Minimum and recommended computer configuration
The following table describes the system requirements to install and use Control Expert.
Note: Windows 10 32-bit is not supported.
EcoStruxure Control Expert V15.2 has been tested with the following antivirus/protection active:
1. McAfee Virus Scan Entreprise V8.8
2.Cylance Protect 2.0.1534.15 (Windows 10)
3.Defender for Windows 10
Control Expert requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1
Depending on the target Windows version and Windows configuration, .Net versions may be:
1. Not installed
2. Installed but not enabled (the related "windows feature" is not set ON)
3. Installed and enabled
Control Expert setup automatically tries to install and enable the required .Net Framework on the target Windows if necessary.
On Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, automatic or manual installation of .Net Framework 3.5 requires an internet connection.
And the “Windows Update” service must be started in order to install the .NET Framework 3.5.
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1can be downloaded from
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net35-sp1
Select: Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Runtime
Control Expert requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
.NET Framework 4.8 is natively installed on Windows 10 version 1903 and after.
.NET Framework 4.8 can be downloaded from
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net48
Go to “Advanced downloads”, select Offline installer: Runtime
Virtualization
Control Expert V15.2 has been successfully tested in the following configuration:
· VMware vSphere –Hypervisor- ESXi
· VMware Workstation 15.5.2
· Oracle VirtualBox 6.1.0
Note: It has not been tested on Virtual Box 5.2.16-123759
Note: The amount of RAM of host computer needs to be 16 GB if Control Expert is used in a Virtual machine with 8 GB assigned to the Virtual machine.
The following table describes the system requirements to install and use Control Expert.
| Minimum and recommended computer configuration | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz. 3.0 GHz or higher recommended. |
| Core i3 or higher. Core i7 or higher recommended. | |
| RAM | 8 GB. 16 GB recommended |
| 16 GB minimum for Windows Server | |
| Storage | 8 GB including the space for the software installation, execution, and for saving applications. 20 GB recommended. |
| SSD drive are recommended | |
| Operating system and version | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit, version 21H1 or newer |
| Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Enterprise 2019 LTSC, version 1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019, standard 1809 version | |
| Drive | DVD R to install the software. DVD RW recommended. |
| Display | VGA (800 x 600) minimum resolution. |
| Maximum recommended resolution 2560 x 1440 with Scale and Layout at 125%. | |
| Input devices | Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device. |
| Web access | License activation on the Internet is recommended. |
| Offline activation remains possible (please refer to License Manager or Floating License Manager) | |
| Other | USB port |
EcoStruxure Control Expert V15.2 has been tested with the following antivirus/protection active:
1. McAfee Virus Scan Entreprise V8.8
2.Cylance Protect 2.0.1534.15 (Windows 10)
3.Defender for Windows 10
Control Expert requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1
Depending on the target Windows version and Windows configuration, .Net versions may be:
1. Not installed
2. Installed but not enabled (the related "windows feature" is not set ON)
3. Installed and enabled
Control Expert setup automatically tries to install and enable the required .Net Framework on the target Windows if necessary.
On Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, automatic or manual installation of .Net Framework 3.5 requires an internet connection.
And the “Windows Update” service must be started in order to install the .NET Framework 3.5.
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1can be downloaded from
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net35-sp1
Select: Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Runtime
Control Expert requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
.NET Framework 4.8 is natively installed on Windows 10 version 1903 and after.
.NET Framework 4.8 can be downloaded from
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net48
Go to “Advanced downloads”, select Offline installer: Runtime
Virtualization
Control Expert V15.2 has been successfully tested in the following configuration:
· VMware vSphere –Hypervisor- ESXi
· VMware Workstation 15.5.2
· Oracle VirtualBox 6.1.0
Note: It has not been tested on Virtual Box 5.2.16-123759
Note: The amount of RAM of host computer needs to be 16 GB if Control Expert is used in a Virtual machine with 8 GB assigned to the Virtual machine.
Released for:Schneider Electric India
