Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT4000 ProcessLogix R400.0 Installation and Upgrade Guide - Manual (Page 254)

Publication 1757-IN040B-EN-P - March 2002
11-2 Performance and Capacity Specifications
Summary of R400.0 Enhancements to ProcessLogix System
Capacity & Performance
The following R400.0 features could affect the system capacity and
performance:
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Fieldbus Interface Module Support – The R400.0 ProcessLogix
System supports Foundation™ Fieldbus H1 links via the
1757-FIM, Fieldbus Interface Module.
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1757-FIMs may reside in a controller chassis or in an I/O chassis.
CDA is used by 1757-FIMs to communicate to the Server,
Controllers, and other 1757-FIMs.
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Foundation™ Fieldbus devices reside on the H1 links, reducing
computer use and load in an associated controller.
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New Database Server – The R400.0 ProcessLogix System uses
the Microsoft SQL Server database (instead of MS Access),
permitting larger databases, better scalability, and better
maintainability.
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Use of Windows 2000 – The R400.0 ProcessLogix System utilizes
the Windows 2000 operating system providing both the Server
and Professional options.
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Use of Multiple Platforms – The R400.0 ProcessLogix System
utilizes multiple platforms with various and larger capacities
than with earlier releases.
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Use of HMIWeb HTML-Interface Technology in the Workstation
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Use of Scripting in the Server
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Use of standard 1 second history and scanning
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Pop-up Displays
Server Requirements
ProcessLogix Server Software must be installed on a PC that is
specifically qualified. Use of any other PC variations will render the
standard warranty and support agreement null and void.
Please refer to the table below to review the hardware requirements
for a new R400.0 ProcessLogix Server or client system. ProcessLogix