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End user client specifications

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Deployment of FactoryLogix User Portal applications is typically done one of two ways:

  • Direct installation on a user’s PC which can be done through a full installer or self-service via Microsoft’s ClickOnce technology. ClickOnce allows end users to deploy the applications from a hyperlink without the need for administrative privileges on their PC.

  • Deployment on one or more Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Servers which then service end-users via a variety of thin client devices via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) including Chromebooks, Android tablets, iPads, and Windows devices. Android, Chromebook, Windows, and Apple iOS support RemoteApp technology, which allows FactoryLogix user portals to be run individually on these devices from a Windows RDS Server.

Note

Choose endpoint devices carefully to match the ergonomic needs of the particular work area.

 

The following tables describe the requirements and considerations for both deployment scenarios.

Remote Desktop Services Server for FactoryLogix production portals

RDS Server requirements

Item

Description

Item

Description

CPU type 

Intel® Xeon™ E- Family (E3/E5/E7) or newer or AMD equivalent.

Intel Core i7, i9 if appropriate for number of cores.

CPU cores

1 CPU core (2 hyper-threaded processors) per 5-7 users.

For example, to support 50 users, about 8-10 cores would be required.

System memory

4 GB Base for Operating System + 500MB/user.

For example, to support 50 users, 29GB of RAM would be required.

Networking

1,000 Mbps or better Ethernet

System partition 

100 GB System partition (RAID 1 or similar for fault tolerance)

Operating system

One of the following:

  • Microsoft Windows Server x64 2016 or later with RDS role installed, and RDS Client Licenses per user/device as required.

  • 3rd Party desktop virtualization and application delivery products, such as Citrix. Some virtual desktop platforms may require more memory if OS memory is not shared by multiple users.

Prerequisites

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher

RDS thin client requirements

Item

Description

Item

Description

RDP protocol

RDP Version 8.0 minimum RDP Version 10.0 recommended for smooth video/animation

Networking

Reliable networking with minimum 20 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server 100/1000 Ethernet or better WIFI 802.11 g / n / ac or better

Operating system

Any OS Supporting the RDP 8.0 or higher protocol. Apple iPad/IOS devices require Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Apple Store (free) Android/Chromebook devices require Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Google Play Store (free)

Peripherals

USB or Bluetooth support for keyboard, mouse, and barcode scanner as may be required at a particular factory floor station

Direct installation of FactoryLogix User Portal applications

The following table describes system requirements broken down into two categories:

  • Engineering workstations (NPI/DME and Analytics clients)

  • Factory floor workstations (Production and Logistics clients)

While Aegis always suggests using the recommended requirements, there are also minimum requirements for those expecting minimal use for less intensive CAD/Visual Aids.

Engineering workstations (NPI/DME and Analytics)

Item

Minimum 

Recommended

Item

Minimum 

Recommended

CPU

  • Intel® Core 6th Gen (i3/i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz

  • AMD Ryzen/Athlon/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz

  • Intel® Core 6th Gen (i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz

  • AMD Ryzen/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores and a minimum clock speed of 2 GHz

System memory

4 GB RAM

8 GB RAM

Disk

8 GB free disk space available

20 GB free disk space available

Networking

  • Reliable networking with minimum 100 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server

  • 100/1000 Ethernet or better

Important

WIFI connectivity is not supported for NPI and Analytics client workstations.

 

Graphics

Graphics controller supporting DirectX 10 or greater 

Graphics controller with 1GB and supporting DirectX 10 or greater

Display resolution

4:3 Ratio: 1400 x 1050

16:9 Ratio: 1600 x 900

16:10 Ratio: 1440 x 900

4:3 Ratio: 1920 x 1440

16:9 Ratio: 1920 x 1080

16:10 Ratio: 1920 x 1200

Operating system

Windows 10 1703 or higher, Windows 11 21H2 or higher

 

Prerequisites

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher

 

Factory floor workstations (Production and Logistics)

Item

Minimum 

Recommended

Item

Minimum 

Recommended

CPU

  • Intel® Core 6th Gen (i3/i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 1 core

  • Intel® Celeron Allendale/Merom or newer with minimum 1 core

  • AMD Ryzen/Athlon/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 1 core

  • Intel® Core 6th Gen (i5/i7/i9 series) with minimum of 2 cores

  • AMD Ryzen/A-Series/FX Series with minimum of 2 cores

System memory

3 GB RAM (2GB for OS, 1GB for FactoryLogix)

8 GB RAM

Disk

8 GB free disk space available

 

Networking

  • Reliable networking with minimum 40 Mbps bandwidth and < 100ms latency to FactoryLogix Application Server

  • 100/1000 Ethernet or better

  • WIFI 802.11 g / n / ac or better

 

Graphics

Graphics controller supporting DirectX 10 or greater

Graphics controller with 1GB and supporting DirectX 10 or greater

Display resolution

4:3 Ratio: 1400 x 1050

16:9 Ratio: 1600 x 900

16:10 Ratio: 1440 x 900

4:3 Ratio: 1920 x 1440

16:9 Ratio: 1920 x 1080

16:10 Ratio: 1920 x 1200

Operating system

Windows 10 22H2 or higher, Windows 11 22H2 or higher

 

Prerequisites

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later

 

Peripherals

  • Keyboard and mouse/trackpad

  • USB or Bluetooth Barcode scanner (if applicable at station)

 

 

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