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title: Kypeco MES | Downtime | Add an Unplanned Downtime on Smart Devices
description: Need to create a new unplanned stop or record a past unplanned downtime? Use the steps below on your smart devices!
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# [Kypeco MES | Downtime | Add an Unplanned Downtime on Smart Devices](https://hub.ifelsecloud.com/knowledgebase/how-to-add-an-unplanned-downtime-on-smart-devices)

 Written by [Team@IfElseCloud](https://hub.ifelsecloud.com/knowledgebase/author/teamifelsecloud) | May 8, 2023, 12:12:10 PM

Here you will learn how to create[Unplanned Downtime](https://hub.ifelsecloud.com/knowledge.kypeco/what-is-an-unplanned-downtime?hs_preview=vSzdZFHO-106100350026) with its reason code and equipment involved using the fab icon on Kypeco.

## Steps:

1. Tap on thecircular **Fab icon**.
2. Select **Add Downtime.**
3. Select **Unplanned Downtime**.
4. Add the **start date-time** of the downtime.
5. Select the **duration** of the unplanned downtime. **OR**
6. If the end time is known, add the **end date-time**.
7. **Select a reason code** from Levels 1, 2 and 3.
8. **(Optional): Tag equipment** concerned with downtime.
9. Touch **Add Downtime**. Simple as! 

 

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