Introduction

Pausing and Resuming Operations is an extremely useful functionality that allows your Operation data to more closely match what is actually happening on the factory floor. 

The Pause/Resume functionality is specific to those customers running Activities, a new architecture for MachineMetrics. Learn more about Activities:

Activities Overview 

There are two main ways that you Pause/Resume Operations: 

1. Operators can Pause/Resume Operations during Setup from the Operator Dashboard 
2. Operations: Paused/Resumed by Scheduled Workflows

Let's take a closer look at each of these methods of pausing and resuming Operations. 

Topics covered in this article

• Pausing/Resuming Operations in Setup from the Operator Dashboard
• Pausing/Resuming Operations using Scheduled Workflows 
  • Select a Name and Machines 
  • Select your Trigger 
  • Select your Action
    • Operators and Operations Paused by Scheduled Workflows 

Pausing/Resuming Operations in Setup from the Operator Dashboard

Operators can choose to Pause and Resume a Operation while in the Setup Activity from the Operator Dashboard. To learn more about what this process looks like, visit our Operator Dashboard PDF Training manual: 

Operator Dashboard 2.0 Training PDF

Pausing/Resuming Operations using Scheduled Workflows 

Workflows can be used to automate operations and communication with your factory. One way to use Workflows is to configure Triggers and Actions that can be used to Pause and Resume Operations on selected Machines. 

For an overview of Workflows visit this article: 

Guide to Creating Automation Using Workflows

Select a Name and Machines 

As with any Workflow, you will need to first select the Name for your Workflow along with which Machines you would like to apply it to. 

Select your Trigger 

Select the Trigger that you would like to start the Pause/Resume Workflow. 

Please Note: You cannot choose to Pause/Resume based on the Enters Activity Type Trigger 

Select your Action

Select Pause/Resume from the Actions. 

Once you Save your new Workflow, you are done! This Workflow will now Pause/Resume Operations according to your configuration.

Operators and Operations Paused by Scheduled Workflows 

Within the Operator Dashboard, Operators will see the Operation Paused or Resumed by a Scheduled Workflow, as shown below. The Operator can choose to Resume the Operation from the Operator Dashboard. To learn more about how Operators use Activities from the Operator Dashboard, see the PDF training below: 

Operator Dashboard 2.0 Training PDF 

Have Questions? 

Visit our Activities Overview article or reach out to Support@machinemetrics.com for additional support.