Batch Setup

If the operator has the correct access privileges they can create a new batch.

Specify the fields as follows:

Field	Description
Batch No	The 'Batch No' field will sequentially increment from the previous batch number and serves as a unique reference to identify the batch. This field is non editable.
Date	The 'Date' field will default to the current date. Edit the field by selecting day, month and year from the dropdown menu.
Product	The drop down menu will come from the product database in Acquire™. The product names reflect those entered in the Omni and can be configured in the 'Batch Preferences' screen.
Batch Status	Displays will default to 'Pending'. This field is non editable.
Order No	An editable field for the order number. This field is mandatory.
Shipment No	An editable field for the shipment number.
Required Volume	Enter the expected size of the batch. This field will be used to determine the duration of the batch and how often to issue commands to the sampler. This field is mandatory.
Order Rate	An editable field for the order rate.
Consignee	Enter the name of the Consignee that will receive the batch.
Email Address	Batch reports can be sent via email when they are generated. To send the batch reports by email, enter the recipient's email address and check the 'Send Batch Reports by Email' check box.
Ship Name	Enter the name of the ship that will receive the batch. (This will only appear if the batch type is set to "ship loading".)
Master	Enter the name of the master of the ship. (This will only appear if the batch type is "ship loading".)
Destination	Enter the final destination of the ship.
Flag	Enter the flag that the aformentioned ship sails under.

Starting a Batch

Clicking 'Start Batch' will save the batch and then immediately send a start batch command to the flowcomputer. Only authorised users can start batches. The user will be prompted to confirm their actions. This will only be available if the batch type is "Ship Loading". Pipeline loading systems will automatically start the next batch as soon as a batch is ended.

Once a batch reaches the "Complete" stage, these fields will no longer be editable unless the user has the right level of access.

Saving a Batch

Clicking 'Save Batch' will save the batch and will return the user to the 'Batch List'.

Alernatively clicking 'Cancel' will return the user to the 'Batch Schedule' screen without saving the batch.