A Boxing Procedure can be created by selecting the following menu option:
Unit Procedures } Formulation & Packaging } Boxing
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Operating Mode |
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Host Equipment |
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Emissions Port (Vent) |
No |
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Special Input/Output Ports |
Yes |
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This unit procedure simulates the packing of discrete entities. It can be used to represent addition of discrete items in a carton, formation of a pallet, etc.
● Items Line: the designated input port for items.
● Empty Box: the designated input port for empty boxes.
The following operation types are currently supported in the context of this unit procedure:
● Pack, see Packaging
● CIP, see Clean-In-Place (CIP)
● Hold, see Holding
● SIP, see Steam-In-Place (SIP)
Note that operations CIP, Hold, and SIP are only available in semi-continuous operating mode.
The following procedures offer a similar functionality:
● Tableting (General) Procedure
● Tableting (Pharma) Procedure