When a kiln charge is in the Loading status in Traece™, you can continue to manage the charge by adding, removing, or loading materials and preparing the kiln for the drying process. This stage is critical as it ensures that all materials are properly loaded before the kiln charge progresses to the drying stage.
Here’s what you can do when a kiln charge is in Loading status.
Actions Available for a Loading Status Kiln Charge
Edit Start and Stop Dates
Click on the edit (pencil icon) next to the start or stop dates and make the necessary updates.
Add Material
Drag and drop the material selection into the charge card.
Note: When material is added to a Loading Kiln Charge, its status will update to Pending - Kiln.
Remove Material
Click on the trash bin icon next to the item in the "Number of Items" to remove it.
Note: When material is removed from a Loading Kiln Charge, its status will revert to its original state.
View Material
Click on the magnifying glass icon next to the item in the "Number of Items" to view detailed information about the material.
Load Material
You have two options for loading materials into the kiln:
Load Items Individually
To load an item individually, click on [Load item] next to the item in the "Number of Items."
Load All Materials
To load all the items at once, click on Load All Materials and then confirm the action.
This will change the kiln charge status to Drying.
Note: When the material is loaded, its status will update to Pending - Kiln, and the location will update to In Kiln.
Unloading Material
If you need to unload an item:
Click on the revert icon to unload the material from the kiln charge.
Note: When material is unloaded, its status will remain Pending - Kiln, and the location will revert back to its original location.
Proceeding to Drying
In order to proceed to the Drying status for the kiln charge, all items must be loaded into the charge.
By effectively managing a Loading status kiln charge, you ensure that all materials are accurately accounted for and prepared before the drying process begins. This level of control helps optimize the kiln operations, ensuring a smooth transition into the drying phase.