CTI Products RCD Standard - Remote Comparator Display - Manual (Page 2)

MCNRCD Remote Comparator Display for Windows
MCNRCD 2006-07
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COMPARATORS
WITH INTERNAL
PSTN
RYB-8
RELAY
GENERAL
OUTPUTS
PURPOSE
2
CIB
CIB
CIB
1
3
T
T
IOB
PC
WITH INTERNAL
PCLTA CARD
PC
HIB Modem
MODEM
Dial-Up PC
Local PC
Receiver Failure and Error Logging
The MCN Remote Comparator Display software can log
receiver failures and errors. The error log can aid in
diagnosing intermittent receivers or phone lines. Logging can
be sent to:
• PC
Screen
• Disk
• Printer
• Email
Repair Voting System Problems Efficiently!
The MCN™ Remote Comparator Display system helps you
isolate a failure to a specific voting receiver, saving valuable
technician time and reducing receiver downtime.
Intermittent system problems can be extremely tough to find.
The Remote Comparator Display shows which receiver is bad
while the problem still exists. This can eliminate repeated
service calls to the comparator just to isolate a bad receiver.
How the System Works
The MCN Remote Comparator Display software runs on a PC
and connects to the MCN network through a HIB (external) or
PCLTA (internal) network interface module. Comparator
Interface Modules and other general-purpose I/O modules are
mounted remotely, near the comparator or other I/O device.
The PC and the Comparator Interface Modules are connected
through the MCN serial network cable.
CIB Comparator Interface Modules control parallel interface
comparators such as Motorola Digitac, Spectra-TAC,
JPS SNV-12, M/A-Com Analog and DHE 4RV/2 voters. AIB
ASTRO-TAC™ Interface Modules control ASTRO-TAC™
comparators. IOB Input/Output Control Modules provide
general-purpose digital I/O and alarm inputs.
Remote Operation - Permanent Connection
Some dispatch centers have comparators located at remote
location(s). EXB Network Extenders can be used for remote
operation and are available for analog lines, asynchronous
serial channels, or WAN IP networks. Multiple PCs can
monitor and control the voting system using shared
infrastructure links.
Dial-Up Applications
For maintenance purposes, the PC display can be used over
dial-up lines with a HIB external interface. Since the PC does
not have to be dedicated, it may be used for other applications
when not monitoring the comparator. Technicians can even
diagnose after-hours system problems from home using a
portable PC and dial-up modem.
Controlling Comparators at Multiple Sites
MCN Remote Comparator Display systems can be custom-
designed to control comparators located at multiple remote
sites. Contact a CTI Products, Inc. system engineer.
General Specifications
Application type Native 32 Bit Windows Application
Operating Systems Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP
PC Requirements (min.) Pentium III 500 MHz, 256 MB
Open PCI slot for PCLTA
Dial-Up Support
(using HIB modules) All operating systems above with
Internal or External Modems for PC
Leased Line Support HIB, with External Modems
PCLTA with EXB Modules
Multiple PC Display HIB, PCLTA, Mixed,
Local, Dial-up, Leased Line
All with Parallel Status & Control
Multiple Comparator Site
Support Yes, with EXB Network Extenders for
Analog lines, Serial Channels,
Ethernet Channels
Number of receivers
monitored per PC 1024 Simultaneous
Maximum receivers or I/O
points per window Over 400, depending upon screen
resolution and length of names
Receiver Names & Channel
Titles User Programmable
Status Messages & Colors User Configurable