THE CALIBRATION INFORMATION CENTER FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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2 THE CALIBRATION INFORMATION CENTER FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT QM6 gives you calibration and maintenance lists. Viewing instrument and position data is easy in QM6. Security System The system supervisor can customize all aspects of the database security system. He decides to which functions a user or a group of users have access. All users have their own unique ID and passwords. The QM6 database(s) cannot be edited using any application other than QM6, according to the regulations set out by ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA etc. Ergonomic User Interface Special emphasis has been placed on making the user interface as smooth and easy-to-use as possible, while still offering the maximum flexibility and functionality needed for the calibration and maintenance management of today s complex instrument systems. The user interface represents a card-file structure, thus giving the user the feeling that they are flicking through instrument information cards. Thanks to the optimized ergonomics of the QM6 software, the total work time and training requirements are minimized. When opening your database, QM6 Quality Manager Calibration Software automatically checks instruments and calibrators due for calibration. Calibrations Due List If enabled, QM6 automatically creates a list of calibrators, positions and devices due for calibration. Every time a database is opened, the due list will be created and displayed. The due list can be printed or an individual item can be selected for deeper analysis.

3 DATABASE STRUCTURE QM6 sends calibration setups and procedures to the calibrator. Print a route list to support the calibration work. Queries and Sets Queries allow you to filter out unwanted records by broadly specifying the type of records you would like to view. The result of a query is dynamic; whenever a new position/device matching the criteria is added, it is included in the query set. QM6 also supports static sets. They are groups of positions or devices selected for future batch processing, such as devices to be calibrated during the same week. Both the query results and the static sets can be utilized when selecting instruments to be calibrated or maintained. Plant Structure The plant under management may be broken down into different levels: plant, unit of plant, process, loop and position. From the interface it is possible to display all details about the plant structure. Labels and Route Lists A route list may be produced to accompany the calibration work in the field. The route list can, in addition to the information of instruments to be calibrated, include other data such as calibration procedure notes or even pictures describing the location of the position. You can also print calibration labels to be fixed to the calibrated instrument. They help by giving a quick overview of when an instrument/function has last been calibrated or maintained. Logbook Function The Logbook keeps track of database updates and/or (user selected) events. The database update/event is time stamped with various information recorded including user name, field name, reason for changes, etc. Logbook provides the audit trail required for Management of Change (OSHA, FDA).

4 BOTH ON-LINE AND BATCH CALIBRATION Calibration in the field or in the workshop. Viewing calibration history. Automatic On-line Calibration QM6 includes a unique on-line communication feature with QCAL calibrators. In the on-line calibration mode, QM6 controls the complete calibration process, and in some cases, the calibration can be completely AUTOMATED. Most temperature and electrical based instruments (e.g. transmitters, converters, switches) can be calibrated without requiring the calibration technician to make adjustment to the instruments input value. When a pressure controller is used, devices such as pressure transmitters and switches, can be calibrated virtually HANDS FREE! On-line calibration allows completely automated calibration procedures. The only intervention by the operator is to adjust the instrument under test. Batch Calibration When doing a batch calibration, QM6 communicates with both Beamex calibrators and calibrators from other leading calibrator manufacturers. When required, calibration results can also be entered manually into the database. Beamex calibrators can store both the "as found" and "as left" calibration results for up to 244 instruments if required. History Tracking The calibration history data can be viewed both from the position s and the device s point of view. This allows you to examine detailed characteristics of a single device during its life span even though the device has been located in several positions. You can also evaluate the functionality of individual devices in a certain position. History Trending The History Trend module helps you estimate the optimum calibration period for an instrument. With history trending you can view results from previous calibrations of an instrument in order to see how much the instrument settings have drifted during the calibration period. If the settings haven t drifted much between two calibrations you may extend the calibration period to save both time and money.

5 THE OPEN INFORMATION CENTER QM6, part of your master maintenance management system. Printed reports and certificates. Automatic reporting is included for all calibrations that fail the error limit check, triggered by preselected values. Documenting and Reporting QM6 automatically creates ready designed calibration reports and certificates. The software allows printing of the following documentation calibration certificates calibration procedures reports route lists labels history trend certificates calibrations due list calibrators due list The Certificate and Report Design module increases the flexibility of QM6, offering the possibility to create your own specific calibration and report documentation. You can, for example add company logos and design the layout of the text/graphic elements within the document, or you can design a completely new document. Import/Export With the Import/Export module you can import existing data from other databases into QM6. Key data within QM6 can also be exported to external databases. The following formats are supported in both import and export: dbase, Access, Paradox, ODBC, ASCII / Text file. QM6, Part of Your Maintenance System The QM6 Import/Export Utility provides much more than a simple import or export of database information. The QM6 Import/Export Utility is a TOOL that provides for integration of QM6 with more extensive Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Training and Technical support The Beamex software support team is always ready to answer questions about installing and using QM6. Furthermore, Beamex training courses are designed to train plant personnel on how to get the most out of QM6 and the entire QCAL System.

6 THE QCAL SYSTEM QM6 - HEART OF THE QCAL SYSTEM Integration with OTHER (SOFTWARE) SYSTEMS BATCH Communication MANUAL data entry ON-LINE Communication Calibration Reports and Certificates QCAL System The QCAL System is the most comprehensive Quality Calibration System available today. The system is comprised of hardware and software; Field-Portable Temperature/Electrical and Pressure Calibrators or Workshop Calibration Stations as well as interactive MS Windows Calibration Database Management Software. Quality Calibration Environment Modern industry requires efficient tools in order to compete in the global market. Quality calibration and maintenance management provides the ability to control and optimize the production quality, thereby optimizing production costs and reducing any adverse impact on the environment. Software The MS Windows based QCAL Software packages offer the ideal solution to calibration and maintenance management. The software packages provide a complete calibration maintenance tool. You can have confidence in the QCAL System, knowing that it is the most sold calibration system world-wide. Automated Calibration and Documentation The QCAL System provides the tool for accurate calibration, increased productivity and compliance documentation meeting the requirements of regulatory authorities like NRC, OSHA, EPA and FDA as well as the ISO 9000 series of quality standards. Hardware The hardware of the QCAL System is comprised of smart fieldportable calibrators of various accuracy standards for practically all requirements. For workshop applications there is also a range of highly accurate calibration workstations.

7 QUALITY MANAGER CALIBRATION SOFTWARE The Strategy Card includes information about the importance of the position (TAG number). The Procedure Card shows which calibrators to use and how to perform the calibration. The Device Card shows details regarding device(s) associated with this position. The Settings Card shows data on function(s), ranges and calibration points of the position (TAG number). Via the Additional Card you can show pictures like loop diagrams, device pictures etc. The Position Card shows plant structure and general information about the position (TAG number). Modular Construction The visionary design team behind QM6 has enabled flexibility through true modular construction, allowing package customization for specific application needs. QM6 is comprised of several software modules, each allowing for further extension in functionality and productivity in the calibration maintenance work. Notes and Pictures QM6 generates versatile certificates and reports including text, tables, graphics, photos and drawings. More than 20 common picture formats can be used, e.g. AI, BMP, DIB, DXF, EPS, JPG, PCX, TIF, WMF. Text Editing QM6 incorporates a facility to change all program texts, including user interface texts. You can either change the terminology to suit your own plant requirements or completely change the language. QM6 is used world-wide and has been translated into many different languages (e.g. ENG, GER, FRE, SPA, CZE, POR, SWE, FIN). The Multi-User Module/Networking The Multi-User module allows for the simultaneous access to the same database, by a number of authorized users. However, only one user at a time can edit the same record in the database. This is to prevent overlapping modification.

8 EVOLUTIONARY CALIBRATION SOFTWARE Feature Standard Option On-line Calibration Batch Calibration Manual Data Entry User Interface Text Editor Plant Structure Descriptioning Multi-User Module/Networking Security System Logbook Automatic Backup Reminder On-line Help Database Restoring Tool Multiple Databases Calibration Test Sets User Defineable Queries Linking Devices to Positions Drivers for Beamex Calibrators Drivers for Other Calibrators CALDB3/HISDB3 Data Import Data Import / Export Certificate and Report Printing Utility Certificate and Report Design Module Calibration History Tracking History Trend Analysis User Defineable Fields User Defined Function Types User Definable Pick-up Lists Automatic Certificate Numbering Calibrations/Calibrators Due List Uncertainty Calculation Hardware Requirements: Minimum Recommended Operating system Windows 3.1x Windows 95/NT Processor 486/66 MHz Pentium RAM 16 Mb 32 Mb Monitor VGA SVGA Hard disk space for program 25 Mb 25 Mb Specifications subject to change without notice. Ask your local sales representative or Beamex office for more technical details. Oy Beamex Ab P.O. Box 5 FIN PIETARSAARI Finland Phone Fax sales@beamex.com Internet Beamex, Inc Northwest Parkway Suite 185 Marietta, GA 30067, USA Phone (770) (800) Fax (770) beamex@mindspring.com Beamex UK Highcliffe Road Hamilton Industrial Park Leicester LE5 1TY, UK Phone (0116) Facsimile (0116) Representative: BX/QM6/3997/ENG