Using the interface browser for Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian. Note: The connection to the AIM*Historian goes through AIM*OLE DB, and in testing it took about a minute to connect - be patient when browsing for variables as it could take a minute before the display shows tags.
Step 1: It is important to note that in order for this browser to work, the AIM*OLE DB driver must be installed on the same computer as the browser. See the AIM*Historian User's Guide documentation to install and configure the driver, if needed.
Step 2: The browser connection must be properly configured in the Hach WIMS client:
- Select System Tables -> Entire System -> Server-Side Interface Setup.
- If you already have an entry for the interface, select the Edit button for the Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian entry to edit the browser.
If you do not have an entry, create one:
- Ensure the Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian is installed. If it is installed on a different machine, copy the Q12408.g2_server_lu file to the computer hosting the Hach WIMS Client.
- Click on New Definition on the Server-Side Interface Setup (shown above) and upload the g2_server_lu file
- Click on New to create a new instance of the interface. Fill in the General tab information.
- Click on the Browser tab and enter the information necessary to connect to the AIM*Historian. Make sure Browser Enabled is checked and click OK button.
While in the Hach WIMS client, click on System Setup ->Edit/View Variables and click the Interface tab.
You are ready to view tags from the historian. Click the button with a ? (question mark) on it as shown below:
The browser will load:
- Interface Menu
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Under File we have options: OK, Cancel, and Exit which work exactly the same as the shortcut buttons, explained next.
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Under Help we have options: Help which displays the help for the interface, and About which shows the application information.
- Shortcut Buttons
button will send the selected tag name back to the Hach WIMS client.
button will cancel selecting a tag.
button will allow user to find a specific tag or series of tags.
button will bring up help information about the interface and specifically the browser.
button will exit the browser without making a tag selection.
- Tag
- This area will populate with tag names. To select a tag simply click on it and press OK button.