System requirements – Badger Meter ReadCenter User Manual
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READCENTER® Reading Data Management
System Requirements
NOTE: The specifications shown are to be used as a guideline. Some items relate more to requirements of the
Operating System rather than the READCENTER application, and they are subject to change. Follow any Operating
System vendor recommendations that exceed what is listed here.
GALAXY Fixed Network Reading — Standalone for 1,000 Maximum Transmitters
System Components
1. Server:
A server application requests or listens for meter readings from gateways.
2. Client:
A client application runs reports.
3. Database:
A database server application stores information.
Computer Specifications
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Processor:
1 GHz or higher
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RAM:
4 GB or higher available
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Hard Disk:
100 GB available for application data
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Monitor:
17 inch or larger (1280 x 768 resolution minimum)
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Drives:
DVD-ROM for software installation
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Wireless:
Wireless ability (if needed) for Trimble handheld communication
Operating Systems – Includes VMware Virtual OS
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Windows XP – Professional – SP2 or SP3 (x86 only)
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Windows Vista – Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise – SP2 (x86 and x64)
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Windows 7 – Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise – (x86 and x64)
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Windows Server 2003 – SP2 (x86 and x64)
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Windows Server 2008 – SP1 or SP2 (x86 and x64)
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Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64 only)
Other
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To ensure uninterrupted power, the computer may be plugged into a backup power supply.
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For Technical Support, a WebEx Internet connection is recommended.
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A dedicated computer is recommended and it must be running at all times.
Network Requirements
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Requires LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi or Cell Network ability.
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A Public Static IP Address is required that allows two way TCP communication with gateways.
GALAXY 2.0=port 5002; GALAXY 3.0=port 5003
Data Sources
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Express – included on DVD, 10GB maximum size
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SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 R2 – Standard or Enterprise – end user supplied and supported
Storage Requirements
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Gateways=5K bytes each; Transmitters=1K bytes each; Readings=100 bytes each