System Requirements

This reference page outlines the technical requirements and specifications for using FC Safety Shield.

Mobile Device Requirements

iOS Devices

Minimum Requirements:

iPhone 7 or newer
iOS 13.0 or later
NFC capability
100 MB free storage
Internet connection (WiFi or cellular)

Recommended:

iPhone 12 or newer
iOS 16.0 or later
250 MB free storage
4G/5G cellular connection

Android Devices

Minimum Requirements:

Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
NFC capability
100 MB free storage
Internet connection (WiFi or cellular)

Recommended:

Android 11 or later
250 MB free storage
4G/5G cellular connection

Web Portal Requirements

Supported Browsers

Desktop:

Chrome 90+ (recommended)
Firefox 88+
Safari 14+
Edge 90+

Mobile:

Chrome Mobile (latest version)
Safari iOS (latest version)
Samsung Internet 14+

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.

Screen Resolution

Minimum: 1024 x 768 pixels Recommended: 1920 x 1080 pixels or higher

Internet Connection

Minimum: 1 Mbps download, 512 Kbps upload Recommended: 5 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload

NFC Tag Specifications

Tag Standards

Type: NFC Forum Type 2
Protocol: ISO 14443A
Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Memory: 888 bytes EEPROM
Read Range: 1-4 cm

Environmental Ratings

Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Humidity: 0-95% RH (non-condensing)
Water Resistance: IP67 rated
Chemical Resistance: Resistant to common cleaning agents

Tag Lifespan

Read Cycles: 100,000+ cycles
Data Retention: 10 years minimum
Adhesive Life: 5+ years (varies by surface and environment)

Network Requirements

Firewall Configuration

Allow outbound connections to:

API Endpoints:

https://api.fc-safety.com
Port: 443 (HTTPS)

CDN Resources:

https://content.fc-safety.com
Port: 443 (HTTPS)

WebSocket (Real-time updates):

wss://ws.fc-safety.com
Port: 443

Required Protocols

HTTPS (TLS 1.2 or higher)
WebSocket Secure (WSS)
DNS resolution
NTP (for time synchronization)

Data Storage

Local Storage (Mobile)

App Storage:

50-100 MB for application
10-50 MB for cached inspection data
Up to 500 MB for offline photos

Cache Duration:

Inspection forms: 7 days
Equipment data: 30 days
Photos: Until uploaded

Cloud Storage

All data is stored in:

AWS US-East region
Encrypted at rest (AES-256)
Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
Redundant backups (3 geographic regions)
99.9% uptime SLA

Security Requirements

Authentication

Username/password (minimum 8 characters)
Multi-factor authentication (optional, recommended)
Session timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity
Biometric login support (mobile devices)

Data Encryption

In Transit:

TLS 1.3 preferred
TLS 1.2 minimum
Perfect forward secrecy

At Rest:

AES-256 encryption
Encrypted database
Encrypted backups

Compliance

FC Safety Shield complies with:

SOC 2 Type II
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
ISO 27001

API Specifications

REST API

Base URL: https://api.fc-safety.com/v1

Authentication: Bearer token (OAuth 2.0)

Rate Limits:

Standard: 1000 requests/hour
Enterprise: 10,000 requests/hour

Response Format: JSON

Webhooks

Configure webhooks for:

Inspection completed
Deficiency reported
Equipment overdue
Tag registered

Delivery Method: HTTPS POST Retry Policy: 3 attempts with exponential backoff Timeout: 30 seconds

Integration Support

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Supported Protocols:

SAML 2.0
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect

Popular Providers:

Microsoft Azure AD
Okta
Google Workspace
OneLogin

SCIM Provisioning

Automatic user provisioning via SCIM 2.0:

User creation
User updates
User deactivation
Group management

Third-Party Integrations

Available Integrations:

Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Slack
ServiceNow
Salesforce

Integration Methods:

REST API
Webhooks
Zapier
Custom connectors

Performance Specifications

Mobile App

App Launch: < 3 seconds NFC Scan: < 2 seconds Form Load: < 1 second Submission: < 3 seconds (with connection)

Web Portal

Page Load: < 2 seconds Report Generation: < 10 seconds (standard reports) Dashboard Refresh: < 1 second Search Results: < 500ms

Accessibility

WCAG Compliance

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant
Screen reader compatible
Keyboard navigation support
High contrast mode
Adjustable font sizes

Supported Assistive Technologies

VoiceOver (iOS)
TalkBack (Android)
JAWS
NVDA
ZoomText

Localization

Supported Languages

Current language support:

English (US)
English (UK)
Spanish
French
German

Regional Settings

Date/time formats
Measurement units
Currency
Number formats

Support and Updates

Update Schedule

Mobile Apps:

Major updates: Quarterly
Minor updates: Monthly
Security patches: As needed

Web Portal:

Continuous deployment
New features: Bi-weekly
Maintenance: Scheduled weekends

Support Channels

Hours of Operation:

Email: 24/7 response within 24 hours
Phone: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM EST
Live Chat: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Emergency Support:

24/7 for critical issues
Enterprise customers only
Response time: < 1 hour