Smart Operator Interface (HMI)

Overview

If you purchase the Production Insights or Work Order Management APP, you can enable the Smart Operator Interface (HMI) to capture manual declarations directly at the machine. Operators can set the current operation, record good/bad pieces, and causalize downtimes so KPIs in the platform remain complete and trustworthy.

Opening this interface on a tablet, you can visualize this picture above. At the top you'll find the Machine name, Current Operation (and the previous one), the Current Shift, and the live clock. On the left, the Current Status shows whether the machine is Working or Offline; the color of the timeline reflects this state (green for working, grey for offline).

The SELECT OPERATION button lets the operator choose or change the active operation. On the right there are Good and Bad counters with + / − controls for quick part/scrap entry, and a Manual button to open the declaration panel.

The central timeline shows the ongoing shift broken down by hours; hovering or tapping a segment reveals the timestamp and operation code. The narrow column at the far right displays hourly totals (e.g., produced vs. scrap).

1. Set or change the Operation Tap SELECT OPERATION, search or scan the operation code, and confirm. The header updates to Current Operation, and the timeline marks the changeover point so reporting stays aligned with reality.
2. Declare Good/Bad pieces Use the "+" buttons beside Good and Bad to increment part counts as production progresses; use "−" for corrections. Counts roll up to the hour on the right, to the shift, and to platform KPIs (Productivity, Operations Tracking, reports).
3. Record a Downtime (causalization) Press Manual to open the declaration panel, choose the Reason (e.g., Technical, Material), optionally add a note, and confirm. When the machine resumes Working, the event is closed and synchronized to Production Insights → Downtimes and to the Logs view with its timestamp, reason, asset, duration, and shift.
4. Review the shift timeline Use the colored timeline to verify how the last hours were spent. Green bars indicate productive time; grey bars indicate offline. Tooltips show the exact time and operation for traceability.

Best practices

Start every batch by selecting the correct Operation. Record Good/Bad in real time to avoid end-of-shift backlog. Use Manual to causalize stops as they happen so Uncommented idle time stays near zero. If you see the interface in Offline state, resume declarations as soon as connectivity or machine signals are back so the timeline remains consistent.