Defining functions for RCM Project and equipment

Define functions for an equipment as part of the RCM assessment or RCM analysis for that equipment. The RCM Level for the equipment must be set before defining a function. You can also edit and delete functions on the Functions popup. After defining functions, use the Functional Failures popup to define functional failures for functions.

To define functions for RCM Project and equipment:

  1. Select one of these options:.
    • Equipment > Assets
    • Equipment > Positions
    • Equipment > Systems
    • Equipment > Setup > Locations
  2. Select the equipment for which to define functions, and then click the RCM tab.
  3. Click Add/Edit Functions.
  4. Specify this information:
    Description
    Specify a description of the function. Click Translations to translate the description text into a different language.
    Sequence
    Specify the sequence number for the functional failure to order the failures in the tree. If the sequence is not specified, the sequencing is listed in alphabetical order by the description.
    Note
    Specify note details as necessary.
  5. Click Submit.