Configuring Microstops¶

Microstops are short downtimes that do not require any significant measures to get the machine back to the running state. They are typically so quick that it's not worth for the operator to record their actions. However, when added together, they can contribute to significant loss of production time. Therefore, it is important to monitor them. As the definition of microstop varies for different use cases, in Insights Hub OEE, it is possible to configure your own preferences.

Microstops are often considered as a Performance loss, but can also be an Availability loss depending on the user preference. In Insights Hub OEE, the user can make this decision, which will then be reflected in the resulting KPIs calculated in the analysis section. You can set a minimum duration for microstops, in seconds or minutes, below which a downtime would be categorized as a microstop. You can also select a color for microstops that will be used in the various charts in the analysis section.

If microstops are enabled, then downtimes less than the threshold time are categorized as microstops, and the number of microstops and microstop duration are reported separately. You can also see the microstop losses in the loss overview page as either Availability or Performance loss. If microstops are disabled, then downtimes are reported as a single category only.

User interface¶

In the "Microstop" screen, you can perform the following actions:

• Enable/disable microstops
• Set the color for microstops
• Set the microstop threshold.
• Specify whether a microstop belongs to Availability loss or Performance loss