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Specifying the message OS and for transferring the batch messages
In many Batch process cells, the process automation is not only recipe-controlled. In other
words, it is perfectly possible that there is one or more OS servers in the process cell that do
not have any batch-relevant data. This means that the batch-relevant operator stations must
be specified for SIMATIC BATCH. To achieve an optimum load distribution, you can select a
message OS to which SIMATIC BATCH sends its messages.
● Specifying the message OS
You must select a suitable OS to which SIMATIC BATCH sends its messages. The
message OS is also the communication OS for the BATCH server.
● Transferring batch messages
The message texts of all BATCH messages are transferred via the function "Transfer
messages" in the selected OS.
Compiling Batch process cell data
These must be generated (compiled) for use of the process cell data via SIMATIC BATCH.
After complete configuration of all process cell data and also after any change in process cell
data these must be recompiled prior to loading.
The compilation of the process cell data (Page 200) is performed by the "Compile" function.
During this process, the process cell data are compiled and validated. Any possible errors are
displayed and entered in a test log. If the data are not plausible they will not be complied.
Loading WinCC projects
WinCC projects continue to be transferred to PCS 7 operator stations independent of SIMATIC
BATCH with the "Download to target system" function. The download procedure for the
process cell data to the BATCH server and BATCH clients remains unchanged. You must,
however, make sure that the WinCC projects are downloaded before you start the BATCH
downloads.
Note
If a PC station with a redundant WinCC application (stby) is loaded on a new PC, SIMATIC
BATCH does not automatically recognize the destination path for the standby OS. If this
happens, then open the BATCH configuration dialog, select your batch process cell from the
process cell data and click on the "Settings" button. Click on the "Update" button in the Settings
dialog, "Distribution" tab. The new computer name is registered.
Downloading BATCH process cell data
After compiling the process cell data successfully, it is transferred to the BATCH server,
database server and the BATCH clients. The process cell data is downloaded (Page 202)
automatically using the "PLC Download" function.
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