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1. 2 Click Browse Configuration Com Port COM3 v Directory E Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started 3 Navigate to the required folder 4 Click OK 5 The directory selected will be displayed Configuration Com Port coma e Directory CARECEIVER Files 6 Click Save Directory CARECEIVER Files Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started Receiver starts automatically when the PC ts started Sa rose Save ve 7 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 8 Start the Receiver service User Guide Version 1 0 The Receiver will commence locating any received files into the newly specified directory when the next file becomes available at the Com port 2 2 5 Receiver service The Receiver service can be configured to automatically start whenever the PC is started typical or to wait for the user to manually start the service upon a restart 2 2 5 1 Receiver service to start automatically when PC is started 1 Stop the Receiver service 2 Check the Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox then click Save Serial Com File Transporter User Guide kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved Page 22 of 27 User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 sy CARECEIVER Files Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started gt Save Browse 3 Click OK when the s2. 0 1 Click Start Service The service is currently stopped Press the start button to start the service Start 2 The Sender service commences running The log shows functions peformed by the Sender service e g initially the Com port will be opened baud rate etc set and then file transfers will begin Logging Active 12 Mar 2014 8 53 22 PM User has started the service 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM Se al Com File Transporter Sender service stated 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM Opening COM port COM1 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM BaudRate 115200 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM Party None 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM DataBits 8 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM Stop Bits One 12 Mar2014 8 53 53 PM Handshake Request To Send 12 Mar 2014 98 53 53 PM Opening Senal port 12 Mar 2014 8 53 53 PM Port opened successfully 12 Mar 2014 8 54 53 PM Sending file Assets REPORT 14 Jan 14 ve 12 Mar 2014 8 55 55 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 B 55 56 FM Sending file Production REPORT 14 NOV 12 ag 12 Mar 2014 28 56 52 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 8 56 53 PM Sending file Compressor Station DC CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 54 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 8 56 55 PM Sending file Gas Plant DC csv 12 Mar 2014 8 56 57 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 8 56 58 PM Sending file OBAYIED DC CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 59 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 E5700 PM Sending file Oil Plant CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 57 01 PM File succe
3. 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 1 11 View Sender about details The About page shows Name of the application Version information License expiry date Maintenance expiry date Serial Com File Transporter Sender Version 1 2 0 Copyright 2013 kanepi Services Pty Ltd License Expiry 01 Jun 2114 Maintenance Expiry 08 Mar 2015 Click the About menu item to open the About page 2 1 12 Close the Sender The Sender may be closed by selecting the close icon located in the top right corner of the Sender application page The Sender will continue to run as long as the Sender service has been started is running 2 2 Receiver Application instructions The following sections describe tasks commonly performed by users of the Serial Com File Transporter Receiver application 2 2 1 Menu items The following table describes the function of each of the menu items available with the Receiver application Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 19 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 Shows the Application Name MAC Address File License License Key Provides version and copyright information About Additionally license and maintenance expiry details are shown 2 2 2 Invoking the Serial Com File Transporter Receiver The Serial Com File Tran
4. reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 1 8 Sender service The Sender service can be configured to automatically start whenever the PC is started typical or to wait for the user to manually start the service upon a restart 2 1 8 1 Sender service to start automatically when PC is started 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Check the Sender starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox then click Save Interval J Minutes EA Sender starts automatically when the PC is started Save 3 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 4 Start the Sender service The Sender service will automatically start when the PC server is next restarted 2 1 8 2 Sender service not to start automatically when PC is started If the Sender starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox is unchecked then users must manually start the service each time the associated PC server is restarted Failure to manually start the service will result in the Sender not performing any functionality until the service is manually started 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Uncheck the Sender starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox then click Save fe N a Sender starts automatically when the PC is started wm i Save 3 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 4 Start the Sender service The Sender service will not automatically start when the PC ser
5. rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 2 1 METER 19 2 2 2 INVOKING THE SERIAL COM FILE TRANSPORTER RECEIVER sssssssssnnnnnnrnererseesssrerrrrrrrrrrrrerereeesnerene 20 2 2 3 RECEIVER SERVICE MUST BE STOPPED TO MAKE CONFIGURATION CHANGES ssssneneneoeeseerreenn 20 2 2 4 CONFIGURE THE RECEIVER FOLDER TO MONTTOR 21 2 2 5 RECEWER Se EE E AS a 22 2 2 6 Pe 23 2 2 7 VIEW LICENSING DETAILS 25 2 2 8 VIEW RECEIVER ABOUT DETAILS 26 2 2 9 EO SE Te e 26 3 Appendix A GIOSSary rrrannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnrnnnrennnnennnnennnsennnsennnsennnsennnsennnsen 27 Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 5 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 About this Guide This document is divided into the following chapters Chapter Title Description Overviews the applications functionality and Chapter 1 Introduction PP y support Provides detailed instructions on using the application A glossary of terms abbreviations used throughout For the most current version of this document please visit http www kanepiservices com au Chapter 2 Step By Step Instructions Who Should Use It This document is intended for end users and administrators who are using the Serial Com File Transporter application Typographical Conventions This document uses the following typographical conventions Items y
6. screen shown after installing the Serial Com File Transporter and provides information being the Application Name and the MAC address of the laptop PC server the Serial Com File Transporter iam has been installed on that must be entered into the kanepi Services licensing web page http www kanepiservices com au licensing other products after which a license key will be emailed to the user This requirement is further detailed in the Serial Com File Transporter Installation Guide Sender Receiver Asam Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 8 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 Once installed and configured as detailed in the Serial Com File Transporter Installation Guide the Sender PC will move any files of the configured file types to the Receiver PC at the specified interval period in minutes 1 2 Support Email support is available for the Serial Com File Transporter at support kanepiservices com au during normal business hours Australian Western Standard time Monday to Friday excluding public holidays Typically support queries for the Serial Com File Transporter will be answered within 24 hours 1 3 File transfer times The following shows approximate times taken by the Serial Com File Transporter to transfer files of various sizes via serial communications between the Sender and Receiver PC s 1 4 Batch Fil
7. 4 EA paw nL d a 2 2 3 2 Manually start the Receiver service If the Receiver service is currently stopped then the Start button will be displayed and the service requires starting for Receiver functionality to occur 1 Click Start Service The service is currently stopped Press the start button to pl aen the service tat 2 The Receiver service commences running The log shows functions peformed by the Receiver service e g initially the Com port will be opened baud rate etc set and then file transfers will begin Serial Com File Transporter Receiver Log W Logging Active 12 Mar 2014 6 33 42 PM Userhas started the service 12 Mar 2014 8 3342 PM Serial Com File Transporter Receiver service started 12 Mar 2014 8 3342 PM Opening COM port COM 12 Mar 2014 6 33 42 PM BaudRate 115200 12 Mar 2014 8 3342 PM Panty None 12 Mar 2014 6 33 42 PM DataBits 8 12 Mar 2014 8 3342 PM StopBits One 12 Mar 2014 6 33 42 PM Handshake Mone 12 Mar 2014 8 3342 PM Opening Serial port i 2 Mar 2014 amp 33 43 PM Portopened successfully 2 2 4 Configure the Receiver folder to monitor The Receiver locates any files received at the configured Com port into a specific folder directory This Directory may be changed as required Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 21 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved Serial Com File Transporter 1 Stop the Receiver service
8. 56 43 PM File successfully rece 12 Mar 2014 8 56 45 PM Receiving file QWDC2 sv File successfully received Receiving file OBAYIED DC CSV File successfully receive Receiving file Oil Plant CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 45 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 50 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 53 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 55 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 57 02 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 57 04 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 57 07 PM Serial Com File Transporter User Guide O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved File successfully received 12 Mar 2014 8 56 47 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 47 PM Receiving file SG12DC CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 50 PM ved Receiving tile 561202 CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 53 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 56 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 56 PM Receiving file 512004 CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 56 59 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 57 02 PM File successful 12 Mar 2014 8 57 04 PM File successfully received Receiving file SG12DC7 CSV 12 Mar 2014 8 57 07 PM Receiving file 512CC_CSV File successfully received File successfully rece File successfully receiv Receiving file SC CSV File successfully rece File successfully re Receiving file E 5CSV Receiving file SG 1 12DC6 CSV File successfully received User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 2 6 1 Invoke the log The log is invoked via File gt Log menu items 2 2 6 2 Activate the log 1 Check the Logging Active checkbox 47 Logging Active 2 Close the log 3 Log da
9. Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Version 1 0 eMarch 18 2014 This User Guide provides instructions on how to use the application User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 vw Services Pty Ltd www kanepiservices com au Tel 61 0 8 9448 3076 Last edited 18 March 2014 This document is copyright O 18 March 2014 by kanepi Services Pty Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission from kanepi Services Pty Ltd All copyright confidential information patents design rights and all other intellectual property rights of whatsoever nature contained herein are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of kanepi Services Pty Ltd The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by kanepi Services Pty Ltd for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use The kanepi name and kanepi Services Pty Ltd logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of kanepi Services Pty Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 2 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com Fi
10. aved configuration confirmation is displayed 4 Start the Receiver service The Receiver service will automatically start when the PC server is next restarted 2 2 5 2 Receiver service not to start automatically when PC is started If the Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox is unchecked then users must manually start the service each time the associated PC server is restarted Failure to manually start the service will result in the Receiver not performing any functionality until the service is manually started 1 Stop the Receiver service 2 Uncheck the Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started checkbox then click Save Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started me 3 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 4 Start the Receiver service The Receiver service will not automatically start when the PC server is next restarted 2 2 6 Log The log captures all functionality performed by the Receiver when Logging Active is specified om File Transporter Receiver Ges Serial V Logging Active 12 Mar 2014 8 56 33 PM File successfully received 12 Mar 2014 8 56 36 PM Receiving file Gas Plant DC cev 12 Mar 2014 8 56 36 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 38 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 38 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 40 PM 12 Mar 2014 8 56 40 PM File successfully received 12 Mar 2014 8 56 43 PM Receiving file etc ei 12 Mar 2014 8
11. es Batch files are typically used to transfer files from the PCN ICSS resident PC s servers to the Sender server PC folder monitored for the configured file types Scheduled tasks are then used to periodically run these batch files For examples of batch files email support kanepiservices com au Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 9 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 Step by Step Instructions 2 1 Sender Application instructions The following sections describe tasks commonly performed by users of the Serial Com File Transporter Sender application 2 1 1 Menu items The following table describes the function of each of the menu items available with the Sender Shows the Application Name MAC Address File License License Key Provides version and copyright information About Additionally license and maintenance expiry details are shown 2 1 2 Invoking the Serial Com File Transporter Sender The Serial Com File Transporter Sender can be invoked by double clicking on the Serial Com File Transporter Sender desktop icon EI Serial Com File Transp 2 1 3 Sender Service must be stopped to make configuration changes The Serial Com File Transporter Sender service must be stopped before any configuration changes can be made All configurable items will be disabled not selectable when the Sender service is ru
12. ignores them i e they will remain in the directory indefinitely File Extension Add to the extensions of file types that are to be moved 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Type the extension type that is to be added for example xlsx not case sensitive into the Field Extension area File Extension Add O Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 13 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 3 Click Add or press Enter The xlsx text will be moved to the configured extension list File Extension Add xls csv bt xisx 4 Add additional extension types if required for example xt then click Add The extension type will be moved to the configured extension list File Extension Ad xls CSV bt xlsx xt _ 5 Once the required file extensions have been added click Save Minutes the PC is stated Save 6 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 7 Start the Sender service The Sender will commence monitoring the specified directory for the listed file extension types inclusive of newly added file extensions when the service runs at the next interval period 2 1 6 Remove file extensions Listed file extensions can be removed if required In this example xIsx file extension type will be removed 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Click the file exte
13. iles have been transferred by the Sender If auto scroll is checked then each time a new log entry is added by the Sender the log will auto scroll to the bottom which hinders the user trying to view files that have been transferred i e the user may inactivate the auto scroll while reviewing the log entries then reactivate the auto scroll 1 Uncheck the Auto Scroll checkbox Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 17 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 Auto Scroll 2 Auto scroll functionality halts 2 1 9 6 Clear the log The log continues to add log entries when active each time the Sender performs a function Over time and dependent on the number of files transferred daily the log file may grow and require clearing 1 Click the Clear button on the log 2 The log clears all current entries 2 1 9 7 Close the log To close the log click the Close button 2 1 10 View licensing details The licensing page shows Application name MAC address of the PC server on which the Sender is installed Currently entered license key Serial Com File Transporter Sender EQ DB 55 E3 66 3A oY psiIEAVSVedmw 1 gqoOKVeJSAD 49 1 la JzdtfJZ4mQPogouzwDxyr97TES3bRm vhn1U6VL vyksyiJFE4 9h OtPoML1 eKHEC6PSpydGPE PNKPSxyFB3vUPA0YN Click the File gt License to open the license page Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 18 of
14. le Transporter Version 1 0 User Guide Version 1 0 Revision Date 18 March 2014 Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 3 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Version 1 0 Table of Contents PRO OUT MNS Er 6 1 MOT EE 8 1 1 GENERAL Eengel LE e 8 1 2 PP 9 IE RAN Sieh EN 9 lA BACHE EE 9 2 PDY PINNE ae E 10 2 1 SENDER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS csecccceeecseseeececeesseeececsesesseeececeenaeeeseceesaneeeeeneneeeeeeesenaeeeeeens 10 2 1 1 MEN 10 2 1 2 INVOKING THE SERIAL COM FILE TRANSPORTER DGENDER 10 2 1 3 SENDER SERVICE MUST BE STOPPED TO MAKE CONFIGURATION CHANGES n s nssssnneeeeeneeeeeeeeeenae 10 2 1 4 CONFIGURE THE SENDER FOLDER TO MONTTOR neser reno 12 2 1 5 MEN 13 2 1 6 REMOVE FILE EXTENSIONS sssskesesssrresesiirte terrin re rerit rr reer Errr EreEEEEPPEEEEEEPPEEEEEES EEEE EP EEEE ESEE EEEE eenn 14 2 1 7 CONFIGURE THE INTERVAL cssccccsscsssssssusevsscansccusesauseeauseonsesususaasseaueeeususaaseeausceusesauuseanseousesavscnanaeas 15 2 1 8 SENDER SERVICE suitene dont aaia eeni aiaa 16 2 1 9 are 16 2110 VEERE 18 2 1 11 VIEW SENDER ABOUT DETAILS ENNER ENNER ENNER ENNER ENEE ENNER EEN 19 GEER ENN eea E E E E E E 19 2 2 RECEIVER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ccccsessccececeeserseeeeecessaeeeeeceesaeeeseceesanseeeeeesuaeeesecensaneeteeesnaes 19 Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 4 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All
15. nning Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 10 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 R Serial Com File Transporter Sender v1 2 0 Configuration Com Port COM Directory CA Users po Desktop SENDER Browse Hle Extension Add Interval Minutes Sender starts automatically when the PC is started The service is currently running Press the stop button to stop 2 1 3 1 Manually stop the Sender service If the Sender service is currently running then the Stop button will be displayed 1 Click Stop Service The service is currently running Press the stop button to stop the service i e 2 The Sender service stops running The log shows that the user has stopped the service Reie EEN SE 12 Mar A014 8 57 22 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 6 57 23 PM Sending file SG12DC6 CSV 12 Mar A014 8 57 25 FM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 6 57 26 PM Sending file SG12DC7 CSV q Mar 2014 8 57 28 PM File successfully sent to 4 8 57 39 P Sen 12DC2 ra Fr N 2 1 3 2 Manually start the Sender service If the Sender service is currently stopped then the Start button will be displayed and the service requires starting for Sender functionality to occur Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 11 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1
16. nsion type that is to be removed in this example click xIsx The selected extension type becomes highlighted and the Remove button becomes available File Extension Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 14 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 3 Click Remove 4 The selected file extension xlsx is removed from the list File Extension Add 5 Click Save Minutes the PC is started 6 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 7 Start the Sender service The Sender will not check for the removed file extension type when the service runs at the next interval period 2 1 7 Configure the interval The interval specifies the time period in minutes between Sender service runs The interval can be changed as required The minimum interval is 1 minute 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Type the required interval period into the interval field for example type 5 to specify five minute intervals Interval H lt Minutes Sender starts automatically when the PC is started ET 3 Click Save Minutes the PC is started gt 4 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 5 Start the Sender service The Sender will run at the newly entered interval period after the next service run Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 15 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights
17. oll 2 Auto scroll functionality halts 2 2 6 6 Clear the log The log continues to add log entries when active each time the Receiver performs a function Over time and dependent on the number of files received daily the log file may grow and require clearing 1 Click the Clear button on the log Clear Close 2 The log clears all current entries 2 2 6 7 Close the log To close the log click the Close button 2 2 View licensing details The licensing page shows Application name MAC address of the PC server on which the Receiver is installed Currently entered license key Serial Com File Application Name Serial Com File Transporter Receiver MAC Address E0 DB 55 E3 86 3A License Key tle USds2dbyFhrmillVT Db TOMNwe41UyxdgRW UjorkefGvV918EKOILfspLv7o zksozPi4DI 4201 bdvY 55weYaDAOuQxSA60 eKOwedPFs HJhp Click the File gt License to open the license page Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 25 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved Serial Com File Transporter 2 2 8 View Receiver about details The About page shows Name of the application Version information License expiry date Maintenance expiry date ures Wiles ZE Se ale Dia deer ee om File Transporter Receiver About Serial Com File Transporter Receiver Version 1 2 0 Copyright 2013 kanepi Services Pty Ltd License Expiry 01 Jun 2114 Maintenance Expiry 08 Mar 2015 Click the Ab
18. ou click select or drag and drop appear in bold type Keys that you press appear in bold type after the text press i e Press Enter Text of importance in a statement describing functionality appears in bold font Menu and submenu paths are shown as MENU gt SUBMENU Disclaimer This document contains kanepi Services Pty Ltd proprietary information Information contained herein is to be used solely for the purpose submitted and no part of this document or its contents shall be reproduced published or disclosed to a third party without the express permission of kanepi Services Pty Lid While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate kanepi Services Pty Ltd disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a purpose and makes Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 6 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 no express warranties except as may be stated in its written agreement with and for its customer In no event is kanepi Services Pty Ltd liable to anyone for any direct special or consequential damages The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 7 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 1 Introduction Segregation of Process Cont
19. out menu item to open the About page 2 2 9 Close the Receiver User Guide Version 1 0 The Receiver may be closed by selecting the close icon located in the top right corner of the Receiver application page The Receiver will continue to run as long as the Receiver service has been started is running Serial Com File Transporter User Guide kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved Page 26 of 27 User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 3 Appendix A Glossary The following table provides information on terms acronyms and abbreviations required to properly interpret this document The interval specifies the time period in minutes between Sender service runs Both the Sender and Receiver incorporate log functionality The log lists all actions performed by the applications chronologically Media Access Control address Personal Computer The Sender application is installed on the PC server that is connected to Sender the system from where files originate e g a Process Control Network PCN or Integrated Control and Safety System network ICSS SCFT Serial Com File Transporter The Receiver application is installed on the PC server that is connected Receiver to the system where files are to be received and made available e g a business network company intranet Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 27 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved
20. rol Networks PCN Integrated Control and Safety Systems and business networks company intranets is paramount to ensure the integrity of the process being controlled cyber security virus propagation prevent unauthorised access etc Access for business users applications can be achieved with a demilitarised zone DMZ firewalls although in many companies this level of infrastructure does not exist at all operating assets and facilities which results in critical data being isolated on the PCN or ICSS network The Serial Com File Transporter SCFT unlocks this siloed data while maintaining system integrity by using serial communications 1 1 General functionality The following provides a general overview on the functionality associated with the Serial Com File Transporter The Serial Com File Transporter consists of two applications o Sender application which is installed on the PC server that is connected to the system from where files originate e g a Process Control Network PCN or Integrated Control and Safety System network ICSS o Receiver application which is installed on the PC server that is connected to the system where files are to be received and made available e g a business network company intranet PEN LESS PO s servers PCN ICSS network A license key is required after installing the Sender and or Receiver applications The Serial Com File Transporter licensing screen Is the first
21. sporter Receiver can be invoked by double clicking on the Serial Com File Transporter Receiver desktop icon d no ZE Serial Com File Transp 2 2 3 Receiver Service must be stopped to make configuration changes The Serial Com File Transporter Receiver service must be stopped before any configuration changes can be made All configurable items will be disabled not selectable when the Receiver service is running 27 Serial Com File Transporter Receiver v1 2 0 Configuration Com Port COM1 Directory C gt Usersyn mA Desktop RECEIVER Receiver starts automatically when the PC is started Service The service is currently running Press the stop button to stop the service Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 20 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 Seel Manually stop the Receiver service If the Receiver service is currently running then the Stop button will be displayed 1 Click Stop Service The service ts currently running Press the stop button to stop Stop the service ee 2 The Receiver service stops running The log shows that the user has stopped the service L MEN ZU 19 OULU FM MECENNG TIE 54 LLN 12 Mar 2014 9 00 02 PM File successfully received 12 Mar 2014 9 01 00 PM Receiving file Production REPORT 14 NOV 132ds 12 Mar 2014 9 01 00 PM Fie successfully received A Zi 7 o l 45
22. ssfully sent 12 Mar 2014 B 5702 PM Sending file QWDCVCSV 12 Mar 2014 28 57 04 PM File successfully sent 12 Mar 2014 8 5705 PM Sending file QWDCZ CSV 2 1 4 Configure the Sender folder to monitor The Sender moves any files in a specific folder directory to the Receiver at a specified interval The Directory the Sender will monitor for files to move to the Receiver may be changed as required 1 Stop the Sender service 2 Click Browse Configuration Com Port COM v rose Directory File Extension nm Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 12 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 3 Navigate to the required folder 4 Click OK 5 The directory selected will be displayed Com Port COMI Directory CASENDER Files Browse 6 Click Save Minutes the PC is stated gt Save 7 Click OK when the saved configuration confirmation is displayed 8 Start the Sender service The Sender will commence monitoring the newly specified directory when the service runs at the next interval period 2 1 5 Add file extensions The Sender monitors the specified directory for files of the types specified under File Extensions When a file is found that has one of the listed file extensions it is moved to the Receiver If files located in the directory have file extensions that are not listed under file extensions then the Sender
23. ta will be captured 2 2 6 3 Inactivate the log 1 Uncheck the Logging Active checkbox Logging Active 2 Close the log 3 No logging data will be captured however the Receiver service will remain running if already started 2 2 6 4 Activate auto scroll The log displays logged data chronologically with the oldest log entry at the top of the log list and the most recent at the bottom To monitor all current actions being logged the Auto Scroll checkbox must be checked meaning the scroll position will be automatically held at the bottom each time a new log entry is added to the log 1 Check the Auto Scroll checkbox Auto Scroll 2 Auto scroll functionality commences next time a log entry is added 2 2 6 5 Inactivate auto scroll Auto scroll may be inactivated and the log view scroll position controlled by the user For example this may be required when reviewing what files have been received by the Receiver If auto scroll is checked then each time a new log entry is added by the Receiver the log will auto Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 24 of 27 kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 scroll to the bottom which hinders the user trying to view files that have been received i e the user may inactivate the auto scroll while reviewing the log entries then reactivate the auto scroll 1 Uncheck the Auto Scroll checkbox Auto Scr
24. ver is next restarted 2 1 9 Log The log captures all functionality performed by the Sender when Logging Active is specified 2 1 9 1 Invoke the log The log is invoked via File gt Log menu items Serial Com File Transporter User Guide Page 16 of 27 O kanepi Services Pty Ltd 2014 All rights reserved User Guide Serial Com File Transporter Version 1 0 2 1 9 2 Activate the log 1 Check the Logging Active checkbox Serial Com File Transporter Sender Log Wl een Active 2 Close the log 3 Log data will be captured 2 1 9 3 Inactivate the log 1 Uncheck the Logging Active checkbox JP Serial Com File Transporter S Logging Active 2 Close the log 3 No logging data will be captured however the Sender service will remain running if already started 2 1 9 4 Activate auto scroll The log displays logged data chronologically with the oldest log entry at the top of the log list and the most recent at the bottom To monitor all current actions being logged the Auto Scroll checkbox must be checked meaning the scroll position will be automatically held at the bottom each time a new log eniry is added to the log 1 Check the Auto Scroll checkbox W Auto Scroll 2 Auto scroll functionality commenes next time a log entry is added 2 1 9 5 Inactivate auto scroll Auto scroll may be inactivated and the log view scroll position controlled by the user For example this may be required when reviewing which f
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