Production monitoring collects run time, stops, part counts and downtime reasons from every machine automatically, shows them live in a web browser, and turns them into OEE and downtime reports. Production Resources, Inc. (PRI) supplies the software and the machine hardware that feeds it.
Shop OEE MonitoringRequest a QuoteCall (800) 863-3164What OEE Is · Why Automate It · The Options · ShopFloorConnect · Linear IRIS · Choosing · FAQs
What Is OEE?
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is one percentage that compares a machine's actual output with its theoretical maximum: Availability × Performance × Quality = OEE.
Why Collect the Data Automatically
Manually collected data has three common problems: it is late, it is inaccurate, and it is biased. Raw data is the basis for every production report, and important decisions are made from those reports, so a problem at the start ripples through the business. Good measurements are the basis for improvement, and the main goal is less downtime; even a small reduction adds up to real savings. Wintriss offers a downtime tracking savings calculator to estimate yours.
Monitoring Options PRI Offers
ShopFloorConnect in Detail
The SMI 2 Machine Interface
The SMI 2 tracks uptime and production counts from almost any machine and is network-ready out of the box. Operators pick the reason for each significant stop from a 6.5" color touchscreen, from up to 32 customizable downtime codes set per machine; a forced-dialog mode can hold the restart until a reason is entered. An optional setup input lets the machine cycle during setup and troubleshooting without counting parts, so that time is still logged as setup. Job and operator numbers are entered on the keypad or with a bar code scanner in one of its two USB ports, so ShopFloorConnect can apply the right ideal rate to each job. It comes in an enclosure or as a panel mount.
Linear IRIS Equipment Monitoring
IRIS (Intelligent Reporting Information System) is Linear's Industry 4.0 line for presses and automation, new or retrofit. It collects equipment and production data, tracks trends and flags likely failures before they stop the line.
How to Choose a Monitoring System
- 1Start with a few machinesPick the presses or lines where downtime hurts most, then grow plant-wide.
- 2Check what each machine can reportSmartPAC presses connect directly. Other machines need an SMI 2 or Tracker, or a PLC connection.
- 3Production or maintenance data?ShopFloorConnect focuses on counts, downtime and OEE. Linear IRIS adds equipment health and predictive maintenance.
- 4Decide who enters downtime reasonsAn SMI 2 at the machine gets reasons from the operator; a Tracker collects run and count data without operator input.
- 5Plan the IT sideServer or virtual machine, network access at each machine, and any ERP schedule import.
- 6Decide who gets whatWhich reports go to whom, and which conditions should send an alert.
Send what you have:
- Number and type of machines to monitor
- Controls on each machine (SmartPAC, PLC, other)
- What you want to track: counts, downtime, OEE, equipment health
- Whether operators will enter downtime reasons
- Network at each machine (wired or wireless)
- Server: on site, virtual or cloud
- ERP or MES to connect
- Number of plants
Brands PRI Offers
Help From PRI
PRI helps you pick the machines to start with, supplies the software and machine hardware, and supports installation and startup so data flows from day one. PRI Application Engineers help you match the control and sensors to your presses and dies, then support installation and startup, train your setup techs, and help with parts and repair on the Wintriss equipment you run. Where the job includes press safety, PRI also offers OSHA/ANSI safety surveys and stop-time measurement. See PRI services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OEE?
Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Availability × Performance × Quality. It compares a machine's actual output with its theoretical maximum. Planned downtime, such as breaks, is left out.
Do I need to install software on every computer?
No. ShopFloorConnect runs in a web browser, so any computer, phone or tablet on your network can view it.
Can ShopFloorConnect monitor machines that aren't presses?
Yes. The SMI 2 machine interface connects virtually any machine, and ShopFloorConnect can also read many existing PLCs.
Does ShopFloorConnect work with SmartPAC?
Yes. It comes set up to read SmartPAC PRO and SmartPAC 2 controls for cycle counts, speed, run time and downtime.
What is the difference between ShopFloorConnect and Linear IRIS?
ShopFloorConnect tracks production: counts, downtime reasons and OEE. IRIS adds equipment health, such as clutch, brake and bearing temperature and vibration, to predict failures, along with production data.
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