Configure a new collection entry

A collection entry can be configured for an analog, rate, remote or status record. Follow the steps below on configuring a new collection entry.

To configure a new collection entry

1. Open the appropriate Collect Row Edit dialog box.

2. Select the arrow next to the Name field to open the Collect Select dialog box.

3. Select a field by selecting a row entry. This automatically loads the selected field into the Name field on the Collect Row Edit dialog box.

4. Select the collection type.

   • Select sample to collect data at periodic intervals.

   • Select offline to temporarily stop collecting data.

   • Select exception to collect data only when there is significant change.

5. If Collection Type is set to sample, enter the collection interval in the Collect Every field.

6. If Collection Type is set to exception, enter a Deadband value that is the amount by which the acquired value must change before a new value is collected.

7. Select Enable Summary if required.

8. Select Add.