PecStar iEMS V3.

6 System Design Guide 2

Contents

Contents...............................................................................................................................2
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................3
Update History .....................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................4
Supported Operating Systems and SQL Server Editions....................................................5
Recommended Server Specifications .................................................................................9
Preparing the server ..........................................................................................................10
Configuring your Operating System ..................................................................................10
Naming your server ...........................................................................................................10
Enable Web performance ..................................................................................................10
Tasks performed by the Installer .......................................................................................11
Additional information for consideration ............................................................................11
Firewall configuration .........................................................................................................11
Network Structure ..............................................................................................................14
Single Workstation .............................................................................................................14
Medium Scale System with Multi-Node Client/Server .......................................................14
Large Scale System with Redundant and Hot Standby Server .........................................15

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Document Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles are in boldface.
Boldface
For example, click OK.
Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For
>
example, choose File >Create >Folder.
Italic Documents links are in italics. For example, see User Guide for details.
Command arguments you may type in the blank. For example, input
Courier New
http://host_name/virtual directory in the address.

Update History
Updates between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document issue contains
all updates made in previous issues.
Date Version Description
2014-10-16 V1.0 Initial commercial release.
Added supported windows operating systems and PostgreSQL
Server list.
2015-05-22 V1.1
Modified Tasks performed by the Installer which added
PostgreSQL verification information.

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Introduction
The System Design Guide provides an overview of the elements involved in PecStar system design,
including operation system requirements, configuration before installation, common network
structure, etc.
It is useful for engineers to learn the advanced skill to estimate and deal with problems of the
system. Please refer to the following documents and contact the local CET engineers for detail.

 PecStar iEMSV3.6 User Guide

 PecStar iEMSV3.6 Installation Guide

 PecStar iEMSV3.6 Before Installation

In This Document:

 Supported Operating Systems and SQL Server Editions on page 5

 Recommended Server Specifications on page 9

 Preparing the Server on page 10

 Network Structure on page 14

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Supported Operating Systems and Database Server

The following table summarizes the supported 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows
operating systems and Database Server versions which including SQL Server Editions and
PostgreSQL.

Note
From R3 iEMS V3.6 supports using PostgreSQL Server.

 For 32-bit Windows Operation System and SQL Server

Database Database Report

32-bit Windows 32-bit Microsoft SQL
Server Server Service
Operating Systems Server Versions
(Standalone) (Redundancy ) Module1

SQL Server 2008

Express Edition with  x x
Windows 8 Advanced Service
Professional Editions
SQL Server 2012
  x
Standard Editions

SQL Server 2005

Express Edition with  x x
Windows Server 2003
Advanced Services
Standard Editions,
SP2
SQL Server 2005
  x
Standard Edition

SQL Server 2005

Express Edition with  x x
Advanced Services

SQL Server 2005

  x
Windows 7 Standard Editions
Ultimate/Professional
Editions SQL Server 2008 R2
  
Standard Editions, SP1

SQL Server 2008

Express Edition with  x x
Advanced Services

SQL Server 2005

Express Edition with  x x
Advanced Services

Windows Server 2008 SQL Server 2005

  x
Standard Editions Standard Edition

SQL Server 2008

Express Edition with  x x
Advanced Services

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SQL Server 2008 R2

  
Standard Editions, SP1

 For 32-bit Windows Operation System and PostgreSQL Server

Database Database Report

32-bit Windows PostgreSQL Server
Server Server Service
Operating Systems Versions
(Standalone) (Redundancy ) Module1
Windows 8
PostgreSQL Server
Professional   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

Windows Server
PostgreSQL Server
2003 Enterprise   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

Windows XP
PostgreSQL Server
Professional   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

Windows 7 PostgreSQL Server

  x
Ultimate Editions (9.3.000)

Windows Server
PostgreSQL Server
2008 Standard   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

 For 64-bit Windows Operation System and SQL Server

Database Database Report

64-bit Windows 32/64-bit Microsoft
Server Server Service
Operating Systems SQL Server Versions
(Standalone) (Redundancy ) Module

SQL Server
2008(32-bit) Express
 x x
Edition with Advanced
Windows 8
Services
Professional
Editions
SQL Server
2012(64-bit) Standard   x
Editions

SQL Server
2008(32-bit) Express
 x x
Edition with Advanced
Windows Server
Services
2012 Standard
Editions
SQL Server
2012(64-bit) Standard   x
Editions

SQL Server  x x
Windows 7
2008(32-bit) Express

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Ultimate Editions Edition with Advanced

Services

SQL Server 2008 R2

(64-bit) Standard   
Editions, SP1

SQL Server
2008(32-bit) Express
 x x
Edition with Advanced
Services
Windows Server
SQL Server 2008 
2008 R2 Standard
R2(64-bit) Standard  
Editions, SP1
Editions, SP1

SQL Server
2012(64-bit) Standard   x
Edition

 For 64-bit Windows Operation System and PostgreSQL Server

Database Database Report

64-bit Windows PostgreSQL Server
Server Server Service
Operating Systems Versions
(Standalone) (Redundancy ) Module
Windows 8
PostgreSQL Server
Professional   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

Windows Server
PostgreSQL Server
2012 Standard   x
(9.3.000)
Editions

Windows 7 PostgreSQL Server

  x
Ultimate Editions (9.3.000)

Windows Server
PostgreSQL Server
2008 R2 Standard   x
(9.3.000)
Editions, SP1

1
Report Service Module is a component for PecStar Web Access.

Other PecStar Modules, such as Data Acquisition Module, Client Workstation Module, Data
Server and Web Server, are all supported on the operating systems mentioned above.

Note
PecView Module is also supported on the Windows XP, but without testing and can’t ensure
stability and correctness. It is recommended that you use Windows 7 or above.

PecStar can be installed in virtual environments with a supported combination of Windows

operating system and SQL Server edition. It is recommended that you copy the content of the
PecStar disk to a local drive in your virtual environment and double-click setup.exe to start the
installation process.

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Web Client computers provide access to the Web Applications component of PecStar. Microsoft
Internet Explorer version 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 or 11.0, and network connectivity to a PecStar Web
Server are required. Web Clients can use Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows Server
2003, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 operating systems for this purpose.

To access Web Applications from a Web Client, enter an address in the following format in your
browser:
http://host_name/virtual directory

where host_name is the computer name or IP address of the PecStar Web Server. For example,
for computer name My Computer and virtual directory iEMS Web, enter the address in the
browser as:
http://MyComputer/iemsweb

For the local PecStar Web Server, you can enter the following address as well:
http://localhost/ iemsweb

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Recommended Server Specifications

The following table provides the recommended server specifications for a PecStar iEMS V3.6
system based on number of sites, devices, data points and module configurations.

No. of No. of No. of datalog and Windows Operation

Database Engine Specifications (Minimum)
Devices Sites report data sources System

SQL Server CPU:2.0GHZ

Windows 7 2008/2012 Express RAM:2GB
Professional/Ultimate
1-100 1-8 <=2000 or HD:100GB
Windows 8
Professional PostgreSQL Server Network Card: Dual port Gigabit
(9.3.000) Ethernet

Windows 7
Professional/Ultimate
SQL Server 2008 CPU:2.0-3.0GHZ
Windows Server 2008 /2012 Standard RAM:4-8GB
Standard
100-200 9-20 2000-4000 or HD:100-400GB
Windows 8
Professional PostgreSQL Server Network Card: Dual port Gigabit
(9.3.000) Ethernet
Windows Server 2012
Standard

Windows 7 (64-bit)
Professional/Ultimate SQL Server 2008 CPU:2.5-3.0GHZ
Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)/2012 (64-bit)
Standard/Enterprise RAM:4-8GB
(64-bit) Standard
200-800 20-80 4000-16000 HD:100-400GB
Windows 8 (64-bit) or
Professional PostgreSQL Server Network Card: Dual port Gigabit

(9.3.000) Ethernet
Windows Server
2012(64-bit) Standard

Windows 7 (64-bit)
Professional/Ultimate SQL Server 2008 CPU:2.5-3.0GHZ
Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)/2012 (64-bit)
Standard/Enterprise RAM:4-16GB
(64-bit) Standard
>=800 >=80 >=16000 HD:100-400GB
Windows 8 (64-bit) or
Professional PostgreSQL Server Network Card: Dual port Gigabit

(9.3.000) Ethernet
Windows Server 2012
(64-bit) Standard

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Preparing the server

The PecStar Installer performs many of the setup and configuration tasks during installation to
ensure that the prerequisites for your PecStar network are met.

Configuring your Operating System

Ensure that you log on to Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 as the Administrator of the system
and not just as a user with administrator privileges.

Naming your server

Assign a computer name for the server that conforms to Windows naming conventions. A
computer name can be up to 15 alphanumeric characters with no blank spaces. The name must
be unique on the network and must not contain the special characters such as:

~ ! @ # $ ^ & * ( ) + = [ ] { } \ | : ; ’" , <> / ?

For compatibility with PecStar software, use only letters and numbers, starting the name with a
letter for the first character in the name.

Enable Web performance

To view graphs on PecStar Web sites via IE7.0, 8.0 or 9.0, you need to Download PecStar Web
Client, and Add the address into Trusted Sites. Note that the same settings need to be enabled
on any computer that is used to view PecStar Web sites.
1. Select Tools > Internet Option > Security enable and add the address into Trusted sites:

2. Download PecStar Web Client. Open or Save the WebClient.zip and click setup.exe to
start the Installation. Please refer to 7. PecStar iEMS V3.6 Web User Guide for details.

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Note
It is necessary to install Web Client for viewing graphics. Otherwise, the images would not display
and will show a blank.

Tasks performed by the Installer

The PecStar Installer performs the following tasks prior to the installation of the software:
 Checks for the appropriate version of Windows installer, .NET Framework, Visual C++ 2010
Running Time Library and Flash Player. Initiates the installation if required.
 Validates the Dongle or Authorization File.
 Checks that adequate disk space is available for the files that are written to the hard disk.
 Validates that a supported Windows operating system version and service pack level are
installed.
 Verifies that a supported Database Server (SQL Server or PostgreSQL Server) and service
pack level are installed.
 Verifies the connection to the Database Server.
 Verifies that the Database Server Authentication is chosen and the administrator (sa for SQL
Server and postgre for PostgreSQL Server) account permissions is defined.
 Installs IIS (Internet Information Services) before you use Web component. Install IIS 6
Management Compatibility for IIS 7 and above. See PecStar Web Guide for details.

Additional information for consideration

 Only Windows Server operating system can be set as the Time Server. Others like Windows
7 or Windows XP are unable to sync the computer clock of Clients.
 Configure Remote Desktop Connection if you require remote connection to the PecStar
Server.
 Use Windows Update service to install the latest security patches and hotfixes from
Microsoft.

Firewall configuration
Use the Microsoft knowledgebase to learn about Well Known Ports and Registered Ports required
for certain networks.
PecStar TCP/UDP port assignments
The following tables contain the TCP and UDP port assignments that PecStar and associated
applications or services use to communicate with devices, PecStar Clients and other PecStar
servers.

Port Purpose

TCP: 11634
Used for System Configuration
UDP: 1434

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TCP: 3210,3113,3111 Used for Data Acquisition on SCADA Server

TCP: 11634
Used for Data Processing on Data Server
UDP: 1434

TCP:
Used for Graph Design and Graph View on Client Workstation
3210,3111,3113 ,11634

UDP: 123 W32Time Service uses this port to adjust time on Time Server

Used for Database Maintenance, Device Installation.

TCP: 11634
Report, Trend, Event and Waveform Query Design on Client
UDP: 1434
Workstation

TCP: 3210,3111,3113 Used for sending Mails of Events and Reports

TCP: 502 Used for Modbus TCP communications

TCP: 11634
Used for Database Server of SQL Server
UDP: 1434

TCP: 11634
Used for Web Server
UDP: 1434

PostgreSQL Server Required Port

Port Purpose

One of them will be used by PostgreSQL instance to share

5400~5500
folders and printers in network.

PostgreSQL Server uses this port if you have configured the port when you install the
database.

Other required ports

Port Purpose

TCP: 1433 Microsoft SQL Server uses this port.1

Microsoft SQL Monitor uses this port to identify named database

TCP: 1434
instances.

TCP: 139 Microsoft Windows uses this port to share folders and printers in
UDP: 137, 138 network.

1 SQL Server uses this port if you use the default instance when you install PecStar. If you use a named
instance when you install PecStar, it is recommended that you configure the named instance to use
port 1433.

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Network Structure
Generally the PecStar monitoring network can be structured as three kinds of architectures. They
are Single Workstation, Medium Scale System with Multi-Node Client/Server and Large Scale
System with Redundant and Hot Standby server.
Here are the three most commonly used network topologies:

Single Workstation
Here is the structure example of Small-Scale System.

Features:
 Simple Configuration
 One SCADA workstation (Communication Station), One Database Server
 In Single Workstation, there is only one computer in the PecStar system. The computer works
as the Time Server, Dserver, Communication Station and Client Workstation at the same time.

Medium Scale System with Multi-Node Client/Server

Here is the structure example of Medium Scale System.

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Features:
 More Reliable
 Two SCADA workstations -- main and standby
 Two Database server – main and standby
 Compared with Single Workstation, the Medium Scale System is more reliable, and the SCADA
workstation and Database server have main and standby servers.

Large Scale System with Redundant and Hot Standby Server

Here is the structure example of Large Scale System.

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Features:
 As Reliable as Medium Scale System
 Up to 128 distributed workstations
 Redundant, Hot Standby
 Large Scale System with Redundant and Hot Standby Server is as reliable as Medium Scale
System. Such system can have up to 128 distributed workstations.

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