We are about to undertake a Factory Talk Batch project. So I need to learn how to program with Equipment Phases (and SFCs).
I have been looking at the Rockwell sample code/PDF and made some progress in understanding how to program in this fashion. However I'm having some problems...
The sample code does not cover implementing a recipe, weights, setpoints, etc. From what I understand I need to pass things like setpoints via the Phase Parameters. I started to try this but found that a Phase Parameter can only be scoped to that phase. It cannot be at the controller scope. If I have a recipe UDT, do I have to make a separate instance at every equipment scope and copy the active recipe data to it?
I'm trying to make a simple phase program with 2 silos (ingredients) that fill a hopper with input weights. I'm just doing this in 5000 for now (no FT Batch). What is the best way to pass Setpoint Weights to a phase?
If anyone has an example program that would be great!
Thanks
I have been looking at the Rockwell sample code/PDF and made some progress in understanding how to program in this fashion. However I'm having some problems...
The sample code does not cover implementing a recipe, weights, setpoints, etc. From what I understand I need to pass things like setpoints via the Phase Parameters. I started to try this but found that a Phase Parameter can only be scoped to that phase. It cannot be at the controller scope. If I have a recipe UDT, do I have to make a separate instance at every equipment scope and copy the active recipe data to it?
I'm trying to make a simple phase program with 2 silos (ingredients) that fill a hopper with input weights. I'm just doing this in 5000 for now (no FT Batch). What is the best way to pass Setpoint Weights to a phase?
If anyone has an example program that would be great!
Thanks