How to set up an Aveva PI AF data source?
Tip
To connect both time series and AF or EF data from an Aveva PI data source, 2 separate data sources need to be configured, one for the time series data and one for the AF and/or EF data.
Install the PI AF SDK 2017 or newer on the connector server.
Install a connector. If your connector is already connected this step can be skipped.
In ConfigHub select the tab "Connectors".
Click "+ Add connector" and fill in the details for the connector.
In ConfigHub select the tab "Data sources".
Click "+ Add data source". Data source creation modal will appear.
Fill out 'Data source details' step:
Name the data source.
Select the provider 'PI asset framework (via PI AF SDK)'.
Select the connector you want to use for connecting this data source via the 'Connect via' dropdown.
Make sure to select the "Asset" capability checkbox.
Fill out 'Connection details' step.
Fill out 'Asset details' step and click 'Save data source' button.
Newly created data sources can be reviewed in the overview section below the data sources grid. To sync the asset tree, click on 'Sync' button on Asset tab.