With the HOMAG File Agent, you can automatically process confirmation data provided on the machine and display it in the Order Progress area in your digital order folder productionManager .
Display of the feedback data of a machine in the Order Progress area
Configuration tapio
In order to be able to process feedback from a machine in the HOMAG File Agent, it must first be registered in tapio.
The machine is then assigned to HOMAG productionAssist Feedback .
Under "Applications", select the tile for HOMAG productionAssist Feedback
Select the machine(s) and confirm with "Save"
Configuration of a machine
Confirmation is independent of the machine type and manufacturer, as long as the machine can provide the required information in the appropriate format as a file.
The following information is required in the file:
Information | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
Timestamps | 20240223202130 | The timestamp must be in position 1. |
Type | PNL | Fixed value at position 2 |
Quantity | 1, 2, n | The number must be in position 6. |
Unique Part ID | 10003636 | The unique workpiece identification must be either the 8-digit productionManager ID or the unique, external ID passed in the "Barcode" column. |
Note:
Positions 1 - 9, 14 - 15 and 30 may not be used except as described above.
A feedback file must be provided in *.hol format . The information must be separated by a comma (,). No comma (,) may be used within a piece of information.
HOMAG machines of the type SAWTEQ, EDGETEQ, CENTATEQ/ DRILLTEQ:
The "PPS Confirmation" or the "Production Confirmation for productionManager" feedback function must be available and set up on a panel saw. On a CNC machine or an edge banding machine, the "Production Feedback for productionManager" feedback function must be available and set up.
The feedback function of the machine should be set in such a way that a feedback file is provided for each completed component.
The feedback function is a paid option of your machine. To purchase this option or to check if your machine already has this option, please contact your local sales and service company.
After the confirmation function has been set up by its responsible sales and service company, the machine writes the feedback data as files to a drive that is monitored by the HOMAG File Agent.
Note:
For HOMAG saws from CADMatic 3.0
For HOMAG CNC machines from PC85
For HOMAG edge banding machines, provided that the machine has reference number operation or barcode control
An examination may be necessary in individual cases.
For CNC machines, the MPR programs must also be expanded to include a comment macro in accordance with HOMAG's specifications with the relevant information for the feedback. The workpieces have to be produced individually. On a machine of the type BHX 500 / DRILLTEQ H-600, the MODE 3 "sandwich machining" is only supported with different CNC programs.
The woodWOP comment macro must be structured as follows (see also MPR examples in the upper right corner of the download area).
Syntax:
HOMAG_PRODUCTIONMANAGER_FEEDBACK={Version:1.00,PARTID:<UID>,MPRNUMBER:<Zahl>,MPRCOUNT:<Zahl>}
PARTID | Unique ID from the CAD/CAM or ERP system |
MPRNUMBER | Program sequence number |
MPRCOUNT | Total MPR for the component. This can be used to control that the component is only reported back 1x, although the same part ID is contained in two MPR programs. Typical application: Component with double-sided machining. |
Example of a component with a CNC program (floor)
Program 1: BT1_s1.mpr
HOMAG_PRODUCTIONMANAGER_FEEDBACK={Version:1.00,PARTID:21042023073124714,MPRNUMBER:1,MPRCOUNT:1}
Example of a component with two CNC programs (middle side)
Program 1: BT2_s1.mpr
HOMAG_PRODUCTIONMANAGER_FEEDBACK={Version:1.00,PARTID:21042023073124715,MPRNUMBER:1,MPRCOUNT:2}
Program 2: BT2_s2.mpr
HOMAG_PRODUCTIONMANAGER_FEEDBACK={Version:1.00,PARTID:21042023073124715,MPRNUMBER:2,MPRCOUNT:2}
Configuration productionAssist Feedback
In order for the automatic confirmation of a machine to be processed and displayed correctly, it must be assigned to a productionAssist Feedback workstation .
In order to be able to connect a machine to a work center in productionAssist Feedback, the Step Machine is available in the work center configuration.
Add a new workstation or configure an existing workstation
Selecting a Machine in Step 2 of Configuring a Work Center
If a machine registered on tapio is not displayed in productionAssist, check the status of the machine on My tapio. The connectivity of the machine must be connected or restricted.
Note:
A machine can only be added in one productionAssist Feedback workstation, it is not possible to assign it to several workstations.
Indication of the connectivity of a machine
Configuration HOMAG File Agent
Various configurations can be made in the HOMAG File Agent . In the context of machine feedback, the following settings must be observed:
Selection of the directory (directory share) into which the machine stores the confirmation files. (1)
Select the action after a file has been successfully processed. Select Delete to avoid making directories too large. (2)
Moving it to the Completed directory allows another program to process the data.
The productionAssist application is selected as the target. (3)
As an action, select the Feedback option. (4)
Another input option will open. There you select the work center to which the machine has been assigned. (5)
Then select the column where the Unique Part Number (UID) is written in the file. (6)
Start starts monitoring the directory. (7)
Settings in the HOMAG File Agent
By clicking Add Directory , you can configure as many additional machines as you want to process confirmations .