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
1x USB 2.0 or higher for USB to RS232 adapter.
1x USB 3.0 for TLC Visualizer 2.
1x 1394a FireWire® (6-pin connector) or 1x 1394 FireWire® (4-pin input with external power adapter and 6-pin output) for TLC Visualizer.
Operating system¶
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
or Windows 10 Pro (or Enterprise) 64-bit
or Windows Server 2012 R2 (visionCATS server only)
Warning
32-bit Windows are not supported
Important
On Windows Server 2012 R2, only the visionCATS server and the backup tool are supported. Do not install the instrument service or a client on it.
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
A Windows Aero theme must be selected
Recommended resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels or higher
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 the Operating System
Additional software installed¶
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 (Express) databases and NET Framework 4.6 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.