Step time analysis
- A predefined dashboard for step time analysis is available. The data for the step time analysis can be taken over from the controller via the S7 adapter. The plant model is defined in the data service and an asset is created for each sequence. The user can configure the sequence via predefined aspects and link the variables to the corresponding S7 variables. In addition to the variables with the information as to whether the respective step is active, a variable with the product information can be assigned.
In Performance Insight, the user can define the limits per step for each product. Here the user can choose whether he wants to set the limit for each step individually or, for example: wants to use the minimum from the already recorded sequence runs + an offset to be defined. The user can define a display name, which will be displayed in the dashboard in addition to the product.
The user can hide the initial step from the display.
Once the limits are defined, the user can open the predefined dashboard and immediately start the analysis.
In the statistics, the user can see how many sequences have timeouts compared to the total number. The minimum, maximum and average duration of the sequences is displayed, as well as the top 3 steps with the most overruns, from which the first optimization potential can be derived.
In a bar chart view, the user is shown the sequences that have a timeout of the limit of at least one step. A drop-down list allows the user to select a different product. In addition to the bar chart view, the user can switch to the "Trend" view, in which the information for each step is displayed in a line chart. The user can freely choose which steps are to be considered.
User-defined time periods
- Users can define their own time periods under "Time periods" in the configuration area.
Examples:- A day that starts at 06:00 and ends at 06:00 of the next day.
- A shift that starts at 06:00 and is defined with a duration of 8 hours These time periods can be used in the dashboard in the same way as the pre-defined time periods.
Other new features
- In the chart, the aggregated value is now displayed in the middle of the time range and no longer at the end of the period. The from-to time range is displayed in the tooltip.
- Extension of the zoom function in the chart widget or in the detail view of all widgets. The user can zoom in and out in stages.
- Widgets can now also be copied.
- A CSV export of the data can be performed directly from the widget.