ibaPDA is configured in the ibaPDA client program. So, the first step is the establishment of a connection between the client and the server. If only one server is available, usually ibaPDA automatically establishes a client server connection. If, however, a network includes several ibaPDA servers, you ensure your client to be connected to the right server before starting the configuration.
For more information, see Select an ibaPDA server.
Generally, the system configuration consists of 3 parts:
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The configuration of the data sources of the signals to be measured The data sources and signals to be measured are generally configured in the I/O Manager.
Also see .
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The configuration of the data storage In the dialog of the data storage, you configure the type of data storage in data files, databases or ibaHD-Server.
Also see Configuring data storage.
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The configuration of the display layout The layout of ibaPDA client is configured on the screen itself by arranging signal displays, views and windows.
The layout configuration is mainly described in .
You can store each of the different configurations individually in configuration files as described in the above-mentioned chapters. For a more convenient, secure and flexible management of different configurations there are two more features:
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Project management
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External configuration