Andon solutions / Wireless Andon
The Robato Wireless Andon System eliminates wiring and enables fast, flexible installation of Andon call points across any factory. Using WiFi or RF Andon buttons, wireless tower lights, LED Andon boards, and cloud/on-prem monitoring software, the system provides instant visibility of issues across machines and production lines.
01Why wireless
Zero wiring cost
Quick installation in existing plants
Easy relocation of machines or lines
Support for long-range RF call buttons
Instant scalability as production expands
02How it works
Stage 1 / Steps 01–04
Report and alert
The call is raised, carried, logged and put in front of the right team.
Stage 2 / Steps 05–08
Respond and resolve
The team acts, the clock runs, the cause is recorded and the ticket closes.
Stage 3 / Steps 09–10
Record and improve
Every event is kept and turned into the numbers behind continuous improvement.
When a production, quality, maintenance, material, logistics, or other shop-floor issue occurs, the operator simply presses the corresponding button on the Robato Wireless Andon device. The tower light immediately changes colour to make the issue visible within the production area.
The Andon device communicates the event to the central server through the factory network using Wi-Fi or LoRa, depending on the plant layout and communication requirements. The event is transmitted in real time without requiring the operator to manually report the issue elsewhere.
MachinoX Pro automatically creates a downtime ticket and records important information such as the machine or production line, Andon device, issue category, event start time, shift, production area and current ticket status. This provides an accurate timestamp and traceable history for every downtime event.
The reported issue is immediately displayed on the Smart TV Andon application and web dashboard. Depending on the project requirement, alerts can also be extended to an LED Andon display board, audio alarm/buzzer, email, SMS or other notification channels.
The relevant maintenance, quality, production, logistics or support team can immediately identify the affected machine or production line, review the issue and begin corrective action. This reduces the time normally lost in finding and informing the right person.
MachinoX Pro continuously tracks the ticket from the moment the issue is reported. The system can record response time, acknowledgement time, repair duration, total downtime and resolution time, providing clear visibility into how quickly production issues are being handled.
After resolving the problem, the responsible team enters the downtime reason, root cause, corrective action and resolution comments into the software. Standard reason categories can be configured to make reporting consistent across machines, production lines and shifts.
Once the issue has been resolved and verified, the downtime ticket is closed. The Andon device can then be returned to its normal operating condition, with the appropriate Green / Running status displayed.
Every Andon event is stored centrally, creating a complete digital history of production interruptions. Management can review historical issues by machine, line, department, shift, issue category, responsible team, date or downtime duration.
MachinoX Pro converts the collected Andon data into dashboards, reports and analytics. Customers can analyse downtime trends, recurring problems, top downtime reasons, MTTR, response time, machine availability, production losses, shift performance and department-wise performance to support continuous improvement.
03The workflow
Operator Call
Wireless Communication
Automatic Downtime Ticket
Real-Time Alert
Team Response
Root Cause & Corrective Action
Ticket Closure
Reports & Analytics
04Components
01 / 05Hardware
Industrial-grade WiFi/RF buttons used by operators for calls:
02 / 05Hardware
Three-colour or five-colour tower lights controlled wirelessly.
03 / 05Hardware
Large LED boards show machine alerts, downtime and status updates in real time.
04 / 05Hardware
Central receiver that manages all wireless call points with high reliability.
05 / 05Software
Dashboard for supervisors to see all alerts with timestamps and escalation. Cloud + On-Prem options.
05Features
No cabling required.
For different environments.
Across dashboards & LED boards.
Support for large displays.
To any number of machines or lines.
Connects with monitoring systems.
Options for mobility.
Up to 300–500m (RF).
Flexible deployment options.
MachinoX Pro can provide:
06Specifications
07Industries
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09FAQ
A Wireless Andon System uses WiFi or RF call buttons, tower lights and LED boards to send real-time alerts to supervisors and dashboards without wiring.
They use WiFi, RF, BLE or LoRa to send signals to the Andon controller or cloud server.
Yes. LED Andon boards update instantly when a wireless Andon button is pressed.
Yes. Alerts can be displayed on Smart TV production dashboards.
Yes. Robato uses industrial-grade RF and WiFi modules with long-range & interference protection.
Yes. Alerts escalate automatically if not acknowledged within the configured time.
Yes. Wireless Andon events directly feed into downtime and OEE analysis.
RF call buttons can be battery powered. WiFi versions typically require USB/adapter power.
Yes. Zero wiring is required for wireless call points and tower lights.
Unlimited. The system can scale to multiple lines, floors or plants.
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