Adding a machine event type

  1. Select Configuration > Assets > Machine Event Types. The Machine Event Types screen is displayed.
  2. Click Add. The Add window is displayed.
  3. Specify this information:
    Event Type
    The name of the machine event type.
    Code
    The code of the machine event type.
    Description
    The description of the machine event type.
    Source
    The source of the machine event type. Possible values:
    • Manual: The events are manually recorded.
    • OPC: The events is recorded through OPC.
    • All: The events are recorded both manually and through OPC.
    Machine Event Type Set
    The machine event set the machine event type belongs to.
    Raise An Alarm
    If this check box is selected, an alarm is triggered that must be acknowledged and investigated when a machine event occurs.
  4. Click OK.