OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Our's was about £400 and it rings multiple sirens as many times a day you want.

Comes with full software to control it and for T&A, Holidays etc.




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From: Mark Tellefson <mtellefson@...>
To: "'vantage@yahoogroups.com'" <vantage@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 15:01
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor


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Ours is by no means new but it is simple and cheap. The phone system is located in the closet of our production managers. I run a simple alarm ($20 donation) program on one of the computers in that office and run a wire from his computer to the overhead paging system. It works well except when he receives a joke email with sound in it…then I get the phone calls. On schedule it plays the factory whistle sound from the Flintstones and on special occasion “Skol Vikings”. I can’t believe there aren’t inexpensive alternatives but I have yet to find them.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vic Drecchio
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:51 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Yeah, they clock via ADP. And yes, there is a bolt on [expensive] solution via ADP but that’s precisely why I was asking if there were other creative, clever solutions that someone else implemented here.

Perhaps I could hang a disco ball from the shop ceiling and turn the spotlight on it at designated times…. :-) Just seeing what else is out there.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:43 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Not realtime, no.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

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Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?



Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.







Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092





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Do you want this to come from Epicor?



________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...>
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor


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Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.



From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor





Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



No virus found in this message.
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Do you use Epicor for your T&A?




________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...>
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor


Â
No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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Not realtime, no.



From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor





Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?



________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...>
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor


Â
Not realtime, no.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5007 - Release Date: 05/18/12

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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Yeah, they clock via ADP. And yes, there is a bolt on [expensive] solution via ADP but that’s precisely why I was asking if there were other creative, clever solutions that someone else implemented here.



Perhaps I could hang a disco ball from the shop ceiling and turn the spotlight on it at designated times…. :-) Just seeing what else is out there.



From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:43 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor





So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Not realtime, no.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ours is by no means new but it is simple and cheap. The phone system is located in the closet of our production managers. I run a simple alarm ($20 donation) program on one of the computers in that office and run a wire from his computer to the overhead paging system. It works well except when he receives a joke email with sound in it…then I get the phone calls. On schedule it plays the factory whistle sound from the Flintstones and on special occasion “Skol Vikings”. I can’t believe there aren’t inexpensive alternatives but I have yet to find them.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vic Drecchio
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:51 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Yeah, they clock via ADP. And yes, there is a bolt on [expensive] solution via ADP but that’s precisely why I was asking if there were other creative, clever solutions that someone else implemented here.

Perhaps I could hang a disco ball from the shop ceiling and turn the spotlight on it at designated times…. :-) Just seeing what else is out there.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:43 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Not realtime, no.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...<mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com<mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com>
Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5007 - Release Date: 05/18/12

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com>
Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5007 - Release Date: 05/18/12

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com>
Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5007 - Release Date: 05/18/12

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

[http://www.rapat.com/download/logoflat.jpg%5d<http://www.rapat.com>

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Ah - ours as standard came with the the 'bells and whistles'. I thought most did! :-)

How do your guys know when the shift is due to end etc or when lunchtime is? Do you rely on them looking at their watches/clocks?



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From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...>
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:50
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor


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Yeah, they clock via ADP. And yes, there is a bolt on [expensive] solution via ADP but that’s precisely why I was asking if there were other creative, clever solutions that someone else implemented here.

Perhaps I could hang a disco ball from the shop ceiling and turn the spotlight on it at designated times…. :-) Just seeing what else is out there.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:43 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?

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From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Not realtime, no.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you use Epicor for your T&A?

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From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.

From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Do you want this to come from Epicor?

________________________________
From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
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Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092

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We just bought one of these PT-series timers when we moved our fab shop to a new facility: http://belltimers.com/PT_seriesbelltimers.htm

The timer we have on our main production floor is from the same company, and it's basically an industrial light/sprinkler timer. The PT-series unit is a little board hooked to a relay that drives a bell. They'll even pre-program the time and and lunch/break times for you if you ask nicely...

--- In vantage@yahoogroups.com, Chris Thompson <chriselectrix@...> wrote:
>
> Ah - ours as standard came with the the 'bells and whistles'. I thought most did! :-)
>
> How do your guys know when the shift is due to end etc or when lunchtime is? Do you rely on them looking at their watches/clocks?
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@...>
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:50
> Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
>
> ÂÂ
> Yeah, they clock via ADP. And yes, there is a bolt on [expensive] solution via ADP but that’s precisely why I was asking if there were other creative, clever solutions that someone else implemented here.
>
> Perhaps I could hang a disco ball from the shop ceiling and turn the spotlight on it at designated times…. :-) Just seeing what else is out there.
>
> From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:43 AM
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> So you have a separate clocking software where your guys clock in when they arrive and clock out when they leave? If so, why cant it be linked to this?
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:39
> Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> Not realtime, no.
>
> From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:34 AM
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> Do you use Epicor for your T&A?
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:32
> Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> No, doesn't need to. I'm just envisioning a solution that connects via wireless network and configurable from HR's desktop.
>
> From: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> Do you want this to come from Epicor?
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vic Drecchio <vic.drecchio@... <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> <mailto:vic.drecchio%40swepcotube.com> >
> To: Vantage Yahoo <vantage@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:vantage%40yahoogroups.com> >
> Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 14:29
> Subject: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor
>
> Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
> shift start/end times?
>
> Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.
>
> Vic Drecchio
>
> Director of IT
>
> Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ
>
> Ext: 1379
>
> Office: 973.272.1379
>
> Mobile: 704.530.3092
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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We use and old digital timer that is multi programmable on two relays.

One relay signals a higher pitch horn sound. The other is set to a lower
pitch sound.

All sounds sent through the paging system. The model we have is only 24
hr. programmable so if you're in on Sunday you get blown out of your
shoes by the horns

Works well until you get someone that's tone deaf.

There are clocks outside of the production areas if someone needs to see
the time.





Regards,



Chris Wineinger

ERP Specialist

Interior Systems, Inc. <http://www.isiamerica.com/>

241 N Broadway Ste 600

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Office # 414.224.0957 X2051

Direct# 414.847.0701

Cell # 414.840.6594





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A few years ago I developed a system using an Allen Bradley PLC, it had a network connection to sync time with a time server. Used outputs to control horns and lights - the system was designed for a very large manufacturing plant, so there were numerous horns and lights. Since the plant was 24/7, the shift changes and break times were fixed, so no adjustments were needed after installation.

Tim


--- In vantage@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Wineinger" <cwineinger@...> wrote:
>
> We use and old digital timer that is multi programmable on two relays.
>
> One relay signals a higher pitch horn sound. The other is set to a lower
> pitch sound.
>
> All sounds sent through the paging system. The model we have is only 24
> hr. programmable so if you're in on Sunday you get blown out of your
> shoes by the horns
>
> Works well until you get someone that's tone deaf.
>
> There are clocks outside of the production areas if someone needs to see
> the time.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Chris Wineinger
>
> ERP Specialist
>
> Interior Systems, Inc. <http://www.isiamerica.com/>
>
> 241 N Broadway Ste 600
>
> Milwaukee, WI 53202
>
> Office # 414.224.0957 X2051
>
> Direct# 414.847.0701
>
> Cell # 414.840.6594
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Vic,



From our network admin�



We did this by doing the following:



1. Found a doorbell (ding-dong) wav file on the internet

2. Used a USB microphone to record my voice saying the different times
when the bell would ring

3. Used Audacity (free download) to combine the doorbell wav file then
the time announcement shortly after the tone

4. Saved all these announcements as different mp3 files for the
different times

5. Created a batch file for each tone that starts media player, plays
the mp3 file, then closes media player

a. Ex. *start mplayer2.exe /play /close "C:\Shop Bell\Sounds\0700.mp3"*

6. Created scheduled tasks to run each tone�s batch file at the
specified time

7. Our server�s soundcard is connected into our amplifier that controls
the paging system speakers. It is also getting it�s time via NTP so the
clock is synced.



Regards,
Scott



*From:* vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf
Of *Vic Drecchio
*Sent:* Friday, May 18, 2012 9:29 AM
*To:* Vantage Yahoo
*Subject:* [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092


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Nice. Clever.

-----Original Message-----
From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Lepley
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 4:24 PM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor

Vic,



From our network admin.



We did this by doing the following:



1. Found a doorbell (ding-dong) wav file on the internet

2. Used a USB microphone to record my voice saying the different times
when the bell would ring

3. Used Audacity (free download) to combine the doorbell wav file then
the time announcement shortly after the tone

4. Saved all these announcements as different mp3 files for the
different times

5. Created a batch file for each tone that starts media player, plays
the mp3 file, then closes media player

a. Ex. *start mplayer2.exe /play /close "C:\Shop Bell\Sounds\0700.mp3"*

6. Created scheduled tasks to run each tone's batch file at the
specified time

7. Our server's soundcard is connected into our amplifier that controls
the paging system speakers. It is also getting it's time via NTP so the
clock is synced.



Regards,
Scott



*From:* vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf
Of *Vic Drecchio
*Sent:* Friday, May 18, 2012 9:29 AM
*To:* Vantage Yahoo
*Subject:* [Vantage] OT: Whistle / Bell Systems for Shop Floor



Anybody use a whistle or bell system to alert shop employees of breaks and
shift start/end times?

Curious on what is "new" out there. Thanks.

Vic Drecchio

Director of IT

Swepco Tube, LLC - Clifton, NJ

Ext: 1379

Office: 973.272.1379

Mobile: 704.530.3092


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