Core ModulesAutomatic Test Control
Programmable test sequences
Safety Shutdown
Multi-test sequencing
Auxiliary equipment control
Data Recorder -
Black Box data recording
Auto/Manual logs
Transient logs
Continuous logs
Comment/Event log
Alarm/Safety Monitor
Four alarm zones
Trigger auto-shutdown
Comprehensive alarm reporting
Facilities Access
Configurable toolbar
Multi-layer menu
Security
User management
Definable privileged access to programs and/or functionality
User change logs
Password protection
Data Graphing Tools
Report Generation
Display Builder
Network Data Access
Report GenerationReport On -
Test log data
Test header data
Commentary header
Transient data
Historic dump
Black Box data
Flexible Formats -
Tabular log
Graphs
Bar/Pie Charts
Timed Report Generation
Run hourly, daily, weekly, etc.
Faxing Option
Control LanguagePowerful easy to use editing environment
Multiple program threads
Integrated program control
Controlled shutdown facility
Integrated debug facilities
Numeric & string data types
Real-time signals
Local/global variables
Constants
Macros
Comprehensive instruction set
Set/Turn
Lock/Unlock
Wait For/Until
If-Else-Endif
Repeat For/Until
Goto/label
Call/Routine/End Routine/Return
Stop/Start
Arithmetic expressions
Conditional expressions
Expandable library of external function calls
Colour-coded program printout
Test ScheduleUser Definable Layout
Unlimited test phases
Unlimited control parameters
Conditional phase termination
Phase repeat and loop
Auxiliary control parameters
Phase repeat and loop
Digital sequencing
Pre-program test schedules
Programmable record interval
Transient record initiation
Alarm schedules linked to phases
Microsoft Access compatible
Pre-Programmed Control Sequences
Rig start-up
Controlled/Emergency shutdown
Manual control mode
Automatic gear change
Fuel weigh rig control
Emissions cart control
Smoke meter control
Trend GraphsUnrestricted Time-axis Span
Unlimited Signals per Trend
Printing
Real-time Trending
Pre-selected time spans
Current value read-off
Historical Trending
Average mode
Peak mode
Access via Test Identity
Absolute time
Relative time
Real-time comments
Zoom and pan
Manual/auto axis scaling
Real-time smoothing
Data scrolling
Data read-off
Signal value
Alarm state
Automatic or manual value
Real or interpolated value
Unlimited amount of historical data
CD-R option
Intelligent recording strategies
Ideal curve overlay
CSV data export
Cell UtilisationAutomatic monitoring of stoppages to provide accurate timings
Assignment of any number of downtime reasons to stoppage periods
Test rig interlocks used to improve data quality
Interlock override facility for maintenance and rig set up
Down time data recorded to shift based, daily, weekly and monthly logs
Down time reasons can be entered through Displays and Forms, or through microterminals located in the cell
Reports can be produced summarizing periods of time, broken down to show the different down time reasons and cell efficiencies
DriversHost of drivers, covering
Serial I/O devices
PC I/O card
Software virtual devices
Fuel rigs
Smoke meters
Emissions cart
Dyno controllers
Custom driver development
Complete up to date list available on request
Hardware PlatformIBM Compatible PC with minimum specification of
P100 processor or higher
128Mb RAM
200 Mb free disk space
MS Windows 2000 or higher
I/O devices include
mV, V, mA, RTD, T/C, Pulse, Quadrature, Strain gauge
Display BuilderObject- oriented, vector based drawing package
Drawing Primitives
Line segments
Rectangles
Rounded rectangles
Ellipses
Closed polygons
Intelligent objects (gauges, sliders, valves, etc.)
Text
Buttons
Bitmaps
Trends
Heatmaps
Forms
Drawing Controls
Composite Objects
Grouped objects
Duplication of objects
Alignment of objects
Spacing of objects
Zoom and pan
Z-Ordering
Configurable refresh rate
Tag search and replace
Customisable object library
Undo/Redo edit commands
Dynamic Attributes
Visibility
%age fill
Fill colour
Line attributes (length, colour, thickness, etc.)
Position
Orientation
Button actions
Slider actions
Text/numeric value displays
Tool Tips
Operator Interactions
Set signal value via:
Buttons
Sliders
Forms
Dialogs
Start/Stop tests
Display maintenance info
Enter comments
Switch between displays
Run reports
Call up trends
Remote Data AccessProdigy Workstation
Desktop PC acts as a view station
Optional control access
Prodigy Interconnect
Distributed real-time data base
Multiple systems share live data
Remote Data Entry/Viewing
Via compact, rugged, industrial data entry and display terminals
Redundant Hot Swap Option
Software ControllersAny number of PID controllers
PID terms governed by control panel or by signal values
On/off or analogue control
Auto/manual power control
Bumpless Transfer
Profile control
Cascade control
Demand correction
Plug in ModulesP.I.D. control
Downtime Logging
Machine Utilisation
Manual data entry
Operator notes
Raytek thermal imaging
Calibration
Calibration tracking
Multi-channel calibration
AlarmsAlarm Displays
Displays alarms and events along with the time they became active and the current state of the alarm
Permanent banner on display at all time, even when configuring system
Full screen display, showing all current alarms and events in chronological order
Alarm Acceptance
Restricted to permitted users
Recorded with time stamp and name of operator to provide full acceptance history
Configurable Strategies
Definable as part of signals characteristics, whether I/O or derived
Configurable as Alarm Schedules for different product criteria
Can be disabled during changeovers, run-up, etc.
Annunciators
Unlimited distributed annunciators
Can rigger other events, e.g. controlled shutdown
Recording
Can be recorded as part of test commentary information
Can be recorded to provide a full history of alarm and event conditions in a system
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