CI3 Software

Access Sentry Technical Information

Communication regarding any technical questions with Access Sentry should be referred to CI³ Software Technical Support Staff at (515) 558-9444.

Client Operating Systems that are Currently Supported for Access Sentry

Windows XP SP3
Windows 7 SP1

Access Sentry Workstation Requirements

Processor 2.0 GHz or higher
RAM 1 GB (2 GB or greater recommended)
Hard Drive: 30 MB of free space for workstation (100 MB for Database)
- An additional total of 40-100 MB is necessary for the printer, business card scanner, camera and signature pad.
Serial Ports: (1D Bar Code Scanner and signature pad utilize a serial port or USB Hub.)
USB: Printer, ScanShell 800, 1000 or Snapshell scanner, Signature Capture Pad and Camera.
USB Hub: (Optional)
SVGA Video at 800 by 600 or higher
CD ROM Drive
Network Card for LAN System

Server Operating Systems that are Currently Supported for Access Sentry

Windows® XP SP3
Windows® 2003 Server SP2
Windows® 2008 Server
Windows® 7 SP1

Access Sentry Server Requirements

Processor 2.0 GHz or greater recommended
RAM 1 GB (4 GB or greater recommended)
Storage 4GB is the recommended minimum
SVGA Video at 800 by 600 or higher
CD ROM Drive
Network Card for LAN System

Note: CI³ Software does not support Access Sentry on any type of Image Casted “Ghosted” computers due to the frequency of network conflicts on these PCs.

The more applications that the server is running increases size and performance requirements of the hardware. Additionally, the more memory available on the server, the better performance you will get.

The data storage requirements can vary. By using the following numbers for calculation, adequate capacity should be achieved.

Visitor Information/Data

Size (KB)

Name/Text Information

Photo Capture

20-50

Signature Capture

5-15

Business Card

15-50

ID Scan (2 sided)

5-15

Total with all options

46-131

ODBC Connectivity

During the Database Installation process, Access Sentry installs its own database (see MSDE information below) that can store data that has been entered through Access Sentry’s Data Manager and/or Access Sentry workstation software.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Access Sentry is a relatively small package with two installation types:
1. Network
2. Stand-Alone
Access Sentry does not require a new server and the application is written to use standard Windows APIs.
Access Sentry shares data concurrently with other workstations.
Access Sentry does not truncate, but purging and exporting data options are available and are recommended each month to properly maintain the database.