Define Object Type

Explanation

Use this activity to define a new object type. An object type is used to classify equipment objects to show what kind of object it is, e.g., pump, motor, etc. An object type can be connected to another, superior object type. This allows you to build an object group structure. An object group such as 'Centrifugal pump' could be connected to a superior object group 'Pumps'. An item class can be connected to an object type. If both the equipment object and its part do not have an item class connected, the item class connected to the object type of the equipment object is retrieved to a work order once that equipment object is connected to the work order.

To an object type you can connect characteristics. This is done by connecting a technical class, which has characteristics connected to it, to the object type. When applying the object type to an object ID, the technical class with its characteristics will automatically be applied to the object ID's Requirements tab (for functional object) or Technical Data tab (for serial object). Values for the characteristics can then be defined on the object ID. Technical classes and Attributes are defined in Characteristics Basic Data.

By connecting an object type to a position type you can define Positions for that object type. A Position is used when defining Isolations and creating Isolation Orders to indicate if e.g., the equipment should be 'On' or 'Off' during establishment or reestablishment, or if it should be in a Reduced speed mode, etc. 

Icons and characteristics can be connected to the object type via the appropriate right mouse button options. 

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

• A new object type is created and you can link it to equipment objects while entering object information. 
• If a technical class is connected to the object type, the Technical Data or Requirements tab on the object will automatically populate characteristics for the object. 
• If Positions were defined for the object type and selected on an object ID, you will be able to create isolations and work clearances that involves the object ID.

Window

Equipment Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Equipment Basic Data 
Equipment Basic Data/Object Types 

Procedure

1. Open the Equipment Basic Data window and click the Object Types.
2. Create a new record (F5).
3. In the Object Type field, enter an identity for the object type.
4. In the Description field, enter a short description of the object type.
5. Use the List of Values to enter an existing object type in the In Object Type field if you want to connect the new object type to an existing one. 
6. Optionally, enter a value in the Item Class field. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
7. Optionally, enter a value in the Position Type field. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
8. Save the information (F12).