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Creating an Asset Degradation Calculation Record

Calculations are computations that can be simple or complex. Each calculation can be composed of multiple calculation variables; for example, a simple calculation could determine the age of the asset at the time the calculation was triggered. Another could determine how many times an asset has received a specific indicator alarm within the past year.
Each calculation can include multiple variables that support the use of minimum and maximum limits, factor tables, and weighting.
Each calculation can have multiple states that apply descriptive conditions to numeric ranges. This allows each calculation to have its own definition of what is considered good, fair, bad, and so on. The value of the calculation result determines the state of the object. For example, one calculation that results in the range of zero to 10 could be assigned a state of “poor”, and another calculation must have a result of zero to 50 to be considered “poor”.
Calculations can also be assigned to groups and classifications to assist in organizing or arranging the calculations.
Asset degradation calculations are used for determining the deterioration of an asset.
To create an asset degradation calculation, you must first be logged on as an APM administrator.
This topic describes how to create an asset degradation calculation record and directs you to related topics.

To Create an Asset Degradation Calculation

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From the Site window, click on the tool bar. The Enterprise window appears.
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Select the Customization Center view.
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Select the Calculations tab and then the Calculations tab.
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From the New list, select Asset Degradation Calculation. The Calculation window appears, open to the Calculation view.
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On the General tab, enter the following information:
Setting Name
Description
Name
Enter a descriptive name for the calculation. If left blank, an error message will appear.
Calculation Group
Select a group to arrange or filter calculations. This is optional.
Calculation Classification
Select a classification to arrange or filter calculations. This is optional.
Activation Status
When a calculation is created, its status is automatically set to “Inactive” to prevent it from being used before it is complete or tested. After you have defined a calculation and tested it, you must manually activate it before it can be used.
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Select the Calculation tab to define the VB.NET, C#, or VB script, or stored procedure to be used in the calculation. For more information, see Defining the Calculation.
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Select the States tab to add a state to the calculation. For more information, see Creating a Calculation State.
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Select the Gauge tab to define and preview a gauge type for the calculation. For more information, see Assigning a Gauge to Calculation Results.
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Select the Description tab to enter a description about the calculation.