Instructions

An instruction is a set of steps that help the user to carry out a specific task. In SAP Asset Intelligence Network, the manufacturer shares the instructions with the operator. The instructions help the operator to maintain the equipment better. The following instruction types are available:

  • Planned maintenance instruction: An instruction that has information about a task that the operator has to perform at regular intervals. However, these are not mandatory instructions and the operator can choose to apply them based on local conditions such as climatic conditions.

  • Breakdown instruction: An instruction that has information about a task that the operator has to perform when dealing with unplanned situations such a piece of equipment fails to open on demand, or a piece of equipment fails to operate due to an internal leak.

  • Installation instruction: An instruction that provides information while installing a piece of equipment.

  • Operations instruction: An instruction that provides information on how to use a piece of equipment.

  • Disposal instruction: An instruction that provides information on how to dispose of a piece of equipment.

In addition, you can use the following key information to define an instruction in SAP Asset Intelligence Network:

  • Activity type: Defines the primary context where the instruction is applicable.

  • Failure mode: Defines the effect by which a failure is observed on a failed item.

  • Frequency: Defines the interval at which you must execute the instruction.

  • Document: Unstructured document attached to an instruction that is relevant to a specific phase of a piece of equipment.

  • Safety rule: Specifies the recommended guidance from the manufacturer for executing the instructions safely.

  • Model: Specifies an abstract representation from the manufacturer that defines all maintenance information related to a new or existing product.

  • Precondition: Specifies an activity that needs to be completed before executing the instruction.

  • Step: Specifies a single instruction.

  • Post check: Specifies an activity that needs to be completed after executing the instruction.

An instruction moves from one state to another during its process of creation and maintenance. The different states that an instruction goes through are listed below:

  • Unpublished

  • Published

  • In Revision

For more information, see State Transitions.