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Data Collection Tab

Define how the system connects to and reads data from the machine.

Data Collection Methods

The Data Collection tab shows the configured adapters for the machine. In this example, a Haas Serial integration is configured at IP 192.168.1.46:4001 with adapter version 2.34.0.0, along with a supervisor adapter at port 8036. This tab is where you add, manage, or delete data collection methods.

Adding a New Data Collection Method​

  1. Open the Data Collection tab.
  2. Click Add a new data collection method.
  3. Use the dropdown to select one of the supported connection types, such as:
  • Allen Bradley
  • Brother
  • Citizen M700
  • Digital IoT
  • Ethernet/IP (for Allen Bradley)
  • FANUC FOCAS
  • Heidenhain
  • IO-Link
  • JSON HTTP
  • Mitsubishi M70 / M80 / M800
  • Modbus
  • MQTT
  • MTConnect Adapter
  • MTConnect Agent
  • OPC UA
  • Siemens Step 7
  • Universal Robot
  • Transform

Machine Connections (All Types Except Transform)​

For standard machine connections:

  • You must provide:
    • Connection address (IP, URL, or endpoint).
  • Many connections require:
    • An adapter script, which:
      • Handles reading data from the controller or PLC.
      • Publishes metrics in a format MachineMetrics understands.

For adapter scripts and examples:

  • Refer to the Machine Connections section of the MachineMetrics Support Portal.

Transforms​

Transforms are a special type of data collection entry:

  • They do not connect directly to a machine.
  • Instead, they process data coming from an existing adapter.

Transforms follow In → Process → Out:

  1. In

    • Declare keys that identify which incoming data items you will use.

  2. Process

    • Use variables and built-in operators to:
      • Combine data.
      • Perform calculations.
      • Derive new signals.

  3. Out

    • Define output data items.
    • These output items appear like standard data items and can be:
      • Mapped in Data Mapping.
      • Used for part counting, program logic, or analytics.

Transforms enable advanced customization of your machine data.