The top hierarchical level of the Device and Systems Structure is the group. Groups are shown in the groups table that is accessed by clicking Device and Systems Structure in the Actions section of the Maintenance dashboard.
Device and Systems Structure
Groups that have already been created are listed in the Groups table.
Groups Table
The groups table indicates each group's
•System code in the Asset Identification Key column;
•Name in the Name column; and
•Current Production value in the Production column.
To see all of a group's details, double-click the group in the table.
Groups Table
This topic outlines groups in the Device and Systems Structure. Groups are also used in the Component Structure. For information about component groups, refer to Component Groups.
Group Details Page
When you click on a group in the groups table, you see the group details page, which contains all of the details below.
Group Details on a Sample Group Page
Structure
The Structure section is a tree reflecting the group's place in the hierarchy. Because the group is the highest level in the Device and Systems Structure, this field will just indicate "Device".
Group
The Group section stores high-level details about the group.
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Asset Identification Key |
The identifier for the group. Refer to Asset identification keys for more information. The key used to identify this group will appear at the beginning of key strings for subgroups, types, and individual assets added to the group. |
Name |
A name that provides a high-level description of assets in the group. |
Production |
Whether items in the group are currently in production. This selection affects the functionality of devices and types within the group (for example, the ability to ). If a group's Production flag is set to Yes, you can specify operational hours for devices in the group and record downtimes for associated orders.
Production Flag in the Group Details |
Route |
The Route flag indicates whether the group contains assets that may require you to specify distances for maintenance purposes. Selecting the Route check box loads the Unit text box, where you can specify the unit of measurement that will be used to describe distances on the asset.
Route Property in the Group Details |
Properties
The Properties section lists the Additional Properties created for the group. Additional Properties allow you to enter and store data in custom fields of any data type in the Additional Properties section on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the group. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Property Categories
The Property Categories section lists the Property Categories created for the group. Property categories allow you to enter and store data in custom fields of any data type in a section with a custom name on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the group. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Characteristic Values
The Characteristic Values section lists the Characteristic Values created for the group. Characteristic values allow you to enter and store multiple values in custom fields continually, on an ongoing basis, on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the group. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Subgroups
The Subgroups section lists the device subgroups in the group. Refer to Device and Systems Structure for information about hierarchical device grouping.
Double-click a subgroup in the Subgroups section to navigate to its details page.
Names Section on Group Details Page
Types
The Types section lists the types directly beneath the group in the hierarchy. Types listed in this section do not have a parent subgroup and are instead directly subordinate to the group in a two-level hierarchy. Refer to Device and Systems Structure for information about hierarchical device grouping.
Double-click a type in the Types section to navigate to its details page.
Measures
All measures for the group are listed in the Measures section. Measures are associated with a measurement unit and are used to register measurement values for systems and devices in the group.
Measures Section on the Group Details Page
Threshold Tables
The Threshold Tables section lists the threshold tables created for devices in the group. Threshold tables are created at the group level and then assigned to types in the group. They can then register measurement data for devices in the types that they are assigned to.
Threshold tables contain a range of values that, when paired with a measure, are used to establish maintenance strategies with measurement-based intervals. When a user enters measurement data with values that fall outside of ranges specified in the threshold table, the system generates an order for the device.
Refer to Threshold Tables and Maintenance Strategies for more information.
If any of the sections described in this topic do not appear on the details page, you may need to edit the section authorization to show them.
