Minimum Systems Requirements

Windows Requirements

Support for the following Microsoft® Windows versions is included with Predator applications:

• Windows 2016 Server
• Windows 10 - Requires v11
• Windows 2012 Server
• Windows 8
• Windows 7
• Windows 2008 Server
• Windows Vista
• Windows 2003 Server
• Windows XP

Includes support for 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Predator versions prior to V10 are 32-Bit applications, although they must run in 32-Bit mode they can be installed and will operate properly on a 64-Bit operating system. The installation for the application places the executable and all of the necessary support files in the proper folder to run in 32-Bit compatibility mode. For Vista systems, It is highly recommended to use Vista Home Premium or higher for performance reasons.

The latest service packs for each OS should be installed. Previous versions of Predator supported earlier versions of Windows. Existing customers running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000 must upgrade to a newer OS prior to upgrading Predator.

Predator v9 applications require the .Net 2.0 runtime while most v10 applications require the .Net 3.5 runtime with the exception of Predator CNC Service v10 and Predator Import Service v10 which requires .Net 4.0 runtime. Finally, Predator FLM v10 requires .Net 3.5 runtime and .Net 4.0 runtime. Predator MDC Executive v11 requires .Net 4.5 runtime. All Predator installs include the appropriate .Net runtimes automatically.

Until Fanuc FA releases official support for Windows 2016 Server and 2012 Server, Predator DNC, Predator RCM, Predator CNC Service and the Predator Fanuc Focas Tester's support of Fanuc Focas will be made on a best effort basis on Windows 2012 and 2016 Server.

Minimum PC Client Hardware Requirements

Support for the following minimum computer hardware is required for Predator v11, v10 and v9 applications:

• Intel® 4, AMD® Athlon or newer Processors
• 10Gb or larger hard drive
• 1Gb or more RAM
• 1280 x 960 Minimum Graphics Resolution
• 128Mb Graphics Adapter supporting OpenGL 1.1
• Mouse
• USB Port
• Serial Ports & Ethernet Ports - As required for DNC, MDC & FLM

Lower screen resolutions are supported for Predator Touch HMI and other Predator utilities and testers.

A nVidia, AMD or 3DLabs based graphics card is highly recommended for Predator Virtual CNC. Like most CAD/CAM systems Predator Virtual CNC will often require high end PC components to support large and complex 3D simulations for optimum performance.

Predator RCM requires the Fanuc Robot Server / PCDK Runtime to be purchased from Fanuc Robotics. This PC option needs to be installed on the same PC running Predator RCM.

Recommended PC Server Requirements

We recommend the following additional minimum PC server requirements for Predator v11, v10 and v9 implementations:

• Windows 2008 or newer OS
• Intel i5 Series or newer CPU
• 64Gb or larger hard drive
• 8Gb or more RAM

Not all implementations require a PC server.
 

Ethernet Port Requirements

Predator applications utilise the power of Ethernet. For proper operation the following default Ethernet ports should be opened up on all switches and firewalls where Predator applications operate:

Every implementation does not need to open every port listed, just the ones that are used. The above default values may have been changed. Always refer to any implementation specific documentation or the actual configuration to determine the exact port numbers that are specified.

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