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Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch User Manual

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch
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Getting Results Guide
Original Instructions
FactoryTalk Batch
Getting Results Guide
FactoryTalk Batch Components 14.00
Supersedes Publication BATCH-GR011D-EN-P - February 2017
Rockwell Automation Publication BATCH-GR011E
-EN-P - October 2020

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Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRockwell Automation
ModelFactoryTalk Batch
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

About This Manual

Provides an introduction to the document's purpose and scope.

Document Organization

Explains the structure and presentation order of the document's content.

Legal Notices

Contains information on legal aspects, licenses, and terms.

Additional Resources

Lists other relevant documentation for further information.

FactoryTalk Batch Introduction

What is FactoryTalk Batch?

Defines the core concept and purpose of the FactoryTalk Batch software.

Modular Batch Automation

Explains the automation approach based on ISA S88.01 standards.

Key FactoryTalk Batch Components

Lists and briefly describes the core software components of the system.

FactoryTalk Batch Server Configuration

FactoryTalk Batch Server Overview

Describes the role, functions, and architecture of the FactoryTalk Batch Server.

Sample Demonstration Setup and Security

Guides on setting up sample demonstration files and configuring security users.

Server Configuration and Startup

Details server configuration, startup procedures, and operational options.

Verifying Communications

Checks communication status between system components.

FactoryTalk Batch Equipment Editor

Opening and Navigating Equipment Editor

Steps to launch the editor and explore the area model structure.

Creating and Configuring Phases

Defines reusable phase logic (classes) and executable phase instances.

Signature Templates and Approvals

Sets up electronic signatures and integrates them into recipe approval workflows.

Security and Version Control

Enables security features and manages recipe versioning.

FactoryTalk Batch Recipe Editor

Opening and Exploring Recipes

Guides on launching the editor and opening/reviewing recipes.

Recipe Structure and Navigation

Understanding SFC, different views, and recipe hierarchy.

Modifying Recipes

Adding, assigning values, commenting, and removing recipe steps.

Advanced Recipe Features

Implements loops, recipe verification, and step removal.

FactoryTalk Batch View Operations

Opening and Running Batches

Launching the application and starting a sample batch for execution.

Monitoring and Navigating Batches

Examining execution status, navigating SFC, and viewing event logs.

Batch Control and Troubleshooting

Manual control, handling prompts, arbitration, and resolving phase issues.

Configuring Batch View

Customizing the application's interface and view settings.

FactoryTalk Event Archiver

Event Archiver Features and Architecture

Overview of archiver capabilities and its operational workflow.

Archiving Batch Record Data

Procedures for inserting batch record data into the database.

FactoryTalk Batch ActiveX Controls

Introduction to ActiveX Controls

Overview of using ActiveX controls for dynamic batch automation interfaces.

Key ActiveX Controls

Descriptions of essential controls like ControlRecipeList, PromptsList, SignatureList, ProcedureView, TimerView.

PC-Based Phases

Introduction to PC-Based Phases

Programming phases outside process-connected devices for efficiency.

PC-Based Phase Execution Example

Demonstrates a practical application of PC-based phases in a recipe.

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