Machines can be configured via Plant view (section MONITORING): select a machine and at the bottom of the right pane that appears, click the Edit button .


This article describes the settings for a Plastics machine types.


 

Fields

* = required


Plastics machine type

Machine type *

Specifies the category or classification of the machine. Is used to match compatible products and tools (plastics), for declarations, to group similar equipment.

Select a machine type and click Confirm selection.

To add machine types, see Machine types.


Machine details

NameUnique identifier or name of the machine. By default it is the Order ID of the machine.
Order IDUniquely references the machine. This field cannot be changed.
Syntax: _BPL<D|E>_<number>
Where:
  • D|E determines how the machine is connected: D = via a Data Unit; E = via Ethernet.
  • The machine ID.
Planning group *Groups machines for event board purposes.
Standard speed *Specifies the machine’s default operating speed. This value is used to estimate the production time of a Production order. If a Speed is set for the Product or Tool, it will override this machine-level value.
Standard efficiency *Specifies the default efficiency percentage for the machine. This value represents the expected performance under normal operating conditions and is used to estimate the production time. If a Standard efficiency is defined at the Product level, it will override the machine-level value.