What is the role of the Tag Manager in AVEVA Application Server?

The Tag Manager in AVEVA Application Server is designed to define and manage process tags that represent real-time data points within an industrial control system. Tags serve as the fundamental units of data that allow users to monitor and control various parameters in a process, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and more. By utilizing the Tag Manager, users can create, modify, and organize these tags efficiently, ensuring that they accurately reflect the current state of operations.

The importance of the Tag Manager lies in its ability to facilitate seamless data flow from physical devices into the AVEVA environment, where it can then be utilized for visualization, analysis, and control. This effective management of real-time data is crucial for making informed decisions and for the overall functionality of the application.

In contrast, managing user accounts and permissions is typically handled by a different component focused on security and access control. Analyzing historical data is not the primary function of the Tag Manager, as historical data analysis is often performed through other means, like reporting tools or data historians. Furthermore, while integration with other AVEVA products is important, it is usually the role of other middleware components rather than the Tag Manager itself.