Specifications sub-tab: Asset

The following fields are displayed in the Specifications list:

• Name: Name of specification as defined in the Specifications module.

• Text/Date/Numeric Value: The current value for the specification. Maintenance Connection updates the value stored in the asset specification when a specification reading is recorded on the Work Order Tasks page. The current value can be listed in the Text, Numeric, or Date field, dependent on the type of specification. The value can also be updated directly on this page.

• Minimum/Maximum/Optimum Values: For numeric specifications, the minimum, maximum, and optimum settings, where appropriate. When users enter readings outside the minimum / maximum settings, here or in the Work Order module > Tasks page. The specification is listed in bright red.

• WO on Failure: Indicates whether or not a work order should be automatically generated when a specification reading is entered which is outside the minimum / maximum settings.

• Track Changes: Indicates whether or not changes made to specifications should be tracked for Asset Reporting, available in the Asset Specification History by Location report.

1. Click Add.

   The Specifications module lookup will open, allowing you to select one or more specifications.

2. Use the filter and search controls to identify the items you want to add.

   You can use the Category filter control in the upper-left to filter for the category of specification.

3. Locate and select the specification you want to add.

   The Specifications dialog box displays.

4. Enter the current value for the specification in the text, numeric, or date field provided.

5. For numeric specifications, enter the minimum, maximum, and optimal values in the fields provided.

   You can use the Calculator lookup if a calculation is required.

6. Select the WO on Failure check box if a work order should be generated if a reading is entered that is outside of the defined acceptable range.

7. Select the procedure that should be associated with the work order that is generated as a result of the failed reading from the WO on Failure Procedure field.

8. Select the Track Changes? check box if changes made to specifications should be tracked for asset reporting.

   These changes can be viewed in the Asset Specification History by Location report.

9. Choose between two options:

   • Click Apply.

     The lookup opens with the specification listed in the My Selection(s) area of the dialog box. Repeat steps 3-9 until you have added all specifications.

     To remove a record that has been added to the My Selection(s) area in error, click the blue arrow directly to the left of the row.

   • If this is the only specification you want to add, click the Apply/Close button.

     The Specifications page appears. The module lookup closes, and the new specification record is added to the Specifications table.

10. Click Save.

     

1. Click the row for the specification you want to modify.

   The Specifications dialog box displays.

2. Make your changes.

3. Click Apply.

   The Related Info > Specifications page appears.

4. Click Save.

1. Select the check box to the left of the specification record you want to remove.

   A check mark appears, indicating the record has been selected.

2. Click Remove.

   The specification record is removed.

3. Click Save.

    

An option to view spec history is shown on asset specifications for which history is available.

Clicking the View link opens a Spec History report. By default, all history for the asset is shown. A specific date range can be specified using the date prompt.