System Monitor Manager Configuration

By default, the System Monitor Manager is installed on the Galaxy Repository node. There should only be one System Monitor Manager per System Platform topology, and each node should be configured to point to it.

1. In the Configurator, select System Monitor Manager, under AVEVA System Monitor.

   • If the System Platform node does not include Historian or MES, the initial System Monitor Manager Configuration window contains a single field for the System Monitor Manager name (node name).

   • If the System Platform node includes Historian or MES, the initial System Monitor Manager Configuration window contains additional fields to define credentials for MES and/or the Historian.

     

2. In the System Monitor Manager Name field, enter either the computer name (preferred) or IP address of the node that will act as the System Monitor Manager. If you are configuring the current node as the System Monitor Manager, enter its name or IP address. If you have configured secure communications for the Common Platform, the machine name must be used (IP address is not supported for secure communications). See the AVEVA System Monitor User Guide for additional information.

   Note: TCP/IP is used for communications between System Monitor Agents and the System Monitor Manager. Use the Advanced settings configuration dialog to configure the TCP/IP port numbers. See Advanced System Monitor Configuration for additional information.

3. If either Historian or MES is installed on the node, the Configurator detects the installation. It allows you to specify credentials for these programs to use to increase security. If MES or Historian is not installed, credential fields are not displayed and you can skip this step.

   • If MES is installed on the node: To enable secure communication between MES and the System Monitor Manager, select the checkbox next to "Enter the MES credentials." If you do not select the checkbox, communication between MES and the System Monitor Manager is unsecured.
     
     If you selected the checkbox, enter the user name and password of a configured MES user. The System Monitor Manager uses the configured user to communicate with MES.

   • If the Historian is installed on the node: To enable secure communication between the Historian and the System Monitor Manager, select the checkbox next to "Enter the Historian credentials." If you do not select the checkbox, communication between the Historian and the System Monitor Manager is unsecured.
     
     If you selected the checkbox, enter the user name and password that was configured for the Network Account. The System Monitor Manager uses the Network Account to communicate with the Historian. See Network account for more information.

4. You can use the Test Connection button to check that the node you are configuring can reach the System Monitor Manager node.

5. Press the Configure button.

6. Select the next item in the left pane that requires configuration. When all required items have been configured, press the Close button to complete installation. See System Restart after Configuration.