LINK Systems LinkNet II - Manual (Page 87)

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. This screen can be displayed from any screen in the operator
terminal by pressing the “ACC” key on the operator terminal keypad. In addition, the current DTC will
be displayed in the main screen and the counter screen.
NOTE: The “LINKNET” softkey in the “Quick Access” screen and the “Current
DTC” message in the main screen and counter screen will not appear unless the Link
Network has been configured as explained in section 8.1.
To select or clear a
DTC, hit the
“LINKNET” softkey in
the quick access screen.
This will bring up a
screen similar to Figure
8.4. Note that the down
time code descriptions are
the ones that are
configured in LinkNet
and downloaded to the
OmniLink 5000
automatically.
The network status
and current down time
code are displayed near
the top of the screen.
Note that this area may
display “AUTO” for the
down time code and have
a description that is not
on the list. These
automatic down time codes, such as “Press Idle” or “Part Count Reached”, are sent by the OmniLink
5000 under certain conditions without operator intervention.
Stroke
Mode Single Stroke
Drive
Speed
Stroke
Speed
SPM
SPM
0
0 Order
Counter
PC STATUS
Counter OFF
EXIT
0 0
Program/Run Switch
TOP
Network Status -- LinkNet Online
Current Down Time Code: 1 -- Die Removal
DTC Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Die Removal
Die Installation
Feed Jam
Bad Material
Feed Mechanical
Feed Electrical
Machine Mechanical
Machine Electrical
Operator On Break
LinkNet
SELECT
DOWN TIME
CODE
CLEAR
DOWN TIME
CODE
NETWORK
NOTES
NETWORK
DIAGS JOB
SCHEDULE
Figure 8.4: OmniLink Down Time Code Screen (Color OIT)
NOTE: 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 OmniLink 5000 from
communicating with LinkNet, the message “LinkNet Offline” will be displayed in the network status
area.
To select a down time code, use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to the desired
code and press the “SELECT DOWN TIME CODE” softkey. The down time code will then become the
current code until cleared or replaced. It is not necessary to clear a down time code before selecting a
new one.
Manual Version 1.1 10/28/2001 8.3