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Meters & readings

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Many assets have measurable usage — hours of operation, miles driven, cycles completed, or fuel consumed. FSM Navigator lets you define meters for any asset, record readings over time, set threshold alerts, and track usage trends to make smarter maintenance decisions.

Define a meter

  1. Open the asset's detail view.
  2. Select the Meters tab.
  3. Click Add Meter.
  4. Fill in the meter details:
Field Required Description
Meter name Descriptive label (e.g., "Engine hours", "Odometer")
Unit Unit of measurement (e.g., hours, miles, kWh, cycles)
Initial reading Starting value when the meter is created
Threshold value Reading that triggers a maintenance alert
Threshold action What happens at threshold — alert only or auto-create job
  1. Click Save Meter.

Common meter types

  • Engine hours — generators, compressors, heavy equipment
  • Odometer — service vehicles, fleet trucks
  • Cycle count — manufacturing equipment, elevators
  • Energy consumption — HVAC systems, electrical panels

Record a reading

From the asset detail view

  1. Open the asset's detail view.
  2. Select the Meters tab.
  3. Click Add Reading next to the meter.
  4. Enter the current reading value and the date.
  5. Click Save.

From a job

When a technician completes a job linked to an asset, they can record meter readings directly from the job completion screen:

  1. Open the job detail view.
  2. In the Linked assets section, click the meter icon next to the asset.
  3. Enter the current reading.
  4. The reading is saved automatically when the job is completed.

From the mobile app

Technicians can record readings by scanning the asset's QR code with the mobile app and tapping Record Reading. See asset tags for details on scanning.

Readings must always increase

Meter readings must be greater than or equal to the previous reading. If you enter a value lower than the last recorded reading, FSM Navigator displays a warning. This prevents accidental data entry errors.

Threshold alerts

Thresholds let you trigger actions when a meter reaches a specific value. For example, you can schedule an oil change every 500 engine hours.

Set a threshold

  1. Open the meter settings (click the gear icon next to the meter name).
  2. Enter a Threshold value — the reading at which the alert triggers.
  3. Choose a Threshold action:
Action What happens
Alert only A notification appears on the asset dashboard and in reports
Create job A maintenance job is automatically created
  1. Click Save.

Recurring thresholds

After a threshold is triggered and the associated job is completed, you can choose to reset the threshold so it triggers again at the next interval. For example:

  • Threshold set to every 250 hours.
  • At 250 hours, a job is created. Technician completes it.
  • Threshold resets and triggers again at 500 hours.

This creates usage-based maintenance schedules that adapt to how heavily the asset is used.

The Meters tab displays a usage history chart for each meter, showing:

  • Reading history — a timeline of all recorded values.
  • Average daily usage — calculated from reading intervals.
  • Projected threshold date — estimated date the next threshold will be reached based on current usage patterns.

Use these trends to:

  • Identify assets that are being overworked.
  • Plan maintenance before thresholds are reached.
  • Compare usage across similar assets to spot anomalies.

Usage trends improve over time

The more readings you record, the more accurate the usage projections become. Encourage technicians to log readings at every service visit for the best results.

Manage meters

Edit a meter

  1. Open the asset's Meters tab.
  2. Click the gear icon next to the meter name.
  3. Update the fields and click Save.

Delete a meter

  1. Open the meter settings.
  2. Click Delete Meter.
  3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleting a meter removes its reading history

When you delete a meter, all associated readings are permanently removed. If you need to keep the historical data, consider deactivating the meter instead of deleting it.

How many meters can I add to one asset?

There is no hard limit. Add as many meters as you need to track different usage dimensions for the asset.

Can I import meter readings in bulk?

Currently, readings are entered individually through the UI or mobile app. For large fleets with telematics, contact support about integration options.

What is the difference between meter-based and time-based maintenance?

Time-based maintenance runs on a fixed calendar schedule (e.g., every 90 days). Meter-based maintenance triggers when usage reaches a threshold (e.g., every 500 hours). Meter-based schedules adapt to actual equipment usage, which can be more efficient for assets with variable workloads. You can use both approaches on the same asset.