User's Manual

Versus Technology, Inc.
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1.2.1 Server Computer Requirements
The minimum computer requirement for the server computer running the Data Server, Badge
Server, and Configuration Utilities are as follows:
Operating System Windows 2000 or XP, Pro or Server version recommended
Processor Current shipping model or better
Memory 512 MB RAM or more, depending on operating system
Hard drive 40 GB or equivalent
2
nd
Hard Drive 40 GB hard drive for purpose of redundancy
Floppy Disk Drive 3.5 1.44 MB
CD-ROM 48X CD-ROM or better, CD-RW optional
Sound Card Standard sound card or better (optional)
Speakers Standard Speakers (optional)
Network Card Standard Ethernet Card
Modem 56K Data/Fax Modem (optional)
Tape Backup 10/20GB, SCSI, Travan-5 or Equivalent (recommended)
UPS UPS recommended
These are minimums only; additional resources may be needed depending on the size of the
system.
1.2.2 Computer Workstation Requirements Including Relay Controlled Devices
As part of the Versus System, relay-controlled devices (such as corridor lights) can be connected
to relay boards, which are then connected to a computer that contains a relay control board. The
computer that contains the relay control board will also have the Relay Control software installed
for configuring the relays.
The computer requires a PCI slot for the PCI-DIO96H relay controller card. One PCI-DIO96H
relay controller card can have two CIO-ERB48 relay boards connected to it. One workstation can
have up to five PCI-DIO96H relay controller cards installed, assuming there are five PCI slots
available in the computer. This means that one computer could control up to 480 relays.
Operating System Windows 2000 or XP, Pro or Server version recommended
Processor Current shipping model or better
Memory 256 MB RAM or more, depending on operating system
Hard drive 40 GB or equivalent
Floppy Disk Drive 3.5 1.44 MB
CD-ROM 48X CD-ROM or equivalent, CD-RW optional
Sound Card Standard Sound Card
Speakers Standard Speakers
UPS UPS recommended
Network Card Standard Ethernet Card
PCI Slot(s)
*Required for relay
applications
One PCI slot required for every 96 relays. Computer case large
enough to house a 12-inch relay card. 5 cards can be installed in
one computer, assuming 5 PCI slots are available.
Relay Control Card
*Required for relay
applications
PCI-DIO96H