FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Configuration and Data Collection (RS-FTHSEC)
The FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Configuration and Data Collection (RS-FTHSEC) course by Rockwell Automation trains control systems engineers, field engineers, and automation specialists to configure and manage industrial data collection systems using FactoryTalk Historian SE. It solves the critical pain point of inefficient data acquisition in manufacturing environments, where 60% of downtime stems from poor data visibility. Learners gain hands-on skills in tag configuration, exception/compression settings, high availability, and data backup—directly applicable to optimizing production performance.
This course prepares learners for Rockwell Automation’s Process & Software Competency certification path, enhancing credibility in industrial automation roles. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling repeated practice of real-world data collection scenarios. Graduates are equipped to improve system reliability and advance into senior automation or IIoT integration positions.
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Course Overview
The FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Configuration and Data Collection (RS-FTHSEC) course by Rockwell Automation is designed for professionals responsible for configuring and managing industrial data collection systems, including Field Engineers, Maintenance and Plant Support (MPS) personnel, and Pre-sales Consultants. This instructor-led training equips learners with the skills to configure a FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition system, import tags, apply exception and compression filtering, and manage data redundancy and backups. With over 80% of Fortune 500 manufacturing companies utilizing Rockwell Automation platforms for operational intelligence, expertise in FactoryTalk Historian tools is in high demand across process and discrete industries.
Students engage with core technologies including FactoryTalk Historian SE, FactoryTalk View SE TrendPro, Microsoft Excel Tag Configurator, Asset Framework, Pi Vision, and FactoryTalk Vantage Point. The hands-on lab environment uses Virtual Machine images to simulate a real production facility, allowing students to build complete historian configurations from scratch. Learners perform tasks such as creating server connections, importing tags, configuring high availability, scheduling backups, and backfilling historical data. A key project involves setting up a fully redundant data collection system using both Polled and Advised modes while applying performance equations and digital state management within the Asset Framework.
While RS-FTHSEC does not lead to a standalone certification exam, it provides foundational knowledge recognized by Rockwell Automation partners and integrators globally, supporting career advancement in industrial IT and automation roles. Professionals with FactoryTalk Historian skills report average salary increases of 15–20% when transitioning into data infrastructure or MES integration roles. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Rockwell Automation courseware, and access to expert instructors for personalized guidance. Graduates are prepared to design, deploy, and maintain robust data collection architectures that drive operational efficiency and support Industry 4.0 initiatives in modern manufacturing environments.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Basic automation concepts understanding, essential for configuring FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition (RS-FTHSEC) by Rockwell Automation
- Familiarity with your production environment to optimize data collection and historian setup
- Experience navigating Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk®-enabled software ensures smooth configuration of FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows® environment supports efficient data management and system integration
- Completion of Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals (CCP146) or equivalent knowledge of ControlLogix terminology and ladder logic programming is recommended
- Ability to interpret basic ladder logic instructions in Studio 5000 software enhances troubleshooting and system customization
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
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Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Career Outcomes
of FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Configuration and Data Collection (RS-FTHSEC) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Configuration and Data Collection (RS-FTHSEC) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Industrial Data Engineer
- OT Systems Technician
- FactoryTalk Historian Administrator
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer
- Automation Solutions Specialist
- Operational Technology Data Analyst
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