Create an instance of the interface
- Last UpdatedFeb 05, 2025
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Use PI Event Frames Interface Manager to create an instance of a Rockwell PharmaSuite interface.
To launch the PI Event Frames Interface Manager, select Start > All Programs > PI System > PI Event Frames Interface Manager. For detailed information about the settings on each tab, see Learn about PI Event Frames Interface Manager .
To create an instance of the interface, perform the following steps using PI Event Frames Interface Manager:
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On the Interface Selection tab, select Add Interface.
A list of installed interfaces is displayed.
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Choose the interface that you want to configure, and specify a service ID number and description if desired.
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Select OK.
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On the Server Information tab, specify settings for your PI servers.
If you intend to create event frames, check Create event frames and specify the PI Asset server and AF database.
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On the Source tab, configure the settings for the data source (the BES).
Note that you can configure multiple data sources for the same interface instance.
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On the Templates tab, define templates for tags, properties and the batch recipe.
For details, see Learn about templates for mapping data source events.
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On the Filters tab, specify any batch levels from the data source that you do not want the interface to process.
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On the Time Settings tab, configure retry and timeout settings.
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On the Batch Setup tab, configure settings according to the requirements of your batch execution system.
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On the Operational Settings tab, configure settings to determine how batch data is recorded, and any interface-specific settings required.
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To save your changes, select Save Settings.