Prerequisites

• Access to the Configuration > General parameters (SP019) menu. 
• Access to the Management > Collection tracking (SP004) menu.
• Previously created data collection. 

Introduction

To configure an event log, we must first configure the rules, which are divided into variable and attribute characteristics.

The rules are divided as follows:

• Occurrence: They are triggered when an unexpected event occurs. 

For example: when a point out of the executed control limit is out of the deadline (only occurs when a frequency is set for the collection).

• Sequence: They are triggered when a point sequence begins a pattern.

 For example: a sequence of X consecutive points, alternating above and below the central line.

• Value: They are triggered upon crossing a certain value.

For example: CPK lower than X and PPK lower than Y. 
 

It is also possible to configure rules for all collections or for specific collections. See below an example for each situation:

Configuring event log rules for all collections

1. Access the Configuration > General parameters (SP019) menu.

2. On the screen that will be opened, access the Event log tab.

3. Select the desired rules and, if necessary, edit the values that were automatically filled out.

4. Then, click on the Replicate changes button to apply the selected rules to other collections created in the system.

5. To finish, click on the button.

Configuring event log rules for a specific collection

1. Access the Management > Collection tracking (SP004) menu.

2. Select a data collection and click on the button.

3. On the screen that will be opened, access the Characteristic tab.

4. Select the desired characteristic and click on the button.

5. Access the Event log tab.

6. Select the desired rules and, if necessary, edit the values that were automatically filled out.

7. Then, click on Copy to save the selected configurations. Click on Paste to replicate the values to other rule groups.

8. To finish, click on the button.

Conclusion

This article has taught you to configure rules to trigger the event log for a specific collection or for all collections. Now, it is necessary to define the occurrences. For further information, refer to the Defining occurrences article.