Overview
The Jackknife widget provides a comparative view of selected locations' reliability and operational efficiency. It evaluates Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and downtime counts, allowing operators to prioritize maintenance or resource allocation. Its visual representation uses a scatter plot, where each bubble represents a location.
Key Features
Bubble Size: Represents downtime counts; larger bubbles indicate more frequent issues.
Axes:
X-Axis: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in hours.
Y-Axis: MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) in hours.
Customizable Red Zone: The red zone on the chart highlights areas of concern where locations have low MTBF and high MTTR. Users can customize the thresholds for MTBF and MTTR to adjust the red zone based on their operational standards and goals.
Best Use Case
The widget is ideal for identifying underperforming locations and optimizing maintenance schedules, particularly in environments where reliability is crucial.
Setup and Configuration
Add the Widget to Your Dashboard:
Navigate to your dashboard and select the Jackknife widget from the widget library.
Customize Data Display:
Location Selection: Choose specific locations or groups for comparison.
Timeframe: Select a reporting period (e.g., last 12 months).
Adjust Chart Options:
Logarithmic Axes: Enable for better visual scaling when dealing with vastly different MTBF/MTTR ranges.
Thresholds: Set custom MTBF and MTTR thresholds to define the boundaries of the red zone. These thresholds help you tailor the chart to your organization's specific reliability and repair expectations.
Tips for Effective Use
Focus on the Customizable Red Zone: Prioritize locations in the red zone, as they indicate high-risk areas requiring immediate attention. Adjust thresholds to align with evolving operational priorities.
Bubble Size Analysis: Larger bubbles often highlight systemic issues or resource constraints, helping you identify recurring problem areas.
Refine Maintenance Plans: Use insights from the widget to allocate resources more efficiently and reduce downtime.
Example Use Case
A maintenance manager uses the widget to identify critical areas needing immediate action:
Adjusts the MTBF threshold to 50 hours and MTTR threshold to 100 hours, creating a custom red zone that reflects organizational goals.
Ferris Wheel Fiesta Balloon appears outside the red zone, indicating that while it has moderate MTBF, it meets the repair efficiency standard.
Galaxy Coaster, with a large bubble inside the red zone, signals frequent downtimes and extended repair times, requiring further investigation and resource allocation.