OnRamp Solutions MMD User manual

OnRamp Machine Monitoring Device
QUICK START GUIDE
Overview
This quick start guide covers how to install, connect, and setup the OnRamp MMD. The
OnRamp MMD allows OnRamp ERP to collect and display machine data, including:
•Work order information
•Employee information
•Cycle and weld time statistics
•Schedule positions
•Part count
•Downtime reason
Glossary
CEC Consumer Electronics Control, or CEC, is a feature of HDMI designed to allow users to command and
control devices connected through HDMI.
DAQThe data acquisition queue quantity.
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP, is a method to plan for what resources the enterprise will
require to ensure customers are supplied. It has been become synonymous with the ERP software
suite which is used to help you better manage your enterprise resources.
MMD
A Machine Monitoring Device, or MMD, is a device that connects a machine to the central database,
allowing it to be monitored while simultaneously displaying relevant information, via computer monitor,
to the machine operator, such as work order detail, or downtime reason.
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Installing the OnRamp MMD
Place the OnRamp MMD next to the machines that the unit will be connected to.
Note: The listed distances take in to account the standard length of cable supplied
with each item, less 1 ft (30cm). This extra length is recommended to ensure the
items can be connected within the OnRamp MMD box with no issue.
To install the OnRamp MMD:
1. Select a location near the work center where the unit can be firmly affixed and is
within:
•3ft (1 m) of a power source (wall plug)
•4ft (1.2 m) of the computer monitor
•5ft (1.5 m) of the keyboard and mouse, if these are wired units
•Range of the Ethernet cable, if you are connecting the unit to the network via
cable instead of Wi-Fi
2. Once the location has been selected, mark it and securely affix the OnRamp MMD
to the location.
3. Run the required cables and wires in to the MMD unit.
Connect OnRamp DAQ MMD
Use the following procedure steps to connect an OnRamp MMD with a DAQ Version 8
board.
To connect the OnRamp MMD:
1. Connect the monitor HDMI cable.
2. Connect the keyboard and mouse USB
cables.
3. (Optional) If you are using a wired network,
attach the Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the supplied power supply cable.
5. Connect the work center control wires.
Result
You have installed and connected the OnRamp MMD.
Notes
•If using a VNC, the keyboard and mouse are only required during setup and
installation
•Use a CEC enabled monitor and HDMI cable to allow the OnRamp MMD to turn the
monitor on and off on a preset daily schedule.

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(Optional) Set Up Wi-Fi
Connect the OnRamp MMD to your network via Wi-Fi.
To set up Wi-Fi on the OnRamp MMD:
1. Click on the task bar.
2. Select the desired network.
3. If required, enter the Wi-Fi password.
4. Click OK.
Result
You have set up the Wi-Fi connection on the OnRamp MMD.
Notes
•In high interference environments, such as areas around welding robots, the wired
network connection is highly recommended.
(Optional) Set up a VNC connection
Access the OnRamp MMD remotely from any desktop by setting up a VNC connection.
Note: VNC is a third-party application not supported by OnRamp Solutions.
To access the OnRamp MMD via VNC:
1. On the OnRamp MMD desktop, hover your cursor over the icon on the task
bar.
2. The IP for that OnRamp MMD will display. Make note of it.
3. At your workstation, launch your VNC software.
4. In the VNC Server field, enter the MMD IP address followed by :5900.
5. If desired, enter a Name to more easily identify the MMD.
6. Enter the password: onramp
7. Click OK.
Result
You have set up and connected to the OnRamp MMD via VNC.

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Adding an MMD
Device / Shop Monitor Manager screen
To add an MMD:
1. Navigate to the Device / Shop Monitor Manager [S2605] screen.
2. On the screen task bar, click Add.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Click OK.
Result
You have created an MMD.
Notes
•To have the monitor restart at a specific time interval, add a value on the Restart
Daily At field.
•To remove a restart time, click the Clear Restart button.
•The information displayed in the sv_config File field is auto-populated and will be
required to complete the setup when updating the configuration file.
•If you are using Keystrips with your shop monitors, on the Device Shop Monitor
Manager frame, use the Screen Config column to select keystrip configurations.
•To action a previously created item, select the item and click the desired mode: Edit,
Copy, or Delete.

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Update the configuration file
Update the sv_config.txt file on the OnRamp MMD desktop to ensure a connection to the
OnRamp ERP.
To update the OnRamp MMD configuration file on the OnRamp MMD:
1. On the OnRamp MMD desktop, double click on the Shop Monitor folder.
2. Double click on the sv_config.txt file.
3. Line 1 should be the Device ID specified in Device / Shop Monitor Manager
[S2605].
4. Line 2 should be your internal or corporate URL.
5. Click File > Quit.
6. To save your changes, click Yes.
To update the OnRamp MMD configuration file via a VNC connection:
1. On the home workstation, in the OnRamp ERP, navigate to the Device / Shop
Monitor Manager [S2605] screen.
2. Select the desired MMD.
3. Highlight the information in the sv_config File field, right click, and select Copy.
4. On the OnRamp MMD desktop, double click on the Shop Monitor folder.
5. Double click on the sv_config.txt file.
6. Highlight all the information in the file, right click, and select Paste.
7. Click File > Quit.
8. To save your changes, click Yes.
Result
You have updated the OnRamp MMD configuration file.
OnRamp Keystrips
To improve OnRamp usability on the shop floor, OnRamp has developed keystrips. The
keystrip is a small keyboard that has 16 easy to press buttons, which an operator can
press while wearing protective gloves. These keystrips are plugged in, via USB, to an
OnRamp Shop Monitor and are programmed by you with 2 specific actions for 12 of the
keys.

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The Keystrip has 16 buttons, where the 8 yellow buttons and 4 blue buttons are
programmable:
•Button 1 (Grey): Press and hold the Shift button to call a second function from the
other buttons.
•Buttons 2 - 9 (Yellow): These buttons are typically used to access screens.
•Buttons 10 - 13 (Blue): These buttons are typically used to call or alert a person or
department.
•Button 14 (Red): Back button
•Button 15 (Green): Forward button.
•Button 16 (White): Return / Enter button. Shift + White runs the Show command that
returns you to the shop monitor main screen.
Note: Buttons 18 - 32 are accessed by holding down Shift and pressing buttons 2
- 16.
Configuring Keystrips
On Shop Monitor Keystrip Manager > Keystrip Configuration frame, you can configure
the keys to perform certain functions. Keys with a Key Type of:
•Screen - Used to open a screen on the shop monitor. On Open Screen, select the
screen. Then enter the label stating which screen number will be opened.
•Call - Used to call a shop alert. On Shop Alert Cat, select the alert. Then enter the
label stating what alert is called.
•CharCode - Used to send a character code to the shop monitor. On Key Code, select
the key. Then enter a label stating what is sent.
•WorkInst - Used to display a work instruction. Select the Work Inst Cat following by
the Work Inst Type. Then enter a label stating what work instruction is displayed.
Warning: Buttons 1, 14-17, 30 - 32 have preset character codes and should not
be modified.

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Using Keystrips
To use the keystrip, you have to:
1. Use Shop Monitor Keystrip Manager [S1058] to configure and label the
programmable keystrip buttons.
2. Physically label the keystrip.
Tip: Forward the keystrip configuration PDF created on Shop Monitor
Keystrip Manager [S1058] to OnRamp Solutions and a custom engraved
keystrip will be created and sent to you.
3. Install the keystrip at the physical location and plug it into the respective MMD via
USB.
4. On Device/ Shop Monitor Manager [S2605], use the Screen Config column to
select the keystrip configuration.
Once this setup is complete, you can use the keystrip by pressing the buttons to perform
the configured function, like opening a screen in OnRamp or alerting a supervisor.
Keystrip Reports
Use Shop Monitor Keystrip Configuration [R1054] to review how each of your
keystrips are configured.

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Manage MMD Keystrip
Use the Shop Monitor Keystrip Manager [S1058] screen to add, edit, copy, or delete
machine monitor keystrip configurations.
To add keystrip configurations:
1. Navigate to the Shop Monitor Keystrip Manager [S1058] screen.
2. On the screen task bar, click Add.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Click OK.
Based on the selected Type, Keystrip or Keyboard, the Keystrip Configuration frame
will populate with the default available number of programmable keys.
To program keys:
1. On Shop Monitor Keystrip Manager, with the keystrip configuration group
ID selected, click on the Keystrip Configuration frame.
2. Select the desired line.
3. On the screen task bar, click Edit.
4. Update the desired fields.
5. Click OK.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 to edit the remaining keys.
Result
You have added a keystrip configuration.