Assign Phases to a Transfer Class

Use the Edit Phases dialog box to assign phases to a transfer class. Each transfer class can have any number of phases. Transfer class phase types can be automatic, manual, or data. Automatic phases require control system phase logic while manual phases and data phases are processed by the AVEVA Batch Management System. It is important to use descriptive phase names. These names are referenced in the recipe procedure editor. Therefore, it is helpful if the selected names describe the purpose of the phase.

Inputs (ingredients or raw materials) and outputs (intermediates, by products, and finished goods) are recorded to the History database when transfers are processed. Not all transfers should, or need to, be configured to record inputs or outputs. Some transfer phases are strictly used to transfer product from one unit to another.

You should configure only transfer phases that result in a raw material being added to a batch, or where finished product, intermediate, or by-products are produced.

Defining a transfer class phase requires the entry of the following information:

• Phase Name (required, 16 characters maximum)

• Description (optional, 120 characters maximum)

• Phase Type (required: Automatic, Semi-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)

• Phase Control/Status (required for Automatic and Semi-Automatic phases, Select/Assign tags to the phase control and status bits)

To add or edit a transfer class phase

1. On the Transfers tab, click Phases.

   The Edit Phases dialog box appears. All Phases previously assigned to the Transfer Class are listed.

   

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

3. Click the Phase Type arrow, and select Automatic, Semi-Auto, Manual, or Data as desired.

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

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