MachinoX Pro - Production Monitoring System

Robato Systems — MachinoX Pro

Andon monitoring software

Real-time alerts, issue escalation & downtime tracking

Instant visibility of shop-floor issues on every screen in the plant, for operators, supervisors and managers alike. Cloud or on-premise.

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  • Cloud · On-prem · Hybrid
  • Web · Mobile · Smart TV
The MachinoX Pro Andon monitoring software: its plant dashboard with machine counts, production overview, downtime reasons, live machine status and live Andon calls, beside the machine detail, OEE analytics and production report screens
The plant dashboard, machine detail, OEE analytics and production report screens
01What it does/ 08

Instant visibility of shop-floor issues

The Robato Andon Monitoring Software is a cloud and on-premise platform that provides instant visibility of shop-floor issues. It connects with Andon buttons, tower lights, LED Andon boards, production counters and PLC signals to notify supervisors the moment a problem occurs.

Connects with

  • Robato Andon call buttons

    Andon buttons

  • Robato tower light on a machine

    Tower lights

  • Robato LED Andon board above a factory floor

    LED Andon boards

  • Robato production counter showing takt time and count

    Production counters

Real-time Andon monitoring for Lean manufacturing

The system is designed for factories implementing Lean Manufacturing, Jidoka and TPM. It reduces downtime, improves response time and helps supervisors act proactively.

The software automatically logs

Event log · Pune plant · Day shift (example)
TimeEventStatus
10:18:04Machine breakdownLine 2 · VMCOpen
10:05:31Changeover alertLine 5 · PaintOpen
09:42:12Material shortageLine 3 · AssemblyAcknowledged
09:21:48Tool change requestLine 4 · PackingAcknowledged
08:56:20Operator help callLine 1 · CNCResolved
08:31:02Quality issueLine 6 · TestingResolved
02How it works/ 08

How it works from one press to every screen

System architecture, from signal trigger to KPI logging in real time. Follow one fault on Line 2 from the moment it’s raised to the moment it’s logged.

Example: Line 2 · VMC — spindle overload

  1. 01Operator10:18:00.0

    Operator presses an Andon button or tower light changes state.

  2. 02Gateway10:18:00.4

    Signal is sent to Robato’s Andon controller or gateway.

  3. 03Software10:18:00.9

    Event reaches the Andon Monitoring Software instantly.

  4. 04Every screen10:18:01.2

    The system lights up Andon boards, Smart TVs, supervisor dashboards and mobile apps.

  5. 05Supervisor10:21:40.0

    Supervisor acknowledges the problem, selects reason and resolves it.

  6. 06Report10:46:00.0

    The system logs response time, repair time and downtime KPI.

Response time
3m 40s
Repair time
24m 20s
Downtime
28m 00s
Robato Andon monitoring software: live machine and line status, active Andon tickets, production overview, OEE summary, downtime and loss analysis, with the plant view, ticket management, reports and downtime cost screens below
Live machine status, Andon tickets, OEE and loss analysis — on one screen
03Key features/ 08

Key features of Robato Andon monitoring software

Everything you need for real-time issue tracking and escalation management.

  • 01

    Real-time Andon alerts

    Displayed across dashboards and LED boards.

    • Instant notifications
    • LED board integration
    • Multi-channel alerts
  • 02

    Auto escalation workflow

    If there’s no response from the supervisor.

    • Tiered escalation
    • Timeout triggers
    • Manager notification
  • 03

    Downtime reason tracking

    Manually or from PLC signals.

    • Reason categories
    • PLC integration
    • Manual entry
  • 04

    Response time monitoring

    To improve accountability.

    • Response tracking
    • KPI dashboards
    • Performance reports
  • 05

    Shift & operator performance

    Insights into shift-wise and operator metrics.

    • Shift analytics
    • Operator metrics
    • Performance trends
  • 06

    Live machine status view

    Running, idle, breakdown, waiting.

    • Real-time status
    • Colour-coded display
    • Status history
  • 07

    Multi-line Andon view

    For assembly lines and production floors.

    • Line-wise view
    • Department grouping
    • Factory-wide map
  • 08

    Smart TV dashboard

    For real-time hall display.

    • Large screen display
    • Auto-refresh
    • Multiple layouts
  • 09

    Cloud & on-prem deployment

    Flexible deployment options for your factory.

    • Cloud SaaS
    • On-premise server
    • Hybrid options
  • 10

    Mobile access

    For supervisors on the move.

    • Mobile dashboard
    • Push notifications
    • Remote monitoring
04Dashboards/ 08

Dashboards & visualisation

Comprehensive real-time views for every aspect of Andon monitoring.

MachinoX Pro smart Andon monitoring: plant dashboard and Smart TV production status board, with production performance and OEE, downtime analysis, Andon alerts and tickets, loss analysis, reports and multi-platform access
Plant dashboard and Smart TV board, with performance, downtime, alerts and reports below
  • 01Live Andon dashboard

    Real-time view of all active alerts across the shop floor with instant visibility.

  • 02Downtime dashboard

    Top downtime categories, Pareto analysis and loss tracking by machine or line.

  • 03Supervisor response dashboard

    Track response times, acknowledgement rates and supervisor performance metrics.

  • 04Shift-wise issue dashboard

    Compare issue frequency, resolution time and patterns across different shifts.

  • 05Multi-machine overview

    Monitor status of multiple machines on a single screen with colour-coded indicators.

  • 06Factory-wide Andon map

    Visual layout map showing machine locations with real-time Andon status overlay.

  • 07Smart TV display mode

    Full-screen dashboard optimised for large TVs in production halls and control rooms.

05Specifications/ 08

Technical specifications

What the software runs on, what it listens to, and who uses it.

01Deployment
Cloud / On-prem / Hybrid
02Inputs
WiFi Andon buttons, tower lights, PLC I/O, production counters
03Communication
MQTT, HTTPS, WebSocket
04User roles
Operator, Supervisor, Maintenance, Manager, Admin
05Devices supported
Web, Mobile, Smart TV

Industries using Andon monitoring software

  • 01Automotive OEMs & component suppliers
  • 02Pharma & medical device factories
  • 03Textile & garment manufacturing
  • 04Electronics & PCB assembly plants
  • 05FMCG packaging and food processing
  • 06Heavy engineering, welding, machining & fabrication
06FAQ/ 08

Frequently asked questions

It provides real-time alerts for machine issues, material shortage, breakdowns and quality problems. It logs downtime, tracks response time and escalates alerts to supervisors.

Yes. It works with wired, WiFi and RF-based wireless Andon buttons and tower lights.

Yes. Live Andon dashboards can be displayed on Smart TV dashboards for full shop-floor visibility.

Both options are available. You can choose cloud SaaS or on-premise server installation.

Yes. Andon events feed into downtime analytics and OEE monitoring for complete shop-floor visibility.

08Get started/ 08

Digitise your Andon process with Robato monitoring software

Integrate Andon hardware, OEE monitoring and cloud monitoring into one powerful shop-floor visibility platform.

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