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Compared to a scrolling marquee
Seconds count, and the display of unnecessary information erodes the benefits of the visual communication concept. I/Gear Andon™ was specifically designed for plant floor “At-A-Glance” viewing that is easier on the eye and viewable at greater distance.
When scrolling marquees are used, employees are forced to stop and wait for key information to scroll through the field, creating delay and disinterest. With Andon, the limited use of LED and static characters on a larger layout, communicates critical data instantaneously at increased sharpness and viewing distance. |
Compared to a traditional light box
I/Gear Andon™ is a state-of-the-art system that can be connected to vital plant information with a single Ethernet cable or our wireless Ethernet option. With LED technology, each cell can display up to seven status indications, and provide 11 years of continuous illumination. The entire Andon’s™ energy consumption is equivalent to a single 150 watt light bulb.
In a traditional light box display, bulbs are arranged in a grid fashion with an “on or off” indication of status. Electrical installation requires that each cell be wired directly to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) I/O system, leading to a complex array of wiring, networking, and programming…leading to unnecessary time, expense, and complexity. |
Compared to a plasma screen
I/Gear Andon is an industrial display designed to perform in extreme environments for 24 hour periods, 7 days per week for a minimum of 11 years. Additionally, the I/Gear DTU data collection engine works with existing plant systems to drive raw data to the Andon display. The raw data is then viewable in a simple format at extended distances.
A plasma display is essentially a large computer monitor that experiences unintended stress in a rigorous 24/7 industrial environment. As a result, ongoing maintenance cost is significant. Developing custom software to drive information to the plasma display is an expensive venture as well as locating the needed PC in close proximity to the plasma on the plant floor. Without a fixed simplistic format, plasma displays tend to incorporate larger amounts of data, thus requiring employees to spend more time deciphering what is critical. |
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