Resetting Last Daily Archive and Backup Time in I/A Series R2 Station

[Product_Support]

Issue

After the system clock was inadvertently set ahead and later corrected, the daily archive and backup processes in an I/A Series R2 station stopped running. The Last Daily Archive and Last Backup Time entries show future dates.

Product Line

TAC IA Series

Environment

I/A Series R2 ES and UNC stations

Cause

The computer system clock was incorrectly set ahead for several days. After correcting the clock, the station retained future timestamps for archive and backup operations, preventing scheduled tasks from executing.

Resolution

There is no direct method to reset these timestamps in the station UI. However, you can edit the station database XML file:

1. Save Runtime Database

   • In Admin Tool, log into LocalHost, select the running station, and use DB Admin → Save Runtime Db.

2. Stop the Station

   • After saving, stop the running station.

3. Convert DB to XML

   • In DB Admin, select the station and perform Convert Local from DB to XML.

4. Edit XML File

   • Locate the config.xml file in the station’s backup folder.
   • Search and update the following tags to a past date:
     • <LastBackupTime>
     • <LastDailyArchive>
     • <LastArchiveTimestamp> (all occurrences)
   • Save the file.

5. Convert XML Back to DB

   • Rename the old config.db file for backup.
   • Use DB Admin to convert the edited XML back to DB.

6. Verify Time Settings

   • Ensure the computer time is correct and time sync service uses a reliable NTP server.
   • Restart the station and confirm archive/backup functions resume.