Work Orders Overview

Work Orders Overview

Understanding and Creating Work Orders

A Work Order is a digital plan that defines how to create a specific mix or a set of mixes. It acts as the blueprint for your operation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at the load site.

Getting Started

1. Create a New Work Order

On the Work Order Overview page, tap the "+" icon in the lower right corner to start a new Work Order.

2. Applied Mix Filters

Filters help organize workloads and prevent operators from accidentally selecting the wrong Work Order in the field.

  • Only for Mixmate: Limits the Work Order to a specific machine. This is useful if you operate multiple Mixmate units and certain Work Orders are tied to specific plumbing.

  • Only for User: Restricts the Work Order so it only appears when a specific operator is signed into the Mixmate app.

Choosing the Right Work Order Type

When you create a Work Order, you must decide how it will be used and how the math will be calculated.

Use As:

  • Work Order (Completable): Use this when you have a specific target (volume, weight, or area) to reach. Once that amount is mixed, the task is marked complete. This is common for custom application jobs.

  • Reusable Mix: Use this when you want the Work Order to function as a master prescription or recipe. It stays active indefinitely for repeated use.

Rate vs. Totals:

  • Use Rates (Recommended): This is the most common and flexible option. You define the application rate for each product, and Mixmate scales the amounts automatically based on your mix size.

  • Use Totals: Use this for ratio-based mixes or when you know the exact total amount of each product you want in the final solution.

Product Mix Style

This setting determines how the machine introduces products into the carrier stream.

Note: Your Mixmate must have Carrier Control enabled and have completed the Carrier Pump Wizard to use these styles.

StyleBehavior
Mixmate ControlThe proven method for maximum efficacy and speed. The system automatically manages all products for the most efficient mix.
User ControlAllows the operator to manually toggle products from "Holding" to "Ready." This is useful if you want to delay a specific chemical until the end of the mix.
SequentialThe system adds products one by one, from the top of the list to the bottom. Each product must finish completely before the next one begins.

Work Order Creation Guides

Select the scenario that fits your current needs: