CTI Products RCD Advanced Client-Server - Manual (Page 136)

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MCN Server Program
This is the software run on the MCN Server PC. It has a local display that displays the status of the
devices on the MCN system (Comparators, I/O points, alarms, etc.). It allows the operator to control
receivers (with Force-Vote and Disable functions) and other I/O devices (relays, etc.) from the MCN
Server PC.
The MCN Server program also passes the status and control data to MCN Client PCs over an IP LAN or
WAN.
Warning: Do not run the DOS version of MCNRCD and the MCN Server program at the same
time on the same Network Interface!
This will cause sluggish operation. You may notice modules going off-line, responding very slowly, or
even not responding at all to mouse presses.
First Time Setup
The MCN Server program needs to set up a number of parameters before it can function. When you run
the software for the first time, it will ask you to enter some values.
Software Key
A Software Key is furnished with each MCN Server software package. It is entered in the HW Setup
program. It includes the licensed feature set for the system and some identifying information that helps
us provide product support. Each Software Key is locked to the Security Hardware Key that was
shipped with the system.
The following features are encoded into the Software Key:
•
Expiration Date
•
Maximum number of Clients that can be active at one time (Overall)
If you have entered an invalid software key (or it doesn't match the Security Hardware Key), the MCN
Server software will bring up an error window when it starts up.
Re-Entering a Software Key
If you have made a mistake in entering the Software Key, you can re-enter it using the HW Setup
program.
Viewing the Licensed Features
After the program is running, you can use the Help About menu
item to check which features are enabled in your system.