Discover Logsheets
- Real-time data upload and download: MPA’s Logsheet application provides native manual data entry beside real-time automated production data from other sources so you can compare variables, take action and capture observations.
- Full visibility: Key production data is immediately available to multiple systems and stakeholders so you can accelerate decision making and control production deviations.
- Practical time contexts: Set pre-defined time contexts that match your operation. Navigate backwards in time to view historical observations and actions taken to mitigate production deviations.
Logsheets is a part of the MPA suite of applications. Learn more about MPA.
Logsheets help resolve critical problems
Logsheets are a critical tool for capturing: operator observations, plant data that is not instrumented and comments on actions taken in response to different situations. In mining, we often use paper-based or MSExcel–based Logsheets to capture the above information and distribute that information to various stakeholders including other operators, engineers and managers. Doing so, introduces several problems:
Information lag
Information captured in Logsheets is often not made available to stakeholders or other systems for 12-24 hours (if at all in the case of paper-based Logsheets). Often that information contains critical knowledge of production deviations that need to be controlled but cannot be until it is too late.
Catastrophic failures
How often have you received the following message from your MS Excel-based Logsheet ‘System Error – Catastrophic Failure – Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible?' Often the error occurs on submitting the Logsheet and without sufficient time to resolve before the Production Meeting leaving stakeholders scratching their heads as to what happened on the preceding shift/s.
Data duplication
There is often a rush to transfer data from Logsheets to other systems before the production meeting and end-of-month reconciliation. Manually transferring data is a waste of time, is prone to errors creeping in and can lead to multiple sources of conflicting data.
Multiple versions
Version control of paper-based and MS Excel-based Logsheets can be a challenge. Poor version control can lead to superseded Logsheets being used that are missing recently added critical information fields or updated operating ranges.
Multiple concurrent user limitations
Paper-based and MS Excel-based Logsheets are typically limited to a single user at a time capturing information. That means, critical production information and actions taken to control deviations may be lost for future reference.
Instrument drift
Paper-based, and to a lesser extent, MS Excel-based Logsheets limit the ability to compare manual measurements with instrumented data. That means, critical instrument errors often go unchecked until it is too late.
“Northern Star Resources Pogo worked with Mipac at Pogo on the digitisation of the operator logsheets into the MPA system and are extremely pleased with the results. Mipac went above and beyond to accommodate specific feature requests that were not yet included in MPA and were very helpful in putting the vision of the logsheets to paper (pardon the pun). Mipac’s quick responses and attention to detail have made the roll-out seamless, saving time for operations and the met team on a daily basis, while also allowing for the plant data to now be live-monitored by the team. The benefits from MPA were realised immediately.”
Minimise errors
Logsheets can warn users when data is entered outside typical operating ranges or for dates and times that are not current.
Respond immediately
Real-time visibility across systems means stakeholders can immediately be made aware of production deviations so they can provide advice on countermeasures and capture actions taken.
Automate data collection
Integration between MPA applications and other systems such as SQL, AVEVA PI and Power BI means data flows seamlessly to production and inventory reports without the need for manual transfer and duplication.
Leverage investments
Take advantage of MPAs templating capability and leverage prior investments in other systems such as AVEVA PI to evolve and extend Logsheets over time.
Supported solution
Use anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
- Standard and Premium support available
- Industry experienced engineers support onboarding
- Regular software updates and improvements
- Accessed via common web browsers
FAQs
Logsheets include conditional formatting to alert when a user outside the operating range is entered. Furthermore, users are warned prior to entering data outside the current shift.
Yes! Both operators name and comments can be captured and linked to specific data/variables. Additinoally, MPA's time selector can be used to view historical operator comments.
Mipac have a capability transfer philosophy. MPA utilises templates, making it simple to extend and evolve Logsheets as new areas or changes are introduced.
The logsheet application will give you access to as many logsheets as required for your asset. These logsheets can be used for operational, laboratory, or metallurgical purposes. Each logsheet can be tailored to meet your plant requirements.
Our solution can be implemented in as little as two weeks.
The implementation timeframe of our solutions can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity of logsheets and whether there is existing infrastructure in place. If a like-for-like implementation is required, such as moving from Excel to Logsheets, the implementation can take anywhere from two to four weeks once the base system is set up. However, if there is no existing logsheet or if the intent is to rework the logsheets, whihc may include operator engagement workshops, the installation process can take a little longer, typically four to six weeks. Our solutions can be implemented within this timeframe, but it is important to note that the exact duration will depend on the specific requirements of each project.
Get started with Logsheets
Contact Mipac to find out how Logsheets can immediately reduce stress, increase efficiency, enhance engagement, and accelerate decision-making when it comes to controlling production deviations and automating reporting at your operation.
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