LINK Systems LinkNet I - Manual (Page 33)

LinkNet
6.2
manual rev 2.1 March 25, 1999
Note that the “NETWORK OPS” softkey and
the “Current DTC” message in the counter
screen will not appear unless the Link Network
has been configured as explained in section 6.1!
Figure 6.3: OmniLink Communications
Configuration Screen
Figure 6.4: OmniLink Network Configuration
Screen
6.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink
5000
Down time codes (DTCs) are a way for the
press operator to easily keep a record of reasons
why the press is not in production. The DTCs are
configured by an administrator using LinkNet as
discussed in section 3.3. When the LinkNet option
is enabled (see section 6.1), a new message appears
at the bottom of the counter screen and a new
softkey, “NETWORK OPS”, is displayed (also in
the counter screen).
To select or clear a DTC, hit the “NETWORK
OPS” softkey in the counter screen. This will bring
up a screen similar to Figure 6.5. Note that the
down time code descriptions are the ones that are
configured in LinkNet and downloaded to the
OmniLink 5000 automatically.
Figure 6.5: Sample Down Time Code Screen
The current down time code and description are
displayed near the top of the screen. Note that this
area may display “AUTO” for the down time code
and have a description that is not on the list. These
automatic down time codes, such as “Press Idle” or
“Part Count Reached”, are sent by the OmniLink
5000 under certain conditions without operator
intervention. In all cases, automatically entered
down time codes are automatically cleared when the
press makes another stroke.
If the network is not running or if a wiring
problem is preventing the OmniLink 5000 from
communicating with LinkNet, the message “*
Network NOT on line! *” will be displayed in the
current down time code description area.
To select a down time code, use the up and
down arrow keys to move the highlight to the
desired code and press the “SELECT” softkey. The
down time code will then become the current code
until cleared or replaced. It is not necessary to clear
a down time code before selecting a new one.