FOBIS LineControl
Line Control & Quality Control

FOBIS LineControl. Controlling production lines based on orders

FOBIS LineControl connects your machines to your production orders. Automatic setup changes during product changes, real-time product counting, and immediate line shutdown in the event of quality deviations.

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Automatic Settings

When an order starts, LineControl automatically sends the correct machine settings from FOBIS to the production line. Your team spends less time on manual adjustments and can start each order with greater confidence.

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Real-time product counts

LineControl records production quantities and reject rates in real time during production, ensuring that your lines stay on schedule and your OEE data becomes more reliable.

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Immediate line blockage in case of anomalies

LineControl halts production as soon as a quality deviation requires action. Production does not resume until the product has been inspected or approved, ensuring that errors do not go unnoticed.

How does FOBIS LineControl work?

From production order to automated line in four steps. Discover how FOBIS LineControl fits into your production process.

1. Start Order

FOBIS automatically sends all machine settings to the line controller when a production order is activated.

2. Production

Your machines are now running with the correct parameters. Product counts and rejects are tracked in real time in FOBIS.

3. Monitoring Quality

Quality issues, blockages, and warnings are immediately reflected in the signal column and line status.

4. Recording

Production quantities and rejects are automatically recorded at the order stage for OEE and reporting.

LineControl in Your Company

Key Functions

Included as standard with FOBIS LineControl

  • Order-Driven Institutions

    When an order starts, all process parameters are automatically sent to the line controller. Machines receive the correct program without any manual input.

  • Product Count

    Periodic polling of the product counter. Adjustable multiplication factor (e.g., 1 revolution equals 12 units). Automatic weight calculation.

  • Reject Counting for OEE

    Rejected products are counted separately and recorded as a quality loss against the active order.

  • Signal Column

    A three-color traffic light indicates the line status. Green means production. Orange means warning. Red means blocked.

  • Quality Blockage

    FOBIS automatically blocks the line if a quality question is answered negatively. Release is granted only after corrective action has been taken.

  • Maintenance & Warning

    Maintenance mode for OEE availability. Issue alerts without stopping the line.

Signal Column 

Visual line status for the operator

Lamp Status Meaning
Lamp🟢 Solid green StatusRunning MeaningOrder active, production proceeding as usual
Lamp🟢 Green flashing StatusMaintenance MeaningLine in maintenance mode
Lamp🟠 Orange StatusWarning MeaningWarning, action required
Lamp🔴 Red StatusBlock MeaningLine blocked, conveyor stopped
types of machines

Extensible via process parameters

Control each machine on the line from the production order

  • Metal Detector

    Program Number by Product

  • Case Packer

    Packaging pattern + units per box

  • Stacking Robot

    Stacking Pattern + Number of Layers

  • Checkweigher

    Min/max weight limits

  • Labeling Machine

    Label Size + Variable Data

  • Sealing machine

    Temperature + sealing time

  • Vision System

    Inspection Procedure by Product

  • Printer (Inkjet/TTO)

    Job number + variable text

Modular design

Basic + optional modules as needed

Basic

FOBIS LineControl

  • Order-Driven Machine Settings
  • Product Count with a Multiplication Factor
  • Reject Counting for OEE Quality
  • Signal Column (Green/Orange/Red)
  • Quality Blockade from FOBIS
  • Maintenance Mode and Alerts
  • Conveyor Start/Stop/Emergency Stop
  • Status Polling
Optional

FOBIS Label Check

  • Inline barcode verification (100%)
  • Expected barcode from the production order
  • Automatic Pneumatic Ejection
  • Up to 6 products at a time
  • Adjustable scan window
  • Conveyor-Aware Timing
  • EAN-13, EAN-8, GS1 DataBar
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Stable Organizational Planning

Want to connect your production line to FOBIS?

Find out how FOBIS LineControl fits your specific production process. We’ll create a customized proposal for you.

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