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Technical Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Basic Methods of Length Control
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Handling
- Continuous Improvement - Tube & Pipe Journal
- Continuous Improvement in Roll Forming
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Improving Roll Forming Operations
- Part Marking
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- Roll Forming: The Four Basic Machine Types
- Servo Control for Improving Roll Formed Production
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XL200 Series Support
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- Battery Replacement
- Calibrating the Touchscreen of an XL200 Controller
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Direct Ethernet Communication with Eclipse Classic
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- Bar Code Scanners
- Bar Code Scanners for Data Entry
- Boosted Dies
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- DIP Switch Configuration
- Punch Programming on the XL200
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Understanding the XL200 Part Queue
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using the Stitching Feature
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Error Codes
- XL200 Parameters
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- BOSS Shear
- Brake & Hump - XL200CLU
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- Closed Loop Flying Die / Die Accelerator
- Closed Loop Stopping
- Coil End Point
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Open Loop Flying Die
- Open Loop Stopping / Feed-to-Stop
- Tailout Sensor
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Eclipse Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Inventory Management with CIM
- Improving Production Capacity with Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Mistakes Happen! CIM for Mistake Prevention in Roll Forming
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- The Quality Gap
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- Automatically Starting Eclipse Classic
- Cable Specifications for RS Communication
- Coil Validation
- Creating an Eclipse Classic Package File
- Deleting Done Orders in Eclipse Classic
- Eclipse Classic Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Classic Permissions - XLSecurity.exe
- Eclipse Connections
- Eclipse Data Exchange Options
- Establishing Communication with Eclipse
- Implementing Scrap, Delay, and Employee Codes in Eclipse Classic
- Interfacing Eclipse to External Data Systems - Importing and Exporting
- Material Code Query
- Missing Snapshot or Dates for Reports in Eclipse Classic
- Order Downloading Options in Eclipse Classic
- Performing Eclipse Classic Automatic Backups
- Performing Eclipse Classic Manual Backups
- Preventative Maintenance Made Easy
- Replacing a Controller / Recovery from a Memory Clear
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Requesting Eclipse Classic Support
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Using a Proxy Server
- VLINX ESR901 Converter Installation and Configuration
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Pathfinder Support
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- Calibrating the Backgauge - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Machine - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Touchscreen - Pathfinder v2
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- Extracting the Pathfinder SDF from a 5XXX/6XXX Machine
- Installing TeamViewer
- Pathfinder PC Backup/Restore/Import Procedure - Pathfinder v2
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 5X00
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 6X00
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- XL250BB Backup/Restore Function
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- FoldGuard Alignment Guide
- FoldGuard Alignment Guide - LZS-2-FG
- FoldGuard Brochure
- FoldGuard Encoder Installation Manual 1-02
- FoldGuard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- FoldGuard Operation Manual
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-06
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-07
- Laser Distortion Causes and Solutions Manual 1-02
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MP Series Support
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- MP300 Series Controller Manual
- MP300CL Series Controller Manual
- MP325 Manual
- MP328 Gripper Manual
- MP328CL Gripper Manual
- MP338 Backgauge Manual
- MP338DH Dual Backgauge Manual
- MP342 Manual
- MP343 Manual
- MP350PFD Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP465 Installation Guide
- MP465 Operator Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
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Pathfinder Edge Support
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- Accessing Pathfinder Edge
- Installing TeamViewer
- Logging into Pathfinder Edge
- Pathfinder Edge - Profile Object Format
- Pathfinder Edge Published API
- Print an Approval or Production Sheet - Edge
- Understanding Settings - Edge
- Using Categories and Subcategories - Edge
- Using the Profile Editor - Edge
- Using the Profile Library - Edge
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Eclipse Pro Support
- Alert: Eclipse-COMM may be offline
- Alert: Material code XXXXXXXX does not correspond to a known material
- Checking the Status of Eclipse Pro Services
- Connect to Eclipse Pro from a Network Connected Device
- Eclipse Pro Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Pro Product Sheet
- Eclipse Pro Product Sheet - Spanish
- Eclipse Pro Release Notes
- Eclipse Pro Scheduler
- Eclipse Pro Wallboard Andon App Setup
- Error: "Duplicate material codes. MATERIAL =..."
- Machine Performance Standards
- Nucor Case Study
- Requesting Eclipse Pro Support
- Schedule Sync Table Definition
- Updating Eclipse Pro
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Accessories Support
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- 4805-XX and 3805-XX Encoder Cable Comparison
- BRKT-2 Assembly STEP File
- Encoder 10-Turn Test
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-1 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-2 Assembly Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-2 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Brochure
- Encoder Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Electrical Block Diagram
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Shell STEP File
- Encoder Splitter Module 6390 Guide
- Encoder STEP File
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Encoder Wheel KMW Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Wheel PMW Dimensional Drawing
- KMW-12 Knurled Encoder Wheel STEP File
- NXXXX Encoder Assembly STEP File
- Scrap Reduction Using Two Encoders
- Troubleshooting Encoder Alignment
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Legacy Product Support
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- About the MP401
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- CMP1000 Reference Manual
- CMP11-10 Reference Manual
- CMP12 Reference Manual
- MP100 Reference Manual
- MP101 Reference Manual
- MP101 v2 Reference Manual
- MP103 Reference Manual
- MP103 v3 Reference Manual
- MP237 Reference Manual
- MP257 Reference Manual
- MP37 Reference Manual
- MP38 Reference Manual
- MP39 Reference Manual
- MP401 User Manual
- MP43 Reference Manual
- MP44 Reference Manual
- MP450 Installation Guide
- MP450 Operator Manual
- MP450S Installation and Technical Reference Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP450S Operator Manual
- MP450Z Operator Manual
- MP46 Reference Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
- MP54 Reference Manual
- MP55 Reference Manual
- MP550 Operator Manual
- MP56 Reference Manual
- MP57 Reference Manual
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Machine Performance Standards
Every machine will have different performance characteristics. These are things like maximum run speed, expected average run speed, and time needed to change a coil. These numbers are used by Eclipse Pro when running computations like “Is the machine running at maximum capacity?”, “How much time does it take for this machine to complete an order or job of N pieces?”, or “When will a particular order or job be completed.”
Metric name | Explanation |
Feet per minute | Machine speed |
Coil Change | Amount of time machine is stopped to change out a coil |
Tooling change | Amount of time machine is stopped to change out a tool |
Bundle change | Amount of time machine is stopped between bundles |
Tooling has a further level of specificity. Each individual tool can have its own set of bundle, coil, and tool change performance numbers. If a tool does not have these values configured then the machine level numbers get used. Each machine must have these values defined.
Planning vs. Target
There are two complete sets of values that users are responsible for configuring. The first is what we call planning numbers. These values are used when computing the schedule. If we need to know how long to plan a coil change on a machine with tool 7B, we use the planning numbers defined for that machine and tool combination.
The second set of values are the target numbers. These are the machine’s goals. We look at these targets to compare current performance to the goal. For example, the scheduler algorithm might plan on a coil change taking 10 minutes and produce a best guess schedule using that figure. However, the management defined target could be 8 minutes and Pro might generate an alert when a change hits the 8 minute mark. Or maybe simply summarize how far off-target the shift was in an end of shift production summary report.
This view is used for initial settings or updating Target values. These values are used in the Production Summary report, Machine Dashboard metrics, Predictive Scheduling, and other reports.