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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.