Installing MK8000 Software
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4.6 MK8000 OPC server
While the installation process is relatively straightforward, there are a few items
that should be noted:
Setting up a distributed configuration
When setting up a distributed configuration, ensure that the MK8000 Stand-Alone
and FEP stations have been set up in the same workgroup or domain, and that you
are able to log on to both of them with the same Administrator ID and password.
Installing the test client for debugging purposes
When commissioning or debugging, you may need to install the test client on the
client stations. Select ‘Client Station’ from the list to install the test client only.
Updating previous MK8000 installations
If you are migrating from an existing MK8000 to a newer version, you should refer
to the Release Notes prior to performing the installation procedure.
Start menu
The MK8000 setup adds a new folder in the Windows Start menu, providing the
appropriate commands to control the MK8000 OPC server and tools. The complete
set of commands is configured for the Windows user who installs the MK8000
software, whereas all other Windows users get a reduced menu, including basic
set of commands only.
4.6.1 MK8000 installed software
Commands in the Windows Start menu
The MK8000 Installation disk will install the following applications:
In the main Start Programs DMS8000 menu:
– Composer – configuration tool for configuring the OPC server.
– System monitor – launches the system monitor icon in your task bar.
– PAK manager – activates the hardware key with the software license code.
– MK8000 server (SBT.MK8000 OPC server), which can be started and
stopped using the corresponding commands Start Server and Stop Server
(this command is available only to the installation user).
– System Supervisor Browser – monitors the MK8000 connection (this
command is available only to the installation user).
In the Start Programs MK8000 Tools submenu:
– Composer Plug-in Installer – shows which plug-ins are currently loaded
and available in Composer and allows for installing new ones
(this command is available only to the installation user).
– Export wizard – allows for configuration export into *.CSV file.
– Inspector – logs OPC messages and activity for troubleshooting.
– MK8000 test client – tests the server configuration and connection with the
subsystems.
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