Notifier UniNet 2000, Installation, Operation, And Administration Manual

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The Workstation Installation/Operation Manual Version 2 Document 51540 Rev. B1 4/8/02
4.1: Plug-In Installation
4.1.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration
Plug-Ins are .CFG configuration files that may have an associated .EXE file. Plug-In Applications are independently
operating software applications linked to specific NION types, and they interface with the workstation at the
network level. Configuration Plug-Ins act to create new menu options by defining 'macro' commands or sequences
of information for communicating with specific devices. Plug-Ins relate to specific devices, and their options are
accessed through device menu options or macro definitions. To activate the Plug-In Installation select NION
Application from the Workstation Configuration menu.
Plug-Ins are configured using the NION Plug-In Application Selection and Configuration form. To
configure a Plug-In for a device, follow these steps:
1. Select the appropriate NION type in the NION Type combo box (For example, if the 2C8M Plug-In is
being configured, select Notifier 2C8M).
Figure 4-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form
NION Type Currently
Being Configured
Plug-In Linked to
Current NION Type
Shows the Current
Plug-Ins Settings
Menu Items/
Commands Available
for Current Plug-In
Click Here to Change
Current Linked Plug-In
Shows to What
Types of Devices
the Plug-In
Commands Apply
Shows Communi-
cations Restrictions
for Each
Command
Menu Command
Control Properties
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NOTE: The related hardware must be installed to utilize the related features provided by
the plug-in.