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Niagara SCX User Guide
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Chapter 2: Install Niagara SCX
You must meet the minimum system requirements and perform the specified steps to install Niagara
SCX.
The major steps you must take to install Niagara SCX include:
1. Set up the server or computer and install Niagara SCX.
2. Install Niagara SCX Explorer on all remote laptops or workstations (optional).
NOTE: The version of Niagara SCX on the server and any optional remote clients must be
the same.
Install the Niagara SCX Explorer on each system you wish to use to control the encoders
remotely.
3. Configure DCOM and firewall settings (refer to the section titled Configure Niagara SCX
Settings for Firewall and DCOM and SCX Server DCOM Settings on page 17).
WARNING! You must install Niagara SCX on a Microsoft Windows XP® or
2003 environment. Niagara SCX is not compatible with Microsoft Windows
Vista®.
Install Niagara SCX on the Server
Perform the following steps to install Niagara SCX on the server (encoding computer).
1. Insert the CD and select Install Niagara SCX on the startup window.
Figure 1. SCX CD Startup Window
2. Verify the SCX splash screen (Figure 2) displays.
Figure 2. Niagara SCX Splash Screen