Within the steps of an operation, there is a special step type
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named Load Carrier Step
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that creates a data collection activity type of Load Carrier automatically for loading assemblies into a carrier or container. In the settings for this activity, you can select the carrier type, import an image that represents the carrier, and define carrier positions graphically.
Once the image file is loaded, a dialog is displayed allowing you to create positions where assemblies will be loaded into the carrier. When the process is released to Production, the Load Carrier activity is displayed in the activity work area. The carrier UID is scanned or entered and the system guides the operator to load assemblies into specific positions (if defined). The expected position graphically indicates where to load each assembly.
When assemblies are loaded into a carrier, they can be moved through operations as a group with a single scan. In order to unload a carrier, there is an exit action named Unload Carrier to accommodate this much in the same way that a panelized assembly is de-panelized.
Create a Load Carrier step
Log into
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the NPI
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client application.
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Select Process Engineering
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, then select an assembly.In
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the Process Definition
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window, double-click
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the Process Flow
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in the tree to open it for editing.
Double-click the operation where you want to add the Load Carrier step to open it for editing.
Select
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the Add
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button
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under Step List
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in the Process tree, then
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select Load Carrier.
Carrier Collection Activity #1 is added to the step automatically.Double-click the Load Carrier step to open
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the Settings
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dialog.
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Use the following tables to make your selections for the step in the Settings dialog.
When you're finished making selections for the step,
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select OK
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to confirm your choices.
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Note
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To see the full
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rpocedure for adding a Load Carrier step to an operation and configuring the Carrier Collection activity, see Add a load carrier step to an operation.
Settings dialog - Basics tab
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Name | The name of the step.
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Operator Interface Template | The Operator Interface template to apply to the step. |
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Assigned Workstation | The assigned workstation where the step and activities will be performed by a shop floor operator. See Create a factory and set up factory resources for more information. |
Any Order Mode (Activities can be viewed in any order) | All the activities associated with the step may be viewed in any order. |
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Activities may be executed without starting a unit | Any activities associated with the step may be executed by a shop floor operator without first scanning or entering the UID to start the unit in production. |
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Activity Completion Acknowledgement | Add Acknowledgement to: |
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The shop floor operator must acknowledge completion |
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of All Activities, |
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the First Activity, or |
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the Last Activity |
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associated with the step. | |
Do you want to require credentials? |
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Settings dialog - Option Codes tab
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Option Codes | Displays a list of available option codes. |
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Option codes are only |
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used with configurable (CTO) assemblies.
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Assigned Option Codes | Displays the option codes assigned to this step. |
Use Logical Expression | Select the Use Logical Expression |
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