Flexlink YOUTILIZE User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Providing production

efficiency

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Introduction

What is Youtilize

Youtilize is a software product designed to accompany a conveyor system at many levels. At the

Service Monitoring level, Youtilize can deliver benefits relating to the maintenance of the conveyor

system, providing timely information indicating the time to next service for the chain and the guide

rails. In addition information on the state of each motor is provided, current consumption, etc.

Information is gathered and displayed in real time. At the next level, Production Monitoring,

additional product related information is provided. The OEE of the production line, or of individual

machines on the line may be displayed, and queried to make user defined reports, in an intuitive

manner. At the top level, the Factory Controls level can provide full control of the line equipment,

and in addition enables connectivity to upper level MES or ERP systems.

This document

The following document is intended for Service Engineers responsible for installation/configuration

of the FlexLink Youtilize solution. This manual will cover the installation and configuration of the

Matrikon OPC Server solution as well as Youtilize system components, designing of Dashboards

including details of gauges applicable to Youtilize and their calculations, system hardware

requirements/supported operating systems, and system troubleshooting. Various aspects of the

installation and configuration have been automated to minimize the overall installation and

configuration time. One downside to installation/configuration automation is details related to the

various components and how they work together may not be obvious. Throughout this document

you will find information that will explain these details so Service Engineers will have the knowledge

to better support end users.

Basic System Overview

Below is a basic diagram illustrating the relationships between a FlexLink conveyor’s PLC, Matrikon

OPC Server, and the Youtilize solution.

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