The components of FactoryTalk AssetCentre
There are three primary components of a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system:
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server, which controls the rest of the system and governs
its operations. The server requires Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (SP1 or later) to
function. The SQL Server is typically on the same computer as the FactoryTalk
AssetCentre server. The instructions in this manual are written for that case, although
the SQL Server could be installed on a different computer.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre clients, which permit users to configure and use the server,
view logged events, and perform other tasks associated with the software.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre agents, which are programs that perform certain scheduled
operations, such as Disaster Recovery and searches. Agents run independently of the
server and independently from each other—users schedule operations and the agents
perform them at the scheduled time. By spreading the processing load over multiple
computers, FactoryTalk AssetCentre agents speed up operations. When a server needs
a scheduled operation to begin, it tries to locate an available computer running the
appropriate agent to perform that task. When it locates an agent to perform the task, it
assigns the task to that agent. When the agent has completed the task, the agent reports
back to the server that the task is done. When the system needs to run a schedule it searches
the network for an available agent to perform that
function.
System requirements
Server computer requirements
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server computers must meet the following minimum
requirements. FactoryTalk AssetCentre does NOT support 64-bit Windows operating
systems. Only 32-bit versions of Windows operating systems are supported. The
operating system can be in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian, German,
Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.
Hardware requirements:
Server class computer with 1.8 GHz or higher processor clock speed recommended
CD-ROM or DVD drive
1 GB of RAM (more, depending on application requirements)
3 GB of free hard disk space (more, depending on application requirements), and an
additional 100 GB of free hard disk space for data (10 GB additional free space for
data is acceptable if SQL Server will be on a separate computer)
Graphics adapter capable of a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
Keyboard and pointing device (mouse)
Network adapter card
Software requirements:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or higher
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with Service Pack 1 or higher (we recommend the most
recent service pack)
Some FactoryTalk AssetCentre capabilities are only supported on an English language operating
system. At this time, the Calibration Management capability requires an English language
operating system. The Process Device Configuration capability requires an English, Portuguese,
French, or Italian operating system.
Microsoft Corporation strongly recommends the use of a RAID-5 system for computers running
SQL Server 2005.
Client and agent computer requirements
Computers running the FactoryTalk AssetCentre client or agents must meet the following
minimum requirements. FactoryTalk AssetCentre does not support 64-bit Windows
operating systems. Only 32-bit versions of Windows operating systems are supported.
The operating system can be in any language.
Hardware requirements:
PC with 1.8 GHz or higher processor clock speed recommended. Intel
Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor
recommended
512 MB of RAM (more, depending on application requirements)
3 GB of free hard disk space (more, depending on application requirements)
Graphics adapter capable of a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
Keyboard and pointing device (mouse)
Network adapter card
Software requirements:
one of the following Windows operating systems:
Windows Vista (with Service Pack 1 or higher), supported for FactoryTalk
AssetCentre clients only, or
Windows XP Professional (with Service Pack 2 or higher) or
Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2 or higher)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser, version 6.0 or higher (version 7.0
recommended for Windows Vista operating systems)
FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.10.00, 2.10.01, or 2.10.02 depending on whether you
are using CPR 9, CPR 9 SR 1, or CPR 9 SR 2 respectively.
RSLinx Classic Lite version 2.54 or 2.55
(optional) RSLogix 5 version 7.30 or higher, RSLogix 500 version 8.10 or higher, or
RSLogix 5000 version 12 or higher, or any other version released as part of CPR 9,
CPR 9 SR 1, or CPR 9 SR 2
Some FactoryTalk AssetCentre capabilities are only supported on an English language operating
system. At this time, the Calibration Management capability requires an English language
operating system.
To take advantage of security, the FactoryTalk AssetCentre client or agent should be
installed on each computer running your RSLogix programming software.
To take advantage of auditing, the FactoryTalk AssetCentre client should be installed
on each computer running your RSLogix programming software.
For Disaster Recovery functions, the appropriate RSLogix programming software for
your devices MUST be installed on the agent computer.
To edit the file and data settings for a compare operation for PLC-5, SLC 500, or
MicroLogix processors, you must have RSLogix 5 or RSLogix 500 software installed
on the client computer.
(optional) RSLogix 5000 Compare utility version 3.0 or higher if you want to compare
RSLogix 5000 files
(optional) RSLinx Enterprise version 5.00 (CPR 9), 5.17 (CPR 9 SR 1) or 5.20
(CPR 9 SR 2) if your system includes PanelView Plus operator interfaces. The
RSLinx Enterprise installation is included as part of the FactoryTalk AssetCentre
installation. RSLinx Enterprise also installs FactoryTalk Alarms and Events.
(optional) FactoryTalk View ME version 5.0 (CPR 9) or 5.10 (CPR 9 SR 2) for agents
if your system includes PanelView Plus operator interfaces
(optional) DriveExecutive™ Lite version 5.01 for agents if your system includes
Rockwell Automation drives
To run backup schedules for Rockwell Automation drives, DriveExecutive Lite
software, part of the Drive Tools™ software family from Rockwell Automation, must
be installed on the agent computer. The DriveExecutive Lite installation is included on
the FactoryTalk AssetCentre disc in \Additional Software\DriveExecutive