Operation Windows are a customizable configuration that allows you to define and apply operational periods to multiple assets simultaneously, setting specific operating schedules for each one. Here's how to manage them:
Configuring Operation Windows
There are two ways to configure an asset's operating windows: through the Panel or Table views.
Click on the profile icon in the top-right corner and go to "Settings";
In the left sidebar, select "Assets" and then "Operation Windows".
Panel View
The Panel View is recommended for analyzing each Operation Window in detail. You can add and configure Operation Windows according to your company's operational schedule standards.
To create a new window:
Click "Add" to register a new window.
Define a "Title" for identification.
Set the asset intervals during the days of the week.
Select the "Assets" assigned to this Operation Window.
Save the configuration
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Table View
The Table View displays a list of assets and their linked Operation Windows. It is ideal for analyzing large volumes of data and making bulk parameter adjustments.
To use it:
Click "Table" and apply filters by Asset/Location or Operation Windows to refine the displayed assets.
To create a new window, click "+Add" and follow the same procedure as in the Panel View.
Managing Operation Windows
To edit an Operating Window:
Select the desired window and click "Edit".
In the Panel View, you can:
Edit window details, including:
Identification: Change the name of the window.
Intervals: Adjust operating hours or downtime by clicking on the time and selecting a new one.
Assets: Add or remove assets linked to the window.
Deleting Intervals:
Select the desired day and click the x next to the time.
If no intervals are configured, the asset will be marked as inactive for that day.
Deleting Assets:
In the assets section, click the x next to the asset to be removed.
Table View for Bulk Actions
The Table View is perfect for bulk configurations, allowing quick changes to Operation Windows, Alerts, and tolerance values.
To perform bulk actions:
Filter the table elements by Asset/Location, Window, or Status.
Select the assets you want to edit in bulk.
Choose the parameter to modify:
Change Operation Window: Define a new operating window for the selected assets.
Alert Status: Enable or disable Downtime Alerts and Operating Alerts.
Set Tolerance: Adjust the tolerance time required to trigger downtime alerts.
Operational Alerts
Operational Alerts notify you whenever a machine is not operating according to its configured Operating Window. These alerts can be configured to send notifications instantly or based on tolerance settings, making them ideal for machines with periodic scheduled downtime.
Downtime Alerts:
Notify when the asset is stopped when it should be running according to the operating window (exceeding the configured tolerance).
Operating Alerts:
Notify when the asset is running when it should be stopped according to the operating window.
Configuring Operational Alerts
Alerts can be enabled on the "Analytics" page in the "Runtime" section. Simply click "Operational Alerts" to configure them.
When configuring operational alerts, you can:
Adjust the Operating Window for the asset.
Enable or disable the operational alerts.
Set the tolerance time.
How Downtime Alert Tolerance Works
Tolerance acts as a buffer period to prevent alerts from being triggered by routine downtime within the operating period. This is especially useful for discrete processes or intermittent assets where downtime is part of normal operations. Only alerts that exceed the configured tolerance will be sent.
Practical Example:
For an asset with a 2h30min tolerance and unscheduled downtime from 08:00 to 16:00, the alert will be generated only 2h30min after the downtime starts, i.e., at 10:30.
Best Practices
In the Table View, sort assets by the number of downtime alerts generated.
Identify assets with an excessive number of alerts, as this may indicate that the configured tolerance is not aligned with the process's standards and may need adjustment.