Perform semi-auto phase processing

You can manually step through a phase using SEMI-AUTO mode in the Equipment view, as long as the phase logic was programmed with break points. Semi-Auto processing allows you to test the functionality of the phase logic prior to releasing the phase for general use. When a phase is in SEMI-AUTO mode,
S
 displays next to the step index on the phase button. PAUSED is displayed on the phase button in dark blue text, on the line between the phase’s name and its current state.
TIP: The phase logic must set the Paused bit where appropriate. These programmed break points are where the phase pauses while in Semi-Auto processing.
  1. Open the Equipment view.
  2. Navigate to the unit in which the desired phase resides. Phases that are not running are in the IDLE state.
  3. Select the desired phase icon, and then click the
    Acquire
    button.
  4. Click outside of the phase icon. This enables the
    Semi-Auto
     and
    Auto
     options in the Mode area.
  5. Select the
    Semi-Auto
     option to initiate semi-auto processing. The phase is automatically put into the PAUSED state, allowing the operator to manually process the phase using the
    Resume
    command button.
  6. Click the
    Start
    button to initiate the phase. The
    Batch ID
     dialog box opens.
  7. Type a unique
    Batch ID
     and then click
    OK
    to continue. Respond to any prompts on the Instructions view.
  8. The phase pauses at each pre-programmed break point. Click the
    Resume
    command button to restart execution of the phase. The phase transitions to the RUNNING state and then returns to the PAUSED state when it reaches the next pre-programmed break point. The phase transitions to the COMPLETE state after all steps have been executed.
  9. With the acquired phase icon selected, click the
    Reset
     command button. The phase transitions to the IDLE state.
  10. Click the
    Release
    command button. The Owner box is set back to blank, indicating that there is no current owner of the phase.
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