The CIPAce™ EAM 10.1 release introduces powerful enhancements focused on asset maintenance optimization and equipment inventory management. These updates are designed to help organizations improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and gain greater visibility into equipment usage and lifecycle management.
Condition-Based Preventive Maintenance for Smarter Asset Management
CIPAce™ EAM 10.1 introduces condition-based and meter-driven preventive maintenance, enabling organizations to move beyond traditional time-based scheduling and adopt a more proactive, data-driven approach.
Key Capabilities:
- Support for both time-based and meter-based maintenance schedules
- Automatic work order generation based on meter thresholds
- Real-time adjustment of maintenance schedules based on asset conditions
- Visibility into generated and incomplete work orders for better oversight
This approach allows organizations to:
- Predict maintenance needs more accurately
- Reduce unexpected equipment failures
- Extend asset lifespan through timely interventions
Additionally, users can modify maintenance intervals or reset meters, with the system automatically adjusting future maintenance schedules to reflect real-time asset conditions.
Real-Time Condition Monitoring for Early Issue Detection
The new Condition Monitoring functionality enables continuous tracking of asset performance using meter readings such as temperature, pressure, and vibration.
Highlights:
- Automatically trigger work orders or warnings based on defined conditions
- Monitor asset performance in real time
- Track all generated alerts and maintenance activities
- Easily replicate monitoring rules across assets
This enhancement ensures that maintenance teams can identify issues early, reduce risk, and maintain consistent equipment performance.
Comprehensive Equipment Inventory Management
CIPAce™ EAM 10.1 introduces a robust equipment and tools inventory management system, providing full visibility into equipment tracking, availability, and utilization.
Core Features:
- Track equipment location, status, and availability in real time
- Manage inventory through reservation, issuance, return, and transfer workflows
- Link equipment directly to work orders for better operational transparency
- Capture usage-based costs for accurate budgeting and reporting
This functionality ensures efficient resource allocation and helps organizations maintain full control over their equipment inventory.
Flexible Equipment Tracking Methods
To support different operational needs, CIPAce™ offers multiple tracking methods:
- Normal Equipment Tracking: Monitor total, issued, and on-hand quantities
- Serial Number Tracking: Track individual equipment for full accountability
- Rotating Assets Management: Manage lifecycle, value, and usage of high-value equipment
The system also supports multi-storeroom inventory tracking, giving users a comprehensive view of equipment across locations.
End-to-End Equipment Lifecycle and Inventory Control
CIPAce™ EAM 10.1 enhances inventory workflows with full lifecycle management:
Inventory Capabilities:
- Equipment receipt and onboarding with cost and tracking details
- Reservation tools with cost estimation and availability visibility
- Equipment issuance (reserved or on-demand)
- Return and transfer tracking across storerooms
- Detailed inventory history and audit tracking
Additionally, rotating assets are automatically updated with each transaction, ensuring accurate real-time tracking of equipment location and usage.
With the EAM 10.1 release, CIPAce™ delivers a more intelligent and proactive approach to asset and equipment management. By combining condition-based maintenance with comprehensive inventory tracking, organizations can improve reliability, reduce downtime, and gain full visibility into their operations.
