Software Manual - Galaxy Control Systems

Software Manual |System Galaxy 7
Description of Software Setup Tasks
Step 1: Determine the Type of System and PC Installations
Objective: Determine what kind of system and installations the jobsite will require, and what
upgrades are needed. Chapter 1 contains the PC Requirements.
IMPORTANT IN THE CASE OF AN UPGRADE: the integrator will determine if the existing system
architecture is adequate and whether existing PC and hardware meet requirements to support the upgrade
to System Galaxy-7 with services. Chapter 1 contains details on PC Recommendations.
1. Determine the Type of System: SG-7 supports two (2) types of systems. These are Networked and
Standalone. Once the system integrator determines the type of system needed, he/she and can
determine which software installation to run for each computer in the system.
a. A Standalone System is described as having one computer that runs all the main software
components (i.e. the database, database engine, GCS services, and System Galaxy-7 software).
b. A Networked System is described as having multiple computers that are linked together by IP
connections, with the main software components distributed among the computers. There are several
kinds of networked systems including Networked database and multiple loop communication servers
as well as networked clients.
2. Determine the Type of Computer Installation:
a. Standalone Server/PC: runs all the software components. Therefore it functions as the
Communication Server, Database Server and Monitoring Client/Workstation all in one machine.
The CCTV Service should only run here if this PC runs the CCTV Software System.
b. Database Server: runs the Databases, GCS SysID Service and Database Engine 1 (MSDE2000,
Sybase® ASA, or SQL). This server would accompany a Communication Server at a minimum.
c. Communication Server: runs the GCS Services and can run the System Galaxy-7 software
application (including badging). This PC can run the GCS Event Service if 600-series hardware is
installed. The CCTV Service should only run here if this PC runs the CCTV Software System.
The Alarm Panel Service can run here if needed. GCS SysID will run with the databases.
d. Ancillary Communication Server: The ancillary Communication Server exists in a system that
needs more than one Communication Server. This type of server only runs the GCS Comm
Service and System Galaxy software. This PC can run the GCS Event Service if this PC if it is
assigned to a 600-series loop/cluster The CCTV Service should only run here if this PC runs the
CCTV Software System. The Alarm Panel Service can run here if needed.
e. Client Workstation: The Client Workstation runs the System Galaxy-7 software application
(including badging) and can serve as a monitoring or badging station. The CCTV Service should
only run here if this PC runs the CCTV Software System.
TERM Event Server refers to the PC that runs the GCS Event Service for 600-series hardware. This
service can run on the Main LCS or Ancillary LCS or even a separate PC/Unit as desired.
Chapter 1 includes several diagrams for basic systems that show placement of GCS Services
Chapter 11 describes the functionality of the GCS Services in detail.
See tables and diagrams in the end of this chapter for detailed breakdowns of systems.
The Table on the following page shows basic diagrams of the types of systems.
Footnotes: 1-Sybase is supported in v7.1 and 7.1.2 only
Preparing for Software Installation | Chapter 3-4