Leverage Backpack data to enhance equipment management
Equipment Data in Backpack
Your Backpack equipment list contains a lot of key information about various types of equipment in the building. Backpack tracks all major pieces of equipment at the property - think critical systems like AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, fans, etc.
The first step to creating an equipment list is the site visit. Learn more about that in this great article: Backpack Site Visit: Everything You Need to Know
First we collect the data onsite
For each piece of equipment, we collect the following information
- Name, location, and type of equipment
- Unit make, model and serial number (where available)
- Photos of each piece of equipment, and associated name plates
- Estimated/actual installation date (if known)
In addition we place a QR code sticker on the equipment to track these details.
Then we leverage that information to fill in more details
We utilize multiple sources and in-house experts to add additional information for each piece of equipment like:
- Useable life*
- Replacement value*
- Size/tonnage
- Flow rates, VFD information & source for HVAC equipment
- Warranty information
- Links/attachments to equipment specs
*usable life & replacement value can only be calculated if Backpack can confirm make, model & age. Typically this is provided when a legible faceplate is present.
Allowing you to utilize the information in multiple ways
Here are some ways to utilize the information:
- Budget for equipment beyond usable life for annual or 5-10 year budget plans
- Utilize replacement value for a quick purchase approval instead of waiting on a vendor to provide a bid
- Utilize replacement value as a budget placeholder OR a validation on the RFP process
- Download data into a spreadsheet or PDF to share with vendors for the RFP process
- Download the entire portfolio equipment list and conduct a global RFP across multiple buildings with similar information
- Compare equipment to the Backpack Rewards program participants and easily find rebates for cash back
And - we come back annually to update & verify the list!
Backpack conducts an annual site visit to maintain and update your equipment list. During this visit our technician will confirm the current list as well as make updates to any new or replacement equipment. We can also note an upcoming project for equipment replacement & help make sure any applicable rebates are utilized.
Learn how to navigate to the Equipment page and interpret the data in this great article: Navigating the Equipment Page
Questions?
Contact our support team at support@backpacknetworks.com