Entering FIDES Keyboards
The following table describes the part parameters required for keyboards when a FIDES 2009 model is selected for the calculation. The FIDES 2004 model does not support the FIDES category/subcategory combination of Miscellaneous Subassembly/Keyboard.
Parameter
Type
Description
[Standard FIDES Parameters]
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For more information, see FIDES Standard Part Parameters.
# of Keys
Integer [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The number of keys on the keyboard.
Key Presses per Calendar Hour
Integer [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The number of strikes on the keyboard pressed per calendar hour.
Keyboard Weight
Real (kg) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The weight of the keyboard.
MTTP Preventive Maintenance
Real (Hours) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The mean or average time between two periodic preventive maintenance operations. When the maintenance policy does not include any preventive maintenance, the average failure rate is calculated over the average period between two corrective maintenance operations due to wear-out failure using the parameter values provided below.
Shape Factor Ī²
Real [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The shape factor for the Weibull distribution, which is used to model the wear-out type.
DDV Override
Real (Hours) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The life of the device in calendar hours. If you enter a value for this parameter, this value is used in place of a calculated DDV calendar override.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.