Do you need to log specific process data to a database or text file based on some predefined variable or condition? We typically refer to this concept as "conditional" or "condition-based" logging. It sounds simple enough but without a plan, it can be a tricky task to implement.
In this post, I'll introduce you to the considerations involved with conditional data logging and cover how OPC Data Logger can easily be set up to log data based on a variety of conditions without a lot of headaches.
Do you need to directly connect data points or variables in different equipment, processes, or software? This concept is commonly referred to as ‘point-to-point bridging,’ and the DataHub bridging capability allows multiple data sources to communicate with each other in real time.
In this second post of our “I Can Do That?” blog series, we’ll help users like you get the most out of your DataHub by understanding the bridging feature in detail and how this feature can often be combined with other features to accomplish some very powerful automation tasks.
OPC has been around as an industry standard since 1996. If you’ve been working in the space very long, you have probably heard all the different acronyms thrown around. If you’re new, well there are different specifications in the OPC software interoperability standards that are used to meet different information integration needs.
In this first post of our “I Can Do That?” blog series, I’ll explore examples of the connections between different OPC standards we hear about from users, ways to address them using OPC Gateway software, and use cases highlighting solutions we’ve seen other users implement successfully.
A Register Number is a time-saving special OmniServer element that allows you to configure one item that is requesting the same type of memory or offset in a device instead of one item for each memory or offset location.
In this video blog, I show you how to get started using registers to more efficiently build an OmniServer protocol without having to manually create an item for every piece of data whenever possible.
You've potentially already heard about the latest and greatest TOP Server - Version 6.1. You may have read my blog post about the 6 new features to be most excited about already.
But if you'd like to join me, in the following on-demand video blog, I'll step you through the new features that Wonderware users should care about in TOP Server V6.1 beyond what they are and cover how you can benefit from them, as well as, showing you what you can expect in future releases.
With the release of Cogent DataHub Version 8, we have had a lot of interest in OPC UA connectivity. The following short video blog demonstrates step-by-step just how easy it is to make an OPC UA connection between two DataHub nodes while also demonstrating how to manage security certificates in DataHub when making OPC UA connections.
By now, I’m sure you’re aware of the Cogent DataHub v8 release. Since announcing the release date, we have had many good questions from existing users like you.
This blog post will address the most common questions we have received and provide the answers you need to plan your DataHub V8 migration.
You may have heard about the upcoming release of Cogent DataHub Version 8 on March 1. The new features in Version 8 are focused on enabling the Cogent DataHub to deliver high-quality data communication – secure, fast, and fully integrated within the plant and beyond.
In this blog post, to give you a bit more insight into what you can expect, I will provide further details on each of the new features.
