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How to create stop categories and stop causes

SUMMARY

Use this guide to create stop categories and downtime causes for a production line. This allows operators to correctly register machine stops and categorize downtime during production.

 

 

WHEN TO USE THIS

  • Use this guide if:

    • You need to set up downtime categories for a production line

    • Operators cannot select a stop cause when registering machine stops

  • PREREQUISITES

    • Before starting:

      • You have access to the production line configuration

      • You have permission to edit stop causes
         

STEPS

Create a Stop Category

  1. Select the production line you want to configure.

  2. Navigate to the Register Stops page.

  3. Click the Edit (purple pen) icon.

  4. Click New Category.
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  5. Enter a name for the category (for example, Machine Issues).

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  6. Click the check icon to save the category.

     

 

Create a Downtime Cause

  1. In the Stop Category, click the + icon.

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  2. Enter the Stop Cause Name.

  3. Select the correct Stop Cause Type (for example, Loss during operation).

  4. Click Create New Stop Cause.
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EXPECTED RESULT

  • After completing these steps:

    • A new stop category is available for the production line

    • One or more downtime causes are created inside the category

    • Operators can select these causes when registering stops

       

TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Issue: Cannot create a stop category

    • Try: Confirm you are on the Register Stops page for the correct line

    • Try: Check that you have edit permissions for stop configuration
       

  • Issue: Downtime cause does not appear for operators

    • Try: Confirm the cause was saved under the correct category

    • Try: Refresh the page and reopen the Register Stops view
       

STILL NEED HELP?

  • Contact Support and include:

    • The production line name

    • A screenshot of the Register Stops page

 

 
 
 
 
 
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