MachinoX Pro - Production Monitoring System

Robato SystemsMachinoX Pro

Andon signal tower light

LED stack lights that show machine status at a glance.

Andon signal tower lights on a factory floor: LED stack lights with red, yellow, green and blue tiers lit on top of production machines
Fig. 01Signal tower lights on the factory floor

Running, fault, maintenance and quality: each state in its own colour, on a light the whole floor can see. Wired or wireless.

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What it is

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What is an Andon signal tower light?

The Andon Tower Light is a state-of-the-art signalling device designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety in industrial settings. Its sleek, durable design makes it an ideal choice for manufacturing environments where clear visual communication is paramount.

  • 05

    Light colours: red, yellow, green, blue and white

  • IP65

    Dust-tight and water-resistant

  • 08

    Key features, from LED lamps to audible alarms

The colour code

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What each colour tells the floor

Equipped with multiple colours, the tower light gives a distinct visual cue for each event or status, and you configure which alarm each colour raises. These are the four set on the call station below.

  1. 01Red

    Fault

    The machine has stopped with a fault.

  2. 02Yellow

    Maintenance

    Maintenance is called for, or under way.

  3. 03Green

    Running

    The machine is running as it should.

  4. 04Blue

    Quality

    A quality check is called at this machine.

  5. 05White

    Custom

    Set it for any other alarm your line needs.

Robato Andon signal tower light on a call station: a four-tier stack light (red, yellow, green, blue) above a Robato box with Fault, Maintenance, Running and Quality buttons, repeated down a production line
Fig. 02Fault, Maintenance, Running and Quality: one button for each, under a four-tier tower light, repeated down the line.

Key features

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Key features of the Andon tower light

Built to be seen, heard and relied on in the conditions of a working shop floor.

  1. 01

    Multi-colour signalling

    Equipped with multiple colours, the Andon Tower Light provides distinct visual cues for different events or statuses.

  2. 02

    Customisable alarms

    Configure specific alarms for different colours, for notifications tailored to each situation.

  3. 03

    LED technology

    Energy-efficient LEDs give bright, long-lasting signals while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs.

  4. 04

    Durable construction

    Built from high-quality materials that resist dust, water and vibration, for reliable performance in challenging conditions.

  5. 05

    Easy installation

    A simple installation process allows quick setup on machines, workstations or assembly lines.

  6. 06

    Modular design

    Customise the number of light segments and colours to your specific requirements.

  7. 07

    Remote control

    Some models come with remote control options, so settings can be changed or alarms acknowledged from a distance.

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    Audible signals

    The tower light can be equipped with an audible alarm, adding sound to its visual cues.

Specifications

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Technical specifications

What it runs on, what it’s made of and where it goes.

01Power supply

110–240V AC

50/60Hz

02Light colours

Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, White

03IP rating

IP65

Dust-tight and water-resistant

04Operating temperature

−20°C to 50°C

−4°F to 122°F

05Materials

Polycarbonate or industrial-grade plastic

06Mounting

Wall or pole mountable

Use cases

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Use cases of the signal tower light

From the machine on the line to the dock door and the route to the exit.

  1. 01

    Manufacturing plants

    Enhance production efficiency by indicating machine status, maintenance alerts and production targets.

  2. 02

    Warehouses

    Streamline order fulfilment by signalling picking status, inventory levels and order priority.

  3. 03

    Assembly lines

    Help workers coordinate by signalling assembly progress, quality control checks and part shortages.

  4. 04

    Logistics & distribution centres

    Optimise loading and unloading by indicating dock availability, shipment status and safety warnings.

  5. 05

    Emergency response

    Act as visual indicators in emergencies, guiding employees toward exits or safe zones during evacuations.

  6. 06

    Quality control

    Signal quality inspection results, so defective products are identified and dealt with promptly.

FAQ

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Frequently asked questions

  1. A signalling device, also called an LED stack light, that shows machine status with coloured light segments. Its colours give distinct visual cues for different events or statuses, improving operational efficiency and safety on the shop floor.

  2. Red, yellow, green, blue and white. You can configure specific alarms for each colour.

  3. Yes. The tower light is modular, so you can customise the number of light segments and colours to your requirements.

  4. Yes. In addition to its visual cues, the Andon tower light can be equipped with an audible alarm.

  5. Yes. It is rated IP65, dust-tight and water-resistant, and operates from −20°C to 50°C (−4°F to 122°F).

  6. It is wall or pole mountable, and runs on a 110–240V AC, 50/60Hz power supply.

Related products

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Related products from the Andon range

The tower light is the signal on the machine. Pair it with the software that logs it and the boards and screens that show it.

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Machine status, seen at a glance

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