Basic Info |
The Basic Info tab enables you to define identifying information about rail equipment.
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Tip: To limit the display of information in the grid and maximize performance, use the filter. You can search on equipment ID, maintenance class, SLA equipment category, assigned repair location ID, station location ID, and department ID, among other values. The list of searchable fields on the filter is extensive; use the scroll bar to view them all. If you specify a range, any record that crosses any part of that range will be displayed.
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Note: Filtering data based on fuel/fluid type uses the information in the Supported fuel/fluid types screen group on the Codes tab.
The Rail Equipment screen supports location level and department-level access control, so you must belong to a user group with the applicable authorizations to make changes or updates.
Detail View Header
The field in the top section of this tab defines the data that displays.
Equipment ID
Identifier of the equipment unit currently selected in the grid or that you are defining. This field has a list box. If the ID already exists, the equipment unit year, manufacturer, and model display to the right of the ID.
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There is no limit to the number of equipment IDs that you may define, but you may only use valid bar code characters.
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When you insert an equipment unit with an asset category that supports automatic numbering and this field is blank, the system generates an equipment ID that follows the format specified in the Custom ID structure field on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Asset Categories screen. If you specify an ID and the equipment’s asset category supports automatic numbering, the ID is not overwritten.
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Whether an asset category supports automatic numbering is specified on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Asset Categories screen.
Detail View
The fields in the bottom section of this tab define the basic information about the equipment unit. Unless otherwise indicated, these fields are required.
Model year
Four-digit model year of the equipment unit. The earliest acceptable date is 1753, and it may not be later than the current year plus the value in the Maximum number of future years for valid equipment year field on the More Info tab of the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Options screen.
Manufacturer ID
Identifier of the equipment unit manufacturer. This field has a list box. The manufacturer name displays to the right of the ID. (Equipment manufacturers are defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Manufacturers screen.)
Model ID
Valid identifier of the equipment unit model. This field has a list box. The model name displays to the right of the ID. Equipment models associated with manufacturers are defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Manufacturers screen.
Equipment type
Type of equipment. This field has a list box. The equipment type description displays to the right of the ID. This field also has a Zoom button 
to the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup ->
Equipment Types
screen.
Equipment types are used to associate parts with equipment units and assist in identifying parts no longer required in inventory after the organization disposes of equipment units.
Description
Description of the equipment unit. Free-format area.
Color
Color of the equipment unit. Optional, free-format area.
Serial number
Serial or identification number. Maximum field length is 50 characters. Required if the Life-cycle status code ID field on the Status tab specifies an ID associated with a status category of ACTIVE.
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If there is a value in this field, the combination of serial number, manufacturer ID, and model must be different than the combination of these values for all other equipment units.
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Life-cycle status codes are associated with status categories on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Life-Cycle Status Codes screen.
Asset number
Equipment unit’s asset number. The maximum field length is 20 characters. This field is optional.
Associated file path and file name
Navigation path and name of a file associated with the equipment unit. This is useful if you want to associate a procedures document, diagram, or schematic with the unit. Maximum field length is 255 characters. This field has a Zoom button to the file.
Description
Description of the file associated with the equipment unit. Maximum field length is 60 characters.
Financial project code
The Financial project code choicelist allows the user to select from active Financial Project Codes or Usage Tickets. Once selected, the description of the chosen code will populate in the description field.