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Equipment Classes


The Equipment Classes tab enables you to specify the test required for each work order performed on a class of vehicle.

These settings will restrict the test type choice list based on the equipment ID entered. To require that the test type match these settings on entry of a test result, place a check in the Require that test is authorized for equipment unit field on the Basic Info tab.

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The field in the top section of this tab defines the data that displays.

Test type ID

Identifier of the type of test. This field has a list box. The test type description displays to the right of the ID.

Detail View

The fields in the bottom section of this tab specify equipment classes that are authorized to undergo the test. Unless otherwise indicated, these fields are required.

Delete

To delete the entries in the fields to the right, place a check in this field and click Save. You may not delete an equipment class that is currently associated with a test type.

Class purpose

Purpose of the equipment class. This field has a list box:

Equipment class ID

Identifier of the equipment class authorized to undergo the test. This field has a list box. Equipment classes are defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Class -> Primary Information screen.

Equipment class description

Description of the equipment class. This field populates automatically when an equipment class ID is specified. This field is display only.

Benchmarking class type

The type of benchmark. This field has a list box. Required if the class purpose is BENCHMARKING. Otherwise, must be blank. Benchmarking class types are defined on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Benchmarking Classes screen.

Automatically add to WO

If this field has an option selected other than NONE, the test result is automatically created when a work order is created for the specified class. Only occurs when inserting a work order.

Required on WO

If this field has an option selected other than NONE, the test type is required on every work order for equipment units of the specified class and WO type. Type options include NONE, PM, REPAIR, or BOTH. If you want to associate a test with a specific task for a specific class, such as a brake test with each A service for a specified class, use the Procedures tab on the Data -> Equipment Units -> Setup -> Equipment Class -> Class/Task Information screen.