Condition Based Asset Management News - GoodOil Vol 26 - February 15, 2005  

       
  1. MaintenanceGuyR 1.7 Releases Saturday February 19
2. Order K.L.A.S. kits from Dingo
3. AnalysisPlus Saves Marketer Time and Eliminates Headaches
4. Product Tip - Printing Sample Labels
5. Upcoming Dingo Events
 
 

MaintenanceGuyR 1.7 releases Saturday February 19

MaintenanceGuy® version 1.7 will be released Saturday February 19. The upgrade requires no install, it will be delivered automatically to all registered users the next time you log on.

The new release contains many significant upgrades and has been dubbed the "Usability, Consistency and Reliability" release. Your feedback in our user surveys was used to prioritize these enhancements. Here's some of what you can expect:

  • Overall Facelift - Release 1.7 has completely revised toolbar icons - the new icons are larger, clearer and easier to recognize.
  • Improved Usability - Based on your feedback we have added many small usability improvements in equipment details and hierarchy, trends and data areas.
  • Pdf and Excel reports - For those of you who need to e-mail a report or do further analysis, you can now export reports to both pdf and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Reminders - The new Overdue Samples report will help you to quickly identify units where samples have been missed.
These new features are available to all users of MaintenanceGuyR and MaintenanceGuy powered sites, including AnalysisPlusTM, KLAS.netR and AnalysisMATETM. For a more detailed list of the new features in this release Click here


Order K.L.A.S. kits from Dingo

Order KLAS kits onlineIn our ongoing effort to improve the sample kit ordering and fulfillment process, beginning February 15th, the following changes will take effect:

All sample kits and associated sampling supplies must be ordered through Dingo Maintenance Systems. There will be two ways to order kits and supplies.
  • Phone - Via phone through the 1-866-KLAS.net (1-866-552-7638), or
  • Online - Via the Internet at www.KLAS.net
All orders will require a credit card payment when the order is placed.

HiCORP will no longer serve as the source for the materials supporting the K.L.A.S. program. This shift in ordering and fulfillment will more closely align the K.L.A.S. ordering and fulfillment protocols with the ConocoPhillips' Analysis Plus program. These changes will aid in the implementation process for those Marketers that are new to the Kendall brand and the K.L.A.S. program.

Our customer support team has recently implemented several upgrades in support of Kendall customers including: be:

  • Increased telephone support hours starting Jan 31st (8am - 8pm ET)
  • Expanded online support documentation & knowledge base to facilitate self help
  • Hiring of a new staff member for proactive customer contact
  • New "How to" guides & demos for common issues that will be accessed through our websites
Order some KLAS kits online today



AnalysisPlus Saves Marketer Time and Eliminates Headaches


Petroleum ServicesJim Lewis of Petroleum Service Company located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has found AnalysisPlus to be a big seller to his customers. In the past Jim was able to get a lot of customers on oil analysis programs but, "because the old programs were so clumsy, they would lose interest."

The AnalysisPlus program has streamlined Jim's customers' oil analysis programs through ease of use and time savings. Jim simply stated that, "the program does what everyone needs." Jim further remarked that the ability to transfer existing information into the program was a large benefit. In fact, he was able to put data into the program from samples that were taken in 1992 and 1993.

The ability to clone units and user-friendly pull down menus also provide additional benefits. This brings smiles to customers, and ultimately, more business.

Of all the benefits, Jim emphasized the time savings created by Analysis Plus. Customers are very pleased with the ability to print sticky labels, which has eliminated confusion on multiple samples. Customers are also pleased with the capabilities to make changes on-line which can then be viewed by anyone else involved in maintaining the asset. The AnalysisPlus program has provided Petroleum Service Company a way to save their customers time and eliminate headaches.

Saving time and fewer headaches - sounds like Jim has a winning combination. To find out more about AnalysisPlus or order your kits now, visit AnalysisPlus.net or call our support team at 888.475.8763.

Product Tip - Printing Sample Labels

LabelsSo many customers tell us that simple time saving features are what they need most to make their oil analysis programs more efficient. Preparing sample labels is a time consuming and error prone activity for most maintenance technicans.

Dingo's MaintenanceGuyR and TrakkaTMas well as our range of printing accessories make this task faster and more accurate. Here are a few ways they may help you:
  • Software - Dingo's web based software tools make it simple to select the equipment which you are sampling and quickly print labels. Accurate printed labels reduce errors with the lab and time in the field. Spreadsheet like interfaces enable you to quickly fill out meter readings oil changes and add comments.
  • Printers - Our software is compatible with standard windows printers and we sell compatible Avery Label printers for quick convenient adhesive label printing.
  • Print supplies - We sell all the printing and label supplies you need, including a specially designed form which prints a report and the sticky label for your next sample.
  • Sample management - Reports and logs in the software enable you to track what sample you have sent and received back from your lab.
If you want to save time and reduce errors, printing your own sample labels is a great place to start.


Upcoming Dingo Events

Dingo is actively promoting our growing line of products and services. Please come and see us if you are at any of these events:

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Paul Higgins and the Dingo Team dingo.com

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