Decommissioning an instrument

Use this procedure to decommission an instrument. A decommissioned instrument can no longer be activated and used.

Note: 

Only users with SIM Maintenance - Release role can perform this task.

To decommission an instrument

  1. Log in to the MSCM application.
  2. Select SIM from the Mobile SCM Solutions menu.
  3. Select Maintenance from the SIM menu.
  4. Select Release tab.

    The Release Instruments under Maintenance page displays.

  5. Specify this information.
    Item Group

    Select the Item Group.

    Company

    Select the Company.

    Location

    Select the Maintenance Location.

    Item Number

    Specify the item number where the instrument/s is associated with.

  6. Click Search.

    The list of instruments that fall within the specified filters is generated.

    Note: 

    By default, all instruments are selected. Click Clear All to clear the selections.

  7. Click Decommission on the instrument you want to decommission.

    A warning message displays informing user that decommissioning will permanently deactivate and will no longer allow user to use the instrument.

  8. Click OK.
  9. Optionally, specify a comment for the maintenance of the instrument.
  10. Click OK.