ACFA PSIM is installed as a part of Axxon PSIM. 

ACFA PSIM should be installed on both the Server/Remote Administrator's workstation (RAW) and the Client (for details, see Axxon PSIM software. Administrator's Guide).

In a distributed security system, both integration and service modules of ACFA PSIM should be installed on all computers where they will be used and configured (Server, RAW, Client). ACFA PSIM versions must be the same on all computers within the distributed system. For more details on how to install and configure base Axxon PSIM software for distributed architecture, refer to Axxon PSIM software. Administrator's Guide.


When installed on Server or RAW, ACFA PSIM provides functions for configuration, control and monitoring. On the Client the modules are required for control and monitoring.

To install ACFA PSIM, do the following:

  1. In the root directory of the distribution package, run the setup.exe executable file.
  2. To continue the installation process, click Next.
  3. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. Then set the radio button to I accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next.

  4. In the Custom Setup dialog window, select modules which are to be installed. To install module or ACFA PSIM subsystem, select the Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive item. To accept all changes and continue installation process, click the Next button.

    When you select a component in the list, the area on the right displays information about this component and the amount of disk space required to install it.

  5. Click Install to start the installation process.
  6. As a result, the necessary components of ACFA PSIM will be copied to hard drive of your computer.
  7. After all software components are successfully copied on your hard drive, the message about the completion of the installation process will be displayed. Click Finish.

ACFA PSIM installation is finished.

After the ACFA PSIM is installed it is recommended to update the DB structure using the idb.exe utility located in the Axxon PSIM software directory. Database updating is performed by clicking the Update database button in the utility window.

After ACFA PSIM is installed, some modules may require additional actions or installation of additional software. A description of the installation features for such modules is given in the subsections below.

To use the integration modules that are included in the Security Equipment component, it is necessary to install the following software:

  • The Drivers Pack driver package (download the distribution package here: Drivers Pack);
  • The Internet Explorer browser version 11 or higher.