The working time refers to the duration during which a machine is actively engaged in performing its intended tasks or operations. It covers the period when the machine is turned on, in operation, and functioning as intended to perform its intended functions. This period may vary depending on factors such as the type of machine, usage patterns, maintenance schedules, and operational requirements.
Optimizing machine working time is crucial for maximizing productivity and efficiency in various industries, as it directly impacts output, production schedules, and overall operational performance.
Within Servitly you can define Insight Metrics based in the Working Time algorithm described below.
Inputs
The working time algorithm takes as input the Standard System Status, available by default on each product registered in the DPS, and which may assume these states:
- OFFLINE: the product is offline (Connection Status != 1)
- DOWN_UNPLANNED: the product is in FAILURE and so not able to work.
- DOWN_PLANNED: the product is not able to work due to a planned reason, for instance, a cleaning session is running.
- IDLE: the product is not working (e.g. standby, warm-up, startup).
- WORKING: the product is working.
The Standard System Status requires to be configured on the Thing Definition, by mapping the machine states to standard states (e.g. WARM_UP → IDLE, HEATING → WORKING).
Help Center: Standard System Status
Outputs
This algorithm provides the following output information:
- Working Time
- Working Time Percentage
Working Time
Provides the daily time the machine is working, which is calculated by summing the time spent by the machine in any states mapped on the WORKING standard state.
A high value indicates that the product is widely used. Conversely, a low value indicates that the product is used not as much as it could be.
A product that is never used has a working time of 0 hours a day, while if it is always used without interruptions the working time is 24 hours a day.
Working Time Percentage
Provides the daily percentage time is working.
A high value indicates that the product is widely used. Conversely, a low value indicates that the product is used not as much as it could be.
A product that is never used has a working time percentage of 0%, while if it is always used without interruptions the working time percentage is 100%.