Local Hosting
When you plan the Honeywell Voice Maintenance & Inspection Solution implementation, you must scale the hardware resources to meet the minimum requirements for the expected load. For the VoiceConsole server, determine the number of devices to be supported at a time. For the VoiceCheck server, consider the number and size of assignments and the number of technicians performing inspections concurrently.
Honeywell has tested the following hardware configuration under various loads.
- One physical VoiceConsole application server (for Talkman only)
- One physical VoiceCheck application server
- One physical database server with two MS SQL Server databases
Hardware Configuration for VoiceCheck
When supporting 300 to 600 devices, Honeywell recommends that you install a single VoiceCheck application server and a single database server.
| Application Server | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3 x Dual Core, 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 3 x 4 GB DDR Note: Physical memory greater than 4 GB requires a 64-bit operating system. |
| Hard Drive | 120 GB |
| Drive Speed | 15000 rpm |
| DVD Drive | Yes |
| Server Network Switch | 1 Gb |
| WAN Throughput | Sufficient resources to support 387404.88 bps to 774809.84 bps data transfer |
| Database Server | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 processor or simulated processor for every 150 to 200 concurrent technicians , 2.5 to 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB for every 200 concurrent technicians |
| Hard Drive | 1 GB for every 50,000 steps. For example, for 10,000 assignments with about 200 steps per assignment, the database would require 40 GB of space without any data purge. (10,000 * 200) / 50,000 = 40 |
| Server Network Switch | 1 Gb |
| WAN Throughput | Sufficient resources to support 387404.88 bps to 774809.84 bps data transfer |
The number of technicians and client workstations put different demands on the database. For best performance, Honeywell recommends implementing hardware configurations on the high end of the requirements.
Supported Environments
| Supported Environments | |
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| VoiceCheck Server Operating System |
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| VoiceCheck Server Database |
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| VoiceCheck Application Server |
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| VoiceCheck Web Browser |
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| VoiceCheck Languages |
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See the VoiceConsole Implementation Guide for detailed requirements for that product.
Required Solution Components
In addition to the server hardware, the operating system and databases, VoiceConsole, and VoiceCheck, you will need components that deliver voice instructions to technicians.
Devices Running Maintenance & Inspection App
VoiceCheck is supported on the Talkman A700x series and Honeywell Android devices.
- The Talkman A730x has an integrated scanner that supports short-range scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes. Other Talkman A700x solution devices are available if the scanning feature is not needed.
- Optional belts and holsters are available if you intend the technicians to wear the Talkman devices.
- Honeywell recommends purchasing one device for every non-overlapping technician per shift.
- Honeywell CT30XP with Android 11
- Honeywell CT40 with Android 11
- Honeywell CT40XP with Android 11
- Honeywell CT45 with Android 11
- Honeywell CT60 with Android 11
- Honeywell CT60XP with Android 11
- Honeywell CW45 with Android 12
Honeywell SRX3 Wireless Headsets
- These speech-recognition headsets feature industrial grade use of Bluetooth wireless technology, optimal noise cancellation, an adjustable microphone boom, and a lightweight headband.
- The headset electronics module may be shared among technicians, while the headband remains assigned to a single user for hygiene purposes.
- Accessories are available to fit different work environments.
- At a minimum, Honeywell recommends purchasing one headband for every technician and one electronics module for every non-overlapping technician per shift.
Honeywell device/battery chargers
- The Talkman A700x solution offers a 6-Bay Device Charger and a 12-Bay Battery Charger, both capable of being wall mounted.
- The SRX3 Headset Battery Charger can charge up to 20 batteries at one time, and it can be wall mounted to keep it secure.
Battery Performance
From a full charge, a standard Talkman A700x battery has 14 hours of projected life. An A700x high capacity battery has 24 hours of projected life.
Standard Talkman batteries will meet the requirements of a full shift operation in room-temperature environments and typical A700x device configurations for about 1.5 years. High capacity batteries will meet the requirements of a full shift operation in room-temperature environments and typical A700x device configurations for about 3 years.
The SRX3 headset batteries with a full charge last up to 20 hours at room temperature.