Model-Aware® Glossary

Definitions for Model-Aware® automation and MTConnect® integration terminology.

Key terms

Model-Aware® automation
TAMS terminology for generating adapter behavior from an MTConnect information model.Explore the information model.
Information-model source
The equipment model used as an input when configuring or generating an adapter.
Translation layer
An intermediate mapping layer between source equipment data and MTConnect output.
Model-Aware® machine adapter
A TAMS adapter generated or configured from an MTConnect information model for a scoped equipment integration.Explore machine adapters.
Model-Aware® Auditor
TAMS software that checks MTConnect streams for conformance and data-quality findings over time.Explore Auditor.
Model-Aware® Certification
A TAMS assessment service for reviewing an MTConnect implementation and documenting findings against the agreed scope.Explore certification services.

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