Real-time SPC for process monitoring and visualization

NWA Quality Analytics Server delivers real-time visibility to the entire organization, from process units to total plant operations.

NWA Quality Analytics Server:

  • Connects to any process database (Historians, LIMS, MES, etc.)
  • Delivers configurable real-time role-based status displays and graphics
  • Alarms and exceptions based on specifications, SPC limits and pattern rules
  • Supports alarm acknowledgement with Assignable Cause/Corrective Action
  • Improves process visibility from the control room to the office

“Our operators really like the Quality Analytics ‘dashboard.’ It automatically updates and tells them when to pay attention. QAS lets them focus on just the one point that demands attention, and then drill down to reports and charts as necessary.”
~Six Sigma Manager, Chemical Firm

NWA Quality Analytics Server Features

  • Connects directly to all ODBC-compliant databases
  • Aggregates information from multiple data sources
  • Updates status displays in real time
  • Comprehensive SPC analytics from NWA Quality Analyst
  • Scalable process/performance management to match system resources
  • Supports alarm acknowledgment with Assignable Cause/Corrective Action
  • Dynamically adapts to product changeover
  • Straightforward setup and configuration reduces IT support

Top: Alarms based on specification limits, control limits, and rule violations

Middle: User-selectable exception lists

Bottom: Drill down to control charts