| start_logging(sampling_rate) |
By executing this method the system starts logging IMM’s process parameters with specified by a user sampling rate. “sampling_rate” parameter is the user-desired sampling rate in Hz. The logging sequence is stopped by launching the idle() method. |
| get_process_param(names) |
This method returns actual and set values of chosen process parameter or list of parameters. Parameter name(s) is/are given as “names” argument of the method. This method is independent of the control loop. |
| get_async_act_sample(params) |
Returns unsynchronized current value(s) of process parameter(s). Name of one or more parameters are given as “params” argument of the method. Method is independent of the control loop. |
| set_process_param(name,value) |
This method sets a desired value of a specified process parameter on the IMM. Arguments “name” and “value” mean respectively process parameter’s name and desired value of that parameter. |
| get_samples(number_of_shots) |
Method returns data sampled during certain number of production cycles (shots) buffered in a FIFO queue. “number_of_shots” parameter defines how many shots/cycles in the past user is interested in. |
| event() |
Set API’s state to an event, can be launched externally with method event_sample(). |
| event_sample() |
Trigger an event based sampling. The state has to be an event. |
| idle() |
Set interface’s state to idle, a passive state where the connection is maintained. |
| disconnect() |
Connection is ended and the API is shut down. |
