Rockwell Automation Discrete Machine Performance Solution - Manual (Page 47)

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5 • Configurator
Running status
The Running parameter allows the control system to indicate when the workcell is
actually producing parts.
1. Select Manual and select a default value to allow the line operator to select the
Running Status through the Discrete MPS Operator Interface.
2. Select Automatic and enter a PLC address to collect the Running Status directly from
the control system.
Digital Events
By defining digital events, you can direct Discrete MPS to monitor specific bits in the
plant control system, and maintain historical records on the behavior of those data points.
This feature is extremely powerful to collect extra data that you would like to associate
with the existing performance data. Digital Events will help you to investigate the root
causes of poor performances of a workcell.
A digital event is activated when the corresponding PLC tag goes high.
1. Select Digital Events in the Configuration Explorer to open the Digital Events
Configuration screen in the Configuration Work Area.
2. Check Digital Events in the Configuration Work Area to enable the digital events
collection. The table containing the list of the defined digital events will be displayed.
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