About the Tag Historian
The tag historian module of FactoryStudio is a software component that allows users to collect, store, and retrieve historical data from various sources in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
The module can connect to different data sources, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other data acquisition devices. It can also integrate with various databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, to store the collected data.
Once the data is collected and stored, users can analyze it using different tools provided by the module, such as charts, graphs, and reports. The module also allows users to set up alarms and notifications based on the collected data to alert them of any critical events or conditions.
The tag historian module provides real-time and historical data for analysis, which helps users optimize their manufacturing processes, improve quality control, and reduce downtime. It is a powerful tool for industrial automation and control, and it can be used in a wide range of applications, including energy management, water treatment, and production monitoring.
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Store and Forward on Edge HMI and Edge Gateway applications
Universal Time and Daylight Saving
These features are also available for the Tag Historian database management, as described for the Alarm and Events.
Process Analysis and Batch Systems
Compare two curves on the same chart from two different start times, ideal for batch and process analysis.
Vertical and XY plots
Vertical waterfall and XY charts are available, with all properties accessible through real-time tags or in the code behind scripts.
Annotations and Alarms Overlay
The platform comes with customizable open project templates so you can overlay annotations stored in SQL database, or alarm conditions and acceptance, on top of the trend charts.
Real-time Online Charts
Online charts run at the client display level, even if there is no historian to the selected tags. Built-in trend chart control is available for desktop, web, and mobile clients.
Customize and Save at Runtime
Empower operators to customize tag groups, scales, and the whole appearance of the trend charts at runtime; save and share the configuration.
Snapshots, Tables, and Reports
It is possible to add trend charts to web and PDF reports, image snapshots, and value data tables. Exports are available upon operator commands or any process event.
OSIsoftTM PI System Database
For high-performance, large applications, instead of a SQL database, it is possible to keep tag historians on the PI System database. The pure .NET SDK level connection with PI (no COM, OPC, or OLEDB required) provides high performance and single-click tag definition synchronization.
Data Quality and Timestamp
Tag Quality is stored and presented on the trend charts. The platform can handle up to 0.1 ms interval timestamps, therefore, the precision will be whatever the evolution of networks and data acquisition devices will bring in the future. Your data management based on the platform is prepared for long-term usage and process enhancements.
Real-time SPC Calculation
With real-time SPC (Statical Process Control) calculation, it is possible to set up control charts and process capability analysis for any process parameter measured in real-time, such as temperature, pressure, or flow rate. The system constantly monitors the process data and alerts the user if any parameter goes out of control or if there is any deviation in the process from its standard performance.
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