What is PI Asset Framework in SAP (MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity)?

SAP Term: PI Asset Framework

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: PI Asset Framework PI AF is an integral part of the OSiSoft PI system. The PI system itself consists of software products that form an infrastructure for realtime data and events. The PI system is used to collect, analyze, and visualize as well as archive the data of, for example, production facilities. The PI Asset Framework enables the definition of a consistent hierarchical display of production facilities. A hierarchical breakdown into all parts of a production facility is possible down to the level of sensors and tags.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The PI Asset Framework is a component of the Manufacturing Plant Connectivity (MFG-PCO) solution from SAP. It is a set of tools and services that enable the integration of plant-level systems with SAP ERP. It provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for connecting plant-level systems to SAP ERP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The PI Asset Framework can be used to integrate plant-level systems with SAP ERP. It provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for connecting plant-level systems to SAP ERP. It also provides tools for managing and monitoring the integration process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the PI Asset Framework, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary components are in place before beginning the integration process. This includes ensuring that all of the necessary hardware and software components are installed and configured correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary security measures are in place to protect the data being transferred between the plant-level systems and SAP ERP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The PI Asset Framework is part of the Manufacturing Plant Connectivity (MFG-PCO) solution from SAP. It is also related to other components of the MFG-PCO solution such as Plant Connectivity Services (PCS), Plant Connectivity Manager (PCM), and Plant Connectivity Gateway (PCG). Additionally, it is related to other SAP solutions such as SAP HANA and SAP Cloud Platform.