PCS provides the following data entry grids and mini-grids for organizing and managing facility data. These grids are similar to a spreadsheet in appearance with facility data presented in columns, rows, and individual fields. Several options are available for customizing the layout and sorting order of a grid, as well as applying data filters that allow you to work with a subset of facility records.
Information grid: Use the Information grid to add and edit permanent facility information, such as the milepost number, location description, operating status, protection criteria, and permanent comments. The Information grid is also used for activating fields in the Inspection grid.
Inspection grid: Use the Inspection grid to add and edit survey inspection data for facilities on a pipeline segment, such as facility inspection readings, GPS coordinates, survey folder assignment, survey remarks, technician name, and so on.
Test Point Detail Information and Inspection mini-grids: Use the CPDM Test Point Detail mini-grids to manage multiple potential measurements for survey points linked to a test point record. These mini-grids function in a similar manner as the rectifier mini-grids when linking rectifier anodes and negatives. The potential measurement selected for compliance reporting in the Detail Inspection mini-grid copies to the linked test point record in the main Inspection grid.
The Test Point Detail mini-grids become available for use after enabling the system option Show Detail Inspection Entry Grid. When using the optional Telluric Compensation feature, the mini-grids display by default and cannot be disabled.
Maintenance grid: Use the Maintenance grid to add and edit maintenance and repair records for facilities on a pipeline segment.
Facility Level Override mini-grid: The Information grid for all modules includes the Facility Level Override mini-grid. Scheduling properties in Edit Schedule Settingscan be overridden at the facility level using this mini-grid.
Rectifier Information mini-grids: The CPDM Rectifier Information grid includes the Rectifier Anode Information and Rectifier Negative Information mini-grids. Use these mini-grids to add and delete records for impressed anodes and negatives linked to a rectifier information record.
Rectifier Inspection mini-grids: The CPDM Rectifier Inspection grid includes the Rectifier Anode Inspection and Rectifier Negative Inspection mini-grids. Use these mini-grids to enter inspection readings for rectifier anode(s) and negatives linked to one or more pipeline segments.