Backup Procedures

We need the procedure to take project backup for FISHER PROVOX and EMERSON RS-3 DCS.

We also need procedure to restore this backup in case the system crashes.

We will be obliged if any one can give a link to these procedures.

If someone can help in providing a link to troubleshooting manuals for both, then it will be great.

These are both Emerson Process Management Systems.

If you go to the Emerson web site and register you will be able to get access to all these manual. Alternately contact your local Emerson Office.

Hi MIHIR Sir,

Are you talking about N202 and VCM's DCS Systems?

Girish

yes, n2o2 & pvc

Although a bit late but this will definitely help you out as I have also spent sleepless nights on the same issue.

My experience is limited to Provox and I cannot help you out for RS3.

For Provox, best option is to make image copies of SCU (either Alpha station or Vaxstation). Most AS don't support higher sized hard disks, so one has to find < 8.5 GB SCSI hard disk. Second, you need bootable CD that contains OpenVMS package, to boot system to DCL command option. You can connect 2nd (target) hard disk to SCSI bus as DKA200: or 300: To boot CD, hit CTRL C repeatedly after starting Alpha station. Then type

>>> boot dka400:

if cdrom is DKA400. Type accordingly if drive letter is different. You will be booted to DCL command.

> Mount/over=iden dka100:

(source is always mounted /over)
> mount/for dka200:

(target always /for)

> backup/image dka100: dka200:

This may take a few hours to complete. Result is a complete replica of source and ready for use.

As an alternate I have also used alpha emulators to backup my Provox system to Windows based file system. Write me at nadeemaziz_ei at hotmail. com for writeup on this procedure. It is interesting and you may be able to convert your old Alpha architecture to Windows based system if you have enough base licenses.