Wonderware Operations Integration - Supervisory SoMachine OI Server G-2.1 (Version 3.1) Readme

Last revision: 12/14/2017

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About this Release

New Features and Enhancements

Multi-Instance Support

With the Professional or higher level license installed, multiple instances of OI Server can be configured for different types of PLCs. Each instance runs in separate process. This allows load balancing, if the application contains large number of items.

Licensing

As of this release, licensing in the OI Server is categorized into either the Standard or Professional level. Refer to the OI Server Manager Help for additional information about features available in each level of licensing.

Support for Schneider Electric Controllers

For the latest list of supported controllers and firmware, refer to the Wonderware Compatibility Matrix available at the Schneider Electric Global Customer Support website:

https://gcsresource.schneider-electric.com/TechnologyMatrix

For additional information, please see the OI Server Manager Help.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

For a list of supported operating systems for OI Servers, refer to the Wonderware Compatibility Matrix, available at the Schneider Electric Global Customer Support website:

https://gcsresource.schneider-electric.com/TechnologyMatrix

Enter the product name in the search box, select the product from the results, and then select the View Product icon to see product details.

Hardware Requirements

To run an OI Server, the following hardware configurations are the minimum recommended:

• 2 GHz or faster processor, 32-bit or 64-bit (Intel Itanium processor is not supported)
• RAM: 1 GB or more (512 MB minimum supported but may limit performance and some features)
• At least 8 GB of available hard disk space
• Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Installing an OI Server

Installation Checklist

The Wonderware Operations Integration Core (OI Core) must be installed prior to the installation of the OI Server.

Before installing the OI Server, please ensure the following:

• Exit all Wonderware programs, including executable (.exe) files and services
• Un-deploy the platforms where OI Core will be installed
• Disconnect/close all 3rd party OPC clients of existing DAServers/OI Servers
• Deactivate all DAServers/OI Servers

Installation Procedure

Download the OI Server from the Schneider Electric Software Global Customer Support website:

https://softwaresupportsp.schneider-electric.com/Pages/NewProductHub.aspx

To install the OI Server, double-click Setup-OI-SOMAC.msi, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Resolved Issues

There are no resolved issues in this release.

Known Issues

There are no known issues in this release.

SoMachine OI Server Documentation

The SoMachine OI Server documentation set includes the following guides:

• Wonderware Operations Integration Supervisory SoMachine User's Guide. This guide describes the user interface and functions of the Wonderware SoMachine OI Server.
• Wonderware Operations Integration - Supervisory Server Manager (OI Server Manager) Help. This documentation describes the runtime Configuration, Diagnostics, and Activation/Deactivation aspects of a Operations Integration Server (OI Server). These aspects of any OI Server are maintained through the generic component called the OI Server Manager.
• Log Viewer Help. This guide provides information about the Logger™ and the Log Viewer snap-in to the System Management Console.
• LogFlag Editor User's Guide. This documentation describes the user interface and functions of the LogFlag Editor utility. This utility can be opened only from the Log Viewer, a part of the System Management Console suite of utilities.
• Schneider Electric License Manager Help This guide describes how to use the License Manager to activate and acquire licenses.

  Note: The Schneider Electric License Manager Help can be accessed through the Schneider Electric License Manager application (available only for the new license framework). For earlier versions of the license framework, see License Utility Guide.

Viewing PDF Documentation

The documentation describing how to use this product are included on the CD in PDF format. Viewing these guides requires the installation of Adobe's Acrobat Reader. This utility is not included on this CD, but it can be downloaded for free from the Adobe's Web site at the following Web address:

www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

After downloading the file from Adobe, you must run the executable to install it on your computer. Follow the typical installation routine. After installation, you can either open the Acrobat Reader and select a user's guide from the File menu, or double-click a user's guide on the CD in Windows Explorer.