The Downtime Tab

Use the Downtime tab of the Asset Edit screen to record information about when the asset is unavailable, out of service, or down.

If you can't see the Downtime tab, it may be hidden in your profile.

To add the downtime tab to your profile, follow these steps:

1. Select Setup > General > Options

2. In the General area, select the check box next to Show Downtime

3. Click Save.

To add downtime for an asset, follow these steps:

1. From the Assets menu, select Query.

   You can also click the Query toolbar button.

2. Enter your search criteria.

3. Click Execute.

   The List tab displays all of the records that match your search criteria.

4. Double-click an asset.

   The Main tab displays the asset.

5. Click the Downtime tab.

6. Click New.

   The Downtime pop-up window opens.

7. If you complete the Description field, the Start Date and Time, the End Date and Time (optional fields), then TMS completes the required field, Total Hours.

   If you do not fill in the optional fields, then you must fill in the Total Hours field.

8. Select Save to finish or select Another to add an additional downtime record.