Allen Bradley Logix Controller

This documentation will guide you through the process of connecting a data source for an Allen Bradley Logix Controller using FojiSoft. FojiSoft is a powerful platform for managing and analyzing industrial data. With this guide, you will learn how to set up the data source with the following fields: Name, Maintenance schedule, Host, Scan Interval, and Metric Configuration. Additionally, you can configure metric fields with Name, Tag, and Expansion Mode, and label fields with Name and Value.

Adding a Data Source

To add an Allen Bradley Logix Controller data source:

Log in to your FojiSoft account.
From the dashboard, navigate to "Data Sources" or a similar menu option.
Click "Add Data Source".

Configuring Data Source Fields

Name

Enter a unique name for your data source. This name will help you identify and manage your data sources within FojiSoft.

Maintenance Schedule

Define a schedule for maintenance activities on this data source. This schedule will help you plan regular maintenance tasks to ensure data source reliability.

Host

Specify the IP address or hostname of the Allen Bradley Logix Controller you want to connect to. Ensure that the controller is accessible from your network.

Scan Interval

Set the frequency at which FojiSoft will poll the Allen Bradley Logix Controller for data. You can select either minutes or hours as the time unit for the scan interval.

Metric Fields

You can configure metric fields to collect specific data from the controller.

Name

Assign a name to the metric field for easy identification within FojiSoft.

Tag

Define a unique tag for the metric field, which can be used to categorize and organize data.

Expansion Mode

Select either "Metrics" or "Member Label" to determine how the metric data should be presented within FojiSoft. Choose "Metrics" if you want to see aggregated data, and choose "Member Label" if you want individual data points.

2.6 Labels

You can configure label fields to provide additional context to your data.

Name

Assign a name to the label field for easy identification within FojiSoft.

Value

Define the value associated with the label. This value can help categorize and organize your data effectively.

Conclusion

Once you have configured all the necessary fields, save your data source configuration.

Congratulations! You have successfully connected a data source for an Allen Bradley Logix Controller with FojiSoft. You can now start collecting and analyzing data from your controller using the specified configurations.