Activities

What are Activities?

Activities distinguish between Setup and Production modes during production runs.

Access: Settings → Activities

Who Can Manage: Managers, Executives, IT Admins

Activity Types

Two Activity Types:

1. Setup

• Machine is being prepared for production
• Includes: Loading fixtures, setting tools, running first article, adjustments
• Tracked separately from production time

2. Production

• Machine is actively producing parts
• Normal production cycle

Purpose of Activities

Why Track Activities:

• Separate Setup Time: Track how long setup takes vs. actual production
• OEE Impact: Planned setup can be excluded from Availability and Performance calculations
• Improvement Opportunities: Identify operations with excessive setup time
• Operator Workflow: Operators switch between Setup and Production on tablets

See Also: Operator Dashboard Guide

Configuration

Activities are generally pre-configured and require minimal setup.

Available Settings:

• Enable/disable activity tracking (toggle)
• Configure planned setup duration for operations

If Activity Tracking Disabled:

• All time considered "Production"
• No distinction between setup and production
• Operators don't select activity on tablets

Planned Setup

Configuring Expected Setup Time:

• Set at operation level (not in Activities menu)
• Navigate to Production → Operations → Select Operation → Edit
• Enter Expected Setup Time (minutes)

Impact:

• If setup time ≤ expected: Marked as planned (can be excluded from OEE)
• If setup time > expected: Excess marked as unplanned (affects OEE)

See Also: Production & Analytics Guide