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Configuring the ViconNet System
XX185-30 Rev 807 Kollector Lite
Configuring the Nucleus
The Nucleus takes an active role in the ViconNet system, acting as a central station that connects all
devices running the ViconNet application. The more devices connected to the system, the more resources
the Nucleus requires. A backup Nucleus, which runs at all times, can also be configured as a safety
mechanism for cases when the system does not operate due to a problem such as a power failure in the
Nucleus. In such cases, the system automatically searches for and connects all ViconNet applications to
the backup Nucleus currently configured in the system and continues operation without interruption.
In a small network (fewer than five sites), the Nucleus and backup Nucleus (if it exists) can be on any of the
transmitters or Workstations and a backup Nucleus should only be configured if deemed necessary. If the
Nucleus is configured on a site and it is heavily loaded with recordings and transmissions, the Nucleus
should be moved to a dedicated Workstation. In a large network (more than five sites), it is strongly
recommended that the Nucleus and backup Nucleus be run on dedicated Workstations.
Creating a New Network
This procedure provides a five-step example of how to create a new ViconNet network using a field-proven
method of setup and commissioning. In this example, we will create a network made up of 11 Kollector Lites
with RAIDs and three Workstations.
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Step 1: Setting the Sites' IP Addresses,
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Step 2: Configuring the Network Setup for a Master Nucleus System,
page 62
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Step 3: Configuring a Site to Connect to Nucleus,
page 62
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Step 4: Connecting the Master Nucleus to the Backup Nucleus,
page 63
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Step 5: Testing the Network,
page 63
NOTES:
To prevent problems, it is recommended that you methodically plan your network ahead of time.
Do not use this procedure to modify an already existing network.
Before beginning, ensure that all CAT5 cables to the transmitters and Workstations are connected to a hub
or switch and that they are properly wired on each end, per 568B (or 568A). It is important to
not
mix
connection methods or connect or disconnect cables when the application is running.
Step 1: Setting the Sites' IP Addresses
In this step, you will configure the IP addresses of the sites in the network.
1. Go to the site whose IP address you want to set. Then, from the ViconNet
Main
window, click
. The
Setup Site Selection
window is displayed, as shown on page 57.
2. Select your Kollector Lite and click
. The
System Settings
window is displayed, as shown on