9.3 How to Use the Tablet Widgets
Idle Reasons
When the machine enters an idle status, the operator should
input an idle reason. See System Settings to
force an operator to input a reason on status change. See Idle Reason Configuration to add Idle
Reasons.
Current
Idle Reason
Click on the CNC Status widget in Figure 7‑6 to view a list of idle reasons.
If you want to set the Idle Reason quickly, you can add Idle Widgets direct to the Main View. See Idle Button Widgets.
Break
Idle and Create New Reason
If the machine is already Idle, with a reason set, but you need to create a new reason from this point onwards, in the Idle Reason list select Save you previous idle reason and begin a new timer.
In Figure 7‑8 select Save you previous idle reason and begin a new timer then a new Idle Reason.
Set
Missing Idle Reasons When Running
If you forgot to set a reason and now the machine is running, you can retrospectivity set them by clicking on the CNC Status widget.
In Figure 7‑9 click on the red pen edit icon to set a missing reason. A dropdown will appear.
Select the reason for that event and click the green plus icon to save.
Operator Login and Logout
To logout of the tablet at the end of shift, simply click on the operator name widget on the main view.
To login, if you are not forced to the operator login screen, click on the operator name widget. The default PIN is 000000 (six zeros).
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