aXbatch

The sector of batch processes for the production of food as well as liquid, pasty or powdery products presents certain challenges to automation engineering. AutomationX has incorporated these requirements into the ANSI/ISA S88 compatible batch system aXbatch.



aXbatch is integrated homogeneously into the automationX technology and thus eliminates the high integration costs usually connected with S88 compatible batch systems. It is crucial that this system can be combined very easily with aXproduction (MES).

Features of aXbatch

  • Batch system, control and visualisation within one user interface
  • Significant reduction of configuration and operating costs due to the integrated system structure
  • Automatic data consistency between control and batch server (elimination of Phase Logic Interface)
  • Redundant system structure (hot stand-by) possible 
  • Integrated recipe management 
  • Integrated production planning and production information management 
  • Interfaces to ERP systems


aXbatch - all in one


aXbatch is integrated homogeneously into the automationX technology. Besides the batch-specific system components such as Phase Logic, batch server, recipe as well as production information management, the traditional automation software modules like visualisation and control are available within the same technology and the same user interface.



Up to 60 percent cost savings with aXbatch


The decisive edge over conventional systems is the result of the elimination of integration efforts and costs and the resulting reduction of configuration and operating costs of up to 60 percent.



Technical Functions


  • Phase Logic in automationX automation classes through the "PHASE" data type
  • Online import of automation functions in aXbatch (automatic data consistency between batch and automation spheres) 
  • Recipe and material management 
  • Recipe editor and recipe management 
  • Batch logs in XML format 
  • Trending of process variables within batch logs
  • Cycle time diagrams to optimise plant performance
  • Open data formats (XML) 
  • Campaign management (option) 
  • Comprehensive material and plant tracking on the basis of an Oracle database (option)


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