Start The Factorytalk Batch Server Service - Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch Original Instructions Manual

Start the FactoryTalk Batch
Server service
The FactoryTalk Batch Service Manager communicates with the Windows
Services of the selected computer to determine available services. There may
be a noticeable delay as communications are established, marked by the
cursor displayed as an hourglass. If the FactoryTalk Batch Service Manager
cannot communicate with the selected computer's Windows Services, a
message box is displayed stating that the FactoryTalk Batch Service Manager
failed to connect to the specified computer.
The FactoryTalk Batch Phase Simulator must be running to test FactoryTalk
Batch in a demo environment. For more information, see The FactoryTalk
Batch Phase Simulator in the FactoryTalk Batch Administrator Guide.
IMPORTANT The FactoryTalk Batch Server cannot start if Security Authority is enabled and there
is a mismatch between the Security Authority Identifiers (SAIs) in the area model and
the FactoryTalk Network Directory. For information on your recovery options, see
Troubleshooting in the
To start the FactoryTalk Batch Server service:
1. Select Start > Rockwell Software > Batch Service Manager. The Batch
Service Manager opens.
2. Select Select Computer. The Select Computer dialog box opens.
IMPORTANT Administrator privileges are required to perform this procedure.
3. In the Enter the object name to select area, enter the name of the
computer where the FactoryTalk Batch Server is installed (or select the
Advanced button to search for a computer).
4. Select OK to close the Select Computer dialog box.
5. From the Service list, select FactoryTalk Batch Server.
6. (optional) Select Allow Demo Mode if you want to run FactoryTalk
Batch in demo mode. If you run FactoryTalk Batch in the demo mode,
be aware that the Server stops after two hours of operation.
7. Select the method to use for restarting the server after a service halt.
• Cold Boot: Restarts the server in a cold state. All journal data or
recipe content is erased upon startup. If Security Authority is
enabled, SAIs in a secured area model and any secured recipes must
match the current Network FactoryTalk Directory SAI.
• Warm Boot: Restarts the server, restoring the set of batches that
were on the batch list when the server previously terminated. No
validation for Security Authority is performed.
• Warm All Boot: Restarts the server only if it is able to restore all of
the batches to the batch list. No validation for Security Authority is
performed.
8. Select the Start/Continue button to start the service. Wait for the
status to change to RUNNING and the light is green.
Chapter 2 FactoryTalk Batch Server introduction
FactoryTalk Batch Equipment Editor User Guide
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