The Expand / $NCP screen presents information about the Network Control Process.
The NCP process is the main 'traffic cop' for the Expand subsystem. While actual 'user data' does not flow through this process, it does determine which Paths are used for transport. It maintains routes and the list of systems on the network.
Certain messages are logged to $0 as the result of changes in the Expand network, such as paths/lines up/down and processors in remote nodes up/down. These messages can be turned on or off. Right-click on fields marked with an * to perform the action. Changes may not update the screen right away.