Product Specifications are created for each distinct product. Numeric Tests, Descriptive Tests and Conditions make up each Specification. These categories are further split into Mandatory and Optional requirements. Numeric Tests are defined for each of the measured parameters of the product. Information on the target value, minimum & maximum operating limits and minimum & maximum hold limits are specified, along with the required unit of measure. Tolerances can be either specific values, or percentages of the target. When defined as Mandatory, a result must be entered. If Optional, tests can be entered on a variable basis (e.g. per Shift, per Grade, etc). Descriptive Tests cover all tests that cannot be measured numerically, for example appearance. Again, these can be either Mandatory or Optional. Quality Recording is event driven as items are produced. Where possible, Quality Recording can be interfaced directly with Supervisory Control systems and intelligent testing equipment. The system confirms the suitability of the product as test results are recorded. If all tests are inside the operating tolerances, the material will be allowed to progress to the next workcentre or moved into stock. If any test is outside operating tolerance, but inside the hold limits, the system will alarm the operator If any test is outside the hold limits an alarm will be raised. Recommendations are available for re-grading or diverting out of specification products. Used in conjunction with Machine Running Orders and Order Enquires, operators have all of the information to hand to allow quick decisions to be made for sub- standard production. Machine Operating Conditions can also be defined. These cover aspects of Machine set- up, such as flows, levels, temperatures, etc, as well machinery configuration. Machine Conditions can be recorded either manually, or through direct interfaces with your instrumentation or DCS. Data can also be recorded through remote hand held devices, and automatically uploaded. Production operators have access to this information for ‘best run’ set-up.