SUMMARY
Stop Alarms automatically notify designated subscribers when a production stop exceeds a configured duration. They help managers and other stakeholders quickly identify and respond to ongoing production issues that require attention.
WHAT THIS IS
- Stop Alarms are configurable notifications tied to production stop events. An alarm is triggered when a stop of a specified type remains active longer than a defined threshold.
- Notifications can be sent to subscribers through email, SMS, or both, allowing relevant personnel to stay informed about extended production interruptions.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Stop Alarms improve visibility into unexpected production downtime.
- They help managers prioritize attention toward ongoing issues that may impact production performance.
- They support faster awareness of prolonged stops that may require intervention.
WHEN YOU WOULD USE THIS
- Use this when:
- Production stops need to be monitored and escalated after a specific duration.
- Managers or supervisors need automatic notifications about ongoing downtime events.
HOW IT WORKS
- Stop Alarms monitor production stops based on selected stop categories and time thresholds.
- When a stop exceeds the configured duration, notifications are sent to the alarm's subscribers.
- Alarms can be configured for different stop types, allowing organizations to focus on the events most relevant to their operations.
- Multiple alarms can be created to monitor different stop scenarios across production lines.
KEY TERMS / COMPONENTS
- Stop Alarm:
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A notification rule that triggers when a production stop exceeds a defined duration.
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- Stop Type:
- The category of production stop being monitored. Available types include Unregistered, Loss During Operation, Non-production Activities, Batch-specific Non-operation, and No Activity at the Line.
- The category of production stop being monitored. Available types include Unregistered, Loss During Operation, Non-production Activities, Batch-specific Non-operation, and No Activity at the Line.
- Duration Threshold:
- The amount of time a stop must remain active before an alarm is triggered.
- The amount of time a stop must remain active before an alarm is triggered.
- Subscriber:
- A person who receives alarm notifications via email, SMS, or both.
COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS
- Stop Alarms do not prevent production stops; they only notify subscribers when configured conditions are met.
- An alarm can exist without sending notifications if it has no subscribers assigned.
- Different stop types can have different alarm thresholds and subscriber groups.
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