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Version: 8.1

system.opchda.readRaw

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Reads raw values from the OPC-HDA server.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.opchda.readRaw(serverName, itemIds, startDate, endDate, maxValues, boundingValues)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringserverNameThe name of the defined OPC-HDA server to read.
ListitemIdsA list of item ids to read.
ObjectstartDateThe starting date/time of the query.
ObjectendDateThe ending date/time of the query.
IntegermaxValuesThe maximum number of values to return. 0 or less means unlimited.
BooleanboundingValuesA boolean indicating whether or not the "bounding values" should be included in the result set. The bounding values provide a value exactly at the start and end dates, but may be resource-intensive to retrieve.

Returns​

List[ReadResults] - A list of read results which is one-to-one with the item IDs passed in. The ReadResult object has a 'serviceResult' quality property that indicates whether the call was successful, and is itself a list of QualifiedValues.

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Example #1
# This example will read raw data from a Matrikon server between two specified dates.
# Declare start and end dates
start = system.date.getDate(2022, 3, 14)
end = system.date.now()

# Call system function and print results
readValue = system.opchda.readRaw("Matrikon",[1],start,end,0,False)
print readValue