Create and Use Process Operational Parameters in Work Definitions

Manufacturers can define process operational parameters that can be recorded by operators during production execution, or captured automatically by connected equipment used at workstations.

If your manufacturing process has connected equipment that can provide readings for the process operational parameters, you can automate process data collection by recording the data from associated sensors in the connected equipment. For example, operational parameters can include temperature and pressure sensor readings. Operational parameters can also include compliance data, such as emission levels.

Alternatively, operators can record process operational parameter values when completing the associated operation at a workstation. The process operational parameters data is stored as part of the production record.

Production supervisors can see the recorded operational parameters under the work order Transaction History tab for the work order in Production Supervision. Any generated electronic production records also include the recorded operational parameters. Details such as time of collection, equipment details, operational parameter values, and whether in range are included for each completed transaction.

Define Operational Parameters

As a manufacturing engineer, you can define operational parameters for your plant that you can then use in your work definition operations. Operational parameters help capture compliance and measurement data for manufacturing processes.

To create an operational parameter:

1. From the Work Definition work area, select the Operational Parameters action.
2. Click Add and provide the operational parameter details.
   • Specify a unique Attribute Name and Attribute Code.

     For example: Nozzle Pressure and NZ-Pressure to capture the pressure value.

   • Add an optional Attribute Description for the parameter.
   • Depending on the parameter, choose a string or number Data Type. For number data types, you must pick a Unit of Measure (UOM) value from the common definition. You can optionally specify the default target value, maximum value, and minimum value for the parameter.
3. Click Save to finish defining the parameter.

Add an Operational Parameter to a Work Definition

To add an operational parameter to a work definition:

1. From the Work Definition Overview page, select the Manufacturing Work Definitions action.
2. Search for your work definition and click the Work Definition Name.
3. Select the Parameters tab near the bottom of the page.
4. Click Add to add a parameter.
5. Select the operation sequence for which you wish to add the parameter.
6. Select an operational parameter under Parameter Name.
7. Optionally edit the Target, Maximum, and Minimum values for the parameter.
8. Repeat the preceding steps to add more parameters for the same operation or for other operations.
9. Click Save to finish adding the operational parameters for the work definition.