Adding Readings

 

New readings can be added to the reading point using a separate form which is launched by clicking Add icon in the ‘Reading Points’ (see reading points for more information) scan grid.

 

 

 

 

 

Readings can also be added from these following locations.

 

•    Equipment Details, using the readings tab

•    Work order details, using the reading tab

•    Standing data, using the reading points detail form in change mode

 

The captured reading information remains consistent.

 

Action

 

This is the type of reading to be added, select the appropriate type from the drop down box.

 

Reading.

 

This is the most commonly used for entry of readings, except where a specific action needs to occur for example a reset.

 

Reset

 

Used when the real run time counter is changed so actual reading can be lower than last.

 

For example;

 

A machine has a component that requires service every 10,000 uses, and a life span of 100,000 uses. When 100,000 uses has been reach and a new component fitted the counter could be reset back to zero so that the number of uses is maintained accurately.

 

Roll Over

 

This is used to enter a run time reading that exceeds the minimum or maximum value entered for a meter basically allowing the meter to exceed the maximum.

 

 

Comments

 

Optional free text description of the reading

 

Job

 

Optional Job number if taking the reading was a part of the Job.

 

New Reading Box

 

Reading Date

 

This is the date and time the reading was taken.

 

Value

 

This is the reading value.

 

The previous reading date/time and value is displayed for you convenience and also allows checking that the new reading is sensible.

 

 

Backdated Readings

 

Backdated readings can be entered between two entered readings; or as first reading only.

 

Such readings will not affect the total value of reading point, and will not update related run times.

 

Modifying existing readings

 

It is possible to only modify the last reading entered against a reading point. When the new reading is entered it is checked for validity, to ensure for example that the revised reading entered is not lower than the previous reading entered.