Fault time recording

What is meant by Fault time recording?

Downtime recording is a process for systematically documenting and analyzing interruptions or disturbances in production processes, facilities, or systems. It serves to document downtime, identify causes, and take measures to improve efficiency and reliability.

Typical software functions in the area of "Downtime Recording":

1. Digital Capture: Real-time input of disruptions by employees or automated systems.
2. Categorization: Assignment of disruptions to predefined categories and causes.
3. Time Stamping: Automatic recording of start and end times of disruptions.
4. Evaluation and Reporting: Generation of reports and visualizations for analyzing disruption patterns and frequencies.
5. Alerting: Automatic notification of responsible persons in case of critical disruptions.
6. Integration: Connection to other systems such as ERP or maintenance management.

Examples of "Downtime Recording":

1. Machine Failure: Recording an unplanned stoppage of a production machine due to a technical defect.
2. Material Shortage: Documentation of a production interruption due to missing raw materials or components.
3. Quality Issues: Recording of downtime due to rework or scrap.
4. Personnel Absence: Capturing production limitations due to short-term staff absences.
5. Maintenance Work: Documentation of planned downtime for preventive maintenance measures.
6. IT Disruption: Recording of downtime due to network problems or software errors.