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MainLink is the maintenance platform that is used to set-up and oversee the many
aspects of maintaining the golf course. The tool is used to assign identifying "tag"
numbers to staff, equipment, and other assets. The superintendent is trained
by a registered GAP technician who assigns a block of PIN numbers to the
maintenance department. These identifying tags are assigned security clearances and an
account is opened for the person or asset.
MainLink is originally set up by the AdLink administrator who will
teach the maintenance management how the operating system works. The superintendent
will be issued a block of staff and equipment tag numbers, which will then be
assigned to staff or assets. The super will then fill in the appropriate information
for each tag to complete the set-up.
Each staff member, MainLink module, or piece of equipment is assigned a "tag"
idenification number. This identifier supplies information about the wearer,
tracks its location on the course, monitors hours of activity, schedules new activity,
allows for communication and more. This number is also associated with security levels,
which allow or disallow access to specific areas.
Security levels are assigned to maintenance staff. This allows for access to specified
areas of the GAP administration platform and/or grounds. A security reader is
located in restricted areas, such as offices, washrooms, maintenance yard, storage
areas, etc. The superintendent assigns a security level during the set up of a new
account. Tags can be programmed to send an alarm if access is being attempted to
restricted areas.
The superintendent uses this portal to set up new accounts. Primary account numbers
are given to the golf course superintendent. Associated with this
account are blocks of PIN numbers, which the super then assigns to staff and
equipment.
The superintendent uses this portal to review and update maintenance staff accounts.
Security access modifications, pay rates, contact information and shift information
are some of the things that can be changed here.
The superintendent uses this portal to locate and/or track staff while they are
on the golf course grounds. Each staff member has his/her personalized
MainLink module, complete with LCD screen. This allows for location,
time-keeping or message sending. This communication system greatly reduces the
superintendents time requirements to find staff or assign work.
The superintendent uses this portal to track hours of work by staff members.
The personalized tags are activated when an employee removes his/her
MainLink module from the time rack and enters their PIN number. It is
de-activated when returned to the rack. This system can also be used to
monitor equipment usage and therefore schedule equipment for maintenance or
monitor irrigation use.
The superintendent uses this portal to set up and monitor irrigation use. Tags are
installed in sprinkler heads allowing for communication with the irrigation
pump house, which is controlled by the superintendent from the maintenance office
or mobile field module.
The superintendent uses this portal to set up the schedule for irrigation use. Start up and
running times are entered for selected periods of time and scheduled for operation.
The schedule can be overrode for any contingency or specialized irrigation requirements.
The irrigation portal has restricted access, which the superintendent assigns to
selected staff members.
The superintendent uses this portal to review historical irrigation data. This can
provide trending information, track water usage and help determine how the drainage
system is working.
The superintendent uses this portal to oversee all aspects of equipment use. It
links to equipment registry, maintenance scheduling, locating. Identifying tag
numbers are assigned to each piece of equipment, which can then be used to
set up maintenance for the unit, or locate it on the course.
The superintendent uses this portal to register a new piece of equipment. An
identifying tag number is assigned and installed on the unit. Specifics about the
unit are described such as brand name, motor type & size, oil & grease type, filter &
belt information, etc. Hours or mileage between scheduled maintenance requirements
are also indicated here.
The superintendent uses this portal to set-up, modify or review the maintenance
schedule for a specific piece of equipment. The mechanic uses this portal to review
what equipment needs to be brought in for upkeep. The unit can be monitored by hours
of usage, or mileage. If a piece of equipment needs to be brought in for maintenance
every 200 hours for example, the idicator can be set up at 180 hours (or whatever),
to let the mechanic know that a piece of equipment is nearing its maintenance
requirement.
The superintendent uses this portal to review historical maintenance data. This helps
to assure that equipment has been maintained, predict inventory requirements, indicate
trending and performance parameters.
The superintendent uses this portal to find a piece of equipment on the course. It is
also used to track the equipments movements around the course. This can help in
determining efficiency of use, abuse of equipment/time, and also provide historical
data that can be used for scheduling purposes.
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