For every manufacturer of high-quality goods, quality data is an indispensable part of the modern production process.

The ibaQDR (Quality Data Recording) system is an extension of the ibaPDA software and provides transparent, high-resolution quality data acquisition with convenient operation, a wide range of interfaces, and efficient quality data management.

For meaningful quality data analysis, it is essential that the measured values acquired can be correctly assigned to the product. For some products, length-based data mapping within the product is also required. This means that the measured values acquired sequentially in the different sections of the line during production have to be mapped to the length of the finished product at the end.

ibaQDR has been specially developed for the requirements of strip processing lines in the metal production industry, but can also be used in discontinuous systems such as push-pull pickling, hot and cold rolling mills, in coupled systems (“pickling tandem”), as well as in inspection lines and continuous casting plants. Moreover, ibaQDR can be applied to all kinds of production lines producing long or web-shaped products, such as rubber calanders, paper machines or extrusion lines, as well as plants for plate glass and wood panels.

The software to be installed is the ibaPDA software with an additional license for ibaQDR data storage, which is enabled on the dongle.

As with ibaPDA, the stored data is displayed, evaluated, and processed using the ibaAnalyzer software.

This documentation describes only the ibaQDR-specific functions. For all other general information about using the software, refer to the manual for the ibaPDA product.

Since ibaQDR works closely with the segment mapping in the line automation system, detailed knowledge of the functioning of the automation system is essential for configuration. Therefore, we recommend that new users only implement ibaQDR with the assistance of qualified equipment suppliers or in conjunction with support services from iba AG (consultancy, training, support).