Set the Project Name in the PCS 7 BATCH OS Control

In the PCS 7 V8.1 SP1 case described, the BATCH OS Control's “Project name” parameter is set to the name of the SIMATIC BATCH process cell at the highest level of the plant hierarchy. The control is part of SIMATIC BATCH and is configured in WinCC Graphics Designer; verify the exact process-cell name in the batch project rather than entering the PCS 7 project filename.

What the Project Name Refers To

The answer in the reported configuration maps “Project name” to the top-level Process Cell in the plant hierarchy. This identifies the batch process cell the OS control should use; it is not described as the Windows project folder, PCS 7 multiproject filename, or an arbitrary display label.

Prerequisites

The source identifies PCS 7 V8.1 SP1. Siemens' SIMATIC BATCH V8.1 SP1 operating manual describes BATCH OS controls as SIMATIC BATCH components available in a template screen after SIMATIC BATCH installation and configured in WinCC Graphics Designer for process mode. Ensure the corresponding SIMATIC BATCH data and client configuration are present on the OS client where the control will run.

Configure the Control

Open the OS project in WinCC Graphics Designer and select the relevant BATCH OS Control.
In its properties, locate the “Project name” parameter.
Enter the exact name of the top-level Process Cell in the SIMATIC BATCH plant hierarchy, as reported for this PCS 7 V8.1 SP1 case.
Confirm the process cell exists in the configured BATCH project and that the required BATCH data are available on the OS client.
Compile and load the OS using the project's approved engineering procedure, then open the control in process mode.

Check Client and Batch Configuration

Siemens' PCS 7 readme notes that BATCH OS controls require the necessary SIMATIC BATCH data on the corresponding OS client and a SIMATIC BATCH client configured and loaded in the PCS 7 project on each OS client using the controls. A correct parameter string cannot compensate for missing client configuration or unavailable batch data.

Verification

In WinCC Runtime, confirm that the control connects to the intended process cell and displays the expected batch objects. If it fails, compare the configured parameter character-for-character with the plant hierarchy and check the OS client's BATCH data and client configuration.

Limitations and Operational Precautions

The original question provides no control version or screenshot. The mapping to the top-level Process Cell is the direct answer reported in the discussion; property names and setup details can differ by SIMATIC BATCH release. Consult the installed V8.1 SP1 help for any release-specific attributes.

Engineer FAQ

Use the top-level Process Cell name for “Project name” in the reported PCS 7 V8.1 SP1 setup. The OS client must also have the required SIMATIC BATCH data and client configuration.

Technical References

Siemens, SIMATIC BATCH V8.1 SP1 Operating Manual, §2.3.9 “BATCH OS controls”: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/attachments/106471750/bfhelp_b_en-US.pdf
Siemens, SIMATIC PCS 7 Readme Online, §5.4 “BATCH OS Controls”: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/attachments/109743976/sb-readme-online_en-US.pdf