Kepware Advanced Derived Tags - Logic Expression with String Output

[joetenny]

I am looking to evaluate multiple tags in my Advanced Derived Tag with a String output.  I would like the output to be the following machine states: "Running" or "Idle" or "Down".  Is this possible?

[MKhatri]

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. I appreciate your query, and I recommend opening a support ticket with us for further assistance. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a straightforward answer due to the complexity of Adv Tags with multiple derived tags and link tags in use.

Please let me know if you need any help with opening a support ticket or if you have any other questions.

Regards,
Mohit

[joetenny]

Thanks Mohit.  I have opened a case on the PTC Support page: Case # 17590680

Thanks,

Joe

[joetenny · Accepted solution]

Working with PTC, here is what they helped me figure out:

To get Machine State it required 3 sets of advanced tags:
1. 3 derived tags to identify the state as a Boolean (Running, Idle and Down)
2. 3 derived tags that hold the strings for the states (String tags with values: "Running", "Idle" and "Down")
3. 3 link tags to link the state string to the MachineState tag based on actual state

Here is an image of the LinkRunning tag for reference.