After a work order is completed, meter readings are required for all meters, associated with the work order's current asset number, that appear in the Runtime Interval rules in the Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Definition window (See: Entering Preventive Maintenance Schedule Definitions and Work Order Completion). You can enter standalone meter readings at any time.

The Meter Reading window invokes with a Disable button based on the Disable Meter Reading function security setting. If you do not have access to the function security, eAM Disable Meter Reading, then the Disable button does not display and you cannot disable a meter reading.

   To enter mass meter readings:

1. Navigate to the Mass Meter Readings page (Maintenance Super User > Assets > Mass Meter Readings).

2. Optionally enter a meter name, and then click the Go button.

3. Optionally enter an asset number and then click the Go button.

   All meters that are associated with this asset appear (See: Associating Meters with Asset Numbers).

4. Enter a Value or Change Reading value for new meter readings, depending on the meter type.

   Note: If the meter is a Change type, the Value field indicates the difference between the last reading and the current reading. The Change value is used to calculate the Life To Date Reading, within the Latest tabbed region.

5. Optionally change the Date, if required.

6. Optionally enter any necessary Comments.

7. Optionally enter Reset information.

   1. If you enter a Reset Reading value, you are resetting the source meter to this value.

      For example, if a motor must be replaced, you can reset the meter reading value of the pump, associated with the motor.

      Companies can associate a Source Meter to an asset number and meter association. The Source Meter reading subsequently feeds corresponding meters that are associated with assets within the Meter Hierarchy (See: Defining Meters for more information on meter hierarchies).

   2. Optionally select the Include Target Reset check box to reset the current asset's target meter to the source meter's Reset Reading.

   3. Optionally enter a Reset Comment.

   Note: You cannot reset past meter readings if a meter reading is entered after the reading date.

8. Choose Apply to save your work.

9. Optionally select the History icon to view all meter readings for the selected meter and current asset number.

   This helps you to make logical decisions when entering and updating meter readings. For example, you can view the last meter reading, enabling you to make a logical choice when entering the next meter reading.

   1. The Life To Date field displays the accumulated meter readings, which is usually the same as the current meter reading.

      The current meter reading and Life To Date values are different if you have previously entered a Reset Reading. For example, before the reset, both the current meter reading and the Life To Date value were 17,000. You then reset the meter to 3,000. The Life To Date value continues to increase from 17,000, while the current meter reading increases from 3,000. The system uses the Life To Date meter reading to calculate the Usage Rate and includes the initial reading.

   2. Optionally select the Disable icon to disable a past meter reading for the current Reading.

      If meter readings are entered before resetting the meter, you cannot disable those meter readings. The most current reading before the meter is reset cannot be disabled, unless the meter reset reading entry is disabled.

      Note: Preventive Maintenance Scheduling does not use any disabled information. After a meter reading is disabled, you cannot re-enable it