Learn how to install the interface

The PI Interface for Emerson DeltaV Batch can be installed or upgraded using the EMDVB_5.1.12.41_.exe installation kit. This installation kit can be obtained through the PI System Support Center.

By default, the interface is installed in an interface-specific folder in the following location:

%PIHOME%\Interfaces\

The interface installation directory contains all the files and folders required to configure and run the interface, and includes example configurations.

The interface can run on the same computer as the BES or on a dedicated node.

To avoid affecting the performance of the PI Data Archive, do not install the interface on the same computer as the PI Data Archive.

When installing the interface, reserve the C: drive for the operating system, and install the interface on another drive.

To configure the interface, use the PI Event Frames Interface Manager configuration tool.

Note: To avoid potential interface configuration and startup issues, if you intend to run the interface as a Windows service and need to configure explicit login settings for your BES data sources, ensure that the account you configure for the service is the same account you use to run the configuration tool.