System Requirements, PC Hardware Requirements

System Requirements

Graco strongly recommends that the end user’s IT (Information Technology) representative be involved in the following Matrix installation activities:

•Assist with the selection and/or purchase of the Matrix PC. The PC must meet the performance specifications listed under PC Hardware Require- ments. If the Matrix PC will be connected to a Net- work with other PCs, the IT representative should be contacted to properly configure the PC before loading Matrix software.

•The IT representative should be present during Matrix software loading on the day of Matrix installa- tion.

General Matrix System

Specifications

Matrix PC software supports systems using a single PC (also referred to as a standalone PC) as well as multi- ple-PC systems.

Single PC (Standalone) Systems: Intended primarily for applications that do not require interaction with Matrix screens from multiple locations and have few tank level monitors, this type of system provides com- plete Matrix system functionality at one PC.

Multiple-PC (Networked) Systems: Using an existing network, Matrix deployed in this fashion consists of a single (dedicated) PC functioning as the Matrix Server and one or more PCs functioning as Matrix Clients. The Matrix system’s transceiver(s) are always connected to the Matrix Server. This configuration is recommended for applications where Matrix screen access from multi- ple physical locations is desired or there are large num- bers of tank level monitors.

This version of Matrix will support a network of up to 25 Matrix Client PCs; more than 25 are not sup- ported. Please call Graco if you require more than 25 client PCs.

PC Hardware Requirements

Standalone Matrix PC:

•2 MHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent) processor

•512 MB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution

•1 GB free hard disk space

•CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

•one available RS232 port

•network card

•uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

•Some means of archiving Matrix production data and backup database files over time is recom- mended--examples of hardware that can help with this are a CD/RW or DVD-R/W drive, a USB flash drive, or an accessible network drive.

Graco recommends that this PC be dedicated to Matrix--i.e. it is not used for other purposes, like running spreadsheet programs, sending e-mail, etc.

Matrix Server PC in a multiple-PC system:

Graco requires that this PC be dedicated to Matrix--i.e. it is not used for other purposes, like running spreadsheet programs, sending e-mail, etc.

Matrix Client PC in a multiple-PC system:

2 MHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent) processor, 512 MB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution, 500 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, network card.

Serial Port

If the standalone Matrix PC or Matrix Server does not have a physical serial port, a USB-to-serial port con- verter will be required. The converter selected is based on the number of transceivers used in the system. Graco recommends Edgeport converters, which are available in 1, 4, or 8 port models (Edgeport/1, Edge- port/4, and Edgeport/8, respectively) and can be pur- chased from B & B Electronics Manufacturing Company (www.bb-elec.com) for North American (N. A.) applica- tions. For Australian applications contact www.tdata.com.au. Each model comes with a 3.3 foot (1 meter) cable.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is required in all Matrix systems and is available from Graco (part no. 119425 for North American applications or part no. 120104 in Australia). This power supply provides contin- uous battery power to the PC during power interruption and safely shuts down the PC, securing your Matrix soft- ware and preventing data corruption. Be sure the PC and monitor are plugged into the battery back-up side of the UPS during installation.

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