Installation and Operating Manual R Link Electric & Safety Control Co.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1.1 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 1.1 1.2 System Requirements............................................................................................................... 1.2 Section 2 Installation..................................
.12.2 Editing Parts................................................................................................................... 4.29 4.12.3 Deleting Parts................................................................................................................. 4.29 4.13 Job Configuration................................................................................................................... 4.30 4.13.1 Adding a Job ....................................................................
Section 8 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Color OIT)......................................................... 8.1 8.1 Configuring the OmniLink 5000 for LinkNet (Color OIT) ..................................................... 8.1 8.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT)............................................... 8.3 8.3 Network Job Storage on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT)...................................................... 8.4 8.
Table of Figures Figure 2.1: LinkNet Wiring Overview ............................................................................................... 2.1 Figure 2.2: Regular Drop Box Network Connections ........................................................................ 2.3 Figure 2.3: Repeater Drop Box Network Connections ...................................................................... 2.3 Figure 2.4: OmniLink LCD Operator Terminal (Back Panel View) Network Connections.............. 2.4 Figure 2.
Figure 4.38: Figure 4.39: Figure 4.40: Figure 4.41: Figure 5.1: Figure 5.2: Figure 5.3: Figure 5.4: Figure 5.5: Figure 5.6: Figure 6.1: Figure 6.2: Figure 6.3: Figure 6.4: Figure 6.5: Figure 7.1: Figure 7.2: Figure 7.3: Figure 7.4: Figure 7.5: Figure 8.1: Figure 8.2: Figure 8.3: Figure 8.4: Tonnage Waveform Configuration Dialog Box ............................................................ 4.36 Machine Configuration Preventive Maintenance Dialog Box....................................... 4.
Section 1 Introduction The Link Systems Network Application (LinkNet 2) provides detailed monitoring of stamping operations utilizing Link equipment. Supported equipment includes the OmniLink 5000 press control and associated option modules, the System 1100 tonnage monitor, and MicroLink operator terminal (both alone and when used with a MultiSet).
• Reports are generated using Seagate Software Crystal Reports. This allows the end user to customize (with separate purchase of Crystal Reports from any software vendor) LinkNet 2 reports for any special requirements, add a company logo, etc. • Preventive Maintenance setpoints can be set by elapsed time, press running time, and strokes. OmniLink 5000 controls additionally support setpoints by “Motor On” time, Total feed length, and Clutch/Brake engagements.
Section 2 Installation LinkNet is connected to each piece of equipment in a bussed arrangement commonly called “daisy chaining”. The means that the communications cable goes from the computer to the first machine, from the first machine to the second, from the second to the third, and so on as shown in Figure 2.1. The “Drop Boxes” shown in the figure are small boxes that contain plugable terminal strips.
Belden 8103 cable and many similar cables organized as twisted pairs use a special color code scheme. Instead of each wire using a different color, each pair uses a color. One wire in the pair is predominately white with a thin color stripe, and the other wire in the pair is predominately the color with a thin white stripe. When referring to these wires a common convention names the predominate color first.
Figure 2.2: Regular Drop Box Network Connections Figure 2.3: Repeater Drop Box Network Connections All three connectors should be wired as follows: GND RXD+ RXDTXD+ TXDSHLD Green/White and White/Green Orange/White White/Orange Blue/White White/Blue Shield (bare) Wire of Cable For Repeaters Only: L1 “Hot” side of 110V AC L2 “Neutral” side of 110V AC M. GND Machine Ground Some older versions of the drop box do not have the “SHLD” terminal.
2.3 OmniLink LCD Operator Terminal Network Connections There should be five connectors on the back of the OmniLink 5000 operator interface terminal as shown in Figure 2.4. If only four connectors are present, then an older communications board is installed. If this is the case, contact Link for pricing to upgrade the unit to the new communications board with network support.
2.4 OmniLink II LCD Operator Terminal Network Connections Figure 2.5: OmniLink II LCD Operator Terminal (Front View) There are eight connectors and a fuse on the back panel of the OmniLink II LCD operator terminal as shown in Figure 2.6. Port 5 is the network port and should be wired as follows: ISO GND +R -R +T -T Green/White and White/Green Orange/White White/Orange Blue/White White/Blue Network Port Figure 2.6: OmniLink II LCD Operator Terminal (Back Panel View) Network Connections 2.
2.5 MicroLink Operator Terminal Network Connections The communications ports for the MicroLink operator terminal are internal to the unit. The back cover must be removed to access the ports. Figure 2.7 shows a view of the inside of the MicroLink terminal. Note that ports 4 and 5 reside on an optional (but usually present) “piggyback” circuit board. If for some reason this card is not present, contact Link for upgrade information and pricing.
2.6 System 1100 Connections System 1100 tonnage monitors with software versions older than version 3.2 in the operator interface board (the circuit board that is mounted on the door of the 1100) will need to have a software upgrade in order to function with LinkNet. Contact Link for the appropriate software. The System 1100 has three terminal strips on the circuit board mounted to the door of the unit, two of which should already be wired. The “NETWORK” port (see Figure 2.
2.7 Software Installation Once the wiring is completed, the software on the host computer must be installed. Insert the LinkNet compact disk (CD) in the computers CD-ROM drive. If “Auto Insert Notification” is enabled for the drive (it is by default), then the LinkNet installation program will automatically start when the CD is inserted. If for some reason “Auto Insert Notification” is not enabled, hit the “Start” button on the desktop, select “Run...
Section 3 Terminology In order to fully understand and get the best use of this manual, it is strongly suggested that this section be read! Throughout this manual, certain terms are used to describe measurements, statistics, and actions. Since these terms may mean different things to different people, their meaning as used by LinkNet will be explained in this section. • Part - The part is the intended product of a manufacturing operation. For LinkNet this will usually be a stamping operation.
• Scrap - The portion of material that ideally would have been a good part, but due to some defect is not usable. For instance, if a punch in the die breaks, one or more parts may be made missing a hole. These parts are scrap (unless they can be reworked). • Tool - A device used to shape or to perform work on material. For stamping, it is usually called a die and consists of an upper portion attached to the slide of the press and a lower portion attached to the bolster of the press.
• Run • Down Time Code - A code used to assign a “reason” that the machine is down (not running production). Note that in LinkNet, the person entering the reason does not actually have to remember a numeric code. LinkNet sends the actual description of the code to each machine on the network. The operator selects from a list of down time reasons rather than a numeric code. • Down Time Category - Each down time code has a category to which it belongs.
• Break Time - Time during a shift when operators are on break. Data is collected but under a break time code. See section 4.7 for details on schedule configuration. • Off Schedule Time - Time when no shift should be active. For instance, if the plant is shut down on Sunday, this is off-schedule time. Some, but not all, data is still logged, but under the off-schedule time code. See section 4.7 for details on schedule configuration. • Shift Date - A shift date can be different from the calendar date.
Section 4 Configuration After the software is installed, it must be configured. This consists of the following steps: • • • • • • • • • • • Configure LinkNet security. Select a communications port for LinkNet to use to “talk” to the machines. Configure the number of shifts, and shift times for each day. Enter any additional down time categories to the standard categories supplied. Enter down time codes and their descriptions. Enter material information. Enter tool information. Enter part information.
4.2 Operator Configuration Before anything else can be done in LinkNet, operators must be configured. Any number of operators can be configured, each with separate pass codes and permissions. To configure operators, select “Configure” and then “Operators” from the LinkNet menu. The login list should appear (See Figure 4.1 for an example). After login, an operator list box similar to Figure 4.2 should appear. From the operator configuration list, operators can be added, edited, or deleted. 4.2.
4.2.1.2 Operator Computer Permissions The “Comp. Perm.” (Computer Permissions) tab is used to configure the operations each LinkNet user is allowed to do. Note that there is more than one “Comp. Perm.” tab. Check each item the user is allowed to do by clicking on the item (clicking the item will toggle the check mark). Make sure each item the user is NOT allowed to do is unchecked. Be sure to go to each “Comp. Perm.” tab to select all the user’s permissions. Figure 4.
4.2.1.4 Operator Notes The “Notes” tab allows notes to be entered for the operator. These notes are for reference use and are completely free form. The length of the notes is essentially unlimited. Figure 4.6: Operator Configuration Notes Dialog Box 4.2.2 Editing an Operator To edit an operator, double click on the operator name in the operator configuration list (see Figure 4.2 for an example), or select an operator in the list by single clicking it, and hit the “Edit Operator” button.
4.3 Database Location Configuration (Standalone and Server Versions Only) By default, LinkNet stores its database files in the directory where it is installed. This can be changed, however, so that the database files can be stored on a network server for easier backup. To change the database location, select “Configure” and then “Database Directory” from the LinkNet Figure 4.7 Database Location Configuration Dialog menu. After logging in (refer to section 4.1), a dialog similar to Figure 4.7 should appear.
4.5 Communications Port Configuration LinkNet uses a standard RS-232 serial port (commonly called a “comm port”) to communicate with the machines on the factory floor via an external RS-232 to RS-485 converter. No boards have to be installed or configured on the host computer. There are typically two comm ports installed in most computers, “COM1" and “COM2", although others may be present as well. An unused comm port must be available for LinkNet to use. Figure 4.
4.6 Configuring Shifts LinkNet collects most information only while in a shift. This keeps the system from needlessly filling up the hard drive with information not related to production and lets many types of information be tracked by shift. The relative performance of different shifts can then be compared and analyzed. To configure the number and names of shifts, select “Configure” and then “Shifts” from the LinkNet menu. A dialog similar to Figure 4.10 should appear.
4.7 Configuring the Shift Schedule To configure the shift schedule, select “Configure” and then “Schedule” from the LinkNet menu. A dialog box similar to Figure 4.12 will appear. For each shift configured, a set of times for each day that the shift is active needs to be entered. The starting and ending time of each shift can be configured in 10minute intervals. By default, when a shift is added (see Section 4.6) it gets a disabled time entry for each day of the week. As shown in Figure 4.
Daily Schedule Extension: A shift could possibly run for two non-contiguous times during the day. When adding another scheduled time for a shift (besides the “Normal Daily Schedule”), a schedule entry of this type will be created. Daily Break: A break that applies for the given day of the week. This kind of entry, in effect, makes a “hole” in the schedule. That is, during the time the break is in effect, information is logged under a different time code and is not counted as scheduled shift time.
4.7.1 Adding a Shift Schedule Time To add a scheduled time, press the “Add Time” button at the bottom of the pressroom schedule listing dialog box. A dialog box similar to Figure 4.13 will appear. The settings in this dialog box are: Name: The name of the time that will appear in the schedule listing. Enabled: Controls whether or not the schedule entry is actually used. Check the enabled box to use the entry, uncheck the box to NOT use the entry. Shift: The shift to which the time entry applies.
4.7.3 Adding a One-Time Schedule Entry To add a one-time schedule adjustment, select the “one-time adjustments” button (see Figure 4.12). Any current one-time adjustments will be displayed in the list. Hit the “Add Time” button and a dialog box similar to Figure 4.14 will appear. This dialog box is very similar to the standard daily time configuration dialog box (see Section 4.7.1 for details), with the exception of the starting and ending time sections.
4.8 Down Time Configuration Down time codes (DTCs) are numeric values that have a user assigned meaning attached to them. These codes allow the user to track the uptime, downtime, and usage of each press. Each DTC has a user-entered description that is downloaded to Link equipment and an associated category.
4.8.1.1 Adding a Down Time Category To add a down time category, hit the “Add Category” button on the down time category listing (see Figure 4.15) and a dialog box similar to Figure 4.16 will appear. The settings in this dialog box are: Category Description: This is the description of the down time category that will show up in reports. Type: Type can be “Customer Defined” or “Retired”. “Customer Defined” is the normal setting.
4.8.2 Down Time Code Configuration To configure down time codes, select “Configure” and then “Down Time Codes” from the LinkNet menu. A dialog box similar to Figure 4.17 will appear. The listing shows the down time code, the down time description, and the down time category. After all additions, changes, or deletions have been made, click the “OK” button. The DTC descriptions will then be sent to each press on the network automatically. Figure 4.17: Down Time Code Listing 4.8.2.
Meaning: The meaning of the down time code and its intended use can be entered here. 4.8.2.2 Editing a Down Time Code To Edit a DTC, select a DTC from the down time code listing (see Figure 4.17) and click on the “Edit DTC” button. Alternatively, the DTC can be “double clicked” in the list. A dialog box similar to Figure 4.18 will appear. The same options apply as in adding a DTC (see previous section) with the exception that the numeric code cannot be changed.
4.9 Machine Configuration Since the same network cable is shared by each machine on the network (see Figure 2.1), LinkNet uses a machine number to identify the particular press that it wants to “talk” to. Each machine on the network must therefore be assigned a unique non-zero number (up to four digits). In addition, several settings related to machines need to be configured. To configure machines, select “Configure” and then “Machines” from the LinkNet menu. A machine listing similar to Figure 4.
4.9.1.1 Machine General Settings The “General” machine settings page (see Figure 4.20) contains information and settings required for the proper operation of LinkNet with the machine. The information and settings on this page are: Detected Equipment: The Link equipment on the press is reported here. If no equipment shows up in this area, the machine is not communicating with LinkNet. Machine Number: The number assigned to the machine for the purpose of LinkNet communications.
Stroke: The stroke of the press. Con. Rod Length: The length of the connecting rod that goes from the crankshaft to the slide. Min. Shutheight: The minimum shutheight of which the press is capable. Max. Shutheight: The maximum shutheight of which the press is capable. Bed Width: The width of the press bed. Bed Depth: The depth of the press bed. Coil Feed Capable: Check this box if the press is equipped with a coil feed. Max Coil Width: This setting is only available if “Coil Feed Capable” is checked.
4.9.1.4 Machine Miscellaneous Settings The “Miscellaneous” settings page (see Figure 4.23) contains the press idle timeout value and several other settings. The information and settings on this page are: Idle Timeout: The amount of time in minutes that a machine can go without making a stroke before being considered “idle”. In order to track machine utilization, it is necessary to know not only when a machine is down, but also when it is simply not in use. After the number of minutes set by this Figure 4.
4.9.2 Editing a Machine From the machine listing (see Figure 4.19), select a machine and hit the “Edit Machine” button. Alternatively, the machine can be “double clicked” in the list. The dialog of Figure 4.20 will be displayed. All items except the machine number may be edited in the same way as adding a machine (see section 4.9.1 for details). 4.9.3 Deleting a Machine To delete a machine, select it from the machine listing (see Figure 4.19) and click on the “Delete Machine” button.
4.10 Material Configuration Material, if desired, can be associated with jobs that run on machines. Figure 3.2 shows the relationship between a machine, tooling, material, a job, and a part. To configure material, select “Configure” and then “Material” from the LinkNet menu. A material listing similar to Figure 4.24 will appear. The listing shows the material number and material description of all currently configured material.
4.10.1.1 Material General Settings The “General” material settings page (see Figure 4.25) contains internal and supplier part numbers and descriptions. The information and settings on this page are: Internal Part Number: The internal part number of the material. This will usually be the stock number of the material in question. Description: The description typed here will show up in the material listing and in other places in LinkNet where material must be specified.
Weight Per Length: The weight per length (in the units specified to the right of the entry field) of the material. Avg. Coil Weight or Weight Per Piece: The average weight of a coil of material – or of a piece of material for non-coil material types. 4.10.1.3 Material Miscellaneous Settings The “Miscellaneous” settings page contains customer fields for the material. LinkNet does not directly use the customer fields. These three fields are provided for custom uses by, of course, the customer. 4.10.1.
4.11 Tooling Configuration For LinkNet to track tool strokes and other tooling related preventive maintenance, tooling must be configured and associated with jobs. Figure 3.2 shows the relationship between a machine, tooling, material, a job, and a part. To configure tooling, select “Configure” and then “Tooling” from the LinkNet menu. A tool listing similar to Figure 4.27 will appear. The listing shows the tool number, tool description, and tool status of all currently configured tools.
4.11.1.1 Tool General Settings The “General” tool settings page (see Figure 4.28) has the following settings: Tool Number: The tool number can be up to 50 alphanumeric characters. Description: The tool description will show up in tool lists and reports. Property Number: LinkNet does not directly use this field. It is provided for customer information. Tool Manufacturer: The manufacturer of this tool. This field is used to track tool problems by manufacturer.
Maximum SPM: The maximum SPM at which this tool should be run regardless of the capability of the machine in which it is run. Bed Width: The width of the machine bed necessary to hold the tool. Bed Depth: The depth of the machine bed necessary to hold the tool. Minimum Tonnage: The minimum tonnage necessary to properly run the tool. 4.11.1.3 Tool Miscellaneous Settings The “Miscellaneous” settings page contains customer fields for the tool. LinkNet does not directly use the customer fields.
4.12 Part Configuration LinkNet can track many statistics by part number as well as tool and job. To do this, some part information must be configured and associated with jobs. Figure 3.2 shows the relationship between a machine, tooling, material, a job, and a part. To configure parts, select “Configure” and then “Parts” from the LinkNet menu. A part listing similar to Figure 4.30 will appear. The listing shows the part number, part description, and part status of all currently configured parts.
4.12.1.1 Part General Settings The “General” part settings page (see Figure 4.31) has the following settings: Internal Part Number: The internal part number can be up to 50 alphanumeric characters. Description: The part description will show up in part lists and reports. Internal Material Number: Set this to the material typically used to make this part. Customer Name: The name of the customer for whom this part is made.
4.12.2 Editing Parts From the part listing (see Figure 4.30), select a part and hit the “Edit Part” button. Alternatively, the part can be “double clicked” in the list. The dialog of Figure 4.31 will be displayed. All items except the internal part number may be edited in the same way as adding a part (see section 4.12.1 for details). 4.12.3 Deleting Parts To delete a part, select it from the part listing (see Figure 4.30) and click on the “Delete Part” button.
4.13 Job Configuration Jobs are the central unifying element in LinkNet data collection. In LinkNet, as shown in Figure 3.2, jobs bring together machines, tools, and material to make a part. The job number on LinkNet for a given machine corresponds directly to the job number of the stored job on that machine.
4.13.1 Adding a Job Adding a job is a little different from adding most of the other items in LinkNet, such as parts or material, in that the machine for the job must first be specified. To add a job, hit the “Add Job” button at the bottom of the job listing as shown in Figure 4.33. A machine listing similar to Figure 4.34 should appear. Select the machine from the list that the job should be added to and hit the “Select” button at the bottom of the listing or “double click” the machine in the list.
4.13.1.1 Job General Settings The “General” job settings page (see Figure 4.35) has the following settings: Job Number: The job number for this job. This corresponds to the job storage number on the actual machine. The settings (standard rates, setup times, etc.) for this job will be used when this job number is used on the actual machine. Job Description: The job description will show up in job lists and reports. Internal Part Number: The internal part number to be produced by this job.
4.13.1.2 Job Physical Characteristics Settings The “Physical Characteristics” settings page (see Figure 4.36) contains information about the physical nature of the job. The settings in this page are not currently used by LinkNet, but may be in the future. At present, these are for informational purposes. The information and settings on this page are: Show Units In: All units on this page can be shown in English or metric units. Note that values can be entered in one unit, and displayed in another.
4.13.1.3 Job Tooling Settings The “Tooling” settings page (see Figure 4.37) specifies the tooling to be used with the job. As can be seen in the figure, up to four tools can be configured for each job. Hit the small down arrow at the right of the “Tool 1” field to drop down a listing of all configured tools and select the appropriate tool. Repeat this process as needed for additional tools in fields “Tool 2”, “Tool 3”, and “Tool 4”. Leave the tool fields as “Not Specified” when no tool is used.
4.13.2 Editing Jobs From the job listing (see Figure 4.33), select a job and hit the “Edit Job” button. Alternatively, the job can be “double clicked” in the list. The dialog of Figure 4.35 will be displayed. All items except the job and machine number may be edited in the same way as adding a job (see section 4.13.1 for details). 4.13.3 Deleting Jobs To delete a job, select it from the job listing (see Figure 4.33) and click on the “Delete Job” button.
4.14 Tonnage Wave Capture Configuration LinkNet has tonnage signature capture built in. In fact, the system can be set up so that tonnage monitor equipped presses can print a waveform right from the press. To do this, LinkNet needs to know the orientation (portrait or landscape) of the paper and the printer to use. Select “Tonnage Wave Capture” from the “Configure” menu to bring up the dialog box of Figure 4.38. This dialog box contains the settings for two different print types.
4.15 Preventive Maintenance Configuration Preventive maintenance (PM) allows one or more setpoints to be entered for each machine or tool. These setpoints can be set by elapsed time, press running time, and strokes. OmniLink 5000 controls additionally support setpoints by “Motor On” time, Total feed length, and Clutch/Brake engagements. PM items can be set by machine or tool. If set up by tool, the PM settings will be tracked regardless of which machine the tool is run on.
4.15.1 Adding a Preventive Maintenance Item To add a PM item, hit the “Add PM Item” button and the dialog from the PM listing dialog of a machine or tool (see Figure 4.39 and Figure 4.40) and a dialog box similar to Figure 4.41 should be displayed. Note that this dialog box is identical for machines and tools. Figure 4.41: Preventive Maintenance Configuration Dialog Box The settings on this dialog box are as follows: PM Item Name: Enter the description for this PM item.
PM Item Type: Select the type of limit this PM item should have. This can be one of the following: Running Time: Amount of time the press was actually stroking since the last time this PM item was reset. Motor On Time: Amount of time the main motor of press has run since the last time this PM item was reset. Elapsed Time: Amount of time that has gone by since the last time this PM item was reset. Strokes: Number of strokes since the last time this PM item was reset.
4.15.4 Resetting a Preventive Maintenance Item When a PM has “tripped” (exceeded its limit), it will appear in the “tripped items” PM report. When the item has been inspected or serviced, it must be reset for the next interval. Resetting the item leaves all the information the same except the value, which is reset to zero. The PM history report will show all the times and at what point this item has been reset. To reset a PM item, select it from the PM listing dialog of a machine or tool (see Figure 4.
Section 5 Using LinkNet 5.1 The Overview Window When LinkNet is started, there is one screen open by default, the pressroom overview window (see Figure 5.1). This window contains information to give an “at a glance” status of the entire pressroom operation. Figure 5.1: Pressroom Overview Screen Each column contains a different kind of information as follows: Mach #: The machine number of the press. This is the machine number that was programmed into the Link equipment on the press (see section 4.9.1.4).
SPM: The current strokes per minute of the press updated every 15 seconds. Note that in single stroke operations with a long time between strokes this number may jump around quite a bit. TTC: Estimated time to completion for the job in hours and minutes. This number is calculated using the part count, part limit, and average strokes per minute. LinkNet polls machines every 10 minutes for average tonnage and production rate.
5.2.2 Tonnage Detail The tonnage detail screen (“Peak Tons” tab - see Figure 5.3) shows the tonnage, high setpoint, low setpoint, reverse setpoint, and any alarms for each channel of the tonnage monitor. In addition, indications are provided to show when the tonnage monitor is bypassed and whether reverse and low limits are on or off. Figure 5.3: Machine Detail “Tonnage” Dialog Box 5.3 Manual Version 1.
5.2.3 Average Tonnage Graph Detail The average tonnage detail screen (“Average Tons Graph” tab - see Figure 5.4) graphically shows the average tonnage for a machine for the last 8 hours, last 24 hours, or the current run. The default is the current run, but clicking the “Last 8 Hours” or “Last 24 Hours” buttons near the bottom of the dialog box will change the time scale. The average tonnage, highest good tonnage, and lowest good tonnage are Figure 5.
5.2.4 Stroking Rate Graph Detail The stroking rate detail screen (“Stroking Rate Graph” tab – see Figure 5.5) graphically shows the production rate for a machine for the last 8 hours, last 24 hours, or the current run. The default is the current run, but clicking the “Last 8 Hours” or “Last 24 Hours” buttons near the bottom of the dialog box will change the time scale. This graph shows the production rate in strokes per minute as an area graph in 10minute intervals Figure 5.
5.2.5 SPM Rates Detail The SPM rates detail screen (“SPM Rates” tab – see Figure 5.6) shows the hours, maximum SPM, average SPM, standard SPM, and comparisons between the current statistics and the standard, last run, and all runs for both overall and production time. The overall time is the total scheduled time including time when the press did not run. The production time is the total scheduled time minus the time the press was down – that is, the time the Figure 5.
Section 6 Reports There are several reports that can be generated from the data that LinkNet collects. In addition, these reports can be modified by the user using a commercial software package called Crystal Reports available from Seagate Software. Many of these reports can be generated by machine or by die. To generate a report, select the “Reports” menu. Reports can be generated by machine, tool, part, or for preventive maintenance.
explanation of the time types. Each report has a default selection for the time types that typically works best for that report. To select a custom time period, use the “From” and “To” fields under the “Select a Custom Time Period …” section to specify a start and end date. Then hit the “Use Selected Times” button to proceed to the next step in report generation. To use a standard time period, simply click the appropriate button at the bottom section of the dialog box. These buttons are labeled 6.1.
6.1.3 Report Machine Selection Many reports allow the selection of the machine or machines for which they are to be run. For instance, a report could be run to report only on machine 1234. The dialog box that will appear for these reports should be similar to Figure 6.3. Figure 6.3: Report Machine Selection Dialog Box By default, all machines are included. The left list box shows machines that are not included in the report. The right side shows machines that are included in the report.
6.1.4 Report Tool Selection Many reports allow the selection of the tool or tool for which they are to be run. For instance, a report could be run to report only on tool “TOOL-0001”. The dialog box that will appear for these reports should be similar to Figure 6.4. Figure 6.4: Report Tool Selection Dialog Box By default, all tools are included. The left list box shows tools that are not included in the report. The right side shows tools that are included in the report.
6.1.5 Report Part Selection Many reports allow the selection of the part or parts for which they are to be run. For instance, a report could be run to report only on part “PART-0001”. The dialog box that will appear for these reports should be similar to Figure 6.5. Figure 6.5: Report Part Selection Dialog Box By default, all parts are included. The left list box shows parts that are not included in the report. The right side shows parts that are included in the report.
The event log records the machine number, shift date, shift, start time, end time (for down time codes), duration, Run/Program switch status, tonnage monitor bypass state, tonnage monitor “low limits off” state, tonnage monitor “reverse limits off” state, and the die protection bypass state that applies to each entry in the log for a given machine. 6.
For each machine, the report shows (for each job run on the machine) the job description, tooling used, part number made, number of runs, number of strokes, time spent on the job in hours, job standard average SPM, actual average SPM, utilization, and OEE. See Section 3, if necessary, for a definition of these terms. 6.6 Machine Reports – Stroke Productivity The machine stroke productivity report gives a breakdown by day, week, or month, of what each shift ran and how they ran it.
6.9 Tool Reports – Tool Down Summary The tool down summary report provides information on how many times, with what severity, and at what approximate cost tools have been down. To run the tool down summary report, select “Tool”, “Tool Down Summary” from the “Reports” menu.
6.13 Part Reports - Trend Part trend reports show the history of certain statistics over time. For each run of a part, the OEE, uptime percentage, setup time, average utilization, production utilization, production time percentage, and average total tons are collected. The trend of these measurements versus runs can be shown in these reports. To run a part trend report, select “Part”, “Trend”, and the statistic to trend from the “Reports” menu.
Section 7 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Monochrome OIT) The OmniLink 5000 press automation control gains some powerful new capabilities when combined with LinkNet. The OmniLink 5000 will work the same way it always has, but with a few additional screens and softkeys. 7.1 Configuring the OmniLink 5000 for LinkNet (Monochrome OIT) Before the OmniLink can communicate with LinkNet, it must be assigned a machine number.
• Push the “CONFIG COMM.” softkey to display the communications setup screen, which should look similar to Figure 7.3 (the port configurations may vary depending on how the particular machine is set up and what options have been installed). • Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight “Port 5" and hit the “CHANGE TASK” softkey until the description for port 5 reads “Link Network”. Figure 7.
7.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) Down time codes (DTCs) are a way for the press operator to easily keep a record of reasons why the press is not in production. The DTCs are configured by an administrator using LinkNet as discussed in section 4.8.2. When the LinkNet option is enabled (see section 7.1), a new message appears at the bottom of the counter screen and a new softkey, “NETWORK OPS”, is displayed (also in the counter screen).
7.3 Network Job Storage on the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) Virtually unlimited job storage is available when using an OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet. Jobs can be stored from the OmniLink 5000 to LinkNet in the following manner: • From the main menu of the OmniLink OIT, hit the “JOB SETUPS” softkey to enter the jobs screen. • Hit the “STORE SETUP” softkey to enter the store screen.
7.5 Sending Tonnage Graphs from the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) LinkNet has the ability to receive and display tonnage signatures from the OmniLink 5000 tonnage monitor. To send a tonnage signature to LinkNet, take the following steps: • From the main menu of the OmniLink OIT, hit the “TONNAGE MONITOR” softkey to enter the tonnage monitor main screen. • Hit the “GRAPH” softkey to enter the tonnage monitor graph settings screen. • Hit the “SEND GRAPH” key to enter the wave screen.
NOTES” softkey to display the notes entered for the currently selected job (see section 4.13.1.5 for details on how to enter job notes). The same paging action is available as discussed for machine notes above. Hit the “MACHINE NOTES” softkey to view the machine notes again. 7.6 Manual Version 1.
Section 8 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Color OIT) The OmniLink 5000 press automation control gains some powerful new capabilities when combined with LinkNet. The OmniLink 5000 will work the same way it always has, but with a few additional screens and softkeys. 8.1 Configuring the OmniLink 5000 for LinkNet (Color OIT) Before the OmniLink can communicate with LinkNet, it must be assigned a machine number.
• • • • • Push the softkey for “OPERATOR TERMINAL”. A screen like Figure 8.2 should appear. Push the “AUXILIARY COMM SETUP” softkey to display the communications setup screen, which should look similar to Figure 8.3 (the port configurations may vary depending on how the particular machine is set up and what options have been installed).
8.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT) Down time codes (DTCs) are a way for the press operator to easily keep a record of reasons why the press is not in production. The DTCs are configured by an administrator using LinkNet as discussed in section 4.8.2. When the LinkNet option is enabled (see section 8.1), a new softkey, “LINKNET”, appears in the “Quick Access” screen.
If a down time code is active, whether automatic or operator entered, a “CLEAR DOWN TIME CODE” softkey will be displayed. Hitting this softkey will clear the down time code. 8.3 Network Job Storage on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT) Virtually unlimited job storage is available when using an OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet. Jobs can be stored from the OmniLink 5000 to LinkNet in the following manner: • From the main menu of the OmniLink OIT, hit the “JOB SETUPS” softkey to enter the jobs screen.
screen will display the status of the job download. A message will appear at the end of the download indicating success or failure or the job recall. IMPORTANT: A job recalled from the network is independent of the same job number recalled from regular internal job storage at the OmniLink. Make sure the job being recalled is from the location intended! 8.
8.6 Viewing Machine and Job Notes on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT) OmniLink 5000 operator interface terminals can display notes entered at the LinkNet computer for both the machine and the current job - if any have been entered. This requires the following steps: • From the any screen, hit the “ACC” key on the OmniLink keypad to enter the “Quick Access” screen. • Hit the “LINKNET” softkey to go into the down time code screen (see Figure 8.4).
Section 9 Using the MicroLink OIT with LinkNet The MicroLink OIT gains some powerful new capabilities when combined with LinkNet. The MicroLink OIT will work the same way it always has, but with a few additional screens and softkeys. 9.1 Configuring the MicroLink OIT for LinkNet Before the MicroLink OIT can communicate with LinkNet, it must be assigned a machine number and the network option must be turned on.
are sent by the MicroLink under certain conditions without operator intervention. In all cases, automatically entered down time codes are automatically cleared when the press makes another stroke. If the network is not running or if a wiring problem is preventing the MicroLink from communicating with LinkNet, the message “* Network NOT on line! *” will be displayed in the current down time code description area.
• If the network is off line, a message indicating this will appear. Jobs may NOT be recalled from the network if it is off line! Otherwise, a prompt will appear asking for the job number to recall. • Enter the job number to recall and hit the “ENTER” button on the MicroLink OIT keypad. If the job has not been previously stored on LinkNet, a “Job Not Found” message will appear. Otherwise, this screen will display the status of the job download.
Section 10 Using the System 1100 Tonnage Monitor with LinkNet The System 1100 tonnage monitor gains down time codes, tonnage logging, and virtually unlimited job storage with the addition of LinkNet. The unit will operate as it always has, but will have an additional menu selection in the main menu called “NETWORK”. This menu will allow the operator to store and recall network jobs, view the network clock, and send tonnage graphs to the network.
Note that the current DTC can be shown as “SP”. This signifies that an automatic DTC is in effect. These automatic down time codes, such as “Press Idle” or “Part Count Reached”, are sent by the System 1100 under certain conditions without operator intervention. In all cases, automatically entered down time codes are automatically cleared when the press makes another stroke.
To store a job: • • • From the top level menu (the top level menu can be reached by hitting the “EXIT” key until the menu does not change), use the up and down arrow keys to select “NETWORK” and hit the “ENTER” key. Use the up and down arrow keys to select “STORE JOB” and hit the “ENTER” key. A prompt will appear for confirmation to store the current job on the network. Hit the “YES” key to store the job or the “NO” key to abort. Note that this is the current job.
10.5 Sending a Tonnage Graph from the System 1100 The System 1100 can send a tonnage graph to LinkNet for archival or analysis purposes. To send a tonnage graph: • From the top level menu (the top level menu can be reached by hitting the “EXIT” key until the menu does not change), use the up and down arrow keys to select “NETWORK” and hit the “ENTER” key. • Use the up and down arrow keys to select “SEND GRAPH” and hit the “ENTER” key. The graph will appear in its own window back on the host computer.
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