Valid states and modes

The following states and modes are valid for a step. Valid states for a step include:
  • READY
  • IDLE
  • RUNNING
  • RESTARTING
  • HOLDING
  • HELD
  • STOPPING
  • STOPPED
  • ABORTING
  • ABORTED
  • COMPLETE
  • DOWNLOADING
  • UPLOADING
Step and transition states are color coded:
Batch States color coded in SFC and Phase Control views
Batch State
Color
READY
Gray
IDLE
Gray
RESTARTING
Green
HOLDING
Yellow
STOPPING
Blue
ABORTING
Magenta
COMPLETE
Gray
RUNNING
Green
STARTING
Green
HELD
Dark Yellow
STOPPED
Dark Blue
ABORTED
Dark Magenta
DOWNLOADING
Green
UPLOADING
Green
Each valid step can be in one of four modes:
  • O_AUTO (Operator Auto):
     The batch sequences normally. Commands are sent to a recipe level in the O_AUTO mode. O_AUTO is a valid mode for all recipe levels. A recipe step in O_AUTO mode can be commanded by an operator.
  • P_AUTO (Procedure Auto):
     The batch sequences normally. Commands cannot be sent to a recipe level in the P_AUTO mode. P_AUTO is a valid mode for all recipe levels. A recipe step in P_AUTO mode is commanded by the higher-level procedure it belongs to.
  • S_AUTO (Semi Auto):
     The batch sequences normally, but pauses at a True transition and waits for the RESUME command. The RESUME command is issued to a recipe level that is in the S_AUTO mode. S_AUTO is a valid mode for all recipe levels.
  • MANUAL:
     The batch sequencing is stopped. Commands are sent to lower recipe level steps. The change active step command is only valid on a recipe level that is in manual mode. MANUAL is not a valid mode for the phase level.
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