01 / Machine
Start where the process happens.
Equipment behaviour, operator interaction, sensors and inspection results. Define what the machine does and which information can be trusted.
- Machine states
- Operator interfaces
- Measurements & results
Architecture
A common foundation.
A considered integration.
The platform story begins with the relationship between the equipment, its information and the wider operation.
A system of responsibilities
Connect the layers.
Keep the boundaries clear.
Shared controls and modular software create a foundation for integration. A reliable design also specifies what each layer owns and how it behaves when another system is unavailable.
CONTROL & ACQUISITION
Start where the process happens.
Equipment behaviour, operator interaction, sensors and inspection results. Define what the machine does and which information can be trusted.
- Machine states
- Operator interfaces
- Measurements & results
02 / Context
Turn signals into meaningful information.
Relate a measurement or event to the equipment and process that produced it. Agree naming, timestamps, ownership and interface behaviour.
- Common definitions
- Configuration
- Data exchange
03 / Operation
Put information where it can be used.
Monitoring, alerts and enterprise integration should serve an operational decision, with clear ownership and a defined response.
- Monitoring & trends
- Alert workflows
- Enterprise interfaces
Operational continuity
Define what remains local to the equipment, how a connection loss is handled and what recovery should look like.
Data ownership
Agree naming, timestamps, retention and the source of truth for each important record.
Access & change
Review permissions, remote access and network boundaries with the site’s engineering and IT teams.
Platform and services
Start with the installed equipment and the operational need. We can then define the configuration, integration scope and support responsibilities for the application.
Let’s make the connection