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1
Hardware Assembly
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All
components are checked for defects while hardware settings
are verified. Components are installed in the system
following SOPs, and a brace bar is set in place to prevent
device movement during shipping. Anti-static procedures
are used at all times, and an Uninterrupted Power Supply
(UPS) and surge protector are connected to every system.
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Software Installation & Configuration |
Operating system and file system are
installed & configured, as well as CA Recorder software
and hardware drivers. System settings on the CMOS chip
are optimized. A known good file system from one system
is replicated to another. This image is developed
following SOPs and is approved by QA prior to application.
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3
Diagnostic Test
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An
objective, third party boot application automatically
tests all hard drive sectors, memory and system devices.
This test stresses the system for 48 to 72 consecutive
hours, subjecting it to the most rigorous laboratory
standards.
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4
Windows XP Security Verification
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Windows
XP security, developed and tested following SOPs, is a
part of the file system that is captured by our “ghost”
image. This security is verified on every system during
production in order to ensure that the user permission
settings are correct. System definition customizes the
system from the generic “ghost” image.
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5
Three Burn-In Tests
(18 hours each)
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These three data acquisition tests are run
to ensure that all system components are working together
to reliably acquire, archive, replay and generate data
results.
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6
Analog to Digital Converter Validation |
All 16 channels of the A/D board are tested
for correct calibration and conversion. The -5V to +5V
range of the board is tested at multiple settings to
ensure that the range on each channel is working properly.
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Customer Specific Systems Test |
Both data
and configuration files are generated to simulate the
experiments of our customers. The object of this test is
to verify that the system will generate accurate results,
similar to those that the customer might expect. Results
are formatted by DISS personnel, and then archived.
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8
CD & DVD Archival
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The data
from the Systems Test is archived to CD and DVD media.
The data, separate from the media, is then reviewed to
verify its integrity. Results from these archival reviews
are then compared to the results from the Systems Test to
verify that the system can reproduce results from archived
data.
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Total System Verification
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All
hardware and software components are verified. Software
versions are recorded and a final Repeatability Test is
performed so as to ensure accurate readings of known
values. The file system is verified and the hard drive is
scanned for viruses in order to certify that the system is
clean and ready for customer use.
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10
System Complete!
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An image
of the hard drive is generated for backup purposes. A
copy of this image is retained at the DISS office for
archival, and another copy is sent to the customer to
ensure fast recovery if system restoration is necessary.
The system is then shipped to the customer along with all
necessary accessories.
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