The Asset module lets you define all your test assets, arrange them into groups and monitor their status in terms of how many times they have been used, and when calibration and maintenance is due.
In the WATS application, you can edit your assets and view current status, and by using one of our APIs or Add-Ons you can integrate your test-sequences to both increment the counters, and receive warnings and status-changes to the assets in use.
Creating New Assets
To create a new asset:
Click + New Asset in the ribbon.
A dialog will appear with fields such as Serial Number, Name, Location, and Type (Asset Type).
Serial Number and Type are required fields.
The Serial Number must be unique for each asset.
Once the required information is entered, click Add to add the asset.
Counters & limits
The asset monitoring in WATS rely on four different counters. The running count and total count, lets you monitor how many runs/tests/passes have been run on the asset, while the calibration and maintenance are counting down a configurable number of days until calibration/maintenance.
Running count
For the running count you can set a limit that defines the durability of one run. When this limit is exceeded you will be warned, but allowed to reset the counter (in line with internal routines) unless the total count limit is reached.
Total count
Total count defines the total amount of tests/runs/passes that should be allowed with this asset. Once the limit is reached you will be alarmed. The total counter can not be reset.
Calibration
Calibration displays days since last, and days until next calibration is due. The number of days between calibrations is set in the Asset type. To have full control, it gives you the ability to reset the last calibration date and time.
Maintenance
Maintenance displays days since last, and days until next maintenance is due. The number of days between maintenances is set in the Asset type. It also includes the ability to reset the last calibration date and time, giving you more control.
Tags
Assets supports Tags that can be used to identify the asset. You can choose from predefined tags or create custom ones. You can use tags to identify you assets when accessing them using our APIs.
Files
Attach files directly to assets for enhanced documentation and references.
Log
The log-tab simply shows a log of all changes to the asset.
Read also: Asset types – WATS Support Center
Access Control
Permissions for the Asset Manager module, including the ability to create, edit, delete, modify counters and limits, and manage Asset Types, are configured through the Control Panel under Roles and permissions section.
Note: Restricting user access in the Users module (for example, by limiting visibility to specific product groups) does not restrict asset visibility.
Users will still be able to view all assets across all sites, regardless of product group restrictions.
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