Batch Broker Function - Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 Manual

1.5.1 BATCH Broker
Functions
Batch flexible , Manual
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The background application 'BATCH Broker' does not have a user interface
and is used for distributing the BATCH applications over several computers.
With multi-user systems where distribution of the BATCH applications is
desired, BATCH Broker will be installed on all participating PCs.
BATCH Broker is not required for a single-user system.
Computer A
BATCH
flexible ap-
plication 1
........
BATCH
Broker
Figure 1-8

BATCH Broker function

Where necessary, BATCH Broker is started and ended implicitly by BATCH
applications.
BATCH Broker handles computer-to-computer communications (for
example, object updating) via Transmission Control Protocol / Internet
Protocol (TCP / IP). This service should be configured before startup in the
Windows95/NT operating system.
System overview
Computer B
BATCH
flexible ap-
plication 2
....
BATCH
Broker
LAN
BATCH
flexible ap-
plication 3
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