Installation and Setup Manual

Micro-PWC™ Installation & Setup Guide

Contents i

Table of Contents

1.0 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview........................................................................................................1

1.2 Intended User................................................................................................2

1.3 Functional Description ...................................................................................2

1.3.1 User Interface...................................................................................2

1.3.2 Micro-PWC Management Features..................................................2

1.3.3 Hierarchical Displays........................................................................2

1.3.4 Graphic Configuration ......................................................................3

1.3.5 Historical Database ..........................................................................3

1.3.6 Logging.............................................................................................3

1.3.7 Trending ...........................................................................................3

1.3.8 System Status Display......................................................................3

1.3.9 Instrument Configuration ..................................................................3

1.3.10 Micro-PWC System Utilities ...........................................................3

1.3.11 Historical Block Data Collection......................................................4

1.3.12 Process Alarms ..............................................................................4

1.3.13 Events ............................................................................................4

1.3.14 Message Review............................................................................4

1.3.15 Alarm Groups and External Alarm Annunciation............................4

1.3.16 Printer Review................................................................................4

1.3.17 The @aGlance/IT Application Server interface..............................4

1.4 How to Use This Manual ...............................................................................5

1.5 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations............................................................5

1.6 Reference Documents...................................................................................9

1.7 Notation Conventions ....................................................................................9

2.0 - REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Hardware Requirements.............................................................................. 11

2.1.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements................................................. 11

2.2 Software Requirements ............................................................................... 11

2.2.1 Requirements................................................................................. 11

2.2.1.1 Requirements for Optional Software Packages ........... 11

2.3 Micro-DCI Instrument Compatibility.............................................................12

3.0 - INSTALLATION

3.1 Setting Up the Base PC...............................................................................13

3.2 Verifying/Installing the Windows Workstation Software...............................13

3.2.1 Verifying Windows Version .............................................................14

3.3 Determine I/O Address for Supervisor Board ..............................................15

3.3.1 Windows 2000 Professional ...........................................................15

3.3.2 Windows XP Professional ..............................................................16