Measurement Computing eZ-TOMAS version 7.1.x - Manual (Page 101)

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Server Configuration (In eZ-TOMAS)
It is important to properly configure the server to meet your application‟s needs. Forgetting to enable the
data server, for example, would result in no clients having access to the server. The following table
describes the server configuration options and is broken down by panel.
Server Configuration Dialog
Resides in eZ-TOMAS, access via Edit pull-down menu
eZ-TOMAS Server Panel
Enable Data Server
Enables the data server when checked. Clients cannot connect to eZ-TOMAS when the data
server is not enabled. The default value is “unchecked” (server not enabled).
TCP/IP (Winsock)
Port The port number is used to establish communication between the client and the server. The
server establishes and displays a range of port numbers that it listens to. Note that each
remote that connects to a server must use a different port number for that server.
Enable Controller
Access Allows an eZ-TOMAS Remote client to get control access (controller mode). Note that for
each eZ-TOMAS application, at any given time, there can only be one client in the controller
mode. If this box is not checked clients are limited to the monitor mode, assuming that the
data server is enabled.
Network Update Panel
Update Rate
(seconds)
Specifies how often the data sent over the server will be updated. The value must be at
least 1 second, and no more than 60 seconds.
Controller Authorization Panel
Controller
Password
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Sets the password that is required in order for a client to access controller mode. The
password alone is not sufficient to access controller mode. In addition, the data server and
controller access must both be enabled.
Inactivity Timer
(minutes) Allows you to set an inactivity time for a logged-in controller. If no activity occurs within
the set period of time, another client can take control without receiving a prompt.
Activity in this case, is defined as making configuration changes.
Enable TCP/IP
Validation This feature allows the host eZ-TOMAS to grant controller mode access to one specific
client, as determined by its TCP/IP address.
TCP/IP Address When the Enable TCP/IP Validation checkbox is checked, the TCP/IP address in this field
determines which client (only one) is permitted to have controller mode access.
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The Monitor and Controller Modes of eZ-TOMAS Remote are entirely independent of User Level Security settings set in
eZ-TOMAS. The eZ-TOMAS Remote controller password has no relation to the eZ-TOMAS security level password discussed
in Chapter 9.
To avoid conflict between eZ-TOMAS and a client controller, uncheck the Enable
Controller Access check box Prior to making any configuration changes via the Edit
menu in eZ-TOMAS. In addition, avoid making any controller authorization changes
while one or more remote logins are active.