LINK Systems LinkNet II - Manual (Page 81)

7.2 Using Down Time Codes on the OmniLink 5000 (Monochrome OIT)
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 4.8.2. When the LinkNet option is enabled (see section 7.1), a new message appears at the
bottom of the counter screen and a new softkey, “NETWORK OPS”, is displayed (also in the counter
screen).
NOTE: 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 7.1.
To select or clear a DTC, hit the
“NETWORK OPS” softkey in the
counter screen. This will bring up a
screen similar to Figure 7.5. Note that
the down time code descriptions are the
ones that are configured in LinkNet and
downloaded to the OmniLink 5000
automatically.
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.
Figure 7.5: OmniLink (Monochrome) Down Time Code Screen
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.
If a down time code is active, whether automatic or operator entered, a “CLEAR DTC” softkey will
be displayed. Hitting this softkey or hitting the “CLR” key on the regular keypad will clear the down
time code.
Manual Version 1.1 10/28/2001 7.3