Process Control Software: Batch Architect Pro™

Fluid Air is currently offering the second major release of its Allen-Bradley based manual control system, Batch Architect Pro. Utilizing a modern dual-core processor, this control system package provides the required functionality to satisfy the demands of advanced users while maintaining intuitive basic functionality. Users with little training can easily operate an advanced piece of pharmaceutical equipment through manual or recipe control.

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Password Security

• Security measures limit access to Batch Architect Pro and other system programs to authorized personnel.
• Users are identified through a unique username and password for logon and signatures.
• Password expiration is configurable to customer specifications.

Status Screen

• The graphical user interface provides users with the current status of critical machine functions.
• Manual control is available through the status screen.

Recipe Editor

• The Recipe Editor allows users to create and edit recipes. This window also allows users to apply signatures and activate recipes for download.
• Recipes are defined through process defining phases, such as "cool" or "dry." These phases are configurable to meet the specific product requirements.
• Unique timeline control increases recipe flexibility.
• The Recipe Editor allows users to easily configure recipes and implement revision control.
• A recipe phase called the marquee function allows SOP's to be included in the recipe and acknowledged electronically.

Data Browser

• Batch Architect Pro provides for viewing and printing of batch data and product recipes. Batch data can be exported in non-native formats (such as comma-delimited).
• Batch Architect provides the means to archive data according to the user's preferences. The user can choose to archive data immediately or schedule the data to be archived automatically.
• Electronic records can be easily accessed through the Data Browser. This tool allows users to customize the way batch data is viewed.
• Data reports can be integrated with message reports to provide a complete view of a particular batch.
• The Data Browser allows users to create and save custom reports which can be used for any set of batch data.

Electronic Batch Records

• Functionality to electronically create records and apply signatures in accordance with CFR 21 Part 11.
• Several audit trails capture user activities relating to electronic records.

Virtualization Technology and Disaster Recovery

• Batch Architect Pro operates in a virtualized control environment, which allows multiple simulated "virtual" computers to run on a single host computer.
• This enables multiple systems to be configured in a distributed architectiture to provide cost savings and simplified administration.
• Once a control system is in place and operational, virtualization technology helps to simplify disaster recovery procedures. By accessing a copy of the virtual machine, software engineers are able to restore the end user's malfunctioning control system to an operational state, greatly reducing downtime in the event of system failure.
• Virtualization also enables end users to meet federal regulations for data retention; a virtual system that has been removed or replaced can easily be copied to another computer to maintain data access after it is decommissioned.