The Operator Station allows for real time data entry and data metrics for line operators. Some features include: downtime reconciliation, scrap entry, manual entry, recipe changes, job changes, and quality inspections. The Operator Station is deployed on an industrial strength touch screen computer inside of our a Production Data Machine Module, allowing for not only data entry but also data collection in one solution. The Operator Station's mechanisms for displaying data metrics/data collection is customizable to meet each customer's needs and provides an increase to the operator's efficiency, enhanced data integrity, and real time feedback.
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On the manual entry screen the operator will be able to reconcile business specific information that is pertinent to production. In "A" above we see a list of available parts associated with this station, each part can be assigned customized manual entry information for the operator to enter. The part may also have an image associated with it for operator ease of identification, in this demo we see the default placeholder image of the two cogs. In "B" we see the customized entry for the selected part. In this instance there is a configured "Actual Parts Produced", "Text Entry", and "Number of Pallets" available for the operator. However, these options can be customized to what is desired from the business. Once the operator is complete, they will select the "Done" button and be returned to the main screen.
Recipe
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The recipe screen allows the operator to change the current recipe running on the machine. Current recipes that are associated with the Operator Station the employee is using is listed in a scroll-able window in "A" above. If the operator knows which recipe they would like to choose they may begin searching for the recipe name in "B" above and the list of recipes will narrow to match the search terms. The current recipe will be noted in "C" above so that the employee can verify what is currently selected for the machine.
Entry Using Touch Screen
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