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Batch
flexible
, Manual
C79000-G7076-C650-02
Preface
This manual will provide you with all the information you will need to use
the BATCH flexible system. This principally includes
S the system overview
S installing and starting BATCH flexible-applications,
S planning recipes (with BATCH flexible it is always apparatus recipes
which are planned, which is why the term recipe is used throughout the
manual),
S planning batches which depend on a production order and which use a
recipe to realize a concrete batch quantity,
S the on-line operating and monitoring (O&M) of control recipes via batch
control,
S the interfaces with the OS/PLC and bus systems and the requirements for
using the BATCH flexible-system,
S planning and design aids for BATCH flexible.
The BATCH flexible-software has been designed in accordance with modern
ergonomics. Using the system is easy to learn and is for the most part
self-explanatory.
The basic information regarding user operations includes descriptionss of the
corresponding menu commands. However no guidance will be provided on
filling out dialog boxes since this information should preferably be obtained
by using the on-line help facility.
This manual has been written for people involved in planning and designing
BATCH systems, operating and monitoring control systems, in installation,
servicing and also operational supervision.
A basic knowledge of using PCs and of working with Windows 95/NT is an
essential requirement.
This manual is valid for release 3.0 of the BATCH flexible software.
Aim of this manual
Readership
Requirements
Validity