Sampler - PSM
From VersaVision Support
- OVERVIEW
- Samplers are Monitoring Points that can be setup to capture data (Item, Number, Barcode, etc.) and record it along with keeping a tally.
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- Example: An Operator scans a unit number when the unit is started and/or finished.
- This page will provide information on each property required to setup a Sampler.
- NAVIGATION
- PROPERTIES
- Once a Sampler has been Added or Selected, the Properties will show on the right side of the screen. Click in the Sampler Name field.
- Enter a Name for the Sampler - the name entered will appear on the Operator Interface.
- Click on the down arrow in the Mode field.
- There will be 2 options for the Mode - select the best option for the Sampler being created.
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- Shift - selecting the option will reset the Sampler Tally at the end of every Shift.
- Day - selecting this option will reset the Sampler Tally at the end of the Day (midnight).
- The only selection for the Input Method field is Manual Entry - click on the down arrow in the Value Type field.
- There will be 4 options available, select the best option for the Sampler being created.
- When the Local Validation is On, there will be 2 options:
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- Text - the Sampler will accept any character as the input.
- Numeric (Integer) - the Sampler will only accept whole numbers as the input. The operator will be presented with a Number Pad only, no keyboard function.
- Numeric (Decimal) - the Sampler will only accept a number with a decimal as the input. The operator will be presented with a Number Pad only, no keyboard function.
- True/False - this is a custom feature, please contact VersaCall Support for assistance.
- When the Local Validation is On, there will be 2 options:
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- Regular Expression (RegEx) - this allows the user to enter a RegEx code that will evaluate the entry made on the Sampler.
- If the correct entry should be a Date, the user can enter a RegEx code that will only accept a Date in a specific format. Please contact VersaCall Support for assistance.
- Message - enter the error message that the operator will see when their entry does not conform to the validation setup.
- Regular Expression (RegEx) - this allows the user to enter a RegEx code that will evaluate the entry made on the Sampler.
- By default, the Use Server Validation will be Off.
- Toggle the switch to turn this feature On.
- This validation is used by checking information contained in a Table or Database.
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- Example: If an operator is only allowed to work at a specific station, the system can reject an ID or Name if the operator attempts to log an entry.
- When the Server Validation is On, there will be 2 options:
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- Command (Single Value Lookup) - the user will click on the down arrow in the field and select the Command being used.
- Depending on the Command that is selected, there can be 1 or more Parameter fields presented.
- Please contact VersaCall Support for assistance with setting up Commands.
- Server Validation Message - enter the error message that the operator will see when their entry does not exist in the table/database being used.
- Command (Single Value Lookup) - the user will click on the down arrow in the field and select the Command being used.
- By default the Sampler will have a "type_sampler" tag assigned.
- VersaCall suggest Tagging the Sampler for easier Report & Dashboard creation.
- Click on the Add Tag button to create a Custom Tag.
- Select the Link below for detailed information on setting up a Tag.
- Select the Link below for detailed information on setting up an Action.