Are machine target speeds affected by jobs running?

OEE metrics for calculating machine productivity rely on machine max speed settings. For machines with Job Management enabled, this number can change based on the currently running job. Job productivity data is no different from shift or day productivity data. Once the job run is the completed the data summarized and stored as a record […]

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What are Job Steps, and how do they work?

In Job Management, steps can be assigned to specific jobs based on the state in which the job is in. This can be tracked through ei3 or fed in by MES or ERP systems at your facility. Some jobs use steps, especially in conjunction with other applications such as quality or recipe management. If the […]

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What is an API key, and where can I find it?

You can find a user’s API key under Admin Tools -> Users. Click the edit  icon  in front of a user account. You can find the associated API Key# at the bottom of the user edit page. Similarly, when creating a new user account, you can find the new account’s unique API Key# at the […]

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Where can I download Tracker?

To download Tracker, go to the Tools menu, and select Tracker. See the Tracker article for more details. © 2023 ei3 Corporation. Content of this web page is proprietary to ei3 Corporation.

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