Tag Categories
Category structure to group and organize TAGs. Provides easier management and filtering.
Why Should I Use Categories?
- Fast search and filtering in large TAG lists
- Better organization with logical grouping
- Category-based authorization and access control
- Ease of reporting and analysis
- Bulk TAG operations (export, filtering)
Example Category Structures
| Category Name | Description | Example TAGs |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | TAGs related to electricity consumption | Current, Voltage, Power, Energy |
| Natural Gas | Natural gas consumption TAGs | Flow, Pressure, Temperature |
| Water | Water consumption TAGs | Flow, Pressure, Level |
| Air | Compressor and air systems | Pressure, Flow, Temperature |
| Production | Production line TAGs | Count, Speed, Status |
| Environment | Environmental parameters | Temperature, Humidity, CO2 |
| Power | Power consumption TAGs | Current, Voltage, Power, Energy |
| Compressor | Compressor systems | Current, Voltage, Power, Energy |
| Writable | Writable TAGs | Current, Voltage, Power, Energy |
| Siemens PLC | Siemens PLC TAGs | Siemens PLC TAGs |
| Temperature | Temperature TAGs | Temperature TAGs |
| Static | Static TAGs | Unchanging TAG values |
Creating Category
Adding New Category
- Go to Tag Category List page
- Click "Add New Category" button
- Enter category name (must be unique)
- Click save button
Best Practices
- Keep category names short and descriptive
- Establish a standard naming convention
- Avoid creating very deep hierarchies (max 3-4 levels)
- Add detailed description for each category
- Regularly clean up unused categories
- Document category changes