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SPC Administrator
SPC Administrator gives Quality Engineers the tools to analyze their processes, isolate the factors causing variation in their process, identify and implement solutions, and reach their quality targets (Cpk, 3 Sigma, 6 Sigma, etc.).
SPC Administrator allows you to create a Product Configuration that implements all aspects of your SPC strategy including: Product Characteristics, Process Definition, Traceability Topics, Statistical Testing Methods, and Data Collection parameters.
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SPC Administrator is an SPC series module that allows Quality Engineers to create and maintain a product configuration for every product that meets your organization’s quality goals.
Product Configurations include:
Product Characteristics – Identify all or only the critical characteristics and specifications for measurement.
Process – Define your process and the locations where measurements will be made.
Traceability – Assign trace topics to the product, process step, location, as needed to isolate and track the factors affecting process performance.
Statistical Methods – Select from standard testing methods or define your own.
Data Collection – Control the way data is collected choosing input method (manual or from an external device) and defining sampling sizes and frequencies and data entry sequence and approval steps.
- Product Characteristics – Variable (numeric) or attribute (non-numeric), customer and reasonable specifications (Upper and Lower Limits), Math constructions
- Characteristics Groups – Allows similar characteristic to be collected and analyzed together
- Process Definition – Process steps and locations where measurements occur
- Traceability –Assign traceability topics to the product, process step, and location. Predefined lists
- Statistical Techniques – Select from standard testing methods or define your own. Standard techniques include; Individual Samples, Median/Range/ Xbar/range, Xbar/Sigma, NonNormal for Xbar Range (Hi and Low), Normal for Xbar Range (Hi and Low)
- Sub Groups – Sub group size defined per characteristic
- Manual Data Collection Control – Vertical and Horizontal collection methods, Accept Actions, Sub Group Periods
- External Data Source Data Collection – Choose from standard data sources or custom developed sources
- Assignable Cause – Condition control, required entry point control
- Workstation Based Access – Optional workstation specific access based on location
Personal Edition
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Component
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Requirements
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Hardware
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Processor – 500 MHz or higher
Memory – 256 MB
Disk – 500MB
Video – 800x600 resolution, 256 Colors
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Operating System
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Windows 2000 (Upgrade only, New installs are no longer supported)
Windows XP
Vista (32 bit) (New for v3.00)
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Notes:
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1) Powerway software will not run on earlier versions of Windows or Windows emulation systems that run on OS/2, UNIX or Macintosh computers. We do not support peer-to-peer networking.
2) 64 bit operating systems are not supported in v3.00
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Group Edition
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Server/Workstation
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Component
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Requirements
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Workstation
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Hardware
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Processor – 500 MHz or higher
Memory – 256 MB
Disk – 500MB
Video – 800x600 resolution, 256 Colors
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Operating System
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Windows 2000
(Upgrade only, New installs are no longer supported)
Windows XP
Vista (32 bit) (New for v3.00)
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Notes:
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1) Powerway software will not run on earlier versions of Windows or Windows emulation systems that run on OS/2, UNIX or Macintosh computers. We do not support peer-to-peer networking.
2) 64 bit operating systems are not supported in v3.00
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Database Server
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Hardware
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Processor - Fast dual core or dual processor
Memory - 2 gig
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Operating System
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Windows Server 2000
(Upgrade only, New installs are no longer supported)
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008(New for v3.00)
(Recommend Latest Service Pack)
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Software
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Sybase ASA 7.03
SQL Server 2000 or 2005
(Recommend Latest Service Pack)
Note: Express edition not supported
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Repository Server
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Operating System
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Windows Server 2000
(Upgrade only, New installs are no longer supported)
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008(New for v3.00)
(Recommend Latest Service Pack)
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Terminal Services
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Operating System
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Windows Server 2000
(Upgrade only, New installs are no longer supported)
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008 (New for v3.00)
(Recommend Latest Service Pack)
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Note:
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64 bit operating systems are not supported in v3.00
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Minimum Upgrade Requirements
Upgrades support the following version numbers of Suite 2000 or higher.
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CD Version
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1.03
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Audit Manager
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2.04
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Corrective Action
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2.04
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Desktop
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5.04
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Document Manager
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4.04
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Instruction Writer
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6.04
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Policy Writer
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6.04
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Procedure Writer
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6.04
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Quality Planner
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2.04
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SPC-Administration
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4.03
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SPC-Examiner
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4.03
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SPC-Operator
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4.03
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The Powerway Suite 2000 series of services help you use Desktop and the Modules more effectively, and can help provide expertise for you organization when you need help filling in the gaps.
For more information about how we can solve your specific business problem choose from the service offerings below:
On Site Deployment
In order to get your company up and running more quickly, Powerway offers On Site deployment by one of our application consultants. Each On Site deployment is custom designed for you, based upon your company's needs. We offer the following services:
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On Site Training - For any or all of your purchased modules
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Installation Assistance - Server and client installation assistance
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Application Deployment - Configuration and deployment as needed
Custom Data Collection
Powerway SPC begins with the shop floor, where data can be collected with or without operator input. The operator can collect data via hand held or bench style gages or through the keyboard. Powerway SPC interfaces with numerous digital and analog devices. Powerway Professional Services can offer custom designed and developed data collection solutions that can provide your SPC modules data directly from the source. Consult with your Powerway Sales representative for more information about this service.
SPC Series Courses
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The mission of the Powerway SPC course is to provide attendees with the developmental tools and concepts needed to configure the structure of the Powerway SPC product. This class will cover SPC administration, product configuration, data collection, monitoring data collection via alarm groups, and generating reports.
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The mission of the Powerway SPC Operator course is to provide attendees with the developmental tools and concepts needed for data collection and to generate charts and graphs that will be used to analyze the state of the processes involved in the data collection.
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The mission of the Powerway SPC Examiner course is to provide attendees with the developmental tools and concepts needed for monitoring data collection via alarm groups. Users will also learn how to generate charts and graphs that will be used to analyze the state of current data collection and historical data sets
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The mission of the Powerway SPC Administrator course is to provide attendees with the developmental tools and concepts needed to configure the structure of the Powerway SPC product. This class will cover SPC administration, product configuration, configuration approval, user responsibility assignments, and alarm group configuration. (Available in the near future)
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Contact Powerway for pricing information
Why?
The Powerway team will work with you to determine the best way to meet your needs. Since Suite 2000 offers such a wide range of features and flexible licensing options, our Sales Consultants can help determine the most effective purchasing mix for your needs
SPC Administrator is an SPC series module that allows Quality Engineers to create and maintain a product configuration for every product that meets your organization’s quality goals.
Product Configurations include:
Product Characteristics – Identify all or only the critical characteristics and specifications for measurement.
Process – Define your process and the locations where measurements will be made.
Traceability – Assign trace topics to the product, process step, location, as needed to isolate and track the factors affecting process performance.
Statistical Methods – Select from standard testing methods or define your own.
Data Collection – Control the way data is collected choosing input method (manual or from an external device) and defining sampling sizes and frequencies and data entry sequence and approval steps.
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