EnumString

Value

Description

OTHER

0

This state is used if no other state below applies.

PRODUCTION

1

Primary Mode used for all production activities, All PackML model states will be utilized. PackTags are active and reporting. The unit/machine executes relevant logic in response to commands which are mainly coming from External Systems, or entered directly by the operator.

MAINTENANCE

2

Used for routine preventive Maintenance or planned maintenance. Shall be utilized to document planned maintenance occurrence and duration.

This mode allows authorized personnel to run the unit/machine independent of other systems. This mode would typically be used for fault finding, machine trials, or testing operational improvements.

For example: The cleaning of a print head is maintenance.

MANUAL

3

Used for fault diagnosis of unplanned technical intervention.

CHANGE OVER

4

Used specifically for format or recipe change over, includes “cleaning” operations.

CLEAN

5

Used for Routine Cleaning requirements example: as specified by factory maintenance procedures.

SET UP

6

Used for set up or adjustments example: mechanical adjustments and testing.

EMPTY OUT

7

Used to empty out machine example: end of a block of shifts prior to factory weekend shut down, empty out resident product within the machine that could be sent to finished product and minimize part finished “rework”.

REMOTE SERVICE

8

Used when the state machine accepts commands from OPC UA clients, e.g. for remote service.Remark. The Remote Service mode fulfil the safety requirements of the harmonized norm EN415-10:2011 (Safety of packaging machines).