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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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.
Last Downtime
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After a downtime has been reconciled by the operator there may be a need to review that downtime by the operator, or leadership, The Last Downtime screen will allow review of the downtime, previous comments about the downtime, and the ability to add more comments. In "A" above there is all of the down time details associated with the most recent downtime and in "B" is a list of time stamped comments that have been previously entered. In "C" above the user would be able to add an additional comment to the downtime.
Entry Using Touch Screen
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The Operator Station was designed to be used by operators that may not have full range of motion or fine motor skills due to PPE being utilized in their roles. When an operator needs to enter a specific number, or needs to perform text entry, a keypad/keyboard will display for the user. The buttons are large and responsive to touch even when the user is wearing protective hand coverings.
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