Setting the Total Counter Reading Externally

Use

If you want to enter an initial value for a counter, on the basis of which all further counter readings or counter reading differences are to be entered, you can do so using a measurement document.

A total counter reading that is set externally (also known as an "initial document") forms the basis for counter-based maintenance .

Procedure

  1. In the screen General Data for the measurement document, choose Start of the navigation path Edit Next navigation step Replace counter Next navigation step . End of the navigation path

  2. The Replace Counter dialog box is displayed.

  3. Select the field Total CntrReadg set externally .

  4. Choose Continue .

  5. You return to the General Data screen. The field TotalCtrReading is now ready for input.

  6. Enter the required total counter reading and save the data.