Machine Actions

The Machine Actions functionality enables the user to transfer information entered into the DataPortal interface to the machine. Information can be sent to the machine as one of the following:

Data Type	Description	Sample Use Case
Numeric Value	Data sent to the machine that acts as a trigger or target value.	Change a machine control parameter such as maximum engine speed (numeric increase/decrease).
Set State	Data sent to the machine that allows the setting of a discrete (or distinct) state.	Change the machine mode from Power to_Eco* mode.
String Value	Data sent to the machine so the communication unit can execute some action.	A string could be sent from the DataPortal to the machine display.

Machine Actions functionality including user permission level and organizational unit access are configured in the PDC file.

Note

The transfer of data to the machine may be delayed depending on whether the communication unit is online or offline.

Numeric Value Example: Time Fence – Start Time

In the Manage Machine dialog, the user can select an action from the list, such as Time Fence: Start time.
This action allows setting the time from which the machine is permitted to operate – a typical example of a numeric value sent to the machine.

Figure 1: Time Fence Start time example

#	Item	Sample	Description	PDC Item
1	Action Title	Time Fence: Start time	Label for the action	Action title
2	Action Input	Enter time value	Numeric value used as a trigger or target time	Action valueLabel
3	Defined Signal Value	Control Value	Time from which the machine is allowed to work	valueDefinition

After entering the new value and clicking Apply, the value is sent to the machine and taken into account accordingly.

Set State Example: DTC State

In the Manage Machine dialog, the user can select an action such as DTC State.
This action allows selecting one discrete state from multiple options via a dropdown menu, for example choosing between No Active Errors, Active Error, or Multiple Active Errors.

Figure 2: DTC State Dropdown

#	Item	Sample	Description	PDC Item
1	Action Title	DTC State	Label for the action	Action title
2	State Selector	Dropdown with multiple states	Select one state from options	Discrete Value valueLabel
3	Current State	No Active Errors / Active Error / Multiple Active Errors	Current trigger state	valueDefinition

After selecting the desired state from the dropdown and clicking Apply, the new state is sent to the machine and applied accordingly.

Machine Actions Configuration

The Actions configuration (the labels for the DataPortal and the object descriptions on the communication unit) is described in the PDC Manual (PDC Manual). Contact your Proemion representative for further information.