ANDON SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION LINE – JUKI CORPORATION

•  The industrial computer – model: ATBOX-G4, ATBOX-J1900 is the central processor, running Andon software.

– ATBOX-J1900 runs software to collect data from barcode scanners.

– ATBOX-G4 runs ATSCADA software to manage the entire Andon system of the factory.

>>> Reference: IPC – model: ATBOX series

•  Modbus RTU – RS485 to LORA converter – model: AT-RS485/LORA

It changes from RS485 – wired network to LORA – wireless network. This is a long distance that has been tested up to 4000m.

•  Smart IO – model: AT-DIO8, no programming required

AT-DIO8 for connection to tower lights and push buttons. it receives the signal from the push button at the input and controls the tower light at the output.

This smart IO has modbus RTU – RS485 protocol so it connects to AT-RS485/LORA.

•  Barcode: scan barcodes on products. Manage the product during push in/ out.
•  Andon tower light with green, yellow, red

When an andon light comes on, its color can signal to workers to tend to the quality or process change.

Each color is assigned to represent a different state. Thereby, the operator can accurately monitor the production situation.

In the Andon system of Juki factory, the color of the lights is specified as follows:

– Red: in the process of drying/ firing/ cooling.
– Yellow: left 15-minute to complete that stage.
– Green: finished, moving to the next stage.

•  Push button: confirm the process put product in, take product out.

Software

• The system has smart TVs and LCD screens for monitoring at production lines and offices.
• In addition, webform software package allows remote monitoring on computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, similar to production management software for centralized monitoring and control.
• Functions:

– Monitoring the operation status of all stages
– Allows setting indicators: target, model, stage, …
– Real-time data collection
– Save data to MySQL database
– Report to excel file
– Remote monitoring on mobile devices.

 

 

IV. The benefits of the Andon system

• Time savings – Reduced costs and cycle time
• Visibility and transparency
• Increased productivity and efficiency
• Decreased waste
• Improved product quality
• Enhanced value to the customer because of better quality products
• Information collection.

Contact

If you are interested in the Andon system, please contact us.

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