In many batch processes, there are benefits to executing unit procedures directly in a controller to reduce complexity or improve availability or speed of execution. Honeywell delivers these benefits with Experion Batch Manager:
Batch Manager provides the ability to execute batches using multiple batch units from the procedure level downwards in the S88 hierarchy. It executes in the Experion C300 controller, which is optionally redundant, thus increasing the availability of the platform on which the batch executes. Since the batch executes in a controller environment, the sequence execution cycle time is configurable as fast as 250 milliseconds in an ACE and 50 milliseconds in a C300.
Batch Manager can be used for single or multi unit processes to execute complete procedures without the need for a server level batch application. Batch Manager can therefore reduce costs and reduce system complexity.
In some processes, product quality, equipment protection and safety are impacted by the speed at which a batch can execute, particularly the time between completion of one procedural element and commencement of the next. In other fast moving processes with short cycle times, controller execution speed influences the capacity of the plant. The execution time of a procedure and associated recipe elements can be configured to a deterministic value, which can be as fast as 50 milliseconds for a C300 controller. When implemented in this environment, Batch Manager delivers improved throughput and quality.