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What Is a Data Historian?

A time-series record of process values from machines and control systems.

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A data historian is a system designed to collect and retain time-stamped process data from industrial equipment and control systems. It typically stores values such as temperatures, speeds, pressures and machine states for trends, investigations and reporting. A historian provides a durable record of signals; additional context from products, orders or operations may be needed to interpret what those values mean.

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