HMI software for CNC controls

■ Overview
MDA Cell is used to collect, analyze and store machine data
from small manufacturing areas with up to 16 machines on a
central server. MDA IFC is used on each machine to acquire
data at the machine level.
The analyses are performed at a workstation, whereby comparative
analyses of "analysis groups" are possible.
As a result, system operators benefit from substantially improved
transparency in their production. Improved transparency leads
to earlier recognition of opportunities for improvement.
■ Benefits
Objectively established key figures are useful for verifying
machine performance and in monitoring and archiving system
parameters such as cycle times and utilization ratios.
Such key figures (Key Performance Indicators) include:
7 The OEE key figure (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
7 Utilization
7 Availability
7 Level of performance
7 Quality level
These figures are useful in formulating corrective measures
sooner and in eliminating faults in accordance with their importance.
The positive detection and analysis of faults simplifies
service and repairs or maintenance.
You benefit from a significant increase in productivity.
The value of the inherent functionality of this approach increases
with the number of the machines that are monitored in this manner.
A further gain in convenience and transparency is achieved
through comparative assessments of freely definable machines
on an analysis workstation.
HMI software for CNC controls
Motion Control Information System MCIS
MDA – Machine Data Acquisition
MDA Cell
■ Function
• Software for the analysis and storage of machine data on a
standard PC (a workstation)
• Connection of up to 16 machines/equipment units with
MDA IFC (per machine / equipment unit)
• Single-step process display
• Subsequent status correction after acquisition and transfer of
data from MDA IFC
• Comparative analyses can also be obtained via the lower-level
machines/equipment units ("self-definable analysis groups"):
- Workpiece counter (machine-specific and part-specific)
- Current states
- Fault analysis
- Status analysis
- Shift/daily/weekly/monthly total
- Logbook, (Prio) protocol
- Availability/capacity utilization
- History of availability/capacity utilization
- OEE indicators
- Only SINUMERIK: Alarm statistics, alarm protocol, current
alarms
• Export function to Excel, print-out of tables, hardcopy
MDA Cell is a solution with a single PC (a workstation). All functions
can be operated only from this PC.
Siemens NC 60 · 2006
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