Pre-requisites for Installation
Database Requirements
All controller data and configurations are stored in the database catalog. The database is a standard 64-bit Microsoft SQL database.
The installation of a Microsoft SQL database is not described in this document. It is recommended to follow a standard installation.
The Microsoft SQL database may be located on the same server or the same network as the ToolsTalk 2 application.
If the database is located elsewhere, firewall needs to be properly configured between the database and the ToolsTalk 2 application server.
The IP address of the Atlas Copco Data Communication server must be known and entered into every controller that is connected to ToolsTalk 2
The server address that hosts the ToolsTalk 2 application must be known by the client PC if a remote connection is being used.
Mandatory when installing the Microsoft SQL database
64-bit Microsoft SQL.
Select both Microsoft SQL server authentication and windows authentication.
Recommended when installing the Microsoft SQL database
Include the management studio in the installation.
Enable the default instances.
Computer Requirements
The ToolsTalk 2 ecosystem requires the following functions to be in place:
64-bit is required for client, server, Station Setup and ClickOnce.
Area | Category | Minimum Requirement | ToolsTalk 2 Release Version | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Server software requirements | Database | SQL Server 2014 R2, or later version SQL express 2014 R2, or later version (Compatible but not recommended) | The database can be located locally on the same machine, or installed on a remote database server. | |
Java | Version 8 or later | ≥2.3 | 64-bit version | |
.NET Framework | Version 4.6 | 2.3 - 2.4 | ||
Version 4.6.2 | 2.5 - 2.12 | |||
Version 4.8 | 2.13 - current version | |||
Server hardware requirements | Processor | Dual Core 2.70 GHz Intel Xenon or higher | This specification is only meant to give an indication of the performance needed. | |
Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | This specification is only meant to give an indication of the performance needed. | ||
Disk space | 50 GB | Note that the database will grow over time. Configurations and configuration changes are stored to the database. More controllers will also add more info to the database. | ||
Disk speed | 5400 rpm or higher | |||
PC client requirements | Operating system | Windows 10 Windows 7 | 2.14 2.3 - 2.13 | ToolsTalk 2 version 2.14 does not support Windows 7! |
.NET Framework | Version 4.6 | 2.3 - 2.4 | ||
Version 4.6.2 | ≥2.5 - 2.12 | |||
Version 4.8 | 2.13 - current version | |||
User rights | Database access | System administrator access or similar | Users performing the installation, must also have admin rights to create users in the database. | |
Windows access | Administrator account | Needed in order to install the application and its dependencies. |
Ports
Check Point | Action |
|---|---|
Check with customer IT department that all ports are open | Before installation (hubport 9016 or chosen, 7070, 80 (only server), 22 (only server), 9101 or chosen. Both on server and client |
License Requirements
An Atlas Copco license server is needed when the Functional Management System (FMS) is being used for licensed Feature items.
The license server is included in the server installation file. For correct installation the JAVA_HOME system variable must have a correct path and point at the 64-bit Java installation.
The FMS can only be used in a client-server installation and is not applicable in a Station Setup installation.
