The software runs on a user-supplied computer providing many of the same functions and benefits that a remote controller provides.
This system may run a Supervisor for managing multiple controllers. In a stand-alone installation, it is usually a laptop
capable of running the software. Compared to a remote controller, a computer has different requirements and configuration
options.
Hardware and operating system
The number of PCs required to serve as system servers depends on the number of remote controllers you require.
| Component |
250 or less controllers |
More than 250 controllers |
| Processor |
Pentium IV @ 2GHz |
Core 2 Duo 2GHz |
| Memory |
16 GB |
32/64 GB |
| Disk Capacity |
100 GB |
250 GB |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 x64
Windows 2016 x64
Windows 2019 x64
|
Windows 10 x64
Windows 2016 x64
Windows 2019 x64
|
PC requirements include a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP support (browser capable). An Ethernet TCP/IP connection to
a controller is required to install the software and configure properties.
NOTE: An administrator-level Windows user account and password for each server platform are required to install the system software.
The computer must be connected to the network that includes the remote controllers.
Java
The PC must be running Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.8 or higher.
Browser
Your Supervisor computer must have access the Internet using a supported browser and to your local area network. The following
table includes a list of browser support levels.
| Browse |
Version Support |
| Mozilla Firefox |
Version 5.0 and later |
|
Niagara Web Launcher
|
Latest version |
| Google Chrome |
Version 79 and later |
These browsers allow you to view both applet views and Hx views concurrently.