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System Requirements

Before installing P.FLEX, ensure your system meets these requirements:

Operating System

  • Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise
  • Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ or RHEL 8+)
  • macOS 12+ (for development only)

Hardware

  • 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
  • 500MB free disk space
  • Network connectivity for sync

Browser

  • Chrome 90+
  • Firefox 88+
  • Edge 90+

Network

  • Stable connection (optional for offline mode)
  • Port 80/443 access
  • Industrial mesh network compatible

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Installation Steps

1

Download P.FLEX

Download the latest version from your organization’s software repository or IT department.
# For Linux/macOS
wget https://your-server.com/pflex-installer.sh
chmod +x pflex-installer.sh
./pflex-installer.sh

# For Windows
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://your-server.com/pflex-installer.exe" -OutFile "pflex-installer.exe"
.\pflex-installer.exe
2

Run the Installer

Execute the installer and follow the on-screen prompts:
  1. Run pflex-installer.exe as Administrator
  2. Choose installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\PFLEX)
  3. Select components:
    • Core Application (required)
    • Offline Sync Module (recommended)
    • Desktop Shortcuts
  4. Click Install
3

Configure Network Settings

After installation, configure your network connection:Terminal Configuration:The system automatically detects your region based on timezone:
// Region detection from login.component.ts:242-256
get regionCode(): string {
  const tz = Intl.DateTimeFormat().resolvedOptions().timeZone;
  
  if (tz.includes('Lima') || tz.includes('Bogota')) return 'SA-WEST-1';
  if (tz.includes('Santiago') || tz.includes('La_Paz')) return 'SA-WEST-2';
  if (tz.includes('Sao_Paulo') || tz.includes('Buenos_Aires')) return 'SA-EAST-1';
  
  return tz.split('/').pop()?.toUpperCase().replace(/_/g, '-') || 'GLOBAL-NODE';
}
Terminal ID is automatically assigned during installation based on your workstation. Example: W9M-04-A
4

Verify Installation

Open the application and verify the system status:
Navigate to: http://localhost:8080 or your configured URLYou should see the login screen with:
  • System Status: “Sistema: En Línea” (green indicator)
  • Connection Status: “Conexión Encriptada” badge
  • Offline Mode: “Modo Offline Activo” badge
5

Initial Configuration

Contact your system administrator to:
  • Obtain your user credentials
  • Get assigned to appropriate shift (Turno Día or Turno Noche)
  • Receive role assignment (Operario, Supervisor, Jefatura, or Sistemas)
Do not share your credentials with other users. Each operator must have their own account for audit trail purposes.

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Offline Mode Setup

P.FLEX includes powerful offline capabilities for uninterrupted operation:

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Enable Offline Sync

// System automatically manages sync status
// From state.service.ts:50
readonly syncStatus = signal<SyncStatus>('online');
readonly pendingSyncCount = signal<number>(0);
1

Enable Offline Mode

From the Settings panel:
  1. Navigate to Admin → System → Sync Center
  2. Toggle Enable Offline Mode
  3. Set sync interval (default: 5 minutes)
2

Configure Storage

Choose local storage location for offline data:
  • Windows: C:\ProgramData\PFLEX\offline
  • Linux: /var/lib/pflex/offline
Ensure at least 1GB free space for offline data cache.
3

Test Offline Mode

Disconnect from network and verify:
  • Login screen shows “Modo Offline Activo”
  • Production reports can still be created
  • Data syncs automatically when connection restored

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Troubleshooting

  1. Check network connectivity
  2. Verify firewall settings (ports 80/443)
  3. Confirm server URL in configuration
  4. Try offline mode if available
# Test connection
ping your-pflex-server.com
curl -I https://your-pflex-server.com
  • Verify all system requirements are met
  • Check application logs:
    • Windows: %APPDATA%\PFLEX\logs
    • Linux: /var/log/pflex/
  • Reinstall if necessary
  1. Enable offline mode in settings
  2. Check local storage permissions
  3. Verify disk space availability
  4. Review sync logs in Admin → Sync Center

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Next Steps

Login Guide

Learn how to log in and authenticate

User Roles

Understand different user roles and permissions

Navigation

Master the application interface

Dashboard

Explore the main dashboard

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Support

IT Support

Soporte Operativo ITFor installation issues, contact your IT department:
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Internal: Extension 4000
  • Emergency: Check your terminal info panel

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