Datastream 7i Mobile provides a robust, mobile version of Datastream 7i that functions with or without network connectivity. This enables workers to roam between connected and disconnected environments without having to worry about losing application performance. It also means they can access, capture, and manage information directly from the job site, resulting in higher productivity and more effective decision-making.
For example, a maintenance technician receives his work orders via a handheld device. As he goes to complete his first work order, he notices that another item needs to be repaired. Through his mobile device, the maintenance technician can record this ad-hoc work order in addition to the updating one that he was already assigned. With a paper-based or client-based system, the worker would most likely repair the item, but it would not be recorded. The mobile solution provides an easy way to keep up with both scheduled maintenance and those jobs that never seem to be documented, resulting in better data about the company’s physical assets and the performance of the workforce.
 "On the Go" Asset Performance Management
Datastream 7i Mobile puts the power of Datastream 7i onto any Pocket PC or handheld device. Customers can select the hardware vendor of their choice and still benefit from rich mobile functionality and an interface that is reminiscent of the Datastream 7i desktop interface. The familiar interface reduces training requirements and leads to higher productivity from field workers. Datastream 7i Mobile includes a rich feature set, including functionality such as:
- Work Order Management
Users can download work orders directly from the Datastream 7i database and then assign or re-assign those work orders to the appropriate individuals. This function provides users with personalized "to-do" lists, specific to the technician’s tasks at hand.
- Calibrations
Calibrations have become of the utmost importance, particularly in situations where regulatory compliance, audits, and safety are concerned. These companies have to document the accuracy of their measuring instruments—such as gauges and meters—with absolute precision. Datastream 7i Mobile provides a simple and portable way for users to do this; the system automates calibration-result entry. Even at the handheld level, screens allow for calibration value entries that are then transferred back to Datastream 7i.
- Record-Locking and 21 CFR 11 Support
Unlike any other solution on the market, Datastream 7i Mobile allows record-locking at the handheld level. This powerful and unprecedented capability makes compliance with 21 CFR 11 and other government regulations simpler than ever before. Companies can conduct validations, change work order status, support electronic signatures, run authentications, and more— all from the handheld device.
- Meter Readings and Replacement
Users can enter meter values for any assigned piece of equipment. To further simplify the process, Datastream 7i Mobile automatically provides the appropriate unit of measure and meter name for each reading, ensuring accurate data collection and decreasing data-entry time. And now, Datastream 7i Mobile lets users track the replacement of meters. This is especially important in the case of compliance issues, where regulations demand an exact replacement record for any meters related to a particular piece of equipment.
- Physical Inventory Updates
Customers can more effectively track and manage their physical inventory by keeping inventory information up-to-date and readily available. Datastream 7i Mobile lets users collect and record data in a timely manner, boosts productivity with automated barcoding, and ensures data accuracy and consistency by reducing the need for manual data entry. As a result Datastream 7i Mobile helps companies reduce the unnecessary expenses that come with having too much or too little inventory in stock.
- Inspections
Datastream 7i Mobile improves the overall efficiency and thoroughness of the inspection process by providing users with a list of inspection points. After completing the inspection, users may enter the results into Datastream 7i Mobile's inspection-result entry lines. These results can be associated with existing work orders or added manually. Flexible, Simple and Easy to Use
Datastream 7i Mobile is entirely standards-based, giving customers the ability to easily integrate the application with other business processes in their organization. And while the application itself was designed to be completely operable right out of the box, it can be easily customized to reflect exact terminology and business processes.
- Prompt Creation and Configuration
Datastream has made the system intuitive by adding the ability to create and configure prompts. Users can now consolidate various prompts into a single application. This saves on support costs, allows users to combine data collection and day-to-day Datastream 7i functions, defines a unified barcoding format, and allows for the combined training of users—all which simplify the deployment process.
- Screen Configuration
In Datastream 7i Mobile, screens may be configured by hiding fields, arranging the location of fields, making certain fields mandatory, and setting up default values for selected fields. Handheld devices may be customized for specific user groups so that their devices reflect the exact screens and fields they need.
- Synchronization Configuration
Datastream 7i Mobile can distinguish one user’s privileges from another’s, enabling each user’s interface to be configured specifically to their needs. Datastream 7i Mobile’s synchronization profiles let the system administrator set up unique profiles—each profile being linked to a Datastream 7i user group. The profiles what data to synchronize with the device, which equipment to include, what and how much history to store, which data to include in drop-down lists, and numerous other import and security rules.
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