Additional documentation on interfaces

Each PI interface has its own document that describes how to configure that interface.

In addition, the following OSIsoft manuals provide general information on interface configuration and management. They are available on the OSIsoft Customer Portal.

• PI API Installation Instructions

  On Windows, this manual is installed into the pipc\bin directory by the PI SDK installation kit. The manual provides several important post-installation details for configuring the PI API and buffering.

• PI Buffering User Guide

  Explains how to configure buffering for interfaces.

• UniInt Interface User Manual

  Most interfaces are based on the OSIsoft Universal Interface (UniInt) and therefore share a common set of features. Certain UniInt features may be described in more detail in the UniInt Interface User Manual document than in interface-specific documentation. However, not all features that are described in UniInt Interface User Manual are supported by all UniInt interfaces.

• PI Interface Configuration Utility User Manual

  PI Interface Configuration Utility provides a graphical user interface for configuring the interface command line, interface services, and various PI points that are useful for monitoring interface performance.

• PI Performance Monitor Interface to the PI System

  The PI Performance Monitor interface, PIPerfMon, obtains Microsoft Windows performance counter data and sends it to the PI System.

• PI AutoPointSync for Interfaces and PI COM Connectors

  Some interfaces (such as the OPC interface) support auto-point synchronization. PIAutoPointSync (PIAPS) is a utility that synchronizes PI points for an interface using tag definitions on the interface's data source.

• Technical Support Web Site

  Provides a product page dedicated to PI interfaces and a PI System Manager Resources page. In addition to information on new releases, you can get information on PI ICU and other tools.

• Interfaces Quickstart Series

  The Quickstart Series is meant for those who are familiar with the basics of PI interfaces (configuring authentication and creating services) and wish to see a specific tag configuration example. If you are new to interface configuration, consult the complete interface documentation for full instructions.

  The following Quickstart Series links take you to the OSIsoft Customer Portal.

  • PI OPC Interface: Advise Tag Example

  • PI UFL Interface: Configuration Example

  • PI RDBMS Interface: Output Tag Example