How To Archive Batches - Siemens PCS 7 Service Manual

Ensuring Availability
3.2 Data backup
Result
In BatchCC, the data from the backup file is entered into the batch database and made
available again to the plant.
3.2.4.4

How to archive batches

Long-term archive
You archive batches in long-term archives in BatchCC. Long-term archives are used for long-
term storage of batch data in accordance with the FDA.
Rules
● Only completed batches can be archived.
● Data from long-term archives cannot be used to restore defective batch data or batch
Requirement
The archiving technology is preset in BatchCC.
● Technology "Directory":
● Technology "SQL Server":
● Technology "FTP Server":
For additional information, refer to the SIMATIC BATCH online help.
Archiving Individual Batches
You archive a single completed batch as follows:
1. Select the batches to be archived in the detail view.
2. Open the shortcut menu (by right-clicking) and select the menu command Archive.
Archiving multiple batches
You archive multiple completed batches as follows:
1. Open a Batch overview list from the "Details" shortcut menu.
2. Select the batches to be archived.
3. Right-click to open the shortcut menu and select the Archive menu command.
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The archive data is saved to a shared network folder. SIMATIC BATCH does not use any
specific login or password settings for access to this folder.
The archive data is saved to an SQL database. Login and password are mandatory for this
technology; a specification of the domain is not used.
The archive data is saved to an FTP Server. Login and password are mandatory for this
technology; a specification of the domain is only required if the login is assigned to a domain.
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