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  • Page 3 RICS 4.30 WHAT IS NEW COMPARED WITH RICS 4.21...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS............................2 1.DEVICE SETTINGS: Network\addressing..................3 1.1Overview............................. 3 1.2Timeout ............................3 1.3Autoretry ............................. 4 2.DEVICE SETTINGS: Network\driver ..................... 5 2.1Overview............................. 5 2.2Driver info button........................5 2.3Disable write check box......................5 2.4Alternate driver checkbox......................6 2.5Find driver button........................6 2.6Vtp driver extentions........................

  • Page 5: Device Settings: Network\Addressing

    1. DEVICE SETTINGS: Network\addressing 1.1 Overview These new advanced settings have been added: timeout msec Auto-retry In typical applications these values must not be changed, as wrong settings may result in bad communication with the a single device or even with the entire network. Nevertheless, in special cases, these parameters must be properly set or adjusted to have the network of devices correctly working.

  • Page 6: Autoretry

    If the value is Default RICS automatically select a standard value, suitable for that device model. In many cases this is something about 200 ms. Settings values below 100 ms is highly unrecommended. Note that in normal circumstances lowest values will not result in a higher communication speed. 1.3 Autoretry It is the number of times RICS automatically resend a polling request in case of transmission error or timeout error.

  • Page 7: Device Settings: Network\Driver

    2. DEVICE SETTINGS: Network\driver 2.1 Overview The plug and play system for the Evco devices has been improved. RICS can now offer a better basic support for device models for which a specific device driver has not yet been included or installed in the RICS application itself.

  • Page 8: Alternate Driver Checkbox

    2.4 Alternate driver checkbox This check box (automatically checked when RICS first loads an alternate driver) tells the software the driver loaded must be considered NOT the standard one. This way the message 'Alternate driver' will be permanently shown in the device status, reminding the user that the standard driver still have to be installed on the system.

  • Page 9: Recorder

    This way RICS is trying to balance the Hard disk space and the accuracy in reports. Note: The behaviour of RICS 4.21 is the same of RICS 4.30 with Record probes checked and Smooth variations not checked.

  • Page 10: Device Settings: Image

    4. DEVICE SETTINGS: Image 4.1 Overview This page has been improved and it is now more user friendly. Some features have also been added. 4.2 Label\Include Name In previous RICS version the device label always contained the device name. Now it is possible to prevent the device name from been shown in the main view. See also include status.

  • Page 12: Device Settings: Alarms

    5. DEVICE SETTINGS: Alarms 5.1 Show originated on PC This checkbox unchecked hides the pages related to alarms generated on the PC (thresholds, digital inputs).
  • Page 13 6. MESSENGER 6.1 Mail\Authentication This setting define the authentication method used when connecting to the SMTP server (the outgoing mail server). Some SMTP servers require the login method while others need the method set to none. Ask your system administrator or e-mail provider for details. 7.
  • Page 14 LOCATIONS Control France 155 Rue Roger Salengro, 92370 Chaville Paris FRANCE Phone 0033-1-41159740 Fax 0033-1-41159739 control.france@wanadoo.fr Evco Latina Larrea, 390 San Isidoro, 1609 Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Phone 0054-11-47351031 Fax 0054-11-47351031 evcolatina@anykasrl.com.ar Evco Pacific 59 Premier Drive Campbellfield 3061 Victoria Melbourne AUSTRALIA Tel.
  • Page 15 RICS Summary Summary [ RICS ] Introduction Introduction ................................. 9 Main display Main display ..............................11 Introduction ............................... 11 The main menu ..............................11 The status bar ..............................11 Device images ..............................12 1.4.1 Manually adding a virtual device ........................12 1.4.2 Network scan function ............................
  • Page 16 RICS Summary Report generation Report generation .............................. 21 Direct device reports ............................21 Creation of a new report model ......................... 22 4.2.1 Creating a model ............................... 22 4.2.2 Advanced Options ............................. 24 Opening an existing model ..........................25 4.3.1 Opening a model that has been saved beforehand .................... 25 4.3.2 Modifying the displayed report .........................
  • Page 17 RICS Summary Automatic start-up function Automatic start-up function ..........................43 Setting the PC with BIOS configuration ......................43 Automatic start-up of RICS when Windows loads ................... 43 Automatic system re-boot ..........................44 Messenger configuration page Messenger configuration page .......................... 45 Messaging function ............................
  • Page 18 RICS Summary 11.6.2 Reports ................................69 11.6.3 Analog I/O ................................. 69 11.7 Web ..................................69 Configuration of user profiles Configuration of user profiles ........................... 71 12.1 Profiles ................................71 12.2 Pre-defined profiles ............................71 12.2.1 Properties of a profile ............................71 12.2.2 Creation of a new user profile ...........................

  • Page 21: Introduction

    RICS Introduction Introduction [ RICS ] Introduction RICS (Remote Integrated Control System) is a monitoring system for plants managed by equipment with MODBUS or EVCOBUS communications protocols. RICS is an ideal solution that respects international law for the monitoring of the magnitudes present in plants, for example with the HACCP regulations regarding the treatment of foodstuffs.

  • Page 23: Main Display

    RICS Main display Main display [ RICS ] Main Display Introduction The main window of RICS, hereafter referred to as the main display, allows the user to control the entire plant, and highlights which and how many alarm situations are present at a glance. From this page you can access all the other windows and functions provided by RICS.

  • Page 24: Device Images

    RICS Main display Device images For each device connected to the system there is a video representation in the program that comprises a device image, the device name and one or more fields that show the values, hereafter called the display (Screenshots 1 and 1.1).

  • Page 25: The Device Inspector

    RICS Main display The device inspector The Device inspector allows you to visualise the status of the outputs, the value measured by the main probe, the setpoint and the machine status of the chosen device, without leaving the main display. You can allow the display of the Device inspector on Main menu>Configure>General>Lay-Out/Graphics>Device Inspector.

  • Page 27: User Log-In Procedure (Local)

    If the password is not accepted this means that it has already been changed. If you have forgotten the password then contact the EVCO Help desk. You can modify the pre-installed user profile data or add others by going to Main menu>Configure>Accounts.

  • Page 29: Data Storage

    RICS Data storage Data storage [ RICS ] Data storage RICS records the values of the magnitudes detected, the status of digital input and outputs, alarm conditions, etc… with three methods: • Sample recording (regular intervals). • Event recording (not linked to regular intervals). •...

  • Page 30: Different Sampling Depending On The Device

    RICS Data storage Example: to perform 4 samples every hour, set 15’ (15 minutes). If the process starts at 10:00 you will obtain the following recordings: 10.00 10.15 10.30 10.45 etc… The shortest sample interval is 30 seconds. If you want to manage a large number of devices at the maximum sampling speed, ensure that the PC you are using is adequate.

  • Page 31: Occupation Of Space On The Hard Disk By Recorded Data

    RICS Data storage Occupation of space on the Hard Disk by recorded data The Hard Disk space needed to record years of information depends on various factors, such as: • Number of devices connected • Sample frequency (recording) • Types of devices connected •...

  • Page 33: Report Generation

    RICS Report generation Report generation [ RICS ] Report generation Direct device reports In order to rapidly see the most recently recorded data on the hard disc for a particular device, there are two methods, which are: • Right-click on the device, choose Report and then one of the following choices: Chart Table Events...

  • Page 34: Creation Of A New Report Model

    RICS Report generation By Events we mean alarms, the start-up and turn-off of the programme, device connection problems, system log- in procedures, changes in settings, etc… Creation of a new report model A report model is a special file that defines what data we want to study, from which devices and which events. In the RICS installation directory, in the REPORTS folder, there are standard models used by the system that have a “.mml”...
  • Page 35 RICS Report generation Screenshot 4.1.1: New Report Model wizard, first screen. Screenshot 4.1.2: New Report Model wizard, second screen. Screenshot 4.1.3: New Report Model wizard, third screen.

  • Page 36: Advanced Options

    RICS Report generation Screenshot 4.1.4: New Report Model wizard, fourth screen. 4.2.2 Advanced Options During the creation of a model, in the third screen, there is an “Advanced“ button that leads to a screen which allows the user to specify further options that will characterise the model (Screenshot 4.2). In the R.I.C.S. Database text field you can specify the source of data used by the system to generate the report you desire;...

  • Page 37: Opening An Existing Model

    RICS Report generation Screenshot 4.3: Example of a chart created for a Fruit and vegetable Cold Store device. Opening an existing model To save a created model, you must select the Save option in the Save options field in the third screen of the wizard mentioned in paragraph 4.2.1.

  • Page 38: Charts

    RICS Report generation Charts Charts are limited by the maximum number of definable points, based on the system resources available, the sample interval used and the length of the period that you wish to display. If you use a very short sample interval and you want to see the trend of the data for a long period, some intermediary values will not be shown.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics

    RICS Diagnostics Diagnostics [ RICS ] Diagnostics RICS Diagnostic functions In RICS you can distinguish three types of alarm, based on the origin of the alarm signal: • Local device alarms. • RICS generated alarms, after the comparison of the magnitudes measured compared to threshold levels or reference conditions.

  • Page 40: Rics Generated Alarms

    RICS Diagnostics 5.1.2 RICS generated alarms RICS can generate alarms by comparing the value of data coming from sensors to reference values. The types of alarm managed by the software are: • Threshold alarm on analogical input (minimums or maximums) •...

  • Page 41: Alarms That Are Over

    RICS Diagnostics 5.3.1 Alarms that are over Alarms that have been activated and for which the alarm conditions have ceased to exist are considered alarms that are over. For an alarm that is over RICS displays the initial occurrence, the duration and other associated information, until the alarm is reset (see paragraph 5.3.5).

  • Page 42: Display Of The List Of Alarms Of A Device

    RICS Diagnostics 5.3.6 Display of the list of alarms of a device From the main page of the Alarms manager you can reach the page containing the alarms for a particular device (see Screenshot 5.1), by clicking on the name of the device itself. Screenshot 5.1: Page showing the alarms on a single device.

  • Page 43: Display Of The Status Of A Specific Device Alarm

    RICS Diagnostics 5.3.7 Display of the status of a specific device alarm From the device alarm page (Screenshot 5.1) you can access the page regarding a single alarm (see Screenshot 5.2), by clicking on the chosen alarm. Screenshot 5.2: Example of a page showing a single device alarm. This page is organized into two sections: •...

  • Page 44: Modify The Name Of An Alarm

    RICS Diagnostics In the case of threshold alarms managed by RICS there is also: • Threshold (only the Top version) ->This is the reference value beyond which the alarm is considered activated • Delta (only the Top version) ->This is the hysterisis used for the alarm when over. The alarm source becomes inactive when input data moves under the threshold increased by the delta.

  • Page 45: Advanced Diagnostics Mode

    RICS Diagnostics By clicking on the General button, for each alarm category you can define, (see Screenshot 5.3): • Name (ID): name of the alarm category • Enable sound (PC): it activates the speaker of the Personal computer during this kind of alarm category; the checkbox Enable sound of the frame Global settings must be selected •...
  • Page 46 RICS Diagnostics • Greatest duration of the various alarm activations SETTINGS Section. Concerns information about the settings used by RICS for recording alarms, such as: • Enabled • Threshold (see paragraph 5.3.8) • Delta (see paragraph 5.3.8) • Delay (see paragraph 5.3.8) •...

  • Page 47: Global Control Page

    RICS Global control page Global control page [ RICS ] Global control page To get to this page go to Main menu>View>Global Control (see Screenshot 6). Screenshot 6: Global control page. You can send global commands to all devices connected to a plant, or present in a virtual room. For example you can switch on/off all the light outputs of all devices with a light control and that can receive this command from the PC.

  • Page 49: Personalising The Graphic Display

    RICS Personalising the graphic display Personalising the graphic display [ RICS ] Personalising the graphic display Using the virtual rooms In the main display you can represent all the connected devices, and gather them in one or more pages. Examples of this sub-division are: •...

  • Page 50: Display Of The Main Layout

    RICS Personalising the graphic display If there are several rooms then you must specify in which of these you wish to change the wallpaper, typing the name on the first line and selecting Enable. Please refer to Screenshot 7. You can choose the dimension of the wallpaper by clicking on Stretch. To activate the wallpaper, click on Apply once it is chosen.

  • Page 51: Personalising The Device Image

    RICS Personalising the graphic display Personalising the device image RICS automatically gives an image to each device depending on the model of device used. There are two display styles for these device images: • Simple • Maximized 7.2.1 Simple image style The simple style is a rectangular panel which contains the display, or the fields that show the value of the main magnitudes measured by the device (for example the value of the temperature control probe in a thermostat).
  • Page 52 RICS Personalising the graphic display The image file to be associated to a device can be set manually in the fields Image path and Image file (see bottom of Screenshot 7.2) or clicking on the image preview and choosing the image desired in the various files and paths (see Screenshot 7.3, picture file name window).

  • Page 53: Device Label Name

    RICS Personalising the graphic display Still in reference to Screenshot 7.2, you can select the Displays button and then the number of displays per device (in the Displays field), as well as their position by modifying the parameters in the Display pos field (see Screenshot 7.5).

  • Page 54: Some Examples Of The Use Of A Device Images

    RICS Personalising the graphic display 7.2.5 Some examples of the use of a device images By associating a null image you can only see the display, which can be placed on the page; this way you can obtain an easy synopsis of the plant. To associate a null image, go to Main menu>Configure>Devices>Image, choose the General sub-page and write “none”...

  • Page 55: Automatic Start-Up Function

    RICS Automatic start-up function Automatic start-up function [ RICS ] Automatic start-up function Setting the PC with BIOS configuration Normally, standard PCs are factory-configured for domestic or office use. After an interruption in the power supply they do not turn back on automatically but this operation must be performed manually with the power switch. In all data logging systems (data recording), the recording must begin again automatically as soon as power is restored.

  • Page 56: Automatic System Re-Boot

    RICS Automatic start-up function Automatic system re-boot Windows is not a system that is specifically created to run continuously. To optimise the running of RICS software is it advisable to re-boot the system at regular intervals, for example after 7 days of continuous use. You can set RICS for an automatic re-boot of RICS itself or of the entire operating system.

  • Page 57: Messenger Configuration Page

    RICS Messenger configuration page Messenger configuration page [ RICS ] Messenger configuration page 9.1 Messaging function RICS can automatically send e-mail, fax and SMS Text Messages if requested to do so. The text of the messages is compiled automatically and contains essential data concerning the plant and its status. Thus you can receive information about the status of the devices, the magnitudes present, etc…...
  • Page 58 RICS Messenger configuration page Sending sub-page (see Screenshot 9) • Enable: activates the e-mail module • Send periodically/ Enable: activates the automatic sending function • Send periodically /Interval OK: decides how often e-mail will be sent if all is functioning normally •...

  • Page 59: Fax

    Three groups of addresses can be defined. In each group you can set: • Address: specify the addresses to which the communications will be sent. For example: info@evco.it. If there are multiple addresses these can be separated by a “;”...
  • Page 60 RICS Messenger configuration page Screenshot 9.3: Configure Messenger for fax page (previous page). Sending sub-page (see Screenshot 9.3) • The same as the e-mail page. Settings sub-page (see Screenshot 9.4) • Fax/Serial port: COM Port to which the fax module is connected •...

  • Page 61: Sms Text Messages

    The standard drivers of RICS have been developed according to the ETSI GSM 07.07 specifications and according to the ETSI GSM 07.05 one, in particular: GENERIC AT + EVCO (Text) GENERIC AT + EVCO (PDU). Some modems are compatible with both the formats.

  • Page 62: Using A Sms Gateway

    The supported gateways are the following ones: • SMSHosting • Clickatell. These companies are independent on Evco. To enjoy this service, you have to create an account (username and password) on the internet site of the gateway: • http://www.smshosting.it/smsMaster/registra.jsp for SMSHosting •...
  • Page 63 RICS Messenger configuration page Screenshot 9.6: Configure Messenger for SMS Text Messages page. Destination sub-page (see Screenshot 9.7) Three addressees can be defined, with: • Telephone number: this contains the number to which messages must be sent • Alarm: enables the sending of communications to this addressee in the event of new alarms •...

  • Page 65: General Configuration Page

    RICS General configuration page General configuration page [ RICS ] General configuration page You can reach this page from Main menu>Configure>General (see Screenshot 10). Screenshot 10: General configuration page. If the Configure item is not visibile or is disabled (in grey), it means that the function cannot be accessed with the current log-in level.

  • Page 66: General

    RICS General configuration page 10.1 General This page (see Screenshot 10) allows you to set: • Identification\Station name: this is the name of the station where RICS is installed and is used in displays, printouts and communications • Exit Password\Ask exit password: if this checkbox is selected a password will be requested to exit the programme.

  • Page 67: Lay-Out/Graphics

    RICS General configuration page 10.3 Lay-Out/Graphics This page (see Screenshot 10.2) allows you to modify the graphical appearance of the main RICS display and specify other settings: • Other\Grid size: this field allow you to define the size of the grid upon which the virtual devices (device images) are placed;...

  • Page 68: Alarms

    RICS General configuration page Screenshot 10.3: General configuration page - Options sub-page. 10.5 Alarms This page (see Screenshot 10.4) allows you to modify the following settings: • Behaviour on alarm/Show Alarms Manager: when this checkbox is selected then during an alarm the Alarm manager window is automatically displayed, showing detailed information about the device alarm status.

  • Page 69: Auto Reboot

    RICS General configuration page Screenshot 10.4: General configuration page - Alarms sub-page. 10.6 Auto Reboot This page (see Screenshot 10.5) allows you to modify the following settings: • Auto Reboot/Enable Shut-Down: selecting this checkbox, enables the Automatic operating system and RICS re-boot function, •...

  • Page 70: Reports

    RICS General configuration page Screenshot 10.5: General configuration page - Auto Reboot sub-page. 10.7 Reports This page (see Screenshot 10.6) allows the modification of settings connected to the creation of reports. It is divided into two fields: Speed reports and Automatic print. 10.7.1 Speed reports RICS allows you to set up to 4 direct connections to personalised report models.

  • Page 71: Installation

    RICS General configuration page Screenshot 10.6: General configuration page - Reports sub-page. 10.8 Installation This page (see Screenshot 10.7) allows the modification of settings regarding help or regarding RICS extensions. It is divided into two sub-pages: General and Plug-Ins and Tools. 10.8.1 General •...

  • Page 72: Remote Access

    RICS General configuration page Screenshot 10.7: General configuration page - Installation sub-page. In the Top version the checkbox Show keyboard is available. Select this checkbox to get the program to show the path Main menu>Tools>Keyboard to allow showing Windows’ keyboard (and avoid connecting the real one to the Personal Computer).
  • Page 73 RICS General configuration page • Web manager/HTTP Browsing/HTTP Port: indicates upon which port the web-sever service must be installed.Ensure that the port is not already being used by Windows • Web manager/Web manager\Enable: if this checkbox is selected then the web manager is enabled •...

  • Page 75: Device Configuration Page

    RICS Device configuration page Device configuration page [ RICS ] Device configuration page You can only access this page with administrator-level privileges (level 3). There are 3 ways to get to this page: • Double-left click on the device in the main display. This displays the device page. Now click on Setup. •...

  • Page 76: General

    Address is a value between 1 and 15 • Family is a value between 0 and 7 If the protocol is Modbus: • Address is a value between 1 and 247 • Profile: for EVCO devices it is normally 1...

  • Page 77: Driver

    RICS Device configuration page Screenshot 11.1: device configuration page - Network sub-page. 11.2.2 Driver The settings in this section should only be changed by expert users and are only changed in some applications: • Plug and play\Auto detection: You are advised to leave this checkbox selected. This will mean that RICS can auto-configure some of the properties of the virtual device, compatibly with the type of physical device connected •...

  • Page 78: Displays

    RICS Device configuration page 11.3.3 Displays • Displays\Front kind: this field allows you to define the number of display panels associated to a device image. • Display pos\ Display pos 2,3: this field represents the (x,y) coordinates of the panel relative to that of the device.

  • Page 79: Threshold Alarms

    RICS Device configuration page Screenshot 11.3: Alarm manager settings for a device. 11.4.2 Threshold Alarms In this sub-page (see Screenshot 11.4), for each analogical input (up to a maximum of 4) there is a panel that contains the basic information about the threshold alarms managed on the PC (fields Delta are available only in the Top version). You can set threshold alarm levels from this page, any eventual delays and the alarm-over delta.

  • Page 80: Recorder

    RICS Device configuration page 11.5 Recorder This sub-page (see Screenshot 11.5) allows you to set the parameters for the saving of data on the hard-disk (see Chapter 3). By selecting the Enable Recorder checkbox you activate the recording of data for the device concerned (Note: Normally recording must never be disabled, if not when testing the system).

  • Page 81: Reports

    RICS Device configuration page 11.6.2 Reports • Direct report (Chart): selecting the User defined checkbox you allow the user to specify the report model that has to be associated to the device in question, for the generation of a direct chart. •...
  • Page 82 RICS Device configuration page Screenshot 11.7: Device configuration page - Web sub-page.

  • Page 83: Configuration Of User Profiles

    RICS Configuration of users profiles Configuration of users profiles [ RICS ] Configuration of user profiles 12.1 Profiles You access this page from Main menu>Configure>Accounts (see Screenshot 12). By user profile (username and password) we mean “who” is the user that at a given time is using RICS. Each user profile has a privilege level, based upon which their access to some functions is enabled or forbidden.

  • Page 84: Properties Of A Local Access User Profile

    RICS Configuration of users profiles In the following table we show you the access privilege according to the level: Level Access privilege this is the level of the not logged user; it is not allowed changing the settings of the program or develop report related to the recorded data.

  • Page 85: Information Centre

    RICS Information centre Information centre [ RICS ] Information centre To get to the window in Screenshot 13, go to Main menu>View>Information Central. The Information Centre window allows the display of various pieces of information regarding the system communica- tion services, such as for example e-mail, SMS Text Messages and fax. For example you can see the time the last fax was sent, the time the next fax will be sent, and so on.

  • Page 87: Remote Supervision

    RICS Remote supervision Remote supervision [ RICS ] Remote supervision 14.1 Introduction There are various ways of gaining remote access to information managed by RICS: • By Browser • By Client/Server • By Windows Remote Desktop of third-part packets. It should be mentioned that display on a browser is often called “Web access” or “Internet Access” even if it can actually be performed with a modem/modem connection, on a LAN or any other connection between two PCs with TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 88: Rics Web Functions

    RICS Remote supervision Normally the http service is connected to Port 80 but to avoid creating conflicts with other web servers that may be installed on the operating system (e.g. IIS, Apache, etc… ), it is best to set this value to 8080 or 8081 and so Suppose you have set the HTTP Port to 8080.
  • Page 89 RICS Remote supervision The device page (see Screenshot 14.2) contains the following information: • Values measured by the probes • Setpoint values • Values of the main parameters • Alarms that are now active or that have been active. Screenshot 14.2: Device page in RICS web mode. From the menu on the left-hand side of the screen in Screenshot 14.2 you can access: •...

  • Page 90: Page Refresh

    RICS is installed as client. RICS server is the software that directly manages the EVCO device network (i.e. reads data, saves it, manages any messaging services such as e-mail, sms text messages, fax), with the configuration of a PC-IFC29 device network.

  • Page 91: Client/Server System Structure

    RICS Remote supervision 14.4 Client/Server system structure The RICS client/server system can be summarised in Screenshot 14.3. Screenshot 14.3: Diagram showing RICS client/server connections 14.5 RICS Client When RICS is installed as a client it allows the supervision of remote RICS stations. Once inside RICS (client), the following operations are possible: •...

  • Page 92: Connection Within A Lan: An Example

    RICS Remote supervision Internet: client and server use internet to communicate. The server must have a unique static IP address which identifies it: this address must be specified in the Address field. The client must already have connected to internet before connecting to the server, or RICS will connect with the internet provider using the connection name specified in the General settings, Internet connection field (this can be accessed on Main menu>Connection>Settings) Username and Password: these fields represent the username and password of a user profile on the RICS...

  • Page 93: Modem To Modem Connection: An Example

    RICS Remote supervision The server • When the operating system this is being used allows it (Windows 2000 or better), ensure that any eventual Windows FTP services are disabled or that the port they use is different from that used by RICS (EDCS Port and FTP Port).
  • Page 94 RICS Remote supervision • Ensure that the Windows Routing and Remote access services are enabled like in the Screenshot below (Screenshot 14.5). To enable these services, go to Control panel>Administration tools>Computer management and choose Services and applications>Services. Screenshot 14.5: Control of the start-up of the Routing and Remote access service. •...

  • Page 95: Connection With Internet: An Example

    RICS Remote supervision The client The Client PC has a suitably configured modem. Once RICS (client) has started, you create a new connection with the following settings: • Logical name: Example station • Type of connection: Telephone call (RAS) • In the Settings box click on the New RAS button.
  • Page 96 RICS Remote supervision The server As you can see the client cannot access the RICS server PC directly, but must pass through the router and the company firewall before reaching it. In order to allow the RICS server to be reachable from outside, perform the following actions: •...

  • Page 97: Browsing The Remote Hard Disk

    Server directory name field in the Options page on the server settings window. The complete path of the file destination is: $RICS\STATIONS\NOME_DIR_SERVER where: • $RICS is the RICS installation directory. The default is: c:\evco\rics3 • NOME_DIR_SERVER is the name given to the directory in the server profile.
  • Page 98 • CLIENT_yyyy_mm_dd is the name given to the default session directory (yyyy is the year, mm the month and dd the day, for example: 2004_03_06). For example it could be “c:\evco\rics3\stations\client_2004_03_06”, if the transfer occurred on the 6th March 2004.

  • Page 99: Updates

    RICS Updates Updates [ RICS ] Updates 15.1 Introduction The Advanced version and the Top one offer the possibility to get some software updates. The benefits introduced by an update usually concern what follows: • the introduction of new functionalities •...
  • Page 102 File rics_4.30_user_manual_eng_v1.00.pdf. This document belongs to Evco; unless you are authorized by Evco, you can not publish it. Evco does not take any responsibility about features, technical data and possible mistakes related in this document or coming by its use. Evco does not take any responsibility about damages coming by the non-observance of the additional information. Evco reserves the right to make any change without prior notice and...

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