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MaintenanceManagement System(MMS) Client/Server(v4.1.x)for Alstom Vital ProcessorInterlocking Systems(VPI ® II/iVPI)Copyright © 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012 Alstom Signaling Inc.User's ManualP2528

MaintenanceManagement System(MMS) Client/Server(v4.1.x)for Alstom Vital ProcessorInterlocking Systems(VPI ® II/iVPI)Copyright © 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012 Alstom Signaling Inc.User's ManualAlstom Signaling Inc.P2528, Rev. August 2012, Printed in U.S.A.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGESP2528, Maintenance Management System (MMS), Client/Server version (4.1.x) forAlstom Vital Processor Interlocking Systems (VPI ® II/iVPI) User's ManualORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: August 2012PAGECoverTitle pagePrefacei thru viCHANGE OR REVISION LEVELAug/12Aug/12Aug/12Aug/121–1 thru 1–12 Aug/122–1 thru 2–12 Aug/123–1 thru 3–6 Aug/124–1 thru 4–20 Aug/125–1 thru 5–26 Aug/126–1 thru 6–24 Aug/127–1 thru 7–32 Aug/128–1 thru 8–2 Aug/129–1 thru 9–2 Aug/12P2528, Rev. Aug/12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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PREFACENOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATIONInformation contained herein is confidential and is the property of AlstomSignaling Incorporated. Where furnished with a proposal, the recipientshall use it solely to evaluate the proposal. Where furnished to customer, itshall be used solely for the purposes of inspection, installation ormaintenance. Where furnished to a supplier, it shall be used solely in theperformance of the contract. The information shall not be used ordisclosed by the recipient for any other purposes whatsoever.FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT1–800–717–4477ORWWW.ALSTOMSIGNALINGSOLUTIONS.COMALSTOM SIGNALING INC.1025 JOHN STREETWEST HENRIETTA, NY 14586REVISION LOGRevision Date Description By Checked Approved0 August 2012 Original issue JF KS KSP2528, Rev. Aug/12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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ABOUT THE MANUALThis manual is intended to provide the necessary information to maintain and ensureproper operation of the Client/Server version (4.1.x) of Maintenance ManagementSystem (MMS) for Alstom Vital Processor Interlocking Systems (VPI ® II/iVPI).The information in this manual is arranged into sections. The title and a brief descriptionof each section follow:Section 1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This section provides general information onthe components of MMS.Section 2 – INSTALLATION: This section describes how to install the MMS Server andMMS Client applications.Section 3 – MMS SERVER: This section explains how to start the MMS Serverapplication, shut it down, and configure it as needed.Section 4 – MMS CLIENT MAIN: This section explains how to start the MMS ClientMain application, shut it down, and configure it as needed.Section 5 – MMS EDITOR: This section explains how to use the MMS Editorapplication.Section 6 – MMS CLIENT RUNTIME: This section explains how to use the MMS ClientRuntime application.Section 7 – SYMBOLS: This section describes the layout symbols used in the MMSprograms.Section 8 – VPI PORT CONFIGURATION: This section explains how to configure VPIports to aquire data for MMS.Section 9 – MMS COMMUNICATION: This section contains block diagrams describingMMS communication.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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MANUAL SPECIAL NOTATIONSIn the Alstom manuals, there are three methods used to convey special informationalnotations to the reader. These notations are warnings, cautions, and notes. Bothwarnings and cautions are readily noticeable by boldface type two lines beneath thecaption.WarningA warning is the most important notation to heed. A warning is used to tell the readerthat special attention needs to be paid to the message because if the instructions oradvice is not followed when working on the equipment then the result could be eitherserious harm or death. The sudden, unexpected operation of a switch machine, forexample, or the technician contacting the third rail could lead to personal injury or death.An example of a typical warning notice follows:CautionWARNINGDisconnect the motor energy whenever the gear coveris removed. Otherwise, the switch machine mayoperate unexpectedly and possibly cause personalinjury.A caution statement is used when failure to follow the recommended procedure couldresult in loss or alteration of data. A typical caution found in a manual is as follows:CAUTIONChanging session date and time to earlier values mayaffect the ability of the History Window to store datacorrectly.NoteA note is normally used to provide minor additional information to the reader to explainthe reason for a given step in a test procedure or to just provide a background detail. Anexample of the use of a note follows:Note: A capacitor may be mounted on the circuit board with a RTV adhesive.Use the same color RTV.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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TopicTABLE OF CONTENTSPage1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 1–11.1. SCOPE OF MANUAL ....................................................................................... 1–11.2. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 1–11.3. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ..................................................... 1–11.4. REQUIREMENTS/FEATURES ......................................................................... 1–21.5. GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................. 1–31.6. CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 1–61.6.1. VPI ® II/iVPI Application .................................................................................. 1–61.6.2. VPI Communication Ports .............................................................................. 1–71.7. MMS EDITOR ................................................................................................... 1–81.7.1. MMS Projects ................................................................................................ 1–91.8. MMS SERVER ............................................................................................... 1–101.9. MMS CLIENT ................................................................................................. 1–111.9.1. MMS Client Main.......................................................................................... 1–111.9.2. MMS Client Runtime .................................................................................... 1–112. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 2–12.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 2–12.2. MMS SERVER INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 2–22.3. MMS CLIENT INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 2–73. MMS SERVER ....................................................................................................... 3–13.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 3–13.2. CONNECT TO A VPI SYSTEM ........................................................................ 3–13.3. MMS SERVER START-UP ............................................................................... 3–33.4. MMS SERVER OPTIONS ................................................................................ 3–43.5. MMS SERVER HELP ....................................................................................... 3–63.6. MMS SERVER SHUTDOWN ........................................................................... 3–64. MMS CLIENT MAIN .............................................................................................. 4–14.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 4–14.2. MMS CLIENT START-UP ................................................................................. 4–24.3. MMS CLIENT USER INTERFACE ................................................................... 4–34.3.1. Overview ........................................................................................................ 4–34.3.2. Locations Panel ............................................................................................. 4–44.3.3. Tools Menu .................................................................................................... 4–54.3.4. MMS Client Help .......................................................................................... 4–174.4. SECURITY LEVELS ....................................................................................... 4–184.5. MMS CLIENT SHUTDOWN ........................................................................... 4–19P2528, Rev. Aug/12 i Alstom Signaling Inc.

TopicTABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)Page5. MMS EDITOR ........................................................................................................ 5–15.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 5–15.2. MMS EDITOR USER INTERFACE .................................................................. 5–25.3. CONFIGURE MMS EDITOR OPTIONS ........................................................... 5–45.4. CREATE A NEW MMS PROJECT ................................................................... 5–75.5. BUILD THE LOCATION MODEL .................................................................... 5–115.6. IMPORT CAAPE DATA .................................................................................. 5–145.7. LINK VPI VARIABLES TO SYMBOL PARAMETERS .................................... 5–195.8. ADD MMS SPECIFIC DATA ........................................................................... 5–215.9. CREATE A SUMMARY REPORT .................................................................. 5–245.10. PRINT A LAYOUT DRAWING ........................................................................ 5–256. MMS CLIENT RUNTIME ....................................................................................... 6–16.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 6–16.2. ACCESSING MMS CLIENT RUNTIME ............................................................ 6–26.3. MMS CLIENT RUNTIME USER INTERFACE .................................................. 6–36.3.1. Main Screen ................................................................................................... 6–36.3.2. Maintenance Diagnostics ............................................................................. 6–106.3.3. Application Explorer ..................................................................................... 6–126.3.4. Log Manager ................................................................................................ 6–206.3.5. Configuration Manager ................................................................................ 6–226.3.6. Network Statistics Screen ............................................................................ 6–247. SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................. 7–17.1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 7–17.2. TRACK SYMBOLS ........................................................................................... 7–17.2.1. Overlay Track ................................................................................................ 7–17.2.2. Non-Coded Track ........................................................................................... 7–47.2.3. Coded Track .................................................................................................. 7–67.3. SWITCH SYMBOLS ......................................................................................... 7–97.4. LIGHT SYMBOLS ........................................................................................... 7–127.4.1. Color Lights .................................................................................................. 7–127.4.2. Position Lights ............................................................................................. 7–157.4.3. Search Lights ............................................................................................... 7–187.4.4. Semaphore Lights ........................................................................................ 7–217.5. MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS ....................................................................... 7–237.5.1. Alternate Traffic ........................................................................................... 7–237.5.2. Grade Crossing ............................................................................................ 7–247.5.3. Remote/Local Control .................................................................................. 7–267.5.4. Timer ............................................................................................................ 7–277.5.5. Generic ........................................................................................................ 7–287.5.6. Direction Indicator ........................................................................................ 7–297.5.7. Alarm ........................................................................................................... 7–31P2528, Rev. Aug/12 ii Alstom Signaling Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)TopicPage7.5.8. Text Box ....................................................................................................... 7–328. VPI PORT CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 8-18.1. VITAL BOARD NETWORK PORTS .................................................................. 8-18.2. NON-VITAL BOARD NETWORK PORTS ......................................................... 8-18.3. COMPILER REPORT OPTIONS ....................................................................... 8-29. MMS COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................... 9-19.1. DATA LOG RETRIEVAL PROCESSING ........................................................... 9-1P2528, Rev. Aug/12 iii Alstom Signaling Inc.

LIST OF FIGURESDescriptionPageFigure 3–1. CPU II and CSEX4 Diagnostics ............................................................... 3–2Figure 3–2. VSP and NVSP Remote Diagnostics ....................................................... 3–2Figure 5–1. MMS Editor User Interface ....................................................................... 5–2Figure 6–1. MMS Main Screen .................................................................................... 6–3Figure 6–10. Maintenance Diagnostics Screen ......................................................... 6–10Figure 6–11. Application Explorer Screen ................................................................. 6–12Figure 6–12. Watch Window Options Menu .............................................................. 6–16Figure 6–13. Log Manager Screen ............................................................................ 6–20Figure 6–14. Configuration Manager Screen ............................................................ 6–22Figure 6–15. Communication Explorer – Network Statistics Screen ......................... 6–24Figure 9–1. Data Log Retrieval Processing .................................................................. 9-2P2528, Rev. Aug/12 iv Alstom Signaling Inc.

LIST OF TABLESDescriptionPageTable 1–1. Minimum PC Requirements ....................................................................... 1–2Table 1–2. Control System Component Requirements ............................................... 1–2Table 1–4. MMS Projects Features Available with Specific VPI ® II/iVPI and/orCAAPE Software........................................................................................ 1–9Table 1–5. MMS Client Runtime Pages .................................................................... 1–12Table 3–1. VPI ® II/iVPI Connection Ports .................................................................... 3–1Table 3–2. Starting the MMS Server Application ......................................................... 3–3Table 3–3. Accessing the MMS Server Settings Tabs ................................................ 3–4Table 3–4. MMS Server Settings Tab Descriptons ..................................................... 3–5Table 3–5. Accessing the MMS Server Help ............................................................... 3–6Table 3–6. Shutting Down the MMS Server ................................................................ 3–6Table 4–1. Starting the MMS Client Application .......................................................... 4–2Table 4–3. Location Panel, Default Status Color Indications ....................................... 4–4Table 4–4. Configuring MMS Servers ......................................................................... 4–6Table 4–8. Accessing the MMS Client Help .............................................................. 4–17Table 4–9. Security Levels and Functions ................................................................. 4–18Table 4–10. Shutting Down the MMS Client .............................................................. 4–19Table 5–1. MMS Editor User Interface Descriptions ................................................... 5–3Table 5–2. Modifying MMS Editor User Preferences................................................... 5–4Table 5–3. General Tab Preferences .......................................................................... 5–5Table 5–4. Colors Tab Sub-tabs ................................................................................. 5–6Table 5–5. Creating a New MMS Project .................................................................... 5–7Table 5–6. Creating a New MMS Project .................................................................... 5–7Table 5–7. Building the Location Model .................................................................... 5–11Table 5–8. Importing CAAPE Data ............................................................................ 5–14Table 5–9. CAAPE Project Data Imported by the MMS Editor When .CPB is Used . 5–18Table 5–10. Linking VPI Variables to Symbol Parameters ........................................ 5–19Table 5–11. Adding MMS Data to the Build File ........................................................ 5–21Table 5–12. Creating a Summary Report .................................................................. 5–24Table 6–1. Starting the MMS Client Runtime Application ............................................ 6–2Table 6–2. MMS Main Screen Detail ........................................................................... 6–4Table 6–3. Main Screen Settings Tabs ....................................................................... 6–7Table 6–4. Main Screen Help Menu ............................................................................ 6–7Table 6–5. Main Screen Control System Status Indications ........................................ 6–8Table 6–6. Main Screen Tools Descriptions ................................................................ 6–9Table 6–7. Maintenance Diagnostics Screen Interface ............................................. 6–11P2528, Rev. Aug/12 v Alstom Signaling Inc.

DescriptionLIST OF TABLES (CONT.)PageTable 7–1. Overlay Track Symbol Attributes ............................................................... 7–2Table 7–2. Overlay Track Symbol Parameters – Indications ....................................... 7–3Table 7–3. Non-Coded Track Symbol Attributes ......................................................... 7–4Table 7–4. Non-Coded Track Symbol Parameters – Controls .................................... 7–5Table 7–5. Non-Coded Track Symbol Parameters – Indications ................................. 7–5Table 7–6. Coded Track Symbol Attributes ................................................................. 7–6Table 7–7. Coded Track Symbol Parameters – Controls ............................................ 7–7Table 7–8. Coded Track Symbol Parameters – Indications ........................................ 7–8Table 7–10. Switch Symbol Parameters – Controls .................................................. 7–10Table 7–11. Switch Symbol Parameters – Indications .............................................. 7–11Table 7–13. Color Light Symbol Parameters – Controls ........................................... 7–13Table 7–14. Color Light Symbol Parameters – Indications ........................................ 7–14Table 7–16. Position Light Symbol Parameters – Controls ....................................... 7–16Table 7–17. Position Light Symbol Parameters – Indications ................................... 7–17Table 7–19. Search Light Symbol Parameters – Controls ......................................... 7–19Table 7–20. Search Light Symbol Parameters – Indications ..................................... 7–20Table 7–21. Semaphore Light Symbol Attributes ...................................................... 7–21Table 7–22. Semaphore Light Symbol Parameters – Controls ................................. 7–22Table 7–23. Semaphore Light Symbol Parameters – Indications .............................. 7–22Table 7–24. Alternate Track Symbol Attributes ......................................................... 7–23Table 7–25. Alternate Track Symbol Parameters – Indications ................................. 7–23Table 7–26. Grade Crossing Symbol Attributes ........................................................ 7–24Table 7–27. Grade Crossing Symbol Parameters – Indications ................................ 7–25Table 7–28. Remote/Local Control Symbol Attributes ............................................... 7–26Table 7–29. Remote/Local Control Symbol Parameters – Controls .......................... 7–26Table 7–30. Remote/Local Control Symbol Parameters – Indications ...................... 7–26Table 7–31. Timer Symbol Attributes ........................................................................ 7–27Table 7–32. Timer Symbol Parameters – Indications ................................................ 7–27Table 7–33. Generic Symbol Attributes ..................................................................... 7–28Table 7–34. Generic Symbol Parameters – Controls ................................................ 7–29Table 7–35. Generic Symbol Parameters – Indications ............................................ 7–29Table 7–36. Direction Indicator Symbol Attributes .................................................... 7–29Table 7–37. Direction Indicator Symbol Parameters – Indications ............................ 7–30Table 7–38. Alarm Symbol User-Defined Attributes .................................................. 7–31Table 7–39. Text Box Symbol Attributes ................................................................... 7–32Table 7–40. Text Box Symbol Parameters – Indications ........................................... 7–32P2528, Rev. Aug/12 vi Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION1.1. SCOPE OF MANUALThis manual provides the necessary information to properly operate and maintain theClient/Server version (v4.1.x) of the Maintenance Management System (MMS) forAlstom Vital Processor Interlocking Systems (VPI ® II/iVPI).1.2. OVERVIEWThis section briefly describes the components and physical characteristics of theMaintenance Management System (MMS).Note: The individual who installs MMS software must have administratorrights to the PC or laptop intended for use.1.3. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMaintenance Management System (MMS) is a graphical Diagnostic and MaintenanceApplication that uses a graphical Track Layout to dynamically record and display theVPI diagnostic status along with the status of linked VPI variables.Additional tools are available to manage diagnostics, view configuration information,view event and data logs, schedule maintenance tasks and view recorded VPIapplication variable data.MMS consists of three applications: MMS Editor is used to graphically create the MMS ProjectMMS Server communicates with VPI systems and handles requests from MMSClientsMMS Client connects to MMS Servers, displays overall server status, andgraphically displays runtime information for individual serversP2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.4. REQUIREMENTS/FEATURESTable 1–1. Minimum PC RequirementsComponentRequirementOperating System Windows XP (SP2 & SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7,Windows Server 2008 (32-bit Operating Systems only)RAMCPUHard Drive2 GBIntel II GHz Pentium or compatible100 GB availableInput Device One of: Touch screen, Mouse, Trackball, Joystickand a KeyboardDisplay SVGA (1024 x 768)Ports One network connection (two required for redundancy)Other CD-ROM driveTable 1–2. Control System Component RequirementsComponentVPI ApplicationCSEX4 Board*orNVSP BoardRequirementMust be created using VPI II ® /iVPI application built with CAAPEversion 12C or laterCSEX4 used in VPI ® II SystemsNVSP Board used in iVPI Systems* Does not support CSE or CSEX1 boards.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.5. GLOSSARY OF TERMSTable 1–3. Glossary of Terms (Cont.)TermApplication ExplorerCAAPECILCommunicationExplorerConfigurationManagerControl SystemControl VariableCPU IICPU/PDCSEXData LogDrawing AreaHHTDefinitionAccesses the selected System's variable data obtained throughthe diagnostic ports. Multiple logic, message, or I/O variablescan be viewed in near real time. Variables are displayed usingtheir assigned names and their current Boolean or integervalues. Application logic statements can be displayed includingthe current values of the variables used to generate thestatements. Datalogged variable data can be displayed usingthe playback feature.Alstom’s Computer-Aided Application ProgrammingEnvironment software package converts Boolean expressionsinto operating instructions for the VPI microprocessor togenerate interlocking logic configured to meet the needs of theparticular installation.Central Instrument LocationProvides access to serial ports through VT100. Display networkstatistics for networked connections.Reports the expected and actual configuration items for eachApplication of the selected System. Both hardware and firmwareitems can be reported.Hardware device connected to MMS computer. Currently onlyVPI ® II/iVPI systems are supported.Data received by the VPI ® II/iVPI systemCentral Processing Unit II board used in the VPI ® II Vitalprocessor.Central Processing Unit/Polynomial Divider board used in theVPI ® Vital processor.A family of non-vital communications and I/O control boards,including CSEX3 and CSEX4 used in VPI ® II systems.MMS events, System status, Diagnostics and VPI Data Logssaved in the MMS database.The Layout area of the MMS Editor where the location model iscreated. This is where symbols are placed and connected.Hand Held Terminal; a simple text-based diagnostic displaydevice.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General DescriptionTable 1–3. Glossary of Terms (Cont.)TermImport WizardIndication VariableiVPILCS fileLog ManagerLVC fileMAC portMMSMMS ClientMMS Client RuntimeMMS EditorMMS Event LogMMS ServerMaintenanceDiagnosticsNon-Vital ProcessorBoardNVSPSessionStatus BarSymbolDefinitionA set of dialogs that guide a user through the steps necessaryto place VPI information into the MMS Project database.Data received by the VPI ® II/iVPI systemIntegrated Vital Processor Interlocking, an Alstom Vital waysidecontrol system.The compiler’s report file for a non-vital application (.lcs).Handles the retrieval of VPI ® II/iVPI data logs and the archivaland display of all log data.The compiler’s report file for a Vital processor application (.lvc).Maintenance ACcess Port; a port used to access diagnosticdata.Maintenance Management System.MMS Client consists of two applications. MMS Client Mainconnects to MMS Servers,displays overall server status; andallows the user to open MMS Client Runtime for an individualserver.An application that graphically displays runtime information foran individual server location.An application used to create MMS Project databases.VPI ® II/iVPI control and indication data is recorded as MMSEvent Log data.An application that communicates with VPI systems andhandles requests from MMS ClientsGraphical display of control system hardware status anddiagnostic data.A board responsible for the VPI ® II/iVPI system non-vitalprocessing: CSEX4, NVSP.Non-Vital System Processor non-vital communications and I/Ocontrol board used in iVPI systems.The period of time MMS is operational; a new session log iscreated each time MMS is started.MMS information is displayed as an expandable text list; the last50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps.A graphical object that represents a field device.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General DescriptionTable 1–3. Glossary of Terms (Cont.)TermDefinitionTask Scheduler A basic calendar to do list allowing a user to controlmaintenance tasks.Track Layout The graphical model of a location.VDPVital Diagnostic Protocol; a means of routing Vital processordiagnostic data through the diagnostic screens of a non-vitalprocessor board.Vital Processor Board A board responsible for the VPI system non-vital processing:CPU/PD, CPU II, VSPVPI ® IIVital Processor Interlocking II, an Alstom Vital wayside controlsystem.VPI Data Log A collection of data retrieved from VPI ® II CSEX Data Logger;the VPI ® II CSEX Data Logger must be enabled and the dataretrieved (see Section 6.3.4 Log Manager).VSPVital System Processor board (used in iVPI systems).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.6. CONTROL SYSTEMMMS supports the following control systems: VPI ® IIiVPIThe control system is generally comprised of: One Vital processor board that coordinates the Vital aspects of system operationUp to four non-vital processor boards. A non-vital processor board coordinatesnon-vital communications and handles non-vital I/O. Non-vital only controlsystems containing only non-vital processor boards are also feasible.1.6.1. VPI ® II/iVPI ApplicationVarious VPI ® II/iVPI boards contain user programming that is specifically developed forthe location where the system is installed. The programming for a particular board iscalled an application. Each application includes logic statements that control the board'sbehavior. Logic statements manipulate variables, which are memory locationscontaining some discrete piece of information such as the status of an I/O port or amessage bit. The most common logic statement is the Boolean equation, which logicallycombines the values of several variables to get a single True or False value and thenassigns that value to one or more results. Vital processor boards are capable ofprocessing only Boolean equations. Non-vital processor boards are also capable ofprocessing integer equations as well as more complex statements such as subroutinesand IF/ELSE.The application programming for a board is produced by compiling graphical or textbased input files using software tools contained in the Computer-Aided ApplicationProgramming Environment (CAAPE). The compile process of the CAAPE optionallyproduces a report file which includes, among other things, a symbol table mappingmemory locations to variable names and a logic section listing the logic statements inthe application. Report files for Vital processor applications have an "LVC" extension;report files for non-vital processor applications have an "LCS" extension.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.6.2. VPI Communication PortsBoards in the non-vital processor family produce diagnostic data that can be accessedthrough the MAC serial port by a series of menu-driven screens which can be displayedon a VT100 video terminal or an equivalent terminal emulator program.Note: The Client/Server version (v4.1.x) of MMS currently does not supportMAC serial port connection to non-vital boards. Use ALSDload, or anequivalent terminal emulator program, to make such connections.These boards can also produce real-time variable status data in a format compatiblewith MMS but is not directly displayable on a video terminal. MMS can also use anetwork diagnostic port for Data Log retrieval.The Vital processor board provides diagnostic information in a text-basedquery/response format that was originally meant for viewing with a hand held terminal.Newer versions of VPI ® II/iVPI system software also have a Vital Diagnostic Protocol(VDP) option that can route diagnostic information from the Vital processor boardthrough either a serial port, or through dual-ported random access memory (RAM) tothe non-vital processor board and displayed through the non-vital processor board'sdiagnostic screens.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.7. MMS EDITORUse the MMS Editor to: Graphically model a given locationGather VPI application informationLink symbol parameters to VPI variables for each graphical elementCreate an MMS Project database for use by MMS Client RuntimeAdd alarms and soundsAdd security settingsRemove the color setting from generic symbolsThe model of the plant is entered through the user-friendly Track Layout environment,using symbols representing track circuits, switches, signals, timers, and other layouthardware.The Import Wizard function guides the user to easily enter VPI configuration data intothe MMS Project database. Individual Symbol parameters can be linked to VPI variablesby the “drag and drop” of VPI variable names into the parameter tables.See Section 4, MMS Editor for a detailed explanation of how to use the MMS Editor tocreate an MMS Project.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.7.1. MMS ProjectsMMS Projects provides a variety of standard features:Iconic representation of Control System statusSymbol parameter states graphically displayed and recordedBoard level diagnostics w/ solution guidelinesVPI ® II/iVPI Vital and non-vital variable states displayed; can be recorded [up to128 Vital variables per Application (see Table 1–4); up to 128 non-vital variablesper Application]VPI ® II/iVPI Application logic displayVPI ® II/iVPI Data log retrieval; view Data logs and recorded data; Log reportsVPI ® II/iVPI Configuration reportsTo Do list for task schedulingAdditional features are available for newer VPI ® II/iVPI and CAAPE software versions,as summarized in Table 1–4.Table 1–4. MMS Projects Features Available with Specific VPI ® II/iVPI and/or CAAPESoftwareFeatureView up to 128 Vital variable states atone time in Application ExplorerView up to 128 non-vital variablestates at one time in ApplicationExplorerRequirementVPI ® II (CPU II) and iVPI (VSP) using EthernetANDCAAPE version 8 or laterANDMMS version 3.0 or lateriVPI (NVSP) using EthernetANDCAAPE version 8 or laterANDMMS version 3.0 or laterP2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.8. MMS SERVERMMS Server is an application that communicates with VPI systems and handlesrequests from MMS Clients.MMS Servers reside on a network to allow communication to MMS Clients usingWindows Communication Foundation over TCP/IP.MMS Server uses the data provided in an MMS Project database created with MMSEditor. This database contains data describing the plant model and connected ControlSystems. MMS Server continuously displays the health of each connected controlsystem. If a problem is identified, diagnostic information is requested and logged.Control Systems are connected through Ethernet ports to the MMS server computer,allowing data to be stored and transferred to MMS clients. Controls and indications,control system health, application equation and variable data, configuration information,and data log information can be transferred.The Control System information includes: physical hardware layout and identificationtype of system / applicationvariable dataequation logic datanetwork connection type and settingsP2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General Description1.9. MMS CLIENTMMS Client consists of two applications. MMS Client Main connects to MMSServers,displays overall server status; and allows the user to open MMS Client Runtimefor an individual server.1.9.1. MMS Client MainMMS Client Main allows the user to: View operational, communication & alarm statusSet up server configuration dataSet colors for status and assign sounds to alarmsAllows user to open MMS Client Runtime1.9.2. MMS Client RuntimeMMS Client Runtime: Uses a graphical point and click interface, eliminating the need to knowcommand sets for each protocol. Displayed graphical symbols change statebased on the linked control system variable data.Continuously displays the health of each connected control system. Displays information on designated pages (see Table 1–5)P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

General DescriptionTable 1–5. MMS Client Runtime PagesPageDescriptionMaintenance DiagnosticApplication ExplorerLog ManagerConfiguration ManagerDisplays recorded board level diagnostic information alongwith troubleshooting and suggested solutions. Diagnosticscan be filtered, cleared and history viewed. See Section6.3.2.Displays variable states and equation logic for tracingpossible problems. Variable state data can be recorded toplay later. Data played later, variable state as well as VPICSEX log data, is displayed in a timing diagram format. SeeSection 6.3.3.Retrieves VPI ® II/iVPI CSEX data logs. These logs can bemanually or automatically retrieved as a timed task. Createsreports of MMS events or data logs. See Section 6.3.4.Displays control system hardware and firmwareconfiguration information. See Section 6.3.5.Communication Explorer Displays network statistics. See Section 6.3.6P2528, Rev. Aug/12 1–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Installation2. INSTALLATION2.1. OVERVIEWThis section describes how to install MMS Server/Editor and MMS Client on separateworkstations or on the same workstation.A typical installation of the MMS Server and Client applications consists of: Installing the MMS Server application in Central ControlInstalling the MMS Client application on the VPI workstation in the CentralInstrument Location (CIL)Both applications (MMS Server and Client) can be installed together on the VPIworkstation in the CIL. See Figure 2–1.CILMMS Serverinstalled onVPI workstationCILMMS Serverinstalled onVPI workstationCentral Control withMMS ClientCILCILMMS Server & Clientinstalled onVPI workstationMMS Server & Clientinstalled onVPI workstationFigure 2–1. MMS Server/Client Installation OverviewP2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Installation2.2. MMS SERVER INSTALLATIONInstall the MMS Server application at the location site where the VPI system is located.Note: The MMS Editor application is installed when the MMS Serverapplication is installed.To install the MMS Server application, follow the steps in Table 2–1.Table 2–1. Installing the MMS Server Application (Cont.)StepAction1 Insert the MMS Server installation CD-ROM (P/N 51795-082-00) into theCD-ROM drive.2 To start the installation process: Browse to the CD-ROM drive and double-click the Setup.exe file, orSelect Start from the Taskbar and Run from the Menu bar; enterx:\Setup.exe where x is the CD-ROM drive letter.Note: If installing MMS on a Windows 7 system. Right-click on theSetup.exe file and select Run as Administrator.3 The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–1. Installing the MMS Server Application (Cont.)StepAction4 The License Agreement Screen opens.Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.Click Next.5 The Customer Information screen opens.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–1. Installing the MMS Server Application (Cont.)StepAction5 (Step 5 cont.)Complete the fields as follows: User Name: Enter a user name.Organization: Enter the name of the organization using MMS.Serial Number: Enter the supplied MMS serial number. Select who can access the MMS Server application(all users or only the user specified in User Name field).Click Next.6 The Destination Folder screen opens.To change the default location where the MMS Server application isinstalled, click Change and navigate to the desired location.To install the MMS Server application in the default location, click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–1. Installing the MMS Server Application (Cont.)Step7 The Ready to Install screen opens.ActionReview the installation settings. To change any settings, click Back and make the necessary changes. To install the MMS Server application, click Install.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–1. Installing the MMS Server Application (Cont.)StepAction8 When the installation is done, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screenopens.Click Finish. The MMS Server application is now installed.See Section 3 for startup/shutdown and configuration instructions.9 Repeat this procedure to install the MMS Server application at other VPIsystem locations, or proceed to the MMS Client application installation(Section 2.3).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Installation2.3. MMS CLIENT INSTALLATIONInstall the MMS Client applicationon the designated workstation at Central Control.Note: The MMS Client application can also be installed on the VPIworkstation in the CIL with the MMS Server Client.Note: The MMS Client Runtime application is installed when the MMS Clientapplication is installed.To install the MMS Client application, follow the steps in Table 2–2.Table 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)StepAction1 Insert the MMS Server installation CD-ROM (P/N 51795-082-01) into theCD-ROM drive.2 To start the installation process: Browse to the CD-ROM drive and double-click the Setup.exe file, orSelect Start from the Taskbar and Run from the Menu bar; enterx:\Setup.exe where x is the CD-ROM drive letter.Note: If installing MMS on a Windows 7 system. Right-click on theSetup.exe file and select Run as Administrator.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)StepAction3 The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)StepAction4 The License Agreement Screen opens.Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.Click Next.5 The Customer Information screen opens.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)StepAction5 (Step 5 cont.)Complete the fields as follows: User Name: Enter a user name.Organization: Enter the name of the organization using MMS.Serial Number: Enter the supplied MMS serial number. Select who can access the MMS Client application(all users or only the user specified in User Name field).Click Next.6 The Destination Folder screen opens.To change the default location where the MMS Client application isinstalled, click Change and navigate to the desired location.To install the MMS Client application in the default location, click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)Step7 The Ready to Install screen opens.ActionReview the installation settings. To change any settings, click Back and make the necessary changes. To install the MMS Client application, click Install.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

InstallationTable 2–2. Installing the MMS Client Application (Cont.)StepAction8 When the installation is done, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screenopens.Click Finish.The MMS Client application is now installed.See Section 4 for startup/shutdown and configuration instructions.If necessary, repeat this procedure to install the MMS Client application on aVPI system workstation where the MMS Server application is installed.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 2–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Server3. MMS SERVER3.1. OVERVIEWThis section explains how to: Start the MMS Server application (Section 3.2) Configure the MMS Server application (Section 3.4) Shut the MMS Server application down (Section 3.6)As described in Section 2.2, the MMS Server application is typically installed on the VPIworkstation located in the CIL.3.2. CONNECT TO A VPI SYSTEMMMS Server communicates with VPI processors via TCP/IP over Ethernet. IPaddresses for the MMS computer and VPI processors are configured in CAAPE, andnetwork ports are configured for connection to MMS in either the MMS Server Optionsscreen, or MMS Editor Additional MMS Data screen.Table 3–1 provides a list of port types and their applicable connections. Examples ofvarious port connections are provided in Figure 3–1 and Figure 3–2.Table 3–1. VPI ® II/iVPI Connection PortsPort TypeCPU IIVSPNVSPConnectionPreferred: CPU II network connections via Two 10/100-baseTEthernet network controllers.CPU2 Main Processor diagnostic port.Preferred: VSP (iVPI) network connections via Two10/100-baseT Ethernet network controllers.VSP Main Processor diagnostic port.Preferred: NVSP (iVPI) connections via Two 10/100-baseTEthernet network controllers.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS ServerLocal MMS PCSwitchEthernet 802.3 i/uSwitchRemote MMS PCTCP/IPDT8-Slave DT8-SlaveMAC-DiagPanel TrackerEthernet Devices 1 & 2DPRAMMACRS232/USBCSEX4VPI SysBusTCP/IPMAC-DiagEthernet Devices1 & 2CPU IIMACRS232/USBRS232 –Asyn 19.2KRS232 –Asyn 19.2KFigure 3–1. CPU II and CSEX4 DiagnosticsSwitchEthernet 802.3 i/uSwitchLocal MMS PCRemote MMS PCTCP/IPMAC-Diag Panel TrackerEthernet Devices 1 & 2DPRAMMAC NVSPRS232/USBVPI SysBusTCP/IPMAC-DiagEthernet Devices1 & 2VSPMACRS232/USBRS232 –Asyn 19.2KRS232 –Asyn 19.2KFigure 3–2. VSP and NVSP Remote DiagnosticsP2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Server3.3. MMS SERVER START-UPTo start the MMS Server application, follow the procedure in Table 3–2.Note: For Windows 7, if security is set to any level above No Security, rightclickon the MMSService.exe file and set its properties to Run asAdministrator.Note: Start the MMS Server Application first before starting the MMS Clientapplication. If the MMS Client application is started before the MMSServer application, the two applications synchronize once the MMSServer application is started.Table 3–2. Starting the MMS Server ApplicationStepAction1 To start the MMS Server application, select Start> Programs> Alstom>Maintenance Management System> Server> Server.The MMS Server splash screen briefly appears.2 Once the MMS Server application starts, an icon appears in the workstation’ssystem icon tray.Right-click on the icon to access the following options: Options (see Section 3.4) Help (see Section 3.5) Shutdown (see Section 3.6)P2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Server3.4. MMS SERVER OPTIONSThe MMS Server application provides several settings tabs to configure serveroperation. To access the settings tabs, follow the procedure in Table 3–3.Table 3–3. Accessing the MMS Server Settings TabsStepAction1 On the VPI system workstation with the MMS Server application installed,right-click on the MMS Server icon in the system tray. From the pop-up menu,select Options.2 The Settings window opens.Select the tab (or tabs) and make the necessary configurations.See Table 3–4 for descriptions of the MMS Server Settings tabs.3 When all configuration settings are made, click OK to save the settings andclose the Settings window.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS ServerTable 3–4. MMS Server Settings Tab DescriptonsTabProjectsEndpointsPortsClock SyncRecordLog RetrievalArchiveDescriptionUse this tab to choose a project on startup or select a project toload at MMS Server startup.Use this tab to set endpoint connection IP addresses.Endpoints are the server IP addresses that are used tocommunicate with the remote client(s). For the Main IP and BackupIP, select , or enter a unique IP address in each field.Use this tab to configure the VPI/MMS serial communication ports.The initial screen shows the active ports with buttons to Add,Remove, and Show Properties. Add: Click to add network and serial ports Remove: Click to remove selected active ports Properties: Click to modify a selected active portUse this tab to synchronize all VPI system clocks to the MMS clock.For this function to work, do not use the VPI password.Use this tab to set recording properties.Enable or disable the recording of panel events, status bar text,and data log retrieval text in the MMS log. System status anddiagnostics are always recorded.Use this tab to configure automatic data log retrieval.Automatic Log retrieval enabled: Click this box to enableautomatic retrieval of the data log.Interval: Set the retrieval interval (days/hours).Next scheduled retrieval: Schedule when the next retrievalwill occur (date/time).Use this tab to configure automatic archiving. Automatic Archive enabled: Click this box to enableautomatic archiving. Archive schedule: Set the archiving interval (month/days)and schedule when the next archiving will occur(day/month/year).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Server3.5. MMS SERVER HELPTo access the embedded help file and About screen provided in the MMS Serverapplication, follow the procedure in Table 3–5.Table 3–5. Accessing the MMS Server HelpStepAction1 On the VPI system workstation with the MMS Server application installed,right-click on the MMS Server icon in the system tray. From the pop-up menu,select Help.There are two options under Help. Select the desired option. Help topics: Select this option to open the MMS Server help file. Thehelp file contains information on how to configure and operate the MMSServer application.About: Select this option to open the MMS Server About screen. Thisscreen shows the server release version, license code, and end-userlicense agreement (EULA).3.6. MMS SERVER SHUTDOWNTo shutdown (exit) the MMS Server application, follow the procedure in Table 3–6.Table 3–6. Shutting Down the MMS ServerStepAction1 On the VPI system workstation with the MMS Server application installed,right-click on the MMS Server icon in the system tray. From the pop-up menu,select Shutdown..The MMS Server application closes. The system tray icon disappears.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 3–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4. MMS CLIENT MAIN4.1. OVERVIEWThis section explains how to: Start the MMS Client Main application (Section 4.2) Use the MMS Client Main application (Section 4.3) Shut the MMS Client Main application down (Section 4.5)This section also provides an overview on the security setting levels in MMS(Section 4.4).As described in Section 2.3, the MMS Client application is typically installed on adesignated workstation located in Central Control. The MMS Client application can alsobe installed on the VPI system workstation located in the CIL.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.2. MMS CLIENT START-UPTo start the MMS Client application, follow the procedure in Table 4–1.Note: For Windows 7, if security is set to any level above No Security, rightclickon the MMS_Client_Main.exe file and set its properties to Run asAdministrator.Note: Start the MMS Server Application first before starting the MMS Clientapplication. If the MMS Client application is started before the MMSServer application, the two applications synchronize once the MMSServer application is started.Table 4–1. Starting the MMS Client ApplicationStepAction1 To start the MMS Client application, select Start> Programs> Alstom>Maintenance Management System> Client> Client.The MMS Client splash screen briefly appears.2 The MMS Client Login window opens.Click OK. The MMS Client application opens.Note: Login is not necessary if only Level 1 (default) security isneeded (see Section 0). If security access that is above Level1 security is needed, enter a valid user name and password.MMS allows for three login attempts. After three failedattempts, the user is logged in with Level 1 security access.Note: The login is cached and is sent to each location server whenthe location is opened. Login is only needed once unless ahigher security level is needed.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3. MMS CLIENT USER INTERFACE4.3.1. OverviewThe MMS Client application provides access to each installed MMS Server applicationon the network. The user interface consists of the following:From the MMS Client application, the MMS user can:Configure servers and refresh server connections Assign color associations to the server statuses displayed (see Section 4.3.3.4) Assign a sound file to play when an alarm occurs (see Section 4.3.3.4)Set tasks in the Task SchedulerOpen the MMS Client Runtime application for a specific MMS Server locationSee Figure 4–1 and Table 4–2 for more information.Figure 4–1. MMS Client User InterfaceTable 4–2. MMS Client User Interface DetailsCalloutDescription1 File Menu. Contains Exit function. See Section 4.5 for more information.2 Tools Menu. Contains configuration options. See Section 4.3.2 for moreinformation.3 Help Menu. Contains the MMS online help file. See Section 4.3.4 for moreinformation.4 Locations Panel. Displays status for all MMS servers (locations) on thenetwork. See Section 4.3.2 for more information.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.2. Locations PanelThe Locations Panel:Displays status for all MMS Servers (locations) on the networkLaunches the MMS Client Runtime application for a selected MMS Server(location);see Section 6.3Figure 4–2. MMS Client, Locations PanelThe Locations Panel displays the following information for each MMS Server:Server Name (Server column)Server Address and connection status via color indicationStatus (Operational, Communication, and Alarm)The Locations Panel uses text displays (Unkown, Nominal, Warning, and Error) andcolor indications to provide server status. See Table 4–3 for default color indications.Table 4–3. Location Panel, Default Status Color IndicationsStatus IndicationDefault ColorUnknownErrorNominalWarningConnectedDisconnectedNoneAcknowledgedActiveDodger BlueRedGreenYellowWhiteRedGreenYellowRedTo change the default color indications, see Section 4.3.3.4.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.3. Tools MenuUse the Tools Menu to: Log in/out for security level access to MMS functionsAdd, remove, and configure MMS servers installed on the networkRefresh server connectionsAssign color and sound associations for server status displaysAccess the Task SchedulerFigure 4–3. MMS Client, Tools Menu4.3.3.1. SecuritySelect this option to log in for a higher access level than Security Level 1 (default) or thelevel logged in as when the MMS Client application was launched.Figure 4–4. Cached Login WindowFor more information on security levels, see Section 4.4.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.3.2. Server ConfigurationSelect this option to add a new server, change the properties for an existing server, orremove an existing server. Follow the procedure in Table 4–4.Table 4–4. Configuring MMS ServersTable 4–5. Configuring MMS Servers (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Client user interface, select Tools>Server Configuration.The Servers window opens.2 To add a new server, click the Add button. The Server Properties windowopens.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–5. Configuring MMS Servers (Cont.)StepAction2 (Step 2 cont.)Configure the new server as follows: Name: Enter a name for the new server.Local/Remote: Select whether the server is a local server (installedwith the MMS Client application) or remote. If MMS Server is on thesame computer as MMS Client, select Local.IP Address: If the server is a remote server, enter a unique IP address. Port: The port number is fixed at 8000. Connect: Check this box to enable the server to automatically connectto the MMS Client application when the MMS Client application isstarted.When all settings are made, click OK. The Servers window returns.3 To configure an existing server, select the desired server from the Serverswindow. Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll through the list of servers.Click the Properties button. The Server Properties window opens. Change theproperties as needed. See 2 for more information.4 To remove a server, select the desired server from the Servers window. Usethe Up/Down arrows to scroll through the list of servers.Click the Remove button. The server is removed from the list in the Serverswindow.Note: The server that was removed continues to show in theLocation Panel on the MMS Client until the serverconnections are refreshed. See Section 0.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.3.3. Refresh Server ConnectionsSelect this option to refresh connections to all MMS Servers on the network. If anyconfiguration changes were made (for example, a server was added or removed), thechange appears in the MMS Client Location Panel after server connections arerefreshed.As server connections are refreshed, the Location Panel goes blank (see Figure 4–5),then returns with updated connection status.Figure 4–5. Server Connection Refresh in ProgressP2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.3.4. OptionsSelect this option to configure the status indication-to-color association used in the MMSClient Location Panel. Use this option to also assign a sound file to alarms. Follow theprocedure in Table 4–6.Table 4–6. Setting MMS Client Color/Sound Options (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Client user interface, select Tools>Options.The Options window opens with the Colors tab in front.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–6. Setting MMS Client Color/Sound Options (Cont.)StepAction2 To change the default color association for the server status indications, clickon the color menu to the right of the desired status indication. Select thedesired color.Repeat this step to change the color association for other status indications.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–6. Setting MMS Client Color/Sound Options (Cont.)StepAction3 To assign a sound file to alarms, click the Sounds tab.Click the Browse button and select a sound file from the default location(shown above), or navigate to another file location and select the desiredsound file.4 Click OK to save color and sound associations made and close the Optionswindow. The MMS Client returns.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.3.5. Task SchedulerUse the Task Scheduler to add and manage tasks (for example, system maintenancetasks). Follow the procedure in Table 4–7.Table 4–7. Using the Task Scheduler (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Client user interface, select Tools>Task Scheduler.The Task Scheduler window opens.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–7. Using the Task Scheduler (Cont.)Step2ActionTo add a new task, click the New Task button ( ).The New Task window opens.Complete the fields as follows:Task: Enter a descriptive name for the new task.Priority: Select a priority for the new task (Low, Normal, Urgent).Entry: Select the date and time that the new task was entered.Due: Select the date and time that the new task must be completed by.Note: The Task Scheduler assigns the ID number when the newtask is added (by clicking OK on the New Task window).Click OK when done. The New Task window closes and the Task Schedulerreturns.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–13 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–7. Using the Task Scheduler (Cont.)StepAction3 To view a scheduled task, in the left-hand column in the Calendar pane, clickon a date in bold. Any tasks scheduled to be completed appear in the Taskpane.Note: A bold date = task due date; a red-circled date = taskassigned date.The Task pane consists of the information entered in the New Task window(see Step 2).Note: The ID cell is a read-only cell. The Task Scheduler assignsthe ID number to each new task.A task can be edited, copied, marked as completed, deleted, or printed. Seethe following steps for more information.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–14 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–7. Using the Task Scheduler (Cont.)StepAction4 To change an existing task, select a task in the Task pane and click theEdit Task button ( ). The Edit Task window opens.Edit the fields as needed. The ID field is read-only. See Step 2 for fielddescriptions.Click OK to save changes and close the Edit Task window. The TaskScheduler returns.5 To copy an existing task, select the task to be copied and click theCopy Task button ( ). The new task appears in the Task pane below thetask it was copied from. The Task Scheduler assigns a new ID to the copy.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–15 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–7. Using the Task Scheduler (Cont.)StepAction6 To mark a task as completed, select the task and click the Complete Taskbutton ( ). The Completed window opens.Select the date and time and click OK. The selected date/time appears in theCompleted Date column in the Task pane.78To delete a task, select the task and click the Remove Task button ( ).Note: There is no undo with the Remove function.To print a task report, select the task and click the Print Task button (send a task report to the default printer.) toP2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–16 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.3.4. MMS Client HelpTo access the embedded help file and About screen provided in the MMS Clientapplication, follow the procedure in Table 4–8.Table 4–8. Accessing the MMS Client HelpStepAction1 From the MMS Client User Interface, select the Help menu.There are two options under Help. Select the desired option. Help Topics: Select this option to open the MMS Cleint help file. Thehelp file contains information on how to configure and operate the MMSClient application.About: Select this option to open the MMS Client About screen. Thisscreen shows the client release version and license code.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–17 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Main4.4. SECURITY LEVELSMMS provides three levels of security service upon login.If login is done when the MMS Client application starts up, the user name and passwordis cached in MMS and sent to each MMS Server application (location) when the locationis accessed from the MMS Client Location Panel. See Section 4.2 for more information.Security login can also be done after the MMS Clien application is started. See Section4.3.3.1 for more information.See Table 4–9 for functions available at each security level.Table 4–9. Security Levels and FunctionsSecurity LevelLevel 1 (default)FunctionView locationsFor each location: Panel: Remote control only (no control functions), full alarmcontrol (for example, alarm mute and acknowledge)Options: View-onlyDiagnostics: Full control except edit comments, cleardiagnostics, modify inhibitsApplication Explorer: Full control; no change of optionsLog Manager: Create and print reportsConfiguration Manager: Validate and printTask Scheduler: View and print; no editCommunication Explorer: Network statistics onlyP2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–18 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client MainTable 4–9. Security Levels and Functions (Cont.)Security LevelLevel 2FunctionAll Level 1 plusFor each location: Panel: Full control, full alarm control(for example, alarm acknowledge)Options: Full controlDiagnostics: Full controlApplication Explorer: Full controlLog Manager: Full controlConfiguration Manager: Full controlTask Scheduler: Full controlLevel 3 Communication Explorer: Network statistics onlyAll Level 2 plus Add/edit/delete user accountsRead security logs4.5. MMS CLIENT SHUTDOWNTo shutdown (exit) the MMS Client application, follow the procedure in Table 4–10.Table 4–10. Shutting Down the MMS ClientStepAction1 From the MMS Client User Interface, select the File>Exit.The MMS Client application closes.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 4–19 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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MMS Editor5. MMS EDITOR5.1. OVERVIEWThis section explains how to: Configure MMS Editor options (Section 5.3) Create a new MMS project (Section 5.4) Build the location model (Section 5.5) Import CAAPE data (Section 5.6) Link VPI variables to symbol parameters (Section 5.7) Add MMS specific data (Section 5.8) Create a summary report (Section 5.9) Print a layout drawing (Section 5.10)P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.2. MMS EDITOR USER INTERFACEThe MMS Editor, shown in Figure 5–1, imports CAAPE project data from an MMS file(CAAPE 6A or later) or the files listed and described in Table 5–9. Use of the MMS fileis desirable as it contains additional information not gathered through the .cpb files.Figure 5–1. MMS Editor User InterfaceP2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorSee Table 5–1 for descriptions of the MMS Editor user interface.Table 5–1. MMS Editor User Interface DescriptionsCalloutDescription1 MenusFile: Open, close, create and save, projects; import from CAAPE/synchronize with CAAPEEdit: Cut, copy, paste, delete; add additional MMS data and editMMS Editor messagesView: Show/hide the toolbar; refresh the Layout areaWindow: Cascade and tile open windows; arrange icons2 ToolbarHelp: Open the MMS online help file, MMS Editor tutorial, MMS EditorAbout window: Create a new project: Open an existing project: Save the open project: Print a layout drawing: Cut data to the clipboard: Copy data to the clipboard: Paste data from the clipboard: Delete selected data/object: Undo previous action: Use the Find function : Open the MMS online help file3 Layout area. Use this area to place symbols.4 Symbol toolbar5 Attributes/Parameters tabsP2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.3. CONFIGURE MMS EDITOR OPTIONSTo modify user preferences in the MMS Editor application, follow the procedure in Table5–2.Table 5–2. Modifying MMS Editor User Preferences (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select Tools>Options. The Optionswindow opens with the General tab in front.Configure the options on the General tab. See Table 5–3 for descriptions.Click Apply to save changes without closing the Options window.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–2. Modifying MMS Editor User Preferences (Cont.)StepAction2 Click the Colors tab.This tab consists of 5 sub-tabs to configure color aspects. See Table 5–4for descriptions.Click OK to save changes and close the Options window.Table 5–3. General Tab PreferencesPreferenceDirectoriesTrafficGridCab RateShow All WarningsShow Variable Dialog onParameters TabDescriptionDefault folders for project filesText for direction (not used)Size in pixels of grid spacing (5 to 25); symbols aresnapped to the nearest gridTable of cab signal rates (not used)Enable all warning dialogs to be shownDisplays variables dialog to allow variable linkingP2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–4. Colors Tab Sub-tabsColors TabPreferenceGeneral Tab Background: Color of drawing area backgroundDefault: Default color of Track, Switch and Grade CrossingsSelect: Border color of symbol when selectedRoute: Color to indicate part of routeOccupied: Color of Track, Switch and Grade Crossing whenoccupiedBlocked: Color of Track, Switch and Grade Crossing whenblocked Alternate Track: Default Alternate track colorSwitch Tab Locked: Color of locked indicationSignal Tab Pending: Color of border when request is pending Failed: Color of border when request has failedTimer Tab Running: Color of symbol when runningGeneric Tab Indication: Color of symbol when indication is setDirection: Default color of Direction IndicatorLocked: Color of Direction Indicator when lockedP2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.4. CREATE A NEW MMS PROJECTTable 5–5. Creating a New MMS ProjectTable 5–6. Creating a New MMS Project (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select File>New. The New ProjectWizard opens.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–6. Creating a New MMS Project (Cont.)StepAction2 The Information window opens.In the Name and Folder section, enter the path to the project folderlocation (the folder must already exist) and a name for the new project.This other fields additional fields are optional.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–6. Creating a New MMS Project (Cont.)StepAction3 The Templates window opens.Select the default template.The first time the MMS Editor application is used this is the only availabletemplate. Use the default template to create a default MMS project.Once a project is created it can be saved as a template (using File > SaveAs). Any previous MMS Project saved as a template appears in the list ofavailable templates. All project data, except linked variables, is saved in atemplate. To use a template that was saved with a password, enter thepassword designated at file creation.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–6. Creating a New MMS Project (Cont.)Step4 The Summary window opens.ActionThe Summary window shows the entries made on the Information andTemplate windows.If the listed entries are correct, click Finish. The project database iscreated with the default information.If the listed entries are not correct, click Back to return to the desireddata window and correct any inaccurate data. Click Next to return tothe Summary window. Click Finish to create the project database.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.5. BUILD THE LOCATION MODELThe user builds the location model using symbols from the symbol tool bar.See Section 7 for a summary of the available symbols and their icons. Follow theprocedure in Table 5–7 to build a location.StepTable 5–7. Building the Location Model (Cont.)Action1 From the Symbol toolbar in the MMS Editor application, select a symbolfrom the symbol toolbar. The mouse pointer is displayed as thin crosshairs.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–7. Building the Location Model (Cont.)StepAction2 Click in the Layout Area to place the symbol. See Section 7 for symbolinformation.To place multiple symbols, continue clicking the mouse button.3 Click the right mouse button to return the mouse pointer to the Selectarrow.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–7. Building the Location Model (Cont.)StepAction4 Select a symbol by left-mouse clicking over a symbol in the Layout area.The border is drawn in the selected color.Multiple symbols can be selected by holding the control key down whileperforming the select operation or by highlighting a selection area.Symbols can be moved, cut, copied or deleted. Symbols that are cut orcopied can be pasted. All operations can be undone. The undo buffer islimited only by available memory.When a symbol is selected, the Properties tab lists the symbol properties and values(such as connections to other symbols and display parameters).Attribute property values whose Attribute names (left column) are not enclosed insquare brackets [ ] are editable. These values are edited by either choosing from adrop-down list of items or entering values. Up and Down arrow keys can be used tonavigate through the properties table.Note: Fixed attribute property values cannot be edited.The Parameters tab lists the symbol parameters and linked VPI variables.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–13 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.6. IMPORT CAAPE DATAVPI module board layout, communication port, link variable, data logger andconfiguration information is gathered from CAAPE project files. To import the data followthe procedure in Table 5–8.Table 5–8. Importing CAAPE Data (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select File>Import from CAAPE. TheImport Wizard opens.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–14 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–8. Importing CAAPE Data (Cont.)StepAction2 The System/Application Data window opens.To add new system applications, click the … button and browse to theCAAPE project file (extension .mms or .cpb). All system applications foundin the project are added to the system/applications list.Repeat this step to add additional CAAPE projects.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–15 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–8. Importing CAAPE Data (Cont.)StepAction3 The Communication Data window opens.Check Use to include the application data in the import list.System and Application names may be modified (these names are used inMMS) in the attributes/parameters table on the screen.Any serial port Panel or Tracker messages are listed in theControls/Indications list. Check Use to include this information in theimported data.The station number may be modified (it must match the VPI station numberfor this port for communications to operate properly) in theattributes/parameters table on the screen.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–16 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–8. Importing CAAPE Data (Cont.)StepAction4 Click Finish.The selected CAAPE project files are imported. When the import iscomplete, the Update window opens.Click Exit.To update existing application data, select File>Synchronize to CAAPE.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–17 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorSee Table 5–9 for CAAPE data imported by the MMS Editor application.Table 5–9. CAAPE Project Data Imported by the MMS Editor When .CPB is UsedFile Extension.%BV.caq.cfn.cfg.cpb.csi.css.lvc.lcs.hdwDescriptionCAAPE build file for configuration information.VPI CSEX data log variables and sourcesConfiguration files created and saved in the Reports folder when acompile is done in CAAPE. These files have a .cfg extension forVital applications and a .cfn extension for non-vital applications.CAAPE project file used to gather top level information and allother filesVPI CSEX data log ports and featuresCommunications file to gather port information and VPI variablesthat can be linked to the graphical symbolsVital and non-vital variable information; files are copied as part ofthe MMS project dataModule board layout descriptionP2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–18 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.7. LINK VPI VARIABLES TO SYMBOL PARAMETERSTo link a VPI variable to a selected symbol’s parameter follow the procedure inTable 5–10.Table 5–10. Linking VPI Variables to Symbol Parameters (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select the Parameters tab.Note: Ensure that the Show variable dialog on Parameterstab option is checked in Tools>Options (see Table 5–2,Step 1) and that CAAPE data is imported(see Section 5.6).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–19 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–10. Linking VPI Variables to Symbol Parameters (Cont.)StepAction2 The Variable List window opens.Use the mouse to “drag and drop” the symbol for the required variable tothe Variable field of the Parameter.Control type variables can only be linked to control type parameters.Control variables are data received by the VPI (MMS VPI).Indication variables can only be linked to indication parameters. Indicationvariables are data sent by the VPI (VPI MMS).Only one indication variable can be linked to a parameter; multiple controlvariables can be linked to a parameter.3 To remove the link(s), select the Variable field and press the Delete key onthe keyboard. There is no undo command for links.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–20 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.8. ADD MMS SPECIFIC DATAUse the Additional Data Wizard to add MMS communication port and additionalhardware information to the MMS project database.Note: Using this function of the MMS Editor application is not requiredbecause the communication port information can be added later in theMMS Server application, and the additional hardware information isoptional. The MMS Editor and MMS Server applications can use thesame database.Table 5–11. Adding MMS Data to the Build File (Cont.)StepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select Edit>Additional MMS Data. TheAdditional Data Wizard opens.Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–21 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–11. Adding MMS Data to the Build File (Cont.)Step2 The Port window opens.ActionTo add a port, select the port and click Add.To remove a port, select the port and click Remove. To configure a port, select the port and click Properties(see Section 6.3.1.2 for more information).Click Next.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–22 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS EditorTable 5–11. Adding MMS Data to the Build File (Cont.)StepAction3 The Hardware window opens.Enter any additional hardware information (optional).4 Click Finish. The Additional Data Wizard closes.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–23 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.9. CREATE A SUMMARY REPORTThe MMS Editor application can create a summary report.Table 5–12. Creating a Summary ReportStepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select Tools>Summary Report.The Additional Data – Summary window opens.2 To create a report, click New Report.3 To save the report, click Save. To print the report, click Print.4 To close the Additional Data – Summary window, click Finish.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–24 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Editor5.10. PRINT A LAYOUT DRAWINGThe MMS Editor can print a layout drawing.Table 5–13. Printing a Layout DrawingStepAction1 From the MMS Editor application, select File>Print or click the Print buttonin the toolbar.2 The Print window opens for the default printer assigned to MMS. Make anyprinting adjustments as needed, and then send the file to the default MMSprinter.Note: The layout can only be printed on a single sheet,automatically sized to fit.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 5–25 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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MMS Client Runtime6. MMS CLIENT RUNTIME6.1. OVERVIEWThis section explains how to: Access the MMS Client Runtime application (Section 6.2) Use the MMS Client Runtime application (Section 6.3)Typically, an application engineer creates the MMS project file for the location using theMMS Editor application (see Section 5).The maintenance personnel uses the MMS Client Runtime application to. Monitor and troubleshoot the VPI systemAccess recorded or live system dataP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.2. ACCESSING MMS CLIENT RUNTIMETo launch the MMS software and access the desired system data follow the steps inTable 6–1. Detailed explanations of the various screens in MMS Client Runtime follow.Table 6–1. Starting the MMS Client Runtime ApplicationStepAction1 Ensure that the VPI system is connected to the MMS workstation. SeeSection 3.2 for VPI system-to-MMS workstation connections.2 Start the MMS Server (Section 3.2) and MMS Client (Section 4.2)applications.3 From the MMS Client application, double-click on a location (MMS Server)in the Locations Panel (see Section 4.3.2).The MMS Client Runtime application opens for the selected location.Note: An unknown Control System status on startup is mostlikely due to an MMS Server port to VPI MAC portcommunication problem.4 The MMS Client Runtime application opens. See the following list for moreinformation:To display system control system status, control data, and indicationdata use the Main Screen, see Sections 6.3.1.1 through 6.3.1.6.To display hardware status and diagnostic data along withtroubleshooting and suggested solutions use the MaintenanceDiagnostics Screen, see Section 6.3.2.To display VPI application variable data for tracing possibleproblems use the Application Explorer screen, see Section 6.3.3.To retrieve VPI CSEX Data Logs use the Log Manager Screen, seeSection 6.3.4.To display VPI control system hardware and firmware configurationinformation use the Configuration Manager Screen, see Section6.3.5.To display and schedule maintenance tasks use the Task SchedulerScreen, see Section 6.3.6.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3. MMS CLIENT RUNTIME USER INTERFACEThe MMS Client Runtime application opens to the Main Screen.Once MMS Client Runtime is started, the project layout display is shown andinitialization is performed. If the selected MMS Server is configured to connect to VPIvia DataTrain VIII communications ports, the status of those ports is displayed on theStatus Bar (typically "Port x Station y is on-line").6.3.1. Main ScreenThe MMS Client Runtime application opens to the Main Screen. Use the Main Screen todisplay system control, system status, control data, and indication data. See Figure 6–1and Table 6–2 for more information.Figure 6–1. MMS Main ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–2. MMS Main Screen DetailCalloutDescription1 Runtime ModeShows Indicator Panel With Track, Switch, Signal and Generic ControlsAvailable.2 Project Watch WindowActivated By Enable Watch Window, Displays Data. See Section 6.3.1.1for more information.3 Settings (Preferences)Provides configuration of software options. See Section 6.3.1.2 for moreinformation.4 Help MenuProvides access to the MMS online help file. See Section 6.3.1.3 for moreinformation.5 Status BarDisplays MMS runtime information as an expandable text list.See Section 6.3.1.5 for more information.6 ToolsProvides access to the MMS Client Runtime tools. See Section 6.3.1.6 formore information.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.1.1. Project Watch WindowTo open (or close) the Project Watch Window, click the Project Watch Window button atthe top of the MMS Main Screen. See Figure 6–2.Figure 6–2. Main Screen Project Watch Window ButtonThe Project Watch Window displays all variables present in “active” variable groups ofthe Application Explorer Watch windows.Figure 6–3. Main Screen Project Watch WindowDue to the VPI communications processing, System Status information is not gatheredwhile the Project Watch window is active.Individual Vital variable data can be queried through the expanded Project WatchWindow. Vital variables can be dragged from the Project Watch Window to the Addrfield or specific addresses can be entered. The variable name, codeword and true/falseindication are displayed.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.1.2. Settings (Preferences)To open the Settings window, click the Preferences button at the top of the MMS MainScreen. See Figure 6–4.Figure 6–4. Main Screen Settings (Preferences) ButtonThe Settings Tabs open. See Figure 6–5 and Table 6–3 for more information.Figure 6–5. Main Screen Settings TabsP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–3. Main Screen Settings TabsTabPrintersColorsWatchDescriptionUse this tab to select the default printer.Use this tab to configure generic indication colors and trafficcolors.Use this tab to identify full names(format - system::application.variable) in Project Watch Window.(Short name is just the variable name). Since variables frommultiple applications can be displayed, the use of short namesmay cause unexpected results if two or more applications havethe same variable name; data for that variable name is updatedfor each application.6.3.1.3. HelpTo open the Help menu, click the Help button at the top of the MMS Main Screen. SeeFigure 6–6 and Table 6–4 for more information.Figure 6–6. Main Screen Help Menu ButtonTable 6–4. Main Screen Help MenuMenu ItemContents and IndexHow do I?...AboutDescriptionClick to open the MMS help file.Clicking the ? button also opens the MMS help file.Click to open the How to… help file page.Click to open the About window.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.1.4. Control SystemsThe Control Systems area is located in the lower left corner of the screen.See Figure 6–7 and Table 6–5 for more information.Figure 6–7. Main Screen Control SystemsTable 6–5. Main Screen Control System Status IndicationsIndicationStatusGreen FrameYellow FrameRed FrameBlue FrameNormal operationWarningErrorUnknownAn unknown Control Systems status on startup is most likely due to an MMS Serverport to VPI MAC port communication problem.The active system is shown as depressed icon. The active system is used in theMaintenance Diagnostic, Application Explorer, Log Manager, Configuration Manager,and Communication Explorer screens.6.3.1.5. Status BarThe status bar displays important status information as an expandable text list. The last50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps when the up arrow at the rightof the bar is selected.Figure 6–8. Main Screen Status BarP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.1.6. ToolsThe Tools area is located in the lower right corner of the screen and consists of buttonsfor each tool. See Figure 6–9 and Table 6–6 for more information.Figure 6–9. Main Screen ToolsTable 6–6. Main Screen Tools DescriptionsToolMaintenanceDiagnosticsApplicationExplorerLog ManagerConfigurationManagerCommunicationExplorerDescriptionThe Maintenance Diagnostics tool provides a graphical display ofcontrol system hardware status and diagnostic data.See Section 6.3.2 for more information.The Application Explorer tool aids the troubleshooting of VPIsystems by accessing variable data obtained through thediagnostic ports. See Section 6.3.3 for more information.The Log Manager screen is used to handle the retrieval of VPI Datalogs, archiving, selecting a playback source, and creating logreports. See Section 6.3.4 for more information.The Configuration Manager tool provides reports of the expectedand actual configuration items for each Application of the selectedSystem. See Section 6.3.5 for more information.The Communication Explorer – Network Statistics screen displaysnetwork statistics including number of received and transmittedmessages, possible error counts, and nodes connected.See Section 6.3.6 for more information.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.2. Maintenance DiagnosticsThe Maintenance Diagnostics tool provides a graphical display of control systemhardware status and diagnostic data. See Figure 6–10 and Table 6–7 for moreinformation.Figure 6–10. Maintenance Diagnostics ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–7. Maintenance Diagnostics Screen InterfaceCalloutDescription1 Click the Home button to return to the Main Screen.2 Click the Clear System Diagnostics button to send a clear diagnosticscommand to the associated control system.3 Click the Edit button to modify selected board information or add logcomments.4 Click the Help button to open the MMS help system.5 The Graphical Module Display shows the module layout. Individual boardinformation and diagnostics is viewed by selecting the appropriate board.Board status is indicated as yellow for warning or red for error.6 The Information Display displays the selected board and expandedDiagnostic information. Navigation is done through embedded links and/orthe navigation keys.7 The Board Information Display displays selected board information.8 The Diagnostic Display displays the selected board diagnostics for thissession. Check Display History to view all diagnostics for this board. Selectthe diagnostic statement to display expanded information.9 The Status Bar displays MMS information as an expandable text list. Thelast 50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps when the uparrow on the right side of the bar is selected. Two icons show the selectedSystem status (left) and the worst-case status of all Systems (right).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.3. Application ExplorerThe Application Explorer tool aids the troubleshooting of VPI systems by accessingvariable data obtained through the diagnostic ports. Multiple logic, message or I/Ovariables can be viewed in near real time. Variables are displayed using their assignednames and their current Boolean or integer values. Application logic statements can bedisplayed including the current values of the variables that comprise them.See Figure 6–11 and Table 6–8 for more information.Figure 6–11. Application Explorer ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–8. Application Explorer Screen Interface (Cont.)CalloutDescription1 Click the Home button to return to the Main Screen.2 The Mode Tool Bar indicates whether Application Explorer is currentlydisplaying real time data (Runtime button) or playing recorded data(Playback button).3 The Application Tool Bar shows the applications in the active ControlSystem. Click either button in the tool bar to make an application active.4 The View Tool Bar indicates whether the Logic Window (Equation Viewbutton) or Timing Window (Timing View button) is displayed.5 Click the Settings button to configure the Application Explorer screen.6 Click the Help button to access the MMS online help file.7 Use the Record/Playback controls to record variable values as they arereceived and save them to a Watch Log File. Playback can use Watch Logfiles or VPI Data Logs. All playback data is displayed as a timing diagram.Playback Record Button: Click the Record button to record to a .txtfile for playback.Load Button: Click this button to load a previously saved Watch logfile for playback.Save Button: Click this button to save Application Explorer recordeddata in a Watch log file.Clear Button: Click this button to clear the buffer.Record Button: Click this button to record Application Explorer data.Note: One Application’s selected variable data can be recorded ata time. Recorded data is lost when switching to a newapplication.Note: If the Applications recorded data needs to be saved, thensave it to a Watch Log file before switching to a newapplication.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–13 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–8. Application Explorer Screen Interface (Cont.)CalloutDescription8 When the Equation icon on the Display tool bar is activated, the Logicwindow displays selected logic statements in text or graphical format. Toview a logic statement that uses a particular variable, double click on thevariable in the Watch Window.If a logic statement using that variable is found, the statement isdisplayed in the Logic Window and a request for status updates on itsvariables is issued. The display of the variables in the statement isupdated in the Logic Window as new status information is received. Browse the logic statements and view their status in the LogicWindow. See Limitations (below) for information on how muchvariable and logic statement data can be viewed at a time.The History (Timing) Window is in the same position as the Logic Window.When the Timing icon on the Display tool bar is activated, this windowdisplays a timing diagram of recorded data during playback.9 The Variables List displays variables available for adding to the WatchWindow. Variables are filtered by type.Select one or more variables and add them to the Watch Window. Statusupdates are requested on the added variables. Their display in the WatchWindow is updated as new status information is received.10 The Filters List displays the types of variables in the current application. Thevariable types that are checked in the Filters List determine the contents ofthe Variables List. The Filters List contains icons to Add (Watch), Remove,Age, or Upgrade the variables list.11 The Watch Window displays selected variables whose values are beingmonitored.The Watch Window also provides an options menu available by right-clickingin the Watch Window area. See Table 6–9 for more information.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–14 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–8. Application Explorer Screen Interface (Cont.)CalloutDescription12 The Variables Tool Bar is used to watch, age, remove, and upgradevariables. Limitations for these variables include:Watch Variables for CSEX Applications using serial connections havea maximum of 64 Boolean and 4 integer watch variables, includingvariables visible in the Watch Window as well as temporary logicstatement variables. Watch Variables for CSEX/NVSP Applications using networkconnections have a maximum of 128 watch variables, includingvariables visible in the Watch Window as well as temporary logicstatement variables. Variables can be a mix of either Boolean orInteger. MMS is unable to monitor subroutine arguments that are passed byaddress rather than by value. MMS is unable to monitor array variables with a calculated index.Watch Variables for CPU/PD, CPU II, VSP using serial connectionshave maximums defined in Table 3–1 that include variables visible inthe Watch Window as well as temporary logic statement variables. Watch Variables for CPU II/VSP using network connections have amaximum of 128 Boolean watch variables, including variables visiblein the Watch Window as well as temporary logic statement variables. MMS is unable to handle Vital output state variables because they donot have normal true or false values.13 The Alarms tool bar has buttons to Set or Cancel posted alarms.14 The Status Bar displays MMS information as an expandable text list. Thelast 50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps. Two iconsshow the selected System status (left) and the worst-case status of allSystems (right).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–15 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTo access the Watch Window options menu, right-click in the Watch Window area. Theoptions menu opens. See Figure 6–12.Figure 6–12. Watch Window Options MenuSee Table 6–9 for descriptions of each option.Table 6–9. Watch Window Options Menu Descriptions (Cont.)OptionSaveSave AsLoadDescriptionSelect this option to save the variable group that is currently loadedin the Watch Window.Select this option to save the variable group that is currently loadedin the Watch Window using a different name.Select this option to open a window with an alphabetized list ofavailable variable groups.Select a group to load and click the OK button. MMS loads theselected variable group into the Watch Window.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–16 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–9. Watch Window Options Menu Descriptions (Cont.)OptionManageDescriptionSelect this option to open a window with an alphabetized list ofavailable variable groups.ClearSelect a variable group to delete and click the OK button. Theselected variable group is deleted.Select this option to clear the Watch Window of all loaded variables.All variable groups are also made inactive.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–17 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTo configure the Application Explorer Screen, click the Preferences button. TheSettings window opens. The Settings Window consists of four tabs. See Table 6–10 fordescriptions of each tab.Table 6–10. Application Explorer Screen Settings Tabs (Cont.)TabColorsDescriptionThis tab controls the color of True or False Boolean variables displayedin the Watch Window and the Logic Window.AlarmsThis tab controls the .wav files (sound) that are played when an alarm issounded.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–18 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–10. Application Explorer Screen Settings Tabs (Cont.)TabDisplayDescriptionThis tab controls the display format of logic statements in the LogicWindow. Text format and three graphical formats (ladder, straight line,drop line) are available.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–19 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.4. Log ManagerThe Log Manager screen is used to handle the retrieval of VPI Data logs, archiving,selecting a playback source, and creating log reports. See Figure 6–13 and Table 6–11for more information.Figure 6–13. Log Manager ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–20 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–11. Log Manager Screen InterfaceCalloutDescription1 Click the Home button to return to the Main Screen.2 The Application Tool Bar displays the active System's Applications that haveassociated Data Log ports. Select an Application to retrieve its logs.3 The Action Tool Bar contains the following buttons:Retrieve Button: Click to retrieve the selected Application's data log.All log data is saved in the MMS project data base file (located in theApps folder). Previously retrieved data is skipped; only new data isretrieved. The selected Application's log date, time and version canalso be retrieved.Archive Button: Click to archive (copy) the project data base file intothe Archive folder. The project log data can optionally be cleared oncethe archive is complete.Report Source Button: Click to select a database from which togenerate reports. Archive databases can also be selected. Reports Button: Click to create data log and MMS event log reports.Reports can be saved in text, rich text and comma separated valueformats.4 Click the Help button to access the MMS online help file.5 The Project Space Used indicates the amount of space used by the currentMMS log file. The maximum limit is 1 GB or the amount of hard drive spaceavailable, whichever is less.6 The Report Display Area displays text describing the retrieval processstatus.7 The Status Bar displays MMS information as an expandable text list. Thelast 50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps. Two iconsshow the selected System status (left) and the worst-case status of allSystems (right).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–21 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.5. Configuration ManagerThe Configuration Manager tool provides reports of the expected and actualconfiguration items for each Application of the selected System. Both hardware andfirmware items can be reported. See Figure 6–14 and Table 6–12 for more information.Figure 6–14. Configuration Manager ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–22 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client RuntimeTable 6–12. Configuration Manager Screen InterfaceCalloutDescription1 Click the Home button to return to the Main Screen.2 Use the Validate button to validate expected hardware and firmwareversions.Firmware: For Applications, this icon reports the expected and actualfirmware configuration items for each Application of the selectedSystem. Hardware: For Hardware, this icon reports the expected and actual (ifsupported) hardware configuration items for each Application of theselected System.3 Click the Save button to save the report in rich text format (.rtf).4 Click the Print button to send the report to the default printer.5 Click the Help button to access the MMS online help file.6 The Report display window displays the configuration reports.7 The Status Bar displays MMS information as an expandable text list. Thelast 50 items are displayed with their associated time stamps. Two iconsshow the selected System status (left) and the worst-case status of allSystems (right).P2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–23 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Client Runtime6.3.6. Network Statistics ScreenThe Communication Explorer – Network Statistics screen displays network statisticsincluding number of received and transmitted messages, possible error counts, andnodes connected. Statistics can be cleared and updated by using the Clear andRefresh buttons.Figure 6–15. Communication Explorer – Network Statistics ScreenP2528, Rev. Aug/12 6–24 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7. SYMBOLS7.1. OVERVIEWThis section describes the symbols used in MMS layout configuration.Each symbol has a tool bar icon used to select the symbol and an associated image(symbol) that appears on the layout screen.7.2. TRACK SYMBOLS7.2.1. Overlay TrackUse this symbol to indicate overlay track circuits (typically placed over othertracks/switches). Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–1. Overlay Track Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDOverlaidSymbolsID number of thesymbolTracks/Switchesassociated with thistrackNoNoSet ByApplicationType Type of Track No OverlayLabel Text label of symbol Yes Any Text(128 char. max)Loss ofShunt DelayCab SignalLabelLocationDescriptionTime to wait afterloss of shuntAllow cab signaldisplayLocation of symbollabelOptional textdescriptionSymbol ID +"TR"Yes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000Yes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYesYesTop, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Bottom""Parameters – ControlsNoneP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–2. Overlay Track Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTRACK_STATUS OCCUPIED Indicates track occupancyIf set track color = occupiedOtherwise color = defaultTRACK_STATUS BLOCKED Indicates a track is blocked from trafficIf set track color = blockedOCCUPIED overrides BLOCKEDTRACK_ROUTE LOCKED Indicates the track is part of a locked routeIf set track color = routeTRACK_ROUTE POSSIBLE Indicates the track is an Entry or Exit pointIf set and Entry/Exit is Yes a mid-section of thetrack color = routeTRACK_STATUS overrides TRACK_ROUTECAB_RATE(if enabled)RATE_1 thruRATE_7Indicates cab signal rateRate index is displayed as [index]* indicates invalid indexP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–3 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.2.2. Non-Coded TrackUse this symbol to indicate track circuits without codes. Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–3. Non-Coded Track Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDOverlayTracksNeighbor-HeadNeighbor-TailSignal Link -HeadSignal Link -TailLabelID number of thesymbolOverlay tracksassociated withthis trackSymbol linked tothe head end ofthis trackSymbol linked tothe tail end of thistrackSymbol linked tothe head end ofthis signalSymbol linked tothe tail end of thissignalText label ofsymbolNoNoNoNoNoNoYesAny Text(128 char. max)Type Type of Track Yes AC No Code,DC No CodeLoss ofShunt DelayCab SignalEntry/ExitTime to wait afterloss of shuntAllow cab signaldisplayAllow use asentry/exit trackSet ByApplicationSymbol ID + "TR"DC No CodeYes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000Yes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Yes, No NoP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–3. Non-Coded Track Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultLabelLocationLocation of symbollabelYesTop, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterBottomDescriptionOptional textdescriptionYesOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)""Table 7–4. Non-Coded Track Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionENTRY_EXIT_CALL(if enabled)ENTRY_EXIT_CALL(if enabled)ENTRYEXITRequest track as entry point in NXoperationRequest track as exit point in NX operationTable 7–5. Non-Coded Track Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTRACK_STATUS OCCUPIED Indicates track occupancyIf set track color = occupiedOtherwise color = defaultTRACK_STATUS BLOCKED Indicates a track is blocked from trafficIf set track color = blockedOCCUPIED overrides BLOCKEDTRACK_ROUTE LOCKED Indicates the track is part of a locked routeIf set track color = routeTRACK_ROUTE POSSIBLE Indicates the track is an Entry or Exit pointIf set and Entry/Exit is Yes a mid-section ofthe track color = routeTRACK_STATUS overridesTRACK_ROUTECAB_RATE(if enabled)RATE_1 thruRATE_7Indicates cab signal rateRate index is displayed as [index]* indicates invalid indexP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–5 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.2.3. Coded TrackUse this symbol to indicate coded track circuits. Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–6. Coded Track Symbol Attributes (Cont.)AttributeDescriptionUserDefined Possible Entries DefaultSymbol IDOverlayTracksNeighbor-HeadID number of thesymbolOverlay tracksassociated withthis trackSymbol linked tothe head end ofthis trackNeighbor-Tail Symbol linked tothe tail end of thistrackSignal Link -HeadSignal Link -TailLabelSymbol linked tothe head end ofthis signalSymbol linked tothe tail end of thissignalText label ofsymbolNoNoNoNoNoNoYesAny Text(128 char. max)Type Type of Track Yes AC Coded, DCCodedLoss ofShunt DelayTime to wait afterloss of shuntSet By ApplicationSymbol ID + "TR"DC CodedYes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–6 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–6. Coded Track Symbol Attributes (Cont.)AttributeCab SignalEntry/ExitLabelLocationDescriptionDescriptionAllow cab signaldisplayAllow use asentry/exit trackLocation ofsymbol labelOptional textdescriptionUserDefined Possible Entries DefaultYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Yes, No NoYesYesTop, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Bottom""Table 7–7. Coded Track Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionENTRY_EXIT_CALL(if enabled)ENTRY_EXIT_CALL(if enabled)ENTRYEXITRequest track as entry point in NXoperationRequest track as exit point in NX operationP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–7 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–8. Coded Track Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTRACK_STATUS OCCUPIED Indicates track occupancyIf set track color = occupiedOtherwise color = defaultTRACK_STATUS BLOCKED Indicates a track is blocked from trafficIf set track color = blockedOCCUPIED overrides BLOCKEDTRACK_ROUTE LOCKED Indicates the track is part of a locked routeIf set track color = routeTRACK_ROUTE POSSIBLE Indicates the track is an Entry or Exit pointIf set and Entry/Exit is Yes a mid-section ofthe track color = routeTRACK_STATUS overridesTRACK_ROUTEEAST/WEST CODES CODE_1 thruCODE_9Indicates track codesEAST CODES displayed as: code-list >>WEST CODES displayed as:

Symbols7.3. SWITCH SYMBOLSUse the following symbols to indicate switches. Toolbar Icons:(NE = Northeast)(SE = Southeast)(NW = Northwest)(SW = Southwest)Symbol Image:Table 7–9. Switch Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedSymbol ID ID number of the NosymbolAlignment Alignment of switch NoOverlayTracksNeighbor-FacingNeighbor-TrailingNeighbor-ReverseSignal Link -FacingSignal Link –TrailingOverlay tracksassociated with thisswitchSymbol linked to thefacing end of thisswitchSymbol linked to thetrailing end of thisswitchSymbol linked to thereverse end of thisswitchSymbol linked to thefacing end of thissignalSymbol linked to thetrailing end of thissignalNoNoNoNoNoNoPossible EntriesDefaultSet ByApplicationP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–9 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–9. Switch Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultLabel Text label of symbol Yes Any Text(128 char. max)Symbol ID +"SW"Type Type of Switch Yes Generic GenericSwitchDelayLabelLocationDescriptionTime to wait for switchoperationLocation of symbollabelOptional textdescriptionYes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000YesYesTop, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Table 7–10. Switch Symbol Parameters – ControlsCenter""Parameter State DescriptionPOSITION_CALL NORMAL Request switch position to normalPOSITION_CALL REVERSE Request switch position to reversePOSITION_CALL AUTOMATIC Request application to determine switchposition based on routingP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–11. Switch Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionPOSITION NORMAL Indicates switch position is normal(facing end to trailing end solid line)POSITION REVERSE Indicates switch position is reverse(facing end to reverse end solid line)CONTROL NORMAL Indicates switch is going normalCONTROL REVERSE Indicates switch is going reverseLOCK_STATUSIndicates switch lockingIf locked displays "L" in locked colorOtherwise displays "U" in default colorREQUEST_STATUS PENDING Indicates position call is pendingSwitch flashes in direction of CONTROLIf CONTROL is unknown entire switchflashesREQUEST_STATUS FAILED Indicates position call has failedP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–11 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.4. LIGHT SYMBOLS7.4.1. Color LightsUse the following symbols to indicate color lights.Toolbar Icons:(E = East)(W = West)Symbol Image:Table 7–12. Color Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description User Defined Possible Entries DefaultSymbol IDAlignmentSignal LinkID number of thesymbolEast/WestalignmentNoNoNoSet ByApplicationType Type of signal No Color LightLabel Text label of symbol Yes Any Text(128 char. max)LabelLocationLocation of symbollabelYesTop, Bottom, Left,RightCharacteristic Yes Single-head, 3Color LEDNoneHomeApproachHead (A/B/C) Enable up to threeheads per ColorlightFlashingFlash RateEnable flashing forthis headFlash rate for thisheadSymbol ID+ "CL"Bottom(East), Top(West)Singlehead,3Color LEDYes Enabled, Disabled A-EnabledB/C-DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes 0,40,45,50,55,60,650P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–12 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–12. Color Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description User Defined Possible Entries DefaultRed AspectYellowAspectEnable Red aspectfor this headEnable Yellowaspect for this headGreen Aspect Enable Greenaspect for this headLunar Aspect Enable Lunaraspect for this headTrack SelectAspectDescriptionEnable Track Selectaspect for this headOptional textdescriptionYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Optional, Any Text ""(255 char. max)Table 7–13. Color Light Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionASPECT_CALL CANCEL Remove the request of permissive signal callASPECT_CALL CALL Request for signalASPECT_CALL CALL_ON Request signal for move into occupied territoryASPECT_CALL FLEET Reclear signal to allow following movesP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–13 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–14. Color Light Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionACTIVE_ASPECT (head)_ Indicates aspect color for each head(aspect color)ASPECT_STATUS (head)_ Indicates the filament status(aspect color)_OPENFLEETIndicates fleeting enabledIf fleeted displays "F" in fleet colorOtherwise no "F" displayedREQUEST_STATUS PENDING Indicates signal call is pendingIf pending signal border = pending colorREQUEST_STATUS FAILED Indicates signal call has failedIf failed signal border = failed colorP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–14 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.4.2. Position LightsUse the following symbols to indicate position lights.Toolbar Icons:(E = East)(W = West)Symbol Image:Table 7–15. Position Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDAlignmentSignal LinkID number of thesymbolEast/WestalignmentNoNoNoSet ByApplicationType Type of signal No PositionLightLabelText label ofsymbolYesAny Text(128 char. max)Characteristic Yes Single-head, 3Color LEDNoneHomeApproachHead (A/B/C) Enable up to threeheads perPosition lightFlashing Enable flashingfor this headFlash RateRed AspectFlash rate for thisheadEnable Redaspect for thisheadSymbol ID + "PL"Single-head, 3Color LEDYes Enabled, Disabled A-EnabledB/C-DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes 0,40,45,50,55,60,65Yes Enabled, Disabled Enabled0P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–15 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–15. Position Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultYellow Aspect Enable Yellowaspect for thisheadGreen Aspect Enable Greenaspect for thisheadLunar AspectTrack SelectAspectLabelLocationDescriptionEnable Lunaraspect for thisheadEnable TrackSelect aspect forthis headLocation ofsymbol labelOptional textdescriptionYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYesYesTop, Bottom, Left,RightOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Bottom (East),Top (West)""Table 7–16. Position Light Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionASPECT_CALL CANCEL Remove the request of permissive signalcallASPECT_CALL CALL Request for signalASPECT_CALL CALL_ON Request signal for move into occupiedterritoryASPECT_CALL FLEET Reclear signal to allow following movesP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–16 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–17. Position Light Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionACTIVE_ASPECT (head)_ Indicates aspect color for each head(aspect color)ASPECT_STATUS (head)_ Indicates the filament status(aspect color)_OPENFLEETIndicates fleeting enabledIf fleeted displays "F" in fleet colorOtherwise no "F" displayedREQUEST_STATUS PENDING Indicates signal call is pendingIf pending signal border = pending colorREQUEST_STATUS FAILED Indicates signal call has failedIf failed signal border = failed colorP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–17 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.4.3. Search LightsUse the following symbols to indicate search lights.Toolbar Icons:(E = East)(W = West) Symbol Image:Table 7–18. Search Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol ID ID number of thesymbolNoAlignment East/West alignment NoSignal LinkNoLabel Text label of symbol Yes Any Text(128 char. max)Set ByApplicationSymbol ID +"SL"Type Type of signal No Search LightCharacteristic Yes Single-head, 3Color LEDNoneHomeApproachMech Delay Time delay for searchlight mechanismoperationHead (A/B/C) Enable up to threeheads per SearchlightFlashing Enable flashing forthis headFlash RateRed AspectFlash rate for thisheadEnable Red aspectfor this headSingle-head, 3Color LEDYes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000Yes Enabled, Disabled A-EnabledB/C-DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes 0,40,45,50,55,60,65Yes Enabled, Disabled Enabled0P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–18 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–18. Search Light Symbol Attributes (Cont.)Attribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultYellowAspectEnable Yellow aspectfor this headGreen Aspect Enable Green aspectfor this headLunar Aspect Enable Lunar aspectfor this headTrack SelectAspectLabelLocationDescriptionEnable Track Selectaspect for this headLocation of symbollabelOptional textdescriptionYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYesYesTop, Bottom, Left,RightOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Bottom (East),Top (West)""Table 7–19. Search Light Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionASPECT_CALL CANCEL Remove the request of permissive signal callASPECT_CALL CALL Request for signalASPECT_CALL CALL_ON Request signal for move into occupied territoryASPECT_CALL FLEET Reclear signal to allow following movesP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–19 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–20. Search Light Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionACTIVE_ASPECT (head)_ Indicates aspect color for each head(aspect color)ASPECT_STATUS (head)_OPEN Indicates the filament statusREPEATER_STATUSFLEET(head)_(aspect color)Indicates repeater status for each aspect ofeach headIndicates fleeting enabledIf fleeted displays "F" in fleet colorOtherwise no "F" displayedREQUEST_STATUS PENDING Indicates signal call is pendingIf pending signal border = pending colorREQUEST_STATUS FAILED Indicates signal call has failedIf failed signal border = failed colorP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–20 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.4.4. Semaphore LightsUse the following symbols to indicate semaphore lights. Toolbar Icons:(E = East)(W = West)Symbol Image:Table 7–21. Semaphore Light Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDAlignmentSignal LinkID number of thesymbolEast/WestalignmentNoNoNoSet ByApplicationType Type of signal No Semaphore LightLabelText label ofsymbolYesAny Text(128 char. max)Characteristic Yes Single-head, 4Color SemaphoreNoneHomeApproachHead A EnableSemaphore lightheadFlashingFlash RateLabelLocationDescriptionEnable flashing forthis headFlash rate for thisheadLocation of symbollabelOptional textdescriptionSymbol ID + "PL"Single-head, 4Color SemaphoreYes Enabled, Disabled EnabledYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYes 0,40,45,50,55,60,65YesYes* Always contains Red, Yellow, Green and Lunar aspects.Top, Bottom, Left,RightOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)0Bottom (East),Top (West)""P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–21 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–22. Semaphore Light Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionASPECT_CALL CANCEL Remove the request of permissive signalcallASPECT_CALL CALL Request for signalASPECT_CALL CALL_ON Request signal for move into occupiedterritoryASPECT_CALL FLEET Reclear signal to allow following movesTable 7–23. Semaphore Light Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionACTIVE_ASPECT A_(aspect color) Indicates aspect colorASPECT_STATUS A_(aspectcolor)_ OPENIndicates the filament statusFLEETIndicates fleeting enabledIf fleeted displays "F" in fleet colorOtherwise no "F" displayedREQUEST_STATUS PENDING Indicates signal call is pendingIf pending signal border = pending colorREQUEST_STATUS FAILED Indicates signal call has failedIf failed signal border = failed colorP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–22 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5. MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS7.5.1. Alternate TrafficUse this symbol to indicate non-rail traffic (for example, bus routing).Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–24. Alternate Track Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDID number of thesymbolNoSet By ApplicationType Track type No Alternate TrafficLabelLabelLocationDescriptionText label ofsymbolLocation ofsymbol labelOptional textdescriptionYesYesYesAny Text(128 char. max)Top, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Symbol ID + "TR"Bottom""Limiting Parameters – ControlsNoneTable 7–25. Alternate Track Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTRACK_STATUS OCCUPIED Indicates track occupancyIf set track color = occupiedOtherwise color = defaultSet_User_PreferencesTRACK_STATUS BLOCKED Indicates a track is blocked from trafficIf set track color = blockedOCCUPIED overrides BLOCKEDP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–23 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.2. Grade CrossingUse this symbol to indicate the state of a grade crossing. Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–26. Grade Crossing Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDNeighbor -HeadNeighbor -TailSignal Link -HeadSignal Link -TailTypeLoss ofShunt DelayLabelLabelLocationDescriptionID number of thesymbolGrade CrossingtypeTime to wait afterloss of shuntText label ofsymbolLocation of symbollabelOptional textdescriptionNoNoNoNoNoNoSet ByApplicationSet ByApplicationSet ByApplicationSet ByApplicationSet ByApplicationGenericYes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000YesYesYesAny Text(128 char. max)Top, Bottom, Left,Right, CenterOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Symbol ID + "GX"Bottom""P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–24 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsParameters – ControlsNoneTable 7–27. Grade Crossing Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionCROSSING_STATUS OCCUPIED Indicates track occupancyIf set track color = occupiedOtherwise color = defaultCROSSING_STATUS BLOCKED Indicates a track is blocked from trafficIf set track color = blockedOCCUPIED overrides BLOCKEDCROSSING_ROUTEIndicates the crossing is part of a lockedrouteIf set track color = routeGATE_STATUS UP Indicates the status of the crossing gatesIf up gate is not displayed and signals aredark *GATE_STATUS DOWN Indicates the status of the crossing gatesIf down gate is displayed steady andsignals are flashing ** If neither GATE_STATUS.UP nor GATE_STATUS.DOWN is set then the gates and signals are flashing.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–25 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.3. Remote/Local ControlUse this symbol to indicate a remote/local control and indication.Toolbar Icons:Symbol Image:Table 7–28. Remote/Local Control Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDID number of thesymbolNoSet ByApplicationType Remote/Local type No Remote/LocalLabel Text label ofYes Any Text Symbol ID + "Gu"symbol(128 char. max)ModeChangeTimeoutChange requesttimeoutYes00:00:01:000 to23:59:59:000Table 7–29. Remote/Local Control Symbol Parameters – Controls00:00:05:000Parameter State DescriptionOP_MODE_CALLREMOTELOCALRequest Remote modeRequest Local modeTable 7–30. Remote/Local Control Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionOP_MODE LOCAL Indicates the operational mode(Remote/Local)P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–26 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.4. TimerUse this symbol to indicate a timer.Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–31. Timer Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDID number of thesymbolNoSet By ApplicationType Text box type Yes Generic GenericLabelRun TimeLabelLocationDescriptionText label ofsymbolRunning time oftimerLocation ofsymbol labelOptional textdescriptionYesAny Text(128 char. max)Symbol ID + "TM"Yes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000YesYesTop, Bottom, Left,RightOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Bottom""Parameters – ControlsNoneTable 7–32. Timer Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTIMER_STATUS START Indicates timer is startingTIMER_STATUS RUNNING Indicates timer is runningIf running timer = running colorTIMER_STATUS DONE Indicates time delay has expiredP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–27 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.5. GenericUse this symbol for True/False control and/or indication. Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–33. Generic Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDLabelID number of thesymbolText label ofsymbolNoYesAny Text(128 char. max)Type Generic type Yes Indication only,Control only,Indication &ControlSet By ApplicationSymbol ID + "Gn"Indication &ControlColor (False) Yes See list BlackColor (True) Yes See list GreenAudible(False)Audible(True)Yes See list BlankYes See list BlankDelay Time Active pulse time Yes hh:mm:ss.msecs 00:00:00.000Protect FlagLabelLocationDescriptionEnables "Are yousure?" dialog oncontrolLocation ofsymbol labelOptional textdescriptionYes Enabled, Disabled DisabledYesYesTop, Bottom, Left,RightOptional, Any Text(255 char. max)Right""P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–28 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsTable 7–34. Generic Symbol Parameters – ControlsParameter State DescriptionGENERIC_OUTPUT(if enabled)True/False Control bitTable 7–35. Generic Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionGENERIC_INPUT(if enabled)Indicates state of inputIf set generic color = generic indication7.5.6. Direction IndicatorUse this symbol to indicate direction of traffic.Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–36. Direction Indicator Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDID number of thesymbolNoSet By ApplicationType Generic type No Direction IndicatorLabelDescriptionText label ofsymbolOptional textdescriptionYesYesAny Text(128 char. max)Optional, Any Text(255 char. max)Symbol ID + "Gn"""P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–29 Alstom Signaling Inc.

SymbolsParameters – Controls:NoneTable 7–37. Direction Indicator Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionGENERIC_TRAFFIC DIRECTION Indicates direction of arrowIf set arrow is pointing to the leftOtherwise arrow is pointing to the rightGENERIC_TRAFFIC LOCK Indicates if the direction is lockedIf locked direction indicator color = lockedP2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–30 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.7. AlarmUse this symbol to indicate an alarm condition.If an alarm condition occurs, this symbol that actively flashes. If configured, this symbolplays a continuous audbile tone until the alarm is muted or acknowledged:Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–38. Alarm Symbol User-Defined AttributesAttribute Description Possible Entries DefaultSymbol ID ID number of the symbol Set ByApplicationType Generic type DirectionIndicatorLabel Text label of symbol Any Text(128 char. max)Symbol ID + "Gn"Color (Inactive)AudbileActive StateActive LabelLabel LocationSelect separate colors foractive and inactive statesof alarm symbol.Select an audible tone forthe alarm symbol when inthe active state.The state (True or False)that defines when thealarm is active.The label text displayedwhen the alarm is active.Select where the symbol’slabel appears in relation tothe symbol.See listNone, BeepTrue, FalseAny Text(128 char. max)Left, Top, Bottom,Center, RightDescription Optional text description Optional, Any Text(255 char. max)Red (inactive)Green (active)NoneTrueBlankRight""P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–31 Alstom Signaling Inc.

Symbols7.5.8. Text BoxUse this symbol to provide a text box to display text:Toolbar Icon:Symbol Image:Table 7–39. Text Box Symbol AttributesAttribute Description UserDefinedPossible EntriesDefaultSymbol IDID number of thesymbolNoSet By ApplicationType Text box type Yes Static, Numeric StaticLabelFont SizeText label ofsymbolSize of symbollabelYesYesAny Text(128 char. max)10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt,16 pt, 20 pt, 28 pt,36 pt, 48 ptSymbol ID + "TB"10 ptParameters – ControlsNoneTable 7–40. Text Box Symbol Parameters – IndicationsParameter State DescriptionTEXTBOX_VALUE(if type is dynamic)BIT_1 thruBIT_8Displays a byte length numberNumber displayed is decimal format (0 ..255)P2528, Rev. Aug/12 7–32 Alstom Signaling Inc.

VPI Port Configuration8. VPI PORT CONFIGURATION8.1. VITAL BOARD NETWORK PORTSIn order for MMS to use the Vital diagnostic network port, configure the Vital board asfollows: Enable networkingEnable a network portEnable diagnostics on the network portAssign an IP address to the network portSee the appropriate CAAPE reference manual or online help for specifics on inputrecords.8.2. NON-VITAL BOARD NETWORK PORTSFor MMS to use the non-vital diagnostic network port, configure the non-vital board asfollows: Enable networkingEnable a network portEnable diagnostics on the network portAssign an IP address to the network portIf a Panel is used, configure a Panel message.If data logs will be archived, specify a network port.See the appropriate CAAPE reference manual or online help for specifics on inputrecords.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 8-1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

VPI Port Configuration8.3. COMPILER REPORT OPTIONSBefore compiling each application, ensure that the Listing Reports section of theapplication's Run Controls includes at least the following options: Generate Tracker InformationParametersLogic EquationsOther listing options can also be selected.This data must be available in the report file for MMS to display readable variablenames and logic statements and playback CSEX Data LogsP2528, Rev. Aug/12 8-2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS Communication9. MMS COMMUNICATIONThis section contains block diagrams describing MMS communications.9.1. DATA LOG RETRIEVAL PROCESSINGData log retrieval use DataTrain VIII communications in a multi-drop Master/Slave modewith MMS as the Master. There is no cycled polling; default response timeout is 250 ms.Message fixed at 3 tries.P2528, Rev. Aug/12 9-1 Alstom Signaling Inc.

MMS CommunicationStartQuery Log RecordWait ForResponseyesResponseOKnoTries = 0yes3 TriesnoyesNew LogRecordnoIssue ErrorIncrement TriesSave In MMS LognoEnd Of LogyesnoAbortyesReturnNext RecordWait for ResponseEnableResponseTimernoResponseVERIFIEDyesReturn (OK)noResponse TimerExpiredyesReturn (Timeout)Figure 9–1. Data Log Retrieval ProcessingP2528, Rev. Aug/12 9-2 Alstom Signaling Inc.

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