Check and restore the module name

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The name of the module is automatically restored when you use a backup file in the restore wizard.
When restoring a module, make sure that the restored module's name is the same as the original module's name. When the tags are transferred to FactoryTalk Historian SE or PI server, the tags are appended with the module name. If the restored module's name is different, the same tags will be transferred again with a different name. For example:
  • Tags from the module FTHME1 are being transferred to FactoryTalk Historian SE or PI server. When transferred, the module name is added to the tag name (for example, FTHME1.<tag_name>).
  • FTHME1 is backed up and restored. However, the module name is now FTHME2. The same tags that were already transferred will be transferred again because now their tag name is FTHME2.<tag_name>. These duplicate tags will be counted against your allotted number of points.
To avoid this issue, ensure that the restored module's name is correct after the restoration process.
To check the module name and restore it from the backup file
  1. Click the
    Advanced
     tab, and then click
    System Settings
    .
    The
    System Settings
     page appears.
    The name of the module is displayed under
    System Settings
     in the
    Module Name
     box.
  2. Perform steps 1-4 listed in Restore the module from the backup file.
  3. Make sure that the
    Module Name
     checkbox is selected under
    Restore Parameter
    .
  4. Verify that the correct module name is displayed under
    Restore Value
    .
  5. Click
    Continue
    .
    The
    Restore Progress
     step of the wizard appears.
  6. Wait until the key services stop and the module reboots automatically.
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