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RE: FT View SE V15 Influx DB User and Connection

Posted By Johann Kotze Oct 21, 2025 07:47:00 AM
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To build on Phillip’s thread above: Phillip demonstrated how to connect to an external InfluxDB instance or an InfluxDB Cloud Serverless database. If you're intending to use the local InfluxDB that is installed with FactoryTalk View SE on the server, you’ll need to consult the online help documentation ...

RE: InfluxDB Embedded in FactoryTalk DataLogProPlus – Need Access Credentials for Web UI (Port 8086)

Posted By Johann Kotze Oct 17, 2025 11:10:12 AM
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Just to build on Xavier's response, please take note of the highlighted section. Once these steps are completed, you'll have access to the InfluxDB Web UI. -------------------------------------------

RE: TO UPDATE FTVIEW SE V.11 TO FTVIEW SE V.15 OPERATING SYSTEM WINDOWS 10

Posted By Johann Kotze Sep 09, 2025 09:42:00 AM
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Jhon Typically upgrade procedures are documented in FactoryTalk View Site Edition Installation Guide. -------------------------------------------

RE: OPC Alarm and events

Posted By Johann Kotze Aug 11, 2025 09:55:20 AM
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FactoryTalk Alarms and Events - Displaying OPC UA Alarms -------------------------------------------

RE: OPC Alarm and events

Posted By Johann Kotze Aug 07, 2025 12:53:51 PM
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Ilham Could you share a bit more detail about what you're aiming to achieve with this request? A short demo video or a few screenshots would be really helpful to better understand the use case and ensure we're aligned on the solution. -------------------------------------------

RE: Insufficient Memory

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 31, 2025 08:39:19 AM
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Ilham Unfortunately, I'm unable to provide PDF copies of Knowledge Base articles. Our internal policies and procedures are designed to ensure that access to this content is managed appropriately, and different levels of access exist for a reason. As such, we're not permitted to download or distribute ...

RE: Insufficient Memory

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 29, 2025 08:52:23 AM
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Ilham, Thanks for confirming the path: C:\Users\Public\Documents\RSView Enterprise\SE\HMI projects\ I'm a bit concerned about the size of your HMI projects folder-95.3 GB is unusually large for a FactoryTalk View SE project and could very well be contributing to the "Insufficient Memory" issues you ...

RE: PlantPax Help

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 29, 2025 08:11:00 AM
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Hi Freitas, It's not uncommon to use a single tag to place a group of equipment into a specific mode. The PlantPAx Library of Process Objects 4.10.06 is flexible enough to support this approach. Personally, I prefer using some form of sequencing logic to manage this. You can execute the steps either ...

RE: PlantPax Help

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 28, 2025 07:41:00 AM
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Freitas Before diving into implementation, it's important to first clarify which version of the Library of Process Objects you're using. Significant changes were introduced between version 4.10.xx and 5.xx.xx, which may affect both functionality, tags names and terminology. Also, keep in mind ...

RE: PlantPAx Logical Organizer, Alarm Bread Crumbs, and Navigation Alarm Indicators

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 24, 2025 09:53:30 AM
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Great question-and you're right to revisit this, as the behavior has evolved a bit over time. To clarify: the alarm breadcrumbing used in the Graphical Framework is not dependent on the Logical Organizer in Studio 5000. Instead, it's based on each alarm configured in each object and the Alarm Group ...

RE: Insufficient Memory

Posted By Johann Kotze Jul 24, 2025 08:44:00 AM
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Thanks for sharing what you're running into with FactoryTalk View SE v13. There are a couple of things I'd suggest checking that might help: Virtual Memory Settings (https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/viewse-in003_-en-e.pdf - Page 11) Even with upgraded RAM, ...

RE: Facing an error Failed to load Data Server 'RNA://$Local/CPU_PH1: CPU KEPSERVER' on machine 'localhost' (result = 0x80070005) while using FTView SE v11.0

Posted By Johann Kotze Jun 17, 2025 10:26:00 AM
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Kamil Please refer to the Knowledgebase article linked below. If it doesn't fully address your issue, I recommend reaching out to our Tech Support team directly-they'll be able to assist you further. ID: BF21448 | FactoryTalk View ME/SE: Failed to Load OPC Kepware on Data Server

RE: InFluxDB CLI not opening

Posted By Johann Kotze May 02, 2025 09:13:00 AM
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Please see : Attached InfluxDB User and Permission Configuration.mp4 video file. ID: QA75625 | FactoryTalk View SE: Connecting to InfluxDB User Interface ID: BF30300 | FactoryTalk View SE - 401 Unauthorized: unauthorized access when creating user on Influx command line interface (CLI) You ...

RE: InFluxDB CLI not opening

Posted By Johann Kotze May 02, 2025 09:12:51 AM
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RE: FactoryTalk View V15 DataLogPro opening error

Posted By Johann Kotze May 02, 2025 09:08:24 AM
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RE: FactoryTalk View V15 DataLogPro opening error

Posted By Johann Kotze May 02, 2025 09:08:00 AM
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Please see : Attached InfluxDB User and Permission Configuration.mp4 video file. ID: QA75625 | FactoryTalk View SE: Connecting to InfluxDB User Interface ID: BF30300 | FactoryTalk View SE - 401 Unauthorized: unauthorized access when creating user on Influx command line interface (CLI) You ...

RE: FactoryTalk View V15 DataLogPro opening error

Posted By Johann Kotze Apr 29, 2025 07:37:00 AM
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When installing FactoryTalk View Site Edition, InfluxDB is installed for users who choose the Local database configuration. However, for users opting for the Remote database configuration, FactoryTalk View Site Edition does not install InfluxDB. In this case, users are responsible for installing the ...

RE: Acm Task Generation - How to configure Priority and Period?

Posted By Johann Kotze Apr 15, 2025 08:15:00 AM
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Are you working on creating your own controller or task library? If so, you might consider reconstituting one of the existing libraries and using Library Designer to see how it's implemented in those libraries. Please refer to the screenshot below. It utilizes one of the standard libraries provided ...

RE: FactoryTalk View SE - Status of Primary/Secondary server for scheduled maintenance.

Posted By Johann Kotze Apr 08, 2025 11:08:00 AM
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When you install FactoryTalk Software, there is a checkbox under FactoryTalk Services v6.xx.xx for FactoryTalk System Status Portal. You only need to install this on one machine(typically we recommend your FTD machine). For your information, if you want to get the FactoryTalk Historian Status, there ...

RE: FactoryTalk View SE - Status of Primary/Secondary server for scheduled maintenance.

Posted By Johann Kotze Apr 08, 2025 08:12:00 AM
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Here is some additional information regarding the RESTful API mentioned by Phil. ID: QA64025 - How to call a RESTful API from FactoryTalk View SE ID: BF29295 - Patch: Restful API for FactoryTalk System Status Portal, FactoryTalk Services 6.31 Here is some additional information regarding the ...