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This chapter describes the procedures required to set up a PC running Windows 2000/XP as an operator workstation.  These procedures will configure the system to display screens using the Microsoft Internet Explorer so that real time information may be presented to the operator.

Configuration items include:

  1. Windows system configuration

  2. Tsentry Screen Explorer configuration

  3. DCOM configuration for Windows 2000 or Windows XP/2003 (required only if using the Tsentry OPC server)

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titleWndows Configuration

In general, it is advisable to update the workstation to the latest sets of Windows updates.  The easiest means to maintain these updates is simply to visit http://www.windowsupdate.com using Internet Explorer on the client workstation and follow the instructions there. 

In particular, in order to use a workstation to connect to the TSENTRY HMI system the workstation must have the following items installed:

  1. Latest operating system service pack for the workstation

  2. Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0

Operating system service packs are typically listed as high-priority recommended updates, and thus will be presented for installation by default.  The .NET Framework however is typically listed as an optional update, and therefore must be explicitly selected from the Windows Update web site:

  1. Open http://www.windowsupdate.com

  2. Once the Windows Update control has been installed, click on the

Custom button; the Windows Update control should then scan your system to look for available updates

  1. Once the scan is complete, along the left-hand side of the screen should be a set of types of updates; choose Software, Optional

  2. Select/check the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

  3. Click on

Review and install updates and following the remaining on-screen instructions

Alternatively, the .NET Framework 2.0 can be downloaded directly from Microsoft at the following address:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en

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