MAGUIRE Gravimetric Gateway LineMaster, Installation Operation & Maintenance

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Security Key Setup - For Licensed Mode
In licensed mode, the G2 software uses a security key to determine the number of blenders
licenses to the installation. The security key connection options are:
Serial Security Key - Maguire part # G2-SA or G2-SK. Connects to a COM port (RS-232)
on the G2 Server computer. Serves as both the security key in Licensed Mode and a serial
signal amplifier to blenders on a serial network. Plug the G2-SA (G2-SK) into an available
COM port on the G2 Server Computer.
USB Security Key - Maguire part # G2-SA-E or G2-SK-E. Connects to a USB port on the
G2 Server. Serves as the security key in Licensed Mode. For installations using Ethernet
only communication to the blenders. The USB security key should be plugged into a USB
port on the G2 Server computer. Some operating systems discover the USB TTL-232R
device and automatically installs the driver and creates a virtual COM port for security the
key connection. Some operating systems do not have the driver and will require that you
install the driver separately. The driver is available from Maguire.com (located at the
bottom of the page: http://www.maguire.com/page.php/downloads.htm) or on the install CD
or USB.
To verify that your driver is installed, open the Device Manager. If the driver is install
correctly you will find:
USB Serial Port under "Ports (COM and LPT)". If the driver is not
found, please install the driver separately and check again. If the driver is needed, see
http://www.maguire.com/page.php/downloads.htm for TTL-232R Drivers.
G2 Server Start Up
The G2 Server program must be running at all times for the software to collect data from
the Blenders. The G2 Server is started with the G2 Server shortcut located in the start
menu and/or the desktop. Open the Server by double-clicking the shortcut.
First Time G2 Server Start Up
Choose the Mode
The first time you start the G2 Server, you will
need to choose the Mode. Under the Mode in
the menu, select the Mode that you want to
Start the G2 software in. Choose "Licensed" if
you have a security key programmed with the
number of blenders you are licensed for.
Choose "Lite" for single blender use without a
security key. Choose "Demo" for simulated
operation.
Licensed Mode:
Uses security key to determine blender
licensing.
Demo Mode - Simulated Operation, connects to Simulated
Blenders.
Lite Mode -
Allows communication to one blender without
licensing.
Select COM Port and Baud Rate
After choosing the mode, select the COM port
that the security key is connected to. Typically
COM1 for serial/RS-232 use with the G2-SA.
USB security key COM port varies (typically
COM4, see Device Manager for COM
assignment. Baud Rate should be 1200.