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Required Windows / Networking
Services
(single-PC or client-server)
The follow ing services/protocols must be
installed on the VEREX Director PC (Director-
server PC if applicable). Th is is typically done
by your netw ork adm inistrator or IT
department--as applicable:
• Client for Microsoft networks
• Internet Protocol (TCP/IP);
• "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
networks";
Either a network card, or "MS Loopback
Adapter" must be installed. As well,
"Workstation" and "Server" services must be
installed and running (look under:
• Control Panel, ÖAdministrative Tools,
ÖServices; and/or:
• Right-click "Network Neighborhood",
ÖProperties, ÖServices").
Virus-Checker Software
Be sure to keep the data files (virus definitions)
for your virus softw are up- to-date. If Norton
Anti-Virus erron eously reports
"ikernel.exe" as being infected, do wnload
and install the latest data files from
http://www.norton.com.
Video Adapter
Video adapte r supporting SVG A resolution
(800 x 60 0) in more than 256 colours ( e.g.,
'high-colour' or 'true-colour).
Tip: XGA resolution (1024 x 768) is recommended.
Display
Colour SVGA high-quality monitor.
(Recommended for 1024 x 768 resolution: Flat Panel:
At least 14"; Tube: At least 17".)
Dual Monitors
: If you are using Windows dual-monitor
feature, the one on the right-hand side must be
connected/set-up as monitor #1
.
Mouse / Pointing-Device
A mouse (or o ther type of pointing-device ) that
is equipped with a scroll- wheel
is
recommended. This simplifies scrolling within
forms and in the on-line help.
Hard Drive
At least 500 MB of free sp ace while Windows
is running is recommended for a full installation
and typical database.
Software installation may include: • The Director
software; • The card-badging software; • MS Internet
Explorer components; • MS SQL-server components.
For demonstration purposes, you can likely install with
only 200-250 MB of space available (with Windows
running), however this is NOT recommended for a
real/working installation.
Note
: With larger / busier systems, additional hard
drive space will be necessary. (This is unlikely to affect
your PC specifications, though, since the smallest hard-
drives available today are in the multi-gigabyte range.)
Software Media / other Drives
CD-ROM drive, double-speed (2X) or higher.
Communications Ports (Serial / USB)
One free serial port (COMx) is required for
each direct panel connec tion (and e xternal
modem), in addition to any serial ports used by
a mouse, or o ther devices. One USB port will
also be need ed (Director-server PC) for the
software 'activation' key.
Notes: Resources for serial ports cannot be 'shared'.
In a multi-PC (client-server) system, panel connections
can be spread across the available workstations as
desired. The activation key works with the provided
license-manager software to manage software licensing
and maximum system capacities.
Modems (for remotely managed panels)
Panels can communicate w ith the Director
software thro ugh a direct- cable-connection, a
dial-up modem, or an IP connection.
xL panels ( narrow main board) support a
modem module that plugs onto the panel
mainboard.
ISM panels (s quare mainboard) use a bu ilt-in
modem/dialler for small accounts, or an
external modem as described below.
Tip: For details on wiring and modem set-up, refer to
the Hardware or Commissioning guide for your panel.
Modems that support a c onnection speed of
38,400 bau d are req uired (e.g., V90
compliant). It is best to use the same brand at
the PC and panel(s). A US Robotics Sportster
56K modem is recommended.
The LASAT Safire 560 Voice Modem has also been