MICRO SERVICES GROUP, Inc.

EQUIPMENT MONITORING SYSTEMS

Windows 2000 Hemming Machine Monitoring System

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Windows 2000 based hemming machine monitoring system is a production and run-time based efficiency monitoring system with Intel Pentium PCs and PLC data gathering with automatic and on request reporting. This system can monitor Barudan, Jetsew, and similar type hemming machines. Color coded machine status displays providing text and graphical information are included. This system monitors multiple stops (as available) on each machine and records run-times, stop-times, and production units. The system captures data by scanning all signals approximately 100 times per second. Suggested data includes "pile detection error", "thread break error", "fold/label empty error", "unit counter", plus run/stop and others as needed.

Operator, fixer, and similar data can be entered on our machine status displays, Stock type, wait on stock, etc. can be entered on our keypad with a four line by twenty character display. With the keypad, the operator will have access for data entry and efficiency data at each machine. We can provide a variety of operator input and status information depending on your needs.

The system is designed to provide documentation and visualization of production and operating conditions with details for each machine. This allows supervision to improve operating efficiencies significantly. The effect of changes to production conditions or raw material inputs can be documented accurately so more informed decisions can be made.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The system uses readily available PLCs to detect and transfer the units produced, run/stop, and stop cause data to the central file-server. Operator terminals and remote color floor terminals provide easy access to monitored data so operators can see their own production data for comparison and motivation.

All system parts, repair and field test facilities are readily available. Fast internal modems, when connected to a telephone line, or Ethernet can provide remote access with password protection. This facility can also be used for remote testing and software upgrading. Our rugged, reliable PC computers ensure maximum usefulness and future upgrade capability. Monitored data is accessible to managers, IE's and others via the 100 megabit Ethernet network.

This system is designed for years of continuous service. The central computers have an AC power line conditioner/battery backup for increased reliability. The main system cabinet contains a fan pack to insure maximum cooling.

Our operator interface devices and remote color floor terminals are mounted in NEMA enclosures. The remote floor terminals have sealed rubberized keyboards. These terminals provide color enhanced status information for operators and fixers. Any 32-bit Windows computer with proper authorization and connected to our Windows Ethernet network can access the data.

MANY USEFUL REPORTS: Over 20 plus years of monitoring system development are behind this system. Our reports include: Efficiency listings, Machines with high stops, Low efficiency machines, Standing machines, Payroll information per operator, and Production data. Any reported data is available for export to spreadsheet, database or other programs. Reports can be sorted by user defined categories such as operator, fixer, style, and others.

Reports are available for current shift, previous shifts, combined shifts, week-to-date or user defined periods. Automatic end-of-shift reporting is a standard system feature. Reports can cover any period.

STATUS DISPLAY: We use a color coded machine floor layout to display status information. You can select data to display such as efficiency, stops, run/stop status, etc. This allows you to quickly locate problem machines which leads to increased production efficiencies. A set of graphs is also included.

Example status screen showing run efficiency with machine color coding.

This screen displays the status of each machine in a true floor plan layout. There are arrows at the bottom of the display to allow you to select the levels to be displayed in each color.

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