Define Item Class
Explanation
This activity is used to define an item class which is used for failure
analysis. An item class can hold failure analysis data such as functions, fault
types, symptoms, causes, failing components and corrective actions. Item classes
can be arranged as a hierarchy and can inherit attributes from parent classes.
Equipment objects, parts, object types, tool/equipment objects, linear asset segments, linear asset objects, segment types and linear asset types can be connected to
an item class. Item classes
are used for narrowing down options in the preparation and reporting stages of a
work order and for failure analysis.
Prerequisites
N/A
System Effects
- An item class is created and components and functions can be connected
to it.
- Object connections can be made from the item class to equipment objects, parts and object types.
Window
Failure Analysis Setup Navigator
Maintenance Basic Data
Related Window Descriptions
Failure Analysis Setup Navigator
Failure Analysis Setup Navigator/Child Item
Class
Maintenance Basic Data
Maintenance Basic Data/Item Classes
Procedure
Using the Failure
Analysis Setup Navigator window:
- Open the
Failure Analysis Setup Navigator window.
- Create a new record.
- Enter values in the Item Class and Item Class Name fields.
- Save the record.
To define a child item:
- In the
Failure Analysis Setup Navigator window, select the item class in the navigator on the left pane.
- Click the Child Item Class tab.
- Create a new record.
- Enter values in the Item Class and Item Class Name fields.
- Optionally, enter text in the Notes field.
- Save the record.
Using the
Maintenance Basic Data window:
- Open the
Maintenance Basic Data window.
- Create a new record in the Item Classes tab.
- Enter values in the Item Class and Item Class Name fields.
- Save the record.
- To create a structure, use the List of Values to enter an existing item class in the Parent
Item Class field.
- Save the record.