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* Management Suite software manual [[Media:MS2200-5.0.pdf|PDF download]]
Management Suite is a Windows software application that extends the usefulness of your Chime Master ringing equipment. While it is not available on the Mac, it can be used with either Boot Camp or Parallels virtual machines with Windows.
Management Suite is a Windows software application that extends the usefulness of your Chime Master ringing equipment. While it is not available on the Mac, it can be used with either Boot Camp or Parallels virtual machines with Windows.


Windows device drivers for Chime Master equipment is digitally signed for easy installation.
*[[Install_Management_Suite|Follow these instructions]] to install Management Suite.
 
= Manual Pages =


These tables of contents are organized for each of our products. Different products have features that Management Suite will adapt to. After browsing each page of your system's documentation, click your browsers Back button to return to the table of contents.
These tables of contents are organized for each of our products. Different products have features that Management Suite will adapt to. After browsing each page of your system's documentation, click your browsers Back button to return to the table of contents.
== Six-SS Carillon ==
=== Free version features ===
*[[Main_Menu_MS_SixSS|Main Menu]]
*[[Scheduler_weekly_MS|Weekly Schedules]]
*[[Scheduler_volume_MS|Scheduling volume changes]]
*[[Jukebox_MS|Concert play lists and performance]]
*[[Remote_MS|Remote control panel]]
*[[Settings_MS_SixSS|Settings menu]]
*[[Backup_MS|Backup]]
*[[Firmware_update_MS|Firmware Update]]
*[[Library_update_MS|Library Update]]


== Digital Carillons ==
=== Premium version features ===
 
*[[Scheduler_special_Events_MS|Scheduling Special events]]
=== Six-SS ===
*[[Music_librarian_MS|Manage random music with Music Librarian]]
 
*[[Administration_MS|Administration menu]] for remote app
=== Millennium Carillon ===
*[[SD_card_titles_MS|SD Card MP3 title manager]]
 
==== Options ====
 
===== Recording Librarian Option =====
 
===== SD Card MP3 Option =====
 
===== Tower Bells Control Option =====
 
=== Platinum Carillon ===
 
== Bell Controller ==
 
Our two generations of Bell Controls with USB ports are differentiated by the presence of key locks. Later units use a pin code to lock the keypad.
 
=== Without Keylock ===
 
 
=== With Keylock ===
 
= Downloading and Installing =
 
== Downloads ==
 
The latest version of our software is available on the downloads web page: [http://www.chimemaster.com/downloads Downloads, Service and Support]
 
== Installing ==
 
Do not connect the Chime Master unit to your PC with the USB cable until the software has been installed. This will allow device drivers to be properly registered for your system.


If you currently use Millennium Suite version 4.8 or older, uninstall it using the Windows Add/Remove utility. Your schedule and playlist files will not be deleted.
== Platinum, Millennium and Libertas systems ==
Most of these features also apply to chime and carillon automation products.


Install the Management Suite before connecting your PC to the carillon. If you are upgrading, disconnect or power off the carillon before installation.
=== Free version features ===
*[[Main_Menu_MS2201P|Main Menu]]
*[[Scheduler_weekly_MS|Weekly Schedules]]
*[[Scheduler_volume_MS|Scheduling volume changes]]
*[[Jukebox_MS|Concert play lists and performance]]
*[[Remote_MS|Remote control panel]]
*[[Settings_MS2201|Settings menu]]
*[[Backup_MS|Backup]]
*[[Firmware_update_MS|Firmware Update]]
*[[Library_update_MS|Library Update]]


To install, open the zip file and run the Setup application by double clicking it.
=== Premium version features ===
*[[Scheduler_special_Events_MS|Scheduling Special events]]
*[[Music_librarian_MS|Manage random music with Music Librarian]]
*[[Tempo_and_Transposition_MS2201|Changing tempo and keys for music]]
*[[Administration_MS|Administration menu]] for remote app


After the installation is complete, connect the Chime Master to the PC's USB port and power it on. The first time this connection is made, it may take a couple of minutes for Windows to register the device drivers. Windows 8 and Windows 10 provide an Device Setup icon in the system tray that shows the progress of the device preparation.
=== Optional  ===
*[[Recording_library_MS|Recording Librarian Option]]
*[[SD_card_titles_MS|SD Card MP3 Option]]
*[[Tower_bells_setup_MS|Tower Bells Control Option]]


When Windows notifies you that the device is ready to use, launch the Management Suite.
== Bell controllers ==
* Management Suite for Bell Controllers ver 4.9 [[Media:Man-MSuite-2206-4.9.pdf|PDF download]]


== Premium Management Suite License ==
#[[Main_Menu_MS2206|Main Menu]]
#[[Scheduler_weekly_MS|Weekly Schedules]]
#[[Scheduler_special_Events_MS|Scheduling Special events]]
#[[Settings_MS2206|Settings menu]]
#[[Administration_MS|Administration menu]]
#[[Backup_MS|Backup]]
#[[Firmware_update_MS|Firmware Update]]


Entering in the license code to the free downloaded Management Suite opens the features of the Premium version. If you have purchased and received a license code:
== Troubleshooting ==
*right click the mouse while hovering over the main menu window
*Select Licensing.
*Enter your license code into the licensing window.
*Restart Management Suite.


You can license the software on as many computers as you like, but each license code only works for one carillon system. If you manage several carillons, you can purchase a separate license for each one, and add them all to a single portable PC installation.
[[Install_Management_Suite#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting Management Suite]]


If you are upgrading from a previous version, the license should automatically transfer. If you have received a replacement or upgraded carillon, you will receive a new license number for the new system.
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Revision as of 16:50, 13 March 2018

Management Suite is a Windows software application that extends the usefulness of your Chime Master ringing equipment. While it is not available on the Mac, it can be used with either Boot Camp or Parallels virtual machines with Windows.

These tables of contents are organized for each of our products. Different products have features that Management Suite will adapt to. After browsing each page of your system's documentation, click your browsers Back button to return to the table of contents.

Six-SS Carillon

Free version features

Premium version features

Platinum, Millennium and Libertas systems

Most of these features also apply to chime and carillon automation products.

Free version features

Premium version features

Optional

Bell controllers

  1. Main Menu
  2. Weekly Schedules
  3. Scheduling Special events
  4. Settings menu
  5. Administration menu
  6. Backup
  7. Firmware Update

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Management Suite