Wonderware Intouch Installation Guide ✦ Essential

Installing AVEVA InTouch HMI (formerly Wonderware InTouch) involves preparing your system environment, running the product-based installer, and configuring a dedicated system account for cross-node communication. 1. Pre-Installation Requirements

Ensure your machine meets the minimum and recommended specifications to prevent performance issues during runtime.

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2016 and later are generally required for modern versions. wonderware intouch installation guide

Hardware: A minimum of 2GB RAM (4GB+ recommended) and a 1.2 GHz processor (8-core for large systems).

User Privileges: You must have Administrator privileges on the installation machine. Installing AVEVA InTouch HMI (formerly Wonderware InTouch )

SQL Server: While InTouch 2023 no longer requires a full SQL Server installation for standalone HMI, many components like the Historian or Alarm DB Logger still utilize SQL Express, which the installer can often provide. 2. Running the Installer What is InTouch? Competitors, Complementary Techs & Usage

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Supported environments

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or supported Windows Server versions per your InTouch/AVEVA version.
• CPU: 2.0 GHz or faster; recommended 4-core.
• Memory: Minimum 8 GB RAM; 16 GB+ recommended for development or large HMI projects.
• Disk: Minimum 50 GB free; SSD recommended.
• Display: 1920×1080 recommended for development.
• .NET Framework: Version required by your InTouch release (commonly .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher).
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables as specified by the InTouch installer.
• Administrator privileges on the machine.
• Network: Reliable LAN connectivity for license server and PLC/SCADA connectivity.
• Backup current system and project files before changes.

4. Installation Procedure

5.3 Runtime setup

1. Configure WindowViewer / runtime to run the correct application on startup.
2. Set runtime to run as a Windows service if required for unattended operation.
3. Configure automatic login and debugging permissions if remote support required.

Final Verdict

Installing Wonderware InTouch is not a "next, next, finish" job. It requires strict adherence to the Windows environment setup. However, if you follow the prep work (especially the .NET 3.5 and UAC settings), the installation itself will be smooth. Supported environments

Next steps for your new install:

• Configure your Application Server (Galaxy Repository).
• Set up automated backups for your .aaPKG files.
• Update to the latest patch from the AVEVA support site.

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Installing AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch requires ensuring system compatibility for Windows 10/11 or Server, with modern versions 2023 simplifying the process by eliminating mandatory SQL Server installations for standalone setups. The process involves running the setup as an administrator, selecting either Development or Runtime components, and configuring the required ArchestrA user account. For detailed installation procedures, visit AVEVA Documentation AVEVA™ Documentation Hardware requirements - AVEVA™ Documentation