Historian server overview
In the
Historian Server Connection Properties
dialog, the left panel displays the overview of the FactoryTalk Historian
server connection. The following table shows the options in this panel.
TIP:
You must be a FactoryTalk administrator to change the server properties.
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Name | Displays the name of the FactoryTalk Historian server connection. This field cannot be changed. |
Server or collective name | Defines the FactoryTalk Historian SE server name. If the FactoryTalk Historian server is hosted on a collective, displays the name of the collective.This field cannot be changed. |
Description | (optional) Describe the FactoryTalk Historian server connection. For example, use this field to describe a component's location, identify a contact person or number if there is a failure, or track changes or version information. A maximum of 255 characters is allowed. |
Launch System Management Tools | Open the System Management Tools. Use the System Management Tools to configure buffering and set other FactoryTalk Historian server properties. To learn more about the System Management Tools, select Help from the main menu. |
Manage in MS Excel | Launch Microsoft Excel. In Microsoft Excel, use PI Builder to import and export data points (tags) in the FactoryTalk Historian server.
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You must install PI Builder first to use its features. For details, see Install PI Builder. |
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