Before you can create a System, i.e., an Equipment with Equipment Group "PLSS System", its parent, System FLOC, has to be present in the IMS-PLSS database.
Creating System-FLOCs
To create a FLOC see Creating PLSS FLOCs. Make sure to select "PLSS SYSTEM-FLOC" for the Location Type.
Create a new FLOC by clicking on the Plus icon.

Creating System-Equipment
There are two different options for creating new Systems, i.e., Equipment with Equipment Group "PLSS System":
1. From the System-FLOC Details Page by clicking on +New Equipment.
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Then the Parent Id (the "PLSS SYSTEM FLOC" Id) is already filled in, and the "PLSS SYSTEM " Equipment Group is already selected.
2. From the Systems Main Screen (Grid List):
To create a new System from the Systems Main Screen (Grid List):
Click on the Plus button.
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A pop-up will appear for filling in the System details.
- Fill in the details of your System.
- Set the Equipment Group to "PLSS SYSTEM".
