Key Concepts
Use this page to look up the main terms you’ll encounter in Ex-Online.
Tag Browser
Section titled “Tag Browser”Tag Browser is the web application at cloud.ex-online.com. You choose a project on the Accounts Page, then manage equipment, associated equipment, documents, defects, actions, and inspections on the Project Dashboard.
Learn more: Accounts Page reference · Project Dashboard reference
Inspection App
Section titled “Inspection App”The Inspection App (listed as Ex-Online 7 in the app stores) is the free companion app for completing inspections on-site. You load an IWP, fill in Inspection Check Sheets offline, and transfer the results back to the Tag Browser.
Learn more: Inspection App reference · Installing the Inspection App
Project
Section titled “Project”A project is the top-level container for everything in Ex-Online — equipment, documents, inspections, defects, and users all belong to a project. Typically one project maps to one site or client engagement.
Learn more: Project Dashboard reference · Project Window reference
Equipment
Section titled “Equipment”Equipment items are the individual assets you track and inspect. Each item is identified by a unique Tag No and sits on the EQUIPMENT tab of the Project Dashboard.
Learn more: Equipment reference · Managing Equipment
Associated Equipment
Section titled “Associated Equipment”Associated equipment are secondary devices linked to a primary equipment item — for example, a cable gland attached to a junction box. They appear on the ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT tab.
Learn more: Associated Equipment reference · Managing Associated Equipment
Document
Section titled “Document”Documents are files attached at the project or equipment level — certificates, drawings, photos, or reports. They appear on the DOCUMENTS tab and can also be attached inside Equipment Windows.
Learn more: Documents reference · Managing Documents
Defect
Section titled “Defect”A defect is an issue recorded during an inspection. Defects are tracked on the DEFECTS tab and can be reviewed, updated, and resolved over time.
Learn more: Defects reference · Managing Defects
Action
Section titled “Action”An action is a piece of corrective work created in response to a defect. Actions are tracked on the ACTIONS tab and linked back to their parent defect.
Learn more: Actions reference · Managing Actions
Inspection Work Pack (IWP)
Section titled “Inspection Work Pack (IWP)”An Inspection Work Pack is a downloadable package containing the equipment and check sheets you need for an on-site inspection. You build an IWP in the Tag Browser, transfer it to the Inspection App, and upload the completed results back.
Learn more: Inspections reference · Downloading an IWP
Inspection Check Sheet (ICS)
Section titled “Inspection Check Sheet (ICS)”An Inspection Check Sheet is the per-item form inside an IWP that you fill in during an inspection. It lists the checks to perform on a piece of equipment — each check records a result (pass, fail, not applicable) and can capture defects and photos.
Learn more: Inspection Check Sheet reference · Filling In the Check Sheet