Hardware components of ProCon

  • Reader Unit   • QC Unit   • iButton Tags   • Networking   • DonwTime Display Board

Reader Unit

Reader Unit Fixed to every sewing machine in line and networked with CAT5 cable & connected to Controller PC. It captures Tag ID, Workstation ID, Date and Time.

iButton probe

The iButton Probe receives the data when tag is punched on it and transmits it to the Controller PC.

The Operator can view Target Qty, Actual Qty, Efficiency, Earnings on the tag reader screen by pressing respective buttons.

Reader Unit Configuration

• 2 x 16 Liquid Crystal Display
• iButton Contact Probe
• 64 K EEPROM (expandable)
• Info Button
• Navigation Buttons
• Function Button
• Switch Mode Power Supply
• Real Time Clock
• RJ45 Interface

Quality Control Unit

Quality control unit is connected in the network at various QC Check Points in the line.This Unit is used for updating the QC passed quantities for desired bundles and operations, which are updated in the server.

QC Unit Configuration

• 2 x 16 Liquid Crystal Display
• iButton Contact Probe
• 64 K EEPROM (expandable)
• 4 x 4 Matrix Keypad
• Toggle Button (Actual / Target / Incentive / Efficiency)
• Switch Mode Power Supply
• Real Time Clock
• RJ45 Interface

iButton Tag

Pre-coded Tag for bundle identification

A coded Tag is physically attached to every individual bundle and sent to sewing line for production. This Tag travels along with the bundle in the sewing line from start to end. As each operator starts his/her bundle he/she will tag onto his/her reader unit,which will denotes the start of the bundle.On completion of the bundle the operator will again tag onto the reader to indicate the end of the bundle.

Pre-coded Tag for employee identification

A coded Tag is provided to every employee for his or her identification purpose. Employee uses this tag to login at the workstation before starting work and logout while leaving the workstation.

There are two types of Coded Tag.
Static tags will have a preset value, which cannot be changed.
Dynamic tags are programmable and that the values can be set or reset by the user.

Networking Accessories :

• 24 AWG CAT5 Cable ( 4-pair )
• RS485 to RS232 converter
• 6 Port RJ45 Junction Box

Protocol :
• RS485

Topology :
• Full Duplex Multi-drop Networking

All Reader Units are connected to the Controller PC through Multi-drop Network and the Controller PC is connected to the Database Server.

Click here to view the network diagram

Down Time Display Board :

Information like Target, Output and Efficiency pertaining to a line is displayed in this board.

Additionally Downtime notifications such as Breakdown, IdleTime, Batch Setting and Re-Work with their respective workstation numbers are displayed as and when they occur.

Every Downtime reason is identified by a different color LED bulb.