Oki G9 User Manual

ProBatch™ G9Series™

ProBatch™ workstation with 17” Monitor

Most producers would agree that a concrete automation system
is a significant investment, and discarding a working system is
not a financially viable option. But what if there was a way to
“upgrade” an existing batch computer by connecting a new
Windows® based computer to it and still have continued
capitalisation of the previous investment? The

G9Series™

computer hardware, the
automation system and transforms an “old” batching unit into a
state of the art Windows® system. In short, the

G9Series™

to move up to Windows® today.

A

ProBatch™ G9Series™

workstation, 17” Monitor,
indicators. We use the existing manual control panel as well as
the “ box on the wall “ that many other systems use. The old

more limits on customer or mix designs and having the ability to
store batch recordations on the system. To learn more about
the features and options available on a
system please refer to the

is such an option. By circumventing proprietary

G9Series™

system is an innovative and low cost effective way

system includes a

batchWare™

computer is removed and the

ProBatch™ G9Series™

connected. The transformed system can
now utilise the enhanced functionality of

batchWare™

batching software). Depending on the
system that is being assimilated, this
transformation provides a wide range of
possibilities. If you were an Eagle™ MP
user, Eagle™Plus user or anywhere in
between, it means instant expanded
functionality and connectivity. Imagine no

batchWare™

“taps” into the existing

software, and two scale

(our Windows® based

G9Series™

brochure.

ProBatch™

ProBatch™

ProBatch™

workstation is

series

Hardware Compatibility

There are many systems that can be upgraded using
the

G9Series

listed below, please feel free to call our sales office to
inquire about the possibility of installing a
batching system on your plant.
Available Upgrades

™. If you do not see your batch computer

G9Series

CommandAlkon™ Eagle™ MP

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CommandAlkon™ Eagle™ JR

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CommandAlkon™ Eagle™

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CommandAlkon™ Eagle™ Plus

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CommandAlkon™ Eagle™ Flex

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™

Hardware Considerations

Even though a
Windows® “ upgrade “, it cannot surpass the number
of controlled materials allowed by the automation
hardware of the original system. This limitation can be
overcome at a later date by adding a

IntelliSeries™

completing an entire
installation of the
not permanently alter the converted batch computer (in
most cases), it can be restored to its original condition
to be sold or installed on another plant

G9Series™

system control control panel, thus

G9Series™

system is a state of the art

P1Series™

ProBatch™

unit. Since the

batching system does

or

Software Compatibility

Every system in the

G9Series™ P1Series™
batchWare™

software. With
automation system is simply a matter of matching
hardware functionality to the needs of the plant.

which is our Windows® based batching

ProBatch™

and

batchWare™

family, including the

IntelliSeries™

, choosing the right

uses

Serviceability

The

G9Series™

ease of service in mind should the system require
it. Every effort has been made to ensure that our
service technicians can diagnose the problem fast.

All

ProBatch™

computer workstation. By taking the steps to ensure
this level of standardisation, our service technicians
can focus on you and not on finding out what kind of
equipment you have before they can help. Each
workstation is built from the highest quality
components available on the market. Most of you will
recognise names like Intel®, 3Com®, Seagate® and
Microsoft® just to name a few. Specifications for the
workstation are below:

system has been engineered with

WorkStation

systems use the same custom built

Visit our web site www.norstrom.co.uk

ProBatch™ G9Series™

WORKSTATION

Heavy duty metal case with four cooling fans.

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Dust resistant design with easy to change filter

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on the front of the case.

Intel® Pentium® IV Processor or better.

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256MB RAM

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30 Gigabyte 7200 RPM Hard Drive or better.

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48xCDROM or better

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3.5 Floppy Drive

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Iomega 250 MB Zip Drive for backup / export.

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64MB AGP Graphics adapter or better.

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High quality sound.

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Optional 10/100 Network interface card.

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Optional 56K Modem.

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High quality 17” Colour Monitor with integral

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speakers.

Heavy duty keyboard with protective cover.

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Dust resistant mouse

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Hydronix Hydroprobe II
moisture probe

Hydronix Hydro View
moisture display

OKI Data 320 Turbo
Printer

15” or 17” Flat
Panel Display

19” CRT Monitor

Remote Diagnostics with
Modem

OTHER HARDWARE

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High speed digital scale indicators

Conversion plates

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SOFTWARE

The

ProBatch™

batchware™,

software, used by all of the ProBatch™ family of
concrete automation systems. Please refer to the
brochure on

the Windows® based batching

batchware™

Control Systems Division 13&14 Kingfisher Court Bryn Wigan WN4 9DW Tel: [phone]

G9Series™

Norstrom Group Limited

system uses

for further information.

Fax: [phone] Email : info@ norstrom.co. uk

Visit our Web site www.norstrom.co.uk

Network Interface
Card

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Work Station (Tower) 85mmW x 425mmH x 550mmD
Work Station (Desk Top) 425mmw x 175mmH x 550mmD

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Monitor ( Standard 17”) 400mmw x 425mmH x 425mmD

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Power requirements 110VAC or 240VAC

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Operating Temperature 4 - 32°C

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50Hz or 60Hz