Root Causes

Failure analysis identifies the root causes of the possible failures that an Asset Component can experience. Root causes are used to record failure analysis on a Work Order when the Asset stops operating because an Asset Component has failed.

How to… View Root Causes

Click Main Menu → Asset Care Plans → Failure Analysis → Root Causes → Show Browse Window () to open the Root Causes browse window.

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Example: These examples illustrate how Root Causes are used in Failure Analysis.

Asset Component

 Failure Type

Failure

Root Cause

Repair Type

Bearing

Mechanical

Seized

Not Lubricated

Replaced

Shaft

Mechanical

Bent

Misaligned

Repaired

Motor

Electrical

Burnt Out

Power Surge

Rewired

Gauge
eg. speedometer

Instrumental

Broken

Loose Wire

Rewired