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The graphical user interface makes fault tree construction simple - just select a symbol and drop it into place. To improve report generation, the fault tree is constructed in page format. The overview option shows you how the tree is structured into pages. From here you may navigate through the tree by double clicking the page you want to see. In page view, the tree may be magnified to display details, and with scroll-bars you can locate elements you want to scrutinise. Operation in the Windows environment allows items to be easily moved between trees and pages. This will let you make the otherwise cumbersome modifications that may give you a fresh outlook. With CARA-FaultTree you may provide input to several components in one operation using input data classes. This makes data entry fast and correct. If you want to run calculations with alternative data, these may be imported from external databases. Variation in system modelling and data input is not sufficient to gain full insight into a system. Sound decisions require a variety of performance measures; comparison of design options, system improvement or trouble shooting. That is why CARA-FaultTree offers calculation of:
All these performance measures may be calculated on system and module levels. CARA-FaultTree will not keep you waiting for answers. A benchmark test has shown that cut-set identification is an order of magnitude quicker than with the standard MOCUS algorithm. In addition to approximation formulas, CARA-FaultTree also provides a fast algorithm for exact calculations. CARA-FaultTree comes with predefined reports with embedded graphics that enable you to document the analysis and communicate the results. You may edit the reports directly, or you can export both the reports and the graphics to your favourite word processor or spreadsheet package. Excellent functionality, user-friendliness and user support are all worthless unless you can trust your results. With CARA-FaultTree, this is not a concern. The tool has now been in commercial use for more than 10 years, and licensed at sites all over the world. During this period, it has been continuously used in education and academia, and a wide range of systems have been analysed. Results have also been validated against manual calculations, and studies published in scientific journals. The organisations behind CARA-FaultTree also inspire confidence. Sydvest Software works in close co-operation both with NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and SINTEF (The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute of Technology) (relevant links: SINTEF Group, SINTEF Industrial Management, Dept. of Safety and Reliability). CARA-FaultTree is the result of many years of research work in these internationally renowned organisations, and the people involved in the theoretical work belong to one of the largest research groups in safety and reliability anywhere in the world. The fact that the software code is designed by Numerica Taskon, a certified Microsoft Solution Provider, vouches for quality as well.
CARA-FaultTree comes with predefined set-ups that enable novices to take full advantage of the main functionality. For more advanced options, the on-line help system provides assistance. The help system is a full implementation of the user and theory manuals. Problems are sure to arise when you are up to your neck in work and short of time. Then it is good to know that CARA-FaultTree comes with full user support. You can visit the technical information section to find answers to frequently asked questions. You may also leave your own questions and suggestions in the feedback section. CARA-FaultTree is also available with a support contract that includes free upgrades and a telephone hot-line.
Developed for Windows 9x/NT and Windows 2000, you can be assured that the 32 bit version of CARA-FaultTree will be compatible with the foreseeable changes in platform software and hardware technology. «If you
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