MONA Dashboard

Introduction
Overview
Key Features
Software Architecture
Dashboard Views
User Manual
Team
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Introduction

The Mona Dashboard project addresses the production challenges of factories manufacturing plastic toys using molds. In such operations, one of the most common problems is parts getting stuck in the molds, which disrupts production and impacts efficiency. This challenge becomes even more critical when managing 24 machines producing 10 different types of products.

To address this challenge, we have developed a complete real-time production monitoring system. The system will provide live updates on machine performance, send emergency alerts in cases of issues such as stuck parts, and maintain a historical record of production data. It allows operators to quickly react to production issues, minimizing line downtime and increasing overall productivity. This dashboard is an important step in optimizing production processes for smoother operations in the factory.

Overview

Our project focuses on developing an advanced real-time monitoring dashboard tailored for a production environment. This dashboard aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of production processes by providing critical insights and timely alerts. Our system is designed with user-friendliness, ensuring that operators and managers can easily access and interpret the data they need to maintain optimal production performance. The dashboard is a centralized interface designed to provide real-time insights into machine performance and production progress, along with tools for managing settings and reviewing historical data. It is divided into the following key tabs:

Key Features

Real-Time Monitoring of Mold Machines:

The Machine Status tab serves as the heart of the dashboard, where users can:

Monitor Real-Time Machine Performance: It shows the current state of all 24 machines, enabling quick identification of any issues or inefficiencies.
Visual Status Indicators: Machines are color-coded (Green, Red, Blue, Gray) to reflect their operational state at a glance:
Green (Active): Machines are running smoothly and contributing to production.
Red (Emergency): Machines have encountered an issue, such as a blockage, and need immediate attention.
Blue (Idle): Machines are powered on but are not actively producing.
Gray (Off): Machines are completely powered down.
Comprehensive Machine Metrics: Key performance metrics are displayed for each machine, such as the number of slots successfully completed, failures, and the percentage of target achieved.

Production Progress Monitoring:

This tab focuses on visualizing production efficiency and tracking output:

Production Rates: Provides detailed metrics on the production of toy parts or complete toys over time.
Performance Trends: Graphical visualizations (e.g., line charts or bar graphs) make it easy to identify patterns or bottlenecks in the production process.
Goal Monitoring: Displays how close each machine or the entire production line is to meeting its targets.

Historical Production Data:

The Production History tab acts as an archive, storing and organizing data from previous production runs:

Historical Insights: Users can access data from past shifts, weeks, or months to analyze performance trends.
Detailed Records: Includes specifics such as total production, success and failure rates, and machine activity logs.
Decision-Making Support: Historical data helps identify patterns, allowing for more informed decisions about machine usage, maintenance schedules, and productivity strategies.

Settings:

The Settings page is a utility tab for administrative and configuration purposes:

Machine Management: Administrators can update machine names, assign production tasks, and adjust target goals for machines.
User Security: Includes options for resetting passwords to maintain system security and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical dashboard features.
System Customization: Users may be able to tweak preferences, such as notifications or report frequency, depending on the system’s configuration.

Software Architecture

Dashboard Views

Machine Status Page View

The Machine Status tab offers a comprehensive view of the live status of all 24 machines. Status Page

Expanding the Dashboard Views

Active Machine Status- Machine is working perfectly!

active machine

Emergency Machine Status- There is a stuck particle in the machine.

emergency machine

Inactive Machine Status- Machine is OFF.

inactive machine

Idle Machine Status- Machine is ON but not making products.

idle machine

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Production Rate/Progress Page View

The Production Progress Tab in the Mold section provides detailed monitoring of hourly slot rates across 24 machines. Below are the key elements of a machine block in this view:

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Production progress and rates by Mold

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The Production Progress section provides an overview of all products and their production status. Here’s how it works:

ProgressPage-product
Production progress and rates by Products and parts

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Example Workflow:

Select a Product: On the dashboard, click on any product card (e.g., “Product 3”).
View Details: A modal pops up with detailed information about the 12 parts of the selected product, including production time and progress for each part.
Analyze Progress: Use this information to monitor and manage the production efficiency of specific parts within the product.

Production Summary Page View

The Production History tab allows users to explore and analyze detailed production metrics for products, parts, and machines. By default, the Product Summary view is displayed when the tab is opened. This section provides options to navigate between Product Summary, Part Summary, and Machine Summary.

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Product Summary View