Overview
Archive Locations offers a flexible way to define and manage where historical data is stored. You can define a default Tag Historian Database and also add external options , if necessary.
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Understanding Archive Location
The Archive Location defines where Tag's data will be archived considering the Historian Tables arrangement. , establishing a clear linkage between tags and the storage infrastructure. You When configuring the Archive Location, you can use SQL databases, ScriptClassesScript Classes, or connections with a Third-Party Historian when configuring the Archive Location. In other words, when you set the Archive Location, you 're specifying specify the storage medium for Tag's data.
By default, FrameworX the platform uses an SQLite database. You have the option to can change the default database or add additional databases , in case if you need to use different databasesones.
Configuring The Default Database
You have several options to choose from when defining the default database. In case the default SQLite option does not work for you, you can change it by following the steps below:
- Access Historian → Archive Locations.
- Click on the gear icon to open the Dialog.
- Define the default database configuration, defining Provider, Database, and Server IP.
- Test the database connection. Provide the necessary authentication information and click Test.
- Click OK to update the default database.
Available Databases
The next table list lists all accepted Providers providers and Databases databases when configuring the default databaseone.
| Provider | Databases |
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| SQLite | SQLite |
| Odbc |
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| OleDb |
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| OracleClient | Oracle |
| SqlClient |
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| PostgreeSQL | PostgreeSQL |
Add new Archive Location
In case If you need additional databases, you can follow the steps below to add and configure them.
- Access Historian→ Archive Location.
- Click on the plus icon.
- On the Dialog, configure the new database. The
- You find the description of each option available option is described
- in the next session
- section of this documentation page.
- Click Ok.
Archive location Properties
The table below describes the configuration options available when adding a new Archive LocationArchive Location.
Property | Description |
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Name | A unique name to identify the new Arquive LocationArchive Location. |
Description | Optional description to provide more context or information. |
Store and Forward | If you check this option, FrameworX the platform will store data locally in case of connection failure with the external database. The data is transfer transferred when the connection is restablishedestablished. |
Archive System | The types Types available to configure the Archive locationLocation. Currently, two options ar are available:
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Protocol (Only available if using TagProvider) | Defines the protocol used by the External TagProvider. Currently, you can use the following options:
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Station Editor (Only available if using TagProvider) | Configure the connection string to the selected provider and run a test to ensure the setup is correct. |
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