Run Data Acquisition (PDA)
Start, prepare, stop, and annotate live production work at the machine level.
Goal
Control live production tracking for a machine and record what happened during the shift.
Before You Begin
Mainly operators, with occasional admin support.
- Roles: Operator, Admin
- Entry points:
/machines/:machineId/dataAcquisition
Begin on the Data Acquisition (PDA) page.
Preconditions
- The machine has a queue or a live order to work on.
Steps
Open the PDA for the target machine
Open the PDA for the target machine.
Review the available assignments and select the job
Review the available assignments and select the job to work on.
Start or mark preparation depending on the current
Start or mark preparation depending on the current shop-floor situation.
Stop the work interval when the run finishes or
Stop the work interval when the run finishes or pauses.
Enter produced quantity and other completion
Enter produced quantity and other completion details when prompted.
Apply timeline reasons
Apply timeline reasons if downtime or special events need explanation.
Review open tickets or knowledge entries when the
Review open tickets or knowledge entries when the issue requires support context.
Decision Points
- Whether the current time belongs to preparation, active production, or a stop.
- Whether the job should use an existing assignment or a live immediate order.
Expected Result
The machine timeline, interval list, and production records reflect what happened on the floor.
Common Problems and Edge Cases
- Users may need to stop an interval before switching to a different one.
- Missing quantity or reason details can leave the production story incomplete.
- A live issue may need both a timeline reason and a support ticket.
Related Pages
Use these page links to move laterally through the platform and keep context as you go.
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