Element configuration in the delivery state
•Assembly line
The assembly line can be used as a resource in the element configurations of the element type Balancing.
Example for an assembly line
An important part of an assembly line are the stations that can be added in the Station tab. Only global stations can be added.
There are several options to add stations to an assembly line:
•Function Insert existing in the Resources ribbon
•Code input into an empty line created by clicking on New row in the ribbon or by pressing Enter in an existing line
•Create a new global station and link directly by entering the code in an empty line and then clicking on Local to global
•The same station can only be used once per assembly line.
Station tab with all stations belonging to the assembly line
Please note: |
Blank lines are not allowed in an assembly line. These are identified by a red exclamation mark at the beginning of the line. Saving is not possible if there are incorrect lines. Saving is aborted with the message "Cannot save element because of incorrect entries." |
For details on the use of assembly lines, see Balancing module in the Resources tab.
Use of assembly lines in cycles:
An assembly line consisting of global stations can be created in the Explorer. The stations can consist of several global machines or human resources such as operators. For details see Additional objects / Resources / Assembly line, Station, Machine, Human resource.
Assembly line:
By using the Select button in the Resources ribbon or in the Resources tab next to the Assembly line field, you open a window, in which you can choose the assembly line for the balancing.
Rules:
•If an assembly line whose resources are already being used is deleted, these resources become local resources.
•If an assembly line is added, but existing resources are already being used, resources with the same code (machine/human resource and parent station) are reassigned, all others are deleted.
•Global superordinate resources may not contain any local subordinate resources, only global resources that must already be defined at the resource.
•If an assembly line is used, it is not possible to add local resources.
•Local superordinate resources, e.g. a station, can contain global subordinate resources , e.g. operators as master data.
•The order within an assembly line cannot be changed in the Resources tab.