Configuration Data Service

The Configuration Data is a service designed to save configuration settings of Data Points for the purpose of restoring them if changed or lost. The service is executed by adding the Configuration Data extension to Data Points:

The service functions as a backup mechanism for device-specific configurations – it can bring back saved values of Data Points within a single device. To transfer applications between devices, use Backups.

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Fig. 1: Configuration Data service in the nav tree

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Fig. 2: Configuration Data service slots

The Configuration Data service has the following slots:

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Fig. 3: Configuration Data Service pop–up menu

Configuration Data Service Manager

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Fig. 4: Configuration Data service manager

The Configuration Data service view is a simple table view showing which Data Points have the Configuration Data extension added, along with their Description and Out slots.

The Data Points marked N/A in the view are Data Points added to applications but without the Configuration Data extensions, as the service collects data only from Data Points with added extension. The view shows Data Points from all applications executed in the Applications container (if gathered under the Equipment component, double-click it to show Data Points). Additionally, it allows to export the gathered data with the Export option in the context menu.

The Configuration Data service has the following actions:

Note:    Actions are executed for all applicable Data Points at once.

Warning:    Remember that restoring default settings on the controller by the 6th DIP switch clears the values saved in the Configuration Data service too.

Configuration Data Extension

The Configuration Data extension has no slots. Its functionality is fully achieved by adding it to the Data Point. It is automatically enabled and allows the Configuration Data service to save and upload slots values of the Data Point.