Future Design MCT-MC 4.3, User Manual

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MCT-MC
4.3
Offline Setup - 137 - FDC MCT-MC
Once the connection is established, the current MC display will be shown on your desktop. The image will be
a duplicate of what is on the MC. As you manipulate the screen, the display of the MC will also be manipulated
so that any local operator will be able to see what is happening and vice versa.
Multiple instances of the VNC viewer can be started on your PC. By running multiple viewers, you can have
access to multiple MC controllers right from your desktop. The heading of each VNC viewer window will use
the “VNC Device Name” entry for the header. By entering a unique name for each MC, you can identify each
VNC connection and know which system you are accessing.
The VNC viewer is meant to be used for short term control access to the MC. It is not meant for long term
monitoring of system operation. If long term monitoring access is desired, use the built-in web server of the
MC or a PC with FDC software to monitor and control the MC over its serial communications port. The web
server interface and PC software is designed for long term monitoring and status updates.
Due to the nature of VNC operation, and for security reasons, the VNC viewer connection should not be left
open on your desktop. The viewer connection should be opened in order to perform the necessary control
and/or status check of system operation, and then closed once the task is complete. Accidental manipulation
of the control or erroneous network activity could cause connection problems over the VNC interface and result
in the VNC server shutting down and requiring the MC to be restarted in order to regain access.
NOTE: Some viewers may also contain additional features for file transfer and other high level functions. These
functions are NOT compatible with the MC. Any attempt to use them may cause the MC VNC server
to malfunction and require power to be cycled in order to reboot the system. All viewers should be
used ONLY to monitor and manipulate the MC as if you were standing directly in front of the unit and
touching the screen.