#2 Error messages
Episode 2: Automatically capture all machine errors, map them correctly, and output in a standardized format – faster, safer, and more convenient.
In many production environments, collecting error messages is a complex puzzle. Errors are often queried via bitmasks, spread across multiple PLC error areas. Error numbers can be stored as DInt or String, with mappings in comments or separate tables.
The challenges:
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Identify all relevant error memory locations
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Correctly map error numbers to text
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Provide a standardized output for dashboards or MES/ERP systems
The solution with machinetalk:
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Upload PLC project & target format
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Automatic detection of error areas and formats
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Complete description of all source addresses with clear text error meaning at the push of a button
Customer benefits:
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No error areas are overlooked
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No cryptic texts from incorrect mapping
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More convenience, faster results, less frustration