Defining resources

  1. Select Master Explorer > Modules > Configuration > Infor LN Setup > Shop Floor Settings > Resources. The Resources form is displayed.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Resource ID
    The machine resource linked to the Infor Factory Track application.
    Description
    A brief description for the resource id.
    Resource Group
    The Work Center to which the Machine is linked in the Infor Factory Track application.
    Can Assign to Jobs
    If this check box is selected, the specified machine can be assigned to tasks in the Infor Factory Track application.
    From ERP
    This check box indicates that the data is downloaded from ERP using BOD.
    Schedule ID
    The Working Time Schedule assigned to the machine.
    Status
    The current status of the server ID. Possible values are:
    • Running
    • Down
    • Idle
    Using Machine Integration
    If this check box is selected, the specified machine is integrated with the ERP system and these machine integration fields are displayed:
    • Machine Server ID: The internal FT name of the Machine Controller Server.
    • Machine Channel: The project name specified on the Kepware Server.
    • Controller Folder Name: The device name on the Kepware server that includes the machine tags.
    • Polling Interval: The default polling interval on the Machine Server expressed in milliseconds.
    • Tag Regen Time Interval: The time interval (in minutes) during which all the tag values must be copied to the historical file for this resource. The default value is set to 60 minutes.
    • Last Regen: The date and time when all tag values are saved to the historical tag file.
    • Archive Tag Time Interval: The time interval during which the tag information must be saved for this machine prior to the archive operation. The default value is set to 7 days.
    • Last Archived: The date and time of the last archiving operation for the selected machine.
    • Activity Tag explanation - The tag and value that must be updated on the machine when the specified activity is performed in Infor Factory Track.
    Machine Type
    The type of machine linked to the resource ID.
    Note: This field is available only if LN Multi-Site functionality is enabled.
    ERP Machine Number
    The machine number registered in ERP.
    Note: By default, the machine number is the same as the resource ID. However, you can modify it. This field is available only If LN Multi-Site functionality is enabled.