The structure part number functionality is similar to that for idler part numbers. Firstly part numbers are added to a global part number list, which is then used to add part numbers to specific frame ranges on individual conveyors.
Configuring part numbers is a two step process:
- Setting up the part numbers and associated information in Asset Administration, and
- Adding part numbers to individual conveyors in Asset Management.
Setting Up Structure Part Numbers
Log into the web application and using the hamburger menu, select the gear icon next to Asset Wear Inspect. Under Asset, select Structures, then select Structure Configuration. Within the Structure Configuration popup screen, you can either create individual structure part number entries or import multiple part number entries.
Creating Structure Part Numbers
In the Structure Configuration pop-up, click on the "+" to add a new entry. Populate the text fields with all available structure specifications.
The Part Number, Business and Structure Type fields are all mandatory. The remainder are optional. Once all applicable information has been added select the Save icon on the left of the row. These records are created at a Business level, so all available part numbers should be entered. At this stage where they are used isn't important, only the part details.
Importing Structure Part Numbers
In the Structure Configuration pop-up, click on the import icon . Select Download Template from the pop-up.
Open the Import Template, which is an Excel file, and enter your structure information. The Part Number, Business and Structure Type fields are mandatory. The remainder are optional. Once all the available information has been added, save the spreadsheet.
Back in the web software, on the same Structure Configuration pop-up screen, select Import again if the pop-up is not showing and follow the instructions in the Import Wizard.
Adding Part Numbers to Individual Conveyors
From the hamburger menu, select Asset Wear Inspect and then navigate to the required area (conveyor). Click on the "+" icon at the top right and select Structures (Note that some sites may also have "Structure", this is not the correct one to select) from the menu. Choose the Part Number from the drop down. The Part Number field displays the part number and structure type. The remaining fields will then populate with the information saved when configuring the part number. Click on the Save button.
Adding Frame Locations to Part Numbers
The structure that is most frequently used on that conveyor can be left without a frame range (nothing in the Frame and to fields). It will be the default selection for that conveyor as shown below with the Trough Frame. Note: this can only used for one structure type on a conveyor. For other structures on the system, add the frame locations using the Frame and to fields.
If you wish to edit the frame locations or part numbers for a location, select the Edit icon on the left side of the record. Edit as required and save again.
Once this configuration has been done, when an structure failure is created for that conveyor, the part number will show on the Work Management - Structures Report beside the failure, and the Picking List will show the quantity of each structure needed.