Define Vehicle Models

Explanation

This activity is used to enter vehicle requirements for the operational plan. Vehicle requirements are entered as items from which operational tasks will be generated. For each item you need to specify the number of vehicles required, the type of vehicle for which the plan is valid (based on the product and model specified), and the relevant planning dates. Further, you have the option of connecting additional equipment to an item if this equipment is needed for the plan.

At least one item must be specified on an operational plan before the plan can be completed. When the plan is completed, i.e., the Plan Complete check box is selected for the record, it will not be possible to enter, update or delete the operational items. Vehicle and personnel assignment can be done on the plan once it is completed.

Prerequisites

• A product and model number needs to be defined.
• To use equipment codes they must first be registered in the basic data. 

System Effects

• Vehicle requirements are defined on the operational plan.
• If specified, additional equipment requirements are connected to the operational plan.
• The operational plan can be completed and vehicle and personnel assigned to the generated operational events.

Window

Operational Planning

Related Window Descriptions

Operational Planning/Define Vehicle Models  
Operational Planning/General
Operational Planning 
Products and Models
Serial Basic Data/Equipment Code

Procedure

1. Open the Operational Planning window.
2. Populate (F2) or query (F3) for an existing operational plan and click the Define Vehicle Models tab.
3. Create a new record (F5).
4. In the Item Number field, enter the required item number.
5. In the Planned Start Date field, enter the planned start date and time of the operational task generated from this item. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. When you create a new item, the indicated start date cannot be earlier than the start date of the operational plan. 
6. In the Planned Finish Date field, enter the planned completion date and time of the operational task. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. When you create a new item, the indicated finish date cannot be later than the finish date of the operational plan.
7. In the Planned Value field, enter the planned operating time or length of the operational task.
8. In the Number of Vehicles field, enter the number of vehicles needed to complete the operational task. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed.
9. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the serials performing the operational task. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
10. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the serials performing the operational task. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
11. Optionally, in the Equipment Code field, enter the requested equipment assigned to serials needed to perform the operational task. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
12. Save the information (F12).