Add a Tag from a Collector

About this task

When you add tags from a collector, the collector browses the data source for a list of tags. You can select the ones that you want to add to Historian. These tags are then created in the Historian database. You can also create tags manually.

Procedure

  1. Access the Web Admin console.
  2. Select Tags.
    A list of tags appears.
  3. Select , and then select Add Tag(s) from Collector.
    The Add Tag(s) from Collector window appears.
  4. Enter values as described in the following table.
    Field Description
    Collector Select the collector using which you want to browse the source.
    Source Tag Name Specify the names of tags that you want to add.
    A list of tags that match the criteria appear.
  5. Select Add or Add All.
    The selected tags appear in the right section.
  6. Select Add Selected Tags.
    The tags are added.