Hi all.

It became necessary to provide long data storage on the Tp1200 comfort operator panel. I did this by archiving the logs in csv files as indicated in this method: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109477071/long-term-data-archiving-with-wincc-runtime-pc -and-simatic-hmi-operating-devices-with-wincc- (tia-portal) -? dti = 0 & lc = en-WW

But, this method has many drawbacks. Such as the limit on the number of files in the directory, the lack of error handling in the archiving process, and so on.

Are there ways to provide long-term storage of data on the panel by some other method or how can i implement periodic cleaning of the directory with archive files on a flash drive? I tried to use a script where the directory was cleared through the command kill, but for some reason it does not work, even if i pass the exact file name.

script: 

Thank you.

Hello DeVakar,

at first add "On Error Resume Next" at the beginning of the script and the following at least at the end, something like this:

If Err.Number <> 0 Then

ShowSystemAlarm "Error in my Script, Line xx: " & Err.Number & ", " & Err.Description

Err.Clear

End If

Add a screen with an alarm view for system alarms and check the entries after executing the script. 

Maybe this post helps.

Note: After using "Set xxx = CreateObject(zzz)" you should release the object at the end of the script by using the line "Set xxx = Nothing".

Regards,

Frink