Start buffering (PI Buffer Subsystem versions earlier than 4​.3)

These instructions apply only if PI Buffer Subsystem version 3.4.380.79 or earlier is installed on this computer. If version 4.3 or later is installed, refer to Start buffering (PI Buffer Subsystem version 4.3 or later).

Note: The version of PI Buffer Subsystem currently installed determines the process you follow to start buffering. It does not matter whether buffering is configured on this computer, or whether you use PI Buffer Subsystem or API Buffer Server.

PI ICU assists in configuring and running buffering (API Buffer Server or PI Buffer Subsystem).

1. Choose Tools > Buffering to display the Buffering Manager window.

2. Click Settings and select Global. Advanced global configuration.

3. Click Advanced global configuration.

4. Use the drop down menus to select buffering options:

   • Buffering: Off

   • PI API Buffering: On

   • AF SDK Buffering: Buffer if possible (default)

   • PI SDK Buffering: Off