
9
addVANTAGE Pro 6.4 Administrator Guide CHAPTER 1
System Requirements
The addVANTAGE Pro server is based on a modular concept, meaning its parts
contribute to the whole but are also independent of it. The server has a
framework that runs various services and each service is responsible for a
function. For example:
•The Security service authenticates the users and checks their privileges.
•The Directory service deals with all objects existing on the system.
•The Data Acquisition service retrieves the remote data.
•The Extension service creates the proper environment for the extensions to
run.
•The Database service assures the connection to the database for all other
services.
Extensions are a very important concept of addVANTAGE Pro. They are
standalone modules dealing with raw data and processing it according to certain
rules. Extensions provide events and alarms; in some cases, extensions may
provide output tags (which are also called virtual sensors, but more on this
later).
This modular approach provides a great degree of flexibility both to users and
programmers because it offers, among other things, an open interface for third
parties that want to program new extensions.
Starting with addVANTAGE Pro 5.0, the client software is based on a standard
web browser. Internet Explorer 10.0 and all versions of Mozilla Firefox have been
certified to be fully compatible with addVANTAGE Pro 6.x. Additional browsers
could be supported in future releases. If you use Internet Explorer (IE) 10,
Adcon recommends that you run IE in Compatibility Mode.
System Requirements
This section describes the available platforms for the software and what your
system needs to run the software.
CAUTION It is mandatory that any addVANTAGE Pro 5.1 or later software (other than the
single-user version for one seat and five RTUs) be installed on a dedicated
machine.
Platforms
The addVANTAGE Pro 6.4 server runs on a Java 2 (JVM 1.6 or higher) platform.
It was tested on Microsoft Windows 7.
The client runs in a web browser. Only Microsoft IE 10 and Mozilla Firefox (any
version) are officially supported.
Minimum Requirements
We recommend using at least a dual-core processor with 2.0GHz and 1.5GB of
RAM, with sufficient hard disk space to allow for larger databases. In order to
run addVANTAGE Pro 6.4 with adequate speed, you should provide your system
with 1MB of RAM for each RTU. Starting with 1.5GB of free RAM will give you
sufficient resources for adding RTUs and running larger databases.
Note: This hardware configuration will be a good start for small to medium operations.
The more clients you add, the more RTUs you add, the more years of data you
accumulate in your database, the more memory and processing power you
might have to add.
Telemetry Gateway Configuration
You can download data either from another addVANTAGE Pro 6.4 server or from
an Adcon Telemetry Gateway. If you have a Telemetry Gateway, you also need
Sun Microsystems’ Java Virtual Machine, as indicated for the addVANTAGE Pro
server.
Finally, you need to verify that you have the latest firmware for the Telemetry
Gateway. For your convenience, we have included a version of this firmware on
the distribution CD. For updates please contact your Adcon Telemetry
Distributor. Information about the latest releases and new features you can find
on our web site. (http://www.adcon.at). For more details about the Gateway’s
configuration, refer to the Base Station—Telemetry Gateway A840 and Wireless
Modem A440 User Guide.
Comentários a estes Manuais