AVEVA Historian is a powerful, high-performance data historian designed specifically for industrial environments. It efficiently captures, stores, and retrieves vast amounts of process data, alarms, and events generated by modern industrial facilities. By combining advanced data storage and compression techniques with an industry-standard query interface, AVEVA Historian ensures open access to critical operational information. The system's architecture is built to handle the immense volumes of data generated in industrial settings, with the ability to move data quickly for both storage and retrieval purposes. AVEVA Historian utilizes a unique combination of Microsoft SQL Server's power and flexibility with high-speed acquisition and efficient data compression techniques.

Key Features

High-Speed Data Acquisition AVEVA Historian offers rapid data capture from various sources, including AVEVA I/O Servers, DAServers, InTouch HMI software, and Application Server.

• Supports analog, discrete, and string data types
• Provides time and quality stamps for acquired data

Efficient Data Storage The system employs advanced compression and storage techniques to maximize efficiency.

• Uses patented "swinging door" algorithm to reduce storage requirements
• Implements "history block" technology for optimized data management

Flexible Data Retrieval AVEVA Historian provides multiple methods for accessing stored data quickly and efficiently.

• Supports SQL queries with time-series extensions
• Offers various retrieval modes including Time-in-State, Slope, Counter, and Interpolated

Integration and Scalability The system is designed to work seamlessly with other software applications and scale according to business needs.

• Integrates with AVEVA and third-party software for reporting and analysis
• Supports tiered architectures for flexible data management and redundancy

Benefits

Improved Decision Making AVEVA Historian enables faster, more informed decisions by providing quick access to comprehensive operational data.

• Facilitates rapid troubleshooting of process issues
• Supports data-driven process optimization and performance improvements

Enhanced Operational Visibility The system provides a complete and accurate operational history, increasing transparency across the organization.

• Offers real-time and historical data analysis capabilities
• Enables creation of custom reports and visualizations for different stakeholders

Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity AVEVA Historian ensures data integrity and supports regulatory requirements in various industries.

• Maintains original collected data values while allowing for amendments
• Provides secure data transfer and storage options