CLASS-PA Client Server Software for Model 412

CLASS-PA software is a Windows^®-based software package for process monitoring and control utilizing Guided Wave^® spectrophotometers. Flexible and robust, CLASS-PA is ideal for continuous process monitoring applications. Running a single Guided Wave analyzer, the software can be accessed remotely without interrupting the continuous operations of the analyzer. Configuration options make it easy to allow multiple remote users to view data simultaneously.

CLASS = Client and Server Software
PA = Process Analytical

Specific Purpose

CLASS-PA provides a Windows-based environment for continuous and batch process analysis. The software may be implemented in process applications of new or existing Guided Wave spectrophotometers. This includes the ProSpec, InSite, Model 310, and the current Model 412.

Communications

A Comprehensive Package

CLASS-PA can be customized with “add-ons” to meet the needs of any process installation. At a minimum, the software is provided as a stand-alone package (“Server') to control all aspects of your Guided Wave analyzer. The functionality of the software allows for full control of the analyzer, diagnostic systems, data manipulation, maintenance/event log, laboratory data entry, trend graphs, models, security, input/output, etc. Communications via OPTOMUX^® and MODBUS^® are included as standard.

Models developed in Camo’s Unscrambler^® are supported directly. Pre- and post-processing of spectral data is done in a simple basic-like script language. CLASS-PA supports multiple probes each with multiple analyses. Models, probes, or the analyzer can be taken on- and off-line with the click of a button.

Remote Access

The “Client” option allows remote access to the CLASS-PA Server package over LAN/WAN or modem lines. With the proper security clearance, you can fully operate and configure the CLASS-PA software and your Guided Wave analyzer from your desk in the plant or from home. With multiple licenses, you can have simultaneous Client packages viewing the operations, function and “health” of your on-line Guided Wave analyzer. This is extremely useful as the process engineer, laboratory technician, maintenance technician, and process supervisor can all access the analyzer remotely to accomplish their jobs. Furthermore, at your option Guided Wave’s Service Engineers and/or Applications Specialists can review and support your system, on demand, from our service centers.

Features

Windows^®-based
Multi-tasking
Pre-configured for easy setup
Real-time trend charts
Current display of chemical value
Multi-level password protection
Multiple access levels
Built-in analyzer diagnostics
Local and global network accessibility
Remote, real-time access
Background trial models
Component and system-level event logging
Manual entry event logs
Built-in script language
CAMO Unscrambler^® calibration model predictions
Bi-directional MODBUS^® protocols
OPTIMUX^® communications protocols
Laboratory data entry module

Minimum Computer Requirements

Pentium processor running at 1 GHz minimum
Window XP^®, Microsoft NT^® 4.0 Operating System with Service Pack 6, or Windows 2000^®™ Service Pack 2 (Server); Windows 98^® or any of the above (Client)
128 MB RAM minimum
20 GB Hard Disk Drive minimum
17 inch SVGA monitor with 2 MB SVGA video controller
CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Drive, 3.5”, 1.44 MB
100 MB Ethernet NIC if Client or access through Ethernet is anticipated
56K modem if Client or access through dial-up networking is anticipated
Ports, as needed, for modem and MODBUS^®
Microsoft Remote Access Software (RAS) must be installed if modem access or dial-up networking is anticipated

Typical Screen

This shows the power and flexibility that Class-PA provides. Setup is straightforward for specific components at each probe location.

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