Contextualisation

Explore, activate and deactivate machine variables

Variables in ENLYZE represent time series data extracted from a data source and linked to a specific machine. To make a variable available to services interacting with the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform, you must first activate it. This guide explains how to explore variables, assign metadata, and activate them.

What variables, time series, and the three variable statuses (Inactive, Exploration, Active) are is explained under Variables & time series (Concepts).

From Inactive to Exploration: Searching for Variables

The process of searching for variables to start exploring them, takes place in the ENLYZE App. To choose inactive variables for exploration:

1. Navigate to Settings > Machines.

Machine Settings Page

1. Open the Selection section for the relevant machine.

2. Use the variable table to locate and select variables.

3. Move your selected variables listed on the right section to exploration using the Explore button.

Available Filters

Variable Selection Section

• Include/Exclude by Keyword

  Use keywords to include or exclude variables. These filters apply to the Origin Name, Display Name, and Comment fields.

• Data Type and Status

  Filter variables by type: string, numerical or boolean.

  Filter variables by status:

  • 🕶️ Binoculars = Exploration

  • 💎 Diamond = Active

• Data Source Filter

  Each variable lists its origin in the Data Source Name column. Use this filter to narrow your search to specific sources.

Once you've selected variables for exploration, they appear in the right-hand panel. Click Explore to change their status to Exploration.

From Exploration to Active: Contextualizing Variables

Variables in Exploration

You can manage variables in exploration under:

Settings > Machines > Your_Machine > Selection > Exploration

This view allows you to preview the variable’s values over time. Use the Time Picker in the top-right corner to adjust the visible time range.

Important Data collection begins only after a variable is set to Exploration. No values are available from before that point. You can see how long a variable has been in this status via the indicator in the top-right of each variable card.

Activating a Variable

To activate a variable:

1. Assign a display name. This name will be the one used by external services.

2. Set a scaling factor (if required).

3. Configure the unit.

Click Take Over to activate the variable. It will disappear from the exploration list and move to active.

Discarding a Variable

If you no longer wish to explore a variable, you can discard it. This removes all collected data but the variable can still be found in the selection table.

Managing Active Variables

Overview of Active Variables

Access active variables via:

Settings > Machines > Your_Machine > Overview

You can:

• Edit variable metadata using the Edit button in the right-most column.

• Deactivate a variable, which deletes its historical data and removes it from the overview.

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