Define Object Groups

Explanation

Use this activity to define a new object group that can be used for classification of equipment objects; for example, a production group. It can also be used, for instance, to find and compare machines that have similar functions but are placed in different production lines. In general, Object Groups can be used freely to classify the equipment objects in the facility.

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

As a result of this activity, an object group is created. You can connect an equipment object to this object group while entering object information.

Window

Equipment Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Equipment Basic Data 
Equipment Basic Data/Object Groups

Procedure

1. Open the Equipment Basic Data window and click the Object Groups tab.
2. Create a new record (F5).
3. In the Group ID field, enter an identity for the object group.
4. In the Description field, enter a short description of the group.
5. Save the information.