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How to set up an Aveva PI AF data source?

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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.

  1. Install a connector

  2. Install the PI AF SDK 2017 or newer on the connector server.

  3. In ConfigHub select the tab "Connectors". Click "Add connector" and fill in the details for the connector. If your connector is already connected this step can be skipped.

  4. In ConfigHub select the tab "Data sources"

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  5. Click the "Add data source".

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  6. Name the data source.

  7. Select the provider 'PI asset framework (via PI AF SDK)'.

  8. Select the connector you want to use for connecting this data source via the 'Connect via' dropdown.

  9. Make sure to select the "Asset" capabilities checkbox.

  10. Fill out the Connection Details and Provider Configuration.

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