Schedules

You can configure the adapter to run scans based on a schedule. Each data item can be assigned to a schedule in the data selection configuration. The adapter samples data for those data items at the scheduled time.

Note: Schedules are not part of the Azure Event Hubs, MQTT, or Structured Data Files adapter configurations.

To configure a schedule:

1. On the Schedules page, select Add to display the Add Item window.

   

2. Enter the required fields:

   • Id - The unique name for the schedule and can be any alphanumeric string, such as OPC-1

     Note: After creating an Id, you can edit it for all adapters except Azure Event Hubs.

   • Period - This specifies how often the scheduled operation runs. The value defines the interval between each scheduled execution, such as every 30 seconds, every 5 minutes, or every hour. The valid timespan format is HH:MM:SS.###. Invalid inputs include null, a negative timespan, or zero.

     Note: Time spans can be specified as numeric values in seconds, with no upper limit. For example, a period value of 25 specifies 25 seconds, while 125 corresponds to 2 minutes and 5 seconds. The system accepts any positive integer value to define the duration.

3. Select Save to return to the Schedules page.

   Note: See Optional setting for additional information on defining the remaining schedule parameter.