LINK Systems LinkNet II - Manual (Page 34)

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. When a
machine has to be stopped (or is stopped by monitoring equipment such as tonnage monitors, die
protection, and so on), the operator can enter the reason for the stop by selecting one of the DTC
descriptions that were downloaded to the press.
Note: Although the down time codes are numeric values, the operator at the machine does NOT
have to remember the numeric value. Instead, the operator selects from a list of the actual
descriptions assigned to the codes.
The time spent in a DTC is logged by LinkNet into a database that can be viewed and analyzed.
Problem spots (such as repeated problems with a feed, material, lubrication, etc.) can be easily identified
by the percentage of down time that they cause. This enables supervisors to target limited time, money,
and other resources at the areas that will do the most good in terms of production.
4.8.1 Down Time Category Configuration
To configure down time
categories, select “Configure”
and then “Down Time
Categories” from the LinkNet
menu. A dialog box similar
to Figure 4.15 will appear.
The listing shows the category
name and the type of the
down time categories. The
“Standard” category types are
predefined
The example listing shows
several standard down time
categories that are always
present, and four customer-
defined categories. Note that
standard down time categories
cannot be deleted.
Some of the standard
categories are used to track
certain types of information
within LinkNet. For instance, all down time related to job installation and job removal should always
use the standard categories of that type in order for job changeover time to be correctly tracked. The use
of equivalent customer defined categories will not allow LinkNet to track job changeover correctly.
Figure 4.15: Down Time Category Listing
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