To supplement the master port list and the Machine Ports list, additional TCP ports can be opened on red or black box Amphions to allow communication with individual devices. This feature enables fine-grained access control. Access to devices can be controlled by ei3 admin users by selecting allowed TCP and UDP ports on three levels: […]
Articles Tagged: machine
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: SUSTAIN Badges
This article describes the SUSTAIN badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display information about energy consumption and carbon emissions for a selected machine. The SUSTAIN badge will only be available for machines that have active subscriptions for the SUSTAIN application. Additionally, several data points must […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: Cycle Time Badges
This article describes the cycle time badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display the following information for a selected machine: current and average cycle time, machine up/down status and time, current job, and status of Lifecycle maintenance and predictions. The Cycle Time badge will only […]
How To Add Machine Ports
Additional TCP and/or UDP ports can be opened on individual red or black box Amphions to supplement the master port list. This is useful when adding a device, like an OPC UA server, which allows for communication ports to be defined by the user. Access to devices can be controlled by ei3 admin users by […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: Productivity Badges
This article describes the productivity badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display the running state, machine speed, and productivity figures shown in OEE values for the selected period. In order for machine values to be properly calculated, the system needs to know which shift schedules […]
DOWNTIME Methods
ei3 provides a few options for tracking machine downtime. Depending on your machine type, you may need to change to the proper downtime method in order for accurate data tracking and downtime monitoring to be in effect on your machine. There are seven options for downtime tracking methods: None/Exclude: Downtime is disabled on the machine. […]
OEE Checklist
In some cases, machine OEE may not display correctly. Here are some things you can check when it comes to correcting errors with your machine OEE numbers. If any of these situations apply to your machines, please contact us to get your machine OEE values to read correctly. If you believe your machine […]
SERVICE – Machines
First, log in to the SERVICE application and find the machine you wish to start a remote service session with. Select the Machines tab and enter your search terms. The search terms you enter will be matched against many fields associated with machines: The ei3 Project Name, for example 1234-01; Machine information (Name, Model, Description, […]
Editing Machine Details
From the Admin Tools menu, select Machines. Choose a location from the selection bar above, if necessary. Click the edit icon next to the machine you’d like to edit the details of. Editing machine info allows you to change: Machine minimum/maximum speeds, which impact the machine’s overall Performance values (a measurement used for OEE). Caution: […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page
Data without insights has no value. In most practical settings, insights are gained by providing users with visual representations of data that allow them to better understand their environment, plan and prioritize their activities, and react to problems. In ei3, one of the key applications designed for this purpose has always been the INSIGHTS Overview […]