PC System Requirements¶
The following minimum configuration is valid for all devices with visionCATS:
Processor¶
Minimum: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Recommended: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
Memory¶
Memory (RAM) |
Server and Client |
|---|---|
Single workstation |
at least 4 Gbyte RAM |
Memory (RAM) |
Server |
Client |
|---|---|---|
Multiple workstation n ≤ 5 |
at least 4 Gbyte RAM |
at least 4 Gbyte RAM |
Multiple workstation n > 5 |
at least 8 Gbyte RAM |
at least 4 Gbyte RAM |
Installation Drive¶
DVD reading device
Communication ports¶
1x RS232 for each instrument to be connected.
If more RS232 COM-ports are needed, use USB to RS232 adapter. 1
USB 2.0 or higher.
1x 1394a FireWire® (6-pin connector) or 1x 1394 FireWire® (4-pin input with external power adapter and 6-pin output).
Operating system¶
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Caution
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit is not recommended, use it only for demonstration purpose
Due to the limited amount of memory available in 32-bit version of Windows, only a few analysis can be opened, and big report may be truncated.
Caution
Windows Server is not supported
Graphic Card¶
Compatible with DirectX11
Note
As complexes algorithms are computed on the graphic card, a middle range model will increase speed over an entry level card.
Monitor¶
True color 32 bit
Minimum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
An Windows Aero theme must be selected
Recommended resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels or bigger
Color quality¶
Supported with a calibrated monitor (and printer if printing)
Hard disk for Server PC¶
Disk space depending on the usage:
Occasional user - visionCATS needs about 500 GByte
Frequent user - visionCATS needs about 1 TByte
Mouse¶
Minimum: Mouse or touchpad with 2 buttons
Recommended: Mouse with a scroll wheel and 3 buttons
System printer (optional)¶
Any laser or inkjet printer supported by OS
Additional software installed¶
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 (Express) databases and NET Framework 4 are installed by visionCATS installer
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For additional COM-ports a USB to 4-port RS232 adapter – CAMAG part number 958.0608 is recommended. The driver for this adapter can be found on the visionCATS Disk. Other adapters are not supported by CAMAG.