{"id":7958,"date":"2026-06-15T10:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/?p=7958"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:54:22","slug":"custom-pace-of-production-efficiency-counter-built-for-tube-fab-roman-engineering-dc-10c-2-eff-key-pace-auto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/2026\/06\/custom-pace-of-production-efficiency-counter-built-for-tube-fab-roman-engineering-dc-10c-2-eff-key-pace-auto\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Pace of Production Efficiency Counter Built for Tube Fab Roman Engineering \u2013 DC-10C-2-EFF-KEY-PACE-AUTO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maintaining production targets and measuring manufacturing efficiency are critical for maximizing output and keeping operations running smoothly. To help accomplish these goals, DC-Digital manufactured a custom DC-10C-2-EFF-KEY-PACE-AUTO Pace of Production Efficiency Counter<\/strong> for Tube Fab Roman Engineering<\/a><\/strong>. This specialized LED scoreboard provides a simple yet powerful method for comparing planned production against actual output while continuously calculating efficiency percentages in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed specifically for production environments, the system gives operators and supervisors immediate visual feedback regarding the pace of manufacturing. By displaying target counts alongside actual counts and efficiency percentages, personnel can quickly determine whether production goals are being achieved and take corrective action if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programmable Production Pace Monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The custom system utilizes a DC-Keypad-24 remote controller, allowing operators to easily program both the production duration and the desired quantity of products to be manufactured. During setup, the display enters duration mode, enabling the user to establish the time period in which a specified number of parts should be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the production quantity has been entered, the DC-10C-2-EFF-KEY-PACE-AUTO automatically calculates the rate required to achieve that goal. The planned production section then increments automatically, creating a moving target that operators can compare against actual production output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This provides Tube Fab Roman Engineering<\/a> with a dynamic production pacing system rather than simply a standard counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-Time Efficiency Calculations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As products are manufactured, the actual count is updated and compared to the planned count. The efficiency display continuously calculates the relationship between the two values and presents the result as a percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This real-time efficiency measurement allows operators and supervisors to instantly determine whether production is ahead of schedule, on pace, or falling behind. The dedicated efficiency display can indicate percentages up to 200%, providing additional insight into overall productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic Product Detection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To eliminate the need for manual count inputs, the custom scoreboard incorporates a diffused reflective object sensor. Installed near a conveyor or production line, the sensor automatically detects passing products and increments the actual count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This automated counting method helps improve accuracy while reducing operator involvement. With sensing distances reaching up to 16 feet, the system can easily be adapted to a variety of manufacturing processes and conveyor arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual ANDON Status Indication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another important feature incorporated into the design is the multicolor ANDON light. When actual production reaches or exceeds 90 percent of the planned production rate, the indicator changes to green, providing immediate visual confirmation that manufacturing objectives are being met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This highly visible status indication enables supervisors and production personnel to monitor performance at a glance without having to constantly study the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operator Controls and System Functions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DC-10C-2-EFF-KEY-PACE-AUTO provides several convenient functions for day-to-day operation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n