Orion System Systems Design - Manual (Page 18)

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Networked Multiple Loop System
Systems Design Technical Guide 18
Communication Devices & Add-On Controllers
Prism II Feature Summary
Prism II provides a broad set of features:
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Easy to use
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On-site, remote modem, or TCP/IP communications
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User programmable description for every piece of
equipment and user-defi ned custom screens
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Automatic retrieval of trend logs and export capa-
bility to spreadsheet and database programs
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Alarm Logs maintained on disk
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Alarm E-mail capability
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Encrypted History Logs
Computer System Requirements
To use Prism II you must have a computer that meets or exceeds the
following requirements:
Operating System
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Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000/ Windows ® Vista, or
Windows ® 7
NOTE: Prism II is not intended for a server/client
environment.
Minimum Hardware
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Windows ® compatible computer
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Pentium 2 GHz Processor ( Pentium 4 2 GHz or
greater,
Recommended )
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1 GB RAM or greater)
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120 MB hard drive space
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XVGA (1024 x 768) adapter and monitor
(1280 x 1024,
Recommended )
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Network card for TCP/IP connection when IP Mod-
ule is used.
Communication Device Options
As previously stated, some features require additional devices in
order to operate. The Networked Multiple Loop system requires that
you have one MiniLink PD per local loop and one CommLink for the
entire system installed. The following paragraphs offer a description
of how these devices function with the Networked Multiple Loop
control system.
MiniLink Polling Device
One MiniLink Polling Device is required on each local loop of the
Networked Multiple Loop system. It passes information between all
the controllers on the local loop and communicates this information
via the CommLink to all controllers on the system.
CommLink 5 or CommLink 5 with IP Module
One CommLink 5 is required on Networked Multiple Loop Systems.
The CommLink 5 can be connected to an on site PC with Prism II
software installed to provide for programming or monitoring of the
system. If you require a remote PC to be used to interface to the
system, you will also need an IP Module. The IP Module is used
with the CommLink to provide for a remote PC to interface to the
system via a local intranet or the Internet. The IP Module will allow
up to 4 computer TCP/IP connections to be operating at the same
time. The CommLink or CommLink with IP Module is also required
for alarm notifi cation.
USB-Link 2
The USB-Link 2 (OE366) is a portable device that is used as an
interface to connect your computer to WattMaster controllers.
The USB-Link 2 provides a direct link to enable you to view the
status and confi gure and adjust the setpoints of any controller on
the control system communications loop using Prism II software.
The USB-Link 2 is small in size and is powered by the USB port
of the computer it is plugged into, making it completely portable
and allowing connection to the system from any controller. In order
to view all controllers on a Networked System, a CommLink must
be installed.
Add-on Controller Requirements
If you wish to use any of the Add-On Controllers on your system, you
must use a PC with Prism II software installed for programming and
monitoring of the controllers. These devices cannot be programmed
or monitored from the Modular System Manager, System Manager
TS II, or Modular Service Tool SD.
The Add-On Controllers that require a PC and Prism II software for
programming and monitoring are:
• GPC-X Controller
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GPC-XP Controller
• Lighting Controller