Harris IconMaster - Ethernet Connections; Starting ICU; Configuring a PC Monitor for Best Display

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Chapter 8: Configuring IconMaster
Ethernet Connections
IconMaster uses Ethernet-based communication. Default IP addresses will
function correctly in a “one frame and one control panel” configuration if they
are both connected to the same switch that is not connected to a network server/
router.
Figure 8-2. Simple Non-Network IconMaster Configuration
Starting ICU
To start the ICU application, select the IconMaster Configuration Utility icon
by following this path:
Start → Programs → Harris → IconTools → IconMaster
The IconMaster configuration software main menu will display. The main
window of the IconMaster configuration software provides a list of the main
menu item groups. The groups that appear depend on whether you select frame
configuration or panel configuration.
Configuring a PC Monitor for Best Display
For IconMaster software to show clearly and appropriately on a PC monitor:
1. Set the Display Properties for the monitor to 1024×768 pixel resolution (or
larger) with regular or small fonts.
2. Go to the Start menu, and then select Settings → Control Panel →
Display → Display Properties → Settings.
3. Set the color palette to display either High (16-bit) or True (24-bit) color.
IconMaster
control
panel
Ethernet switch
NEO frame containing
IconMaster system
(MKE-3901, MKA-3901, and
optional MGI-3903)
PC
running
IconMaster
configuration
utility