Chapter 3 FactoryTalk Batch Equipment Editor introduction
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• The Messages tab contains a list of messages associated with the
phase class. Phase class messages are typically used for journal entry
purposes and for troubleshooting phase logic problems. In some
instances, the message may be displayed to the operator. A phase
class message has two pieces of data associated with it: name and
message ID.
• The Control Strategies tab, which is only available if Control
Strategies is enabled on the General tab, is used to add, edit, or
delete control strategies.
3. Select Cancel to close the dialog box.
Phase classes are created and configured using the Create Phase Class dialog
box.
To create a sample phase class:
1. From the Class menu, select New Phase Class. The Create Phase Class
dialog box opens to the General tab.
2. In the Name box, type ADD_WATER.
3. In the Icon list, select an icon to represent the ADD_WATER phase
class.
4. Select Parameter/Tag Locking, if necessary. Select Apply.
5. Select the Parameters tab, and then select the Add Parameter button.
A new parameter is added to the list.
a. In the Name box, type ADD_AMOUNT.
b. In the Default box, type 50.
c. In the Enum/E.U. box, type KG.
d. Select Apply.
6. Select the Reports tab, and then select the Add Report button. A new
report parameter is added to the list.
a. In the Name box, type AMOUNT_ADDED.
b. In the Enum/E.U. box, type KG.
c. Select Apply.
7. Select OK. The new phase class displays in Classes at the bottom of the
list.
Create a sample phase
class
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