Using the Equipment Failure Tab
The Equipment Failure tab lets you record detailed information about any failed equipment related to an event. You can record and track the type of equipment that failed, the manufacturer, serial number, and voltage details.
The Equipment Failure tab displays the following fields and buttons:
• Failure Item is automatically populated with the Failure option selected in the Event Details tab.
• The Manufacturer drop‑down menu provides a list of manufacturers to select from.
• Serial # is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the serial number for the equipment.
• Date of Manufacture is an editable (date/time) field for you to enter the date of manufacture of the equipment.
• Date of Installation is an editable (date/time) field for you to enter the date of installation of the equipment.
• Primary Voltage is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the primary voltage of the equipment.
• Secondary Voltage is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the secondary voltage of the equipment.
• Rating is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the rating of the equipment. The drop-down list beside the Rating field allows you to select the rating units.
• Phase allows you to designate whether the equipment is single-phase or three-phase.
• Type is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the type of equipment.
• Size is an editable (alphanumeric) field for you to enter the size of the equipment.
Recording Failed Equipment Information
To record information about a failed device, complete these steps:
1. From the Event Details window, click on the Equipment Failure tab.
2. Select the manufacturer from the Manufacturer drop‑down menu.
3. Enter the serial number, dates of manufacture and installation, primary and secondary voltage, rating, type, and size of the equipment, as applicable.
4. Select the rating unit (Amps, kV, kVA, kVAr) from the drop‑down menu next to the Rating field.
5. Select the Phase.
6. Click the Save button.