function update_kepware_data_table() {
    let kepwareTab = null;

    // Check if the tab is already open by checking localStorage
    if (localStorage.getItem('kepware_tab_open') === 'true') {
        const tabURL = localStorage.getItem('kepware_tab_url');
        kepwareTab = window.open(tabURL, '_blank');
    } else {
        // Open a new tab and store the URL in localStorage
        kepwareTab = window.open('/scheduler_assistant/global_API_endpoint/kepware_SQL_engine.php', '_blank');
        localStorage.setItem('kepware_tab_open', 'true');
        localStorage.setItem('kepware_tab_url', kepwareTab.location.href);
    }

    setInterval(() => {
        if (kepwareTab) {
            kepwareTab.location.reload();  // Reload the tab every 2 seconds
        }
    }, 2000);

    // Add an event listener to handle when the tab is closed
    window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => {
        // Clear the tab state from localStorage when the window is closed
        localStorage.removeItem('kepware_tab_open');
        localStorage.removeItem('kepware_tab_url');
    });
}

update_kepware_data_table();