Understanding Model PM Schedules

Use model PM schedules to store preventive maintenance schedule information that you want to apply to multiple pieces of equipment. You create model PM schedules that are based on combinations of equipment category codes. When you need to create PM schedules for equipment, you can use a model PM schedule that contains the appropriate category codes.

The system stores model PM schedules in a table that it accesses when you apply a particular model to a piece of equipment. When you apply a model PM schedule to a piece of equipment, the system creates a unique record that you can modify to satisfy the maintenance requirements of that equipment. The model PM schedule remains unaltered and can be applied to other equipment as needed.

You create model PM schedules when you have multiple pieces of similar equipment for which a single PM schedule can apply. You create model PM schedules based on combinations of equipment category codes. After you apply a model PM schedule to a piece of equipment, you can modify the schedule to satisfy the particular requirements of the equipment without affecting the model.

After you create a model PM schedule, you can apply it to any piece of equipment, based on the category codes that you set up. After you apply a model PM schedule to a piece of equipment, you can modify the PM schedule to satisfy any unique maintenance requirements of the equipment. For example, you can delete a service type from the PM schedule for the equipment.