Introduction

ReliaSoft's RGA is a powerful software tool that allows you to apply reliability growth models to analyze data from both developmental testing and fielded repairable systems. In the development stage, the software allows you to quantify the reliability growth achieved with each successive design prototype and also provides advanced methods for reliability growth projections, planning and management. For systems operating in the field, RGA allows you to calculate optimum overhaul times and other results without the detailed data sets that normally would be required for repairable system analysis.

RGA has been integrated into the ground-breaking new Synthesis Platform®, which offers reliability practitioners the best of both worlds: analysis tools that are optimized to fully meet the individual user's needs for a particular set of reliability engineering methodologies, plus integration into a shared repository (database) that is accessible by multiple users throughout the organization and facilitates integration between all Synthesis applications. This powerful new platform makes it feasible to more effectively leverage and integrate the information from different types of reliability activities throughout the organization.

This help file provides a wealth of information to help you learn how to use the software to its maximum potential. Before starting we recommend reading the following topics:

• How to Use This Help File

• Technical Support and ReliaSoft Consulting

• Minimum System Requirements

• Installing Synthesis

• License Registration and Activation

• Internet Connectivity and the Synthesis Platform

• Region and Language Settings

• Product Features

  • Introduction to the Synthesis Platform

  • RGA Features Overview

  • What's New in the Synthesis Version?