Raken’s Equipment feature gives you the tools to easily collect timely and detailed equipment usage data straight from the field. Check out the steps below to learn how to create and modify equipment log entries in the Raken mobile app and Raken website.
Steps
Raken Web App
Adding New Heavy/On Road Equipment
Log into the Raken Web App.
Click the Company button from the main side menu.
Click on the Equipment dropdown.
Click the green + New equipment button near the top right corner of the page.
On the page that appears you will add information for the new equipment.
You will be required to add key pieces of information for the equipment including the Equipment name, Equipment type and model.
You can optionally choose to track mileage and fuel for the new piece of equipment.
Once all required fields and any option fields are filled out click the orange Save button found at the bottom of the page.
Creating a Heavy/On Road Equipment Log
Log into the Raken Web App.
Click the Project button at the top of the page.
Select the project for which you would like to create an equipment log.
Click the Production option found on the menu bar on the left side of the page.
Select the option for Equipment.
Click the orange + Equipment button found near the top right corner of the page.
Select or create the piece of equipment you would like to create the log for.
The selected equipment will then show as being in use on the project.
To add details related to equipment usage you can click the piece of equipment for which you would like to add information.
Click the orange + button to add details.
Fill in all desired details on the page that appears. The Status field is required.
If you have chosen to track mileage and fuel for the equipment you will see options to log that information as well.
Click the orange Save button at the bottom of the page.
Raken Mobile App
Log into the Raken Mobile App.
Select the project for which you would like to create an equipment log.
Tap on the Equipment tool.
Tap the orange + button found near the bottom right corner of the screen. Or select a piece of equipment that is currently listed in the Active deployments or Previous deployments tabs.
Select or create the piece of equipment you would like to create the log for.
Tap the + found near the top right corner of the screen to add a new piece of equipment.
If you are creating a new piece of equipment you can specify whether it is owned or rented.
Specify the start date of the equipment on the project. You can optionally specify the end date.
If desired you can set a default cost code for the piece of equipment.
If desired you can add a Log and hours by tapping the + Add button found below the main equipment entry.
Enter the number of hours in use.
Enter the idle hours.
Enter a description of the work performed.
Attach any media associated with the work performed with the equipment such as inspection photos, rental agreements or general maintenance notes.
Tap + Add deficiency if any deficiencies with the equipment have occurred.
Enter the fault code and description of the deficiency.
Tap the Save button found near the top right corner of the page.
Click the Save button found near the top right corner of the page.
Considerations
To use Equipment, you must be a Professional or Performance Plan user.
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