Re: [foxboro] More questions on the evolution from UNIX to Windows

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From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Joseph M. Riccardi
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:50 AM
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Subject: [foxboro] More questions on the evolution from UNIX to Windows

Folks,
The questions continue...
*       My understanding is that unlike UNIX, only the "host" AW70 can
configure (using ICC) FCP270s, FBM233s (A-B PLC Gateway), etc. but the
existing UNIX AW/WP51s cannot; correct?  YES
*       Do the WP70s have access to the AW70's control configurator;
like UNIX?  NO
*       My understanding from Foxboro is that any standard Windows
workstation in our office can remotely log into the AW to configure
blocks, but only one at a time; correct?  How is this setup/enabled?
Can I assume that during one of these sessions, the normal
operator/engineering functions are not affected (a remote login session
is transparent to the local AW70 user; just like UNIX)?
We are trying to figure out how many and what type of workstations are
required to set up an engineering test bed.
Yes, PCs using Remote Desktop can use the ICC on an AW, provided you
have purchased and installed Additional Foxviews and Additional
Microsoft Terminal Server Client Access Licenses the AW (Exceed
replacement). However, only one instance of ICC is allowed to run on the
AW at any given time, whether it is displayed on the AW screen or on one
remote PC screen.

Different subject...
*       Can we not purchase the same Dell workstations (nothing
special?) directly from Dell and have the Foxboro IA Series software
installed and supported by their Service organization; this obviously
excludes hardware issues.  What is your experience?  What are the risks?
They will work (same model number and options as originals) with
possible exception of main fiber-optic Ethernet cards, but the Dell
model you just purchased from Foxboro is probably already
obsolete/superseded at DELL. I recommend originals from Foxboro and
spares from Dell, if still available. No guarantees as I haven't had
need to utilize the spare I purchased from Dell as yet. I do remember
that the Advantage Foxboro price for Dell hardware (P91/P92) was not a
huge markup from the Dell price. (surprise-surprise)

We would appreciate some advice...

Joseph M. Riccardi
DCS Services - Industrial Process Control

Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
"To give real service you must add something that cannot be bought or
measured with money; and that is sincerity and integrity." - Donald A.
Adams



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