Data Source

a piece of software that runs on a computer that collects data from other software and sends it to our servers.  The data  source can be in many different forms.  It can be embedded in a software tool such as the OPC Quick Client or DAQFactory.  It is available as a DLL and other library forms to allow you to add a connector to your own software.  It can also be embedded in a data acquisition device to allow data to flow directly from the device to our servers without an intermediary computer.  Each data source in your account has a unique ID that is a string of numbers and letters such as: 7C782B26-D936-4F6B-8822-315CA6EFF7D6.  This ID tells both our servers and your data source where the data is coming from and who it is for.  Typically you do not need to worry about the ID and it is automatically assigned.