DataLyzer® Spectrum SPC


DataLyzer® Spectrum is a comprehensive Windows® SPC software package simplifying the SPC tasks real-time data collection and charting. Its analysis is thorough and accurate while remaining intuitive and manageable. DataLyzer® products are known to be among the best in the industry.

The DataLyzer® system is easy to install and implement, minimizing training and setup time. Some IT support may be required for SQL Server and Oracle-based installations. Software licenses are perpetual. They do not stop working at the end of 12 months like other competitive products.

DataLyzer® Spectrum is localized for many languages, providing a common quality platform between plants world-wide. Built-in, one-click user languages include English, Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, French, and German. Users can even add their own language to DataLyzer® if desired.

Real-time data entry enables the user to see points plotted as data is entered. This instant feedback allows quick adjustment and process correction by the operator or automatic loop-back control can be implemented on a semi-custom basis.

DataLyzer® includes built-in communication drivers supporting direct instrument interfacing via USB or RS-232. This means there are no external drivers to buy or manage.

The system can be set to automatically send email alerts to two layers of process managers; area managers and individuals or globally when process problems appear. Local SMTP server access is required and authentication is supported.

Attach work instruction documents, pictures, or even movies to each SPC chart to fulfill auditing requirements and assist end users measure products consistently. Up to five attachments can be assigned per chart via common links.


General Features

» DataLyzer® Spectrum offers industry-standard operation under Windows® XP/NT/ME/2000/98/95.
» Built-in multilingual support (English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese) for international implementation.
» Real-time data entry and analysis for Variable, Attribute, Histogram/Inspection chart types provide instant feedback and response to process problems.
» Quickly define characteristics to be charted. Duplicate parts and characteristics to quickly build the database.
» Define characteristic-specific measuring instructions to be accessed during data entry. This standardizes the measurement process and minimizes minute-to-minute supervisory involvement.
» Attach predefined work instruction documents or graphic files which already exist can also be attached to each characteristic. Numerous file types are supported including: doc, jpg, gif, mpeg, avi, txt, xls, and many more.
» Configure DataLyzer® to send E-mail alerts to engineers or management as soon data is collected out of control or exceeding specifications.
» HTML report formatting automatically posts reports to any existing intranet.
» Create and assign numerous parameters per part to assign traceability information to each subgroup of collected data. Examples include Lot#, Shift, OperatorID, etc. Parameters allow filtering specific conditions during analysis.
» Process problems can be documented using predefined 60-character cause or corrective action notes. A Pareto chart of these notes can also be printed.
» DataLyzer® Spectrum-SPC will automatically calculate control limits or the user can set limits manually. Real-time statistical indicators show more than twenty alarm conditions in red, green, yellow and other color flags.
» Store unlimited sets of stepped control limits to track intermittent process shifts. The user simply stops and restarts control limits by accessing a screen button labeled "CL Set" with a mouse or hot key.
» User-selectable process shift and stratification analyses, including Western Electric run and trend rules, allow immediate detection of process shifts and nonrandom conditions within control limits.
» Math functions can be applied to incoming raw data, process parameters and data from other characteristics. This eliminates the need for recalculations during input. Entire subgroups may be derived automatically from functional combinations of other characteristics in a sequence.
» Point and click facilities on control chart for Excluding and Deleting points, subgroup edit, setting control limits and note entry.
» Built-in user definable drivers connect to all RS-232-compatible gages and interfaces.

Reports

» Single page, 8.5" x 11" or A4 report formats contain header, graphs, and data for convenient analysis, faxing, and filing.
» All data entered via real-time control charts is instantly available for Capability Study/Histogram reports.
» Customize reports with your company name and logo in the masthead. Report titles can also be user-defined.
» Analyze any set of subgroups using the "Search Data" screen button and parameter filters.
» Twenty different report formats have been developed and additional reports are being added regularly.
» Reports include all industry standard statistics like Cpk, Ppk and Ppm.
» Batch report facility allows reoccurring sets of reports to be printed instantly.

Calculations and Analysis

» Users select which summary statistics appear on displays or reports.
» Calculations included in the reports: Cpk, CpIndex, CpRatio calculations are done instantly.
» Ppk, PpIndex, PpRatio, Percent of points +/- 1 sigma.
» X-bar (X-bar graph).
» UCL Avg, Grand Avg, LCL Avg, UCL R, R bar, LCL R.
» Sigma hat, RMS sigma.
» All subgroup averages and ranges.
» Automatic or user-definable histogram cell center and cell size determinations allow tailored report presentation.
» Capability analysis includes normal and many non normal distributions. Users can select test for normality and goodness of fit.
» Statistics include: Sample size, mean, sigma, skewness, kurtosis, three, four, five, and six sigma limits, "Best-fit" frequency distribution analysis (Normal, Gamma, Beta, 2nd Approximation of Normal), Process Performance values (Ppk, PpRatio, PpIndex), Process Capability values (Cpk, CpRatio, CpIndex), percent below lower specification, percent above upper specification, upper and lower Z values, PPM.

This single user package can stand-alone or form the foundation of a larger local area network scenario: