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How Do I Configure Energies?


Energy types are added to machinery in a Maintenance Management System (MMS) to identify the sources of energy a machine uses or is exposed to (such as electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal).

This is important for:

  1. Safety: Helps ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance to prevent accidents.
  2. Compliance: Supports adherence to health and safety regulations.
  3. Planning: Assists in scheduling maintenance with the right precautions and tools.
  4. Documentation: Keeps a clear record of machinery specifications and risks.


This article includes step-by-step instructions on how to configure Energies.


  1. On the left side menu, go to Settings and click Energies.
  2. Click +New Energy.
  3. Enter the Name, and Description.
  4. Select the Icon from the dropdown options.
  5. Tick the box if you want to show a free text input when the energy is selected.
  6. Click Save & Submit.


This is required before you can configure Energies:

  1. Set up Notifications


  1. A field with a red asterisk beside it means it is required and you will not be able to complete your work without filling in these fields i.e. name and icon.


  1. A field without a red asterisk beside it means the field is not required, although it may be helpful to fill these out to complete your work i.e. description.

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