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Set PE point security

  • Last UpdatedFeb 19, 2025
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To view or configure the security settings for a point, click the Security tab in the Point Builder tool.

Note: To have read and/or write access to PE points, you must configure read and/or write permission for both the point and the PIPOINT table.

  • For a Data Archive versions 3.4.380 or later, the Data Access and Point Access lists specify the PI identities that are granted access to the PE point's data and configuration, respectively.

    Click Add or Remove to update the PI identities lists for PI Totalizer and select or clear the Read and Write check boxes to update the permissions associated with each PI identity.

    Security tab of the PI System interface, displaying Point Security and Data Security sections. Each section includes a list of PI identities, with options to add or remove users and checkboxes to allow Read and Write permissions.

  • For a PI Server versions 3.4.375 or earlier, the Security tab displays Data Access and Point Access settings for the PE point. The user and groups available for access assignments are determined by the Data Archive connection specified on the General tab.

    Use the menus to specify permission levels for each user and group account such that only the correct individuals can use or edit PE point settings.

    Security tab of the PI System interface, displaying Data Access and Point Access settings. Each section allows configuration of owner, group, and world permissions with options for Read/Write or Read Only access.

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