The drive to Operational Excellence has never been stronger. Sustaining continuous improvement and achieving world-class performance benchmarks are no longer optional: they are essential to staying in business.

Pertinence Suite is the first true end-to-end manufacturing operations solution developed with Operational Excellence in mind. The Suite supports all Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan and other process initiatives implemented throughout the world. From simplified process planning and advanced predictive analysis to best-in-industry process execution and quality management, the Pertinence Suite helps customers reach their operational goals in a very short time.

The Pertinence Suite

Process Planning
Pertinence Suite's planning and process design tool quickly assembles all data necessary into planning templates or authoritative process documentation to be executed in a paperless environment. These templates include all supported objects such as work instructions, graphics, buyoffs, bill of materials and tooling. The module utilizes process libraries for the capture and re-use of best practices to minimize effort in authoring and maintaining templates.

Process Rules Discovery
Based on historical data, Process Rules Discovery uses patented pattern-recognition technology to extract from a set of process and product characteristics whose combinations have been successful or could generate quality defects. These best operational practices and risk situations will be displayed in laymen's terms facilitating communication across the company to the shop floor.

Process Execution
Developed for mission-critical advanced manufacturing, Pertinence Suite's Process Execution module puts you in control of the process. While providing real-time visibility of the shop floor, the system enforces complete procedural control of data collection, buy-offs, employee certification and a complete record of the as-built history in accordance with all industry and governmental regulations. Real time WIP status empowers shop floor operators to avoid bottlenecks, part shortages and other issues that affect a predictable process, consistent product quality or on-time delivery.

Operations Advisor
Utilizing pattern recognition technology on the shop floor, the Operations Advisor Dashboard warns operators that a risk has been identified and, based on best operational practices and risk situations, proposes preventative or rectifying action. This real-time system monitors and analyzes the risk of quality defects and alerts the operator of the issue while there's still time to act. The dashboard not only reduces the opportunity to make the same mistake twice, it increases the chances of getting it right the first time.

Emergent Process Management (EPM)
EPM is a configurable process workflow engine that allows disposition of any unexpected product or process event. Anomalies, defects or nonconformances detected anywhere in the supply chain will launch alternative process flows that guide engineering, quality or shop floor personnel to quick resolution or corrective action. The system is also used outside the quality arena to track experimental parts, document approval or other non-standard processes. All data is recorded and archived, providing complete traceability to meet regulatory compliance.

Performance Tracker
Displayed in a dashboard format, Performance Tracker aligns best operational practices with actual production metrics and alerts users of any drifts or inconsistencies. This reporting and ad-hoc data search capability provides access to system-wide trends and analysis such as first pass yield, cycle time, labor rollups, material genealogy or other views of the manufacturing process. Performance Tracker can be used as a standalone solution or can be embedded in an existing ERP manufacturing dashboard.

The Velocity Core
The Velocity Core is the backbone of Pertinence Suite and the foundation for all business rule logic and data sharing. In addition to housing the administrative functions, data storage and security for the entire suite, this transactional layer allows the Suite's modules to communicate with each other.

Advanced Integrated Service
Intercim's Advanced Integration Services (AIS) is a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) built for easy integration of Pertinence Suite to other, complementary applications. The system can accept upstream data, for example, from engineering or a PLM application, as well as output valuable data to downstream systems, such as an ERP suite. AIS is XML-based and compliant with data exchange standards such as ISA-95 and ISA-88. The AIS layer delivers innovative business services in a truly flexible, easily integrated and mobile IT infrastructure.

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• Records all your necessary values in a three phase system
• Highest safety rating in the industry
• Four voltage and four current channels
• Captures waveform data on all phases simultaneously
• System-Monitor: Six power quality parameters
  on one dashboard
• Automatic Transient display: Never miss an event
• Auto Trend: Don't waste time setting up recordings
• Rugged, handheld recorder
• Seven hours operating time per charge on NiMH battery pack
• Transfer data files to you PC for reporting
  and analysis using FlukeView software
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The Fluke 434 and Fluke 433 three-phase power quality analyzers help you locate, predict, prevent and troubleshoot problems in power distribution systems. These easy-to-use handheld tools have many innovative features to give you the details to pinpoint problems faster and safer.

CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V safety rating
Designed to help protect you and your equipment against electrical shock and fire, the Fluke 430 Series analyzers, accessories and charger are all certified to meet the stringent safety standards for use in CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V environments. They are the first tools of their kind to carry the CAT IV rating and therefore can be used at virtually all power connections and outlets in a low-voltage power distribution systems.

Quickly see the trend
Auto Trend feature allows fast insight into changes over time. Every displayed reading is automatically and continuously recorded without having to set thresholds or intervals and without manually starting the process. Quickly view trends for voltage, current, frequency, power, harmonics or flicker on all phases and neutral. Analyze the trends using the cursors and zoom tools — even while background recording continues.

Measures everything
Measure true-rms & peak voltage and current, frequency, dips and swells, transients, interruptions, power and power consumption, peak demand harmonics, inter-harmonics, flicker and unbalance.

Automatic transient display
Every time an event or distortion on voltage is detected, the instrument triggers and automatically stores voltage and current waveforms on all three phases and neutral. The analyzer will also trigger when a certain current value level is exceeded. Up to 40 dips, swells, interruptions and transients can be captured this way. You can see voltage transients as high as 6 kV and as fast as 5 microseconds.

System-Monitor: Multi-parameter power
quality health check on one display A single push of the MONITOR button delivers a single dashboard display of rms voltage, harmonics, flicker, interruptions, rapid voltage changes, swells, unbalance and frequency. The dashboard is updated live, showing compliance of each parameter to EN50160 limits or your own limits. Color-coded bars clearly show which parameters are inside (pass) or outside limits (fail). During a Monitor session, you can easily drill down to more detail of any parameter and view and capture its trends for a report.

Extensive data analysis possibilities
The Fluke 434/003 and 433/003 provide three ways to analyze measurements. Cursors and zoom tools can be used 'live' while taking measurements or 'off line' on stored measurement data. The stored measurements can also be transferred to a PC with FlukeView® software. The software's 'view' mode allows cursors and zoom tools to be used on stored measurements. Perform custom analysis and create reports, measurement data can also be exported to common spreadsheet programs. Store up to 10 measurement datasets, each dataset can contain up to 32 parameters and up to 50 screens for use in reports.

Easy-to-use
Thanks to thoughtful features like user-friendly menus in local languages and setups with minimal steps. The high-resolution color screen updates every 200 mS and displays waveforms and wiring diagrams color coded to industry standards. Handy on-screen wiring diagrams for all commonly used three phase and single phase configurations guide you through connections.

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• Troubleshoot real-time:
  Analyze the trends using the cursors and zoom tools-even while background recording continues
• Highest safety rating in the industry:
  600 V CAT IV/1000 V CAT III rated for use at the service entrance
• Automatic Transient Mode:
  Capture 200 kHz waveform data on all phases simultaneously up to 6 kV
• Fully Class-A compliant:
  Conduct tests according to the stringent international IEC 61000-4-30 Class-A standard
• Measure all three phases and neutral:
  With included four current probes
• AutoTrend:
  Every measurement you see is always automatically recorded, without any setup
• System-Monitor:
  Up to seven power quality parameters on one screen according to EN50160 power quality standard
• Inrush mode:
  For troubleshooting nuisance circuit breaker tripping
• View graphs and generate reports:
  With included analysis software
• Logger function:
  Configure for any test condition with memory for over 400 parameters at user defined intervals
• Mains signaling:
  Measure interference from ripple control signals at specific frequencies
• Battery Life:
  Seven hours operating time per charge on NiMH battery pack
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The Fluke 435 three-phase power quality analyzers help you locate, predict, prevent and troubleshoot problems in three- and single-phase power distribution systems. Troubleshooting is faster with on-screen display of trends and captured events, even while background recording continues. The new IEC standards for flicker, harmonics and power quality are built right in to take the guess work out of power quality.

CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V safety rating
Designed to help protect you and your equip-ment, the Fluke 434 and the Fluke 435 analyzers and accessories are all certified to meet the stringent standards for use in CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V environments. They are the first tools of their kind to carry the CAT IV rating for use in power connections and outlets throughout a low-voltage power distribution system.

Troubleshoot real-time
AutoTrend feature provides fast insight into changes over time. Every displayed reading is automatically recorded without having to set thresholds or intervals. Analyze the trends using the cursors and zoom tools—even while back-ground recording continues.

Fully Class-A compliant
The Fluke 435 is fully compliant with the new IEC 61000-4-30 Class-A standard. With this powerful capability, all measurements will be consistent and reliable in accordance with the latest international standard.

Measures everything
Measure true-rms and peak voltage and cur-rent, frequency, dips and swells, transients, interruptions, power and power consumption, peak demand, harmonics up to the 50th, inter-harmonics, flicker, mains signaling, inrush and unbalance.

Logger: record the detail you need
User-configurable, long-term recording of MIN, MAX and AVG readings for up to 100 parameters on all 4 phases. Enough memory is available to record 400 parameters for up to a month with 10 minute resolution, or capture smaller variations with resolution down to 0.5 seconds.

Automatic transient display
Every time an event or voltage distortion is detected, the instrument triggers and automatically stores voltage and current waveforms on all three phases and neutral. The analyzer will also trigger when a certain current level is exceeded. Up to 40 dips, swells, interruptions and transients can be captured this way. You can see voltage transients as high as 6 kV and as fast as 5 microseconds.

System-Monitor:
Summary screen of overall power quality health A single push of the MONITOR button delivers a dashboard display of rms voltage, harmonics, flicker, interruptions, rapid voltage changes, swells, unbalance, frequency and mains signaling. The dashboard is updated live, showing compliance of each parameter to EN50160 limits or your own limits. Color-coded bars clearly show which parameters are inside (pass) or outside limits (fail). During a monitor session, you can easily drill down to more detail of any parameter to view and capture its trend for a report.

Extensive data analysis possibilities
The Fluke 435 provide three ways to analyze measurements. Cursors and zoom tools can be used 'live' while taking measurements, or 'off line' on stored measurement data. Additionally, the stored measurements can be transferred to a PC with the included software to perform custom analysis and create reports. Measurement data can also be exported to common spreadsheet programs. Store up to 10 measurement datasets and up to 50 screen captures for use in reports.

Easy-to-use
Pre-programmed setups and user-friendly screens make power quality testing as simple as you would expect from Fluke. The high-resolution color screen updates every 200 mS and displays waveforms and wiring diagrams color coded to industry standards. Handy on-screen wiring diagrams for all commonly used three-phase and single-phase configurations guide you through connections.

08/06/2007

August, 2007 -- Blue Lagoon SMT LEDs for Automotive Dashboards

PACOIMA, CA (August 6, 2007) -- JKL Components Corporation today announced that WhiteCap® filtered top-view surface mount LED are available in quantity now in General Motor's Blue Lagoon dashboard switch color. Other automotive colors are also available on request.

JKL WhiteCap filters provide:

• Absolute x-y color matching to +/- .01 color cordinates

• Exceptional uniformity in light output

• No ranking or binning complications

• Unequalled consistency of display in all ambient conditions. JKL WhiteCap® silicone filter caps which convert the output of blue LEDs to precise photometric specifications within the entire spectrum of white light

• GM's standard Blue Lagoon color can be achieved with unmatched tolerance using JKL's WhiteCap® product. The manufacturing method of LED to whitecap eliminates the need for binning, which is required for most solid state products.

JKL Components Corporation offers solutions that encompass a wide variety of lighting technologies, including LED, CCFL, ultraviolet, incandescent gas-filled lighting, and miniature halogen. JKL is registered ISO-9001. For additional information, please contact Sherry Carpenter, Sales Manager of JKL Components Corporation, 13343 Paxton Street, Pacoima, California 91331. Tel. 818 896-0019 * Fax 818 897-3056 * Email sales@jkllamps.com * http://www.jkllamps.com.

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