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Secure DACS Platform
The DACS has been upgraded to a fully-embedded product that has no operating system and no shell or console. The user only has access to the Model Builder user interface (read only) and cannot gain access to the computer. This allows customers to securely configure the DACS offline, and provides ease of use while meeting security requirements.
The system does not require the use of a hard drive, floppy drive, keyboard or mouse. The system operates through a compact flash drive and bay. The bootable compact flash contains everything needed to run the entire application. A keyboard and monitor can optionally be connected to view the Model Builder application, and make temporary changes.

Standard DACS

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  • Read/write hard drive
  • DOS OS and shell
  • Model save enabled
  • RMS read/write capability
   

Secure DACS


  • Read-only compact flash drive
  • No OS, single boot process (MB)
  • Model save disabled
  • RMS read-only capability
Model and file management is now performed offline by removing the compact flash module and inserting it into a secure Windows XP platform where the user can:
  • Run Model Builder in development mode only
  • Edit the model via a terminal window
  • Edit configuration files necessary for operation (e.g. .cfg and .ini files)
  • Add and delete models, soundfiles, etc. as required.

Converting a Standard DACS into a Secure DACS

In order to support our existing customer base of DACS platforms ASTi is offering 3 tiers of service to convert a standard DACS platform into a secure DACS platform.
  1. Secure DACS Kit is provided to Customer. Customer makes modifications on-site.
  2. Customer ships DACS platform to ASTi for conversion to a secure DACS.
  3. ASTi travels on-site to convert DACS to secure DACS platform. Price will vary by location and duration, contact ASTi for pricing.
See the links in the right-hand sidebar for additional DACS-related information.
The Secure DACS platform runs on Secure Model Builder (SMB) 4.09M or later. If you are running an older version of Model Builder software you will have to upgrade to this version. Depending on the version of software you may be required to upgrade the model to run on SMB 4.09M+.
The Secure DACS upgrade kit also requires a hardware modification to the platform. We require that you provide ASTi with the serial number and configuration of the DACS in question. This will help to minimize risk with the upgrade to a Secure DACS platform.
Standard DACS shown with optional equipment.
Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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