12 Operation using the batcher
12.1 Run a batch
You can run a batch using any of the presets that are enabled. You can change the target for the current
batch. You can pause and resume a batch in process. You can allow the batch to complete normally or you can
end it manually.
Restriction
You cannot use a field communicator to run a batch.
Prerequisites
The preset that you want to use must be enabled.
Procedure
1. Select the preset you want to use.
Option
Description
Display Choose Menu → Batcher → Run Batch and set Active Preset to the preset you
want to use.
ProLink III Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Batcher and set Current Preset Number
to the preset you want to use.
Field communicator Not available
The preset contains parameters that control batch processing.
2. If desired, change the configured target to the target to be used for this batch only.
Option
Description
Display Choose Current Preset Number to the preset you want to use, and set Batch
Target to the desired value.
ProLink III Choose Device Tools → Application Control → Run Batcher and set Current
Target to the desired value.
Field communicator Not available
You cannot set the target to a value that is greater than the Maximum Target value configured for the
batching application.
Changing the target here does not change the target configured in the preset.
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