How to get on the road to Smart Machines: The ABC’s of alarm management
In an ideal world, a machine such as a coffee maker would typically only need to be programmed to manage the main functions of start, stop and make the coffee. However, in reality a lot more can happen with this coffee maker during operation, for instance the water or coffee tank can often be empty or a cup can become jammed into the machine. As with this everyday life example, unexpected event management is key for industrial machines, especially alarm management . And thus, it would not come as a surprise that there are several alternatives that can be adapted for use cases in industrial environments. Have a look at the different solutions presented below along with the pros and cons of each option and then determine which one you feel would work the best… Solution 1: Alarm Management through HMI Pro: Full list of alarms, details on the alarm content Con: Long programming, cost and sizes of the screen not compatible with the most compact machines, visibility near th...