The Task Wizard (Figure 3-31) can be used to manage dozens of polling tasks running in a single system. To set up task groups:

Open the Task Wizard (Configuration Editors > Task Scheduler > Run Schedule Wizard button on ribbon at top of screen) and click Next

Select Site and Source (including Source Type Description) and click Next (Figure 3-31).


Figure 3-31 Selecting Site and Source Name in Task Scheduler Wizard (Configuration Editors > Task Scheduler > Run Schedule Wizard)

Select Poll Types, or types of data to poll from the following checklist (Figure 3-32):

Sync time,
Averages,
Calibrations,
Input line changes,
Alarm journal,
Power failures,
Chart memos,
Central messages.

Click Next.


Figure 3-32 Poll Types in Task Scheduler Wizard (Configuration Editors > Task Scheduler > Run Schedule Wizard)

Select the following configurations from dropdown lists (Figure 3-33):

when the task should start,
how often it should be repeated,
and which server should execute the task.

The next screen will ask you to Confirm Task Creation. Click Next to save new task to database.

The last screen will say you have successfully completed the wizard. Click Finish.


Figure 3-33 Task Schedule in Task Scheduler Wizard (Configuration Editors > Task Scheduler > Run Schedule Wizard)