Machine visibility
How do raw machine signals become useful production states?
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MDC-MaxMachine protocolsI/O
Direct answer
Start by identifying the available signal or protocol value, then map it to a business definition such as running, idle, setup, alarm, or unavailable. The mapping should include precedence and timing so overlapping signals do not create contradictory states. Validate the resulting timeline with the operator who experienced the shift.
Practical checkpoint
Use a known sequence—cycle, stop, setup, alarm, recovery—and confirm every transition appears once and for the correct duration.