Built In Expressions

Here is a sample list of MTConnect expressions that come predefined along with a description and the logic statement used to evaluate the expression. 

Cycle Start

The defined cycle start signal will be sent from DataXchange when the equipment in the database is not in cycle and the MT Connect execution status is Active. 

([PCSDB.general_equipment_status]!=[PCSDB.CYCLING]) AND ([MTC.cycle_status]=[MTC.CYCLING])

Cycle End

The defined cycle end signal will be sent from DataXchange when the equipment in the database is in cycle and the MT Connect execution status is not Active.

([PCSDB.general_equipment_status]=[PCSDB.CYCLING]) AND ([MTC.cycle_status]!=[MTC.CYCLING])

Custom Expressions

Custom Expression can be created using the Expression Builder using predefined variables or custom defined variables. Click here for more detail.

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