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PlantOne Projection Daily Startup and Display Troubleshooting
Applicability
| Product | PlantOne Projection |
|---|---|
| Subsystem | Displays, projectors, and display computers |
| Hardware generation | Installed PlantOne Projection systems; display hardware varies by installation |
| Skill level | Operator for startup checks; maintenance technician for cable or computer troubleshooting |
| Lockout/tagout | Not normally required for screen checks; disconnect power before opening enclosures or handling internal connections |
| Estimated time | 10–30 minutes |
| Tools or parts | Job reference, flashlight, and known-good cable only when directed |
Overview
PlantOne Projection displays digital truss information, custom measurements, and production timing information on TVs or projectors. Multiple displays can be used as an ultra-wide workspace so assembly information is visible where the crew needs it. Always verify the displayed job before using the information to assemble a truss.
Before You Begin
- Only trained personnel should operate or troubleshoot the PlantOne Projection system.
- Confirm that the displays or projectors are securely mounted and that their vents are not blocked.
- Inspect visible power, video, and network cables for loose connections or damage.
- Do not open a display, projector, or computer enclosure while the equipment is energized.
- Keep a reliable source drawing or job record available for comparison during startup.
Daily Startup
- Power on the displays or projectors and their associated computers using your site-approved startup sequence.
- Confirm that each display is set to the correct input and shows the PlantOne Projection application.
- Verify that all displays are active. On a multi-display system, confirm that the information continues across the screens in the expected order.
- Load the correct job using the approved workflow from your production software.
- Compare the displayed truss identifier, dimensions, plate locations, and other critical information with the source job record.
- Confirm that the truss timer and other production information are updating.
- Begin assembly only after the job and display information have been verified.
Normal Operation
- Keep the active job synchronized with the truss being assembled.
- Use the approved job-change workflow before moving to the next truss.
- Use the timer and production information to monitor workflow, but do not allow production targets to override required quality or safety checks.
- Stop work if a display freezes, shows the wrong truss, or disagrees with the source job record.
Display Troubleshooting
A Display Is Blank
- Confirm that the display or projector has power.
- Verify that the correct input is selected.
- Check accessible power and video-cable connections.
- Confirm that the associated computer is powered on.
One Screen Is Missing or Not Updating
- Check power, input selection, and accessible cable connections for that screen.
- Confirm that the associated computer and network connection are active.
- Use only the approved restart procedure. Do not repeatedly disconnect power while the computer is starting.
The Wrong Truss or Measurements Are Displayed
- Stop assembly.
- Confirm the active job and truss identifier in the source production software.
- Reload the correct job using the approved workflow.
- Verify the displayed information against the source record before resuming work.
The Image Is Misaligned, Cropped, or Distorted
- Stop using the affected display for assembly guidance.
- Check that the display or projector has not moved and that nothing obstructs the projected image.
- Do not change scaling, resolution, or projector-alignment settings unless authorized by Enventek or your site administrator.
End-of-Shift Checks
- Finish or safely close the active job.
- Record display, network, timer, or data problems for the next shift.
- Follow the approved site procedure for shutting down the displays, projectors, and associated computers.
If Enventek instructs you to replace a display computer’s storage card, see How to Replace the microSD Card in a Display Computer. For unresolved display, software, or network problems, contact Enventek Technical Support at 269-815-4150.
What Correct Looks Like
- The correct job and truss information appear on every assigned display.
- All displays update together as production advances.
- Measurements, timers, and custom information are legible and not cropped or distorted.
- No display remains blank, frozen, or on the wrong input.