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System Requirements
Graco strongly recommends that the end user’s IT
(Information Technology) representative be involved
in the following Matrix installation activities:
• Assist with the selection and/or purchase of the
Matrix PC. The PC must meet the performance
specifications listed under PC Hardware Require-
ments. If the Matrix PC will be connected to a Net-
work with other PCs, the IT representative should
be contacted to properly configure the PC before
loading Matrix software.
• The IT representative should be present during
Matrix software loading on the day of Matrix installa-
tion.
General Matrix System
Specifications
Matrix PC software supports systems using a single PC
(also referred to as a standalone PC) as well as multi-
ple-PC systems.
Single PC (Standalone) Systems: Intended primarily
for applications that do not require interaction with
Matrix screens from multiple locations and have few
tank level monitors, this type of system provides com-
plete Matrix system functionality at one PC.
Multiple-PC (Networked) Systems: Using an existing
network, Matrix deployed in this fashion consists of a
single (dedicated) PC functioning as the Matrix Server
and one or more PCs functioning as Matrix Clients. The
Matrix system’s transceiver(s) are always connected to
the Matrix Server. This configuration is recommended
for applications where Matrix screen access from multi-
ple physical locations is desired or there are large num-
bers of tank level monitors.
PC Hardware Requirements
Standalone Matrix PC:
• 2 MHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent) processor
• 512 MB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution
• 1 GB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• one available RS232 port
•network card
• uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• Some means of archiving Matrix production data
and backup database files over time is recom-
mended--examples of hardware that can help with
this are a CD/RW or DVD-R/W drive, a USB flash
drive, or an accessible network drive.
Matrix Server PC in a multiple-PC system:
Matrix Client PC in a multiple-PC system:
2 MHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent) processor, 512 MB
RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution, 500 MB free hard
disk space, CD-ROM drive, network card.
Serial Port
If the standalone Matrix PC or Matrix Server does not
have a physical serial port, a USB-to-serial port con-
verter will be required. The converter selected is based
on the number of transceivers used in the system.
Graco recommends Edgeport converters, which are
available in 1, 4, or 8 port models (Edgeport/1, Edge-
port/4, and Edgeport/8, respectively) and can be pur-
chased from B & B Electronics Manufacturing Company
(www.bb-elec.com) for North American (N. A.) applica-
tions. For Australian applications contact
www.tdata.com.au. Each model comes with a 3.3 foot (1
meter) cable.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is required in all
Matrix systems and is available from Graco (part no.
119425 for North American applications or part no.
120104 in Australia). This power supply provides contin-
uous battery power to the PC during power interruption
and safely shuts down the PC, securing your Matrix soft-
ware and preventing data corruption. Be sure the PC
and monitor are plugged into the battery back-up side of
the UPS during installation.
This version of Matrix will support a network of up
to 25 Matrix Client PCs; more than 25 are not sup-
ported. Please call Graco if you require more than
25 client PCs.
Graco recommends that this PC be dedicated to
Matrix--i.e. it is not used for other purposes, like
running spreadsheet programs, sending e-mail,
etc.
Graco requires that this PC be dedicated to
Matrix--i.e. it is not used for other purposes, like
running spreadsheet programs, sending e-mail,
etc.