The transformation of the Andon system

In the age of Andon technology is converted from static to dynamic form, reporting real-time operating status on modern digital devices. Andon system is a tool to detect anomalies in production, immediately notify by picture, sound, email or SMS to users, who are in charge of management when an incident occurs.

In the previous stage,

• Andon uses color cards / palettes to inform the running status of the line. In the case of factories with many lines and machines, the notification is difficult to detect and promptly handle.
• Next, Andon used indicators to announce the status and with that, the use of sounds to broadcast signals, the techniques had to be at a fixed position to monitor.
• Use electronic LED panels to display productivity information. These tables are fixed in design and cannot change the interface, so there are many limitations such as: Only can display information as characters or numbers, not by graphs or images.

The transformation of the Andon system

Andon system in the new technology era is a management system that combines the quintessence of the old system with the modern advanced technology equipment.

• Inheriting the use of warning lights, alarms to visually emit operating messages in the production area of ​​the factory.
• The system allows applying to link different technologies, production information and status are displayed on the TV screen, displayed in various forms of numbers, characters, images, productivity charts …
• The system uses sensors to receive data and transmit it to the technical location to promptly process, managers soon recognize abnormal fault information.
• The manager can easily use personal devices such as phones, tablets or laptops … to closely monitor the plant’s operations anytime, anywhere.

The Andon system offers many benefits:

• Increase interaction between operator and engineer, manager.
• Receive and respond to the maximum of alarms to help managers immediately understand the situation and give immediate resolution or next production plan.
• In addition to the visual display, the system allows to display clear, transparent and accurate statistical information, charts, graphs, reports … evaluate the plant’s performance. Helping managers monitor and make improvements to improve product quality and production productivity.

Above are some features and features of Andon system researched, deployed and implemented by Avani for customer factories. All interfaces and calculations are always optimized according to the specific requirements of each customer to optimize the production management that the business is aiming for.