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Chapter 2: ValVue Installation and Computer
Requirements
The ValVue installation procedures outlined in this chapter assume a working knowledge of Microsoft
Windows
®
and the Masoneilan SVI. For further information about SVI, see Masoneilan SVI Instruction
Manual (EW2000).
Hardware and Software Requirements
ValVue runs on a standard IBM-compatible computer. To successfully install and run ValVue, the com-
puter system must meet minimum hardware and software requirements as follows:
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Windows version 3.1 or later operating system
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386, 486, Pentium or better microprocessor
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A 3.5-inch diskette drive
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An available serial communication port
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A HART modem or RS232/485 converter for HART Multiplexer
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10 MB of free hard disk space to install and run ValVue
Installing ValVue
Before installing ValVue, determine what port the computer uses for RS-232 communication (COM1 or
COM2). The HART modem (or RS232/485 converter for ValVue multiplexer version) will use this port
for communication with SVI.
There are two different ValVue installation disks for different Windows operating systems:
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ValVue for Windows 3.1 and
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ValVue for Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating systems.
Before installing the ValVue software, make sure that the appropriate disk is used. To support the MTL
HART multiplexer, the multiplexer version of ValVue must be used.
To install the ValVue software from the disk:
1. Insert the ValVue installation disk in the 3.5-inch diskette drive.
2. In Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT, select Start->Run from the task bar. In Windows 3.1,
select File->Run from the main menu.
3. Type x:\setup.exe (for example a:\setup) where x is the letter for the 3.5-inch diskette drive.
Press Return or click OK.
4. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation process.
An administrative program, SviAdmin, is also installed along with ValVue. After successful installation of
the ValVue software, the system administrator of ValVue should change the default logon and password
(defaults, Login: masoneilan; Password: new (case sensitive)) and set up user accounts through the
SviAdmin program. Secure the ValVue setup disk in order to provide system security. Anyone with
access to the setup disk could reload the software and thereby get access to SVI devices. For more
detail, see Chapter 4: System Administration, Passwords, and Privilege Levels.
