ADVANTECH DVA-1000 (01) PDF Document

The ADVANTECH DVA-1000 is a fast and flexible hardware key designed for use with the Advantech Digital video platform product. It protects a customer’s Application Programming Interface (API) from unexpected copying. Using an RS-232 cable, users can write passwords into corresponding cards or modules. It allows users to choose two series of numbers for hardware or software keys, and a built-in arithmetic formula automatically generates a checksum to provide a private key for all users.

To operate the ADVANTECH DVA-1000, the system must meet the following requirements:

A COM Port must be available.

The operating system must be Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

The following items are included in the package for the ADVANTECH DVA-1000:

The ADVANTECH DVA-1000 main body measures 82.0 mm (3.23 inches) by 82.0 mm (3.23 inches). The mounting flange height is approximately 11.0 mm (0.43 inches) and 20.0 mm (0.79 inches) respectively for different segments of the hardware casing.

Follow these steps to install the ADVANTECH DVA-1000 hardware:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the cover of your computer.

3. Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize any static electricity that might be on your body.

4. Plug in the signal wire to the product and connect the RS-232 cable to the control PC.

5. Replace the cover of your computer chassis.

6. Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer.

Note: Keep the anti-static bag for future use, as it may be needed if you must remove the card from the PC or transport it elsewhere.

To use the ADVANTECH DVA-1000 utility software, follow these procedures:

1. Insert the utility CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive and copy the program DVA-1000 to a location of your choice.

2. Launch the DVA-1000 program to open the control plate.

3. The program will automatically detect existence signal inputs from the COM Port and display the information in the status block.

4. Select the corresponding COM Port of the control PC (options include COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4).

5. Enter your specific Hardware Key into the field and press Write to input the key into the Advantech module or card.

6. Enter your Software Key and press Get CHECKSUM to automatically generate a Checksum.

When entering information into the ADVANTECH DVA-1000 utility, adhere to the following formatting requirements:

Hardware Key and Software Key: The device provides 8 bytes in hexadecimal format. Each single byte can have a value from 0 to 255. Individual bytes must be separated by a dash (-). These dashes are mandatory and must not be omitted.

Checksum: The checksum is an 8-byte number in hexadecimal format that is generated automatically based on the user’s provided hardware and software keys.

The ADVANTECH DVA-1000 features 8 independent channels, allowing for password write-in for up to 8 cards at the same time.