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RoboPack

Overview​

The RoboPack system is a specialized automated printing station designed for printing EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) product labels directly onto bags. This system automatically generates product labels, updates bag inventory, and tracks production metrics for EIFS jobs.

RoboPack streamlines the labeling process by:

  • Automating label printing for EIFS production jobs
  • Creating EIFS bag inventory automatically upon printing labels
  • Tracking progress against total bag targets in real time
  • Managing bag specifications including dimensions, fractional sizes, pieces per bag, and drainage options
  • Allowing quick label reprints if stickers are damaged or misprinted

Accessing RoboPack Jobs​

Upon navigating to the RoboPack section (/robopack/jobs), you will see the RoboPack Jobs selection screen. This page displays all active EIFS jobs currently in progress on the production floor.

Robopack Jobs Page

Selecting a Job​

  • Job Cards: Each card displays the Job ID, Sales Order number, Customer name, and Start Date.
  • Search Filtering: Use the search bar ("Search job by sales order...") to filter jobs in real-time by sales order number.
  • Start Job: Click the blue Start Job button on any job card to launch the RoboPack workstation for that job.

Managing a Job In Progress​

Once a job is selected, the RoboPack In Progress screen serves as your main workstation for setting label specifications, monitoring targets, and printing labels.

Robo Pack In Progress Page

Job Information Header​

The top header table displays key metadata for the active job, including Bag Type, Sales Order, Customer, and Lot Number.

The interactive table lets operators enter and manage print specifications:

  • Quantity: Enter the number of bags/labels to print.
  • Type: Select the material type (EPS or GPS).
  • Bag: Choose the packaging bag type from available inventory options.
  • Size & Fraction: Specify whole inch sizes and click the fraction cell if fractional dimensions (such as 1/2" or 3/4") are needed.
  • PC / Bag: Enter the pieces per bag count.
  • Drainage: Check the drainage box if the job requires drainage labels.
  • Add Row: Click Add Row to create additional rows for different bag sizes or specifications.

Printing & Inventory Logging​

  1. Review the row parameters for accuracy.
  2. Click the Print button for the specified row.
  3. The system validates the row data, sends the print job to the label printer, logs the newly created EIFS bags into inventory, and deducts the consumed packaging materials.
  4. Once printed successfully, the row background changes to green to indicate completion.

Progress Tracking Cards​

Real-time progress cards at the bottom track production against job targets:

  • Total Bags Card: Shows the overall printed count versus the total target count for the job.
  • Bag Type Cards: Display printed counts versus targets for each specific bag size/type required.
  • Cards start with a gray background and automatically change to green when target quantities are met.

Station Tools & Modals​

Fraction Editor​

Clicking on a fraction cell opens the Fraction Editor modal. Use this tool to:

  • Enter specific numerators and denominators for fractional inch sizes.
  • Click Save Fraction to apply the fraction to the row.
  • Click Remove Fraction to clear fractional dimensions.

Reprinting Labels​

If labels are damaged or lost:

  • Click Resend on a completed row to reprint identical labels without duplicating inventory deductions.

Page Navigation & Refresh​

  • Refresh Page: Click Refresh Page in the top-right corner if table data needs to be reloaded.
  • Exit Station: Click Exit Robo Pack Station at the bottom of the page to return to the jobs list.