Link-systems LinkNet II Bedienungsanleitung

LinkNet 2 LinkNet 2 Pressroom Pressroom Monitoring Monitoring LinkNet 2 inkNet 2 Software Software Installation and Operating ManualInstallation and

• Reports are generated using Seagate Software Crystal Reports. This allows the end user to customize (with separate purchase of Crystal Reports fro

Section 2 Installation LinkNet is connected to each piece of equipment in a bussed arrangement commonly called “daisy chaining”. The means that t

Belden 8103 cable and many similar cables organized as twisted pairs use a special color code scheme. Instead of each wire using a different color,

Figure 2.2: Regular Drop Box Network Connections Figure 2.3: Repeater Drop Box Network Connections All three connectors should be wired as follow

2.3 OmniLink LCD Operator Terminal Network Connections There should be five connectors on the back of the OmniLink 5000 operator interface terminal

2.4 OmniLink II LCD Operator Terminal Network Connections Figure 2.5: OmniLink II LCD Operator Terminal (Front View) There are eight connectors an

2.5 MicroLink Operator Terminal Network Connections The communications ports for the MicroLink operator terminal are internal to the unit. The back

2.6 System 1100 Connections System 1100 tonnage monitors with software versions older than version 3.2 in the operator interface board (the circuit

2.7 Software Installation Once the wiring is completed, the software on the host computer must be installed. Insert the LinkNet compact disk (CD)

Section 3 Terminology In order to fully understand and get the best use of this manual, it is strongly suggested that this section be read! Through

• Scrap - The portion of material that ideally would have been a good part, but due to some defect is not usable. For instance, if a punch in the

• Run - A run is the production of a certain number of parts from a job. While LinkNet collects data by date, shift, etc., it also collects statis

• Break Time - Time during a shift when operators are on break. Data is collected but under a break time code. See section 4.7 for details on sch

Section 4 Configuration After the software is installed, it must be configured. This consists of the following steps: • Configure LinkNet securit

4.2 Operator Configuration Before anything else can be done in LinkNet, operators must be configured. Any number of operators can be configured, ea

4.2.1.2 Operator Computer Permissions The “Comp. Perm.” (Computer Permissions) tab is used to configure the operations each LinkNet user is allowed

4.2.1.4 Operator Notes Figure 4.6: Operator Configuration Notes Dialog Box The “Notes” tab allows notes to be entered for the operator. These no

4.3 Database Location Configuration (Standalone and Server Versions Only) By default, LinkNet stores its database files in the directory where it is

4.5 Communications Port Configuration LinkNet uses a standard RS-232 serial port (commonly called a “comm port”) to communicate with the machines o

4.6 Configuring Shifts LinkNet collects most information only while in a shift. This keeps the system from needlessly filling up the hard drive wi

Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction...

4.7 Configuring the Shift Schedule To configure the shift schedule, select “Configure” and then “Schedule” from the LinkNet menu. A dialog box simil

Daily Schedule Extension: A shift could possibly run for two non-contiguous times during the day. When adding another scheduled time for a shift (be

4.7.1 Adding a Shift Schedule Time To add a scheduled time, press the “Add Time” button at the bottom of the pressroom schedule listing dialog box.

4.7.3 Adding a One-Time Schedule Entry To add a one-time schedule adjustment, select the “one-time adjustments” button (see Figure 4.12). Any curre

4.8 Down Time Configuration Down time codes (DTCs) are numeric values that have a user assigned meaning attached to them. These codes allow the us

4.8.1.1 Adding a Down Time Category To add a down time category, hit the “Add Category” button on the down time category listing (see Figure 4.15) a

4.8.2 Down Time Code Configuration To configure down time codes, select “Configure” and then “Down Time Codes” from the LinkNet menu. A dialog box

Meaning: The meaning of the down time code and its intended use can be entered here. 4.8.2.2 Editing a Down Time Code To Edit a DTC, select a D

4.9 Machine Configuration Since the same network cable is shared by each machine on the network (see Figure 2.1), LinkNet uses a machine number to

4.9.1.1 Machine General Settings The “General” machine settings page (see Figure 4.20) contains information and settings required for the proper ope

4.12.2 Editing Parts... 4.29 4.12.3 De

Stroke: The stroke of the press. Con. Rod Length: The length of the connecting rod that goes from the crankshaft to the slide. Min. Shutheight:

4.9.1.4 Machine Miscellaneous Settings The “Miscellaneous” settings page (see Figure 4.23) contains the press idle timeout value and several other s

4.9.2 Editing a Machine From the machine listing (see Figure 4.19), select a machine and hit the “Edit Machine” button. Alternatively, the machin

4.10 Material Configuration Material, if desired, can be associated with jobs that run on machines. Figure 3.2 shows the relationship between a mach

4.10.1.1 Material General Settings The “General” material settings page (see Figure 4.25) contains internal and supplier part numbers and descriptio

Weight Per Length: The weight per length (in the units specified to the right of the entry field) of the material. Avg. Coil Weight or Weight Per Pi

4.11 Tooling Configuration For LinkNet to track tool strokes and other tooling related preventive maintenance, tooling must be configured and associa

4.11.1.1 Tool General Settings The “General” tool settings page (see Figure 4.28) has the following settings: Tool Number: The tool number can be

Maximum SPM: The maximum SPM at which this tool should be run regardless of the capability of the machine in which it is run. Bed Width: The width

4.12 Part Configuration LinkNet can track many statistics by part number as well as tool and job. To do this, some part information must be configur

Section 8 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Color OIT)... 8.1 8.1 Configuring the OmniLink

4.12.1.1 Part General Settings The “General” part settings page (see Figure 4.31) has the following settings: Internal Part Number: The internal p

4.12.2 Editing Parts From the part listing (see Figure 4.30), select a part and hit the “Edit Part” button. Alternatively, the part can be “double

4.13 Job Configuration Jobs are the central unifying element in LinkNet data collection. In LinkNet, as shown in Figure 3.2, jobs bring together mac

4.13.1 Adding a Job Adding a job is a little different from adding most of the other items in LinkNet, such as parts or material, in that the machin

4.13.1.1 Job General Settings The “General” job settings page (see Figure 4.35) has the following settings: Job Number: The job number for this jo

4.13.1.2 Job Physical Characteristics Settings The “Physical Characteristics” settings page (see Figure 4.36) contains information about the physica

4.13.1.3 Job Tooling Settings The “Tooling” settings page (see Figure 4.37) specifies the tooling to be used with the job. As can be seen in the fi

4.13.2 Editing Jobs From the job listing (see Figure 4.33), select a job and hit the “Edit Job” button. Alternatively, the job can be “double clic

4.14 Tonnage Wave Capture Configuration LinkNet has tonnage signature capture built in. In fact, the system can be set up so that tonnage monitor

4.15 Preventive Maintenance Configuration Preventive maintenance (PM) allows one or more setpoints to be entered for each machine or tool. These s

Table of Figures Figure 2.1: LinkNet Wiring Overview ...

4.15.1 Adding a Preventive Maintenance Item To add a PM item, hit the “Add PM Item” button and the dialog from the PM listing dialog of a machine

PM Item Type: Select the type of limit this PM item should have. This can be one of the following: Running Time: Amount of time the press was actu

4.15.4 Resetting a Preventive Maintenance Item When a PM has “tripped” (exceeded its limit), it will appear in the “tripped items” PM report. Wh

Section 5 Using LinkNet 5.1 The Overview Window When LinkNet is started, there is one screen open by default, the pressroom overview window (see

SPM: The current strokes per minute of the press updated every 15 seconds. Note that in single stroke operations with a long time between strokes th

5.2.2 Tonnage Detail The tonnage detail screen (“Peak Tons” tab - see Figure 5.3) shows the tonnage, high setpoint, low setpoint, reverse setpoint,

5.2.3 Average Tonnage Graph Detail The average tonnage detail screen (“Average Tons Graph” tab - see Figure 5.4) graphically shows the average tonn

5.2.4 Stroking Rate Graph Detail The stroking rate detail screen (“Stroking Rate Graph” tab – see Figure 5.5) graphically shows the production rate

5.2.5 SPM Rates Detail The SPM rates detail screen (“SPM Rates” tab – see Figure 5.6) shows the hours, maximum SPM, average SPM, standard SPM, and c

Section 6 Reports There are several reports that can be generated from the data that LinkNet collects. In addition, these reports can be modified

Figure 4.38: Tonnage Waveform Configuration Dialog Box ... 4.36 Figure 4.39: Machine Config

explanation of the time types. Each report has a default selection for the time types that typically works best for that report. To select a custom t

6.1.3 Report Machine Selection Many reports allow the selection of the machine or machines for which they are to be run. For instance, a report cou

6.1.4 Report Tool Selection Many reports allow the selection of the tool or tool for which they are to be run. For instance, a report could be run

6.1.5 Report Part Selection Many reports allow the selection of the part or parts for which they are to be run. For instance, a report could be run

The event log records the machine number, shift date, shift, start time, end time (for down time codes), duration, Run/Program switch status, tonnag

For each machine, the report shows (for each job run on the machine) the job description, tooling used, part number made, number of runs, number of st

6.9 Tool Reports – Tool Down Summary The tool down summary report provides information on how many times, with what severity, and at what approximate

6.13 Part Reports - Trend Part trend reports show the history of certain statistics over time. For each run of a part, the OEE, uptime percentage,

Section 7 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Monochrome OIT) The OmniLink 5000 press automation control gains some powerful new capabilities

Figure 7.3: OmniLink (Monochrome) Communications Configuration Screen • Push the “CONFIG COMM.” softkey to display the communications setup screen,

7.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) Down time codes (DTCs) are a way for the press operator to easily keep a record of

7.3 Network Job Storage on the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) Virtually unlimited job storage is available when using an OmniLink 5000 with

7.5 Sending Tonnage Graphs from the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT) LinkNet has the ability to receive and display tonnage signatures from t

NOTES” softkey to display the notes entered for the currently selected job (see section 4.13.1.5 for details on how to enter job notes). The same pag

Section 8 Using the OmniLink 5000 with LinkNet (Color OIT) The OmniLink 5000 press automation control gains some powerful new capabilities when

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8.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT) Down time codes (DTCs) are a way for the press operator to easily keep a record of reaso

If a down time code is active, whether automatic or operator entered, a “CLEAR DOWN TIME CODE” softkey will be displayed. Hitting this softkey will

screen will display the status of the job download. A message will appear at the end of the download indicating success or failure or the job recall.

Section 1 Introduction The Link Systems Network Application (LinkNet 2) provides detailed monitoring of stamping operations utilizing Link equipme

8.6 Viewing Machine and Job Notes on the OmniLink 5000 (Color OIT) OmniLink 5000 operator interface terminals can display notes entered at the Link

Section 9 Using the MicroLink OIT with LinkNet The MicroLink OIT gains some powerful new capabilities when combined with LinkNet. The MicroLi

are sent by the MicroLink under certain conditions without operator intervention. In all cases, automatically entered down time codes are automatical

• If the network is off line, a message indicating this will appear. Jobs may NOT be recalled from the network if it is off line! Otherwise, a prom

Section 10 Using the System 1100 Tonnage Monitor with LinkNet The System 1100 tonnage monitor gains down time codes, tonnage logging, and virtuall

Note that the current DTC can be shown as “SP”. This signifies that an automatic DTC is in effect. These automatic down time codes, such as “Press

To store a job: • From the top level menu (the top level menu can be reached by hitting the “EXIT” key until the menu does not change), use the up a

10.5 Sending a Tonnage Graph from the System 1100 The System 1100 can send a tonnage graph to LinkNet for archival or analysis purposes. To send

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