Configure batch generation with the Batch Generator tool

Generation of PI Batches with the PIBaGen (PI Batch Generator) Interface requires a PIUnit, some setup information, and PI point data. The setup information determines which points are retrieved from the PI archive; PIUnits are specialized modules that are objects, or units, that represent processing equipment capable of making a batch; the PIUnit provides a context, such as active.

Use the Batch Generator tool to configure the PIBaGen (PI Batch Generator) Interface to the Data Archive and create and configure PIUnits, PIUnitBatches, PISubBatches, PIBatches, PI points, and other information that allows the PIBaGen Interface to gather and store the batch data on Data Archive. The Batch Generator tool also provides a view of PI Module Databases on multiple Data Archive servers.

When the Batch Generator tool is connected to a secondary server in a Data Archive collective, you can view but not edit configuration information. To make configuration changes, the Batch Generator tool must be connected to the primary server of a Data Archive collective.

Note: To migrate from Batch Generator Interface 1.x version to PI Batch Generator Interface 2.x, use the Migration Note that is provided with the Batch Generator tool.