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How effective is the system at preventing wrong reel errors? In what areas can operators make mistakes?

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How effective is the system at preventing wrong reel errors? In what areas can operators make mistakes?

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The following errors are possible: Incoming label is incorrect – The label on the reel should correctly identify the component in the reel. The label is usually attached to the reel by the component manufacturer. Operator forgets to scan reel after replacing a partially consumed reel – The BarTector program counts the number of components in a reel to make sure that the operator scans in a new reel during replenishment. A negative count on the reel indicates that the reel on the feeder is different from the original reel, and will sound an alarm. However, if a reel of components is being replaced even when it is not consumed completely, and the operator forgets to scan in the next reel of component, the BarTector program will assume that the reel has not been changed and continue to operate normally. The alternative is to put a sensor on each slot on the placement machine to detect the removal of the feeder. The downside of this approach is cost and modification of the placement machin

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