Upload Data from the Fluke Interface to TMS

The Fluke Interface upload process begins by transferring data into an MTR file. The data in the MTR file is transferred to the TMS application database. The name of the MTR file that was created is stored in the TMS application database.

To upload data from the Fluke interface to TMS, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the device is connected to the computer

2. Click Get Data from Ansur in the toolbar or File > Retrieve Test Results from Ansur.

3. Once the MTR table has been populated, click Process MTR Table to validate the test results

   (See the MTR Data Processing Scenarios topic for information on how the test results are processed in TMS.)

If there were errors in the MTR table, you might have to edit the MTR table (see this topic) or delete a record from the MTR table (see this topic), prior to processing the table.

The Data Transfer Cycle

• The interface processes the data to find the Checklist PM for the asset. The TMS application finds any open work orders for that PM. 

• If there are any open Checklist PM work orders for that asset, the test data is added to that work order. If the asset passed the test, then the program closes the work order.

• If there are not any open Checklist PM work orders for that asset - and you selected the option to generate PMs - then the TMS application generates a new PM work order using the PM Schedule and PM Procedure records for that Checklist PM. The TMS application adds the test data to the new work order. If the asset passed the test, the program will closes the Work Order.

• If the device operator enters comments on the Fluke Interface, those comments are automatically added to the Time Charge Comments of the work order during an upload to TMS if the device operator enters a valid Operator Code/Resource in TMS.

• The scenarios below explain how the interface updates and creates work orders.

• If the asset number is valid, but there is no Checklist PM for that asset, or the option to generate PMs has not been selected, then the sync utility creates a regular work order for the asset.  The interface uses the default work order type from the Options screen. 

• The interface transfers the validated data to the TMS application.