XL Productivity Appliance™

View OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for Your Entire Plant

TPT™ is an Excellent Lean Manufacturing Tool

Every XL includes extensive production monitoring and analytics features – accessed directly from the XL device via web browser.

	Super-Easy to Use XL is designed to be your fastest, easiest, and best path to real-time performance management and productivity improvement. There is no complicated integration, no software to install, and no expensive add-on services. That’s why we offer 90-day trials and instant online demonstrations. It lets you experience firsthand why XL is such a remarkable product!
	A Complete Solution XL is complete and comprehensive. It includes a plant floor scoreboard, a production reporting system, performance management tools, visual analytics, an embedded plant floor historian, and browser-based live data. All integrated into one easy-to-install hardware appliance that can be up and running in hours. XL even creates print-ready barcodes that your operators can scan for downtime codes and part changeovers. And it measures Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in real-time.
	Accurate Downtime Data XL customers are often shocked when they discover their true downtime. Most companies dramatically underestimate how much productivity is lost to downtime and small stops. Since XL automatically detects down events and small stops it provides an extremely accurate picture of what is happening in the plant floor. It eliminates time consuming and error-prone manual data recording and personal bias. But XL does much more than merely collect data – it transforms that data into actionable analytics such as downtime trend analysis and Pareto-based reason code analysis.
	Motivate Employees XL motivates your production team to “win” their shift. People are naturally competitive. Provide them with attainable goals and a positive environment and they will work hard to meet those goals. XL provides real-time performance feedback directly to the plant floor so action equates to results – instantly.
	Export Directly to Excel® XL generates ready-to-use Excel spreadsheets with up-to-date, detailed production data. In fact, XL keeps the last 1,000 jobs and 1,000 shifts at your fingertips. With three clicks of your mouse you can deliver that data directly to your desktop via the XL web interface.
	Instant Production Reports XL generates instant production reports in Microsoft Word format. These reports are perfect for daily production meetings – where accurate and timely information is essential. Both job-based and shift-based reports are immediately available from XL for review and analysis. And it’s fast. Reports can be loaded directly to your desktop in seconds.
	Real-Time Results XL provides a real-time window to your manufacturing process. On the plant floor the XL scoreboard shows at a glance if your process is on target (green), slightly deviating (amber), or requires immediate attention (red). But that is just the beginning. XL also delivers real-time KPIs anywhere and everywhere through a simple web browser. Bottom-line – losses are exposed in real-time for immediate corrective action.
	Pick Your Own KPIs XL tracks 100+ metrics out-of-the-box including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Performance to Takt, Efficiency, and much more. You can also create custom KPIs using our math library, and you can even create personalized web pages that collect together key metrics for viewing (KPI Controls) or information for submitting (Form Controls).
	Field Proven XL is used in thousands of installations across all major industries, at companies like Boeing, Bosch, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Energizer, Estée Lauder, General Electric, Georgia-Pacific, Goodyear, Kohler, Mattel, Nestlé, Panasonic, Pella, Revlon, Sara Lee, Sony, Starbucks, Toyota, Trane, and Whirlpool.

Every XL product includes all the features shown in this Image Gallery. In fact, the only difference between XL models is the type of visual display.

Production Data Rollup

View your production in a hierarchy that matches your company’s structure, with production data automatically rolled up by department, by plant or even across multiple plants.
Total Production Timeline™

Understand where productive time is lost in your manufacturing operations with the highly intuitive TPT™. View information chronologically or by reason category. Zoom in on problem areas for more detail.
Top Down Time Reasons

Instantly see your five largest sources of down time for six key time periods: Today and Yesterday, This Week and Last Week, This Month and Last Month.
Create Your Own Web Pages

Build web pages that show critical information for your operation. Simply drag and drop Visual Controls to build your page. The KPI Control displays production metrics of your choice and the Form Control simplifies data entry.
Spot Down Time Trends

Analyze down time metrics and trends for all down time or by individual reason code. XL even automatically calculates and displays trend lines.
Mobile Interface

View live production data in real-time on iPhone and iPod® touch devices. Monitor OEE, down time, rates, counts, cycle times, performance to takt, and much more. With the iPod touch available for as little as $199 it makes a great pocket interface to production (via Wi-Fi® network).
Automatically Generate Barcodes

One of the unique features of XL products is their ability to automatically generate print-ready barcodes for reason codes, changeovers, SKU identifiers, flexible time schedules, and more.
Export Directly to Excel®

XL generates Excel spreadsheets with detailed production information for whatever time period you choose. Excel is a great tool for data analysis and just about everyone is familiar with using it
Instant Production Reports

XL generates instant production reports in Microsoft Word format. These reports are perfect for production meetings where results from the previous job or shift can be immediately analyzed.
Parts Database

The embedded parts database makes it super simple to associate production standards (e.g. Takt Time and Ideal Cycle Time) with each part that is run on a line or cell. With the parts database, selecting a part to run is as simple as three mouse-clicks.
Online Documentation Center

No lost manuals and no digging for documentation. The XL Documentation Center delivers instant access to complete XL documentation direct from XL via web browser.
Integrated Configuration Tools

XL can be put to work right out-of-the-box. However, if you’re like most XL users, you’ll want to tailor XL for your specific application. That’s why XL includes web-based point-and-click configuration tools.
XL400 Single Line Display: $1,290

A low cost entry-level model with a 4” smart digital display. Show count or rate during normal operation, down time when the line goes down, and remaining time during breaks.
XL600 Multiple Line Display: $2,290

A powerful twist on the classic Andon featuring 2.3” ultra-bright digits. Reversible legend plates and configurable display fields make it easy to reconfigure the display at any time.
XL800 Graphics Display: $3,290

A visually expressive graphics display that embeds real-time performance data into a virtually unlimited number of screens – instantly responding to plant-floor events as they occur.
XL800 Graphics Display: $6,990

Our flagship model offers the largest screen area of any XL product. Embed real-time performance data into a virtually unlimited number of screens with easy readability to 100 feet and beyond.
XL800 Graphics Display: $3,290

Provide positive reinforcement to your production team with plant floor visuals. Establish SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) to channel your team’s competitive spirit and to harness their desire to win.

One of the first questions people usually ask us is: How does it work? Can I really get results in hours? It’s natural to be a bit skeptical, so let’s walk through the installation process.

Step 1: Connect XL to your process

1. Provide a good count input and reject count input (usually with a sensor or switch).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to hook XL into your network.
3. Connect the optional barcode scanner (it’s used for scanning down time reason codes).
4. Apply power.

Step 2: Configure XL for immediate operation

1. Log into the web page interface from your browser.
2. Configure network communication (IP address, DNS server, etc.).
3. Configure your production schedule (this enables breaks to be displayed).
4. Enter the name of the production asset.

Step 3: View your production in real-time

That’s it! You're ready to kick back and watch production data start flowing to your desktop.

Designed for speed and simplicity

XL includes a Quick Start Guide with step-by-step instructions that are designed to get you started fast. Plus, XL is delivered to you ready-to-go. A complete set of production monitoring and performance management functionality is preconfigured for your convenience.

Customizable – not custom

As you get comfortable with XL you may find yourself wanting to modify its operation to perfectly match your processes and goals. XL is designed to be easily personalized through a standard web browser.

Here are examples of some common modifications:

Enter additional down time codes that are specific for you process.
Enter part numbers for instant call-up via barcode.
Create custom KPIs using built-in math functions.
Create “My Production” web pages with KPI Controls and Form Controls.

It’s free. It’s fast. And it’s easy. Start your XL trial today!

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Here’s a collection of resources for learning more about the XL Productivity Appliance™. We’ve also included resources for learning more about lean manufacturing and information on how to contact us.

Did you know that Vorne technical representatives are trained in both factory automation and lean manufacturing?

XL Resources

Here is a collection of resources that will help you learn more about XL.

Resource	Description
XL400 Single Line Display	An overview that includes ordering options, pricing, and specifications for the XL400 single line display
XL600 Multiple Line Display	An overview that includes ordering options, pricing, and specifications for the XL600 Multiple line display
XL800 Graphics Display	An overview that includes ordering options, pricing, and specifications for the XL800 graphics display
XL PowerPoint Presentation	An overview of XL that also includes pricing. It’s a great way to show XL to others on your team.
XL Movie	A four minute multimedia introduction to XL.
What Do Others Say About XL?	Read what our customers say about XL.
Who is Using XL?	A list of XL customers across a wide range of industries.
90-Day Trial Request	Ready to try XL? Our 90-day trials come with full technical support and a special discount package. Did you know that 85% of companies that try XL buy it during their trial?
Online Demo Request	Get a one-on-one introduction to XL via a personalized online presentation. It’s well worth your time. In fact, many times we have to pause our presentations because the participants want to show others at their company – right away (seriously…this happens all the time).

Lean Resources

Vorne is an established leader in lean manufacturing theory and practice. We host the premier OEE web site (www.oee.com), are frequently published, and regularly present at industry conferences, universities, and private companies. And we practice lean in our own Sales, Engineering and Production departments.

Resource	Description
Fast Guide to OEE	A thorough but easy-to-understand introduction to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
OEE Pocket Guide	A great resource for training plant floor employees on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Contact us for free printed copies.
Andon	Lean Brief on the topic of Andons.
Continuous Improvement	Lean Brief on the topic of Continuous Improvement/Kaizen.
Key Performance Indicators	Lean Brief on the topic of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Lean Manufacturing	Lean Brief on the topic of Lean Manufacturing.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness	Lean Brief on the topic of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Single Minute Exchange of Die	Lean Brief on the topic of Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).
Takt Time	Lean Brief on the topic of Takt Time.
Total Productive Maintenance	Lean Brief on the topic of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Toyota Production System	Lean Brief on the topic of Toyota Production System (TPS).
Visual Factory	Lean Brief on the topic of Visual Factories.