PACEdge User Manual
Section 6
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PACEdge Usage Examples
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6.2
Using the InfluxDB Database
6.2.1
Example Description
This example shows how to access the InfluxDB database within the Node-RED flow. It shows how
to create a new database, write to it, and read from it.
6.2.2
Prerequisites
If new to Node-RED, completion of the Earthquake Monitor example is highly recommended, as it
shows some Node-RED usage basics and tips
6.2.3
Example Installation
1.
Open Node-RED.
2.
Click on the menu icon (upper right corner) and choose Import.
3.
Click on Examples.
4.
Expand node-red-contrib-emerson.
5.
Select InfluxDB and click Import.
6.
An example will appear as a new flow within Node-RED.
Figure 11: Example Installation