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  • Page 1 Getting Started I/NET® 2000 System TCON238 01/02 –...
  • Page 2 We at TAC have tried to make the information contained in this manual as accurate and reli- able as possible. Nevertheless, TAC disclaims any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever relating to this manual, including without limitation the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 3 Use of Third Party Software TAC software is delivered for use on IBM and compatible PCs. While your PC is capable of running other third party software while running I/NET, trying to do so may present general operational difficulties. This is particularly true if the other third party software is memory resident.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..... 4-2 Editing Configuration Profiles ..... . 4-3 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 6 ....A-2 To Setup AMT and Exporter/Reporter: ..... . . A-5 To Setup I/NET ODBC Driver: Index I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    I/NET. I/NET 2000 Documentation The following manuals are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format on the I/NET 2000 CD-ROM. Optionally, you may order printed manuals. TCON236, I/NET 2000 System Operator Guide TCON237, I/NET 2000 Technical Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 In order to print extended ASCII characters on the event printer, a Windows 98 workstation must load an ANSI driver from the CONFIG.SYS file. This driver is typically included I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Please contact your network system administrator if you have any questions on these requirements. Installation Requirements The I/NET 2000 software requires approximately 35 MB of hard disk space. Make sure you have enough space before you install I/NET. You will need to allocate additional hard drive space for data files.

  • Page 10: Upgrading Previous Versions Of I/Net

    I/NET. You must convert the data files on each host workstation before running this version of I/NET 2000. Once the workstation is upgraded, do NOT run I/NET 2000, Configure, or the IO Server until all host workstations that equalize files have also been upgraded.
  • Page 11 INET2000\RW\RWDEDIR INET2000\RW\RWDEMAC INET2000\RW\RWLTDIR Docutrend Reports INET2000\RW\RWLTMAC INET2000\RW\RWRDIR INET2000\RW\RWRMAC INET2000\RW\RWGEN Docutrend-to-DIF INET2000\RW\AUTODIF INET2000\DATA\*.PAG (I/NET 4.3 pages) Graphic System Pages INET2000\DATA\*.GPG INET2000\DATA\HOMEPAGE INET2000\SYMBOLS\*.BOL (I/NET 4.3 Symbols) Graphic Library Symbols INET2000\SYMBOLS\*.GLS INET2000\SYMBOLS\*.BMP DCU Save Files INET2000\SAV\*.SAV Exporter/Reporter Reports INET2000\UTILS\REPORTER\REPORTS\*.RPT I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 12 An unrecoverable file corrup- tion will occur if a system running version 2.0 or later of I/NET 2000 attempts to read or otherwise access files from an earlier version.

  • Page 13: Installing I/Net

    If your system does not support AutoStart, from the button, select Start “Run ...”. b. Type d:setup (where d is the letter designation of your CD-ROM drive) in the field of the Run Open dialog box. Press Enter. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 14 Otherwise, you may skip to Step 5 now. Figure 2-1. MDAC Error Message This version of I/NET 2000 requires that version 2.5 or later of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) already be installed on your system. If Setup determines that your...
  • Page 15 Review the license agreement. You must check (!) the box accepting the license agreement terms in order to continue. These components must be installed for your I/NET 2000 program to operate properly. d. Click to go to the next screen.
  • Page 16 The Setup Program Installing I/NET 5. Setup displays the I/NET 2000 Registration Information dialog box, shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. I/NET 2000 Registration Information dialog box The registration data is on a label located on the back of the CD-ROM jewel case.
  • Page 17 Installing I/NET The Setup Program 6. Setup displays the Welcome screen shown in Figure 2-4. Review the information on this screen and click Next continue. Figure 2-4. Welcome Screen I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 18 9. Again, Setup automatically launches Wordpad. This time, the contents of the README.TXT file are displayed. You should review this file to obtain up-to-date information and advice. When you have finished reading this file, close Wordpad to continue. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 19 To change the destination folder, select . The Browse Choose Folder screen (Figure 2-7) allows you to scroll to select another folder. Select the folder and click return to the Destination Location dialog box and click Next I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 20 11. The Setup Type screen, shown in Figure 2-8, provides four installation options. Figure 2-8. Setup Type Dialog Box - installs all I/NET application files and optional Typical components. The full installation requires approximately 35MB of hard disk space. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 21 Synchronous option, described below. If you are unsure as to which option to select, please review the Communication chapter in TCON237, I/NET 2000 Technical Reference Guide. - installs all I/NET application files and Synchronous optional components.
  • Page 22 Step 13. Next Table 2-1. I/NET Installation Components Component Description: I/NET 2000 Application Files I/NET program files AMT Package Files AMT program files Data Files Sub Components: Data I/NET default data files (optional)
  • Page 23 The Setup Program Table 2-1. I/NET Installation Components (Continued) Component Description: I/NET - Docutrend data I/NET NPR configuration and station save files (optional) I/NET 2000 Help files I/NET, AMT online help files Exporter/Reporter Sub Components: Exporter Files Exporter program files Reporter Files...
  • Page 24 15. If this is an upgrade installation, you will receive one of two screens concerning required file conversions. Note: To avoid nonrecoverable data corruption, it is very important that you complete the conversions before running I/NET 2000, Configure, or IO Server. Refer to Chapter 3, I/NET Conversions, for details.
  • Page 25 17. If this is a new installation, the Configure program will launch automatically. Refer to Chapter 3, “I/NET Configu- ration”, for information on the Configure program. After you complete the configuration process, select Close return to Setup. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 2-13...
  • Page 26 At this point, the Setup program verifies the TAPI version installed on your workstation. If you do not have the correct version, a dialog box will warn you. Locate TAPI2195.EXE on the I/NET 2000 CD- ROM. Click on the filename to extract the required versions for Windows 98, NT, and the Readme files.
  • Page 27 The conversion program to convert controller save files never runs automatically. This conversion program should be run manually if you wish to continue to use existing controller save files. Refer to “DCUxxxx.sav File Conversion Utility” in Chapter 3, I/NET Conversions. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 2-15...

  • Page 29: I/Net Conversions

    I/NET Conversions The current version of I/NET 2000 uses data file formats that are not compatible with previous versions. If you are upgrading a previous version of I/NET 2000, you must convert these files to ensure proper operation of your I/NET 2000 system.

  • Page 30: Database Utility

    A default login ID of “CSI” with the password “DACS” is built into the password file. This is the login ID and password you should use when the program launches automatically during the I/NET 2000 upgrade. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 31: Check Binarytree File

    Use current I/NET directory of the active configuration. 5. Select the current . This is your existing I/NET File Version version, not the version you are upgrading to. 6. Activate the option. Balance tree I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 32: Exit

    After the conversion utilities have run and I/NET is fully installed on your host machine, you may start this program manually and access the other functions, including editing the password file. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Access Control File Conversion Utility

    I/NET Conversions Access Control File Conversion Utility Refer to TCON241, I/NET 2000 Utilities Operator Guide, for full instructions on the functions available in this utility. Access Control File Conversion Utility This utility will convert your access control files to the new format.

  • Page 34: Inetamt.mdb File Conversion Utility

    Note: If you store the converted files in a different directory, make sure that your I/NET 2000 system configuration gives the proper directory for the converted files. 7. Click on the button to begin the conversion process.

  • Page 35: Dcuxxxx.sav File Conversion Utility

    Note: The current version of this utility is 51. This version converts DCU save files from I/NET 2000 version 1.x to I/NET 2000 version 2.0 only. If your DCU save files are from an older version of I/NET, this utility will not convert the files properly. You may use the previous...
  • Page 36 DBCNV to “step through” the conversion levels prior to this one. To convert all DCU save files: 1. Open the I/NET 2000 folder on the Windows desktop. 2. Double-click on the icon for the folder. 3. Double-click on the icon for the file.

  • Page 37: I/Net Configuration

    TCP/IP communication parameters, select a printer port, and alter I/NET’s default directory structure. You also use Configure to setup NetPlus Routers and define host masking for message routing requirements from other hosts and NetPlus Routers (NPR). I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 38: Starting The Configure Program

    The list box contains all of the defined I/NET configurations. You can select another configuration profile to use, add a new configuration profile, or modify an existing profile. You can also access the NetPlus Router Configuration editor and the Host Masks Editor. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 39: Editing Configuration Profiles

    Serial Port TCP/IP Workstation Options Directories System Services Peripherals Information on each of these categories is provided in the next four sections. Use these details to customize your profile. See Also: “Managing Configuration Profiles” on page 4-16 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 40: Serial Port

    Direct - Select if a CSI Host Tap, or a controller emulating a Host Tap, is connected to the serial port. Taps allow the work- station to connect directly, or remotely, to the I/NET system at the host or controller LAN levels. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 41 2. Select the serial port from the drop-down Port or device list. Only available serial ports are displayed. 3. Select the from the drop-down list. This rate Baud rate must be supported by both the serial port and the connected device. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 42 LAN (i.e., 7802x or 7805x Tap). The hardware address must be the address (0–15), set by DIP switches, on the associated 7802x or 7805x Tap. b. Otherwise, enter a of 0. Hardware address Figure 4-5. Link Configuration Editor I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 43 This is especially important if you intend to assign a Restore Host to the link. Refer to “Automatic DPU Restore” in Chapter 5 of TCON237, “I/NET 2000 System Technical Reference Guide,” for more information about assigning Restore Hosts to links. 5. Enter a number (0–99) for the .
  • Page 44 Embedded 4.x Dial allows the host workstation to emulate the 78041 Tap. You must have a modem installed under Windows. Note: Refer to the “Communication” chapter in TCON237, I/NET 2000 Technical Reference Guide for additional information on Embedded 4.x Dial.

  • Page 45: Tcp/Ip Parameters

    “Serial Port” on page 4-4.) 1. Click in the checkbox to activate (!) or deactivate (#)the option. When activated, I/NET will commu- Enable TCP/IP nicate over the Ethernet LAN. 2. Enter a unique (1–63) for the workstation. Host Address I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 46 Your workstation must reference at least one Reference Host – OR – Your workstation must be defined as a Reference Host on at least one other workstation. Your workstation can reference up to eight Reference Hosts. 4-10 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 47: Workstation Options

    I/NET Configuration Editing Configuration Profiles Note: Refer to the System Configuration chapter in TCON237, I/NET 2000 Technical Reference Guide, for information on system and network configuration. To define a reference host: a. Select an entry in the Reference Hosts list box and double-click, or click .
  • Page 48 I/NET Configuration (default) – Select this mode when the worksta- Normal tion will be used as a standard I/NET 2000 operator workstation connected to an I/NET 2000 version 2.x system. This is typically the correct setting for most I/NET system operators.

  • Page 49: Directories

    Stores Docutrend data and files. Stores station save and NetPlus Router (.SAV Save and .NPR) files. Archive Stores archived Docutrend data. Stores the global system files used for file FileMaster equalization. To change a directory setting: I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-13...

  • Page 50: System Services

    Note: If all the client applications are closed, you can manually close I/O Server by right-clicking on the I/O Server icon, in the system tray (see Figure 4-1) and selecting from the resulting menu. Exit 4-14 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 51: Peripherals

    You must use Dallas Semiconductor’s Universal 1-Wire Com Port Adapter (CSI Part No. 602072-0010). 3. Select a from the drop-down list box. Only Printer port existing ports are listed within the drop-down list. You may configure only one printer port. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-15...

  • Page 52: Managing Configuration Profiles

    Therefore, it is recommended that only a dot-matrix printer be used. Refer to the descrip- tion of Event Actions in TCON 237, “I/NET 2000 System Technical Reference Guide,” and in TCON 236, “I/NET 2000 System Operator Guide,” for more information.

  • Page 53: Deleting A Configuration Profile

    To shut down the I/O Server: 1. Make sure that all I/NET software is closed, including the Configure program. 2. Right-click on the I/O Server icon in the system tray. 3. Select from the resulting context menu. Exit I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-17...

  • Page 54: Saving Configuration Profile Changes

    2. If necessary, shutdown IO Server. Depending on your system configuration, IO Server may shutdown automati- cally. 3. Start either I/NET 2000 or Configure to relaunch IO Server. Host Routing Masks I/NET has the capability to route messages, alarms, and Docutrend data from remote hosts to your host.

  • Page 55: Defining Host Masks

    Note: The Unattended function is not currently available. 2. Specify the Attended hours for this host in the Times section. Enter the hours in 24-hour format for each day of the week. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-19...
  • Page 56 Each mask is an eight position parameter, with each position either active (!) or inactive (#). Refer to TCON 209, I/NET 2000 Technical Reference Guide for a complete discussion on message masking. Note: You must also specify masking requirements in I/NET’s Host Config-...

  • Page 57: Copying Host Masks

    This section outlines only the NetPlus Router (NPR) configuration procedures that are performed with the Configure program. Refer to TCON 184, Series 2000 NetPlus Router Installation Guide, for complete instructions on the installation and configuration of NetPlus Routers. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-21...

  • Page 58: Selecting A Netplus Router

    This is the required mode for the initial configuration of a NetPlus Router. b. If your configuration profile specifies any other Link all NetPlus Routers available on the network are Type, listed. Proceed to Step 4-22 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 59: Configuring A Netplus Router

    Figure 4-16. Net Plus Router Configuration Editor Configuring a NetPlus Router Prior to configuring the NetPlus Router, you may need to obtain the following information from your network system adminis- trator: NetPlus Router IP Address I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-23...
  • Page 60 Protocol (SNMP), you may configure the NetPlus Router to send a block of information (a “trap”) to a specific machine (the “trap” host) when a specified event occurs. a. Enter the machine name of the SNMP trap host in the field. SNMP Name 4-24 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 61: Managing Netplus Router Configurations

    NetPlus Router. 1. Select the desired NetPlus Router from the NetPlus Router Summary dialog box. 2. Click the button to display the Password editor, Password shown in Figure 4-17. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-25...

  • Page 62: Saving Configurations

    1. Select the desired NetPlus Router from the NetPlus Router Summary dialog box and click Save 2. You will be prompted for a password, if one has been assigned. Enter the password and click 4-26 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 63: Restoring Configurations

    Summary dialog box and click Restore 2. You will be prompted for a password, if one has been assigned. Enter the password and click The configuration parameters are sent to the selected NetPlus Router immediately. I/NET 2000 Getting Started 4-27...

  • Page 65: Odbc32 Administrator Setup

    ODBC32 Administrator for use with AMT, Exporter/Reporter, and the I/NET ODBC Driver. Follow these procedures only if you deselected the ODBC compo- nent during the I/NET 2000 installation. Note: The I/NET ODBC Driver interfaces with I/NET’s access control files.

  • Page 66: Configuring Odbc32 Administrator

    5. At this point the procedure varies for configuring AMT, Exporter/Reporter or the I/NET ODBC Driver. Refer to the appropriate heading below to complete the configuration. To Setup AMT and Exporter/Reporter: 1. Select Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) and click Finish I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 67 2. The ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup allows you to select a Figure A-3. ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup data source name and select a database. AMT and Exporter/Reporter have different data source names. For AMT: In the field, type InetAMT. Data Source Name I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 68 3. The ODBC Data Source Administrator should list the InetAMT, or Reportdb, data source in the User Data Sources list box, as shown in Figure A-6. 4. Click to close the window and return to the Control Panel. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 69: To Setup I/Net Odbc Driver

    The I/NET ODBC Driver requires you to set the User DSN and the System DSN. To set the User DSN: 1. Click Add on the User DSN tab. The Create New Data Source dialog box appears. 2. Select INET 2000 ODBC Driver and click Finish. I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 70 1. Select the System DSN tab and click . The Create New Data Source dialog box appears. 2. Select INET 2000 ODBC Driver and click Finish. 3. In the Setup dialog box, type INETDATA in the Data field and click Source I/NET 2000 Getting Started...

  • Page 71: Index

    AMT files database utility DCU save files Docutrend custom installation Docutrend reports Docutrend-to-DIF customer name graphic pages host configuration host passwords library symbols network configuration – data access components, installation reports system pages I/NET 2000 Getting Started Index-1...
  • Page 72 NPR dial link type embedded 4.x dial link type Ethernet LAN, requirements file equalization 4-11 4-12 filemaster 4-12 library symbols, backup files G – H graphic pages, backup files host address Index-2 I/NET 2000 Getting Started...
  • Page 73 4-27 access control files network configuration, backup files database utility Normal Mode 4-12 DCU save files – Operating Mode 4-11 procedure passwords, backup files workstation requirements PC requirements reference host 4-10 registration information I/NET 2000 Getting Started Index-3...
  • Page 74 TAC AB Corporate Headquarters Jägershillgatan 18 213 75 Malmö Sweden Phone: +46 40 38 68 50 Fax: +46 40 21 82 87 www.tac.se TAC Americas P.O. Box 59469 Dallas, TX 75229 USA Phone: +1 (972) 323 1111 Fax: +1 (972) 242 0026 www.tac-americas.com...

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