TConnolly
Lifetime Supporting Member
Production has finally decided that stack lights might be a good idea if used for signaling to help with machine up time. The idea has been kicked around for a while with some in favor of it and some opposed against it. Par for the course, some mysterious bit of corporate dynamics has kicked off the big bang and the idea gained traction at cosmic inflation theory speeds and has "do it now dammit" task that people who didn't like buzzers and flashing lights last week now want completed next week.
No one can agree on the colors. Until they do I can't do much to implement it, but the clock is ticking. So here is what I suggested:
No one can agree on the colors. Until they do I can't do much to implement it, but the clock is ticking. So here is what I suggested:
- Red = machine is operating, i.e., don't open the door (which is locked anyways) and stick your hand in there.
- Green = machine has stopped cycle, you can now open the door.
- Amber = Alarm condition exists that requires the operator attention.