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• DESCRIPTION: description that identifies the datum.
• T
YPE: the data may be in TEXT form if their value is free or CATALOG form if their
value has to be selected from a pre-defined list (the C
ATALOG corresponding to
the specific datum). It’s possible to input a list of values among which the ope-
rator has to choose, using the table on the right side of the form and commands
A
DD , DEL end EDIT.
B
EHAVIOUR: it defines how the data marks the measurements:
• S
TATE: if a certain data value is inserted, all the measurements will assume
that value until it is modified again.
• E
VENT: if a certain data value is inserted, it will be valid for the current mea-
surement only.
NOTE: It is not possible to enter the tracing data unless a batch is active.
NOTE: in case of catalog form, it is possible to insert a list of values,
shown to the operator by the concerning field. By A
DD, CANC and MODIFY is
possible values compounded by the following fields:
• ID: numeric code used as unique identificator during data expor-
tation. This code is automatically suggested by the software during
the creation but it could be customized in a way to assure an unique
identification in case of many Merlin are used in the same plant and/
or company.
• C
ODE and DESCRIPTION: alphanumeric fields are shown stages of in-
serting and selecting keys.