Results
Time-based/cyclic trigger
Configure the "Time-based/cyclic trigger", to periodically send variable values from the machine to Insights Hub:
If you no longer require the configuration, you can deactivate this in the Manage MyMachines for Industrial Operations X Cloud "Shopfloor Management Application" using the slider.
Parameters
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Create aspect |
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Aspect name |
Enter a name to designate a common group of variables. The name must be unique and not exceed 30 characters.
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Read cycle used |
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Time interval |
The sampling rate of the data acquisition is specified with this value. Select the time period from the drop-down list:
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Variable |
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Name |
In the variable set, enter a name for the variables to be acquired. The name must be unique and not exceed 30 characters.
Remark: The name of the variable must not consist solely of numbers. In this case, the text box is marked red. |
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Address |
Enter the address or the path of the variable. Examples: |
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Axis data: |
/Nck/MachineAxis/AATRAVELCOUNT[1] /Nck/MachineAxis/AATRAVELDIST[2] |
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Channel data: |
/Channel/ChannelDiagnose/CuttingTime[u1] /Channel/ChannelDiagnose/OperatingTime[u1] |
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Machine operating mode: |
/Bag/State/opMode[u1] |
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Data type |
Select the data type of the variable from the drop-down list:
Note: If values exceed the floating-point number accuracy, they are displayed with faulty decimal places. |
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Unit |
Select the physical unit of the variable from the drop-down list. Example: m/s3 |
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Procedure
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Click on the "Time-based / cyclic trigger (variables)" function.
The "Time-based trigger" input window opens.
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Enter a name in the "Create aspect" input field.
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Enter the sampling rate in the "Read cycle used" input field.
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Enter the variable properties in the text boxes.
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Click the "+" button to add a new variable.
Repeat this step as often as necessary.The "Time-based trigger" input window opens.
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Click the "+" button to add a new variable.
Repeat this step as often as necessary. -
Click the "Cancel" button to exit the Properties window without saving the entries.
You are taken back to the aspects overview.- OR -
Click the "Save" button to accept the entries.
The "Data recording saved successfully" message appears.
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Click the "OK" button to complete the operation.
You are taken to an overview of the aspects.
The "Time-based trigger" input window opens.
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Click the "OK" button to complete the operation.
NOTE
You can create a maximum of 50 variables with 5-second options.
A warning message appears when the maximum number is reached.