BAS 2800+ – Adding a New Logging Database and Making It Current

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Issue

How to add a new logging database in BAS 2800+ and set it as the current active database.

Product Line

Satchwell BAS & Sigma

Environment

Satchwell BAS 2800+

Cause

A new logging database is required—either due to data management policies, storage limitations, or the need to archive historical data.

Resolution

To create and activate a new logging database in BAS 2800+, follow these steps:

1. Open System Manager.
2. Navigate to DataView.
3. Select Data > Logging Databases from the top menu

   

4. The system will display a list of existing logging databases.

   

5. Click Add to create a new database.

   

6. Enter a name for the new database.
7. Select the option to Make Current to set the new database as the active one.

   

8. The system will now begin storing all new data in the newly created logging database.

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Additional Information

• Ensure that the new database name is unique and follows your site’s naming conventions.
• Making a database “current” means all subsequent data will be logged to this new database.
• Archived databases can still be accessed for historical data review.