How to Classify a Downtime event
When an event is captured, it needs to be classified. Below are the steps to classify an event.
Classifying an Event
Selecting the Event:
There are two methods to select an event:
- Click anywhere on the interactive graph to highlight the corresponding event in the data grid.
- Alternatively, locate the event directly in the data grid.
Opening to Edit:
- Double-click the event to open and edit it.
- Or, right-click the event and select Edit.
- Or, select the event and click the Edit with the edit icon button at the bottom of the screen.
Classifying:
- Identify the Cause Location:
- Select from the dropdown menu.
- Use the Quick Search feature by typing the name of an area or equipment; Fixed Plant IQ will quickly filter relevant options.
- Classify the Type of Loss using the dropdown menu (e.g., unplanned mechanical etc).
- Define the Cause from the available options.
- Add any necessary additional comments, including:
- Notes on the object or component that failed
Once complete, click Save and Close using the Save icon button. The classifications will be visible in the data grid view.