Creating Data Collect Stations

Data Collect is used to enter and track quality concerns and repair data. It can be run on a portable device, such as a tablet, or on a stationary PC. Portable devices are useful for roving data collection, whereas stationary workstations are used at fixed data inspection locations. In either case, operators can enter quality concerns for a part (including the type and the severity of concern) and then assign it for repair.

Select the Plants tab.

Click Stations.

A list of the existing stations is displayed.

Select Data Collect from the drop-down list above the right-hand pane.

If you are looking for existing Data Collect stations you can also filter using the Area drop-down list.

Click the add icon () below the right-hand pane.

The station creation dialog opens.

Select the different tabs in the dialog to define the station.

Tab	Description
General	Description and location
Properties	All options not specified in the other tabs
Print Groups	Station print groups controls which views or parts appear on a travel ticket.
Defect Sources	The stations whose defects will be visible at this station.
Concern Folders	Specify which groups of concerns can be assigned at this station.
Detail Folders	The details displayed to the operator at this station.
Responsible Areas	The responsible areas available to the operator at this station.
Direct Run	The settings required for a Direct Run report.
Top Concerns	Select the concerns to be shown at the top of the list.
Port Handlers	Setup connections via TCP/IP and RS-232 ports