Batch control software

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest version of its batch control software, Proficy Batch Execution 5.5.

An ISA-88 standard compliant batch product, Proficy Batch is focused on reduced costs, efficiency and just-in-time production by allowing process engineers to define generic recipes that are separate from the plant floor equipment. Such recipes can be re-used all across the production facilities and allow the users to reduce the effort to develop and maintain their recipe library. This separation makes it easy to add new products to a production line, improve the quality of products produced and reduce the risk of operator error.

Proficy Batch also offers MES integration with Proficy Plant Applications’ Batch Analysis module and Proficy Process Systems, enabling customers to select components that match their needs or combine the products to achieve higher value and a total solution.

Proficy Batch allows for archival of batch data that can later be analysed by the Batch Analysis tools. This information can then be used to update Proficy Batch recipes so that product quality can be consistently maintained.

Proficy Batch 5.5 also includes formulation support for recipe parameters, improvements to Batch Server with up to 15 Terminal Server clients supported, improved performance of recipe verification and enhanced DCOM support.

Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 2008 operating systems are now also supported.