Modify a Collector Instance

About this task

This topic describes how to modify a collector instance using Configuration Hub. You can also modify a collector instance using the RemoteCollectorConfigurator utility, which does not require you to install Web-based Clients.
Note:
  • If the status of a collector instance in unknown, you cannot modify it.
  • You cannot modify the instance of an offline collector.

Procedure

  1. Access Configuration Hub.
  2. In the NAVIGATION section, under the Configuration Hub plugin for Historian, select Collectors.
    A list of collectors appears.
    Tip: You can filter the collectors by the system name.
  3. Select the collector instance that you want to modify.
    The details of the collector appear in the DETAILS section.
    Tip: If the DETAILS section does not appear, in the upper-right corner of the page, select , and then select Details.
  4. As needed, modify values in the available fields.
    Note:
    • You cannot modify the destination of a collector.
    • For collectors earlier than version 9.0:
      • You cannot modify the details in the INSTANCE CONFIGURATION section.
      • Some of the details, such as the collector type, do not appear.
  5. After you modify the values, in the upper-left corner of the page, select Save.
    Based on the values that you modified, you might be prompted to restart the collector. For the modifications to take effect, you must restart the collector.
  6. Select Restart Now.
    The collector instance restarts and the modifications take effect.

    If you select Restart Later, a notification appears in the DETAILS section, stating that the selected collector instance needs a restart.