Steps
The steps are grouped within a block step that can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the icons displayed to the far left of the block row’s name.
When shown, each step will have a step number to the far left along with the following fields:
• The Crew field displays all of the crews that are currently assigned to this step.
• The Status field displays the current state of the step. This includes, but is not limited to New, Instructed, and Completed. For a full list of step states, see Switching Sheet Step States on page 11-41.
• The Device field displays the device alias referenced in the step.
• The Operation displays the description of the switching action. When the switching action is associated to a safety document, then the safety document type and number will be displayed in this field after the switching description.
• The Address displays the address of the device referenced in this step. This field is only visible when the switching step card is selected. To the right of the address is an address edit icon (
), that, when tapped, will bring up an Enter or Change Step Address panel that allows you to change the address. This icon will only be visible if your crew has been assigned to the step.
), that, when tapped, will bring up an Enter or Change Step Address panel that allows you to change the address. This icon will only be visible if your crew has been assigned to the step.• The External ID displays the external id (if one exists) of the tag referenced in the step. To the right of the External ID field, is an edit icon (), that, when tapped, will bring up an Enter or Change Step External ID panel that allows you to edit the ID. The icon is visible only if your crew has been assigned to the step. You cannot edit the ID if the step is completed.
), that, when tapped, will bring up an Enter or Change Step External ID panel that allows you to edit the ID. The icon is visible only if your crew has been assigned to the step. You cannot edit the ID if the step is completed.When the switching step card is selected, a set of available icons will be shown for that step. Not all the icons will be shown at the same time and some will be dependent on the state of the step. Below is the list of available icons.
• The Show/Hide Child Steps icons (, ) expand or collapse additional switching step cards pertaining to an aggregate step. These icons will only be shown when an aggregate step is highlighted. Note: The child steps cannot be individually selected, instructed or executed and are only there for display purposes.
• The map icon (
), when tapped will take you to the OMA map panel and center the map on the step’s location.
), when tapped will take you to the OMA map panel and center the map on the step’s location.• The navigation icon (
), when tapped will open the device's native navigation application to assist you in driving to the switching step’s location.
), when tapped will open the device's native navigation application to assist you in driving to the switching step’s location.• Users with permission to self-instruct switching steps will see a self-assign icon (
) for steps that have not been instructed or assigned to a different crew. When selected, it will instruct the step.
) for steps that have not been instructed or assigned to a different crew. When selected, it will instruct the step.• If a step is in the New or Uninstructed state, a Ready for Instruct icon (
) will appear and allow the OMA user to notify the NMS operator they are ready to be instructed. This will appear on the NMS Switching Step row. If the step already has been marked as Ready for Instruct, a Not Ready for Instruct icon (
) will appear and allow the OMA user to clear a previous notification of ready for instruct.
) will appear and allow the OMA user to notify the NMS operator they are ready to be instructed. This will appear on the NMS Switching Step row. If the step already has been marked as Ready for Instruct, a Not Ready for Instruct icon () will appear and allow the OMA user to clear a previous notification of ready for instruct.• If the step has been instructed to be complete, three extra icons will be shown:
• A Step Complete icon (
).
).• A Step Abort icon (
).
).• A Step Fail icon (
).
).• For steps that have been instructed, you will see an un-instruct icon (
) that allows you to un-instruct the step.
) that allows you to un-instruct the step.When any of the step state transition icons are tapped, an Enter or Change Step Information panel will appear and allow you to enter updated step Details, Date/Time or Comments. After clicking the save icon (
) on the Enter or Change Step Information panel, the server will be notified and if applicable, the step’s operation will be applied to the NMS model. The step data entered and the state of the step will be broadcast to any NMS users that may be monitoring the switching steps at that time.
) on the Enter or Change Step Information panel, the server will be notified and if applicable, the step’s operation will be applied to the NMS model. The step data entered and the state of the step will be broadcast to any NMS users that may be monitoring the switching steps at that time.Understanding the Safety Tab - Full Operations User Type
The Safety tab displays a list of Safety documents assigned to your crew. Each assigned Safety document, when selected, will provide options specific to the type and state of the Safety document.
You have the option to view the Safety document and execute the steps to place it. You may also unissue the Safety document or release it.
• The Unissue icon (
) is used to place an issued safety document into an Unissued state to be updated.
) is used to place an issued safety document into an Unissued state to be updated.• The Release icon (
) releases an issued safety document so it may be assigned to another crew.
) releases an issued safety document so it may be assigned to another crew. Understanding the Map Tab - Full Operations User Type
The Map enables you to view and interact with a real-time view of the electrical network. It provides additional situational awareness as you record device operations, confirm switching steps, work with damage assessments, and so forth.