====== Manage Assets ======


===== Overview =====


  * Assets in CarbonView are used to represent individual pieces of plant & equipment that are associated with entities. (e.g. An electricity meter, individual vehicle level, individual printer)
  * Assets are setup in CarbonView's Asset Register and assigned to Entities in the Manage Entity section. 
  * Admin users create and manage assets. 
  * Assets by default are active i.e., available for assignment to entities, emission sources, users and adding data to.

===== Adding & Updating Assets =====

Admin users navigate to Admin menu > Setup > Manage Assets

To create a new asset:

1. Click on the "Create Asset" button in the top right corner.

2. Complete the Add Asset form with the following information (mandatory fields are required only)

a. *Asset ID - unique combination of letters and numbers to identify the asset added. 
Note: The Asset ID is only created once and cannot be changed.

b. *Asset Name - name given to identify the asset.

c. Description - a brief description or additional information about the asset.

d. Status - check the Active box to indicate that the status of the asset is used for Emission reporting. Only active assets are used for emission reporting. Unchecking the checkbox will change the status of the asset to inactive.

e. Type of Equipment - type of equipment.

f. Equipment Number - equipment number.

g. Company Number - company code.

h. Date Introduced - date when the equipment was acquired.

i. Date Out of Service - date when the equipment was out of service.

j. Reason Removed from Service - reason for removal of the equipment.

k. Dimensions - describe the size of the equipment.

l. KVA Rating - indicate the power capacity of the equipment.

m. Serial Number - equipment's serial number.

3. Select from the following options:

a. Click the Save button to save the asset's information. The newly created asset is added in the Asset List displayed on screen.

b. Click the Cancel button to abort the asset creation process and return to the Manage Assets page.

===== Deactivating Assets =====

Assets cannot be deleted, only Inactivated. To Inactive an Asset, click on the "Edit" button and then untick the "Active" button. 

===== Assigning Assets to Entities and Emission Sources =====

  * Once an Asset has been created in the Manage Assets section, it is now available to be assigned to and Entity and Emission Sources so that data can be reported against it. 
  * If an Asset has not been assigned to an Entity or Emission Source, no data can be reported against it. 
  * Assigning an Asset to an Entity is completed in the Manage Entity section. 
  * Assigning an Asset to an Emission Source is completed in the Manage Emission Source section. 
  * To view what entities and emission sources an asset has been assigned to, click on "View" next to the Asset in the Manage Asset section.