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New ISA Standard Addresses Management of Batch Production Information from Multiple Control Systems
Research Triangle Park, NC (18 April 2006) - ISA-88.00.04-2006, Batch Control Part 4: Batch Production Records, is the latest in the widely used series of batch control standards from ISA. The new standard provides a detailed definition for batch production records, establishing a reference model for developing applications for the storage and/or exchange of batch production records. Implementations based upon the standard will allow retrieval, analysis, and reporting of selected batch production record data.
"The new Part 4 standard addresses the major problem of managing production information from multiple different control systems," stated
ISA-SP88 Chairman Dennis Brandl of BR&L Consulting. "It defines a structure for preserving production information in a vendor-independent manner, and was designed to meet regulatory requirements related to data collection and retention. The planned XML implementation of the standard will provide vendors and end users a valuable method for long-term retention of searchable production information."
Although the new standard is intended primarily for batch processes, it may be of considerable value for other types of processes, Brandl added.
The standard is the fourth in ISA Batch Control Standards series, which also includes:
*ANSI/ISA-88.01-1995, Batch Control Part 1: Models and Terminology
*ANSI/ISA88.00.02-2001, Batch Control Part 2: Data Structures and Guidelines for Languages.
*ANSI/ISA88.00.03-2003, Batch Control Part 3: General and Site Recipe Models and Representation
For more information about ISA standards, visit www.isa.org/standards.
About ISA
Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
About WBF
WBF provides an open forum for the exchange of information related to the management, operation, and automation of manufacturing processes. Created in 1994, members of the non-profit, professional organization include end-users, vendors, consultants and academics. WBF provides organization, management, and structure to facilitate networking among its members and sharing of knowledge and information related to manufacturing processes. WBF documents best practices and guidelines for implementation of standards that apply to batch control and the exchange of batch data, as well as conducting technical conferences and technical training programs. WBF is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). More information about WBF is available at www.wbf.org.
About OMAC
OMAC–The Open Modular Architecture Controls Users’ Group (www.omac.org) is an affiliate organization of ISA- The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society- and works to collectively derive common solutions for both technical and non-technical issues in the development, implementation, and commercialization of open, modular architecture control (OMAC) technologies, and to facilitate the accelerated development and convergence of industry and government developed OMAC technology guidelines to one set that satisfies common use requirements. OMAC has about 500 member representatives from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies. OMAC currently operates three Work Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
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