Asset

All Fields on the Asset Card

• No.: Unique asset identifier (auto/manual). Specifies the primary code for the asset.
• Description: Asset name/description. Specifies a clear, descriptive name for the asset.
• Category Code: Asset classification. Specifies the category to which the asset belongs, driving inherited properties and templates.
• Status Code: Current operational status. Select from predefined codes; status changes may trigger business events and notifications.
• Condition Code: Condition assessment. Standardized scale for asset health and performance.
• Active: Indicates if the asset is active. Automatically set from status.
• Critical: Marks asset as business-critical. Used for prioritization in maintenance and reporting.
• Type: Asset type (physical, virtual, tool, project). Designates the nature of the asset for specialized management.
• Parent No.: Parent asset for hierarchy. Links the asset to a parent for hierarchy and inheritance.
• Location Code: Main asset location. Specifies the physical or logical location of the asset.
• Responsibility Center: Organizational owner. Assigns accountability for the asset.
• GPS Coordinates: Latitude/longitude for physical location. Specifies the exact position of the asset.
• Manufacturer, Model, Serial No.: Manufacturer details. Track origin and specifications for service and compliance.
• Warranty No.: Linked warranty record. Specifies the warranty covering the asset, with expiration tracking.
• Service Contract No.: Linked service agreement. Track vendor service contracts and maintenance schedules.
• Virtual Asset: Indicates non-physical grouping. Used for logical asset structures.
• Asset Attributes: Custom fields for specifications. Configure industry-specific information fields.
• Transfer Status: In-transit or transferred. Track asset movement and relocation status.
• Asset Area: Grouping by location/department. Organize assets for reporting and analysis.
• Criticality: Priority indicator. Mark assets for priority handling in maintenance.
• Counter Readings: Usage metrics. Record operating hours, cycles, or other usage-based triggers.
• Measurements: Performance/condition data. Track temperature, pressure, vibration, and other health indicators.
• Photo/Documents: Attachments and manuals. Store visual documentation and procedures.
• Linked Fixed Asset: Financial asset integration. Link to Business Central fixed assets for financial tracking.
• Related Work Orders: Maintenance history and planning. View and create work orders for the asset.
• Defects: Linked defect records. Track and resolve asset issues.
• Downtime: Linked downtime events. Log periods when the asset is unavailable.
• Operation Logs: Asset operation history. Record startups, shutdowns, inspections, and other events.

Key Functionalities

The Asset Card in Dynaway EAM provides a comprehensive set of features to support asset management throughout the asset lifecycle. Key functionalities include:

• Register and edit all asset details, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for each asset.
• Build and manage asset hierarchies, allowing you to represent complex equipment structures and parent-child relationships.
• Assign and track locations and responsibility centers to maintain organizational accountability and support location-based reporting.
• Link warranties, service contracts, and financial assets for integrated maintenance and financial management.
• Record counter readings and measurements to support usage-based maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Create and view work orders, defects, and downtime events directly from the asset card, streamlining maintenance processes.
• Attach documents, manuals, certificates, and photos for complete asset documentation and compliance.
• View maintenance history, performance analytics, and asset status change logs to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Integrate with other Business Central modules, such as Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Manufacturing, for end-to-end asset management.
• Upload and view asset images for visual identification and documentation.
• Add comments or notes for internal communication, collaboration, and audit trails.
• Access full asset history, including edits, location changes, and hierarchy updates, for traceability and compliance.
• Copy assets to streamline the creation of similar equipment and reduce data entry effort.
• Archive or delete assets no longer in use to maintain a clean and relevant asset register.
• Use advanced search and filter options to quickly find assets by number, description, category, location, or other criteria.
• Customize asset list views to display relevant information for different user roles, tasks, or reporting needs.
• Benefit from FactBoxes that provide instant access to related information, such as maintenance history, warranty status, defects, downtime, operation logs, financial links, and asset hierarchy.

These functionalities ensure that users can efficiently manage assets, maintain compliance, optimize performance, and support organizational goals within Dynaway EAM for Business Central.

FactBoxes on the Asset Card

FactBoxes on the Asset Card provide instant, context-sensitive access to related information and actions, helping users quickly review and manage all aspects of an asset. The most important FactBoxes include:

• Maintenance History: Displays a summary of recent and upcoming work orders, including status, type, and completion dates. Allows direct navigation to work order details.
• Warranty Overview: Shows current warranty status, expiration dates, and coverage details. Provides quick access to warranty claims and renewal actions.
• Defect Summary: Lists open and resolved defects for the asset, including defect codes, descriptions, priorities, and links to corrective work orders.
• Downtime Events: Presents recent downtime records, including start/end times, reasons, and impact on operations. Enables navigation to downtime details and related work orders.
• Operation Log: Displays recent operational events such as startups, shutdowns, inspections, and parameter changes. Supports audit and compliance by providing a full event history.
• Fixed Asset Link: Shows financial asset details if the asset is linked to a Business Central fixed asset, including depreciation, value, and financial status.
• Location Details: Provides address, GPS coordinates, and location hierarchy for the asset, supporting service, logistics, and reporting.
• Asset Hierarchy: Visualizes parent/child relationships, allowing users to navigate the asset structure and view related assets in the hierarchy.
• Attachments and Documents: Quick access to manuals, certificates, photos, and other files linked to the asset for compliance and reference.
• Comments and Notes: Displays recent comments or notes added to the asset, supporting collaboration and internal communication.

FactBoxes are customizable, so users can tailor the Asset Card to display the most relevant information for their role or workflow. Using FactBoxes ensures that all critical asset data is available at a glance, improving efficiency and decision-making.