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Background documentationOperation PODs

 

Operation PODs are used in high technology, automotive electronic assembly, medical devices, and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. These PODs queue SFC numbers at specific operations in the manufacturing process. An operator works on one or more SFC numbers at an operation. Operations are being performed sequentially and routing operation sequence is enforced. The operator needs to log a resource for traceability during manufacturing. Operators can assemble components, collect data parameters, view work instructions, and log nonconformances. The primary advantage of these PODs is the ability of the operator to work effectively on multiple SFC numbers at an operation. These PODs provide access to the key lists and data entry plug-ins used on a daily basis.

Recommendation Recommendation

Operation POD can be used to benefit a simple or repeating assembly manufacturing process, for example, for a circuit board.

End of the recommendation.

The system loads the following Operation PODs:

  • Default Operation POD

    POD - Operation (DEF_OPER_POD) activity is associated with this POD.

  • Operation Touch POD

    Touch POD - Operation (DEF_OPER_TOUCH_POD) activity is associated with this POD.

  • Default Integrated POD

    POD - Integrated (DEF_INTEGRATED_POD) activity is associated with this POD.

  • Default Visual Test and Repair POD

    POD - Visual Test and Repair (DEF_VTR_POD) activity is associated with this POD.

    For more information, see Visual Test and Repair (VTR) POD.

The predefined Operation PODs display different buttons and have different POD button activities associated with these buttons. For more information, see POD Button Activities.

Structure

If you are going to modify the predefined Operation PODs, you need your POD to include at least the following plug-ins:

You can also include the following plug-ins: