Insight Software Revision 3.14: Release Notes

Insight Software
Revision 3.14
Release Notes
Building Technologies
2015-10-26
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
What this Document Covers ................................................................................................. 5
Section 1 - New Features and Enhancements ........................................................................ 6
Two MS/TP FLN Connections Supported on PXC Modular and PXC-36 ............................ 6
MS/TP Routed and Ethernet/IP FLNs Supported for BACnet Devices ................................ 6
Totalization Supports BACnet Point Types and Units .......................................................... 7
Enhancements to Managing Alarm Messages for BACnet Points ....................................... 7
Enhancements to Applications ............................................................................................. 8
System Profile ................................................................................................................. 8
New Features in the BACnet FLN Device Definition Dialog Box............................. 8
Discover BACnet FLN Devices .............................................................................. 11
BBMD Table User Interface Enhancements ......................................................... 11
Trend Definition Editor ................................................................................................... 12
Trend Grid Application ........................................................................................... 12
Maximum Number of Trend Samples Allowed is Shown ...................................... 12
Displaying the Trended Points for a Field Panel ................................................... 13
Global Commander ....................................................................................................... 13
General Enhancements ...................................................................................................... 13
BACnet Cimetrics BACstac ........................................................................................... 13
Firmware Revision Support ........................................................................................... 13
Siemens Launch Pad Version 1.4 ................................................................................. 13
Operating System Support ............................................................................................ 14
Security Enhancement .................................................................................................. 14
Support for Microsoft Office Excel 2007, 2010, and 2013............................................. 14
Section 2 - Fixed Issues ....................................................................................................... 15
Alarm Issue Management (AIM) ......................................................................................... 15
BN_ADAPT Would Send BPING with Incorrect Invoke IDs ............................................... 15
Database Transfer .............................................................................................................. 15
Backup and Restore for UECs ...................................................................................... 15
Restore for Field Panels ................................................................................................ 15
DBCS Server ...................................................................................................................... 15
Event Builder ...................................................................................................................... 16
Graphics ............................................................................................................................. 16
Insight Workstation and Desigo CC Co-existence ............................................................. 16
MMI Database Transfer ...................................................................................................... 16
Insight OPC Server Crash .................................................................................................. 16
Scheduler............................................................................................................................ 17
System Profile..................................................................................................................... 17
Modifying TEC Subpoints in Auto Unbundling Dialog Box ............................................ 17
Trend Definition Editor ........................................................................................................ 17
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User Accounts..................................................................................................................... 17
BACnet Server ............................................................................................................... 17
TEC Subpoints............................................................................................................... 17
Report Filters for BACnet MS/TP FLN Devices Do Not Work ............................................ 17
Error Message on Stopping Objectivity AMS Service ........................................................ 18
Database Transfer Application does not Transfer Data ..................................................... 18
Firmware Revision 2.8.10 Support for Ethernet MBC and MEC ........................................ 18
Section 3 - Installation .......................................................................................................... 19
Remote Notification Option Considerations........................................................................ 20
APOGEE GO Option Updates ............................................................................................ 21
Section 4 - System Requirements ........................................................................................ 22
Appendix A: Where to Find Additional Information................................................................ 24
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Introduction
What this Document Covers
Introduction
Welcome to the Revision 3.14 Release Notes (125-3160-314).
NOTE:
The electronic version of the Release Notes, available in PDF format with the
installation media and from the Online Documentation toolbar, contains up-to-date
information and supersedes any printed version of this manual.
What this Document Covers

These Release Notes include the following sections:
Section 1 - New Features and Enhancements provides information about new features
introduced in this revision of the product, along with the significant enhancements to
the product.
Section 2 - Fixed Issues lists all the issues that have been fixed in this revision.
Section 3 - Installation describes the procedure required to install the product or
upgrade to this revision of the product if you already have a previous version.
Section 4 – System Requirements provides the system requirements for this product to
function fully without any issues.
Appendix A – Lists where you can find additional information for using the software.
End User License Agreement
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Section 1 - New Features and Enhancements
1 Two MS/TP FLN Connections Supported on PXC Modular and PXC-36

This section describes new features, system enhancements, and information about
resolved defects delivered with this revision, including:
● Enhancements to Applications [➙ 8]
● General Enhancements [➙ 13]
For detailed information on any of these features and enhancements, please see the
online help system.
Two MS/TP FLN Connections Supported on PXC Modular

and PXC-36
Insight Revision 3.14 and later supports two physical MS/TP FLN connections on PXC
Modular and PXC-36 field panels. This feature requires Firmware Revision 3.4 or later.
The following user interface enhancements have been made in order to support two
physical MS/TP FLN connections:
● The BACnet Field Panel Definition dialog box has been updated to allow users to
configure two MS/TP FLNs when either a PXC Modular or PXC-36 field panel is
defined.
● The Database Transfer Backup and Restore operation has been updated to
support the transfer of configuration data for two MS/TP FLNs for PXC-36 and PXC
Modular field panels from the field panels to the database and vice-versa.
MS/TP Routed and Ethernet/IP FLNs Supported for BACnet

Devices
Insight now supports MS/TP Routed and Ethernet/IP FLNs for BACnet devices. This
feature requires Firmware Revision 3.4 and later.
The BACnet FLN Definition dialog box, which has been added to System Profile, is
used to define MS/TP, MS/TP Routed, or Ethernet/IP FLNs on BACnet field panels
with Firmware Revision 3.4 and later.
● The devices under MS/TP FLN are directly-connected to the BACnet field panel.
● The devices under MS/TP Routed or Ethernet FLNs are not physically connected
to the BACnet field panel.
Figure 1: BACnet FLN Definition Dialog Box.
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Totalization Supports BACnet Point Types and Units
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Totalization Supports BACnet Point Types and Units

Totalization has been enhanced to support additional point types and totalization rates
of seconds, minutes, and hours. This feature requires Firmware Revision 3.4 or later.
The following table displays the Totalization support for different BACnet firmware
revisions:
BACnet Firmware Supported Point Types Totalization Rate Unit

Revision
3.4 or later LAI, LAO, LDI, LDO, LFSSL, LFSSP, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
LOOAL, LOOAP, L2SL, L2SP
3.3.1 or earlier LDO, LDI, L2SP, L2SL Seconds
Enhancements to Managing Alarm Messages for BACnet

Points
A new BACnet Event Enrollment Object Properties dialog box is available through the
Event Enrollment Objects definition window. This dialog box is available through
different workflows in System Profile and Point Editor. When working in System Profile,
you can add, modify, or remove Event Enrollment Objects from the selected device.
When working in Point Editor, you can add, modify, or remove Event Enrollment
Objects that reference the selected object.
Defining the Message that Displays

Alarm messages for BACnet points can be defined through the BACnet Alarm
Message Setup dialog box, which can be opened by clicking the Alarm Properties
button in the Point window. There are three options for defining the message that
displays when a point goes into alarm: Private, Panel, and Shared.
● A Private message is defined with the point and is only available for that point. This
option is selected by default.
● A Panel message is defined in the BACnet Field Panel Definition dialog box and is
only available for points that are defined in that field panel.
● A Shared message is defined in System Profile. You can use the same message
for all alarm conditions, or select a different message for each alarm condition.
Upload/Download and Backup/Restore

● Field panel alarm messages that are associated with EEOs can be uploaded and
downloaded by using the Database Transfer application.
Viewing Alarm Messages in Graphics

Alarm messages may be viewed in the Graphics application by right-clicking on the
graphic control and selecting View Alarm Message from the menu. Alarm messages
can be viewed when using the following graphic controls:
● Point Information Block (PIB)
● Arrow
● Alarm Associated Graphic Link
● Associated Point
● Analog Bar
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Selected alarm messages for the BACnet points may be viewed in the Alarm Status
application (Alarm Status > Alarm Message).
Viewing Alarm Message Information in a Report

The Event Enrollment Objects Report displays the Alarm Type plus one of the
following:
● For a Private message, the alarm message text is displayed (maximum 100
characters).
● For a Panel message or a Shared message, the Panel Message Number displays.
Enhancements to Applications
System Profile
New Features in the BACnet FLN Device Definition Dialog

Box
The following figure and table outline the features that have been added to the BACnet
FLN Device Definition dialog box in System Profile. Firmware Revision 3.4 or later is
required to use these features.
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1 The Firmware Revision, Application Software Revision, and Model Name fields
have been added to display information from the FLN device. These fields
determine what displays in the Device Type (4) field. To manually update these
fields, click the Update Device Type button (5).
2 The display of the BACnet Address section depends on the FLN device type.
● For an Ethernet or IP FLN device, an IP Address and a Port Number field
display (as shown).
● For an MS/TP FLN device, options to use the decimal or hexadecimal MAC
address display.
3 The Change Image button is now located below the FLN device image. Click
this button to select a different image to represent the device. With Insight
Revision 3.14 and later, the image displayed automatically updates when the
Device Type (4) field is changed.
4 The selection made in the Device Type drop-down list determines the layout of
the BACnet Address (2) section.
5 The Update Device Type button has been added.
When you click this button, the Firmware Revision, Application Software
Revision, and Model Name fields (1) are populated with information from the
FLN device and the device image (3) is updated.
Backup/Restore of MS/TP FLN Devices
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The buttons in the Backup/Restore section of the BACnet FLN Device Definition dialog
box are now available for all FLN devices. If the device does not support the backup-
restore feature, an error displays when a backup or restore is initiated.
● Click the Backup button to back up the BACnet FLN device to the database.
● Click the Restore button to restore the BACnet FLN device data (backed up data)
from the database back to the device.
Before starting a backup or restore, the Password field must contain the correct device
password.
When you perform a backup or restore, the field panel should be online.
Discover BACnet FLN Devices

The Discover BACnet FLN Devices dialog box has been added to the System Profile
application. It displays the device information for all the available BACnet devices. You
can access this dialog box by doing one of the following:
● Clicking the Discover BACnet FLN Devices menu on a BACnet field panel of
MS/TP type in FLN configuration
● Right-clicking on any BACnet/IP or MS/TP FLN.
With the Discover BACnet FLN Devices dialog box, you can:
● Discover and display MS/TP and BACnet/IP devices that exist on the BACnet
network.
● Filter BACnet devices based on Device ID range, Network Number, or Vendor ID.
● Add one or more discovered devices to the System Profile tree under the field
panel’s respective FLN.
BBMD Table User Interface Enhancements

The process to create a BBMD table has been streamlined through the following
enhancements in the BBMD Table dialog box:
● The Enable BBMD at this Node check box is now included when the BBMD Table
dialog box is opened from the BACnet Field Panel Definition dialog box. This
eliminates the need to separately open the Cimetrics application and restart the
BACstac protocol.
● The workstation or BACnet device where the BBMD Table dialog box is launched
is now automatically added to the BBMD table and the Port ID from the BACnet
Connection Settings dialog box is automatically used.
● The process to save changes, copy a BBMD table from an existing BBMD device
to this node, or copy the BBMD table from this node to all workstations or devices
in the BBMD table has been simplified. The second dialog box that previously
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opened when saving changes has been eliminated. The options are now as
follows:
– OK Button. Saves the BBMD table at this node only.
– Cancel Button. Closes the BBMD Table dialog box without saving any changes
at this node. Any Copy to All operations that were already performed will not be
cancelled.
– Copy to All Button. Saves and synchronizes all BBMD devices in the current list
and copies the BBMD table to each Siemens device or workstation in the list.
Devices in the list that do not have BBMD enabled will be enabled as a BBMD
device when the Copy to All button is clicked.
Trend Definition Editor
Trend Grid Application

The Trend Definition Editor now includes the Trend Grid application. Trend Grid allows
you to create, modify, and delete trend definitions for multiple points. Configure/Edit
access to Trend Definition Editor is required in order to use the Trend Grid application.
The Trend Grid application allows you to do the following:
● Create multiple new trend definitions for multiple points.
● Modify and/or delete multiple existing trend definitions.
● Open existing trend definitions on a per point basis or on a per panel basis to
modify or delete trend settings.
● Use the data grid to copy and paste settings from one cell to another (definition to
another).
● Choose whether to remove supervised points.
Maximum Number of Trend Samples Allowed is Shown

The Trend Definition Editor now shows the maximum number of trend samples allowed
in a particular trend definition. For example, Maximum Samples for this Trend: 2500 (or
field panel maximum).
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General Enhancements
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Displaying the Trended Points for a Field Panel

With Insight Revision 3.14 and later, the Object Selector for the Trend Definition Editor,
Trend Grid, and Report Builder applications automatically filters the point list to only
display the points that are already defined in a trend. The Type and Panel drop-down
lists in the Object Selector can also be used to further filter the point list.
Global Commander
Users who have Command and Configure/Edit access in the Global Commander
application are now able to select the priority to use when commanding BACnet
subpoints so that the internal application will not overwrite the command being issued.
Users also have the option to set (or to not set) the initial value with the command.
General Enhancements
This revision contains the following general enhancements:
BACnet Cimetrics BACstac

Cimetrics BACstac Version 6.4-e is shipped with Insight Revision 3.14. If the BACnet
Option is already installed, you must install the updated Cimetrics BACstac protocol
when you are upgrading the Insight software.
Firmware Revision Support

● BACnet Firmware Revision 3.3.1
● BACnet Firmware Revision 3.4
Siemens Launch Pad Version 1.4

Siemens Launch Pad has been updated to version 1.4.
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Operating System Support

● Insight Database Server or Client:
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) Service Pack 2
Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Service Pack 1
● Insight Software on a Windows Cluster:
Security Enhancement
Insight Revision 3.14 has improved network security by no longer granting permissions
to the ATOM$ file share for the Everyone account.
● During a new installation, only the logged on account will be added to the ATOM$
file share with full permissions. You will need to add the appropriate group(s)
and/or account(s) with the proper permissions in order to view or modify
background graphics.
● During an upgrade to Insight Revision 3.14, existing permissions will be retained.
Support for Microsoft Office Excel 2007, 2010, and

2013
You can now export the report data to newer versions of Microsoft Office Excel
(2007/2010/2013). This enhancement has been made to the Report Builder
application.
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Section 2 - Fixed Issues
Alarm Issue Management (AIM)
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This section lists bug fixes in Insight Revision 3.14.
Alarm Issue Management (AIM)

● Database Locking Conflict. Previously, when acknowledging a point for which
Alarm Issue Management (AIM) was enabled, a database locking conflict might
occur and display the error Cannot grant the requested lock; conflict
with an existing lock. This issue has been fixed.
● AIM Report is Showing Wrong Date/Time Stamp. Previously, if you acknowledged
a point in alarm that was initially acknowledged, and then the acknowledged point
failed, the ACK time displayed in the AIM report was later than the Alarm time. This
issue has been fixed. Now, the ACK time displays the current event time (Normal,
Off-Normal, or Fault).
NOTE:
The BACnet stack was also modified in order to fix the incorrect date/time stamps.
When reporting the time of acknowledgment, the system now uses the time of the
most current event (To-Normal, To-OffNormal, or To-Fault). Previously, it would use
the time of the event whose acknowledgement was last sent by the BACnet device.
BN_ADAPT Would Send BPING with Incorrect Invoke IDs

BN_ADAPT would send BPING to BACnet field panels with incorrect Invoke IDs,
resulting in temporary failure of the field panels. This issue has been fixed.
Database Transfer
Backup and Restore for UECs

Previously, the Backup and Restore of BACnet data for UEC devices was not working
when the device was connected at the ALN level. This issue is fixed.
Restore for Field Panels

The Restore operation of field panels would fail when the Descriptor field of MS/TP
subpoints was modified. This issue has been fixed.
DBCS Server
The InfoCenter collection of trends for BACnet points caused DBCS service to run
slowly. As more BACnet panels and trends were added, the collection would eventually
fail. This issue has been fixed.
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Event Builder
Previously, when an MS/TP FLN Device subpoint was added to the BACnet Command
in the Event Builder application, an incorrect Device Instance and Object Instance were
assigned to the point. As a result, the Point, Device Instance, Object Instance and
Value fields in the Edit Action dialog box displayed incorrect data.
This issue has been fixed. Fields in the Edit Action dialog box now display information
as follows: the Point field displays the subpoint name; the Device Instance field
displays the MS/TP FLN Device Instance Number; the Object Instance field displays
the MS/TP FLN Device Sub point; and the Value drop-down list displays the state text
table values.
Graphics
● Totalized Value Issue for PIBs associated with Event Enrollment Objects (EEOs).
In the Show Options tab of the Point Information Block (PIB) control the Totalized
Value box remained checked for an EEO even after you unchecked it, closed and
reopened the graphic. This issue was causing the graphic to update slowly.
Now, this issue is resolved ensuring that the automatic checking of the Totalized
Value box is removed, thus enhancing the graphic updates.
● Saved Information now Displays for the Chart Data Widget. Previously, for
Enhanced Graphics Controls, if you modified any property of the Chart Data widget
in the Enhanced Graphics Control Properties dialog box, and then saved the
setting, reopening the dialog box did not display the saved information. This issue
has been fixed.
● BACnet Virtual LENUM points do not appear Black. Previously, the BACnet virtual
LENUM points appeared black and did not contain any value when viewed on a
graphic for the first time. This issue has been fixed.
Insight Workstation and Desigo CC Co-existence

At sites with both an Insight workstation and a Desigo CC management station, the
Insight workstation would try to add the Desigo CC management station to each ALN.
During this process, the Event log at the Insight workstation would fill with error
messages because the Insight software replication engine did not assign unique
names on each ALN. This issue has been fixed.
MMI Database Transfer

● In Windows 2012 R2 Server, the MMI Database Transfer application would crash
when you connected any field panel by using the File Menu option. This issue has
been fixed.
Insight OPC Server Crash

The Insight OPC server would crash when certain third-party OPC client applications
were closed. This issue is fixed.
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Scheduler
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Scheduler
● Duplicate BACnet schedule entries. Previously, in the Scheduler application, when
you modified a BACnet schedule in the Daily and Weekly tabs, a duplicate BACnet
schedule entry was created. This issue has been fixed.
● State Text Table Values. Previously, when you added an MS/TP subpoint to the
Scheduler application, an incorrect ObjectID was assigned to the point. As a result,
incorrect objects would display in the Object Name column in the Schedule Object
Items section of the BACnet Schedule Properties Dialog Box. This issue has been
fixed. Now only the state text table values are displayed in the Object Name
column.
System Profile
Modifying TEC Subpoints in Auto Unbundling Dialog

Box
Previously, if you unbundled any subpoint in the Auto Unbundling dialog box, it was
automatically added to the access group where other subpoints of the same TEC were
present. Also, if you unchecked the unbundled status of any TEC subpoint in the Auto
Unbundling dialog box, it was removed along with other TEC subpoints present in the
same access group.
This issue is fixed. Now, only the subpoints whose autounbundling status changes in
the Auto Unbundling dialog box are added or removed from the access group.
Trend Definition Editor

Previously, for P1 TEC and BTEC subpoints with device names greater than 30
characters, trend data was not collected. This issue has been fixed.
User Accounts
BACnet Server
The BACnet Export caused an error when exporting points from User Accounts. This
issue has been fixed.
TEC Subpoints
Previously, TEC subpoints of a TEC were removed from their access group if you have
added or removed the TEC from a different access group. This issue is fixed.
Report Filters for BACnet MS/TP FLN Devices Do Not Work

Previously, the following filter options did not work in the Application Sub-point Display
Report for BACnet MS/TP FLN devices:
● Only Subpoint
● Use Report
● Only Application
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Also, the following attribute filters did not work in the Panel Point Log Report for
BACnet MS/TP FLN devices:
● Priority
● Out Of Service
This issue is fixed.
Error Message on Stopping Objectivity AMS Service

Previously, an error message displayed when manually stopping Objectivity AMS
services. This issue is fixed.
Database Transfer Application does not Transfer Data

Previously, in the Database Transfer application, clicking Upload All displayed an In
progress status without transferring data from panel to database. This issue is fixed.
Firmware Revision 2.8.10 Support for Ethernet MBC and

MEC
The Modular Building Controller (MBC) and Modular Equipment Controller (MEC)
ethernet field panels now support firmware revision 2.8.10.
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Section 3 - Installation
Firmware Revision 2.8.10 Support for Ethernet MBC and MEC
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CAUTION
All Insight workstations on a Management Level Network (MLN) must be running the
same revision of the Insight software.
CAUTION
In order to properly install all applications, you must have elevated Windows user
privileges if User Access Control (UAC) is enabled.
NOTICE
The procedure for updating a Server/Client configuration has changed due to updates
in Objectivity services.
Before updating the Insight software on the Database Server connected to an MLN,
you must shut down all workstation applications and services on all other Database
Clients that are connected to the MLN.
You can perform the following installations:

● A new installation of Revision 3.14.
● An update to Revision 3.14 from an existing Revision 3.12 or 3.13 installation.
Before installation, do the following:

● Back Up Databases.
Before upgrading to or installing the latest software revision, we recommend that
you fully back up your existing database.
● Install Operating System Software.
You can only install the software after you have properly installed and configured a
supported Windows operating system. For more information, see Section 4 -
System Requirements [➙ 22].
NOTE:
If you intend to use the same computer for both the Insight Database Server and
InfoCenter Advanced Server, only the following operating systems are supported:
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
• Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) Service Pack 2
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Service Pack 1
● Install Windows Service Packs.

Before installing the software, it is highly recommended that you install the service
packs—with the latest Microsoft updates and security patches—listed in System
Recommendations.
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NOTE:
Siemens recommends installing the latest Service Packs and updates. Some updates
may cause incompatibility issues or conflicts.
● Other Third-party Software.

PDF-viewing software is required to read the additional documents that are
available with the installation media and from the Online Documentation toolbar. If
you need PDF-viewing software, Adobe® Reader® software is provided with the
installation media.
● Some Third-party Software is No Longer Available on the Installation DVD.
The following must be installed from their respective sites:
– Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 7 Update 71 (1.7.0_71) through all
Versions of Java 8 are supported. To install Java Runtime Environment (JRE),
visit www.java.com.
– Siemens no longer offers Dialogic software. Therefore, verify that the software
is provided with the board purchase or visit
www.dialogic.com/en/products/media/system-release-software.aspx for more
information.
NOTE:
Corel DESIGNER 9 is only included on the installation media when you purchase a
new installation of Insight software. Corel DESIGNER 9 is only to be installed on one
Insight workstation per purchase. If you purchase an upgrade, the upgrade disk does
not contain Corel DESIGNER 9. Therefore, the existing installation on your system
will be used by the Insight software.
● Install Corel DESIGNER® 9.0 if you purchased a new software installation.

In order to have a registered, non-expiring version of the DESIGNER 9.0 software,
you must install it using the third-party tools section of the Insight Installation dialog
box. Not doing so will install a trial version of the DESIGNER software that will
eventually expire.
During installation:
For installation instructions, refer to the Getting Started Checklist in the installation
media package.
After installation, do the following:

● If you updated the software and the BACnet Option was already installed, you must
install the updated Cimetrics BACstac Protocol. For more information, see
Upgrading the Cimetrics BACstac Protocol in Setting Up BACnet > Setting Up the
Network >Updating Workstation, available from the Getting Started link in the
Online Documentation screen.
Remote Notification Option Considerations

If you are using the RENO® application’s voice notification and dial-in features, you
must also install the Dialogic software. For more information, go to
http://www.dialogic.com/en/products/media/system-release-software.aspx.
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APOGEE GO Option Updates
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APOGEE GO Option Updates

If you are using the APOGEE GO Kiosk feature, you must use the following procedure
to upgrade the Kiosk directories with the latest Revision 3.14 files:
1. Run <InstallDir>\Insight\System\WebConfig.exe after a successful Revision 3.14
upgrade.
2. Select the Install Web Features into IIS option.
3. Select the Kiosk option.
4. Browse to the Kiosk directory to select the Virtual Directory Location.
5. Update the Virtual Directory Name as needed and click Update.
6. If you have multiple Kiosks defined, you must repeat Steps 4 & 5 for each Kiosk
directory.
7. Click Exit.
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Section 4 - System Requirements
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NOTE:
For existing Insight 3.x users, you do not need to upgrade your current hardware
unless you are experiencing visible performance issues. If you are looking to upgrade
your existing system, use the information in this section as a recommended
purchasing guideline.
For additional requirements to connect Auto-Dial, AEM, and ALNs, see the Getting
Started help that displays after you install the software.
Operating System ● Insight Database Server or Client:

Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Service Pack 1
● Insight Software on a Windows Cluster:
NOTE:
Insight 3.14 was tested with the stated service packs. Install later
service packs at your own discretion. These service packs should
not affect Insight functionality. However, if issues occur, please
install the recommended service packs.
Cimetrics BACstac Cimetrics BACstac version 6.4-e for BACnet (only required for use
of Insight-Online to connect to BACnet trunks)
Corel DESIGNER Corel DESIGNER 9 is required on any server or workstation where

graphics are edited.
Java Runtime Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 7 Update 71 (1.7.0_71)

Environment (JRE) through all Versions of Java 8 are supported. Install later Java
updates at your own discretion.
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for APOGEE GO 3.14 was tested
with Java Version 7 Update 71 (1.7.0_71) .
Microsoft .NET Revision 4.x must be active in order to run APOGEE GO, Simple
Framework Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Server, and Web Config
PDF Viewer Adobe® Reader® software or other PDF viewing software
Visual C++ VS 2008 Redistributable (Required)

Redistributable
Web Browsers Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11 for APOGEE GO and Kiosk Mode, as
well as Firefox 33, 34, or 35 for APOGEE GO.
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Hardware Requirements
Processor ● Insight Database Server or Client
Any multi-core processor or better (Intel® or AMD)
RAM ● Insight Database Server

4 GB or more
● Insight Database Client
2 GB or more
Hard Dive 7200 RPM hard drive or better
Media Drive DVD-ROM drive (minimum) or DVD-RW drive (recommended)
License Management SentinelLM computer ID key connected to a USB port on the Insight
Database Server
Ethernet Adapter ● TCP/IP installed and running.

● An Ethernet adapter card, minimum 100 Mbps, including TCP/IP
protocol and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet is required when connecting
to a network or using Ethernet and/or BACnet field panels.
● Required to use as a remote desktop server.
NOTE: An Ethernet adapter and an MLN are not required for stand-
alone Insight workstations that will not be connecting to a network.
External Storage Device DVD-RW drive is highly recommended for performing backups. A
USB mass storage device or CD-RW may also be used.
Serial Port Adapter ● Multi-port serial port adapter to connect dedicated ALNs and
Auto-Dial modems at up to 115.2 Kbps.
● Computer COM ports can be used to connect ALNs at lower
speeds.
Video Card and Monitor Video card and monitor capable of supporting 1280 × 1024
resolution (required) with a minimum of 16-bit color.
If you are using the Enhanced Graphics Option, a dedicated 256 MB
video card (minimum) is required.
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Appendix A: Where to Find Additional Information
Appendix A: Where to Find Additional

Information
You can find additional information in the following places:
Getting Started Online Help

The Getting Started help—which appears once you have completed the software
installation—provides instructions for starting the software, updating to the current
revision, converting an existing database, and so on.
A master help file displays with links to specific procedures that you must complete for
the software installation. This information is also available from the Online
Documentation screen and is integrated with the installation of the software, covering
the following topics:
● Starting the Insight Software
● Updating from Insight Revision 3.12 or 3.13
● Converting the database from Insight PC 2.x to Insight 3.x
● Setting Up APOGEE Ethernet Microserver (AEM)
● Setting Up APOGEE GO
● Setting Up Auto-Dial
● Setting Up BACnet
● Setting Up BACnet Field Panel
● Setting Up Ethernet BLN
● Setting Up OPCServer
● Setting Up Remote Notification
● Setting Up SOAP Server
● Setting Up Soft Controller
● Setting Up Terminal Services
● Installation Troubleshooting
Online Help
Information about all applications is incorporated into the online help system that is
automatically installed with the software.
You can access online help in an application, as well as globally, by using one of the
following methods:
● To access help for a window, dialog box, or menu command, select the item and
press F1. Most dialog boxes also include a Help button that displays help for the
task you are performing.
● To obtain help for a specific application, open that application, and from the Help
menu, click Help Topics.
● To access all help, click on the Main Menu. This displays the Online
Documentation screen that allows you to access the Release Notes and
information about setting up and using the software and its options.
● A shortcut to the Online Documentation screen is accessible even if the Insight
application is not running.
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Appendix A: Where to Find Additional Information
Related Documentation
Refer to the following documents for additional information about the software and its
options, which can be accessed in PDF format from the Online Documentation screen:
● Insight Revision 3.14 User Guide
● Insight for XLS-MXL and Insight Life Safety Option for FireFinder XLS-MXL Getting
Started Manual (571-622-314)
● New Features of 3.14 for Existing 3.12 or 3.13 Users
● Insight Revision 3.14 for New Users
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Section 1 - New Features and Enhancements

Two MS/TP FLN Connections Supported on PXC Modular

MS/TP Routed and Ethernet/IP FLNs Supported for BACnet

Figure 1: BACnet FLN Definition Dialog Box.

Totalization Supports BACnet Point Types and Units

BACnet Firmware Supported Point Types Totalization Rate Unit

3.3.1 or earlier LDO, LDI, L2SP, L2SL Seconds

Enhancements to Managing Alarm Messages for BACnet

Defining the Message that Displays

Upload/Download and Backup/Restore

Viewing Alarm Messages in Graphics

Viewing Alarm Message Information in a Report

New Features in the BACnet FLN Device Definition Dialog

Backup/Restore of MS/TP FLN Devices

Discover BACnet FLN Devices

BBMD Table User Interface Enhancements

Trend Definition Editor

Trend Grid Application

Maximum Number of Trend Samples Allowed is Shown

Displaying the Trended Points for a Field Panel

BACnet Cimetrics BACstac

Firmware Revision Support

Siemens Launch Pad Version 1.4

Operating System Support

Support for Microsoft Office Excel 2007, 2010, and

Section 2 - Fixed Issues

Alarm Issue Management (AIM)

BN_ADAPT Would Send BPING with Incorrect Invoke IDs

Backup and Restore for UECs

Restore for Field Panels

Insight Workstation and Desigo CC Co-existence

MMI Database Transfer

Insight OPC Server Crash

Modifying TEC Subpoints in Auto Unbundling Dialog

Trend Definition Editor

Report Filters for BACnet MS/TP FLN Devices Do Not Work

Error Message on Stopping Objectivity AMS Service

Database Transfer Application does not Transfer Data

Firmware Revision 2.8.10 Support for Ethernet MBC and

You can perform the following installations:

Before installation, do the following:

● Install Windows Service Packs.

● Other Third-party Software.

● Install Corel DESIGNER® 9.0 if you purchased a new software installation.

After installation, do the following:

Remote Notification Option Considerations

APOGEE GO Option Updates

Section 4 - System Requirements

Operating System ● Insight Database Server or Client:

Corel DESIGNER Corel DESIGNER 9 is required on any server or workstation where

Java Runtime Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 7 Update 71 (1.7.0_71)

PDF Viewer Adobe® Reader® software or other PDF viewing software

Visual C++ VS 2008 Redistributable (Required)

RAM ● Insight Database Server

Hard Dive 7200 RPM hard drive or better

Media Drive DVD-ROM drive (minimum) or DVD-RW drive (recommended)

Ethernet Adapter ● TCP/IP installed and running.

Appendix A: Where to Find Additional

Getting Started Online Help

ADDITIONAL TERMS ADDENDUM

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