Enter Log Event

Explanation

Use this activity to register a production log event. When new log events are reported it is mandatory that a log event type be selected for the new record. This log event type must have been connected to one of the following system log event types which controls how the log event is handled:

• Log Bulletin - A log bulletin is specified in time and is useful when you want to make available certain production unit information. For example: (a) instructions for a special job (b) how to run the production unit during a particular time period (c) how to handle certain raw materials. These type of bulletins can be viewed in the Production Unit window.

• Log Marker - Log markers can be used as a time marker in OEE graphs. It is used to mark the time a specific action was performed. These markers are useful during APQ analysis as it helps to identify the type of effect (whether positive or negative) the action had on the APQ value.

• Log Note - A log note is used to enter information that is not object-related for your production unit (or part of it). This information can be, for example, general information that a production personnel wants conveyed to the next shift.

Prerequisites

A log event type must have been created and connected to a system log event type in the Define Event Types window (Setup OEE).

System Effects

• A Production log event with a unique ID is registered and available for use (e.g., for analysis) in IFS/OEE.
• The production log event record will be available in the Production Unit and Production Unit Overview windows.
• You can also view available log bulletins for the time period specified on a log record in the Production Unit window.

Related Window Descriptions

Log Event
Object ID - List of Values
Reported By - List of Values
Production Unit
Define Event Types

Procedure

1. Open the Production Unit window for the production unit you want.
2. Click Report Log Message (found in the Actions area) to open the Log Event window. If you already have this window open, click Create New on the toolbar to create a new log event.
   Note: You can also open the Log Event window by selecting the right mouse button option View Event for an existing log event record in the Production Unit window.
3. In the Log Event Type list, select the required log event type (connected to the system log event type you want).
4. Enter the object for which the log event is to be created in the Object ID field. Use the List of Values to select a valid value.
5. The fields in the Log Bulletin Duration area will only be available for editing when the selected log event type is connected to the system log event type Log Bulletin. If it is to be a log bulletin, enter the time period (in the From and To fields) for which the log bulletin is to be displayed in the Production Unit window.
6. Enter relevant information for the new log event in the Note field.
7. Enter the ID of the user who registered the log event in the Reported By field. When a value is entered in this field, the given user's default maintenance organization will be populated in the Maintenance Organization field. Note: You can change the default value in the Maintenance Organization field if necessary.
8. Enter the date and time the log event is to be created in the Reg. Date field.
9. You can also enter additional information, e.g., a unique ID, in the Tracking ID field. This is helpful when you want to easily identify and keep track of a particular log event.
10. Verify the information you have entered and then click Save and Exit.