Disconnect an equipment module

When an equipment module becomes unusable (due to errors in equipment logic, communication problems, command handshake timeouts, etc.), the DISCONNECT command can be used to disconnect the
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server from the unusable equipment module. This allows the operator to advance the batch past the problem point or remove the batch from the system. The DISCONNECT command can be executed on any step in O_AUTO or S_AUTO mode that is connected to an equipment module and that is in any state other than NOT_CONNECTED (READY). This applies to an equipment module that is under EXTERNAL control, has a failure, is PAUSED, or HELD.
The
Disconnect
 button is available in the Procedure view (in either Table or SFC mode) and the Equipment view. When disconnecting from an equipment module, the affected batch remains on the Batch List.
  1. In the Equipment view or Procedure view, select the phase associated with the equipment module that is to be disconnected.
  2. Click the
    Disconnect
     button, and then confirm the disconnection.
    IMPORTANT: The equipment module must to be reset to an IDLE state before it can be used again by the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server.
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