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4. Shien le Bei 43 7 3 3 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 44 7 3 4 DESCRIPTION MACNET FILE ARCHIVE CODES 47 7 3 5 DESCRIPTION OF MAC FILE ARCHIVE 49 8 50 51 8 1 MACNET RELAY CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS 51 S APPENDIX 2 es nr Meli A 52 9 1 MAPINFO MAP CHANGE PROCEDURE 2 ceceeceeceececcecceceeceececcececeececcecceceeseccecceceeseeseseees 52 December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 ii Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 1 INTRODUCTION The MacNet management software is a tool designed and developed to manage a network of MAC remote monitoring units The software allows calls to be received from MAC units spread over a large geographical area All information trans
5. System Help There are two sections in the window but only the Schematics part is functional as the Utilities section is reserved for future use and not accessible in this version of MacNet The left portion of the Schematics section allows site schematics to be configured while the right side shows the list of schematics for the particular site that are already in the system database To add a new drawing its name and path must be entered in the File Path and System fields and the Add Modify button clicked to complete the operation Descriptions of the data input fields are as follows e File Path Location of the graphics files The path can be entered directly or the Browse function may be used The default path for the files is MacNet Database Schema e System A name to identify the system graphics to be attached to the site There is no limit on the number of schematics that may be attached to a site December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 15 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE To connect reading or alarm points whose activity will be signalled during communications with the site the Setup button is used Clicking this button opens the following window Site Schematics Site DAVICOM ID 101 x fi By id ANTENNA MAIN TX CH13 RXOFF AIR BACKUP TX To attach
6. E W Selection of East West longitude of the site The Network section is for future use and not accessible in this version December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 11 davicom ystems by Comlab December 14 2001 MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE VERSION 2 4 MacNet Mcolecing by Camlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE an 5 2 2 MODIFYING A SITE CONFIGURATION To modify the configuration of a site it is only necessary to enter the required changes in the appropriate data fields then click the Write and or Return buttons to confirm the changes One cannot use an existing site configuration to create new one It is absolutely necessary to start with a new blank site 5 2 3 FUNCTION BUTTONS At the bottom of the Site Configuration window are three buttons which call up corresponding view windows e Memo Button This button opens a Windows WordPad type utility that allows one to enter information about site activities and status Memo View Site DAVICOM ID 101 x ee ten ati Print Font ul 2000 01 10 20 32 John We had a problem with the main transmitter last night Main power line does not seems to be stable The electrician call Hydro 2000 01 03 Andrew The fuel tank has been fill up this afternoon 1999 12 04 13 10 Andrew We had a low temp alarm at the site Rick is on his way to the site December 14 2001 VERS
7. davicom Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab MACNET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 2300 L on Harmel suite 220 Qu bec Qu bec G1N 412 418 682 3380 418 682 8996 Version 2 4 www comlab com December 14 2001 Copyright 1996 and 2001 by Comlab inc All rights of translation adaptation and reproduction by any means reserved for all countries The contents of this manual may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form in whole or in part without written permission from Comlab davicom Macher Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TABLE OF CONTENTS T INTRODUCTION 22 deest exec ene eeu rete e NU Hide V uuu e Ot axe UE 2 2 SOFTWARE 5 3 3 MAIN SCREEN DESCRIPTION 4 4 STARTING THE MACNET 5 5 4 1 FICE es a en oe see tees 7 gt 9 eee ens a 7 4 2 WINDOW
8. Time C 1 Once C 4 Weekly 19 00 22 00 2 Hourly 5 Monthly Printing Time HH MM 5 8 1 DATA INPUT FIELDS In the upper portion of the window the list of currently configured calls is shown and in the lower portion are the data fields allowing modification to parameters in the list The list contains e Name of the Site or Region Mandatory input field Dentification of the Site or Region Mandatory input field e Message Optional field A personalized description for the call sequence can be entered Start and End Dates Mandatory input fields December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 30 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Start and End Times Mandatory input fields Call Type Mandatory selection box to define whether the call sequence is for a single site or a complete region Call Frequency Mandatory selection box to set the frequency at which automatic calls will be made To temporarily suspend a call sequence without deleting the list select None Number of Attempts Mandatory input field Sets the number of times that an attempt to call the site will occur after which a major alarm message for the site will be entered in the log of the non responding site Delay Between Calls Mandatory input field Sets the delay in minutes between each call Print Time HH MM Optional input field to obta
9. if a relay card is installed in the MacNet computer it can be used to activate an annunciator or luminous indicator when an alarm call is received A printer can also be configured so that a printout of every alarm message occurs as it is received by MacNet Note that the present manual is printed in black and white but a colour PDF version is available The PDF version is on the MacNet CDROM as well as the FTP section of our web site at www davicom com You must request a username and password in order to access the FTP site IMPORTANT In order to ensure proper operation and to protect the security of data the computer being used must be dedicated exclusively to MacNet Using other software applications on the MacNet computer compromises data integrity and causes appreciable slowdown in software operation December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 2 davicom nd Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION For operation MacNet requires the following minimum configuration Pentium Il at 166MHZ 32 MB of RAM 64 MB recommended 1 CD ROM drive 1 Monitor 800X600 256 colours 2 Modems internal or external 1 Printer 1 UPS system Windows 9x or Windows NT MapInfo Professional version 4 12 or higher Here are some details on the hardware requirements If the monitor doesn t meet minimum specifications installation will halt and a message will be displayed MacNet also uses Windows installed p
10. 6 1 GENERALITIES When the MacNet software is started the following window is displayed i MacNet Direct 2000 01 16 09 07 25 File Window NAME FEED NETWORK OPTIONS 3 101 1 3 x amp BEEN Mountain Pacific Global RX Priority JAI Sites Login ADMIN On startup the global map view of all regions is displayed When a region button is clicked the zoom function will automatically adjust map size so that all sites in the region are displayed Furthermore if priorities have been assigned to sites during configuration it is possible to show groups of sites according to assigned priority levels To view sites by priority click the right mouse button on a region button to open the drop down list of priority levels see following figure December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 32 Site Monitoring Systems Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE v AllSites Alt Shift A Priority 1 Alt Shift 1 Priority 2 Alt Shift 2 Priority 3 Alt Shift 3 Priority 4 Alt Shift 4 Priority 5 Alt Shift 5 Alarm Alt Shift M Events 999 After a priority level is selected only those sites in the region with that assigned level will be displayed on the map To globally view all sites having the same priority the Global button must first be clicked Note that there are seven selections for displaying sites on the map AII Sites Priorit
11. N e View Site Schematics Clicking this button opens the site schematics window After selecting the drawing desired for viewing a window like that shown below appears The last site information received input state readings will be shown on the drawing communications link with the site must be active for dynamic refreshing of the schematic Site Schematics View Site DAVICOM ID 101 s in J Lx ANTENNA MAIN TX CH 13 e Site Memo Clicking this button opens the Memo window see Section 5 2 3 e Site Information Clicking this button opens the Information window see Section 5 2 3 e Print Clicking this button allows total or partial printing of the contents of the Active Events Log using the standard Windows Print dialog window To perform a partial print of contents the user must select the desired event numbers from the list e Send Fax under development Clicking this button starts the Windows fax utility software and allows total or partial contents of the Active Events Log to be sent by fax e Call Site This button allows calls to be made to the site via a modem or a direct link December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 37 GO MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE e Acknowledge This button allows alarm call acknowledgement Once acknowledged the event icon changes from a coloured circle to one with a coloured contour see below Also i
12. VERSION 2 4 8 S SS 7 davicom MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 1 FUNCTION BUTTONS IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS Several function buttons are used in multiple windows of the MacNet program They include specific MacNet buttons along with standard Windows buttons These different buttons are described in the present section MacNet Function Buttons Active Events Log Site DAVICOM ID 101 View View Site Site Site Reading Schematics Memo Information These command buttons are found in several different menus and they always have the same function For example the Site Memo button will always open the site memo window whether it is activated from within the Active Events Log window the View Reading window or elsewhere Standard Windows Buttons Print These buttons are found in several menus and open standard Windows dialog boxes related to print and fax functions 10 These buttons found in Memos and Information windows and allow typical formatting tasks to be carried out Refer to the formatting section for the Windows standard WordPad application December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 9 MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab 5 2 SITE CONFIGURATION After selecting the Site Configuration option the mouse pointer changes to the form of a cross Afterwards it is only necessary to place the cross at the ap
13. When this button is clicked the Readings View window opens to display contextual information about the selected event and the site readings at the time of the event Among the details shown are the reasons for the event the list of active alarms at the time of the call as well as the set of input and output readings at that time The screen presentation of the information is the same as that used for VT100 mode and reception by fax Reading View Site DAVICOM View Site Site Site Schematics Memo Information Site Identification DAVICOM Site Number 101 DATE TIME 2000 01 16 09 56 08 M ACTIVE ALARMS AUDIO LEVEL VIDEO LEVEL METERING INPUT MAIN TX VSWR VIDEO LEVEL AUDIO LEVEL ROOMTEMP HYDRO PHASE HYDRO PHASE B HYDRO PHASE C ID DESCRIPTION MANUAL CAPTURE MAJ MIN NORMAL CUR 100 100 1 05 1 04SWR 100 lO02IRE 8 3 12DBM 25 21 9CEL 345 349VAC 345 344VAC 345 34SVAC VERSION 2 4 ID 101 Date Time Received Event 0000039 STATUS STATUS INPUT TX READY TX PLATE ON COAX SW POS A INTERLOCK ON TOWER LIGHT OFF DOOR CLOSED GENERATRICE STBY N A H H L H L H L 2000 01 16 09 56 08 OUTPUT RELAY TX START CMD TX PL ON OFF CMD COAX SW POS A PHOTOCELL BYPASSED BUILDING FAN OFF GEN START STOP CMD amp amp amp amp 36 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
14. a device it is only necessary to enter the required changes in the appropriate data field then click the Return button to confirm the changes December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 22 S SS 7 davicom MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 4 PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION DIRECT VERSION This window allows configuration of the different peripheral devices that are connected to MacNet They are grouped under three folder tabs General Communications and Cards 5 4 1 GENERAL This tab allows one to select the computer or group of computers to which a message will be sent when MacNet receives an alarm call a system status report or a history log report A local or network printer can also be selected to print out the details of alarm calls as they arrive Furthermore this window allows the MacNet polling delay to be set MacNet polling consists in contacting each network site in turn to confirm operation at the site Only those sites where polling has been enabled will be contacted by MacNet see Section 5 2 After X unsuccessful attempts to communicate with a site No of Failed Attempts Before Link Malfunction Alarm MacNet will signal a major alarm for the defective site When the Sound Activated by Major Alarm checkbox is selected this will activate the PC speaker when a major alarm is received Peripheral Configuration x General Communications Cards Warning v Sound Activa
15. computer base addresses 5 4 4 MODIFYING A PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION To modify the configuration of a device it is only necessary to enter the required changes in the appropriate data field then click the Return button to confirm the changes December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 25 davicom MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 5 ASA CONFIGURATION This window allows configuration of the time period during which it is desired that MacNet not transmit the ASA Alarm call Sequence Acknowledge command because the ASA command causes the alarm call sequence to stop This inhibit function is important when the computer used to receive the calls is left unattended for long periods and we wish to ensure that someone will be advised that alarm calls have been received If the MAC unit does not receive the ASA command from MacNet it will continue the alarm call sequence according to the list that has been programmed ASA Configuration x No ASAO ASAOn s M 1 23 00 08 00 2 23 00 23 00 3 4 5 6 8 3 Modify Delete Disable the ASA command From HH MM To HH MM 23 00 08 00 Days of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 5 1 DATA INPUT FIELDS In the upper portion of the window the list of curre
16. must always be set to zero while the X coordinate of Point 2 must be set to 20 The Y coordinate of Point 2 will be the result of the calculation given by the formula above December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 18 N davicom MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE December 14 2001 When all parameters have been entered and confirmed by clicking the OK button a dialog window to finalize creation of the site schematic will open The name of the schematic must be entered and the drawing saved Maplnfo then returns to its normal screen In order to use the new drawing it is then necessary to copy the four new files that have been created ID DAT and TAB to the MacNet Database Schema directory Import into Table Save in Site Schematics e E TS FM tx TAB File name FM tx TAB Save as type Maplnfo X Cancel Help It is possible to change polygon colour by converting Polylines to Regions To accomplish this open the drawing you wish to modify select the lines making up the polygon or circle and then choose the Object Convert to Region command from the menu Note that colours will have been previously selected under Options Regions Style VERSION 2 4 19 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 3 PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION MODEM VERSION This window allows configuration of
17. reading and alarm points to the schematic the amp icon is used When the icon is clicked the mouse pointer changes to a cross which can then be placed on the drawing at the position where the reading or alarm point is to be inserted Once the desired position is selected another click on the left mouse button opens the Point Inputs window allowing selection of the inputs and outputs to be attached As many points as desired may be attached Standard Windows key combinations Shift Enter and Ctrl Enter can be used for multiple selections Point ID 2 Move Write Delete X Position 0 0001 78 Y Position 0 00041 7 Inputs List Afterwards it is possible to change the position of attached points by clicking the Move button or by entering new X and Y coordinates The method used to create a schematic drawing is external to the MacNet program and is explained in the following section December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 16 davicom Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 2 5 CREATING SITE SCHEMATICS The new schematic must be created with a software program of your choice The example in this manual was created with AutoCAD and exported as a DXF file The drawing was then imported into MapInfo for use with the MacNet program The steps for importing and converting the drawing are as follows Start up the MapInfo software and select Table then Import Profess
18. the different peripheral devices that are connected to MacNet They are grouped under four folder tabs General RX Modem TX Modem and Cards 5 3 1 GENERAL This tab allows one to select the computer or group of computers to which a message will be sent when MacNet receives an alarm call a system status report or a history log report A local or network printer can also be selected to print out the details of alarm calls as they arrive Peripheral Configuration RX Modem TXModem Cards _ HP LaserJet 4P December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 20 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 3 2 RX AND TX MODEMS These tabs allows configuration of the modems that are used to receive alarm calls from the remote site and to make calls to the site Peripheral Configuration 2 x General Modem Tx Modem Cards Peripheral Configuration General Modem Modem Cards Configuration Communication Port or Modem External V 30 K56Flex Voice Speakerpht Y Properties Port Configuration Communication Port or Modem U S Robotics 56K FAX EXT PnP Properties Baud Rate Baud Rate 9501 71 Direct 9601 71 F Direct Cornmunicatior Modem Configuration 1 Modem Configuration Initialization String 1 ATZ3 Initialization String 1 ATZ Initialization String 2 Initia
19. 01 12 23 45 13 2000 01 12 22 45 13 2000 01 12 21 00 43 Archive Query Dates Times From Se Date Time Name From 101 101 Description From gt Description Current MacNet History Log Archived MacNet History Log Print Clear Screen No re E EE 2000 01 13 05 45 22 SITE 101 0000031 SYSTEM STATUS 15 2000 01 13 04 45 22 SITE 101 0000030 SYSTEM STATUS 16 2000 01 13 03 45 18 SITE 101 0000023 SYSTEM STATUS 17 2000 01 13 02 45 18 5 101 0000028 SYSTEM STATUS 18 2000 01 13 01 45 19 SITE 101 0000027 SYSTEM STATUS 19 2000 01 13 00 45 19 SITE 101 0000026 SYSTEM STATUS 20 2000 01 12 23 45 18 SITE 101 0000025 SYSTEM STATUS 21 2000 01 12 22 48 06 SITE 101 0000024 MINOR ALARM 22 2000 01 12 22 45 18 SITE 101 0000023 SYSTEM STATUS 23 2000 01 12 22 35 04 ADMIN 101 DISCONNECT 24 2000 01 12 22 30 30 ADMIN 101 CONNECTER 25 2000 01 12 21 04 58 SITE 101 0000022 MAJOR ALARM 26 2000 01 12 21 03 46 SITE 101 0000021 MAJOR ALARM 27 2000 01 12 21 03 02 SITE 101 0000020 MAJOR ALARM 28 2000 01 12 21 01 18 SITE 101 0000013 MAJOR ALARM 23 2nnn 1 12 21 nf 43 SITF 1m nnnnnta SYSTFM STATI IS x Hep December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 46 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7 3 4 DESCRIPTION OF MACNET FILE ARCHIVE CODES December 14 2001 The following cod
20. 7 Active Events Log Site DAVICOM ID 101 2000 01 16 09 56 08 MANUAL CAPTURE 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER ON POWER ON SYS POWER ON e Refresh Clicking this button updates the information in the list and moves acknowledged items marked for archiving to the database archive e Return Clicking this button terminates the consultation session December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 38 davicom NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 6 4 CALLING A SITE To communicate with a site it is only necessary to select the desired site either from the map or from a menu in order to open the Active Events Log for the site and then click the Call Site button Once communications are established the Global View window for the site will appear as shown below Global View Site DAVICOM 2000 01 16 09 54 37 02 403 404 System 1 3 110 14 Calls Enabled 12 105 12 Battery Test 14 100 _Batey Tet_ 1 95 Mode 09 90 4 85 2 Local METERING INPUTS m Inputs History Log 100 MAINT a gt Pulse Force ON Force OFF o ace EE ve E Release Send di Erase 8 E Views Configuration Communications Capture To obtain information about the Global View window the other configuration and visualization windows and the different command buttons you must refer to the MacComm Users Man
21. ION 2 4 13 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE e Information Button This button opens a Windows WordPad type utility which allows specific information and details about the site to be noted in the database Examples are emergency telephone numbers fuel supply company phone number directions to the site etc Information View Site DAVICOM 101 ee E Print Fen EI u St Flavien Street at Mont Carmel T l phone 819 555 1211 Site Access Highway 40 exit Cap de la Madeleine then route 157 North to Mont Carmel The site is located at 1 kilometer North after the church Emergency Police 819 532 1212 Regional Police of Shawinigan Fire 819 532 1213 Mont Carmel Fuel supply 819 532 1214 Petro Canada e Graphics Button This button opens a dialog window that allows site schematics and drawings to be created and edited Details on the Graphics function are covered in the next section December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 14 MacNet site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE d an 5 2 4 CONFIGURATION OF SITE SCHEMATICS Clicking the Graphics button opens the following window m Schematics File Path CAMACNET DATABASE SCHEMA System File Path FM CAMACNE T DATABASE SCHEMA FM TX TAB CAMACNETSDATABASENSCHEMANTV Add Modity Remove Browse Setup Utilities File Path pen
22. an alarm is received by MacNet several actions take place Firstly the status bar in the bottom of the window displays in the RX information box the sequence of events taking place For example when MacNet answers the call from site 101 Connected 101 appears in the box followed by Working 101 and then Terminated 101 Afterwards the MacNet warning window shown below appears on the screen IN Alarm Received from Monitoring Unit Click OK to stop Warning This window indicates that MacNet has received an alarm call from a site It could be a major or minor alarm call or a return to normal call Clicking the OK button closes the window The New Calls window then opens to display the list of all received calls that have not yet been acknowledged by the MacNet operator or administrator The list is displayed in chronological order of reception by MacNet The date and time are those at which the event occurred at the MAC site and do not establish the chronological order of the list Once an event has been acknowledged by the MacNet user during consultation of the Active Events Log it disappears from the list Direct X No EventNo Sie DateTime ID Descrip 0000039 101 2000 01 16 09 56 08 MANUAL CAPTURE 0000038 101 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER ON 0000037 101 2000 01 16 09 4341 SYS POWER ON 0000036 101 2000 01 16 09 4341 SYS POWER ON List of new alarms at the pres
23. ansfer fail BDT end msg displayed or sent by telephone Battery discharge test Telephone timeout by system Local VDT timeout by system System status report transfer failure System status report sent Analog input value or digital input level that caused an alarm or daily total of a timer VERSION 2 4 50 davicom Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab 8 APPENDIX 1 8 1 MACNET RELAY CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE The table below persents MacNet relay connections and functions for systems is equipped with a Berkshire Products PCI PC Watchdog Board NAME RELAY COMMON NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED NUMBER PIN on DB 37 PIN on DB 37 PIN on DB 37 MAJOR 0 37 19 18 ALARM MINOR 1 17 36 35 ALARM MACNET 2 34 16 15 ACTIVE NETWORK 3 14 33 32 ALARM VERSION 2 4 51 December 14 2001 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 9 APPENDIX 2 9 1 MAPINFO MAP CHANGE PROCEDURE December 14 2001 Exit close MacNet From the Start menu select Programs then select MapInfo and MapInfo Professional x x From the Quick Start dialog box click on the Open table radio button and click on the Open button From the Open table dialog box browse through your system and locate the desired xxx tab file containing the new map Select the desired file and click on the Open button From t
24. appears when an alarm call is acknowledged see Section 6 3 Independently of the method used the following window will be displayed Active Events Log Site DAVICOM ID 101 x View View Site Site Site Reading Schematics Memo Information Print Cal Site Acknowledge Archives DateTime ID Description Staus Level 2000 01 16 09 56 08 M MANUAL CAPTURE 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER ON MAJOR 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER ON MAJOR 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER ON MAJOR Refresh As shown above the Active Events Log window displays a list of the events recorded by MacNet as well as a series of function buttons December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 35 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab 6 3 1 6 3 2 December 14 2001 EVENTS LIST MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE The events in the list are given in chronological order with the most recent being at the top of the list The identification headings for the different elements in the list are Date Time The date and time at which the event occurred at the MAC site ID Identification of the input or event that caused the call Description A description of the input or event that caused the call Status The status of the input at the time of the call Level The input level at the time of the call FUNCTION BUTTONS The function buttons are View Reading
25. artUp menu Thus the software will start up automatically when the computer restarts especially after a power failure The MacNet menu bar has three sub menus File Window and e Under the File menu only the Exit MacNet selection is present e Under the Window menu there are two selections Display New Calls F3 and Refresh Map F5 e Under the menu only the About MacNet selection is present It should be noted that generally access to menus sub menus as well as commands can be accomplished with keyboard shortcuts ex Exit MacNet using the Alt X key combination or through individual function keys like F3 and F5 December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 6 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 4 1 FILE MENU 4 1 1 EXIT To exit the software select File then Exit If a user is currently logged on confirmation to end the session is requested Otherwise MacNet shuts down immediately without requesting confirmation If a relay card has been installed in the MacNet computer a contact will open to indicate that MacNet has been shut down 4 2 WINDOW MENU 4 2 1 4 2 2 December 14 2001 DISPLAY NEw CALLS To display the list of new calls received by MacNet see Section 6 3 select Window then Display New Calls This opens the information window that displays the list of all new calls received by MacNet which have not yet been acknowledged by supervisory personn
26. ata and the number of alarms If significant system slow down is noticed data archiving should be performed as soon as possible Since this function is also an autonomous software program users should refer to the MnDbUtil software manual for information on its operation Clicking the MacNet Database Utility button starts the external software program and it is important to note that once this program is started MacNet can no longer receive calls The MnDbUtil program also allows recuperation of data currently stored in other computers 7 2 UTILITIES The Utilities function allows Compacting and Repair of the database For the repair task it is recommended that it be done immediately after learning that MacNet suffered a catastrophic shutdown most often because of a power failure or a computer failure The repair allows the index to be reset and ensures correct operation for the reception of new data and new queries Compacting reduces the size of the database by eliminating empty spaces in data fields It is recommended that database compacting be performed on a weekly basis At the same time it is also recommended that the computer be restarted to ensure that all hardware and software resources are still December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 40 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE available With intensive use Windows does not always free up unused resources and this can affect operation apprec
27. ection card enabled Protection card disabled Protection card timeout VERSION 2 4 47 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab Name of the event ZNONE MACNET POLLING SUPER ADMIN OPER XXXX NNNN Target of the event AXX DXX VXX RXX OXX P01 ACS DCS PAUSE LOCAL PRINT CLEARO CLEAR1 December 14 2001 MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE None MacNet event Site polling Supervisor Administrator Operator Site number Site name Analog input Digital input Virtual input Physical relay Virtual relay Power indicator Alarm call sequence enabled Alarm call sequence disabled Pause mode Local mode Transmit history log command Delete history log command Delete history log after send VERSION 2 4 48 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7 3 5 DESCRIPTION OF MAC FILE ARCHIVE CODES The following codes apply only to the MAC history log ID of the event AXX DXX VXX HXX RXX OXX RSXX P01 S01 ADM OPE SYS TEC Description of the event AC FAIL ADC FAIL COMMAND DIAL TONE OK MODEM FAIL NO DIAL TONE POWER ON RTC FAIL TELEPHONE TIMEOUT Status of the event Inputs ENBL INPUT DSBL INPUT ANALOG CAL Relays RELAY IS ON RELAY IS OFF RLS RELAY FORCEON FORCEOFF FORCEON PULSE Alarms MAJOR MINOR NORMAL December 14 2001 Analog input number XX Digital input number XX Virtual input number XX Timer inp
28. el Note that function key F3 is a shortcut which accomplishes the same task However even though F3 opens the new calls information window when no users are logged on it is not possible to directly access the active events log in this manner A user must be logged on to MacNet to gain access to all system functionality REFRESH MAP To update the geographical map select File then Refresh Map This function allows the map to be redrawn whenever site status display has become corrupted Function key F5 performs the same the same operation VERSION 2 4 7 icom davicol NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 MACNET CONFIGURATION Complete setup of MacNet includes the following steps Site Configuration Peripheral Configuration ASA Configuration User Configuration Region Configuration Auto Call Configuration Access to the configuration menus is gained by selecting Setup in the drop down list of the Options menu shown below OPTIONS mE peration X LA Database Site Configuration Region Configuration Peripheral Configuration Auto Call Configuration ASA Configuration User Configuration Network iSo urere Modem Version MacNet Direct Configuration x Site Configuration Region Configuration Network Sonar Peripheral Configuration User Configuration Feed ontiguration Direct Version December 14 2001
29. ent time Click on OK to exit pint A scroll bar appears when the list is longer than the default window size to allow viewing of all items in the list Note that function key can be used as a shortcut to reopen the New Call window Double clicking on an event in the list opens the Active Events Log for the site see Section 6 2 Clicking the OK button closes the window December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 34 an icom MacNet Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE When a call is received by MacNet the map icon for the originating site changes colour to visually indicate the site which has a fault The colours used are Red major alarm Yellow minor alarm Green return to normal and Blue report transmission It is important to note that reception of a report system status or history log is not considered to be an alarm call The only indication that a report was received will be the site map icon colour changing to a blue dot if the site had no active alarms at the time However if the F3 key is used to display the list of new calls the report reception will be noted in the list of events 6 3 CONSULTING THE ACTIVE EVENTS LOG Four methods can be used to access the Active Events Log The first is by simply double clicking the mouse on a site icon The second and third ways are to select the site Name or ID from the list The fourth method is to select any item in the list of new alarms that
30. er can only see user data about himself and OPERATOR users It is not possible to see other ADMINISTRATOR users or to create new ones ADMIN ADMIN ADMIN ADMIN 2 PAUL OPER PAULADAMS GA2365 3 PETER OPER PETER JONES TP2365 Add Modify Delete User Name Password Mode Name User Number ADMIN Administrator El JADMIN Help December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 27 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 6 1 DATA INPUT FIELDS In the upper portion of the window the list of current users is shown and in the lower portion are the data fields allowing modification to parameters in the list The list contains 5 6 2 December 14 2001 Number This is a simple list number and cannot be changed User Name Mandatory input field The user name required to start a MacNet session Mode Mandatory input field The access level assigned to the user Name Optional field The complete name of the MacNet user User Number Optional field A number assigned to the user MODIFYING THE LIST An unlimited number of users can be added to the list The procedure to modify add or delete an item in the list is as follows lt Select the row number in the list left hand column the upper portion of the window Click the Delete button to erase the information in the row or Enter the desired changes in the corresponding data fields in the lower porti
31. es apply only to the MacNet history log General N A ID of the event CMD CFG SUPER ADMIN OPER SITE SYST Description of the event general WRITE ERASE ENABLED DISABLED FORCED ON FORCED OFF RELEASE PULSE MAJOR ALARM MINOR ALARM SYSTEM STATUS EVENT HISTORY LOG MANUAL CAPTURE MACNET STARTUP MACNET SHUTDOWN LOGON LOGOFF CONNECT DISCONNECT AUTO CAPTURE BDT BACKUP PRINT AUTO CALL RPT LOST AUTO CALL MODIFY ASA TRANSMIT ASA ON TRANSMIT ASA OFF INIT RX FAIL Field not available Manual command Configuration Supervisor Administrator Operator Call from site System event Configuration data written Configuration data deleted Input enabled Input disabled Relay forced on Relay forced off Relay released Relay pulsed Major alarm Minor alarm System status report reception History log reception Manual capture of system status MacNet software startup MacNet software shutdown MacNet session start MacNet session end Connection to MAC unit Disconnection from MAC unit Automatic call for capture of site status Battery discharge test command Database backup Printout of auto calls Missed auto call due to system operation Modification of ASA configuration Transmission of ASA enabled Transmission of ASA inhibited RX modem initialization failure Description of the event direct version POLLING FAIL WATCHDOG ENABLED WATCHDOG DISABLED WATCHDOG TIMEOUT Site didn t respond to polling call Prot
32. f this is the only event in the list the site map icon will change from a solid coloured dot to a tower outline with the same colour The corresponding region button will also change to a coloured outline If however there are other events in the list which have not yet been acknowledged the site map icon and the corresponding region button will maintain their full coloured appearance according to the highest set priority If all events in the list have been acknowledged but have not been archived the site map icon will change to a tower outline coloured according to the highest set priority and the corresponding region button will do the same Active Events Log Site DAVICOM ID 101 View View Site Site Site Reading Schematics Memo Information DateTime ID Descripti LJ 2000 01 16 09 56 08 M CAP MANUAL CAPTURE Q 2000 01 16 09 43 41 SYS POWER SYS POWER ON SYS POWER ON e Place in Archives Clicking this button places acknowledged events in the data archives and only one item at a time can be archived When an event has been selected for archiving the event icon changes to gray see below The event will disappear from the list when the Refresh button is clicked or when the Active Event Log is closed After events have been archived they can be viewed again using the MacNet database utility Since the data is saved an Windows Access97 file it is possible to set up your own visualization program using Access9
33. he File menu select Save copy as Copy the xxx tab file in the C MacNet Database Map directory and rename the desired xxx tab file General tab Click on the Save button The system will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing General tab file Click on the OK button Exit and Close Start MacNet to make sure the new map is active VERSION 2 4 52
34. iably December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 41 WA Machet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7 3 QUERIES The Queries function allow viewing of the different elements that have been archived such as alarms system status MAC history logs and MacNet history logs Queries for the four categories are handled in the same way and the description of the different data fields the function buttons and the various columns in the list of results is given below To perform a database query it is only necessary to enter the search criteria and then click the View button The results are presented in the text view window Whenever a query request is made without specifying any selection criteria the warning message shown below appears Site History Log N Entire database contents requested This query may be to large Do you wish to continue Y If the user wishes to view a database that has a large quantity of entries it may take several minutes before all events are displayed It is therefore wise to use the query function judiciously 7 3 1 DATA INPUT AND SELECTION FIELDS These data fields allow the user to input database search criteria In the most fields data can be entered partially using wildcards for example HI or D or 2000 for dates Descriptions of the data entry fields are given below windows e Date Time From Date Time To The beginning and end date
35. ime 2000 01 12 1310 58 Input ID From 06 Input ID Status From Status View Site Al Sites Region Al Regions Print Clear Screen No Site DateTime 0 1 101 1999 12 02 17 42 42 HYDRO PHASE NORMAL 2 101 1999 12 02 17 42 20 AO HYDRO PHASE B MINOR 361VAC 3 101 1999 12 02 17 41 33 ADS HYDRO PHASE C NORMAL 348VAC 4 101 1333 12 02 17 41 06 AD HYDRO PHASE B NORMAL 353VAC 5 101 1999 12 02 17 40 54 0 HYDRO PHASE MINOR 357 101 1999 12 02 17 40 44 AO HYDRO PHASE B NORMAL 334VAC 101 1999 12 02 17 40 43 HYDRO PHASE MINOR 333VAC 8 101 1999 12 02 17 40 18 ADG HYDRO PHASE A NORMAL 337VAC 9 101 1999 12 02 17 29 52 08 HYDRO PHASE MINOR 2 10 101 1999 12 02 17 29 52 06 HYDRO PHASE MINOR Hep Maintenance December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 45 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Site System Status Log X Archive Query Dates Time From ner Date Time To 2000 01 16 14 06 00 View Site 101 Region All Regions Y View Reading Print Clear Screen No Site DateTime C0 J O Cn Fe Co no 2000 01 13 07 45 21 2000 01 13 06 45 21 2000 01 13 05 45 22 2000 01 13 04 45 22 2000 01 13 03 45 18 2000 01 13 02 45 18 2000 01 13 01 45 13 2000 01 13 00 45 13 2000
36. in Section 7 3 1 e Description This description is the same as that configured in the MAC unit for the corresponding input or the description of the type of transfer or other reasons for the call from the MAC unit e Status See Status description in Section 7 3 1 Level The input level during the event that caused the call e Name MacNet History Log only See Name description in Section 7 3 1 e Target MacNet History Log only The Target column will contain either the file number of the corresponding database event that is archived or the number of the input relay or function carried out by the operator or The four windows described in the preceding text are shown in the following pages VERSION 2 4 44 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Conaleb NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Archive Query Date Time From Le T Date Time 2000 01 12 16 09 49 Input ID From Input ID Status From Status Site al Sites View Reading Region Al Regions Print Clear Screen ie L ste _ Dateine ____ 10_ Desefpvon _ Stays 102 1999 09 06 19 34 12 NORMAL 99 4 2 102 1999 09 06 19 33 30 MAINTX MAJOR 725 102 1999 09 06 19 33 21 007 DOOR CLOSED NORMAL L O 102 1999 09 06 19 30 47 007 DOOR OPEN MAJOR H Site History Log x Archive Query Dates Time From ua Date T
37. in a time stamp on the report printout 5 8 2 MODIFYING THE LIST An unlimited number of automatic calls can be configured The procedure to modify add or delete an item in the list is as follows lt December 14 2001 Select the row number in the list left hand column in the upper portion of the window Click the Delete button to erase the information in the row or Enter the desired changes in the corresponding data fields in the lower portion of the window Click the Modify button to register the changes to the selected row Select another row in the list or end the configuration session by clicking the Return button VERSION 2 4 31 davicom Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 6 MACNET OPERATION This section describes the operation of MacNet after it has been configured with parameters for at least one site As mentioned previously MacNet does not require a user to be logged on in order to receive calls To ensure constant supervision by MacNet it is recommended that the software be started automatically when the computer starts up This function is automatically configured during installation of the MacNet program If MacNet does not start automatically when Windows starts refer to the operating system manual for details on how to add a program to the Windows StartUp group As an example for this manual the sample site described is identified NAME DAVICOM and ID 101
38. ion 3 appears The software has three levels of secure access and users can only gain access by entering a login name and password By default the MacNet software is delivered with the following access codes LOGIN PASSWORD SUPER SSSSSS ADMIN AAAAAA OPER 000000 To access the MacNet software click the Logon button at the bottom right of the screen to open the User Identification dialog box shown below User Identification Login ADMIN Password Cancel After entering the user identification information clicking the OK button will provide access to the different MacNet functions according to the user s assigned access level December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 5 Maclet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE When access has been confirmed the Logon button changes colour according to the user s access level and the user s name is displayed in the Login field as shown below Global Logn ADMIN Colours used for the different access levels are Red for supervisor Yellow for administrator and Green for operator A session can be terminated without leaving MacNet by clicking the Logon button again and confirming the end of the session MacNet Direct Ed Terminate this session Afterwards MacNet will continue to operate autonomously To assure continuous operation of MacNet it is important to place a shortcut in the Windows St
39. ion button as described below View Clicking this button starts the database query using the entered search criteria e Clear Screen Clicking this button clears all data fields and the list of results e View Reading Clicking this button allows viewing of site readings as described in Section 6 2 2 e Maintenance History Log only Clicking this button starts the software utility that will remove duplicates from the history log Duplicates are created when a manual transfer of the history log was requested and then followed by an automatic transfer by the MAC unit Several history log events will then have been stored twice Return Clicking this button closes the active query window December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 43 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7 3 3 December 14 2001 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS The results are presented in several different columns depending on which query window is active archived events site history log or system status or the MacNet history log A complete list of the codes entered in the different columns is given in Section 7 3 4 Column titles are explained below e No A sequential number for the current query This number is not related to any information in the database Date Time The date and time at which the event occurred either with the MAC unit or MacNet e Site The ID number of the site e ID See ID description
40. ional File Edit Tools Objects Query Table Options Window Help Update ta fable 920 006 using Import Maintenance Raster With the Import File window open the original drawing in AutoCAD DXF format is selected and then the Open button is clicked Look in a Site Schematics e g FM tx dxf 35 Files of type TR Ra X Cancel Help December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 17 davicoi Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE This brings up the DXF Import Information dialog window shown below DXF Import Information Ed Layers to Import Preserve DXF Blocks as Multi Polygon Regions Preserve Attribute Data Greate Separate lables Suppress Warning Messages Projection Set Transformation Options Help It is important to remove the check mark beside Preserve DXF Blocks as Multi Polygon Regions and then click the Set Transformation button to adjust the dimension of the drawing Set Coordinate Transformation x Coordinates Maplnfo Coordinates Point 1 Point 1 pum A x 0 is lt T Y o Shee Point 2 Point 2 x2 20 Y2 v Y Help T lt x _ Y2 Y1 20 X2 Xl The X and Y coordinates of MapInfo Coordinates Point 1
41. lization String 2 TX 50 1 D TXO 32 32 00 57 120 ENS 412 Initialization String 3 Initialization String 3 Delete Delete two menus allow data entry for the following e Communication Port or Modem A choice com ports and modems can be made from the drop down list The choices are from the devices installed by Windows The Initialization Strings fields are disabled when a modem is selected e Baud Rate A choice from the available rates can be made from the drop down list This information sets the communications speed of the port Note that this is the speed between the port the modem and not the connection speed established by the modem when connecting e Direct Communications This checkbox is selected for direct connection to the MAC The Initialization String fields are disabled when this option is selected e Initialization Strings 1 2 and 3 Up to three different strings can be set and the parameters depend on the modem being used However it is recommended to always use string 1 to reinitialize the modem and the others to configure specific parameters For the TX modem it is recommended to always add the parameter 57 120 in the 274 string to prevent the occurrence of a carrier error message if the called MAC unit has been configured to answer after more than 1 ring Note The Properties button can be used only if a Windows modem is selected For the description of the Prope
42. mitted by the sites is conserved Windows Microsoft Access format database It is thus possible to precisely follow the changes in site data and ultimately with the use of software like Microsoft Excel trace graphical curves of the evolution of certain site equipment For research and interrogation of archived events easy to use search tools have been integrated into the MacNet database management software MacNet is used in conjunction with the MapInfo Professional mapping software which allows precise positioning of the sites with respect to their geographical location As well dynamic schematics and diagrams whether they be electronic functional block or floor plans can be integrated into the information for each site This allows more precise visualization of problem origins The various diagrams can be consulted without being connected to the site When MacNet is in communication with a particular site on site sensors will be activated to provide real time readings of the different equipment parameters In order to ensure the integrity of your remote monitoring network MacNet includes a function which allows it to communicate at fixed intervals with each of the remote sites to confirm that MAC units are functional and operating correctly Also if the computer on which the MacNet software is installed is connected to a local network an alarm call can generate a message for a single network user or a group of users Furthermore
43. nagement access to the different regions and indicate the present status of modems and the MacNet session Their operation will be explained throughout the various sections of this manual The central part of the screen shows the geographical map of the area in which the sites are located When no events have been reported site icons are shown as black towers These change to coloured dots when an event has been received by MacNet Red represents a major alarm and Yellow indicates a minor alarm The colour Green shows a return to normal while blue indicates that a report has been received December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 4 2 Am MacNet davicom NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE STARTING THE MACNET SOFTWARE To start the MacNet software use the Windows Start button and point to the MacNet program in the DAVICOM Networks folder Another method is to place a shortcut on the desktop During installation a shortcut is automatically copied to the Start StartUp MacNetE exe menu On initial start up after first installation of the software a message indicating that the receive modem port is not installed will be displayed MacNet Receive modem port not available Reconfigure receive modem to allow reception This message will be displayed each time the software is started until such time as a receive modem has been configured Consult Section 5 3 2 After acknowledging the message by clicking the OK button the main screen shown in Sect
44. nt inhibit periods is shown and in the lower portion are the data fields allowing modification to parameters in the list The list contains December 14 2001 Number A simple list number that cannot be changed Time Off This is the time at which MacNet will cease transmitting the ASA command Time On This is the time at which MacNet will restart transmitting the ASA command Days of the Week The checkboxes in the lower portion of the window allow selection of the days on which the exclusion period is in effect In the list this is indicated by 0 for non active and 1 for active VERSION 2 4 26 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 5 2 MODIFYING THE LIST In the list up to 16 exclusion periods can be set The procedure to modify add or delete an item in the list is as follows V Select the row number in the list left hand column in the upper portion of the window V Click the Delete button to erase the information in the row or Enter the desired changes in the corresponding data fields in the lower portion of the window lt Click the Modify button to register the changes to the selected row V Select another row in the list or end the configuration session by clicking the Return button 5 6 USER CONFIGURATION This window allows configuration of the users who will have access to MacNet and it functions according to a particular hierarchical order An ADMINISTRATOR us
45. on of the window Click the Modify button to register the changes to the selected row Select another row in the list or end the configuration session by clicking the Return button VERSION 2 4 28 7 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 7 REGION CONFIGURATION This window allows user friendly names to be assigned to the Region buttons 5 7 1 5 7 2 December 14 2001 RegionName RegionDescription Atlantic Atlantic East East Central Central Mountain Mountain Pacific Pacific 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Modify Configuration Name Description Atlantic Atlantic DATA INPUT FIELDS In the upper portion of the window the list of current names is shown and in the lower portion are the data fields allowing modification to parameters in the list The list contains e Number This is a simple list number and cannot be changed e Region Name Optional field The name will be displayed on the corresponding button e Region Description Optional field A more detailed description of the region MODIFYING THE LIST Although there 10 region buttons only 9 can be modified because the 10 button calls up the global view of all regions The procedure to modify add or delete an item in the list is as follows V Select the row number in the list left hand column in the upper portion of the window V Click the Delete button to e
46. onitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 2 1 DATA INPUT FIELDS This menu allows the following site data to be entered in the appropriate field e Name A name with a maximum of 18 alphanumerical characters identifying the site where the MAC unit is installed e Identification Mandatory number with a maximum of 18 numerical characters e Region A choice can be made from the drop down list This allows sites to be displayed according to the region in which they are located Priority A priority level between 1 and 5 must be selected The choice allows sites to be displayed according to their priority level Administrator Password A mandatory word with exactly 6 alphanumerical characters e Operator Password A mandatory word with exactly 6 alphanumerical characters e Telephone modem version Mandatory input field e Enable Polling direct version A checkbox indicating that MacNet will communicate with the site according to the parameters set in Section 5 4 1 e Baud Rate Different baud rates can be selected from the drop down list to set the communications speed at which the modem connects to the PC e Port number Different port numbers can be selected from the drop down list to select the communication port that will be used e Latitude Geographical latitude coordinates of the site e Longitude Geographical longitude coordinates of the site N S Selection of North South latitude of the site
47. proximate map location of the site and then click the left mouse button This will open the dialog window shown below TIP The zoom function can be used for more map detail Sites Name foavicom gt Bead Write Delete Identification z Region EAST Priority a North South lt West East Administrator Password Coordinates Latitude 4672200 07273000 Telephone 3701103 Baud Rate Defaut z Longitude Available Site Site Memo Information Graphics Modem Version Sites Configuration RES Read Write Delete Name Identification Region COMLAB INC z 101 E EAST Priority Administrator Password Operator Password 1 z BERE Coordinates Communication Parameters 3 Latitude NS 72755 Noth South Enable Poling Longitude WE Baud Rate Port Number ors 6 West East Defaut z 2 x fad Hetworks Remove Site Site Graphi Memo Information CIERRE Direct Version Note that clicking the left mouse button to open the dialog window has automatically entered the geographical coordinates of the site If more precise coordinates for the site location are required they can be manually entered in the data fields December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 10 MACRO Site M
48. rase the information in the row or V Enter the desired changes in the corresponding data fields in the lower portion of the window lt Click the Modify button to register the changes to the selected row Y Select another row in the list or end the configuration session by clicking the Return button VERSION 2 4 29 MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 8 AUTO CALL CONFIGURATION This window allows MacNet to be configured for automatic site calling During these calls automatic capture of site status is performed and the results can then be consulted in the Active Events Log If a site could not be contacted within the limits that were configured a major alarm will be added to the Active Events Log of the site Automatic Calls x Name Fre East 2 MONTHLY CALL 2000 04 09 19 00 2000 12 31 22 00 0 DAVICOM 101 WEEKLY CALL 2000 01 01 18 00 2000 12 31 22 00 0 STJOHN 102 WEEKLY CALL 2000 01 01 18 10 2000 12 31 22 10 0 HALIFAX 103 WEEKLY CALL 2000 01 01 18 20 2000 12 31 22 20 0 CHARLOTTETOWN 104 WEEKLY CALL 2000 01 01 18 30 2000 12 31 22 30 0 4 Add Modify Delete Name East Identification 3 Message MONTHLY CALL Call Parameters Beginning Ending Call Type Date YYYY MM DD Date YYYY MM DD C Site au Number of Attempt 5 3j 2000 04 09 2000 12 31 La ene Delay Between Calls 5 i lt 0 None C 3 Daily Time
49. rinters and if a fax program is used it is essential that it not use the same com port as MacNet If through inadvertence another software program tries to use the MacNet com port a warning message will be displayed Furthermore when the MacNet software is running it reserves the assigned port exclusively and blocks access to other programs The MacNet version 2 3 program operates under Windows 9x and Windows NT while previous versions only operate under Windows 9x In all cases in order to receive calls from MAC units they must be operating with version 2 0 or higher Software must be installed in two steps Firstly the MapInfo program must be installed using the instructions in the MapInfo installation manual It is important to mention that no special configuration is required for this software program After MapInfo has been correctly installed MacNet can be installed on the computer The second step of software installation consists in installing MacNet as follows 1 Insert the MacNet CD ROM in the appropriate CD drive 2 Using Windows Explorer navigate to MacNet English Installation Setup exe 3 Double click Setup exe and follow the instructions A Readme txt gives detailed explanations about the installation To make a set of installation disks it is only necessary to copy each of the folders A MacNetlEnglishWnstallation disks onto individual disks Furthermore one can install the MacComm configuration and vi
50. rties set up please refer to your Windows manual or the on line help December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 21 davicom NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 3 3 PC CARDS This tab allows configuration of two accessory cards that can be installed in the MacNet computer Note that the Watchdog Card is not accessible in this version of MacNet Peripheral Configuration X General RX Modem TX Modem Cards m Base Address 1 0 Card 0280 Watchdog Card 0270 The first card is the Relay Card and it allows the following relay functions Relay 1 Contacts will activate on reception of a major alarm and remain activated until such time as the MacNet operator acknowledges receipt of the new alarm messages Relay 2 Contacts will activate on reception of a minor alarm and remain activated until such time as the MacNet operator acknowledges receipt of the new alarm messages Relay 3 Contacts will activate when MacNet is started and remain activated until MacNet is shut down The second card is the Watchdog Card not accessible in this version of MacNet and it monitors the activity of MacNet If MacNet stops operating without having been shut down normally this card will reset the computer equivalent to pressing the computer reset button The only data fields to be configured are the computer base addresses 5 3 4 MODIFYING A PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION To modify the configuration of
51. seeseausaueseuseeneansaneseeees 31 6 MACNET OPERATION 2 2ceceecececcececeecececcecececcececcenececcececeenececeeceseeeeceseseeseseeeess 32 6 1 GENERALITIES 5 RAR ARH SHR 32 6 2 ALARM RECEPTION E en 34 6 3 CONSULTING THE ACTIVE EVENTS 35 631 EVENTS LIST see ce ee ethan 36 6 3 2 RUNCTION BUTTONS Re et ee 36 6 4 CALLING A 5 39 7 DATABASE MANAGEMENT 40 7 1 DATA BACKUP AND 40 72 UTILITIES DL 40 7 3 QUERIES 2 2 cute 42 7 3 1 DATA INPUT AND SELECTION FIELDS 42 7 3 2 FUNCTION BUTTONS i
52. sualization software program from the same CD Refer to the MiniMAC and MAC System User Manual for details on its operation Warning Backup and Database directories and their content must be left in the C Macnet directory Renaming or moving these directories will cause malfunction of the program December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 3 davicom MacNel Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 3 MACNET MAIN SCREEN DESCRIPTION To facilitate comprehension of the contents in this manual the main MacNet screen is shown below i MacNet Direct 2000 01 16 09 07 25 File Window 7 NAME FEED NETWORK OPTIONS 3 101 1 3 Operation x Ss a Central Mountain Pacific Global RX Tx Priority All Sites Login ADMIN The Window title bar contains the name of the program along with the date and time and at the right are the Minimize Maximize and Close buttons Directly below the Menu bar is a series of 5 selection boxes entitled NAME ID FEED NETWORK and OPTIONS along with 4 map management buttons The arrow returns users to operation mode the sign activates map zoom in the sign activates map zoom out and the label button activates map labelling for the sites The OPTIONS box provides access to different sub menus namely all MacNet configuration menus and the database management module At the bottom of the screen two rows of function buttons allow ma
53. ted by Major Alarm Computer Name or Group Inactive When Blank Technical Browse Alarm Printer Inactive When Blank HP LaserJet 4P Browse Number of Failed Attempts Before Polling Delay Select 0 to Disable Link Malfunction Alarm 0 E 5 Return December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 23 S SS 7 davicom MacNet Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 4 2 COMMUNICATIONS This tab allows configuration of the communications ports for alarm reception and site calling Peripheral Configuration x General Communications Cards m Network Communications Port Default Baud Rate 2 1200 m Local Communications v Enable TX to Local Unit Port Default Baud Rate 8500 Return The menu allows data entry for the following Network Communications e Port A choice of installed com ports can be made from the drop down list Select the port to which the network link is connected e Default Baud Rate A choice from the available rates can be made from the drop down list This information allows the communications speed of the port to be set according to the speed of the network connection Local Communications e Enable TX to Local MAC This checkbox is selected for TX communications with the local MAC unit e Default Baud Rate A choice from the available rates can be made from the drop do
54. time of the search Windows for archived events and site history log e Input ID From Input ID To The number of the input or the reason for the call from the MAC unit e Status From Status To The input status or the reason for the call from the MAC unit Windows for archived events site history log and system status Site or Region These radio buttons along with their respective drop down lists allow selection between sites and regions This permits further refinement of the search criteria entered in preceding data fields The drop down lists depend directly on the regions and sites that have been configured in MacNet December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 42 davicom Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Window for MacNet history log e Name From Name To This field could contain the name of the MacNet user MacNet itself when an automatic operation has been carried out by the system or the ID number of the called or calling site If the MacNet operator has initiated the call to the site the operator s MacNet user name will appear under the ID column in the list If the call was initiated by the site the word SITE appears in the ID column e Description From Description To This is a description of the operation that was carried out by MacNet Examples are Major Alarm MacNet Logon ASA Transmit On 7 3 2 FUNCTION BUTTONS In the different view windows there are several funct
55. ual You will also find details about the general operation of the MAC units The only button not described in the MacComm manual and it is only functional with MacNet is the Capture button This button allows a manual capture of the complete status of the MAC unit that is called It is equivalent to the transmission of a System Status Report by the MAC unit December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 39 davicom Machot Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7 DATABASE MANAGEMENT The last section in this manual deals with database management including queries repair and maintenance utilities When Database is selected in the Options menu the following window appears Database x Maintenance MacNet Database Utility Utilities Compact Queries Archived Events MacNet History Log Site History Log Site System Status 7 1 DATA BACKUP AND MAINTENANCE The Maintenance function permits various tasks like backing up and restoring the database as well as purging of duplicates Purging should be done at regular intervals to remove duplicate entries especially when user requested transfer of history logs is performed because the MAC unit automatically transfers a large portion of the same data during automatic reporting Data archiving backing up should be performed every six months or so depending on the memory size the quantity of d
56. ut number XX Physical relay number XX Virtual relay number XX RS 232 serial port number XX AC indicator AM station day command Administrator Operator System Technician AC Power Fail A D converter initialization fail Manual command The phone line is working The modem is defective or absent The phone line is dead Power on message Real time clock error External call to system Time delay expired Input enabled Input disabled Analog inputs calibrated Relay activated Relay deactivated Relay released Relay forced on Relay forced off non operational Relay forceon pulse Major alarm detected Minor alarm detected Return to normal detected VERSION 2 4 49 Site Monitoring Systems by Comlab December 14 2001 Telephone ENBL CALL DSBL CALL ASA RECD CALL RECD ALERT CALL Configuration CONFIG History Log LOG TX FAIL HIST CLR PRINT LOG LOG FILE Battery Test BDT RLY FAIL BDT TX FAIL BDT MSG BDT Timeout CALL END LOGOUT Reports RPT FAIL RPT SENT Level MacNet NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Alarm call sequence enabled Alarm call sequence disabled Alarm call sequence acknowledge Call received by the MAC Execution of alarm call sequence System configuration modified History log transfer fail History log cleared History log transmitted to fax History log transferred to file with manual command Unable to activate BDT relay BDT result tr
57. wn list This information sets the speed of the local communications port By default it is set at 9600 bps which must not be changed for the current version of the MAC units December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 24 davicom NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 4 3 PC CARDS This tab allows configuration of two accessory cards that can be installed in the MacNet computer Peripheral Configuration x General Communications Cards m Base Address 1 0 Card 0280 Watchdog Card 0270 The first card is the Relay it allows the following relay functions Relay 1 Contacts will activate on reception of a major alarm and remain activated until such time as the MacNet operator acknowledges receipt of the new alarm messages Relay 2 Contacts will activate on reception of a minor alarm and remain activated until such time as the MacNet operator acknowledges receipt of the new alarm messages Relay 3 Contacts will activate when MacNet is started and remain activated until MacNet is shut down Relay 4 MacNet direct only Contacts will activate when the site fails to respond after X attempts at communications The second card is the Watchdog Card and it monitors the activity of MacNet If MacNet stops operating without having been shut down normally this card will reset the computer equivalent to pressing the computer reset button The only data fields to be configured are the
58. y 1 5 or only those sites with an active Alarm For highly elaborate networks it may be more practical to select active Alarm sites to prevent the map from becoming cluttered The selected Priority is displayed in the window status bar below the region buttons Note also that there is an option in the drop down list named Events 999 This option allows one to open the active events log of a virtual site that is used to receive calls from MAC units not having a valid MacNet ID code because they have not yet been added to the MacNet site directory This ensures that no alarm calls are missed Clicking an icon on the map or selecting a site by NAME or ID code from the menu automatically opens the Active Events Log for the selected site see Section 6 2 The FEED and NETWORK menus are reserved for future development of MacNet and are not accessible in this version In the drop down list under OPTIONS is the Find command This function highlights the location of a particular site on the map When a site NAME or ID is selected from the drop down list the site is then highlighted as shown below MacNet Direct 2000 01 16 10 01 31 ID WA En e ee sid NAME ID FEED NETWORK OPTIONS FREDERICTON 2 105 1 Fina x The selected site is displayed as a blue tower inside a red rectangle December 14 2001 VERSION 2 4 33 avicom davicoi Comlab NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 6 2 ALARM RECEPTION When
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