[FA Site Improvement Case] Understanding Equipment Status with Wireless Andon Indicator

Reduced wiring/wireless notification enhances visibility and quickly communicates the on-site situation! Increased work efficiency!

We will introduce a case study of improvements in FA (Factory Automation) sites proposed by Patlite. A car parts supplier, Company A, faced the problem of taking too much time to check the status of machines (operating/stopped/materials running out, etc.). We proposed our wireless signal tower Andon. By transmitting machine information via the wireless control unit "PWS" and displaying it on the Andon, we solved the problem. Additionally, there was an issue where it was difficult to get the attention of leaders or others when needed, causing work to stop and productivity to decline. By displaying information on the Andon when we wanted to call people to the site, we enhanced visibility and enabled quicker understanding of the site situation. [Case Study] ■ Before Implementation - It took time to check the status of machines (operating/stopped/materials running out), so we wanted to grasp the status of each machine at a glance. - It was difficult to get the attention of leaders or others when needed at the work site, which took time. ■ After Implementation - When we wanted to call someone to the site, we pressed a switch to display that signal on the Andon. - Visibility improved, allowing us to quickly grasp the situation on the site. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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