A data Historian solution collects large amounts of data into an optimized database, sometimes at very high speeds and over long periods of time. It must have a structured identification system and be able to acquire this data from many different sources. The advantage of any Historian solution lies in its ability to acquire data intelligently, combine it and where necessary convert it to maximize the usefulness of the relevant information.
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Even with intelligence and optimization, a database without analytics is of limited use. Powerful mining and analytics features are therefore also key attributes. Features may include a dashboard to show the recent status of a plant in summary format and allow the user to interactively drill-down through different levels of analysis. Reporting features should be made available to present and generate pre-formatted reports. Operators or analysts will be able to present a status at any given moment and the formats should be compatible with the statutory formats of these results.
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