After the Equipment Structure, one or more Component Address Groups, one or more Component Addresses and one or more Mounting Positions have been defined the Setup of a Technical Component can be started.
But first one needs to decide, if the numbering of the Code (“No.”) of the Technical Component shall be performed manually or automatically by using Number Series. Since automatic numbering is most common for Technical Components, this manual refers to it.
Clicking on “Masterdata” shows the submenu elements depending on the active user role, where “Technical Components” can be found.
Searching alternatively for “Technical Components” opens the list view.
By clicking on „New“ a new List Element is created and opened in the card page.
- Automatic numbering is most common for Technical Components. By clicking into a Field like “Description” a new Number is located and automatically entered to Field “No.”
- Description of the Technical Component is entered to “Description” (max. 50 Characters).
- The Field „Search Description“ will be filled automatically like “Description“ but can be changed or extended individually.
Once these three Fields have been filled, the Technical Component needs to be “assembled” at the desired position. There are two options:
- Assigning to a Mounting Position
- Assigning to a Technical Component
Assigning to a Mounting Position
The Assignment is performed directly at the Card page at the Field “Mounting Position No.”
By clicking “Select from full list” the List of “Mounting Positions” will be opened.
Once the Mounting Position has been selected, additional Information like “Main Component” and “Mounting Position of Main Component” will be determined. The Fields “Component from”, “Component Place” and “Component from Vehicle No.” will be locked for input.
If the Technical Component is to be positioned within the Structure, a 3-digit Code (e.g. 001, 002, 003, etc.) can be specified in the “Position” field.
Assigning to a Technical Component
The Assignment is performed directly at the Card page at the Field “Component from”. Here the desired Technical Component can be selected from the list showing all Technical Components.
By clicking “Select from full list” the List of “Technical Components” will be opened.
Once a higher-level Technical Component has been selected, additional Information like “Main Component” and “Mounting Position of Main Component” will be determined. The Fields “Component from Vehicle No.”, “Mounting Position No.” and “Position” will be locked for input.
If “Component Places” are defined at the next higher-level Technical Component, a Component Place can be assigned at the eponymous field.
Technical Component – Tab General Additional Fields
The other fields are explained below.
| Field Name | Description / Information |
| Resource No. | Assignment of a Resource No., if the Technical Component is simultaneously a Resource, e.g. Operating Material or Tool |
| Fixed Asset No. | Assignment to a fixed asset in the Asset Accounting |
| Manufacturer Code | Selection of a Manufacturer Code |
|
Department Code (Global Dim. No. 1 Code) |
Assignment of global Dimension 1 (mostly Cost Center) |
|
Project Code (Global Dim. No. 2 Code) |
Assignment of global Dimension 2 (mostly Cost Object) |
| Component Group | Selection of a Component Group |
| Classification | Selection of a Classification |
| Type | Selection of a Type |
| Construction Type | Selection of a Construction Type |
| Data Sheet Template | Selection of a Data Sheet Template to use Data Sheet Functions |
| Locality Code | Assignment to a Locality Code |
| Inherit Location | slide control: if activated, Locality Code is inherited |
| Passon Location | slide control: if activated, Locality Code is passed on |
| Blocked | Locking the Component Address for bookings |
| Barcode | Input of Barcode (different Code) |
Technical Component – Tab Spare Part
In case, the Technical Component is maintenance worthy and a Spare Part as well, an “Item No.” can be assigned and the optional fields can be filled.
| Field Name | Description / Information |
| Item No. | Assignment of the Item No., that is the unique Spare Part for this Technical Component |
| Item Variant Code | Selection of an Item Variant Code |
| Location Code | Selection of a Location Code |
| Bin Code | Selection of a Bin Code |
| Serial No. (Item) | Assigned Serial No. (if existing) |
| Assigned to Item Store | Information, if assigned to Item Store |
Note:
- It´s recommended to check the assignment by opening the Equipment Information Center. To navigate to the Equipment Information Center click on “Process” and then „Equipment Structure”. By Clicking on “Equipment Structure” and “Expand All” the “Equipment Structure” will be expanded.
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