9. The method of step 7 , wherein the step of determining the state of operation comprises: identifying nodes of relational paths associated with the state of operation of the actuator; generating a table that assigns a unique representative text to each transition path formed between the nodes along the relational paths; and concatenating the event messages with the representative text according to the predetermined grammatical rules.
9. The method of step 7 , wherein the step of determining the state of operation comprises: identifying nodes of relational paths associated with the state of operation of the actuator; generating a table that assigns a unique representative text to each transition path formed between the nodes along the relational paths; and concatenating the event messages with the representative text according to the predetermined grammatical rules. 10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the step of identifying nodes comprises the steps of providing a state transition matrix having a plurality of variables associated with the actuator, each variable being characterized with metrics defining a normal state of operation, a deviation, a malfunction and a failure associated with the operation of the actuator, each variable representing a node; and identifying transition paths between the nodes that define the state of operation of the actuator.