User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
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1.2.1 Server Computer Requirements
The minimum computer requirement for the server computer running the Data Server, Badge
Server, and Configuration Utilities are as follows:
Operating System
Windows 2000 or XP, Pro or Server version recommended
Processor
Current shipping model or better
Memory
512 MB RAM or more, depending on operating system
Hard drive
40 GB or equivalent
2
nd
Hard Drive
40 GB hard drive for purpose of redundancy
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5 1.44 MB
CD-ROM
48X CD-ROM or better, CD-RW optional
Sound Card
Standard sound card or better (optional)
Speakers
Standard Speakers (optional)
Network Card
Standard Ethernet Card
Modem
56K Data/Fax Modem (optional)
Tape Backup
10/20GB, SCSI, Travan-5 or Equivalent (recommended)
UPS
UPS recommended
These are minimum requirements only; additional resources may be needed depending on the size
of the system.
1.2.2 Computer Workstation Requirements Including Relay Controlled Devices
As part of the Versus Information System, relay-controlled devices (such as corridor lights) can be
connected to relay boards, which are then connected to a computer that contains a relay control
board. The computer that contains the relay control board will also have the Relay Control
software installed for configuring the relays.
The computer requires a PCI slot for the PCI-DIO96H relay controller card. One PCI-DIO96H
relay controller card can have two CIO-ERB48 relay boards connected to it. One workstation can
have up to five PCI-DIO96H relay controller cards installed, assuming there are five PCI slots
available in the computer. This means that one computer could control up to 480 relays.
Operating System
Windows 2000+ or XP, Pro or Server version recommended
Processor
Current shipping model or better
Memory
256 MB RAM or more, depending on operating system
Hard drive
40 GB or equivalent
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5 1.44 MB
CD-ROM
48X CD-ROM or equivalent, CD-RW optional
Sound Card
Standard Sound Card
Speakers
Standard Speakers
UPS
UPS recommended
Network Card
Standard Ethernet Card
PCI Slot(s)
*Required for relay
applications
One PCI slot required for every 96 relays. Computer case large
enough to house a 12-inch relay card. 5 cards can be installed in
one computer, assuming 5 PCI slots are available.
Relay Control Card
*Required for relay
applications
PCI-DIO96H