Glossary

Definitions of key terms used in ENLYZE and manufacturing data analysis.

A

Active variable

A machine variable that is being recorded and accessible by all ENLYZE platform services.

Computed variables

Variables that are not read directly from the controller but are derived from raw data through calculations (e.g. rates from counter values, sums, status mapping). See Computed variables for details.

B

Batch record

Documentation of a production run. Based on the SOP/setup sheet, it compares actual values against defined bounds for each production run.

C

Co-Pilot

Operator assistant in the ENLYZE App. Displays the variables defined in the SOP/setup sheet with configured bounds compared to live machine data. Highlights deviations for the operator.

Contextualization

Has two meanings depending on context:

1. For downtimes: Assigning reasons to downtime events.

2. For variables: Selecting a parameter and adding a display name, unit, and scaling factor.

E

Edge Device

The ENLYZE edge device (formerly known as SPARK). Connects to data sources, reads selected data points, and streams them to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform. See Edge Device for details.

D

Data source

A physical or virtual OT device connected to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform via a connector to collect process data. Examples: PLCs (Siemens S7-1200), Modbus energy meters, OPC-UA servers.

Display name

A human-readable name assigned to a variable within the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform. Not present on the data source itself but added during contextualization.

Downtime

A period where a machine is not producing. Automatically detected when a defined parameter falls below a configured threshold. See Downtimes for details.

G

Golden Run

The production run for a product that achieved the best combination of performance and quality. Marked with a trophy icon in the ENLYZE App. Downtimes are not considered when determining the Golden Run.

L

Lead variable

A variable that serves as the basis for automatic downtime detection. Typically a speed, throughput, or cycle rate. When its value falls below a configured threshold, a downtime is detected. See Detection for details.

M

Machine data

Data extracted from a data source in time series form and associated with a specific machine.

Maximum Demonstrated Speed (MDS)

The highest stable production speed achieved for a specific product on a specific machine. Automatically calculated from production history and used as the product-specific performance reference for OEE. See Maximum Demonstrated Speed for details.

O

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

Metric for equipment effectiveness. Calculated as availability x performance x quality. An OEE of 100% means: no downtime, maximum speed, no scrap. See Understanding OEE for details.

OT (Operational Technology)

Technologies for controlling physical processes, devices, and infrastructure in manufacturing. Examples: PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and sensors.

P

Platform Grafana

The ENLYZE-hosted Grafana instance where production data can be visualized as dashboards.

Production context

The connection of machine data with order data. Machine data shows how production happened. Order data shows what was produced. Together, they enable analyses such as OEE, target-actual comparisons, and product analysis. See Production context for details.

Production order

The overarching instruction to produce a specific quantity of a product. Typically comes from your ERP or planning system.

Production run

A slice of time that reflects the actual execution of a product on a machine. Production runs are the basic unit for calculating and tracking OEE. Each run is assigned to one machine, produces one product, and has a clearly defined start and end time.

S

Setup sheet / SOP

Machine settings for a specific product. Defines target values, bounds, and limits for variables per product. Basis for Co-Pilot and batch record.

T

Time series

A sequence of measurement values with timestamps that documents the progression of a variable over time. ENLYZE records variables as time series by querying the current value from the data source every 10 seconds. See Variables & time series for details.

V

Variable

A measurement or control value that changes over time and is provided by a data source. Variables are centrally managed within the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform and can be recorded.

Variable Discovery

An automated process where an Edge Device queries the variables available on a data source and registers them in the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform. Supported by protocols such as S7+, OPC-UA, OPC-DA, PVI, and Beckhoff ADS.