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title: "Contextualize Downtimes"
slug: "context-downtimes"
updated: 2026-03-13T13:58:49Z
published: 2026-03-13T13:58:49Z
canonical: "docs.sightmachine.com/context-downtimes"
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# Contextualize Downtimes

During the downtime root cause investigation, this data must be documented to accurately assign a failure mode and a specific failure mode cause for the affected equipment.

#### Editing Downtimes

To add contextual information to a Downtime event, select the record for the downtime event. This action reveals a Timeline view of the Downtime alongside reference data, including Start Time, End Time, Failure Mode, Failure Mode Cause, and Root Cause.

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#### Selecting Failure Mode and Cause

Failure Mode, Failure Mode Cause, and Root Cause options are available via convenient drop-down menus, ensuring the standardization of contextual data.

For instance, a `Breakdown` may be selected as the Failure Mode, with `Mechanical `designated as the Failure Mode Cause. Detailed information regarding the root cause of the Downtime can be communicated to the Line team and Operators through the Comments field.

After entering the required information, selecting Save finalizes the entry.

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It may take up to 30 seconds for changes to be displayed on the list of Downtimes.