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Operation

A maintenance operation is a job done on equipment: "replace bearing", "lubricate", "calibrate". It carries its usual duration.

Where
Plant Maintenance › Process › Operation
Who uses it
The maintenance planner
When
At setup
Needs first
Operation Group

What it is for​

Operations are picked on Maintenance Order, Notification Request and the maintenance plans. Subcontracting and Subcontracting Item are recorded only.

Every field in plain words​

FieldWhat it meansWhat to put
OperationThe code of the operationA short unique code
NameName of the operationFills in by itself. Required
Operation GroupThe group of the operationPick from Operation Group

Sub Contracting​

FieldWhat it meansWhat to put
SubcontractingThe operation is done by a subcontractorRecorded only
Subcontracting ItemItem used to buy the subcontracted workRecorded only

Time​

FieldWhat it meansWhat to put
Duration UnitUnit of the durationPick a unit, such as hours
DurationHow long the work takesA number, in the duration unit
Duration Length UnitUnit of the elapsed lengthPick a unit
Duration LengthElapsed length of the workA number
BlockStops the record from being picked on new documentsLeave clear while it is in use

How to configure it​

One line per job. Give the Duration Unit and Duration.

Scenarios​

  • A plant lists its standard jobs. "LUB-01 Lubricate gearbox", 0.5 hour.

What it is connected to​

If something looks wrong​

  • The duration is not copied to the order. The order line takes the duration you give it there.