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The Basis Is Proper PlanningThe implementation of the Q-DAS CAMERA® Conceptstarts with a workshop in order to define the future sys-tem layout. However, we keep this layout as flexible aspossible in order to adapt to future changes in theprocess and to add extensions later on. The most impor-tant aspect of this definition workshop is the detaileddescription of the processes to which the implementa-tion of the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept applies.Experienced Q-DAS® employees and customers worktogether to find a possible solution based on a guideline.Cornerstones of the process description are information

about the manufacturing structure, e.g. informationabout production lines, operations, machines and tools,test plan structure (e.g. relating to customers or prod-ucts) and variable additional information (batches,shifts, cavities, …) that have to be recorded.

The detailed planning follows the process description.You have to define the desired evaluation criteria, i.e.how you want to evaluate which information statistical-ly. Already available data will guide you, e.g. existingreports / evaluations, measurement reports or solutionsto be superseded at the customer’s.

Already established standards such as AQDEF(Automotive Quality Data Exchange Format) providehelpful information at the conception stage. They helpdefining the data structure for installing and operating aperformance measurement system.

You have to provide the data fields in the Q-DAS® dataformat; this is the most important basis for operating aperformance measurement system and lays the founda-tion for the configuration of the Q-DAS® system.

Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept Case Studies Standardized Approach but Individual Solutions Stephan Sprink, Q-DAS® GmbH & Co. KG

The two CAMERA Concept articles “Performance Measurement System for Knowledge Acquisition“ (PIQ inter-national issue 2013/2014) and “Standardization Is the Key to Success“ (current issue) provided an introductioninto the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept. This PIQ® article describes aspects to be considered while defining andimplementing a performance measurement system and offers some examples of case studies.

Figure 1: Concept for individual solutions

Figure 2: Defining the data structure for the Q-DAS CAMERA®

Concept

Figure 3: Data format provides the basis for working with theQ-DAS CAMERA® Concept

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In order that customers can keep their working lan-guage, you adapt the program texts of the graphical userinterface to the respective use of language (e.g. partdescription becomes material description or operationbecomes work step). Subsequently, you will find theseconfigurations consistently in all areas of the CAMERAConcept, i.e. in input masks, reports and test planningor in graphics, diagrams and tables showing evaluationresults.

While implementing the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept youalso have to clarify the licensing and installation optionsbesides defining the configuration of the performancemeasurement system. In the first instance, it is aboutagreements you have to conclude with the IT depart-ment of the customer. Every company has an own phi-losophy that is also represented in the corporate infra-structure (terminal-server solutions, database systems,connection to several locations, operating systems,backup strategy …). The different installation options ofthe Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept provide solutions realiz-ing a seamless integration into the customer’s IT envi-ronment.

Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept – a Tool Box Meeting the Requirements of Different CustomersThe following case studies provide examples of how to find solutions for individual customer requirements by apply-ing the components of the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept. They illustrate customer’s benefit. Each case study has the same structure.

● Customer requirements● Implementation based on the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept● Result of the approach● Customer’s benefit

Figure 4: Example of an installation option – solution for sever-al plants with terminal server

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● Automated reporting system● Information compacting for different recipients● Display of results as needed● Evaluation based on uniform statistics● No manual data processing● Focus on the most important process and prod-

uct characteristics

● SAP QM is the leading system● Test planning and inspection lot creation in SAP

QM● Download inspection lot for data recording in

O-QIS● Data recording in O-QIS according to SAP QM

specifications● Inspection lot completion – O-QIS reports result

to SAP QM (usage decision)● Statistical evaluation based on standards and

guidelines

Case Study 1: Benchmarking Case Study 2: SAP QM Integration

Customer Requirements

Implementation based on the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept

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Cost savings● Standardized interfaces connecting measuring instruments and SAP QM● Automatic data connection / no manual processes● Quick overview of the process● Operators may take corrective action quickly based on information

about the current process status

Confidence and reliability● Validated statistics● Repeatability of results● Reproducible processes● TraceabilityManagement is always up to date

Result of the Approach

Customer’s Benefit

Case Study 3: Web Reporting Case Study 4: Online Monitoring

Customer Requirements

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● Plant-wide visualization of statistics● Adaptable websites on the Internet● Simple and clear representation, no expert

knowledge required to interpret results● Focus on most important processes● Management is always up-to-date

● Local real-time visualization of measurementdata on site

● Permanent visualization of data from productionlines (process parameters and measured data)including drill-down function

● Automated status reports for the managementon a daily basis

● Quick identification of critical processes

Implementation based on the Q-DAS CAMERA® Concept

Result of the Approach

Cost savings● Standardized interfaces connecting measuring instruments and controls● Automated data processing / no manual processes● Quick overview of the process● Operators may take corrective action quickly based on information

about the current process statusConfidence and reliability

● Validated statistics● Repeatability of results● Reproducible processes● Traceability

Management is always up-to-date.

Customer’s Benefit