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AF Analysis: Robust Timestamp Comparisons with Tolerance & Digital States

Master robust timestamp comparisons in PI AF Analysis. Learn to overcome precision issues and digital states using tolerance-based logic and the BadVal() function for reliable event tracking.

Mateo Gonzalez

6 min read

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#AF Analysis
#Digital State
#PI AF
#Event Frames
#performance equations
#BadVal
#timestamps
#Max function
#If Then Else
#Tolerance

About Mateo Gonzalez

Expert in PI System implementation, industrial automation, and data management. Passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their process data through innovative solutions and best practices.

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