How to create a Basic Route PN SN

 

 

 

Basic Flow

This document outlines how to create a very basic route according to the following steps:

1. Create Algorithm
2. Create PNs
3. Map PN to a Route
4. Add Attribute (Optional)
5. Create Shop Order (with PN)
6. Release SNs (for Shop Order)
7. Scan SNs

Prerequisites

All Devices, Locations, and Data Collectors are already configured.

Before you Begin

1. Station ID has to be linked to the Location you plan to use. (Our Example: Location: p99dcval1)
2. Check to make sure the Station ID you plan to use is Active.
3. Activate or Add a Station ID here: Administration > SFDC Admin > Device Maintenance.

Screenshot: Activate or Add Station ID

4. For this example, we are using VALIDATION as our Station ID.

Note: It's helpful to jot down the configurations on a post-it or notebook, as you will need to move between several portlets to get everything set up.

Create an Algorithm

 

1. Go to: Shop Floor Control > Configuration > Algorithm Tool
2. Select Create Algorithm
3. The next available Algorithm Number is automatically displayed. Use the dropdown if you'd like a different one. (Our Example: 20179: You will need this number to create PNs)
4. Select Type from dropdown. (Our Example: Shop Order Algorithm).
5. Select Add.
6. Select Element Type (Our Example: constant)
7. Add Element Name (Our Example is OLE: This means that the name of each SN will begin with OLE)
8. Select OK
9. Select Element Type again to define the second part of your algorithm. (Our Example is: sequence.)
10. Select Element Name. (Our Example is nn: This means that the sequence will contain 2 numbers together).
11. Fill in the Minimum/Maximum Values. This sets the beginning and ending SNs that can be assigned. (Our Example: 01-99). You could choose 00-99; 11-22; 01-09; etc.
12. Click OK.
13. Click Test Algorithm.

Test Algorithm

Screenshot: ''''TestAlgorithm

 

 

1. Enter the Starting SN (Our Example: OLE01)
2. Click Test Algorithm
3. System generates a list of SNs.
4. Click OK
5. You MUST test the algorithm to assign the SNs as Active (next step).
6. Tick Active.
7. Tick Enabled.
8. Click OK.

Screenshot: Create an Algorithm

 

Create Part Numbers (PNs)

 

SNs are linked to PNs. In order to release SNs, you must first create a PN. PNs are the foundation for traceability.

1. Go to: Shop Floor Control > Configuration > SFDC Configuration > Part Number

Screenshot: Part Number Icon

2. Add Part Number
3. Complete the Mandatory Fields:

• Part #: Enter a PN. (Our Example: OLE001)
• Description: Enter a Description Title. (Our Example: Documentation)
• SN Algorithm: (Our Example: 20179)
• Serialized Item: Tick the Serialized Item box.
• Project ID: Pick from the drop-down list. (Our Example: Docs) Define your own (4 characters or less) by selecting the management icon next to Project ID:

Screenshot: Project ID Management Icon

Screenshot: Create PN (TOP of the FORM)

Screenshot: Create PN (BOTTOM of the FORM)

4. Check it. (Type your PN in the filtering fields)
5. There it is…..

Screenshot: PN Successfully Created

 

Map the PN to a Route

 

1. Go to: Shop Floor Control > Configuration > Product Route

Screenshot: Product Route Icon

1. Select Add
2. Every field is mandatory.
3. Best practice naming conventions are noted in<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6in9ByMppv3K7F0JTN0s-enYuvx7BmuJXc0uaY-EQg/edit#heading=h.cvppgf2jes56"> this document.</a>

Screenshot: Route Name: Our Example

4. Hit Save.
5. The Route Step screen automatically displays.

 

Create Routes

Route Step 1

1. To create the first step in your production route:
2. Select the following:

• Tick Standard
• Check Start
• Location: Select the first step. (Our Example: ASSY Assembly)
• Pass: Select where you want your product to go next. "where you want your product to pass to…" (Our Example: FCT1 Func Test. We want our product to move to a test station after it is built.)
• Fail: Select where you want your product to go if it fails. (Our Example: AS2R AssyRework. We want our product to move to an Assembly Rework Station if it fails.)

• If the location route steps you want aren't in the drop-down list, go back to the main page in SFDC Configuration and configure them: Shop Floor Control > Configuration > Location

 

Screenshot: Location Icon

Screenshot: Route Step 1 (This is the Route Step Screen)

 

 

Create Route Step 2

Screenshot: Create Route Step 2

 

Create Route Step 3

Screenshot: Create Route Step 3

Screenshot: Route Steps Successful

 

Part X Route Assignment

 

Screenshot: Part x Route Assignment

 

Screenshot: Add Part X Route Assignment: Our Example

Screenshot: Save/Save & Publish

 

 

Add an Attribute

 

 

 

Screenshot: Process/Location

Screenshot: Attribute: Our Example

 

 

Screenshot: Step List

 

Screenshot: Attribute Step Form

 

 

Screenshot: Attribute Name and Prompt

 

Note: It is best practice to use a specific Attribute Name - it becomes a reference designator for bang bang commands, which you may decide to use at a different time.

Screenshot: Complete Attribute Step Form

 

Screenshot: Save Attribute Again