System Requirements and Compatibility
Hardware Requirements
CIMPLICITY v11.0 requires, at a minimum, the following hardware specifications. GE Digital recommends testing your particular system to determine if your performance needs require hardware beyond the base system recommendations.
Hardware | Requirements |
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Microprocessor | Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz |
RAM | 4 GB |
Hard disk | 40 GB |
Ports |
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Monitor |
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Supported Operating Systems and Versions
CIMPLICITY v11.0 runs on any of the following operating systems, provided that specified revisions and service packs are included.
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Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit), Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions
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Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2019
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2019 Cluster
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2016
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2016 Cluster
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 R2
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Microsoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise (LTSB) (Only full blown IoT version is supported. Not the core & mobile versions)
.NET Installation
NET 3.5 SP1 is required for the CIMPLICITY installer.
Supported External Software Versions
CIMPLICITY v11.0 is compatible with the following external software.
External Software | Supported Version |
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Microsoft Office | 2016 |
Microsoft SQL Server |
2014, 2016, and 2017 Important: SQL Server 2008 can be installed but is no longer supported.
Note: CIMPLICITY has been validated to work with Database configurations using SQL 2016 AlwaysOn with the exception of the Tracker Attribute Database (TADB) functionality.
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SQL Express | 2014, 2016, and 2017 |
Oracle |
12c Note:
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Microsoft Visual Studio | 2017 |
Flexera Software - Install Shield | 2018 |
Sequent - Alarm Cast | 10.01.01 |
Supported GE Software Versions
CIMPLICITY v11.0 is compatible with the following GE software.
GE Software | Supported Version | Install Before or After CIMPLICITY |
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Alarm Cast Administrator | 10.01.01 | After |
Change Management | 9.5 | Before |
Common Licensing | Latest version | With CIMPLICITY |
Driver Server | Latest version | Either |
Global Discovery Server | 2.2 | After |
Historian (full version) |
8.0, 7.2 (Latest SIM), 7.1 (Latest SIM), and 7.0 (Latest SP/SIM) Note: Logging array points to Historian is supported from version 7.0 onwards. |
Either |
IGS OPC Server | Latest version | Either |
Machine Edition | 9.5 and 9.0 | Either |
Plant Apps | 7.0 latest Service Pack | Either |
Portal | 3.5 SP5 | Either |
Proficy Driver Server (PDS) | Latest version | With CIMPLICITY |
Web HMI/OPSHUB | 2.2/1.1 | Either |
Webspace | 6.0 & 5.0 | After |
Compatibility Requirements
Note the following as they apply to your installation:
Element | Requirement |
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Network Communication I/O |
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Driver Note the following:
Windows 2019 Windows 8.1 Windows 10 Server2012R2 Server 2016 Windows 10 IoT, LTSB Note: Depending on the OS, some RSLINX OEM features may not be supported. Refer to the RSLINX documentation for further information.
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Genius PCI |
If you are using Genius PCI communications you need:
Note: Genius PCI is only supported on 32-bit Windows 7 and Windows 10 systems.
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Reflective Memory |
If you are using reflective memory, the card requirements are:
Note: You can install up to two reflective memory cards, but not all computers support two cards due to hardware or BIOS-specific limitations. The Reflective Memory driver is only supported on Windows 7 and is no longer packaged with CIMPLICITY. However, the package is available from Abaco, who is also the vendor for the reflective memory cards.
You must install the following package: RFM2G Windows 7/XP/Vista/Server 2008/Server 2003/32/64-bit PCIE/PCI/PMC Driver for X86 R08.01. |
DDE Communications |
The DDE communications interface runs in the service session only. The DDE server must be able to run from the service session. |
Browsers |
The following browsers are supported for Webspace with CIMPLICITY.
The following browsers are supported with the SCADA Web Configuration:
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