Overview:
Guidewheel uses a color-coded system to help you instantly understand machine status or run state. This system is designed to help operators, supervisors, and analysts quickly assess machine activity at a glance. Each color is based on the thresholds you set for runtime and idle power consumption.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Go to the Uptime page.
Observe the color-coded bar for each machine:
Red: The machine is off or drawing negligible power (below the red threshold).
Yellow: The machine is powered on but not actively producing (idle state).
Green: The machine is actively running and producing (above the green threshold).
To view or adjust the thresholds that define these zones, navigate to Settings > Configurations > Devices.
Look for values that match typical idle and run levels for your machines, and adjust if runtime classifications look off.
Tips & Best Practices:
Periodically validate your thresholds with real machine behavior to ensure accurate classification.
Use recent power trends (via line graph) to help determine if thresholds need adjusting.
Avoid setting thresholds too close together—leave enough buffer to prevent misclassification.
Troubleshooting:
If your uptime bars don’t seem to match actual machine activity, check that the thresholds are accurately configured.