How to choose the best suitable andon solution to monitoring operation in production

Some criteria for choosing the andon solution are suitable for monitoring operation in factories and manufacturing lines.

Andon is a system that provide continous monitoring, promptly issue warnings whenever there is a problem, in order to timely handle the manufacturing line to continue operation. Andon also collects information on the operating status, frequency of use, performance of machinery systems in the factories and manufacturing lines. So how to choose the best suitable andon solution to monitoring operation in your factories or manufacturing line?

First of all, the first thing you need to do is to have interactive processes between line’s locations and related departments. It then forms the basic requirement for the andon system.

From the basic requirements, you need to meet the professional andon consultant to coordinate and clarify the requirements. The consultant will conduct topographic survey, site plan and special features, from which design diagrams, simulation of machine management structure and line by code system, equipment layout,  working scripts for each specific feature.

From that detailed design, you’ve come to understand how a post-deployment andon system will work in your factory. Once you understand it, you can bring in improved elements to help you find the best solution for you. If time permits, you should test on a small scale (1 line or 1 area) before deploying the whole factory, to have the actual test to evaluate as well as improve for the appropriate solution and the most optimal.

Some note when choosing andon solution:

• Wifi or wired connection? With the support of wifi technology, this solution brings the advantages such as fast deployment, stability, no impact on existing lines, ensure aesthetics and easy maintenance. Therefore, using Wifi is indispensable trend.
• Display:
  • There are various types of display such as light box, LED panel (7 bars, matrix), LCD screen.
  • LCD provides flexible display, customization with a variety of different information, which can be exploited to show more extras in the future.
  • Nowadays, high-definition TVs (Full HD, 4K) with a size of 43-55 inches have very good prices, equivalent to LED solutions, but the ability to use versatile and superior performance.
  • Use Smart TV can manually exploit the software through the web interface without the control box or computer connected.
• Software: With the trend of centralized management, exploit anytime, anywhere software andon need to be built on the web (web-form) to maximize use, easy use with Smart TV or on the mobile. without having to add the accompanying control devices. The Win-form software was no longer suitable.
• Connectivity: In order to ensure the security of production, it is only permissible to exploit the Andon system at the factory. If you allow remote connections, then you need to connect via VPN. Do not allow exploitation and management over the internet.
• Selection of consultancy units: To select the right units with sufficient capacity, experience and reasonable prices. Avani is a good partner, always with you in andon solutions and automation in production.

Wish you have the best choice for yourself!