Manufacturing Intelligence Academy
How to use Factbird
In this free, online course, we show you how to use Factbird to turn your teams into experts.
This free course gives you everything you need to get started with Factbird. You’ll learn how to turn your data into action, from setting up your first device and tracking OEE to establishing predictive maintenance and training teams. Whether you’re an operator, engineer, line supervisor, or plant manager, these short video lessons walk you through the essentials; no technical background is needed.
Course details
- A free Factbird guide for manufacturers.
- 100% online and self-paced.
- Concise and helpful video lessons.
- Supporting articles with links to relevant content.
What you'll learn
- How to set up and connect your Factbird devices
- How to configure the Factbird cloud application
- How to track track performance and downtime
- How to generate reports and use analytics
- How to set targets and alarms
- How to monitor batches and shifts
- How to gather in-depth performance analytics
- How to use Factbird’s AI assistant
- How to monitor processes, quality, and scrap
- How to set up preventative and predictive maintenance
- How to use Factbird’s Connected Operations app
- How to use Factbird’s Knowledge Excellence app
Course breakdown
How to set up Factbird® DUO with a digital sensor
03:00
How to set up Factbird® DUO with an analog sensor
01:30
How to set up Factbird® DUO with a clip-on current sensor
01:00
How to set up Factbird® DUO with a PLC cable
01:00
How to use the administration overview in Factbird
01:05
How to claim devices in Factbird
01:30
Learn how to connect Factbird® DUO to WiFi
01:30
How to create users in Factbird
01:05
How to adjust the sensor settings in Factbird
08:10
How to create production lines in Factbird
02:10
How to set up shift schedules in Factbird
02:30
How to add analog sensors and adjust settings in Factbird
02:30
How to set up clip-on current sensors in Factbird
02:20
How to use the line overview dashboard in Factbird
01:45
How to monitor live production in Factbird
04:00
Reports and Report Builder
02:00
How to use the shift dashboard in Factbird
01:30
How to work with data from analog sensors
03:45
How to work with energy consumption data
04:30
How to combine data from multiple sensors
02:00
How to set up clear stop causes and categories
03:00
How to register, merge and split stops
04:15
How to edit stop reasons, durations, and more
01:15
How to use Operator View
01:57
How to use Operator View’s multi-line management
01:20
How to use Factbird's OEE dashboard
04:15
Understanding the analytics dashboard
03:00
Hourly analytics and OPR tracking
02:40
How to use the trends dashboard
02:40
How to find your Golden Batch in Factbird
02:00
How to get instant AI insights with Factbird’s Assistant
01:45
Set productivity alarms in Factbird to reduce downtime
04:10
Add and track production batches in Factbird
02:30
Start and stop production batches in Factbird
01:30
Analyze batch performance with Factbird
02:00
Understanding live batch and shift dashboards in Factbird
03:10
Set up process controls for batches in Factbird
03:40
Manage preventive maintenance tasks with Factbird
04:40
Use Factbird’s Andon tool to speed up issue response
03:10
Add roles and users to Andon in Factbird
03:10
Standardize shop floor activities with Digital Guidance
01:10
Create digital Activities in Factbird for operators
06:30
Perform triggered Activities in Factbird
02:00
View activity execution insights in Factbird
01:30
Use in-line quality process controls in Factbird
08:40
How to track Activities efficiently across lines
01:10
How to use paperless quality checks with e-signature
10:00
Training and skills management in Factbird
01:10
Create learning activities in Factbird
02:20
Associate learning activities with skills in Factbird
01:25
Use the Skill Matrix in Factbird
01:30
How employees use training in Factbird
01:00
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