Asset state flags
Asset states are user-defined, but MES uses configuration flags to determine how each state should be interpreted. Common states include:
- Available
- The asset is in working condition and ready to be used
- End of life
- The asset should no longer be used due to reaching its life expectancy
- In toolpack
- The asset is currently assembled into a toolpack
- In use
- The asset is actively being used in production
- Requires cleaning
- The asset must be cleaned before it can be reused
- Requires maintenance
- The asset has been flagged for maintenance work
- Requires inspection
- The asset must be inspected to confirm it meets operational standards
- Requires repair
- The asset is damaged and must be repaired before further use
MES provides a standard set of states using these flags and allows customers to define additional states as needed. Each new state must be configured with appropriate flags so the system knows how to respond to it.