Data Management
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Writing Array Data to PI Points: Solving the InvalidOperationException
Encountered 'Cannot convert value to PI equivalent type' when writing array data to PI Points? Learn the root cause and how to properly use PI Point Array Data References.
Mateo Gonzalez
PI OLEDB: Resolving 'Server Not Found' Errors with IP Addresses
Troubleshoot PI OLEDB 'server not found' errors when connecting via IP address. Learn how PI SDK's Known Servers Table and aliases resolve connectivity issues.
Daniel Fischer
Mastering TagVal: Retrieving Last Month's Data in PI Performance Equations
Learn to accurately retrieve PI tag values for specific days of the previous month using PI Performance Equations, including the robust Bom() function and PI time syntax.
Oliver Hughes
Bulk PI Tag Data Extraction to CSV: An AF SDK Tutorial
Learn how to efficiently extract PI Tag values, including Extended Description, for thousands of points to a time-ordered CSV using the PI AF SDK in C#.
Samuel Mensah
Automating PI DataLink Updates in Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to automatically refresh PI DataLink data in Excel using the built-in Automatic Update feature, ensuring your daily reports and dashboards stay current.
Min-Jun Kim
PI Vision Dynamic Totals: Summing Daily Data Over Any Range
Learn how to display dynamic totals in PI Vision, aggregating daily production values over any selected time range using built-in features and AF Analytics.
Fatima Zahra
PI AF Table Lookup: Contextual Metadata, Not Time-Series Data
Explore the PI AF Table Lookup data reference: learn its intended use for contextual metadata and why it's not suitable for historizing time-series data in the PI System.
Elena Petrov
Resolving 'Item ID is Not Syntactically Valid' in PI OPC DA Interface
Encountered 'item id is not syntactically valid' with your PI OPC DA Interface? This guide helps diagnose and fix common OPC ItemID configuration errors for reliable data collection.
Andres Vargas
PI UFL Connector vs. Interface: Demystifying REST & Data Collection
Demystify the PI UFL Connector vs. Interface. Understand their core differences, especially native REST API support, and choose the right tool for your PI System data collection needs.
Jack Morrison
PI Data Archive Migration: Reclaiming Hostnames and IPs
Learn the expert process for migrating PI Data Archive to new hardware while seamlessly reclaiming its original hostname and IP address, ensuring minimal client impact.
Wei Zhang
Resolving PI Data Archive's Max Licensed Point/Module Count Error
Encountering [-12216] Maximum licensed aggregate Point/Module Count exceeded? Learn why your PI Data Archive might exceed its licensed data stream count, even with an 'unlimited' license, and how to resolve it.
Juliana Silva
Optimizing PI OPC DA Interface: Scan Class Tag Limits & Best Practices
Master PI Interface for OPC DA scan class configuration. Learn practical tag limits, grouping strategies, and best practices to optimize performance and prevent data bottlenecks.
Erik Johansson
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