Configuration of File Collector Specific Fields

Enter values for the File Collector-specific field parameters through the File Collector Maintenance - Configuration Tab of the Historian Administrator.

The collector-specific field descriptions are listed in the following table.

Field...Description

ScanInterval (seconds)

Collector initiates import operation at beginning of the scan interval specified in this field.
Note: Changes to the Scan Interval do not take effect until the File Collector is restarted.
CSV File SpecificationThe file extension for a CSV file to be imported.
XML File SpecificationThe file extension for an XML file to be imported.

Purge Processed Files After(days)

The contents of the Processed Files folder is automatically purged after the number of days specified in this field.
Purge Error Files After (days)The contents of the Error Files folder is automatically purged after the number of days specified in this field.