Client Devices#
The Critical Manufacturing MES UI is an HTML5 Single Page Application accessible with a compatible web browser. It does not require any installation on client devices.
This section outlines the supported browsers and specific requirements for client devices.
Supported Browsers#
| Operating System | Supported browsers |
|---|---|
| Android 10 or later | • Google Chrome |
| Linux ARM | • Chromium |
| Microsoft Windows 10 / 11 (32 or 64-bit editions) | • Google Chrome • Microsoft Edge |
| macOS | • Google Chrome |
Table: Supported browsers
Supported Chrome Drivers#
To ensure browser compatibility and UI stability, each MES version undergoes automated testing using a specific Web Driver (ChromeDriver).
For more information, see the Supported Browsers section in the Release Notes for Version 11.2 in the Critical Manufacturing Information Center. Customers must always verify that the information applies to the specific patch installed in their environment by consulting the Patch Release Notes for Version 11.2 ⧉.
Warning
Important information to prevent possible compatibility issues:
- It's highly recommended that Critical Manufacturing customers use the enterprise version of Google Chrome, which can be obtained from: https://cloud.google.com/chrome-enterprise/browser/. The Chrome Browser Deployment Guide, offering information on organizational deployment, is available at: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/3115278 ⧉.
- Auto-updates for the browser must be disabled to ensure optimal compatibility with the tested MES version. This is often managed through group policies or browser settings (https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/187202 ⧉). If newer browser versions are used, support will be provided on a best-effort basis.
- Refer to https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/src/+/master/docs/chromium_browser_vs_google_chrome.md ⧉ for the differences between Google Chrome and Chromium on Linux.
Full GUI Functionality Configuration#
In order to enable all the functionalities of the GUI, it is necessary to configure the browser used to access the HTML GUI site as described in the table below:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Allow Pop-ups | Pop-ups must be allowed for the GUI site. |
| Whitelist ad-blockers | The GUI site must be whitelisted in any ad-blocker software |
Table: Full GUI Functionality Configuration
Minimum Hardware Requirements#
Try before buying new devices
UI performance should be validated before moving forward with the purchase of additional devices. Different manufacturers have different flavors of the operating system and additional system applications running that may significantly affect a device's performance. Depending on your specific requirements or workload, more powerful devices may be required (for example, if FabLive 3D is used with complex scenes).
The following sections present the minimum hardware requirements for clients accessing the Critical Manufacturing MES GUI.
Desktop Devices#
Desktop Clients must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Processor: 1 x Quad Core, 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB
- Free Disk Space: 10 GB
- Minimum resolution: 1366 x 768
Mobile devices#
Mobile devices must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Processor: 1xOcta Core, 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB
We recommend the following resolution formats for optimal viewing and operation of the Critical Manufacturing MES on mobile devices:
| Horizontal Resolution | Vertical Resolution | DPI | Scaling | Android Density Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 640 | 160 | 1 | mdpi |
| 540 | 960 | 240 | 1.5 | hdpi |
| 720 | 1280 | 320 | 2 | xhdpi |
| 1080 | 1920 | 480 | 3 | xxhdpi |
| 1440 | 2560 | 640 | 4 | xxxhdpi |
Table: Mobile device resolutions for client devices