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3 Setting up functions
3.3 Fault services
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3.3.2 Control monitors - Detailed view
Function description
Control monitors are divided into three modules:
1. Trigger
module
2. Action
module
3. Workflow
module
Generally speaking, function settings are made on a control monitor.
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The triggers are used to configure the logic which links information queries
from the NC, PLC or database; in order to initiate actions and/or workflows.
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Workflows are notifications via e-mail or SMS and maintenance schedules.
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Diagnostic actions are data acquired from the control (NCK, PLC, PC).
Actions
After you have created a new control monitor or opened a control monitor for edit-
ing, you can perform the following actions:
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Select or change the trigger signals that will cause the monitor to run.
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Define or change the actions to be executed when a trigger is detected.
Fig. 3-17: Control monitor - Detailed view