If you install INTELLECT™ software Axxon PSIM on a computer where an earlier version is used, then the installation will be performed in the updating mode.
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Important to know before updating Axxon PSIM: - Before updating, we recommend you back up all databases that you use—see Creating the database backup copy. Also, copy and save the psim.sec license file (located in the root of the Axxon PSIM installation directory, by default: C:\Program Files/Axxon PSIM).
- Axxon PSIM can be updated if there is a difference in the third digit of the version number and the first two digits are the same. If the first and/or second digits are different, you must reinstall Axxon PSIM instead of updating, that is, uninstall the previous version and install the new one.
Examples:
- you can update from version 1.0.1 to version 1.0.2;
- you cannot update from version 1.0.1 to 1.2.0, you need to reinstall.
- Before starting the update, you must stop Axxon PSIM if it is running.
- You must run the update as a Windows administrator.
- When you update Axxon PSIM on the server or Remote Administrator’s workstation, you must also update Axxon PSIM on Remote client. The compatible versions of Axxon PSIM must
Update the Intellect software on Remote Clients while its updating on the Server or on Remote Admin Workstation. The compatible versions of the Intellect software should - be installed on Remote Clients and on
Server- server/Remote
Admin Workstation, i.e. - Administrator’s workstation, that is, the first two digits of the version number
should - must be the same (
e.g. versions 4.10.4 and 4.11.0 are not - for example, versions 1.1 and 1.2 aren't compatible, but versions
4- 1.
10- 0.
3 - 1 and
4- 1.
10- 0.
4 - 3 are compatible).
Intellect since version 4.10.2 is not compatible with earlier versions in the distributed configuration. |
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It is recommended to create database backup before updating – see Creating the database backup copy. |
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- You can update Axxon PSIM 1.0 to Axxon PSIM 2.0. This process requires manual configuration. For detailed information on updating, please contact technical support.
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To update Axxon PSIM, do the following:
- Unpack the installation kit as described in Getting ready for Axxon PSIM installation; the . The destination folder will show the contents of the kit.
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Image Added - Run the setup.exe file to start the INTELLECT™ software installation Axxon PSIM installation procedure.
As a result the dialog box of choosing language is , a window for choosing the Installation wizard language will be displayed. - Choose the language of INTELLECT™ software installation theInstallation wizard and click the Install button.
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As a result, the Type of installation dialog box is window will be displayed.

- Choose the type of installation needed.
To log all installation events, set the Enable full installation log (increases product installation time) checkbox.
- Click the Next button.
The Selecting components for installation dialog box is window will be displayed.

Set the checkboxes next to the components that are you want to be installedinstall.
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Click the Install button.
The selected prerequisites and drivers will be installed.
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During the installation process, you will be prompted to remove the installed vertical solutions. Two options are possible: If you click the Yes button, the vertical solutions will be removed during the update process. In this case, you will need to reinstall them after the update. Installation manuals are available in the documentation for each solution, links are on the main documentation page for Axxon PSIM 1.0.0-1.0.1. You must also take into account the compatibility of versions: General information about product releases and versions compatibility. If you click the No button, the vertical solutions won't be removed and will be compatible with the new version of Axxon PSIM after the If Intellect is updated to a version whose second and/or third number is larger than that of the currently installed version (for example, from version 4.10.4 to 4.10.5, or 4.10.4 to 4.11.0), compatibility is lost with industry-specific vertical solutions built for old versions. This is why, during the installation process, you are asked to remove industry-specific vertical solutions.
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When prerequisites and drivers are installed, the dialog box window of INTELLECT Axxon PSIM update is will be displayed.

- Click the Next button.
The dialog box of window for selecting the type of update is will be displayed.

Select one of the offered suggested types of update. The types of update are described in the table below:
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Save system settings | Use of settings chosen for installation of an earlier version |
Configure system settings | Switch Switch to step-by-step system configuration. Step-by-step configuration is described in Installation of INTELLECT™ software Axxon PSIM as a Server/Remote administrator workplace section.Administrator's workstation |
Click the Next button.
When the system is configured, installation of INTELLECT™ software starts Axxon PSIM starts.

- As a result, the Update Complete dialog box is window will be displayed.

Click the Finish button.
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Then the Axxon Driver Pack DriversPack will be installed if you selected this component. |
The Installation complete dialog box is window will be displayed. It contains the information about INTELLECT Axxon PSIM components mode (installed or not).

- Click the Finish button.
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- A window prompting to restart the computer
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To correctly finish the installation of Axxon PSIM, you must restart the computer. If you don’t choose to restart now, you will have to do it yourself after the installation.
Axxon PSIM is now updated.
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If you try to update Axxon PSIM to an older version, the updating process will go as described above, but the version will remain the same, and there will be no changes in the software. |