FactoryTalk Emonitor 4.2 Conditional Monitoring Software Installation Instructions

Emonitor 4.2 Conditional
Monitoring Software
Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
Emonitor 4.2 Conditional Monitoring Software Installation Instructions
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Table of Contents
About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Legal Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
End User License Agreement (EULA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Open Source Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview of Emonitor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Emonitor CMS 4.2 Client Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Database Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disk Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Database Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Database System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2
Install the Database
Components
Install Microsoft SQL Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Create the Databases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3
Install Emonitor and Supporting Install FactoryTalk Activation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install RSLinx Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Applications
Chapter 4
Install Emonitor CMS
Install Emonitor CMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 5
Upgrade to Emonitor 4.2
Upgrade from Earlier Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manually Back Up Emonitor Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restructure the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Update Additional Vibration Databases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Update Existing Emonitor Users Credential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Restore Emonitor Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Change Paths in Odonline.edi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Preface
About This Publication
This publication describes how to install and configure the Emonitor® 4.2 Conditional
Monitoring Software (CMS).
Legal Notices
End User License Agreement (EULA)
You can view the Rockwell Automation End User License Agreement (EULA) by opening the
License.rtf file that is in your product's install folder on your hard drive.
Open Source Licenses
The software that is included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed
under one or more open-source licenses. Copies of those licenses are included with the
software. Corresponding Source code for open-source packages that are included in this
product are at their respective websites.
Alternately, obtain complete Corresponding Source code by contacting Rockwell Automation
via the Contact form on the Rockwell Automation website:
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/about-us/contact-us.html
Include Open Source as part of the request text.
A full list of all open-source software that is used in this product and their corresponding
licenses can be found in the OPENSOURCE folder. The default installed location of these
licenses is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\Help\<Product Name>\Release
Notes\OPENSOURCE\index.htm.
Warranty
This product is warranted in accordance with the product license. The product’s performance
can be affected by system configuration, the application being performed, operator control,
maintenance, and other related factors. Rockwell Automation is not responsible for these
intervening factors. The instructions in this document do not cover all details or variations in
the equipment, procedure, or process that is described, nor do they provide directions for
meeting every possible contingency during installation, operation, or maintenance. This
product’s implementation can vary among users.
This document is current as of the time of release of the product; however, the accompanying
software can have changed since the release. Rockwell Automation, Inc. reserves the right to
change any information that is contained in this document or the software at any time without
prior notice. It is your responsibility to obtain the most current information available from
Rockwell when installing or using this product.
Summary of Changes
This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list includes
substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes.
Topic
Added Emonitor 4.2 information
Updated Upgrade from Earlier Version
Updated Manually Back Up Emonitor Configuration Files
Updated Restructure the Database
Updated Update Additional Vibration Databases
Added Update Existing Emonitor Users Credential
Added Restore Emonitor Configuration Files
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Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell
Automation. You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
Resource
Emonitor 4.2 User Manual, publication EMONTR-UM002
Description
Describes how to start up, navigate, and use the Emonitor system.
Describes how to configure and use EtherNet/IP devices to communicate on the EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP Network Devices User Manual, publication ENET-UM006
network.
Describes basic Ethernet concepts, infrastructure components, and infrastructure features.
Ethernet Reference Manual, publication ENET-RM002
Provides guidance on how to conduct security assessments, implement Rockwell
System Security Design Guidelines Reference Manual,
Automation products in a secure system, harden the control system, manage user access,
publication SECURE-RM001
and dispose of equipment.
Assists original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with construction of panels, to help ensure
UL Standards Listing for Industrial Control Products,
that they conform to the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories.
publication CMPNTS-SR002
Provides an overview of American motor circuit design based on methods that are outlined
American Standards, Configurations, and Ratings: Introduction to
in the NEC.
Motor Circuit Design, publication IC-AT001
Provides a quick reference tool for Allen-Bradley industrial automation controls and
Industrial Components Preventive Maintenance, Enclosures, and Contact
assemblies.
Ratings Specifications, publication IC-TD002
Designed to harmonize with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 1.1-1987 and provides
general guidelines for the application, installation, and maintenance of solid-state control in
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of
the form of individual devices or packaged assemblies incorporating solid-state
Solid-state Control, publication SGI-1.1
components.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Helps configure complete, valid catalog numbers and build complete quotes based on
Product Selection and Configuration tools, rok.auto/systemtools
detailed product information.
Provides coordinated high-fault branch circuit solutions for motor starters, soft starters,
Rockwell Automation Global SCCR tool, rok.auto/sccr
and component drives.
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications
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Introduction
Overview of Emonitor
Installation
This publication offers information on the entire installation process, including software
installation, database server and client installation, and database connection information.
This publication is intended for first-time installation or upgrades from earlier versions of
Emonitor® software, and contains reference information for later use.
System Requirements
The following items are the minimum system requirements to install Emonitor version 4.2.
IMPORTANT
We strongly recommend that you employ Emonitor on a highly secured
Virtual Machine as a security best practice, especially in high-security
and/or key infrastructure environments.
Emonitor CMS 4.2 Client Workstation
Operating system
• Windows® 10/11 Professional
CPU
• Intel i5 microprocessor (minimum)
• Intel i7 microprocessor (recommended)
RAM
• 8 GB (minimum)
• 16 GB (recommended)
Disk space
• 250 MB (minimum)
• 500 MB (recommended)
Free disk space is available for application files only. If database files are stored
locally, additional free disk space is required.
Database client
• None required
Database Server
The database server can run on the same workstation as Emonitor, or as a separate server.
Operating system
• Use any operating system that is compatible with the supported Database Platform.
CPU
• Intel i7 microprocessor or higher
RAM
• 8 GB (minimum)
• 16 GB or higher (recommended)
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Disk space
• 1 GB (minimum)
• 5 GB or higher (recommended)
If you use online data collection with walk-around data-collection, disk space
requirements are higher and depend on the number of channels and the frequency
of collection.
Disk Configuration
•
•
•
1- System and 1- Data (minimum)
RAID 5 or RAID 0+1 (recommended)
M.2 SSD (highly recommended for maximum performance when the database is colocated with the Emonitor workstation)
Database Platform
•
MS SQL Server (Express/Standard/Pro/Data-Center)
Other versions of MS SQL Server can be compatible, but only 2017 and 2019 are tested and
confirmed compatible.
Serial Number and Product Key
Emonitor requires activation by using license files. As part of the FactoryTalk® Activation
installation process, FactoryTalk Activation software must be installed.
The FactoryTalk Activation Manager replaces the old parallel port security keys and the CD
Activation Key. The FactoryTalk Activation Manager is installed with Emonitor, and requires the
Serial number and Product Key (on the activation certificate) to activate the software. The
Activation Certificate is included with the Emonitor Install DVD.
For more information on how to view the FactoryTalk Activation Manager documentation and
installation of the application, see Install FactoryTalk Activation Manager on page 11.
Database System
Requirements
This version of Emonitor only supports the Microsoft® SQL Server database platform.
Additional Information
The following list provides sources of additional information that is required depending on
your system setup.
• To learn about new features and improvements in Emonitor, read the Emonitor Product
Release Notes. Release Notes are on the Emonitor Install DVD and the file set download.
• To get started quickly, read the Emonitor Quick Start Guide. This publication provides
an introduction to the software and how to use the online help included with the
software. This guide is on the Emonitor Install DVD.
• See the online help for detailed instructions on all functions of the software. The online
help system also includes explanations for all commands and controls. Press F1 to
access the online help at any time in Emonitor.
• If you are using handheld data collectors, an additional Data Collector User’s Guide can
be included for each of those interfaces.
See the manufacturer documentation of the database software for the requirements for the
computer that runs the database server software.
Additional manuals for the data-collection hardware can also be included. These manuals are
delivered as PDF files on the CD that comes with the data collector or other hardware.
Reference the data collector online help files installed with Emonitor from the Help menu in
Emonitor.
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2
Install the Database Components
Use this chapter to perform new installations of Emonitor® or to configure a new Emonitor
Microsoft® SQL Server 2019 database. If you have existing SQL Server 2019 databases that are
upgrading from a previous version of Emonitor, proceed to Upgrade to Emonitor 4.2 on
page 15.
Install Microsoft SQL Server
Emonitor 4.2 requires Microsoft SQL Server 2017 or 2019.
When upgrading SQL Server, it is advised to back up all database directories to
confirm that a copy is available.
See the Microsoft documentation for instructions on how to install the database server,
including the choice of Microsoft operating systems. The database server installation
procedures can require a database administrator to complete the configuration.
TCP/IP for SQL Server Configuration must be enabled on the computer that is
running SQL Server.
Create the Databases
Create the database by restoring SQL Server backup files (.bak).
To create the Emonitor databases by using backup files:
1. Navigate to the downloaded Emonitor Installation files > Extras > Database to locate
econfig.bak and emontor.bak.
2. Copy the .bak files to a local directory on the database server.
3. Launch the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
4. From the SQL Server Connect dialog, copy the full server name string. Emonitor requires
the server name for installation.
5. In Object Explorer, right-click Databases and then select Restore Database.
6. In Restore Database, select Device, and then select the ellipses.
7. Select Add to navigate to the backup files that you copied in step 2.
8. Select the Emonitor.bak backup file and then select OK.
9. To begin restoring, select the remaining OK options.
10. Repeat these steps for econfig.bak.
To create logins:
Create corresponding database logins for both databases, Emonitor, and EConfig.
1. In Object Explorer, expand the top-level Security folder.
2. Right-click Logins and then select New Login.
3. On the General page, in the Login name, type Emonitor.
4. Select SQL Server authentication.
5. In Password, type the desired password for the authentication. Confirm the password.
We recommend that you limit the password to no more than 16 alpha-numeric characters.
1. Clear Enforce Password Policy.
2. In Default database, select Emonitor.
3. Select the User Mapping page.
4. In the Map column, select the checkbox corresponding to the Emonitor database.
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5. Select db_owner in the bottom Database role membership dialog box.
6. Select OK.
7. Repeat this process to create an EConfig user that is mapped to the Econfig database
with a database role of db_owner for the Econfig database.
IMPORTANT
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Before you can complete the rest of the database configuration steps,
you must install Emonitor.
See Install Emonitor CMS on page 13.
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Install Emonitor and Supporting Applications
This section describes the process for a new installation of Emonitor® 4.2. If upgrading from a
previous version, refer to the section Upgrade to Emonitor 4.2 on page 15.
Install FactoryTalk
Activation Manager
Emonitor is activated using license files. As part of the Emonitor installation process,
FactoryTalk® Activation Manager must be installed.
For more information on FactoryTalk Activation, see the FactoryTalk Activation
documentation.
To install FactoryTalk Activation Manager
1. From the downloaded Emonitor installation files, navigate to the FTActivation folder and
run the Setup.exe.
2. Select Install to complete the installation.
Install RSLinx Classic
Emonitor requires RSLinx® Classic or Classic Lite to import measurements from online
instruments, such as Dynamix™ 1444, XM®, and OPC data sources.
Install RSLinx Classic before installing Emonitor. RSLinx Classic installs the
FactoryTalk Services Platform, which includes the latest Windows® Firewall
Configuration Utility. This utility configures the Windows firewall to work with
Rockwell Automation products.
To install RSLinx
If RSLinx Classic or Classic Lite version 4.0 or higher is already installed, these
steps can be skipped.
1.
From the downloaded Emonitor installation files, navigate to theRSLinx folder and run
the Setup.exe.
2. Follow the steps as directed by the RSLinx Classic installation wizard.
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Install Emonitor CMS
This installation is intended for first-time installations. If upgrading from a previous version of
Emonitor®, see the Upgrade to Emonitor 4.2 on page 15.
Portable systems use walk-around data collectors for collecting data, and all Emonitor
components can be installed on one computer. Online systems use networked systems that
monitor and collect data, and Emonitor can be installed on different computers to increase
efficiency. Installations can also use a combination of portable and online systems, and use
different computers for each part.
This section describes the installation step by step with specific information available when
needed. This section goes through a typical installation for a portable system.
Install Emonitor CMS
1. Exit any running applications before starting the Emonitor installation program.
2. From the Autorun screen, select Emonitor CMS. Alternatively, navigate to the installation
media, right-click on the setup.exe file, and then select Run as Administrator.
3. The installer checks for the presence of Microsoft.Net Framework 4.5.1.
• If the required version of .NET Framework is detected, the installer proceeds
directly to the next step.
• If the required version of .NET Framework is not installed, install it. Select Install.
4. In the End User License Agreement, review the agreement and then select Yes.
5. In System Requirements, select Next. See System Requirements on page 7 for more
information.
6. In Choose Destination Location, choose the directory where Emonitor is installed. To
change the default destination directory, select Browse. Select Next.
7. Select the program folder on the Start menu for Emonitor, and then select Next.
8. Select Next to accept the configuration. The installation program begins copying files to
the computer.
The message “The Windows Firewall configuration interface is unavailable” can
appear if the Windows® Firewall is disabled. If another software or hardware
firewall is being used, it can require manual configuration to allow the Emonitor
programs to communicate.
9. In the MS SQL Server: Vibration database dialog, enter the username and password for
the Emonitor database. In Connect, paste the server string name that you saved when
connecting to SQL Server to restore the backup files. Select Next.
10. In the Configuration database, enter the username and password for the EConfig
database login. Select Next.
IMPORTANT
If you enter incorrect information in step 10 or step 11, the next time you
start Emonitor, the program displays a database connection error
message. Select Retry and enter the correct information (connect
string, username, and password). Due to enhanced security in Emonitor
versions 3.40 and later, the password is encrypted and can no longer be
edited in the registry.
11. Restart your computer. The installation of Emonitor is complete.
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Upgrade to Emonitor 4.2
This section describes how to upgrade from an earlier version of the Emonitor® software to
Emonitor 4.2.
When upgrading from Emonitor 3.50 or earlier, contact Rockwell Automation® for
assistance.
Upgrade from Earlier
Version
To upgrade from an earlier version of Emonitor running on a Windows® 10/11 workstation,
follow the procedure to Install Emonitor CMS on page 13.
Manually Back Up Emonitor
Configuration Files
Emonitor uses configuration files that are stored outside of the Emonitor database.
These files contain the settings for a number of Emonitor programs, including:
• Scheduler
• Emonitor Online Hardware Setup
• XM® Emonitor Gateway
• Emonitor OPC Client
To use these configuration files with Emonitor version 4.2, they must be copied from their
current Emonitor installation to the computer running Emonitor version 4.2.
The default directories for the configuration files are listed below. If different directories have
been used, make sure that those directories are backed up, as well.
Files
DCF Files (Windows XP)
EOL Files (Windows XP)
OnlineDataConsole.XML (Windows XP)
Templates (Windows XP)
Load and Unload directories (Windows XP)
Online directory (Windows XP)
INI, EDI, and EAX Files (Windows XP)
Online directory (Windows XP)
Default Directories
For Emonitor Online:
C:\Program Files\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\[PROFILE_NAME].DCF
For Emonitor Online:
C:\Program Files\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\[PROFILE_NAME].EOL
C:\Windows\system32\OnlineDataConsole.XML
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\English Templates
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\Metric Templates
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\LD
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\UD
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\Online
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\LD
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\UD
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\
New EDS files are installed with Emonitor 3.6 or later on a computer running Windows 7;
however, any custom EDS files must be backed up manually.
Restructure the Database
You must restructure the databases after you upgrade any Emonitor database before v4.2.
This process adds the necessary data and structure information to the current database,
which allows the database to run the new version of the program. When you first start
Emonitor, the restructure program automatically starts, if needed.
Before you restructure the databases:
• Back up the databases.
• Unload any data collectors.
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Disconnect all users from the database.
When upgrading from Emonitor 3.30 or earlier, contact Rockwell Automation for
assistance.
To restructure the database:
1. Start the Emonitor software from the Start menu on any client computer (Start >
Programs > Rockwell Software® > Emonitor > Emonitor). To update the database, select
Yes in the Emonitor CMS window.
2. Select Restructure to begin the update process.
3. Make sure that the database has been backed up, then select OK to continue.
4. Make sure that no users are still attached to the database, then select OK to continue.
IMPORTANT
Allow plenty of time to restructure the database. It might appear to stop
or be locked up, and stay at 99% for a long time. Do not try to restart
the computer during restructure – be patient and let the program finish.
5. When the process is finished, select Close. You can now launch the new version of
Emonitor.
Update Additional Vibration
Databases
Update Existing Emonitor
Users Credential
Restore Emonitor
Configuration Files
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To update multiple vibration databases:
1. Launch Emonitor and selecting File > Change Database... and connect to each
remaining vibration database.
2. Repeating step 1…step 5 from Restructure the Database on page 15.
1.
Start the Emonitor software from the Start menu on any client computer (Start >
Programs > Rockwell Software > Emonitor > Emonitor).
2. File Menu > Login, use an admin-level Emonitor user credential as follows:
a. Username: admin
b. Password: password
3. Open File menu > User Security.
4. Update passwords for all users as current passwords do not work. For security reasons,
update the admin user password.
After you restore the Emonitor database files, restore the Emonitor configuration files.
IMPORTANT
The default directories for Emonitor configuration files on 64-bit
operating systems are different than they were on previous 32-bit
operating systems.
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DCF Files:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\[PROFILE_NAME].DCF
OnlineDataConsole.XML:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\OnlineDataConsole.XML
Edit the XML files and change all instances in the document from:
<XMProfile>C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\
to:
<XMProfile>C:\Users\Public\ Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\
Templates:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\Templates\English
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\Templates\Metric
Load and Unload directories:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\UD
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\ld
Online directory:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\Online
EDS files are installed with Emonitor 3.60. If any custom EDS files were backed up, restore
them to:
C:\Program File (x86)\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\
INI, EDI, and EAX Files:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\
This directory is the same as for Emonitor 3.5
Change Paths in
Odonline.edi
After restoring the odonline.edi file, edit the path information to reflect the file paths, if
necessary.
To edit the odonline.edi file:
1. If Emonitor is running, shut down the program.
2. Open C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\odonline.ediwith Windows
Notepad or another text editor with local admin privileges.
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3. Edit C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor\odoonline.edias follows:
[Source]
DataFileConfigFile=C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\odonline.ini
DataFileDir=C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\ud
DataFiles=C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\ud\*.ulf
[Options]
BackupPathnameOnError=C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\online\backup\
LogFilePathname=C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell
Software\Emonitor\online\online.log
To restart the Scheduler and Emonitor Online services:
1. To open the Services snap-in, select Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools >
Services.
2. In the Navigation pane, select Services (local).
3. In the Details pane, select Emonitor Scheduler.
4. If the Emonitor Scheduler status is Started, right-click Emonitor Scheduler and select
Restart.
5. In the Details pane, select Emonitor Online.
6. If the Emonitor Online status is Started, right-click Emonitor Online and select Restart.
7. After restarting, both services will have a status of Running.
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