NORVADA

 

 

CalWorks

 

CalWorks is a web-based application designed from the start to streamline your laboratory's business practices, improve data collection and record-keeping, and enhance reporting and customer data access, while providing an ultra-thin workstation client capable of running on a variety of platforms. Developed using industry-standard JSP tools enhanced by the STRUTS development environment, the CalWorks application can reside on any Web server configured to support JSP, and can be accessed from any workstation with a supported browser installed. CalWorks can be run from Windows, Pocket PC, Macintosh, and Linux machines. CalWorks can be hosted locally on a laboratory's internal Web server; remotely at a laboratory's ISP; or remotely on Norvada's Web servers.

 

CalWorks Benefits

Benefits start from day one by eliminating your old paper process and moving your entire tracking and reporting process online. Our application is designed to be intuitive for easy data entry and use.

  • CalWorks eliminates the need for “compatible” computers. As long as the workstation can bring up a browser, it is good to go. Nothing is loaded on the workstation. All of the data and programs it located on the server.
  • CalWorks provides a uniform and consistent application to track the calibration and monitoring of gauges and equipment.
  • CalWorks assists in ensuring that equipment and gauges used are capable of the accuracy and precision necessary.
  • Managers have instant access to calibration procedures, equipment location, and past calibration history.
  • Eliminate dropped equipment and gauge calibrations.
  • Calibration Certificates are available on-line. You have the ability to locate the certificate when you need it eliminating the need to search through file cabinets that may be in a different department, building or country.

CalWorks Features

  • CalWorks handles all equipment and gauges that require calibration, whether calibrated internally or externally. It also handles other types of activities such as Preventative Maintenance with separate recall or schedule dates. It also has a powerful real-time work-in-process tracking function for instruments that are returned to the calibration laboratory for repair and calibration.
  • Web based calibration software allows access from any Internet ready computer.
  • CalWorks will run statistical reports and calibration scheduling reports on the web in real time.
  • Automated Due Date Scheduling for equipment and gauges.
  • Online reverse traceability search, interactive text editing, interactive electronic procedures, electronic capture of measurement readings from manual or calibration software driven procedures, and automatic flagging of out-of-tolerance data.
  • The system has built-in support for global operations across multiple plant site facilities and multiple calibration labs.
  • It can also track service activities that are outsourced to third-party vendors such as commercial cal labs or the original manufacturer. CalWorks can also track service work performed by the in-house labs on behalf of outside customers and handle the billing and shipping. CalWorks will also run the commercial calibration laboratory.
  • Certain functions can be operated via wireless hand held PDA's or other mobile data collection devices, enabling view and update access from the field.
  • Tool Room Assignment
  • Workload Assignment

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Equipment Tracking

  • Instant visibility of all equipment ownership, location and status details
  • Tracks any category of equipment, anywhere in the world, by dozens of data attributes
  • Tracks identified test station/rack configurations as well as non-tagged accessories
  • Structured cataloging for Category, Subcategory, Class, Group or Family and model metrics analysis
  • Supports both using and responsible departments
  • Supports Assigned Lab, Scheduling Lab and Servicing Lab
  • Tracks contract property

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Recall and Delinquency Visibility

  • Multiple Cal/PM recall scheduling strategies, including shelf life of crib tools and gages
  • Handles any type of work: Cal, PM, Inspection, Overhaul, etc.
  • Automatic recall and delinquency notice generation -- online, hardcopy, or email
  • Min-max, shelf life and current intervals
  • Multiple service intervals (Cal, PM, Inspection) for any item
  • Automatic interval adjustment

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Procedures and Software

  • Electronic Procedures database
  • Revision and configuration tracking for customer procedures and software
  • Multimedia document linking (photos, schematics, specs, data sheets, videos)
  • Selectable validation options/defaults
  • Item Types template for easy setup of new items

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Backlog and Work-in-Process Tracking

  • Online work order generation, tracking, planning and scheduling
  • Bar code driven work-in-process tracking
  • Interactive online update of all work requests, work order, calibration, repair, downtime, and cost data
  • Lab location and status tracking
  • Supports both responsible and performing labs
  • Bar code compatible receiving screen
  • Shop and fieldwork orders
  • Label printing (barcodes and calibration)

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History

  • Fully compliant with ANSI/NCSL Z540, ISO 9000, and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
  • Robust structured history database
  • Records "As Received" as well as "As Left" values
  • Captures detailed readings data
  • Automatic standards default (user selectable)
  • Provides costed labor and parts data
  • Parts issue history
  • Online reverse traceability search

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Navigation

  • Customizable screens by user group
  • Customizable security-protected menus
  • Customizable navigation links and shortcuts
  • Direct screen-to-screen navigation — no rigid menu hierarchy
  • Unlimited scrollable pages of response on queries
  • Extensive customer selectable default processes