import { Callout, Steps } from ‘nextra/components’
Add an Equipment Model
Goal: Create an equipment model in the PMS, so it can be selected as the base template when adding individual pieces of equipment on board.
Before you start
- You must have permission to manage equipment models. If you don’t see the option, ask your fleet administrator.
- Have the model name and manufacturer name ready.
Steps
Open Equipment Models
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From the main navigation, open PMS.
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In the sub-navigation, select Equipment Models.
The list shows all existing models with their name and manufacturer.
[PLACEHOLDER: screenshot — Equipment Models list]
Create a new model
- Click Create.
Fill in the model details
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Enter the Model Name — the commercial name of the equipment model (required).
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Select the Manufacturer from the dropdown list (required).
[PLACEHOLDER: screenshot — Equipment Model creation form with both fields filled in]
If the manufacturer does not appear in the list, ask your administrator to add it in the system settings first.
Save
- Click Save.
Result
The equipment model is saved and immediately available for selection in the Equipment Model field when adding new equipment. It appears in the Equipment Models list.