Replacement lamp

This guide explains how to create a replacement lamp and how to log the change as maintenance task. This ensures that replacement lamps and their usage are properly tracked, and data remains up to date.

Topics:

  1. Creating a replacement lamp
  2. Linking the lamp to correct light fixture model
  3. Logging the replacement lamp change

Creating a replacement lamp

Replacement lamp models can be created in Trail as consumables. When a replacement lamp is used, its quantity will automatically decrease.

  1. Open Items - Consumables.
  2. Click Create new consumable.
  3. Fill in the consumable details.
  4. Ensure that the item type is set to Replacement lamp.
  5. Click Create.
  6. Add the required quantity to the relevant department and location.

Linking the lamp to correct light fixture model

  1. Open Items - Models.
  2. Open the light fixture model
  3. Go to Add lamp.
  4. Select the lamp model that corresponds to the light fixture

Note: If the 'Lamp' section is not visible, check that model's item type to Light Fixture.


Logging the replacement lamp change

  1. Open light fixture's item card
  2. Go to the Maintenance section and select Replace lamp.
  3. Fill in:
    • Lamp model
    • Department
    • Location where the replacement lamp was used

  1. Click Save.
  2. The lamp replacement is logged to maintenance history.
  3. Usage will automatically reduce the consumable balance in the respective department and location.