Preface - Siemens SIMATIC BATCH Operating Manual

Preface

Purpose of the "SIMATIC BATCH" manual
This documentation provides you with a complete overview of the automation of discontinuous
batch processes with SIMATIC BATCH. The documentation supports you in installing and
commissioning the software. The procedures for process cell configuration and the creation
of batch recipes are described.
You will find information about the software components, areas of application, configuration
options, and commissioning of SIMATIC BATCH in the SIMATIC PCS 7 environment.
The following basic questions are answered in this document:
● What is SIMATIC BATCH?
● What are the software components that make up SIMATIC BATCH?
● Which areas of application is SIMATIC BATCH suitable for in the SIMATIC environment?
● How is SIMATIC BATCH planned, configured and operated in the PCS 7 environment?
● How do you migrate your existing BATCH project to a project that uses the new functions
of this version?
Validity of the manual
This manual is valid for the SIMATIC BATCH V8.2 software package.
Language support for the SIMATIC BATCH software and the documentation
The following languages are supported:
● Engineering components and documentation: English, German, French, Chinese and
Japanese
● Runtime components: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese
Readme files
You will find important information regarding installation on the system / product DVD in the
following documents:
● SIMATIC PCS 7:
● SIMATIC BATCH:
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During the SIMATIC BATCH installation routine, you are given the opportunity to open the
readme file and read its contents. Following installation, the documents are available in
SIMATIC > Product Notes > Language Selection.
SIMATIC BATCH V8.2
Operating Manual, 02/2016, A5E35958174-AA
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