webmantis online help Version 1.7 Engineering the Future since MAN Truck & Bus

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1 Engineering the Future since MAN Truck & Bus

2 Contents System prerequisites 4 1. Basics 5 Operating functions 5 Info window 5 Tooltip 5 Operating with the mouse 5 Operating with the keyboard 5 Lists 6 Sorting lists 6 2. Layout and functions of the starting page (MANTIS catalogue) 7 Functions of the starting page 7 Applications 8 Language selection 8 Open Help 8 Open Parts catalogue 8 Open Standard Hardware catalogue 8 Open Kits 8 Open Engine overview 8 Open Neoplan N-Types 8 Open MAN Genuine Software 8 Back to starting page 8 Open cart 8 Exit webmantis 8 3. Parts catalogue 9 Parts catalogue overview 9 4. Searching by the type pre-selection 10 Type pre-selection functions 10 Main groups and groups 10 Functions of the main groups and groups 11 Searching by main group selection Searching with search and filter functions 12 Search by vehicle identification number 12 Assignment of the VIN and engine number 13 Table selection/complete part 13 Search by engine number, order number and subcontract number 14 Searching by part number 15 Page 1

3 6. Using filter functions 16 Searching by term 16 Searching by reference number 17 Search by record of use 17 Maintenance parts 18 Layout of the 'Maintenance parts' window 18 Functions of the 'Maintenance parts' window 19 Open Part Information: 19 Open Parts catalogue: 19 Closing the 'Maintenance parts' window Image/text page 20 Layout of the image/text page (2D graphic) 20 Functions of the image page (2D graphic) 21 Layout of the image/text page (3D graphic) 22 Functions of the image page (3D graphic) 23 Functions of the text page (2D and 3D graphic) 24 Data in the 'QTY' column 24 Abbreviations for spare part units 24 Selecting the position number in the image 25 Display individual parts 25 Parts search and transfer to the cart 25 Print I/T page 25 Reference to I/T page Part Information 26 Layout of Part Information 26 Tab buttons in Part Information 27 DMS info 27 ecoline (interchangeable item) 27 Predecessor, successor, co-user, annotated replacement, note 27 Kits 28 Record of use 28 Repair kit/assembly 28 Use of reference number 28 Service Information 28 Note 28 Buttons in Part Information 29 Standard Hardware 29 Graphics 29 Navigation in Part Information 29 Transferring the part number to the cart 29 Page 2

4 9. Bookmarks 30 Set bookmark 30 Show bookmark 30 Delete bookmark 30 Call up previous bookmark Standard Hardware 31 Standard hardware functions 31 Search using description or illustration number 32 Search using standard designation 33 Searching by part number 34 Standard Hardware image/text page 35 Functions of the image/text page (standard hardware) Service products 37 Layout and functions of the Service Products screen 37 Searching for Service products 38 Activating/deactivating the search 38 Activating the search: 38 Deactivating the search: Kits 39 Kits overview 39 Searching for Kits 40 Activating/deactivating the search 40 Activating the search: 40 Deactivating the search: 40 Printing kits Engine 42 Functions of the Engine overview 42 Searching for Engines 43 Closing the 'Scope of supply' window Neoplan N-Types 44 Neoplan N-Types overview 44 Neoplan N-Types VIN search 45 Activating the VIN search 45 Deactivating the VIN search MAN Genuine Software 46 Functions of MAN Genuine Software 46 Page 3

5 16. Cart 47 Functions of the cart 47 Sending the cart to the DMS 48 Sending a part number to the DMS 48 Saving the cart 48 Loading the cart 49 Refreshing the cart 49 Changing the quantity in the cart 49 Opening Part Information 49 Printing the cart 49 Emptying the cart 49 Deleting individual positions Order list 50 Functions of the order list 50 Using the search function Buttons and symbols 51 General buttons 51 Buttons and icons for part numbers 51 Buttons in Part Information 52 Buttons in the Standard Hardware catalogue 52 Buttons in the 'Kit' application 52 Buttons in the 'Engine' application 52 Buttons in the 'Neoplan N-Types' application 52 Buttons in the 'MAN Genuine Software ' application 52 Buttons for the 2D graphics display 53 Buttons for the 3D graphics display 53 Buttons in the cart 53 Buttons in the order list 53 System prerequisites Browser: IE from Version 9.0 or Mozilla from Version 25.0 on Java, JavaScript and session cookies must be enabled. Resolution: Minimum resolution 1280 x Software: Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher XVL player 13.2 (optional) or higher Page 4

6 1. Basics A basic command of standard PC operation techniques is required in order to use this Online Help. Please also observe the information regarding your computer and its operating system. Operating functions You can use your browser's standard functions in all webmantis views. The browser's navigation buttons (page forward/back), tool bar and context menu can be fully utilised. Info window Notes, fault messages and part information in webmantis are displayed in an Info window. The Info windows appear in front of the current view. No operations can be performed in the current view as long as the Info window is open. The Info window can be moved within the area of the current view. 1 Place the cursor in the title bar of the Info window. 1 Press and hold the left mouse button. 1 Drag the Info window to the desired position. 1 To close the Info window, click the icon. Tooltip 1 Tooltips are displayed when the mouse cursor hovers over a button or icon. (See figure). Example: The Tooltip disappears as soon as you have moved the mouse cursor to another area on the screen. Operating with the mouse When the mouse cursor is moved to an operable application or selection option the background colour, text colour and formatting (underlined) change. In addition, the mouse cursor is no longer displayed as an arrow but as a hand. As long as the cursor appears as a hand, an action can be performed by clicking with the left mouse button. Operating with the keyboard Using the keyboard, you can enter characters, e.g. letters or numbers, in the search fields or edit the amounts specified there. The keyboard is of only limited use for navigating the application. Page 5

7 Lists Extensive amounts of data are shown in a list. If the ' sort the column in alphanumeric order. ' symbol is displayed next to a column header, you can Sorting lists 1 Click on the corresponding column header, e.g. 'TYPE' (see figure). The selected column is sorted in ascending order (red arrow points downwards). If you click again on the same column header, this sorts the column in descending order (arrow points upwards). Page 6

8 2. Layout and functions of the starting page (MANTIS catalogue) When you open webmantis, the webmantis starting page appears. From here you can open the Parts catalogue, Standard Hardware, Service products, Kits, Engines, Neoplan N-Types, the overview of MAN Genuine Software and the cart. Functions of the starting page Back to starting page Open Parts catalogue Open Standard Hardware Open the Service products Open Kits Open Engine Open Neoplan N-Types Open MAN Genuine Software Change language Open Help for the application Logout Open cart Page 7

9 Applications Language selection 1 Click on the button to select the desired language. The selectable languages are displayed in the corresponding national languages. Open Help 1 Click on the tab button to open Help. Open Parts catalogue 1 Click on the 'Parts catalogue' tab button to open the Parts catalogue for searching. Open Standard Hardware catalogue 1 Click on the 'Standard Hardware' tab button to open the Standard Hardware catalogue. Open Kits 1 Click on the 'Kits' tab button to open the Kits application. Open Engine overview 1 Click on the 'Engine' tab button to open the Long Block overview. Open Neoplan N-Types 1 Click on the 'Neoplan N-Types' tab button to open the Neoplan N-Types. Open MAN Genuine Software 1 Click on the 'MAN Genuine Software ' tab button to search for MAN Genuine Software. Back to starting page 1 Click on the icon to return to the starting page from any area of webmantis. Open cart 1 Click on the 'Cart' tab button to open the cart. Exit webmantis 1 Click on the 'Logout' button to log out of the webmantis application. It is advisable to log out before closing the application. Page 8

10 3. Parts catalogue In the parts catalogue you can search for part numbers according to type and vehicle. Various search methods are available for the search: these are explained in this section. A Part Information page can be opened for each part number, via which the part number is transferred to the cart. Part numbers that have been searched for can be displayed in lists and figures on the image/text page (I/T page). Parts catalogue overview 1 Click on the 'Parts catalogue' tab button to open the parts catalogue overview. Field for type pre-selection Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over the highlighted entry. Clicking on the highlighted entry takes you to the respective page. Input fields or drop-down menus with search functions Activated tab button You can use these tab buttons to navigate the MANTIS catalogue Button for opening the cart Button for the Bookmark functions Field for displaying and selecting types Page 9

11 4. Searching by the type pre-selection If you initially choose to search via the Parts catalogue, the model and type overview opens. You can pre-select the type (e.g. Truck) in the list on the left, thus limiting the number of displayed types in the list area on the right. Once you have found the desired type, select the corresponding data row. The data row is marked in grey. Click on the desired data row to open the group overview. Type pre-selection functions Field for type pre-selection Pre-selected type Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function Button for starting parts search Bar with search functions Column description with sorting function List area with type overview Marked data row Main groups and groups Clicking on the desired type opens the main groups and groups. Selecting the desired group opens the tables for the group. The reference numbers for the selected table appear in the bottom right area of the window. If several engines can be installed for the selected type, a selection of these engines is displayed in the field at the bottom left. Clicking on an engine sets the search status to type pre-selection 'Engine'. As soon as the search status has been set to 'Engine', the main groups are also adjusted accordingly. The further procedure is the same as that previously described. Page 10

12 Functions of the main groups and groups Reference numbers associated with selected table Overview of the engine types for the selected vehicle type or overview of the vehicle types for the selected engine type Overview of the main groups Status display for the current search status with navigation function. As soon as you move to the highlighted type designation, for example, it will be displayed underlined. Clicking on it takes you directly to the corresponding page. List area with groups Bar with Search and Filter functions Display of table associated with selected group Scroll bar Searching by main group selection Clicking on the desired types opens the view with main groups and groups. 1 Click on the desired main group in the 'MAIN GROUP' list to display the associated groups. The groups are displayed in the top right area of the window with their corresponding designations. 1 Click on the desired group. This opens tables for the group. 1 Click on the desired table designation. The reference numbers for the selected table appear in the bottom right area of the window. 1 Click on the desired reference number. The image/text page is shown. Page 11

13 5. Searching with search and filter functions The search and filter functions in webmantis enable a quick and specific parts search. All search functions can be found in the search bar of the 'Parts catalogue' view as input fields with drop-down menus. Search by vehicle identification number If you search using the vehicle no. or vehicle identification number (VIN), the main groups for this vehicle are displayed. The further process is the same as the procedure for searching using the type/model selection. Only the vehicle-related results (groups, tables, reference and part numbers) are displayed. Drop-down menu with search options (here the vehicle identification number) Activated tab button Input field for VIN/vehicle production number Starts the search Ends the search (subsequent to a successful search, the button is displayed) For displaying search information Bookmark function To display the maintenance parts Page 12

14 1 Click on the 'Parts catalogue' button. 1 Select the option 'VIN Number' from the drop-down menu. 1 In the input field 'VIN Number', enter the vehicle number or vehicle identification number (VIN). 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. 1 Subsequent to a successful search, the button changes to the button. To terminate the search, click on the button. 1 To display the search information, click on the button. D When entering the chassis number, the letters are automatically capitalised. You must not use any spaces or special characters when entering the 17-digit VIN. Here you have two entry options: The 7-digit MAN type/vehicle production no., for example F (with spaces/hyphen if applicable) or The 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), e.g.: WMAF320008L D Following a successful search, the further search options for this chassis number are filtered. Assignment of the VIN and engine number When searching using a vehicle identification number, the engine number is displayed under 'Engine number D VIN' via an online service. When entering an engine number/order number, the VIN is displayed under 'VIN D Engine number' via an online service. Table selection/complete part When a table with individual parts that are assigned to one or more complete parts is selected, the 'Complete part' window opens. All tables (image/text pages) with possible complete parts are shown in a list. 1 Double click on the desired table. or 1 Highlight a table by clicking on it and then click on the 'OK' button to open an image/text page with the complete part. 1 Clicking on the 'Ignore' button skips the note about complete parts and the search is resumed. D Further search via 'Display individual parts'. Page 13

15 Search by engine number, order number and subcontract number If you search by engine number, the main groups for this engine number are displayed following a successful search. The further process is the same as the procedure for searching using the type/model selection. However, only the engine-specific results (groups, tables, reference and part numbers) are displayed. Drop-down menu with search options (here the engine number) Activated tab button Input field for the engine number Input field for the order number Input field for the subcontract number Starts the search Ends the search (subsequent to a successful search, the button is displayed) For displaying search information Bookmark function To display the maintenance parts 1 Click on the 'Parts catalogue' button. 1 In the drop-down menu, select the option 'Engine no.'. 1 Enter the engine number in the input field 'Engine no.'. 1 Enter the order number in the input field 'Order No.'. 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. D If you have entered an order number that contains more than one subcontract number, an overview of all subcontract numbers will be displayed in an Info window. 1 Click on the desired subcontract number in the Info window. Page 14

16 1 Subsequent to a successful search, the button changes to the button. To terminate the search, click on the button. 1 To display the search information, click on the button. D If you know the subcontract number, for a fast search you can enter it in addition to the order number. The Info window with all further subcontract numbers will then not be displayed. D The engine number must be entered as a 14-digit number without spaces or special characters (e.g ). The order number may be up to twelve characters long. The subcontract number may be up to six characters long. Searching by part number Using the part number you have direct access to the part information concerning the part you are searching for. Drop-down menu with search options (here the part number) Activated tab button Input field for the part number Starts the search 1 Click on the 'Parts catalogue' button. 1 In the drop-down menu, select the option 'Part number'. 1 Enter the part number in the input field 'Part number'. 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. Following a successful search, the part information for the part number is opened. Page 15

17 6. Using filter functions The search functions can be implemented at any stage of the search. The following filters are available: - Term - Reference no. - Record of use Drop-down menu with filter options Input field for selected filter Starts the search End the search Delete the filter List of hits found by the search 1 In the drop-down menu, select the desired filter. The filtering procedure is explained in the next section using the 'Term' filter as an example. Searching by term 1 Open the drop-down menu by clicking on the button. 1 In the drop-down menu, select the option 'Term'. 1 Enter the search term in the input field. D The use of '*' as a wildcard is permitted. Wildcards can be placed before or after the entry. The system also accepts the use of just two characters + wildcard as a search text. 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. If there are multiple hits, they are displayed in a selection window. Page 16

18 1 Click on the desired entry in the selection window. The search is continued via the usual path: Main group D Group D Table D Reference no. or illustration (depending on vehicle type). 1 Subsequent to a successful search, the button is displayed. To terminate the search, click on the button. D If you start the search from the top level, the filter will be applied to all types. D If you have already searched according to type, vehicle identification number or engine number, when the filter function is started the filter is activated in the respective catalogue. Searching by reference number 1 Open the drop-down menu by clicking on the button. 1 In the drop-down menu, select the option 'Reference Number'. 1 Enter the reference number in the input field. 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. The search is continued via the usual path: Main group D Group D Table D Reference no. or illustration (depending on vehicle type). 1 Subsequent to a successful search, the button is displayed. To terminate the search, click on the button. D If you start the search from the top level, the filter will be applied to all types. D If you have already searched according to type, vehicle identification number or engine number, when the filter function is started the filter is activated in the respective catalogue. Search by record of use 1 Open the drop-down menu by clicking on the button. 1 In the drop-down menu, select the option 'Record of use'. 1 Enter a part number in the input field. 1 Click on the adjacent button to start the search. The search is continued via the usual path: Main group D Group D Table D Reference no. or illustration (depending on vehicle type). 1 Subsequent to a successful search, the button is displayed. To terminate the search, click on the button. D If you start the search from the top level, the filter will be applied to all types. D If you have already searched according to type, vehicle identification number or engine number, when the filter function is started the filter is activated in the respective catalogue. Page 17

19 Maintenance parts The 'Maintenance parts' button in the Parts catalogue is active whenever a chassis number or engine number has been selected. After clicking on the button, the 'Maintenance parts' window opens. The first maintenance part in the 'Selection' list is selected by the system and the corresponding part numbers are displayed. Layout of the 'Maintenance parts' window Maintenance parts selection field Display of the part number(s) Additional information (pictograms with buttons and Tooltip function) Pictogram Function Display individual part, see complete part Display ecoline Part Information Display predecessor, successor, packing batch, annotated replacement, note Display kits Display Service Information D If you click on a symbol (e.g. 'Predecessor'), then, for example, Part Information opens. Maintenance parts list area ('Description/Remarks') with record of use ('Group table' and 'Reference no.') Text cursor highlights a data row Button to close the 'Maintenance parts' window Button to open Part Information Button to open the Parts catalogue Page 18

20 Functions of the 'Maintenance parts' window 1 Click on the desired maintenance parts in the 'Selection' list to display the corresponding part numbers with record of use. Open Part Information: 1 Click on the desired part number to open Part Information. or 1 Mark the desired record of use and click on the 'Part Information' button. D The 'Part Information' window displays the part information for the selected part number. When additional information has been selected (icon), the corresponding tab is displayed, for example predecessor, successor, record of use and note. D If a use is accessed in the 'Part Information' window, for example the type in 'Record of use', the 'Part Information' and 'Maintenance parts' windows will automatically be closed and the selected use displayed. Open Parts catalogue: 1 Double click on the desired record of use to open the Parts catalogue. or 1 Mark the desired record of use and click on the 'Parts catalogue' button. D The desired part number will appear in bold type and highlighted in the opened I/T view of the Parts catalogue. Any filters that may be applied will be deleted. Closing the 'Maintenance parts' window 1 Click on the 'Close' button. or 1 Click on the button to close the window. or 1 Press the ESC key. D When the 'Maintenance parts' window is accessed again, the most recently marked entry in the 'Selection' field will be displayed as long as the selected chassis number or engine number is still active. Page 19

21 7. Image/text page After selecting the reference number, you are taken to the image/text page (I/T page). On the I/T page you will see the exploded drawing in the image area as a 2D or 3D graphic. The image area can be magnified using the zoom function. The text area (list area) displays a list of the Genuine parts (part numbers). You can access part information for every part number from the I/T page. If you click on a part number in the list area, this also highlights the corresponding position number in the image area. If you click on a position number in the image, the part number is highlighted in the list area. You can print the I/T page using your system printer. Layout of the image/text page (2D graphic) Image area of the image/text page Highlighted position in the image area (hot spot) Mini illustration to move the zoomed-in image section Icons for various zoom functions Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function. A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over an entry. Clicking on an entry takes you to the respective page. Icons: Information on current selection/search status Print Bookmarks Maintenance parts Search Page 20

22 or List area of part numbers (depending on the vehicle type) with: - 'Description/Remarks', 'Pat', 'All', 'Qty' and 'Unit' - 'Description', 'Remarks' and 'Qty' Text cursor: highlights a position in the text area Additional information (pictograms with buttons and Tooltip function): Pictogram Meaning 'Display individual parts' button Repair kit/assembly (depending on the vehicle type) ecoline Predecessor, successor, packing batch, annotated replacement, note Kit Service information Standard part List of part numbers Position numbers Opens Part Information D As soon as you move the cursor to a part number, it will be displayed underlined. To open the Part Information, click on the underlined part number or on the icon in front of the desired position number. Functions of the image page (2D graphic) "Zooming" in or out of an image means that you increase or reduce the size of the illustration in the I/T page. Icons are available for the zoom functions. Zoom into illustration step-by-step. Using the mini illustration, you can move the enlarged image section by clicking on the area with the grey background, holding down the mouse button and moving the mouse. Zoom out of image step-by-step. Zoom in a detail of the image. Holding down the mouse button, draw a box over the detail of the image you wish to enlarge. Display entire image in original size. Activate magnifying glass function. Hover your mouse over the illustration. Page 21

23 Layout of the image/text page (3D graphic) The 3D graphics can only be displayed if you have installed the free XVL player. Image area of the image/text page Highlighted position in the image area (hot spot) Icons for various 3D depictions and zoom functions Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function. A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over an entry. Clicking on an entry takes you to the respective page. Icons: Display vehicle-no. Bookmarks Information on the current selection/search status Print Maintenance parts Search List area of part numbers (depending on the vehicle type) with: - 'Description/Remarks', 'PAT', 'All', 'Qty' and 'Unit' or - 'Description', 'Remarks' and 'Qty' Text cursor: highlights a position in the text area Page 22

24 Additional information (pictograms with buttons and Tooltip function) Pictogram Function Display individual part, see Complete part Repair kit/assembly (depending on the vehicle type) Display ecoline Part Information Display predecessor, successor, packing batch, annotated replacement, note Display kits Display Service Information Switch to Standard Hardware catalogue D If you click on a symbol (e.g. 'Successor' or 'Standard Hardware'), the Part Information screen is opened directly with the successor, for example, or there is a switch to the corresponding catalogue. List of part numbers Position numbers Opens the Part Information Functions of the image page (3D graphic) Move image. Click on the image and move the mouse while holding the mouse button down. Rotating and tilting the image. Click on the image and move the mouse while holding the mouse button down. The mouse display and the assisting lines that appear provide orientation for rotating and tilting the image. Zoom in a detail of the image. Holding down the mouse button, draw a box over the detail of the image you wish to enlarge. Display entire image in original size. Enlarges the spare part highlighted in the image. Display surrounding edges in the image. Display shaded areas in the image. Display assembly. Display exploded illustration. Page 23

25 Functions of the text page (2D and 3D graphic) Data in the 'QTY' column Wert Beschreibung Number Numerical value, e.g. 1,2,3, NB WW As required Optional Abbreviations for spare part units Abbreviation Spare part units ('Unit' column) Pcs Piece m Metre (m) m 2 Square metre (m 2 ) m 3 Cubic metre (m 3 ) kg t l B K N P R S T Kilogramme (kg) Tons (t) Litre (l) Packaging unit: bunch/package Packaging unit: cardboard box/box/crate/carton Packaging unit: pad (paper) Packaging unit: pair Packaging unit: roller/coil Packaging unit: set/assembly packaging Packaging unit: plate/table Page 24

26 Selecting the position number in the image Within an image/text page you can jump to a part number in the text area (bill of materials): 1 Click on the desired position number in the image. D The part number assigned to the position number is visually highlighted in the text area. Display individual parts Complete parts are part numbers to which one or more tables with individual parts are assigned. If there are tables with individual parts for a complete part, the 'Display individual parts' button appears. 1 Click on the 'Display individual parts' button. D Only tables that are assigned to the complete part are displayed. 1 Click on the button to change back to the complete part. or 1 Terminate the search by clicking on the button. Parts search and transfer to the cart You can call up the part information for any part number: 1 Click on the desired part number in the text area. or 1 Click on the cart icon in front of the position number. Part numbers can be placed in the cart via the Part Information screen. Print I/T page 1 Click on the button. The I/T page opens in PDF format. 1 To print the page, click on the 'Print' icon with the PDF document open. D If you print the I/T page on your system printer, the images of the parts will be printed as 2D graphics. Reference to I/T page If there is no part number for a position in the text area, reference to a further illustration is possible: 1 Click on the underlined digits ('Illustration, Position') displayed in the 'Remark' column. This opens the selected illustration. D Use the button to return to the previous illustration. Page 25

27 8. Part Information The 'Part Information' window displays detailed information on a part number. In Part Information you can change the pre-set quantity and add the part directly to your cart. To display the additional information, click on the corresponding tab button. Layout of Part Information Tab buttons (information about these buttons is provided in the next section) Navigation buttons (only visible if you switch to a different part number within Part Information) Display of the main part number Active tab button Name of and remarks on the selected part number Display of packing batch Input and display field for the order quantity. The quantity is pre-populated with '1.00' and can be changed manually. button for transferring a part number to the cart. The part number is transferred to the cart with the displayed quantity and the Part Information screen is closed. button for opening the Standard Hardware catalogue (displayed only if the part number refers to standard hardware). Display of the unit of quantity (Pcs) Input and display field for the order quantity of the part number of the successor. The quantity is prepopulated with '0.00'. If the successor is to be transferred to the cart, a positive value must be entered. Page 26

28 Button for transferring the successor to the cart. The part number of the successor is transferred to the cart with the selected quantity. Name of the successor Pictogram notes: Pictogram Meaning Repair kit/assembly (depending on the vehicle type) ecoline Predecessor, successor, packing batch, annotated replacement, note Kit Service information Standard part Part number for the selected tab button Tab buttons in Part Information If further information exists for a main part number, this is indicated in Part Information by the tab buttons. The additional information that can be selected via tab buttons is: 'DMS info', 'ecoline', 'Predecessor', 'Successor', 'Annotated replacement', 'Record of use', 'Use reference number', 'Individual parts', 'Repair kit/assembly', 'Note' and 'Service Information'. DMS info The tab button 'DMS info' is displayed if the 'Part information' function has been set in ASP. Clicking on the tab button displays important data such as stock, location or price. ecoline (interchangeable item) The tab button 'ecoline' is displayed if an ecoline part (interchangeable item) exists for a main part number. 1 Click on the 'ecoline' tab in 'Part Information' to display the part number of the interchangeable item. D Clicking on the part number of the interchangeable item transfers it to the upper section of the 'Part Information' window as the new main part number. Predecessor, successor, co-user, annotated replacement, note If a main part number has predecessors, successors, co-users or annotated replacements, the corresponding tab buttons will be displayed in the Part Information screen. 1 To view e.g. the successor or predecessor, click on the corresponding tab button. D Clicking on a part number in the Successor/Predecessor list transfers it to the upper section of the 'Part Information' window as the new main part number. D If a part number has co-users, these are indicated in Part Information by means of the tab button 'Note'. 1 Click on the 'Note' tab button to display. D Clicking on a part number transfers it to the upper section of the 'Part Information' window as the new main part number. Page 27

29 Kits Kits are 'parts kits' made up of two or more individual parts. 1 Click on the tab 'Individual parts' to display the individual parts that belong to the kit. D Clicking on a part number transfers it to the upper section of the 'Part Information' window as the new main part number. Record of use The tab button 'Record of use' is displayed if there is a record of use for the selected part number. 1 Click on the 'Record of use' tab button. In the record of use, all types are listed in which the selected part number is used. Select a type from the list. The search is continued via the usual path: Main group D Group D Table D Reference no. or illustration (depending on vehicle type). D You can also change the type via the record of use. If there is a record of use for the selected part number it will be displayed. 1 Click on the 'Record of use' tab button. The record of use lists all types/models in which the selected part number is used. If you select a type from the list box, the type-related group is displayed. D You can also change the type/model via the record of use. Repair kit/assembly The tab button 'Repair kit/assembly' is displayed if there is a repair kit/assembly for the selected part number. 1 To view the list, click on the tab button 'Repair kit/assembly'. All parts belonging to the repair kit/assembly will be listed. Use of reference number The tab button 'Use of reference no.' is displayed if the part number can also be used as a reference number. 1 To view the list, click on the tab button 'Use of reference no.'. The list contains all types in which this part number has been documented as a reference number. Service Information If there are applicable Service Information numbers for the part number, the tab button 'Service Information' is displayed. Note If there are co-users for the selected part number, the tab button 'Note' is displayed. 1 Click on the 'Note' tab to display the co-users. D Clicking on a part number transfers it to the upper section of the 'Part Information' window as the new main part number. Page 28

30 Buttons in Part Information Standard Hardware If the part number relates to standard hardware, you can change to the Standard Hardware catalogue by clicking on the button and the Part Information screen is closed. Graphics If one or multiple graphics are associated with the part number, clicking on the graphic(s). button displays the Navigation in Part Information The icons are only displayed if you have selected a different part number within the Part Information section by clicking on it. 1 Click on the button to return to the previous part number. 1 Click on the button to return to the original part number. Transferring the part number to the cart If the Part Information screen is open, you can transfer part numbers to the cart. 1 If necessary, change the order quantity in the 'Qty' field. 1 Click on the button. If the main part number has information, e.g. 'Successor', 'Annotated replacement' or 'Individual parts', the corresponding tab buttons are displayed below the main part number. 1 Click on the tab button to place the part number of a successor in the cart, for example. The respective part numbers with pictogram buttons and name/remarks are displayed beneath the active tab button. 1 Enter the desired quantity in the quantity field on the right. The cart button for this part number is located at the bottom right in the Part Information window and is marked with the designation of the selected tab button. 1 Click on the button. The selected part number is transferred to the active cart. The transfer to the cart is indicated by a message. D The figure in brackets on the cart button is the number of positions that have already been included. The Part Information window remains open if you transfer part numbers to the cart from the additional information window. You can select further part numbers. Page 29

31 9. Bookmarks The 'Bookmark' function is only available in the Parts catalogue. A maximum of ten bookmarks can be set. The function 'Set Bookmark' only becomes active once the group has been selected. The following information (if available) is stored when a bookmark is set: - Type vehicle production number - VIN - Engine number - Group table - Reference no. or illustration (depending on the vehicle type) - Search criterion (record of use and reference number) Set bookmark 1 Click on the button. 1 Click on 'Set Bookmark'. Show bookmark 1 Click on the button. 1 Click on 'Show Bookmark'. 1 Select the desired bookmark by clicking in the bookmark list. D When opening a bookmark that no longer exists (e.g. due to an update), the message 'Bookmark no longer exists. The bookmark will be deleted!' appears and the bookmark is deleted. Delete bookmark 1 Click on the button. 1 Click on 'Show Bookmark'. 1 Click on a row. 1 Click on the 'Delete' button. Call up previous bookmark 1 Click on the button. 1 Click on 'Call up previous bookmark'. Page 30

32 10. Standard Hardware You can open the Standard Hardware catalogue via the tab button 'Standard Hardware'. The Standard Hardware catalogue contains the most common standard hardware carried by MAN Truck & Bus AG. In addition to this scope, MAN also carries parts for which the quality requirements exceed the level required by the standard. As these parts cannot be listed under the generally valid standard for technical reasons, it is not possible to include them in the Standard Hardware catalogue. Not all standard hardware is a component of the vehicle or engine catalogues. If the part the user searches for is defined as standard hardware in Part Information, the Standard Hardware catalogue can be opened directly from Part Information. Standard hardware functions List of the standard hardware groups Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function. A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over an entry. Clicking on an entry takes you to the respective page. Input field with drop-down menu to search by part number Tab button for opening Standard Hardware List of the descriptions for the selected group Button for opening the cart button for exchanging display fields and. button for opening important notes List of the standard designations with image numbers Display field with illustrations/image numbers. If only the required group is selected, all illustrations of the group are displayed arranged in numerical order by image number. Page 31

33 Search using description or illustration number 1 Click on the 'Standard Hardware' tab button to open the Standard Hardware catalogue. 1 Click on the desired group in the 'Group' field. The descriptions and illustrations for the selected group are displayed. 1 Click on the desired description in the 'Description' field. The standard designation(s) and image number(s) for the selected description are displayed in field. or 1 Click the desired image number (illustration of the standard hardware) in the 'Illustrations' field. Only the corresponding description(s) is/are displayed in the 'Description' field. 1 Click on the desired image number or standard designation in the 'Ill. no./standard designation' field. The standard hardware image/text page then opens. Page 32

34 Search using standard designation 1 Click on the 'Standard Hardware' tab button to open the Standard Hardware catalogue. 1 Click on the button to display important notes. 1 Click on the button ; 'Description' and 'Standard designation' are exchanged. It is now possible to search using the standard designation. 1 Click on the desired group in the 'Group' field. The standard designations for the selected group are displayed. 1 Click on the desired standard designation in the 'Standard designation' field. The description(s) and image number(s) for the selected standard designation are displayed in field. or 1 Click on the desired standard hardware image in field. Only the corresponding standard designation(s) is/are displayed in the 'Standard designation' field. 1 Click on the desired image number or description in the 'Ill. no./description' field. The standard hardware image/text page then opens. D Depending on the search status, the corresponding standard hardware illustration(s) is/are displayed in field. Page 33

35 Searching by part number As in the Parts catalogue, it is possible to search directly for a part number in the Standard Hardware catalogue as well. 1 Click on the 'Standard Hardware' tab button. 1 Enter the desired part number in the 'Part No.' input field. 1 Click on the button to start the search. If the search is successful, the standard hardware image/text page opens. D The 11-digit part number (e.g ) can be entered without blanks and special characters or in the "MAN format" with point and hyphen (e.g ). Page 34

36 Standard Hardware image/text page After selecting the standard designation or description (depending on selected search method), you are taken to the image/text page of the Standard Hardware catalogue. If you choose the option of searching via the part number, the image/text page will open immediately. On the image/text page, an enlarged view of the standard hardware is displayed in the illustration area. In the text area (list area), the part numbers are displayed with the dimensions, nature, surface, packing batch and unit. You can access part information for every part number from the I/T page. You can print the I/T page using your system printer. Functions of the image/text page (standard hardware) Display of the standard designation Display of the standard hardware description Illustration area Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over an entry. Clicking on an entry takes you to the respective page. Tab button for opening Standard Hardware Input field for searching by part number Page 35

37 button for printing the image/text page button for displaying the brief designations. If you require more information on the designations in front of and behind the dimensions, as well as on the nature and surfaces of the part, click on the button. button for opening important notes. Display for e.g. Predecessor/Successor List area with 'Part No.', 'Dimension', 'Nature', 'Surface', 'Packing batch' and 'Unit' Button for opening Part Information D You can open the Part Information page for the part number by clicking on the part number or on the cart icon in front of the part number. Page 36

38 11. Service products Click on the Service products' tab button to open the 'Service products' application. The application has not been released for all countries. Layout and functions of the Service Products screen Service products selection field Path bar to the respective search status Search input fields for part number, description, designation and MAN standard with integrated proposals list Tab button for opening the service products button to start the search button to open additional information concerning the service products (as PDF document and depending on language) Display of the part number of the corresponding selection. The view is sorted according to MAN standard. Each column features a sorting function. Click on the column header to sort by this column. The sort order changes each time you click on the column header again. The sort order is indicated by the arrow in the column header. button to open the Part information. The part number is transferred to the cart from the Part Information section. You can also click on the part number to open the Part Information. Page 37

39 Searching for Service products 1 Select the desired group in selection field. 1 Click on the part number of the desired service product to open Part Information. 1 Highlight the main part number (service products part number) at the top of Part Information. 1 Click on the button in Part Information. The selected part number is transferred to the cart. The transfer to the cart is indicated by a message. Activating/deactivating the search The following search input fields are available for the search: 'Part number', 'Description', 'Designation' and 'MAN standard'. Activating the search: When an entry has been typed into one of the search fields, the auto-complete function is activated. A proposals list with the first ten hits opens. The number of entries displayed reduces as you enter more characters. D It is possible to use wildcards (e.g. '*'). The wildcards can be placed before or after the entry. If applicable, select one of the entries from the proposals list by clicking on it. Any search term already entered reduces the number of proposals in the lists offered for the other search fields. 1 Click on the button to activate the search. As soon as the search has been activated, next to the button the button for cancelling the search is displayed. Select the desired service product group in selection field. The results of the search are shown in the list field. Deactivating the search: 1 Click on the button if you wish to deactivate the search. or 1 Click on 'Start' in the path bar. Page 38

40 12. Kits Kits are 'spare parts kits' made up of two or more individual parts. The page. The same icon indicates the kit part no. in the cart. icon indicates kits in the image/text Kits overview or Selection field with all groups Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function A Tooltip opens as soon as you move the mouse cursor over the highlighted entry. Clicking on the highlighted entry takes you to the respective page. Input fields for part numbers (search) Display of the total number of kits. A maximum of five kits is shown per page. Click on the tab buttons to browse kits across several pages. Tab button for opening the kits button for starting the search button for deactivating the search (visible only after the search function has been used) Display of the current page and the overall number of pages button for hiding the part numbers of the individual parts button for showing the part numbers of the individual parts button for printing the selected group. All kits in the current view are printed, taking into account the search. button for opening additional information concerning the kits Page 39

41 List with all part numbers (individual parts) belonging to the kit part number. You can hide or display the lists (cf. no. 9). The icon identifies the kit part number Meaning of the icons: Icon indicates additional information in the Part Information screen Icon indicates ecoline parts. There is a interchangeable item part number for the part number. button for opening Part Information. Orders are placed from the Part Information screen. You can also click on the part number to open the Part Information. Searching for Kits 1 Select the desired group in field. 1 Use the arrow buttons to browse to the page showing the desired kit part number. 1 Click on the desired kit part number to open Part Information. 1 Highlight the main part number (kit part number) at the top of the Part Information. 1 Click on the cart button in the Part Information. Activating/deactivating the search Activating the search: You can enter a maximum of three kit part numbers in the input fields. 1 Select the desired group in selection field. 1 Enter the first characters of the desired kit part number in the input field. The system features an auto-complete function. A drop-down menu with the first ten hits (at maximum) opens. The number of displayed kit part numbers reduces as you enter more characters. 1 If applicable, select one of the displayed kit part numbers by clicking on it in the drop-down menu. 1 If necessary, repeat these work steps in the second and third input fields. 1 Click on the button to activate the search. As soon as the search has been activated, the button appears next to the button. The corresponding groups are shown in the selection field. 1 Click on the displayed group in the field to show the kit part numbers found in the list. Deactivating the search: 1 Click on the button if you wish to deactivate the search. or 1 Click on 'Start' in the path bar. Page 40

42 Printing kits You can only print kits once you have selected (clicked on) a group or after having run a search. The selected group is highlighted. 1 Click on the desired group to highlight it. 1 Click on the button. This opens the list of kits in PDF format. The selected group is shown in the list header. Kit part numbers are indicated in the list by an 'X', without the quantity. The individual parts belonging to the kits are displayed with the quantity. The list is continuous. 1 The process to print the PDF document is as usual. Page 41

43 13. Engine Click on the 'Engine' tab button to open the 'Engine' application. Functions of the Engine overview List of three-digit engines Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function Display of the five-digit engine type with variant and emission class Tab button to open the 'Engine' screen Button to display additional information on the EVB The type is displayed as a link. Click on the link to open the type in the Parts catalogue. Button to open the scope of supply Button to open Part Information Symbol display for ecoline Display of the complete engines Display of the long blocks Page 42

44 Searching for Engines 1 Click on the desired three-digit engine in field to select it. This opens the overview with the five-digit engine numbers. 1 Click on the desired five-digit engine number in field. The engine type and available complete engines and long blocks are displayed. 1 To open the Part Information, click on the button or on the corresponding part number. 1 To open the scope of supply for the complete engine and long block of the selected engine type, click on the 'Scope of supply' button. Closing the 'Scope of supply' window 1 Click on the 'Close' button. or 1 Click on the button to close the window. or 1 Press the ESC key. Page 43

45 14. Neoplan N-Types You can open the 'Neoplan N-Types' application by clicking on the 'Neoplan N-Types' tab button. Neoplan N-Types overview Model series selection field Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function 'Vehicle identification no.' (VIN) input field (not active for all types) Button for starting VIN search Type selection field with descriptions Tab button for opening the Neoplan N-Types screen Button for displaying information in PDF format Illustration of the selected type List with available catalogues Buttons for opening the corresponding catalogue in PDF format Page 44

46 Neoplan N-Types VIN search You may enter a VIN only after having selected a type in the field with a minimum of one VIN saved in the system. Not all types feature this function. The three 'WAG' characters are always pre-defined and actively displayed (BLACK) as soon as you have selected a type with VIN function. Activating the VIN search 1 Click in the activated input field. 1 Enter the first characters of the desired VIN. The system features an auto-complete function. A drop-down menu with the first ten hits (at maximum) opens. The number of VINs displayed reduces as you enter more characters. You can only start the search once you have completely entered the VIN (17 characters). or 1 Place the cursor in the input field and press the key on your computer keyboard. A drop-down menu with the first ten hits (at maximum) opens. 1 Click on the desired VIN in the drop-down menu. 1 Click on the button to start the search or press ENTER. If the system found the VIN, the catalogue selection is reduced to the catalogue matching the VIN. The VIN is shown in this field. If the VIN is not available, the system message 'Vehicle identification number does not exist' appears. Deactivating the VIN search As soon as the search function is active, the button appears next to the button. 1 Click on this button to deactivate the search. or 1 Click on 'Start' in the path bar. Page 45

47 15. MAN Genuine Software You can view the MAN Genuine Software for your vehicle by clicking on the 'MAN Genuine Software ' tab button. In the following illustration, the 'Truck' option has been selected. Functions of MAN Genuine Software Display of main and sub-categories Path bar for the respective search status with navigation function Display of the modules/part numbers and software packages for the selected main category. Each column features a sorting function. Click on the column header to sort by this column. The sort order changes each time you click on the column header again. The sort order is indicated by the arrow in the column header. Tab button for opening MAN Genuine Software Print button Button for displaying explanations on selection and order catalogue in PDF Scroll bar Description of selection Display of software items and display of ordering route Page 46

48 16. Cart All part numbers you add to your cart are listed in sequence in the cart and assigned a running position number. The position numbers also appear in the cart print-out. The last entry is always at the bottom of the parts list. The quantities of identical part numbers are not cumulated. You can open the Part Information screen from the cart by clicking on the part number. If the 'Cart' function has been set in ASP, the button 'Send cart' is displayed in the cart. This button is active only if the cart contains positions. In addition, the button 'Send part number' is displayed in front of every position number. If order data is present (see the section entitled 'Order list'), this data can be opened by clicking on the button 'Load order list'. All buttons have a Tooltip function. Functions of the cart Button Button for saving the cart for loading a saved cart Column name with sorting function Button Button Button Button for loading an order list for sending the cart to the DMS for printing the cart (the order form) for updating after changes Page 47

49 Button for opening the cart Button for emptying the cart Display and input fields for the order quantities Names and remarks Pictogram notes: The ' ' icon indicates a predecessor; the ' ' icon indicates a successor, co-user and/or annotated replacement. The ' ' icon indicates master information (e.g. packing batch). The ' ' icon identifies a kit part number. The ' ' icon shows that this is an ecoline part. List of the part numbers contained in the cart Button for sending a part number to the DMS Button for deleting a part number Sending the cart to the DMS If you want to send the contents of the cart to the DMS, click on the button. The system information that subsequently appears will indicate whether or not the transmission was successful. If the transmission was not successful, the message 'Sending failed' appears together with the error message transmitted by the DMS. After successful transmission, the contents of the cart can be deleted using a dialogue box. 1 Click on the 'YES' button if you want to remove the contents of the cart. or 1 Click on the 'NO' button if you do not want to remove the contents of the cart. Sending a part number to the DMS If you want to send a single part number to the DMS, click on the button 'Send part number'. A system message will inform you whether the transmission was successful. Saving the cart 1 To save the cart, click on the button. 1 Click on the option 'Save file' in the 'Opening of...' window. 1 Confirm with OK. 1 Then enter the desired file name and storage location of the cart. 1 Finally, confirm your storage order. Page 48

50 Loading the cart 1 To open (load) a saved cart, click on the button. 1 Click on the 'Browse' button and then on the desired cart file. 1 Click on the 'Open' button. Two options are available to you: 1. 'replace existing cart' or 2. 'add to existing cart'. 1 Select the desired option. 1 Click on the 'Load cart' button. Refreshing the cart In order to transfer the changes to a cart (e.g. changes to quantities), the cart must be refreshed. 1 To refresh the cart, click on the button. Changing the quantity in the cart You change the quantity in the cart in the same way as you change the quantity in Part Information. 1 Click in the input field and mark the value entered there. 1 Overwrite the preset quantity value with the desired value. 1 When you have made the change, click on the button. Opening Part Information 1 To open Part Information, click on the desired part number. Printing the cart You can print the cart using your system printer. To enable this, the cart is converted to PDF format before being printed. 1 Click on the button in the open cart view. The cart is displayed in PDF format. 1 With the PDF document open, click on the 'Print' icon and/or save the PDF document as a copy. Emptying the cart 1 To empty the cart, click on the button. 1 Confirm the query with 'YES' to actually empty the cart. Deleting individual positions 1 Click on the button in front of the position/part number to be deleted. D Warning: The position/part number will be deleted without query. Page 49

51 17. Order list If the 'Cart' and 'Order list' functions have been set in ASP, the button 'Load order list' and the info field 'Order/job/plant' appear in the cart (see the section entitled 'Cart'). When the button in the cart is clicked the order list is displayed. If there are several orders, a scroll bar enabling the list to be scrolled will if necessary be displayed on the right side. In addition, the individual columns of the order list can be sorted. If you click on a position in the order list, this order will be added to the cart and displayed in the info field 'Order/job/plant'. The 'Load order list' window closes automatically. If a vehicle identification number has been stored in the selected order, it will be added to the 'VIN Number' field in the Parts catalogue and activated for searching. If you click on the button in the Parts catalogue the 'Information' window opens. The current order is displayed here in the information line 'Order/job/plant'. Functions of the order list Display of the number of hits/orders Input field for the search function Button for starting the order search Button for cancelling the current search List of orders Button for updating the order list. Updating cancels both the order search and the column sorting. Using the search function 1 Enter at least two characters in the input field. 1 To start the search, click on the button. Only the hits will be displayed in the order list. The characters entered in the input field will also be highlighted in colour in the positions in which they are found in the order list. The display 'Number of hits/orders' is refreshed. Page 50