Working in Real Time Mode

Real Time Mode reduces the amount of data the operator has to enter into the system. Real Time describes how date and time fields are interpreted to streamline data entry.

Relevant fields are populated with the date and time corresponding to the operators actions.

Red tablet background – The operation is stopped and production is halted.
Green tablet background – The operation and production are running.
Header page – Displays current work order, operation, and item information

To enter production, material issue, scrap, and downtime in real time mode:

In the work queue, select the work order you want to update and enter data for.

Real Time Mode loads after you select an operation in work queue mode.
Tap Start.

The tablet displays the current start date and time.

The remaining form fields are enabled to capture data types.
To end the job, click Stop.

Use for temporary stops, such as a major break, or a permanent stop when the operation is complete.

To restart the job, click Start.
Tap the Production button.
1. In the popup window, enter the number of items that have been processed:
  - For the last operation, enter the number of assemblies produced and ready to go into inventory.
  - For all other operations, enter the number of assemblies that have been processed through that step.
2. Tap OK.
  
  The new production record current production status indicates the number of completed assemblies (without completion errors). It also indicates the assemblies to be processed to satisfy the work order.
Tap the Material Issue button beside the material to be issued to the work order.

Note:
If the material to be issued does not appear on a visible button, tap Other.

Select the item from the list.
1. In the popup window, enter the number of items to be produced.
2. When applicable, enter a Lot or Serial number.
3. Enter a Bin number.
4. Tap OK.
Tap the Scrap button beside the scrap reason that best describes why the assembly item is deemed unacceptable.
1. If the scrap reason does not appear on a visible button, tap Other.
  1. In the popup window, enter a scrap Category.
  2. Enter a scrap Reason.
  3. Tap OK.
2. In the popup window, enter the number of assemblies being scrapped.
3. Tap OK.
Tap the Downtime button beside the downtime reason that best describes the disruption to production.

The tablet background turns orange to indicate that downtime is being recorded.
1. If the downtime reason does not appear on a visible button, tap Other.
  1. In the popup window, enter a downtime Category.
  2. Enter a downtime Reason.
  3. Tap OK.
2. Tap Downtime again to stop recording downtime.
3. Tap OK.

To enter production, material issue, scrap, and downtime in real time mode:

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