Prism 2 is a complete Windows
®
-based graphical interface controls
and management program that allows you to interact with your digital
controls. The program provides standard, easy-to-understand status,
setpoint, and configuration screens for the Pioneer Gold Controller
and other controllers in your system.
Prism 2 allows you to access and control schedules, trend logs, and
alarm conditions. The program can be configured for direct on-site
installation or TCP/IP Internet connection.
Feature Summary
Prism 2 provides a broad set of features:
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Easy to use
•
Easily downloaded from our website, www.aaon.com/
Prism
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On-site or TCP/IP communications
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User programmable description for every piece of
equipment and user-defined custom screens
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Automatic retrieval of trend logs and export
capability to spreadsheet and database programs
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Alarm Logs maintained on disk
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Alarm E-mail /texting capability when using a
CommLink
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Encrypted History Logs
System Requirements
To use Prism 2 you must have a computer that meets or exceeds the
following requirements:
Operating System
•
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
10
NOTE:
Prism 2 is not intended for a server/client
environment nor for any version of Windows Server.
Minimum Hardware
•
Windows
®
compatible computer
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CommLink 5 or USB Link 2 for direct, on-site
connection
•
IP Module for remote connection
•
Prism is NOT supported in a server environment.
It does not support client/server systems. Prism is a
LAPTOP/DESKTOP ONLY system.
Software License
Prism 2 does not require any license agreement and may be freely
copied and distributed.
WARNING:
Older operating systems, while they still
might be capable of running Prism, are not recommended
due to security updates being obsoleted by Microsoft
®
.
We also do not support troubleshooting of any version
of Windows
®
operating the Prism program. Some new
models of laptops running the latest release of Windows
®
10 have also experienced issues running Prism, and we
cannot troubleshoot customer computer issues.
Support Information
AAON provides Prism 2 installation and configuration support. Call
(866) 918-1100 for free, direct telephone support or (816) 505-1100
to talk to a Controls Support Representative. Support for all telephone
services is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
central standard time.
NOTE: AAON Controls Support cannot troubleshoot
internal PC and/or Windows
®
-based operating system
problems.
NOTE: AAON Controls Support cannot troubleshoot
firewalls,
routers, and/or problems on a customer’s
internal or external network. An IT professional may
need to be consulted.
Additional Information
In order to successfully establish Prism 2 communications with
your controls system, you will want to refer to one or more of the
following technical guides, all downloadable from our website, www.
aaon.com/controlsmanuals
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Prism 2 Technical Guide
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CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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IP Module Technical Guide
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USB-Link 2 Technical Guide
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MiniLink PD 5 Technical Guide
PRISM 2 OVERVIEW
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Prism 2 Operator Interface Overview
Features and System Requirements