Product Features
DataHub

Configure the Timeseries DB

8min

Depending on the version of Manufacturing Connect Edge you have, refer to the appropriate section to configure the timeseries DB.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Version 3.3.2 (and Earlier) and 3.10.0 (and Later)

You can configure the Timeseries DB by navigating to DataHub > Configuration.

You have the option of configuring an internal or external InfluxDB timeseries database.

DataHub's Configuration module offers the following functionalities:

  • Toggle the Timeseries DB
  • Select and Customize Timeseries DB Source type
  • Test Timeseries DB

Toggle the Timeseries DB

You can enable or disable the Timeseries DB by using the Timeseries DB disabled or Timeseries DB enabled toggle.

Timeseries DB toggle
Timeseries DB toggle


Select and Customize Timeseries DB Source Type

You can change the Timeseries DB source type by using the Source type drop-down list and selecting internal or external.

Note: If you select internal, make sure to select the Enable Data Store option for the device you want to store data for. See Enable Data Store to learn more.

Source type drop-down list
Source type drop-down list


If you select external enter the following details:

  • DB uri: The IP address and port of the externally deployed influxdb database.
  • DB username (Optional): The username login credential of the externally deployed influxdb.
  • DB password (Optional): The password login credential of the externally deployed influxdb.
  • DB vendor: The available vendors are
    • influxdb v1.x
    • influxdb v2.x
  • Description (Optional): A description for the externally deployed influxdb
  • Name: The configuration name of the externally deployed influxdb

If you select internal, no further configurations are required.

Test the Timeseries DB

You can test the connectivity of the Timeseries DB by clicking Test.

The test Timeseries DB button
The test Timeseries DB button


The connected status and response message displays.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Version 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.5, and 3.5.6

You can configure the Timeseries DB by navigating to DataHub > DataHub.

You can only configure an external InfluxDB timeseries database.

DataHub's Configuration module offers the following functionalities:

  • Toggle the Timeseries DB
  • Select and Customize Timeseries DB Source type
  • Test Timeseries DB

Toggle the Timeseries DB

You can enable or disable the external Timeseries DB by using the Timeseries DB disabled or Timeseries DB enabled toggle.

Timeseries DB toggle
Timeseries DB toggle


Configure the Timeseries DB

After enabling the Timeseries DB toggle, configure the parameters for the database.

Timeseries DB fields
Timeseries DB fields

  • DB uri: The IP address and port of the externally deployed influxdb database.
  • DB vendor: Select InfluxDB v2.x or InfluxDB v1.x.
  • Description (Optional): A description for the externally deployed influxdb.
  • Name: The configuration name of the externally deployed influxdb.

Click Test to test the connectivity of the database. When done, click Save.