Use AVEVA Adapters as the modern data-collection path when PI Interface Configuration Utility (PI ICU) is unavailable. AVEVA PI Interfaces remain supported alternatives, and access to PI ICU may depend on your data-collection software entitlement.
Select the available collection path
| Path | Use when | Required decision |
|---|---|---|
| AVEVA Adapters | You want the newer AVEVA technology for collecting PLC data through a supported protocol. | Confirm that an adapter supports the PLC protocol and that you can access the required software. |
| AVEVA PI Interfaces | You already have access to traditional PI Interface software. | Confirm whether your entitlement includes PI ICU and the applicable interface. |
The evidence states that AVEVA Adapters support the main protocols but does not identify individual protocols. Do not select an adapter until you match the PLC's actual communication protocol against AVEVA's current adapter documentation.
Plan the PLC-to-PI data path
- Identify the PLC communication protocol and the data points that must reach the PI Server.
- Inventory the AVEVA data-collection software available under the site license.
- Select an AVEVA Adapter if the required PLC protocol is supported and the adapter software is available.
- If an existing PI Interface is the practical path, confirm whether the data-collection entitlement also provides PI ICU.
- When software access or licensing remains unclear, verify the entitlement through the AVEVA account channel before designing around either option.
The evidence does not provide adapter-specific settings, tag syntax, authentication requirements, ports, or installation steps. Obtain those details for the selected protocol before deployment rather than applying settings from a different adapter or interface.
Verify collection before production use
After configuring the selected collector, verify that the intended PLC points arrive at the PI Server and update when their source values change. Also confirm that the deployed method is the licensed method selected during planning. If data does not arrive, first recheck protocol compatibility, available collection software, and entitlement; the supplied evidence does not support product-specific error codes or parameter values.
FAQ
How do I connect a PLC to AVEVA PI without PI ICU?
Evaluate AVEVA Adapters first. Match the PLC protocol to a supported adapter, confirm software access, configure the selected collector, and verify that PLC point changes reach the PI Server.
Are AVEVA PI Interfaces still an option without using an Adapter?
Yes. AVEVA PI Interfaces remain an available collection path, but confirm that your software entitlement includes the applicable interface and access to PI ICU.
What should I check if I cannot download PI ICU?
Check which data-collection products your license includes. If entitlement is uncertain, use the AVEVA account channel to confirm whether PI Interfaces and PI ICU are available to your organization.