Siemens MK8000 MP4.30 User manual

Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
MK8000 MP4.10
OPC Server for subsystems
Installation
Function & Configuration
Commissioning
Safety Regulations

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About this Document..............................................................................................5
Definitions of Terms..............................................................................................11
1Safety Regulations................................................................................12
1.1 Country-specific standards .....................................................................12
1.2 Assembly, installation, commissioning and testing work........................12
1.3 Modifications to the system design and the products.............................12
2Introduction ...........................................................................................13
2.1 What has been changed in MP 4.10.......................................................15
2.1.1 Documentation changes and corrections in this edition .........................15
3Installation .............................................................................................16
3.1 Installation requirements.........................................................................16
3.1.1 MK8000 OPC Server System Requirements..........................................16
3.2 Installation types .....................................................................................18
3.2.1 Selecting the MK8000 configuration.......................................................18
3.2.1.1 Redundant server solution with Marathon virtual server.........................18
3.2.2 Selecting the type of Windows security ..................................................20
3.2.3 Enabling the automatic start-up..............................................................20
3.3 Installation checklist................................................................................21
4Installing MK8000 Software .................................................................22
4.1 Welcome screen .....................................................................................23
4.2 Installing the MS-SQL Server software...................................................24
4.2.1 Installing the MSDE 2000 software.........................................................24
4.2.2 Installing the SQL Express 2005 and SQL 2005 Backward Compatibility24
4.3 Installing the SQLXML 3.0 software........................................................24
4.4 Installing the Microsoft .NET Framework V1.1 .......................................25
4.5 Installing the Microsoft .NET Framework V2.0 .......................................26
4.6 MK8000 OPC server...............................................................................28
4.6.1 MK8000 installed software......................................................................28
4.7 Installing the MK8000 on the main (Stand-Alone) station.......................30
4.7.1 Installing the MK8000 on the FEP (Distributed Systems).......................32
4.7.2 Installing the MK8000 on the client (test for Distributed Systems).........32
4.8 Testing the network communication (Distributed Systems)....................34
5Configuring the MK8000.......................................................................35
5.1 Configuration Checklist...........................................................................35
5.2 MK8000 architecture in the Composer project .......................................37
5.3 Control units and network components...................................................39
5.4 MK8000 Communication drivers.............................................................39
5.5 Connecting networks to the MK8000......................................................41
5.5.1 What to drag to the drivers......................................................................41
5.6 Adjusting network settings ......................................................................46
5.7 Setting vitality..........................................................................................47
5.7.1 Connecting a CS11 (and FC700A) directly to the MK8000....................47
5.8 Setting OPC Group names.....................................................................48
5.9 Setting the Multi-state value data format................................................48
5.10 Setting up the diagnostic log...................................................................49
5.11 Downloading configuration to the MK8000.............................................50
5.11.1 Verifying the MK8000 license .................................................................51

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6Testing the Configuration ....................................................................52
6.1 Checking Stations ...................................................................................52
6.2 Checking Internal Configuration..............................................................52
7Tips for Integrating with an OPC client...............................................57
7.1 Exporting data to a 3rd party OPC Client................................................57
7.2 Using the test client.................................................................................59
7.3 Integrating into a network (Distributed configuration).............................59
7.4 Possible difficulties in integrating an OPC client.....................................61
7.4.1 Exporting data to a 3rd party OPC client..................................................61
7.4.2 Integrating the OPC server into a network..............................................61
7.4.3 DCOM settings on OPC clients...............................................................71
7.5 Integrating clients that don’t support DCOM...........................................72
Appendix A. Using the System Monitor...........................................................74
Appendix B. Enabling & disabling MK8000 auto-start...................................78

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About this Document
Purpose of this document
This manual is a guide to the installation, configuration, and commissioning proce-
dures for the MK8000 OPC Server. It is specifically for those individuals responsi-
ble for the commissioning of the MK8000 OPC Server.
Scope
This document applies to the MK8000 OPC Server for subsystems, MP 4.10.
Target audience
Individuals performing the operations described in this manual are expected to
have prior expertise and training in the field of security, at least a moderate level of
familiarity with the Siemens Building Technologies product line, and experience
with the installation, configuration, and commissioning of security management
systems.
This documentation and the instructions herein are intended for the following us-
ers:
Project managers The project manager is responsible for planning and managing a project at the customer site. He is
the link between the operator/customer and the DU. He is in charge of local project management,
coordinates the schedules of all groups of people working on a project as well as resources. He also
continuously obtains the technical information required for project realization.
Project engineers The Project engineers provide the parameterisation of products, devices, and systems in the DU for a
specific customer. They give the go-ahead for the commissioning of products, devices, and systems at
the place of installation, and monitor the serviceability of it. They are also responsible for troubleshoot-
ing.
A Project engineer has had the training appropriate to his function and to the products, devices, and
systems to be configured. He/she has also attended the appropriate technical training courses, and is
familiar with the standard windows operating system environment.
Commissioning personnel Commissioning personnel are responsible for the configuration of the products, devices, or systems
for specific customers at the place of installation. They check serviceability, and officially clear the
product, device, or system for use by the operator/customer. They are also responsible for trouble-
shooting.
Related training
Siemens Fire & Security Products offers a comprehensive training program. You
can find information about training courses in the BT FS Intranet.
Operational and safety regulations
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Before beginning work on the MK8000 OPC Server, you must have read and under-
stood the related documents. In particular, chapter 1 in this manual, Safety Regula-
tions, p.12.
Liability disclaimer for damage or injuries
Before products are delivered, they are tested to ensure they function correctly
when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries caused
by the incorrect application of the instructions, or the disregard of danger adviso-
ries. This disclaimer applies in particular to personal injuries or damage caused by:
Improper and/or incorrect use.
Disregard of safety instructions in the documentation or on the product.
Poor maintenance or a lack of maintenance.

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We have taken every possible care in preparing this manual. The contents of this
manual are revised regularly and brought up to latest standards. Nevertheless, we
are unable to provide any guarantee with regard to content, entirety or quality of
the details contained in this manual.
We assume no liability for problems resulting from the use of this manual. The in-
formation contained in this document may be changed without prior notice. We re-
serve the right to publicize any such changes by issuing updated versions or new
editions.

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Reference documents
The most recently released documentation for customers can be found in the
STEP Documentation Repository System released at SBT FS for end-users via the
STEP Web Client interface at the following address:
https://intranet.sbt.siemens.com/dbcom/en/db_porta/client.asp
The following describes one way to search and find a document:
1. Click on the "STEP WEB Client" image:
2. Choose "04 Fire -3F" from the "Product Segment" box and select
“Activate filter”.
3. Select “All”in the Documents section of the Quick Search page and select
“Advanced Search”.
4. Enter the document number in the “Brochure No.”field
(e.g. A6V10062415 or 007121) and press “Enter”.
Hint: For a specific version, specify the Market Package as *MPn.nn* in the
“Classification No.”field (e.g. *MP4.10*).
Note: STEP provides no results when the number of found objects is equal to or
greater than 200.
To learn about other ways to locate a document, see DMS8000 Quick Refer-
ence Guidelines for Search and Finding DMS Documents in STEP
(A6V10064704).
Product and Document Name Document no. Date Last up-
date
Sales documents
MM8000
023 Product Datasheet A6V10062415_a 06.2007
MP4.10
053 System Description A6V10062417_a 06.2007
MP4.10
039 Sales Presentation A6V10062423_a 06.2007
MP4.10
074 Sales Guide A6V10062427_a 06.2007
MP4.10
074 Tender Specifications A6V10062419_a 06.2007
MP4.10
074 Offer Template A6V10062429_a 06.2007
MP4.10
MK8000
023 Product Datasheet A6V10062405_a 06.2007
MP4.10
039 Sales Presentation 007121_a 03.2003 MP1.10
074 Sales Guide 004970_b 03.2003 MP1.10
MT8001
023 Product Datasheet 006952_e 09.2005 MP3.15
053 System Description 008605_a 09.2005 MP3.15
039 Sales Presentation 007346_b 03.2003 MP1.01
074 Sales Guide 007286_c 09.2005 MP3.15
074 Tender Specifications 007788_c 09.2005 MP3.15
023 Demo Material 008078_b 09.2005 MP3.15
NK8000
023 Product Datasheet NK8223 A6V10062431_a 06.2007
MP4.10
023 Product Datasheet NK8222 A6V10062433_a 06.2007
MP4.10

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023 Product Datasheet NK8225 A6V10062445_a 06.2007
MP4.10
023 Product Datasheet NK8225 PICS A6V10062449_a 06.2007
MP4.10
023 Product Datasheet NE8000 A6V10062421_a 06.2007
MP4.10
039 Sales Presentation A6V10062435_a 06.2007
MP4.10
074 Sales Guide A6V10062439_a 06.2007 MP4.10
023 Demo Material 008077_b 02.2004 MP2.11
Technical documents
MM8000
073 Release Notes MP4.10 A6V10062455_a 06.2007
MP4.10
073 Release Notes MP3.20-03 A6V10075048_a 06.2007 MP3.20-03
073 Release Notes MP3.20-02 A6V10067812_a 04.2007 MP3.20-02
073 Release Notes MP3.20-01 009421_b 12.2006 MP3.20-01
048 Autronica BSxx, ICC ad-on 008750_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 LIST SCU 2000, ICC add-on 009248_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 MAXSYS PC601, ICC add-on 008751_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 CP100, ICC add-on 009848_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 R Card M5 ICC add-on A6V10064742_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 MODBUS ICC add-on A6V10067800_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 CDDL-CDSF ICC add-on A6V10067787_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 DLCS ICC add-on A6V10067792_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 GEUTEBRUECK ICC add-on A6V10067796_a 06.2007
MP4.10
029 Operation A6V10062409_a 06.2007
MP4.10
022 Operation Quick Reference A6V10067779_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 Installation, Configuration and
Commissioning (ICC) A6V10062413_a
06.2007
MP4.10
022 Configuration Quick Reference A6V10075052_a 06.2007
MP4.10
019 Localisation - Engineering guide A6V10062459_a 06.2007
MP4.10
MK8000
048 Release Notes for MP4.10 A6V10062459_a 06.2007
MP4.10
073 Release Notes for MP3.20 009423_a 06.2006 MP3.20
048 Installation, Configuration and
Commissioning (ICC) A6V10062407_a
06.2007
MP4.10
MK8000 Interface Specifications
019 MK8000 OPC Server 004971_h 06.2006 MP3.20
019 CS11 EP5 004974_d 02.2004 MP1.31
019 CS11 EP7 007546_b 02.2004 MP1.31
019 FC700A 008596_a 12.2004 MP3.10
019 CS1115 009843_a 06.2006 MP3.20
019 FC330A 009842_a 06.2006 MP3.20
019 CS440 004973_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 CS4 007078_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 CZ12 007079_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 CZ10 007080_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 STT11 007081_c 10.2003 MP1.30
019 DMS7000 007082_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 GW-20/NK8210 007122_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 GW-21 007124_b 10.2003 MP1.30

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019 MK7022 007125_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 CK11 EP5 007126_b 02.2004 MP1.31
019 CK11 EP7 007129_b 02.2004 MP1.31
019 SK11 007127_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 NK8223 (CDI-Net) 007154_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 CS6 Guarto 007545_b 02.2004 MP1.31
019 SI410 Sintony 008597_a 12.2004 MP3.10
019 CC60 007547_b 10.2003 MP1.30
019 NK822x 007879_b 02.2004 MP1.31
019 CF9000 007880_a 10.2003 MP1.30
019 SIMATRIX 007881_a 02.2004 MP1.31
019 Philips/Burle CCTV 008085_a 02.2004 MP1.31
019 SiPass 008607_a 03.2006 MP3.20
019 TELSCAN 009426_a 03.2006 MP3.20
019 SIMATRIX 009427_a 03.2006 MP3.20
019 SISTORE 009428_a 03.2006 MP3.20
019 Video Camera 009429_a 03.2006 MP3.20
MT8001
073 Release Notes for MP3.15 008604_a 09.2005 MP3.15
048 Operation 006611_e 09.2005 MP3.15
022 Operation Quick Reference 008088_a 09.2005 MP3.15
048 Installation, Configuration and
Commissioning (ICC) 006647_e
09.2005 MP3.15
019 Localisation - Engineering guide 008083_b 09.2005 MP3.15
016 History Analysis Installation 006962_b 03.2003 MP1.00
NK8000
073 Release Notes for MP4.10 A6V10062457_a 06.2007
MP4.10
073 Release Notes for MP3.20-01 009422_b 12.2006 MP3.20-01
048 Installation, Configuration and
Commissioning (ICC) A6V10062437_a
06.2007
MP4.10
048 OPC Connectivity A6V10065253_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 OPC Connectivity A6V10065253_a 06.2007
MP4.10
DMS8000 and Composer
023 Composer Datasheet A6V10062403_a 06.2007
MP4.10
054 Composer Technical Manual A6V10062401_a 06.2007
MP4.10
022 Composer Quick Reference A6V10067783_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 Network and Subsystems Connec-
tivity Guide A6V10062425_a
06.2007
MP4.10
048 Access Control Connectivity A6V10062451_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 Video Connectivity A6V10062457_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 OPC Connectivity A6V10065253_a 06.2007
MP4.10
048 Graphical Map Configuration A6V10062441_a 06.2007
MP4.10
022 Graphical Map Configuration
Quick Reference A6V10069550_a
06.2007
MP4.10
016 Migration from DMS7000 A6V10062443_a 06.2007
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MK8000 OPC Server
In addition to the documents available through the STEP documentation system,
the OPC Foundation publishes a number of other documents that are necessary
and/or useful for understanding the underlying principles used in the MK8000 OPC
Server. These PDF documents can be downloaded from www.opcfoundation.org.
Select “Downloads”on the main page of the site. See “Comments”below for navi-
gation details. *
* Registration may be required.
Name Date Comments
OPC DA 2.05a (Data Access Interface Specifications) 2002-06-28 OPC site: “Specifications”
Also available in STEP
#004971_h
OPC via DCOM with XP SP2 2006-03-30 OPC site: “White Papers”
Also available in STEP
#004971_h
Standard symbols
Italics Result
„“Quotation, reproduced identically
Cross reference
(...) Brackets contain supplementary text, suggestions etc.
Modification index
Version Date Notes
A6V10062407_a_en 06.2007 Latest update for MK8000 MP 4.10
004972_h_en 06.2006 Latest update for MK8000 MP 3.20
004972_g_en 03.2006 Corresponds to version 3.18 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_f_en 12.2004 Corresponds to version 3.10 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_e_en 02.2004 Corresponds to version 1.31 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_d_en 10.2003 Corresponds to version 1.30 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_c_en 07.2003 Corresponds to version 1.20 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_b_en 03.2003 Corresponds to version 1.10 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
004972_a_en 12.2002 Corresponds to version 1.0 of MK8000 OPC Server Software
Acknowledgments
We wish to thank all the Siemens colleagues and the customers who have given
us feedbacks and comments about this documentation.

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Definitions of Terms
Control unit The physical panel (for example, CS11 fire subsystems) that is connected to a group of
detectors. The control unit receives messages from and sends commands to the detec-
tors. When a control panel is connected to the MK8000 server, it behaves as a transla-
tor between the detectors and the MK8000.
The MK8000 supports different types of control units in the disciplines of fire and intru-
sion. Each type of control unit has a different set of terms to describe the hierarchical
levels of the organisational structure it uses. At the lowest level are the detectors,
which are organised into groups (e.g. zones). These groups are organised into larger
groups (e.g. sections), and so on.
Data Point The software representation of any item whose state can be changed. Changes of
state can occur on subsystems, groups of subsystems, sections, zones, and detectors.
Distributed System One of the MK8000 architectures. In this solution, a set of networked stations can pro-
vide the system functionalities in different locations. Distributed system includes:
–One server station (Stand-Alone) equipped with the OPC server software.
–One or more FEP (Front-
End Processor) stations, providing extended communication
capabilities.
FEP Front End Processor. A dedicated PC that connects the main MK8000 station to the
subsystems in the field.
Internal user In order to exchange data messages between tasks, MK8000 requires a Windows user
account that is used as an identifier to get the necessary permissions from the Win-
dows operating system. By default, this user is called “DMS8000_PROC”. This default
setting can be changed if, during the MK8000 software setup, you select the “Re-
stricted Security option and fill out the fields for the account name and password.
It is very important not to change the data associated to this user in the Windows user
list. Modifying the information of the internal user will prevent the MK8000 tasks from
working properly and require a complete re-installation.
Metafile A configuration file that is generated by the configuration tool of a corresponding con-
trol unit. It contains all the details of the local configuration (all the objects handled by a
particular control unit). The information in this file can be read by and integrated into
the MK8000 internal database, ensuring accuracy, and saving configuration time.
PAK Product activation key: a 16-character code, associated to a hardware key (dongle)
that enables MK8000 software to run and to perform.
Plug-In A subsystem tool used during the configuration process in Composer. Plug-ins are
automatically installed and registered in Composer along with the MK8000 product.
Subsystem A control unit configured in the Composer environment.

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1 Safety Regulations
This chapter describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations appli-
cable for the use of Siemens FSP-DMS products. Please read the following sub-
sections, as well as the previous section "About this document" thoroughly before
beginning any work.
1.1 Country-specific standards
Siemens FSP-DMS products are developed and produced in compliance with the
relevant international and European safety standards. This document provides
warnings and recommendations specific to the MK8000 OPC Server. Any addi-
tional country-specific or local safety standards and/or regulations that apply con-
cerning project planning, and installation and operation of the MK8000 OPC Server
must also be taken into account.
1.2 Assembly, installation, commissioning and testing work
Activate security-, fire- and third party systems or devices only in the presence
of the person responsible.
Abide by the safety regulations of the connected sub-systems when working on
management stations. This especially applies when switching-off system com-
ponents.
Inform people before the testing of alarm devices - consider the possibility of
panic reactions.
Inform the alarm and fault receiving stations connected to the system before
carrying out tests.
1.3 Modifications to the system design and the products
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Modifications to a system or to individual products may cause faults or malfunctioning.
Please request written approval from Siemens Building Products, Fire and Safety
Division, and any relevant authorities concerning intended system modifications
and system extensions.

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2 Introduction
This is a guide to the software installation, configuration and commissioning of the
MK8000 OPC Server.
From point-of-sale to project handover
The following is an overview of the phases or steps that occur from the point-of-
sale to project handover to the customer. Documentation that supports a given
step is shown on the right-hand column; see Reference Documents at p.7.
Note: The steps relevant to this document are in black, while the other steps are
shown in grey.
The following is an overview of the phases or steps that occur from the point-of-
sale to project handover to the customer. Documentation that supports a given
step is shown on the right-hand column; see Reference Documents at p.7.
Note: The steps relevant to this document are in black, while the other steps are
shown in grey.
# Step Documents
1 MM8000 Management Station is sold. [Sales Material]
2 Customer chooses a 3rd party OPC Client and integration group.
3 MK8000 project is assigned to a project manager (PM)
Technical requirements defined during the sales process are given to
the technical team that the PM oversees.
4 PM defines the exact needs of the customer.
Before planning commissioning, the project manager meets with the
customer to understand any special needs he may have.
5 PM ensures that all “variables”necessary for installation and
commissioning are present.
“Variables”are items such as power supplies, network outlets, instal-
lation areas, and connection wires to fire panels. These items should
have been specified in the contract, and provided by the 3rd party
suppliers or the customer. If there is a problem in this phase, the
project plan is revised.
[Contract]
Note: The order of steps 6, 7, and 8 may vary.
6 DU provides information to the 3rd party integration group
about
the MK8000 data model and interfaces
The 3rd party client integration will be working in parallel with the DU
through the installation, configuration and commissioning phases,
while they configure the client for integration with the MK8000. Dur-
ing this phase, the DU may need to provide information and guidance
to the integration group with areas, such as the importance of certain
“tags”.
[Interface specifications]
7 Hardware is installed at the client site
8 MK8000 project is configured in Composer Configuration, p 35
[DMS8000 connectivity configuration
guide]
[Composer Technical Manual]

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9 Software is installed at the client site Installation, p. 18
10 Configuration is loaded onto the station(s), and tested Commissioning, p. 52
11 3rd party integration team connects OPC client to MK8000
Once the client is connected, the 3rd party inte-
gration team should be able to continue without
further DU support
Commissioning, p. 52
12 System is ‘acceptance tested’
This is typically done with both the DU and the 3rd party integra-
tion team working through any problems together.
13 Project is handed over to the customer
Once the system is running according to plan, the customer ac-
cepts the system and the project is closed.
14 Maintenance contract begins
If the customer purchased a maintenance contract, the DU begins
performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

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2.1 What has been changed in MP 4.10
This section illustrates the new features of MK8000 MP4.10 in comparison with
previous MP3.20.
Section, Page Improvements
3.1.1, p. 16
4.5, p. 26 MK8000 software requirements: .NET framework 2.0 now required
3.1.1, p. 16
4.2.2, p. 24 MK8000 software requirements: SQL Express 2005 and SQL Backward Compatibility (optional installation in the place of MSDE)
3.2.1, p. 18 New configuration option: License Station
3.2.1.1, p. 18 New installation options for Marathon-based redundant solutions
4.1, p. 23 New welcome screen and installation menu
2.1.1 Documentation changes and corrections in this edition
Here is the list of corrections and modifications included in this edition of the
document.
Section, Page Modifications
P. 5 About this Document
Updated Target Audience section and reference document table
and intranet access (no mode EDMS, replaced by STEP).
Added Acknowledgements section

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3 Installation
3.1 Installation requirements
This chapter lists hardware and software requirements for installation of the
MK8000 OPC Server. The list of requirements includes network related compo-
nents required for distributed (client/server) configurations.
MK8000 and MM8000 solutions
MK8000 MP4.10 can be installed both as an OPC server (as in previous versions)
or integrated in the MM8000 management system. In the latter case, please refer
to the system requirements in the MM8000 ICC manual (doc.no.A6V10062413).
3.1.1 MK8000 OPC Server System Requirements
Hardware Requirements Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or faster
Memory RAM 512 MB or better
Hard disk space 500 MB free
CD-ROM or DVD
COM Port 1 (2-3 optional)
LPT Port 1
USB Port 1
LAN Connections 10/100 MB
Keyboard and pointing device Standard keyboard; mouse or trackball
SW protection Key provided by SBT USB or parallel
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 (see note 1 below)
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Application Software
(Stand-Alone station only) MSDE 2000 Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine SP3a (see note 2 below) Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
SQL Express 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edi-
tion (New in MP4.10)
(See note 3 below)
Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
SQL Backward Compatibility
(New in MP4.10) (See note 3 below)
Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
SQL XML 3.0 SP3
Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP3a
Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
(New in MP4.10) SP3a
Supplied in the DMS8000 CD, free license
SiPass Integrated 2.3
(if access control is used) Build 21 or later (see note 4 below)
OPC compatibility
The MK8000 is compatible with OPC data access version 2.0.
Note: MK8000 is not compatible with OPC data access version 1.0.
Note 1 Windows XP SP2 includes firewall software that should be disabled or re-configured
for MK8000 software to work properly in the following network configurations:
–A) Distributed architectures with Client and/or FEP stations.
–B) Architectures including NK8000 or Serial/IP network devices.

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–C) Architecture including SiPass and CCTV units in network.
Local configurations do not require any change to the Windows firewall setting.
If the PC does not have access to the Internet or is somehow protected, the Win-
dows firewall can be disabled with the following commands:
–Start Settings Control Panel Windows Firewall.
–In the form that appears (in the General tab), set the firewall to Off.
Alternatively, the Windows firewall can be configured in order to allow MK8000 to
operate over the network. This is possible with a dedicated script provided in :
<installation folder>\Utilities\Firewall Configuration
In this folder, double click the file: ‘MK8000 Firewall Cnf.vbs’to start the script pro-
cedure. The script must be used on any type of MK8000 stations (Stand-Alone and
FEP).
See also the technical paper: ‘Using OPC via DCOM with Microsoft Windows XP
Service Pack 2’available in the download page at www.opcfoundation.org.
Note 2 The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Engine (MSDE 2000) software should typi-
cally be installed before MK8000 on the Stand-Alone station. MSDE 2000 is distrib-
uted free of charge and available on the DMS8000 installation CD.
The MSDE 2000 software is not needed if:
–The full-featured SQL Server 2000 SP3 (V8.00.760) is already installed on the same
machine.
–SiPass V2.3 is installed on the same PC and therefore its own copy of MSDE 2000
is also installed
Note that the SiPass setup does not accept as valid the MSDE copy installed by
MK8000.
MSDE is distributed at no charge by Microsoft and can also be downloaded at:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/downloads/download.asp
For more information on MSDE, see:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/default.asp
Notes:
–In MK8000 MP3.18, no external SQL Server available in the network can be used
for the MK8000 database management functions. A local SQL server is always re-
quired.
–For security reason, after installing MSDE, the SQL user account should be custom-
ised using the ‘Special_UT’utility tool (see pag.29).
Note 3 The Microsoft SQL Express 2005 and SQL Backward Compatibility softwares
should typically be installed in the place of the MSDE. They are distributed free of
charge and available on the DMS8000 installation CD.
Note 4 SiPass software should be installed and configured before MK8000.
If you have installed MK8000 MP3.20 before SiPass, then proceed as follows:
–Uninstall MK8000 and reboot
–If MSDE is installed, uninstall it and reboot
–Delete the MSDE folder, typically C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server
–Install SiPass
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3.2 Installation types
3.2.1 Selecting the MK8000 configuration
MK8000 may be set up as a single station, as a distributed system, or as a station
for performing project configuration only. The installation options include:
Installation type Meaning
Stand-Alone/Server
station (full-featured) Install all MK8000 software components as well as Composer and the configuration tools.
Select this option when you need:
–A single station with configuration and test tools;
–A server station, with communication capabilities as well as
configuration and test tools for a Distributed System.
FEP station
(Front-End Proces-
sor providing com-
munication services)
Install MK8000 communication layer only. A networked Stand-
Alone station will be required to configure and operate.
Select this option when you need:
–A Front-End Processor providing, in a Distributed System,
extended serial communication services to a Stand-Alone
station (type 1).
Note: A FEP station can support up to 16 serial ports.
Client application –Install only the MK8000 testing client application.
License station
(New in MP4.10) Install the software required to handle the license key and the
associated PAK code. This installation type is only required on
the physical PCs supporting a redundant virtual server based
on Marathon software.
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During the MK8000 setup procedure, you need to select the installation type.
3.2.1.1 Redundant server solution with Marathon virtual server
In DMS8000 systems, the Marathon EverRun FT (Fault Tolerant) software can be
used in order to satisfy fault-tolerant requirements.
Marathon EverRun FT is a software application that can provide a Virtual server
based on two identical PC machines connected over a hi-speed, dual local net-
work. MM8000 can be installed on the virtual machine, which appears in all re-
spects as a fully standard Windows system. The Marathon software is able to sup-
port an uninterrupted service even in case one of the two physical devices (or part
of it) fails.
The virtual machine creates a perfect environment for DMS8000 software to run
with only one exception, concerning the license key, which requires to be installed
on a physical port and handled by the physical machine.
In fact, two identical hardware keys have to be installed on the same port of the
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Fig 1 Redundant server architecture
When using the redundant option, the MM8000 setup procedure requires a few
more parameter settings (see document no.A6V10062413).
The MM8000 License Server does not run on the virtual machine. Instead, a new
MM8000 setup option (‘License Station’) has been provided, which is meant for the
physical machines and only includes the license-related components that need to
check the physical ports.
Fig 2 Virtual server and Physical servers
For more information about Marathon solutions, refer to the following web site:
http://www.marathontechnologies.com/Continuous_Avail.html
Also, an online demo can be found at the following web address:
http://www.marathontechnologies.com/demo.html
In general, it is recommended that anyone installing, configuring, or administering a
Marathon FT virtual Server environment running MM8000 attend a Marathon au-
thorized training course.
Please contact support for more information about technical details and pur-
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3.2.2 Selecting the type of Windows security
The MK8000 installation procedure needs to define a new ‘internal’Windows user
(‘DMS8000_PROC’, default password = ‘Dixie#65A39!PWD’)and assign it to the
administration user group. This is required for handling the internal inter-process
communication.
Note that the ‘DMS8000_PROC’user must be defined (and maintained) on all the
PCs involved in the OPC communication, both server and client(s).
Note: Do not remove this user.
During the installation, the MK8000 user can be defined in two different ways:
–Standard security: the internal user is automatically created with the name
‘DMS8000_PROC’.
–Restricted security: the internal username and password can be specified as
desired. You can specify a new user account or an existing one.
During the installation procedure of MK8000 software, you are asked to specify
whether the user security is handled in standard or restricted mode.
In both cases, the internal user information can be changed later using the ‘Spe-
cial_UT’utility application (see page 29).
3.2.3 Enabling the automatic start-up
During setup, you will be also prompted to choose whether to enable the automatic
start of the MK8000 server at start-up. Unless you need to perform testing or trou-
bleshooting, it is usually best to enable auto-start. If you need to change this set-
ting for any reason, please refer to Appendix B, "Enabling & disabling MK8000
auto-start”, p.78.