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Adding Machines

Add a Single Machine​

  1. Go to Assets → Machines.
  2. Click Add Machine (top-right corner).
  3. Enter:
    • Machine Name
    • IP Address
    • Edge Device
  4. If you need to add more than one machine individually:
    • Use the + Add Machine button in the top-right to add more rows.
  5. Click Save and Connect.

MachineMetrics will:

  • Use the IP Address to auto-detect the connection type (e.g., FANUC, Haas, MTConnect, etc.).
  • Return you to the Machines page showing:
    • Machine list
    • Connection status
    • IP address
    • Collection method

For machines where automatic assignment fails:

  • You will see a blue button labeled Needs connecting.
  • Click Needs connecting to open the settings for that machine.
  • In the bottom-right corner, under Data Collection Methods:
    1. Click Add.
    2. Select the correct collection method (e.g., Haas, MTConnect, OPC UA).
    3. Enter the connection address and adapter script if required.
    4. Click Save.
  • The system will then attempt to connect to the machine using the provided details.

CSV Import (Bulk Add)​

  1. Go to Assets → Machines.
  2. Click Add Machine.
  3. Select CSV Import.
  4. Prepare a CSV file with the following columns (case sensitive):
    • machineName (required)
    • machineMake (optional)
    • machineModel (optional)
    • serial (optional)
    • year (optional)
    • edgeSerialNumber (optional)
    • ipAddress (optional)

CSV Example:

machineName,machineMake,machineModel,serial,year,edgeSerialNumber,ipAddress
Mill-001,Haas,VF-3,12345,2020,U461122,192.168.1.10
Lathe-002,Mazak,QTN-250,67890,2019,,192.168.1.11
Grinder-003,Studer,S22,24680,2021,U461122,192.168.1.12
  1. Follow the on-page guidance to ensure:
    • Column names match exactly (case sensitive).
    • Required field machineName is present.
  2. Upload the CSV.
  3. Once the machines appear in the table, click Save and Connect.

MachineMetrics will:

  • Attempt to determine the machine connection type for each machine using the IP Address.
  • Mark any machines that require manual setup with Needs connecting.

For any machine that says Needs connecting:

  • Click the button.
  • Configure Data Collection Methods as described above.
  • Click Save to trigger the connection attempt.