Use this function to skip all the parts from a feeder. This allows production to be completed for panels when parts are no longer available for the parts that have run out.
It is important to note the following points about this function.
When parts are skipped, the panel is completed without placing the skipped parts.
This function should only be used if it absolutely necessary to skip a part to complete production such as when a certain part runs out and will be placed on the panel at a later time once new parts are received.
This function is designed to be used by line management personnel.
Be careful when using this function.
Skipping a feeder on a module.
1. As soon as a part supply runs out during production, the machine waits for the parts to be supplied in a “recovery up” status. Perform the following steps only if parts are not available to be resupplied.
2. Push CYCLE STOP at the module in question to stop production for that module.
3. Start MEdit and select [Feeder skip] from the [Tool] menu. The [Feeder skip] dialog box is displayed.
4. Select the factory, line, NXT machine, and the module in the [Module list]. A list of the available feeders is displayed in the [Feeder skip settings] list.
5. Select the checkbox for the feeder with the parts to be skipped.
6. Click [Set] to apply the skip setting and then close MEdit.
Note: If a place before setting is set for a skipped part, the place before setting is disabled. Simultaneously skip the 2 related feeders for the “place before” setting.
7. Push START at the module in question to restart production. Production is continued without placing parts from the skipped feeder position.
Note: It is not necessary to have a feeder in the skipped position in order to continue production. However, it is necessary to have an empty drawer set in the skip position if a tray part is skipped on a tray unit-L.
All of the LEDs for the feeder position are on for skipped feeder positions. For tray parts, skipped positions have a white numbers and the part comment text is grey in the parts out guidance screen.
Clearing the skip setting for a feeder on a module.
1. Push CYCLE STOP at the module before the module with the skipped part (this prevents any new panels from being loaded into the next module).
2. Wait until all panels are unloaded from the module with the feeder skip and then push CYCLE STOP on that module.
3. Start MEdit and select [Feeder skip] from the [Tool] menu. The [Feeder skip] dialog box is displayed.
4. Select the factory, line, NXT machine, and the module with the skipped feeder in the [Module list]. A list of the available feeders is displayed in the [Feeder skip settings] list.
5. Clear the checkbox for the feeder with the parts that are being skipped.
6. Click [Set] to apply the cleared skip setting and then close MEdit.
Note: If a place before setting is set, be sure to clear the skip settings simultaneously for the 2 related feeders with the “place before” setting.
7. Set the new parts in the module in the specified position.
8. Push START at the module in question to restart production. Production is continued
and the newly supplied parts are placed.