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GUI Software Control

Astech’s graphical user interface (GUI) provides operators with high level control of their automated system and provides an interface to a designated database management system (typically Oracle or SQL Server).

Astech’s GUI can be configured to allow limited access based on operator status.  For example, only application Administrators and Engineers will be capable of utilising a Maintenance facility.

Astech’s GUI will allow new methods to be set up and saved for the automated system depending on operator access.

All Astech GUI’s have a Microsoft Windows style and feel, featuring menu driven systems and intuitive, plain language, operator controls.

Data management features automatically format all generated data and store the data securely in the affirmed database as required.

Astech’s GUI provides dynamic information to the operator indicating current status of the automated system.
Tools are provided to configure definable / adjustable parameters that affect the operation of the automated system.

Tools are provided to facilitate viewing and printing data e.g. view a result set or an error log.

All software is designed such that it enables the ability to log operators in and out of the operating system without interrupting the operation of the automated system.

An Event Log serves as an audit trail for the application. Operator interaction or events that have an affect on the application or the system status are recorded in an Event Log.

If required the GUI can provide an intuitive Help facility in plain language. All help files are typically formatted and compiled into HTML help so they can be viewed using the standard Microsoft Windows Help viewer.

Maintenance utilities include tools for driving individual components of the automated system. This provides high-level, flexible control of system components for calibration and maintenance requirements.

Where appropriate, visual and audible prompts alert the operator under special conditions for example instrument calibration date expiries, or operational failures.  Alerts messages are detailed and, where appropriate, explain the steps necessary to rectify a given fault condition.