What filters, logic or settings can be used for signals?

Options for filters, logic and settings for machine signals

If there are minor issues with unstable signals, there are options to help with the issues. This should however be done with caution, and cannot “redeem” a faulty signal.

Filters

For cycle signal, the “filter setting” can be used. In this setting you enter the number of milli seconds that an “up flank” is required to have in order to be considered a cycle.
For run signals, the “status filter” can be used. In this setting you enter the number of milli seconds the “up flank” is required to have in order to consider the machine to be running.

Shortest cycle time

You can also set the shortest cycle time on a measure point or article. In this setting you enter the number of seconds the cycle signal should last (even if there is a “down flank” before the time is up). Once the cycle has passed the shortest cycle time, the cycle will end with the next “down flank”. If it is already down when the shortest cycle time has passed, the cycle ends immediately.
This can for example be used if you have products of varies shapes passing by a sensor. Sometimes the shape of the product will allow for a signal to change status even if the entire product has not passed by.

Event handling

The event handling can be used to set up logic surrounding the signals if needed.

Connect the signals

There are 4 ways to connect machine signals to RS Production.