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MOTE 6.00 RELEASE NOTES
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This file contains important supplementary and 
late-breaking information that may not appear 
in the main product documentation. We recommend
that you read this file in its entirety.

Portions of this file contain information that
applies only to specific editions of the product. 



CONTENTS
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-- CHANGES IN THIS ISSUE
-- IMPORTANT NOTICES
-- FUTURE CHANGES
-- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
-- LICENSE PROTECTION
-- DOCUMENTATION
-- DATA FILES
-- SUPPORT


CHANGES IN THIS ISSUE
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- Windows 7 Support
- Instation-LCC IP Mode
- Instation-LCC IP Script Mode
- Engineers Terminal IP Mode

IMPORTANT NOTICES
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- WinPcap
MOTE v5.70 and above requires WinPcap libraries 
in order to run properly. WinPcap is a third 
party application library for monitoring IP 
links. The installation package of MOTE v5.70
and above comes with WinPcap. If WinPcap is 
not installed, it can be installed separately 
on its own or via reinstalling MOTE.

- HD717 driver crash
HD717 driver crashes on entering 
hibernate and standby mode.  Please ensure that
both are disabled when using the MOTE.


FUTURE CHANGES
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- IP Outstation upgrade facilities.
- TCP/IP logging and replay facilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
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Minimum Specification (for non Static Mode):
- IBM Compatible PC.
- Pentium 1800MHz or equivalent
- 256 MB RAM
- MS Windows 2000, or later versions of Windows.
- 50MB free disk space.
- CD-ROM drive
- At least 1 RS232 COM port
- At least 1 standard PCMCIA slot
- At least 1 Ethernet network socket
- 1024x768 resolution


Recommended Specification (for non Static Mode):
- Pentium 2000Mhz or equivalent
- 512 MB RAM
- Windows XP or above
- At least 1 standard RS232 COM port
- 1280x1024 resolution


Minimum Specification for Special Static Mode:
- IBM Compatible PC.
- Pentium Dual Core 2.66GHz or equivalent
- 512 MB RAM
- MS Windows XP or above
- 50MB free disk space.
- CD-ROM drive
- At least 1 RS232 COM port
- At least 1 standard PCMCIA slot or PCI slot
- At least 1 Ethernet network socket
- 1024x768 resolution

The MOTE installation is designed to upgrade any
previous version of the software after and 
including version 2.00.  Earlier versions should 
be removed manually by deleting the files.


LICENSE PROTECTION
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The MOTE software will need to be activated the 
first time it is started.  
Activation period will be time limited and will
not be renewable following the release of the 
issued version.


DOCUMENTATION
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The MOTE will by default install a reference 
manual, a quick start guide, a script language 
guide and an IP Instation - IP Outstation mode 
guide. All documentation can be accessed from 
the start menu.


DATA FILES
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The following example files are supplied with the
current MOTE release.

example.mot, example.m2t - example configuration file
example.ip - example MOTE IP configuration file
InitInstLccIpLink.scr – example script file
InitTprLink.scr - example script file 
InitLccLink.scr - example script file
SoakLccLink.scr - Script to soak test all 
                  Transponders & Outstations on
                  an LCC Link.
SoakTprLink.scr - Script to soak test all 
                  Outstations on a
                  Transponder-Outstation Link
example.mdb - example MIDAS database file
example1.msf - example mote simulation file
example2.msf - example mote simulation file
example1.ip - example MOTE IP configuration file
example1.mcf – example MOTE Configuration File
              with IP information
example2.mcf – example MOTE Configuration File
              without IP information
instlccip.mcf – Configuration for Instation-LCC
    IP mode

Please refer to the reference manual for 
instruction on how to use the data files.


SUPPORT
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MOTE includes a comprehensive user manual which 
should answer most questions.  However if you 
experience any problems, usability issues 
or have any comments for future developments
please let us know by contacting us:

Costain Group PLC
Unit 12, Market Industrial Estate
Yatton,
Bristol,
BS49 4RF

Tel:       (01934) 838803
Fax:       (01934) 876202
E-mail:    technologysupport@costain.com





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