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3. Installing the eXmux 3500 Visual Network 

Management Software (VNMS) 

The following section describes how the eXmux 3500 Visual Network Management Software (VNMS) 
is installed into your Laptop or PC. 

Computer and Operating System Restrictions 

The eXmux 3500 Visual NMS is compatible with Windows XP

®

 Service Pack 2 or higher,

Windows Vista

®

 and Windows 7

®

 Operating Systems; currently when using Vista or Windows

7 Operating Systems certain changes must be made to file locations after the VNMS software is
installed.  These changes are described after the software is installed in the steps below.

An Intel Pentium D (dual core) 2.5 GHz or higher processor computer is recommended with a
minimum of 1 gigabyte of RAM.  2 gigabytes of RAM is recommended.

RFL recommends that a high resolution screen be used for optimal VNMS viewing.

Before beginning the installation note the following: 

The eXmux 3500 Visual NMS software is conveniently loaded into the user’s laptop or PC
through the supplied CD (Part # MCD3500-XXX) or downloaded from the RFL website at

www.rflelect.com

.

Installing VNMS 

Follow the steps below to install the software. 

1. Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer or run the downloaded file.

2. In most cases, a setup window will appear on the screen.  

 Click Install.

If the window does not appear, do the following:

a.

From the Start Menu, select run.

b.

Type the following in the run window command line: D:\setup

Note:  If your computer does not use ‘D’ for the CD ROM drive, substitute the correct

letter here.

c.

Click OK.

3. Click on ‘Next’ to continue with the setup.

4. From this point on the software will prompt you to enter information it requires to complete the

installation.

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MUX 3500 Quick Start

 

RFL Electronics Inc. 

May 29, 2013 

973.334.3100 

Because RFL™ and Hubbell® have a policy of continuous product improvement,

 

we reserve the right to change designs and specifications without notice.

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Страница 1: ...d running quickly after receiving their eXmux 3500 IP Access Multiplexer These instructions are not to be used as a substitute for the RFL Instruction Manual Please refer to the Instruction Manual for...

Страница 2: ...t the power wires to be installed are disconnected at their source All relay contacts are labeled in the de energized position Ensure that the power supply ies installed in your eXmux 3500 will operat...

Страница 3: ...cate which power supply ies were installed in the unit before leaving the factory Note that units are shipped with two switches installed If a redundant power supply is not installed on your unit no l...

Страница 4: ...ding is accomplished by connecting a 6 AWG wire or larger between the protective earth stud shown below and the rack ground The grounding wire should be kept as short and straight as possible to keep...

Страница 5: ...tation battery 120 or 220 Vac depending on which power supplies are installed in the unit Make the required connections as shown in the illustration above Station battery positive goes to the terminal...

Страница 6: ...allation note the following The eXmux 3500 Visual NMS software is conveniently loaded into the user s laptop or PC through the supplied CD Part MCD3500 XXX or downloaded from the RFL website at www rf...

Страница 7: ...us version of the Visual NMS EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013 7 973 334 3100 2 Run the install set up for Windows XP operating systems simple click Next and complete the software...

Страница 8: ...above other Windows systems will be similar Currently RFL supplies a USB Driver for Windows7 32 and 64 bit operating system users The driver can be downloaded from the RFL website or supplied on a CD...

Страница 9: ...ess The USB Interface and the USB Serial Port both parts MUST be completed to correctly configure the USB Driver Double click on Exmux 3500 USB Interface Select the Hardware tab EXMUX 3500 Quick Start...

Страница 10: ...ecked Select the USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway Select Select Select Update Driver Click Close a confirmation window will appear as shown on the following page EX...

Страница 11: ...double click on Exmux 3500 USB Interface Select the Hardware tab Double click Now proceed to the following page to configure the USB Serial Port EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013...

Страница 12: ...e USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double click the exmux 3500 User Access USB icon on your desktop the dialog box...

Страница 13: ...instructions The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double click the exmux 3500 User Access USB icon on your desktop the following dialog box will appear EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electro...

Страница 14: ...ll be in Minor Alarm until the default Admin_Passwd1 password is changed The password must be between 10 and 32 characters in length and MUST contain a character from each of the following 4 sets Uppe...

Страница 15: ...The default Node ID is 0 The Node ID can be set between 1 and 999 The Node ID can also be assigned automatically by the VNMS software After setting the required address information press M to return t...

Страница 16: ...ntering the Key Code note the following In a situation where both the eXmux and PC are connected to the same network configuring for Static IP is not required as the computer will get IP address infor...

Страница 17: ...n the following dialog box will open Check this button This information can be ignored 1 2 Add IP information here 3 Check OK EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013 17 973 334 3100 Bec...

Страница 18: ...D field and password into the Password field and check the Log In button After logging in to VNMS you may want to change the User ID and Password at a later date see the Instruction Manual for details...

Страница 19: ...updates 4 13 10 TG 5 18 10 New screen capture on page 9 with better description of IP address entry other minor updates 5 19 10 TG 3 14 11 Minor changes to page 1 and 6 3 14 11 TG 3 30 11 Specific inf...

Страница 20: ...cs Inc reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents from time to time We assume no liability for losses incurred as a result of out of date or incorrect information c...

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