Start the Batch and e
Procedure Servers

The

FactoryTalk Batch

and

FactoryTalk

e
Procedure

Servers may start automatically when the computer starts. By default the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server starts in production mode. If

FactoryTalk Batch

is not activated, run the tutorial in demo mode. While in demo mode, the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server runs for a two-hour period and then stops.

TIP: The

FactoryTalk Batch

Server does not start in production mode without activation. (See the Activate Rockwell Software Products
insert included with the software CD.)

IMPORTANT:

If you are using

Windows

server to host your

FactoryTalk Batch

and eProcedure Server, ensure that the

Internet Explorer

Enhanced Security Configuration setting on the server has been turned off.

For instructions, see Microsoft Web site.

To start the Batch and

e
Procedure

Servers:

Select

Start

, point to

All Programs

Rockwell Software

FactoryTalk Batch Suite

FactoryTalk Batch

, and then select

Batch Service Manager

. The

FactoryTalk Batch Service Manager

opens.

TIP: This procedure requires administrator privileges.

If the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server is not already listed in the

Service

box, select it from the list.

If the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server is running, select

Stop

If the name of the computer where the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server is installed does not display in the

Computer

box, select the

Select Computer

button. The

Select Computer

dialog box opens.

In the

Enter the object name to select

area, type the name of the computer where the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server is installed (or select

Advanced

to search for a computer). Select

TIP: The

FactoryTalk Batch

Service Manager must communicate with the

Windows

Service Manager of the selected computer to determine what services are available. There may be a noticeable delay as communications are established. If the Service Manager cannot communicate with the

Windows

Service Manager of the selected computer, a message displays.

From the

Service

list, select

FactoryTalk Batch Server

TIP: If

No Batch Services

displays in the list, the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server is not installed on the selected computer. See the

FactoryTalk Batch Components Installation Instructions

, publication

BATCH-IN002

for instructions.

To start the

FactoryTalk Batch

Server in Demo mode, select

Allow Demo Mode

Select the method to use for restarting the server.

Methods for restarting the server
Method	Description
Cold Restart	The FactoryTalk Batch Server starts in a new instance without restoring data from its previous run. Batches are not added back to the batch list, and operator arbitration states are not recovered. For all batches that were not restored, batch completion events are recorded in the FactoryTalk Batch Event Journals. After a Cold Restart, you will not be able to resume execution of batches from the previous instance. If Security Authority is enabled, SAIs in a secured area model and any secured recipes must match the current Network FactoryTalk Directory SAI.
Warm Restart	Restarts the FactoryTalk Batch Server and attempts to restore the set of batches that were on the batch list when the server previously stopped. Batch complete events are added to the FactoryTalk Batch Event Journals for all batches that were not restored to the batch list. After a Warm Restart, any batches that are not restored cannot be recovered or resumed in the future. Batches are restored in Manual execution mode with active transitions in a HELD state. No validation for Security Authority is performed.
Warm All Restart	The FactoryTalk Batch server attempts to restart but will not restart if it is unable to restore all the batches to the batch list. If a Warm All Restart attempt fails, the ability to restore batches in the future is not affected. After the issues are resolved, another attempt to restore the batches to the batch list can be made using Warm Restart, Warm All Restart, or Hot Restart. This is the default setting for automatic restarts. Batches are restored in Manual execution mode with active transitions in a HELD state. No validation for Security Authority is performed.
Hot Restart	Follows all the startup rules of Warm All Restart. In addition, the FactoryTalk Batch Server attempts to restore batches to their last known state, including transition states and recipe modes, without any operator interaction.

Select

Start/Continue

. The Service State area changes from STOPPED to START PENDING. After a few moments, RUNNING displays and the light changes to green.

The

FactoryTalk Batch

Phase Simulator may start automatically and open a window. If so, minimize the window.

Select the

e
Procedure

Server from the

Service

list.

Select the method to use for restarting the server.

Methods for restarting the server
Method	Description
Cold Restart - checked	Restarts the FactoryTalk e Procedure Server in a cold state. All control steps, plus all signatures and previously-entered values associated with the control step due to parameter deviation or cancelled step verification signatures, are removed.
Cold Restart - unchecked	Restarts the FactoryTalk e Procedure Server, restoring the control steps that were active when the server previously terminated (the control step is restarted with a new reactivation number).
(See Effects of warm boot on control steps for more information.)

Select

Start/Continue

. The

e
Procedure

Server starts running.

Click

to close the

FactoryTalk Batch

Service Manager.

TIP: If conversation becomes LOST while running in Demo mode, make sure that the Simulator is running and try starting the server(s) again. See

Start the FactoryTalk Batch Phase Simulator

for more information.

The eProcedure Server

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Procedure Servers