Meter Info (Equipment Class-Primary Information) |
The Meter Info tab enables you to display and record meter information related to the equipment class.
Tip: To assign equipment units (or linear assets) to equipment classes for meter types, use the Equipment class for meter types field on the Meter Info tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
The field in the top section of this tab defines the data that displays.
Equipment class ID
Identifier of the equipment class currently selected in the grid or that you are defining. Maximum field length is 30 characters. This field has a list box. If the ID already exists, the class name displays to the right of the ID.
The fields in the bottom section of this tab define meter information for the equipment class. Unless otherwise indicated, these fields are required.
Meter type
Type of usage meters for equipment units (or linear assets) assigned to this equipment class.
If the optional Motor Pool module is installed, the system accumulates pool equipment usage on all equipment units (or linear assets) from meter 1 only. For pool units in classes with two meters, you must define meter 1 as the meter that measures over-the-road usage.
Note: All related work orders must be closed before a meter 2 may be added to the meter class assigned to an asset.
Meter 1
Type of meter associated with meter 1 (the primary meter). All units must have the same type of primary meter. This field has a list box of meter types defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Meter Types screen.
If you specify NONE, zero (0) is required in all the meter-1 reading fields for equipment units (or linear assets) in this class. If you specify a unit of measure (such as KILOMETERS), a value is required in all the meter-1 reading fields for equipment units (or linear assets) in this class.
Meter 2
Type of meter associated with meter 2 (the secondary meter). All units must have the same type of secondary meter. This field has a list box of meter types defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Meter Types screen.
Meter edit range
The Meter edit range fields (one for meter 1 and one for meter 2) control how meter readings are edited. The unit of measure entered in the Meter 1 and Meter 2 fields specifies the number of miles, engine hours, flow meter units, or kilometers (whichever applies) that should be added to the last meter reading for an equipment unit or linear asset. This determines the maximum valid value to accept when it edits a new reading. This field is required and has a maximum of nine digits. If a value of 0 is entered, any meter updates outside of Asset Primary screens or EQ UPD updates will be prevented.
The general guideline is to set the range to a value that is greater than the number of meter units you would normally expect between readings, but not so high that you would not catch an obvious typographical error. Suggested values are 1000 miles, 1500 kilometers, and 100 hours.
Note: This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) that have this class specified in the Equipment class for meter types field on the Meter Info tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
Maximum meter value
Maximum possible reading for the designated meter before it rolls over to zero. The value enables the system to detect when a rollover has occurred based on regular meter entries so you do not have to manually record the rollover event. This setting is applied automatically when you create a new equipment record or when you change the equipment class for meter units on an existing equipment unit.
The field defaults to null. A value is required only if the meter type is other than NONE. This field has a list box:
9999999999
999999999
99999999
9999999
999999
99999
9999
999
99
9
Note: If an equipment unit in the specified meter class has a meter reading that is greater than the new maximum you want to specify for the class, you may not change the setting for the class.
Comeback range (days)
Number of days between occurrences of the same repair task on equipment units (or linear assets) in this class at which the repeated repair is identified as a comeback. When a comeback occurs, staff should investigate for faulty labor or parts. The maximum is 9999.
Note: This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: Maintenance field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen. This field is optional.
PM soon due range (days)
Number of days into the future that should be considered to determine whether an equipment unit (or linear asset) will soon be due for a PM service. A zero (0) disables the warning message for that meter. This field is optional.
An equipment unit (or linear asset) is identified as soon due for PM if the current date plus the number of days in this field is greater than or equal to the next PM due date.
When an equipment unit (or linear asset) is identified as soon due for PM, a message displays when a repair order is opened for the unit. If there is a check in the Add late/soon due PM services to repair orders as expected tasks field on the Options tab of the Data -> Shop Activity -> Setup -> Options screen, the soon due PM service is added as a task on the repair order. This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: PM program field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
PM fuel quantity override
Amount of fuel consumption since last PM at which equipment units (or linear assets) in the class become due for PM even if the PM due date or meter readings do not yet indicate a PM is due. It can be any value greater than zero. This field is optional.
This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: PM program field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen. It overrides any values set on the Class PM Service Pattern or Individual PM Service Schedule tabs of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Class -> Primary Information screen.
To specify a different override for a specific equipment unit (or linear asset) in the class, use the PM overrides/Fuel qty field on the Class PM Program tab or the Fuel override field on the Individual PM Program tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
Deny fuel if PM late by x days
Number of days that an equipment unit may be late for preventive maintenance service before it will be denied fuel. Maximum field length is five characters. Must be a positive number if entered. If this field is zero or left blank, the check for days late never occurs and fueling is never denied. Optional.
Include open/pending work orders in check for deny fuel
If this field has a check, fuel is denied to equipment units with a preventive maintenance work order status of either OPEN or PENDING. Used in conjunction with FuelFocus.
The fields in the screen group on this tab specify values for each type of usage. You may also deny fuel for an equipment unit that is late for PM by a specified number of meter units.
The data table on this tab displays the meter types associated with this equipment class. You may add or modify meter type records on this table.
Delete
To delete the entries in the fields to the right, place a check in this field and click Save.
Meter type
Type of meter. This field has a list box of meter types defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Meter Types screen.
PM meter override
Number of meter units accumulated since the last PM at which the next PM will be due, even if the next PM due date has not yet been reached. This field is optional.
Note: This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: PM program field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen. It overrides any values set on the Class or Individual PM Service Schedule tabs of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Class -> Primary Information screen.
To specify a different override for a specific equipment unit (or linear asset) in the class, use the PM overrides/Meter 1 and 2 field on the Class PM Program tab or the Meter 1 and 2/Override field on the Individual PM Program tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
PM soon due range
An equipment unit is identified as soon due for PM if the current meter plus this value is greater than the meter reading at which the next PM is due. A zero (0) disables the warning message for the meter. This field is optional.
When an equipment unit (or linear asset) is identified as soon due for PM, a message displays when a repair order is opened for the unit (or asset). If there is a check in the Add late/soon due PM services to repair orders as expected tasks field on the Options tab of the Data -> Shop Activity -> Setup -> Options screen, the soon due PM service is added as a task on the repair order.
Note: This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: PM program on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
Comeback range
Number of meter units accumulated between occurrences of the same repair task on an equipment unit (or linear asset) that identify the repeated repair as a comeback. When a comeback occurs, staff should investigate for faulty labor or parts. The maximum is 9999. This field is optional.
This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: Maintenance field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
Maximum usage gap
Maximum meter units between ending meter reading on one usage ticket (specified in the Meter x end field on the Data -> Equipment Activity -> Usage -> Usage Tickets screen) and beginning meter reading on the next reported usage ticket for the same equipment unit before a usage gap event is recorded for the equipment unit in the USG_GAPS table. This field is optional.
Note: This value applies only to equipment units (or linear assets) with the equipment class ID specified in the Equipment class for: Rental rates field on the Classes tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Fleet Equipment screen.
The length of time that entries are retained is specified on the Retention Levels tab of the System Mgmt -> Setup -> Table Management screen.
Deny fuel if PM late by x meter units
Number of meter units by which an equipment unit may be late for preventive maintenance service before it will be denied fuel. Maximum field length is six characters. Must be a positive number if entered. If this field is zero or left blank, the check for days late never occurs and fueling is never denied. This field is optional.