Assign Phases to a Process Class

Use the Edit Phases dialog box to assign phases to a process class. Each process class can have any number of phases. Process phase types can be automatic or manual. Automatic phases require control system phase logic. Manual phases and Data phases are processed by the AVEVA Batch Management System.

Enter the following information for a process class phase:

• Phase Name (optional, 16 characters maximum)

• Description (optional, 120 characters maximum)

• Phase Type (Required: Automatic, Manual or Data)

• Control Buttons (optional, two available buttons)

• Interlocks (optional: available for all tags)

• Formula Parameters (optional: Assign as required for the Phase)

• Save History (optional: Save Control/Status Activity, and Parameter Status)

To assign a phase to a process class

1. On the Processes tab, click Phases.

   The Edit Phases dialog box appears.

   

   All Phases previously assigned to the process class are listed.

2. Type the appropriate Name and Description as described earlier in this section.

3. Click the Phase Type arrow, and select either Automatic, Manual, or Data as required.

4. Click Add to include the phase in the list or click Change if you are editing an existing phase.

5. Configure additional phase options as described in the following text.