Guidewheel uses "Thresholds" to determine the machine state for each device that we track. Setting these thresholds correctly is crucial for getting accurate runtime percentages, and for ensuring that alerts trigger at the correct time.
NOTE: Guidewheel captures data every second, averages that data over the course of a minute, and displays minute-by-minute data on our Uptime page.
Machine State Definitions
Running: Load is above the idle threshold (green zone).
Idle: Load is between the offline and idle thresholds (yellow zone).
Offline: Load is below the offline threshold (red zone).
How to Update Thresholds
Go to Settings.
Click Configurations.
Select Devices.
Find the relevant device and click the Edit icon.
Go to the Thresholds tab.
Adjust the idle, offline thresholds as needed.
Set the Threshold setting to Average, Max or Min
For most devices, Average is the best option
Average thresholds are set using the average active power over the course of a minute
Max or Min will look at the maximum or minimum output for any second within a given minute and determine the machine state based on that highest or lowest second
(Optional) Set a Rated threshold
This setting is helpful if you intend to set alerts based on a machine working too hard
Best Practices for Setting Thresholds
Compare the graph on the Uptime or Diagnostics page to your schedule of KNOWN running, idle, and offline time stamps
Hover over any point on the Uptime graph to see the Average Active Power at that moment
Utilize the "Show Min and Max Range" option to see more detailed Active Power data
Set thresholds based on Max or Min output for devices where the average power consumption is very similar between Running and Idle states. Often useful for devices that only use power for a few seconds at a time when producing/running.
When possible, give some wiggle room around the threshold. If a running state averages 5.1 kW, set the idle threshold at 4 kW, not 4.9kW