Compounding software.

CR3000 is said to provide the latest technology and provides a means for compounders to be in charge of their mixing process, according to the manufacturer. Software packages allow for the simple upgrade of the company's existing control systems. Using standard network systems, CR3000 will communicate with the field instruments, giving real time control over the weighing systems and motor drives. Security for the mixing process and recipes is said to be assured with flexible security level assignment to single and multiple users. The CR3000 operates in a Windows environment using standard PC Master forms. Comprehensive color graphics displays and statistical information available from the CR3000 allow operators instant access to plant status, mixing and management information, and it can be successfully integrated into existing site computer networks, according to the company. The CR3000 has total report systems for batch data, historical alarms, weighing performance and process setting changes. The use of an SQL server database allows data to be used in many standard software applications such as Excel, Access or Word. The CR3000 is said to help users diagnose problems and trace the cause. (Chronos Richardson Ltd., Arnside Rd., Bestwood, Nottingham, U.K. NG5 5HD)

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