Sterling 882.00278.00 Frequently Asked Questions, What are the system requirements for the PC?

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Frequently Asked Questions

•How many units can A3 integrate? 1000 units, of which 255 can be the older proprietary units.

•What minimum software version do I need to have on blenders and weigh hoppers in order to communicate with A3?

AEC AB OS/OA software-> 3.2 Sterling SGB OS/OA software-> 1.2

Older Proprietary HydReclaim OS/OA software -> 700A Older Proprietary HydReclaim OFC software -> 5.5A Older Proprietary HydReclaim OL software -> 10.5A

*NOTE: if being used with newer AB OS/OA equipment you need to purchase the Ethernet option for each blender if it wasn’t purchased when you bought the blender (Ethernet Module-> A0563939,1761-NET- ENI, Ethernet Module Cable-> A0565898, 1761-CBL-AM00)

-*NOTE: if being used with older proprietary equipment you need to purchase the "USB RS422/485 Legacy Module" for the PC which will allow you to communicate (only one module required for entire system).

•What are the system requirements for the PC?

PII 750MHZ minimum processor speed (P4 recommended) Windows XP operating system (service pack 1 installed) Internet Explorer 6.0

30GB minimum hard drive space (60GB recommended) 128MB minimum RAM (512 MB DDR Ram recommended) CDROM drive (CD-RW recommended)

Video card capable of 1024x768x16bit color (32bit color recommended) 10Mbps Ethernet (100Mbps recommended)

1 USB slot

Standard Ink Jet Printer (if you are going to print the reports)

•What kind of cable do I need to purchase for connecting all of my machinery together? For AEC AB OS/OA and Sterling SGB equipment you will need CAT5 cable and if you don’t already have a LAN in your facility you will need to add one by purchasing an Ethernet Hub or Switch from any store that sells Ethernet equipment. For older HydReclaim OS/OA/OL/OFC equipment you will need a 2-twisted pair shielded cable such as Belden 8103 or similar. You will also need a DB9Male solder type for each device and a DB9 Female solder type for the PC, as well as hoods for each connection.

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Contents A3 System Management Software Parts and Service Department Table of Contents Not to be released to floor operatorsWorking with the A3 Recipe Book Preface CopyrightPage Who should use this manual Frequently Asked Questions What are the system requirements for the PC?Software and Firmware Upgrades New Configuration Options Job Report ManagerTip of the Day Sterling SGB Communications DriverSystem requirements Installing A3Overview Installing A3 Checking your PCPage Page Installing the Windows XP Service Pack Checking the Internet Explorer versionInstalling the Internet Explorer 6.0 Upgrade Installing A3 Click the picture of the computer Click Continue Success, Click OK to complete Starting and exiting A3 To start A3 To exit A3Page Configuring the PLC What is an IP addressConfiguring the PC Page PC IP Running the Cables and Hardware to interconnect the system Port HubWiring the interconnection cables ALL Cables Must be RUN Through Conduit Page Configuring the Digi One IA Ethernet Module Page PC IP Running the Cables and Hardware to interconnect the system Configuring the Digi One IA Ethernet modules Page Page Page Page Page Using A3 Tip of the day Drop down menus Page Page Right click menus Page Status Bar on A3 Customizing A3 Page Page A3 options Security Options Verify Action OptionsHard Drive Options Application Screens Virtual Control Panel Virtual Control Panel Alarm Log Change Recipe Entry over 100% error message Total not 100% error message Recipe Not Totaling 100% Recipe Transferred message Recipe Book Batch Data Uptime Data Scada Scan Times Memory Status Data Parameters What is an A3 Device Object? Working with A3 Device ObjectsAdding new A3 Device Objects Add New Device DialogConfiguring a Newer AB OS/OA Device Page Page Configuring an Older Proprietary OS/OA, OL, or OFC Adding a Legacy DevicePage Page Page Checking the Device you’re about to Add Device Type Icons Deleting a device Device StatesEditing an existing device What is the A3 Recipe Book Working with the A3 Recipe BookAccessing the Recipe Book A3 Recipe BookCreating a stored recipe Viewing a stored recipeYou cannot print a single recipe by itself Editing Existing stored recipesDeleting stored recipes Printing the recipe bookLoading a stored recipe into a device Total not 100% error message Recipe Not Totaling 100% Recipe Transferred message Working with the Report Manager What is the Report Manager Accessing the Report ManagerAutomatic vs. Manually generated reports Frequency of ReportsConfiguring what is included in the Reports Report OptionsSaving the reports Saving the ReportsUsing Manually generated Reports Job Report Manager Sample Reports using Automatic Generation Automatically generated reportsSample Reports using Manual Generation Job Reports Manually generated reports in blueSample Reports Page Page Working with the configuration file What is the configuration fileSetting the system back to defaults Saving the configurationOpening a previously saved configuration file Location of the configuration fileWhat is the A3 System Log file Working with the A3 System Log fileWhat is logged in the file A3 System LogLocation of the file Troubleshooting Solution How to trouble shoot a PC problem Problem How to trouble shoot a communication problem Page Page Solution Solution 01T00BTest String6C Solution Page Where to go for further help Page Page Service Notes Service Notes Parts Department