Define Connection Types

Explanation

Use this activity to define a connection type. A connection type is used to establish parallel connections between objects such as hydraulic connections, cable connections, or electrical connection, etc.

For example, a connection type named as Power connection could be used as a connection type between two or more objects to indicate that they are connected to the same power circuit. If you need to shut down the power to do work on one machine you can easily find out if this will affect any other machines. 

The Connections check box on the object indicates that the object has a connection to another object.

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

As a result of this activity, a new connection type is created. Equipment objects in different structures can be connected by using this connection type.

Window

Equipment Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Equipment Basic Data 
Equipment Basic Data/Connection Types

Procedure

1. Open the Equipment Basic Data window and click the Connection Types tab. 
2. Create a new record (F5).
3. In the Connection Type field, enter an identity for the connection type.
4. In the Description field, enter a short description of the connection type.
5. Save the information (F12).