Configuring a ifm AnReSa Data Source¶

The following steps describe the process of configuring an ifm vse Data Source.

Requirements¶

• Prepared edge device within Edge Analytics:
  • Individual structure is created within "Resources"
  • Activated edge device

Procedure¶

To configure the data source, proceed as follows:

1. Open the "Edge Device" section and select the edge device.
   
2. Select "Resources" in the main navigation.
   
   • The individual created structure within the navigation is displayed.
     
3. Select a folder within the navigation.
   
4. Click on the button to add a new Data Source.
   
   • In the configuration area, the available choice of Data Sources is sisplayed.
     
5. Select the Data Source "ifm AnReSa".
   
   • In the configuration area, the new edit window appears.
     
6. Enter a name and description in the "General" section.
   
7. In the "Settings" section, add the following entries as needed:
   
   • IP address
     
   • Port
     
8. In the "Data" section, configure the data you would like to stream to Edge Analytics.
   
9. Click "Save".
   

Result¶

You have created a new configuration for an ifm vse Data Source.

If you want to edit the configuration again, select the newly created entry in the selection list and click in the configuration area.