Automation1 2.7 released on February 21, 2024 and changed some of the PC requirements for Automation1. Starting in Automation1 2.7, the Automation1-iSMC installer will install INtime 7 if INtime is not already installed on the PC (if INtime 6.4 or a version of INtime 7.0 is already installed, then that version will remain and INtime 7 will not be installed).

INtime 7.0 supports newer PC processors and chipsets that INtime 6.4 (installed with Automation1 2.6 and prior) does not support. To determine if a PC model is supported with Automation1 iSMC, refer to the Automation1 PC-Based Controller Selection and Setup guide at www.aerotech.com.

  • Secure Boot: Automation1 2.6 does not allow you to use Secure Boot. Starting in Automation1 2.7, the Automation1-iSMC installer will no longer require you to disable Secure Boot because INtime 7 now supports Secure Boot. Even though Secure Boot is now supported starting with Automation1 2.7, PC real-time performance should be re-evaluated when making any configuration change that goes against the BIOS settings listed in our PC Guide. For example, depending on the BIOS, it is possible that enabling one feature in the BIOS (Secure Boot) could inadvertently enable other similar BIOS features that might affect performance.
  • TPM: TPM is known to negatively affect the timing of the real-time operating system (INtime) on PC platforms, due to SMIs and other effects. Aerotech is not currently aware of a PC model where TPM can be used successfully without affecting performance. Aerotech recommends that you disable TPM for this reason.
  • BitLocker: BitLocker disk encryption shouldn't cause INtime performance problems. However, many people use BitLocker in conjunction with TPM to store the key, and TPM is known to cause performance issues. If BitLocker is used without TPM, this is likely to work. However, Aerotech has not independently tested or validated BitLocker.