Data Collector Software Components

Data Collector software consists of four main components:
  • Data Collector Program

    Executable data collection program for the type of collector. For example, ihFileCollector.exe.

  • Local Tag Cache

    Cache of configuration information that permits the collector to perform collection even when the archiver is not present at start-up (*.cfg).

  • Local Outgoing Data Buffer

    Buffer of the data sent to the server that the server has not yet confirmed receiving.

  • Historian API

    Interface that connects the collector to the Historian Server for configuration, data flow, and control functions.