How To Configure A Batch Client - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

Advantages of fault-tolerant components
4.6 SIMATIC BATCH Stations
Additional information
● Configuration manual
● Manual
4.6.3

How to configure a BATCH client

Introduction
A BATCH client and a OS client are often run together on one SIMATIC PC station. You
configure both client applications in HW Config in a SIMATIC PC station.
Requirements
● The SIMATIC BATCH software package (BATCH Engineering) has been installed in
● The PCS 7 project is open in SIMATIC Manager.
Procedure
1. In the component view of SIMATIC Manager, select the project into which you want to insert
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
4. Enter the name of the computer to be used as the BATCH client in the "Computer name"
5. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station and double-click the "Configuration"
6. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
7. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > BATCH..." in the hardware catalog, select the "BATCH
8. Save your current settings and close HW Config.
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Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH
addition to the PCS 7 software.
the BATCH client.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
enter the desired name.
box.
object in the detailed view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
The hardware catalog opens.
application client" and insert it in the configuration table by means of drag-and-drop.
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