SAIM Terms & Definitions
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Applicable Standards
Documents attached to tasks or schedules that define required regulatory, safety, or procedural guidance.
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As-Built (Document)
Documentation or engineering drawings capturing the final installed state of equipment or systems.
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As-Built (Model)
A 3D representation of a facility showing its exact physical structure.
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As-Needed Task
A task created in response to an observed issue rather than a recurring schedule.
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Asset
A physical component or piece of equipment.
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Asset History
A chronological log of all actions performed on an asset, including edits, status changes, and document updates.
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Audit Log
A record of system actions and changes for traceability and compliance.
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Benchmark
A standard or reference point used to compare performance or quality.
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Breadcrumbs
A navigational trail displaying the user’s location within an application hierarchy.
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Buffer Time
A predefined time window surrounding a task’s formal due date during which completion is allowed without violating compliance.
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Calibration
The adjustment or verification of equipment accuracy against a known standard.
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CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Software used to centralize maintenance information and manage maintenance operations.
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Condition Monitoring
The process of tracking asset health through operational data and sensor measurements.
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Dashboard
A visual interface displaying key metrics, statuses, and operational insights.
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Data Historian
A system that stores time-series operational data for analysis and reporting.
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Deployment
The configuration, rollout, and activation of SAIM at a specific facility.
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Digital Twin
A virtual model of a physical facility combining static and dynamic data for operational analysis and maintenance planning.
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Downtime
The period during which an asset or system is not operational.
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Facility Assets
All equipment, systems, and components defined and tracked within a facility’s SAIM environment.
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Facility Digital Services
Technology services providing scanning, modeling, monitoring, and maintenance-tracking capabilities for facility operations.
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Fault
An abnormal condition indicating malfunction or degraded performance.
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Feature Request
A proposed addition or enhancement to software functionality.
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Geofence
A virtual GPS boundary used to trigger actions or monitoring based on location.
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Group
A classification used to organize tasks into predefined categories, such as shifts or management roles.
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HMI (Human Machine Interface)
A digital interface that displays operational data and enables interaction with equipment or systems.
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Inspection and Maintenance
A SAIM Module that schedules, organizes, and tracks maintenance activities.
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IoT (Internet of Things)
A network of connected devices that transmit data for monitoring and analysis.
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KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
A measurable value used to evaluate performance over time.
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LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Scanning
A method of capturing precise spatial data using laser measurements to create 3D models.
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Localization
The adaptation of software for language, region, or cultural preferences.
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Maintenance Templates
Predefined task structures used to standardize recurring maintenance activities.
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Metadata
Descriptive information that provides context about data or files.
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NFC (Near Field Communication)
A short-range wireless communication method enabling identification of assets.
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Notification
A system-generated alert communicating important information or required actions.
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Planned Maintenance Schedules
Automated schedules generating recurring maintenance tasks based on predefined criteria.
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PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Industrial control hardware and software that processes and communicates operational signals.
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Point Cloud
A set of spatial data points generated during a LiDAR scan, representing the surfaces of scanned physical objects.
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Real-Time Signal
Live data transmitted from sensors or connected devices.
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Related Equipment
Assets linked to one another to reflect physical or operational dependencies.
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Related Tasks
Recurring maintenance tasks produced from a shared planned maintenance schedule.
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Reverse Geometrical Model
A 3D model derived from scan data to depict actual asset geometry.
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Role
A defined set of permissions assigned to a system user.
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SAIM Agent
A background service that generates and sends automated notifications or reports based on user preference.
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SAIM Inspect
A mobile application used for task execution, time tracking, and work order creation.
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SAIM Tags
NFC-enabled identifiers used to associate maintenance actions with specific assets.
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SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
This system includes the PLC, HMI, and all the necessary instruments to visualize, operate, and control equipment within the facility.
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Sensor
A device that detects and measures physical conditions and sends data for processing.
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Shift
A defined work period used to group tasks by time or personnel.
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Signal Mapping
The process of connecting PLC data to SAIM assets to enable display in dashboards and historical exports.
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Sync
The transmission of data between a central system and an individual work unit.
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Tagging
The process of associating an NFC tag with an asset.
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Task
A scheduled maintenance action generated by a maintenance management system.
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Threshold
A predefined limit that triggers actions or alerts when exceeded.
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Trend
A pattern or change observed in data over time.
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Work Order
A manually created one-time work item used to address issues not tied to Planned Maintenance.
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