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title: "PL External Corrosion - Sacrifice Anode CP"
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updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:11Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:12:11Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PL External Corrosion - Sacrifice Anode CP

> [!NOTE]
> Take Note
> 
> This overview explains how to read and add data to the Sacrificial Anode CP section of the External Corrosion module in IMS PLSS. This section is available only for the Offshore Pipeline with Cathodic Protection set to Sacrificial anode or Both on the Equipment Details Page in the PL Design Data section.

The Sacrificial Anode CP section is divided into 3 parts:

1. An ECH overview from where you can see existing or create new ECHs.
2. The Datagrid.
3. The Graph.

In the Datagrid, the CP value, Field gradient and Current density per measuring point are shown. The Graph

## Adding ECH data to Sacrificial Anode CP

All the Data, for each of the Tabs in the Impressed Current CP section, need to be entered via an ECH. To add data you will first need to create an ECH from the ECH grid of the aplicable Tab.

To create the ECH:

- Click the *Plus* button in the grid.
- Fill in the Condition Date.
- Fill in the Description.
- Click **Save**.

Clicking **Save** will open the ECH Details Page. IMS will automatically set the Actions Performed Checklist to the "SACRIFICIAL ANODE CP SURVEY” and its value to “YES”.

- Click the *Grid* button.

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This will open a grid where the survey data can be entered.

### Adding Survey Data to ECH

After you create the ECH, add data to it manually or import it from an Excel Sheet.

To add the data Navigate to the Checklists section of the ECH.

- Click *Plus* in the grid.

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- Fill in the required data.
- Click **Save**.

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### Editing Survey Data in ECH

- In the Datagrid on the ECH Detail Page, click the Edit button.
- Edit the value in the applicable field.
- Click **Save**.

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To import the data via the grid in the Checklist section of the ECH Details page:

- Click the *Import* button.

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- Follow the Import step-by-step process.
- Click **Save**.

To import the ECH data in bulk follow the [Data import](/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings) process in the **Settings**, making sure you select the correct Import Type.

Cathodic Protection

Equipment Condition History