Operating Instructions

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Setting Up the Hardware
Chapter 2 discusses hardware configuration issues that affect the operation of the Database
Dynamos.
Chapter 2 discusses the following topics:
• Setting up the Workstation
• Minimum FIX hardware requirements
• Software Key
• Operating System
• DigiBoard
• Cabling
Setting up the Workstation
Refer to the Intellution Environment Setup Manual for more detail on hardware and operating
system setup.
Minimum FIX hardware requirements
• IBM 80486DX or Pentium-based computer.
• 32 MB RAM for SCADA nodes and 24 MB RAM for View modes. Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. recommends 64 MB RAM for SCADA nodes of 1000 or more
System 600 APOGEE points.
• 80 MB of free hard drive space for a typical FIX system (for example, pictures,
databases, and alarm files) plus an additional 30 MB for the System 600 APOGEE
Database Dynamos software.
• CD-ROM drive.
• NETBIOS-compatible or TCP/IP-compatible network interface adapter (not required
for stand-alone nodes).
• VGA or SVGA color graphics monitor and 100% IBM-compatible adapter.