Pelco C1553M-B Starting and Stopping the Server

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 Starting and Stopping the Server The VMX300(-E) server can be launched in run mode or conﬁguration mode. Conﬁguration mode has a user interface that allows you to conﬁgure 
any type of object, including the following objects:
 •
 Users
 •
 Maps
 •
 Devices
 •
 Scripts
 •
 Alarms and events
To launch the VMX300(-E) server in conﬁguration mode, a user must have permission to conﬁgure the software. Refer to 
 
User Groups - Group 
Permissions
 
 for more information.
Run mode has no user interface. When the VMX300(-E) server is in run mode, the server application is moved to the Windows system tray, where 
it continues to run in the background. The server must be in run mode for clients to connect to it. 
Run mode has a pop-up menu that is opened by right-clicking the VMX300(-E) icon in the Windows system tray. The menu has the options listed 
in Table A.
 
Table A.  
 
Options for Run Mode
 
Save conﬁguration:
 
 When you change the server conﬁguration, most changes do not come into effect until after the conﬁguration has been 
saved. Only changes to device drivers and devices come into effect immediately, with the exception of a device’s local settings, which come into 
effect after the conﬁguration is saved. Refer to 
 
Device Settings - Edit a Device’s Local Settings
 
 for information on local settings.
To save the server conﬁguration, select File > Save or exit conﬁguration mode and say Yes when asked whether you want to save the 
conﬁguration. The server will verify that all scripts and expressions are valid before saving. Operators logged in to the VMX300(-E) client will be 
momentarily interrupted while the conﬁguration is being saved. After the interruption, operators will see the new conﬁguration.
If one or more scripts or expressions contain errors, the server displays an error message and gives you the opportunity to make corrections. 
Refer to 
 
Scripts and Expressions - Syntax Error-Checking
 
 for instructions on using the Scripts and Expressions Veriﬁcation tools to make 
corrections.
Scripts and expressions are also veriﬁed when you launch the server. If there are any errors, you do not have the option to launch the server in 
run mode. You are automatically presented with the login dialog box for conﬁguration mode.
 
MENU OPTION SECTION OF MANUAL
 
Conﬁgure
 
Conﬁgure the Server While It Is Running
 
Current Status
 
Scripts and Expressions - Variables and Values
 
Exit
 
Shut Down the Server
 TIP:
   You can log in and out of conﬁguration mode while the server is running. This allows you to perform administrative tasks without 
preventing operators from working in the VMX300(-E) client. Refer to 
 Conﬁgure the Server While It Is Running
  for instructions.
 NOTE:  The server will not save changes to the conﬁguration if there are any errors. If you do not correct the errors before exiting, all the 
changes you made to the conﬁguration will be lost, except for changes to device drivers and devices.