Test Phases

You can easily run a phase from the Phase Logic testing tool. You can generate, export, refresh, and print a report.

To test a phase

1. Start the Phase Logic testing tool.

2. In the Units/Connections list, click the unit or connection that contains the phase that to run.

   The Phases list shows the process or transfer phases available for the selected unit or connection.

3. In the Phases list, click the phase to run.

   The Parameter list shows any formula parameters defined for the selected phase.

   Note: Phases are not required to have formula parameters.

4. To modify a formula parameter value, do the following:

   1. In the Parameter list, click the parameter extension

   2. Type the new value in the text box.

   3. Click Change.

   The new formula parameter value appears in the Parameter list.

5. Use the buttons at the bottom of the dialog box to send control signals to the phase.

   The Status signals change to show the current state of the phase.

   For more information on the handshaking between the phase control and status commands, see "Phase Logic Development and Testing.".

   Note: It is very important to Reset each phase when the state of the phase is either Done or Aborted.

6. Click Interlocks to view any interlock tags assigned to the phase.

   The Interlocks dialog box shows all the interlock tags and their current values.