13 Operation using the batcher
13.1 Run a batch
You can run a batch using any of the presets that are enabled. You can change the target for the current
batch. You can pause and resume a batch in process. You can allow the batch to complete normally or you
can end it manually.
Restriction
You cannot use the Field Communicator to run a batch.
Prerequisites
The preset that you want to use must be enabled.
Procedure
1. Select the preset you want to use.
•
Using the display: Choose
Menu
>
Batcher
>
Run Batch
and set
Active Preset
to the preset you
want to use.
•
Using ProLink III: Choose
Device Tools
>
Configuration
>
Batcher
and set
Current Preset Number
to
the preset you want to use.
The preset contains parameters that control batch processing.
2. If desired, change the configured target to the target to be used for this batch only.
•
Using the display: Choose
Menu
>
Batcher
>
Run Batch
and set
Batch Target
to the desired value.
•
Using ProLink III: Choose
Device Tools
>
Application Control
>
Run Batcher
and set
Current Target
to the desired value.
You cannot set the target to a value that is greater than the
Maximum Target
value configured for the
batching application.
Changing the target here does not change the target configured in the preset.
3. Begin the batch.
•
Using the display: Choose
Menu
>
Batcher
>
Run Batch
>
Batch Control
and select
Begin
.
•
Using ProLink III: Choose
Device Tools
>
Application Control
>
Run Batch
and click
Begin Batch
.
The transmitter automatically resets the batch total to 0 if you have selected
Reset on Start
.
Otherwise, you must manually reset the batch total before the batch will start.
Reset on Start
is not applicable for custody transfer batcher applications.
4. Monitor the batch during processing.
•
Using the display: Choose
Menu
>
Batcher
>
Run Batch
>
Batch Control
and observe the value
displayed in
Actual Total
.
•
Using ProLink III: Choose
Device Tools
>
Application Control
>
Run Batcher
and observe the values
displayed in
Current Total
and
Batch Time
.
Configuration and Use Manual
Operation using the batcher
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