Apply and OK.
5. Allow anonymous users remote access permissions.
A. In Component Services, expand the tree view and right click on My
Computer and then select Properties.
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B. On t he COM Security tab, select Access Permissions Edit
Limits.
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C. Select ANONYMOUS LOGON and then check the Allow box for
Remote Access.
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6. Allow everyone remote launch and remote activation permissions.
A. On the COM Security tab, select Launch and Activation
Permissions Edit Limits.
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B. Se l ect Everyone and then check the Allow boxes for Remote
Launch and Remote Activation (ensure all boxes for Local Launch,
Local Activation, Remote Launch, And Remote Activation are
checked).
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Xtest Protocol
Instructions 1. Ensure the Hosts file is properly set up for connection to the Xtest
Xtest Protocol
controller.
2. Start the RPC software, and then open the Setup application.
3. Select and attach to the Xtest controller. Make any changes necessary and
save the setup.
Note You cannot edit the Event Action tab because the Xtest protocol
does not support event action.
4. If you plan on using the Xtest protocol from another PC, the Xtest shared
directory must be mapped on the client (RPC computer) or on the
controller computer (the one connected to the FlexTest controller).
• On the FlexTest IIs computer, the shared directory is hard-coded to
be TimeHist or TimeHist\Xtest. In other words, the path is
typically one of the following:
C:\FlexIIS\TimeHist
C:\FlexIIS\TimeHist\Xtest.
• On the 793 FlexTest computer, the shared directory is defined by
where the example time history drive file is found for the MPT
process.
5. Set up the controller's computer to use Xtest. For more information, see
the MTS 793 Software documentation.
6. Use Model Pro, Simulate Pro, or Test Pro and the Control Panel as you
would normally.
When you press the Load button the first time, a window will pop up
asking you to select the XTEST+ shared directory. Browse and select the
shared directory.
If you choose a directory that is not the one that the controller is using,
you will receive an error. If this happens, press the Load button again, and
then reselect the correct directory.
Once the Load button changes to Run, click Run to start the test. The test
will progress until finished, but all of the control panel buttons are
disabled. This is because the Xtest protocol only supports aborting from
the controller's computer.
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RPC APPLICATION/
C
OMPONENT
Setup > Station Drive
Setup > Station Response
MPORTANT NOTES
I
Drive channel full scales in Setup must match the full scale on the FlexTest
IIs channel configuration.
Number of Drive channels and the channel order in Setup need to match the
number of channels and channel order in FlexTest IIs THP Channel
Selection.
Sample rates need to match what is selected in FlexTest IIs RPC/Time
History Data Recorder.
Frame size is automatically adjusted to 1024. This is the only frame size that
is supported by the FlexTest IIs controller data recorder. Group points is
automatically set to 2048.
Response channel full scales in Setup must match the full scale in the
FlexTest IIs channel configuration
Number of channels and channel order must match the number of channels
and channel order selected in FlexTest IIs Data Recorder.
The response time history is recorded by the FlexTest IIs data recorder, so
the actual number of channels recorded, channel order, channel descriptors,
and so on is all determined by the FlexTest IIs setup. However, these items
should also be defined in Setup Pro to match the FlexTest IIs configuration
because several tools and processes use this information from Setup Pro.
Computed Response
Event Action
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Computed channels work normally.
Controls in this tab are disabled. All event actions are configured and
performed in the FlexTest IIs controller software.
Sequential Drive play out does not work with x-test protocol, as each channel
is a single drive file in Pro. When playing out, it always plays the drive file out
on the first channel in the FlexTest IIs THP channel selection list.
The Control Panel is only used for loading and running. Abort, and Hold are
non-functional. To abort the test, use the Stop button in the FlexTest IIs
Time History function generator panel.
Because the x-test protocol does not support event action relationships, test
monitoring in RPC Test Pro is not supported.
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Controller Network Protocol
Controller Network Protocol
Network protocol for
FlexTest controllers
The MTS RPC Software requires “Client for Microsoft Networks” on the
computer. If the same computer will have FlexTest software, the FlexTest
installation instructions indicate that the Client for Microsoft Networks should
be deselected (unchecked). This can be done, but do not uninstall the Client for
Microsoft Networks.
To determine if the software is installed, find the connection you are currently
using.
For Windows XP, go to Windows Start menu > Settings > Control Panel >
Network Connections. Then, right click on the connection and select
Properties.
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For Windows Vista, go to Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Network
and Sharing Center. Click Manage Network Connections. Then, right-click
on the connection and select Properties.
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When you locate the network connection properties:
• Make sure that Client for Microsoft Networks is listed in the Properties
window for the network connection that you are using.
• If Client for Microsoft Networks exists, but is not selected (as a
requirement for FlexTest), it will not cause a conflict with the RPC
licensing.
If you are using a different controller (besides FlexTest), the Client for
Microsoft Networks may be checked or not, depending on your network
requirements.
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Firewall Setup for RPC License Software
Firewall Setup for RPC License Software
Overview Firewall software can block licensing programs from accessing the network. As
a result, the MTS RPC Software will not be able to check out a license.
There are two types of license servers that can be affected by firewall software:
• A computer that is acting as a license server for itself
• A computer that is acting as a license server for other computers
Follow the instructions to configure Windows Firewall on the computer that is
acting as the license server.
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Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for RPC License Software
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
1. Open Windows Firewall control panel.
For Windows XP: Start menu > Settings > Control Panel > Windows
Firewall.
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For Windows Vista: Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Windows
Firewall.
Windows Firewall can be turned on or off for different network
connections.
If Windows Firewall is turned Off, the programs will not be blocked and
therefore the remaining steps may be ignored. Turning Windows Firewall
Off is not recommended.
2. If Windows Firewall is turned On in the General tab, ensure that
exceptions are allowed.
For Windows XP: Un-check the Don’t allow exceptions box.
For Windows Vista: Un-check the Block all incoming connections box.
3. Click on the Add Program button in the Exceptions tab.
4. Click on the Browse button in the Add a Program window.
5. Browse to the C:\MTS\License directory, select lmgrd.exe, and then
click Open in the Browse window.
6. Click OK in the Add a Program window.
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7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the mtsd.exe and mtsdmon.exe programs.
8. Ensure lmgrd.exe, mtsd.exe, and mtsdmon.exe programs are selected on
the Windows Firewall Exceptions tab.
9. Click OK to save changes to the Windows Firewall.
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Windows 7 Firewall Setup for RPC License Software
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
1. Open Windows Start menu > Control Panel > System and Security >
Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall can be turned on or off for different network
connections.
If Windows Firewall is turned Off, the programs will not be blocked and
therefore the remaining steps may be ignored. Turning Windows Firewall
Off is not recommended.
2. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
3. Click on the Allow another program button.
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4. Click on the Browse button in the Add a Program window.
5. Browse to the C:\MTS\License directory, select lmgrd.exe, and then
click Open in the Browse window.
6. Click OK in the Add a Program window.
7. Verify that the program is allowed on the appropriate network(s).
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the mtsd.exe and mtsdmon.exe programs.
Note that when mtsd gets added to the program list, its display name will
change to lmgrd326b.
9. Click OK to save changes to the Windows Firewall.
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Firewall Setup for Remote PC
Overview Windows Firewall can block ports and programs from accessing the network.
As a result, Remote PC may not work properly.
Follow the instructions to configure Windows Firewall on computers that are
connected by Remote PC.
Firewall Setup for Remote PC
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Windows XP/Vista Firewall Setup for Remote PC
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these instructions.
Steps for all Remote
PC computers
1. Open the Windows Firewall control panel.
For Windows XP: Go to Windows Start menu > Settings > Control Panel
> Windows Firewall.
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For Windows Vista: Go to Windows Start menu > Control Panel >
Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall can be turned on or off for different network
connections. Settings in the General tab turn on/off the entire firewall. If
the general firewall is on, you can use the settings in the Advanced tab to
turn on/off the firewall for each individual network connection.
If Windows Firewall is turned Off, the programs will not be blocked and
therefore the remaining steps may be ignored. Turning Windows Firewall
Off is not recommended.
2. If Windows Firewall is turned On in the General tab, ensure that
exceptions are allowed.
For Windows XP: Un-check the Don’t allow exceptions box.
For Windows Vista: Un-check the Block all incoming connections box.
3. Ensure that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on the Exceptions tab.
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4. On the Exceptions tab, click on the Add Port button. Set up the window
as shown below and then click OK.
5. Ensure that DCOM is enabled on the Exceptions tab.
Windows Firewall
setup on a FlexTest
computer
Windows Firewall has two main levels of network security that it uses to block
or allow outside sources from connecting to the computer. This dual level of
security is beneficial for computers using multiple network cards, such as the
FlexTest controller computer. Settings on the General tab enable/disable
access to all network connections, while settings on the Advanced tab enable/
disable access to each network connection independently (when the global
setting is on). Settings on the Exceptions tab are used when the global setting is
enabled, when exceptions are allowed, and when at least one network is enabled
independently.
1. On the Advanced tab, the firewall for the dedicated FlexTest controller
network connection must be disabled. The firewall for the public network
connection can be enabled.
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2. Click on the Add Program button in the Exceptions tab.
3. Click on the Browse button in the Add a Program window.
4. Select the test server executable file in the bin directory of the FlexTest
software, and then click Open in the Browse window.
For FlexTest IIm, look for RPC2mSrv.exe.
5. Click OK in the Add a Program window.
6. RPC2mSrv.exe should be enabled on the Exceptions tab.
7. Click OK to save changes to the Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall
1. Click on the Add Program button in the Exceptions tab.
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2. Click on the Browse button in the Add a Program window.
3. Browse to the C:\Program Files\MTS Systems\RPC Pro\bin directory,
select RPCProApplication.exe, and then click Open in the Browse
window.
4. Click OK in the Add a Program window.
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5. Click on the Add Program button in the Exceptions tab.
6. Click on the Browse button in the Add a Program window.
7. Browse to the C:\Program Files\MTS Systems\RPC Pro\bin directory,
select RPCSetup.exe, and then click Open in the Browse window.
8. Click OK in the Add a Program window.
9. Ensure the above mentioned programs are selected on the Exceptions tab.
10. Click OK to save changes to the Windows Firewall.
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Windows 7 Firewall Setup for Remote PC
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these instructions.
Firewall Setup for Remote PC
Steps for all Remote
PC computers
1. Open Windows Start menu > Control Panel > System and Security >
Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall can be turned on or off for different network
connections.
If Windows Firewall is turned Off, the programs will not be blocked and
therefore the remaining steps may be ignored. Turning Windows Firewall
Off is not recommended.
2. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
3. Ensure that File and Printer Sharing is allowed on the appropriate
network(s).
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5. Click Advanced settings.
6. In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box, click
Inbound Rules, and then, click New Rule.
7. Select Port, and then click Next.
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