MTS Model 493-04 PC-Per-Station Kit - Manual (Page 18)

MTS Model 493.04 PC-Per-Station-Kit
How to Use PC-Per-Station Networking
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How to Use PC-Per-Station Networking
Basic Operation
The PC-Per-Station Kit links multiple computers to a single controller.
Startup procedure
1. Switch the Master PC on and allow the system to load.
2. Switch the Controller on and allow the system to load.
3. Once the master PC and controller have loaded, you can use dependent
computers to run a test or a simulation.
Typical operation
• Multiple users may simultaneously run different tests (at individual
stations) through a single controller.
• You can still control multiple stations from any individual PC if
desired.
Simulation mode
You can run in the simulation mode on one computer without affecting any other
computer on the network.
Note Do not run a simulation and a real session on a single computer.
PC-Per-Station Troubleshooting
Master PC
The master PC is the network server for the controller software.
• System software must be installed on the master PC.
• Network adapters must be installed and all network connections configured.
• IP addresses for the controller and General network adapters must be
correct.
• The firewall must be disabled to allow communications from the controller.
Dependent PCs
• Each dependent PC must have controller client software installed.
• Each dependent computer must have a drive mapped to the master PC
C:\MTS 793 folder. Make sure that Reconnect at login is enabled.