1. Before configuring BATCH, it is necessary to configure the BATCH Application or Batch Client in the HW Configuration of the PC Station. Batch production related operations can be completed on one computer (Batch single station structure) or multiple computers (Batch server/client structure): – Batch single station structure In small-scale batch production processes, BATCH project configuration, formula editing and publishing are all completed on one computer, making it suitable to use a single station structure. BATCH single station can be installed together with engineer station or OS operation station, or can be installed independently- The Batch Server/Client structure requires independent BATCH servers and BATCH client stations in medium to large batch production process units to meet the needs of stable BATCH data, editing and publishing of formulas according to different job responsibilities during the production process. In this case, the Server/Client structure is suitable for use. The redundant servers and clients of BATCH can be installed on PCS 7 OS servers or operator stations, or they can be installed independently.
2. In a single site structure configuration, the Batch server and Batch client are concentrated on the same computer, so it is necessary to insert the BATCH Application and BATCH A Application Client in the PC Station. In the server/client structure configuration server/client structure, BATCH data is stored in the BATCH server, and the editing and publishing of BATCH master formulas, creation and control of batch production tasks, etc. are completed on the BATCH client. Therefore, it is necessary to configure the BATCH server and client separately in two PC stations.
3. Before configuring the BATCH project hierarchy, it is necessary to define the corresponding type for the project’s hierarchical folder according to S88 (which needs to be created in advance). The defined type’s hierarchical folder will modify its icon, and the S88 hierarchical folder and the regular hierarchical folder can work together and normally.
4. Process cell type is a logical group of devices/equipment (containers, actuators, sensors, etc.) used to create one or more batches. The process unit determines a range within the factory area, within which a device based Batch control system can be configured. Within a project, only one Process Cell hierarchical folder can be created. For example: polymerization workshop, printing and dyeing workshop, etc. Only units and equipment stages created under “Process cells” are available when editing the main recipe. In a multi project structure, a Process Cell object can be defined for each individual project. During the batch configuration process, the batch information under the “process unit” in each individual project will be automatically unified. Define a “Process cell”.
5. Setting Unit Type Unit is an important concept in batch production, where formulas are divided into stages by calling units. Multiple units can be defined in a process unit, and multiple units can be used in a main recipe. However, to avoid conflicts, each unit can only be assigned once in a batch of production recipes.
6. The device hierarchy that needs to be used in the recipe under the device module (EMOD) type unit hierarchy needs to define the S88 attribute as “device module (EMOD)”. Multiple device modules can be defined in a unit, such as batching or filling machines. Multiple device stages can be created for device modules, such as heating, cooling, or emptying. Define “device modules”.
7. Set the SFC Type in the BATCH control center, where each unit and phase of the control formula will communicate with the units and equipment modules in the automation system during runtime, and exchange set values, process values, current status, or control commands. The device module can include either the device stage (EPH) or device operation (EOP). Before calling an instance of SFC type, it is necessary to assign a batch production category of “EPH” or “EOP” to the SFC type. In this way, information related to S88.01 will be automatically created in the subsequent type generation process.
