MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST

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--- INITIAL ASSESSMENT & SAFETY ---
[ ] Equipment Location
[ ] Date of Incident
[ ] Time of Incident
[ ] Reporting Technician Name
[ ] Initial Description of Problem (from operator)
[ ] Immediate Hazards Observed (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical) (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Fire, None)
[ ] Ambient Temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
[ ] Technician Safety Acknowledgement

--- EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION & HISTORY ---
[ ] Equipment Name
[ ] Equipment ID
[ ] Manufacturer
[ ] Model Number
[ ] Date of Last Maintenance
[ ] Previous Incident History (Summarize)
[ ] Equipment Status (Operational, Under Maintenance, Decommissioned)
[ ] Serial Number

--- VISUAL INSPECTION & BASIC CHECKS ---
[ ] Equipment Location
[ ] Equipment Model Number
[ ] Power Supply Voltage (V)
[ ] Power Status (On/Off/Faulty) (On, Off, Faulty)
[ ] Visible Damage (Select all that apply) (Leaks, Cracks, Corrosion, Broken Components, None)
[ ] Describe Any Unusual Noises
[ ] Attach Photo of Equipment

--- ERROR CODE/MESSAGE INVESTIGATION ---
[ ] Exact Error Code/Message
[ ] Description of Error Context
[ ] Error Code Frequency (if recurring)
[ ] Error Severity (e.g., Warning, Critical, Informational) (Warning, Critical, Informational, Unknown)
[ ] Related Process/Function Affected
[ ] Screenshot of Error Message (Optional)

--- COMPONENT TESTING & ISOLATION ---
[ ] Power Supply Voltage Check (Nominal, Low, High, Not Present)
[ ] Motor Current (Amps)
[ ] Sensor Reading Verification (Within Range, Outside Range - High, Outside Range - Low, No Signal)
[ ] Detailed Observations of Component Behavior
[ ] Connection Integrity Check (Cables, Wiring) (Secure, Loose, Damaged)
[ ] Component Temperature (Celsius)

--- CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT ---
[ ] Current Calibration Value (Parameter 1)
[ ] Target Calibration Value (Parameter 1)
[ ] Adjustment Amount (Parameter 1)
[ ] Calibration Standard Used (ISO 9001, ANSI, Other (Specify))
[ ] Calibration Notes/Observations
[ ] Calibration Completion Date

--- SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Software Version Number
[ ] Firmware Version Number
[ ] Software Version Status (Up-to-Date, Outdated, Unknown)
[ ] Firmware Version Status (Up-to-Date, Outdated, Unknown)
[ ] Notes on Software/Firmware Version
[ ] Last Software Update Date
[ ] Attach Software/Firmware Version Report (if applicable)

--- DOCUMENTATION & REPAIR ---
[ ] Detailed Description of Troubleshooting Steps Taken
[ ] Part Number of Replaced Component (if applicable)
[ ] Photos/Videos of Fault/Repair (optional)
[ ] Specific Tools Used for Repair
[ ] Date of Repair
[ ] Time of Repair Start
[ ] Time of Repair Completion
[ ] Technician Signature

--- VERIFICATION & FINAL CHECKS ---
[ ] Output Value (e.g., Temperature, Pressure)
[ ] Cycle Time (Post-Repair)
[ ] Equipment Operating Normally? (Yes, No)
[ ] Quality Check Passed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Verification
[ ] Time of Verification
[ ] Technician Signature

--- ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS & PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS ---
[ ] Detailed Description of Root Cause
[ ] Potential Root Cause Category (Mechanical Failure, Electrical Fault, Software/Firmware Issue, Operator Error, Environmental Factors, Maintenance Deficiencies, Design Flaw, Other)
[ ] Estimated Downtime Cost (USD)
[ ] Contributing Factors (select all that apply) (Lack of Training, Inadequate Preventative Maintenance, Poor Documentation, Component Aging, Process Variation, Material Quality)
[ ] Preventative Actions Proposed
[ ] Date Preventative Action Due
[ ] Responsible Party for Preventative Action (Maintenance Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Vendor, Other)

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