Advanced Process Library (V9.0)

Security information 1
Basics of APL 2
Operator control blocks 3
SIMATIC Monitoring blocks 4
Controller blocks 5
Process Control System PCS 7
Advanced Process Library (V9.0 Dosing blocks 6
SP2) Motor and valve blocks 7
Function Manual Interlock blocks 8
Message blocks 9
Counter blocks 10
Timers 11
Mathematical blocks 12
Analog logic blocks 13
Digital logic blocks 14
Generator blocks 15
Channel blocks 16
Conversion blocks 17
Maintenance blocks 18
System blocks 19
Communication blocks 20
Process tag types (insertible
templates) 21
Definitions 22
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1 Security information....................................................................................................................................39
2 Basics of APL.............................................................................................................................................41
2.1 Functions of the blocks..........................................................................................................41
2.1.1 General information................................................................................................................41
2.1.1.1 User-configured message classes.........................................................................................41
2.1.1.2 Forcing operating modes.......................................................................................................41
2.1.1.3 Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors.................................................................43
2.1.1.4 Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers................................................................48
2.1.1.5 Specifying warning times for control functions at motors and valves.....................................51
2.1.1.6 Output signal as a static signal or pulse signal......................................................................52
2.1.1.7 Recording the first signal for interlock blocks.........................................................................53
2.1.1.8 Outputting a signal for start readiness...................................................................................54
2.1.1.9 Simulating signals..................................................................................................................59
2.1.1.10 Dead band..............................................................................................................................62
2.1.1.11 Request for maintenance release..........................................................................................63
2.1.1.12 Release for maintenance.......................................................................................................65
2.1.1.13 SIMATIC BATCH functionality...............................................................................................68
2.1.1.14 Flutter suppression for channel blocks...................................................................................68
2.1.1.15 Startup characteristics over Trigger block..............................................................................70
2.1.2 Operating modes of the blocks..............................................................................................70
2.1.2.1 Overview of the modes..........................................................................................................70
2.1.2.2 On..........................................................................................................................................72
2.1.2.3 Out of service.........................................................................................................................72
2.1.2.4 Manual and automatic mode for control blocks......................................................................73
2.1.2.5 Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers .................................................76
2.1.2.6 Program mode for controllers.................................................................................................79
2.1.2.7 Local mode.............................................................................................................................80
2.1.2.8 State graph of the operating modes.......................................................................................84
2.1.3 Monitoring functions...............................................................................................................86
2.1.3.1 Monitoring functions in the Advanced Process Library..........................................................86
2.1.3.2 Group display for limit monitoring, CSF and ExtMsgx............................................................86
2.1.3.3 Limit monitoring......................................................................................................................87
2.1.3.4 Feedbacks..............................................................................................................................98
2.1.3.5 Motor protection function......................................................................................................100
2.1.4 Interlocking functions...........................................................................................................101
2.1.4.1 Interlocks..............................................................................................................................101
2.1.4.2 Disabling interlocks..............................................................................................................104
2.1.4.3 Influence of the signal status on the interlock......................................................................105
2.1.4.4 Forming the group status for interlock information...............................................................106
2.1.4.5 Rapid stop for motors...........................................................................................................108
2.1.4.6 Bypassing signals................................................................................................................109
2.1.5 Form signal status................................................................................................................110
2.1.5.1 Forming and outputting signal status for blocks...................................................................110
2.1.5.2 Forming and outputting the signal status for technologic blocks..........................................110
2.1.5.3 Forming and outputting the signal status of digital logic blocks...........................................112
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2.1.5.4 Forming and outputting the signal status of analog logic blocks..........................................113
2.1.5.5 Forming and outputting the signal status of redundancy blocks..........................................114
2.1.5.6 Forming and outputting the signal status for blocks with configurable status prioritization....116
2.1.5.7 Forming and outputting the signal status for interlock blocks..............................................117
2.1.5.8 Forming and outputting the signal status for mathematical blocks......................................119
2.1.5.9 Forming and outputting the signal status for PCS 7 channel blocks....................................120
2.1.5.10 Forming and outputting the signal status for channel blocks for field devices.....................120
2.1.6 Error handling.......................................................................................................................121
2.1.6.1 Error handling.......................................................................................................................121
2.1.6.2 Outputting group errors........................................................................................................124
2.1.7 Ramp function......................................................................................................................125
2.1.7.1 Using setpoint ramp.............................................................................................................125
2.1.7.2 Gradient limit of the setpoint................................................................................................126
2.1.7.3 Using a manipulated variable ramp......................................................................................127
2.1.7.4 Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable.......................................................................128
2.1.8 Internal/external setting........................................................................................................129
2.1.8.1 Applying the dynamically activated dead band during the PV settling time.........................129
2.1.8.2 Setpoint specification - internal/external..............................................................................130
2.1.8.3 Manipulated variable specification - internal/external..........................................................131
2.1.9 Configurable response using the Feature I/O......................................................................133
2.1.9.1 Configurable functions using the Feature I/O.......................................................................133
2.1.9.2 Stopping dosing at a flow alarm...........................................................................................141
2.1.9.3 Failure handling....................................................................................................................141
2.1.9.4 Set startup characteristics....................................................................................................141
2.1.9.5 Applying the dynamically activated dead band during the PV settling time.........................145
2.1.9.6 Evaluation of signal status...................................................................................................145
2.1.9.7 Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals.........................................................146
2.1.9.8 Automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode.................................................146
2.1.9.9 Block as summing unit or integrator.....................................................................................146
2.1.9.10 Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible..................................................147
2.1.9.11 Limit output Out....................................................................................................................147
2.1.9.12 Activating calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale....................................................148
2.1.9.13 Condition monitoring information at MOD_Blocks................................................................148
2.1.9.14 Condition monitoring information at the channel blocks.......................................................148
2.1.9.15 Disabling operating points....................................................................................................149
2.1.9.16 Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse..................................................149
2.1.9.17 Specifying the dosing type...................................................................................................149
2.1.9.18 Flow setpoints in percent.....................................................................................................150
2.1.9.19 Specifying the influence of the signal status on the dosing process....................................150
2.1.9.20 Unit for the rate of change....................................................................................................150
2.1.9.21 Reading messages..............................................................................................................151
2.1.9.22 Setting the scaling for the process values............................................................................151
2.1.9.23 Outputting a de-energized value for block-external simulation............................................152
2.1.9.24 Switch to substitute value.....................................................................................................152
2.1.9.25 Substitute value switch in the event of an error...................................................................152
2.1.9.26 Output substitute value if raw value is invalid......................................................................153
2.1.9.27 Activating recording of the first signal..................................................................................154
2.1.9.28 External control deviation.....................................................................................................154
2.1.9.29 Activating error state for external process control error CSF ..............................................154
2.1.9.30 Frequency converter with separate device feed..................................................................155
2.1.9.31 Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals.......................................155
2.1.9.32 Use an internal or external setpoint for the absolute fine dosing quantity............................157

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2.1.9.33 Activating the run time of feedback signals..........................................................................157

2.1.9.34 Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid..................................................................157
2.1.9.35 Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of
the block...............................................................................................................................158
2.1.9.36 Activate LowCutOff..............................................................................................................159
2.1.9.37 Selecting values associated with messages........................................................................159
2.1.9.38 Reporting with BATCH parameters......................................................................................160
2.1.9.39 Motor feedback is not available............................................................................................160
2.1.9.40 Display only input values that are interconnected in the faceplate......................................161
2.1.9.41 Activate OS_Perm bits.........................................................................................................161
2.1.9.42 Disabling opening and closing.............................................................................................162
2.1.9.43 Enabling local operator authorization...................................................................................162
2.1.9.44 Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity......................................................................162
2.1.9.45 Enabling program mode.......................................................................................................163
2.1.9.46 Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call...........................................163
2.1.9.47 Control zone with frozen I component .................................................................................164
2.1.9.48 Control zone with specified I component ............................................................................164
2.1.9.49 Resetting the commands for changing the mode.................................................................165
2.1.9.50 Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings.....................................................165
2.1.9.51 Resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts................................................................166
2.1.9.52 Process value with separate scale range.............................................................................166
2.1.9.53 Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or errors......................167
2.1.9.54 Set reset depending on the operating mode or the LiOp parameter....................................167
2.1.9.55 Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode...........................................................168
2.1.9.56 Reset even with locked state...............................................................................................169
2.1.9.57 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup...............................................169
2.1.9.58 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" operating mode ....170
2.1.9.59 Setting switch or button mode..............................................................................................170
2.1.9.60 Specifying switching mode...................................................................................................171
2.1.9.61 Creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity...........................................................172
2.1.9.62 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate.........................................................................................172
2.1.9.63 Position feedback signals are active....................................................................................172
2.1.9.64 Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor.................................................................173
2.1.9.65 Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed.....................................................173
2.1.9.66 Separate delay times for each alarm...................................................................................174
2.1.9.67 Signaling limit violation.........................................................................................................174
2.1.9.68 Alarm setpoint difference.....................................................................................................175
2.1.9.69 Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom unit......................................175
2.1.9.70 Control via auxiliary valve....................................................................................................175
2.1.9.71 Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and amplification of
the differentiator...................................................................................................................176
2.1.9.72 Enable bumpless switchover to "Automatic" mode for operator only...................................176
2.1.9.73 Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers.......................................176
2.1.9.74 Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and dosers.............177
2.1.9.75 Summing characteristics continuous or triggered................................................................177
2.1.9.76 Suppression of all messages...............................................................................................178
2.1.9.77 Output invalid raw value.......................................................................................................178
2.1.9.78 Transmission of status information of devices.....................................................................179
2.1.9.79 Control priority in the event of an invalid input command....................................................179
2.1.9.80 Sealing the valve..................................................................................................................179
2.1.9.81 First-in detection response to deactivation...........................................................................180
2.1.9.82 Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode.............................180

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2.1.9.83 Reaction to the out of service mode.....................................................................................181

2.1.9.84 Exiting local mode................................................................................................................181
2.1.9.85 Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or 4.............................................................................182
2.1.9.86 Vibrate after torque monitoring.............................................................................................182
2.1.9.87 With acknowledge overdosage............................................................................................182
2.1.9.88 Ramp rate calculation..........................................................................................................183
2.1.9.89 SP following PV in open loop has no priority over SP_Ext and SP limits.............................183
2.1.9.90 With accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated variable limit...............184
2.1.9.91 External/internal selection specification...............................................................................184
2.1.9.92 Setting switch or button mode for local commands..............................................................185
2.1.9.93 Gradient limitation with time duration...................................................................................186
2.1.9.94 Analog input 1 is reserved for the operator..........................................................................187
2.1.9.95 Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate also in the "Local" mode...........................187
2.1.9.96 Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor............................................................187
2.1.9.97 Retain last output value in case of bad input signal status..................................................188
2.1.9.98 Forcing operating modes in the "Local" mode.....................................................................188
2.1.9.99 Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback signal.................188
2.1.9.100 Substitution value is active if the block is in bypass.............................................................189
2.1.9.101 Enable external message.....................................................................................................189
2.1.9.102 Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values...................................190
2.1.9.103 Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4............................................190
2.1.9.104 Inverter enable.....................................................................................................................190
2.1.9.105 Scale dosing can be started only if StandStill = 1................................................................191
2.1.9.106 Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart..............................................................191
2.1.9.107 Status output calculation......................................................................................................191
2.1.9.108 Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected message block.................192
2.1.9.109 Variants of CPI calculation...................................................................................................192
2.1.9.110 Scalable measuring range...................................................................................................193
2.1.9.111 2 decimal points (scalable measuring range).......................................................................193
2.1.9.112 3 decimal points (scalable measuring range).......................................................................193
2.1.9.113 Output substitute values in case of communications error...................................................194
2.1.9.114 Output last values in case of communications error............................................................194
2.1.9.115 Dosing controls are deactivated during scale is in taring mode...........................................194
2.1.9.116 Do not evaluate the first run of the diagnostic blocks ..........................................................195
2.1.9.117 Selection of metadata and diagnostic blocks.......................................................................195
2.1.9.118 Limits disabled in faceplate..................................................................................................195
2.1.9.119 Keep last valid raw value if input value is bad......................................................................197
2.1.9.120 With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern changes.....................................................197
2.1.9.121 Changes signal status of outputs in OOS ...........................................................................198
2.1.9.122 Behavior in the case of Bus failure.......................................................................................198
2.1.10 Functions for controllers.......................................................................................................199
2.1.10.1 Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step changes..................................................199
2.1.10.2 Inverting control direction.....................................................................................................200
2.1.10.3 Error signal generation and dead band................................................................................201
2.1.10.4 Using control zones..............................................................................................................203
2.1.10.5 Setpoint limiting for external setpoints.................................................................................205
2.1.10.6 Tracking setpoint in manual mode.......................................................................................205
2.1.10.7 Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable.......................................................................205
2.1.10.8 Feedforwarding and limiting disturbance variables..............................................................206
2.1.10.9 Structure segmentation at controllers..................................................................................207
2.1.11 Messaging............................................................................................................................208
2.1.11.1 Area of application of the alarm delays................................................................................208

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2.1.11.2 One time value for all limits..................................................................................................209

2.1.11.3 One time value per limit pair................................................................................................209
2.1.11.4 Two time values per limit pair...............................................................................................210
2.1.11.5 Two time values for each individual limit..............................................................................211
2.1.11.6 Generating instance-specific messages..............................................................................213
2.1.11.7 Suppressing messages using the MsgLock parameter.......................................................214
2.1.11.8 Time stamp..........................................................................................................................214
2.1.11.9 Connection of the time-stamped messages from EventTs or Event16Ts............................216
2.1.12 Settings for operator control and monitoring........................................................................216
2.1.12.1 Display and operator input area for process values and setpoints......................................216
2.1.12.2 Opening additional faceplates..............................................................................................217
2.1.12.3 Labeling of buttons and text.................................................................................................218
2.1.12.4 Displaying auxiliary values...................................................................................................220
2.1.12.5 Selecting a unit of measure..................................................................................................221
2.2 Functions of the block icons.................................................................................................239
2.2.1 Block icon structure..............................................................................................................239
2.2.2 Configuring the block icons..................................................................................................246
2.2.3 Operation via the block icon.................................................................................................248
2.2.4 Block icons for PID and FM controller .................................................................................248
2.2.5 Block icon for interlock blocks..............................................................................................251
2.2.6 Block icons for SFC..............................................................................................................252
2.2.7 Adding block icons to static picture components.................................................................255
2.2.8 Format specification for the analog value display................................................................256
2.3 Functions of the faceplates..................................................................................................258
2.3.1 Fast Operation for PID Controllers.......................................................................................258
2.3.2 Structure of the faceplate.....................................................................................................258
2.3.3 Operator control permissions...............................................................................................265
2.3.4 Display of delay times..........................................................................................................267
2.3.5 Switching operating states and operating modes................................................................268
2.3.6 Changing values..................................................................................................................270
2.3.7 FM controllers standard view (analog) ................................................................................272
2.3.8 FM controllers standard view (pulse controller)...................................................................276
2.3.9 FM controllers standard view (step controller with position feedback).................................280
2.3.10 FM controllers standard view (step controller without position feedback) ...........................284
2.3.11 Interlock blocks standard view.............................................................................................287
2.3.12 Parameter view of PID controllers........................................................................................292
2.3.13 Parameter view of FM controllers........................................................................................295
2.3.14 Parameter view for motors and valves.................................................................................297
2.3.15 Limit view of FM controllers..................................................................................................299
2.3.16 Limit view of PID controllers.................................................................................................302
2.3.17 Limit view of motors.............................................................................................................305
2.3.18 Preview of FM controllers.....................................................................................................308
2.3.19 Preview of interlock blocks...................................................................................................310
2.3.20 Ramp view...........................................................................................................................311
2.3.21 Alarm view............................................................................................................................313
2.3.22 Batch view............................................................................................................................313
2.3.23 Memo view...........................................................................................................................315
2.3.24 Trend view............................................................................................................................317
2.3.25 APL Operator Trend Control (AOTC)...................................................................................319
2.3.26 Limit operation and display in the faceplate.........................................................................331
2.3.27 Central color management...................................................................................................332

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2.4 PCS 7 measuring point browser..........................................................................................353

2.4.1 Overview of the "PCS 7 measuring point browser" window.................................................353
3 Operator control blocks............................................................................................................................357
3.1 Comparison of large & small blocks.....................................................................................357
3.1.1 OpAnL compared to OpAnS................................................................................................357
3.2 OpAnL - Check and output analog signals (large)...............................................................359
3.2.1 Description of OpAnL...........................................................................................................359
3.2.2 OpAnL modes......................................................................................................................360
3.2.3 OpAnL functions...................................................................................................................361
3.2.4 OpAnL error handling...........................................................................................................364
3.2.5 OpAnL messaging................................................................................................................364
3.2.6 OpAnL I/Os..........................................................................................................................366
3.2.7 OpAnL block diagram...........................................................................................................371
3.2.8 Operator control and monitoring..........................................................................................372
3.2.8.1 OpAnL views........................................................................................................................372
3.2.8.2 OpAnL standard view...........................................................................................................372
3.2.8.3 OpAnL parameter view........................................................................................................375
3.2.8.4 OpAnL trend view.................................................................................................................375
3.2.8.5 OpAnL preview.....................................................................................................................377
3.2.8.6 Block icon for OpAnL...........................................................................................................378
3.3 OpAnS - Check and output analog signals (small)..............................................................380
3.3.1 Description of OpAnS...........................................................................................................380
3.3.2 OpAnS modes......................................................................................................................381
3.3.3 OpAnS functions..................................................................................................................382
3.3.4 OpAnS error handling..........................................................................................................384
3.3.5 OpAnS messaging...............................................................................................................385
3.3.6 OpAnS I/Os..........................................................................................................................385
3.3.7 OpAnS block diagram..........................................................................................................388
3.3.8.1 OpAnS views........................................................................................................................388
3.3.8.2 OpAnS standard view..........................................................................................................389
3.3.8.3 OpAnS parameter view........................................................................................................391
3.3.8.4 OpAnS preview....................................................................................................................391
3.3.8.5 OpAnS block icon.................................................................................................................392
3.4 OpDi01 - Manipulating a digital value (2 pushbuttons)........................................................394
3.4.1 Description of OpDi01..........................................................................................................394
3.4.2 OpDi01 modes.....................................................................................................................395
3.4.3 OpDi01 functions..................................................................................................................396
3.4.4 OpDi01 error handling..........................................................................................................398
3.4.5 OpDi01 messaging...............................................................................................................399
3.4.6 OpDi01 I/Os.........................................................................................................................399
3.4.7 OpDi01 block diagram..........................................................................................................402
3.4.8.1 OpDi01 views.......................................................................................................................402
3.4.8.2 OpDi01 standard view..........................................................................................................403
3.4.8.3 OpDi01 preview....................................................................................................................404
3.4.8.4 Block icon for OpDi01..........................................................................................................406
3.5 OpDi03 - Manipulating a digital value (3 pushbuttons)........................................................408
3.5.1 Description of OpDi03..........................................................................................................408

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3.5.2 OpDi03 modes.....................................................................................................................409

3.5.3 OpDi03 functions..................................................................................................................410
3.5.4 OpDi03 error handling..........................................................................................................413
3.5.5 OpDi03 messaging...............................................................................................................414
3.5.6 OpDi03 I/Os.........................................................................................................................414
3.5.7 OpDi03 block diagram..........................................................................................................417
3.5.8.1 OpDi03 view.........................................................................................................................418
3.5.8.2 OpDi03 standard view..........................................................................................................418
3.5.8.3 OpDi03 preview....................................................................................................................420
3.5.8.4 Block icon for OpDi03..........................................................................................................421
3.6 OpStations - Configuration of the local operator authorization............................................423
3.6.1 Description of OpStations....................................................................................................423
3.6.2 OpStations operating modes................................................................................................425
3.6.3 OpStations functions............................................................................................................426
3.6.4 OpStations error handling....................................................................................................427
3.6.5 OpStations messaging.........................................................................................................427
3.6.6 OpStations I/Os....................................................................................................................428
3.6.7 OpStations block diagram....................................................................................................430
3.6.8.1 OpStations views.................................................................................................................431
3.6.8.2 OpStations standard view....................................................................................................432
3.6.8.3 Block icon of OpStations......................................................................................................434
3.7 OpTrig - Manipulating a digital value (1 pushbutton)...........................................................435
3.7.1 Description of OpTrig...........................................................................................................435
3.7.2 OpTrig modes......................................................................................................................436
3.7.3 OpTrig functions...................................................................................................................436
3.7.4 OpTrig error handling...........................................................................................................438
3.7.5 OpTrig messaging................................................................................................................439
3.7.6 OpTrig I/Os...........................................................................................................................439
3.7.7 OpTrig block diagram...........................................................................................................441
3.7.8.1 OpTrig views........................................................................................................................442
3.7.8.2 OpTrig standard view...........................................................................................................442
3.7.8.3 OpTrig preview.....................................................................................................................443
3.7.8.4 Block icon for OpTrig............................................................................................................444
4 Monitoring blocks......................................................................................................................................447
4.1.1 MonAnL compared to MonAnS............................................................................................447
4.1.2 MonDiL compared to MonDiS..............................................................................................449
4.2 AV - Displaying and monitoring additional value..................................................................451
4.2.1 Description of AV.................................................................................................................451
4.2.2 AV modes.............................................................................................................................452
4.2.3 AV functions.........................................................................................................................453
4.2.4 AV error handling.................................................................................................................455
4.2.5 AV messaging......................................................................................................................456
4.2.6 AV I/Os.................................................................................................................................457
4.2.7 AV block diagram.................................................................................................................460
4.3 MonAnL - Monitoring of an analog process tag (Large).......................................................461

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4.3.1 Description of MonAnL.........................................................................................................461

4.3.2 MonAnL modes....................................................................................................................464
4.3.3 MonAnL functions................................................................................................................465
4.3.4 MonAnL error handling.........................................................................................................472
4.3.5 MonAnL messaging.............................................................................................................473
4.3.6 MonAnL I/Os........................................................................................................................475
4.3.7 MonAnL block diagram........................................................................................................483
4.3.8.1 MonAnL views......................................................................................................................483
4.3.8.2 MonAnL standard view.........................................................................................................484
4.3.8.3 MonAnL limit view................................................................................................................487
4.3.8.4 MonAnL parameter view......................................................................................................489
4.3.8.5 MonAnL preview..................................................................................................................490
4.3.8.6 Block icon for MonAnL ........................................................................................................491
4.4 MonAnS - Monitoring of an analog process tag (Small).......................................................493
4.4.1 Description of MonAnS........................................................................................................493
4.4.2 MonAnS operating modes....................................................................................................495
4.4.3 MonAnS functions................................................................................................................496
4.4.4 MonAnS error handling........................................................................................................498
4.4.5 MonAnS messaging.............................................................................................................499
4.4.6 MonAnS I/Os........................................................................................................................501
4.4.7 MonAnS block diagram........................................................................................................504
4.4.8.1 MonAnS views.....................................................................................................................505
4.4.8.2 MonAnS standard view........................................................................................................505
4.4.8.3 MonAnS limit view................................................................................................................507
4.4.8.4 MonAnS parameter view......................................................................................................508
4.4.8.5 MonAnS preview..................................................................................................................509
4.4.8.6 Block icon for MonAnS.........................................................................................................510
4.5 MonDiL - Monitoring of a digital process tag (Large)...........................................................512
4.5.1 Description of MonDiL..........................................................................................................512
4.5.2 MonDiL modes.....................................................................................................................515
4.5.3 MonDiL functions.................................................................................................................516
4.5.4 MonDiL error handling..........................................................................................................521
4.5.5 MonDiL messaging..............................................................................................................522
4.5.6 MonDiL I/Os.........................................................................................................................523
4.5.7 MonDiL block diagram.........................................................................................................528
4.5.8.1 MonDiL views.......................................................................................................................528
4.5.8.2 MonDiL standard view..........................................................................................................529
4.5.8.3 MonDiL parameter view.......................................................................................................531
4.5.8.4 MonDiL preview...................................................................................................................532
4.5.8.5 Block icon for MonDiL..........................................................................................................533
4.6 MonDiS - Monitoring of a digital process tag (Small)...........................................................537
4.6.1 Description of MonDiS.........................................................................................................537
4.6.2 MonDiS operating modes.....................................................................................................540
4.6.3 MonDiS functions.................................................................................................................541
4.6.4 MonDiS error handling.........................................................................................................544
4.6.5 MonDiS messaging..............................................................................................................545
4.6.6 MonDiS I/Os.........................................................................................................................546
4.6.7 MonDiS block diagram.........................................................................................................549

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4.6.8.1 MonDiS views......................................................................................................................549
4.6.8.2 MonDiS standard view.........................................................................................................550
4.6.8.3 MonDiS parameter view.......................................................................................................551
4.6.8.4 MonDiS preview...................................................................................................................552
4.6.8.5 Block icon for MonDiS..........................................................................................................553
4.7 MonDi08 - Monitoring 8 digital process tags........................................................................556
4.7.1 Description of MonDi08........................................................................................................556
4.7.2 MonDi08 modes...................................................................................................................558
4.7.3 MonDi08 functions...............................................................................................................559
4.7.4 MonDi08 error handling........................................................................................................562
4.7.5 MonDi08 messaging............................................................................................................562
4.7.6 MonDi08 I/Os.......................................................................................................................564
4.7.7 MonDi08 block diagram.......................................................................................................568
4.7.8.1 MonDi08 views.....................................................................................................................568
4.7.8.2 MonDi08 standard view........................................................................................................569
4.7.8.3 MonDi08 parameter view.....................................................................................................571
4.7.8.4 MonDi08 preview.................................................................................................................572
4.7.8.5 Block icon for MonDi08........................................................................................................573
5 Controller blocks.......................................................................................................................................575
5.1.1 PIDConL compared to PIDConS..........................................................................................575
5.2 ConPerMon - Monitoring of the control performance of control loops..................................579
5.2.1 Description of ConPerMon...................................................................................................579
5.2.2 ConPerMon modes..............................................................................................................583
5.2.3 ConPerMon functions...........................................................................................................583
5.2.4 ConPerMon error handling...................................................................................................595
5.2.5 ConPerMon messaging........................................................................................................595
5.2.6 ConPerMon I/Os..................................................................................................................597
5.2.7 ConPerMon block diagram...................................................................................................603
5.2.8.1 ConPerMon views................................................................................................................604
5.2.8.2 ConPerMon standard view...................................................................................................605
5.2.8.3 ConPerMon limit view..........................................................................................................606
5.2.8.4 ConPerMon parameter view................................................................................................608
5.2.8.5 ConPerMon preview.............................................................................................................609
5.2.8.6 ConPerMon setpoint view....................................................................................................610
5.2.8.7 Block icon for ConPerMon...................................................................................................611
5.3 FmCont - Interface to module FM 355.................................................................................613
5.3.1 Description of FmCont.........................................................................................................613
5.3.2 FmCont modes.....................................................................................................................617
5.3.3 FmCont functions.................................................................................................................619
5.3.4 FmCont error handling.........................................................................................................629
5.3.5 FmCont messaging..............................................................................................................631
5.3.6 FmCont I/Os.........................................................................................................................634
5.3.7 FmCont block diagram.........................................................................................................649
5.3.8.1 FmCont views......................................................................................................................651

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5.4 FmTemp - Interface to temperature controller modules FM 355-2......................................652

5.4.1 Description of FmTemp........................................................................................................652
5.4.2 FmTemp modes...................................................................................................................656
5.4.3 FmTemp functions...............................................................................................................658
5.4.4 FmTemp error handling........................................................................................................670
5.4.5 FmTemp messaging............................................................................................................671
5.4.6 FmTemp I/Os.......................................................................................................................674
5.4.7 FmTemp block diagram.......................................................................................................691
5.4.8.1 FmTemp views.....................................................................................................................693
5.5 GainSched - Adapting parameter values for a PID controller..............................................694
5.5.1 Description of GainSched....................................................................................................694
5.5.2 GainSched modes................................................................................................................696
5.5.3 GainSched functions............................................................................................................697
5.5.4 GainSched error handling....................................................................................................698
5.5.5 GainSched messaging.........................................................................................................698
5.5.6 GainSched I/Os....................................................................................................................699
5.5.7 GainSched block diagram....................................................................................................701
5.5.8.1 GainSched views.................................................................................................................702
5.5.8.2 GainSched standard view....................................................................................................702
5.5.8.3 GainSched parameter view..................................................................................................703
5.5.8.4 GainSched preview..............................................................................................................704
5.6 ModPreCon - Model predictive controller.............................................................................705
5.6.1 Description of ModPreCon...................................................................................................705
5.6.2 ModPreCon modes..............................................................................................................710
5.6.3 ModPreCon functions...........................................................................................................711
5.6.4 ModPreCon error handling...................................................................................................724
5.6.5 ModPreCon messaging........................................................................................................726
5.6.6 ModPreCon I/Os..................................................................................................................726
5.6.7 ModPreCon block diagram...................................................................................................737
5.6.8.1 ModPreCon views................................................................................................................737
5.6.8.2 ModPreCon standard view...................................................................................................738
5.6.8.3 ModPreCon parameter view................................................................................................743
5.6.8.4 ModPreCon parameter view channel 1 to 4.........................................................................745
5.6.8.5 ModPreCon preview.............................................................................................................746
5.6.8.6 ModPreCon trend view.........................................................................................................748
5.6.8.7 Block icon for ModPreCon...................................................................................................749
5.7 PIDConL - Continuous PID controller (Large)......................................................................752
5.7.1 Description of PIDConL........................................................................................................752
5.7.2 PIDConL modes...................................................................................................................757
5.7.3 PIDConL functions...............................................................................................................759
5.7.4 PIDConL error handling.......................................................................................................769
5.7.5 PIDConL messaging............................................................................................................770
5.7.6 PIDConL I/Os.......................................................................................................................773
5.7.7 PIDConL block diagram.......................................................................................................790
5.7.8.1 PIDConL views.....................................................................................................................792
5.7.8.2 PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR standard views.............................................................793

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5.7.8.3 PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR previews.......................................................................798

5.8 PIDConS - Continuous PID controller (Small)......................................................................801
5.8.1 Description of PIDConS.......................................................................................................801
5.8.2 PIDConS modes..................................................................................................................804
5.8.3 PIDConS functions...............................................................................................................805
5.8.4 PIDConS error handling.......................................................................................................811
5.8.5 PIDConS messaging............................................................................................................812
5.8.6 PIDConS I/Os.......................................................................................................................814
5.8.7 PIDConS block diagram.......................................................................................................822
5.8.8.1 PIDConS views....................................................................................................................824
5.9 PIDConR - Continuous PID controller with external reset....................................................825
5.9.1 Description of PIDConR.......................................................................................................825
5.9.2 PIDConR modes..................................................................................................................831
5.9.3 PIDConR functions...............................................................................................................834
5.9.4 PIDConR error handling.......................................................................................................847
5.9.5 PIDConR messaging ...........................................................................................................849
5.9.6 PIDConR I/Os......................................................................................................................851
5.9.7 PIDConR block diagram.......................................................................................................868
5.9.8.1 PIDConR views....................................................................................................................868
5.10 PIDStepL - Step controller...................................................................................................869
5.10.1 Description of PIDStepL.......................................................................................................869
5.10.2 PIDStepL modes..................................................................................................................873
5.10.3 PIDStepL functions..............................................................................................................875
5.10.4 PIDStepL error handling.......................................................................................................886
5.10.5 PIDStepL messaging...........................................................................................................888
5.10.6 PIDStepL I/Os......................................................................................................................890
5.10.7 PIDStepL block diagram......................................................................................................905
5.10.8.1 PIDStepL views....................................................................................................................910
5.10.8.2 PIDStepL standard view without position feedback.............................................................911
5.10.8.3 PIDStepL standard view with position feedback..................................................................914
5.10.8.4 PIDStepL preview................................................................................................................918
5.11 Ratio - Ratio controlling........................................................................................................921
5.11.1 Description of Ratio..............................................................................................................921
5.11.2 Ratio modes.........................................................................................................................923
5.11.3 Ratio functions.....................................................................................................................923
5.11.4 Ratio error handling..............................................................................................................926
5.11.5 Ratio messaging..................................................................................................................927
5.11.6 Ratio I/Os.............................................................................................................................927
5.11.7 Ratio block diagram.............................................................................................................931
5.11.8.1 Ratio views...........................................................................................................................932
5.11.8.2 Ratio standard view..............................................................................................................932
5.11.8.3 Ratio parameter view...........................................................................................................935
5.11.8.4 Ratio preview.......................................................................................................................936
5.11.8.5 Block icon for Ratio..............................................................................................................937
5.12 SplRange - Signal splitter.....................................................................................................940
5.12.1 Description of SplRange......................................................................................................940

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5.12.2 SplRange modes..................................................................................................................941

5.12.3 SplRange functions..............................................................................................................942
5.12.4 SplRange error handling......................................................................................................945
5.12.5 SplRange messaging...........................................................................................................945
5.12.6 SplRange I/Os......................................................................................................................946
5.12.7 SplRange block diagram......................................................................................................947
5.13 AutoExcitation - Process trigger for predictive controller.....................................................948
5.13.1 Description of AutoExcitation...............................................................................................948
5.13.2 AutoExcitation modes..........................................................................................................950
5.13.3 AutoExcitation functions.......................................................................................................950
5.13.4 AutoExcitation error handling...............................................................................................951
5.13.5 AutoExcitation messaging....................................................................................................951
5.13.6 AutoExcitation I/Os...............................................................................................................951
5.13.7 AutoExcitation block diagram...............................................................................................952
5.14 LPOptim - Optimization after traversing the linear programming.........................................953
5.14.1 Description of LPOptim........................................................................................................953
5.14.2 LPOptim modes...................................................................................................................954
5.14.3 LPOptim functions................................................................................................................954
5.14.4 LPOptim error handling........................................................................................................954
5.14.5 LPOptim messaging.............................................................................................................954
5.14.6 LPOptim I/Os........................................................................................................................955
5.14.7 LPOptim block diagram........................................................................................................957
5.15 MPC10x10 - Large predictive controller ..............................................................................958
5.15.1 Description of MPC10x10....................................................................................................958
5.15.2 MPC10x10 modes................................................................................................................965
5.15.3 MPC10x10 functions............................................................................................................967
5.15.4 MPC10x10 error handling....................................................................................................977
5.15.5 MPC10x10 messaging.........................................................................................................978
5.15.6 MPC10x10 I/Os....................................................................................................................979
5.15.7 MPC10x10 block diagram....................................................................................................984
5.15.8.1 MPC10x10 views.................................................................................................................985
5.15.8.2 MPC10x10 standard view....................................................................................................985
5.15.8.3 MPC10x10 parameter view..................................................................................................991
5.15.8.4 MPC10x10 CV parameter view............................................................................................993
5.15.8.5 MPC10x10 MV parameter view...........................................................................................994
5.15.8.6 MPC10x10 preview..............................................................................................................995
5.15.8.7 MPC10x10 trend view..........................................................................................................997
5.15.8.8 Block icon for MPC10x10 ....................................................................................................998
5.16 KalFilt - State observer.......................................................................................................1000
5.16.1 Description of KalFilt..........................................................................................................1000
5.16.2 KalFilt modes.....................................................................................................................1006
5.16.3 KalFilt functions..................................................................................................................1008
5.16.4 KalFilt error handling..........................................................................................................1010
5.16.5 KalFilt I/Os..........................................................................................................................1012
5.16.6 KalFilt messaging...............................................................................................................1016
5.16.7 KalFilt block diagram..........................................................................................................1016
5.16.8 Operator control and monitoring........................................................................................1017
5.16.8.1 KalFilt views.......................................................................................................................1017
5.16.8.2 KalFilt standard view..........................................................................................................1017

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5.16.8.3 KalFilt parameter view........................................................................................................1021

5.16.8.4 KalFilt parameter view 2.....................................................................................................1022
5.16.8.5 KalFilt preview....................................................................................................................1023
5.16.8.6 KalFilt measurements view................................................................................................1024
5.16.8.7 KalFilt trend view................................................................................................................1025
5.16.8.8 Block icon for KalFilt ..........................................................................................................1026
6 Dosing blocks.........................................................................................................................................1027
6.1 DoseL - Dosing device.......................................................................................................1027
6.1.1 Description of DoseL..........................................................................................................1027
6.1.2 DoseL modes.....................................................................................................................1031
6.1.3 DoseL functions.................................................................................................................1034
6.1.4 DoseL error handling..........................................................................................................1049
6.1.5 DoseL messaging..............................................................................................................1051
6.1.6 DoseL I/Os.........................................................................................................................1054
6.1.7 DoseL block diagram.........................................................................................................1068
6.1.8.1 DoseL views.......................................................................................................................1069
6.1.8.2 DoseL standard view..........................................................................................................1070
6.1.8.3 DoseL limit view.................................................................................................................1074
6.1.8.4 DoseL parameter view.......................................................................................................1076
6.1.8.5 DoseL flow setpoint view....................................................................................................1078
6.1.8.6 DoseL quantity setpoint view.............................................................................................1081
6.1.8.7 DoseL preview...................................................................................................................1083
6.1.8.8 Block icon for DoseL..........................................................................................................1085
7 Motor and valve blocks...........................................................................................................................1089
7.1 Comparison of large & small blocks...................................................................................1089
7.1.1 MotL compared to MotS.....................................................................................................1089
7.1.2 VlvL compared to VlvS.......................................................................................................1092
7.1.3 ShrdResL compared to ShrdResS.....................................................................................1095
7.2 MotL - Motor (Large)..........................................................................................................1097
7.2.1 Description of MotL............................................................................................................1097
7.2.2 MotL modes.......................................................................................................................1101
7.2.3 MotL functions....................................................................................................................1102
7.2.4 MotL error handling............................................................................................................1109
7.2.5 MotL messaging.................................................................................................................1111
7.2.6 MotL I/Os............................................................................................................................1112
7.2.7 MotL block diagram............................................................................................................1120
7.2.8.1 MotL views.........................................................................................................................1121
7.2.8.2 MotL standard view............................................................................................................1122
7.2.8.3 MotL preview......................................................................................................................1125
7.2.8.4 Block icon for MotL.............................................................................................................1128
7.3 MotS - Motor (Small)..........................................................................................................1131
7.3.1 Description of MotS............................................................................................................1131
7.3.2 MotS modes.......................................................................................................................1133
7.3.3 MotS functions...................................................................................................................1135
7.3.4 MotS error handling............................................................................................................1140
7.3.5 MotS messaging................................................................................................................1141
7.3.6 MotS I/Os...........................................................................................................................1142

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7.3.7 MotS block diagram...........................................................................................................1147

7.3.8.1 MotS views.........................................................................................................................1148
7.3.8.2 MotS standard view............................................................................................................1148
7.3.8.3 MotS preview.....................................................................................................................1151
7.3.8.4 Block icon for MotS............................................................................................................1153
7.4 MotRevL - Reversible motor .............................................................................................1155
7.4.1 Description of MotRevL......................................................................................................1155
7.4.2 MotRevL modes.................................................................................................................1159
7.4.3 MotRevL functions.............................................................................................................1161
7.4.4 MotRevL error handling......................................................................................................1168
7.4.5 MotRevL messaging..........................................................................................................1171
7.4.6 MotRevL I/Os.....................................................................................................................1173
7.4.7 MotRevL block diagram.....................................................................................................1182
7.4.8.1 MotRevL views...................................................................................................................1183
7.4.8.2 MotRevL standard view......................................................................................................1184
7.4.8.3 MotRevL preview...............................................................................................................1188
7.4.8.4 Block icon for MotRevL......................................................................................................1193
7.5 MotSpdCL - Controllable reversible motor.........................................................................1196
7.5.1 Description of MotSpdCL...................................................................................................1196
7.5.2 MotSpdCL modes..............................................................................................................1201
7.5.3 MotSpdCL functions...........................................................................................................1203
7.5.4 MotSpdCL error handling...................................................................................................1215
7.5.5 MotSpdCL messaging........................................................................................................1218
7.5.6 MotSpdCL I/Os...................................................................................................................1220
7.5.7 MotSpdCL block diagram...................................................................................................1233
7.5.8.1 MotSpdCL views................................................................................................................1233
7.5.8.2 MotSpdCL standard view...................................................................................................1234
7.5.8.3 MotSpdCL preview.............................................................................................................1240
7.5.8.4 MotSpdCL limit view for readback values..........................................................................1243
7.5.8.5 MotSpdCL parameter view.................................................................................................1245
7.5.8.6 MotSpdCL trend view.........................................................................................................1247
7.5.8.7 Block icon for MotSpdCL....................................................................................................1248
7.6 MotSpdL - Two-speed motor..............................................................................................1251
7.6.1 Description of MotSpdL......................................................................................................1251
7.6.2 MotSpdL modes.................................................................................................................1255
7.6.3 MotSpdL functions.............................................................................................................1257
7.6.4 MotSpdL error handling......................................................................................................1265
7.6.5 MotSpdL messaging..........................................................................................................1267
7.6.6 MotSpdL I/Os.....................................................................................................................1268
7.6.7 MotSpdL block diagram.....................................................................................................1277
7.6.8.1 MotSpdL views...................................................................................................................1278
7.6.8.2 MotSpdL standard view......................................................................................................1278
7.6.8.3 MotSpdL preview...............................................................................................................1282
7.6.8.4 Block icon for MotSpdL......................................................................................................1286
7.7 ShrdResL - Multiplexer for shared resources (Large)........................................................1289
7.7.1 Description of ShrdResL....................................................................................................1289

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7.7.2 ShrdResL modes...............................................................................................................1292

7.7.3 ShrdResL functions............................................................................................................1293
7.7.4 ShrdResL error handling....................................................................................................1299
7.7.5 ShrdResL messaging.........................................................................................................1299
7.7.6 ShrdResL I/Os....................................................................................................................1300
7.7.7 ShrdResL block diagram....................................................................................................1305
7.7.8.1 ShrdResL views.................................................................................................................1305
7.7.8.2 ShrdResL standard view....................................................................................................1306
7.7.8.3 ShrdResL general preview.................................................................................................1308
7.7.8.4 ShrdResL preview..............................................................................................................1308
7.7.8.5 ShrdResL parameter view..................................................................................................1309
7.7.8.6 Block icon for ShrdResL.....................................................................................................1310
7.8 ShrdResS - Multiplexer for shared resources (Small)........................................................1312
7.8.1 Description for ShrdResS...................................................................................................1312
7.8.2 ShrdResS modes...............................................................................................................1314
7.8.3 ShrdResS functions...........................................................................................................1315
7.8.4 ShrdResS error handling....................................................................................................1318
7.8.5 ShrdResS messaging........................................................................................................1318
7.8.6 ShrdResS I/Os...................................................................................................................1319
7.8.7 ShrdResS block diagram...................................................................................................1327
7.8.8.1 ShrdResS views.................................................................................................................1328
7.8.8.2 ShrdResS standard view....................................................................................................1328
7.8.8.3 ShrdResS preview.............................................................................................................1330
7.8.8.4 Block icon for ShrdResS ...................................................................................................1331
7.9 Vlv2WayL - Two-way valve ...............................................................................................1333
7.9.1 Description of Vlv2WayL....................................................................................................1333
7.9.2 Vlv2WayL modes...............................................................................................................1337
7.9.3 Vlv2WayL functions............................................................................................................1339
7.9.4 Vlv2WayL error handling....................................................................................................1346
7.9.5 Vlv2WayL messaging.........................................................................................................1349
7.9.6 Vlv2WayL I/Os...................................................................................................................1350
7.9.7 Vlv2WayL block diagram....................................................................................................1361
7.9.8.1 Vlv2WayL views.................................................................................................................1361
7.9.8.2 Vlv2WayL standard view....................................................................................................1362
7.9.8.3 Vlv2WayL parameter view.................................................................................................1365
7.9.8.4 Vlv2WayL preview..............................................................................................................1367
7.9.8.5 Block icon for Vlv2WayL....................................................................................................1372
7.10 VlvL - Valve (Large)...........................................................................................................1375
7.10.1 Description of VlvL.............................................................................................................1375
7.10.2 VlvL modes........................................................................................................................1378
7.10.3 VlvL functions.....................................................................................................................1380
7.10.4 VlvL error handling.............................................................................................................1386
7.10.5 VlvL messaging..................................................................................................................1387
7.10.6 VlvL I/Os.............................................................................................................................1389
7.10.7 VlvL block diagram.............................................................................................................1396
7.10.8.1 VlvL views..........................................................................................................................1397
7.10.8.2 VlvL standard view.............................................................................................................1397

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7.10.8.3 VlvL preview.......................................................................................................................1401

7.10.8.4 VlvL block icon...................................................................................................................1404
7.11 VlvS - Valve (small)............................................................................................................1407
7.11.1 Description of VlvS.............................................................................................................1407
7.11.2 VlvS modes........................................................................................................................1409
7.11.3 VlvS functions....................................................................................................................1411
7.11.4 VlvS error handling.............................................................................................................1415
7.11.5 VlvS reporting.....................................................................................................................1417
7.11.6 VlvS I/Os............................................................................................................................1418
7.11.7 VlvS block diagram............................................................................................................1423
7.11.8.1 VlvS views..........................................................................................................................1424
7.11.8.2 VlvS standard view.............................................................................................................1424
7.11.8.3 VlvS preview......................................................................................................................1427
7.11.8.4 VlvS block icon...................................................................................................................1429
7.12 VlvMotL - Motor valve........................................................................................................1432
7.12.1 Description of VlvMotL.......................................................................................................1432
7.12.2 VlvMotL modes..................................................................................................................1437
7.12.3 VlvMotL functions...............................................................................................................1439
7.12.4 VlvMotL error handling.......................................................................................................1449
7.12.5 VlvMotL messaging............................................................................................................1452
7.12.6 VlvMotL I/Os.......................................................................................................................1453
7.12.7 VlvMotL block diagram.......................................................................................................1464
7.12.8.1 VlvMotL views....................................................................................................................1465
7.12.8.2 VlvMotL standard view.......................................................................................................1465
7.12.8.3 VlvMotL parameter view.....................................................................................................1469
7.12.8.4 VlvMotL preview.................................................................................................................1472
7.12.8.5 Block icon for VlvMotL........................................................................................................1476
7.13 VlvAnL - Control valve........................................................................................................1480
7.13.1 Description of VlvAnL.........................................................................................................1480
7.13.2 VlvAnL modes....................................................................................................................1485
7.13.3 VlvAnL functions................................................................................................................1488
7.13.4 VlvAnL error handling.........................................................................................................1501
7.13.5 VlvAnL messaging.............................................................................................................1502
7.13.6 VlvAnL I/Os........................................................................................................................1504
7.13.7 VlvAnL block diagram........................................................................................................1517
7.13.8.1 VlvAnL views......................................................................................................................1518
7.13.8.2 VlvAnL standard view with auxiliary valve..........................................................................1519
7.13.8.3 VlvAnL standard view without auxiliary valve.....................................................................1525
7.13.8.4 VlvAnL limit view................................................................................................................1530
7.13.8.5 VlvAnL preview..................................................................................................................1533
7.13.8.6 VlvAnL parameter view......................................................................................................1538
7.13.8.7 Block icon for VlvAnL.........................................................................................................1539
7.14 VlvPosL - Valve positioner.................................................................................................1543
7.14.1 Description of VlvPosL.......................................................................................................1543
7.14.2 VlvPosL modes..................................................................................................................1548
7.14.3 VlvPosL functions...............................................................................................................1551
7.14.4 VlvPosL error handling ......................................................................................................1566

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7.14.5 VlvPosL messaging............................................................................................................1569

7.14.6 VlvPosL I/Os......................................................................................................................1571
7.14.7 VlvPosL block diagram ......................................................................................................1584
7.14.8.1 VlvPosL views ...................................................................................................................1585
7.14.8.2 VlvPosL standard view.......................................................................................................1586
7.14.8.3 VlvPosL limit view..............................................................................................................1591
7.14.8.4 VlvPosL parameter view....................................................................................................1593
7.14.8.5 VlvPosL preview.................................................................................................................1597
7.14.8.6 Block icon for VlvPosL.......................................................................................................1602
8 Interlock blocks.......................................................................................................................................1605
8.1 Intlk02 - Interlock display with 2 input signals....................................................................1605
8.1.1 Description of Intlk02..........................................................................................................1605
8.1.2 Intlk02 modes.....................................................................................................................1608
8.1.3 Intlk02 functions.................................................................................................................1608
8.1.4 Intlk02 error handling.........................................................................................................1611
8.1.5 Intlk02 messaging..............................................................................................................1612
8.1.6 Intlk02 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1612
8.1.7 Intlk02 block diagram.........................................................................................................1616
8.1.8.1 Interlock block views..........................................................................................................1616
8.2.2 Intlk04 modes.....................................................................................................................1620
8.2.3 Intlk04 functions.................................................................................................................1620
8.2.5 Intlk04 messaging..............................................................................................................1625
8.2.6 Intlk04 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1625
8.3.2 Intlk08 modes.....................................................................................................................1633
8.3.3 Intlk08 functions.................................................................................................................1634
8.3.5 Intlk08 messaging..............................................................................................................1639
8.3.6 Intlk08 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1639
8.4 Intlk16 - Interlock display with 16 input signals..................................................................1645
8.4.2 Intlk16 modes.....................................................................................................................1650
8.4.3 Intlk16 functions.................................................................................................................1650
8.4.5 Intlk16 messaging..............................................................................................................1655
8.4.6 Intlk16 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1655

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8.5 Firstln - Transform output Intlck FirstIn for message associated value..............................1664
8.5.1 Description of Firstln..........................................................................................................1664
8.5.2 Firstln modes......................................................................................................................1665
8.5.3 Firstln functions..................................................................................................................1666
8.5.4 Firstln error handling..........................................................................................................1666
8.5.5 Firstln messaging...............................................................................................................1667
8.5.6 Firstln I/Os..........................................................................................................................1667
8.5.7 Firstln block diagram..........................................................................................................1668
9 Message blocks......................................................................................................................................1669
9.1 Event - Creating messages................................................................................................1669
9.1.1 Description of Event...........................................................................................................1669
9.1.2 Event modes......................................................................................................................1672
9.1.3 Event functions...................................................................................................................1672
9.1.4 Event error handling...........................................................................................................1674
9.1.5 Event messaging................................................................................................................1675
9.1.6 Event I/Os..........................................................................................................................1677
9.1.7 Event block diagram...........................................................................................................1681
9.2 EventNck - Generating messages without acknowledgment.............................................1682
9.2.1 Description of EventNck.....................................................................................................1682
9.2.2 EventNck modes................................................................................................................1684
9.2.3 EventNck functions............................................................................................................1685
9.2.4 EventNck error handling.....................................................................................................1687
9.2.5 EventNck messaging.........................................................................................................1688
9.2.6 EventNck I/Os....................................................................................................................1689
9.2.7 EventNck block diagram....................................................................................................1693
9.3 EventTs - Creating messages with time stamp..................................................................1694
9.3.1 Description of EventTs.......................................................................................................1694
9.3.2 EventTs modes..................................................................................................................1697
9.3.3 EventTs functions...............................................................................................................1698
9.3.4 EventTs error handling.......................................................................................................1700
9.3.5 EventTs messaging............................................................................................................1701
9.3.6 EventTs I/Os......................................................................................................................1704
9.3.7 EventTs block diagram.......................................................................................................1708
9.4 Event16Ts - Creating 16 messages with time stamp.........................................................1709
9.4.1 Description of Event16Ts...................................................................................................1709
9.4.2 Event16Ts operating modes..............................................................................................1714
9.4.3 Event16Ts functions...........................................................................................................1714
9.4.4 Event16Ts error handling...................................................................................................1717
9.4.5 Event16Ts messages ........................................................................................................1717
9.4.6 Event16Ts I/Os..................................................................................................................1723
9.4.7 Event16Ts block diagram...................................................................................................1725
10 Counter blocks........................................................................................................................................1727
10.1 CountScL - Counter with up and down counting direction.................................................1727
10.1.1 Description of CountScL....................................................................................................1727
10.1.2 CountScL modes................................................................................................................1731
10.1.3 CountScL functions............................................................................................................1732
10.1.4 CountScL error handling ...................................................................................................1735

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10.1.5 CountScL messaging.........................................................................................................1736

10.1.6 CountScL I/Os....................................................................................................................1737
10.1.7 CountScL block diagram....................................................................................................1741
10.1.8.1 CountScL views.................................................................................................................1742
10.1.8.2 CountScL standard view....................................................................................................1742
10.1.8.3 CountScL limit view............................................................................................................1744
10.1.8.4 CountScL parameter view..................................................................................................1745
10.1.8.5 CountScL preview..............................................................................................................1746
10.1.8.6 Block icon for CountScL.....................................................................................................1747
10.2 CountOh - Determining runtime.........................................................................................1749
10.2.1 Description of CountOh......................................................................................................1749
10.2.2 CountOh modes.................................................................................................................1753
10.2.3 CountOh functions.............................................................................................................1754
10.2.4 CountOh error handling......................................................................................................1758
10.2.5 CountOh messaging .........................................................................................................1759
10.2.6 CountOh I/Os.....................................................................................................................1760
10.2.7 CountOh block diagram.....................................................................................................1765
10.2.8.1 CountOh views...................................................................................................................1765
10.2.8.2 CountOh standard view......................................................................................................1766
10.2.8.3 CountOh limit view.............................................................................................................1768
10.2.8.4 CountOh parameter view...................................................................................................1769
10.2.8.5 CountOh preview...............................................................................................................1770
10.2.8.6 Block icon for CountOh......................................................................................................1771
10.3 TotalL - Additive counter with upward or downward counting direction (totalizer).............1773
10.3.1 Description of TotalL..........................................................................................................1773
10.3.2 TotalL operating modes.....................................................................................................1782
10.3.3 TotalL functions..................................................................................................................1783
10.3.4 TotalL error handling..........................................................................................................1787
10.3.5 TotalL messaging...............................................................................................................1789
10.3.6 TotalL I/Os..........................................................................................................................1790
10.3.7 TotalL block diagram..........................................................................................................1795
10.3.8.1 TotalL views.......................................................................................................................1796
10.3.8.2 TotalL standard view..........................................................................................................1797
10.3.8.3 TotalL limit view..................................................................................................................1800
10.3.8.4 TotalL parameter view........................................................................................................1801
10.3.8.5 TotalL preview....................................................................................................................1803
10.3.8.6 TotalL block icon................................................................................................................1804
10.4 CntOhSc - Runtime determination and counters with counting direction "up"...................1806
10.4.1 Description of CntOhSc......................................................................................................1806
10.4.2 CntOhSc operating modes.................................................................................................1808
10.4.3 CntOhSc functions.............................................................................................................1808
10.4.4 CntOhSc error handling.....................................................................................................1810
10.4.5 CntOhSc messaging..........................................................................................................1811
10.4.6 CntOhSc I/Os.....................................................................................................................1811
10.4.7 CntOhSc block diagram.....................................................................................................1814
10.4.8.1 CntOhSc views...................................................................................................................1814
10.4.8.2 CntOhSc standard view.....................................................................................................1815

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10.4.8.3 CntOhSc limit view.............................................................................................................1817

10.4.8.4 CntOhSc preview...............................................................................................................1818
10.4.8.5 Block icon for CntOhSc......................................................................................................1819
11 Timers.....................................................................................................................................................1821
11.1 TimerP - Time delays signal forwarding / pulse generator.................................................1821
11.1.1 Description of TimerP.........................................................................................................1821
11.1.2 TimerP modes....................................................................................................................1822
11.1.3 TimerP functions................................................................................................................1822
11.1.4 TimerP error handling........................................................................................................1825
11.1.5 TimerP messaging.............................................................................................................1826
11.1.6 TimerP I/Os........................................................................................................................1826
11.1.7 TimerP block diagram........................................................................................................1828
11.2 TimeTrig - Calculations with the date formats DT and TIME ............................................1829
11.2.1 Description of TimeTrig......................................................................................................1829
11.2.2 TimeTrig modes.................................................................................................................1831
11.2.3 TimeTrig functions..............................................................................................................1832
11.2.4 TimeTrig error handling......................................................................................................1835
11.2.5 TimeTrig messaging...........................................................................................................1836
11.2.6 TimeTrig I/Os.....................................................................................................................1836
11.2.7 TimeTrig block diagram......................................................................................................1840
11.2.8.1 TimeTrig views...................................................................................................................1840
11.2.8.2 TimeTrig standard view......................................................................................................1841
11.2.8.3 TimeTrig parameter view...................................................................................................1843
11.2.8.4 TimeTrig preview................................................................................................................1845
11.2.8.5 Block icon for TimeTrig......................................................................................................1846
12 Mathematical blocks...............................................................................................................................1849
12.1 AbsR - Absolute value of a real value................................................................................1849
12.1.1 Description of AbsR...........................................................................................................1849
12.1.2 AbsR modes.......................................................................................................................1850
12.1.3 AbsR functions...................................................................................................................1850
12.1.4 AbsR error handling...........................................................................................................1850
12.1.5 AbsR messaging................................................................................................................1850
12.1.6 AbsR I/Os...........................................................................................................................1850
12.1.7 AbsR block diagram...........................................................................................................1851
12.2 Add04 - Adder with 4 values..............................................................................................1852
12.2.1 Description of Add04..........................................................................................................1852
12.2.2 Add04 modes.....................................................................................................................1853
12.2.3 Add04 functions.................................................................................................................1853
12.2.4 Add04 error handling..........................................................................................................1854
12.2.5 Add04 messaging..............................................................................................................1854
12.2.6 Add04 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1855
12.2.7 Add04 block diagram.........................................................................................................1856
12.3 Add08 - Adder with 8 values..............................................................................................1857
12.3.1 Description of Add08..........................................................................................................1857
12.3.2 Add08 modes.....................................................................................................................1858
12.3.3 Add08 functions.................................................................................................................1858
12.3.4 Add08 error handling..........................................................................................................1859
12.3.5 Add08 messaging..............................................................................................................1859

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12.3.6 Add08 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1860

12.3.7 Add08 block diagram.........................................................................................................1861
12.4 Average - Mean value calculation......................................................................................1862
12.4.1 Description of Average.......................................................................................................1862
12.4.2 Average modes..................................................................................................................1863
12.4.3 Average functions..............................................................................................................1864
12.4.4 Average error handling.......................................................................................................1864
12.4.5 Average messaging...........................................................................................................1865
12.4.6 Average I/Os......................................................................................................................1866
12.4.7 Average block diagram......................................................................................................1867
12.5 DeadTime - Delayed signal output.....................................................................................1868
12.5.1 Description of DeadTime....................................................................................................1868
12.5.2 DeadTime modes...............................................................................................................1870
12.5.3 DeadTime functions...........................................................................................................1870
12.5.4 DeadTime error handling...................................................................................................1871
12.5.5 DeadTime messaging........................................................................................................1872
12.5.6 DeadTime I/Os...................................................................................................................1873
12.5.7 DeadTime block diagram...................................................................................................1874
12.6 Derivative - Obtaining a derivative.....................................................................................1875
12.6.1 Description of Derivative....................................................................................................1875
12.6.2 Derivative modes...............................................................................................................1877
12.6.3 Derivative functions............................................................................................................1878
12.6.4 Derivative error handling....................................................................................................1879
12.6.5 Derivative messaging.........................................................................................................1879
12.6.6 Derivative I/Os....................................................................................................................1880
12.6.7 Derivative block diagram....................................................................................................1881
12.7 Div02 - Division of two values............................................................................................1882
12.7.1 Description of Div02...........................................................................................................1882
12.7.2 Div02 modes......................................................................................................................1883
12.7.3 Div02 functions...................................................................................................................1883
12.7.4 Div02 error handling...........................................................................................................1884
12.7.5 Div02 messaging................................................................................................................1885
12.7.6 Div02 I/Os..........................................................................................................................1885
12.7.7 Div02 block diagram...........................................................................................................1886
12.8 FlowCorr - Flow correction.................................................................................................1887
12.8.1 Description of FlowCorr......................................................................................................1887
12.8.2 FlowCorr modes.................................................................................................................1889
12.8.3 FlowCorr functions.............................................................................................................1890
12.8.4 FlowCorr error handling.....................................................................................................1891
12.8.5 FlowCorr messaging..........................................................................................................1892
12.8.6 FlowCorr I/Os.....................................................................................................................1892
12.8.7 FlowCorr block diagram.....................................................................................................1894
12.9 Integral - Generating a time integral...................................................................................1895
12.9.1 Description of Integral........................................................................................................1895
12.9.2 Integral modes...................................................................................................................1896
12.9.3 Integral functions................................................................................................................1897
12.9.4 Integral error handling........................................................................................................1899
12.9.5 Integral messaging.............................................................................................................1900
12.9.6 Integral I/Os........................................................................................................................1900

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12.9.7 Integral block diagram........................................................................................................1901

12.10 Lag - Low-pass filter...........................................................................................................1903
12.10.1 Description of Lag..............................................................................................................1903
12.10.2 Lag modes.........................................................................................................................1905
12.10.3 Lag functions......................................................................................................................1905
12.10.4 Lag error handling..............................................................................................................1906
12.10.5 Lag messaging...................................................................................................................1907
12.10.6 Lag I/Os..............................................................................................................................1908
12.10.7 Lag block diagram..............................................................................................................1909
12.11 MeanTime - Averaging.......................................................................................................1910
12.11.1 Description of MeanTime...................................................................................................1910
12.11.2 MeanTime modes..............................................................................................................1911
12.11.3 MeanTime functions...........................................................................................................1911
12.11.4 MeanTime error handling...................................................................................................1914
12.11.5 MeanTime messaging........................................................................................................1914
12.11.6 MeanTime I/Os...................................................................................................................1915
12.11.7 MeanTime block diagram...................................................................................................1916
12.12 Mul04 - Multiplier with 4 values..........................................................................................1917
12.12.1 Description of Mul04..........................................................................................................1917
12.12.2 Mul04 modes......................................................................................................................1919
12.12.3 Mul04 functions..................................................................................................................1919
12.12.4 Mul04 error handling..........................................................................................................1920
12.12.5 Mul04 messaging...............................................................................................................1920
12.12.6 Mul04 I/Os..........................................................................................................................1921
12.12.7 Mul04 block diagram..........................................................................................................1922
12.13 Mul08 - Multiplier with 8 values..........................................................................................1923
12.13.1 Description of Mul08..........................................................................................................1923
12.13.2 Mul08 modes......................................................................................................................1924
12.13.3 Mul08 functions..................................................................................................................1924
12.13.4 Mul08 error handling..........................................................................................................1925
12.13.5 Mul08 messaging...............................................................................................................1926
12.13.6 Mul08 I/Os..........................................................................................................................1926
12.13.7 Mul08 block diagram..........................................................................................................1927
12.14 Polygon - Converting the first signal (non-linear) ..............................................................1929
12.14.1 Description of Polygon.......................................................................................................1929
12.14.2 Polygon modes..................................................................................................................1932
12.14.3 Polygon functions...............................................................................................................1932
12.14.4 Polygon error handling.......................................................................................................1933
12.14.5 Polygon messaging............................................................................................................1934
12.14.6 Polygon I/Os.......................................................................................................................1935
12.14.7 Polygon block diagram.......................................................................................................1938
12.15 Smooth - Low pass filter.....................................................................................................1939
12.15.1 Description of Smooth .......................................................................................................1939
12.15.2 Smooth modes...................................................................................................................1940
12.15.3 Smooth functions...............................................................................................................1940
12.15.4 Smooth error handling........................................................................................................1941
12.15.5 Smooth messaging............................................................................................................1942
12.15.6 Smooth I/Os.......................................................................................................................1943
12.15.7 Smooth block diagram.......................................................................................................1944

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12.16 SqrRoot - Derive the root of a value...................................................................................1945

12.16.1 Description of SqrRoot.......................................................................................................1945
12.16.2 SqrRoot modes..................................................................................................................1946
12.16.3 SqrRoot functions...............................................................................................................1946
12.16.4 SqrRoot error handling.......................................................................................................1947
12.16.5 SqrRoot messaging............................................................................................................1947
12.16.6 SqrRoot I/Os......................................................................................................................1948
12.16.7 SqrRoot block diagram.......................................................................................................1949
12.17 Sub02 - Subtracting two values.........................................................................................1950
12.17.1 Description of Sub02..........................................................................................................1950
12.17.2 Sub02 modes.....................................................................................................................1951
12.17.3 Sub02 functions.................................................................................................................1951
12.17.4 Sub02 error handling..........................................................................................................1952
12.17.5 Sub02 messaging..............................................................................................................1952
12.17.6 Sub02 I/Os.........................................................................................................................1953
12.17.7 Sub02 block diagram.........................................................................................................1954
12.18 PowerXY - General power function....................................................................................1955
12.18.1 Description of PowerXY.....................................................................................................1955
12.18.2 PowerXY modes................................................................................................................1956
12.18.3 PowerXY functions.............................................................................................................1957
12.18.4 PowerXY error handling.....................................................................................................1957
12.18.5 PowerXY messaging..........................................................................................................1958
12.18.6 PowerXY I/Os.....................................................................................................................1958
12.18.7 PowerXY block diagrams...................................................................................................1959
13 Analog logic blocks.................................................................................................................................1961
13.1 CompAn02 - Comparison of two analog values.................................................................1961
13.1.1 Description of CompAn02..................................................................................................1961
13.1.2 CompAn02 modes.............................................................................................................1962
13.1.3 CompAn02 functions..........................................................................................................1962
13.1.4 CompAn02 error handling..................................................................................................1963
13.1.5 CompAn02 messaging.......................................................................................................1964
13.1.6 CompAn02 I/Os..................................................................................................................1964
13.1.7 CompAn02 block diagram..................................................................................................1965
13.2 Limit - Limiting an analog value..........................................................................................1966
13.2.1 Description of Limit.............................................................................................................1966
13.2.2 Limit modes........................................................................................................................1968
13.2.3 Limit functions....................................................................................................................1968
13.2.4 Limit error handling............................................................................................................1969
13.2.5 Limit messaging.................................................................................................................1970
13.2.6 Limit I/Os............................................................................................................................1970
13.2.7 Limit block diagram............................................................................................................1971
13.3 MuxAn03 - Selection of an analog value to increase availability / safety...........................1972
13.3.1 Description of MuxAn03.....................................................................................................1972
13.3.2 MuxAn03 modes................................................................................................................1973
13.3.3 MuxAn03 functions.............................................................................................................1973
13.3.4 MuxAn03 error handling.....................................................................................................1976
13.3.5 MuxAn03 messaging..........................................................................................................1977
13.3.6 MuxAn03 I/Os....................................................................................................................1977
13.3.7 MuxAn03 block diagram.....................................................................................................1979

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13.4 MuxAn08 - Selection of an analog value to increase availability / safety...........................1980

13.4.1 Description of MuxAn08.....................................................................................................1980
13.4.2 MuxAn08 modes................................................................................................................1980
13.4.3 MuxAn08 functions.............................................................................................................1981
13.4.4 MuxAn08 error handling.....................................................................................................1983
13.4.5 MuxAn08 messaging..........................................................................................................1983
13.4.6 MuxAn08 I/Os....................................................................................................................1983
13.4.7 MuxAn08 block diagram.....................................................................................................1985
13.5 RateLim - Signal ramp.......................................................................................................1986
13.5.1 Description of RateLim.......................................................................................................1986
13.5.2 RateLim modes..................................................................................................................1987
13.5.3 RateLim functions..............................................................................................................1987
13.5.4 RateLim error handling.......................................................................................................1990
13.5.5 RateLim messaging...........................................................................................................1990
13.5.6 RateLim I/Os......................................................................................................................1991
13.5.7 RateLim block diagram......................................................................................................1993
13.6 RedAn02 - 1 out of 2 selection for redundant analog values.............................................1994
13.6.1 Description of RedAn02.....................................................................................................1994
13.6.2 RedAn02 modes................................................................................................................1995
13.6.3 RedAn02 functions.............................................................................................................1995
13.6.4 RedAn02 error handling.....................................................................................................1996
13.6.5 RedAn02 messaging..........................................................................................................1996
13.6.6 RedAn02 I/Os.....................................................................................................................1997
13.6.7 RedAn02 block diagram.....................................................................................................1998
13.7 SelA02In - Output of two analog values.............................................................................1999
13.7.1 Description of SelA02In......................................................................................................1999
13.7.2 SelA02In modes.................................................................................................................2000
13.7.3 SelA02In functions.............................................................................................................2000
13.7.4 SelA02In error handling.....................................................................................................2001
13.7.5 SelA02In messaging..........................................................................................................2002
13.7.6 SelA02In I/Os.....................................................................................................................2002
13.7.7 SelA02In block diagram.....................................................................................................2003
13.8 SelA16In - Output of 16 analog values..............................................................................2004
13.8.1 Description of SelA16In......................................................................................................2004
13.8.2 SelA16In modes.................................................................................................................2005
13.8.3 SelA16In functions.............................................................................................................2006
13.8.4 SelA16In error handling.....................................................................................................2009
13.8.5 SelA16In messaging..........................................................................................................2010
13.8.6 SelA16In I/Os.....................................................................................................................2010
13.8.7 SelA16In block diagram.....................................................................................................2014
13.8.8.1 SelA16In views...................................................................................................................2015
13.8.8.2 SelA16In standard view.....................................................................................................2016
13.8.8.3 SelA16In preview...............................................................................................................2017
13.8.8.4 Block icon for SelA16In......................................................................................................2018
13.9 SelAn16L - Large version of SelAn16In.............................................................................2021
13.9.1 Description of SelAn16L.....................................................................................................2021
13.9.2 SelAn16L modes................................................................................................................2023
13.9.3 SelAn16L functions............................................................................................................2023

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13.9.4 SelAn16L error handling....................................................................................................2026

13.9.5 SelAn16L messaging.........................................................................................................2027
13.9.6 SelAn16L I/Os....................................................................................................................2027
13.9.7 SelAn16L block diagram ...................................................................................................2033
13.9.8 Operaror control and monitoring........................................................................................2033
13.9.8.1 SenAn16L views................................................................................................................2033
13.9.8.2 SelAn16L standard view....................................................................................................2034
13.9.8.3 SelAn16L preview..............................................................................................................2035
13.9.8.4 Block icon for SelAn16L.....................................................................................................2037
14 Digital logic blocks..................................................................................................................................2039
14.1 And04 - Forming an AND signal from 4 binary input signals.............................................2039
14.1.1 Description of And04..........................................................................................................2039
14.1.2 And04 modes.....................................................................................................................2040
14.1.3 And04 functions.................................................................................................................2040
14.1.4 And04 error handling..........................................................................................................2041
14.1.5 And04 messaging..............................................................................................................2041
14.1.6 And04 I/Os.........................................................................................................................2042
14.1.7 And04 block diagram.........................................................................................................2043
14.2 And08 - Forming an AND signal from 8 binary input signals.............................................2044
14.2.1 Description of And08..........................................................................................................2044
14.2.2 And08 modes.....................................................................................................................2045
14.2.3 And08 functions.................................................................................................................2045
14.2.4 And08 error handling..........................................................................................................2045
14.2.5 And08 messaging..............................................................................................................2046
14.2.6 And08 I/Os.........................................................................................................................2046
14.2.7 And08 block diagram.........................................................................................................2048
14.3 FlipFlop - preparation of a bistabile flip-flop.......................................................................2049
14.3.1 Description of FlipFlop.......................................................................................................2049
14.3.2 FlipFlop modes...................................................................................................................2050
14.3.3 FlipFlop functions...............................................................................................................2051
14.3.4 FlipFlop error handling.......................................................................................................2052
14.3.5 FlipFlop messaging............................................................................................................2053
14.3.6 FlipFlop I/Os.......................................................................................................................2053
14.3.7 FlipFlop block diagram.......................................................................................................2054
14.4 Or04 - Forming an OR signal from 4 binary input signals..................................................2055
14.4.1 Description of Or04............................................................................................................2055
14.4.2 Or04 modes.......................................................................................................................2056
14.4.3 Or04 functions....................................................................................................................2057
14.4.4 Or04 error handling............................................................................................................2057
14.4.5 Or04 messaging.................................................................................................................2058
14.4.6 Or04 I/Os............................................................................................................................2058
14.4.7 Or04 block diagram............................................................................................................2059
14.5 Or08 - Forming an OR signal from 8 binary input signals..................................................2060
14.5.1 Description of Or08............................................................................................................2060
14.5.2 Or08 modes.......................................................................................................................2061
14.5.3 Or08 functions....................................................................................................................2061
14.5.4 Or08 error handling............................................................................................................2062
14.5.5 Or08 messaging.................................................................................................................2062
14.5.6 Or08 I/Os............................................................................................................................2063

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14.5.7 Or08 block diagram............................................................................................................2064

14.6 Not01 - Inversion of an input signal....................................................................................2065
14.6.1 Description of Not01...........................................................................................................2065
14.6.2 Not01 modes......................................................................................................................2066
14.6.3 Not01 functions..................................................................................................................2066
14.6.4 Not01 error handling..........................................................................................................2066
14.6.5 Not01 messaging...............................................................................................................2067
14.6.6 Not01 I/Os..........................................................................................................................2067
14.6.7 Not01 block diagram..........................................................................................................2068
14.7 RedDi02 - 1 out of 2 selection for redundant digital values................................................2069
14.7.1 Description of RedDi02......................................................................................................2069
14.7.2 RedDi02 modes.................................................................................................................2070
14.7.3 RedDi02 functions..............................................................................................................2070
14.7.4 RedDi02 error handling......................................................................................................2071
14.7.5 RedDi02 messaging...........................................................................................................2071
14.7.6 RedDi02 I/Os......................................................................................................................2072
14.7.7 RedDi02 block diagram......................................................................................................2073
14.8 SelD02In - Output of one of two digital signals..................................................................2074
14.8.1 Description of SelD02In.....................................................................................................2074
14.8.2 SelD02In modes.................................................................................................................2075
14.8.3 SelD02In functions.............................................................................................................2075
14.8.4 SelD02In error handling.....................................................................................................2076
14.8.5 SelD02In messaging..........................................................................................................2076
14.8.6 SelD02In I/Os.....................................................................................................................2077
14.8.7 SelD02In block diagram.....................................................................................................2078
14.9 StrctCom - Structure composer for 32-bit structures..........................................................2079
14.9.1 Description of StrctCom.....................................................................................................2079
14.9.2 StrctCom modes................................................................................................................2080
14.9.3 StrctCom functions.............................................................................................................2080
14.9.4 StrctCom error handling.....................................................................................................2081
14.9.5 StrctCom messaging..........................................................................................................2081
14.9.6 StrctCom I/Os.....................................................................................................................2081
14.9.7 StrctCom block diagram.....................................................................................................2082
14.10 StrctDeC - Structure decomposer for 32-bit structures......................................................2084
14.10.1 Description of StrctDeC......................................................................................................2084
14.10.2 StrctDeC modes.................................................................................................................2085
14.10.3 StrctDeC functions.............................................................................................................2085
14.10.4 StrctDeC error handling.....................................................................................................2086
14.10.5 StrctDeC messaging..........................................................................................................2086
14.10.6 StrctDeC I/Os.....................................................................................................................2086
14.10.7 StrctDeC block diagram.....................................................................................................2087
14.11 Trigger - Detection of rising and falling edges....................................................................2089
14.11.1 Description of Trigger.........................................................................................................2089
14.11.2 Trigger modes....................................................................................................................2090
14.11.3 Trigger functions................................................................................................................2091
14.11.4 Trigger error handling.........................................................................................................2091
14.11.5 Trigger messaging.............................................................................................................2092
14.11.6 Trigger I/Os........................................................................................................................2092
14.11.7 Trigger block diagram........................................................................................................2093

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14.12 XOr04 - EXCLUSIVE OR logic operation...........................................................................2094

14.12.1 Description of XOr04..........................................................................................................2094
14.12.2 XOr04 modes.....................................................................................................................2095
14.12.3 XOr04 functions.................................................................................................................2095
14.12.4 XOr04 error handling..........................................................................................................2096
14.12.5 XOr04 messaging..............................................................................................................2096
14.12.6 XOr04 I/Os.........................................................................................................................2097
14.12.7 XOr04 block diagram.........................................................................................................2098
15 Generator blocks....................................................................................................................................2099
15.1 NoiseGen - Generating signal noise..................................................................................2099
15.1.1 Description of NoiseGen....................................................................................................2099
15.1.2 NoiseGen I/Os....................................................................................................................2100
16 Channel blocks.......................................................................................................................................2101
16.1 Information on using channel blocks..................................................................................2101
16.2 FbAnIn - Analog input channel block for field devices.......................................................2103
16.2.1 Description of FbAnIn.........................................................................................................2103
16.2.2 FbAnIn modes....................................................................................................................2105
16.2.3 FbAnIn functions................................................................................................................2105
16.2.4 FbAnIn error handling........................................................................................................2107
16.2.5 FbAnIn messaging.............................................................................................................2108
16.2.6 FbAnIn I/Os........................................................................................................................2109
16.2.7 FbAnIn block diagram........................................................................................................2111
16.3 FbAnOu - Analog output channel block for field devices...................................................2112
16.3.1 Description of FbAnOu.......................................................................................................2112
16.3.2 FbAnOu modes..................................................................................................................2114
16.3.3 FbAnOu functions..............................................................................................................2114
16.3.4 FbAnOu error handling.......................................................................................................2116
16.3.5 FbAnOu messaging...........................................................................................................2116
16.3.6 FbAnOu I/Os......................................................................................................................2117
16.3.7 FbAnOu block diagram......................................................................................................2121
16.4 FbAnTot - Analog totalizer channel block for field devices................................................2122
16.4.1 Description of FbAnTot......................................................................................................2122
16.4.2 FbAnTot modes..................................................................................................................2123
16.4.3 FbAnTot functions..............................................................................................................2123
16.4.4 FbAnTot error handling......................................................................................................2125
16.4.5 FbAnTot messaging...........................................................................................................2125
16.4.6 FbAnTot I/Os......................................................................................................................2125
16.4.7 FbAnTot block diagram......................................................................................................2128
16.5 FbDiIn - Digital input channel block for field devices..........................................................2129
16.5.1 Description of FbDiIn..........................................................................................................2129
16.5.2 FbDiIn modes.....................................................................................................................2130
16.5.3 FbDiIn functions.................................................................................................................2131
16.5.4 FbDiIn error handling.........................................................................................................2133
16.5.5 FbDiIn messaging..............................................................................................................2133
16.5.6 FbDiIn I/Os.........................................................................................................................2134
16.5.7 FbDiIn block diagram.........................................................................................................2137
16.6 FbDiOu - Digital output channel block for field devices......................................................2138

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16.6.1 Description of FbDiOu........................................................................................................2138

16.6.2 FbDiOu modes...................................................................................................................2140
16.6.3 FbDiOu functions...............................................................................................................2140
16.6.4 FbDiOu error handling........................................................................................................2142
16.6.5 FbDiOu messaging............................................................................................................2142
16.6.6 FbDiOu I/Os.......................................................................................................................2143
16.6.7 FbDiOu block diagram.......................................................................................................2147
16.7 FbDrive - Channel block for compact drives......................................................................2148
16.7.1 Description of FbDrive........................................................................................................2148
16.7.2 FbDrive modes...................................................................................................................2149
16.7.3 FbDrive functions...............................................................................................................2149
16.7.4 FbDrive error handling.......................................................................................................2151
16.7.5 FbDrive messaging............................................................................................................2151
16.7.6 FbDrive status word...........................................................................................................2151
16.7.7 FbDrive I/Os.......................................................................................................................2152
16.7.8 FbDrive block diagram.......................................................................................................2158
16.8 FbEnMe - Channel block for ET 200SP Energy Meter......................................................2159
16.8.1 Description of FbEnMe.......................................................................................................2159
16.8.2 FbEnMe modes..................................................................................................................2160
16.8.3 FbEnMe functions..............................................................................................................2160
16.8.4 FbEnMe error handling......................................................................................................2162
16.8.5 FbEnMe messaging...........................................................................................................2162
16.8.6 FbEnMe I/Os......................................................................................................................2163
16.8.7 FbEnMe block diagram......................................................................................................2169
16.9 FbSwtMMS - Channel block for MM starter.......................................................................2170
16.9.1 Description of FbSwtMMS..................................................................................................2170
16.9.2 FbSwtMMS modes.............................................................................................................2171
16.9.3 FbSwtMMS functions.........................................................................................................2171
16.9.4 FbSwtMMS error handling.................................................................................................2172
16.9.5 FbSwtMMS messaging......................................................................................................2173
16.9.6 FbSwtMMS status word.....................................................................................................2173
16.9.7 FbSwtMMS I/Os.................................................................................................................2174
16.9.8 FbSwtMMS block diagram.................................................................................................2178
16.10 Pcs7AnIn - Analog input channel block..............................................................................2179
16.10.1 Description of Pcs7AnIn.....................................................................................................2179
16.10.2 Pcs7AnIn modes................................................................................................................2181
16.10.3 Pcs7AnIn functions............................................................................................................2182
16.10.4 Pcs7AnIn error handling.....................................................................................................2186
16.10.5 Pcs7AnIn messaging.........................................................................................................2187
16.10.6 Pcs7AnIn I/Os....................................................................................................................2187
16.10.7 Pcs7AnIn block diagram....................................................................................................2190
16.11 Pcs7AnOu - Analog output channel block..........................................................................2191
16.11.1 Description of Pcs7AnOu...................................................................................................2191
16.11.2 Pcs7AnOu modes..............................................................................................................2194
16.11.3 Pcs7AnOu functions...........................................................................................................2194
16.11.4 Pcs7AnOu error handling...................................................................................................2196
16.11.5 Pcs7AnOu messaging........................................................................................................2197
16.11.6 Pcs7AnOu I/Os..................................................................................................................2197
16.11.7 Pcs7AnOu block diagram...................................................................................................2200

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16.12 Pcs7DiIn - Digital input channel block................................................................................2201

16.12.1 Description of Pcs7DiIn......................................................................................................2201
16.12.2 Pcs7DiIn modes.................................................................................................................2203
16.12.3 Pcs7DiIn functions.............................................................................................................2204
16.12.4 Pcs7DiIn error handling......................................................................................................2205
16.12.5 Pcs7DiIn messaging..........................................................................................................2206
16.12.6 Pcs7DiIn I/Os.....................................................................................................................2206
16.12.7 Pcs7DiIn block diagram.....................................................................................................2208
16.13 Pcs7DiIT - Digital input channel block with time stamp......................................................2210
16.13.1 Description of Pcs7DiIT......................................................................................................2210
16.13.2 Pcs7DiIT modes.................................................................................................................2212
16.13.3 Pcs7DiIT functions.............................................................................................................2212
16.13.4 Pcs7DiIT error handling.....................................................................................................2214
16.13.5 Pcs7DiIT messaging..........................................................................................................2215
16.13.6 Pcs7DiIT I/Os.....................................................................................................................2215
16.13.7 Pcs7DiIT block diagram.....................................................................................................2218
16.14 Pcs7DiOu - Digital output channel block............................................................................2220
16.14.1 Description of Pcs7DiOu....................................................................................................2220
16.14.2 Pcs7DiOu modes...............................................................................................................2222
16.14.3 Pcs7DiOu functions............................................................................................................2222
16.14.4 Pcs7DiOu error handling....................................................................................................2223
16.14.5 Pcs7DiOu messaging.........................................................................................................2224
16.14.6 Pcs7DiOu I/Os...................................................................................................................2225
16.14.7 Pcs7DiOu block diagram....................................................................................................2227
16.15 Pcs7Cnt1 - Controlling and reading FM 350 modules.......................................................2228
16.15.1 Description of Pcs7Cnt1.....................................................................................................2228
16.15.2 Pcs7Cnt1 modes................................................................................................................2230
16.15.3 Pcs7Cnt1 functions............................................................................................................2230
16.15.4 Pcs7Cnt1 error handling....................................................................................................2232
16.15.5 Pcs7Cnt1 messaging.........................................................................................................2233
16.15.6 Pcs7Cnt1 I/Os....................................................................................................................2233
16.15.7 Pcs7Cnt1 block diagram....................................................................................................2237
16.16 Pcs7Cnt2 - Control and read an 8-DI_NAMUR module of the ET 200iSP.........................2238
16.16.2 Pcs7Cnt2 modes................................................................................................................2241
16.16.6 Pcs7Cnt2 I/Os....................................................................................................................2244
16.17 Pcs7Cnt3 - Control and read the 1 COUNT 24V/100kHz module for count mode............2247
16.17.2 Pcs7Cnt3 modes................................................................................................................2249
16.17.6 Pcs7Cnt3 I/Os....................................................................................................................2251
16.18 Pcs7HaAI - HART variable channel block for AI-HART modules......................................2256

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16.18.1 Description of Pcs7HaAI....................................................................................................2256

16.18.2 Pcs7HaAI modes...............................................................................................................2257
16.18.3 Pcs7HaAI functions............................................................................................................2257
16.18.4 Pcs7HaAI error handling....................................................................................................2258
16.18.5 Pcs7HaAI messaging.........................................................................................................2258
16.18.6 Pcs7HaAI I/Os....................................................................................................................2259
16.18.7 Pcs7HaAI block diagram....................................................................................................2261
16.19 Pcs7HaAO - HART variable channel block for AO-HART modules...................................2263
16.19.1 Description of Pcs7HaAO..................................................................................................2263
16.19.2 Pcs7HaAO modes..............................................................................................................2264
16.19.3 Pcs7HaAO functions..........................................................................................................2264
16.19.4 Pcs7HaAO error handling..................................................................................................2265
16.19.5 Pcs7HaAO messaging.......................................................................................................2265
16.19.6 Pcs7HaAO I/Os..................................................................................................................2266
16.19.7 Pcs7HaAO block diagram..................................................................................................2268
16.20 Annex for channel blocks...................................................................................................2270
16.20.1 Mode Settings for SM Modules..........................................................................................2270
16.20.2 Mode settings for field devices...........................................................................................2281
17 Conversion blocks..................................................................................................................................2283
17.1 StrgToBy - String in byte structure (Struct of Byte)............................................................2283
17.1.1 Description of StrgToBy.....................................................................................................2283
17.1.2 StrgToBy modes................................................................................................................2284
17.1.3 StrgToBy functions.............................................................................................................2284
17.1.4 StrgToBy error handling.....................................................................................................2285
17.1.5 StrgToBy messaging..........................................................................................................2285
17.1.6 StrgToBy I/Os.....................................................................................................................2285
17.1.7 StrgToBy block diagram.....................................................................................................2286
17.2 StruAnIn - Separating an analog structured variable.........................................................2287
17.2.1 Description of StruAnIn......................................................................................................2287
17.2.2 StruAnIn modes.................................................................................................................2288
17.2.3 StruAnIn functions..............................................................................................................2288
17.2.4 StruAnIn error handling......................................................................................................2288
17.2.5 StruAnIn messaging...........................................................................................................2289
17.2.6 StruAnIn I/Os......................................................................................................................2289
17.2.7 StruAnIn block diagram......................................................................................................2290
17.3 StruAnOu - Creating an analog structured variable...........................................................2291
17.3.1 Description of StruAnOu....................................................................................................2291
17.3.2 StruAnOu modes................................................................................................................2292
17.3.3 StruAnOu functions............................................................................................................2292
17.3.4 StruAnOu error handling....................................................................................................2292
17.3.5 StruAnOu messaging.........................................................................................................2293
17.3.6 StruAnOu I/Os....................................................................................................................2293
17.3.7 StruAnOu block diagram....................................................................................................2294
17.4 StruDiIn - Separating a digital structured variable..............................................................2295
17.4.1 Description of StruDiIn.......................................................................................................2295
17.4.2 StruDiIn modes..................................................................................................................2296
17.4.3 StruDiIn functions...............................................................................................................2296
17.4.4 StruDiIn error handling.......................................................................................................2296
17.4.5 StruDiIn messaging............................................................................................................2297

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17.4.6 StruDiIn I/Os.......................................................................................................................2297

17.4.7 StruDiIn block diagram.......................................................................................................2298
17.5 StruDiOu - Creating a digital structured variable................................................................2299
17.5.1 Description of StruDiOu.....................................................................................................2299
17.5.2 StruDiOu modes.................................................................................................................2300
17.5.3 StruDiOu functions.............................................................................................................2300
17.5.4 StruDiOu error handling.....................................................................................................2300
17.5.5 StruDiOu messaging..........................................................................................................2301
17.5.6 StruDiOu I/Os.....................................................................................................................2301
17.5.7 StruDiOu block diagram.....................................................................................................2302
17.6 StruScIn - Separating a display area into two variables.....................................................2303
17.6.1 Description of StruScIn......................................................................................................2303
17.6.2 StruScIn modes..................................................................................................................2304
17.6.3 StruScIn functions..............................................................................................................2304
17.6.4 StruScIn error handling......................................................................................................2304
17.6.5 StruScIn messaging...........................................................................................................2305
17.6.6 StruScIn I/Os......................................................................................................................2305
17.6.7 StruScIn block diagram......................................................................................................2306
17.7 StruScOu - Merging two variables into a display area.......................................................2307
17.7.1 Description of StruScOu.....................................................................................................2307
17.7.2 StruScOu modes................................................................................................................2308
17.7.3 StruScOu functions............................................................................................................2308
17.7.4 StruScOu error handling....................................................................................................2308
17.7.5 StruScOu messaging.........................................................................................................2309
17.7.6 StruScOu I/Os....................................................................................................................2309
17.7.7 StruScOu block diagram....................................................................................................2310
17.8 STIn - Separating the signal status into individual binary displays....................................2311
17.8.1 Description of STIn.............................................................................................................2311
17.8.2 STIn modes........................................................................................................................2312
17.8.3 STIn functions....................................................................................................................2312
17.8.4 STIn error handling............................................................................................................2312
17.8.5 STIn messaging.................................................................................................................2313
17.8.6 STIn I/Os............................................................................................................................2313
17.8.7 STIn block diagram............................................................................................................2314
17.9 STOu - Merging individual binary signals into a signal status............................................2315
17.9.1 Description of STOu...........................................................................................................2315
17.9.2 STOu modes......................................................................................................................2316
17.9.3 STOu functions..................................................................................................................2316
17.9.4 STOu error handling...........................................................................................................2316
17.9.5 STOu messaging...............................................................................................................2317
17.9.6 STOu I/Os..........................................................................................................................2317
17.9.7 STOu block diagram..........................................................................................................2318
17.10 MSTIn - Separating the maintenance status into individual status displays......................2319
17.10.1 Description of MSTIn..........................................................................................................2319
17.10.2 MSTIn modes.....................................................................................................................2320
17.10.3 MSTIn functions.................................................................................................................2320
17.10.4 MSTIn error handling.........................................................................................................2320
17.10.5 MSTIn messaging..............................................................................................................2321
17.10.6 MSTIn I/Os.........................................................................................................................2321

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17.10.7 MSTIn block diagram.........................................................................................................2322

17.11 MSTOu - Merging individual status displays into a maintenance status............................2323
17.11.1 Description of MSTOu........................................................................................................2323
17.11.2 MSTOu modes...................................................................................................................2324
17.11.3 MSTOu functions...............................................................................................................2324
17.11.4 MSTOu error handling........................................................................................................2324
17.11.5 MSTOu messaging............................................................................................................2325
17.11.6 MSTOu I/Os.......................................................................................................................2325
17.11.7 MSTOu block diagram.......................................................................................................2326
17.12 RealToDw - Converting REAL to DWORD........................................................................2327
17.12.1 Description of RealToDw...................................................................................................2327
17.12.2 RealToDw modes...............................................................................................................2328
17.12.3 ReaLToDw functions..........................................................................................................2328
17.12.4 RealToDw error handling...................................................................................................2328
17.12.5 RealToDw messaging........................................................................................................2328
17.12.6 RealToDw I/Os...................................................................................................................2329
17.12.7 RealToDw block diagram...................................................................................................2329
17.13 StateMap - Conversion of other signal states into APL signal states ...............................2330
17.13.1 Description of StateMap.....................................................................................................2330
17.13.2 StateMap modes................................................................................................................2331
17.13.3 StateMap functions............................................................................................................2331
17.13.4 StateMap error handling.....................................................................................................2331
17.13.5 StateMap messaging.........................................................................................................2331
17.13.6 StateMap I/Os....................................................................................................................2331
17.13.7 StateMap block diagram....................................................................................................2332
18 Maintenance blocks................................................................................................................................2333
18.1 MuxMST - Determination of the worst maintenance status...............................................2333
18.1.1 Description of MuxMST......................................................................................................2333
18.1.2 MuxMST modes.................................................................................................................2334
18.1.3 MuxMST functions.............................................................................................................2334
18.1.4 MuxMST error handling .....................................................................................................2335
18.1.5 MuxMST messaging..........................................................................................................2335
18.1.6 MuxMST I/Os.....................................................................................................................2336
18.1.7 MuxMST block diagram.....................................................................................................2336
18.2 MuxST- Determination of the worst signal status...............................................................2338
18.2.1 Description of MuxST.........................................................................................................2338
18.2.2 MuxST modes....................................................................................................................2339
18.2.3 MuxST functions................................................................................................................2339
18.2.4 MuxST error handling.........................................................................................................2340
18.2.5 MuxST messaging.............................................................................................................2340
18.2.6 MuxST I/Os........................................................................................................................2341
18.2.7 MuxST block diagram........................................................................................................2342
18.3 STRep - Status display of block groups.............................................................................2343
18.3.1 Description of STRep.........................................................................................................2343
18.3.2 STRep modes....................................................................................................................2344
18.3.3 STRep functions.................................................................................................................2344
18.3.4 STRep error handling.........................................................................................................2344
18.3.5 STRep messaging..............................................................................................................2344
18.3.6 STRep I/Os........................................................................................................................2344

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18.3.7 STRep block diagram.........................................................................................................2345

18.4 AssetM - Process variable monitoring for violation of limits...............................................2346
18.4.1 Description of AssetM........................................................................................................2346
18.4.2 AssetM modes...................................................................................................................2349
18.4.3 AssetM functions................................................................................................................2349
18.4.4 AssetM error handling........................................................................................................2350
18.4.5 AssetM messages..............................................................................................................2350
18.4.6 AssetM I/Os........................................................................................................................2351
18.4.7 AssetM block diagram........................................................................................................2353
19 System blocks........................................................................................................................................2355
19.1 AddInt64 - Addition of two 64-bit integer variables.............................................................2355
19.1.1 Description of AddInt64......................................................................................................2355
19.2 AddR64 - Addition of two 64-bit REAL variables................................................................2356
19.2.1 Description of AddR64.......................................................................................................2356
19.3 DiToInt64 - Converting from DINT to Int64........................................................................2357
19.3.1 Description of DiToInt64.....................................................................................................2357
19.4 Int64ToDi - Converting from Int64 to DINT........................................................................2358
19.4.1 Description of Int64ToDi.....................................................................................................2358
19.5 MemR256 - Increasing the number of internal previous values.........................................2359
19.5.1 Description of MemR256....................................................................................................2359
19.6 NegInt64 - Negation of an Int64 variable...........................................................................2360
19.6.1 Description of NegInt64......................................................................................................2360
19.7 NegR64 - Negation of a Real64 variable...........................................................................2361
19.7.1 Description of NegR64.......................................................................................................2361
19.8 PIDCoefR - Calculation of coefficients ..............................................................................2362
19.8.1 Description of PIDCoefR....................................................................................................2362
19.9 R64ToReal - Converting Real64 to REAL .........................................................................2363
19.9.1 Description of R64ToReal..................................................................................................2363
19.10 RealToR64 - Converting REAL to Real64..........................................................................2364
19.10.1 Description of RealToR64..................................................................................................2364
19.11 SelST16 - Output of the best or worst signal status...........................................................2365
19.11.1 Description of SelST16......................................................................................................2365
19.12 ShLeInt64 - Left shift of an Int64 variable..........................................................................2366
19.12.1 Description of ShLeInt64....................................................................................................2366
19.13 ShRiInt64 - Right shift of an Int64 variable.........................................................................2367
19.13.1 Description of ShRiInt64....................................................................................................2367
19.14 PIDKernR - Calculation of the manipulated variable..........................................................2368
19.14.1 Description of PIDKernR....................................................................................................2368
20 Communication blocks...........................................................................................................................2369
20.1 Snd_DigVal - Send Boolean values including quality code (Snd_DigVal)..........................2369
20.1.1 Description of Snd_DigVal.................................................................................................2369
20.1.2 Snd_DigVal modes.............................................................................................................2370
20.1.3 Snd_DigVal functions.........................................................................................................2370

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20.1.4 Snd_DigVal error handling.................................................................................................2371

20.1.5 Snd_DigVal messages.......................................................................................................2371
20.1.6 Snd_DigVal I/Os.................................................................................................................2371
20.1.7 Snd_DigVal block diagram.................................................................................................2371
20.2 Rcv_DigVal - Receive Boolean values including quality code (Rcv_DigVal).....................2372
20.2.1 Description of Rcv_DigVal..................................................................................................2372
20.2.2 Rcv_DigVal modes.............................................................................................................2373
20.2.3 Rcv_DigVal functions.........................................................................................................2374
20.2.4 Rcv_DigVal error handling.................................................................................................2374
20.2.5 Rcv_DigVal messages.......................................................................................................2374
20.2.6 Rcv_DigVal I/Os.................................................................................................................2374
20.2.7 Rcv_DigVal block diagram.................................................................................................2375
20.3 Snd_AnaVal - Send analog values including quality code (SND_AnaVal).........................2376
20.3.1 Description of Snd_AnaVal................................................................................................2376
20.3.2 Snd_AnaVal modes............................................................................................................2377
20.3.3 Snd_AnaVal functions........................................................................................................2377
20.3.4 Snd_AnaVal error handling................................................................................................2377
20.3.5 Snd_AnaVal messages......................................................................................................2378
20.3.6 Snd_AnaVal I/Os................................................................................................................2378
20.3.7 Snd_AnaVal block diagram................................................................................................2378
20.4 Rcv_AnaVal - Receive analog values including quality code (Rcv_AnaVal)......................2379
20.4.1 Description of Rcv_AnaVal.................................................................................................2379
20.4.2 Rcv_AnaVal modes............................................................................................................2380
20.4.3 Rcv_AnaVal functions........................................................................................................2380
20.4.4 Rcv_AnaVal error handling................................................................................................2381
20.4.5 Rcv_AnaVal messages......................................................................................................2381
20.4.6 Rcv_AnaVal I/Os................................................................................................................2381
20.4.7 Rcv_AnaVal block diagram................................................................................................2382
21 Process tag types (insertible templates).................................................................................................2383
21.1 Introduction to process tag types.......................................................................................2383
21.2 PID controller (PIDControl_Lean).......................................................................................2386
21.3 PID controller for PA/FF devices (PIDControl_Lean_Fb)...................................................2387
21.4 PID controller with safety logic and control loop monitoring (PIDConL_ConPerMon)........2388
21.5 PIDConR with safety logic and control loop monitoring (PIDConR_ConPerMon)..............2389
21.6 PID controller with safety logic and manipulated variable ramp (PIDConR_MV_Ramp). ..2390
21.7 PID - control with operating-point-oriented parameter control (GainScheduling)...............2391
21.8 PID controller with dynamic feedforward control (FfwdDisturbCompensat).......................2393
21.9 PID controller with Smith predictor (SmithPredictorControl)..............................................2396
21.10 Step controller with direct access to the actuator and without position feedback
(StepControlDirect)............................................................................................................2397
21.11 Step controller with assigned actuator block and position feedback (StepControlActor). ..2398
21.12 Split-range controller with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon
(SplitrangeControl).............................................................................................................2399
21.13 Split-Range control (SplitRangeControl_Lean)..................................................................2401

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21.14 Ratio control with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (RatioControl).................2402
21.15 Ratio control (RatioControl_Lean)......................................................................................2404
21.16 Ratio control with PIDConR (RatioR).................................................................................2405
21.17 Cascade control with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (CascadeControl)......2406
21.18 Cascade control (CascadeControl_Lean)..........................................................................2408
21.19 Cascade control with PIDConR (CascadeR).....................................................................2409
21.20 Cascade control with PIDStepL (CascadeStepControl).....................................................2410
21.21 Source chart for GainSched function block (gain scheduling)...........................................2411
21.22 Override control..................................................................................................................2412
21.23 Override control with PIDConR (OverrideR)......................................................................2414
21.24 Model-based predictive control (ModPreCon)....................................................................2415
21.25 Monitoring of a digital process tag (DigitalMonitoring).......................................................2417
21.26 Monitoring a digital process tag for PA/FF devices (DigitalMonitoring_Fb)........................2418
21.27 Monitoring eight digital process tags (Digital8Monitoring)..................................................2419
21.28 Monitoring an analog process tag (AnalogMonitoring).......................................................2420
21.29 Monitoring of an analog process tag for PA/FF devices (AnalogMonitoring_Fb)...............2421
21.30 Dosing (Dose_Lean)..........................................................................................................2422
21.31 Dosing with PA/FF devices (Dose_Lean_Fb).....................................................................2423
21.32 Motor (Motor_Lean)............................................................................................................2424
21.33 Motor with PROFIdrive Drive Profile telegram 1 and 20 (Namur)......................................2425
21.34 Two-speed motor (Motor2Speed)......................................................................................2426
21.35 Reversing motor (MotorReversible)...................................................................................2427
21.36 Reversible motor with controllable speed (MotorSpeedControlled)...................................2428
21.37 Motor with an additional analog value and time-stamped signals (Motor_AV_EventTs)....2429
21.38 Motor according to the profile for low voltage switchgear devices with profile 1 of the
MM_Starter.........................................................................................................................2430
21.39 Valve (Valve_Lean)............................................................................................................2431
21.40 Two-way valve (Valve2Way)..............................................................................................2432
21.41 Motor valve (ValveMotor)...................................................................................................2433
21.42 Control valve (VlvAnL) ......................................................................................................2434
21.43 Control valve for PA/FF devices (ValveAnalog_Fb)...........................................................2435
21.44 Example project APL_Example_xx....................................................................................2436
21.44.1 Introduction to the PCS 7 example project for Advanced Process Control........................2436
21.44.2 Process simulation including noise generator (ProcSimC; ProcSimS)..............................2437
21.44.3 Cascade control of temperature by using the heat flow (CascadeSim).............................2439
21.44.4 Control loop monitoring for simulation with colored noise (ConPerMonSim).....................2441

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21.44.5 Feedforward control to compensate a measurable disturbance variable

(DisturbCompSim)..............................................................................................................2441
21.44.6 Operating point-oriented adaptation of parameters (gain scheduling) for non-linear
processes (GainSchedSim)...............................................................................................2442
21.44.7 Override control on a pipeline (OverrideSim).....................................................................2443
21.44.8 Smith predictor for a dead time system (SmithPredictorSim)............................................2443
21.44.9 Filtering of noisy measured values in a control loop (SigSmoothSim)...............................2444
21.44.10 Predictive control of a 2x2 multi-variable controlled system (ModPreConSim)..................2445
21.44.11 Predictive control of a non-linear process (ModPreConNonLinSim)..................................2445
22 Definitions...............................................................................................................................................2447
22.1 Batch process....................................................................................................................2447
22.2 Approximation....................................................................................................................2448
22.3 Prediction horizon..............................................................................................................2449
22.4 Trajectory...........................................................................................................................2450
22.5 Maverick.............................................................................................................................2451
22.6 Ergodic process.................................................................................................................2452
22.7 Conti process.....................................................................................................................2453
22.8 Multivariable controller.......................................................................................................2454
22.9 non-phase minimum...........................................................................................................2455
Index.......................................................................................................................................................2457

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2.1 Functions of the blocks
2.1.1 General information
2.1.1.1 User-configured message classes
User-configured message classes

The message classes Alarm, Warning and Tolerance, the corresponding abbreviations in
symbols and colors, and the terms used in this documentation are not valid for user-configured
message classes.
These terms and colors depend on the project-specific setting. The user-configured messages
classes are only supported for block symbols as of V8.
2.1.1.2 Forcing operating modes
Forcing operating modes

The "forcing of operating modes" function lets you set the function block into a different
operating mode using interconnectable input parameters, regardless of the currently active
control. This can, for example, be:
● Forces tracking for closed-loop controllers and control valves
● Enabling and disabling at motors
● Opening and closing of valves
It is only possible to force operating modes with "Large" blocks in the following operating modes:
● Manual mode
● Automatic mode
● Local mode (only if Feature2.Bit8 = 1)
Forcing operating modes has the highest priority over all three operating modes.
Note
It is not possible to force operating modes in local mode.

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Forcing operating modes at closed-loop controllers

In control engineering, this procedure is also known as forced tracking of values. Refer to the
Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable (Page 205) section for more on this.
Forcing operating modes at motors and valves

The input parameter xxxxForce = 1 (for example OpenForce and CloseForce at a valve)
is used for forced controlling of the function block and thus an intervention in the function of
the block, irrespective of currently active controls, interlock conditions and monitoring errors.
If the input parameters are inconsistent (for example OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce =
1 at valves), an error number (Page 121) is output at the parameter ErrorNum and the control
remains unchanged.
Note
If you have set the parameters for the advance warning time WarnTiMan and the idle time
IdleTime to values higher than 0, the control will only take effect once the set times have
elapsed.
Note
With block VlvAnl, the warning time is ignored in tracking MV_TrkOn = 1 and in forced tracking
MV_ForOn.
The Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149) feature bit has no
effect when forcing the operating modes of the MotRevL and MotSpdCL blocks. Direct
switchover between forward and reverse is always possible.
Display in the faceplate and in the block icon

If an operating mode is forced, this is displayed in the block icon and in the standard view of
the faceplate:
Block icon: In the block icon, the display for motors, valves and dosers involves the use of a
red F and a crossed-out padlock.
There is no display for closed-loop controllers.
Faceplate: An information text on the forced operating mode is displayed in the standard view
of the faceplate, for example, "Forced stop" for motors. This is also indicated by a crossed-out
padlock:
Messaging
No messages are assigned to the forcing of operating modes. However, if you want to have
corresponding messages, you can use the freely interconnectable input parameters to
generate the messages. Refer also to the Generating instance-specific messages (Page 213)
section for more on this.

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2.1.1.3 Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors
Resetting the block

The block must be reset when an interlock has been set via the Protect input ("Protection"),
Trip ("Protection") or an error has occurred ("Runtime" or "Control", external error FaultExt
or CSF with Feature.Bit18).
Note
"Small" blocks do not feature protection (Protect).
The RdyToReset output signals when a reset can be carried out via the RstLi input
parameter or the automatic commands.
There are different ways to reset the block:
● Reset by interconnection (input RstLi).
● Reset by the operator using a button in the faceplate (input RstOp).
● Reset with a 0-1 edge transition in the corresponding automatic or local signal (except with
motor protection). Refer to the following sections for more information.
Note
The reset via input RstLi or RstOp does not depend on the selected operating mode.
The operator must have the appropriate authorization to use the reset function in the faceplate
(OS_Perm). After a reset, the output parameter P_Rst is set for a cycle.
Note
Note for VlvMotL and VlvPosL
After resetting the block, in the case of interlocks or errors, the valve position will always be
tracked, depending on FbkOpen and FbkClose.

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Resetting monitoring errors and interlocks in manual and automatic mode

You can influence the reaction using the following Feature Bits:
● Feature.Bit9: Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or
errors (Page 167)
● Feature.Bit30: Set reset depending on the operating mode or the LiOp parameter
(Page 167)
● Feature.Bit31: Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode (Page 168)
Note
The following applies for valves:
With MonSafePos = 0, no reset is required; the valve can be moved in spite of the
response fault.
Resetting monitoring errors, external errors and interlocks in local mode

The monitoring error can occur in local mode if you have set 1, 3 or 5 for the input parameter
LocalSetting (see Local mode (Page 80)). When LocalSetting is set to 2 or 4, a
monitoring error can only occur when a rapid stop is triggered.
The following applies with LocalSetting 1 or 3:
The monitoring error, the external error and the interlocks cannot be reset when the control
and feedback signals do not match.
● When the control and feedback signals match, the monitoring error, external error and the
interlocks are reset by stopping (StopLocal = 1) the drive.
● With Vlv2WayL in the MonSafePos = 1 setting, a monitoring error is reset by
Pos0Local = 1.
● With VlvL, VlvMotL in the MonSafePos = 1 setting, a monitoring error is reset with the
local command, which moves the valve to the neutral position.
● With Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL and VlvL in the MonSafePos = 0 setting, no reset of the
monitoring error is required. The currently pending control is in effect.
● With Vlv2WayL, VlvL and VlvMotL, an external error is reset with the local command,
which moves the valve to the neutral position
● With DoseL, you must acknowledge the protection (Protect) and flow alarms with a
positive edge at the "CancelLocal" or "PauseLocal" output parameter.
The following applies with LocalSetting 2, 4 or 5:

No reset required.

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Resetting motor protection (Trip) in local mode

In local mode, the "Motor protection" display is reset in the faceplate and not using the Reset
button available there. The display disappears as soon as Trip = 1, the activation signals
and feedback match and a command for stopping the drive has been issued.
Note
A motor protection signal (Trip parameter) with signal status 16#00 or 16#28 is used to activate
motor protection. This is indicated by "Motor protection" in the standard view of the faceplates.
Resetting monitoring errors, external errors and interlocks using the "Forcing operating states" function
With "Forcing operating states", monitoring errors, external errors, interlocks or the motor
protection function are reset under the following conditions and a reset pulse is output at the
P_Rst output:
● The block is in an operating mode in which a reset is necessary and
● a monitoring error, an external error, a "Protection" interlock or the motor protection function
is ready to be reset. This can be seen in the faceplate with the reset button or with the
Request 0/1 indicator in the faceplate. When Feature.Bit19 = 1, the block is ready to
reset as soon as the protection (Protect = 0) or motor protection (Trip = 0) interlock
is set, whereby enabled motor protection prevents the motor from starting.
See also the following chapter: Forcing operating modes (Page 41).
Tabular overview for resetting for interlocks and errors
Permit Interlock Protect

Meaning Activation enable ("Permis‐ Interlock without reset ("Inter‐ Interlock with reset ("Protec‐
sion") lock") tion")
Description The activation enable (input A pending interlock condition A pending interlock condition
Permit = 1) makes it possi‐ brings the block to the neutral brings the block to the neutral
ble to leave the neutral posi‐ position (input Intlock = 0). position (input Protect = 0).
tion of the block in response
to operator input or a com‐
mand from the program
(CFC/SFC). The activation
enable has no effect if the
block is not in the neutral po‐
sition.

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Permit Interlock Protect

Mode: Takes effect if block is in the
After the interlock condition Feature.Bit9 and 30 = 0:
Automatic neutral position. has gone, the currently pend‐ Reset via faceplate or RstLi
After the interlock condition ing control function becomes =1
has gone, the currently pend‐ active again. Feature.Bit9 = 1 and 30 =
ing control function becomes 0: Reset via faceplate or
active again. RstLi = 1 or a 0-1 edge tran‐
sition in the control
Feature.Bit9 = 0 and 30 =
1: Reset via RstLi = 1
Feature.Bit9 and 30 = 1:
Reset via RstLi = 1 or a
0-1 edge transition in the con‐
trol = 1 or 0-1 edge transition
in the control
Mode: Takes effect if block is in the
After the interlock condition The following applies with
Local neutral position. has gone, the currently pend‐ LocalSetting = 1 or 3:
After the interlock condition ing control function becomes Generally: When the control
has gone, the currently pend‐ active again. and feedback signals match,
ing control function becomes reset via StopLocal = 1.
active again. Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL und
VlvL: Reset via local com‐
mand, which moves the valve
into the neutral position.
DoseL: Reset via a positive
edge at "CancelLocal" or
"PauseLocal".
The following applies with
LocalSetting = 2,4 or 5:
No reset required
Mode: Takes effect if block is in the The faceplate can be operat‐ Feature.Bit30 and 31 =
Manual neutral position. ed again after the interlock 0: Resetting not necessary
condition has gone. Feature.Bit30 = 1 and 31
It is possible to leave the neu‐ = 0: Resetting not necessary
tral position with an operation Feature.Bit30 = 0 and 31
in the faceplate. = 1: Reset via faceplate or
RstLi = 1
Feature.Bit30 and 31 = 1:
Reset via faceplate

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Trip Error Rapid stop

Meaning Motor protection Monitoring errors and exter‐ Rapid stop
nal errors
Description The motor protection function ● Monitoring the startup A rapid stop stops the drive
is used to switch off the motor and stop characteristics immediately.
when there is a heat overload for motors or the runtime
(input Trip = 0). of valves
● Monitoring the operation
of motors or the
maintenance of the
position of valves
● External error FaultExt:
Block goes to error state
without a message being
output.
● External control system
fault CSF with set
Feature.Bit18: block
reports an external
control system fault and
goes to error state.
Mode: Feature.Bit9 and 30 = 0: Reset via faceplate or RstLi = Feature.Bit9 = 0: Reset
Automatic 1 via faceplate or RstLi = 1
Feature.Bit9 = 1 and 30 = 0: Reset via faceplate or Feature.Bit9 = 1: Reset
RstLi = 1 or a 0-1 edge transition in the control via faceplate or RstLi = 1 or
Feature.Bit9 = 0 and 30 = 1: Reset via RstLi = 1 a 0-1 edge transition in the
control
Feature.Bit9 and 30 = 1: Reset via RstLi = 1 or a 0-1
edge transition in the control = 1 or 0-1 edge transition in the
control

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Trip Error Rapid stop

Mode: The following applies with The following applies with The rapid stop function is un‐
Local LocalSetting = 1 or 3: LocalSetting = 1 or 3: locked in the faceplate via the
When the control and feed‐ ● When the control and "Reset" button (RstOp = 1).
back signals of the drive In CFC, unlocking is carried
feedback signals of the
match, reset via StopLocal out using the input parameter
drive match, reset via
= 1. RstLi = 1
StopLocal = 1.
The following applies with ● With Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL
LocalSetting = 2, 4 or 5:
and VlvL
No reset required.
– Monitoring error with
MonSafePos = 1:
Reset via the local
command, which
moves the valve into
the neutral position.
– Monitoring error with
MonSafePos = 0:
No resetting required;
the currently pending
control function is
active.
– External error: Reset
via the local
command, which
moves the valve into
the neutral position.
● With DoseL, resetting via
a positive edge at
"CancelLocal" or
"PauseLocal".
The following applies with
LocalSetting = 2, 4 or 5:
No reset required.
Mode: Feature.Bit30 and 31 = 0: Resetting not necessary The rapid stop function is un‐
Manual Feature.Bit30 = 1 and 31 = 0: Resetting not necessary locked in the faceplate via the
"Reset" button (RstOp = 1).
Feature.Bit30 = 0 and 31 = 1 Reset via faceplate or
In CFC, unlocking is carried
RstLi = 1
out using the input parameter
Feature.Bit30 and 31 = 1: Reset via faceplate RstLi = 1
2.1.1.4 Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers
Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers

The neutral position always represents the deenergized state.

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Neutral position for motors

The neutral position for motors is always the stopped motor.
The neutral position is adopted when:
● The function Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98) was triggered.
● One of the interlock conditions is active (see Interlocks (Page 101)).
● An external error via FaultExt or CSF was triggered (see Error handling (Page 121)).
● The Motor protection function (Page 100) was triggered.
● The function Rapid stop for motors (Page 108) was triggered.
● During start-up (see Set startup characteristics (Page 141)).
● The "Out of service" mode is active.
● One of the automatic commands has bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28) and the
Feature2 bit Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values
(Page 190) is set to 1.
Neutral position for valves

There are different forms of the deenergized state for valves:
● Valve is closed in a de-energized state
● Valve is open in a de-energized state
● Valve is stopped in a de-energized state (e.g. motor valve)
The input parameter SafePos is used to set these properties of the valve:
● SafePos = 0: Valve is closed in a de-energized state
● SafePos = 1: Valve is open in a de-energized state
● SafePos = 2: Valve is stopped in a de-energized state (e.g. motor valve)
The neutral position is adopted when:

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Neutral position for the VlvAnL and VlvPosL blocks (actuator)

The possible neutral positions are set by the SafePos parameter:
● SafePos = 0: Neutral position of the control valve is "Closed"
(MV.Value = MV_LoLim)
● SafePos = 1: Neutral position of the control valve is "Open" (MV.Value = MV_HiLim)
● SafePos = 2: Neutral position of the control valve is "Stop" (MV.Value remains
unchanged)
The control valve VlvAnL is brought to the neutral position when the
FbkAuxVCloseOut = 1 auxiliary valve is closed.
The neutral position of the control valve VlvAnL and VlvPosL is adopted when:
In case of startup or “Out of service” mode, the valve VlvAnL has additional Feature bits for
adopting the neutral position:
● During start-up, if the Feature bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) and the
Feature bit Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169) are
set.
● In the "Out of service" mode, if the Feature bit Neutral position manipulated variable takes
effect with "out of service" operating mode (Page 170) is set.
Neutral position for continuous controllers (does not apply to controller modules)
● Only the limits or a special analog value for the manual value are taken into consideration
for the neutral position with continuous controllers.
The input parameter SafePos is used to specify the neutral position:
– SafePos = 0 corresponds to the low limit (ManLoLim or MV_LoLim for PIDConS)
– SafePos = 1 corresponds to the high limit (ManHiLim or MV_HiLim for PIDConS)
● The input parameters SafePos and SafePos2 are used to determine the neutral position:
SafePos SafePos2 Neutral position Remarks

=0 =0 ManLoLim for PIDConL, PIDConR or MV_LoLim for Low limit for manipulated variable in
PIDConS manual mode
=1 =0 ManHiLim for PIDConL, PIDConR or MV_HiLim for High limit for manipulated variable in
PIDConS manual mode

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SafePos SafePos2 Neutral position Remarks

x =1 MV_SafePos Manipulated variable neutral position
x =2 Last manipulated variable (stop) Last manipulated variable (stop)
x: Not relevant
The neutral position is adopted:
● The interlock conditions is active (see Interlocks (Page 101) only at PIDConL and
PIDConR).
In case of startup or "Out of service" mode, the controller has additional Feature bits for
adopting the neutral position:
● During start-up, if the Feature bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) and the
set.
● In the "Out of service" mode, if the Feature bit Neutral position manipulated variable takes
Neutral position for step controllers (does not apply to controller modules)
You can use the input parameter SafePos to determine if the step controller should close,
open or stop the valve when it enters the neutral position:
SafePos = 0: close valve
SafePos = 1: open valve
SafePos = 2: stop valve
When the neutral position (fully opened or fully closed) is reached and a limit stop signal
(FbkOpened or FbkClosed) is set, the valve is stopped (Stop = 1).
The neutral position is adopted:
● during start-up if the Feature bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) and the
set.
● in the "Out of service" mode if the Feature bit Neutral position manipulated variable takes
Safety control for controllers of the FM 355 or FM 355-2 modules

The controller modules have their own mechanism for feedforwarding a safety value (see
Temperature Controller FM 355-2 manual or Controller Module FM 355 manual)
2.1.1.5 Specifying warning times for control functions at motors and valves
Specifying warning times for control functions at motors and valves

This function is only supported by "Large" blocks.

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You can generate warning signals when, for example, motors are started or valves are opened.
Warning signals can be generated in the following modes:
● Manual mode (input parameter WarnTiMan)
● Automatic mode (input parameter WarnTiAut)
You specify the warning times in seconds using the input parameters WarnTiMan and
WarnTiAut. If, for example, a motor is started then, this is displayed at the output parameter
with WarnAct = 1. The motor then starts after the configured warning time has expired and
WarnAct is reset (WarnAct = 0).
A corresponding warning is not output if the warning times (WarnTiMan or WarnTiAut) are
specified with a smaller value than the SampleTime parameter.
Note
In this case, the warning time is only active if the block is controlled from the de-energized
state.
Disabling warnings
Configure each parameter with 0 seconds to generate no warnings.
2.1.1.6 Output signal as a static signal or pulse signal
Output signal as a static signal or pulse signal

You can output the control signals for motors, valves and dosers as:
● Static signal or as a
● Pulse signal with configurable pulse length.
You can find the signals in the I/O table of the individual blocks.
Note
The pulse signal is available only for the "large" blocks.
Output signal as a static signal

The control settings are made available as a static signal in the blocks in the form of
interconnectable output parameters. The MotRevL block, for example, provides these as static
signals via the alternative output parameters Fwd, Rev and Run.

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Output signal as a pulse signal

The control is made available as pulse signals at the blocks using interconnectable output
parameters. You specify the pulse length of the output signals in seconds using the input
parameter PulseWidth. The MotRevL block, for example, provides these as pulse signals
via the output parameters P_Fwd, P_Rev and P_Stop.
Fwd
P_Fwd
PulseW idth
Rev
P_Rev
PulseW idth
P_Stop
PulseW idth
Note
Almost all output parameters for pulse control, for example P_Fwd, P_Rev, P_Ctrl, have a
positive effective direction, i.e. a 0→1→0 pulse triggers activation.
The only exception is the P_Stop output parameter with a negative effective direction, i.e. a
1→0→1 pulse triggers activation.
2.1.1.7 Recording the first signal for interlock blocks
Recording the first signal

You activate the function described below using the Feature bit " Activating recording of the
first signal (Page 154)".
The number of the input that caused the last output signal change from 1 to 0 (good state to
locked) is displayed for you in bit coding at the FirstIn output. The cause may be:
● A signal change at the input or a change in inversion
Example: With an OR logic operation, the single 1 changes to 0. The output then changes
from 1 to 0.
● A change to the I/O
Example: Excluding the single 1 then results in an output of 0 with an OR logic operation.

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● A change to the signal status

If the signal status of the input, which forms the output value alone and has the value 1,
changes from 16#80 to 16#00, the output value changes from 1 to 0.
● FirstIn is not changed if the following events occur, despite a change to the output:
– Change in output value from or to DefaultOut
If several signals are at the same time responsible for the change, all responsible inputs are
indicated in the faceplate and output in bit coding in the FirstIn output. If the input signals
change without this causing the signal at the output to change, FirstIn does not change.
Inputs which are not interconnected or which are excluded are not taken into account.
You can reset FirstIn to 0 if you set the RstLi input from 0 to 1 (positive edge) or you can
operate the RstOp input using the faceplate ("Reset" button).
If at least one bit in FirstIn is set, other signal changes are not taken into account.
2.1.1.8 Outputting a signal for start readiness
Outputting a signal for start readiness

The RdyToStart = 1 output parameter is used to indicate start readiness in automatic mode.
Start readiness is output when the following conditions are met:
● No group error pending (group fault with consideration of Feature.bit18 for CSF and
MonSafePos for feedback errors)
● No interlock is active
● No forced operating mode or manipulated variable is active
● No rapid stop is active (only applies to motors or VlvMotL)
● The block is in automatic mode (not with controller blocks)
● The waiting time for the restart must have expired (only applies to motors or VlvMotL)
The start readiness is shown at the following block groups via the RdyToStart output
parameter:
● Motors
● Valves
● Dosers
● Software controller
● Hardware controller

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Start readiness for motors

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Start readiness for software controllers

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2.1.1.9 Simulating signals
Simulating signals
Simulation means the manipulation of a signal regardless of the actual source of the signal or
logic that generates this signal.
Simulation is carried out either at the field device (externally from the control system) itself or
at a block (internally in the control system).
In either case, the associated status in the signal is set to the simulation value (see also
Forming and outputting signal status for blocks (Page 110)).
During the simulation, every block is considered in isolation. There are two different forms of
simulation here, namely:
● Block-external simulation and
● Block-internal simulation.
Block-external simulation
Block-external simulation is characterized by the fact that:
● The simulation function is not executed in the block itself and
● A signal whose status has the simulation state, for example, a simulation of the signal at
another block or directly in the I/O device, is applied at an input parameter.
The block-external simulation has the following effects on the functionality of the block:
● The technological functions are not influenced
● All the process-relevant output signals do not receive the simulation status. In the case of
technologic blocks, process-related output signals are parameters that actively affect the
process, e.g. "Start" for block MotL.
● In the case of blocks with operator control or monitoring functions (for example faceplates),
these signals are identified in the faceplate with the status for the simulation as follows:

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● Blocks with one or more input parameters for signals with "Generate status from individual
status" receive a group status in accordance with the priority table. This group status is
displayed in the status bar of the block icon and of the faceplate with the simulation status
as follows:
● The interlocking functions of the block are not influenced.

Note
For the output channel blocks, you need to specify the exact block response with external
simulation using the Feature bit Outputting a de-energized value for block-external
simulation (Page 152).
Block-internal simulation
Block-internal simulation is characterized by the "simulation" function being run in the block
itself.
With operator control and monitoring blocks, all process values that cannot be controlled (e.g.
PV, AV, In) can be simulated. This is used primarily as an aid for commissioning and servicing
of the system. For example, the control settings of a motor can be simulated and the feedback
values corrected without the monitoring functions being active.
For blocks that can be operated and monitored, simulation can take place via the faceplate as
well as interconnectable inputs:
- SimLiOp = 0: The simulation is activated/deactivated via faceplate (parameter view) at the
input SimOn.
- SimLiOp = 1: The simulation is activated/deactivated via the input SimOnLi. The
interconnectable simulation values (e.g. SimPVLi, SimAVLi, SimInLi) will become effective
in the process. In this case, the input SimOn is written back with SimOnLi.
The Feature bit Activating the run time of feedback signals (Page 157) can be used to delay
tracking of the feedback signals for motors and valves (for example, Fbkxxx).
Simulation can also be carried out for blocks (such as channel blocks) that cannot be controlled
and monitored by the operator.
The control is simulated in the CFC by setting parameters directly in the block with the input
parameters SimOn = 1 and Simxxxx = for the desired simulation value (e.g. SimPV ,
SimAV or SimIn).
Note
With channel blocks, ensure that the Mode parameter is set correctly during simulation.
Note
If the block is not in simulation, the simulation value (SimPV, SimAV or SimRbk) process value
(PV, AV or Rbk) is tracked.
Simulation is triggered during runtime in the faceplate's parameter view by clicking on the
"Simulation" button.

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This simulation is characterized by the fact that:

● The simulation can only be enabled / disabled with the operator authorization level for
system authorization.
● The technological functions are not influenced.
● All the process-related output signals receive the "simulation" status. In the case of
technologic blocks, process-related output signals are parameters that actively affect the
process, e.g. "Start" for block MotL.
● In the case of blocks with operator control or monitoring functions (for example faceplates),
these signals are identified in the faceplate with the status for the simulation as follows:
● The group status of the block is displayed in the status bar of the block icon and of the
faceplate with the simulation status as follows:
● All the process values displayed in the faceplate that cannot be operated-controlled in
normal operation (e.g. PV).
● When the block control can be manipulated, the readback and feedback values (for example
Rbk, FbkSpd1) are adjusted according to the manipulation of the control.
● Associated values (for example UserAna1) cannot be simulated.
● The interlocking functions of the block are activated in accordance with input parameter
BypProt = 0 or deactivated (BypProt = 1). This is shown as follows in the faceplate
and block icon:
Enabled
Disabled
Block-internal simulation for controllers

How block-internal simulation for controllers works (SimOn = 1):
● In manual mode, both the simulated process value SimPV and the simulated repeated
manipulated variable SimRbk can be entered in the faceplate as a simulated value.
● When a switchover to automatic mode is performed, the simulated process value SimPV
is set so that it is equal to the setpoint SP (= tracking). This means the control deviation is
no longer present and the pending manipulated variable (from the bumpless manual-
automatic switchover, for example) remains constant. SimRbk can still be controlled.

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Note
If you switch a controller block to block-internal simulation during automatic mode and the
controller is connected to the actual process on the actuator side, you will open the control
loop as a result.
The actuating signals calculated on the basis of the simulated actual value are switched to the
process, but the resulting motion in the process is no longer visible in terms of the controller
actual value, as a copy of the setpoint is present at this point instead, where it takes the form
of a simulated actual value. The process could move away from the setpoint without the
controller doing anything to counteract this and without you seeing this happen in the controller
faceplate.
Manipulated variable step changes occur during switchover to automatic mode if an error signal
was already present before the switchover.
The following applies to program mode:

● Program mode with setpoint specification should be considered the same as automatic
mode from a control engineering point of view. Block-internal simulation reacts in the same
way as it does in automatic mode: The process value PV is set so that it is equal to the
setpoint SP, which in this case is derived from the input parameter AdvCoMV.
● Program mode with manipulated variable specification should be considered the same as
manual mode from a control engineering point of view. Block-internal simulation reacts in
the same way as it does in manual mode: The simulated process value SimPV can be
entered as a simulated value. In this case the manipulated variable MV is derived from the
input parameter AdvCoMV.
2.1.1.10 Dead band
Dead band
To suppress values fluctuating around zero, you can set a dead band (Deadband):
Deadband = 0: Dead band is disabled
Deadband ≠ 0: Dead band is enabled
With a negative dead band (Deadband < 0.0), calculation is continued internally with this
value

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Issuing a request for maintenance (MS → APL)

An operator can issue a request for maintenance release from the Maintenance view of the
ASSET faceplate ("Status service" → "Release request"). After issuing a maintenance request,
the operator can set the maintenance release. This will display the message which the operator
has configured. Later, operator can set the Maintenance Release in the technological Block
(Page 65). It indicates that the maintenance operator can start the maintenance.

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Functional sequence in APL
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a maintenance request in Maintenance view of the ASSET faceplate.
● The output parameter MS_Req has to be connected to the input parameter ExtMsgx of the
desired technological block for which the user wants to issue an operator request message.
● The operator has to configure the "Message class" and enter a suitable text in the "Event"
field for the operator request message in the "PCS7 Message Configuration" window of the
technological block.
● With the configured message and issued maintenance release, the maintenance operator
can start the maintenance.
● The operator request message stays active until the user changes to "In service" or "Cancel"
mode in the Maintenance view of ASSET faceplate.
● Once the maintenance is done, the operator can change the mode to "Completed". This
will deactivate the "In service" mode (OosAct = 0).

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2.1.1.12 Release for maintenance
Issuing a release for maintenance

The release for maintenance serves as information about a process tag at which maintenance,
service or calibration should be carried out. You can use the signal for release for maintenance
to transfer the information about the enabling of a process tag from the OS to a Maintenance
Station.
Note
The block must be in either "Manual," "On" or "Out of service" mode to set the release for
maintenance.
You set the release for maintenance (operator control permission "System control" required)
in the parameter view using the input parameter MS_RelOp = 1. A release for maintenance
is then made available via the interconnectable output parameter MS_Release = 1 for further
processing. In order to make this information of the Maintenance Station available, you have
to interconnect the output parameter MS_Release of the technologic block with the input
parameter MS_Releaseof the corresponding channel block.
The issuing of a release for maintenance does not have any influence on the function of the
block. An operation message is generated.
Use of the state "In progress" on the Maintenance Station

The status "In progress" is implemented on the Maintenance Station for a process tag or a
field device using the channel blocks and the interconnectable output parameter
OosAct = 1. You can interconnect the output parameter OosAct of the channel block with
the input parameter OosLi of a technologic block.
Use the Feature bit Reaction to the out of service mode (Page 181) to specify, in case the
input parameter is OosLi = 1, if:
● there is a switchover to the "out of service" mode and the symbol for the "In progress" (see
table) status is displayed. You can change to manual mode at any time.
● Only the "In progress" display (see table) in the block icon and in the faceplate of the
assigned technologic block is made.
Display Meaning
In progress
Function sequence in the APL

● The OS operator issues the release for maintenance (MS_RelOp = 1) in the technologic
block's parameter view.
● The technologic block then sets the MS_Release = 1 output parameter.
● The channel block's MS_Rel input is now also 1.

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● The channel block signals the release for maintenance to the diagnostics block via the
DXCHG parameter.
● The release for maintenance is only signaled to the Maintenance Station once all 0 bits of
the parameter DXCHG_XX are set on the diagnostics block.

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● The channel block determines the "in progress" state of the Maintenance Station using the
MS input parameter and makes this information available at the OosAct output parameter.
● On the technologic block, the "working" state is displayed at input parameter OosLi and
forwarded for display to the faceplate.
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Note
For additional information on the topic of maintenance please refer to PCS 7 OS process
management.
2.1.1.13 SIMATIC BATCH functionality
SIMATIC BATCH functionality

Some blocks have an interface to SIMATIC BATCH. You use them when you connect
BatchEn, BatchID, BatchName, StepNo and Occupied I/Os to the corresponding
SIMATIC BATCH blocks. A new BatchName becomes effective if the BatchID is changed.
Refer to the SIMATIC BATCH documentation.
Please refer to the descriptions of the individual blocks for information about whether a block
supports the SIMATIC BATCH functionality.
2.1.1.14 Flutter suppression for channel blocks
Flutter suppression
The time-controlled "Flutter suppression" function is used to delay the outgoing of a message
by a configurable period.
Flutter suppression is used for
● OB82 events - diagnostic messages
● OB83 events - fault
used.
The flutter time is entered at the channel block at the FlutTmIn parameter. The high byte of
the DataXchg parameter of the channel blocks contains the flutter time.
Flutter suppression comes into effect when FlutEN = 1 and FlutTmIn > 0 is set at the
channel block.
There is only one flutter message per module. The delay times and fault messages are channel-
specific. The fault messages are extended by at least the delay time. Flutter occurs when the
status of fault messages changes from "Outgoing" back to "Incoming" within the delay time.
The last fluttering channel and its set delay time deactivates the flutter message.

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The following channel blocks have this function:

FbAnIn - Analog input channel block for field devices (Page 2103)
FbAnTot - Analog totalizer channel block for field devices (Page 2122)
FbAnOu - Analog output channel block for field devices (Page 2112)
FbDiIn - Digital input channel block for field devices (Page 2129)
FbDiOu - Digital output channel block for field devices (Page 2138)
Pcs7AnIn - Analog input channel block (Page 2179)
Pcs7AnOu - Analog output channel block (Page 2191)
Pcs7DiIn - Digital input channel block (Page 2201)
Pcs7DiIT - Digital input channel block with time stamp (Page 2210)
Pcs7DiOu - Digital output channel block (Page 2220)
Pcs7Cnt1 - Controlling and reading FM 350 modules (Page 2228)
Pcs7Cnt2 - Control and read an 8-DI_NAMUR module of the ET 200iSP (Page 2238)
Pcs7Cnt3 - Control and read the 1 COUNT 24V/100kHz module for count mode (Page 2247)

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2.1.1.15 Startup characteristics over Trigger block
Startup characteristics over Trigger block

With the function block Trigger, you can influence the startup characteristics of the blocks Limit,
TimerP, FlipFlop, and Trigger. Connect the output parameter InitOut of the Trigger block
with the input parameter Init of the block Limit, TimerP, or FlipFlop to initialize these blocks.
In the second cycle of OB30 to OB38, the output parameter InitOut of the Trigger block will
be reset after a startup.
2.1.2 Operating modes of the blocks
2.1.2.1 Overview of the modes
Overview of the individual modes

The available operating modes are assigned to the block families:
● Motors, valves and dosers
● Controllers
● Blocks without "Manual" and "Automatic" modes

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You can find an overview below. Click on one of the operating modes to go directly to the
relevant detailed description.
You can find a state graph for the operating modes (Page 84) at the end of this section.
Operating modes for motors, valves and dosers

The following operating modes are available:
1. Local mode (Page 80)
2. Automatic mode (Page 76)
3. Manual mode (Page 76)
4. Out of service (Page 72)
The mode with the lowest number in the list above has the highest priority. "Manual" and
"Automatic" modes have the same priority. General information on the individual modes is
available in the following sections. The sections also include block-specific information, for
example, non-standard parameter assignment. Refer to the description and function of the
relevant blocks.
Operating modes for controllers

1. Automatic mode (Page 73)
2. Manual mode (Page 73)
3. Program mode for controllers (Page 79)
The mode with the lowest number has highest priority. "Manual" and "Automatic" modes have
the same priority. General information on the individual modes is available in the following
sections. The sections also include block-specific information, for example, non-standard
parameter assignment. Refer to the description and function of the relevant blocks.
Operating modes for blocks without "Manual" and "Automatic" operation

1. On (Page 72)
The mode with the lowest number has highest priority. General information on the individual
modes is available in the following sections. The sections also include block-specific
information, for example, non-standard parameter assignment. Refer to the description and
function of the relevant blocks.
Note
Note that the operating modes are realized differently in the individual block families.

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2.1.2.2 On
"On" operating mode

The "On" operating mode tells you that the block algorithm is being processed (output
parameter OnAct = 1). This operating mode is only available for blocks that have faceplates
but not the following operating modes:
● Manual mode or
● Automatic mode or
● Local mode
The "On" mode can only be activated via a control on the faceplate (input parameter
OnOp = 1). The block must be in the "Out of service" operating mode for this to be possible.
2.1.2.3 Out of service
Using the "out of service" operating mode

The "Out of service" operating mode is available to all blocks that have an operating mode
switchover and a direct connection to the process (with a connection to a process tag, for
example).
The Out of service" operating mode is intended for purposes of maintenance and servicing
(replacing the device, for example). All of the block's functions are disabled. No incoming or
outgoing messages are generated. The only function still possible is an operating mode
switchover.
All outputs for motors and valves are set to the neutral position in this operating mode.
The timer for the function "Restart disable after the shutoff of motor (Page 1439)" is reset in
this mode.
Note
Notes on VlvMotL and VlvPosL
If the neutral position of VlvMotL is "Closed" or "Open", the corresponding control outputs
"Closed" or "Open" are set. The control outputs are reset after reaching the neutral position or
with an active torque signal. The "Seal valve" function (Feature.bit8) is a component.
Note
Note on VlvMotL
If the timer of the "Restart disable after the shutoff of motor (Page 1439)" function is running
and the block is not in the neutral position, it is not possible to switch to "Out of service" mode.
For controllers, the neutral position manipulated variable (high or low manual limit of the
manipulated variable) is only used if the Feature bit Neutral position manipulated variable
takes effect at startup (Page 169) is active. Otherwise the manipulated variable remains at the
latest value like all the other output parameters.

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See also the section Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) for more on
this.
The last value available is output permanently for all other blocks.
Requirement for the "out of service" mode

Prerequisite for switching to this operating mode is that the block is in "Manual mode" or "On"
mode.
Activating the "Out of service" operating mode using the faceplate

The "Out of service" operating mode can only be switched on by using the faceplate when it
is in the default block view (OosOp = 1 parameter) and even then, only if ModLiOp = 0.
To switch the operating mode using the faceplate, refer to the descriptions relating to the
standard view of the individual blocks.
Switching on the Out of service operating mode by using the interconnection

The "Out of service" operating mode is switched on by using the configurable parameter
OosLi = 1. This is only possible if the block is in manual mode or "On" mode and the
Feature bit Reaction to the out of service mode (Page 181) was set to 1.
Regardless of operating mode, the parameter view of the faceplate will always display the
status of the parameter OosLi =1 with the symbol for the status "In progress" (see table) next
to the Maintenance enable button.
Display Meaning
In progress
See also the section Release for maintenance (Page 65) for more on this.
Exiting the "Out of service" operating mode

From this operating mode, a block can only be switched by an operator action at the faceplate
into the following operating modes:
● "On"
● "Manual mode"
2.1.2.4 Manual and automatic mode for control blocks
"Manual" and "Automatic" modes for controller blocks

In "manual mode", the control settings for the device are made manually by the operator. The
operator decides how to change the block's manipulated variable (output signal). The
manipulated variable can be analog or binary.

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In "automatic mode", the control settings for the controller are made automatically as calculated
by the block algorithm.
Changing between operating modes

The switchover between manual and automatic modes takes place as shown in the following
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is carried out in the standard view of the faceplate. In the function block, the parameters
ManModOp for "manual mode" and AutModOp for "automatic mode" are used.
If both signals (ManModOp =1, AutModOp = 1 ) are set, ManModOp = 1 has priority.
Switchover per interconnection (CFC or SFC instance) (ModLiOp = 1): The switchover
between the operating modes is carried out with an interconnection on the function block. The
parameters ManModLi for "manual mode" and AutModLi for "automatic mode" are used in
pushbutton operation. In switching mode (requirement: Feature.Bit4 = 1, see Setting switch
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If both signals (ManModLi =1, AutModLi = 1 ) are set, ManModLi = 1 has priority.
Note
You can access the variable parameters AutModOp and ManModOp from a normal SFC (in
contrast to the instance of an SFC type). The SFC can thus change the operating mode without
revoking the access rights of the operator (i.e. without setting ModLiOp = 1).
Switchover from automatic mode to manual mode

When changing over from "automatic mode" to "manual mode", the last valid control settings
(Manipiulated Value MV)for the controller set in "automatic mode" remain valid until you change
the control settings manually.

The switchover from manual to automatic mode can take place with or without the internal
setpoint tracking the process value. You specify this behavior on the SP_TrkPV I/O, which
can also be operated from the faceplate in the parameter view (Option "SP = PV"). For the
blocks PIDConL and PIDStepL you can also change the behavior for the switchover via the
parameter Feature bit Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers
(Page 176):
● Switchover with internal setpoint tracking process variable(SP_TrkPV = 1) means that in
"Manual" mode the setpoint (SP) tracks the process value (PV) (bumpless switchover). After
switching back to "Automatic" mode, the manipulated variable remains constant until the
setpoint value (SP) is changed or the process value (PV) changes.
● Switchover without internal setpoint tracking process variable (SP_TrkPV = 0) means
that the block immediately recalculates the value of the manipulated variable based on the
setpoint and process value (PV) when the mode is changed. The Feature parameter is
used to choose between the two variants:
– Switchover without P step (standard setting, Feature bit = 0):
During switchover, the I action of the controller is set in such a way that the switchover
is carried out without a P step (virtually bumpless referring to the manipulated variable).
A control deviation is only regulated via the I action.
– Switchover with P step (Feature bit = 1):
During switchover, the I action of the controller is set in such a way that the switchover
is carried out with a P step (not bumpless referring to the manipulated variable). A control
deviation is regulated via the P and the I action.
Note
Points to note about switchovers with a P step change:
● The P action must be active for the setting "Switchover with P step"
(PropSel = 1)
● If the P action is in the feedback (PropFacSP = 0), the "Switchover with P step"
setting has no effect.
● If the switchover function with the internal setpoint tracking the process variable is
active (SP_TrkPV = 1), the "Switchover with P step" setting has no effect.

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Reaction of signals when operating mode is changed

Using the Feature bit Resetting the commands for changing the mode (Page 165), you can
choose whether the block automatically resets the signal for changing the operating mode.
Switch on program mode

A few controller blocks allow you to operate in program mode. Refer to the relevant sections
for the controller blocks to learn whether a control block allows program mode.
Also refer to the section Program mode for controllers (Page 79) for information on program
mode.
2.1.2.5 Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers
Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers

operator decides how to change the block's manipulated variable (output signal). The
manipulated variable can be analog or binary in accordance with the function block.
In "automatic mode", the control settings for the device are made by the block algorithm via
interconnected inputs or inputs controlled by SFC.

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The two selections (manual and automatic) cannot both be set to "1" in switching mode.
Switchover using faceplates (ModLiOp = 0): The switchover between operating modes is
carried out in the standard view of the faceplate. In the function block, the parameters
ManModOp for "manual mode" and AutModOp for "automatic mode" are used.
Switchover per interconnection (CFC or SFC instance) (ModLiOp = 1): The switchover
between the operating modes is carried out with an interconnection on the function block. The
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pushbutton operation. In switching mode (requirement: Feature.Bit4 = 1, see Setting switch

or button mode (Page 170)) connection AutModLi is used exclusively.
Note
The Feature Bit 4 is available only for the "large" blocks.
Note
revoking the access rights of the operator (i.e. without setting ModLiOp = 1).

for the block set in "automatic mode" remain valid until you change the control settings
manually.
Note
For VlvAnL, the bumplessness of the switchover depends on the parameter MV_TrkExt.
Switchover from manual to automatic mode

You can set the following options for changing over from "manual mode" to "automatic mode"
using the Feature bit Bumpless switchover to automatic mode (Page 177). Refer to the I/O
descriptions for the relevant block.
● A switchover from manual to automatic mode is possible at any time (standard setting,
Feature bit = 0). The control settings for the automatic mode become effective
immediately.
● Switchover from manual to automatic mode is only possible if the control settings for the
manual and automatic modes match (Bumpless switchover), (Feature bit = 1). An error
message is output if they do not match. In this case, you will need to adapt the control
settings in "manual mode" to the control settings in "automatic mode".
Note
The "Bumpless switchover to automatic mode" function is supported only by "large" blocks.

Using the Feature bit Resetting the commands for changing the mode (Page 165), you can
choose whether the block automatically resets the signal for changing the operating mode.

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Resetting the commands for the control settings

With the Feature bit Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings (Page 165), you
select how the block handles commands for the control settings (for example motor on) via
the interconnected input parameters.
2.1.2.6 Program mode for controllers
Program mode for controllers - interface for higher-level control functions

The interface for primary controller functions (external Advanced Control software package)
provides primary controller functions, which run on an external PC as an OPC client, the option
of using the control from the controller function block and specifying the setpoint or manipulated
variable from a remote location. This procedure is called program mode.
You can use the Feature bit Enabling program mode (Page 163) to specify whether or not
the controller block is intended for program mode.
Program mode requires an enable signal (input parameter AdvCoEn = 1) from a central
control block. If this enable signal goes from 1 to 0, for example, due to errors in the OPC
communication, the controller block switches to manual mode if it is in program mode with
manipulated variable specification or to automatic mode if it is in program mode with setpoint
specification.
You activate program mode in the standard view of the controller faceplate. In addition to
switching from manual to automatic mode, you are also given the option of using program
mode as the operating mode. You exit program mode by operator input or by switching back
into manual or automatic mode.
A 0-1 edge transition of the interconnectable input parameter AdvCoMstrOn activates program
mode depending on the conditions described below. You can use this to put an entire group
of downstream controller blocks into program mode at the same time from a central control
block. Both the input parameter AdvCoOn and the interconnectable input parameter
AdvCoMstrOn can be used at the same time, since the parameter AdvCoMstrOn only reacts
to edges of the binary signal.
Program mode is deactivated with a 1 - 0 edge transition.
Note
The output parameters ManAct or AutAct display the mode to which the controller changes
with a 1 - 0 edge transition.
The output parameter AdvCoRdy = 1 indicates if the PID controller is ready to switch to
program mode. At a central control block, you can use an AND operation for all AdvCoRdy
signals of the downstream controllers to enable central switchover.
The output parameter AdvCoAct = 1 indicates of the block is in program mode.

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Selecting the type of program mode

There are two types of program mode:
● Program mode driven by setpoint (in automatic mode only)
● Program mode driven by manipulated variable (in manual mode only, not for step controllers
without position feedback)
Program mode with setpoint: If you set the input parameter AdvCoModSP = 1, the analog
value provided by the OPC client (AdvCoMV) is used as an external setpoint for the controller.
The controller and faceplate otherwise react as they do with automatic mode and an external
setpoint. Refer to section Setpoint specification - internal/external (Page 130) for more about
this.
Requirements for program mode with setpoint:
● AdvCoModSP = 1,
● AdvCoEn = 1,
● Controller has to be in automatic mode
● The setpoint can be set to internal as well as external.
Program mode with manipulated variable: If you set the input parameter AdvCoModSP = 0,
the analog value provided by the OPC client (AdvCoMV) is used as an external manipulated
variable for the controller. The algorithm of the PID controller is bypassed. The controller and
faceplate otherwise react as they do with tracking (MV_TrkOn = 1). Refer to section Tracking
and limiting a manipulated variable (Page 205) for more about this.
Requirements for program mode with manipulated variable:
● AdvCoModSP = 0,
● AdvCoEn = 1,
● Controller is preferably in manual mode, but it can also be in automatic mode.
● The setpoint can be set to internal as well as external.
Note
Program mode with manipulated variable is not available for step controllers without
position feedback (available in PIDStepL, FmCont and FmTemp). ErrorNum = 50 is
output on the controller block and the controller cannot switch into program mode
(AdvCoAct=0).
2.1.2.7 Local mode
Areas of application for local mode

This operating mode is used for motors, valves and dosing units. The control settings are made
directly or via a control station that is located "locally". In addition, you can set different control
strategies with the parameter LocalSetting.

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With LocalSetting = 0, you prevent a change to "local mode".
Note
Differences between "Large" and "Small" blocks
The operating mode described here is valid for "Large" blocks. For "Small" blocks,
LocalSetting can be configured only on a limited basis. For more information, refer to the
respective description for the operating modes of the blocks.
Changing to local mode

Changing to local mode is only possible from the manual and automatic operating modes. The
change to this mode is initiated by:
● An operation on the faceplate (input parameter LocalOp = 1, valid if LocalSetting =
3 or LocalSetting = 4 and ModLiOp = 0) or
● The interconnected input parameter (LocalLi = 1, valid if LocalSetting = 1 or
LocalSetting = 2).
Exiting local mode

You leave local mode using:
● An operation on the faceplate (LocalSetting = 3 or LocalSetting = 4 and
ModLiOp = 0) or
● the interconnected input parameter (LocalSetting = 1 or LocalSetting = 2).
In order to exit local mode via the interconnected input parameter, you can configure various
reactions using a Feature bit Exiting local mode (Page 181).
Operator input in "local mode" using a faceplate

You are not permitted to functionally operate the block in local mode. You can only use the
faceplate to exit local mode if you have also activated "local mode" using the faceplate. The
rules you specified for exiting "local mode" apply here.

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Input in "local mode" via interconnected inputs

In "local mode", the way the block functions is influenced via interconnected input parameters
according to the settings of the LocalSetting parameter. You have the following options:
● LocalSetting = 1 and LocalSetting = 3
– The control settings for the block are adjusted (tracking) via an interconnected input
parameter. The interconnected input parameter includes the control signal for the local
operator station on the system.
– The runtime monitoring of the block is effective in accordance with your configuration.
– The interlocking functions of the block are activated in accordance with input parameter
BypProt = 0 or deactivated (BypProt = 1).
Note
The block VlvAnL does not support LocalSetting = 1/3.
● LocalSetting = 2 and LocalSetting = 4

– The control settings for the block are made based on internal adjustment of the feedback
value.
– Runtime monitoring of the block is active only with rapid stop, external fault, motor
protection, and if both feedback signals are set (discrepancy).
An exception is VlvMotL:
Note
VlvMotL
The motor and valve feedback signals are monitored if the motor feedback signlas exist
and are connected with FbkOpening and FbkClosing (Feature.bit2 = 0). The
motor feedback signals are only monitored in the end positions of the valve and in
discrepancy. For example, if the valve is in end position FbkOpen =1 and the motor
feedback FbkOpening =1 is pending, an error message is generated upon expiration
of the monitoring time. If there are no motor feedback signals (Feature.bit 2 = 1),
monitoring of the valve and motor feedback signals does not take place.
VlvAnL: The auxiliary valve is controlled via internal tracking of the feedback signals
FbkAuxVCloseOut and FbkAuxVOpenOut. The control of the main valve via the
feedback value Rbk is not affected by this.
The texts for labeling the command buttons in the faceplates of the motor and valve blocks
can now be assigned for each specific instance.
The configuration of the texts is performed with the "Text 1" property of the respective control
inputs of the motor and valve blocks in the CFC.
If no instance-specific text is configured, the previous default texts are used and displayed in
the faceplate.
The following table shows the assignment of the command buttons to the corresponding block
input:
The interlock functions of the block are deactivated.

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Overview of behavior in local mode
LocalSetting 0 1 2 3 4 5 (VlvS only)

=
Switch on operat‐ Cannot be CFC/SFC CFC/SFC Faceplate Faceplate CFC
ing mode set
Changing the op‐ - CFC/SFC CFC/SFC - - CFC/SFC
erating mode:
Local mode/to
manual mode only
(Feature = 0)
Changing the op‐ - CFC/SFC CFC/SFC - - CFC/SFC
erating mode:
Local mode/previ‐
ous mode
(Feature = 1)
Operating in the - Only rapid stop Only rapid stop Only switching Only switching -
faceplate and resetting of and resetting of of operating of operating
rapid stop rapid stop (only mode, rapid mode, rapid
for "Large" stop, internal/ stop, and reset‐
blocks) external set‐ ting of rapid
point switch‐ stop
over and reset‐
ting of rapid stop
Executing local - Yes No Yes No No
commands
Reaction of the - Monitoring the Tracking of Monitoring the Tracking of Monitoring the
block feedbacks feedback, moni‐ feedbacks feedback, feedbacks
toring feedback monitoring
during rapid feedback dur‐
stop, external ing rapid stop,
errors, motor external er‐
protection or rors, motor pro‐
discrepancy tection or dis‐
crepancy
Interlock activated - Yes: only at output Yes: only at output only at output
(BypProt = 0) LockAct with (BypProt = 0) LockAct with LockAct with
Feature.Bit2 Feature.Bit Feature.Bit
No: No:
7 = 1 and 27 = 1 and 27 = 1 and
(BypProt = 1) BypProt = 0 (BypProt = 1) BypProt = 0 BypProt = 0

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2.1.2.8 State graph of the operating modes
State graph of the operating modes
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Number in Condition for status change

graphic (top)
(1) Manual (on) → Out of service
● Via faceplate (OosOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via edge transition 0 → 1 of OosLi if Feature bit Reaction to the out of service
mode (Page 181)= 1
(2) Out of service → Manual (on)
● Via faceplate (ManModOp = 1)
(3) Local mode → Manual
● Via faceplate (ManModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 and LocalSetting = 3 or
LocalSetting = 4 or
● Via LocalLi = 0 if LocalSetting = 1, LocalSetting = 2 or
LocalSetting = 5. See section Exiting local mode (Page 181) for more
conditions.

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Number in Condition for status change

graphic (top)
(4) Automatic → Manual
● Via faceplate (ManModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via ManModLi = 1 if ModLiOp = 1 and Feature bit Setting switch or button
mode (Page 170)= 0 or
● Via AutModLi = 0 if ModLiOp = 1 and Feature bit Setting switch or button
mode (Page 170)= 1
(5) Manual → Automatic
● Via faceplate (AutModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via AutModLi = 1 if ModLiOp = 1
(6) Manual → Local mode
● Via faceplate (LocalOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 and LocalSetting = 3 or
LocalSetting = 4 or
LocalSetting = 5
(7) Automatic → Local mode
● Via faceplate (LocalOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 and LocalSetting = 3 or
LocalSetting = 4 or
LocalSetting = 5
(8) Local mode → Automatic
● Via faceplate (AutModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 and LocalSetting = 3 or
LocalSetting = 4 or
LocalSetting = 5. See section Exiting local mode (Page 181) for more
conditions.
(9) Program mode → Automatic
● Via faceplate (AutModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via AutModLi = 1 if ModLiOp = 1 or
● Via edge transition 1 → 0 of AdvCoMstrOn if automatic is set before program mode.
(10) Automatic → Program mode
Requirement for switchover in program mode: AdvCoEn = 1
● Via faceplate (AdvCoOn= 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via AdvCoMstrOn = 1
(11) Manual → Program mode
Requirement for switchover from manual to program mode: AdvCoEn = 1 and
AdvCoModSP = 0
● Via faceplate (AdvCoOn= 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Via AdvCoMstrOn = 1
(12) Program mode → Manual
● Via faceplate (ManModOp = 1) if ModLiOp = 0 or
● Edge transition 1 → 0 of AdvCoMstrOn if manual is set before program mode.

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2.1.3 Monitoring functions
2.1.3.1 Monitoring functions in the Advanced Process Library
Monitoring functions in the Advanced Process Library

This and the following chapters encompass the standard monitoring functions in the Advanced
Process Library. The monitoring functions include:
● Limit value monitoring
● Feedback monitoring
● Motor protection
Some of the configured time values (e.g. MonTiStatic, MonTiDynamic) are limited at the
low end to the sampling time by the block algorithm and written back to the block input. "Reset
Program" (after a "Download Entire Program" for example) writes the parameter values
changed in this way to the offline data storage system.
For further and detailed information, refer to the following chapters. For the block-specific
monitoring functions, also refer to the description of the particular block.
2.1.3.2 Group display for limit monitoring, CSF and ExtMsgx
Group display for limit monitoring, CSF and ExtMsgx

The SumMsgAct output parameter assembles the following signals of a block and makes them
available to you:
● Limit monitoring of the process value
● Limit monitoring of the count value
● Limit monitoring of the feedback
● Limit monitoring of setpoint difference, manipulated variable difference and error signal
● External control system fault (CSF)
● Freely selectable messages ExtMsg1..4
Note
The signal status of the individual signals is not taken into consideration for forming the
group error.

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2.1.3.3 Limit monitoring
Limit monitoring of the process value

You can monitor the process value to the following high and low alarm, warning and tolerance
limits:
● PV_AH_Lim: Limit for high alarm
● PV_AL_Lim: Limit for low alarm
● PV_WH_Lim: Limit for high warning
● PV_WL_Lim: Limit for low warning
● PV_TH_Lim: Limit for the high tolerance
● PV_TL_Lim: Limit for the low tolerance
Note
The message classes Alarm, Warning and Tolerance are not valid for user-configured
message classes. Please take into consideration the validity of terms for user-configured
message classes (Page 41).
Note
Special note for "Small" blocks
"Small" blocks provide only the monitoring for alarms and warnings.
Result of the limit monitoring

The result of limit monitoring is made available at the interconnectable output parameters:
● PV_AH_Act = 1:: Limit for high alarm reached or exceeded
● PV_AL_Act = 1:: Limit for low alarm reached or undershot
● PV_WH_Act = 1:: Limit for high warning reached or exceeded
● PV_WL_Act = 1:: Limit for low warning reached or undershot
● PV_TH_Act = 1:: Limit for high tolerance reached or exceeded
● PV_TL_Act = 1:: Limit for low tolerance reached or undershot
made available (see figure). The SumMsgAct = 1 output parameter is also set when at least
one limit value is reached or violated.

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You can use Feature.Bit29 Signaling limit violation (Page 174) to determine whether the
output parameter triggers limit monitoring with the value "0" or "1".
You can use Feature.Bit28 Disabling operating points (Page 149) to disable limit
monitoring when message suppression is enabled (MsgLock = 1).
Activating limit monitoring

Monitoring is always enabled using the input parameters:
● PV_AH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high alarm limits
● PV_AL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low alarm limits
● PV_WH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high warning limits
● PV_WL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low warning limits
● PV_TH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high tolerance limits
● PV_TL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low tolerance limits
Predefinition: When the block is installed, monitoring of the tolerance limits is disabled,
meaning that the parameters are configured with 0. To activate monitoring, assign 1 to these
parameters.

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All other monitoring functions are enabled.
Message suppression
Symbol for message suppression
The corresponding message is suppressed using the parameters:

● PV_AH_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (high) messages are suppressed
● PV_AL_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (low) messages are suppressed
● PV_WH_MsgEn = 0: Warning (high) messages are suppressed
● PV_WL_MsgEn = 0: Warning (low) messages are suppressed
● PV_TH_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (high) messages are suppressed
● PV_TL_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (low) messages are suppressed
The output of messages is not suppressed when the block is installed (all xx_MsgEn
parameters are preset to 1). Messages can only be output if limit monitoring of the additional
analog value has been enabled.
Hysteresis
You can specify a hysteresis (PV_Hyst) for the limits, for example, to suppress signal flutter.
Refer to the Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98) chapter for more on this.
Alarm delays
You can set alarm delays for incoming and outgoing alarms, warnings and tolerances. Refer
to the Area of application of the alarm delays (Page 208) chapter for more on this.
Operating in the faceplate

You can also change the limits and the hysteresis using the faceplate. Refer to the Limit
operation and display in the faceplate (Page 331) chapter for more on this.
See also
Two time values per limit pair (Page 210)
Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211)
User-configured message classes (Page 41)

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Limit monitoring of the count value

You can monitor the count value to the following high and low alarm, warning and tolerance
limits:
● OutAH_Lim: Limit for high alarm
● OutAL_Lim: Limit for low alarm
● OutWH_Lim: Limit for high warning
● OutWL_Lim: Limit for low warning
● OutTH_Lim: Limit for the high tolerance
● OutTL_Lim: Limit for the low tolerance
Note
Note
Monitoring the limits
The limits monitored depend on the direction of counting:
● In Mode 1 (summing up or integrating), the high limits are monitored:
– OutAH_Lim
– OutWH_Lim
– OutTH_Lim
● In Mode 2 (summing down or integrating), the low limits are monitored:
– OutAL_Lim
– OutWL_Lim
– OutTL_Lim
Example for limit monitoring with a counter

Monitoring of the high limit is performed only if the counter is running in "up" direction.
If you count "up" but with negative values, for example, from 100 down, you need to adjust the
high limit accordingly (for example, the high limit could be -15).
This behavior applies to the blocks CountScL, CountOh and TotalL.

● OutAH_Act = 1:: Limit for high alarm reached or exceeded
● OutAL_Act = 1:: Limit for low alarm reached or undershot
● OutWH_Act = 1:: Limit for high warning reached or exceeded
● OutWL_Act = 1:: Limit for low warning reached or undershot

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● OutTH_Act = 1:: Limit for high tolerance reached or exceeded

● OutTL_Act = 1:: Limit for low tolerance reached or undershot
made available (see figure). The SumMsgAct = 1 output parameter is also set when at least
one limit value is reached or violated.

● OutAH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high alarm limits
● OutAL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low alarm limits
● OutWH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high warning limits
● OutWL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low warning limits
● OutTH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high tolerance limits
● OutTL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low tolerance limits
parameters.
Message suppression
● OutAH_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (high) messages are suppressed
● OutAL_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (low) messages are suppressed
● OutWH_MsgEn = 0: Warning (high) messages are suppressed
● OutWL_MsgEn = 0: Warning (low) messages are suppressed
● OutTH_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (high) messages are suppressed
● OutTL_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (low) messages are suppressed

You can also change the limits using the faceplate. Refer to the Limit operation and display in
the faceplate (Page 331) chapter for more on this.

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See also
Limit monitoring of an additional analog value

Limit monitoring is performed for an additional analog value on the basis of the AV block, see
Description of AV (Page 451) chapter.
You can monitor an additional analog value to the following high and low limits for alarms
warnings and tolerances at the technologic block:
● AV_AH_Lim: Limit for high alarm
● AV_AL_Lim: Limit for low alarm
● AV_WH_Lim: Limit for high warning
● AV_WL_Lim: Limit for low warning
● AV_TH_Lim: Limit for the high tolerance
● AV_TL_Lim: Limit for the low tolerance
Note
Note
The AV block and the technologic block must be built into the same cyclic interrupt OB.

The result of limit monitoring is made available at the interconnectable output parameters of
the AV block:
● AV_AH_Act = 1:: Limit for high alarm reached or exceeded
● AV_AL_Act = 1:: Limit for low alarm reached or undershot
● AV_WH_Act = 1:: Limit for high warning reached or exceeded
● AV_WL_Act = 1:: Limit for low warning reached or undershot
● AV_TH_Act = 1:: Limit for high tolerance reached or exceeded
● AV_TL_Act = 1:: Limit for low tolerance reached or undershot
made available (see figure).

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Monitoring is always enabled using the input parameters of the AV block:
● AV_AH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high alarm limits
● AV_AL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low alarm limits
● AV_WH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high warning limits
● AV_WL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low warning limits
● AV_TH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high tolerance limits
● AV_TL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low tolerance limits
parameters.

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Message suppression
The corresponding message is suppressed at the block AV using the parameters:
● AV_AH_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (high) messages are suppressed
● AV_AL_MsgEn = 0: Alarm (low) messages are suppressed
● AV_WH_MsgEn = 0: Warning (high) messages are suppressed
● AV_WL_MsgEn = 0: Warning (low) messages are suppressed
● AV_TH_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (high) messages are suppressed
● AV_TL_MsgEn = 0: Tolerance (low) messages are suppressed
Hysteresis
You can specify a hysteresis (AV_Hyst) at the technologic block for the limits, for example,
to suppress signal flutter. Refer to the Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98) chapter for
more on this.
Alarm delays
You can set alarm delays for incoming and outgoing alarms, warnings and tolerances. Refer
to the Area of application of the alarm delays (Page 208) chapter for more on this.

See also

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Limit monitoring of the feedback
Limit monitoring of position feedback

The position feedback of the manipulated variable can be monitored for the following high and
low warning limits:
● RbkWH_Lim: Limit for high warning
● RbkWL_Lim: Limit for low warning
Note
Result of limit monitoring of the position feedback

The result of limit monitoring of the position feedback is made available at the interconnectable
output parameters:
● RbkWH_Act = 1: High limit reached or exceeded
● RbkWL_Act = 1: Low limit reached or undershot
made available. The SumMsgAct = 1 output parameter is also set when at least one limit
value is reached or violated.
When the limits are reached or exceeded, messages that can be suppressed are output.

● RbkWH_En = 0: Monitoring of the high warning limit is disabled
● RbkWL_En = 0: Monitoring of the low warning limit is disabled
Predefinition: When the block is installed, monitoring is enabled (default is 1).
Message suppression
● RbkWH_MsgEn = 0: Messages from the high limit monitoring are suppressed
● RbkWL_MsgEn = 0: Messages from the low limit monitoring are suppressed

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The output of messages is not suppressed when the block is installed (for example,
RbkWH_MsgEn = 1). Messages can only be output if limit monitoring of the position feedback
has been enabled.
Hysteresis
You can specify a hysteresis (RbkHyst) for the limits, for example, to suppress signal flutter.
Refer also to chapter Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98) for more on this.
Alarm delays (only for the PIDConR and MotSpdCL blocks)

You can set alarm delays for incoming and outgoing warnings. Refer to the Area of application
of the alarm delays (Page 208) chapter for more on this.

See also
Limit monitoring of setpoint, manipulated variable and control deviation
Limit monitoring of setpoint, manipulated variable and error signal

The setpoint, manipulated variable and error signal can be monitored for the following high
and low alarm limits:
● ER_AH_Lim: Limit for high alarm
● ER_AL_Lim: Limit for low alarm
Note

● ER_AH_Act =1: High limit violated (reached or exceeded)
● ER_AL_Act =1: Low limit (reached or undershot)
made available. The SumMsgAct = 1 output parameter is also set when at least one limit
value is reached or violated.

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When the limits are reached or exceeded, messages that can be suppressed are output.

Alarm monitoring is enabled using the input parameters:
● ER_AH_En = 1: Monitoring of the high alarm limit
● ER_AL_En = 1: Monitoring of the low alarm limit
Predefinition: When the block is installed, monitoring is disabled.
Message suppression
● ER_AH_MsgEn = 0: Messages from the high limit monitoring are suppressed
● ER_AL_MsgEn = 0: Messages from the low limit monitoring are suppressed
The output of messages is not suppressed when the block is installed (for example,
ER_AH_MsgEn = 1). Messages can only be output if limit monitoring has been enabled.
Note
With the MotSpdCL block, messages are only output if you have enabled Feature.Bit5
(Alarm setpoint difference (Page 175)).
Hysteresis
You can specify a hysteresis (ER_Hyst) for these limits, for example, in order to suppress
signal flutter . Refer also to chapter Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98) for more on
this.
Alarm delays
You can set alarm delays for incoming and outgoing alarms. Refer to the Area of application
of the alarm delays (Page 208) chapter for more on this.

You can also influence the limits and the hysteresis by means of the faceplate. Refer to the
Limit operation and display in the faceplate (Page 331) chapter for more on this.

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See also
Limit monitoring with hysteresis

You can additionally define a hysteresis for all limit monitoring functions (parameter
xxx_Hyst, xxx can, for example, be PV for the process value). You use the hysteresis, for
example, to suppress signal flutter.
Enter the hysteresis as a physical variable at the block and faceplate (if you have the
appropriate operator control permissions (WinCC)).
For the WinCC operator control permissions, refer to the help on WinCC.
2.1.3.4 Feedbacks
Monitoring the feedbacks
Feedback monitoring
You can use the following monitoring functions:
● Monitoring the start-up and stop characteristics for motors or the runtime of valves
● Monitoring the operation of motors or the maintenance of the position of valves
● Disabling feedback
This monitoring function is enabled via the Monitor = 1 input.
Static and dynamic errors are reset by disabling the monitoring (Monitor = 0). If you
reactivate monitoring during the plant runtime, only dynamic monitoring (MonTiDynamic) will
be performed.
Monitoring the start-up and stop characteristics for motors or the runtime of valves
Monitoring of the startup characteristics is implemented using the parameter
MonTiDynamic. The monitoring time specifies the period within which the feedback value,
for example, FbkStart with motors, must be available in response to a control signal. If this
is not the case, the text "Control error" is displayed in the standard view of the faceplate. An
error message is generated at the same time. The block then goes to its neutral position. In
the case of motors, this is always the stop state. With other blocks, this is an neutral position
you have specified (SafePos parameter). The block signals this at the corresponding output
parameter of the error message with 1, for example, with MonDynErr = 1 for motors.
With the motors MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL, MotSpdCL and the motor valve VlvMotL, the
Feature.bit13 can be set to use a separate monitoring time MonTiDyStop for the stop
behavior. The monitoring time for the stop behavior is displayed at the MonDynStopErr output.

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Parameters are set in seconds.
Note
In manual mode, you can control all valves (including the motor valve) despite the
MonSafePos = 1 setting and with "End position error" even without reaching the neutral
position.
Monitoring the operation of motors or the maintenance of the position of valves

The following applies for "Large" blocks: Monitoring of the operation or the maintenance of the
position of valves is implemented using the parameter MonTiStatic. The monitoring time
specifies the period in which the feedback value can change its value briefly without an error
message being output. An example would be a running motor with the feedback via the input
parameter FbkStart. This parameter should be static in accordance with the control function.
However, its value can change within the monitoring time. If the change in the FbkStart
parameter takes longer than the monitoring time, the text "End position error" is displayed in
the standard view of the faceplate. An error message is generated at the same time. The block
then goes to its neutral position. In the case of motors, this is always the stop state. With other
blocks, this is an neutral position you have specified (SafePos parameter). The block signals
this at the corresponding output parameter of the error message with 1, for example, with
MonStaErr = 1 for motors.
Parameters are set in seconds.
Note
Please note that MonTiDynamic ≥ MonTiStatic and MonTiDynamic ≥ SampleTime
have to be configured. If something is set outside these limits, the block always returns the
respective limit at the input.
If SampleTime changes, MonTiDynamic may be tracked to the new value for SampleTime.
MonTiStatic is tracked if MonTiDynamic < MonTiStatic changes. With MonTiStatic
= 0, each feedback change without change of the control immediately results in a runtime
error.
The following applies for "Small" blocks: These blocks operate like "Large" blocks; however,
the monitoring time is set to 0 within the block and cannot be changed. Any change is displayed
immediately at the output parameter MonStaErr with 1.
Disabling feedback for valves

You can also disable feedback completely. Please refer to section Disabling feedback for
valves (Page 100) for further information.
Note

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Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors

In the event of an interlock or error, the block has to be reset. Refer to the Resetting the block
in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43) section for more on this.
Disabling feedback for valves
Disabling monitoring of feedback for valves

If you operate a block without feedback, use the parameter NoFbkOpen = 1 bzw.
NoFbkClose = 1. This means, for example, that you do not have any feedbacks for the
opened state of the valve. Monitoring is thus disabled for this feedback. The feedback at the
block is adjusted according to the control signal.
2.1.3.5 Motor protection function
Motor protection function

The motor protection function is used to turn off the motor if there is thermal overload
(Trip = 0, interconnectable input parameter).
If the motor is turned off by the motor protection function, a message (process control message)
is generated. This is indicated in the faceplate by the "Motor protection" text. You can influence
the reset using a various Feature bits. Refer to the Resetting the block in case of interlocks
or errors (Page 43) section for more on this.
You can find more information in Section Influence of the signal status on the interlock
(Page 105).

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2.1.4 Interlocking functions
2.1.4.1 Interlocks
Interlocks at blocks
A maximum of three types of interlock can be used depending on the block. Three separate
inputs named Intlock, Protect and Permit are available for these functions. The blocks
MotRevL, MotSpdL, VlvMotL, VlvPosL, and VlvAnL with Feature2.Bit16 = 1 (see section
Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed (Page 173)) have inputs for interlock
functionality with direction:
MotRevL MotSpdL VlvMotL, VlvPosL, VlvAnL

(Feature2.Bit16 = 1) (Feature2.Bit16 = 1) (Feature2.Bit16 = 1)
Permit: Enable forward Permit: Enable speed1 Permit: Enable open
PermRev: Enable reverse PermSp2: Enable speed2 PermCls: Enable close
Intlock: Interlock forward Intlock: Interlock speed1 Intlock: Interlock open
IntlRev: Interlock reverse IntlSp2: Interlock speed2 IntlCls: Interlock close
Protect: Protection forward Protect: Protection speed1 Protect: Protection open
ProtRev: Protection reverse ProtSp2: Protection speed2 ProtCls: Protection close
Note
Interlocks for "small" blocks and controller blocks
Ensure that "small" blocks and controller blocks PIDConL and PIDConR have only the
Intlock parameter. The other two interlocks are not included in these block variants.
The following interlock types exist:
All blocks with the interlock function and MotRevL with Feature2.Bit16 = 0
● Activation enable ("Permission"): The activation enable (input Permit/PermRev/PermCls/
PermSp2 = 1) makes it possible to leave the neutral position of the block in response to
operator input or a command from the program (CFC/SFC). The activation enable has no
effect if the block is not in the neutral position. See also the section Neutral position for
motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) for information on the neutral position.
● Interlock without reset ("Interlock"): An active interlock condition brings the block to the
neutral position (input Intlock/IntlRev/IntlCls/IntlSp2 = 0). After the interlock
condition has gone, the currently active control function becomes active again in automatic
or local mode. In manual mode the faceplate can be operated again after the interlock
condition has gone.
● Interlock with reset ("Protection"): An active interlock condition brings the block to the
neutral position (input Protect/ProtRev/ProtCls/ProtSp2 = 0). After the interlock
conditions are cleared, the operator or an activation sequence must perform a reset to once
again enable activation of the control according to the input parameters.
You can influence the reset using a various Feature bits. Refer to the Resetting the block in
case of interlocks or errors (Page 43) section for more on this.

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Only MotRevL with Feature2.Bit16 = 1

● Activation enable forward ("Enable forward"): The activation enable (input Permit = 1)
makes it possible to leave the neutral position of the block in the forward direction in
response to operator input or a command from the program (CFC/SFC). The activation
enable has no effect if the block is not in the neutral position. See also the section Neutral
position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) for information on the neutral position.
● Activation enable reverse ("Enable reverse"): The activation enable (input PermRev = 1)
makes it possible to leave the neutral position of the block in the reverse direction in
response to operator input or a command from the program (CFC/SFC). The activation
enable has no effect if the block is not in the neutral position. See also the section Neutral
position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) for information on the neutral position.
● Interlock forward without reset ("Interlock forward"): A pending forward interlock condition
only puts the block in the neutral position when the motor is running in this direction (input
Intlock = 0). Once the forward interlock condition is cleared, the currently active forward
control function becomes active again in automatic or local mode. In manual mode, the
faceplate can be operated forward again.
● Interlock reverse without reset ("Interlock reverse"): A pending reverse interlock condition
IntlRev = 0). Once the reverse interlock condition is cleared, the currently active reverse
control function becomes active again in automatic or local mode. In manual mode, the
faceplate can be operated reverse again.
● Interlock forward with reset ("Protection forward"): A pending forward interlock condition
Protect = 0). Once the interlock conditions are cleared, the operator or an activation
sequence must perform a reset to once again enable activation of the forward control
according to the input parameters. You can influence the reset using a various Feature
bits. Refer to the Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43) section for
more on this.
● Interlock reverse with reset ("Protection reverse"): A pending reverse interlock condition
ProtRev = 0). Once the interlock conditions are cleared, the operator or an activation
sequence must perform a reset to once again enable activation of the reverse control
according to the input parameters. You can influence the reset using a various Feature
bits. Refer to the Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43) section for
more on this.

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Display of the interlock in the faceplate and in the block icon

The interlock state is visualized in the faceplate and in the block icon by a status display
(padlock) as follows:
● Open padlock: No interlock pending
● Closed padlock: One or more interlocks are pending
● No padlock: Individual interlocks are not active
– Perm_En = 0 or Permit.ST = 16#FF:
The input parameter Permit has no effect, the button in the faceplate is invisible.
– PermRevEn/PermClsEn/PermSp2En = 0 or PermRev.ST/PermCls.ST/
PermSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter PermRev/PermCls/PermSp2 has no effect, the button in the
faceplate is invisible.
– Prot_En = 0 or Protect.ST = 16#FF:
The input parameter Protect has no effect, the button in the faceplate is invisible.
– ProtRevEn/ProtClsEn/ProtSp2En = 0 or ProtRev.ST/ProtCls.ST/
ProtSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter ProtRev/ProtCls has no effect, the button in the faceplate is
invisible.
– Intl_En = 0 or Intlock.ST = 16#FF:
The input parameter Intlock has no effect, the button in the faceplate is invisible
– IntlRevEn/IntlClsEn/IntlSp2En = 0 or IntlRev.ST/IntlCls.ST/
IntlSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter has no effect, the button in the faceplate is invisible.
The block icon indicates the prioritized group status according to the active operating state.
See also the section Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106) for more
on this.
The faceplate visualizes the state of each interlock type separately.
The padlock is not shown in the block icon if all parameters for enabling the button are set to
0 or all parameters have the signal status 16#FF.
Note
Motors and values are not put into the neutral position if one of the interlock inputs is active
(for example Intlock = 0) and the corresponding signal status is 16#FF
(Intlock.ST = 16#FF).
Influence of the signal status on the interlock

See also the section Influence of the signal status on the interlock (Page 105) for more on this.

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Outputting "Interlock active" using the LockAct parameter

If an interlock is set at the parameter:
● Intlock
● Permit
● Protect
● IntlRev/IntlCls/IntlSp2 (only for blocks with directional interlock and
Feature2.Bit16 = 1)
● PermRev/PermCls/PermSp2 (only for blocks with directional interlock and
Feature2.Bit16 = 1)
● ProtRev/ProtCls/ProtSp2 (only for blocks with directional interlock and
Feature2.Bit16 = 1)
● Trip (only for motors and motor valves),
the LockAct parameter is set automatically to active (=1). The parameter LockAct is set to
0 if the interlock is no longer present and those interlocks which require acknowledgement
have been acknowledged.
You can bypass the interlock using BypProt = 1 in local mode and during simulation. This
also makes LockAct = 0.
Note
The LockAct parameter is not set despite a pending interlock, if a value in the block is forced.
See also the section Forcing operating modes (Page 41) for more on this.
Messaging
No messages are assigned to the interlock types. However, if you want to have a message
when an interlock condition is violated, you can use the freely interconnectable input
parameters to generate the messages. See also the section Generating instance-specific
messages (Page 213) for more on this.
2.1.4.2 Disabling interlocks
Disabling individual interlocks

You can disable the block interlocks that are implemented using the input parameters
Intlock, Protect, Permit, IntlRev/Cls/Sp2, ProtRev/Cls/Sp2,and PermRev/Cls/
Sp2.
If you want to disable the block interlock, you have to set the following parameters:
● Perm_En = 0 or Permit.ST = 16#FF:
The input parameter Permit has no effect.
● PermRevEn/PermClsEn/PermSp2En = 0 or PermRev.ST/PermCls.ST/
PermSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter PermRev/PermCls/PermSp2 has no effect.

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● Prot_En = 0 or Protect.ST = 16#FF:

The input parameter Protect has no effect.
● ProtRevEn/ProtClsEn/ProtSp2En = 0 or ProtRev.ST/ProtCls.ST/
ProtSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter ProtRev/ProtCls/ProtSp2 has no effect.
● Intl_En = 0 or Intlock.ST = 16#FF:
The input parameter Intlock has no effect.
● IntlRevEn/IntlClsEn/IntlSp2En = 0 or IntlRev.ST/IntlCls.ST/
IntlSp2.ST = 16#FF or Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
The input parameter IntlRev/IntlCls/IntlSp2 has no effect.
Note
"Small" blocks have only the Intlock parameter
With "Small" blocks, you can only assign parameters to "Interlock without reset" (input
parameter Intlock or for the deactivation of the interlock for the input parameter Intl_En).
Disabling of all the interlocks (only for local operation and for simulation)
You can use the input parameter BypProt = 1 to disable all the interlocks, irrespective of
the parameter assignment of the individual interlock, in local mode as well as for the
"simulation" function.
2.1.4.3 Influence of the signal status on the interlock
Influence of the signal status on the interlock

There are three ways in which the signal status affects the interlocks:
● Simulation signal status
● Signal status "Bad, device related" (value 16#00) or "Bad, process related" (value 16#28)
● Signal status ≠ "Simulation" and "Bad, device related"
"Simulation" signal status

An interlock signal is displayed differently depending on the "Separate evaluation for excluded
and simulated interlock signals (Page 155)" function and the status of the interlock (see
"Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)").
Signal status "Bad, device related" (value 16#00) or "Bad, process related" (value 16#28)
An interlock signal with this status is always processed as an active interlock signal in the block
and displayed with the following icons in the faceplate:

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for 16#00 or
for 16#28 and
A motor protection signal (Trip parameter) with signal status 16#00 or 16#28 is used to
activate motor protection. This is indicated by "Motor protection" in the standard view of the
faceplates.
A torque-monitoring signal (TorqOpen, TorqClose parameters) with signal status 16#00 or
16#28 is used to activate torque monitoring for motor valve VlvMotL.
Signal status ≠ "Simulation" as well as "Bad, device related" and "Bad, process related"
Only signal states "Simulation", "Bad, device related" and "Bad, process related" have an effect
on the processing in the block; all others are only displayed with their relevant icon in the
faceplate.
2.1.4.4 Forming the group status for interlock information
Forming the group status for interlock information

A group status for interlock information is required for:
● Interlock state for:
– Interlocked
– Not interlocked
– Disabled
Group status for the interlock state

All the effective interlock states are combined and displayed in the block icon. The interlock
states are displayed with the following prioritization:
1. Function interlocked, shown in the block icon with a closed padlock
2. Function not interlocked, shown in the block icon as an open padlock
3. Function disabled, shown in the block icon as a crossed-out, closed padlock

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Overview: Display for the interlock status in faceplate

If the Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals (Page 155) function is
not enabled (Feature bit =0), the bypass signals in the structures Permission, Protection,
and Interlock are not evaluated.
Interlocks are shown in the faceplate as follows:
Parameter: Parameter: Value: Status: Button Icon Icon

BypProt Perm_En or 2)
Permission 2)
Permission or
2)
Prot_En2) or or Protection2) or
Intl_En 2) Protection2) or Intlock2)
Intlock 2)
x x X 16#FF - - -
x 0 x x - - -
0 1 1 16#00 Visible
0 1 1 16#28 Visible
0 1 0 16#60 Visible
0 1 1 16#60 Visible
0 1 0 ≠ 16#FF Visible Status based

on priority
0 1 1 ≠ (16#FF, Visible Status based
16#60, 16#00, on priority
16#28)
1 (for local 1 x ≠ 16#FF Visible Status based
mode and simu‐ on priority
lation only)
Comments on table:
● X: The value is irrelevant for the display of the icon.
● : Blocks with directional interlock and Feature2.Bit16 = 1: "Perm_En", "Intl_En",
2)
"Prot_En", "Enable", "Interlock" and "Protection" also include the direction

Note
If values are forced in the block, this is indicated in the block icon by a crossed-out, closed
padlock.
If the Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals (Page 155) function is
enabled (Feature bit =1), the bypass signals in the structures Permission, Protection, and
Interlock are evaluated. The bypass signals can be read from the upstream interlock block at
the output Bypass.

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Excluded interlock signals are shown in the faceplate as follows:
Parameter: Status: Bypass: Button Icon

Perm_En or 2)
Permission or 2)
Permission or
2)
Prot_En2) or Protection2) or Protection2) or

Intl_En 2)
Intlock 2)
Intlock2)
x 16#FF x - -
0 x x - -
1 ≠ 16#FF 0 Visible 1)
1 ≠ 16#FF 1 Visible 1)
Comments on table:
● X: The value is irrelevant for the display of the icon.
● 1): Icon corresponding to the status of the interlock signal (for 16#80 no icon)
● : Blocks with directional interlock and Feature2.Bit16 = 1: "Perm_En", "Intl_En",
2)
"Prot_En", "Enable", "Interlock" and "Protection" also include the direction
2.1.4.5 Rapid stop for motors
Rapid stop for motors

Rapid stop has the highest priority in all operating modes (manual and automatic mode as well
as local mode) and operating states (such as the forcing of states). It is activated via the
faceplate. This depends on the setting at the Feature bit Enabling rapid stop via faceplate
(Page 172).
Note
"Small" blocks do not feature rapid stop.
The "rapid stop" function is supported only by "Large" blocks.
You issue the command for rapid stop state using the RapidStp = 1 input parameter.
When you click on the "Rapid Stop" button in the faceplate, the drive stops immediately, shown
as follows in the faceplate:
5DSLGVWRS
The R_StpAct = 1 output parameter is set to implement the rapid stop function for local
mode. You need to interconnect this parameter with the corresponding channel block and in
the I/O to realize the rapid stop function in the hardware.
Rapid stop is unlocked for all operating modes using the "Reset" button in the faceplate
(RstOp = 1); in CFC it is unlocked using the RstLi = 1 input parameter. In automatic mode,
the unlocking can also be performed via a 0-1 edge transition in the control if
Feature.Bit9 = 1.

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Rapid stop can be selected even with the motor in stop state. In this case, the motor start is
prevented.
2.1.4.6 Bypassing signals
Bypassing signals
With this function, you can flag a block as bypassed. If the bypass function is active, the output
parameter BypassAct will be set from the block. With a connection from BypassAct to an
input parameter BypLixx of an interlock block, you can bypass the corresponding input of the
interlock block.
If the block is set to bypass, the bypass information bit of the process output and the limit switch
points listed in the following table are set. If you connect one of this listed parameter with
bypass information bit to an interlock input Inx, you can use the bypass information bit to
switch the interlock signal in bypass. For this in the interlock block the corresponding bypass
enable bit BypEn.Inx and the Feature.Bit2 Separate evaluation for excluded and
simulated interlock signals (Page 155) have to set.
Additionally, you can define over the Feature bit Substitution value is active if the block is in
bypass (Page 189) if the block shall use the process value or a substitution value in case of
an active bypass.
Block Process value/sig‐ Process value/ Parameter with bypass information bits
nal signal
MonAnL PV_Out BypPV PV_Out, PV_AH_Act, PV_WH_Act,
PV_TH_Act, PV_AL_Act,
PV_WL_Act, PV_TL_Act, GradHUpAct,
GradHDnAct, GradLAct
PIDConL, PID‐ PV_Out BypPV PV_Out, PV_AH_Act, PV_WH_Act,
ConR, and PID‐ PV_TH_Act, PV_AL_Act, PV_WL_Act,
StepL PV_TL_Act, ER_AH_Act, ER_AL_Act
MonDiL Out BypIn Out
TotalL Out BypOut Out, OutAH_Act, OutWH_Act,
OutTH_Act, OutAL_Act, OutWL_Act,
OutTL_Act
With the parameter BypLiOp, you can decide whether the switching on/off will be done by the
input parameters which are connected in CFC or by the faceplate from an operator.
● BypLiOp = 0: In the "Parameter view", the operator can switch on/off the bypass function
over the parameter BypPVOp or RstBypOp. If BypLock = 1, you cannot make any change
to the parameters BypPVOp or ResBypOp. The button for switching the bypass functionality
on/off in the "Parameter view" is deactivated.
● BypLiOp = 1: With a connection of the parameter BypPVLi or RstBypLi, the bypass
function will be switched on/off.

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2.1.5 Form signal status
2.1.5.1 Forming and outputting signal status for blocks
General information on forming and outputting the signal status

The process values of the function blocks are generated and transferred along with a signal
status as a structured variable. This contains a statement about the signal quality. The function
blocks determine the appropriate signal status for their process outputs depending on the
signal status of the process inputs, which are involved in calculating the process outputs. If
multiple process inputs are involved in calculating a process output, the signal status is formed
according to prioritization defined by function block groups. The highest priority is the signal
status with the value 0.
The blocks are grouped into the following function block groups:
● Technologic blocks (Page 110)
● Digital logic blocks (Page 112)
● Analog logic blocks (Page 113)
● Redundancy blocks (Page 114)
● Blocks with configurable status prioritization (Page 116)
● Interlock blocks (Page 117)
● Mathematical blocks (Page 119)
● PCS 7 channel blocks (Page 120)
● Channel blocks for field devices (Page 120)
All blocks of a group use the same priority specifications and form the signal status of the
process outputs based on them.
Note
The status / quality of control inputs for logic functions and parameters have no influence on
the status / quality of process values and logic functions of the blocks.
The status / quality of process values inherit the results of mathematic and logic functions,
which are directly related to the process value.
The status/quality of process values immediately inherit the results of monitoring and limiting
functions directly related to the process value.
2.1.5.2 Forming and outputting the signal status for technologic blocks
Forming the signal status for technology blocks

For more general information on forming the status signal, refer to the section: Forming and
outputting signal status for blocks (Page 110).

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In technology blocks, a group status is formed from the input parameters (see description of
the relevant blocks) according to the priority table below (highest priority is 0). This group status
is displayed in the status bar of the faceplate and of the block icon.
The group status is set to 16#68 (Uncertain, device related) with an undefined signal status at
a control input, which is involved in the formation of the group status.
Signal status Priority Value Meaning

icon
0 16#60 Manipulated value (for example, substitute val‐
ue, simulation, last valid value)
1 16#00 Bad, device related
2 16#28 Bad, process related
3 16#68 Uncertain, device related
4 16#78 Uncertain, process related
5 16#A4 Maintenance request
6 16#80 Good
Interconnectable output parameters for limits (for example, PV_AH_Act) that can be influenced
directly by an interconnectable input parameter (for example, PV) inherit the status from the
associated output parameter (for example, PV_Out).
If an output parameter for limits is influenced directly by several interconnectable input
parameters (limit monitoring), it receives the status of the input parameter with the highest
priority (see overview above). Thus, for example, the control deviation is formed from the
setpoint (SP) and the process value (PV). The output parameter for limits ER_AH_Act, for
example, which signals an active violation of the high limit for the error signal, has a signal
status based on the group status formed from the process value and setpoint (ER).
Evaluation of the signal status in case of interlocks in technology blocks

The signal states of the interconnectable input parameters of the interlocking and protective
signals are treated exactly like process values with the following exceptions:
● The signal status is displayed in the faceplate at the buttons for calling the series-connected
interlocking blocks.
● If the input signal has "Simulation" status and the input signal is therefore inactive (for
example, Protect = 1), the input signal in this case is interpreted as a bypassed signal
and is displayed by the icon for bypassing:

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● If the input signal has "Simulation" status and the input signal is therefore inactive (for
example, Protect = 0), the input signal in this case is interpreted as a simulated signal
and is displayed by the icon for simulation:
● If the input signal has the "Bad, device related" or "Bad, process related" signal status, this
is evaluated as an active input signal, regardless of its value, i.e. safety interlock signal
(Protect = 1) that is inactive due to its value, triggers a safety interlock when its status is
"Bad, device related" or "Bad, process related".
Display of the signal status in the faceplate and block icon for technology blocks
The signal status is displayed for each individual input parameter in the faceplate next to the
process values or the interlock buttons. The group status is displayed in the block icon and in
the group display of the faceplate.
Note
The interlocks and additional values are not included in the formation of the group status.
2.1.5.3 Forming and outputting the signal status of digital logic blocks
Forming the signal status of digital logic blocks

The status for the result of the output is formed within digital logic blocks from all input
parameters, according to the following priority table (highest priority is 0)

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icon
6 16#80 Good
The group status is set to 16#68 (uncertain, device-related), with an undefined signal status
at a control input that is involved in forming the group status.
A signal status 16#FF at a control input is not used for the calculation of the group status. If
all relevant control inputs are 16#FF, the group status is 16#80.
If only one process input is decisive for calculating the output value, the status of the process
input is transferred to the status of the output.
Special notes for the Andxx blocks

● If the output value is 1, it has the signal status with the highest priority of all input signals.
● If the output value is 0, it has the signal status with the lowest priority of all input signals,
which have a value of 0.
Special notes for the Orxx blocks

● If the output value is 1, it has the signal status with the lowest priority of all input signals,
which have a value of 1.
● If the output value is 0, it has the signal status with the highest priority of all input signals.
Special notes for the Xor04 block

The worst signal status of all input parameters is always selected and output with the Out
output parameter.
2.1.5.4 Forming and outputting the signal status of analog logic blocks
Forming the signal status of analog logic blocks

The signal status of the Out output value within the block is taken directly from the Inx input
value.

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Special notes for the CompAn02 block

This block evaluates the signal status of the two input parameters In1 and In2 as shown in
the following table.

icon
6 16#80 Good
2.1.5.5 Forming and outputting the signal status of redundancy blocks
Forming the signal status of redundancy blocks RedAn02 and RedDi02

The signal status is evaluated according to the following priority:

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The output value is generated based on the signal status of the process value with the above
table of priorities. In addition, the output parameters SimAct, Uncertain, and LossRed are
still set according to the signal status.
In1.ST In2.ST Out.ST Out.Value SimAct.Va Uncertain LossRed.V

lue .Value alue
16#80 16#80 16#80 In1 0 0 0
16#80 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 0
16#80 16#A4 16#80 In1 0 1 0
16#80 16#78 16#80 In1 0 1 0
16#80 16#68 16#80 In1 0 1 0
16#80 16#28 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#80 16#00 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#60 16#80 16#60 In1 1 1 0
16#60 16#60 16#60 In1 1 1 0
16#60 16#A4 16#60 In1 1 1 0
16#60 16#78 16#60 In1 1 1 0
16#60 16#68 16#60 In1 1 1 0
16#60 16#28 16#60 In1 1 1 1
16#60 16#00 16#60 In1 1 1 1
16#A4 16#80 16#80 In2 0 1 0
16#A4 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 0
16#A4 16#A4 16#A4 In1 0 1 0
16#A4 16#78 16#A4 In1 0 1 0
16#A4 16#68 16#A4 In1 0 1 0
16#A4 16#28 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#A4 16#00 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#78 16#80 16#80 In2 0 1 0
16#78 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 0
16#78 16#A4 16#A4 In2 0 1 0
16#78 16#78 16#78 In1 0 1 0
16#78 16#68 16#78 In1 0 1 0
16#78 16#28 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#78 16#00 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#68 16#80 16#80 In2 0 1 0
16#68 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 0
16#68 16#A4 16#A4 In2 0 1 0
16#68 16#78 16#78 In2 0 1 0
16#68 16#68 16#68 In1 0 1 0
16#68 16#28 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#68 16#00 16#68 In1 0 1 1
16#28 16#80 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#28 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 1
16#28 16#A4 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#28 16#78 16#68 In2 0 1 1

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In1.ST In2.ST Out.ST Out.Value SimAct.Va Uncertain LossRed.V

lue .Value alue
16#28 16#68 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#28 16#28 16#28 In1 0 1 1
16#28 16#00 16#28 In1 0 1 1
16#00 16#80 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#00 16#60 16#60 In2 1 1 1
16#00 16#A4 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#00 16#78 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#00 16#68 16#68 In2 0 1 1
16#00 16#28 16#28 In2 0 1 1
16#00 16#00 16#00 In1 0 1 1
2.1.5.6 Forming and outputting the signal status for blocks with configurable status prioritization
Forming the signal status for blocks with configurable status priority
The SelPrio parameter is used for this block to define the priority setting for linking the
individual states. You have the option between the following specifications:
Priority SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio =

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0
16#60 16#60 16#60

16#80 16#A4 16#80 16#A4 16#80
1
16#00 16#00 16#00 16#A4 16#A4

16#80 16#80 16#80
2
16#28 16#28 16#28 16#60 16#60 16#78

16#A4 16#A4
3
16#00 16#00 16#00 16#78

16#68 16#68 16#68 16#68
4
16#78 16#78 16#78 16#28 16#28 16#28 16#28 16#68

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Priority SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio = SelPrio =

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5
16#60 16#60 16#00 16#28

16#A4 16#68 16#68 16#68
6
16#78 16#78 16#78 16#60 16#00

16#80 16#A4 16#80
Special notes for the MuxAn03 block

The status priority for this block, which is used by the block to process the status of the PV1 ...
PV3 process value inputs, can be set with the SelPrio parameter.
Note
The parameter SelPrio can take a value from 0 to 7 . SelPrio = 6 is set by default.
If you enter a value greater than 7, the setting for 7 is used. If you enter a value lower than 0,
the setting for 0 is used.
For information on evaluating the status of the process value inputs, refer to the section
MuxAn03 functions (Page 1973).
2.1.5.7 Forming and outputting the signal status for interlock blocks
Forming the signal status for interlock blocks

The block determines the signal status of the output signal, based on the signal status of the
input values from the configured logical operation according to the following table (highest
priority is 0):
Signal status icon Priority Value Meaning



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Signal status icon Priority Value Meaning

No icon 6 16#80 Good

No icon - 16#FF Input is not connected
General rules
● If a given input causes a signal change at the output, the signal status of the input with the
highest priority (worst signal status) is set at the output, since each input can influence the
output:
– Logical AND operation (logic = 1):
If the output value is 1, it has the signal status with the highest priority of all
interconnected input signals.
– Logical OR operation (logic = 0):
If the output value is 0, it has the signal status with the highest priority of all
interconnected input signals.
● If several inputs have the same priority and the output therefore cannot be changed, the
signal status of the input with the lowest priority (highest signal status) is set at the output,
since the output is uniquely determined by the signal with the best signal status:
– Logical AND operation (logic = 1):
If the output value is 0, it has the signal status with the lowest priority of all interconnected
input signals, which have a value of 0.
Note
With Feature.bit23 = 1 (evaluation signal status), input signals with a bad signal
status (16#28 or 16#00) are processed with the value 0, regardless of their actual value
– Logical OR operation (logic = 0):

If the output value is 1, it has the signal status with the lowest priority of all interconnected
input signals, which have a value of 1.
● If no inputs are interconnected, the signal status of the output is set to simulation (16#60).
Display of the signal status in the faceplate and block icon for interlocking blocks
The signal status is displayed for each individual parameter (except for the analog values) in
the faceplate next to the process values.
If you bypass a signal, it is displayed in the faceplate of the interlocking block next to the button
for excluding, as well as in the block icon as follows.

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Note
If an excluded interlock signal can become switchover-relevant, the status of the output Out.ST
is set to simulation 16#60, as long as it is not forced by other interlock inputs to Bad, device-
related 16#00 or Bad, process-related 16#28.
An excluded interlock input has no influence on the status when the Separate evaluation for
excluded and simulated interlock signals (Page 155) function is enabled.
The currently valid status for the output signal is also displayed in the faceplate.
2.1.5.8 Forming and outputting the signal status for mathematical blocks
Forming the signal status for mathematical blocks

The status for the result of the output is formed within mathematical blocks from all process
inputs involved in the calculation, according to the following table (highest priority is 0)

icon
2 16#60 Manipulated value (for example, substitute value, sim‐

ulation, last valid value)
6 16#80 Good
The group status is set to 16#68 (uncertain, device-related), with an undefined signal status
at a control input that is involved in forming the group status.
A 16#FF signal status at a control input is not used for the calculation of the group status. If
all relevant control inputs are 16#FF, the group status in the search for the worst group status
is 16#80 and 16#00 in the search for the best group status.

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If only one process input is decisive for calculating the output value, the status of the process
input is transferred to the status of the output.
Note
Special notes for the Integral mathematical block
Due to its application area (time integral, I-component for the configuration of a controller), the
Integral block generates the signal status like the technological blocks.
Special notes for the mathematical blocks Addxx, Mulxx, Div02 and Sub02
If the result of the mathematic operation is a floating-point number that cannot be displayed,
the result of the status is set to 16#28. Floating-point numbers that cannot be displayed are
labeled in the CFC with #+Inf (+ infinite), #-Inf (- infinite) or with #NaN (not a number).
2.1.5.9 Forming and outputting the signal status for PCS 7 channel blocks
Forming the signal status for PCS7 channel blocks

The signal status for PCS7 channel blocks can assume the following values:
Signal status Value Meaning

icon
16#80 Good
16#78 Uncertain, process related:

Limitation of input parameter PV_In is active (analog output
channel blocks only)
16#60 Manipulated value (for example, substitute value, simulation, last
valid value)
16#00 Bad, device related (value not valid)
2.1.5.10 Forming and outputting the signal status for channel blocks for field devices
Forming the signal status for channel blocks (field devices)


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The signal status of channel blocks for field devices can assume the following values:
Signal status icon Value Meaning

16#80 Good
16#78 Uncertain, process related
16#68 Uncertain, device related
16#60 Manipulated value (for example, substitute value, simulation,

last valid value)
16#28 Bad, process related
16#00 Bad, device related (value not valid)
16#A4 Maintenance required, maintenance demanded
2.1.6 Error handling
2.1.6.1 Error handling
Error handling
The channel and technologic blocks feature error handling routines. A distinction must be made
between the following areas:
● Error numbers
● External process control error (CSF)
● Process-specific errors
● Invalid signal states
● Mode switchover error
● Errors in channel blocks
Error numbers
Most blocks have an output parameter ErrorNum that can be used to output internal error
states of the block as error numbers.
With some blocks, input parameters are checked for permissible values. They are therefore
only used to prevent the output value from remaining invalid when the input value is once again
in the valid range. If an invalid value is detected, and the corresponding output value is held
at the last displayed value instead of an invalid value being displayed. If blocks do not have

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this check, an invalid value can appear at the output. However, a valid value is displayed again
at the output as soon as the input values of the block have changed correspondingly.
Any value set over an interconnection or as a result of a parameter assignment that is outside
the range of values (e.g. "Not a Number") is not processed by the block algorithm. The last
valid value is processed instead.
In addition to the errors stated above, a limit violation is also signaled for example. Each error
number is assigned to a specific error.
If there is more than one error, all error numbers have the same priority. The routine always
displays the error number of the error most recently detected in a block cycle.
External process control error (CSF)

An external process control error always lies outside the process - it exists in the form of device
or other hardware faults. If, for example, a run-time error occurs at a valve, there is an error
or fault in the pneumatic system.
A process control error is output if an external error is set at the input CSF. You can enable
this output function, for example, by interconnecting output Bad of the channel block with input
CSF of the technologic block.
The error message "$$BlockComment$$ External error occurred" is output at CSF = 1.
This state is visualized in the group display by an "S" character in the faceplate overview and
in the block icon.
With motor, valve and dosing blocks, there is also the possibility that the block switches to
error processing. Feature.bit18 Activating error state for external process control error
CSF (Page 154) must be set for this. The device goes into error processing and moves the
drive to the neutral position or switches the dosing operation to off for a doser. If the dosing
operation is already finished, it remains in the completed state. Resetting the error is described
in Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).
External error (FaultExt)

The FaultExt input can be used to pass an external error without the generation of a
message. The device goes into error processing and moves the drive to the neutral position
or switches the dosing operation to off for a doser. If the dosing operation is already finished,
it remains in the completed state. Separate messages can be generated by interconnecting
the external error to ExtMsgx messages that can be freely selected. Resetting the error is
described in Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).
Process-specific errors
Process-specific errors can have the following causes:
● Runtime monitoring: If the feedback signals do not match the control settings after a
selected time has expired, a process-related error is output.
● Feedback monitoring: Refer to the Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98) section for more on
this.

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If the block algorithm detects a monitoring error while monitoring is enabled, the corresponding
output parameter is set to 1 in the block. The "$$BlockComment$$ Feedback error xxx" error
message is also output, where xxx, for example, stands for the valve.
This state is visualized in the group display by an "S" character in the faceplate overview and
in the block icon.
The block must be reset after the monitoring error was cleared and if automatic mode is set.
Invalid input signals

This error is output if inconsistencies are detected between associated I/Os. The close and
open commands cannot be output simultaneously to the valve, for example.
If the block algorithm detects an invalid combination of input signals, an error number
(ErrorNum) is output that depends on the block type.
In the case of motors, valves and batches, the faceplates’ standard view will additionally output
the text “invalid signal”.
Mode switchover error

This error is reported if you change the mode of the block from:
● Manual to automatic mode or
● Local mode to automatic mode
and the previous and target state are inconsistent (bumpless switchover). You can only change
the block mode if the subsequent state corresponds with the previous state.
Bumpless switchover can be activated / deactivated using the Feature connection on the
Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and dosers (Page 177)
or Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers (Page 176) bit.
Bumpless switchover from local to automatic mode is undertaken using the LocalSetting
parameter, as described in section Local mode (Page 80).
In the standard view of the faceplate, the text "Changeover error" is displayed in the event of
an unwanted switchover with bumps.
The block retains local mode if the operator changes the mode from local to automatic and the
error mentioned above occurs. The block changes to manual mode if the mode is changed
from local to automatic over interconnected inputs and the error mentioned above occurs.
Errors in channel blocks

The following errors may be displayed by the channel blocks:
● Channel error
● Device or module fault
● Higher-level error
● Invalid measuring range

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2.1.6.2 Outputting group errors
Outputting group errors

The GrpErr output parameter assembles the faults of a block and makes them available to
you. A group error is compiled from the following error information:
● Feedback errors (static or dynamic feedback monitoring)
● External error (CSF and FaultExt)
● Motor protection (only for motors)
● Module errors (only for hardware controllers)
● I/O access errors (only for hardware controllers)
● Parameter assignment errors (only for hardware controllers)
For information on how the signal is formed for the group error at the GrpErr output parameter,
refer to the corresponding block descriptions in the "Functions" chapter.
Note
The signal status of the individual signals is not taken into consideration for forming the group
error. The outputs therefore always have the status, 16#80.

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2.1.7 Ramp function
2.1.7.1 Using setpoint ramp
Using setpoint ramp

Starting at the current internal setpoint, the setpoint can be set to a target setpoint value over
a ramp-shaped function. In the faceplate, you can start the function in ramp view (SP_RmpOn
= 1)).
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Use the SP_RmpModTime input parameter or the ramp view of the faceplate to specify whether
the setpoint ramp is defined by time or by gradients:
● If you select time (SP_RmpModTime = 1): The ramp of the setpoint is calculated
automatically by the block so that after the ramp has started (SP_RmpOn = 1), the setpoint
will reach the target setpoint (SP_RmpTarget) after the selected time (SP_RmpTime).
● If you select ramp (SP_RmpModTime = 0): The inclination of the ramp matches the
selected rates of change SP_UpRaLim (positive) or SP_DnRaLim (negative).
Once the setpoint has reached the target setpoint, the function is terminated automatically
(SP_RmpOn = 0). The ramp trip can be prematurely aborted in the faceplate by setting
SP_RmpOn = 0.
Requirements for using a setpoint ramp
Block Manipulated vari‐ Gradient limit Operating mode

able
Controller Internal Off Automatic
OpAnL Internal Off
MotSpdCL Internal Off

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If the requirements are not fulfilled during the ramp trip, the ramp trip is automatically canceled.
Note
Special note for the MotSpdCL block
In the case of an interlock, a monitoring error, motor protection or rapid stop, the motor is
switched off and the internal ramp setpoint is reset to the starting setpoint of the ramp trip.
2.1.7.2 Gradient limit of the setpoint
Gradient limit of the setpoint

The gradient limit is activated via the SP_RateOn = 1 input parameter.
The values are set at the SP_UpRaLim and SP_DnRaLim parameters depending on the
TimeFactor.
● TimeFactor = 0: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Second
● TimeFactor = 1: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Minute
● TimeFactor = 2: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Hour
● SP_UpRaLim sets the gradient high limit
● SP_DnRaLim sets the gradient low limit
Note
ParametersSP_UpRaLim and SP_DnRaLim are always evaluated according to their
magnitude.
With the Feature Bit Gradient limitation with time duration (Page 186), you can also use the
parameters SP_RmpModTime and SP_RmpTime in the gradient limit function. If this
Feature Bit = 1 and SP_RmpModTime = 1 is parameterized, the ramp rate is calculated with
a change of setpoint such that the new value of the setpoint will reach after the time of
SP_RmpTime.
External setpoint
If the external setpoint (SP_ExtAct.Value = 1) is switched on, the linkable values
SP_LiUpRaLim, SP_LiDnRaLim, SP_LiRmpTime, of SP_UpRaLim, SP_DnRaLim,
SP_RmpTime respectively will be used. The values will be active only if they are connected
(SP_LiX.ST <> 16#FF).
Displaying active limitation

A gradient limit is indicated at the following output parameters:
● SP_UpRaAct = 1: Gradient has a high limit
● SP_DnRaAct = 1: Gradient has a low limit

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2.1.7.3 Using a manipulated variable ramp
Using a manipulated variable ramp

Starting at the current internal manipulated variable, the manipulated variable can be brought
to a target value in the form of a ramp. In the faceplate, you can start the function in ramp view
(MV_RmpOn = 1)).
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Use the MV_RmpModTime input parameter or the ramp view of the faceplate to specify whether
the manipulated variable ramp is defined by time or by gradients:
● If you select time (MV_RmpModTime = 1): The gradients of the manipulated variable are
calculated automatically by the block so that after the ramp has started
(MV_RmpOn = 1), the manipulated variable will reach the target value (MV_RmpTarget)
after the configured time (MV_RmpTime).
● Specification with gradients (MV_RmpModTime = 0): The ramp slope matches the
configured rates of change MV_UpRaLim (positive) or MV_DnRaLim (negative).
Once the manipulated variable has reached the target value, the function is terminated
automatically (MV_RmpOn = 0). The ramp trend can be prematurely aborted in the faceplate
by setting MV_RmpOn = 0.
Requirements for using a manipulated value ramp:
Block Manipulated vari‐ Gradient limit Operating

able mode
VlvAnL without auxiliary valve Internal Off Manual
VlvAnL with auxiliary valve Internal Off
If the requirements are not fulfilled during the ramp trip, the ramp trip is automatically canceled.

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2.1.7.4 Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable
Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable

The gradient limit is activated via the MV_RateOn = 1 input parameter.
The values are set at the MV_UpRaLim and MV_DnRaLim parameters depending on the
TimeFactor.
● TimeFactor = 0: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Second
● TimeFactor = 1: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Minute
● TimeFactor = 2: Unit of the gradient limiting is Unit/Hour
● MV_UpRaLim sets the gradient high limit
● MV_DnRaLim sets the gradient low limit
Note
Parameters MV_UpRaLim and MV_DnRaLim are always evaluated according to their
magnitude.
With the Feature Bit Gradient limitation with time duration (Page 186), you can also use the
parameters MV_RmpModTime and MV_RmpTime in the gradient limit function. If this
Feature Bit = 1 and MV_RmpModTime = 1 is parameterized, the ramp rate is calculated with
a change of manipulated variable such that the new value of the manipulated variable will
reach after the time of MV_RmpTime.
External maniputaed variable

If the external maniputaed variable (MV_ExtAct.Value = 1) is switched on, the linkable
values MV_LiUpRaLim, MV_LiDnRaLim, MV_LiRmpTime, of MV_UpRaLim, MV_DnRaLim,
MV_RmpTime respectively will be used. The values will be active only if they are connected
(MV_LiX.ST <> 16#FF).
Displaying active limitation

A gradient limit is indicated at the following output parameters:
● MV_UpRaAct = 1: Gradient has an high limit
● MV_DnRaAct = 1: Gradient has a low limit

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2.1.8 Internal/external setting
2.1.8.1 Applying the dynamically activated dead band during the PV settling time
Feature bit
Number of the Feature bit: 30.
Dynamic deactivation of the dead band by the PV settling time

You can use this Feature bit to improve the PV settling time in the range of the dead band.
The deadband is deactivated until the PV settles more in the center than at the edges of the
dead band. The probability that the controlled variable is within the dead zone time is increased,
and further control actions are no longer necessary. This leads to reduced wear and less
energy consumption.
Bit = 0: Dead band width is constant
Bit = 1: The dead band is deactivated for the PV settling time. When the PV settling time is
over, the dead zone gets the value of the DeadBand parameter.
Note
If Feature.Bit30 = 1 is set, the ConPerMon block has to be connected with the controller.
The blocks PIDConL or PIDConR monitor this by checking the status signal of MeanMV.ST.
In case of Feature.Bit30 = 1 and MeanMV.ST = 16#78 the dynamic deactivation of
deadband is not possible and the output ErrorNum will be set to 52.

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2.1.8.2 Setpoint specification - internal/external
Setpoint specification internal & external

Some blocks have a function that allows setpoints to be specified. This specification is carried
out either by means of a CFC/SFC program or by means of the faceplate (operator). With
doser blocks and frequency converters, the operator can specify the internal setpoint value
(SP_Int) or a higher-level open-loop control will specify an external setpoint value (SP_Ext).
In principle, the blocks operate according to the same scheme:
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First you define whether the setpoint specification is to be carried out by means of a CFC/SFC
program or by means of the faceplate. In the next step you specify whether the internal or the
external setpoint is to be used.
Setpoint specification by means of faceplate or interconnection

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With the SP_LiOp parameter, you define whether the setpoint will be set by a CFC/SFC
program or using the faceplate.
● Parameterize Sp_LiOp with 0 so that the setpoint specification is carried out by means of
the faceplate.
● Parameterize SP_LiOp with 1 so that the setpoint specification is carried out by means of
a CFC / SFC program.
Setpoint specification internal & external
You have to set the corresponding parameters depending on how the setpoint specification is
to be carried out.
If the setpoint is set in the faceplate (SP_LiOp = 0), you have to set the parameter:
● SP_IntOp = 1 in order to achieve an internal setpoint specification by means of the
faceplate.
● SP_ExtOp = 1 to have an external setpoint set in the faceplate.
If both signals are set, SP_IntOp = 1 has priority.
If the setpoint is set by a CFC / SFC program (SP_LiOp =1), you have to set the parameter:
1. SP_IntLi = 1 to have an internal setpoint set by a CFC / SFC program.
2. SP_ExtLi = 1 in order to achieve an external setpoint specification by means of a CFC /
SFC program.
Note
For PIDConL, PIDStepL, FmCont, FmTemp: If both signals are set, SP_IntLi = 1 has
priority.
Bumpless switchover from external to internal setpoint

The parameter SP_TrkExt = 1 is used so that the internal setpoint tracks the external
setpoint to achieve a Bumpless switchover from the external to the internal setpoint. This allows
unwanted jumps at the output parameter to be avoided.
2.1.8.3 Manipulated variable specification - internal/external
Manipulated variable specification internal and external

The VlvAnl block provides a function for specifying manipulated variables. This specification
is carried out either using a CFC/SFC program or using a faceplate (operator).
If a auxiliary valve is used for operation, it is possible to switch between internal and external
in the both manual and automatic mode.

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If no auxiliary valve is used for operation, the external manipulated variable is used for
automatic mode and the internal manipulated variable is used for manual mode. It is not
possible to switch between internal and external.
Note
If no auxiliary valve is used and either the "Open" or "Close" command is active, a new
manipulated variable (internal or external) only takes effect after the change. In automatic
mode, the manipulated variable is ignored as long as the "Open" or "Close" command is
pending.
Manipulated variable specification using a faceplate or interconnection

You can use the MV_LiOp parameter to determine if the manipulated variable should be set
by a CFC/SFC program or via the faceplate.
● Set MV_LiOp to 0 for manipulated variable specification to be performed with the faceplate.
● Set MV_LiOp to 1 for manipulated variable specification to be performed by a CFC/SFC
program.
Manipulated variable specification internal and external

You need to set the corresponding parameters depending on the selected method for
manipulated variable specification.
If the manipulated variable is to specified via the faceplate MV_LiOp = 0, you have to set the
parameter:
● MV_IntOp = 1 in order to achieve internal manipulated variable specification via the
faceplate.
● MV_ExtOp = 1 in order to achieve external manipulated variable specification via the
faceplate.
If both signals are set, the most recently active state is retained.
If the manipulated variable is set by a CFC/SFC program (MV_LiOp = 1), you have to set
the parameter:
● MV_IntLi = 1 to have an internal manipulated variable set by a CFC/SFC program.
● MV_ExtLi = 1 in order to achieve an external manipulated variable specification by a
CFC/SFC program.
If both signals are set, MV_IntLi = 1 has priority.
Note
It is only possible to switch between internal and external when operating with a auxiliary valve.

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Bumpless switchover of the manipulated variable from external to internal

The parameter SP_TrkExt = 1 is used so that the internal setpoint tracks the external
setpoint to achieve a Bumpless switchover from the external to the internal setpoint. This allows
Forming the manipulated variable externally

With external manipulated variable specification, the manipulated variable is restricted to the
MV_HiLim and MV_LoLim limits and sent to the MV_ExtOut output.
2.1.9 Configurable response using the Feature I/O
2.1.9.1 Configurable functions using the Feature I/O
Configurable functions using the Feature I/O

Some blocks have an input called Feature. This input can be used to influence the way in
which the block works.

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The Feature bits are assigned in the following order:
Bit number Meaning Block

0 Set startup characteristics (Page 141) AV, Average, CountOh,
CountScL, DeadTime, Deriva‐
tive, DoseL, FmCont, FmTemp,
Integral, Lag, MeanTime, Mod‐
PreCon, MonAnL, MonAnS,
MonDi08, MonDiL, MonDiS,
MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, OpAnL,
Pcs7AnOu, Pcs7DiOu, PID‐
ConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
RateLim, Ratio, ShrdResS, To‐
talL, VIv2WayL, VIvAnL, VIv‐
MotL, VIvL, VlvS
1 Reaction to the out of service mode (Page 181) ConPerMon, CountOh,
CountScL, DoseL, Event,
EventNck, EventTs, FmCont,
ModPreCont, MonAnL, Mo‐
nAnS, MonDi08, MonDiL, Mon‐
DiS, MotL, MotS, MotRevL, Mo‐
tRevSpdL, OpAnL, OpDi01, Op‐
Di03, OpTrig, PIDConL, PID‐
ConR, PIDStepL, Ratio, Se‐
lA16In, TotalL, VIv2Way, VI‐
vAnL, VIvL, VlvS, VIvMotL
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198) MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdL, MotSpdCL, VlvS,
VlvL, Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL,
VlvAnL, VlvPosL
2 Resetting the commands for changing the mode (Page 165) DoseL, FmCont, FmTemp, Mod‐
PreCon, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, PID‐
ConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
VIv2WayL, VIvAnL, VIvL, VlvS,
VIvMotL, SelA16In
Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16,
(Page 155) OpDi01, OpDi03
3 Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings (Page 165) DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevl,
MptSpdCL, MotSpdL,
VIv2WayL, VIvAnL, VIvL, VIv‐
MotL
Control priority in the event of an invalid input command (Page 179) VlvS
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198) SelA16In, SelAn16L

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4 Setting switch or button mode (Page 170) DoseL, FMCont, FMTemp, Mod‐
PreCon, MotL, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, PID‐
ConL, PIDStepL, VIv2WayL, VI‐
vAnL, VIvL, VIvMotL, SelA16In
Setting switch or button mode for local commands (Page 185) MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VlvL, Vlv2WayL,
VlvMotL, VlvPosL
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198) CntOhSc, CountScL, CountOh,
TotalL
5 Specifying the dosing type (Page 149) DoseL
Control via auxiliary valve (Page 175) VIvAnL
Alarm setpoint difference (Page 175) MotSpdCL
Specifying switching mode (Page 171) MotSpdL
Use the last value following a complete download as the current value TotalL
during startup of the block (Page 158)
Display only input values that are interconnected in the faceplate SelA16In
(Page 161)
Activate OS_Perm bits (Page 161) Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16
Limit output Out (Page 147) Polygon
Setting the scaling for the process values (Page 151) FbDrive
Activate LowCutOff (Page 159) Pcs7AnIn
Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals (Page 146) OpDi01, OpDi03
DoseL, MotL,MotRevL,MotS,
MotSpdCL,MotSpdL,Vlv2WayL,
VlvAnL,VlvL,VlvS, VlvMotL
Retain last output value in case of bad input signal status (Page 188) MeanTime
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198) PIDConS, PIDConR, PIDConL,
PIDStepL, FmTemp, FmCont,
MPC 10x10, KalFit, ModPre‐
Con, TimeTrig, AV, MonAnL,
MonAnS, MonDiL, MonDi08,
MonDiS
6 Resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts (Page 166) DoseL
Block as summing unit or integrator (Page 146) TotalL
Disabling opening and closing (Page 162) VIvAnL
Substitute value switch in the event of an error (Page 152) Polygon
Failure handling (Page 141) FbDrive
Vibrate after torque monitoring (Page 182) VlvPosL
Ramp rate calculation (Page 183) PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
MotSpdCL, OpAnL, FMTemp,
FMCont
External/internal selection specification (Page 184) SelA16In
Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate also in the "Local" mode MotSpdCL
(Page 187)
Scalable measuring range (Page 193) Pcs7AnIn
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198) DoseL

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7 Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149) MotRevL, MotSpdCL
Summing characteristics continuous or triggered (Page 177) TotalL
Activating calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale (Page 148) DoseL
Ramp rate calculation (Page 183) VlvAnL
Analog input 1 is reserved for the operator (Page 187) SelA16In
Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor (Page 187) MotSpdCL
2 decimal points (scalable measuring range) (Page 193) Pcs7AnIn
Behavior in the case of Bus failure (Page 198) FbDrive, FbSwtMMS
8 Unit for the rate of change (Page 150) RateLim
Sealing the valve (Page 179) DoseL
Reporting with BATCH parameters (Page 160) Event, EventTS
Sealing the valve (Page 179) VlvMotL
Switch to substitute value (Page 152) FlowCorr
Separate delay times for each alarm (Page 174) MonAnL, PIDConL, PIDConR
Forcing operating modes in the "Local" mode (Page 188) MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VlvL, Vlv2WayL,
VlvMotL, VlvPosL, DoseL
Inverter enable (Page 190) MotSpdCL
Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart (Page 191) ModPreCon, MPC10x10
Status output calculation (Page 191) Integral
Variants of CPI calculation (Page 192) ConPerMon
3 decimal points (scalable measuring range) (Page 193) Pcs7AnIn
9 Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or er‐ DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
rors (Page 167) MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
VIvMotL
Substitution value is active if the block is in bypass (Page 189) MonAnL, MonDiL, PIDConL,
PIDConR, PIDStepL, TotalL
Enable external message (Page 189) EventTs, Event16Ts
Selection of metadata and diagnostic blocks (Page 195) FbSwtMMs, FbDrive

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10 Exiting local mode (Page 181) DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
VIvMotL
Condition monitoring information at MOD_Blocks (Page 148) FbAnIn, FbAnOu, FbDiIn,
FbDiOu, FbAnTot, Pcs7AnIn,
Pcs7AnOu, Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7Di‐
Ou, Pcs7Cnt1, Pcs7Cnt2,
Pcs7Cnt3, FmCont, FmTemp
Condition monitoring information at the channel blocks (Page 148) FbAnIn, FbAnOu, FbAnTot,
FbDiIn, FbDiOu, FbDrive,
FbEnMe, FbSwtMMS,
Pcs7AnIn, Pcs7AnOu,
Pcs7Cnt1, Pcs7Cnt2,
Pcs7Cnt3, Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7DiIT,
Pcs7DiOu, FmCont, FmTemp
Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
(Page 190) MotSpdCL, MotSpdL ,
Vlv2WayL, VlvL, VlvS, VlvMotL,
VlvPosL, VlvAnL, DoseL,
OpAnL, OpAnS, OpDi01, Op‐
Di03, OpTrig
11 Stopping dosing at a flow alarm (Page 141) DoseL
Activating the run time of feedback signals (Page 157) MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdL, MotSpdCL, VlvL,
Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL, VlvAnL
Gradient limitation with time duration (Page 186) PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL
Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected message DoseL, FmCont, FmTemp, PID‐
block (Page 192) ConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
MonDi08, MonAnL, MonDiL,
MotL, MotSpdCL, MotRevL,
MotSpdL, VlvL, VlvMotL,
Vlv2WayL, VlvAnL, VlvPosL
12 Automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode (Page 146) DoseL
Control zone with specified I component (Page 164) PIDConL
Motor feedback is not available (Page 160) VlvMotL
Position feedback signals are active (Page 172) Vlv2WayL
Gradient limitation with time duration (Page 186) MotSpdCL, VlvAnL, OpAnL
13 Creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity (Page 172) DoseL
Control zone with frozen I component (Page 164) PIDConL
Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor (Page 173) MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VlvMotL
14 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate (Page 172) MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VIvMotL
External control deviation (Page 154) PIDConL
Scale dosing can be started only if StandStill = 1 (Page 191) DoseL
With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern changes (Page 197) PIDConR

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15 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" ModPreCon, PIDConL, PID‐
operating mode (Page 170) ConR, PIDStepL, VIvAnL
Frequency converter with separate device feed (Page 155) MotSpdL
Frequency converter with separate device feed (Page 155) DoseL
Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback VlvMotL
signal (Page 188)
16 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169) ModPreCon, PIDConL, PID‐
ConR, PIDStepL, VIvAnL
Process value with separate scale range (Page 166) OpAnL
Setpoint specification with own scale and unit of the parameter MotSpdCL
(Page 175)
Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed (Page 173) MotRevL, VlvAnL, MotSpdL
Limits disabled in faceplate (Page 195) DoseL
17 Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and DoseL, MotL, MotRevL,
dosers (Page 177) MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
MotL
With accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated varia‐ PIDConR
ble limit (Page 184)
18 Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL
(Page 176)
Activating error state for external process control error CSF (Page 154) DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
VIvMotL
19 Enabling program mode (Page 163) PIDConR
Reset even with locked state (Page 169) MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, VlvMotL
20 Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and PIDConR
amplification of the differentiator (Page 176)
Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4 (Page 190) MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VlvL, VlvMotL,
VlvPosL, Vlv2WayL
21 Enable bumpless switchover to "Automatic" mode for operator only MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
(Page 176) MotSpdL, VlvMotL, VlvL,
Vlv2WayV, VlvAnl, DoseL
Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible (Page 147) PIDConR
First-in detection response to deactivation (Page 180) Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16
22 Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call (Page 163) AssetM, AV, ConPerMon, Coun‐
tOh, CoutnScL, DoseL, Event,
EventTs, FmCont, FmTemp,
MonAnL, MonDi08, MonDiL,
MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, OpAnL, PIDConL,
PIDConR, PIDStepL, TotalL,
MotL

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23 Evaluation of signal status (Page 145) Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16
Specifying the influence of the signal status on the dosing process DoseL
(Page 150)
SP following PV in open loop has no priority over SP_Ext and SP limits PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDConS,
(Page 183) PIDStepL, FmTemp, FmCont
Limits disabled in faceplate (Page 195) CntOhSc, CountOh, CountScL,
TotalL, MonAnL, MonAnS,
MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, VlvAnL, VlvMotL,
VlvPosL
24 Enabling local operator authorization (Page 162) ConPerMon, CountOh,
CountScL, DoseL, FmCont,
FmTemp, GainSched, Intlk02,
Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16, ModPre‐
Con, MonAnL, MonAnS, Mon‐
Di08, MonDiL, MonDiS, MotL,
MotS, MotRevL, MotSpdCL,
MotSpdL, OpAnL, OpDi01, Op‐
Di03, OpTrig, PIDConL, PID‐
ConR, PIDStepL, Ratio, Se‐
lA16In, TotalL, Vlv2WayL,
VlvAnL, VlvL, VlvS, VlvMotL,
KalFilt
With acknowledge overdosage (Page 182) DoseL
25 Suppression of all messages (Page 178) ConPerMon, DoseL, FmCont,
FmTemp, MonAnL, MonAnS,
MonDiL, MonDiS, MotL, MotS,
MotRevL, MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
VIvMotL
26 Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode ConPerMon, FmCont,
(Page 180) FmTemp, PIDConL, PIDConR,
PIDStepL, AV, MotL, MotRevL,
MotSpdL, VlvMotL, MotSpdCL,
VlvAnL, DoseL, CountOh,
CountScL, TotalL, MonAnL, Mo‐
nAnS, CntOhSc, PIDConS
27 Selecting values associated with messages (Page 159) Event, EventNck, EventTs
Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or 4 (Page 182) MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
VIvMotL
Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity (Page 162) DoseL
Do not evaluate the first run of the diagnostic blocks (Page 195) FbAnIn, FbAnOu, FbAnTot,
FbDiIn, FbDiOu, FbDrive,
FbEnMe, FbSwtMMS,
Pcs7AnIn, Pcs7AnOu,
Pcs7Cnt1, Pcs7Cnt2,
Pcs7Cnt3, Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7DiIT,
Pcs7DiOu

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28 Output invalid raw value (Page 178) Pcs7AnIn, Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7DiIT
Disabling operating points (Page 149) AssetM, AV, ConPerMon, Coun‐
tOh, CountScL, DoseL,
FmCont, MonAnL, PIDConL,
PIDStepL, VIvAnL, FmTemp,
PIDConR, MotL, MotRevL,
MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, TotalL,
VlvMotL
Reading messages (Page 151) FbDrive
29 Output substitute value if raw value is invalid (Page 153) FbAnIn, FbDiIn, Pcs7AnIn,
Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7DiIT
Signaling limit violation (Page 174) AV, ConPerMon, CountOh,
CountScL, DoseL, FmCont,
FmTemp, MonAnL, MotL, Mo‐
tRevL, MotSpdCL, MotSpdL,
PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
TotalL, VIvAnL, VlvMotL
Transmission of status information of devices (Page 179) FbDrive, FbSwtMMS
Output substitute values in case of communications error (Page 194) Rcv_AnaVal, Rcv_DigVal
30 Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid (Page 157) FbAnIn, FbDiIn, Pcs7AnIn,
Pcs7DiIn, Pcs7DiIT
Outputting a de-energized value for block-external simulation (Page 152) FbAnOu, FbDiOu, Pcs7AnOu,
Pcs7DiOu, FbDrive, FbSwtMMS
Set reset depending on the operating mode or the LiOp parameter DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
(Page 167) MotSpdL, MotspdCL, VlvL,
VlvS, VlvMotL, VlvAnL,
Vlv2WayL, CountScL, Coun‐
tOh, CntOhSc; TotalL
Applying the dynamically activated dead band during the PV settling PIDConL, PIDConR
time (Page 145)
Output last values in case of communications error (Page 194) Rcv_AnaVal, Rcv_DigVal
31 Activating recording of the first signal (Page 154) Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16
Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode (Page 168) DoseL, MotL, MotS, MotRevL,
MotSpdL, MotspdCL, VlvL,
VlvS, VlvMotL, VlvAnL,
Vlv2WayL
Limits disabled in faceplate (Page 195) FmCont, FmTemp, PIDConL,
PIDConR, PIDConS, PIDStepL,
ConPerMon
Keep last valid raw value if input value is bad (Page 197) Pcs7AnOu, Pcs7DiOu, FbA‐
nOu, FbDiOu
See also
Flow setpoints in percent (Page 150)
Use an internal or external setpoint for the absolute fine dosing quantity (Page 157)
Polygon functions (Page 1932)

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2.1.9.2 Stopping dosing at a flow alarm
Feature bit
Number of the Feature bit: 11
Stopping dosing at a flow alarm

You can use this Feature bit to enable stopping dosing at a flow alarm.
The default setting is 0.
Bit = 0: Disabled, dosing is not stopped when a flow alarm occurs
Bit = 1: Enabled, dosing is stopped when a flow alarm occurs
2.1.9.3 Failure handling
Feature bit
Number of the Feature Bit: 6
Failure handling
Use this Feature bit to configure "Failure handling" in the case of device failure.
Bit = 0: Commands Local and Ackn only active
Bit = 1: All commands active
See also
Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133)
2.1.9.4 Set startup characteristics
Feature bit
Set startup characteristics

With this Feature bit, you set the startup characteristics of the function blocks, for example,
for:
● Motors, valves and controllers
● Channel blocks

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● Monitoring blocks, e.g. MonAnL and MonDiL.

● Mathematical and analog logic blocks
● The OpAnL, OpAnS, OpDi01, and OpDi03 block
● The TimeTrg block
● Counter blocks
● The Average block
● The TimeTrig block
● The Trigger block
Note
This Feature bit has no function in the "Out of service" operating mode. The process tag
remains in the "Out of service" operating mode after a warm restart of the CPU.
Note
Note
With a Run-Stop-Run transition of the CPU and internally pending messages, non-stuck-
through messages with time stamps and auxiliary values beginning with RunUpCycle occur
for blocks with the startup characteristic Feature bit = 0 after expiration of the
RunUpCycle counter in the following cases:
● Alarm, warning or tolerance messages from the operating points (motor, valve, dosing,
controller and analog monitoring blocks)
● Feedback errors (motor and valve blocks)
● Output signals of digital process tags (MonDiL, MonDi08)
● Flutter limits violated (MonDiL)
The restart routines of the blocks reset the following outputs in OB100:
● Operating point outputs xx_AH_Act, xx_AL_Act, xx_WH_Act, xx_WL_Act, xx_TH_Act,
xx_TL_Act or GradHUpAct, GradHDnAct, GradLAct
● Feedback error outputs MonDynErr and MonStaErr
● Output binary signals Out, Out1..8 for MonDiL or MonDi08
● Flutter suppression FlutAct for MonDiL
This causes an outgoing message when initializing Alarm8_P in OB100 and an incoming
message after expiration of the RunUpCycle counter on the cyclic interrupt level.
Note
During a complete download with AS stop, the blocks (with Feature.Bit0 = 1) cannot
resume operation in their previous mode and control when restarted.

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Set startup characteristics for motors, valves and controllers

Bit = 0: Starting the block in manual mode and in neutral position. With controllers, the setpoint
is set to (SP_Int) internally. See also the section Neutral position for motors, valves and
controllers (Page 48) for more on this.
The controller blocks PIDConL, PIDConS, PIDConR, PIDStepL, ModPreCon, MPC10x10, and
the valve block VlvAnL have the additional Feature.Bit16, Neutral position manipulated
variable takes effect at startup (Page 169), which specifies whether the neutral position is
approached
Bit = 1: Starting the block with the last stored values, in other words in the last operating mode
set (manual, automatic or local mode) and at the last valid position.
Note
Special note following complete download to the CPU
Following a complete download to the CPU, the motor protection signal Trip is evaluated
during the initial run as good (=1).
When a motor protection signal is pending, this causes a non-struck-through message with
time stamp and auxiliary values beginning with RunUpCycle after the complete download and
after expiration of the RunUpCycle counter.
Startup characteristics for the ShrdResS block

Bit = 0: The output command interface is reset to 0.
Bit = 1: The block leaves the output command interface unchanged.
Defining the startup characteristics for channel blocks

Bit = 0: The channel block uses either the process value PV_In or the value of SimPV_In as
the startup value, depending on the setting of the input parameter SimOn
(PV_In = PV_Out or SimPV_In = PV_Out).
Bit = 1: The channel block uses the value StartVal as the startup value
(StartVal = PV_Out).
Defining the startup characteristics for monitoring blocks

Bit = 0: The most recently stored values are reset on startup.
Bit = 1: The most recently used value at the output parameter Out is output on startup.
Defining the startup characteristics for mathematical, analog logic blocks

Bit = 0: The Out output parameter is reset to 0 on startup.
Bit = 1: The most recently saved value is output at the Out output parameter on startup.

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Defining startup characteristics for the OpAnL/OpAnS blocks

Bit = 0: The internal setpoint is used for startup.
Bit = 1: The most recently saved value is output at the Out output parameter on startup.
Defining startup characteristics for the OpDi01/OpDi03 blocks

Bit = 0: The output parameters Out or Out1...Out3 will be reset on startup.
Bit = 1: The most recently used value at the output parameter Out or Out1...Out3 is outputted
on startup.
Defining the startup characteristics for counter blocks

Bit = 0: On startup, the counter is stopped and reset to the value specified in the input
parameter.
Bit = 1: On startup, counting continues with the most recently stored value.
Input parameters for the startup characteristics of the counter blocks:
● Block CountOh: Input parameter PresetTime
● Block CountScL: Input parameter PresetVal
● Block TotalL: Input parameter PresetVal
Messages can be suppressed for a short time after startup. You can set the number of cycles
using the input parameter RunUpCyc.
Note
Advanced configuration of the startup characteristics for the counter blocks
Note that you can further affect the startup characteristics via the Feature.Bit5 as a function
of this Feature.Bit0. Refer to the section: Use the last value following a complete download
as the current value during startup of the block (Page 158).
Defining startup characteristics for the Average block

Bit = 0: At startup, averaging begins with the value that is currently at the input parameter
(Out = In, NumCycles = 1).
Bit = 1: When starting-up, the last Out and NumCycles values saved are used as the last
value for averaging (Out ≠ In).
Defining startup characteristics for the TimeTrig block

Bit 0 =0: Periodic trigger and single trigger can be shut off. The trigger pulse Trigger is reset.
Bit 0 =1: The activation of the periodic trigger and single trigger as well as the single trigger
point are retained.

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The InPerTrigOn, InSglTrigOn and InSglTrigDT inputs are applied for this. If you want to use
the reset for a complete download, you must read back the marked parameters in addition to
the operated and monitored parameters before a complete download.
See also
2.1.9.5 Applying the dynamically activated dead band during the PV settling time
Feature bit
Number of the Feature bit: 30.
Dynamic deactivation of the dead band by the PV settling time

You can use this Feature bit to improve the PV settling time in the range of the dead band.
The deadband is deactivated until the PV settles more in the center than at the edges of the
dead band. The probability that the controlled variable is within the dead zone time is increased,
and further control actions are no longer necessary. This leads to reduced wear and less
energy consumption.
Bit = 0: Dead band width is constant
Bit = 1: The dead band is deactivated for the PV settling time. When the PV settling time is
over, the dead zone gets the value of the DeadBand parameter.
Note
2.1.9.6 Evaluation of signal status
Feature bit
Evaluation of signal status

You can use the Feature bit to specify if the signal status of the inputs is to be checked for
the values 16#00 or 16#28. The signal status of the inputs itself remains unchanged here.
Bit = 0: No evaluation of the signal status for 16#00 or 16#28.

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Bit = 1: the signal status is determined, an input with ST = 16#00 or 16#28 is forwarded with
value = 0. The "Negate signal" function at the input of the block has no influence on the reaction
in this case.
2.1.9.7 Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals

Feature / Feature2 bit
Number of the Feature / Feature2 bit: 5
Family
Family: Operate number of the Feature bit: 5
Family: Control, drives, dosage number of the Feature2 bit: 5
Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals

You can use the Feature / Feature2 bit to specify if the signal status of the interlock inputs
is to be checked for the values 16#00 or 16#28. The signal status of the inputs itself remains
unchanged here.
Bit = 0: the signal status is determined, an input with ST = 16#00 or 16#28 is forwarded with
value = 0.
Bit = 1: No evaluation of the signal status for 16#00 or 16#28.
2.1.9.8 Automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode
Feature bit
Automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode

Use this Feature bit to enable automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode.
Bit = 0: Disabled, no automatic post dosing is started for underdosing in automatic mode.
Bit = 1: Enabled, automatic post dosing is started for underdosing in automatic mode.
2.1.9.9 Block as summing unit or integrator
Feature bit

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Specifying the summing unit or integrator function mode

You can define the summing response of the block via this Feature bit.
Bit = 0: The block operates as a summing unit.
Bit = 1: The block operates as an integrator.
Note
Special note for the summing unit
Note that the characteristics of the block as a summing unit (Feature.Bit6 = 0) can be
further affected via the Feature.Bit7.
Refer to the section: Summing characteristics continuous or triggered (Page 177).
2.1.9.10 Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible
Feature bit
Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible

Use this Feature bit to switch all operator controls for the external setpoint to visible in the
faceplates for the OS operator. This is always required when the external setpoint should
actually be used, for example, for slave controllers in cascade and ration controlling.
The default setting is 0, which keeps the faceplate as clear as possible for simple applications.
Bit = 0: The operator controls for the external setpoint are not visible in the faceplate.
Bit = 1: The operator controls for the external setpoint are visible in the faceplate.
2.1.9.11 Limit output Out
Feature bit
Limit output Out

Use this Feature bit to define the limit for the output Out.
Bit = 0: Beyond the end interpolation points, the Out output is extrapolated based on the first
two or last two interpolation points.
Bit = 1: The Out output is limited to the first and last interpolation point.

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See also
2.1.9.12 Activating calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale
Feature bit
Calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale

Use this Feature bit to activate calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale.
Bit = 0: Deactivated
Bit = 1: Calculation activated.
The flow is determined by the change to the dosing quantity per second.
2.1.9.13 Condition monitoring information at MOD_Blocks
Feature bit
Bit = 0: Not forwarded
Bit = 1: forwarded
2.1.9.14 Condition monitoring information at the channel blocks
Feature bit
Transferring condition monitoring information to the Maintenance Station

With this Feature bit, the data which is entered at the parameters MS_Ext and TextRef will
be transferred to the corresponding driver block and the same data will be displayed on the
asset faceplate of the Maintenance Station. For more information, refer to the Maintenance
Handbook.
Bit = 0: Data will not be transferred.
Bit = 1: Data will be transferred.

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2.1.9.15 Disabling operating points
Feature bit
Disabling operating points

You can use this Feature bit to determine if the operating point function of a limit for disabling
the message (MsgLock = 1) should also be disabled.
Bit = 0: Operating point is not suppressed
Bit = 1: Operating point is suppressed
2.1.9.16 Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse
Feature bit
Direct changeover between forward and reverse

With this Feature bit, you can enable direct reversal of the direction of motors.
Bit = 0: Direct reversal of the direction is disabled.
You can only change the direction of the motor by first stopping and starting the motor again
in the required direction. The motor can only be started again after the time set in the
IdleTime parameter has elapsed.
Bit = 1: Direct changeover is enabled.
You can reverse the motor direction directly. The motor block reverses the direction
automatically. The motor is stopped and is started in the other direction when the time set in
the IdleTime parameter has elapsed.
2.1.9.17 Specifying the dosing type
Feature bit
Specifying the dosing type

You can specify the dosing type to be used for the block using this Feature bit.

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Bit = 0: Flow
Bit = 1: Scales
2.1.9.18 Flow setpoints in percent
Feature bit
Flow setpoints in percent

You can use this Feature bit to specify if the doser block should display the flow setpoints in
the faceplate as percentages.
Bit = 0: Deactivated. The display of the flow setpoints is made in the unit specified with the
PV_Unit parameter.
Bit = 1: Activated: The display of the flow setpoints is made in the unit %.
2.1.9.19 Specifying the influence of the signal status on the dosing process
Feature bit
Specifying the influence of the signal status on the dosing process

You can use this Feature bit to specify how the doser should react dependent on the signal
status.
Bit = 0: Dosing process does not stop with bad signal status of the process value PV.
Bit = 1: Dosing process stops with bad signal status of the process values PV. The doser is
also set to the "Off" state (see state diagram: DoseL functions (Page 1034)).
See also the following section:
● Forming and outputting signal status for blocks (Page 110)
2.1.9.20 Unit for the rate of change
Feature bit

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Specifying the unit for the rate of change

You can use this Feature bit to specify the unit for the rate of change:
Bit = 0: unit for the rate of change in the unit of measurement to or from the field device
Bit = 1: unit for the rate of change as a percentage to or from the field device
2.1.9.21 Reading messages
Feature bit
Use of the input data

You can use this Feature bit to specify the format for reading messages.
Default setting is 0
Bit = 0: Messages are read as PV freely configurable
Bit = 1: Messages are read as MsgNamur
Note
This Feature bit is only used when "Message frame type 20" and the "PZD 6" parameter are
active.
2.1.9.22 Setting the scaling for the process values
Feature Bit
Calculation for the outputs CurrentLi, Power1Li, Power2Li, FreeLi

Feature.Bit5 defines whether the PZDINXScale is used for the calculation for the other
process values.
Bit = 0: xxxx.Value := (PZDXIn*(100/16384.0));
Bit = 1: xxxx.Value := (PZDXIn*(( PZDInXScale.HIGH- PZDInXScale.LOW)/16384.0))+
PZDInXScale.LOW;

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2.1.9.23 Outputting a de-energized value for block-external simulation
Feature bit
Outputting a de-energized value for block-external simulation

Use this Feature bit for channel blocks to specify which value is to be output during the block-
external simulation (Simulating signals (Page 59)).
Bit = 0: If process value input has the status 16#60, the output value will be set to the input
value.
Bit = 1: If process value input has the status 16#60, the output value will be set to “0”.
2.1.9.24 Switch to substitute value
Feature bit
Switch to substitute value

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether a substitute value should be applied or the
last valid value should be retained when certain conditions occur.
Bit = 0: Retain last valid value
Bit = 1: Apply the substitute value
See also
Output invalid raw value (Page 178)
Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid (Page 157)
2.1.9.25 Substitute value switch in the event of an error
Feature bit
Substitute value switch in the event of an error

You can specify the substitute value activation at errors using this Feature bit.

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Bit = 0: No substitute value switch
Bit = 1: The substitute value SubV_In is output at Out for ErrorNum ≠
See also
2.1.9.26 Output substitute value if raw value is invalid
Feature bit
Output substitute value if raw value is invalid

Use this Feature bit to activate output of the substitute value (input parameter SubsPV_In)
for channel blocks if there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase
(input parameter PV_ST 16#4C..4F).
Bit = 0: If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the substitute
value is not output.
Bit = 1: If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the substitute
value is output. The signal status of the output value is set to "Manipulated value (for example,
substitute value, simulation, last valid value).
If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the output parameter
Bad = 1 is set automatically.
Prioritizing the Feature bits for channel blocks:

You need to assign parameters for three Feature bits for the response to an invalid raw value
for the channel blocks.
If more than one of these Feature bits are set (=1), the following priority applies:
● Output invalid raw value (Page 178) (Feature.Bit28 = highest priority)
● Output substitute value if raw value is invalid (Feature.Bit29)
● Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid (Page 157) (Feature.Bit30 = lowest
priority)
The raw value is output of none of the Feature bits 28, 29 or 30 is set.

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2.1.9.27 Activating recording of the first signal
Feature Bit
Activating recording of the first signal

Use this Feature bit to activate recording of the first signal with interlock blocks. Please also
refer to the section Recording the first signal for interlock blocks (Page 53).
Bit = 0: Recording of the first signal is deactivated.
Bit = 1: Recording of the first signal is activated.
2.1.9.28 External control deviation
Feature bit
External control deviation

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether the external control deviation is to be activated.
Bit = 0: The external control deviation is deactivated, the internal control deviation is active.
Bit = 1: The external control deviation is activated.
2.1.9.29 Activating error state for external process control error CSF
Feature bit
Activating error state for external process control error CSF

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether the block should switch to the error state at
an external process control error CSF =1.
Bit = 0: : Block does not go to error state with process control error CSF = 1.
Bit = 1: Activated: Block goes to error state with process control error CSF = 1.

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2.1.9.30 Frequency converter with separate device feed
Feature bit
Frequency converter with separate device feed

You can use this Feature bit to specify if a frequency converter with a separate device feed
or the inverter enable should be used.
Bit = 0: Motor without device feed or without inverter enable
Bit = 1: Frequency converter with separate device feed or with inverter enable
2.1.9.31 Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
Feature bit
Number of the Feature2 bit: 2
Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals

You can use this Feature bit to set the reaction of the block to an interlock signal of an interlock
block that is excluded or simulated.
The default setting is 0
Bit = 0: Switch-relevant excluded and simulated interlock signals are processed with the status
16#60 and are displayed as simulated or excluded, depending on the interlock status.

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Bit = 1: Excluded and simulated interlock signals are evaluated separately. All excluded
interlock signals in a sequence of interlock blocks are displayed as excluded. Switch-relevant
simulated interlock signals are processed with the status 16#60 and displayed as simulated.
Note
If the Feature Bit is enabled, the signal cannot be inverted via CFC during interconnections
at the inputs, as, otherwise, the bypass display would not update.
The interlocking inputs of the following blocks are affected:
● Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16: In01, In02, …
● DoseL, MotL, MotSpdL, MotSpdCL, VlvL, Vlv2WayL, VlvAnL: Permit, Interlock,
Protect
● MotRevL: Permit, Interlock, Protect , PermRev, IntlRev, ProtRev
● VlvMotL, VlvPosL: Permit, Interlock, Protect , PermCls, IntlCls, ProtCls
● MotS, VlvS, OpDi01, OpDi03, PIDConL, PIDConR: Interlock
The inversion of the interlocking signals occurs via the InvIn01, InvIn02, … inputs on the
interlocking blocks.
See also
OpDi01 functions (Page 396)
Intlk02 functions (Page 1608)
MotL functions (Page 1102)
MotS functions (Page 1135)
MotRevL functions (Page 1161)
MotSpdL functions (Page 1257)
Vlv2WayL functions (Page 1339)
VlvL functions (Page 1380)
VlvMotL functions (Page 1439)
VlvAnL functions (Page 1488)
MotSpdCL functions (Page 1203)
VlvS functions (Page 1411)
DoseL functions (Page 1034)
Influence of the signal status on the interlock (Page 105)

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Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)

Forming and outputting the signal status for interlock blocks (Page 117)
2.1.9.32 Use an internal or external setpoint for the absolute fine dosing quantity
Feature Bit
Use an internal and external setpoint for the absolute fine dosing quantity
Use this Feature bit to determine whether the doser processes the internal and external
setpoint for the fine dosing quantity in an absolute manner and is displayed or operated in an
absolute manner in the faceplate.
Bit = 0: Deactivated. The internal and external I/Os as well as the display and operation of the
fine dosing quantity setpoint are processed in the % unit.
Bit = 1: Activated: The internal and external I/Os as well as the display and operation of the
fine dosing quantity setpoint are processed in the unit that was set using the parameter
DQ_Unit.
2.1.9.33 Activating the run time of feedback signals
Feature Bit
Activating the run time of feedback signals

Use this Feature bit to activate the run time of feedback signals.
Bit = 0: Deactivated: Tracking of feedback for simulation immediately after the trigger signal.
Bit = 1: Activated: Tracking of feedback for simulation after the trigger signal and expiration of
the monitoring time (MonTiDynamic). The feedback signals are generated after expiration of
the monitoring time.
2.1.9.34 Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid
Feature bit

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Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid

Use this Feature bit to activate output of the last valid value for channel blocks if there is an
invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase (input parameter PV_ST = 16#4C..
4F).
Bit = 0: If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the last valid
value is not output.
Bit = 1: If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the last valid
value is output. The signal status of the output value is set to local "Manipulated value (for
example, substitute value, simulation, last valid value).
If there is an invalid raw value or the device is in the initialization phase, the output parameter
Bad = 1 is set.

● Output invalid raw value (Page 178) (Feature.Bit28 = highest priority)
● Output substitute value if raw value is invalid (Page 153)(Feature.Bit29)
● Output the last valid value if raw value is invalid (Feature.Bit30, lowest priority)
2.1.9.35 Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of
the block
Feature bit
Use the last value during startup of the block after a complete download of the CPU
You can use this Feature bit to define the startup characteristics of the block as a function
of the Feature bit 0.
This Feature bit is used on the following parameters:
● Block TotalL: OldOut, OldCntOut
● Block CountScL: OldOut
● Block CountOh: OldDays, OldHours, OldMinutes, OldSeconds

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For the settings on Feature.Bit0, refer to the section: Set startup characteristics
(Page 141).
Note
If you want to use this function, you must read back the marked parameters in addition to the
operated and monitored parameters before a complete download.

Bit = 0: Define the startup characteristics as a function of Feature.Bit0:
● Feature.Bit0 = 0: The block is set to the default value (input parameter Preset) during
startup.
● Feature.Bit0 = 1: On startup, counting continues with the most recently stored value.
Bit = 1: During startup of the block after a complete download, the last value (Oldxxx) is
used as the current value regardless of Feature.Bit0 ( Set startup characteristics
(Page 141)).
2.1.9.36 Activate LowCutOff
Feature bit
Activate LowCutOff
You use this Feature bit to activate the use of LowCutOff bits.
Bit = 0: Low signal cut-off - OFF (default)
Bit = 1: Low signal cut-off - ON
2.1.9.37 Selecting values associated with messages
Feature Bit
Selecting values associated with messages

Use this Feature bit to select which values associated with messages are to be output.
Bit = 0: The signal status of the binary input is output as the value associated with messages.

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Bit = 1: The associated analog value is output as the value associated with messages.
2.1.9.38 Reporting with BATCH parameters
Feature bit
Reporting with BATCH parameters
You can use this Feature bit to specify whether the block transfers the BATCH parameters
● BatchID: Batch ID
● BatchName: Batch name
● StepNo: Batch step number
Are transferred as associated values to the OS during messaging.
Bit = 0: The block does not transfer any BATCH parameters to the OS.
Bit = 1: The block transfers BATCH parameters to the OS.
Note
Information about the setting "Bit = 1:
The Event block can no longer transfer the In8.ST or AV8.Value as an associated value.
The EventTS block can no longer transfer the signal status of the signal In7 and In8 or
InTS7 and InTS8 as an associated value.
You will find more information in the following chapters:

● Event messaging (Page 1675)
● EventTs messaging (Page 1701)
2.1.9.39 Motor feedback is not available
Feature bit
Motor feedback is not available

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether or not motor feedback should be available.
Bit = 0: Motor feedback is available.

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Bit = 1: Motor feedback is not available. The motor feedback is derived from the control signals
internally in the block; this disables the monitoring of the motor feedback.
2.1.9.40 Display only input values that are interconnected in the faceplate
Feature bit
Display only input values that are interconnected in the faceplate

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether only interconnected input values In01 to
In16 (status not equal to 16#FF) should be displayed in the faceplate.
Bit = 0: Display all input values.
Bit = 1: Display only interconnected input values (status not equal to 16#FF) and in case inputs
are not connected, the faceplate size should shrink to the last connected input.
2.1.9.41 Activate OS_Perm bits
Feature bit
Display only input values that are interconnected in the faceplate

You use this Feature bit to activate the use of additional OS_Perm bits in the faceplate.
Bit = 0: OS_Perm bits XXX inactive
Bit = 1: OS_Perm bits XXX active
With XXX:
Block OS_Perm.BitX
Intlk02 16-17
Intlk04 16-19
Intlk08 16-23
Intlk16 16-31

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OS_Perm.Bit16 OS_Perm.Bit0 OS_Perm.Bit1 Operation exclu‐ Operation exclu‐

sion "Set" In01 sion "Reset" In01
0 0 0 No No
0 0 1 No Yes
0 1 0 Yes No
0 1 1 Yes Yes
1 X X Yes Yes
2.1.9.42 Disabling opening and closing
Feature bit
Disabling the Open and Close commands

Only applicable when no auxiliary valve is used (bit 5 = 0)
Bit = 0: Open and Close commands affect control valve
Bit = 1: Disable the Open and Close commands
2.1.9.43 Enabling local operator authorization
Feature bit
Enabling local operator authorization

You can use this Feature bit to enable local permission for a technologic block.
Bit = 0: Disabled
Bit = 1: Enabled
For information on this operator permission, refer to the section Operator control permissions
(Page 265).
2.1.9.44 Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity

Feature bit

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Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity

With this Feature bit, you can enable configuration of the dribbling quantity during dosing.
Bit = 0: Disabled, the dribbling quantity can only be configured in the "End" state or with the
automatic determination of the dribbling quantity (DribbCor = 1).
Bit = 1: Enabled, the dribbling quantity can always be configured, but not in the "Dribbling"
state. The automatic determination of the dribbling quantity must be switched off (DribbCor
= 0).
2.1.9.45 Enabling program mode
Feature bit
Enabling program mode

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether or not the controller block should be used
for program mode.
Default setting is 0.
Bit = 0: The block is not intended for program mode.
Bit = 1: The block can be used for program mode. The operator control elements required for
this are then visible in the faceplate.
Note
This Feature bit only applies to the PIDConR block.
What is the program mode?

Program mode provides primary controller functions (external Advanced Control software
package), which run on an external PC as an OPC client, the option of using the control from
the controller function block and specifying the setpoint or manipulated variable from a remote
location.
2.1.9.46 Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call
Feature bit

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Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call

You can use the Feature bit to determine if the acknowledgment and error status of the
message call at the block output should be updated.
● Bit = 0: The MsgErr, MsgStat and MsgAckn block outputs are set to the default settings
and not updated. The block will run faster with this setting.
● Bit = 1: The MsgErr, MsgStatand MsgAckn block outputs re updated based on the
feedback of the lower level message blocks. The lower level message blocks are called
every other cycle as long as an acknowledgment is expected or error information is pending.
2.1.9.47 Control zone with frozen I component
Feature bit
Freezing the I component for control with control zone

You can use this Feature bit to specify how the controller should react to control zone
operation. The I component must be enabled for this TI <> 0.
Bit = 0: The I component is set in such a way that the manipulated variable reacts bumplessly
when the error signal reoccurs in the control zone.
Bit = 1: If the error signal is outside the control zone, the I component is frozen internally. When
it enters the control zone, the controller starts with the value of the I component that was in
effect when it left the control zone.
The reaction depends on additional Feature bits and controller settings. See also the
following section:
● Using control zones (Page 203)
2.1.9.48 Control zone with specified I component
Feature bit
Specifying I component for control with control zone

You can use this Feature bit to specify how the controller should react to control zone
operation. The I component must be enabled for this TI <> 0.

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Bit = 0: The I component is set in such a way that the manipulated variable reacts bumplessly
when the error signal reoccurs in the control zone.
Bit = 1: If the error signal is outside the control zone, the I component is set internally as follows:
● I_Part := MV_Offset.
The reaction depends on additional Feature bits and controller settings. See also the
following section:
Using control zones (Page 203)
2.1.9.49 Resetting the commands for changing the mode
Feature Bit
Resetting the commands for changing the mode

Using this Feature bit, you define how the block handles the incoming control commands:
● SP_IntLi and SP_ExtLi for controllers
● AutModLi and ManModLi for controllers, drives, and dosage block
● SaPo_Ext for KalFilt block
● OffLi, UpLi, and DnLi for TotalL block
Bit = 0: The control commands are not reset by the block. If there are two pending control
commands for changing mode, the mode is not changed. In this case, the note text "Invalid
command" is displayed in the faceplate.
Bit = 1: The control commands are reset by the block. This, for example, ensures that if a
control command is sent from the SFC, the command is reset automatically after a step is
exited.
2.1.9.50 Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings
Feature bit
Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings

With this Feature bit, you select how the block handles commands for the control settings
(for example motor on) via the interconnected input parameters.

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Bit = 0: The control commands are not reset by the block. If there are two commands relating
to the control settings at the same time, the status of the control settings is retained. In this
case, the "Invalid signal" message is displayed in the standard view of the faceplate.
Bit = 1: The control commands are reset by the block. This, for example, ensures that if a
control command is sent from the SFC, the command is reset automatically after a step is
exited.
2.1.9.51 Resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts
Feature bit
Resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts

Use this Feature bit to enable resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts.
Bit = 0: Disabled, the dosing quantity is not reset when dosing starts
Bit = 1: Enabled, the dosing quantity is reset when dosing starts.
2.1.9.52 Process value with separate scale range
Feature bit
Process value with separate scale range

You can use this Feature bit to assign a separate scale range to the process value. The
default setting is 0.
Bit = 0: Apply scale range from SP.
Bit = 1: PV has a separate scale range.
See also
Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48)
Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169)
Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of the
block (Page 158)

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2.1.9.53 Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or errors
Feature Bit
Resetting with automatic commands (e.g. OpenAut, CloseAut)

With this Feature bit, you define that an automatic control with its input commands (e.g.
OpenAut, CloseAut) also resets an interlock protection or an error.
Bit = 0: No resetting.
Bit = 1: Reset an interlock protection or an error with a 0-1 edge change in the inputs for
automatic commands (e.g. OpenAut, CloseAut).
2.1.9.54 Set reset depending on the operating mode or the LiOp parameter
Feature Bit
Set reset depending on the operating mode (motor, valve and dosing blocks)
When the "Protection" interlock, feedback error ("Status error", "Control error") or "Motor
protection" signal is present again, use this Feature bit to specify if a reset can be made
depending on the mode only by the operator in manual mode or only by the automatic I/Os in
automatic mode.
Resetting to manual mode is enabled with Feature Bit 31 (Activating reset of protection /
error in manual mode (Page 168)). Also refer to the Resetting the block in case of interlocks
or errors (Page 43) chapter.
Bit = 0: Reset does not depend on the operating mode
Bit = 1: In manual mode, manual reset by the operator is only possible if Feature Bit 31 is
set, otherwise no reset is required in manual mode.
In automatic mode, reset can only be made with automatic I/Os, regardless of Feature Bit
31. This is performed either with a 0-1 edge transition at the RstLi input or, when Feature
Bit 9 is set, with a 0-1 edge transition at the automatic inputs, for example OpenAut,
CloseAut.
Note
(RstOp = 1); in CFC it is unlocked using the RstLi = 1 input parameter.

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Note
The local operating mode does not depend on this Feature Bit and has a separate reset
mechanism.
Resetting the dosing mode depending on the operating mode (dosing blocks)
You can also use this Feature bit to set whether or not the reset of the dosing quantity is
dependent on the operating mode.
Bit = 0: Reset does not depend on the operating mode
Bit = 1:In manual mode, only a manual reset by the operator is possible at the input
RstDQ_Op. In automatic mode, a reset is only possible by a 0-1 edge transition at the input
RstDQ_Li.
Note
The operating mode Local is independent of this Feature bit. The dosing quantity can be
reset by the operator at the input RstDQ_Op or via a 0-1 edge transition at the input
RstDQ_Li.
Set reset depending on the LiOp parameter (counter blocks)

You can use this Feature Bit to determine whether the setting or resetting to a default value
should be made dependent on the LiOp parameter.
Bit = 0: Setting or resetting to a default value does not depend on the LiOp parameter.
Bit = 1: Setting or resetting to a default value depends on the LiOp parameter.
LiOp =0: Setting or resetting to a default value can only be made via the faceplate or at the
parameter for the faceplate.
LiOp =1: Setting or resetting to a default value can only be made at the parameter for
interconnections.
2.1.9.55 Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode
Feature bit

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Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode

Use this Feature bit to specify whether a reset is necessary once the "Protection" interlock
signal, feedback errors ("Runtime error", "Control deviation"), or "Motor protection" are present
again. See also the following section: Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors
(Page 43).
Bit = 0: No reset required in manual mode.
Bit = 1: Reset required in manual mode. The reset is performed using the "Reset" button
(RstOp = 1) or, in CFC, using the input parameter RstLi.
Note
(RstOp = 1); in CFC it is unlocked using the RstLi = 1 input parameter.
Note
The local operating mode has a separate reset mechanism.
2.1.9.56 Reset even with locked state
Feature Bit
Reset even with locked state

With this Feature bit, you specify if it is possible to perform a reset with an active "Protection"
or "Motor protection" type interlock. This can be used, for example, to reset hardware interlocks.
Bit = 0: No reset is possible with a "Protection" type interlock or with active motor protection.
Bit = 1: Reset is possible with a "Protection" type interlock or with active motor protection.
2.1.9.57 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup
Feature Bit
Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup

You can use this Feature bit to specify if the block should go to the neutral position at startup.

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Bit = 0: The block does not go to the neutral position at startup

With control valve VlvAnL, the main valve is closed and the auxiliary valve (if configured)
opened.
Bit = 1: The block goes to the neutral position at startup
With control valve VlvAnL, the main valve and auxiliary valve (if configured) go to the neutral
position.
You can find more information in Section Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers
(Page 48).
Note:
Feature.Bit16 is only effective when Feature.Bit0 = 0.
2.1.9.58 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" operating mode
Feature Bit
Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" operating mode
You can use this Feature bit to specify if the block should go to the neutral position when it
transitions to the "Out of service" operating mode.
Default position is "0".
Bit = 0: The block does not go to the neutral position at the transition to the "out of service"
operating mode.
Bit = 1: The block goes to the neutral position at the transition to the "out of service" operating
mode.
Refer to the Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) section for more
information.
2.1.9.59 Setting switch or button mode
Feature bit
Setting switch or button mode (input signal as pulse signal or as static signal)
You can use this Feature bit to determine whether a separate interconnectable 1-active
control input has to be used for every automatic command of the block or two automatic
commands are assigned to a control input.

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The Feature bit affects the following control inputs:

● starting and stopping a motor
● Opening and closing a valve
● switching modes (parameters AutModLi and ManModLi)
● Setpoint specification internal and external (parametersSP_ExtLi and SP_IntLi)
is given in the form of a pulse (pushbutton operation) or a static signal (switching mode).
You can find the commands for controlling the block in the relevant section on block operating
modes. They are always the parameters that are used for the automatic operation of a block.
Bit = 0: Button mode: Each automatic command is assigned to a control input. This has a
latching reaction and is 1-active.
Example with a motorMotRevL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● FwdAut = 1 for the command "Start forward"
● RevAut = 1 for the command "Start backwards"
● StopAut = 1 for the stop command and
● AutModLi = 1 for setting "Automatic" operating mode
● ManModLi = 1 for setting "Manual" operating mode
Bit = 1: Switching mode: two static automatic commands are assigned to a control input.
Example with a motorMotRevL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● FwdAut = 1 for the command "Start forward"
● RevAut = 1 for the command "Start backwards" and
● FwdAut = 0 and RevAut = 0 for the stop command
● AutModLi = 1 for setting "Automatic" operating mode
● AutModLi = 0 for setting "Manual" operating mode
The StopAut and ManModLi control inputs are irrelevant in this case.
2.1.9.60 Specifying switching mode
Feature Bit
Specifying switching mode

Use this Feature bit to specify switching mode for the motor block.
Bit = 0: Switching mode "On over speed 1" with the SwOverTi > 0 parameter

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Bit = 1: Switching mode "Off over speed 1" with the SwOverTi > 0 parameter
Note
This Feature bit is only used with the SwOverTi > 0 parameter. Refer also to the MotSpdL
functions (Page 1257) section for more on this.
2.1.9.61 Creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity
Feature Bit
Enable: Creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity

Use the Feature bit to specify the response for detecting the creep rate in the dosing quantity.
Bit = 0: Disabled, the creep rate is only detected in the dosing quantity over the limit
CR_AH_Lim (high alarm for creep rate). With CR_AH_En = 0, the creep rate has no effect on
the dosing quantity calculation.
Bit = 1: Enabled, the creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity.
Note
Creep rate is the flow in the states "End", "Off", and "Pause".
2.1.9.62 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate
Feature bit
Enabling rapid stop via faceplate

You can use the Feature bit "Enable rapid stop via faceplate" to specify if the OS operator
can use rapid stop for the block via the standard view of the faceplate.
Bit = 0: The "Rapid stop" button is not visible in the faceplate.
Bit = 1: The OS operator can use the button for rapid stop.
2.1.9.63 Position feedback signals are active

Feature bit

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Position feedback signals are active

You can use this Feature bit to activate the position feedback signals (FbkP1 and FbkP2)
and deactivate the separate valve feedback signals (FbkV0, FbkV1 and FbkV2). In the trend
view and preview, the position feedback signals and control signals Pos0Out, Pos1Out,
Pos2Out are used for display.
Default: 0
Bit = 0: The valve feedback signals FbkV0, FbkV1, FbkV2 are active. The position feedback
signals FbkP1, FbkP2 are deactivated.
Bit = 1: The position feedback signals FbkP1, FbkP2 are activate. The valve feedback signals
FbkV0, FbkV1, FbkV2 are deactivated.
Note
SafeV0, SafeV1, SafeV2 and DefPos1, DefPos2 are only used for configuring the icon
displays in the OS.
2.1.9.64 Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor
Feature bit
Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor

You can use this Feature bit to activate a separate monitoring time for stopping the motor.
bit = 0: A monitoring time for starting and stopping the motor
Bit = 1: Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor
2.1.9.65 Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed
Feature bit
Separate interlock for each direction or position

You can use this Feature bit to enable the use of the "Separate interlock for each direction,
position, or speed" function.

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Bit = 0: One interlock for each direction, position, or speed.

Bit = 1: Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed.
2.1.9.66 Separate delay times for each alarm
Feature bit
Separate delay times for each alarm

You can use this Feature bit to activate the alarm delay type Two time values for each
individual limit (Page 211).
Bit = 0: The alarm delay type Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211) is deactivated.
Bit = 1: The alarm delay type Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211) is activated.
See also
Two time values per limit pair (Page 210)
2.1.9.67 Signaling limit violation
Feature bit
Signaling limit violation

With this Feature bit, you specify how limit violation should be sent to the respective limit
outputs.
Bit = 0: Output value of the limit output = 1 (1 active)
Bit = 1: Output value of the limit output = 0 (0 active)
Note
To learn about the parameters with which you can influence this behavior, refer to the
description of the connections for the respective blocks.

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2.1.9.68 Alarm setpoint difference
Feature bit
Setpoint difference should be alarmed

Use this Feature bit to activate alarming when a setpoint difference occurs.
Bit = 0: Disabled: The message for the ExtMsg2 and ExtMsg3 parameters are output.
Bit = 1: Enabled: The messages for the ER_H_Lim or ER_L_Lim parameter are output instead
of the message parameters ExtMsg2 and ExtMsg3.
2.1.9.69 Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom unit
Feature bit
Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom unit

You can use this Feature bit to specify the display area and the unit of the setpoint
specification.
Bit = 0: Setpoint specification and readback value have the same display area (RbkOpScale,
RbkUnit)
Bit = 1: The setpoint specification has a separate display area and a custom unit
(SP_OpScale, SP_Unit)
2.1.9.70 Control via auxiliary valve
Feature Bit
Control via a auxiliary valve

You can use this Feature bit to specify if control should be performed by a auxiliary valve.
Bit = 0: Control without auxiliary valve / no auxiliary valve present
Bit = 1: Control via auxiliary valve

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2.1.9.71 Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and amplification of
the differentiator
Feature Bit
Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and amplification of the differentiator
Use this Feature bit to enable bumpless change to proportional gain Gain, derivative action
time TD and gain of the differentiator in automatic mode.
Bit = 0: The bumpless switchover is deactivated.
Bit = 1: The bumpless switchover is activated.
2.1.9.72 Enable bumpless switchover to "Automatic" mode for operator only
Feature bit
Enable bumpless switchover to automatic mode for operator only

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether bumpless switchover to automatic mode for
valves, motors and dosing unit should be enabled only if switching via the faceplate is in effect,
or whether switching using interconnectable inputs AutModLi and ManModLi (ModLiOp =
1) is also possible.
Bit = 0: The function "Bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors and dosers"
works when switching via the faceplate and switching using interconnectable inputs
AutModLi and ManModLi (ModLiOp = 1).
Bit = 1: The "Bumpless switchover in automatic mode for valves, motors and dosers" function
only works for switching via the faceplate. Bumping switchover can be activated via the inputs
2.1.9.73 Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers
Feature Bit

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Changeover with or without P step change when the internal setpoint is not in tracking mode
Use this Feature bit to specify if a changeover should occur with or without a P step change
when the internal setpoint (SP_TrkPv = 0) does not track the process value.
Bit = 0: Changeover without P step change (bumpless)
Bit = 1: Changeover with P step change (not bumpless)
For more detailed information, refer to the description of Manual and automatic mode for control
blocks (Page 73).
2.1.9.74 Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and dosers
Feature bit
Bumpless switchover
You can use this Feature bit to enable the bumpless switchover from local/manual mode to
automatic mode.
Bit = 0: Bumpless switchover is disabled. You can switch from local/manual mode to automatic
mode at any time.
Bit = 1: Bumpless switchover from local/manual mode to automatic mode is enabled. A
switchover from local/manual mode to automatic mode is only possible if the control settings
of the local/manual mode and automatic modes match. If switchover occurs at a different point
in time, this is indicated in the faceplate with the text "Switchover error".
Refer to the Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) section for
more on this.
A second feature bit is used to specify if bumpless switchover to automatic mode is only
possible via the faceplate or if switching is also possible via the interconnectable parameters
Refer to the section Enable bumpless switchover to "Automatic" mode for operator only
(Page 176).
2.1.9.75 Summing characteristics continuous or triggered
Feature bit

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Define summing characteristics

You can use this Feature bit to define the summing characteristics of the block as a function
of the Feature.Bit6 = 0. If you have set the Feature.Bit6 = 1, this Feature bit has no
function.
Bit = 0: Triggered summing characteristics.
Bit = 1: Continuous summing characteristics.
2.1.9.76 Suppression of all messages
Feature Bit
Suppression of all messages

You can use this Feature bit to determine whether all messages of the block are to be
suppressed.
Bit = 0: Process messages are suppressed.
Bit = 1: All messages are suppressed.
2.1.9.77 Output invalid raw value
Feature bit
Output invalid raw value

Use this Feature bit to activate output of the invalid raw value for channel blocks.
Bit = 0: The invalid raw value is not output. Either the substitute value (Feature bit Output
substitute value if raw value is invalid (Page 153)) or the last valid value (Feature bit
Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid (Page 157)) is output.
Bit = 1: The invalid raw value is output. The signal status of the output value is set to "Bad,
device related" or "Bad, process related".
If there is no valid raw value the output parameter Bad = 1 is set automatically.


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● Output invalid raw value (Feature.Bit28 = highest priority)
● Output substitute value if raw value is invalid (Page 153)(Feature.Bit29)
● Outputting last valid value if raw value is invalid (Page 157) (Feature.Bit30 = lowest
priority)
2.1.9.78 Transmission of status information of devices
Feature bit
Transmission of status information of devices

You can use this Feature bit to specify if status information of the device should be transferred
to the upstream diagnostics block.
Bit = 0: No transfer of status information.
Bit = 1: Transfer status information of the device to the upstream diagnostics block.
2.1.9.79 Control priority in the event of an invalid input command

Feature2 Bit
Control priority in the event of an invalid input command

You can use this function to define the control priority in the event of an invalid input command.
Default setting: 0
Bit = 0: In the event of an invalid input command, the control output is retained.
Bit = 1: In the event of an invalid input command, the control output switches to the "neutral
position".
2.1.9.80 Sealing the valve

Feature Bit

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Sealing the valve

You can use this Feature to enable the valve sealing function. The torque shutoff is then also
evaluated when the valve is closed.
Bit = 0: "Seal valve" function is disabled.
Bit = 1: "Seal valve" function is enabled.
2.1.9.81 First-in detection response to deactivation
Feature Bit
First-in detection response to deactivation

You can use this Feature Bit to define the first-in detection response of the interlock blocks
depending on the FirstInEn = 0 input parameter.
● Bit = 0: When first-in detection is deactivated via FirstInEn = 0, the output parameter
FirstIn is reset.
● Bit = 1: When first-in detection is deactivated via FirstInEn =0, the output parameter
FirstIn is maintained. When first-in detection is activated for the first time by an edge
change of FirstInEn 0->1, the output parameter FirstIn is reset.
2.1.9.82 Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode
Feature Bit
Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode

You can use this Feature bit to specify the reaction of the switching points to the "Out of
service" operating mode.
Bit = 0: Last state of the switching points before switching to the "Out of service" operating
mode is retained.
Bit = 1: The state of the switching points is reset to "Good".

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2.1.9.83 Reaction to the out of service mode
Feature bit
Reaction to the out of service mode

You can use this Feature bit to define the reaction of the technologic block based on the
interconnectable input parameter OosLi = 1.
● Bit = 0: The symbol for the "In progress" status (see below) appears in the block icon and
in the faceplate of the assigned technologic block. A 0-1 edge transition at the input
parameter OosLi has no further influence on the reaction of the technological block; the
previous status is retained. No switch to the "Out of service" mode is performed.
● Bit = 1: The mode switches to "Out of service" assuming that the block is "On" or "Manual"
mode. If this is not the case, the mode does not change. The symbol for the "In progress"
(see below) status also appears in the block icon and in the faceplate of the assigned
technologic block regardless of the mode change. No message is output to indicate whether
or not the mode change took place.
The status display for "In progress" appears as follows:
A 1-0 edge transition at the input parameter OosLi has no influence on the reaction of the
technologic block, the previous status is retained.
See also the section Release for maintenance (Page 65) for more on this.
2.1.9.84 Exiting local mode
Feature bit
Reaction to exiting local mode

Use this Feature bit to define how "Local mode" is be exited with LocalSetting = 1 or
LocalSetting = 2 and if the mode is not specified by AutModLi or ManModLi.
Bit = 0: Exiting local mode in manual mode (bumpless because the control signals are
continuously adjusted).
Bit = 1: When local mode is exited, the mode changes back to the last mode that was active
prior to local mode (not bumpless).
For more detailed information, refer to the description of Local mode (Page 80).

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2.1.9.85 Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or 4
Feature bit
Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or 4

Use this Feature bit to specify the display of interlocks with LocalSetting 2 or 4 at the
faceplate and at the block output LockAct .
Bit = 0: LocalSetting 2 and 4 crossed out locks are displayed in the standard view.
LockAct is not set with interlock.
Bit = 1: LocalSetting 2 and 4 locks are displayed in the standard view according to the
interlock. LockAct is set according to interlock. This setting is used for hardware interlock.
Note
A decreasing motor protection (Trip.Value=0) is displayed at the output parameter
LockAct, regardless of the Feature bit setting.
This Feature bit is also applicable for the LocalSetting 5 in VlvS.
2.1.9.86 Vibrate after torque monitoring
Feature2 bit
Vibrate after torque monitoring

You can use this Feature2 bit to determine whether vibration should be started after a torque
monitoring error TorqOpen or TorqClose.
Bit = 0: No vibration.
Bit = 1: Vibration is started after a torque monitoring error.
2.1.9.87 With acknowledge overdosage
Feature2 bit

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With acknowledge overdosage

You can use this Feature2 bit to change the acknowledgment behavior of overdosage and
underdosage.
Bit = 0: After an overdosage is identified, the block changes directly to the “End” state.
Bit = 1: After an overdosage is identified, the block changes and continues to be in the “Off”
state. An acknowledgment is necessary to change the dosing state to “End”. In the standard
view, status display shows the state “Ack Dos End”.
2.1.9.88 Ramp rate calculation
Feature bit
Number of the Feature bit: 6 (7 for VlvAnL)
Define ramp rate

You can use this Feature bit to define the ramp rate calculation based on the actual start
point and the actual ramp target value.
Bit = 0: New ramp rate will not be calculated after a change in the ramp target value.
Bit = 1: Ramp rate is calculated with the actual start point and the actual ramp target value.
2.1.9.89 SP following PV in open loop has no priority over SP_Ext and SP limits
Feature bit
SP following PV in open loop has no priority over SP_Ext and SP limits

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether the setpoint follows the process value in
"manual mode" with tracking (SP_TrkPV = 1). You can specify this function in case of setpoint
is external or limited.
Bit = 0: Setpoint follows process value (SP = PV) irrespective of whether setpoint is external
or limited.
Bit = 1: If the setpoint is external, setpoint follows the external setpoint (SP = SP_Ext) and will
be limited to the external limits (SP_ExHiLim and SP_ExLoLim). If the setpoint is internal,
setpoint follows the process value (SP = PV) and will be limited to the internal limits
(SP_InHiLim and SP_InLoLim).

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2.1.9.90 With accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated variable limit
Feature bit
With accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated variable limit
When switching to the automatic mode (manually, by tracking, forced tracking, or program
mode with manipulated variable specification) or when the controller is initialized by the
InitPid input, the integral action (reset) is moved to preserve bumpless operation in case
of an impending control deviation. The greater the control deviation and the controller gain,
the greater is this shift. The result may be that the integral action is set far outside the
manipulated variable limits. If the control deviation decreases after switching to the automatic
mode, it may happen that in controllers with large TI values, the manipulated variable stays
within the limit for a longer duration.
You can use this Feature bit to accelerate the return of the integral action from the limit. In
case of a pending control deviation, the integral action is moved only in the direction of the
control range to the extent that the manipulated variable can remove itself quickly and
bumplessly from the manipulated variable limits (MV_HiLim/MV_LoLim).
Bit = 0: Without accelerated return of the integral action.
Bit = 1: With accelerated return of the integral action when the integral action and the
manipulated variable are outside or at the manipulated variable limits.
Note
In regular control mode, the integral action cannot move outside the manipulated variable limits
because the manipulated variable is limited first and then fed back to the reset memory (see
also anti-windup in PIDConR functions (Page 834)).
2.1.9.91 External/internal selection specification
Feature bit
External/internal selection specification

You can use this Feature bit to switch from the faceplate between internal and external
selection of the inputs In01 to In10 (SelInt or SelExt).

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● Bit = 0:
LiOp = 0 Selection of In01 to In16 is internal; SelInt is active and can be used via faceplate.
LiOp = 1 Selection of In01 to In16 is external; SelExt is active and can be used via inter‐
connection.
● Bit = 1:
LiOp = 0 With the input parameter SelIntOp or SelExtOp, you can change the selection
between internal (SelInt) and external (SelExt) via faceplate.
LiOp = 1 With the input parameter SelIntLi or SelExtLi, you can change the selection
between internal (SelInt) and external (SelExt) via interconnection.
2.1.9.92 Setting switch or button mode for local commands
Feature2 bit
Setting switch or button mode for local commands (input signal as pulse signal or as static signal)
You can use this Feature2 bit to determine whether a separate interconnectable 1-active
control input has to be used for every local command of the block or two local commands are
assigned to a control input.
The Feature2 bit affects the following control inputs for local mode in the form of a pulse
(pushbutton operation) or a static signal (switching mode):
● Starting and stopping a motor
● Opening and closing a valve
You can find the commands for controlling the block in the relevant section on block operating
modes. They are always the parameters that are used for the local operation of a block.
Bit = 0: Button mode: Each local command is assigned to a control input. This has a latching
reaction and is 1-active.
1. Example with a motor MotRevL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● FwdLocal = 1 for the command "Start forward"
● RevLocal = 1 for the command "Start backwards"
● StopLocal = 1 for the stop command
Bit = 1: Switching mode: two static local commands are assigned to a control input.
2. Example with a motor MotRevL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● FwdLocal = 0 and RevLocal = 0 for the stop command

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The StopLocal control input is irrelevant in this case.

3. Example with motor MotSpdL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● Spd1Local = 1 for the command Motor to run with Speed1
● Spd2Local = 1 for the command Motor to run with Speed2
● Spd1Local = 0 and Spd2Local = 0 for the stop Command
4. Example with motor MotSpdCL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● FwdLocal = 0 and RevLocal = 0 for the stop command
5. Example with VlvPosL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● OpenLocal = 1, Command for Valve to "Open”
● CloseLocal = 1, Command for Valve to "Close”
● OpenLocal = 0 and CloseLocal = 0 for the stop command
6. Example with Vlv2WayL: In this case, use the interconnectable input parameters.
● Pos1Local = 1, Command for Valve1 to "Open"
● Pos2Local = 1, Command for Valve2 to "Open"
● Pos1Local = 0 and Pos2Local = 0, Command for "Position 0" (neutral position),
7. Example with VlvL
● OpenLocal = 1, Command for Valve to "Open"
● OpenLocal = 0, Command for Valve to "Close"
With Feature2.Bit4 = 1, two static local commands are assigned to a control input.
2.1.9.93 Gradient limitation with time duration
Feature bit
Number of the Feature bit:
● 11 for PIDConL, PIDConR, and PIDStepL
● 12 for MotSpdCL, VlvAnL, and OpAnL
Gradient limitation with time duration

You can use this Feature bit to ramp up or ramp down the setpoint SP respectively MV as a
function of time duration. With this Feature bit, the gradient limitation function can also work
with the time duration.
Bit = 0: Gradient limitation works only with the gradient values: SP/MV_UpRaLim, SP/
MV_DnRaLim

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Bit = 1: Gradient limitation also works with the time duration with the following parameters: SP/
MV_RmpModTime, SP/MV_RmpTime.
2.1.9.94 Analog input 1 is reserved for the operator
Feature bit
Analog input 1 is reserved for the operator

You can use this Feature bit to reserve the analog input 1 (In01) for the operator.
Bit = 0: Operator cannot use the analog input 1 (In01).
Bit = 1: Operator can change the value of analog input 1 (In01) if the input is not connected
and OS_Perm.Bit22 is set to 1.
2.1.9.95 Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate also in the "Local" mode
Feature2 bit
Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate also in the "Local" mode
You can use this Feature2 bit to enable the input of a setpoint for the operator in the "Local"
mode.
Bit = 0: Operator cannot change the setpoint in the "Local" mode.
Bit = 1: Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate in the "Local" mode.
2.1.9.96 Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor
Feature2 bit
Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor

You can use this Feature2 bit to define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor.
Bit = 0: The setpoint is retained after the motor is stopped.

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Bit = 1: After the motor is stopped, the setpoint will be set to SP_Off. If the motor is started
and the setpoint is in internal mode, the setpoint will be set to the low limitation SP_LoLim. Up
to this value, the internal setpoint can be changed. In case the setpoint is external after the
start of the motor, the setpoint will be changed directly to the external setpoint. The low
limitation will be limited downwards to SP_Off and will be written back if the limitation is
reached.
2.1.9.97 Retain last output value in case of bad input signal status
Feature bit
Retain last output value in case of bad input signal status

You can use this Feature bit to specify that the block holds its output value if the input signal
status is bad (16#00 or 16#28).
Bit = 0: Default state of the block.
Bit = 1: Retain last output value in case of bad input signal status.
2.1.9.98 Forcing operating modes in the "Local" mode
Feature2 bit
Forcing operating modes in the "Local" mode

You can use this Feature2 bit to specify whether forcing operating modes is possible in the
"Local" mode.
Bit = 0: In the "Local" mode, forcing operating modes is not possible.
Bit = 1: In the "Local" mode, forcing operating modes is possible.
2.1.9.99 Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback signal
Feature bit

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Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback signal
With this Feature bit, you can specify whether the motor stop in end position depends only
on the corresponding feedback signal or on both feedback signals.
Bit = 0: Motor stop in end position depends on two feedback signals (FbkOpen and
FbkClose). For example, motor stop in the end position "Open" depends on both feedback
signals "Opened" and "Closed". In this case, FbkOpen = 1 and FbkClose = 0 are
parameterized such that the drive output control of the motor "Open" is reset.
Bit = 1: Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback signal. For
example, motor stop in the end position "Open" depends only on the feedback signal "Opened".
In this case, only FbkOpen = 1 is parameterized such that the drive output control of the motor
"Open" is reset.
2.1.9.100 Substitution value is active if the block is in bypass
Feature bit
Substitution value is active if the block is in bypass

You can use this Feature bit to specify whether the block uses the process value or a
substitution value in case of an active bypass.
Bit = 0: Block will use the process value (PV/In/Out).
Bit = 1: Block will use the substitution value (BypPV/BypIn/BypOut).
2.1.9.101 Enable external message
Feature bit
Enable external message

You can use this Feature bit to specify if you want to use the quality code of Inx/InTSx or
the external values ExtValxx as the associated value.
Bit = 0: Use quality code of Inx or InTSx as the associated value.
Bit = 1: Use external values ExtValxx as the associated value.

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2.1.9.102 Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values
Feature/Feature2 bit
Number of the Feature/Feature2 bit: 10
Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values

You can use this Feature/Feature2 bit to consider the bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28)
in the parameter for the automatic commands or external values to move the block into the
neutral position.
Bit = 0: A bad signal status will not be considered.
Bit = 1: A bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28) in the automatic commands or external values
will be considered from the block. The block goes to a defined neutral position.
2.1.9.103 Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4
Feature bit
Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4

You can use this Feature bit to disable the tracking of feedback signals in the "Local" mode
setting 2 and 4.
Bit = 0: Calculation of impulse controls in LocalSetting 2 and 4.
Bit = 1: Disable calculation of Impulse controls in LocalSetting 2 and 4.
2.1.9.104 Inverter enable
Feature bit
Inverter enable
You can use this Feature bit to specify whether, after the activation of Feature bit 15
(Feature.Bit15 = 1), a frequency converter with a separate device infeed is to be used or
the inverter enable.
Bit = 0: Frequency converter with separate device infeed

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Bit = 1: Inverter enable
2.1.9.105 Scale dosing can be started only if StandStill = 1
Feature bit
Scale dosing can be started only if StandStill = 1

You can use this Feature bit to specify the start of scale dosing.
Bit = 0: Start scale dosing independent of standstill.
Bit = 1: Start scale dosing only with StandStill = 1
2.1.9.106 Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart
Feature bit
Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart

You can use this Feature bit to determine whether the history of MV and DV moves will be
deleted after CPU restart or block restart.
Bit = 0: The history of MV and DV will be deleted only after CPU restart if OB100 is running.
Bit = 1: The history of MV and DV will be deleted after CPU restart and also after a block restart
(Restart = 1), if user DBs/FCs will be loaded in controller.
2.1.9.107 Status output calculation
Feature bit
Status output calculation

You can use this Feature bit to define how the block calculates the status of output Out.
Bit = 0: The Status output is calculated with actual status input In.ST and the last status output
Out.ST. The block makes a worst status calculation like technological blocks over the whole

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integration. With function "Tracking values" (OutTrkOn = 1) the status is reset to

OutTrk.ST.
Bit = 1: The Status output is equal to status input (Out.ST = In.ST).
2.1.9.108 Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected message block
Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected message block
With this Feature/Feature2 bit, you can suppress the message lock with the parameter
MsgLock and the switchover to the “Out of service” mode for a connected message block
(EventTs, Event16Ts). Only the connected block over the parameter EventTsIn is
concerned. This allows generating messages also in the case of MsgLock = 1 or during a
switchover to the "Out of Service" mode in the main block. For example, if the main block goes
to the “Out of service” mode, the switchover can be messaged over a connection from the
main block output OosAct to an input Inx of EventTs/Event16Ts.
Bit = 0: No suppression.
Bit = 1: A message lock with the parameter MsgLock and a switchover to the “Out of service”
mode are supressed for connected message block over EventTsIn.
2.1.9.109 Variants of CPI calculation
Feature bit
Variants of CPI calculation

With this Feature bit, you can choose between the two variants of CPI calculation.
Bit = 0: Approximate calculation with reduced computing power consumption.
Bit = 1: More precise calculation corresponding to mathematical definition of variance.
Note
If you change the variant of calculation, the limits CPI_AL_Lim and CPI_WL_Lim may have
to be adapted.

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2.1.9.110 Scalable measuring range
Feature bit
Scalable measuring range

With this Feature bit, the scalable measuring range is activated. This Feature bit is used
by the driver generator according to the information from the HW Config / STEP 7 attribute
and therefore this Feature bit is set by the driver wizard.
Bit = 0: Scalable measuring range is not active.
Bit = 1: Scalable measuring range is active.
2.1.9.111 2 decimal points (scalable measuring range)
Feature bit
2 decimal points (scalable measuring range)

With this Feature bit, the measuring range resolution is set to 2 decimal points. This
Feature bit is used by the driver generator according to the information from the HW Config /
STEP 7 attribute and therefore this Feature bit is set by the driver wizard.
Bit = 0: Measuring range resolution is not set to 2 decimal points.
Bit = 1: Measuring range resolution is set to 2 decimal points.
2.1.9.112 3 decimal points (scalable measuring range)
Feature bit
3 decimal points (scalable measuring range)

With this Feature bit, the measuring range resolution is set to 3 decimal points. This
Feature bit is used by the driver generator according to the information from the HW Config /
STEP 7 attribute and therefore this Feature bit is set by the driver wizard.
Bit = 0: Measuring range resolution is not set to 3 decimal points.

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Bit = 1: Measuring range resolution is set to 3 decimal points.
2.1.9.113 Output substitute values in case of communications error
Feature bit
Output substitute values in case of communications error

Use this Feature bit to specify if substitute values are to be outputted in case of
communication error.
Bit = 0: Substitute values are not outputted in case of communication error.
Bit = 1: Substitute values are outputted in case of communications error
2.1.9.114 Output last values in case of communications error
Feature bit
Output last values in case of communications error

Use this Feature bit to specify if last values are to be outputted in case of communication
error.
Bit = 0: Last values are not outputted in case of communication error.
Bit = 1: Last values are outputted in case of communications error.
2.1.9.115 Dosing controls are deactivated during scale is in taring mode
Feature bit
The dosing controls are deactivated during scale is in taring mode

You can specify the dosing controls Ctrl, P_Ctrl, Ctrl2, P_Ctrl2 after the start of scale
dosing using this Feature bit.
Bit = 0: After start of scale dosing the controls are active and independent of StandStill.

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Bit = 1: After start of scale dosing the controls are deactivated during scale is in taring mode
(StandStill = 0).
Note
After start of scale dosing during taring mode (StandStill = 0) the display area in the
standard view shows "Taring".
2.1.9.116 Do not evaluate the first run of the diagnostic blocks
Feature bit
Do not evaluate the first run of the diagnostic blocks

Use this Feature bit to deactivate the evaluation of the first run detection in parameter
DXCHG1 for channel blocks in case of manually configuration of the parameter Mode.
Bit = 0: Activates the evaluation of the first run detection in parameter DXCHG1.
Bit = 1: Deactivates the evaluation of the first run detection in parameter DXCHG1.
2.1.9.117 Selection of metadata and diagnostic blocks
Feature bit
Selection of metadata and diagnostic blocks

Use this Feature bit to specify how PCS 7 driver generator proceeds with the connected
hardware.
Bit = 0: PCS 7 driver generator uses PCS 7 Basis Library metadata and function blocks.
Bit = 1: PCS 7 driver generator uses metadata and function blocks from an additionally installed
AddOn Library.
2.1.9.118 Limits disabled in faceplate
Feature bit

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Blocks: CntOhSc, CountOh, CountScL, TotalL, MonAnL, MonAnS, MotL, MotRevL,

MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, VlvAnL, VlvMotL, and VlvPosL
Blocks: DoseL
Blocks: FmCont, FmTemp, PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDConS, PIDStepL, and ConPerMon
Limits disabled in faceplate

You can use this Feature bit to make the limits visible but disabled in faceplate when limits
are disabled.
Bit = 0: Limits are invisible in faceplate when disabled from block.

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Bit = 1: Limits are visible but disabled in faceplate when disabled from block.
2.1.9.119 Keep last valid raw value if input value is bad
Feature bit
Keep last valid raw value if input value is bad

Use this Feature bit to hold the raw output value if the input value is bad (16#00 or 16#28).
Bit = 0: Transfers the data. Status of input value is not bad.
Bit = 1: Does not transfer the data. Status of input value is bad.
2.1.9.120 With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern changes
Feature bit
With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern change

You can use this Feature bit to define the PID behavior after a change of mode SP intern/
extern (SP_ExtAct). This means MV makes a jump or not.
Bit = 0: No PID initialization after a change of mode SP intern/extern (SP_ExtAct). If the
setpoint intern is different to SP extern, MV makes a jump to reach the new setpoint faster.

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Bit = 1: With PID initialization after a change of mode SP intern/extern (SP_ExtAct). MV

makes no jump, but the process needs more time to reach the new setpoint.
2.1.9.121 Changes signal status of outputs in OOS
Number of the Feature bit:
● 3 for SelA16In, SelAn16L
● 4 for CntOhSc, CountScL, CountOh, TotalL
● 5 for PIDConS, PIDConR, PIDConL, PIDStepL, FmTemp, FmCont, MPC 10x10, KalFit,
ModPreCon, TimeTrig, AV, MonAnL, MonAnS, MonDiL, MonDi08, MonDiS
Number of the Feature2 bit:
● 1 for MotL, MotS, MotRevL, MotSpdL, MotSpdCL, VlvS, VlvL, Vlv2WayL, VlvMotL, VlvAnL,
VlvPosL
● 6 for DoseL
Refer the section "Out of service mode" of the respective blocks to know about the applicable
outputs.
Changes signal status of outputs in OOS

This Feature bit changes the signal status of outputs in Out of service mode.
Bit = 0: Default state of the block.
Bit = 1: Signal status of the respective output parameters changes to 16#60.
Note
Feature bit is different for various families of the blocks.
2.1.9.122 Behavior in the case of Bus failure
Feature bit
Behavior in the case of Bus failure

With this Feature bit, you can set the signal status of all output signals to 16#68 in the case
of Bus failure (ModErr = 1).

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Bit = 0: The signal status of all output signals is set to 16#00 ("Bad, device related").
Bit = 1: The signal status of all output signals is set to 16#68 ("Uncertain, device related").
2.1.10 Functions for controllers
2.1.10.1 Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step changes
Alarm delay for blocks with the function "Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step changes"
This type of alarm delay is used when temporary violations of set alarm thresholds of the control
deviation are to be suppressed at setpoint step changes. The alarm delay is parameterized at
the following inputs:
Parameter for the delay Explanation

time
ER_AH_DFac Delay factor at positive setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AH_Lim
ER_AL_DFac Delay factor at negative setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AL_Lim
The effective delay time is calculated from the delay factor and the setpoint difference:
● Positive setpoint step change: ER_A_DCOut = Maximum
The maximum is formed from the parameters ER_A_DC as well as
ER_AH_DFac• Setpoint difference
● Negative setpoint step change: Maximum
The maximum is formed from the parameters ER_A_DC as well as
-1• ER_AL_DFac• Setpoint difference
The effective delay time is specified at the output parameter:
Parameter Explanation
ER_A_DCOut Effective delay time at setpoint step changes for incoming alarms during
control deviation monitoring
Before a setpoint change, the effective delay time amounts to

ER_A_DCOut = ER_A_DC.
For a setpoint step change, the effective delay time increases depending on the factors
ER_AH_DFac as well as ER_AL_DFac.
When the control loop has settled again, meaning that
(ER_AL_Lim + ER_Hyst) <= ER <= (ER_AH_Lim – ER_Hyst)
and that the delay time for outgoing alarms (ER_A_DG) has expired, the output is reset again to

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ER_A_DC: ER_A_DCOut = ER_A_DC

.
Activating the alarm delay

The alarm delay factors have a default value of 0, meaning that the function is deactivated.
Specify a delay factor > 0 in order to use the function.
Pending alarms
Pending alarms are output at the output parameters ER_AL_Act and ER_AH_Act.
Calculation of the output parameter ER_A_DCOut

ER_A_DC is assigned by default to the output before a setpoint change.
ER_A_DCOut = ER_A_DC
In the case of a setpoint change in the positive direction during automatic mode, the output is
calculated as follows:
ER_A_DCOut = Maximum (ER_A_DC, ER_AH_DFac * Setpoint difference)
In the case of a setpoint change in the negative direction during automatic mode, the output
is calculated as follows:
ER_A_DCOut = Maximum (ER_A_DC, -1*ER_AL_DFac * Setpoint difference)
When the control circuit has stabilized again, meaning (ER_AL_Lim + ER_Hyst) <= ER <=
(ER_AH_Lim – ER_Hyst), and the delay time for outgoing alarms ER_A_DG has expired, the
output is reset again to ER_A_DC: ER_A_DCOut = ER_A_DC.
Activating and deactivating the function

The function is deactivated (default) when ER_AH_DFac = 0.0 and ER_AL_DFac = 0.0.
2.1.10.2 Inverting control direction
Inverting control direction

For some processes (for example cooling processes), negative control gain is necessary. This
is achieved by the inverting the control direction by means of the input parameter
NegGain = 1. The gain is always entered positively at the input parameter Gain . If there is
an inversion, this is indicated at the output parameter GainEff by a negative number.

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2.1.10.3 Error signal generation and dead band
Error signal generation and dead band

The signal error is formed from the effective setpoint SP and the process value
PV (ER = SP - PV_Out) (PIDConR ER =PV_Out - SP) and is available at the ER output.
In the case of activated error signal generation (only at block PIDConL, Feature.Bit14),
ER is formed by ER_Ext.
To suppress disturbances in the steady state, you can assign a dead band (Deadband):
● Deadband = 0: Dead band is disabled
● Deadband ≠ 0: Dead band is enabled
With a negative dead band (Deadband < 0.0), calculation is continued internally with this
value
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A dead zone in the controller can help reduce the movements of the actuator and thus reduce
the energy consumption and wear of the actuator. This applies especially to mechanical
actuators, such as valves and pumps. The dead zone may also required in order to avoid small,
stable, continuous oscillations (working movement), which are caused by the quantization of
the control actions in the control loop.
Note
Calming the control signals via dead band is only possible when no structure splitting is active,
i.e. when PropFacSP = 1 and DiffToFbk = 0. Controller actions in the feedback branch
directly process the measured actual value instead of the control deviation and are therefore
not affected by the dead band.
● Remaining control deviations smaller than the dead band are ignored by the controller, i.e.
it does nothing even it can. Therefore, steady states of the actual value can occur, the
average time of which significantly differs from the setpoint.
● When such steady states occur at the edges of the dead zone, it must be expected that
even the smallest problems will cause control intervention (i.e. actuator energy
consumption).

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● Large dead zones have a negative effect on the control response of the control loop for
setpoint changes. This is because the controller "stops work", for example, in the rising
phase of a positive step response when entering the dead band. This can lead to creeping
settling time, or cause the controller to be activated again when the actual value exceeds
the high limit of the dead band in the form of an overshoot.
● After a fault event that leads to exiting the dead band, the controller brings the actual value
back only to the edge of the dead band, which has the above-mentioned disadvantages.
By setting Feature.Bit30, you can activate dynamic adjustment of the dead band. This
allows you to benefit from the advantages of a dead band without having to tolerate the above-
mentioned disadvantages.
When large control deviations occur (i.e. the dead band is exited), it is temporarily deactivate
until the controller returns the actual value to the proximity of the setpoint. The controller also
demonstrates control response for setpoint changes without a dead band in this way.
There is then a wait until it can be assumed that the process has settled on operating point.
Only then is the dead band activated again. When it is reactivated, the manipulated variable
is set to the mean of a sliding time window. This ensures that the actual value to be controlled
settles more in the middle of the dead band than at the edges. This avoids unnecessary shifting
of the mean value of the controlled variable from the setpoint, and thus poor stationary control
performance. The probability that the controlled variable is within the dead zone time is
increased, and further control actions are no longer necessary. This leads to reduced wear
and less energy consumption.
Note
Configuration and commissioning

● Use a process tag type that contains the ConPerMon function block for monitoring the
control performance in addition to the controller.
● Check whether the additional interconnections between the monitoring block and controller
are available:
– PIDConL.MV_Mean:= ConPerMon.MV_Mean
– PIDConL.SettliTime:= ConPerMon.SettliDeadBand
● Put the controller into operation as usual with the PID Tuner, and then initialize the
ConPerMon block.
● Perform a setpoint step with activated control performance monitoring and without dead
band (PIDConL.DeadBand:=0). Various characteristics of the step response can be
determined by the ConPerMon block in this way. Check if the determined settling time at
the ConPerMon.SettliTime output parameter appears plausible.
● Specify the width of the dead band at the PIDConL.DeadBand input parameter.

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● Check the actuating signal signal in the steady state of the control loop. Has the desired
calming of the signal form been achieved?
● Activate Feature.Bit30.
● Check the control response of the control loop. If the control loop has not sufficiently settled
as expected near the center of the dead band after a setpoint change, it may help to increase
the value of the PIDConL.SettliTime input parameter.
Notes on selecting the width of the dead band

The width of the dead band primarily depends on the desired precision of the control, in other
words, after the maximum, permanent, control deviations permissible by process engineering
and after the change of the manipulated variable based on a minimum possible change of the
manipulated variable (caused, for example, by a switching actuator). With regard to the
minimization of control interventions, the following adjustment rules help to select the dead
band wide enough that unavoidable variances of the control variables due to measurement
noise or quantization noise do not lead to permanent control movements:
● Assuming a normal distribution of the statistical control variables around the setpoint, two
to three times the standard deviation of the actual value in the steady state is used as the
width of the dead band. This information can be obtained from the control loop monitoring
block: PIDConL.DeadBand:= (2...3)*ConPerMon.RefStdDev.
● If working movements in the control loop are systematically caused by the manipulated
variable quantization, for example, due to a pulse width modulation with a defined minimum
pulse duration and pulse period, a step controller with defined minimum step size or an
electro-pneumatic positioner, the width of the dead band depends on the manipulated
variable quantization multiplied by the process gain.
Example: A control signal resolution of 5% for temperature regulation with the process gain
1.5°C/% means that only temperatures in a grid of 5%, 1.5°C/% = 7.5°C can be reached
exactly. The dead band must then be selected wide enough sp that at least one grid point
falls within the dead band in which the process can remain in a steady-state, i.e. DeadBand
> 3.8°C in this case.
2.1.10.4 Using control zones
Using control zones

The control zone function is mainly used for temperature processes in which the time lag is
small compared to the recovery time (no more than a tenth of the recovery time). This is
typically the case when the temperature controller accesses the actuator directly (e.g. heating,
steam valve), and typically not the case with master controllers of cascade interconnections
(e.g. control of the internal temperature of a reactor via the shell temperature).
The control zone can result in large overshoots in processes with an excessively large time
lag.
During commissioning with the PCS 7 PID-Tuner, you can check whether the process order
is smaller than 2 and the process type "VZ2 model" is displayed. An initial approach for
dimensioning the control zone: ConZone= MV_HiLim/Gain.
If ConZone > 0, the controller works with a control zone; if ConZone <= 0, the "control
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ErrorNum parameter. When the control zone is enabled, the controller operates according to
the following algorithm:
● If the process value PV exceeds the setpoint SP by more than ConZone, the value
MV_LoLim is output as the manipulated variable (controlled mode, in order to return to the
control zone as fast as possible).
● If the process value PV falls below the setpoint SP by more than ConZone, MV_HiLim is
output (controlled mode).
● (Only possible with PIDConL, not with FmTemp) In controlled mode of the control zone and
when the I component is enabled (TI<>0), the I component can be set in a variety of ways
when the control zone is entered, depending on three Feature bits:
Feature.Bit1 Feature.Bit1 Feature.Bit1 Response

2 3 8
0 0 0 I_Part := MV.Value -P_Part -FFwd ; The controller oper‐
ates bumplessly when entering automatic control mode. (This cor‐
responds to the reaction up to V8.0)
0 0 1 I_Part := MV.Value -FFwd ; A P jump of the manipulated
variable occurs when entering automatic control mode (use only in
exceptional cases)
1 x x I_Part := MV_Offset.Value; The controller starts with the default
value MV_Offset as I component when entering automatic control
mode
0 1 x I component is frozen. When it enters the control zone, the controller
starts with the value of the I component that was in effect when it
left the control zone. This can be useful for continuous processes,
where it can be assumed that the controller is at the same operating
point as it was when it left the control zone, nearly in a steady state.
x = any
The I component is always set to MV_Offset when the I component is disabled (TI=0). I.e.:
The control zone operates with the specified I_Part := MV_Offset with P or PD controlling.
Freezing of the I component with IntHoldPos or IntHoldNeg has no effect during
controlled mode due to the control zone.
● If the process value PV stays within the control zone (ConZone), the manipulated variable
assumes the value of the PID algorithm (automatic closed-loop mode).
Note
The change from controlled closed-loop mode to automatic closed-loop mode is based on
a hysteresis of 20% of the control zone. Make sure that the control zone has an adequate
width before you manually activate the control zone. An insufficient width of the control
zone leads to oscillation of the manipulated variable and of the process value.
Advantages of the control zone:

Once the control zone is entered, the manipulated variable is quickly reduced by the applied
D component. The control zone is therefore only useful if the derivative component is activated.
Without the derivative component, only the reducing proportional component would reduce
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overshoot or undershoot if the value of the output minimum or maximum manipulated variable
is a long way from the stationary manipulated variable required for the new operating point.
2.1.10.5 Setpoint limiting for external setpoints
Setpoint limiting for external setpoints

With this function you can limit the external setpoint to a range by means of the parameters
SP_ExHiLim (high limit) and SP_ExLoLim (low limit). If the setpoint lies outside the range
defined by you, it is limited to the valid range.
If the external setpoint lies on or above the limit SP_ExHiLim, this is displayed at the output
SP_ExHiAct = 1.
If the external setpoint lies on or below the limit of SP_ExLoLim, this is displayed at the output
SP_ExLoAct = 1.
The external setpoint limits can be tracked internally via the interconnection of the output
parameters SP_InHiOut or SP_InLoOut following SP_ExHiLim or SP_ExLoLim. You can
control the two limit pairs from the faceplate.
2.1.10.6 Tracking setpoint in manual mode
Tracking setpoint in manual mode

To allow a bumpless transfer to automatic mode, the setpoint tracks the process value. When
tracking,(SP_TrkPV = 1) the internal setpoint SP_Int is tracked to the process value PV.
Additional information on setpoint tracking is available in Manual and automatic mode for
control blocks (Page 73).
2.1.10.7 Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable
Manipulated variable tracking

You adjust the manipulated value (tracking) in order to implement a Bumpless switchover of
controllers. A typical use case is cascade control: If the assigned secondary controller is no
longer in automatic mode with external setpoint, the primary controller must track it.
To adjust the manipulated variable (tracking), you have to set the parameter MV_TrkOn = 1.
Now the manipulated variable is taken from the interconnected tracking value MV_Trk and
passed to the output MV. The MV output is limited to the MV_HiLim and MV_LoLim parameters.
Manual mode takes priority over tracking to allow a plant operator to set the controller to manual
mode using the faceplate even when tracking the manipulated variable and therefore continue
to normal operation.
The text "Tracking" is also displayed in the standard view of the faceplate.

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Activating forced tracking mode for the manipulated variable

Forced tracking is used to set the controller output of a higher-level controller to a value that
can be specified.
You can use forced tracking, for example, to implement a centralized emergency stop in the
plant. This can be put into effect regardless of the operating mode the controller is currently
in.
To force adjustment of the manipulated variable (tracking), you have to set the parameter
MV_ForOn = 1. Now the manipulated variable is taken from the interconnected tracking value
MV_Forced and passed to the output MV.
With forced tracking, it is not possible to limit the manipulated variable, nor can the plant
operator change to manual mode in the faceplate. The text "Forced tracking" is also displayed
in the standard view of the faceplate.
Note
This function is not available for the FmCont, FmTemp, and ModPreCon blocks.
Limiting the value of a manipulated variable in automatic mode

In automatic mode, the manipulated variable is set to its automatic manipulated variable limits
as specified by the input parameters MV_HiLim and MV_LoLim and output at the output
parameter MV. Reaching the limit is then displayed at the output parameter MV_HiAct = 1
for the high limit and MV_LoAct = 1 for the low limit.
Interconnecting the output parameter ManHiOut or ManLoOut to MV_HiLim or MV_LoLim
allows the automatic manipulated variable limits to tracked to manual manipulated variable
limits. You can keep both limit pairs in synch and control the manual manipulated variable
limits in the faceplate.
Limiting the value of a manipulated variable in manual mode

In manual mode, the manipulated variable is set to its manual manipulated variable limits as
specified by the input parameters ManHiLim and ManLoLim and output at the output
parameter MV.
See also
Forcing operating modes (Page 41)
2.1.10.8 Feedforwarding and limiting disturbance variables
Feedforward control and limitation

The feedforward control is used in order to compensate measurable disturbance variables,
such as temperature or pressure, that can have an effect on the process. In automatic mode,
the disturbance variable is added to the result of the PID algorithm.

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The disturbance variable is connected to the FFwd Parameter. It is limited to the FFwdHiLim
and FFwdLoLim limits. If the disturbance variable is outside or at the limits, this is indicated
by the FFwdHiAct = 1 or FFwdLoAct = 1 output parameters.
2.1.10.9 Structure segmentation at controllers
Structure segmentation at controllers

In order to avoid jumps at the manipulated value (controller output) during setpoint changes,
proportional and derivative actions can be switched into the feedback path. I.e.: The
proportional action (proportionally) and the derivative action are then only influenced by the
process value.
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Switching proportional action into the feedback path

A proportion of the P action can be placed in the feedback using the PropFacSP parameter.
Setpoint jumps then only affect the proportional action proportionally.
PropFacSP = 0: Proportional action is completely in the feedback path. Setpoint jumps do
not affect the proportional action.
PropFacSP = 1: Proportional action is not in the feedback path. Proportional action is
affected by setpoint and process variable (default setting).
Switching derivative action into the feedback path

The parameter DiffToFbk can be used to switch the D action into the feedback path. Setpoint
jumps then no longer affect the derivative action directly.
DiffToFbk = 0: Derivative action is not in the feedback path. Derivative action is affected
by setpoint and process variable (default setting).
DiffToFbk = 1: Derivative action is in the feedback path. Setpoint jumps do not affect the
derivative action.

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Implementation of the structure segmentation

The implementation of the structure segmentation differs from the figure shown above such
that changing PropFacSP does not change MV. Control behavior corresponds to the figure.
2.1.11 Messaging
2.1.11.1 Area of application of the alarm delays
Area of application
A sensible area of application for setting alarm delays can, for example, be a motor. When it
is started, an elevated starting current can occur and this could be reported depending on the
configured limit. Since this usually settles down to a value below the set limit, the alarm would
not make sense. In this case, the alarm delay that is intended to bridge the duration of the
active alarm is used.
Note
Alarms that are really wanted are, naturally, also delayed when an alarm delay is used.
Therefore select the delay period prudently!
Alarm delays in the Advanced Process Library

There are three block types with a different application of the alarm delay for:
● One time value for all limits (Page 209)
● One time value per limit pair (Page 209)
● Two time values per limit pair (Page 210)
● Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211)
Note
An alarm delay is displayed with the following symbol in the limit view and in the faceplate
overview:

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2.1.11.2 One time value for all limits
Blocks with one time value for the alarm delay

This form of alarm delay is used for blocks without a unit designation in the name, for example,
ConPerMon.
The alarm delay is used when brief violations of the set alarm thresholds are to be suppressed.
The duration of the time delay is parameterized at the input AlmDelay. Parameter assignment
is always carried out in seconds.

The alarm delay is disabled by default (AlmDelay = 0). To use the function, set a delay time
[s] with the AlmDelay parameter.
2.1.11.3 One time value per limit pair
Blocks with one time value for the alarm delay per limit pair
Note
The alarm delay is configured at the following inputs:
Parameter for the delay time Explanation

XXX_A_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Alarm
XXX_Alarm_DelayComing
XXX: Value to be monitored
XXX_W_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Warning
XXX_Warning_DelayComing

By default, the alarm delay is disabled for each limit, meaning that each individual parameter
has 0 [s] pre-assigned.
To use the function, set a delay time [s] for each parameter.

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Pending alarms
Pending alarms, warnings, or tolerances are output at the corresponding output parameters:
● XXX_AH_Act = 1: Alarm limit (high) reached or violated
● XXX_AL_Act = 1: Alarm limit (low) reached or violated
● XXX_WH_Act = 1: Warning limit (high) reached or violated
● XXX_WL_Act = 1: Warning limit (low) reached or violated
If a message is active at one of these outputs, this is indicated by a 1.
See also
2.1.11.4 Two time values per limit pair
Blocks with two time values for the alarm delay per limit pair
Note

XXX_A_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Alarm
XXX_Alarm_DelayComing
XXX_A_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Alarm
XXX_Alarm_DelayGoing
XXX_W_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Warning
XXX_Warning_DelayComing
XXX_W_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Warning
XXX_Warning_DelayGoing

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XXX_T_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Tolerance
XXX_Tolerance_DelayComing
XXX_T_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Tolerance
XXX_Tolerance_DelayGoing

By default, the alarm delay is disabled for each individual pair, meaning that each individual
parameter has 0 [s] pre-assigned.
Pending alarms
● XXX_AH_Act = 1: Alarm limit (high) reached or violated
● XXX_AL_Act = 1: Alarm limit (low) reached or violated
● XXX_WH_Act = 1: Warning limit (high) reached or violated
● XXX_WL_Act = 1: Warning limit (low) reached or violated
● XXX_TH_Act = 1: Tolerance limit (high) reached or violated
● XXX_TL_Act = 1: Tolerance limit (low) reached or violated
See also
2.1.11.5 Two time values for each individual limit
Alarm delay for blocks with two time values for each individual limit
This form of alarm delay is used for the blocks PIDConL, PIDConR, and MonAnL.
Note

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XX_AH_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Alarm (for high limit)
XX_AlarmHigh_DelayComing
XX: Value to be monitored
XX_AH_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Alarm (for high limit)
XX_AlarmHigh_DelayGoing
XX_AL_DC 1)
Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Alarm (for low limit)
XX_AlarmLow_DelayComing
XX_AL_DG1) Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Alarm (for low limit)
XX_AlarmLow_DelayGoing
XX_WH_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Warning (for high limit)
XX_WarningHigh_DelayComing
XX_WH_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Warning (for high limit)
XX_WarningHigh_DelayGoing
XX_WL_DC1) Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Warning (for low limit)
XX_WarningLow_DelayComing
XX_WL_DG 1)
Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Warning (for low limit)
XX_WarningLow_DelayGoing
XX_TH_DC Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Tolerance (for high limit)
XX_ToleranceHigh_DelayComing
XX_TH_DG Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Tolerance (for high limit)
XX_ToleranceHigh_DelayGoing

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XX_TL_DC1) Delay time for incoming events of the class
● Tolerance (for low limit)
XX_ToleranceLow_DelayComing
XX_TL_DG 1)
Delay time for outgoing events of the class
● Tolerance (for low limit)
XX_ToleranceLow_DelayGoing
1)
In the "MonAnL" block, the inputs for a low delay time do not have the separate "L" letters
(e.g. XX_AL_DC: the input name is XX_A_DC).

By default, the alarm delay is disabled for each individual limit, meaning that each individual
parameter has 0 [s] pre-assigned.
Pending alarms
● XX_AL_Act = 1: Alarm limit (low) reached or violated
● XX_AH_Act = 1: Alarm limit (high) reached or violated
● XX_WL_Act = 1: Warning limit (low) reached or violated
● XX_WH_Act = 1: Warning limit (high) reached or violated
● XX_TL_Act = 1: Tolerance limit (low) reached or violated
● XX_TH_Act = 1: Tolerance limit (high) reached or violated
See also
Separate delay times for each alarm (Page 174)
2.1.11.6 Generating instance-specific messages
Generating instance-specific messages

You can generate instance-specific messages for a binary signal of every block.
The number of interconnectable input parameters that can be used freely varies with relation
to the blocks. The X in the parameter name designates the position.

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You can specify the following messages for these instance-specific messages:
● Message class
● Priority of the message
● Message text
● Message auxiliary value
● Acknowledge behavior
Additional information is available in the descriptions of the message functionality of the
individual blocks and in the PCS 7 Configuration Manual Operator Station under "How to
configure the user-specific messages".
See also
Time stamp (Page 214)
2.1.11.7 Suppressing messages using the MsgLock parameter

The MsgLock = 1 parameter is used to selectively suppress the following messages
depending on Feature.Bit25:
● All messages at the block
or
● All messages at the block, except for process control messages (for example, CSF, motor
protection, feedback error) and external messages.
Messages already queued received the "outgoing" status with MsgLock = 1 .
You can find additional information on Feature.Bit25 in the section Suppression of all
messages (Page 178)
Note
With the block OpAnL, this function is independent of Feature.Bit25.
2.1.11.8 Time stamp
Time stamp
The time stamp is the assignment of time information to the status change of a binary process
signal. The status change of the signal is signaled together with the time information.
Use the EventTS block to report time stamped signals.
For more information on time stamping and how to configure it, please refer to the "PCS 7 -
High-Precision Time Stamping Function Manual".

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Areas of application
Areas of application of the time stamp are for example:
● Accurately-timed detection of problems in process-related equipment. The time stamp
enables you to explicitly identify signals that indicate the cause of the failure of a process
unit.
● Analysis of system-wide interrelationships
● Detection and reporting of the sequence of time-critical signal changes
Forming the time information

The time information is generated by one of the following methods and is specified at the block
by means of the input parameter TimeStampOn:
● TimeStampOn = 0: Use time stamp of the CPU (default)
● TimeStampOn = 1: Use time stamp of the I/O
Time stamping in the EventTS block

Connect the binary output parameter of another block (e.g. Pcs7DiIn) with a message input
Inx (x = 1 ... 8) of the EventTS block.
When the EventTS block recognizes a change in the signal state at this message input, it uses
the current time of the CPU as the time stamp. Only the signal changes that are slower than
the cycle time of the block can be detected.
High-precision time stamp in the process I/O

You have configured the hardware of your system for high-precision time stamping as
explained in the "PCS 7 - High-Precision Time Stamping Function Manual". The signal changes
are recognized in the I/O devices and the time stamp assigned to them. This data is available
at the output parameter TS_Out of the Pcs7DiIT block.
The high-precision time stamp is independent of the cycle time of the blocks. The actual time
resolution for two different status changes depends on your plant configuration and the
hardware you are using.
Interconnect the output parameter TS_Out of Pcs7DiIT with a message input InTSx(x =
1 ... 8) of the EventTS block.
Error handling
The system block ImDrvTs recognizes when the time stamp function in the I/O devices is
defective and forwards this information to the Pcs7DiIT block. This then forms the time stamp
using the current CPU time and sets the signal status of TS_Out output parameter to "Bad,
due to device". The EventTS block then uses the current time of the CPU as the time stamp.
You can find additional information in the "PCS 7 - High-Precision Time Stamping Function
Manual".

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2.1.11.9 Connection of the time-stamped messages from EventTs or Event16Ts

If the output parameter EventTsOut of the block EventTs or Event16Ts is connected to the
input parameter EventTsIn or EventTs2In of another block, the time-stamped messages
of the block EventTs or Event16Ts will be displayed at the connected block. The following
functionalities or parameters of the block are transferred to the connected message blocks:
● Maintenance release status (MS_Release)
● Operating mode "Out of service" (depends on Feature2.Bit11)
● Message lock with the parameter MsgLock (depends on Feature2.Bit11)
● Batch parameters (BatchEn, Occupied, BatchID, BatchName, and StepNo)
With Feature2.Bit11 Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected
message block (Page 192), you can suppress the change to the “Out of service” mode and
the message lock over MsgLock.
2.1.12 Settings for operator control and monitoring
2.1.12.1 Display and operator input area for process values and setpoints
Display and operator input area for process values and setpoints
You specify the upper and lower area limits in the faceplate using interconnectable input
parameters for the following:
● Display areas (bar display)
● Operator input area (for example setpoint and manipulated value)
● Input area for the limit values
– Up to 7 numbers (including a decimal separator and a minus sign) are possible in the
faceplates
The interconnectable input parameter is a structured variable that contains two analog values.
Refer to the descriptions of the individual blocks for the relevant input parameters.
Using a structured variable for scaling

There are three possibilities with which you can influence the contents of the structured
variables, namely with:
● The corresponding channel function block, for example, the FbAnIn block
● A conversion block, for example, the StruScIn block
● Direct parameter assignment at the block input
Additional information on data types is available in the documentation of CFC and STEP 7.

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2.1.12.2 Opening additional faceplates
Opening additional faceplates

You can open standard views of other faceplates from various faceplate views. Here, you have
the following options:
● Two buttons that you can assign freely and that are used to call faceplates of other blocks.
● Two predefined buttons for calling faceplates with a fixed assignment to the controller
blocks.
● Buttons predefined for interlock functions
Note
"Small" blocks
With "Small" blocks, you can call up only one faceplate from the standard view.
Freely assignable buttons

From the standard view and from the preview, you can use a button to open the standard view
of a block that can be selected freely. In order to use this function, in the CFC you need to
interconnect the SelFp1 input parameter for the button in the standard view or SelFp2 for
the button in the preview to any given output parameter of the block whose faceplate is to be
opened. This makes the buttons in the faceplates visible.
Note
You can only configure the button in the standard view (SelFp1) with interlock blocks. There
are no buttons with the GainSched block.
Button label
You can change the button labels in the "OS additional text" attribute to "SelFp1"/"SelFp2".
Note
There is also an alternative solution for labeling the buttons:
● Open the process picture in WinCC GraphicsDesigner.
● Open the object properties of the block icon.
● Under Configurations, assign the desired text to the attribute UserButtonText1 or
UserButtonText2.
The main difference between this solution and the first solution is that the labels are only
specified when the faceplate above the block icon is opened. This solution is therefore
outdated.

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Predefined buttons for controller blocks

You can open the standard view for the following blocks from a controller standard view or
parameter view (for example PIDConL):
● ConPerMon (can be called from the standard view)
– To do this, you need to interconnect the output parameter CPI of the ConPerMon block
to the input parameter CPI_In of the controller block.
● GainSched (can be called from the parameter view)
– To do this, you need to interconnect the output parameter Link2Gain of the GainSched
block to the input parameter Gain of the controller block.
The labels of the buttons cannot be changed here.
Predefined buttons for interlocks

You can open the following interlock blocks from the standard view of the technology blocks:
● Activation enable
● Interlock without reset (interlock)
● Interlock with reset (protection)
The buttons intended for this are visible when the relevant input parameter (Permit,
Intlock or Protect) is interconnected to an interlock block.
You can open the standard view for the following faceplates from the standard view of the
interlock blocks:
● The blocks interconnected to the input values.
● The block interconnected to the output value.
The buttons intended for this are visible when the input parameters (for example In01) or the
Out output parameter of the interlock block is interconnected to a block that has a faceplate.
Note
Interconnection of the Out output parameter to multiple blocks is not permitted. The reason
for this is that a direct relationship must be established between the button in the faceplate
and the faceplate to be opened by it.
2.1.12.3 Labeling of buttons and text
Labeling of buttons and text

You can change the text of buttons (such as start/stop) for each specific instance. For binary
OpDiXX faceplates, you can also change the static text for the "x command" for each specific
instance.

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To do this, you need to specify how the buttons are labeled yourself using the attributes "Text0"
and "Text1" in the object properties of the block. These texts are displayed in the standard
view and preview of the faceplate.
Block type Command button Block I/O for parameter assign‐

ment "Text 1"
FmCont Open OpenOp
Close CloseOp
Stop StopOp
FmTemp Open OpenOp
Close CloseOp
Stop StopOp
MonDiL Process value Out
MonDiS Process value Out
MotL Start StartMan
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
MotRevL Start - -> FwdMan
Start < - - RevMan
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
MotS Start StartMan
Stop StopMan
MotSpdCL Start |-> FwdMan
Start < -| RevMan
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
MotSpdL Start > Spd1Man
Start >> Spd2Man
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
PIDConL Automatic AutModOp
Manual ManModOp
Program AdvCoOn
Out of service OosOp
External SP_ExtOp
Internal SP_IntOp
PIDConR Automatic AutModOp
Manual ManModOp
Program AdvCoOn
Out of service OosOp
External SP_ExtOp
Internal SP_IntOp

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Block type Command button Block I/O for parameter assign‐

ment "Text 1"
PIDStepL Open OpenOp
Close CloseOp
Stop StopOp
VlvAnl Open OpenOp
Close CloseOp
VlvL Open OpenMan
Close CloseMan
Vlv2WayL Pos0 Pos0Man
Pos1 Pos1Man
Pos2 Pos2Man
VlvMotL Open OpenMan
Close CloseMan
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
VlvPosL Open OpenMan
Close CloseMan
Stop StopMan
Rapid stop RapidStp
VlvS Open OpenMan
Close CloseMan
The default text is shown if no text is configured.

If the text is longer than can be displayed with the default font size, the font size is automatically
reduced until the text is fully shown. The smallest font size is 7 point.
Refer to the function description of the faceplate to learn which parameters are affected by
this function.
2.1.12.4 Displaying auxiliary values
Displaying auxiliary values

Up to two auxiliary values can be displayed in the standard view of some faceplates. This
feature can be used, for example, with motors to indicate the motor current and winding
temperature.
To do so interconnect the value that you want to have displayed with the input parameters
UserAna1 or UserAna2.
In the object properties (I/Os > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text to be
displayed for these parameters in the standard view of the faceplate.

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2.1.12.5 Selecting a unit of measure
Coded unit of measure

The parameter XXX_Unit is used to specify the unit of measure for the corresponding input
parameter (XXX stands for a specific parameter, for example, PV_Unit). Entry is carried out
in the form of a code. Exactly one unit of measure is assigned to each code and is displayed
on the faceplate.
You can interconnect the XXX_Unit input parameter of a technologic block with the
XXXUnit output parameter of an analog input channel block. At the analog input channel
block, enter the unit of measure at the XXXUnit input parameter (XXX stands for a specific
parameter, for example PV_InUnit, PVOutUnit).
If the parameter value of XXX_Unit is out of range (that is, the value is not defined), the
faceplate displays "!undef.!" in the place of unit.
Note
Special notes for channel blocks PCS7AnIn, PCS7AnOu, FbAnIn and FbAnOu
You can use the S7_enum attribute to display the unit in plain text in the CFC editor for these
blocks.
Note
In block icons, the update/refresh time of the units is 1 h. If the unit is changed from CFC, the
new unit will be visible in the block icon after 1 hour or if the process picture is reloaded. In
faceplates, the update/refresh time of the units is 5 seconds, so the new unit will be visible
after 5 s.
Customer-specific units
It is possible to use units which differ from the IEC 611582 standard. You can define your own
units in the range 1 to 199 in an XML file.
The name of the XML should be APLCustomerUnits.xml and should be placed in the project
path in the folder "GraCS" on both server and client.
Below is an example to describe the content of the XML file APLCustomerUnits.xml:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<UserDefinedUnits> 

<Unit id="1"> 
<Name lcid="1031">German1</Name> 
<Name lcid="1033">English1</Name> 
<Name lcid="1034">Spanish1</Name> 
<Name lcid="1036">French1</Name> 
<Name lcid="1040">Italian1</Name> 
<Name lcid="1041">Japanese1</Name> 
<Name lcid="2052">Chinese1</Name> 

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</Unit> 


<Unit id="2">
<Name lcid="1031">German2</Name> 
<Name lcid="1033">English2</Name> 
<Name lcid="1034">Spanish2</Name> 
<Name lcid="1036">French2</Name> 
<Name lcid="1040">Italian2</Name> 
<Name lcid="1041">Japanese2</Name> 
<Name lcid="2052">Chinese2</Name> 
</Unit>

</UserDefinedUnits> 
The "Unit id" value should be given to XXX_Unit parameter in the function blocks.
Note
The XML is read-only once when WinCC runtime is activated. If any changes are done in the
XML later, you must deactivate, close, and activate the WinCC runtime again to reflect the
changes.
Using the unit of measure with controllers for the ConPerMon block
For controller blocks, the current unit of measure is output via output parameter
XX_UnitOut . If you use the ConPerMon block, you must switch this output parameter with
the corresponding input parameter XXX_Unit on the ConPerMon block.
Using the S7_unit attribute

If you set the xxx_Unit parameter to 0, the entry is displayed by the S7_Unit attribute in the
faceplate and in the block symbol.
Overview of the units of measure

The units of measure are listed in the following tables:
List of the most commonly used units of measure in accordance with IEC 61158
Note
Due to space constraints on the system, not all units referred to can be displayed in totality.
The display of the measurement units is left-aligned. If you want to abbreviate the unit of
measurement, use the function Customer-specific units.

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Value Display Description

1000 K Kelvin
1001 °C Degrees Celsius
1002 °F Degrees Fahrenheit
1005 ° Degree
1006 ' Minute
1007 '' Second
1010 m Meter
1013 mm Millimeter
1018 ft Foot
1023 m2 Square meter
1038 L Liter
1041 hl Hectoliter
1054 s Second
1058 min Minute
1059 h Hour
1060 d Day
1061 m/s Meters per second
1077 Hz Hertz
1081 kHz Kilohertz
1082 1/s Per second
1083 1/min Per minute
1088 kg Kilogram
1092 t Metric ton
1100 g/cm 3
Grams per cubic centimeter
1105 g/L Grams per liter
1120 N Newton
1123 mN Millinewton
1130 Pa Pascal
1133 kPa Kilopascal
1137 bar Bar
1138 mbar Millibar
1149 mmH2O Millimeters of water1
1175 W·h Watt hour
1179 kW·h Kilowatt hour
1181 kcalth Kilocalories1
1190 kW Kilowatt
1209 A Ampere
1211 mA Milliampere
1221 A·h Ampere hour
1240 V Volt
1349 m /h 3
Cubic meters per hour
1353 L/h Liters per hour

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1384 mol Mol
1422 pH pH value
List of all units of measure in accordance with IEC 61158

1000 K Kelvin
1001 °C Degrees Celsius
1002 °F Degrees Fahrenheit
1003 °R Degree Rankine
1004 rad Radian
1005 ° Degree
1006 ' Minute
1007 '' Second
1008 gon Gon
1009 r Revolution
1010 m Meter
1011 km Kilometer
1012 cm Centimeter
1013 mm Millimeter
1014 μm Micrometer
1015 nm Nanometer
1016 pm Picometer
1017 Å Angstrom 2
1018 ft Foot
1019 in Inch
1020 yd Yard
1021 mile Mile
1022 nautical mile Nautical mile
1023 m 2
Square meter
1024 km2 Square kilometer
1025 cm 2
Square centimeter
1026 dm2 Square decimeter
1027 mm2 Square millimeter
1028 a Are
1029 ha Hectare
1030 in 2
Square inch
1031 ft2 Square foot
1032 yd 2
Square yard
1033 mile2 Square mile
1034 m 3
Cubic meter
1035 dm 3
Cubic decimeter

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1036 cm3 Cubic centimeter
1037 mm3 Cubic millimeter
1038 L Liter
1039 cl Centiliter
1040 ml Milliliter
1041 hl Hectoliter
1042 in 3
Cubic inch
1043 ft 3
Cubic foot
1044 yd3 Cubic yard
1045 mile3 Cubic mile
1046 pint Pint
1047 quart Quart
1048 gal US gallon
1049 ImpGal Imperial gallon
1050 bushel Bushel
1051 bbl Barrel = 42 gallons
1052 bbl(liq) Liquid barrel = 31.5 gallons
1053 ft3 std. Standard cubic foot
1054 s Second
1055 ks Kilosecond
1056 ms Millisecond
1057 μs Microsecond
1058 min Minute
1059 h Hour
1060 d Day
1061 m/s Meters per second
1062 mm/s Millimeters per second
1063 m/h Meters per hour
1064 km/h Kilometers per hour
1065 knot Knot
1066 in/s Inches per second
1067 ft/s Feet per second
1068 yd/s Yards per second
1069 in/min Inches per minute
1070 ft/min Feet per minute
1071 yd/min Yards per minute
1072 in/h Inches per hour
1073 ft/h Feet per hour
1074 yd/h Yards per hour
1075 mi/h Miles per hour
1076 m/s 2
Meter/second squared
1077 Hz Hertz
1078 THz Terahertz

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1079 GHz Gigahertz
1080 MHz Megahertz
1081 kHz Kilohertz
1082 1/s Per second
1083 1/min Per minute
1084 r/s Revolutions per second
1085 rpm Revolutions per minute
1086 rad/s Radians per second
1087 1/s2 Per second squared
1088 kg Kilogram
1089 g Gram
1090 mg Milligram
1091 Mg Megagram
1092 t Metric ton
1093 oz Ounce
1094 lb Pound
1095 STon US ton (short ton)
1096 LTon British ton (long ton)
1097 kg/m 3
Kilograms per cubic meter
1098 Mg/dm 3
Megagrams per cubic meter
1099 kg/dm3 Kilograms per cubic decimeter
1100 g/cm3 Grams per cubic centimeter
1101 g/m3 Grams per cubic meter
1102 t/m 3
Metric tons per cubic meter
1103 kg/L Kilogram per liter
1104 g/ml Grams per milliliter
1105 g/L Grams per liter
1106 lb/in3 Pounds per cubic inch
1107 lb/ft3 Pounds per cubic foot
1108 lb/gal Pounds per US gallon
1109 STon/yd 3
US tons per cubic yard
1110 °Twad Degree Twaddell
1111 °Baum (hv) Degree Baumé (heavy)
1112 °Baum (lt) Degree Baumé (light)
1113 °API Degrees API
1114 SGU Specific gravity units
1115 kg/m Kilograms per meter
1116 mg/m Milligrams per meter
1117 tex Tex
1118 kg·m2 Kilograms per square meter
1119 kg·m/s Kilograms per meter per second
1120 N Newton
1121 MN Meganewton

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1122 kN Kilonewton
1123 mN Millinewton
1124 μN Micronewton
1125 kg·m2/s Kilograms per square meter per
second
1126 N·m Newton meter
1127 MN·m Meganewton meter
1128 kN·m Kilonewton meter
1129 mN·m Millinewton meter
1130 Pa Pascal
1131 GPa Gigapascal
1132 MPa Megapascal
1133 kPa Kilopascal
1134 mPa Millipascal
1135 μPa Micropascal
1136 hPa Hectopascal
1137 bar Bar
1138 mbar Millibar
1139 torr Torr
1140 atm Atmosphere
1141 psi Pounds per square inch
1142 psia Pounds per square inch (absolute)
1143 psig Pounds per square inch (gauge)
1144 g/cm 2
Grams per square centimeter
1145 kg/cm 2
Kilograms per square centimeter
1146 inH2O Inches of water
1147 inH2O (4°C) Inches of water at 4 degrees Cel‐
sius
1148 inH2O (68°F) Inches of water at 68 degrees Fah‐
renheit
1149 mmH2O Millimeters of water1
1150 mmH2O (4°C) Millimeters of water at 4 degrees
Celsius1
1151 mmH2O (68°F) Millimeters of water at 68 degrees
Fahrenheit1
1152 ftH2O Feet of water1
1153 ftH2O (4°C) Feet of water at 4 degrees Cel‐
sius1
1154 ftH2O (68°F) Feet of water at 68 degrees Fah‐
renheit1
1155 inHg Inches of mercury
1156 inHg (0°C) Inches of mercury at 0 degrees
Celsius
1157 mmHg Millimeters of mercury

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1158 mmHg (0°C) Millimeters of mercury at 0 de‐
grees Celsius
1159 Pa·s Pascal second
1160 m2/s Square meters per second
1161 P Poise
1162 cP Centipoise
1163 St Stokes
1164 cSt Centistokes
1165 N/m Newtons per meter
1166 mN/m Millinewtons per meter
1167 J Joule
1168 EJ Exajoule
1169 PJ Petajoule
1170 TJ Terajoule
1171 GJ Gigajoule
1172 MJ Megajoule
1173 kJ Kilojoule
1174 mJ Millijoule
1175 W·h Watt hour
1176 TW·h Terawatt hour
1177 GW·h Gigawatt hour
1178 MW·h Megawatt hour
1179 kW·h Kilowatt hour
1180 calth Calorie (thermo chemical)1
1181 kcalth Kilocalorie (thermo chemical)1
1182 Mcalth Megacalorie (thermo chemical)1
1183 Btuth British thermal unit1
1184 datherm Decatherm
1185 ft·lbf Foot pound
1186 W Watt
1187 TW Terawatt
1188 GW Gigawatt
1189 MW Megawatt
1190 kW Kilowatt
1191 mW Milliwatt
1192 μW Microwatt
1193 nW Nanowatt
1194 pW Picowatt
1195 Mcalth/h Megacalorie per hour1
1196 MJ/h Megajoule per hour
1197 Btuth/h British thermal units per hour1
1198 hp Horsepower
1199 W/(m·K) Watts per meter kelvin

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1200 W/(m2·K) Watts per (square meter kelvin)
1201 m ·K/W
2
Square meters kelvin per Watt
1202 J/K Joules per kelvin
1203 kJ/K Kilojoules per kelvin
1204 J/(kg·K) Joules per (kilogram kelvin)
1205 kJ/(kg·K) Kilojoules per (kilogram kelvin)
1206 J/kg Joules per kilogram
1207 MJ/kg Megajoules per kilogram
1208 kJ/kg Kilojoules per kilogramm
1209 A Ampere
1210 kA Kiloampere
1211 mA Milliampere
1212 μA Microampere
1213 nA Nanoampere
1214 pA Picoampere
1215 C Coulomb
1216 MC Megacoulomb
1217 kC Kilocoulomb
1218 μC Microcoulomb
1219 nC Nanocoulomb
1220 pC Picocoulomb
1221 A·h Ampere hour
1222 C/m3 Coulombs per cubic meter
1223 C/mm 3
Coulombs per cubic millimeter
1224 C/cm3 Coulombs per cubic centimeter
1225 kC/m 3
Kilocoulombs per cubic meter
1226 mC/m 3
Millicoulombs per cubic meter
1227 μC/m3 Microcoulombs per cubic meter
1228 C/m2 Coulombs per square meter
1229 C/mm2 Coulombs per square millimeter
1230 C/cm 2
Coulombs per square centimeter
1231 kC/m 2
Kilocoulombs per square meter
1232 mC/m2 Millicoulombs per square meter
1233 μC/m 2
Microcoulombs per square meter
1234 V/m Volts per meter
1235 MV/m Megavolts per meter
1236 kV/m Kilovolts per meter
1237 V/cm Volts per centimeter
1238 mV/m Millivolts per meter
1239 μV/m Microvolts per meter
1240 V Volt
1241 MV Megavolt
1242 kV Kilovolt

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1243 mV Millivolt
1244 μV Microvolt
1245 F Farad
1246 mF Millifarad
1247 μF Microfarad
1248 nF Nanofarad
1249 pF Picofarad
1250 F/m Farad per meter
1251 μF/m Microfarad per meter
1252 nF/m Nanofarad per meter
1253 pF/m Picofarad per meter
1254 C·m Coulomb meter
1255 A/m2 Amperes per square meter
1256 MA/m2 Megaamperes per square meter
1257 A/cm 2
Amperes per square centimeter
1258 kA/m2 Kiloamperes per square meter
1259 A/m Amperes per meter
1260 kA/m Kiloamperes per meter
1261 A/cm Amperes per centimeter
1262 T Tesla
1263 mT Millitesla
1264 μT Microtesla
1265 nT Nanotesla
1266 Wb Weber
1267 mWb Milliweber
1268 Wb/m Webers per meter
1269 kWb/m Kilowebers per meter
1270 H Henry
1271 mH Millihenry
1272 μH Microhenry
1273 nH Nanohenry
1274 pH Picohenry
1275 H/m Henries per meter
1276 μH/m Microhenries per meter
1277 nH/m Nanohenries per meter
1278 A·m 2
Ampere square meters
1279 N·m2/A Newton meter squared per ampere
1280 Wb·m Weber meter
1281 Ω Ohm1
1282 GΩ Gigaohm1
1283 MΩ Megaohm1
1284 kΩ Kiloohm1
1285 mΩ Milliohm1

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1286 μΩ Microohm1
1287 S Siemens
1288 kS Kilosiemens
1289 mS Millisiemens
1290 μS Microsiemens
1291 Ω·m Ohms times meters1
1292 GΩ·m Gigaohms times meters1
1293 MΩ·m Megaohms times meters1
1294 kΩ·m Kiloohms times meters1
1295 Ω·cm Ohms times centimeters1
1296 mΩ·m Milliohms times meters1
1297 μΩ·m Microohms times meters1
1298 nΩ·m Nanoohms times meters1
1299 S/m Siemens per meter
1300 MS/m Megasiemens per meter
1301 kS/m Kilosiemens per meter
1302 mS/cm Millisiemens per centimeter
1303 μS/mm Microsiemens per millimeter
1304 1/H Per henry
1305 sr Steradian
1306 W/sr Watts per steradian
1307 W/(sr·m ) 2
Watts per (steradian square meter)
1308 W/(m2) Watts per square meter
1309 lm Lumen
1310 lm·s Lumen second
1311 lm·h Lumen hour
1312 lm/m 2
Lumens per square meter
1313 lm/W Lumens per watt
1314 lx Lux
1315 lx·s Lux second
1316 cd Candela
1317 cd/m 2
Candela per square meter
1318 g/s Grams per second
1319 g/min Grams per minute
1320 g/h Grams per hour
1321 g/d Grams per day
1322 kg/s Kilograms per second
1323 kg/min Kilograms per minute
1324 kg/h Kilograms per hour
1325 kg/d Kilograms per day
1326 t/s Metric tons per second
1327 t/min Metric tons per minute
1328 t/h Metric tons per hour

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1329 t/d Metric tons per day
1330 lb/s Pounds per second
1331 lb/min Pounds per minute
1332 lb/h Pounds per hour
1333 lb/d Pounds per day
1334 STon/s US tons per second
1335 STon/min US tons per minute
1336 STon/h US tons per hour
1337 STon/d US tons per day
1338 LTon/s British tons per second
1339 LTon/min British tons per minute
1340 LTon/h British tons per hour
1341 LTon/d British tons per day
1342 % Percent
1343 % sol/wt Percentage solids per weight unit
1344 % sol/vol Percentage solids per volume unit
1345 % stm qual Percentage steam quality
1346 °Plato Degree plato
1347 m /s
3
Cubic meters per second
1348 m /min
3
Cubic meters per minute
1349 m3/h Cubic meters per hour
1350 m /d
3
Cubic meters per day
1351 L/s Liters per second
1352 L/min Liters per minute
1353 L/h Liters per hour
1354 L/d Liters per day
1355 ML/d Megaliters per day
1356 ft3/s Cubic feet per second
1357 ft /m
3
Cubic feet per minute
1358 ft3/h Cubic feet per hour
1359 ft /d
3
Cubic feet per day
1360 ft /min std
3
Standard cubic feet per minute
1361 ft3/h std Standard cubic feet per hour
1362 gal/s US gallons per second
1363 gal/min US gallons per minute
1364 gal/h US gallons per hour
1365 gal/d US gallons per day
1366 Mgal/d Mega US gallons per day
1367 ImpGal/s Imperial gallons per second
1368 ImpGal/min Imperial gallons per minute
1369 ImpGal/h Imperial gallons per hour
1370 ImpGal/d Imperial gallons per day
1371 bbl/s Barrels per second

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1372 bbl/min Barrels per minute
1373 bbl/h Barrels per hour
1374 bbl/d Barrels per day
1375 W/m2 Watts per square meter
1376 mW/m 2
Milliwatts per square meter
1377 μW/m2 Microwatts per square meter
1378 pW/m2 Picowatts per square meter
1379 Pa·s/m 3
Pascal seconds per cubic meter
1380 N·s/m Newton seconds per meter
1381 Pa·s/m Pascal seconds per meter
1382 B Bel
1383 dB Decibel
1384 mol Mol
1385 kmol Kilomole
1386 mmol Millimole
1387 μmol Micromole
1388 kg/mol Kilograms per mole
1389 g/mol Grams per mole
1390 m /mol
3
Cubic meters per mole
1391 dm /mol 3
Cubic decimeters per mole
1392 cm3/mol Cubic centimeters per mole
1393 L/mol Liters per mole
1394 J/mol Joules per mole
1395 kJ/mol Kilojoules per mole
1396 J/(mol·K) Joules per mole kelvin
1397 mol/m 3
Moles per cubic meter
1398 mol/dm 3
Moles per cubic decimeter
1399 mol/L Moles per liter
1400 mol/kg Moles per kilogram
1401 mmol/kg Millimoles per kilogram
1402 Bq Becquerel
1403 MBq Megabecquerel
1404 kBq Kilobecquerel
1405 Bq/kg Becquerels per kilogram
1406 kBq/kg Kilobecquerels per kilogram
1407 MBq/kg Megabecquerels per kilogram
1408 Gy Gray
1409 mGy Milligray
1410 rd Rad
1411 Sv Sievert
1412 mSv Millisievert
1413 rem Rem
1414 C/kg Coulombs per kilogram

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1415 mC/kg Millicoulombs per kilogram
1416 R Röntgen
1417 1/Jm 3
Density of magnetic energy
1418 e/Vm3
1419 m3/C Cubic meters per coulomb
1420 V/K Volts per kelvin
1421 mV/K Millivolts per kelvin
1422 pH pH value
1423 ppm Parts per million
1424 ppb Parts per billion
1425 ppth Parts per trillion
1426 °Brix Degrees Brix
1427 °Ball Degrees Balling
1428 proof/vol Proof per volume
1429 proof/mass Proof per mass
1430 lb/ImpGal Pounds per Imperial gallon
1431 kcalth/s Kilocalories per second1
1432 kcalth/min Kilocalories per minute1
1433 kcalth/h Kilocalories per hour1
1434 kcalth/d Kilocalories per day1
1435 Mcalth/s Megacalories per second1
1436 Mcalth/min Megacalories per minute1
1437 Mcalth/d Megacalories per day1
1438 kJ/s Kilojoules per second
1439 kJ/min Kilojoules per minute
1440 kJ/h Kilojoule per hour
1441 kJ/d Kilojoules per day
1442 MJ/s Megajoules per second
1443 MJ/min Megajoules per minute
1444 MJ/d Megajoules per day
1445 Btuth/s British thermal units per second1
1446 Btuth/min British thermal units per minute1
1447 Btuth/d British thermal units per day1
1448 μgal/s Micro US gallons per second
1449 mgal/s Milli US gallons per second
1450 kgal/s Kilo US gallons per second
1451 Mgal/s Mega US gallons per second
1452 μgal/min Micro US gallons per minute
1453 mgal/min Milli US gallons per minute
1454 kgal/min Kilo US gallons per minute
1455 Mgal/min Mega US gallons per minute
1456 μgal/h Micro US gallons per hour
1457 mgal/h Milli US gallons per hour

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1458 kgal/h Kilo US gallons per hour
1459 Mgal/h Mega US gallons per hour
1460 μgal/d Micro US gallons per day
1461 mgal/d Milli US gallons per day
1462 kgal/d Kilo US gallons per day
1463 μImpGal/s Micro Imperial gallons per second
1464 mImpGal/s Milli Imperial gallons per second
1465 kImpGal/s Kilo Imperial gallons per second
1466 MImpGal/s Mega Imperial gallons per second
1467 μImpGal/min Micro Imperial gallons per minute
1468 mImpGal/min Milli Imperial gallons per minute
1469 kImpGal/min Kilo Imperial gallons per minute
1470 MImpGal/min Mega Imperial gallons per minute
1471 μImpGal/h Micro Imperial gallons per hour
1472 mImpGal/h Milli Imperial gallons per hour
1473 kImpGal/h Kilo Imperial gallons per hour
1474 MImpGal/h Mega Imperial gallons per hour
1475 μImpgal/d Micro Imperial gallons per day
1476 mImpgal/d Milli Imperial gallons per day
1477 kImpgal/d Kilo Imperial gallons per day
1478 MImpgal/d Mega Imperial gallons per day
1479 μbbl/s Microbarrels per second
1480 mbbl/s Millibarrels per second
1481 kbbl/s Kilobarrels per second
1482 Mbbl/s Megabarrels per second
1483 μbbl/min Microbarrels per minute
1484 mbbl/min Millibarrels per minute
1485 kbbl/min Kilobarrels per minute
1486 Mbbl/min Megabarrels per minute
1487 μbbl/h Microbarrels per hour
1488 mbbl/h Millibarrels per hour
1489 kbbl/h Kilobarrels per hour
1490 Mbbl/h Megabarrels per hour
1491 μbbl/d Microbarrels per day
1492 mbbl/d Millibarrels per day
1493 kbbl/d Kilobarrels per day
1494 Mbbl/d Megabarrels per day
1495 μm /s
3
Cubic micrometers per second
1496 mm /s
3
Cubic millimeters per second
1497 km3/s Cubic kilometers per second
1498 Mm /s
3
Cubic megameters per second
1499 μm3/min Cubic micrometers per minute
1500 mm3/min Cubic millimeters per minute

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1501 km3/min Cubic kilometers per minute
1502 mm3/min Cubic megameters per minute
1503 µm /h3
Cubic micrometers per minute
1504 mm3/h Cubic millimeters per minute
1505 km3/h Cubic kilometers per minute
1506 Mm3/h Cubic megameters per minute
1507 µm /d3
Cubic micrometers per day
1508 mm /d3
Cubic millimeters per day
1509 km3/d Cubic kilometers per day
1510 Mm /d3
Cubic megameters per day
1511 cm3/s Cubic centimeters per second
1512 cm /min
3
Cubic centimeters per minute
1513 cm3/h Cubic centimeters per hour
1514 cm /d3
Cubic centimeters per day
1515 kcalth/kg Kilocalories per kilogram1
1516 Btuth/lb British thermal units per pound1
1517 kL Kiloliter
1518 kL/min Kiloliters per minute
1519 kL/h Kiloliters per hour
1520 kL/d Kiloliters per day
1551 S/cm Siemens per centimeter
1552 µS/cm Microsiemens per centimeter
1553 mS/m Millisiemens per meter
1554 µS/m Microsiemens per meter
1555 MΩ · cm Megaohm centimeter1
1556 kΩ · cm Kiloohm centimeter1
1557 Weight% Weight percent
1558 mg/L Milligram per liter
1559 µg/L Microgram per liter
1560 %Sat -
1561 vpm -
1562 %vol Volume percent
1563 ml/min Milliliters per minute
1564 mg/dm 3
Milligrams per cubic centimeter
1565 mg/L Milligram per liter
1566 mg/m 3
Milligrams per cubic meter
1567 ct Carat (jewels) = 200.0·10-6 kg
1568 lb (tr) Pound (troy or apothecary) =
0.3732417216 kg
1569 oz (tr) Ounce (troy or apothecary) = 1/12
lb (tr)
1570 fl oz (U.S.) Ounce (U.S. fluid) = (1/128) gal
1571 cm3 Cubic centimeter = 10-6 m3

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1572 af acre foot = 43560 ft3
1573 m normal
3
Cubic meter
1574 L normal Liter
1575 m3 std. Standard cubic meter
1576 L std. Standard liter
1577 ml/s Milliliters per second
1578 ml/h Milliliters per hour
1579 ml/d Milliliters per day
1580 af/s Acre foot per second
1581 af/min Acre foot per minute
1582 af/h Acre foot per hour
1583 af/d Acre foot per day
1584 fl oz (U.S.)/s Ounces per second
1585 fl oz (U.S.) /min Ounces per minute
1586 fl oz (U.S.)/h Ounces per hour
1587 fl oz (U.S.)/d Ounces per day
1588 m /s normal
3
Standard cubic meters per second
1589 m3/min normal Standard cubic meters per minute
1590 m3/h normal Standard cubic meters per hour
1591 m /d normal
3
Standard cubic meters per day
1592 L/s normal Standard liters per second
1593 L/min normal Standard liters per minute
1594 L/h normal Standard liters per hour
1595 L/d normal Standard liters per second
1596 m3/s std. Standard cubic meters per second
1597 m /min std.
3
Standard cubic meters per minute
1598 m /h std.
3
Standard cubic meters per hour
1599 m3/d std. Standard cubic meters per day
1600 L/s std. Standard liters per second
1601 L/min std. Standard liters per minute
1602 L/h std. Standard liters per hour
1603 L/d std. Standard liters per day
1604 ft3/s std. Standard cubic feet per second
1605 ft /d std.
3
Standard cubic feet per day
1606 oz/s Ounces per second
1607 oz/min Ounces per minute
1608 oz/h Ounces per hour
1609 oz/d Ounces per day
1610 Paa Pascal (absolute)
1611 Pag Pascal (gauge)
1612 GPaa Gigapasacal (absolute)
1613 GPag Gigapascal (gauge)
1614 MPaa Megapascal (absolute)

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1615 MPag Megapascal (gauge)
1616 kPaa Kilopascal (absolute)
1617 kPag Kilopascal (gauge)
1618 mPaa Millipascal (absolute)
1619 mPag Millipascal (gauge)
1620 μPaa Micropascal (absolute)
1621 μPag Micropascal (gauge)
1622 hPaa Hectopascal (absolute)
1623 hPag Hectopascal (gauge)
1624 gf/cm a2
1625 gf/cm2g
1626 kgf/cm2a
1627 kgf/cm2g
1628 SD4°C Standard density at 4°C
1631 PS Metric horsepower
1632 ppt Parts per trillion = 1012
1633 hl/s Hectoliters per second
1634 hl/min Hectoliters per minute
1635 hl/h Hectoliters per hour
1636 hl/d Hectoliters per day
1637 bbl (liq)/s Barrels (US liquid) per second
1638 bbl (liq)/min Barrels (US liquid) per minute
1639 bbl (liq)/h Barrels (US liquid) per hour
1640 bbl (liq)/d Barrels (US liquid) per day
1641 bbl (fed) Barrel (U.S. federal) = 31 gallons
1642 bbl (fed)/s Barrels (US federal) per second
1643 bbl (fed)/min Barrels (US federal) per minute
1644 bbl (fed)/h Barrels (US federal) per hour
1645 bbl (fed)/d Barrels (US federal) per day
1998 Unknown unit To be used when the unit of meas‐
ure is not known during configura‐
tion
1999 Special Special units
1
A notation different to the PA profile must be used in order to represent this unit in conformity
with the system.
2
"m2" is used instead of "m3" in the Chinese and Japanese documentation.

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2.2 Functions of the block icons
2.2.1 Block icon structure
Block icon structure

The new block icons are located in the template "@PCS7TypicalsAPLV8.pdl" and
"@TemplateAPLV8.PDL".
There are two types of block icons (V8.0), those with a display of the instance-specific name
and those without:
Block icon of MotL with instance-specific name
Block icon of PIDConL with instance-specific name
Block icon of MotL without instance-specific name The toolbar only shows the information
that is actually available.
Block icon of PIDConL without instance-specific name The toolbar only shows the infor‐
mation that is actually available.
The old block icons are located in the template "@PCS7TypicalsAPLV7.pdl" and

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There are two types of block icons (V7.1), those with a display of the instance-specific name
and those without:
Block icon of MotRevL with instance-specific name
Block icon of PIDConL with instance-specific name
Block icon of MotRevL without instance-specific name The toolbar only shows the infor‐
Block icon of PIDConL without instance-specific name The toolbar only shows the infor‐
You can select one of these block icons. See section Configuring the block icons (Page 246)
for more information.
A block icon has several display areas:
● CPU stop
● Instance-specific name
● Icon for the block
● Analog value display
● Status bar for the block status
NoteView documents
A subdirectory will be created inside GraCS folder with the name NoteView. All assigned MHT
files at the block icon level for NoteView should be placed inside this folder.
An engineer can configure up to 3 files at the block icon instance under the NoteView1,
NoteView2 and NoteView3 properties. A new section in the memo view appears and displays
the filenames.
The operator can select a file from combo box and open it using Open button in a separate
window.
The three new properties NoteView1, NoteView2 and NoteView3 under configuration are
available at the block icon instance for configuring files of format MHT to view in the NoteView
window.

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While configuring the file at the block icon instance, complete name of the file along with
extension should be updated in the respective NoteView property available under the
configuration.
Note
1. Only three files can be configured at block instance.
2. File format must be only MHT.
3. Maximum file size should be 25 MB.
4. In case of Multi project all relevant files will be kept in the server project path.
(OS project Path >> GraCS >> NoteView >> (Files of format MHT))
5. If no files are configured at the block icon instance, both combo box and Open button will
be disabled i.e. grayed out.
6. Apart from MHT files, if other formats of files are configured, an error message as “Invalid
file format” is thrown in a message box, if an attempt is made to open that file.
7. Maximum allowed size limit of file is 25 MB, if file with size more than allowed limit is opened
in Noteview, an error is thrown as "File size exceeded".
Displaying CPU stop

With a CPU stop, boxes are unavailable and a yellow warning triangle is displayed in the group
display for blocks with messaging.
Instance-specific name
The name of the associated block is shown in the instance-specific name, for example for the
PIDConL block:
You can change this name in the object properties of the instance block.
There are block icons with or without display of the instance-specific name. Refer to the
individual block descriptions to learn about them.
You can reach the visible display for blocks without display of the instance-specific name in
two different ways:
● Displaying individual instance-specific names: Click on the block icon while holding down
the Shift key: The name remains visible as long as the process picture is displayed.
● Displaying all instance-specific names at once: All instance-specific names can be made
visible in a process picture at once by clicking a button. To do this, copy this button into the
process picture of the chart from the @TemplateAPLV8.PDL or insert this button in the
"button area" of WinCC. If you insert it into the button area, read the manual section "PCS
7 OS Process Control " > "Layout of the User Interface".
The instance-specific names are hidden once more by clicking the button again.

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Icon for the block

Block icons for technologic blocks have their own operable symbols (for example, for the
MotRevL block) and represent a status display of the block.
This symbol can be positioned at various locations, 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. Refer to the
Configuring the block icons (Page 246) section for more on this. You can change the operating
mode of the block by right-clicking on the status display. Refer to the Operation via the block
icon (Page 248) section for more on this.
Note
Block icons for motors and valves are available in various mounting positions and forms of
representation. However, a general state icon is always displayed in the faceplates that does
not consider the mounting position and form of representation in the block icons.
Analog value display

For block icons with analog value displays (for example, for the PIDConL block), there are
basic settings that differ depending of the associated unit of measure:
Refer to the Configuring the block icons (Page 246) section for more on this.
These analog values can be controlled according to the Operator control permissions
(Page 265). See also the section Operation via the block icon (Page 248) for more on this.
As of V8.0 block icons, when the actual values are displayed with limit monitoring in the analog
value displays, the background and font colors for an alarm, warning or tolerance correspond
to the message colors.
Note
As of V8.0 block icons, when the actual values are displayed with limit monitoring in the analog
value displays, the background and font colors for an alarm, warning or tolerance, control
system fault or control system fault correspond to the message colors.
If the analoge value display shows *****, the display field is too small for the parameterized
format specification. In this case, adapt the format specification AnalogValueFormatx in the
block icon APL_BLOCK_ICON.
For specification of the format, refer to Format specification for the analog value display
(Page 256).

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Status bar for the block status

The status bar of the block icon provides an overview of the overall status of the block (see
figure below).
The arrangement of icons in the following tables is prioritized from high to low.
The following elements can be displayed:
Alarms, warnings, tolerances, and messages

Refer to the Monitoring functions in the Advanced Process Library (Page 86) section for more
on this.
Icon Meaning
No messages are output.
A fault has occurred.
An alarm is triggered.
An alarm for the high alarm limit is triggered.
An alarm for the low alarm limit is triggered.
An warning is triggered.
A warning for the high warning limit is triggered.
A warning for the low warning limit is triggered.
A tolerance violation has occurred.
A tolerance violation for the high tolerance limit has been triggered.
A tolerance violation for the low tolerance limit has been triggered.
The block has an operator prompt.
There is a process status determination.
Note

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Note
For user-configured message classes, the symbols for high/low alarm, warning and tolerance
limits are displayed only for limit violations which are triggered within the APL blocks with the
colors of the user-configured message classes.
Operating modes
Refer to the Overview of the modes (Page 70) section for more on this.
Icon Meaning
The block is in automatic mode.
The block is in the "On" operating mode.
The block is in manual mode.
A program is running.
The block is in local mode.
The block is in the "Out of service" operating mode.

In this operating mode, no other symbols are displayed and no values are shown in
the analog value display except for:
- Display for an active message in the memo view
- Display for the maintenance enable
Note
No symbol is displayed for the "On" operating mode (no green "O" displayed) if the block only
has the operating modes "On" and "Out of service".
Internal or external setpoint

Refer to the section Setpoint specification - internal/external (Page 130).
Icon Meaning
Setting the setpoint internally
External setpoint specification
SP/MV ramp active

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Signal status
Refer to the Forming and outputting signal status for blocks (Page 110) section for more on
this.
Icon Meaning
The block is in simulation.
Signal status is "Bad, device related".
Signal status is "Bad, process related".
Signal status is "Uncertain, device related".
Signal status is "Uncertain, process related".
A maintenance request is pending.
Block is released for maintenance
Tracking and forcing of values and bypasses

See sections Forcing operating modes (Page 41), Interlocks (Page 101) and Manual and
automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73).
Icon Meaning
At least one value has been forced
Value is tracked
There is a bypass of an interlock or a bypass condition of an upstream Intlock FB or

tag bypass is active.
Interlocks
Refer to the Interlocks (Page 101) section for more on this.
Icon Meaning
Block is not interlocked.
Block is interlocked.
Bypass protection.
Rapid stop is commanded.

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Memo display
Icon Meaning
A message is available in the memo view.
Customer-specific icons
In the block icons, the icons can be replaced with customer-specific icons. A subdirectory must
therefore be created in the OS project directory "GraCS" and the customer-specific icons must
be inserted there with the same name as before. The name of the subdirectory must be adapted
in the block icon in the "PictureDirectory" property ("Configurations" group). The icons in the
subdirectory are not changed by the OS project editor or a new version of APL faceplates.
Note
● The "PictureDirectory" property is an instance-specific property. This means that the
adaptations of block icons already configured in the process pictures are not changed by
an update of the block icons in the process picture.
● We recommend that you adapt this property in the process picture and not in the
"@PCS7TypicalsAPLVx.pdl" or "@TemplateAPLVx.PDL" pictures. The "@" pictures are
system pictures and are replaced by the new version of APL faceplates. Customer changes
will be lost.
● In the WinCC Graphics Designer, the PCS 7 "Export Objects" wizard can be used to
generate a list of adaptations of instance-specific properties in the block icons. The
"PictureDirectory" property can be changed in the exported list and collectively transferred
back into the block icons with the PCS 7 "Import Objects" wizard.
● It is possible to use several subdirectories. This can be useful to create different variants
of block icons in the process pictures.
See also
Motor protection function (Page 100)
Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)
2.2.2 Configuring the block icons
Configuring the block icons

There are two ways to configure your block icons:
● Automatically
● Manually

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The new block icons are located in the template "@PCS7TypicalsAPLV8.pdl" and
The old block icons are located in the template "@PCS7TypicalsAPLV7.pdl" and
If you still want to continue using the V7.1 block icons in the project, you need to delete the
V8.0 template or remove the "@" and deselect the update for the V8 template in the OS project
editor on the basic data tab.
The block icons V7.1 are to remain in status V7.1 and be set to care and maintenance. New
blocks are not to be integrated any longer.
Automatic configuration of block icons

There is a variety of block icons, which you can select for a block. You select a block icon by
entering the number of the block icon in the field "OCM possible" > "Create block icon" in the
object properties of the block instance:
2&0SRVVLEOH
2SHUDWLQJDQGPRQLWRULQJ
&UHDWHEORFNLFRQ
0(6UHOHYDQW
You can find the names (numerical entry) of the respective block icons in the description for
the blocks (Operator Control and Monitoring section).
If you do not enter a number for a block icon, the number 1 is always used for the block icon.
The template for automatically generated block icons is @PCS7TypicalsAPLV7.pdl/
@PCS7TypicalsAPLV8.pdl.
Additional information
● Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System
Manual configuration of block icons

You can configure block icons manually by copying them from the @TemplateAPLV7.PDL/
@TemplateAPLV8.PDL template and inserting them into plant pictures.
The connection to the process tag is established with the "Connect faceplate with process tag"
Wizard, see WinCC Information System, section "Making Process Pictures Dynamic" and
"Standard Dynamics".

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You can find information on exporting/importing and updating these objects in the WinCC
Information System, section "Graphic Object Update Wizard". Use the
"TemplateControlAPL.cfg" configuration file for these wizards.
Note
The procedure for changing the tooltip text of the block icons is described in the APL Style
Guide. Otherwise, this property may not be changed.
2.2.3 Operation via the block icon
Operation via the block icon

The block icon can be used to operate elements directly if a relevant operator control
permission (OS_Perm) is available. This operator control permission can be configured in the
engineering system (ES).
The operation is performed by right-clicking on the element involved. The operable elements
in the block icon include:
● Switching the operating mode
● Internal and external setpoint specification
● Changing the process value, setpoint and manipulated variable
● Changing the operating state
The operation is then performed in the same way as in the faceplate. Refer to the section
Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) as well as Changing values
(Page 270).
2.2.4 Block icons for PID and FM controller
Block icons for PID and FM controller

A variety of block icons are available with the following functions:
● Process tag type
● Limits (high/low)
● Violation of alarm, warning, and tolerance limits (tolerance limits not with PIDConS) as well
as control system faults
● Operating modes
● Signal status, release for maintenance
● Memo display

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● Process value (black, with and without decimal places, with and without color change at
limit violations)
● Setpoint (blue, with decimal places)
● Feedback value (red, with decimal points), not available for types 3 and 4
With FmCont and FmTemp as a step controller without feedback, there is no feedback value
● only PIDStepL: Position feedback value (green, with decimal points), not available for
types 3 and 4
● Interlock without reset (only for PIDConR and PIDConL)
The block icons from template @TemplateAPLV8.PDL:
Icons Selection of the block icon in the Special features

CFC
1
5 Block icon in the full display
Icons Selection of the block icon Special features

in CFC

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in CFC
3
- Block icon in "Out of service"

mode (example with type 1 block
icon)
Special case for PIDStepL:

- In the case of the PIDStepL
block only, the green value
shows the position feedback (on‐
ly visible if WithRbk = 1 has
been assigned parameters).
With operation by means of the
block icon, however, the manip‐
ulated variable is operated.
Additional information on the block icon and the control options in the block icon is available
in the following sections:
● Configuring the block icons (Page 246)
● Block icon structure (Page 239)
● Operation via the block icon (Page 248)

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2.2.5 Block icon for interlock blocks
Properties of the block icon for interlock blocks Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16
● Signal status
● Memo display
● Output signal
Icons Selection of the block icon in CFC Block icon for

1 Intlk02
1 Intlk04
1 Intlk08
1 Intlk16
2 Intlk02
2 Intlk04
2 Intlk08
2 Intlk16

1 Intlk02
1 Intlk04
1 Intlk08
1 Intlk16
2 Intlk02
2 Intlk04
2 Intlk08
2 Intlk16
3 Intlk02

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3 Intlk04
3 Intlk08
3 Intlk16
Block icons (mini) without display of instance-specific names

These icons only show the output signal. They take the form of a small rectangle.
Display of the output signal

The display can show the following states for the output signal (priority from high to low):
● Gray: No inputs interconnected at the interlock block, the block is not used
● Blue: The output signal is 1, at least one input signal is bypassed. There is no gray state.
● Yellow: The signal status is 16#60; the output signal is simulated. There are no gray and
blue states.
● Red: The output signal is 0; there is an interlock. There are no gray, blue, and yellow states.
● Green: The output signal is 1; the block is in the good state. There are no gray, blue, yellow,
and red states.
Additional information on the block icon is available in the following chapters:
2.2.6 Block icons for SFC
Block icons for SFC

A variety of SFC block icons are available with the following functions:
● Alarm indicator
● Current active mode indicator ("Manual" or "Automatic" mode)
● Operator request icon
● Indicator for SFC operating status

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The block icons from template @PCS7TypicalsAPLV8.pdl:
Block icons Type 2 Type 3

SFC-Type
SFC-Plan

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The following icons are dispayed in the SFC block icon:

1. Mode indicators:
Icon Bit number Tag name Description

7 .SFC_STATE The block is in "Automatic" mode.
7 .SFC_STATE The block is in "Manual" mode.
2. Status indicators:

0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0 .SFC_STATE IDLE
0 0 0 1 .SFC_STATE RUN
0 0 1 0 .SFC_STATE COMPLETED
0 0 1 1 .SFC_STATE HELD
0 1 0 0 .SFC_STATE ABORTED
0 1 0 1 .SFC_STATE STARTING
0 1 1 0 .SFC_STATE COMPLETING
0 1 1 1 .SFC_STATE ERROR_COMPLETING
1 0 0 0 .SFC_STATE HOLDING
1 0 0 1 .SFC_STATE RESUMING
1 0 1 0 .SFC_STATE ERROR
1 0 1 1 .SFC_STATE HELD_ERROR
1 1 0 0 .SFC_STATE RESU_ERROR
1 1 0 1 .SFC_STATE ABORTING
1 1 1 0 .SFC_STATE STOPPING
1 1 1 1 .SFC_STATE STOPPED
3. Acquired status indicators (for SFC type only):

14 .VSTATUS EM-SFC is acquired by a superordina‐
ted equipment phase (EPH)
15 .VSTATUS Acquiring of at least one subordinated

equipment module (EM) failed

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See also
Block icon structure (Page 239)
Configuring the block icons (Page 246)
Operation via the block icon (Page 248)
2.2.7 Adding block icons to static picture components
Static picture component for the block icons

The block icons for drives and valves contain no static picture components. However, you can
add static picture components to the block icons by copying them from the
@TemplateAPLV8.PDL/@TemplateAPLV7.PDL template and placing them over the block
icons.
The following static picture components are available:
● Static picture components for motor blocks:
● Static picture components for valve blocks:
Note
The static picture components for the valves are visible here above the valve icon.
Note that all the block icons of the APL are located on layer 0 of the process picture. Layer 1
is intended for the static picture component. This ensures that the static picture component is
always over the block icon. If you have changed this layer of the block icon, the static picture
component should always be placed in a higher layer.

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2.2.8 Format specification for the analog value display

The format specification for the analog value display can parameterize centrally in the block
icon at the attribute Configurations > AnalogValueFormat1...AnalogValueFormat5. If the
attribute is empty, the format specification will be taken directly from the faceplate PDL file.
The parameterization in the block icon takes effect in the standard view, limit view, and the
block icon. The following table shows the analog values for which format specification can be
parametrized in the block icon:
Blocks AnalogValue‐ AnalogValue‐ AnalogValue‐ AnalogValue‐ AnalogValue‐

Format1 Format2 Format3 Format4 Format5
Standard view, Standard view, Standard view, Standard view Limit view for
Limit view Limit view Limit view motors
MotL UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
MotRevL UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
MotSpdL UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
MotSpdCL Rbk values SP values UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
ER values
VlvL UserAna1 UserAna2 -
VlvMotL UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
VlvPosL Rbk values UserAna1 UserAna2 AV values
MV value
VlvAnL Rbk values UserAna1 UserAna2 -
MV value
Vlv2WayL UserAna1 UserAna2 -
DoseL PV values SP values UserAna1 UserAna2 -
MonAnL PV values UserAna1 UserAna2 -
MonAnS PV values -
OpAnL PV values SP values -
OpAnS PV values SP values -
PIDConL PV values SP values MV values -
Rbk values
PIDConS PV values SP values MV values -
Rbk values
PIDConR PV values SP values MV values -
Rbk values
PIDStepL PV values SP values MV values -
Rbk values
Blocks AnalogValueFormat1...An‐ AnalogValueFormat5...An‐ AnalogValueFormat9

alogValueFormat4 alogValueFormat8
ModPreCon CV1...CV4, SP1...SP4 val‐ MV5...MV8 values DV values
ues

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Blocks AnalogValueFormat1...An‐ AnalogValueFor‐ AnalogValueFor‐

alogValueFormat10 mat11...AnalogValueFor‐ mat21...AnalogValueFor‐
mat20 mat24
MPC10x10 CV1...CV10, SP1...SP10 MV1...MV10 values DV1...DV5 values
values
Note
If the analoge value display shows *****, the display field is too small for the parameterized
format specification. In this case, adapt the format specification AnalogValueFormatx in the
block icon APL_BLOCK_ICON.

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2.3 Functions of the faceplates
2.3.1 Fast Operation for PID Controllers
Fast Operation for PID Controllers
The concerned blocks are:

● PIDConL
● PIDStepL
● PIDConR
Enabling Fast Operation

When internal tag "@APLFastOperationEnable" is set to 1, the above mini faceplate can be
opened from the block icon. You can right-click on the mode and the manipulated variable
fields on block icon will open this faceplate.
1. Changing modes
Only two modes - automatic and manual are available.You can click on the respective
buttons to change the mode.
2. Changing manipulated variable
Manipulated variable can be changed by either entering the value directly through slider or
by direct operation buttons. Both 2 and 3 step operation are available when changing
manipulated variable.
3. Pin
Faceplate is always pinned by default. Pin button is not operable and therefore faceplate
can not be unpinned.
2.3.2 Structure of the faceplate
General functions of the faceplates

This section provides general information that applies to all faceplates.

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Recommended screen resolution

The faceplates are shown in full on the screen with a resolution of 1280 x 1024. The full-screen
mode (press the F11 key) must also be activated on the Web client.
Scaling the faceplates

You can scale the faceplates from 50% to 200%. The value to scale is given in the internal
variable "@APLFaceplateScaleFactor" which is of type unsigned 32-bit value. The default
value of the scale is 100. You can scale the faceplates from 101% to 200% by providing a
value in the range of 101 to 200 in the internal variable. Similarly, you can scale down the
faceplates from 50% to 99% by providing a value in the range of 50 to 99. The reference for
calculation is default size of the faceplates which is 100%. This means if the value given is
150, the faceplates will be scaled to 150% of the default size. Similarly, if the value given is
90, the faceplate will be scaled down to 90% of the default size.
The faceplates can also be scaled up or down using the following buttons in a process picture.
These buttons are contained in @TemplateAPLV8.PDL and should be configured for both OS-
server and OS-client.
Button Name Description

BtnIncreaseZoom Increase the zoom factor by 5%
BtnDecreaseZoom Decrease the zoom factor by 5%
BtnResetZoom Reset the zoom factor to 100%
ZoomValue Displays the current Zoom value
Note
You must reopen the faceplate after changing the scale value. Already opened faceplate will
not be scaled if the scale value is changed.
Displaying CPU stop

With a CPU stop, boxes are unavailable or hidden and a yellow warning triangle is displayed
in the group display for blocks with messaging. No operations are possible.

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Opening the faceplate

Click on the block icon in WinCC to open the faceplate with the standard view; in this example
this is the standard view of PIDConL:
Note
Some of the illustrations of the faceplate views and block icons in the help for the PCS 7
Advanced Process Library are examples or offline representations. The representations on
runtime may vary.
The views differ depending on the block functions. All blocks that have faceplates provide a
status bar where you can see the most important information relating to the block status. There
are additional functions available that are described in the next sections.
Note
Display elements of block inputs with 16#FF as their status default, are only shown when their
block inputs are interconnected (status ≠ FF). Exception: The values for Gain, TI and TD are
always displayed for controller blocks.

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Displays and operator controls

The faceplate provides the following display and operator controls:

(1) Group display
(2) Lock alarms
(3) Suppress messages / alarm delays with the icon
(4) Acknowledge alarms
(5) Worst signal status
(6) Batch display
(7) At least one delay time effective at the block
(8) Maintenance request and release
(9) Memo display
(10) Open views of the block
(11) Back to block icon
(12) Pin faceplate
(13) Instance name of the block
(14) Help button
(1) Group display

The group display shows the information that is transferred from ALARM_8P of the block
instance to WinCC.
● Alarms
● Warnings
● Tolerances
● Faults
● Operator prompts
● Process messages

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Note
message classes. For user-configured message classes, message types depend on the
project-specific setting. Please take into consideration the validity of terms for user-configured
(2) Lock/unlock alarms

You can use this button to lock or unlock block alarms.
The alarms are displayed again in the group view when you unlock the block's alarms. The
block instance then resumes sending new alarms. Alarms generated in the locked phase are
displayed when you enable the alarm function.
The operator authorization level for this button is set in the internal variable
@LockMessageAuthLevel. This variable is set by the OS project editor.
For reasons of optimization, the operator authorization level set in @LockMessageAuthLevel
also has to exist at an OperationLevelx of the block icon of the process tag (for example higher
process control). Otherwise, operator control of the button "Disable messages" is not possible.
You can hide this button from specific users / user groups using the permissions in PCS 7-OS.
Refer to the PCS 7-OS help system.
Note
Since as of V8.1 the disabling of block alarms must be confirmed via the PCS 7 system dialog,
the operator can also enter a reason for the disabling in this dialog.
The inputs are always confirmed with "OK", even in 2 step operation.
(3) Suppress messages

Message suppression indicates whether or not the "Suppress process messages" function in
the AS block is activated with the MsgLock parameter. If message suppression is activated,
all messages in this block instance – except for process control messages – are suppressed.
(4) Acknowledge alarms

You can acknowledge all alarms from the block instance using this button.
You can hide this button from specific users / user groups using the permissions in PCS 7-OS.
Refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; OS Process Control documentation for more on
this.
(5) Display for worst signal status

This display shows the worst signal status currently present. You will find more detailed
information in section Forming and outputting signal status for blocks (Page 110).

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(6) Batch display

The batch display shows whether or not the block instance is in use by SIMATIC BATCH.
You will find more detailed information in section SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68).
(7) At least one delay time effective at the block
This display shows you the active delay time. You will find more detailed information in section Display of delay
times (Page 267).
The "dead band" function is temporarily deactivated.
(8) Maintenance request and release

This display shows you if a maintenance request or release has been made for this block.
You will find more detailed information in section Release for maintenance (Page 65).
(9) Memo display

This display shows you if a message has been left in the memo view for you. You will find more
detailed information in section Memo view (Page 315).
(10) Open views of a block

You can use this field to open the various views of a block. Refer to the block description to
learn of the available views. Left clicking shows the view in the same window. Right clicking
opens a new window.
You can select from the following typical views here:
Icon Identifier
Standard view
Message view
Limit view (several limit views within a block are possible)
Trend view
Ramp view
Parameter view (several parameter views within a block are possible)
Preview
Memo view

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Icon Identifier
Batch view
Setpoint view
Parameter view 1 (continues to parameter view 4, see line below)
Parameter view 4
Quantity view
Flow view
Views (additional views within a block are possible)
Note
The buttons are unavailable when views cannot be selected.
(11) Back to block icon

Use this button to return to the block icon in the process image of the corresponding faceplate.
You can use this function, for example, when you have pinned a block (12) and the process
picture has changed in the meantime.
(12) Pin faceplate

You can pin the faceplate on top of the user interface using this button. This allows you to
change to another picture or area without closing the faceplate.
Note
You can learn about additional operator controls in the descriptions of the individual blocks.
(13) Instance name of the block

This area displays the instance specific name of the block.
(14) Help button

Click this button to open the APL Operator Guide online help of the corresponding view of the
faceplate.

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2.3.3 Operator control permissions
Operator control permissions for blocks

The following conditions have an effect on operator control permissions:
● User management in the PCS 7 OS
● Local operating permission using the OpStations block
● Dependencies on operating modes in blocks
● Permissions via parameter assignment / interconnection of blocks
● Permissions via the OS_Perm input parameter at the block itself
User management in the PCS 7 OS

The following operator authorization levels from user management are used in the APL:
● Process control (for example, manual/automatic mode switchover, changing setpoints and
manipulated variables).
With this operator control permission, operations can be performed in the standard view of
all blocks and input can be made in the ramp and memo views. The "Out of service"
operating mode cannot be used with process controlling.
● Higher process controls (for example, changing limits, controller parameters and monitoring
times).
With this operator control permission, all operations in all views of all blocks are possible,
including the operations for "Out of service" operating mode. Exception: The operations
listed under "Highest process controlling".
● Highest process controls (simulate process values and release process tag for
maintenance).
With this operator control permission, simulation can be switched on and off in the
parameter view and the process tag for maintenance work can be released.
● Extended operation 1
Free project-specific operator authorization
● Extended operation 2
Free project-specific operator authorization
Note
Exceptions to the uses described above are listed in the descriptions of the individual views.
Each operation is assigned with an operator authorization level in the faceplates. This fixed
assignment can be changed for each instance at the "operator authorization level" property of
an I/O in the AS block (for example, SP_Int with PIDConL). The following assignment applies:
Operator authorization level in the user manage‐ Value "Operator authorization level" property
ment
Process controls 1
Higher process controls 2

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Operator authorization level in the user manage‐ Value "Operator authorization level" property
ment
Highest process controls 3
Extended operation 1 4
Extended operation 2 5
Note
● The free three assignments in the upper table can be changed in the block icon at the
properties "OperationLevel1_backup", "OperationLevel2_backup" and
"OperationLevel3_backup". Any operator authorization level from the user management
can be assigned the values 1 to 3. This type of instance-specific configuration is still
available only for reasons of downward compatibility and should no longer be used in new
projects.
● The controls for the message system (e.g. acknowledge messages) and trend display (e.g.
export) are fixed across the system and cannot be changed via the AS block.
The "Lock messages" control can be changed system-wide via the internal variable
"@LockMessageAuthLevel" with the value of the operator authorization level from the
user management (for example, value "6" for "Higher process controls").
Local operating permission using the OpStations block

Local operating permission is an upstream operator control permission which is determined
before the operator control permissions for user management and the release of the block,
and is realized via the OpStations (Page 423) block.
If local operating permission is missing, operation of a block instance on an OS is usually
blocked. Otherwise, when local operating permission is allowed, the operator control
permission is normally determined through user management and the block.
Local operating permission can be set for each specific instance; in other words, block
instances can be enabled or disabled for use on an operator station independently of one
another.
You can find additional information for the use of local operating permission in the section
Description of OpStations (Page 423).
Dependencies on operating modes in blocks

You can execute various functions depending on the block mode. These permissions are
stored in the block algorithm and are determined dynamically in online mode.
Permissions via parameter assignment / interconnection of blocks

The block is either controlled by the operator or by the controller, depending on parameter
settings or on the interconnection. An example for this is the switchover from manual to
automatic mode by a higher-level controller or by the operator. These permissions are stored
in the block algorithm and are determined dynamically in online mode.

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Permissions via the OS_Perm input parameter at the block itself

Controllable blocks have the OS_Perm input parameter which allows you to implement
individual operator control strategies by setting the operator control permissions. A pressure
relief valve, for example, can only be opened by the master control system. The operator may
only close the valve. These authorizations are defined during configuration. These operator
control permissions are displayed in the preview view of the faceplate. For information about
setting the individual operator control permissions (OS_Perm) refer to the description of the
functions of the individual blocks.
The relevant operator controls are enabled if the operator has suitable permissions. The block
algorithm processes the input data.
Note
If you interconnect a parameter that is also listed in OS_Perm as a parameter, you have to
reset the corresponding OS_Perm bit.
See also
Enabling local operator authorization (Page 162)
2.3.4 Display of delay times
Display of delay times

As soon as the immediate command output is delayed due to an active delay time at the "Large"
blocks of the "Drives" family, this fact is signaled by a bit in the status word and a display in
the faceplate.
These times include:
● Pre-warning time
● On/Off delays
● Restart inhibit

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2.3.5 Switching operating states and operating modes
Requirements
You can change the operating state, operating mode and other parameters if needed in
faceplates if you have the corresponding operator control permission (OS_Perm). This operator
control permission can be configured in the engineering system (ES).

(1) The mouse cursor changes when you place it over the following button:
The mouse pointer now looks as follows:
When you click on the button with the mouse pointer, the bottom of the faceplate expands.
You now see the field for changing the operating mode, for example.
(2) Field for changing the operating mode, operating state etc. This example describes
changing the operating mode.

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If the indicators for the operating state is currently located in this field and you have configured
text for specific instances, this text is also shown. You can find more information about this in
the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).
(3) The text on this button is gray. You cannot select this operating mode due to the following
reasons:
● This operator control permission for this operating mode cannot be configured in the
or
● The operating mode is already selected at this time.
or
● Due to the technology, you cannot switch from the operating mode currently set and the
desired operating mode.
(4) The text on this button is black. You can switch to this operating mode.
How to change the operating mode (using the PIDConL block in standard view as an example)
1. Click one of the selectable buttons in the operating mode field.
2. Confirm your selection by clicking "OK".
3. If you do not want to apply your selection, click "Cancel".
After clicking the "OK" or "Cancel" button, the faceplate is reduced again to its original form.
(5) Multiple operation

If the operating window is not to close after the confirmation of a command, it can be "attached".
The following button is located below the operating window for this purpose:
Operating window is closed after the value is applied

Operating window remains open after the value is applied

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2.3.6 Changing values
Requirements
You can change the values in faceplates and in the block icons if you have the corresponding
operator authorization (OS_Perm). This operator permission can be configured in the
engineering system (ES). The following example shows how values are changed via the
faceplate.

(1) The background color of the input box is white. You can change the value. The mouse
pointer changes when you place it over the input box:
(2) The background color of the input box is gray. You cannot change the value.
(3) If you click on the input box, the bottom of the faceplate expands. You now see the field
for changing values.

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How to change values in faceplates

You have three options for changing values:
● "Direct control": Click on a button such as "2.5" in the box (6). The value is immediately
changed and applied. It is no longer necessary to confirm this value.
● Changing values using the slide control (5): move the slide control until the desired value
is shown in the box. Then confirm the value using the Enter key or by clicking "OK". Read
the section "Setting the multiple step operation".
● Change the values in the input box (4): Click the input box and enter the new value. If the
new values are outside the limits, they are rejected and the old values are retained. Then
confirm the value using the Enter key and clicking "OK". Read the section "Setting the
multiple step operation".
Setting the multiple step operation

You can use the internal @APLCommandExecutionSteps tag in the Tag Management of the
WinCC Explorer to specify if values are to be changed in two or three steps.
Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Double-click on the internal @APLCommandExecutionSteps tag
2. Change the start value to 2 or 3 in the Limits/Reporting tab.
Start value = 2: It is no longer necessary to confirm the value in the faceplate by clicking
"OK"; values are applied immediately.
Start value = 3: Each value change in the faceplate (with the exception of those for direct
control) needs to be confirmed with "OK".
Changing the values for "Direct control"

Specify the percentage values for the two inner keys for direct control with the
DirectOperationValue property at the block icon. The outer two keys are automatically
determined with DirectOperationValue times the factor 5.
If DirectOperationValue is not an integer but the values in the faceplate are integers, then
DirectOperationValue is rounded up to the next integer.
If the rounded value is 0, 1 is used for DirectOperationValue.
The default value for DirectOperationValue is 0.5. With integer format, the "+/-1%" results
for the inner keys and "+/-5%" for the outer keys.

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(7) Multiple operation

If the operating window is not to close after the confirmation of a command, it can be "pinned".
The following button is located below the operating window for this purpose:
Operating window unpinned.

When the value of a parameter is set using the "Direct control" button, the value is
applied to the parameter and the "Cancel" button is disabled. Click "OK" to close the
operating window.
Operating window pinned.
When the value of a parameter is applied using the "Direct control" button, the value
is applied to the parameter and the "OK" button is disabled. Click "Cancel" to close the
operating window.

You can enable / disable messages by setting the check mark.
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(1) Display and switch the operating mode

This area provides information on the currently valid operating mode. The following operating
modes can be shown here:
● Manual mode (Page 73)
● Automatic mode (Page 73)
● Program mode for controllers (Page 79)
● Out of service (Page 72)
Refer to chapter Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) for information
on switching the operating mode.
(2) Display and switch the setpoint specification

This area shows how to specify the setpoint. The setpoint can be specified as follows:
● By the application ("External", CFC/SFC)
● By the user directly in the faceplate ("Internal").
Refer to the Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) chapter for
information on switching the setpoint specification.
For more information on the setpoint specification, refer to the Setpoint specification - internal/
external (Page 130) chapter.
If text is configure for these commands, it is displayed as additional text and as button labels
for command selection. You can find more information about this in chapter Labeling of buttons
and text (Page 218)
(3) High and low scale range for the process value
These values provide information on the display range (PV_OpScale) for the bar graph of the
process value. The scale range is defined in the Engineering System.
(4) Display of the process value including signal status

This area provides information on the current process value (PV) with the corresponding signal
status.
(5) Display and change the setpoint including signal status

This area provides information on the current setpoint (SP) with the corresponding signal status.
Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) chapter for information on changing the setpoint.
The setpoint specification (2) also needs to be set to "Internal" for this block.
(6) High and low scale range for the setpoint

This area is already set and cannot be changed.

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(7) Display and change the manipulated variable including signal status
This area shows the current "Manipulated variable" (MV) with the corresponding signal status.
Refer to chapter Changing values (Page 270) for information on changing the manipulated
variable. You can only make a change in manual mode.
(8) Display of the position feedback including signal status

This display is only visible when the corresponding block input is connected.
This area provides information on the current readback value of the manipulated variable with
the corresponding signal status. This display is only available when the readback value in the
box is interconnected to the Rbk input parameter.
(9) Bar graph for the "Manipulated variable"

This area shows the current "Manipulated variable" in the form of a bar graph (MV_OpScale).
The visible area in the bar graph depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).
(10) Bar graph for position feedback

This area shows the current position feedback in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in
the bar graph depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).
(11) Navigation button for switching to the standard view of the ConPerMon block
Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of the ConPerMon block. The visibility
of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).
Refer also to chapter Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) for more on this.
(12) Navigation button for switching to the standard view of any faceplate
Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of a block configured in the Engineering
System. The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the Engineering
System (ES).
(13) Display area for block states

This area provides additional information on the operating state of the block:
● "Maintenance"
Additional information on this is available in chapter Release for maintenance (Page 65)
Display area for block states.

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● "Simulation"
You can find additional information on this in chapter Simulating signals (Page 59).

● "Invalid signal"

This area provides additional information on the operating state of the block (from high to low
according to priority):
● "Fuzzy Optim." (FmCont only)
● "Tracking FB"
● "Tracking FM"
● "Safety mode FM"
● "Fuzzy control" (FmCont only)
(17) Limit display

These colored triangles indicate the configured limits in the respective bar graph:
● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
Note
The symbols displayed are not valid for user-configured message classes. Please take into
consideration the validity of terms for User-configured message classes (Page 41).
(18) Bar graph for the "Process value"

This area shows the current "Process value" in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the
bar graph depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).
(19) Bar graph for the "Setpoint"

This area shows the current "Setpoint" in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the bar
graph depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).

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(20) Display of external setpoint

This display [E] is only visible when you have selected "Internal" setpoint specification. It shows
the external setpoint that would apply if you were to change the setpoint specification to
"external".
(21) Display for the target setpoint of the setpoint ramp

This display [R] shows the target setpoint and is only visible if you have enabled ramp
generation in the Ramp view (Page 311).
(22) Limit display for the setpoint

These triangles show the SP_HiLim and SP_LoLim setpoint limits configured in the ES.
2.3.8 FM controllers standard view (pulse controller)
Standard view (pulse) of FM controllers



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status.



This display is only visible when the corresponding block input is interconnected.

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This area shows the current feedback of the manipulated variable with the corresponding signal
status. This display is only available when the readback value in the box is interconnected to
the Rbk input parameter.


(11) Button for switching to the standard view of the ConPerMon block
Use this button for the standard view of the ConPerMon block. The visibility of this button
depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).
(12) Button for switching to the standard view of any faceplate

Use this button for the standard view of a block configured in the engineering system. The
visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
You can find additional information on this in section Simulating signals (Page 59).


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● "Tracking FB"
● "Tracking FM"

(18) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
Note


"external".



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See also
Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218)
2.3.9 FM controllers standard view (step controller with position feedback)
Standard view with position feedback of FM controllers




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status.



status. This display is only available when the readback value in the box is interconnected to
the Rbk input parameter.



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depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).

Use this button for the standard view of a block configured in the Engineering System. The
visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"


● "Tracking FB"
● "Tracking FM"

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(18) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
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"external".


See also

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2.3.10 FM controllers standard view (step controller without position feedback)
Standard view without position feedback of FM controllers




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status.

(6) Operating and displaying the actuating signal

This area shows the current feedback of the actuating signal.
● "Open"
● "Stop"
● "Close"
The button is shown next to the display in manual mode. You can influence the actuating signal
here. Refer to the Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) chapter for
more on this.
If text is configured for these commands, it is displayed as status text and as button labels for
command selection. You can find more information about this in section Labeling of buttons
and text (Page 218)
(7) Display of the limit stop value including signal status

This area shows the limit stop signal with the corresponding signal status.
● "Open"
● "Closed"
and text (Page 218)

● "Maintenance"

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● "Simulation"


● "Tracking FB"
● "Tracking FM"
(12) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
Note



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"external".


See also
Opening additional faceplates (Page 217)
2.3.11 Interlock blocks standard view
Interlock blocks standard view Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16

The number of the displayed input values depends on the interlock block you have selected.
The operation and functions are identical for all interlock blocks and do not depend on the
number of input values.
The Intlk16 interlock block has two additional buttons for switching between the input values
1 to 8 and 9 to 16.

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(1), (9) Switching between the input values 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 (for Intlk16 only)
The buttons (1) or (9) are displayed depending on the view you are in. These buttons are only
available for the Intlk16 block.
The Intlk16 block provides two views:
● When you are in the first view, the input values 1 to 8 are available in the area (12). The
button (9) is displayed. You switch to the second view by clicking on the button (9).
● When you are in the second view, the input values 9 to 16 are available in the area (12).
The button (1) is displayed. You switch back to the first view by clicking on the button (1).
(2) Status of the output signal of the interlock block

This area (2) shows the status of the output signal of the interlock block (priority from high to
low). You can configure the logic in the engineering system (ES).
Logic
Color of the field AND OR
Gray Block is not used (only for display in the faceplate,
interlock logic still enabled), set using the
NotUsed = 1 parameter
Blue Excluded (bypass)
Yellow Simulated
Red Interlocked
Green Not interlocked

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(3) Exclude input values

You can use the button (3) to exclude input values from processing. Depending on the previous
settings, you can "Set" or "Reset" this property.
If the input value has been excluded, the following symbol appears in the field (8):
For more information on the operation, refer to the section Switching operating states and
operating modes (Page 268).
Note
This function can only be executed in the faceplate with "high-level operating permission".
Note
Operator permissions via OS_Perm do not depend on the Feature.Bit5 setting. You can find
additional information in section Activate OS_Perm bits (Page 161)
(4) "First in" status display

The following symbol is displayed next to an input value, if this input value has caused the last
output signal change from 1 to 0 (good state to locked):
You can reset the first-in (initial) signal with the button (10).
Note
This function can only be executed in the faceplate with "process control" operating permission.
You can find additional information on this in the section Recording the first signal for interlock
blocks (Page 53).
For more information on the operation, refer to the section Switching operating states and
(5) Open faceplate of the output value

When you press the button (5), you can open the faceplate associated with the output value.
The function of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES). See
also the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) for more on this.

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(6) Status of the block output

The line color indicates the status of the block output:
Color of the line Output status

Green Output is enabled
White Output is disabled
(7) Display the status for further processing

The symbol shows the status for further processing of the input values:
Icon Further processing

The input value is processed further with value 1.
The input value is processed further with value 0.
The input value is excluded from further processing.
(8) Display of input values (BOOL) with signal status (in front of the field)
These fields show the interlock information associated with the analog value (13) with a signal
status:
● 1 = "Good" state
● 0 = "Locked"
Changing the display

You can change the displays for 0 and 1 in the CFC in the object properties of the Interlock
block:
● Navigate to the I/Os (object properties).
● Change the default for the input parameters (Inxx) in the Text 0 and Text 1 columns to
what you later want to see in runtime.
(9) Switching input values

Read point (1) for this.
(10) "Reset" the settings for further processing

When you press the button (10), you can "Reset" all input values:
● "Reset exclusions": the exclusions of the input values are reset.
● "Reset first-in": First-in detection / status display (4) is reset.
You can find additional information on this in the section Recording the first signal for interlock
blocks (Page 53).

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Use this navigation button to open the standard view of a block configured in the engineering
system. The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering
system (ES).
You can find additional information on this in the section Opening additional faceplates
(Page 217).
(12) Displaying analog input values

The interconnected analog input values (AVxx) are displayed in this area. Set a unit of measure
(AVxx_Unit as shown in the picture with [Unit]) for each input in the engineering system (ES).
Changing the display

You can change the displays in the CFC in the object properties of the Interlock block:
● Navigate to the I/Os (object properties).
● In the “OS additional text” column, change the default setting for the input parameter
(INxx) to what you want to see during runtime later.
● In the "Identifier" column, change the default setting for the input parameter (AVxx) to what
you want to see during runtime later.
● The text is used as a label and is therefore always displayed, in other words, it is
independent of the signal status of the corresponding AVxxx input.
● The font size is reduced during the runtime if the input text length is greater than the label
width.
Note
If a text is added to the "OS additional text" field of the input parameter (INxx), this text will
be displayed even if the "Identifier" text field of the input parameter (AVxx) is not empty. If the
"OS additional text" field of the input parameter (INxx) is empty, the "Identifier" text of the input
parameter (AVxx) is displayed.
The number of input values may vary depending on the selected interlock block:
● Intlk02: the input values 1 and 2 are available.
● Intlk04: the input values 1 to 4 are available.
● Intlk08: the input values 1 to 8 are available.
● Intlk16: the input values 1 to 8 are available. The input values 9 to 16 become available by
pressing the button (9). You can find additional information on this topic in the description
for (1) and (9).
(13) Open faceplate of the input value

When you press the button (13), you can open the faceplate associated with each input value.
The function of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES). See
also the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) for more on this.

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The connected block is in bypass if the following small bypass symbol is displayed over the
arrow symbol:
This display can be used only if Feature2.Bit2 Separate evaluation for excluded and
simulated interlock signals (Page 155) is active. If additionally the input BypEn.Inx = 1, this
interlock input will be set in bypass.
2.3.12 Parameter view of PID controllers
Parameter view of PID controllers

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(1) "Enabled operation"

This area shows all operations for which special operator permissions are assigned. They
depend on the configuration in the engineering system (ES) that applies to this block.
Icons for enabled operation:
● Green check mark: the OS operator can control this parameter
● Gray check mark: the OS operator cannot control this parameter at this time due to the
process
● Red cross: the OS operator cannot control this parameter due to the configured AS operator
permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm).
(2) "Settings"
You can activate the following functions for the controller in this area:
● "PID optimization": ☑ activate controller optimization
● "SP := PV in manual mode": ☑ Bumpless switchover from manual mode to automatic mode
● "SP := SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of the setpoint for setpoint switchover from
"external" to "internal". The internal setpoint is tracked to the external one.
– With the PIDConR block, this area is only visible if you have set the Feature bit
Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible (Page 147) to 1.
(3) "Parameters"
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the controller. Refer to the
Changing values (Page 270) section for more on this.
You can influence the following parameters:
● "Gain": Proportional gain
● "P in feedback path" : Proportional action to the feedback path (0 to 1), 0 = Proportional
action is completely in the feedback path (only with PIDConL, PIDConR, and PIDStepL)
● "Integral time": Integral action time in [s]
● "Derivative time TD": Derivative action time in [s]
● "Derivative gain": Gain of the derivative action
● "D in feedback path": Derivative action is moved to the feedback path (only with PIDConL,
PIDConR, and PIDStepL)
● "Dead band": Width of dead band
Dead band is temporarily disabled
● "Control zone": Width of the control zone (only with PIDConL block)
● "Motor actuating time": Motor actuating time [s] (for PIDStepL block only)
● "Minimum pulse duration": Minimum pulse duration [s] (for PIDStepL block only)
● "Minimum break duration": Minimum break duration [s] (for PIDStepL block only)

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(4) “Delay factor” (only for PIDConL and PIDConR)

In this area, you can change the following parameters:
● "ER H alarm": Delay factor at the positive setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AH_Lim.
● "ER L alarm": Delay factor at the negative setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AL_Lim.
(5) "Service"
You can select the following functions in this area:
● "Bypass" (only with PIDConL, PIDConR, and PIDStepL)
● "Simulation"
● "Release for maintenance" (with display for a maintenance request)
Refer to the Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) section for more on
this.
You can find information on this area in the section:
● Bypassing signals (Page 109) (for PIDConL, PIDConR, and PIDStepL)
● Simulating signals (Page 59)
● Release for maintenance (Page 65)
(6) Navigation button for the GainSched block

You can use this navigation button to reach the GainSched block configured in the engineering
system (ES).
(Page 217).

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2.3.13 Parameter view of FM controllers
Parameter view of FM controllers
(1) "Enabled operations"

This area shows all operations for which special operator control permissions are assigned.
They depend on the configuration in the engineering system (ES) that applies to this block.
Symbols for enabled operations:
process
control permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm).

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(2) "Settings"
● "SP := PV in manual mode": ☑ Bumpless switchover from manual mode to automatic mode
● "SP := SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of the setpoint for setpoint switchover from
"external" to "internal" The internal setpoint is tracked to the external one.
(3) "Parameters"
● "Gain": Proportional gain
● "Integral time" Integral action time in [s]
● "Derivative time TD": Derivative action time in [s]
● "Derivative gain": Gain of the derivative action
● "Control zone": Width of the control zone (for block FmTemp only)
● "Motor actuating time": Motor actuating time [s]
● "Minimum pulse duration": Minimum pulse duration [s]
● "Minimum break duration": Minimum break duration [s]
(4) "Service"
You can activate the following functions in this area:
● "Simulation"
this.
(5) Navigation button for the GainSched block

You can use this navigation button to reach the GainSched block configured in the engineering
system (ES).
You can find additional information on this in the Opening additional faceplates (Page 217)
section.

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2.3.14 Parameter view for motors and valves
Parameter view for motors and valves

The following parameter view applies to the following bocks:
● MotL - Motor (Large) (Page 1097)
● MotRevL - Reversible motor (Page 1155)
● MotS - Motor (Small) (Page 1131)
● MotSpdL - Two-speed motor (Page 1251)
● VlvL - Valve (Large) (Page 1375)
● MotS - Motor (Small) (Page 1131)
Parameter view for MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL and MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 0.

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Parameter view for MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL and MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 1.

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(2) "Monitoring"
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the motor. Refer to the Changing
values (Page 270) section for more on this.
● "Control": Monitoring time during startup and shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
● "Control stop": Monitoring time during shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
only for MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL and MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 1
● "Control start": Monitoring time during startup of the motor (dynamic)
only for MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL and MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 1
"End position": Monitoring time during permanent operation of the motor (static)
● "Status": Monitoring time during permanent operation of the motor (static)
The state is not displayed for small blocks.

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Enabling "Monitoring"
You can enable monitoring by selecting the check box (☑)
You can find additional information on this in the section Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98).
(3) "Service"
● "Simulation"
this.
See also
VlvS - Valve (small) (Page 1407)
2.3.15 Limit view of FM controllers
Limit view of FM controllers

Several values are set in this view by default:
● Process value limits
● Error signal limits
● Readback value limits
● Setpoint operation range
The toolbars of the faceplate and the block icon indicate when the limits are reached or violated.
Note
The symbols displayed are not valid for user-configured message classes. Take into
consideration the validity of terms for User-configured message classes (Page 41)

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process
permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm)

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(2) "Process value limits (PV)"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the process value. Refer to the Changing values
(Page 270) section for more on this.
You can change the following limits:
● "H alarm": Alarm high
● "H warning": Warning high
● "H tolerance": Tolerance high
● "Hysteresis"
● "L tolerance": Tolerance low
● "L warning": Warning low
● "L alarm": Alarm low
(3) "Error signal limits (ER)"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the control deviation. Refer to the Changing values
● "Hysteresis"
(4) "Readback value limits (RBK)"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the readback value. Refer to the Changing values
● "Hysteresis"
(5) "Setpoint operation range (SP)"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the setpoint operation range. Refer to the Changing
● "H range": Range limit high
● "L range": Range limit low

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(6) "Manipulated variable operating range"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the manipulated variable operation range. Refer to the
(7) "Message suppression/delay"

Message suppression indicates whether or not the suppression of the associated message in
the AS block is activated with the xx_MsgEn parameter. The output of messages is not
suppressed when the block is installed (all xx_MsgEn parameters are preset to 1). Messages
can only be output if limit monitoring of the additional analog value has been enabled.
Alarm delays are also displayed in this position; for more on this see section Area of application
of the alarm delays (Page 208).
(8) Suppressing messages

2.3.16 Limit view of PID controllers
Limit view of PID controllers

● Error signal limits
● Setpoint operation range
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(2) "Process value limits (PV)"

● "H tolerance": Tolerance high (not with PIDConS)
● "Hysteresis"
● "L tolerance": Tolerance low (not with PIDConS)
(3) "Error signal limits (ER)" (not with PIDConS)

In this area, you can enter the limits for the control deviation. Refer to the Changing values
● "Hysteresis"
(4) "Readback value limits (RBK)" (not with PIDConS)

● "Hysteresis"
(5) Setpoint operation range (SP)

In this area, you can enter the limits for the setpoint operation range. Refer to the Changing

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(6) Manipulated variable operating range

(7) "Message suppression / delay"


2.3.17 Limit view of motors
Limit view of motors

The limit view of motors is only available when an AV block has been interconnected to the
motor.
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(1) High and low scale range for the additional value
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph of the additional value.
The scale range is defined in the engineering system.
(2) Display of the additional value including signal status

This area shows the current additional value with the corresponding signal status.
(3) "Limits for the additional value"

In this area, you can enter the limits for the additional value. Refer to the Changing values
● Hysteresis
(4) Bar graph for the additional value

This area shows you the current additional value in the form of a bar graph. The visible area
in the bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).

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The colored triangles indicate the specified limits (3) for the additional value.
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2.3.18 Preview of FM controllers
Preview of FM controllers
The preview shows you the parameters that you, as an OS operator, can control in the entire
block. You cannot control anything in this view, however.
(1) Preview area

This area shows you a preview for the following values:
● "SP external": currently applicable external setpoint
● "SP internal": currently applicable internal setpoint
● "Control deviation": Current Control deviation
● "Program mode": Specified value for program mode
● "Disturbance variable": additive value for feedforward control
● "Tracking FM": track a manipulated variable in the FM module (value is 1)
● "Tracking FB": Track manipulated variable at the block (value is 1)

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● "Tracking value": Effective manipulated variable for "Track manipulated variable at block"
● "Safety mode": safety mode in the FM module (value is 1)
● "Safety value": effective manipulated variable for "Safety mode"

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control permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm)
The following enabled operations are shown here:
● "Close": You can select the manipulated variable "Close". If text is configured for this
command, it is also displayed in brackets. You can find more information about this in the
Section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).
● "Open": You can select the manipulated variable "Open". If text is configured for this
● "Stop": You can select the manipulated variable "Stop". If text is configured for this
● "SP external": You can feedforward the external setpoint.
● "SP internal": You can feedforward the internal setpoint.
● "Change SP": You can change the setpoint.
● "Change MV": You can change the manipulated variable.
● "Program mode": You can switch to program mode.
● "Automatic": You can switch to automatic mode.
● "Manual": You can switch to manual mode.
● "Out of service": You can switch to "Out of service" operating mode.
● "Local operating permission": Use the ← button to switch to the standard view of the
"OpStations"" block. Additional information is available in the section Operator control
permissions (Page 265).
Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of a block configured in the engineering
system (ES).

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See also the Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) section for more on this.
(4) Process value

This area displays the real process value (PV).
2.3.19 Preview of interlock blocks
Preview of interlock blocks
(1) Enabled operations


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● "Local operating permission": Use the <-- button to switch to the standard view of the
OpStations block. Additional information is available in the section Operator control
2.3.20 Ramp view
Ramp view

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(2) Enable "gradient limit"

Use this check box to enable "gradient limit" for the setpoint. "Gradient limit" can be set
separately for positive or negative setpoint changes ("Gradient +" or "Gradient -"). Refer to the
If there is a difference between target setpoint and currently effective setpoint, a blue "G" may
be displayed at the bar in standard view of FmCont, FmTemp, PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL,
OpAnL and MotSpdCL with parameter assignment of SP_RateTarget (target setpoint for
gradient limit).
If there is a difference between the target manipulated variable and the currently effective
manipulated variable, an orange "G" may be displayed at the bar in the standard view of VlvAnl
with parameter assignment of MV_RateTarget (target manipulated variable for gradient
limit).
The gradient limitation includes the Ramp function (Page 125). You can set the ramp mode in
the following two ways:
● Gradient
● Duration [s]
(3) "Target setpoint"

In this area, you can set the type of ramp function for the setpoint.
You can set the time duration and the target setpoint. Refer to the Changing values
(4) Enable "Ramp"

You can use this control to enable or disable the configured function in the ramp function for
the setpoint change.
You can only enable this when the setpoint specification is set to "Internal" in the standard
view of the block. The enable is only valid for one setpoint change and is subsequently disabled
again.

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2.3.21 Alarm view
Message view
(1) Toolbar
If the short-term archive list is selected, a new button appears in the toolbar:
You can use this button to toggle between the "History" and "Operator messages" views.
You must be registered with the "Higher process control" operating permission in order to
export and hide messages.
(2) Display area for alarms
For additional information about the alarm view, refer to the WinCC Information System Online
Help.
(3) "Hide messages" button
Messages can be displayed and/or hidden with this button. The view of this button changes
accordingly:
Show messages
Hide messages
"Higher process controlling" operating permission is required and manual hiding must be
active. You can find additional information in the manual "Process Control System PCS 7
Operator Station".
2.3.22 Batch view
Batch view
This area shows a display of the batch that is currently running (Batchview).

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You can use the internal tag "@APLBatchEnable" to enable/disable the "Batch" button in the
toolbar.
Value of @APLBatchEnable Operating the "Batch" button in Icon of the "Batch" button in the
the toolbar toolbar
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

(1) "Enabled"
This area shows you if the block is enabled for operation via SIMATIC BATCH
(BatchEn = 1).
(2) "Allocated"
This area shows if the block is currently in use by SIMATIC BATCH (Occupied = 1).
(3) "Batch name"

This area shows the name of the batch that is currently running (Batchname).
(4) "Batch ID"

This area shows the identification number of the batch that is currently running (BatchID).
The batch view is disabled if BatchID = 16#00000000.
(5) "Batch step"

This area shows the step number of the batch that is currently running (StepNo).

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2.3.23 Memo view
Memo view
You can leave temporary messages for other OS operators in this view. Messages are entered
in the text box, and saved and activated by selecting the check box in the lower right corner
of the faceplate.

(1) Text box for notes

(2) Check box for activating the note
(3) Combo box for list of files - A maximum of 3 files of (.mht) type are displayed here
(4) Open Button to display selected file - On clicking this button, a new window is opened
which displays the file selected from combo box
(5) Diplays error message. There are four possible error conditions that display error messages:
1. File not found: If the selected file is not avaialbe in the NoteView folder.
2. File size exceeded: If the selected file is greater than allowable limit (>25 MB).
3. Invalid file format: If configured file is other than mht format.
4. File name length exceeded: If length of the file name exceeds 32 characters excluding the
file extension (.mht).

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Note
● Files that are configured for NoteVew should be saved with UTF-8 encoding. This is
applicable to all the intermediate files also, before they are converted to .MHT files.
● Jump instruction within the file in NoteView window will not work in the OS Client, Web
Server and Web Client.
● No permission levels are required for combo box and open button in the APL_Memo.PDL.
(1) Window Title: indicates the title of Window and name of the file opened as well.
(2) Indicates the loading status of the selected MHT document
(3) NoteView display area: displays content of the selected file.
Advised maximum size of the file is <= 25 MB for a smooth operation.
Note
● This window cannot be resized but it is movable.
● This window is not supported by the "screen composition" functionality.
All the .MHT files (NoteView documents) should be placed in the "OS project path\Gracs
\NoteView". In case of a Multi project, server holds all these files and these files are not
available in the client.
Error Handling
● If selected file is not found in the folder path, an error message is shown as “File not found”.
● If configured file format is other than MHT, an error message is shown as "Invalid file format".

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● If selected file is more than 25 MB and if tried to open same, an error is shown as “File size
exceeds 25 MB”.
● If file name length exceeds 32 characters, an error is shown as "File name length exceeded
32 characters".
The next time the faceplate is opened or there is a process picture change, you can see in the
status bar of the block icon and the faceplate that there is a new message for you.
Clearing the check box deletes the indicators in the status bars.
The message is not deleted automatically.
Note
The content of the memo view is cleared when you perform a full compilation and download
of the OS.
2.3.24 Trend view
Trend view

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(1) Toolbar
(2) Display area for trends
(3) Status bar
(4) Button for switching between archive tags and online tags. The status bar shows if the trend
view is working with online data or archive data.
(5) Button for opening the "Scatter plot" window
The Export button is only visible and operable with the "Higher-level process control" operating
permission.
For additional information about the trend view, refer to the WinCC Information System Online
Help.
Configuration of the trend view

The trend view can be configured so that archive values are displayed immediately after
opening. A prerequisite for this is that archive variables exist. Proceed as follows:
● A "1" is attached at the block icon in the "TrendPictureName" property. A semicolon is used
as the separator to the name of the trend view.
Example: @pg_apl_trendPID_Statistic.pdl;1
Special considerations for controllers

You can select two different representations for the display area:
1. Detailed display (default setting):

Display area consisting of three coordinate systems:
● Setpoint trend, actual value trend;
● Manipulated variable, control performance index trend;
● Binary trend via automatic/manual, manipulated variable at high or low limit
Open the scatterplot diagram with the user button (number 2) in the toolbar. It shows a
coordinate system with the process value on the value axis and the manipulated variable or
position feedback on the X axis. A new value pair is entered into the coordinate system with
each cycle.
If you want to use the detail display, you need to enter the following in the block icon under
Trends in the WinCC Graphics Designer:
TrendPictureName = @pg_apl_trendPID_Statistic.pdl
2. Simple display:
Display area consisting of two coordinate systems:
● Setpoint trend, actual value trend;
● Manipulated variable;
If you want to use the simple display, you need to enter the following in the block icon under
Trends in the WinCC Graphics Designer:

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TrendPictureName =@pg_apl_trendPID.pdl
Notes on step controllers with position feedback:

If you use a step controller with position feedback as the controller type, you need to enter the
following in the block icon under Trends in the WinCC Graphics Designer:
TrendConfiguration5 = *.MV#Value;...
TrendConfiguration6 = .RbkOut#Value;...
The following applies to all other controller types (default setting):

TrendConfiguration5 = .MV#Value;...
TrendConfiguration6 = *.RbkOut#Value;...
2.3.25 APL Operator Trend Control (AOTC)
Opening the AOTC window

Press and hold the Ctrl key and left-click the value on the block icon to open the AOTC window.
The first value is added to the Trend Control and the detailed information is displayed in the
first row of the overview area.
Adding values to the AOTC window

To add values to the AOTC window, press and hold the Ctrl key and left-click the value on the
block icon. The value is added to the Trend Control. You can add up to 8 values in the AOTC
window. The following colors are assigned to the trends in the sequence they are added:
1. Black (HTML code 000000)
2. Red (HTML code FF0000)
3. Green (HTML code 00FF00)
4. Blue (HTML code 0000FF)
5. Yellow (HTML code FFFF00)
6. Turkish (HTML code 00FFFF)
7. Pink (HTML code FF00FF)
8. Orange (HTML code FFA100)
If the value is an archived value, the value is displayed from the archive. If the value is not
archived, it is displayed as an online value. The default time range for the time axis is 1 minute.
Note
For the Web Navigator, when a new value is added, the Trend Control always displays only
the online value. You can switch to display the archived values through the buttons "Monday",
"Tuesday", and so on.

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For information on adding additional values to the AOTC window, refer to (10) Adding additional
values.
Adding digital values to the AOTC window

To add digital values to the AOTC window, press and hold the Ctrl key and left-click the value
on the block icon. You can add digital values from the following blocks:
Family Blocks
Drives MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdCL, MotSpdL, MotS, VlvL, VlvS, Vlv2WayL, VlvAnL, VlvMotL,
VlvPosL
Operate OpDi01, OpTrig, OpDi03
Monitor MonDiL, MonDiS, MonDi08
Example: If you perform Ctrl key + left-click operation on the MotL block icon, the AOTC window
opens showing its current status taken from the parameter FbkRunOut.Value. After opening
the AOTC window, if you perform Ctrl key + left-click operation on any other block then the
parameter corresponding to that block is added to the AOTC window.
For information on adding additional values to the AOTC window, refer to (10) Adding additional
values.
The AOTC window


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1. Title
2. Trend group description
3. Tag row
4. Time range selection
5. WinCC online trend control
6. Value axis
7. Toolbar of the trend window
8. Enabling/disabling a trend
9. Opening a faceplate
10.Adding additional values
11.Enabling/disabling a value axis
12.Saving a trend group
13.Opening a separate message window
14.Printing screenshot of the AOTC window
15.Help button
16.Deleting a trend
17.Closing the AOTC window
(1) Title
The title displays the name of the AOTC. If the trend group is not saved, the default title "APL
Operator Trend Control" is displayed. If a saved trend group is opened, title displays the group
name.
(2) Trend group description

This field displays the description of the trend group if it is saved with a description otherwise
it is empty.
(3) Tag row

The tag row displays the following information about the trend added.
● Button to enable/disable the trend:
Click this button to enable or disable the trend. For more information, refer to the description
of (8) Enabling/disabling a trend.
● "Parameter name":
This field displays the name of the trend.
● Button to add additional values:
Click this button to add additional values to the corresponding parameter. For more
information, refer to the description of (10) Adding additional values.

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● "Value":
This field displays the current value of the trend.
● "Signal status":
This field displays the signal status of the trend. The corresponding icon is displayed in
case the quality is not good that is the quality code is not 0x80. In case of good quality
(quality code 0x80), the text "Good" is displayed.
● "Unit":
This field displays the unit of the trend. Units are calculated only while adding a trend to
the AOTC window. If the unit of a trend changes after it has been added to the AOTC
window, the new unit will not be updated in the AOTC window. For example, if PV_Unit
changes, the trend must be removed and added again.
● Button to enable/disable the value axis:
Click this button to enable or disable the value axis. For more information, refer to the
description of (11) Enabling/disabling a value axis.
● "Low limit":
This field displays the low limit of the trend. The low limit is taken from the tag
"XX_OpScale#Low". If the tag is not present, the value is taken automatically by the Trend
control and low limit field displays "Auto".
● "High limit":
This field displays the high limit of the trend. The high limit is taken from the tag
"XX_OpScale#High". If the tag is not present, the value is taken automatically by the Trend
Control and the high limit field displays "Auto".
● "Ruler value":
This field displays the ruler value of the trend where the ruler intersects with the trend in
the Trend Control.
● "Ruler time":
This field displays the ruler time of the trend where the ruler intersects with the trend in the
Trend Control.
● Button to delete the trend:
Click this button to delete the trend. For more information, refer to the description of (15)
Deleting a trend.
(4) Time range selection

This area provides the option to select the time range based on the weekdays for the archived
view and fixed time frame for the online view.
Press the buttons named "Monday" to "Sunday" to switch to the archive view for that day. For
example, if today is Tuesday and the "Tuesday" button is pressed, the archived values from
today will be displayed. If the "Sunday" button is pressed, the archived values from last Sunday
will be displayed. The time range is 24 hours. If the trend is not archived, no value will be
displayed.
Press the "Start/stop" button from the trend toolbar to switch back to the online view.

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Use the drop-down list in the time range selection area to change the time range of the time
axis. The following preconfigured time ranges are available:
● Hour/minute based
– 1 min
– 2 min
– 5 min
– 10 min
– 15 min
– 30 min
– 1h
– 2h
– 3h
– 5h
– 12 h
– 24 h
The following figure shows the AOTC window when the time range is selected to "10 min" from
the drop-down list in "Time range" section:
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(5) WinCC online trend control

The Trend Control displays the trends added to the AOTC window. Each trend added to the
AOTC window will appear in different color.
The following colors have been defined default for the 8 trends:
1. Black
2. Red
3. Green
4. Blue
5. Yellow
6. Turkish
7. Pink
8. Orange
(6) Value axis

Each trend is shown in a separate value axis, therefore there can be maximum of 8 value axis.
The value axis appears in the same color as the corresponding trend.
(7) Toolbar of the trend window

Use these button to operate the trend window.
For more information, refer to WinCC Information System Online Help.
(8) Enabling/disabling a trend

Press these buttons to disabled or enabled trends.
If a trend is enabled, the corresponding button will be displayed in the same color as the value
trend.
If a trend is disabled, the corresponding button will be displayed in Grey color.
By default the trend added to the AOTC is enabled, therefore the corresponding button is
visible and appears in the the same color as the value trend.
When the button is pressed the first time, the corresponding trend is hidden from the Trend
Control. The color of the button changes to Grey. The corresponding tag row in the overview
area is hidden except the "Parameter name".
On pressing the button again, the corresponding trend is visible again in the Trend Control.
The color of the button changes to the same color as the value trend. The corresponding row
of values is visible again.

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(9) Opening a related faceplate

Click the parameter name in the tag row to open the corresponding faceplate.
(10) Adding additional values

This button is used to configure values of a particular function block which is already configured
in the parameter list of the AOTC window. This button is visible only for the parameters which
are configured in the AOTC window.

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Perform the following steps to configure additional values to the AOTC window:
1. Click the [+] button which is available in the right corner of a configured parameter. The
"Additional Values" window opens which displays a list of parameters of the corresponding
function block.
2. Select a value from the list and click OK to configure the selected value in the AOTC window.
Note
● You can select only one value at a time. Multiple selections are disabled.
● Additional value buttons are visible only if the number of trends configured is less than the
maximum number of trends allowed (8 values).
● Additional value buttons will be disabled if the configured values in the AOTC reaches its
maximum allowed limit.
(11) Enabling/disabling a value axis

Click the button next to the I/O field of the unit to enable or disable the value axis. The value
itself will stay in the Trend Control, only the value axis will be hidden from the Trend Control.

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(12) Saving and reopening a trend group

Saving a trend group:
1. Click the "Save" button to save the trend group. The "Save Trend Group" window appears
to save the trend group:
2. Enter the following details in the "Save Trend Group" window:

– Trend group name (maximum of 32 characters)
– Trend group description (maximum of 64 characters)
– Select the checkbox if you want to save the trend group as private. If the checkbox is
not selected (default), the trend group will be saved as public.
Saving trend group as private:
Saving trend group as private allows only the originator to open the trend again. Private
trends cannot be opened by other users. Public trends can be opened and modified by
every operator.
3. Press the "OK" button to save the trend group.
You can abort the operation by pressing the "Cancel" button. The dialog will close without
saving the name or description.
The "OK" button is enabled only if the trend group name is entered and the Enter key is
pressed. The trend group descitption is optional.
Once the trend group is saved, further changes made in that trend group from the AOTC
window will be saved automatically.
The trend group name should be different from the previously saved trend groups. You cannot
save the trend group again with the same name.
The following special characters are not allowed in the trend group name:
' ' (space character), '.', ',', ';', ':', '/', '=', '\t', '\\', '"', '<', '>', '{', '}', '[', ']', '|', '?', '*'
Opening a trend group:

Click the "Trend system" standard button at the bottom of the WinCC runtime window to open
a saved trend.
Opening trend groups in "Full screen display":

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The AOTC full screen display is used to display configured trend groups on a dedicated screen.
The AOTC full screen window has four quadrants which means you can display four different
trend groups at a time. This window is termed as “Quad trend window” or “Full screen display”.
Perform the following steps to display the trend groups in "Full screen display":
1. Click the AOTC full screen display button at the bottom of the WinCC runtime window.
The AOTC full screen display opens with four empty quadrants and with four buttons at
the bottom to select a saved trend group for each quadrant.
2. Click the "(open trend group)" button at the bottom of the AOTC full screen display for the
quadrant in which you want to display a particular trend group. A window opens with a list
of saved trend groups.

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3. Select a trend group from the list and click "Display" to load the trend group into the
corresponding quadrant.
4. Use all four buttons to load four different trend groups into the different quadrants of the
full screen display.
(13) Opening a separate message window

Press the "Messages" button to open a new message window which displays the messages
for the selected block types corresponding to the trends added in the AOTC window.

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In the online mode, only the actual messages (all active messages, acknowledged and
unacknowledged) will be displayed.
If you select a time range displaying values from the archive, the message window will display
all the messages within this time range.
Messages only from the enabled trend will be displayed. If a trend is enabled or disabled and
the message window is open, the corresponding messages will be displayed or not displayed
accordingly. Similarly if a trend is deleted, the corresponding messages will disappear from
the messages window.
If two or more trends of the same block type are added to the AOTC window, and one of them
is disabled, the corresponding messages will not be removed from message window. All the
trends should be disabled or deleted to remove the corresponding messages from the
message window.
Only one message window can be opened at a time. If one more AOTC window is opened
and you want to display the messages for the values in that window, the already opened
message view should be closed and opened again from the specific AOTC window.
(14) Printing screenshot of the AOTC window

Press the "Print" button to print the screenshot of the complete AOTC window. WinCC runtime
(also the Web Navigator) should be in full screen mode without scroll bar. As screenshot is
taken from the process picture visible in runtime, the AOTC window should be visible
completely in the runtime, otherwise the screenshot will show only the visible section of the
AOTC faceplate.
(15) Help button

Click this button to open the AOTC chapter in the APL Operator Guide online help. You will
find detailed information about the AOTC window and its functionalities in this online help.
(16) Deleting a trend

Click the "X" button at the end of the row in the overview area to delete existing values.
The corresponding trend is removed from the Trend Control. In the overview area, the rows
below the deleted row are moved up and an empty row is added at the end.
New values are added to the first empty row.
(17) Closing the AOTC window

Click the "Close" button in the title bar to close the AOTC window.
Operator permissions
The operator permissions are similar to the existing online trend function.

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The following fields are enabled only if the area authorization is available:
1. Delete buttons to delete trends.
2. Save button to open the pop-up window to save the trend group.
3. Field to enter the trend group name in the pop-up window.
4. Field to enter the trend group description in the pop-up window.
5. Checkbox to select private trend group.
6. The "OK" button to save the trend in the pop-up window.
Note
The functions for example, disable/enable trend, disable/enable value axis, delete trend, open
message window, print AOTC screenshot, select private trend group, need no operation area
or quitting function. The feature "Save Trend Group" needs an operation area where only 3
step operation is possible. It does not support 2 step operation.
2.3.26 Limit operation and display in the faceplate
Limit operation and display in the faceplate

The limit value view of the faceplate can be used to modify limits and the hysteresis if the
corresponding operating permission (higher process controlling) is available. The limits are
displayed graphically in the standard view of the faceplate.
If the limits are reached or exceeded, an alarm, warning or tolerance class message is
triggered. This is indicated graphically as follows:
Symbol Meaning
Alarm
Warning
Tolerance
Note
The symbols displayed are not valid for user-configured message classes. For user-configured
message classes, the colors and abbreviations depend on the project-specific setting. Please
take into consideration the validity of terms for user-configured message classes (Page 41).

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See also
2.3.27 Central color management
Central color management

As of version 8.1, the colors in the faceplates and block icons can be changed centrally via
the central color palette in WinCC. The central color palette is located in the "User interface
and design" tab of the project properties.
The following colors cannot be changed via the central color palette:
● The colors (except trend colors) of WinCC Alarm Control, WinCC Online Trend Control,
WinCC Ruler Control and WinCC Function Control.
● The window titles can only be changed by editing the Windows designs.
● The colors of check boxes cannot be changed.
● Alarm colors are changed via the PCS 7 message system.
● Trend colors are not automatically changed in the block icons in existing projects, because
these properties are changeable instance-specific and not in the update mechanisms for
the block icons.
The user can use the color range of 0-199; the APL color range begins with the color index
200.
Description of the APL color index:
Color index for block icons

The following color indexes can be created for block icons.
Color Sec‐ Trans‐ HTML code Color name Description Property(ies) [attribute Type block icons
index tion paren‐ (RGB) name]
cy
200 1 0 B6B6B6 Gray Background: Back‐ BackgroundColor Block icons with
ground color analog values
201 1 0 DADADA Very light Background: Fill pat‐ BackgroundFillPat‐ Block icons with
gray tern color ternColor analog values
202 1 0 B6B6B6 Gray Tag display: Back‐ TagBackColor All block icons with
ground color tag display
203 1 0 DADADA Very light Tag display: Fill pattern TagFillColor All block icons with
gray color tag display
204 1 0 919191 Dark gray Tag display: Border col‐ TagBorderColor All block icons with
or tag display
205 1 0 000000 Black Tag display: Font color TagFontColor All block icons with
tag display
206 1 0 00FFFA Pure cyan Tag highlight: Back‐ BlockIconHighlight‐ All block icons
ground color BackColor

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cy
207 1 0 5CC2BC Medium cy‐ Tag highlight: Fill pat‐ BlockIconHighlightFill‐ All block icons
an tern color Color
208 1 0 FFFFFF White Tag highlight: Font col‐ BlockIconHighlight‐ All block icons
or FontColor
209 1 0 B6B6B6 Gray Display of high limit: LimitObjectHighBack‐ Block icons with
Background color Color display of the high
limit
210 1 0 DADADA Very light Display of high limit: Fill LimitObjectHighFill‐ Block icons with
gray pattern color Color display of the high
limit
211 1 0 B6B6B6 Gray Display of the low limit: LimitObjectLowBack‐ Block icons with
Background color Color display of the low
limit
212 1 0 DADADA Very light Display of the low limit: LimitObjectLowFillCol‐ Block icons with
gray Fill pattern color or display of the low
limit
213 1 0 B6B6B6 Gray Empty rectangle: Back‐ EmptyRectBackCol‐ Block icons with
ground color or"1 status bar
214 1 0 DADADA Very light Empty rectangle: Fill EmptyRectFillColor1 Block icons with
gray pattern color status bar
215 1 0 808080 Dark gray Empty rectangle: Bor‐ EmptyRectBorderCol‐ Block icons with
der color or1 status bar
216 1 0 FFFFFF White Process value: Back‐ Value1BackColorVal‐ Block icons with
ground color ue10BackColor analog value
217 1 0 000000 Black Process value: Font col‐ Value1FontColorVal‐ Block icons with
or ue10FontColor analog value
218 1 100 C0C0C0 None Setpoint: Background Value2BackColor Block icons with
(transpar‐ color analog value
ent)
219 1 0 0000FF Pure blue Setpoint: Font color Value2FontColor Block icons with
analog value
220 2 100 C0C0C0 None Changed variable: Value3BackColor Block icons with
(transpar‐ Background color analog value
ent)
221 2 0 F24F00 Pure or‐ Changed variable: Font Value3FontColor Block icons with
ange color analog value
222 2 100 C0C0C0 None Read-back value: Back‐ Value3BackColor Val‐ Block icons with
(transpar‐ ground color ue4BackColor analog value
ent)
223 2 0 008080 Dark cyan Read-back value: Font Value3FontColor Val‐ Block icons with
color ue4FontColor analog value
224 2 100 B6B6B6 None Unit2, process value/ UnitBackColor, Block icons with
(transpar‐ setpoint: Background Unit1BackColor- analog value
ent) color Unit4BackColor
225 2 0 494949 Very dark Unit, process value/ UnitFontColor, Block icons with
gray setpoint: Font color Unit1FontColor- analog value
Unit4FontColor

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226 2 100 B6B6B6 None Unit2, changed varia‐ Unit2BackColor Block icons with
(transpar‐ ble: Background color analog value
ent)
227 2 0 494949 Very dark Unit, changed variable: Unit2FontColor Block icons with
gray Font color analog value
228 2 100 B6B6B6 None Unit2, read-back value: Unit1BackColor, Block icons with
(transpar‐ Background color Unit2BackColor analog value
ent)
229 2 0 494949 Very dark Unit, read-back value: Unit1FontColor, Block icons with
gray Font color Unit2FontColor analog value
230 2 0 6D6D6D Very dark "Not used" state: back‐ BackColorOn1 Interlock
gray ground color
231 2 0 919191 Dark gray "Not used" state: fill pat‐ FillColorOn1 Interlock
tern color
232 2 0 0000FF Pure blue "Bypassed" state: back‐ BackColorOn2 Interlock
ground color
233 2 0 00A2E8 Pure blue "Bypassed" state: fill FillColorOn2 Interlock
pattern color
234 2 0 E4D400 Pure yellow "Simulation" state: BackColorOn3 Interlock
background color
235 2 0 FFFF00 Pure yellow "Simulation" state: fill FillColorOn3 Interlock
pattern color
236 2 0 00B500 Bright lime "Unlocked" state: back‐ BackColorOn4 Interlock
green ground color
237 2 0 00FF00 Pure lime "Unlocked" state: fill FillColorOn4 Interlock
green pattern color
238 2 0 E60000 Pure red "Locked" state: back‐ BackColorOn5 Interlock
ground color
239 2 0 FF0000 Pure red "Locked" state: fill pat‐ FillColorOn5 Interlock
tern color
240 3 0 00B500 Bright lime "On" state: Background BackColorOn, On‐ Family counter /
green color BackColor MonDi08/ MonDiL‐
MonDiS (type 1
and 4) / OpDi03 /
ShrdResS/ Time‐
Trig/ TotalL
241 3 0 00FF00 Pure lime "On" state: Fill pattern FillColorOn, OnFillCol‐
green color or
242 3 0 00FF00 Pure lime "On" state: Background Value2BackColor OpDi01, OpTrig
green color
243 3 0 000000 Black "On" state: Font color Value2FontColor OpDi01, OpTrig
244 3 0 FFFFFF White "On" state: Background Value2BackColor MonDiL-MonDiS
color (types 2, 3 and 5)
245 3 0 000000 Black "On" state: Font color Value2FontColor MonDiL-MonDiS
(types 2, 3 and 5)
246 3 0 FFFFFF White "On" state: Font color FontColorOn MonDiL-MonDiS
(type 4)

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cy
247 3 0 B6B6B6 Gray "Off" state: Background BackColorOff, Back‐
color ColorOn
248 3 0 DADADA Very light "Off" state: Fill pattern FillColorOff, FillColor‐
gray color On
249 3 0 DADADA Very light "Off" state: Background BackColorOff Family counter,
gray color MonDi08, Time‐
Trig
250 3 0 FFFFFF White "Off" state: Fill pattern FillColorOff Family counter,
color MonDi08, Time‐
Trig
251 3 0 FFFFFF White "Off" state: Background Value1BackColor MonDiLMonDiS
color (types 2, 3 and 5)
252 3 0 000000 Black "Off" state: Font color Value1FontColor MonDiLMonDiS
(types 2, 3 and 5)
253 3 0 000000 Black "Off" state: Font color FontColorOff MonDiLMonDiS
(type 4)
254 3 0 B6B6B6 Gray "Not used" state: Back‐ BackColorNA MonDi08
ground color
255 3 0 000000 Black "No operation" state: ForeColorValue OpStations
Font color
256 3 0 C0C0C0 Light gray Display of the selected Value2BackColor SelA16In
analog value: Back‐
ground color
257 3 0 6D6D6D Very dark Display of the selected Value2FontColor SelA16In
gray analog value: Font color
258 3 0 494949 Very dark ISO/DIN symbols: Line BorderColor
gray color
1
New property
2
Note: The pattern in the block icon must be changed to "single color" for the color to take
effect.
Color indexes for faceplates

The following color indexes can be created for faceplates.
Color Sec‐ Trans‐ HTML code Color name Description Property(ies) [attribute Types views/
index tion paren‐ (RGB) name] objects
cy
259 3 0 AFAFAF Gray View: Background color BackColor Views in all face‐
plates
260 4 0 DEDEDE Very light View: Fill pattern color FillColor Views in all face‐
gray plates
261 4 0 62ACAA Dark cyan Operating area: Back‐ BackColor Total operating
ground color area
262 4 0 AACFCD Gray cyan Operating area: Fill pat‐ FillColor Total operating
tern color area

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263 4 0 000000 Black Title or label of operat‐ ForeColor All static texts in
ing area: Font color the operating area
264 4 0 C0C0C0 Light gray Slider operating area: BackColor, BackCo‐ Operating area
Background color lorTop, BackColorBot‐ "@PG_APL_OA_A
tom, ButtonColor, nalogwithli‐
HighLimitColor, LowLi‐ mits100.PDL"
mitColor
265 4 0 FFFFFF White Slider operating area: BorderBackColor Operating area
Border background col‐ "@PG_APL_OA_A
or nalogwithli‐
mits100.PDL"
266 4 0 000000 Black Slider operating area: BorderColor Operating area
Border color "@PG_APL_OA_A
nalogwithli‐
mits100.PDL"
267 4 0 DADADA Very light Block comment: Fill pat‐ FillColor Header in all face‐
gray tern color plates
268 4 0 808080 Dark gray Block comment: Border BorderColor Header in all face‐
color plates
269 4 0 000000 Black Block comment: Font FontColor Header in all face‐
color plates
270 4 0 B6B6B6 Gray Empty rectangle over‐ BackColor Header in all face‐
view: Background color plates
271 4 0 DADADA Very light Empty rectangle over‐ FillColor Header in all face‐
gray view: Fill pattern color plates
272 4 0 808080 Dark gray Empty rectangle over‐ BorderColor Header in all face‐
view: Border color plates
273 4 0 C0C0C0 Light gray Group display over‐ BackColor Header in all face‐
view: Background color plates [1]
274 4 0 C0C0C0 Light gray Toolbar button: Back‐ BackColor Header in all face‐
ground color plates
275 4 0 BABABA Gray Toolbar button: Fill pat‐ FillColor Header in all face‐
tern color plates
276 4 0 808080 Dark gray Toolbar button: Border BorderColor Header in all face‐
color plates
277 4 0 000000 Black Toolbar button: Font FontColor Header in all face‐
color plates [2]
278 4 0 C0C0C0 Light gray Header button[3]: Back‐ BackColor Header in all face‐
ground color plates
279 4 0 808080 Dark gray Toolbar button: Border BorderColor 8 Header in all face‐
color plates
280 5 0 000000 Black Title or label in views: TextFontColor, Font‐ Views with static
Font color Color, ForeColor, Left‐ text and APL ob‐
HandTextFontColor[4] jects with type
ID=17-20, 22-24,
27, 29, 64, 120,
130

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cy
281 5 0 AFAFAF Gray Button in views/operat‐ BackColor Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: Background jects with type
color ID=30-34, 50-52
282 5 0 CECECE Light gray Button in views/operat‐ FillColor Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: Fill pattern jects with type
color ID=30-34, 50-52
283 5 0 808080 Dark gray Button in views/operat‐ BorderColor Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: Border color jects with type
ID=30-34, 50-52
284 5 0 FFFFFF White Button in views/operat‐ BorderColorTop Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: 3D border jects with type
color ID=30-34, 50-52
285 5 0 808080 Dark gray Button in views/operat‐ BorderColorBottom Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: 3D shadow jects with type
color ID=30-34, 50-52
286 5 0 000000 Black Button in views/operat‐ ForeColor Views with APL ob‐
ing areas: Font color jects with type
ID=30-34, 50-52
287 5 0 DADADA Very light Analog value enabled EnabledBackColor, Views with I/O
gray in views/operating BackColor, BackCol‐ fields (also exten‐
areas: Background col‐ or_OK ded) and APL ob‐
or jects with type
ID=20, 22-24, 27,
28-29, 130
288 5 0 FFFFFF White Analog value enabled EnabledFillColor, Fill‐ Views with I/O
in views/operating Color, FillColor_OK fields (also exten‐
areas: Fill pattern color ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 22-24, 27,
28-29, 130
289 5 0 B6B6B6 Gray Analog value disabled DisabledBackColor, Views with I/O
in views/operating BackColor, BackCol‐ fields (also exten‐
areas: Background col‐ or_OK ded) and APL ob‐
or jects with type
ID=20, 22-24, 27,
28-29, 91¹³,92,130
290 5 0 DADADA Very light Analog value disabled DisabledFillColor, Fill‐ Views with I/O
gray in views/operating Color, FillColor_OK fields (also exten‐
areas: Fill pattern color ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 22-24, 27,
28-29, 91¹³,92,130
291 5 0 000000 Black Analog value or unit in ValueFontColor, Fore‐ Views with I/O
views/operating areas: Color, ForeColor_OK fields (also exten‐
Font color ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=16, 20, 22-24,
27, 28-29, 91, 130

Basics of APL
cy
292 5 0 00B500 Bright lime Analog process value: LineColor, BorderCol‐ Views with I/O
green Border color or fields (also exten‐
ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 24
293 5 0 0000FF Pure blue Analog setpoint: Border LineColor, BorderCol‐ Views with I/O
color or fields (also exten‐
ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 28
294 5 0 D27A00 Bright or‐ Changed analog varia‐ LineColor, BorderCol‐ Views with I/O
ange ble: Border color or fields (also exten‐
ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 24, 28
295 5 0 008582 Dark cyan Analog read-back val‐ LineColor, BorderCol‐ Views with I/O
ue: Border color or fields (also exten‐
ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20
296 5 0 808080 Dark gray Analog parameter/ LineColor, BorderCol‐ Views with I/O
range value: border col‐ or fields (also exten‐
or ded) and APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 22-24, 27,
28, 90, 92, 130
297 5 0 000000 Black Analog limit (no alarm), LineColor, BorderCol‐ In
input value, offset, gra‐ or "@PG_CntOhSc_
dient: border color Limit.PDL",
"@PG_Mo‐
nAnL_Stand‐
ard.PDL",
"@PG_Ra‐
tio_Stand‐
ard.PDL",
"@PG_To‐
talL_Stand‐
ard.PDL" APL ob‐
jects with type
ID=20, 24, 28, 29
and HMIStaticText
298 5 0 808080 Dark gray Empty analog value dis‐ BorderColor Views with APL ob‐
plays jects with type
ID=21, 25, 26
299 5 0 00B500 Bright lime Binary value on: Back‐ OnBackColor, Views with APL ob‐
green ground color State1BackColor jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
300 6 0 00FF00 Pure lime Binary value on: Fill pat‐ OnFillColor, State1Fill‐ Views with APL ob‐
green tern color Color jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120

Basics of APL
cy
301 6 0 FFFFFF White Binary value on: Font OnFontColor, Views with APL ob‐
color State1FontColor jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
302 6 0 FFFFFF White Binary value off: Back‐ OffBackColor, Views with APL ob‐
ground color State2BackColor jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
303 6 0 DADADA Very light Binary value off: Fill pat‐ OffFillColor, State2Fill‐ Views with APL ob‐
gray tern color Color jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
304 6 0 000000 Black Binary value off: Font OffFontColor, Views with APL ob‐
color State2FontColor jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
305 6 0 808080 Dark gray Binary value: Border BorderColor Views with APL ob‐
color jects with type
ID=17,18¹³,120
306 6 0 B6B6B6 Gray Binary value preview: BackColor Preview, APL ob‐
Background color jects with type
ID=14
307 6 0 DADADA Very light Binary value preview: FillColor Preview, APL ob‐
gray Fill pattern color jects with type
ID=14
308 6 0 000000 Black Binary value preview: FontColor Preview, APL ob‐
Font color jects with type
ID=14
309 6 0 808080 Dark gray Binary value preview: BorderColor Preview, APL ob‐
Border color jects with type
ID=14
310 6 0 00B500 Bright lime Status display "On" State1BackColor… Standard view,
green mode: background col‐ State7BackColor APL objects with
or type ID=11
311 6 0 00FF00 Pure lime Status display "On" State1FillColor… Standard view,
green mode: fill pattern color State7FillColor APL objects with
type ID=11
312 6 0 FFFFFF White Status display "On" State1FontColor… Standard view,
mode: font color State7FontColor APL objects with
type ID=11
313 6 0 FFFFFF White Status display "Manual" State1BackColor… Standard view,
mode: background col‐ State7BackColor APL objects with
or type ID=11
314 6 0 CECECE Light gray Status display "Manual" State1FillColor… Standard view,
mode: fill pattern color State7FillColor APL objects with
type ID=11
315 6 0 000000 Black Status display "Manual" State1FontColor… Standard view,
type ID=11
316 6 0 00FF00 Pure lime Status display "Auto‐ State1BackColor… Standard view,
green matic" mode: back‐ State7BackColor APL objects with
ground color type ID=11

Basics of APL
cy
317 6 0 008500 Dark lime Status display "Auto‐ State1FillColor… Standard view,
green matic" mode: fill pattern State7FillColor APL objects with
color type ID=11
318 6 0 FFFFFF White Status display "Auto‐ State1FontColor… Standard view,
matic" mode: font color State7FontColor APL objects with
type ID=11
319 6 0 00CECA Bright cyan Status display "Local" State1BackColor… Standard view,
mode: background col‐ State7BackColor APL objects with
or type ID=11
320 7 0 00FFFA Pure cyan Status display "Local" State1FillColor… Standard view,
mode: fill pattern color State7FillColor APL objects with
type ID=11
321 7 0 000000 Black Status display "Local" State1FontColor… Standard view,
type ID=11
322 7 0 0000FF Pure blue Status display "Pro‐ State1BackColor… Standard view,
gramm MV/SP" mode: State7BackColor APL objects with
background color type ID=11
323 7 0 98BDFF Very light Status display "Pro‐ State1FillColor… Standard view,
blue gramm MV/SP" mode: State7FillColor APL objects with
fill pattern color type ID=11
324 7 0 FFFFFF White Status display "Pro‐ State1FontColor… Standard view,
gramm MV/SP" mode: State7FontColor APL objects with
font color type ID=11
325 7 0 919191 Dark gray Status display "Out of State1BackColor… Standard view,
service" mode: back‐ State7BackColor APL objects with
ground color type ID=11
326 7 0 CECECE Light gray Status display "Out of State1FillColor… Standard view,
service" mode: fill pat‐ State7FillColor APL objects with
tern color type ID=11
327 7 0 000000 Black Status display "Out of State1FontColor… Standard view,
service" mode: font col‐ State7FontColor APL objects with
or type ID=11
328 7 0 808080 Dark gray Status display operat‐ BorderColor Standard view,
ing mode: Border color APL objects with
type ID=11
329 7 0 FFFFFF White Status display control State1BackColor… Mostly standard/
command State7BackColor parameter view/
"Stop"/"Close"/"Off"/"Pa preview, APL ob‐
use"/"Cancel"/"Reques‐ jects with type
ted"/"No": background ID=10, 11, 15
color
330 7 0 DADADA Very light Status display control State1FillColor… Mostly standard/
gray command State7FillColor parameter view/
ted"/"No": fill pattern ID=10, 11, 15
color

Basics of APL
cy
331 7 0 000000 Black Status display control State1FontColor… Mostly standard/
command State7FontColor parameter view/
ted"/"No": font color ID=10, 11, 15
332 7 0 00B500 Bright lime Status display control State1BackColor… Mostly standard/
green command State7BackColor parameter view/
"Start"/"Open"/"On"/"Co preview, APL ob‐
ntinue"/"Ac‐ jects with type
tive"/"ready"/"Yes": ID=10, 11, 15, 19
background color
333 7 0 00FF00 Pure lime Status display control State1FillColor… Mostly standard/
green command State7FillColor parameter view/
tive"/"ready"/"Yes": fill ID=10, 11, 15, 19
pattern color
334 7 0 FFFFFF White Status display control State1FontColor… Mostly standard/
command State7FontColor parameter view/
tive"/"ready"/"Yes": font ID=10, 11, 15, 19
color
335 7 0 FF0000 Pure red Status display control State1BackColor… Standard view,
command "Rapid stop": State7BackColor APL objects with
background color type ID=10, 15
336 7 0 FF8296 Very light Status display control State1FillColor… Standard view,
red command "Rapid stop": State7FillColor APL objects with
fill pattern color type ID=10, 15
337 7 0 000000 Black Status display control State1FontColor… Standard view,
command "Rapid stop": State7FontColor APL objects with
font color type ID=10, 15
338 7 0 FFFFFF White Status display control State1BackColor… Standard view,
command "Internal": State7BackColor APL objects with
background color type ID=11
339 7 0 CECECE Light gray Status display control State1FillColor… Standard view,
command "Internal": fill State7FillColor APL objects with
pattern color type ID=11
340 8 0 000000 Black Status display control State1FontColor… Standard view,
command "Internal": State7FontColor APL objects with
font color type ID=11
341 8 0 0000FF Pure blue Status display control State1BackColor… Standard view,
command "External": State7BackColor APL objects with
background color type ID=10, 11, 15
342 8 0 98BDFF Very light Status display control State1FillColor… Standard view,
blue command "External": State7FillColor APL objects with
fill pattern color type ID=10, 11, 15
343 8 0 FFFFFF White Status display control State1FontColor… Standard view,
command "External": State7FontColor APL objects with
font color type ID=10, 11, 15

Basics of APL
cy
344 8 0 808080 Dark gray Status display control BorderColor Standard view,
command: Border color APL objects with
type ID=10, 11, 15
345 8 0 000000 Black Status display error BackColor, Standard view,
("End position error", State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
"Control error", "Invalid State7BackColor jects with type
Signal", "Changeover ID=12
error", "Motor protec‐
tion", "Torque active",
"External error", "CPI in‐
valid", "Changeover er‐
ror", "Fluttering"): Back‐
ground color
346 8 0 919191 Dark gray Status display error FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
("End position error", Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
"Control error", "Invalid or jects with type
ror", "Fluttering"): Fill
pattern color
347 8 0 FFFF00 Pure yellow Status display error FontColor, Standard view,
("End position error", State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
"Control error", "Invalid State7FontColor jects with type
ror", "Fluttering"): Font
color
348 8 0 919191 Dark gray Status display AS block BackColor, Standard view,
state ("Forced", "Re‐ State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
quest 0/1", "Tracking", State7BackColor jects with type
"Optimizing", "Output ID=12, 13
…"[5], "Fuzzy...", "Safe‐
ty mode", "End", "Tar‐
ing", "Dribbling",
"Paused", "Off"[6], "…
Trigger", "Disabled",
"SP/MV ramp active"):
Background color

Basics of APL
cy
349 8 0 DADADA Very light Status display AS block FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
gray state ("Forced", "Re‐ Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
quest 0/1", "Tracking", or jects with type
…"[7], "Fuzzy...", "Safe‐
ing", "Dribbling",
"Paused", "Off"[8], "…
Fill pattern color
350 8 0 000000 Black Status display AS block FontColor, Standard view,
state ("Forced", "Re‐ State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
quest 0/1", "Tracking", State7FontColor jects with type
…"[9], "Fuzzy...", "Safe‐
ing", "Dribbling",
"Paused", "Off"[10], "…
Font color
351 8 0 FF0000 Pure red Status display alarm BackColor, Standard view,
("Flow", "Underdosed", State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
"Overdosed"): Back‐ State7BackColor jects with type
ground color ID=12, 13
352 8 0 FFFFFF White Status display alarm FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
("Flow", "Underdosed", Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
"Overdosed"): Fill pat‐ or jects with type
tern color ID=12, 13
353 8 0 000000 Black Status display alarm FontColor, Standard view,
("Flow", "Underdosed", State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
"Overdosed"): Font col‐ State7FontColor jects with type
or ID=12, 13
354 8 0 00B500 Dark lime Status display enabled BackColor, Standard view,
green ("On"[11],"Ena‐ State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
bled","… dosing"): State7BackColor jects with type
Background color ID=12, 13, 15
355 8 0 00FF00 Pure lime Status display enabled FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
green ("On"[12],"Ena‐ Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
bled","… dosing"): Fill or jects with type
pattern color ID=12, 13, 15
356 8 0 FFFFFF White Status display enabled FontColor, Standard view,
("On"[13],"Ena‐ State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
bled","… dosing"): Font State7FontColor jects with type
color ID=12, 13, 15
357 8 0 DADADA Very light Status display disabled BackColor, Standard view,
gray ("Off"[14]): Background State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
color State7BackColor jects with type
ID=12, 13, 15

Basics of APL
cy
358 8 0 FFFFFF White Status display disabled FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
("Off"): Fill pattern color Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
or jects with type
ID=12, 13, 15
359 8 0 000000 Black Status display disabled FontColor, Standard view,
("Off"): Font color State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
State7FontColor jects with type
ID=12, 13, 15
360 9 0 FFFA00 Pure yellow Status display impor‐ BackColor, Standard/parame‐
tant AS block informa‐ State1BackColor… ter view, mostly
tion ("Simulation", State7BackColor APL objects with
"Process excitation", type ID=12, 13
"Time delay"): Back‐
ground color
361 9 0 FFFFFF White Status display impor‐ FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard/parame‐
tant AS block informa‐ Color… State7FillCol‐ ter view, mostly
tion ("Simulation", or APL objects with
"Time delay"): Fill pat‐
tern color
362 9 0 000000 Black Status display impor‐ FontColor, Standard/parame‐
tant AS block informa‐ State1FontColor… ter view, mostly
tion ("Simulation", State7FontColor APL objects with
"Time delay"): Font col‐
or
363 9 0 0000FF Pure blue Status display mainte‐ BackColor, Standard view,
nance ("Maintenance"): State1BackColor… mostly APL ob‐
Background color State7BackColor jects with type
ID=12, 13
364 9 0 96BBFF Very light Status display mainte‐ FillColor, State1Fill‐ Standard view,
blue nance ("Maintenance"): Color… State7FillCol‐ mostly APL ob‐
Fill pattern color or jects with type
ID=12, 13
365 9 0 000000 Black Status display mainte‐ FontColor, Standard view,
nance ("Maintenance"): State1FontColor… mostly APL ob‐
Font color State7FontColor jects with type
ID=12, 13
366 9 0 808080 Dark gray Status display error, ..., BorderColor Standard view /
Maintenance: Border preview, mostly
color APL objects with
type ID=11-13, 15
367 9 0 DADADA Very light Interlock, display of in‐ BackColor Standard view in‐
gray put values (BOOL): terlock, APL ob‐
ID=100
368 9 0 CECECE Light gray Interlock, display of in‐ FillColor Standard view in‐
put values (BOOL): Fill terlock, APL ob‐
pattern color jects with type
ID=100

Basics of APL
cy
369 9 0 000000 Black Interlock, display of in‐ FontColor Standard view in‐
put values (BOOL): terlock, APL ob‐
Font color jects with type
ID=100
370 9 0 808080 Dark gray Interlock, display of in‐ BorderColor Standard view in‐
put values (BOOL): Bor‐ terlock, APL ob‐
der color jects with type
ID=100
371 9 0 919191 Dark gray Interlock, display of in‐ SeparatorBackColor Standard view in‐
put values (BOOL): terlock, APL ob‐
Background color sepa‐ jects with type
rator ID=100
372 9 0 00FF00 Pure lime Interlock, status "1" for SetBackColor Standard view in‐
green further processing: terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
373 9 0 00B500 Dark lime Interlock, status "1" for SetFillColor Standard view in‐
green further processing: Fill terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
374 9 0 FFFFFF White Interlock, status "0" for ResetBackColor Standard view in‐
further processing: terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
375 9 0 B6B6B6 Gray Interlock, status "0" for ResetFillColor Standard view in‐
further processing: Fill terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
376 9 0 0000FF Pure blue Interlock, status "By‐ BypassBackColor Standard view in‐
passed" (excluded) for terlock, APL ob‐
further processing: jects with type
Background color ID=101
377 9 0 00A2E8 Pure blue Interlock, status "By‐ BypassFillColor Standard view in‐
passed" (excluded) for terlock, APL ob‐
further processing: Fill jects with type
pattern color ID=101
378 9 0 FFFFFF White Interlock, status for fur‐ ForeColor Standard view in‐
ther processing: Font terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
379 9 0 6D6D6D Very dark Interlock, status for fur‐ BorderColor Standard view in‐
gray ther processing: Border terlock, APL ob‐
ID=101
380 10 0 B6B6B6 Gray Interlock, "Not used" Set5BackColor Standard view in‐
status of the output sig‐ terlock, APL ob‐
nal of the interlock jects with type
block: Background color ID=103

Basics of APL
cy
381 10 0 DADADA Very light Interlock, "Not used" Set5FillColor Standard view in‐
gray status of the output sig‐ terlock, APL ob‐
block: Fill pattern color ID=103
382 10 0 0000FF Pure blue Interlock, "Not used" Set4BackColor Standard view in‐
383 10 0 00A2E8 Pure blue Interlock, "Not used" Set4FillColor Standard view in‐
384 10 0 E4D400 Pure yellow Interlock, "Simulation" Set2BackColor Standard view in‐
385 10 0 FFFF00 Pure yellow Interlock, "Simulation" Set2FillColor Standard view in‐
386 10 0 00B500 Bright lime Interlock, "Unlocked" Set1BackColor Standard view in‐
green status of the output sig‐ terlock, APL ob‐
387 10 0 00FF00 Pure lime Interlock, "Unlocked" Set1FillColor Standard view in‐
green status of the output sig‐ terlock, APL ob‐
388 10 0 E60000 Pure red Interlock, "Locked" sta‐ Set3BackColor Standard view in‐
tus of the output signal terlock, APL ob‐
of the interlock block: jects with type
Background color ID=103
389 10 0 FF0000 Pure red Interlock, "Locked" sta‐ Set3FillColor Standard view in‐
tus of the output signal terlock, APL ob‐
of the interlock block: jects with type
Fill pattern color ID=103
390 10 0 000000 Black Interlock, status of the ForeColor Standard view in‐
output signal of the in‐ terlock, APL ob‐
terlock block: Font color jects with type
ID=103
391 10 0 919191 Dark gray Interlock, status of the BorderColor Standard view in‐
output signal of the in‐ terlock, APL ob‐
terlock block: Border jects with type
color ID=103
392 10 0 850082 Dark ma‐ Interlock, "First signal" BackColor Standard view in‐
genta status display: Back‐ terlock, APL ob‐
ground color jects with type
ID=102

Basics of APL
cy
393 10 0 CD51FF Light purple Interlock, "First signal" FillColor Standard view in‐
status display: Fill pat‐ terlock, APL ob‐
tern color jects with type
ID=102
394 10 0 808080 Dark gray Interlock, "First signal" BorderColor Standard view in‐
status display: Border terlock, APL ob‐
ID=102
395 10 0 00B500 Bright lime Interlock, "Unlocked" OnStateColor Standard view in‐
green status of the block out‐ terlock, APL ob‐
put: Line color jects with type
ID=104
396 10 0 FFFFFF White Interlock, "Locked" sta‐ OffStateColor Standard view in‐
tus of the block output: terlock, APL ob‐
Line color jects with type
ID=104
397 10 0 B6B6B6 Gray Interlock, block rectan‐ BackgroundColor Standard view in‐
gle: Background color terlock, HMIRec‐
tangle
398 10 0 DADADA Very light Interlock, block rectan‐ FillPatternColor Standard view in‐
gray gle: Fill pattern color terlock, HMIRec‐
tangle
399 10 0 919191 Dark gray Interlock, block rectan‐ BorderColor Standard view in‐
gle: Border color terlock, HMIRec‐
tangle
400 11 0 00B500 Bright lime Bar chart, analog proc‐ ValueColor Standard/setpoint
green ess value: Background view, APL objects
color with type ID=71
401 11 0 00FF00 Pure lime Bar chart, analog proc‐ ValueFillColor Standard/setpoint
green ess value: Fill pattern view, APL objects
color with type ID=71
402 11 0 0000FF Pure blue Bar chart, analog set‐ ValueColor, FontColor Standard/setpoint
point: Background col‐ view, APL objects
or, foreground color with type ID=70,
80, 81
403 11 0 98BDFF Very light Bar chart, analog set‐ ValueFillColor Standard/setpoint
blue point: Fill pattern color view, APL objects
with type ID=70
404 11 0 D27A00 Bright or‐ Bar chart, changed an‐ ValueColor, FontColor Standard view,
ange alog variable: Back‐ APL objects with
ground color, fore‐ type ID=72, 82, 83
ground color
405 11 0 FFC848 Light or‐ Bar chart, changed an‐ ValueFillColor Standard view,
ange alog variable: Fill pat‐ APL objects with
tern color type ID=72
406 11 0 008582 Dark cyan Bar chart, analog read- ValueColor Standard view,
back value: Back‐ APL objects with
ground color type ID=71, 73

Basics of APL
cy
407 11 0 00CECA Bright cyan Bar chart, analog read- ValueFillColor Standard view,
back value: Fill pattern APL objects with
color type ID=71, 73
408 11 0 008582 Dark cyan Bar chart, predicted val‐ ValueColor Standard view,
ue: Background color APL objects with
type ID=75
409 11 0 00CECA Bright cyan Bar chart, predicted val‐ ValueFillColor Standard view,
ue: Fill pattern color APL objects with
type ID=75
410 11 0 000000 Black Bar chart, message gra‐ ValueColor, AlarmCol‐ Standard view,
dient value or limit (with‐ or, WarningColor APL objects with
out alarm): Background type ID=74 or
color 71[15]
411 11 0 6D6D6D Very dark Bar chart, gradient val‐ ValueFillColor Standard view,
gray ue: Fill pattern color APL objects with
type ID=74
412 11 0 808080 Dark gray Bar chart: Border color BorderColor Standard/setpoint
view, APL objects
with type ID=7075
413 11 0 62ACAA Mostly un‐ Selection rectangle op‐ BackgroundColor All views with oper‐
saturated eration: Background ation, HMIRectan‐
dark cyan color gle object name
"rect_selectionBor‐
der"
414 11 0 B1CFCD Gray cyan Selection rectangle op‐ FillColor All views with oper‐
eration: Fill pattern color ation, HMIRectan‐
gle object name
der"
415 11 0 808080 Dark gray Selection rectangle op‐ BorderColor All views with oper‐
eration: Border color ation, HMIRectan‐
gle object name
der"
416 11 0 808080 Dark gray Dividing line: Border BorderColor All views with divid‐
color ing line, HMILine
[1] Note: Also types without messages have an empty group display
[2] Note: Only important for the "Next" button
[3] "Lock"/"Acknowledgement"/"Attach"/"Back to process picture" buttons; "Attach" button in
the operating area
[4] In the standard view Ratio
[5] Used in type ID = 17, 18, 120
[6] In the standard view DoseL

Basics of APL

[11] In the standard view OpDi01, OpDi03, display the confirmation of the command
[13] Not used, only in @PCS7ElementsAPL.pdl
[15] In @PG_CntOhSc_Standard.PDL
Color indexes for trends

The following color indexes can be created for trends:
cy
417 11 0 00CE00 Bright lime Actual value TrendColor1 - Trend‐ Trend view
green Color12
418 11 0 0000FF Pure blue Setpoint TrendColor1 - Trend‐ Trend view
Color12
419 11 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Changed variable TrendColor1 - Trend‐ Trend view
ange Color12
420 12 0 008582 Dark cyan Read-back value TrendColor1 - 1Trend‐ Trend view
Color12
421 12 0 00CE00 Bright lime Controller, closed loop TrendColor8 Trend view control‐
green ler
422 12 0 000000 Black Controller, input for con‐ TrendColor7 Trend view control‐
trol performance index ler
(CPI)
423 12 0 000000 Black Controller, binary mes‐ TrendColor3, Trend‐ Trend view control‐
sage "violated"1 Color4, TrendColor9, ler
TrendColor10
424 12 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Controller, control per‐ TrendColor1 Trend view Con‐
genta formance index (CPI) PerMon
425 12 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Ratio, analog input "In" TrendColor1 Trend view Ratio
ange
426 12 0 00FF00 Pure lime Ratio, input for process TrendColor2 Trend view Ratio
green variable "InPV"
427 12 0 0000FF Pure blue Ratio, process value of TrendColor3 Trend view Ratio
the secondary compo‐
nent "SecComPV"
428 12 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Ratio, output "Out" TrendColor4 Trend view Ratio
genta
429 12 0 FF0000 Pure red Ratio, current ratio "Ra‐ TrendColor5 Trend view Ratio
tioPV"

Basics of APL
cy
430 12 0 6D6D6D Very dark Ratio, applied ratio (Ra‐ TrendColor6 Trend view Ratio
gray tioInt or RatioExt) "Ra‐
tioOut"
431 12 0 009D00 Dark lime Dosing, dosing amount TrendColor3 Trend view Dosing
green
432 12 0 FF0000 Pure red Monitoring, gradient TrendColor2 Trend view Mo‐
value nAnL
433 12 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Monitoring, output 1 TrendColor1 Trend view Mon‐
ange Di08, MonDiL,
MonDiS
434 12 0 00CE00 Bright lime Monitoring, output 2 TrendColor2 Trend view Mon‐
green Di08
435 12 0 0000FF Pure blue Monitoring, output 3 TrendColor3 Trend view Mon‐
Di08
436 12 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Monitoring, output 4 TrendColor4 Trend view Mon‐
genta Di08
437 12 0 FF0000 Pure red Monitoring, output 5 TrendColor5 Trend view Mon‐
Di08
438 12 0 494949 Very dark Monitoring, output 6 TrendColor6 Trend view Mon‐
gray Di08
orange Di08
lime green Di08
441 13 0 00CE00 Bright lime Monitoring, flutter value TrendColor2 Trend view Mon‐
green DiL
442 13 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Operation, binary out‐ TrendColor1 Operation, trend
ange put / binary output 1 view binary
443 13 0 494949 Very dark Operation, binary out‐ TrendColor2 Operation, trend
gray put 2 view binary
444 13 0 0000FF Pure blue Operation, binary out‐ TrendColor3 Operation, trend
put 3 view binary
445 13 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Operation, binary feed‐ TrendColor4 Operation, trend
genta back 1 view binary
446 13 0 FF0000 Pure red Operation, binary feed‐ TrendColor5 Operation, trend
back 2 view binary
447 13 0 00CE00 Bright lime Operation, binary feed‐ TrendColor2, Trend‐ Operation, trend
green back / binary feedback Color6 view binary
3
448 13 0 0000FF Pure blue Actuators, valve control TrendColor1 - Trend‐ Trend view Valve
output Color4, TrendColor6
449 13 0 000000 Black Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor1 Trend view Valve
back open
450 13 0 6D6D6D Very dark Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor2 Trend view Valve
gray back close

Basics of APL
cy
451 13 0 005400 Very dark Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor1, Trend‐ Trend view
lime green back Color3, TrendColor5, Vlv2WayL
TrendColor7
452 13 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Actuators, open valve TrendColor1 Trend view
ange output VlvMotL
453 13 0 00CE00 Bright lime Actuators, close valve TrendColor2 Trend view
green output VlvMotL
454 13 0 0000FF Pure blue Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor3 Trend view
back open VlvMotL
455 13 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor4 Trend view
genta back close VlvMotL
456 13 0 FF0000 Pure red Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor5 Trend view
back open VlvMotL
457 13 0 005400 Very dark Actuators, valve feed‐ TrendColor6 Trend view
lime green back close VlvMotL
458 13 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Actuators, motor start TrendColor1 Trend view
ange output MotL/MotS
459 13 0 00CE00 Bright lime Actuators, motor feed‐ TrendColor2 Trend view
green back MotL/MotS
460 14 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Drives, motor start TrendColor1 Trend view
ange Speed1 / forward MotSpdL/Mo‐
tRevL/
MotSpdCL
461 14 0 00CE00 Bright lime Drives, motor start TrendColor2 Trend view
green Speed2 / reverse MotSpdL/Mo‐
tRevL/
MotSpdCL
462 14 0 0000FF Pure blue Drives, feedback TrendColor3 Trend view
Speed1 / forward MotSpdL/MotRevL
463 14 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Drives, feedback TrendColor4 Trend view
genta Speed2 / reverse MotSpdL/MotRevL
464 14 0 00FFFA Pure cyan Drives, feedback for‐ TrendColor3 Trend view
ward MotSpdCL
465 14 0 B100B5 Bright ma‐ Drives, feedback re‐ TrendColor4 Trend view
genta verse MotSpdCL
466 14 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Count: Output TrendColor1 Trend view Coun‐
ange ter
467 14 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Count / time: Unit on TrendColor1 CountOh / Time‐
ange Trig
468 14 0 005400 Very dark Count / time: Count type TrendColor7 CountOh / Time‐
lime green Trig
469 14 0 E69100 Pure or‐ Count / time: Count type TrendColor1 Trend view
ange CntOhSc
470 14 0 00CE00 Bright lime Count / time: Unit on TrendColor2 Trend view
green CntOhSc
471 14 0 005400 Very dark Count: Service life TrendColor7 Trend view
lime green CntOhSc

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cy
472 14 0 6D6D6D Very dark Count: Count TrendColor8 Trend view
gray CntOhSc
473 14 0 0000FF Pure blue Statusdisplay operation State1BackColor Mostly In Parame‐
command - Release for ter view APL ob‐
Maintenance” (“Yes”): jects with Type‐
background color ID=11
474 14 0 FFFFFF White Statusdisplay operation State1FillColor Mostly In Parame‐
command - Release for ter view APL ob‐
Maintenance” (“Yes”): jects with Type‐
filling pattern color ID=11
475 14 0 FFFFFF White Statusdisplay operation State1FontColor Mostly In Parame‐
command -Release for ter view APL ob‐
Maintenance (“Yes”): jects with Type‐
font color ID=11
476 14 0 919191 Dark gray Statusdisplay (“Not State1BackColor… Mostly In
Ready”, “None”, “No”): State7BackColor ShrdResS Stand‐
background color ard \Preview view
APL objects with
TypeID=11,19
477 14 0 DADADA Very light Statusdisplay (“Not State1FillColor… Mostly In
gray Ready”, “None”,”No”): State7FillColor ShrdResS Stand‐
filling pattern color ard \Preview view
APL objects with
TypeID=11,19
478 14 0 000000 Black Statusdisplay (“Not State1FontColor… Mostly In
Ready”, “None”,”No”): State7FontColor ShrdResS Stand‐
font color ard \Preview view
APL objects with
TypeID=11,19
1
For example, PIDConL "PV_ToleHi#Value", ".MV_HiAct#Value"
2
ModPreCon=@PG_APL_TrendMPC.PDL; MPC10x10=@PG_APL_TrendMPC_L.PDL
Note
If these colors were changed only via the OS project editor, the default values can be assigned
again.

Basics of APL
2.4 PCS 7 measuring point browser
2.4.1 Overview of the "PCS 7 measuring point browser" window
Overview
The "PCS 7 measuring point browser" window displays all relevant status information of the
APL function blocks.
(1) "Selection of states"

This area displays all possible states of APL function blocks. All state icons are shown in their
respective status group frames. The group name is displayed in the tooltip when the mouse
pointer is hovered in the area between the state icon and the group frame. You can select/
deselect one or more states from any status group by clicking the icon. The status information
of the selected states is displayed in the status area.

Basics of APL
The following states are displayed in this area:
Icon State Status group

Out of service Operating mode
On mode
Manual mode
Automatic mode
Program mode
Local mode
Internal setpoint Setpoint
External setpoint
Ramp active
Manipulated value Signal status
Bad, device-related
Bad, process-related
Uncertain, device-related
Uncertain, process-related
Maintenance request
In progress
Tracking Tracking, Forcing and Bypass
Forcing
Bypass

Basics of APL
Icon State Status group

Interlock active Interlock
Interlock disabled
Rapid stop
Reset request
Active memo Memo
(2) "Selection of areas"

This area displays the top folders of the plant hierarchy. You can select/deselect one or more
areas. The status information from the selected areas is displayed in the status area.
(3) Status area

This area shows the list of blocks with their corresponding "Type", "State", and "Area"
depending on the "Selection of states" and "Selection of areas".
(4) Opening the faceplate

Double-click a row in the status area to open the corresponding faceplate.

Basics of APL

Operator control blocks 3
3.1 Comparison of large & small blocks
3.1.1 OpAnL compared to OpAnS
Comparison of the OpAnL and OpAnS blocks

The following tables are intended to help you decide which block to use.
Memory and runtime savings of the small block compared to the large block
You save the following resources for each instance:
● Memory space: ~ 60%
● Runtime: ~ 30%
Block operating modes
OpAnL OpAnS
On (Page 72) X X
Out of service (Page 72) X X
Functions of the blocks
OpAnL OpAnS
Setpoint specification - internal/ X X
external (Page 130)
Setpoint limiting for external set‐ X
points (Page 205)
Using setpoint ramp (Page 125) X
Gradient limit of the setpoint X
(Page 126)
Forming and outputting the sig‐ X X
nal status for technologic blocks
(Page 110)
Selecting a unit of measure X X
(Page 221)
Simulating signals (Page 59) X X
Operator control permissions X X
(Page 265)

Operator control blocks
OpAnL OpAnS
Display and operator input area X
for process values and setpoints
(Page 216)
Opening additional faceplates X X
(Page 217)
SIMATIC BATCH functionality X X
(Page 68)
Generating instance-specific X
messages (Page 213)
Suppressing messages using X
the MsgLock parameter
(Page 214)
Process value with separate X
scale range (Page 166)
Configurable functions using the Feature parameter
Bit Feature bit function OpAnL OpAnS

number
0 Set startup characteristics (Page 141) X X
1 Reaction to the out of service mode X X
(Page 181)
16 Process value with separate scale X
range (Page 166)
22 Update acknowledgment and error sta‐ X
tus of the message call (Page 163)
24 Enabling local operator authorization X X
(Page 162)
26 Reaction of the switching points in the X X
"Out of service" operating mode
(Page 180)
See also
Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73)

3.2 OpAnL - Check and output analog signals (large)
3.2.1 Description of OpAnL
Object name (type + number) and family

Type + number: FB 1865
Family: Operate
Area of application for OpAnL

The block is used for the following applications:
● Checking and transferring analog input values
How it works
The block checks incoming, internal (entered in the faceplate) or external (CFC/SFC) analog
signals for their limits at the SP_Int or SP_Ext input and forwards them to the output SP,
depending on the setting of the SP_LiOp input parameter.
Configuration
Use the CFC editor to install the block in a cyclic interrupt OB (OB30 to OB38). The block is
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100).
Startup characteristics
Use the Feature Bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics
of this block.
The messages are suppressed after startup for the number of cycles set at RunUpCyc.
Status word allocation for Status1 parameter

For a description of the individual parameters, see the section OpAnL I/Os (Page 366).
Status bit Parameter

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Invalid signal status
6 OnAct.Value
7 SP_UpRaAct, SP_DnRaAct limits enabled for gradient mode (SP_RateOn = 1)


8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 SP_LoAct.Value
10 SP_HiAct.Value
11 - 13 Not used
14 SP_RmpOn
15 SP_RmpModTime
16 - 17 Not used
18 Feature.Bit16
19 - 21 Not used
22 1 = SP ramp active
23 - 31 Not used
See also
OpAnL functions (Page 361)
OpAnL messaging (Page 364)
OpAnL block diagram (Page 371)
OpAnL error handling (Page 364)
OpAnL modes (Page 360)
3.2.2 OpAnL modes
OpAnL modes
The block can be operated using the following modes:
● On (Page 72)
"On"
General information on the "On" mode is available in the section On (Page 72).
"Out of service"
You can find general information about the "Out of service" mode in the section Out of
service (Page 72).
See also
OpAnL I/Os (Page 366)


Description of OpAnL (Page 359)
3.2.3 OpAnL functions
Functions of OpAnL
The functions for this block are listed below.
Suppressing messages using the MsgLock parameter

This block provides the standard function Suppressing messages using the MsgLock
parameter (Page 214)
Internal or external setpoint selection

This block provides the standard function Setpoint specification - internal/external (Page 130).
Setpoint limitation
Use the SP_HiLim and SP_LoLim input parameters to limit the setpoint to maximum and
minimum limits. If a limit is violated, the setpoint is limited to the limits you have set. If the limits
are infringed, the output parameters SP_HiAct and SP_LoAct display 1.
Using setpoint ramp

This block provides the standard function Using setpoint ramp (Page 125).

This block provides the standard function Gradient limit of the setpoint (Page 126).
Forming the signal status for blocks

This block provides the standard function Forming and outputting the signal status for
technologic blocks (Page 110).
The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from the following parameters:
● SP_Out.ST
● PV_In.ST
● SP_Ext.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)

The signal status of the SP_Out output parameter is always equivalent to the signal status of
input parameter SP_Ext or SP_Int, depending on how the setpoint is specified. If the internal
setpoint SP_Int is used, the signal status is always output as 16#80.
In case of Feature.Bit10 = 1, SP_Ext.ST influences ST_Worst independent of setpoint
specification.
If an external setpoint is used, the signal status 16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed
because the block acts as a sink with external simulation.

If the Feature bit Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values
(Page 190) is set to 1 and the parameter SP_Ext has bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28), the
block works with the last valid value of SP_Ext in the "On" mode.
Selecting a unit of measure

This block provides the standard function Selecting a unit of measure (Page 221).
Simulating signals
This block provides the standard function Simulating signals (Page 59).
Configurable reactions using the Feature parameter

You can find an overview of all reactions provided by the Feature parameter in the
Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) . The following functionality is
available for this block at the relevant bits:
Bit Function
0 Set startup characteristics (Page 141)
1 Reaction to the out of service mode (Page 181)
6 Ramp rate calculation (Page 183)
10 Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values (Page 190)
12 Gradient limitation with time duration (Page 186)
16 Process value with separate scale range (Page 166)
22 Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call (Page 163)
24 Enabling local operator authorization (Page 162)
This block provides the standard function Operator control permissions (Page 265).
The block has the following permissions for the OS_Perm parameter:
Bit Function
0 Not used
1 1 = Operator can switch to "On" mode

Bit Function
2 Not used
3 1 = Operator can switch to "Out of service" mode
4-9 Not used
10 1 = Operator can switch to internal
11 1 = Operator can switch to external
12 1 = Operator can enable bumpless switchover
13 1 = Operator can change SP_Int
14 1 = Operator can enable SP_RateOn
15 1 = Operator can change SP_UpRaLim
16 1 = Operator can change SP_DnRaLim
17 1 = Operator can activate the setpoint ramp (SP_RmpOn)
18 1 = Operator can switch between specification of the duration (SP_RmpTime) and gradient
(SP_DnRaLim, SP_UpRaLim) for calculating the ramp slope
19 1 = Operator can change the time for the setpoint ramp (SP_RmpTime)
20 1 = Operator can change the target setpoint (SP_RmpTarget)
21 - 31 Not used
Note
Specifying the display area for process and setpoint values as well as operations
The block provides the standard function Display and operator input area for process values
and setpoints (Page 216).

The block provides the standard function Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).

The block provides the standard function SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68).
See also

3.2.4 OpAnL error handling
Error handling of OpAnL

Refer to the section Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions.
The following errors can be displayed for this block:
● Error numbers
Overview of error numbers

The ErrorNum I/O can be used to output the following error numbers:
Error number Meaning of the error number

-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; the block is not processed.
0 There is no error.
51 Invalid signal
SP_LiOp = 1 and SP_ExtLi = 1 and SP_IntLi = 1
See also
3.2.5 OpAnL messaging
Messaging
The following messages can be generated for this block:

Process messages
Message in‐ Message identifier Message class Event

stance
MsgEvId SIG 1 AS process control message - fault $$BlockComment$$
External message 1
SIG 2 AS process control message - fault $$BlockComment$$
External message 2
External message 3
External message 4
SIG 5 Reserved $$BlockComment$$
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Explanation:
$$BlockComment$$: Content of the instance-specific comment
Associated values for message instance MsgEvId
Associated value Block parameters

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
The associated values 4 ... 7 are allocated to the parameters ExtVa104 ... ExtVa107 and
can be used. Additional information is available in the "Process Control System PCS 7 -
Engineering System" manual.
See also

3.2.6 OpAnL I/Os
OpAnL I/Os
Input parameters
Parameter Description Type Default

BatchEn 1 = Enable allocation BOOL 0
BatchID Batch ID DWORD 16#00000000
BatchName Batch name S7-String
EN 1 = Called block will be BOOL 1
processed
ExtMsg1 Binary input for freely STRUCT -
selectable message 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtVa104 Associated value 4 for ANY
messages (MsgEvID1)
messages (MsgEvID1)
messages (MsgEvID1)
messages (MsgEvID1)
Feature I/O for additional func‐ STRUCT -
tions (Page 361) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
MsgEvId Message number (as‐ DWORD 16#00000000
signed automatically)
Occupied 1 = Occupied by batch BOOL 0
control
OnOp* 1 = "On" mode via oper‐ BOOL 0
ator


OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via STRUCT -
interconnection or SFC ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(0-1 edge transition)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp* 1 = "Out of service", via BOOL 0
OS operator
OpSt_In Input parameter for lo‐ DWORD 16#00000000
cal operating permis‐
sion, connected with the
Out output parameter
of the upstream block,
OpStations (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operating permis‐ STRUCT -
sions (Page 361) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PV_In Process value STRUCT -
● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_Unit Unit of measure for INT 1001
process value
PV_OpScale* OS display range for STRUCT -
process value ● High: REAL ● 100.0
● Low: REAL ● 0.0
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in INT 3
startup; messages are
suppressed during
these cycles
SampleTime Sampling time [s] (as‐ REAL 0.1
signed automatically)
SP_DnRaLim* Limit (low) for the gradi‐ REAL 100.0
ent of the setpoint
[Unit/Time unit]
Time unit depends on
TimeFactor
SP_Ext external setpoint - (to in‐ STRUCT -
terconnection) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select internal set‐ STRUCT -
point (via interconnec‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
tion)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOp* 1 = Select external set‐ BOOL 0
point (via operator)
SP_HiLim Limit (high) of setpoint REAL 100.0


SP_LiDnRaLim Linkable limit (low) for REAL 100.0
the gradient of the set‐
point [Unit/(Time unit)]
TimeFactor
SP_LiRmpTime Linkable time REAL 0.0
[Time unit] for gradient
limitation in ramp mode
duration
TimeFactor
SP_LiUpRaLim Linkable gradient limit REAL 100.0
(high) for the setpoint
[Unit/(Time unit)]
TimeFactor
SP_LoLim Limit (low) of setpoint REAL 0.0
SP_Int* Internal setpoint for op‐ REAL 0.0
eration
SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal set‐ STRUCT -
point (via interconnec‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
tion)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntOp* 1 = Select internal set‐ BOOL 1
point (via operator)
SP_LiOp Select internal/external STRUCT -
setpoint source: ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Via interconnection ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
0 = Via operator
SP_OpScale OS display range for STRUCT -
setpoint ● High: REAL 100.0
● Low: REAL 0.0
SP_RateOn 1 = Activate limitation of BOOL 0
setpoint gradients
SP_RmpModTime 1 = Use time values BOOL 0
(SP_RmpTime,
SP_LiRmpTime)
0 = Use gradient limits
(SP_DnRaLim,
SP_LiDnRaLim,
SP_UpRaLim,
SP_LiUpRaLim)
SP_RmpOn* 1 = Activate setpoint BOOL 0
ramp to target setpoint
SP_RmpTarget
SP_RmpTarget* Target setpoint for set‐ REAL 0.0
point ramp


SP_RmpTime* Time [Time unit] for set‐ REAL 0.0
point ramp from current
SP up to
SP_RmpTarget or time
[Time unit] for gradient
limitation in ramp mode
duration
TimeFactor
SP_TrkExt 1 = Bumpless switch‐ BOOL 0
over from external to in‐
ternal setpoint active
SP_Unit Unit of measure for set‐ INT 1001
point
SP_UpRaLim* Gradient limit (high) for REAL 100.0
the setpoint [Unit/
(Time unit)]
TimeFactor
SelFp1 Call a block saved in ANY -
this parameter as an ad‐
ditional faceplate
(Page 217) in the stand‐
ard view
SelFp2 Call a block saved in ANY -
this parameter as an ad‐
ditional faceplate
(Page 217) in the pre‐
view
StepNo Batch step number DWORD 16#00000000
TimeFactor Time unit: INT 0
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
UserStatus Freely assignable bits BYTE 16#00
for use in PCS 7 OS
* Values can be written back to these inputs during processing of the block by the block
algorithm.

Output parameters

ENO 1 = Block algorithm comple‐ BOOL 0
ted without errors
ErrorNum Output of current error num‐ INT -1
ber. For error numbers that
can be output by this block,
see OpAnL error handling
(Page 364)
MsgAckn Message acknowledgment WORD 16#0000
status (output ACK_STATE of
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Message error (output BOOL 0
ERROR of ALARM_8P)
MsgStat Message status (output WORD 16#0000
STATUS of ALARM_8P)
OnAct 1 = "On" mode enabled STRUCT -
● Value: BOOL ● 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosAct 1 = Block is "Out of service" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input DWORD 16#00000000
parameter, for feedforward‐
ing to other blocks. Bit 31 of
this parameter is used by
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with set‐ DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
tings changed by the block al‐
gorithm
OS_PermOut Display of OS_Perm DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
SP_Out Setpoint used by controller STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_DnRaAct 1 = Negative gradient limiting STRUCT -
of setpoint is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtAct 1 = External setpoint is active STRUCT -
0 = Internal setpoint is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_HiAct High limit for SP_Ext or STRUCT -
SP_Int reached or exceeded ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


SP_LoAct Low limit for SP_Ext or STRUCT -
SP_Int reached or under‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
shot
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RateTarget Target setpoint for the gradi‐ REAL 0.0
ent limitation
SP_UpRaAct 1 = Positive gradient limiting STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RemRT Remaining ramp time of the REAL 0.0
setpoint
ST_Worst Worst signal status BYTE 16#80
Status1 Status word (Page 359) DWORD 16#00000000
See also
3.2.7 OpAnL block diagram
OpAnL block diagram

A block diagram is not provided for this block.
See also

3.2.8 Operator control and monitoring
3.2.8.1 OpAnL views
Views of the OpAnL block

The block OpAnL provides the following views:
● OpAnL standard view (Page 372)
● Alarm view (Page 313)
● Trend view (Page 317)
● Ramp view (Page 311)
● OpAnL parameter view (Page 375)
● OpAnL preview (Page 377)
● Memo view (Page 315)
● Batch view (Page 313)
● Block icon for OpAnL (Page 378)
Refer to the sections Structure of the faceplate (Page 258) and Block icon structure
(Page 239) for general information on the faceplate and block icon.
3.2.8.2 OpAnL standard view
OpAnL standard view


The view is switched depending on the Feature.Bit16 = 1 (process value with separate
scale range)


● On (Page 72)

You can find additional information on this in chapter Setpoint specification - internal/external
(Page 130).
(3) High and low scale range for the process value and setpoint
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph of the process value.
The scale range is defined in the Engineering System.


This area shows the current process value with the corresponding signal status.

This area shows the current setpoint with the corresponding signal status.
The setpoint specification also needs to be set to "Internal" for this block.
System (ES). The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the
Engineering System (ES).


● "SP ramp active"
(9) Bar graph for the process value

This area shows the current process value in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the
(10) Bar graph for the setpoint

This area shows the current setpoint in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the bar

"external".


(13) Displaying the limits

These triangles show the SP_HiLim and SP_LoLim setpoint limits configured in the
3.2.8.3 OpAnL parameter view
Parameter view of OpAnL

process
(2) Settings
● "SP := SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of setpoint from external to internal. The
internal setpoint is tracked to the external one.
3.2.8.4 OpAnL trend view
OpAnL trend view

You can find general information in section Trend view (Page 317).

Depending on Feature.Bit16 (process value with separate scale range) either one or two
value axes are shown in the trend view.
● Process value with separate scale range
● Process value without separate scale range

Note
This function only has an effect when SP_Out is configured in "TrendConfiguration1" and
PV_In is configured in "TrendConfiguration2" in the block icon (default).
3.2.8.5 OpAnL preview
Preview of OpAnL

(1) Enable operations

process
● "On": You can switch to "On" operating mode.
● "Local operator permission": Use the ← button to switch to the standard view of the
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in the section Operator control

system (ES). The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the
See also the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) for more on this.
(3) Remaining time to reach SP ramp

● "Rem. time SP ramp" : Remaining time to reach the ramp target value.
(4) SP external
Currently applicable external setpoint with the corresponding signal status.
3.2.8.6 Block icon for OpAnL
Block icons for OpAnL

● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Process value (black, with and without decimal places)
● Setpoint (blue, with and without decimal places)

in CFC
1


in CFC
- Block icon in "Out of service" mode

(example with type 1 block icon)

3.3 OpAnS - Check and output analog signals (small)
3.3.1 Description of OpAnS

Family: Operate
Area of application for OpAnS

● Checking and transferring analog input values
How it works
The block forwards incoming, internal (entered in the faceplate) or external (CFC/SFC) analog
signals at the SP_Int or SP_Ext input to the SP output, depending on the setting for the
SP_LiOp input parameter.
Configuration
of this block.

For a description of the individual parameters, see the chapter OpAnS I/Os (Page 385).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
6 OnAct.Value
7 Not used


8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 - 31 Not used
See also
OpAnS functions (Page 382)
OpAnS messaging (Page 385)
OpAnS block diagram (Page 388)
OpAnS error handling (Page 384)
OpAnS modes (Page 381)
3.3.2 OpAnS modes
OpAnS operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
General information on the "On" mode is available in the chapter On (Page 72).
"Out of service"
You can find general information about the "Out of service" mode in the chapter Out of
service (Page 72).
See also
OpAnS I/Os (Page 385)
Description of OpAnS (Page 380)

3.3.3 OpAnS functions
Functions of OpAnS
Internal or external setpoint selection


● SP_Out.ST
● PV_In.ST
● SP_Ext.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)
specification.
If an external setpoint is used, the signal status 16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed

(Page 190) is set to 1 and the parameter SP_Ext has bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28), the
block works with the last valid value of SP_Ext in the "On" mode.

Simulating signals


Bit Function
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4-9 Not used
13 1 = Operator can change SP_Int
14 - 31 Not used
Note
The block provides the standard function Display and operator input area for process values

The block provides the standard function Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).


The block provides the standard function SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68).
See also
Using setpoint ramp (Page 125)
Gradient limit of the setpoint (Page 126)
Update acknowledgment and error status of the message call (Page 163)
3.3.4 OpAnS error handling
Error handling of OpAnS

Refer to the chapter Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions.
● Error numbers


51 Invalid signal
SP_LiOp = 1 and SP_ExtLi = 1 and SP_IntLi = 1
See also


3.3.5 OpAnS messaging
Messaging
This block does not offer messaging.
See also
3.3.6 OpAnS I/Os
I/Os of OpAnS
Input parameters

EN 1 = Called block will be pro‐ BOOL 1
cessed
Feature I/O for additional functions STRUCT -
(Page 382) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Occupied 1 = Occupied by batch control BOOL 0
OnOp* 1 = "On" mode via operator BOOL 0
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via inter‐ STRUCT -
connection or SFC (0-1 edge ● Value: BOOL ● 0
transition)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp* 1 = "Out of service", via OS BOOL 0
operator


OpSt_In Input parameter for local op‐ DWORD 16#00000000
erating permission, connec‐
ted with the Out output pa‐
rameter of the upstream
block, OpStations (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operator control per‐ STRUCT -
missions (Page 382) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PV_In Process value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_Unit Unit of measure for process INT 1001
value
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; INT 3
messages are suppressed
during these cycles
SampleTime Sampling time [s] (assigned REAL 0.1
automatically)
SP_Ext external setpoint - (to inter‐ STRUCT -
connection) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select internal setpoint STRUCT -
(via interconnection) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOp* 1 = Select external setpoint BOOL 0
(via operator)
SP_Int* Internal setpoint for operation REAL 0.0
SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntOp* 1 = Select internal setpoint BOOL 1
(via operator)
SP_LiOp Select internal/external set‐ STRUCT -
point source: ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Via operator
SP_OpScale OS display range for setpoint STRUCT -
● High: REAL 100.0
● Low: REAL 0.0
SP_TrkExt 1 = Bumpless switchover BOOL 0
from external to internal set‐
point active
SP_Unit Unit of measure for setpoint INT 1001


SelFp1 Call a block saved in this pa‐ ANY -
rameter as an additional face‐
plate (Page 217) in the stand‐
ard view
UserStatus Freely assignable bits for use BYTE 16#00
in PCS 7 OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

ted without errors
ErrorNum Output of current error num‐ INT -1
see OpAnS error handling
(Page 384)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
gorithm
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Status1 Status word (Page 380) DWORD 16#00000000

See also
3.3.7 OpAnS block diagram
OpAnS block diagram

See also
3.3.8.1 OpAnS views
Views of the OpAnS block

The block OpAnS provides the following views:
● OpAnS standard view (Page 389)
● OpAnS parameter view (Page 391)
● OpAnS preview (Page 391)
● OpAnS block icon (Page 392)
Refer to the chapters Structure of the faceplate (Page 258) and Block icon structure

See also
Ramp view (Page 311)
Alarm view (Page 313)
3.3.8.2 OpAnS standard view
OpAnS standard view


● On (Page 72)

You can find additional information on this in chapter Setpoint specification - internal/external
(Page 130).

The scale range is defined in the Engineering System.






"external".

3.3.8.3 OpAnS parameter view
Parameter view of OpAnS

process
(2) Settings
● "SP := SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of setpoint from external to internal. The
internal setpoint is tracked to the external one.
3.3.8.4 OpAnS preview
Preview of OpAnS

This area shows all operations for which special operating permissions are assigned. They
depend on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES) that applies to this block.


process
● Red cross: the OS operator cannot control this parameter at all due to the configured AS
operating permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm)
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in chapter Operator control
(2) SP external
Currently applicable external setpoint with the corresponding signal status.
See also
3.3.8.5 OpAnS block icon
Block icons for OpAnS

● Operating modes
● Memo display


in CFC
1
in the following chapters:

3.4 OpDi01 - Manipulating a digital value (2 pushbuttons)
3.4.1 Description of OpDi01

Family: Operate
Area of application for OpDi01

● Manipulating a digital value
How it works
A digital value is manipulated by interconnection or via the faceplate.
Configuration
Use the CFC editor to install the block in a cyclic interrupt OB (OB30 to OB38).
If Feature.Bit0 = 0, the output parameter Out will reset to 0.

You can find a description for each parameter in section OpDi01 I/Os (Page 399).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 Out.Value
8 LiOp
9 FbkIn.Value
10 - 13 Not used
14 1 = Invalid signal status


15 Not used
16 0: Open padlock in the block icon
1: Closed padlock in the block icon
17 Hidden bypass signal in interlock
18 Feature2.Bit2: Separate bypass signal
19 - 22 Not used
23 "Interlock" button is enabled
24 - 25 Not used
26 Bypass information from previous function block
27 - 31 Not used
See also
OpDi01 messaging (Page 399)
OpDi01 block diagram (Page 402)
OpDi01 error handling (Page 398)
OpDi01 modes (Page 395)
3.4.2 OpDi01 modes
OpDi01 operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
OpDi01 I/Os (Page 399)


Description of OpDi01 (Page 394)
3.4.3 OpDi01 functions
Functions of OpDi01
Internal or external digital value

Use the LiOp input parameter to define whether the digital value is set (0 - 1, parameter
SetOp or SetLi) or is reset (1 - 0, parameter RstOp or RstLi) via the faceplate or an
interconnection.
LiOp = 0: Specification of digital value via faceplate (SetOp or RstOp)
LiOp = 1: Specification of digital value via interconnection (SetLi or RstLi)
Interlocks
Use the Intl_En = 1 and Intlock.ST ≠ 16#FF input parameters to activate the interlock
function on this block.
An active interlock condition brings the block to the neutral position (Intlock.Value = 0 or
Intlock.ST = 16#00 input). Output parameter Out is set to 0. When the interlocking condition
no longer applies, the digital value currently valid is output again.
Input parameter for feedback value

This block has a FbkIn input parameter for displaying a feedback value in the faceplate.

This block provides the standard function Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).
Changing labels on buttons and text

This block provides the standard function Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).
Instance-specific text can be configured for the following parameters:
● Out
● SetOp

● RstOp
● FbkIn

● FbkIn.ST
● SetLi.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)
● RstLi.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)

(Page 190) is set to 1 and one of the following parameters has bad signal status (16#00 or
16#28), the block goes to the neutral position (Out = 0) in the "On" mode:
● SetLi.ST
● RstLi.ST
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can set the digital value
5 1 = Operator can reset the digital value
6 - 31 Not used
Note


You can find an overview of all reactions provided by the Feature parameter in the section
Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133). The following functionality is available
for this block at the relevant bits:
Bit Function
2 Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals (Page 155)
5 Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals (Page 146)

This block provides the standard function SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68).
See also
3.4.4 OpDi01 error handling
Error handling of OpDi01

Refer to the section Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions for the error handling
of all blocks.
● Error numbers



-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; block is not processed
51 SetLi = 1 and RstLi = 1 and LiOp = 1
See also
3.4.5 OpDi01 messaging
Messaging
See also
3.4.6 OpDi01 I/Os
I/Os of OpDi01

Input parameters

EN 1 = Called block will be processed BOOL 1
FbkIn Input for feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature I/O for additional functions (Page 396) STRUCT -
● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Intlock 0 = Interlocking without reset is active; STRUCT -
you can operate the block without reset ● Value: BOOL ● 1
once the interlocking condition has dis‐
appeared ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock not activated ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
Intl_En 1 = Interlock without reset (interlock, pa‐ BOOL 1
rameter Intlock) can be used
LiOp Switchover of operating mode between: STRUCT -
1 = Interconnection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Operator ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosLi Edge transition (0-1) = "Out of service", STRUCT -
via interconnection or SFC ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp* 1 = "Out of service", via OS operator BOOL 0
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operating per‐ DWORD 16#00000000
mission, connected with the Out output
parameter of the upstream block, OpSta‐
tions (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operator control permissions STRUCT -
(Page 396) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstLi Reset via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstOp* Reset by the operator BOOL 0


SelFp1 Call a block saved in this parameter as ANY -
an additional faceplate (Page 217) in the
standard view
preview
SetLi Connected digital input STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SetOp* Digital input for operator BOOL 0
UserStatus Freely assignable bits for use in PCS 7 BYTE 16#00
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

ENO 1 = Block algorithm completed without BOOL 0
errors
ErrorNum Output of current error number. For error INT -1
numbers that can be output by this block,
see OpDi01 error handling (Page 398)
LockAct 1 = Interlock (Intlock) is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, DWORD 16#00000000
for feedforwarding to other blocks. Bit 31
of this parameter is used by
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
changed by the block algorithm
Out Digital output value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Status Status word (Page 394) DWORD 16#00000000
See also
3.4.7 OpDi01 block diagram
OpDi01 block diagram

See also
3.4.8.1 OpDi01 views
Views of the OpDi01 block

The block OpDi01 provides the following views:
● OpDi01 standard view (Page 403)
● OpDi01 preview (Page 404)


● Block icon for OpDi01 (Page 406)
3.4.8.2 OpDi01 standard view
OpDi01 standard view


● On (Page 72)
You can find additional information on this in section Switching operating states and operating
modes (Page 268).
(2) Displaying and switching the command

This area shows you the current selection. You can output a continuous signal as follows:
● "On": Continuous signal is output
● "Off"
modes (Page 268).
You can rename the display text as you please, as described in the section Labeling of buttons
and text (Page 218).
Do this with the following parameters:
● Text for "Command": Parameter SetOp#string_1
● Text for "On/Off": Parameter Out#string_0 / Out#string_1
(3) Operating range for the interlock functions of the block


You can use this button to control the interlock functions of the block. You can find additional
information on this in section OpDi01 functions (Page 396).
● Bypass information (see Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)):

visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
You can find additional information on this in section Opening additional faceplates
(Page 217).
(5) Displaying the feedback of the command

This area shows you the currently valid command. The following commands can be shown
here:
● "On"
● "Off"
Do this with the following parameter:
● Text for "On/Off": Parameter FbkIn#string_0 / FbkIn#string_1
3.4.8.3 OpDi01 preview
Preview of OpDi01


process
● "On": You can set the digital value (0 - 1 edge).
You can rename the display text as you please, as described in the section Labeling of
buttons and text (Page 218).
– Text for "On": Parameter .Out#Value#string_1
● "Off": You can set the digital value (1 - 0 edge).
– Text for "Off": Parameter .Out#Value#string_0
(2) Display of current inputs and outputs

This area shows the most important parameters for this block with the current selection:
● "Interlock":
– 0 = Interlocking without reset is active; you can operate the block without reset once the
interlocking condition has disappeared
– 1 = "Good" state
● "Output": 1 = Digital output value set
● "Feedback": 1 = Feedback set
● "Linked On": 1 = Linked input on
● "Linked Off": 1 = Linked input off

Refer also to the Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) section for more on this.
3.4.8.4 Block icon for OpDi01
Block icons for OpDi01

● Operating modes
● Bypass
● Interlocks
● Output signal
● Memo display
Icons Selection of the block icon in CFC Special features

1

3
4
icon)

● Operation via the block icon (Page 248).

3.5.1 Description of OpDi03

Family: Operate
Area of application for OpDi03

● Manipulating a digital value (3 pushbuttons)
How it works
A digital value is manipulated at three possible outputs by interconnection or via the faceplate.
If two or three input parameters are set for an interconnection (parameter SetLix), the input
parameter with the highest index will be set to the corresponding output parameter. For
example, if the SetLi1 and SetLi2 input parameters are set (= 1), then Out2 will be set (=
1).
Configuration
If Feature.Bit0 = 0, the output parameters Out1 to Out3 will reset to 0.

You can find a description for each parameter in section OpDi03 I/Os (Page 414).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 Out1.Value


8 Out2.Value
9 Out3.Value
10 LiOp.Value
11 Fbk1In.Value
12 Fbk2In.Value
13 Fbk3In.Value
15 Not used
19 - 22 Not used
24 - 25 Not used
27 - 31 Not used
See also
3.5.2 OpDi03 modes
OpDi03 operating modes

The block can be operated using the following modes
● On (Page 72)
"On"
You can find general information about the "On" mode in the On (Page 72) section.

"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
3.5.3 OpDi03 functions
Functions of OpDi03
Internal or external digital value

Use the LiOp input parameter to define whether it is through the faceplate or an interconnection
using a 1 out of 3 that the selection of the digital value is set (0 - 1) or reset (1 - 0, input
parameter RstOut).
● LiOp = 0: Specification of digital value via faceplate. One of the input parameters SetOp1,
SetOp2 or SetOp3 is now routed to the relevant output Out1, Out2 or Out3. For example,
if SetOp2 = 1 , then Out2 = 1.
● LiOp = 1: Specification of digital value via interconnection. One of the input parameters
SetLi1, SetLi2 or SetLi3 is now routed to the relevant output Out1, Out2 or Out3. For
example, if SetLi2 = 1 , then Out2 = 1.
The reset (1 - 0) is always undertaken using the RstOut input parameter.
Interlocks
Use the Intl_En = 1 and Intlock.ST ≠ 16#FF input parameters to activate the interlock
function on this block.
An active interlock condition brings the block to the neutral position (Intlock.Value = 0 or
Intlock.ST = 16#00 input). Output parameter Out is set to 0. When the interlocking condition
no longer applies, the digital value currently valid is output again.


This block has three input parameters Fbk1In, Fbk2In and Fbk3In for displaying three
feedback values in the faceplate.
Resetting all output values

Reset all output parameters (Out1 ... Out3) by setting all interconnected input parameters for
setting (SetLi1 ... SetLi3) or enabled input parameters for setting (SetOp1 ... SetOp3) to
0.
A 0 - 1 edge at the RstOut parameter then resets the three output parameters Out1 ...
Out3.


● OutX
● SetOpX
● FbkXIn
X = (1 ... 3)

● Fbk1In.ST
● Fbk2In.ST
● Fbk3In.ST
● SetLi1.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)
● RstOut.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)


16#28), the block goes to the neutral position (Out1 = 0, Out2 = 0, and Out3 = 0) in the "On"
mode:
● SetLi1.ST
● SetLi2.ST
● SetLi3.ST
● RstOut.ST
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can set the digital value SetOp1
7 - 31 Not used
Note

Bit Function


See also
3.5.4 OpDi03 error handling
Error handling of OpDi03

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


51 The value 1 is set at two or more inputs
(SetLi1 = 1 AND SetLi2 = 1) or (SetLi2 = 1 AND SetLi3 = 1) or (SetLi1 =
1 AND SetLi3 = 1) and LiOp = 1
See also

3.5.5 OpDi03 messaging
Messaging
See also
3.5.6 OpDi03 I/Os
I/Os of OpDi03
Input parameters

Fbk1In Feedback for input In1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
Intl_En 1 = Interlock without reset (interlock, pa‐ BOOL 1
rameter Intlock) can be used
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection STRUCT -
or SFC ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
tions (Page 423)
(Page 410) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstOut Reset by the operator STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
preview
SetLi1 Connected digital input 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SetOp1* Digital input 1 for operator BOOL 0
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

errors
see OpDi03 error handling (Page 413)
LockAct 1 = Interlock (Intlock) is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
Out1 Digital output value 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
3.5.7 OpDi03 block diagram
OpDi03 block diagram

See also

3.5.8.1 OpDi03 view
Views of the OpDi03 block

The block OpDi03 provides the following views:
● OpDi03 standard view (Page 418)
● OpDi03 preview (Page 420)
● Block icon for OpDi03 (Page 421)
3.5.8.2 OpDi03 standard view
OpDi03 standard view


● On (Page 72)
modes (Page 268).

(2) Displaying and switching the command 1 to 3

This area shows you the current selection. You can output a continuous signal at the outputs
Out1 to Out3 as follows:
● "On": Continuous signal is output
● "Off"
modes (Page 268).
● Text for "Command 1/Command 2/Command 3": Parameter SetOpX#string_1, (X = 1 ...
3)
● Text for "On/Off": Parameter OutX#string_0, OutX#string_1, (X = 1 ... 3)

information on this in section OpDi03 functions (Page 410).

visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(Page 217).
(5) Displaying the feedback of the command 1 to 3

This area shows you the current valid selection from Out1 to Out3.
● "On"
● "Off"
● Text for "On/Off": Parameter FbkInX#string_1, FbkInX#string_0, (X = 1 ... 3)

3.5.8.3 OpDi03 preview
Preview of OpDi03

process
● "On 1 to 3": You can now set the digital value (0 - 1 edge).
– Text for "Command X": Parameter OutX#string_1, (X = 1 ... 3)



● "Interlock":
● "Output 1 to 3": 1 = Digital output value set
● "Feedback 1 to 3": 1 = Feedback set
● "Linked On 1 to 3": 1 = Linked input on
● "Linked Off": 1 = Linked input off
system (ES).
3.5.8.4 Block icon for OpDi03
Block icons for OpDi03

● Operating modes
● Bypass
● Interlocks
● Output signal
● Memo display


1


icon)

3.6 OpStations - Configuration of the local operator authorization
3.6.1 Description of OpStations

Family: Operate
Area of application for OpStations

● Configuration of the local operatorcontrol permission
How it works
The block converts the enabled operations or locks for up to 16 individual permissions in the
bit-coded Out output.
Refer also to OpStations block diagram (Page 430).
Configuration
Use the CFC editor to install the block in a cyclic interrupt OB (OB30 to OB38). The OpStations
block and the technologic block must be installed into the same cyclic interrupt OB.
Note
Install the blocks in a slower cyclic interrupt OB.

With the default, the local operatorcontrol permission for all block instances on the faceplate
is disabled (= 0) and is configured as follows:
1. Assign each operator station a bit-coded ID (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, …), which you set in the internal
APLOpStation variables as a start value. You can set up to 16 different operator stations.
The variable is automatically created using the OS project editor and is located in the Split
Screen Manager group.
Note
A redundant server pair can only be represented as an operator station, which also affects
referenced client or single stations in the engineering station (ES). If a distinguishable
operator station is needed, different groups of referenced clients or single stations must be
created
2. Place the OpStations block in the chart.

Note
If you use the Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) function in multiple technologic
blocks, you need to use one OpStations block for every technologic block. Otherwise, the
call of the technologic block from the OpStations block is only possible for a technologic
block.
3. Enable the function at the technologic block via Feature.Bit24(Enabling local operator
authorization (Page 162)).
4. Interconnect the OpSt_In input parameter of the technologic block to the Out output
parameter of the OpStations block.
5. Select the operator stations on which the technologic block will usually be used. You can
select several at once. The selection is sent bit-coded to the Out output of the OpStations
block.
6. Specify a list for the texts for the standard view in the OpStations faceplate in the shared
declarations under the name APLOpStations in the SIMATIC Manager. Refer also to the
section OpStations standard view (Page 432) for more information.
Once these configuration steps are completed, the local operatorcontrol permission is enabled.
The enable for a technologic block is made when the bit-by-bit comparison between the
OpSt_Out parameter and the operator station ID "APLOpStation" does not equal 0.
Note
The local operatorcontrol permission is not visualized in the "Enabled operation" icons of the
block I/Os.
This block does not have any startup characteristics.


You can find a description for each parameter in section OpStations I/Os (Page 428).

0 In0
1 In1
2 In2
3 In3
4 In4
5 In5
6 In6
7 In7
8 In8
9 In9
10 In10
11 In11
12 In12
13 In13
14 In14
15 In15
16 - 29 Not used
30 Occupied
31 BatchEn
See also
OpStations operating modes (Page 425)
OpStations functions (Page 426)
OpStations error handling (Page 427)
OpStations messaging (Page 427)
3.6.2 OpStations operating modes
OpStations operating modes

This block does not have any modes.
See also
Description of OpStations (Page 423)


OpStations I/Os (Page 428)
OpStations block diagram (Page 430)
3.6.3 OpStations functions
Functions of OpStations
Operator control permissions

Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can enable In0
16 - 31 Not used
Note


See also
3.6.4 OpStations error handling
OpStations error handling

This block does not have any error handling.
See also
3.6.5 OpStations messaging
OpStations messaging
See also


3.6.6 OpStations I/Os
OpStations I/Os
Input parameters

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In0 1 = Enable for operator station 1 BOOL 0


(Page 426) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OS
Output parameters

errors
Out Output value: for additional interconnec‐ DWORD 16#00000000
tions to the OpSt_In input of a techno‐
logic block
See also

3.6.7 OpStations block diagram
OpStations block diagram
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See also
3.6.8.1 OpStations views
Views of the OpStations block

The OpStations block provides the following views:
● OpStations standard view (Page 432)
● Block icon of OpStations (Page 434)

3.6.8.2 OpStations standard view
OpStations standard view

(1) Configurable display text under the settings

You yourself can define the text for operator station 1 to operator station 15 instead of the
default text. Follow the steps outlined below:
● Create a list with the name "APLOpStations" in the SIMATIC Manager in the shared
declarations. To learn more on this, refer to "How to save shared declarations" in the
Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System Configuration Manual.
Only values from 0 to 15 are permitted, other values will not be saved in the list.
The display names of the values are changed with the names of the operator stations. The
display name corresponds to the value 0 of the display for the check box In0 in the standard
view etc.
If the text is not configured, the entire line is not displayed.

(2) Disabling or enabling operation for operator stations

In this area, you can disable the operation for an operator station or enable the operator station
for the connected technologic block. In this case, the upper check box corresponds to the
In0 I/O and the lower check box to the In15 I/O. Operation is only possible with the highest-
level operator control permission (same as simulation) .
(3) Display for the current operator station

The value of the current operator station is displayed as a gray dot in the corresponding line.
(4) Display for operability

Display of the operability of the technologic block on the current operator station.
(5) Navigation button for switching to the standard view of the technologic block
Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of the technologic block. The visibility of
this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
Additional information is available in the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).


3.6.8.3 Block icon of OpStations
Block icons for OpStations

● Opening the faceplate
Icons Selection of the block icon in Special features

CFC
Without icon 1 Default no block icon
2 The block icon is transparent, if
operation on the operator sta‐
tion is possible
Note
The block icon is the size of a field in the status bar of a technologic block icon and can be
used as an add-on to the status bar. The layer of the block icon here should always be
higher than the layer of the technologic block icon, otherwise the block icon may be hidden
after an update.

3.7 OpTrig - Manipulating a digital value (1 pushbutton)
3.7.1 Description of OpTrig

Family: Operate
Area of application for OpTrig

● Generation of a pulse signal (trigger)
How it works
Operator control block is used to implement single pushbutton control (comparable with
RESET pushbutton).
Configuration
The block does not have any startup characteristics.

You can find a description for each parameter in section OpTrig I/Os (Page 439).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 Out.Value
8 LiOpAct.Value
9 FbkIn.Value
10 - 31 Not used

See also
OpTrig functions (Page 436)
OpTrig messaging (Page 439)
OpTrig block diagram (Page 441)
OpTrig error handling (Page 438)
OpTrig modes (Page 436)
3.7.2 OpTrig modes
OpTrig operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
OpTrig I/Os (Page 439)
Description of OpTrig (Page 435)
3.7.3 OpTrig functions
Functions of OpTrig

Issuing trigger signal internally or externally

Use the parameter LiOp to define whether the trigger signal is to be output by interconnection
or by the OS operator:
LiOp = 0: Trigger signal by OS operator (input parameter InOp)
LiOp = 1: Trigger signal via interconnection (input parameter InLi)

This block has a FbkIn input parameter for displaying a feedback value in the faceplate.


The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from the following parameter:
● FbkIn.ST
● InLi.ST (only if Feature.Bit10 = 1)

(Page 190) is set to 1 and the parameter InLi.ST has bad signal status (16#00 or 16#28),
the block goes to the neutral position (Out = 0) in the "On" mode.

Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can set the input parameter In
5 - 31 Not used

Note
Simulating signals

Bit Function

See also
3.7.4 OpTrig error handling
OpTrig error handling

The block does not report any errors.

See also
3.7.5 OpTrig messaging
Messaging
See also
3.7.6 OpTrig I/Os
OpTrig I/Os
Input parameters



FbkIn Input for feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
InLi Interconnectable binary input STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
InOp* Binary input for operator BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
tions (Page 423)
(Page 436) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
additional faceplate (Page 217) in stand‐
ard view
additional faceplate (Page 217) in the
preview
OS
algorithm.

Output parameters

errors
ErrorNum Reserved INT -1
LiOpAct Operator/interconnection is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
3.7.7 OpTrig block diagram
OpTrig block diagram


See also
3.7.8.1 OpTrig views
Views of the OpTrig block

The block OpTrig provides the following views:
● OpTrig standard view (Page 442)
● OpTrig preview (Page 443)
● Block icon for OpTrig (Page 444)
3.7.8.2 OpTrig standard view
OpTrig standard view

(1) Displaying and switching the operating mode

● On (Page 72)

You can find additional information on this in the Switching operating states and operating
modes (Page 268) section.
(2) Set
Clicking "Set", outputs a pulse signal with the length of the cycle time at the Out output.
section.
3.7.8.3 OpTrig preview
Preview of OpTrig

● Green check mark: the OS operator can control this parameter.
process.


● "Set input": You can set the input.

● "Output": 1 = Digital output value set
● "Feedback": 1 = Feedback set
● "Linked On": 1 = Linked input on
system (ES).
3.7.8.4 Block icon for OpTrig
Block icons for OpTrig

● Operating modes
● Memo display

1



icon)


Monitoring blocks 4
4.1.1 MonAnL compared to MonAnS
Comparison of the MonAnL and MonAnS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 30%
Operating modes of the blocks
MonAnL MonAnS
On (Page 72) X X
MonAnL MonAnS
Alarm delays with two time val‐ X
ues per limit pair (Page 210)
Alarm delays with one time value X
per limit pair (Page 209)
Limit monitoring (Page 87) X X
Suppressing messages using X X
(Page 214)
Gradient monitoring (Page 465) X
Displaying auxiliary values X
(Page 220)
(Page 110)

Monitoring blocks
MonAnL MonAnS
Dead band (Page 62) X X
Release for maintenance X X
(Page 65)
(Page 221)
(Page 265)
Generating instance-specific X X
messages (Page 213)
Display and operator input area X X
(Page 216)
(Page 217)
Time stamp (Page 1698) X
(Page 68)
Providing PV limit at the output x
(Page 465)
Bit number Feature bit function MonAnL MonAnS

0 Set startup characteristics X X
(Page 141)
(Page 181)
22 Update acknowledgment and error X
status of the message call
(Page 163)
24 Enabling local operator authoriza‐ X X
tion (Page 162)
25 Suppression of all messages X X
(Page 178)
26 Reaction of the switching points in X X
the "Out of service" operating mode
(Page 180)
28 Disabling operating points X
(Page 149)
29 Signaling limit violation (Page 174) X

Monitoring blocks
4.1.2 MonDiL compared to MonDiS
Comparison of the MonDiL and MonDiS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 12%
Operating modes of the blocks
MonDiL MonDiS
On (Page 72) x x
Out of service (Page 72) x x
MonDiL MonDiS
Suppression and and reporting x
of signal flutter (Page 516)
Delaying the on and off function x
(Page 516)
Delaying the on function x
(Page 541)
Specifying the status display for x x
the block icon (Page 516)
Displaying auxiliary values x
(Page 220)
Labeling of buttons and text x x
(Page 218)
Generating instance-specific x x
messages (Page 213)
Suppressing messages using x x
(Page 214)
Forming and outputting the sig‐ x x
(Page 110)
Release for maintenance x x
(Page 65)
Simulating signals (Page 59) x x

Monitoring blocks
MonDiL MonDiS
Operator control permissions x x
(Page 265)
Opening additional faceplates x x
(Page 217)
Time stamp (Page 1698) x
SIMATIC BATCH functionality x x
(Page 68)
Group display for limit monitor‐ x x
ing, CSF and ExtMsgx (Page 86)
Bit num‐ Feature bit function MonDiL MonDiS

ber
0 Set startup characteristics (Page 141) x x
1 Reaction to the out of service mode x x
(Page 181)
22 Update acknowledgment and error x
status of the message call (Page 163)
24 Enabling local operator authorization x x
(Page 162)
25 Suppression of all messages x x
(Page 178)

Monitoring blocks
4.2 AV - Displaying and monitoring additional value
4.2.1 Description of AV

Family: Monitor
Area of application for AV

● Monitoring an additional analog value at a technologic block (motors or valves with motor).
How it works
The block must be connected to a channel block and monitors an additional analog value. The
messages of the AV block appear in the alarm view of the technologic block connected to it.
Monitoring limits are configured and controlled at the technologic block.
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100). The AV block and the technologic block
must be installed in the same cyclic interrupt OB.
Interconnect the AV_Tech output parameter of the AV block to the input parameter AV of the
technologic block in the CFC.
Note
Interconnection of the block to multiple technologic blocks is not permitted.
For the AV block, the Advanced Process Library contains process tag type templates; these
serve as examples by providing various application scenarios for this block.
Examples of process tag types:
● Motor with an additional analog value and time-stamped signals (Motor_AV_EventTs)
(Page 2429)
of this block.

Monitoring blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section AV I/Os (Page 457).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 MsgLock
4 AV_AH_Act.Value
5 AV_WH_Act.Value
6 AV_TH_Act.Value
7 AV_TL_Act.Value
8 AV_WL_Act.Value
9 AV_AL_Act.Value
10 AV_AH_En
11 AV_WH_En
12 AV_TH_En
13 AV_TL_En
14 AV_WL_En
15 AV_AL_En
16 AV_AH_MsgEn
17 AV_WH_MsgEn
18 AV_TH_MsgEn
19 AV_TL_MsgEn
20 AV_WL_MsgEn
21 AV_AL_MsgEn
22 - 31 Not used
See also
AV modes (Page 452)
AV functions (Page 453)
AV error handling (Page 455)
AV messaging (Page 456)
AV block diagram (Page 460)
4.2.2 AV modes
AV operating modes
The block does not have any of its own operating modes.

Monitoring blocks
If the interconnected technologic block is set to the "Out of service" operating mode, the AV
block is also set to the "Out of service" mode. In this case AV_Out = AV.
With Feature.Bit5 =1 the following output parameter become the status of simulation
16#60, if mode is changed to "Out of service".
With Feature.Bit5 =0 the following output parameter become the status of 16#80, if mode
is changed to "Out of service".
● AV_Tech.ST
● AV_AH_Act.ST
● AV_WH_Act.ST
● AV_TH_Act.ST
● AV_TL_Act.ST
● AV_WL_Act.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● AV_AL_Act.ST
See also
Description of AV (Page 451)
AV I/Os (Page 457)
4.2.3 AV functions
Functions of AV
Alarm delays with two time values per limit pair

This block includes the standard function alarm delay for Two time values per limit pair
(Page 210).

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of an additional analog value
(Page 92).

Monitoring blocks

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98). It is
performed via the input parameter AV_Hyst.
Group display SumMsgAct for limit monitoring, CSF and ExtMsgx

The block provides the standard function Group display for limit monitoring, CSF and
ExtMsgx (Page 86).

● AV_Out.ST
Simulating signals
The simulation in the block AV is activated at the technological block (SimOn = 1). The
simulation value SimAV for the block AV is also specified there. If internal simulation of the
technological block is switched on, the output AV_Out has the value of SimAV and the status
16#60.
Release for maintenance

The release for maintenance in the AV block is activated at the technological block
(MS_Release = 1).


This block provides the standard function Generating instance-specific messages (Page 213).

Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) chapter. The following functionality
is available for this block at the relevant bits:
Bit Function
5 Changes signal status of outputs in OOS (Page 198)

Monitoring blocks
Bit Function
26 Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode (Page 180) (trans‐
ferred to AV via AV_Tech.Mode.Bit)
29 Signaling limit violation (Page 174) (transferred to AV via AV_Tech.Mode.Bit)
See also
AV modes (Page 452)
AV I/Os (Page 457)
4.2.4 AV error handling
Error handling of AV
of all blocks.
● Error numbers

The ErrorNum I/O can be used to output various error numbers:

30 The value of AV can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.

This error can be output by the block, see the section Error handling (Page 121).
See also
AV modes (Page 452)

Monitoring blocks

AV I/Os (Page 457)
4.2.5 AV messaging
Messaging
Process messages
Message Message iden‐ Message class Event

instance tifier
MsgEvId1 SIG 1 Alarm - high $$BlockComment$$
AV - high alarm limit violated
SIG 2 Warning - high $$BlockComment$$
AV - high warning limit violated
SIG 3 Tolerance - high $$BlockComment$$
AV - high tolerance limit violated
SIG 4 Tolerance - low $$BlockComment$$
AV - low tolerance limit violated
SIG 5 Warning - low $$BlockComment$$
AV - Low warning limit violated
SIG 6 Alarm - low $$BlockComment$$
AV - low alarm limit violated
Explanation
Associated values for message instance MsgEvId1

1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Reserved
4 AV_Out
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107

Monitoring blocks

8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also
AV modes (Page 452)
AV I/Os (Page 457)
4.2.6 AV I/Os
I/Os of AV
Input parameters

AV Analog value STRUCT -
● Value:REAL ● 0.0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
AV_Unit Unit of measure for the analog value INT 1001
AV_A_DC* Delay time for incoming alarms [s] REAL 0.0
AV_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing alarms [s] REAL 0.0
AV_AH_En 1 = Enable high alarm BOOL 1
AV_AH_MsgEn 1 = Enable high alarm message BOOL 1
AV_AL_En 1 = Enable low alarm BOOL 1
AV_AL_MsgEn 1 = Enable low alarm message BOOL 1
AV_OpScale Limit for scale in bar graph of faceplate STRUCT -
for the analog value ● High:REAL ● 100.0
● Low:REAL ● 0.0
AV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming tolerances [s] REAL 0.0

Monitoring blocks

AV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing tolerances [s] REAL 0.0
AV_TH_En 1 = Enable high tolerance BOOL 0
AV_TH_MsgEn 1 = Enable high tolerance message BOOL 1
AV_TL_En 1 = Enable low tolerance BOOL 0
AV_TL_MsgEn 1 = Enable low tolerance message BOOL 1
AV_W_DC* Delay time for incoming warnings [s] REAL 0.0
AV_W_DG* Delay time for outgoing warnings [s] REAL 0.0
AV_WH_En 1 = Enable high warning BOOL 1
AV_WH_MsgEn 1 = Enable high warning message BOOL 1
AV_WL_En 1 = Enable low warning BOOL 1
AV_WL_MsgEn 1 = Enable low warning message BOOL 1
ExtVa105 Associated value 5 for messages ANY
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
MsgEvId1 Message number (assigned automati‐ DWORD 16#00000000
cally)
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; messages INT 3
are suppressed during these cycles
SampleTime Sampling time [s] (assigned automatical‐ REAL 0.1
ly)
algorithm.

Monitoring blocks
Output parameters

AV_AH_Act 1 = High alarm active. STRUCT -
You can change the reaction for this pa‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
rameter with Feature.Bit28 (Disa‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
bling operating points (Page 149)) and
with Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit vi‐
olation (Page 174)).
AV_AL_Act 1 = Low alarm active. STRUCT -
AV_Out Analog value output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AV_Tech Output parameter with which the input STRUCT -
parameter AV of the technologic block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
has to be connected. This includes tags
which are passed on to the technologic ● ST: BYTE ● 16#00
block for additional processing.
AV_TH_Act 1 = High tolerance active. STRUCT -
AV_TL_Act 1 = Low tolerance active. STRUCT -
AV_WH_Act 1 = High warning active. STRUCT -
AV_WL_Act 1 = Low warning active. STRUCT -
errors

Monitoring blocks

see AV error handling (Page 455)
MS_Release Release for maintenance: STRUCT -
1 = Release for OS operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn1 Message acknowledgement status 1 WORD 16#0000
(output ACK_STATE of first ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1 Alarm error 1 (output ERROR of first BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
MsgStat1 Message status 1 (output STATUS of first WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
Status1 Status word 1 (Page 451) DWORD 16#00000000
See also
AV modes (Page 452)
4.2.7 AV block diagram
AV block diagram
See also
AV modes (Page 452)
AV I/Os (Page 457)

Monitoring blocks
4.3 MonAnL - Monitoring of an analog process tag (Large)
4.3.1 Description of MonAnL
Object name (type+number) and family

Family: Monitor
Area of application for MonAnL

The block is used for the following fields of applications:
● Monitoring an analog process value
● Monitoring of the gradient of an analog process value
Note
This block is also available as a small block. A comparison of the MonAnL and MonAnS blocks
is available in the section: MonAnL compared to MonAnS (Page 447)
How it works
The MonAnL block is used to monitor an analog process tag and the corresponding limits. It
also monitors the gradient of these signals. The block generates and outputs corresponding
messages if limits are violated or if a signal gradient does not meet requirements.
Configuration
For the MonAnL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
as examples with various application scenarios for this block.
● Monitoring an analog process tag (AnalogMonitoring) (Page 2420)
● Monitoring of an analog process tag for PA/FF devices (AnalogMonitoring_Fb)
(Page 2421)
of this block.

Monitoring blocks
The output parameters PV_HysOut, PV_AH_Out, PV_WH_Out, PV_TH_Out, PV_AL_Out,

PV_WL_Out and PV_TL_Out are written by the corresponding input parameters PV_Hys,
PV_AH_Lim, PV_WH_Lim, PV_TH_Lim, PV_AL_Lim, PV_WL_Lim and PV_TL_Lim.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MonAnL I/Os (Page 475).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 BypassAct.Value
8 Display of BypassAct.Value in faceplate (display and operator controls) and block
icon
9 Not used
10 SimLiOp.Value
11 Delay of the PV_AH_Lim message
12 Delay of the PV_WH_Lim message
13 Delay of the PV_TH_Lim message
14 Delay of the PV_TL_Lim message
15 Delay of the PV_WL_Lim message
16 Delay of the PV_AL_Lim message
17 Collection of message delays
18 - 29 Not used
30 Auxiliary value 1 visible

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
7 PV_AH_En OR Feature.Bit23
8 PV_WH_En OR Feature.Bit23

Monitoring blocks

9 PV_TH_En OR Feature.Bit23
10 PV_TL_En OR Feature.Bit23
11 PV_WL_En OR Feature.Bit23
12 PV_AL_En OR Feature.Bit23
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 GradHUpAct.Value
20 GradHDnAct.Value
21 GradLAct.Value
22 GradHUpEn
23 GradHDnEn
24 GradLEn
25 GradHUpMsgEn
26 GradHDnMsgEn
27 GradLMsgEn
28 0 = falling measured value
1 = rising measured value
29 Not used
30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

0 Effective signal 1 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
8 - 23 Effective signal 9..16 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
24 - 31 Not used

Monitoring blocks
See also
MonAnL functions (Page 465)
MonAnL messaging (Page 473)
MonAnL block diagram (Page 483)
MonAnL error handling (Page 472)
MonAnL modes (Page 464)
4.3.2 MonAnL modes
MonAnL operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
You can find general information about the "Out of service" mode in the Out of service
(Page 72) section.
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_Grad.ST
● PV_GradPP.ST
● PV_GradNP.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● GradHUpAct.ST

Monitoring blocks
● GradHDnAct.ST
● GradLAct.ST
See also
MonAnL I/Os (Page 475)
Description of MonAnL (Page 461)
4.3.3 MonAnL functions
Functions of MonAnL
Alarm delays with two time values

With the Separate delay times for each alarm (Page 174) function (Feature.Bit8), separate
input parameters can be set for the alarm delay on the high and low limits.
Feature.Bit8 = 0
(Page 210).
Feature.Bit8 = 1
This block includes the standard function alarm delay for Two time values for each individual
limit (Page 211).

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87).

ExtMsgx (Page 86).

parameter (Page 214).

Monitoring blocks
Gradient monitoring
The PV_Grad gradient is calculated with a delay function, LagTime. This setting smoothes
the jumps of the PV input value with gradient calculation.
The gradient peak values are output at the output parameters PV_GradNP (negative slope)
and PV_GradPP (positive slope). They are reset as soon as the operator issues the reset
command.
The slope of the PV_Grad gradient can be monitored for the following limits:
● Limit (high) for positive gradients (GradHUpLim)
● Limit (high) for negative gradients (GradHDnLim)
● Limit (low) for absolute gradients (GradLLim)
The individual monitoring functions are activated at the corresponding "Enable" parameters,
e.g. GradHUpEn for activating the high gradient limit for positive gradients (GradHUpLim).
When the values you have defined are reached or exceeded, this is indicated at the
corresponding "Active" output parameters, e.g. with GradHUpAct = 1 for the limit (high) for
positive gradients.
Messages can be output for these alarms. You activate these as follows:
● Message for alarms (high) for positive gradients: GradHUpMsgEn = 1
● Message for alarms (high) for negative gradients: GradHDnMsgEn = 1
● Message for alarms (low) for absolute gradients: GradLMsgEn = 1

Monitoring blocks
Example of generating alarms for gradient monitoring

The following example shows how alarms for gradient monitoring are generated.
39B2XW

Number Description
1 Absolute gradient difference ≥ GradHDnLim
2 Absolute gradient difference ≤ GradLLim
3 Gradient difference ≥ GradHUpLim
4 Sampling time (SampleTime)
5 Alarm (low) for absolute gradients
6 Alarm (high) for negative gradients
7 No alarm
8 Alarm (high) for positive gradients

This block provides the standard function Displaying auxiliary values (Page 220).

Monitoring blocks
Providing PV limit at the output

The following input parameters are also available at the output for making additional
interconnections to other blocks:
● PV_HysOut := PV_Hyst
● PV_AH_Out := PV_AH_Lim
● PV_WH_Out := PV_WH_Lim
● PV_TH_Out := PV_TH_Lim
● PV_TL_Out := PV_TL_Lim
● PV_WL_Out := PV_WL_Lim
● PV_AL_Out := PV_AL_Lim

● PV_Out.ST
Dead band
To suppress values that fluctuate around the zero point, this block has the standard function
Dead band (Page 62).
Smoothing PV
The block smoothes the input value PV using a first order time delay. This delay time can be
configured with the parameter SmoothTi. The input of SmoothTi is limited to 0 to 999999
sec. The block writes back the limits if the input value is outside the limits.
The block works according to the following formula:
PV_Out(n) = PV(n) + ( PV_Out(n-1) - PV(n) )*e(-SampleTime/SmoothTi)
Where:
● PV_Out = Output value
● SmoothTi = Smooth time
● SampleTime = Sampling time
● PV = Input value
The formula is valid only if SmoothTi > 0. If SmoothTi = 0, the input is passed directly to the
output. If the input value is outside the REAL range limits, the calculation is stopped. If the
input value is inside the range limits again, the calculation is resumed automatically.

Monitoring blocks
39

39B2XW

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This block provides the standard function Release for maintenance (Page 65).
Simulating signals
You can simulate the following values:
● Process value (SimPV, SimPV_Li)
Bypass function
This block provides the standard function Bypassing signals (Page 109).

Disabling of limits
The block provides the standard function AUTOHOTSPOT

Bit Function
8 Separate delay times for each alarm (Page 174)
9 Substitution value is active if the block is in bypass (Page 189)
11 Suppress MsgLock and “Out of service” mode for a connected message block (Page 192)

Monitoring blocks
Bit Function
23 Limits disabled in faceplate (Page 195)
25 Suppression of all messages (Page 178)
26 Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode (Page 180)
28 Disabling operating points (Page 149)
29 Signaling limit violation (Page 174)
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can activate bypass functionality
5 1 = Operator can deactivate bypass functionality
6 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimPV
7 1 = Operator can reset the maximum values
8 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via GradHUpMsgEn
9 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via GradHDnMsgEn
10 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via GradLMsgEn
11 1 = Operator can activate the Simulation function
12 1 = Operator can activate the Release for maintenance function
13 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for high alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for high warning
15 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for high tolerance
16 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for hysteresis
17 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for low alarm
18 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for low warning
19 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for low tolerance
20 1 = Operator can change the value for the high gradient limit for positive slopes
(GradHUpLim)
21 1 = Operator can change the value for high gradient limit for negative slopes
(GradHDnLim)
22 1 = Operator can change the value for the low gradient limit for positive and negative slopes
(GradLLim)
23 1 = Operator can change the dead band parameter DeadBand
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_AH_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_WH_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_TH_MsgEn

Monitoring blocks
Bit Function
27 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_TL_MsgEn
28 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_WL_MsgEn
29 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_AL_MsgEn
30 1 = Operator can enter SmoothTi
31 Reserved
Note

This block provides the standard function Display and operator input area for process values

Connection of the time-stamped messages from EventTs or Event16Ts

This block provides the standard function Connection of the time-stamped messages from
EventTs or Event16Ts (Page 216).

See also
EventTs functions (Page 1698)

Monitoring blocks
Error handling (Page 121)

Sealing the valve (Page 179)
4.3.4 MonAnL error handling
Error handling of MonAnL

of all blocks.
The following error message can be generated at this block:
● Error numbers
● Control system fault (CSF)


-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; the block is not executed.
11 SmoothTi < 0 or SmoothTi > 999999:
Due to the internal limitation to 0 or 999999 by the block, the error number has the
value 11 only for one cycle. If SmoothTi is connected and is written in every cycle,
the value 11 will be retained.
30 The value of PV can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
43 TimeFactor < 0 or TimeFactor > 2
Control system fault (CSF)

An external signal can be activated via the CSF input. If this signal changes to = 1, a control
system fault is triggered. Refer to the Error handling (Page 121) section for more on this.
See also

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4.3.5 MonAnL messaging
Messaging
● Process control fault
● Instance-specific messages
Process control fault

You can interconnect an external fault (signal) to input parameter CSF. If it changes to CSF = 1,
a process control fault is triggered (MsgEvId2, SIG 2).
Process messages

stance
PV - high alarm limit violated
PV - high warning limit violated
PV - high tolerance limit violated
PV - low tolerance limit violated
PV - low warning limit violated
PV - low alarm limit violated
SIG 7 Alarm - high $$BlockComment$$
Limit (high) for positive gradients vio‐
lated
Limit (high) for negative gradients vio‐
lated
Explanation:

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Instance-specific messages
You can use up to three instance-specific messages with this block.

stance
MsgEvId2 SIG 1 Alarm - low $$BlockComment$$
Limit (low) for absolute gradients violated
SIG 2 AS process control message - $$BlockComment$$
fault External error has occurred
fault External message 1
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 PV_Out.Value
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 to 9 are allocated to the parameters ExtVa104...ExtVa108,

PV_Out.Value and can be used.
Additional information is available in the "Process Control System PCS 7 - Engineering
System" manual.

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa204

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5 ExtVa205
6 ExtVa206
7 ExtVa207
8 ExtVa208
9 PV_Out.Value
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 to 9 are allocated to the parameters ExtVa204...ExtVa208,

PV_Out.Value and can be used.
Additional information is available in the "Process Control System PCS 7 - Engineering
System" manual.
See also
4.3.6 MonAnL I/Os

MonAnL I/Os
Input parameters

BypLiOp 1 = Bypass commands via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypLock 1 = Bypass activation or deactivation is locked STRUCT -
for operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypPV Substitution value if block is in bypass REAL 0.0
BypPVLi 1 = Select bypass PV (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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BypPVOp 1 = Select bypass PV (via operator) BOOL 0
CSF 1 = External error (control system fault) Error STRUCT -
handling (Page 121) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DeadBand Width of dead band REAL 0.0
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a technology ANY
block and the message blocks EventTs,
Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter serves to in‐
terconnect the EventTsOut output parameter
of the EventTs, Event16Ts block. When this
interconnection is configured, the messages of
the EventTs, Event16Ts block are displayed
on the OS in the alarm view of the technology
block and can also be acknowledged there.
ExtMsg1 Binary input for freely selectable message 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtVa104 Associated value 4 for messages (MsgEvID1) ANY
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
GradHUpLim Gradient monitoring: Limit (high) for positive REAL 10.0
gradients
GradHDnLim Gradient monitoring: Limit (high) for negative REAL 10.0
gradients

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GradLLim Gradient monitoring: Limit (low) for absolute REAL 1.0
gradients
GradHUpEn 1 = Activate gradient monitoring (high) for posi‐ BOOL 1
tive changes
GradHDnEn 1 = Activate gradient monitoring (high) for neg‐ BOOL 1
ative changes
GradLEn 1 = Activate gradient monitoring (low) BOOL 0
GradHUpMsgEn 1 = Activate gradient (high) message for posi‐ BOOL 1
tive changes
GradHDnMsgEn 1 = Activate gradient (high) message for nega‐ BOOL 1
tive changes
GradLMsgEn 1 = Activate gradient (low) message BOOL 1
LagTime Delay time [s] REAL 1.0
MS_RelOp* 1 = Release for maintenance by OS operator BOOL 0
MsgEvId1 Message number (assigned automatically) DWORD 16#00000000
MsgLock 1 = Suppress process messages. STRUCT -
See also the section Suppressing messages ● Value: BOOL ● 0
using the MsgLock parameter (Page 214) for ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
more on this.
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(0-1 edge transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authorization, DWORD 16#00000000
connected with the Out output parameter of the
upstream block, OpStations (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operator permissions (Page 465) STRUCT -
● Bit 10: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PV* Process value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_A_DC* Delay time for incoming PV alarms for over‐ REAL 0.0
shoot/undershoot or only for undershot process
values [s]
PV_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV alarms for overshoot/ REAL 0.0
undershoot or only for undershot process val‐
ues [s]
PV_AH_DC* Delay time for incoming alarms for overshot REAL 0.0
process values [s]

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PV_AH_DG* Delay time for outgoing alarms for overshot REAL 0.0
process values [s]
PV_AH_En 1 = Enable PV alarm limit (high) BOOL 1
PV_AH_Lim Limit PV alarm (high) REAL 95.0
PV_AH_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV alarm (high) message BOOL 1
PV_AL_En 1 = Enable PV alarm limit (low) BOOL 1
PV_AL_Lim PV alarm limit (low) REAL 5.0
PV_AL_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV alarm (low) message BOOL 1
PV_Hyst* Hysteresis for PV alarm, warning and tolerance REAL 0.0
limits
PV_OpScale Limit for scale in PV bar graph of faceplate STRUCT -
● High: REAL ● 100.0
PV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming PV tolerance messages REAL 0.0
for overshoot/undershoot or only for undershot
process values [s]
PV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV tolerance messages REAL 0.0
for overshoot/undershoot or only for undershot
process values [s]
PV_TH_DC* Delay time for incoming tolerance messages for REAL 0.0
overshot process values [s]
PV_TH_DG* Delay time for outgoing tolerance messages for REAL 0.0
overshot process values [s]
PV_TH_En 1 = Enable PV tolerance limit (high) BOOL 0
PV_TH_Lim Limit PV tolerance message (high) REAL 85.0
PV_TH_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for PV tolerance message BOOL 1
(high)
PV_TL_En 1 = Enable PV tolerance limit (low) BOOL 0
PV_TL_Lim Limit PV tolerance message (low) REAL 15.0
PV_TL_MsgEn 1 = Activate message for PV tolerance message BOOL 1
(low)
PV_Unit Unit of measure for process value INT 1001
PV_W_DC* Delay time for incoming PV warnings for over‐ REAL 0.0
values [s]
PV_W_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV warnings for over‐ REAL 0.0
values [s]
PV_WH_DC* Delay time for incoming warnings for overshot REAL 0.0
process values [s]
PV_WH_DG* Delay time for outgoing warnings for overshot REAL 0.0
process values [s]
PV_WH_En 1 = Enable PV warning limit (high) BOOL 1
PV_WH_Lim Limit PV warning (high) REAL 90.0
PV_WH_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV warning (high) message BOOL 1

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PV_WL_En 1 = Enable PV warning limit (low) BOOL 1
PV_WL_Lim Limit PV warning (low) REAL 10.0
PV_WL_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV warning (low) message BOOL 1
RstBypLi 1 = Reset bypass PV (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstBypOp 1 = Reset bypass PV (via operator) BOOL 0
RstOp* 1 = Operator reset of the gradient's peak values BOOL 0
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; messages are sup‐ INT 3
pressed during these cycles
SampleTime Sampling time [s] (assigned automatically) REAL 0.1
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an ANY -
additional faceplate (Page 217) in the standard
view
additional faceplate (Page 217) in the preview
SimLiOp Activation/deactivation of the simulation by: STRUCT -
0 = Operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Interconnection or SFC ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimOnLi 1 = Simulation via interconnection or SFC (con‐ STRUCT -
trolled by SimLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimOn* 1 = Simulation on BOOL 0
SimPV* Process value that is used for SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimPV_Li Process value that is used for STRUCT -
SimOnLi.Value = 1 (SimLiOp.Value = 1) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SmoothTi* Smooth time [s] (limited to 0 to 999999) REAL 0.0
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
UA1unit Unit of measure for analog auxiliary value 1 INT 0
UserAna1 Analog auxiliary value 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
UserStatus Freely assignable bits for use in PCS 7 OS BYTE 16#00

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algorithm.
Output parameters

BypassAct 1 = Bypass is activated in this block STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ENO 1 = Block algorithm completed without errors BOOL 0
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For error num‐ INT -1
bers that can be output by this block, see Mo‐
nAnL error handling (Page 472)
GradHUpAct 1 = Gradient alarm (high) for positive changes. STRUCT -
You can change the reaction for this parameter ● Value: BOOL ● 0
with Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operating ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
points (Page 149)) and with Feature.Bit29
(Signaling limit violation (Page 174)). ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
GradHDnAct 1 = Gradient alarm (high) for negative changes. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
GradLAct 1 = Low gradient alarm. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn1 Message acknowledgement status 1 (output WORD 16#0000
ACK_STATE of first ALARM_8P)
ACK_STATE of second ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1 1 = Alarm error 1 (output ERROR of the first BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr2 1 = Alarm error 2 (output ERROR of the second BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)

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MsgStat2 Message status 2 (output STATUS of second WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, for feed‐ DWORD 16#00000000
forwarding to other blocks. Bit 31 of this param‐
eter is used by Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
the block algorithm
PV_AH_Act 1 = PV alarm (high) active. STRUCT -
points (Page 149)) and with Feature.Bit29 (Sig‐
naling limit violation (Page 174)). ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_AH_Out PV - alarm limit (high) output REAL 0.0
PV_AL_Act 1 = PV alarm (low) active. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_AL_Out PV - alarm limit (low) output REAL 0.0
PV_Grad Gradient value. STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_GradPP Gradient maximum peak value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_GradNP Gradient minimum peak value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_HysOut Hysteresis for PV alarm, output REAL 0.0

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PV_Out Output for process value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● Bit 1: BOOL of internal ● 0
fill byte
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_TH_Act 1 = PV tolerance message (high) active. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_TH_Out PV tolerance limit (high) output REAL 0.0
PV_TL_Act 1 = PV tolerance message (low) active. You can STRUCT -
change the reaction for this parameter with ● Value: BOOL ● 0
Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operating points
(Page 149)) and with Feature.Bit29 (Signal‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ing limit violation (Page 174)). ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_TL_Out PV tolerance limit (low) output REAL 0.0
PV_WH_Act 1 = PV warning (high) active. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_WH_Out Limit PV warning (high) output REAL 0.0
PV_WL_Act 1 = PV warning (low) active. STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)
PV_WL_Out Limit PV warning (low) output REAL 0.0
SumMsgAct 1 = Group message is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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See also
4.3.7 MonAnL block diagram
MonAnL block diagram

See also
4.3.8.1 MonAnL views
Views of the MonAnL block

The block MonAnL provides the following views:
● MonAnL standard view (Page 484)
● MonAnL limit view (Page 487)
● MonAnL parameter view (Page 489)
● MonAnL preview (Page 490)
● Block icon for MonAnL (Page 491)

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4.3.8.2 MonAnL standard view
MonAnL standard view


● On (Page 72)
Refer to the Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) section for information

If text is configured for this command, it is displayed as additional text and button label for
command selection. Additional information is available in the section Labeling of buttons and
text (Page 218).

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You can change the text for the process value with the PV_Out parameter.
(4) High and low scale range for the gradient value
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph of the gradient. The
scale range corresponds to 10% of the scale range for the process value: For example, once
you have specified a process value scale range of 0 to 100, the scale range of the gradient
will be automatically set to a value between -10 and 10.
The current gradient value is displayed when one of the following monitoring functions is
activated:
● Gradient monitoring for positive changes (GradHUpEn = 1)
● Gradient monitoring for negative changes (GradHDnEn = 1)
● Gradient monitoring (GradLEn = 1)
(5) Display of the gradient

This area shows the current, minimum and maximum gradient value and the rise and fall of
the value. This display of the minimum and maximum gradient value functions like a min/max
pointer.
The current gradient value is displayed when one of the following monitoring functions is
activated:
The maximum peak gradient value is displayed when the gradient monitoring is activated for
positive changes (GradHUpEn = 1)
The minimum peak gradient value is displayed when the gradient monitoring is activated for
negative changes (GradHDnEn = 1)
(6) Resetting the peak values of the gradient

You can use this button to reset the maximum or minimum peak value of the gradient
(PV_GradPP and PV_GradNP output parameters).
The button is displayed when gradient monitoring is activated for positive
(GradHUpEn = 1) or negative changes (GradHDnEn = 1).
(7) Display of auxiliary values

You can use this area to display two auxiliary values that have been configured in the
engineering system. You can find additional information on this in the Displaying auxiliary
values (Page 220) section.

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system (ES).
section.

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
(11) Bar graph for the "process value"

bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(12) Bar graph for the gradient

This area shows the current gradient value in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the
The bar graph is displayed when gradient monitoring is activated for positive
(GradHUpEn = 1) or negative changes (GradHDnEn = 1).
(13) Display of the gradient

This display indicates the movement of the gradient up (↑) or down (↓).
Gradient monitoring is displayed when the gradient value PV_Grad ≠ 0 and one of the following
monitoring functions is activated:
(14) Display of limits in the bar graph

This area shows you the specified limits. Refer to the MonAnL limit view (Page 487) section
for more on this.
The display only appears when the bar for the gradients is also displayed.

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(15) Limit display

These colored triangles show you the specified limits in the respective bar graph.
4.3.8.3 MonAnL limit view
Limit view of MonAnL

● Gradient limits

(1) Process value limits

● "Hysteresis"

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(2) Gradient limits

You can enter the gradient limits in this area. Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) section
for more on this.
● "H alarm ⇑": Gradient for the high slope for positive changes
● "H alarm ⇓": Gradient for the high slope for negative changes
● "L alarm ⇑⇓": Gradient for the low slope (absolute)
(3) Enabled operation

process
(4) Message suppression / delays

for alarm delays (Page 208).


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4.3.8.4 MonAnL parameter view
Parameter view of MonAnL

process
(2) Parameter
You can change the following parameter in this area:
● "Dead band"
● "Smooth time"
You can find more information about this in the section Changing values (Page 270).
(3) Service
● "Bypass"
● "Simulation"
● "Release for maintenance"
this.

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● Bypassing signals (Page 109)
4.3.8.5 MonAnL preview
Preview of MonAnL


process
● Reset: You can reset the peak value of the gradient.
permissions (Page 265) .

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(Page 217) .
(3) Process value

(4) Bypass value

This area displays the bypass value (BypPV).
4.3.8.6 Block icon for MonAnL
Block symbols for MonAnL

A variety of block symbols are available with the following functions:
● Violation of alarm, warning, and tolerance limits as well as control system faults
● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Process value
The block symbols from template @TemplateAPLV8.PDL:
Symbols Selection of the block symbol in Special features

CFC
1

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CFC
1 Block symbol in the full display
- Block symbol in "Out of service"

mode (example with block sym‐
bol type 1)
Additional information on the block symbol and the control options in the block symbol is
available in the following chapters:

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4.4 MonAnS - Monitoring of an analog process tag (Small)
4.4.1 Description of MonAnS
Object name (type + number)

Family: Monitor
Area of application for MonAnS

The block is used for the following fields of application
● Monitoring an analog process value
Note
This block is also available as a large block. A comparison of the MonAnL and MonAnS blocks
is available in the section: MonAnL compared to MonAnS (Page 447)
How it works
The MonAnS block is used to monitor an analog process tag and the corresponding limits. The
block generates and outputs messages if any violation of limits is detected.
Configuration
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MonAnS I/Os (Page 501).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn

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3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 - 10 Not used
13 - 14 Not used
18 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3-4 Not used
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
9 - 10 Not used
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 - 16 Not used
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
See also
MonAnS operating modes (Page 495)
MonAnS functions (Page 496)
MonAnS error handling (Page 498)

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MonAnS messaging (Page 499)

MonAnS block diagram (Page 504)
4.4.2 MonAnS operating modes
MonAnS operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
See also
Description of MonAnS (Page 493)
MonAnS I/Os (Page 501)

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4.4.3 MonAnS functions
Functions of MonAnS
Alarm delays with one time value per limit pair

This block includes the standard function alarm delay for One time value per limit pair
(Page 209).

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87).


The block has the standard function Group display for limit monitoring, CSF and ExtMsgx
(Page 86).

● PV_Out.ST
Dead band
To suppress values that fluctuate around the zero point, this block has the standard function
Dead band (Page 62).

Simulating signals

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Bit Function
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4-9 Not used
13 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for high alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for high warning
15 Not used
16 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for hysteresis
17 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for low alarm
18 1 = Operator can change the limit (PV) for low warning
19 - 22 Not used
26 -27 Not used

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Bit Function
30 - 31 Not used
Note



See also
4.4.4 MonAnS error handling
Error handling of MonAnS

of all blocks.

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The following error message can be generated at this block:

● Error numbers



See also
4.4.5 MonAnS messaging
Messaging


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Process messages

stance
External error has occurred
Explanation:
You have the option to use two instance-specific messages for this block.

stance
MsgEvId1 SIG 6 AS process control message - $$BlockComment$$
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved

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See also
4.4.6 MonAnS I/Os

MonAnS I/Os
Input parameters

CSF 1 = External error (control system fault) STRUCT -
Error handling (Page 121) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature I/O for additional MonAnS functions (Page 496) STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0

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more on this.
(0-1 edge transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
upstream block, Description of OpStations
(Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for MonAnS functions (Page 496) STRUCT -
● Bit 10: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PV* Process value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_A_DC* Delay time for incoming PV alarms [s] REAL 0.0
PV_Hyst* Hysteresis for PV alarm, warning and tolerance REAL 0.0
limits
PV_W_DC* Delay time for incoming PV warnings [s] REAL 0.0

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Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) in the
standard view
SimOn 1 = Simulation on BOOL 0
SimPV* Process value used for SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
algorithm.
Output parameters

bers that can be output by this block, see Mo‐
nAnS error handling (Page 498)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
the block algorithm
(Signaling limit violation (Page 174)).

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Status1 Description of MonAnS (Page 493) DWORD 16#00000000
Status2 Description of MonAnS (Page 493) DWORD 16#00000000
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
4.4.7 MonAnS block diagram
MonAnS block diagram

See also

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4.4.8.1 MonAnS views
Views of the MonAnS block

The block MonAnS provides the following views:
● MonAnS standard view (Page 505)
● MonAnS limit view (Page 507)
● MonAnS parameter view (Page 508)
● MonAnS preview (Page 509)
● Block icon for MonAnS (Page 510)
4.4.8.2 MonAnS standard view
MonAnS standard view


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● On (Page 72)

If text is configured for this command, it is displayed as additional text and button label for
command selection. You can find more information about this in the section Labeling of buttons
You can change the text for the process value with the PV_Out parameter.
system (ES).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
(7) Bar graph for the "process value"


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(8) Limit display

These colored triangles show you the configured limits in the respective bar graph.
See also
Displaying auxiliary values (Page 220)
4.4.8.3 MonAnS limit view
Limit view of MonAnS

You can specify the process value limits in this view:

(1) Process value limits

● "Hysteresis"


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process

for alarm delays (Page 208).

4.4.8.4 MonAnS parameter view
Parameter view of MonAnS

process

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(2)Parameter
You can change parameters in this area. Refer to the section Changing values (Page 270).
(3)Service
● "Simulation"
this.
4.4.8.5 MonAnS preview
Preview of MonAnS
Process value
Enabled operations

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process
4.4.8.6 Block icon for MonAnS
Block symbols for MonAnS

● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Process value

CFC
1

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CFC

symbol)

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4.5 MonDiL - Monitoring of a digital process tag (Large)
4.5.1 Description of MonDiL

Family: Monitor
Area of application for MonDiL

● Monitoring a digital process tag
Note
This block is also available as a small block. A comparison of the MonDiL and MonDiS blocks
is available in the section: MonDiL compared to MonDiS (Page 449)
How it works
The MonDiL block is used to monitor a digital process tag with flutter suppression. The block
reports excess flutter signals which are generated within a defined period.
The digital value to be monitored is interconnected to the In input parameter. Every time there
is a signal change (1 - 0 or 0 - 1) the configurable timer (FlutTmIn) for flutter suppression is
started as shown in the figure below.
When the time you have specified expires and no single change occurs, the input signal is
written to the Out output parameter.
Set the time in the timer (FlutTmIn) to 0 seconds; the input signal is written directly to the
output.

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)OXW7P,Q )OXW7P,Q )OXW7P,Q )OXW7P,Q

W
2XW
Configuration
For the MonDiL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
● Monitoring of a digital process tag (DigitalMonitoring) (Page 2417)
● Monitoring a digital process tag for PA/FF devices (DigitalMonitoring_Fb) (Page 2418)
of this block. The Out and FlutAct parameters are affected.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MonDiL I/Os (Page 523).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 BypassAct.Value

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6 OnAct.Value
7 Out.Value
8 AlmMsgEn
icon
10 SimLiOp.Value
11 - 29 Not used
30 Auxiliary value 1 is visible
31 Auxiliary value 2 is visible

0 MsgLock.Value
1 FlutAct.Value
2 FlutEn
3 FlutMsgEn
4 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

8 - 13 Not used
14 Color = 11 (Background color is derived directly from EventState, without mes‐
sage classes process message and operator prompt), only for block icon type 5
15 Color = 10 (Background color of the message instance MsgEvId1 - Message iden‐
tifier SIG1)
16-19 Not used
20 Color = 6 (Violet, operator prompt) and Out = 1
21 Not used
22 Color = 5 (Pastel green, process) and Out = 1
23 - 24 Not used
25 Color = 4 (Black, control system) and Out = 1
26 Color = 9 (UCMC 6) and Out = 1

Monitoring blocks

27 Color = 3 (Blue, tolerance / UCMC 5) and Out = 1
29 Color = 2 (Yellow, warning UCMC 3) and Out = 1
31 Color = 1 (Red, alarm / UCMC 1) and Out = 1
Explanation:
UCMC = user-configured messages classes
Note
The user-configured message classes 5, 3 and 1 are displayed in the existing status bits 27,
29 and 31.

16 - 31 Not used
See also
MonDiL functions (Page 516)
MonDiL messaging (Page 522)
MonDiL block diagram (Page 528)
MonDiL error handling (Page 521)
MonDiL modes (Page 515)
4.5.2 MonDiL modes
MonDiL operating modes

This block provides the following modes.
● On (Page 72)
"On"

Monitoring blocks
Out of service
(Page 72) section.
● Out.ST
See also
MonDiL I/Os (Page 523)
Description of MonDiL (Page 512)
4.5.3 MonDiL functions
Functions of MonDiL
Suppression and reporting of signal flutter

The block is operated as "flutter filter". The block receives digital signals at the In input
parameter and ideally these do not develop any flutter. The block monitors this if you activate
the function via the FlutEn = 1 input parameter.
Use the FlutTmIn input parameter to set how long a continuous signal should last in order
to be transferred to the process without flutter.
The preprocessed signal is sent to the process via the Out output parameter.
The block can be set up to report signal flutter. To do this, set parameter FlutMsgEn = 1.
Monitoring starts at the next 0 - 1 - 0 edge transition at the input signal In.
Use the FlutFactor input parameter to specify the maximum number of signals to be filtered
per minute by the block. If this maximum value is exceeded, this is indicated at the output
parameter FlutAct by a 1. The message (FlutAct = 0). is cleared after the maximum value
has dropped again by more than half.

Monitoring blocks
Example of the flutter suppression

You can use the FlutFactor input parameter to limit flutter signals to 3 per minute.
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Case A:
Four flutter signals have occurred within a minute. FlutFactor is set to three, in other words,
a maximum of three flutter signal per minute are allowed, the FlutAct output is set to one.
Case B:
Only one flutter signal has occurred within a minute, which corresponds to less than half the
FlutFactor. The FlutAct output is reset.
Delaying the on and off switching functions

You set delay times for setting the output using the input parameter Out_DC or Out_DG:
● Out_DC: delay time [s] for rising edges (0 - 1 edge)
● Out_DG: delay time [s] for falling edge (1 - 0 edge)
The Out output parameter is after expiration of the delay time.
You disable this function if you set the value of the respective parameter to 0 seconds.
Adapting the color representation in the configured message class

You can set the background color of instance-specific texts for the block icons 3 to 6 and
thereby adapt them to the configured message class. This background color is displayed when
the output parameter Out = 1.
You set the color coding with the Color parameter:
Value Color Color

0 Old reaction
1 Red (alarm)
2 Yellow (warning)
3 Blue (tolerance)
4 Black (control system)
5 Pastel green (process)
6 Violet (operator prompt)

Monitoring blocks
Value Color Color

7...9 Old reaction
10 Background color of the message instance MsgEvId1 - Message identifier SIG1
11 For block icon type 5 only, background color is derived directly from EventState
without message classes process message and operator prompt 1
1
This also takes into consideration the CSF input
The following colors are shown for user-configured message classes
Value Color Color

0 Old reaction
1 User-configured message classes 1
10 Background color of the message instance MsgEvId1 - Message identifier SIG1
1


You can change the label for "Process value" for this block as you please. The change is made
with the FlutTmIn parameter.


ExtMsgx (Page 86).

Monitoring blocks


● In.ST

Simulating signals
● Value (SimIn, SimInLi)
Bypass function

Bit Function

Monitoring blocks
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can change the delay time for rising edges (Out_DC)
5 1 = Operator can change the delay time for falling edges (Out_DG)
6-7 Not used
10 1 =Operator can change the simulation value SimIn
13 Not used
14 1 = The user can input the duration for flutter suppression.
15 1 = The user can specify the number of flutter signals that should be suppressed.
16 - 31 Not used
Note



See also

Monitoring blocks

Reaction of the switching points in the "Out of service" operating mode (Page 180)
4.5.4 MonDiL error handling
Error handling of MonDiL

of all blocks.
● Error numbers
● Flutter alarm


11 FlutTmIn < 0
16 FlutFactor is -ve or > 100

Flutter alarm
An alarm is output at output FlutAct with 1 if signal flutter is detected. Refer to the functions
of the block > Error handling (Page 121).
See also

Monitoring blocks

4.5.5 MonDiL messaging
Messaging

Process messages
You can use up to four instance-specific messages with this block.

instance tifier
MsgEvId SIG 1 Alarm - high $$BlockComment$$
1 Out - Binary value set
Flutter limits violated
External message 1
External message 2
External message 3
Explanation:

Monitoring blocks

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
can be used. Additional information is available in the "Process Control System PCS7 -
See also
4.5.6 MonDiL I/Os

I/Os of MonDiL
Input parameters

AlmMsgEn 1 = Alarms are output BOOL 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Monitoring blocks

BypLock 1 = Bypass activation or deactivation is locked for op‐ STRUCT -
erator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypIn Substitution value if block is in bypass REAL 0.0
BypInLi 1 = Select bypass In (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypInOp 1 = Select bypass In (via operator) BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Color Display for status display in the block icon: BYTE 16#00
0 = Default setting
1 = Red (alarm)
2 = Yellow (warning)
3 = Blue (tolerance)
4 = Black (control system message)
5 = Pastel green (process message)
6 = Violet (operator prompt)
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a technology block ANY
and the message blocks EventTs, Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter serves to intercon‐
nect the EventTsOut output parameter of the
EventTs, Event16Ts block. When this interconnec‐
tion is configured, the messages of the EventTs,
Event16Ts block are displayed on the OS in the alarm
view of the technology block and can also be acknowl‐
edged there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Monitoring blocks

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FlutEn 1 = Flutter suppression on BOOL 1
FlutFactor Number of flutter signals that can be suppressed INT 2
FlutMsgEn 1 = Signal flutter is reported if the period of the signal BOOL 1
flutter is < FlutTmIn.
FlutTmIn Period during which signal flutter is suppressed. REAL 0.0
In Digital input value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also the section Suppressing messages using the ● Value: BOOL ● 0
MsgLock parameter (Page 214) for more on this. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection or SFC (0-1 STRUCT -
edge transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authorization, con‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nected with the Out output parameter of the upstream
● Bit 10: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
Out_DC Delay time for setting the output parameter Out for ris‐ REAL 0.0
ing edges
Out_DG Delay time for setting the output parameter Out for fall‐ REAL 0.0
ing edges
RstBypLi 1 = Reset bypass In (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstBypOp 1 = Reset bypass In (via operator) BOOL 0
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; messages are suppressed INT 3
during these cycles
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an additional ANY -
faceplate (Page 217) in the standard view

Monitoring blocks

faceplate (Page 217) in the preview
SimOnLi 1 = Simulation via interconnection or SFC (controlled STRUCT -
by SimLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimIn* Value used for SimOn = 1 BOOL 0
SimInLi Value that is used for SimOnLi.Value = 1 STRUCT -
(SimLiOp.Value = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
bers that can be output by this block, see Mon‐
DiL error handling (Page 521)
FlutAct 1 = Suppresses flutter signal STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Monitoring blocks

ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
the block algorithm
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Monitoring blocks
4.5.7 MonDiL block diagram
MonDiL block diagram

See also
4.5.8.1 MonDiL views
Views of the MonDiL block

The block MonDiL provides the following views:
● MonDiL standard view (Page 529)
● MonDiL parameter view (Page 531)
● MonDiL preview (Page 532)
● Block icon for MonDiL (Page 533)

Monitoring blocks
4.5.8.2 MonDiL standard view
MonDiL standard view


● On (Page 72)
(2) Display of process value enabled/disabled

This area shows you the status of the individual connected parameters.
The identifier can be changed using Text 0 / Text 1 at the output parameter Out.
If the block is in simulation, you can enable or disable the process value. To do this, click on
the display to open the operator input area.
for command selection. You can find additional information on this in chapter Labeling of
You can change the text for the process value with the FlutTmIn parameter.
The background color of the display can be changed using the "Color" parameter; see MonDiL
functions (Page 516) under "Adapting the color representation in the configured message
class".

Engineering System. You can find additional information on this in chapter Displaying auxiliary
values (Page 220).

Monitoring blocks
You can find additional information on this in chapter Opening additional faceplates
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"

● "Fluttering"
(8) Displaying input values

Changing the display:
Follow these steps to change the displays:
1. In the CFC, right-click the MonDiL block and select "Object Properties" from the context
menu.
2. Select "I/Os" tab in the properties window.
3. In the “OS additional text” column, change the default setting for the input parameter
(FlutTmIn) to what you want to see during runtime later.
4. In the "Identifier" column, change the default setting for the input parameter (FlutTmIn)
to what you want to see during runtime later.
5. If both “OS additional text” and “Identifier” columns are empty, the default value is displayed
in the runtime.
6. The text is used as a label and is therefore always displayed, which means it is independent
of the signal status of the corresponding input (FlutTmInx).
7. The font size is reduced during the runtime if the input text length is greater than the label
width.

Monitoring blocks
Note
If a text is added to the "OS additional text" field of the input parameter (FlutTmIn), this text
is displayed even if the "Identifier" text field of the same input parameter is not empty. If the
"OS additional text" field of the input parameter (FlutTmIn) is empty, the "Identifier" text of
the same input parameter is displayed.
4.5.8.3 MonDiL parameter view
Parameter view of MonDiL


process
(2) Suppression time

Enter the time period during which signal flutter is suppressed. You can find additional
information on this in the Changing values (Page 270) section.

Monitoring blocks
(3) Factor
Enter the number of flutter signals that can be suppressed. You can find additional information
on this in the Changing values (Page 270) section.
(4) Delay time

Enter here the delay time by which the output should be set. Enter delay times here for positive
("incoming", 0 - 1 edge) and negative edges ("outgoing", 1 - 0 edge). You can find additional
(5) Service
● "Bypass"
● "Simulation"
this.
● Bypassing signals (Page 109)
4.5.8.4 MonDiL preview
Preview of MonDiL



Monitoring blocks

process
(2) Settings
● "Signal transition":
– Activated: A message is generated with a "0 → 1" signal transition at the monitored input.
– Deactivated: No message is generated.
system (ES).
section.
(4) Bypass value

This area displays the bypass value (BypIn).
4.5.8.5 Block icon for MonDiL
Block icons for MonDiL

● Operating modes

Monitoring blocks
● Memo display
● Display of the output signal
● Display configured instance-specific text for the process value (only for block icons 3 to
6). The instance-specific text for the process value can be changed using Text 0 / Text 1
at the output parameter Out.

1
2 The text background color for

output Out = 1 depends on the
parameter assignment of the in‐
put "Color".
3 See 2

put "Color".
Text in block icon can be config‐
ured via Text 1 at the Out output
parameter, a maximum of two
characters are supported.
put "Color".
For Color = 11, the text back‐
ground color is directly derived
from EventState (but without the
message classes process mes‐
sage and operator prompt)
which also takes into considera‐
tion the CSF input. Color = 11
is only supported by type 5.
6

Monitoring blocks
Note
Text 1 is also used in the standard view of the faceplate in the display process value active/
inactive. Long static texts must therefore be displayed on the "Process value" text using the
"FlutTmIn" parameter (see MonDiL standard view (Page 529))


put "Color".
4 See 3
5 See 3
6 See 3

icon)

Monitoring blocks
MonDiL6 block icon state display

The MonDiL6 block icon states are shown here:
Symbol Meaning
Active
Inactive
Out of service

Monitoring blocks
4.6 MonDiS - Monitoring of a digital process tag (Small)
4.6.1 Description of MonDiS

Family: Monitor
Area of application for MonDiS

● Monitoring a digital process tag
Note
This block is also available as a large block. A comparison of the MonDiL and MonDiS blocks
is available in the section: MonDiL compared to MonDiS (Page 449)

Monitoring blocks
How it works
The MonDiS is used to monitor a digital process tag. The digital value to be monitored is
interconnected to the In input parameter. The input signal is written directly to the Out output
parameter.
Configuration
of this block. The Out parameter is affected.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MonDiS I/Os (Page 546).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn

Monitoring blocks

2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 Out.Value
8 AlmMsgEn
9 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock.Value
1 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

0 - 13 Not used
14 Color = 11 (Background color is derived directly from EventState, without message
classes process message and operator prompt), only for block icon type 5
15 Color = 10 (Background color of the message instance MsgEvId1 - Message iden‐
tifier SIG1)
16-19 Not used
20 Color = 6 (Violet, operator prompt) and Out = 1
21 Not used
22 Color = 5 (Pastel green, process) and Out = 1
23 - 24 Not used
25 Color = 4 (Black, control system) and Out = 1
27 Color = 3 (Blue, tolerance / UCMC 5) and Out = 1
29 Color = 2 (Yellow, warning / UCMC 3) and Out = 1
31 Color = 1 (Red, alarm / UCMC 1) and Out = 1
Explanation:
UCMC = user-configured messages classes

Monitoring blocks
Note
The user-configured message classes 5, 3 and 1 are displayed in the existing status bits 27,
29 and 31.
See also
MonDiS operating modes (Page 540)
MonDiS functions (Page 541)
MonDiS error handling (Page 544)
MonDiS messaging (Page 545)
MonDiS block diagram (Page 549)
4.6.2 MonDiS operating modes
MonDiS operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
Out of service
service (Page 72).
● Out.ST
See also
Description of MonDiS (Page 537)

Monitoring blocks

MonDiS I/Os (Page 546)
4.6.3 MonDiS functions
Functions of MonDiS
Delaying the on function

You set delay times for setting the output using the input parameter Out_DC:
● Out_DC: delay time [s] for rising edges (0 - 1 edge)
The Out output parameter is after expiration of the delay time.
You disable this function if you set the value of the respective parameter to 0 seconds.
Adapting the color representation in the configured message class

You can set the background color of instance-specific texts for the block icons 2 and 3 and
thereby adapt them to the configured message class. This background color is displayed when
the output parameter Out = 1.
You set the color coding with the Color parameter:
Value Color Color

0 Old reaction
1 Red (alarm)
2 Yellow (warning)
3 Blue (tolerance)
7...9 Old reaction
10 Background color of the configured message class SIG1 ("Out - setting binary
output values")
1

Monitoring blocks
The following colors are shown for user-configured message classes
Value Color Color

0 Old reaction
10 Background color of the configured message class SIG1 ("Out - setting binary
output values")
1

with the OnOp parameter.


ExtMsgx (Page 86).


● In.ST

Monitoring blocks

Simulating signals

Bit Function
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can change the delay time for rising edges (Out_DC)
5-9 Not used
13 - 31 Not used
Note


Monitoring blocks

See also
4.6.4 MonDiS error handling
Error handling of MonDiS

of all blocks.
● Error numbers



See also

Monitoring blocks

4.6.5 MonDiS messaging
Messaging

Process messages

instance tifier
1 Out - Binary value set
SIG 2 Not used
External message 1
External message 2
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo

Monitoring blocks

3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 and 5 are allocated to the parameters ExtVa104 and ExtVa105 and
See also
4.6.6 MonDiS I/Os

I/Os of MonDiS
Input parameters

AlmMsgEn 1 = Alarms are output BOOL 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Monitoring blocks

Color Color for status display in the block icon: BYTE 16#00
0 = Default setting
1 = Red (alarm)
2 = Yellow (warning)
3 = Blue (tolerance)
4 = Black (control system message)
5 = Pastel green (process message)
6 = Violet (operator prompt)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In Digital input value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
nected with the Out output parameter of the upstream
● Bit 10: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1

Monitoring blocks

Out_DC Delay time for setting the output parameter Out for ris‐ REAL 0.0
ing edges
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; messages are suppressed INT 3
during these cycles
SimIn* Value used for SimOn = 1 BOOL 0
algorithm.
Output parameters

bers that can be output by this block, see Mon‐
DiS error handling (Page 544)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
the block algorithm
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Monitoring blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
4.6.7 MonDiS block diagram
MonDiS block diagram

See also
4.6.8.1 MonDiS views
Views of the MonDiS block

The block MonDiS provides the following views:
● MonDiS standard view (Page 550)
● MonDiS parameter view (Page 551)

Monitoring blocks
● MonDiS preview (Page 552)

● Block icon for MonDiS (Page 553)
4.6.8.2 MonDiS standard view
MonDiS standard view


● On (Page 72)
(2) Display of process value enabled/disabled

This area shows you the status of the individual connected parameters.
The identifier can be changed using Text 0 / Text 1 at the output parameter Out.
If the block is in simulation, you can enable or disable the process value. To do this, click on
the display to open the operator input area.
for command selection. Additional information is available in the section Labeling of buttons

Monitoring blocks
system (ES).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
See also
4.6.8.3 MonDiS parameter view
Parameter view of MonDiS

process

Monitoring blocks
(2) Delay time

Enter here the delay time by which the output should be set. Enter delay times here for positive
("incoming", 0 - 1 edge) edges. Additional information is available in the section Switching
operating states and operating modes (Page 268).
(3) Service
● "Simulation"
this.
See also
Changing values (Page 270)
4.6.8.4 MonDiS preview
Preview of MonDiS


Monitoring blocks

process
(2) Settings
● "Signal transition":
– Activated: A message is generated with a "0 → 1" signal transition at the monitored input.
– Deactivated: No message is generated.
4.6.8.5 Block icon for MonDiS
Block icons for MonDiS

● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Display configured instance-specific text for the process value (only for block icons 2 and
3). The instance-specific text for the process value can be changed using Text 0 / Text 1
at the output parameter Out.

Monitoring blocks

1

put "Color".
3 See 2

put "Color".
Text in block icon can be config‐
ured via Text 1 at the Out output
parameter, a maximum of two
characters are supported.
put "Color". For Color = 11, the
text background color is directly
derived from EventState (but
without the message classes
process message and operator
prompt) which also takes into
consideration the CSF in‐
put.Color = 11 is only suppor‐
ted by type 5.
Note
Text 1 is also used in the standard view of the faceplate in the display process value active/
inactive. Long static texts must therefore be displayed on the "Process value" text using the
"FlutTmIn" parameter (see MonDiS standard view (Page 550))

1

put "Color".

Monitoring blocks

3 See 2

icon)

Monitoring blocks
4.7 MonDi08 - Monitoring 8 digital process tags
4.7.1 Description of MonDi08

Family: Monitor
Area of application for MonDi08

● Monitoring of up to eight digital process tags
How it works
The MonDi08 block is used to monitor up to eight digital process tags with flutter suppression.
Configuration
For the MonDi08 block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
● Monitoring eight digital process tags (Digital8Monitoring) (Page 2419)
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MonDi08 I/Os (Page 564).

0-2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value

Monitoring blocks

7 Out1.Value
8 Out2.Value
9 Out3.Value
10 Out4.Value
11 Out5.Value
12 Out6.Value
13 Out7.Value
14 Out8.Value
15 - 19 Not used
20 In1 is used
21 In2 is used
22 In3 is used
23 In4 is used
24 In5 is used
25 In6 is used
26 In7 is used
27 In8 is used
28 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock.Value
1 Alm1MsgEn
2 Alm2MsgEn
3 Alm3MsgEn
4 Alm4MsgEn
5 Alm5MsgEn
6 Alm6MsgEn
7 Alm7MsgEn
8 Alm8MsgEn
9 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp


Monitoring blocks

24 - 31 Not used
See also
MonDi08 messaging (Page 562)
MonDi08 functions (Page 559)
MonDi08 block diagram (Page 568)
MonDi08 error handling (Page 562)
MonDi08 modes (Page 558)
4.7.2 MonDi08 modes
MonDi08 operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
Out of service
(Page 72) section.
● Out1.ST
● Out2.ST
● Out3.ST
● Out4.ST
● Out5.ST

Monitoring blocks
● Out6.ST
● Out7.ST
● Out8.ST
See also
MonDi08 I/Os (Page 564)
Description of MonDi08 (Page 556)
4.7.3 MonDi08 functions
Functions of MonDi08
Monitoring and output of digital signals

The block is operated as "flutter filter". The block receives digital signals at the input Inx (x =
1 ... 8) which ideally do not develop any flutter. The block monitors these signals. Use the
FlutTmInx (x = 1 ... 8) input to determine the duration of a continuous signal in order to
transfer it to the process without flutter.
The preprocessed signal is sent to the process via the Outx (x = 1 ... 8) output.


● In1.ST
● In2.ST
● In3.ST
● In4.ST

Monitoring blocks
● In5.ST
● In6.ST
● In7.ST
● In8.ST

Simulating signals

Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) section. The following functionality is
Bit Function

Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 - 11 Not used
13 1 = Operator can change the time for flutter suppression at the In1 input

Monitoring blocks
Bit Function
21 - 31 Not used
Note


with the FlutXTmIn parameter.


See also

Monitoring blocks
4.7.4 MonDi08 error handling
Error handling of MonDi08

of all blocks.
● Error numbers
● Flutter alarm


11 Fluttering time < 0
Flutter alarm
An alarm is output at output FlutAct with 1 if signal flutter is detected. Refer to the functions
of the block > Monitoring and reporting flutter signals (Page 559).
See also
4.7.5 MonDi08 messaging
Messaging

Monitoring blocks
Process messages

instance tifier
1 Signal change Signal 1 has oc‐
curred
Signal change Signal 2 has oc‐
curred
curred
curred
curred
curred
curred
curred
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved

Monitoring blocks
can be used. Additional information is available in the "Process Control System PCS7 -
See also
4.7.6 MonDi08 I/Os

I/Os of MonDi08
Input parameters

Alm1MsgEn 1 = Activate error message BOOL 1
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a technology ANY
Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter serves to intercon‐
nect the EventTsOut output parameter of the
EventTs, Event16Ts block. When this intercon‐
nection is configured, the messages of the
EventTs, Event16Ts block are displayed on the
OS in the alarm view of the technology block and can
also be acknowledged there.

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● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Flut1TmIn Flutter time [s] REAL 0.0
In1 Binary input In1 STRUCT -

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See also the section Suppressing messages using ● Value: BOOL ● 0
the MsgLock parameter (Page 214) for more on this. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
nected with the Out output parameter of the up‐
stream block, OpStations (Page 423)
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an addi‐ ANY -
tional faceplate (Page 217) in the standard view
SelFp2 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an addi‐ ANY -
tional faceplate (Page 217) in the preview
algorithm.
Output parameters

ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For error numbers INT -1
that can be output by this block, see MonDi08 error
handling (Page 562)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, for feedfor‐ DWORD 16#00000000
warding to other blocks. Bit 31 of this parameter is
used by Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by the DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
block algorithm
Out1 Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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See also
4.7.7 MonDi08 block diagram
MonDi08 block diagram

See also
4.7.8.1 MonDi08 views
Views of the MonDi08 block

The block MonDi08 provides the following views:
● MonDi08 standard view (Page 569)
● MonDi08 parameter view (Page 571)
● MonDi08 preview (Page 572)

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● Block icon for MonDi08 (Page 573)
4.7.8.2 MonDi08 standard view
MonDi08 standard view


● On (Page 72)
(2) Display of the status for each parameter

This area shows you the status of the individual parameters available.
You can determine the names for the connected parameters using the S7_String attribute
at the corresponding input parameter. A default text is displayed if you enter nothing here.
You can change the text for value 1 ... 8 with the FlutXTmIn parameter.
Additional information is available in the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).

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system (ES).
section.

● "Maintenance"
(5) Displaying input values

Changing the display:
Follow these steps to change the displays:
1. In the CFC, right-click the MonDi08 block and select "Object Properties" from the context
menu.
2. Select "I/Os" tab in the properties window.
3. In the “OS additional text” column, change the default setting for the input parameter
(FlutXTmIn, where x = 1...8) to what you want to see during runtime later.
4. In the "Identifier" column, change the default setting for the input parameter (FlutXTmIn,
where x = 1...8) to what you want to see during runtime later.
5. If both “OS additional text” and “Identifier” columns are empty, the default value is displayed
in the runtime.
6. The text is used as a label and is therefore always displayed, which means it is independent
of the signal status of the corresponding input (FlutXTmIn, where x = 1...8).
7. The font size is reduced during the runtime if the input text length is greater than the label
width.
Note
If a text is added to the "OS additional text" field of the input parameter (FlutXTmIn, where
x = 1...8), this text is displayed even if the "Identifier" text field of the same input parameter is
not empty. If the "OS additional text" field of the input parameter (FlutXTmIn, where x = 1...8)
is empty, the "Identifier" text of the same input parameter is displayed.

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4.7.8.3 MonDi08 parameter view
Parameter view of MonDi08

process
(2) Area for entering the flutter time

Use this area to set the time period to determine how long a continuous signal should last in
order for it to be transferred to the process without flutter.
Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) section for more on this.
You can determine the names for the connected parameters using the S7_String attribute
at the corresponding input parameter. A default text is displayed if you enter nothing here.
You can change the text for value 1 ... 8 with the FlutXTmIn parameter.
Additional information is available in the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).

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(3) Service
You can select the following function in this area:
this.
You can find information on this area in the Release for maintenance (Page 65) section.
4.7.8.4 MonDi08 preview
Preview of MonDi08

process
system (ES).

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section.
4.7.8.5 Block icon for MonDi08
Block symbols for MonDi08

● Operating modes
● Memo display

CFC
1

CFC

symbol)

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5.1.1 PIDConL compared to PIDConS
Comparison of the PIDConL and PIDConS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 40%
PIDConL PIDConS
Manual mode (Page 73) X X
Automatic mode (Page 73) X X
Program mode for controllers X
(Page 79)
PIDConL PIDConS
Generating and limiting the ma‐ X X
nipulated variable
Tracking and limiting a manipu‐ X X
lated variable (Page 205)
Tracking and limiting a manipu‐ X X
lated variable (Page 205)
Neutral position for motors, X X
valves and controllers (Page 48)
Outputting group errors X X
(Page 124)
Outputting a signal for start read‐ X X
iness (Page 54)

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PIDConL PIDConS
"Actuator active" information X X
Limit monitoring of the feedback X
(Page 95)
Setpoint specification - internal/ X X
external (Page 130)
Setpoint limiting for external set‐ X X
points (Page 205)
Gradient limit of the setpoint X
(Page 126)
Using setpoint ramp (Page 125) X
Tracking setpoint in manual X X
mode (Page 205)
Limit monitoring of the process X X
value (Page 87)
Alarm delays with two time val‐
ues per limit pair
Alarm delay with one time value X X
per limit pair
Error signal generation and dead X X
band (Page 201)
Delay alarm for control deviation X
at setpoint step changes
(Page 199)
Limit monitoring of error signal X
Inverting control direction X
(Page 200)
Physical standardization of set‐ X
point, manipulated variable and
process value
(Page 221)
PID algorithm X X
Structure segmentation at con‐ X
trollers (Page 207)
Anti-windup (Page 759) X X
Feedforwarding and limiting dis‐ X
turbance variables (Page 206)
Using control zones (Page 203) X
(Page 110)
(Page 265)
(Page 65)
messages (Page 213)

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PIDConL PIDConS
(Page 214)
Display and operator input area X X
(Page 216)
(Page 217)
(Page 68)
Time stamp X
Dead band is temporarily disa‐ X
bled (Page 145)
Labeling of buttons and text X
(Page 218)
Displaying current control sig‐ X X
nals from output channel block
Interlocks (Page 101) X
Disabling interlocks (Page 104) X
Bit Feature bit function PIDConL PIDConS

number
(Page 181)
2 Resetting the commands for changing X X
the mode (Page 165)
4 Setting switch or button mode X
(Page 170)
12 Control zone with specified I compo‐ X
nent (Page 164)
13 Control zone with frozen I component X
(Page 164)
14 External control deviation (Page 154) X
15 Neutral position manipulated variable X X
takes effect with "out of service" operat‐
ing mode (Page 170)
16 Neutral position manipulated variable X X
takes effect at startup (Page 169)
18 Disabling bumpless switchover to auto‐ X
matic mode for controllers (Page 176)
(Page 162)

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Bit Feature bit function PIDConL PIDConS

number
(Page 178)
26 Reaction of the switching points in the X X
(Page 180)
28 Disabling operating points (Page 149) X
30 Dead band is temporarily disabled X
(Page 145)

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5.2 ConPerMon - Monitoring of the control performance of control loops
5.2.1 Description of ConPerMon

Family: Control
Area of application for ConPerMon

● Permanent monitoring of control performance of control loops for early detection of
problems as they develop
The block calculates:
● Stochastic characteristics of the control performance with the process in a steady state
– Mean value, variance and standard deviation of controlled variable
– Mean value of the manipulated variable and control deviation
– Control performance index
– Estimated steady state process gain
● Deterministic characteristics of the control performance with step changes in the setpoint
– Response time and settling time and the settling ratio
– Overshoot absolute and relative to the step height
Other statistical and graphic evaluations of the signals in the control loop over longer, freely
selectable periods are available in the faceplate of the ConPerMon block.
In an overview representation of a plant or unit, you can obtain a clear picture of the status of
all control loops based on ConPerMon block icons (indicator light function).
The aim is to detect problems as they develop and to focus the attention of the user on the
control loops in a plant that are no longer operating correctly.
How it works
The ConPerMon block evaluates the setpoint and process value signals and the manipulated
variable of the PID controller in a sliding time window. The mode of the controller is also taken
into account.
With the process in a steady state, the detected stochastic characteristics are compared with
the reference values obtained during commissioning. If there is a step change in the setpoint,
the stochastic characteristics are by definition irrelevant and are temporarily frozen. Instead,
the monitoring of the deterministic characteristics is automatically activated.

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If the control performance falls below a defined limit a message is generated. This is also the
case when a defined limit for overshoot is exceeded when there is a step change in the
setpoint.
Configuration
Each PID controller has a ConPerMon block assigned to it that is installed in the same CFC
chart and interconnected with the controller. This already takes place with the corresponding
process tag types.
You can open the standard view for the ConPerMon block from the standard view of a controller
(for example PIDConL). Additional information on this topic is available in the section Opening
additional faceplates (Page 217).
After successful commissioning and optimization of the PID controller to be monitored, the
ConPerMon block is initialized while the process is in a steady state and it stores the
corresponding characteristic values as reference values.
Follow the steps outlined below:
● Change the PID controller you want to monitor to automatic mode and set the setpoint to
the typical operating point. This operating status is intended to represent the normal
operation of the process; in other words, the entire plant/unit should be running under
production conditions. Monitor the process with a trend writer (CFC trend in the Engineering-
System or WinCC Online-Trend-Control on the Operator Station) and wait until the process
has settled
● To specify the length TimeWindow of the sliding time window, monitor the PV_Variance
block output of the ConPerMonblock in a trend. The time window should be long enough
to keep the variance fairly constant in the relevant decimal places. If the selected time
window is too short in relation to the time constants in the control loop and the disturbance
signal spectrum, the variance will have too much noise and no useful information.
If the selected time window is too long, it takes longer before any deterioration of the control
performance is detected by the ConPerMon block. It also takes longer following a step
change in the setpoint before the monitoring of the stochastic characteristics can be
resumed. A good starting value for the TimeWindow parameter is 10 times as long as the
longest process time constant or 20 times as long as the reset time of the PID controller.
● If the controller
– is set perfectly,
– has achieved a steady state,
– the time window has been defined and filled with values from the steady state,
the ConPerMon block can be initialized. You do this by clicking the "Initialize" button in the
parameter view of the ConPerMon faceplate or by setting the InitRefVar = 1 parameter
in the CFC block. This saves the PV_Variance parameter in the current time window as
a reference value for calculating the control performance in the block along with reference
values for manipulated variable and process variable.
The Control Performance Index CPI should now be approximately at 100% and therefore
indicate that the control loop is operating correctly. Due to stochastic fluctuations, the CPI can
also temporarily exceed the 100% mark. If, however, the CPI drops by a significant amount
over a longer period, this indicates deterioration of the control performance.

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For more detailed information on interpreting the calculation results of the block, refer to the
section ConPerMon functions (Page 583).
Note
If the length of the time window is changed during runtime, the CPI will temporarily deviate
considerably from its old value and then gradually settle to the new steady value. It is advisable
to reinitialize the ConPerMon block after the CPI value has settled to a constant level.
The ConPerMon faceplate is opened from the faceplate of the assigned PID controller so that
the ConPerMonicon pictures do not need to be installed separately in each OS picture. It is,
in fact, advisable to group all ConPerMon block icons of a plant or unit in one overview picture
at the appropriate hierarchy level.
You can expand this overview picture with the trend display of the control performance of all
control loops over a longer time to allow you to recognize gradual deterioration (for example
reflecting wear and tear). You can also display a further view of the message archive (WinCC
AlarmLogging Control) as a hit list sorted according to the frequency in which they occur. In
this list, the control loops that caused the most alarms will be shown at the top.
For the ConPerMon block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag
types as examples with various application scenarios for this block.
● PID controller with dynamic feedforward control (FfwdDisturbCompensat) (Page 2393)
● PID - control with operating-point-oriented parameter control (GainScheduling)
(Page 2391)
● PID controller with safety logic and control loop monitoring (PIDConL_ConPerMon)
(Page 2388)
● PIDConR with safety logic and control loop monitoring (PIDConR_ConPerMon)
(Page 2389)
● Ratio control with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (RatioControl) (Page 2402)
● Ratio control with PIDConR (RatioR) (Page 2405)
● PID controller with Smith predictor (SmithPredictorControl) (Page 2396)
● Step controller with direct access to the actuator and without position feedback
(StepControlDirect) (Page 2397)
When the CPU starts up, the block is reinitialized but the stored reference values are retained.

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You can find a description for each parameter in section ConPerMon I/Os (Page 597)

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 PID_AutAct.Value
6 OnAct.Value
7 - 14 Not used
15 CPI_Suppress
16 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock
1 OvsAH_Act.Value
2 OvsWH_Act.Value
3-4 Not used
5 CPI_WL_Act.Value
6 CPI_AL_Act.Value
7 OvsAH_En OR Feature.Bit31
8 OvsWH_En OR Feature.Bit31
9 - 10 Not used
11 CPI_WL_En OR Feature.Bit31
12 CPI_AL_En OR Feature.Bit31
13 OvsAH_MsgEn
14 OvsWH_MsgEn
15 - 16 Not used
17 CPI_WL_MsgEn
18 CPI_AL_MsgEn
19 Delay of the CPI_WL_Lim message
20 Delay of the CPI_AL_Lim message
22 - 31 Not used
See also
ConPerMon messaging (Page 595)
ConPerMon block diagram (Page 603)

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ConPerMon error handling (Page 595)

ConPerMon modes (Page 583)
5.2.2 ConPerMon modes
ConPerMon operating modes

The block can be operated using the following modes
● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
(Page 72) section.
See also
ConPerMon I/Os (Page 597)
ConPerMon functions (Page 583)
Description of ConPerMon (Page 579)
5.2.3 ConPerMon functions
Functions of ConPerMon

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Monitoring of stochastic characteristics of the control performance

The mean value of a variable relating to an ergodic stochastic process (Page 2452) can be
determined from a sliding time window with the length n = TimeWindow / SampleTime, for
example, for the controlled variable y = PV:
1 n
y= ∑ y (i )
n i =1
A recursive formulation of this calculation is included in the MeanTime block that is called by
the ConPerMonblock. Most steady-state time series can be considered as being ergodic so
that the expected value can be estimated by averaging over a window of finite length.
The mean control deviation is ER_Mean = SP - PV_Mean. A mean steady-state control deviation
≠ 0 at a constant setpoint is an indication of problems in the control loop if the controller has I
component. You should then check the following potential causes:
● The actuator does not have sufficient capacity. As a result, the controller's actuating signal
constantly approaches its limit. This can be caused by unsuitably dimensioned actuators
or may simply by wear and tear.
● The manipulated variable demanded by the controller does not take effect in the process,
for example because the actuator is defective.
If a steady-state reference operating point (MV_Ref, PV_Ref) is known, this can be used to
estimate the current mean steady state gain of a linear process model if it is assumed that only
disturbances without mean value have an effect:
PVMean − PVRe f
StatGain =
MVMean − MVRe f
Normally the reference operating point is obtained during the initialization of the ConPerMon
block. Estimation of the steady state gain is then, however, impossible precisely at this
operating point. As an alternative, you can also enter the reference values PV_Ref and
MV_Ref manually at the appropriate block inputs. Typical steady-state operating points are
often known in advance, for example
● Flow control: PV = 0 for MV = 0, in other words, valve closed,
● Temperature control: PV = PV_Ambient for MV = 0, in other words, ambient temperature
If the steady state gain changes gradually as time progresses, this is an indication of wear
phenomena in the process, such as deposits on heat exchangers, valves or shutters, failing
efficiency of process plant, etc.
If, for example, a temperature regulation circuit is closed by a heat exchanger and a deposit
forms on the exchanger surfaces, the heat transfer coefficient, and consequently the process
gain, is reduced. Within certain limits, this can be compensated by a closed control loop (so
that the controller initially disregards the problem). Although the original control loop dynamics
can be restored (to a certain extent) by suitable increase of the controller gain as the pollution
increases, it is advisable to eliminate the cause of the problem; in other words, to clean the
heat exchanger.
If the estimated steady state gain changes suddenly and temporarily, this tends to point to an
external disturbance. This may be a normal occurrence in the operation of the process. If,
however, these occurrences become more frequent, it is worth finding out the cause.

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Due to the approach, the variance PV_Variance as second moment requires the calculation
of differences of each current measured value from (constant !) mean value:
● Feature.Bit8 = 0 (default), approximate calculation with reduced computing power
consumption:
● Feature.Bit8 = 1, more exact calculation corresponding to mathematical definition of

variance:
The standard deviation
PV _ StdDev = σ y = σ 2y
as the square root of the variance is easier to interpret because it has the same physical unit
as the measured value.
The control performance index CPI (Control Performance Index) in the unit [%] describes the
current variance of the controlled variable relative to a reference variance (benchmark). It is
defined as
σ 2ref
ς= 100%
σ 2y
The CPI moves in the 0 < ς ≤ 100% range. If the current variance corresponds to the
benchmark, the index reaches the value 100. If, by contrast, the current variance becomes
larger, the control performance index decreases accordingly. Ideally, the benchmark is
obtained in a defined good state of the control loop and stored when the ConPerMon block is
initialized. It does not matter if the CPI temporarily reaches values somewhat higher than 100%.
A CPI > 100% only means that the variance of the controlled variable is currently somewhat
lower than in the reference state. Other alternatives for determining the benchmark will be
explained in a separate .
If you consider the calculated CPI signal to be too strongly affected by noise, you can smooth
it using the integrated low pass filter (parameter CPI_FiltFactor) with the filter time constant
TimeWindow · CPI_FiltFactor.
The disadvantage of these stochastic characteristics is that they assume an ergodic
(Page 2452) or steady state in the process - at least in a statistical sense. Each step change
in the standpoint in a controller is an elementary violation of this requirement and leads
temporarily to incorrect statements of the stochastic characteristics, for example variances
increasing too much. The basic principle of the combined approach implemented in the
ConPerMonblock is to use both stochastic and deterministic characteristics for the control
performance and to select the suitable characteristics automatically depending on the
operating state.
If a step change in the setpoint is detected in a control loop, the ConPerMon block freezes the
CPIvalue and automatically suppresses all messages relating to this. As a user, you can also

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force the suppression of the messages manually via the ManSupprCPI = 1 binary input. This
setting is useful to avoid false alarms when known disturbances occur, for example at a load
change in a Conti process (Page 2453) or a dosing procedure in a Batch process
(Page 2447). In such cases the variance of the controlled variable usually rises momentarily.
This should not be interpreted as a worsening of the control performance.
Monitoring of deterministic characteristics of the control performance

Assessment of the control performance based on the response to a step change in the setpoint
is relatively simple. In the sense of automatic monitoring, the ConPerMon block is capable of
determining the essential characteristics of the control performance directly from the signal
changes so that when necessary a message or an alarm can be generated automatically by
the system.
The first thing to look for is always the overshoot if it is present and clearly distinct from the
noise level. For a positive step response,
OverAbso = max(PV) - SP > 0
is output where is for a negative step response (step response down), and negative values
OverAbso = min(PV) - SP < 0
are also output. For normalization, the absolute overshoot is related to the height of the step
change in the setpoint and is therefore always positive. The relative overshoot (Overshoot)
as a percentage is a measure of the damping of the control loop. If this is more than 20 or
30%, the loop gain (gain of the controller multiplied by the gain of the control system) is
generally too high either because the controller was badly set from the beginning or because
the properties of the control system have changed over the course of time. If overshoot is
significantly too high, the control loop is generating weakly damped oscillations in the plant.
The block sends a message to this effect if the relative overshoot is above a specified limit.

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In every control loop, there is a general correlation between overshoot and phase reserve: The
higher the overshoot, the lower the phase reserve. If the response of the closed control loop
can be described approximately by a 2nd order transfer function
PV(s) 1
g cl (s) = =
SP(s) 1 2 δ
2
s + 2 s +1
ω0 ω0
the following relationships are known:

● If δ ≥ 1 , the overshoot is equal to zero and the settling response is asymptotic.
● If δ < 1 , overshoot and oscillations occur.
The damping of the closed loop can be determined approximately from the overshoot:
 Overshoot 
− ln  
δ=  100% 
 Overshoot  2
ln 2  +π
 100% 

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An optimum controller setting typically aims for overshoot between 5 and 25%, which means
damping between 0.7 and 0.4.
If overshoot is too high, it is often helpful to reduce the gain of the controller.
While overshoot primarily serves to check controller gain, there is a further characteristic that
provides information on the setting of the I component: If the setting of the reset time is
unsuitable, the process value will creep towards the new setpoint following a step change in
the setpoint. The ratio to the RiseTime is relevant, and not the absolute value of the
SettliTime. If the settling ratio, in other words the quotient of the rise time and settling time,
is less than approximately 25%, it can generally be assumed that the reset time of the controller
is too slow. To determine the rise time and settling time, a 3σ tolerance band is placed around
the setpoint and is also displayed in the faceplate of the ConPerMon block. The absolute values
of the settling time and rise time can be assessed in terms of the concrete requirements of the
process control for a specific application.
During a step change in the setpoint, larger mathematical variances of the controlled variable
are bound to occur compared with the steady state so that generating alarms due to the
variance limits being exceeded needs to be suppressed until the settling process has neared
completion following the step change in the setpoint. The calculated deterministic
characteristics are then output and the stochastic evaluation is reactivated.

ExtMsgx (Page 86).

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Alternatives for determining the benchmark

During planned commissioning of a plant with integrated ConPerMon, following controller
optimization, the ConPerMon block is initialized for every control loop and the calculated
variance stored as the benchmark for calculating the CPI.
As an alternative, a benchmark can be set via the RefVarExt input parameter by setting the
RefVarExtOn = 1 input parameter. There are various ways of obtaining numeric values for
the benchmark:
● Take the lowest variance that was ever measured in this control loop since the initialization
of the ConPerMon block. This is displayed at the PV_VarMin output parameter. This value
is only useful when the control loop has been in a stable and desirable operating state for
a longer period of time at least once since the initialization of the ConPerMon block.
● Take the variance of the control loop with a theoretical minimum variance controller as can
be obtained based on archived data using another supplier's CPM application. This
depends only on the process dead time and the disturbance model. This form of CPI is
known as the Harris index and represents a lower barrier that can generally not be reached
by a PID controller which is why CPI seldom reaches the value 100% even by well tuned
controllers. Low CPI values provide the first indication that the controller settings could be
improved. You should, however, bear in mind that the minimum variance is only a
theoretically achievable value and that the minimum variance controller has characteristics
that are not desired in the real application, for example extremely high manipulated variable
amplitudes. With minimum variance-based CPI, therefore, it is not worth making every effort
to bring this as close as possible to 100%
Cascade control
In a cascade control, you should only use the ConPerMon block for the primary controller and
not for the secondary controller. The ConPerMon block cannot make any useful statements
about the control performance of the secondary controller because
● the variance of the process value in the secondary control loop depends directly on the
variance of the setpoint that is set as the manipulated variable by the primary controller,
● there are neither operating phases with a constant setpoint nor defined step changes in
the setpoint.
Apart from this, from the perspective of process control, the primary control loop is, of course,
the one whose control performance should be monitored while the control performance of the
secondary loop is of secondary importance. It is nevertheless advisable to set the secondary
controller carefully before optimization and monitoring of the primary controller is started
because a poor response by the secondary controller cannot be compensated by the primary
controller.
For additional information, read about the process tag template Cascade control with control
loop monitoring through ConPerMon (CascadeControl) (Page 2406).

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Split-range control
The split-range function block contains two separate (static) characteristics for both actuators.
Any significant difference between the two actuators in terms of performance (in other words,
different steady state gains for heating and cooling) can be compensated by setting different
gradients for the characteristics, so that the controller is presented with a linear process
response (regardless of the sign) as far as possible. It this does not work, the control
performance will differ slightly in the two areas. The initialization of the ConPerMon block
should then be performed in the worse area to avoid error alarms.
For additional information, read about the process tag template Split-range controller with
control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (SplitrangeControl) (Page 2399).
PID controller with gain scheduler

The aim of gain scheduling is to achieve consistent control performance over the entire
operating range. If this does not work perfectly, the initialization of the ConPerMon block should
be performed in an operating point with worse control performance to avoid error alarms. We
recommend that you expand the alarm limits somewhat at the ConPerMon block: permit lower
CPIs and higher overshoot.
For additional information, read about the process tag template PID - control with operating-
point-oriented parameter control (GainScheduling) (Page 2391).
Override control
For change-over control, different controllers are active depending on the process state; their
control performances differ, of course. We recommend using control loop monitoring only for
the primary controller, and to suppress it using the ManSuprCPI input parameter if limit
controlling is activated.
For additional information, read about the process tag template Override control (Page 2412).
Feedforward control
The task of feedforward control is to avoid or at least to reduce degradation of the control
performance caused by a measurable disturbance variable. Control loop monitoring therefore
can basically be used as it is used for simple control loop. When the disturbance variable is
quiet for a time and then acts up for a brief period, the resulting fluctuations of the control
performance cannot be ruled out. The reason behind it is that feedforward control represents
a model-based intervention, and a model is never a perfect reflection of reality.
For additional information, read about the process tag template PID controller with dynamic
feedforward control (FfwdDisturbCompensat) (Page 2393).
Smith predictor
The Smith predictor enables higher control performance than a simple PI controller in control
loops with dead time. Control loop monitoring therefore can basically be used as it is used for
simple control loop. If the dead time changes during ongoing operation, control performance
will most likely go down.

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For additional information, read about the process tag template PID controller with Smith
predictor (SmithPredictorControl) (Page 2396).
Ratio control
With ratio controlling, the control loop monitoring should only be used in the primary control
loop if the setpoints are to be determined for combined components from the actual value of
the primary component. In this case, you can expect continuous setpoint changes in the control
loops for the combined components - similar to sequential control loop of a cascade. If the
setpoints for combined components are to be determined from the setpoint of the primary
component, the lower-level control loops can be monitored as well.
For additional information, read about the process tag template Ratio control with control loop
monitoring through ConPerMon (RatioControl) (Page 2402).
Multivariable controller
The mathematical concept of the ConPerMon block is intended for monovariable control loops.
If the variance in a control loop is found to be too high, the block cannot determine whether
the actual cause is within the control loop or whether influences are being brought in due to
interactions from the outside. If, therefore, you notice strong interactions between various
control loops in your plant or even use multivariable controllers, the information provided by
the ConPerMon block should be treated with caution.
It can nevertheless make sense to equip a multivariable controller such as the ModPreCon
block with control loop monitoring to establish whether the control performance achieved
during commissioning of the controller is also retained in runtime. In this case, each controller
channel of the multivariable controller has a separate ConPerMon block. Several additional
logic functions need to be configured upstream from the ManSuprCPI input parameter as
shown in the corresponding sample project Predictive control of a 2x2 multi-variable controlled
system (ModPreConSim) (Page 2445):
● If one or more other channels for the multivariable controller is in a non-steady state (for
example, step change in the setpoint) indicated by the CPI_SupRoot = 1 output parameter,
the temporarily increased variance cannot be avoided in this controller channel and should
not cause a CPI message.
● If one or more other channels of the multivariable controller have higher variances (poor
control performance) indicated by the corresponding output CPI_WrnAct = 1, due to the
interaction, these variances also cause a higher variance in this controller channel that
cannot be avoided and should not lead to a CPI warning. It is possible to find the actual
cause of a disturbance in a multivariable system as follows: The channel that first detects
higher variances, set the alarm while subsequent alarms in adjacent channels are
suppressed.
Note
In the case of multivariables, the estimated steady state gains from the monovariable
observation are irrelevant. By setting the input parameter StGainValid = 0, this status is
also displayed in the faceplate as "Uncertain, process related".
If a PID controllers is remotely controlled in program mode (Page 79), it should be treated
similar to a secondary controller for a cascade connection in regard to control performance
monitoring, i.e. monitoring is usually impractical in this case.

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If program mode is the typical operating mode of the controller involved, the corresponding
ConPerMon block can be completely removed. If the controller involved is often used in
automatic mode, however, monitoring can be temporarily disabled during program mode by
connecting the output parameter AdvCoAct of the PIDConL block to the input parameter
ManSupprCPI of the ConPerMon block.

The block provides the standard function Selecting a unit of measure (Page 221).

The block provides the standard function Forming and outputting the signal status for
The worst signal status for the block is formed from the following parameters:
● SP_Mon.ST
● PV_Mon.ST
● MV_Mon.ST
● ER_Mean.ST
● In addition, the ConPerMon block has the following special functions for determining status
values:
● If you use a step controller without position feedback, there is no manipulated variable that
you could interconnect with the input parameter MV_Mon. Unlike most other input
parameters MV_Mondoes not have the preset signal status "Uncertain, process related"
(16#78). If there is no interconnected value, this status is transferred to the calculated output
parameters MV_Mean and StatGain.
● StGainValid: Set this input to 0 if you use a multivariable controller or observe strong
interactions between neighboring control loops. This gives the calculated output parameter
StatGain the signal status "Uncertain, process related". If known disturbances affect your
process, for example dosing procedures in a batch process, you can also set this input
temporarily using the recipe control.
● Under normal circumstances the output parameter StatGain accepts the worse signal
status of PV_Mon and MV_Mon. Other possible causes of uncertain status for StatGain
are:
– the process is currently very close to the reference operating point, or
– the process is currently in transition, e.g. step change in the setpoint.
● The signal status of the CPI output parameter is dependent on output parameter
CPI_Suppress: If CPI_Suppress = 1, the control performance index CPI is uncertain.
Apart from this, the CPI can also become uncertain in occasional situations when there are
numeric problems in the calculation of the variance. Under normal circumstances the CPI
signal status is the same as the PV_Mon signal status.
● The signal status of the OverAbso output parameter is set to invalid when step changes
in the setpoint are evaluated whose step change height is too low in relation to the noise
level.

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Bit Function
8 Variants of CPI calculation (Page 192)
The block provides the standard function Operator control permissions (Page 265).
Bit Function
0-1 Not used
3 - 27 Not used
28 1 = Operator can initialize the block
29 1 = Operator may input a value for the time window, the reference value for the controlled
variable and the reference value of the manipulated variable
30 1 = Operator can abort the evaluation of the step response
31 Not used
The block has the following permissions for the OS1Perm parameter:
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can change the limit (overshoot) for high alarm
1 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) for the high warning
2 Not used
3 1 = Operator may change a value for the CPI hysteresis.
4 Not used
5 1 = Operator can change the limit (control performance index CPI) for the low warning
6 1 = Operator can change the limit (control performance index CPI) for the low alarm
7 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via CPI_WL_MsgEn
8 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via CPI_AL_MsgEn
9 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OvsAH_MsgEn

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Bit Function
10 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OvsWH_MsgEn
7 - 31 Not used
Note
Alarm delays with a time value for all limits

The block provides the standard function One time value for all limits (Page 209).
This function is used only for monitoring the control performance index CPI.
Limit operation and display in the faceplate

This block provides the standard function Limit operation and display in the faceplate
(Page 331).

The block provides the standard function Generating instance-specific messages (Page 213)
without the time stamp function in the I/O.



See also

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5.2.4 ConPerMon error handling
Error handling of ConPerMon

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


2 SampleTime < 0.001
10 TimeWindow < 20 · SampleTime
See also
5.2.5 ConPerMon messaging
Messaging
If the control performance falls below a defined limit a message is generated. This is also the
case when a defined limit for overshoot is exceeded when there is a step change in the
setpoint.
If the CPI temporarily falls below the configured warning and alarm limits, it is not necessary
to trigger an alarm immediately. The main aim of the control loop monitoring is to signal the

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need for maintenance or optimization measures in individual control loops. With the alarm
delay, you can make sure that an alarm is triggered only after the cause exists for longer than
a configured period AlmDelay.
Process messages
Message in‐ Message identi‐ Message class Event

stance fier
MsgEvID SIG 1 Alarm - high $$BlockComment$$
Overshoot - high alarm limit violated
Overshoot - high warning limit viola‐
ted
CPI - low warning limit violated
CPI - low alarm limit violated
Explanation:

stance fier
MsgEvID SIG 5 AS process control message - fault $$BlockComment$$
External message 1
Status 16#@5%x@
External message 2
Status 16#@6%x@
External message 3
Status 16#@7%x@
Explanation:

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Associated values for message instance MsgEvID

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 CPI(control performance index)
5 ExtMsg1.ST
6 ExtMsg2.ST
7 ExtMsg3.ST
8 ExtVa108
9 ExtVa109
10 Reserved
See also
5.2.6 ConPerMon I/Os

I/Os of ConPerMon
Input parameters

AlmDelay Alarm delay time [s] for monitoring the REAL 0.0
control performance index CPI
0 = Alarm delay deactivated
BatchEn 1 = Enable allocation for batch control BOOL 0
BatchID Current batch ID DWORD 16#00000000
BatchName Current batch designation S7-String
BreakSuppress 1 = Manually cancel suppression of the BOOL 0
control performance alarm during a step
response

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CPI_AlmHyst Alarm hysteresis of the control perform‐ REAL 5.0
ance index [%]
CPI_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for monitoring of BOOL 1
control performance
CPI_AL_Lim Low alarm limit for control performance REAL 30.0
[%]
CPI_FiltFactor Low pass filter for CPI, filter time con‐ REAL 10.0
stant = TimeWindow ·
CPI_FiltFactor
CPI_WL_En 1 = Activate warning (low) for monitoring BOOL 1
of control performance
CPI_WL_Lim Low warning limit for control perform‐ REAL 50.0
ance [%]
CPI_AL_MsgEn 1 = Activate alarm message for: BOOL 0
Low limit for control performance
CPI_WL_MsgEn 1 = Activate warning message for: BOOL 0
Low limit for control performance
ExtMsg1 Binary input for freely selectable mes‐ STRUCT -
sage 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID)
(MsgEvID)
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
InitRefVar 1 = Initialization of the block. BOOL 0
The benchmark of the controlled varia‐
ble variance and the reference values of
the controlled variable and manipulated
variable are measured in the steady
state.
LoopClosed 1 = Control loop is closed STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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ManSupprCPI 1 = Manual suppression of the CPI cal‐ STRUCT -
culation and message, e.g. during ● Value: BOOL ● 0
known disturbances
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgEvID Message number (assigned automatical‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ly)
See also the section Suppressing mes‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
sages using the MsgLock parameter ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 214) for more on this.
MV_Mon Manipulated variable of the controller for STRUCT -
monitoring ● Value: REAL ● 1.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
MV_Ref Reference value of the manipulated var‐ REAL 0.0
iable
MV_Unit Unit of measure for manipulated variable INT 1342
OosLi 1 = Edge transition (0-1) = "Out of serv‐ STRUCT -
ice", via interconnection or SFC ● Value: BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator au‐ DWORD 16#00000000
thorization, connected with the Out out‐
put parameter of the upstream block,
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OS1Perm I/O for operator permissions (Page 583) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OvsAH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for overshoot BOOL 1
OvsAH_Lim Overshoot alarm limit [%] REAL 25.0
OvsAH_MsgEn 1 = Enable alarm message for overshoot BOOL 0
OvsWH_En 1 = Activate warning (high) for overshoot BOOL 1
OvsWH_Lim Overshoot warning limit [%] REAL 20.0
OvsWH_MsgEn 1 = Enable warning message for over‐ BOOL 0
shoot
PV_Mon Controlled variable for monitoring STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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PV_Ref Reference value for controlled variable REAL 0.0
RefVarExt Reference value for PV_Variance in REAL 0.0
control loop "good" status
ReVaExOn 1 = Use the external reference value of BOOL 0
RefVarExt
RefVariance Variance of controlled variable in control REAL 100.0
loop "good" status
RunUpCyc Number of start cycles in which messag‐ INT 32000
es are suppressed
ly)
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter ANY -
as an additional faceplate (Page 217) in
the standard view
the preview
SettlingTimer Settling time for the adjustment of the STRUCT -
dead band ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Mon Setpoint of the corresponding controller STRUCT -
for monitoring ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StGainValid 0 = Output parameter StatGain sys‐ BOOL 1
tematically invalid, e.g. for multi-variable
processes
TimeWindow Width of the sliding time window [s] for REAL 120.0
statistical evaluations
OS
algorithm.

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Output parameters

CPI Control performance index STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CPI_AL_Act 1 = Alarm due to control performance is STRUCT -
active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
You can change the reaction for this pa‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
rameter with Feature.Bit28 (Disa‐
CPI_Suppress 1 = Message for the control performance BOOL 1
index is suppressed; retain last valid
CPI value
CPI_SuRoot 1= CPI message suppression was trig‐ STRUCT -
gered in this control loop ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CPI_WL_Act 1 = Warning due to control performance STRUCT -
is active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
errors
ER_Mean Mean value of the error signal in the time STRUCT -
window [PV_Unit] ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For er‐ INT -1
ror numbers that can be output by this
block, see ConPerMon error handling
(Page 595)
MsgAckn Message acknowledgment status (out‐ WORD 16#0000
put ACK_STATE of ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Message error (output ERROR of BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
MsgStatus Message status (output STATUS of WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
MV_Mean Mean value of the manipulated variable STRUCT -
in the time window [MV_Unit] ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
O_MS_Ext Reserved DWORD 0

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
OS1PermOut Display of OS1Perm DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
OS1PermLog Display of OS1Perm with settings DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
OverAbso Absolute overshoot of the step response STRUCT -
[PV_Unit] ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Overshoot Relative overshoot of the step response STRUCT -
with respect to the step change height ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
[%]
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OvsAH_Act 1 = Alarm due to overshoot is active. STRUCT -
OvsWH_Act 1 = Warning due to overshoot is active. STRUCT -
PV_Mean Mean value of the controlled variable in STRUCT -
the time window [PV_Unit] ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_StdDev Standard deviation of the controlled var‐ STRUCT -
iable ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_ToleHi Limit (high) of the 3σ band around the REAL 0.0
setpoint
PV_ToleLo Limit (low) of the 3σ band around the REAL 0.0
setpoint

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PV_Variance Variance of the controlled variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_VarMin Minimum observed value of the process REAL 10000.0
variance (slave pointer)
RefStdDev Standard deviation of controlled variable STRUCT -
in control loop "good" status ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RiseTime Rise time of the step response [s] REAL 0.0
SettliDeadBand Settling time for the adjustment of the STRUCT -
dead band ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SettlRatio Ratio = Rise time/settling time · 100% REAL 0.0
SettliTime Settling time of the step response [s] REAL 0.0
StatGain Steady-state process gain [PV_Unit / STRUCT -
MV_Unit] ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StepPhase Phase of the step response: INT 0
0 = Waiting
1 = Rising
2 = Overshoot
3 = Settled
See also
5.2.7 ConPerMon block diagram
ConPerMon block diagram


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See also
5.2.8.1 ConPerMon views
Views of the ConPerMon block

The block ConPerMon provides the following views:
● ConPerMon standard view (Page 605)
● ConPerMon limit view (Page 606)
● ConPerMon parameter view (Page 608)
● ConPerMon preview (Page 609)
● ConPerMon setpoint view (Page 610)
● Block icon for ConPerMon (Page 611)

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5.2.8.2 ConPerMon standard view
ConPerMon standard view


● On (Page 72)
(2) Display area for control performance

This area shows the current control performance index.
(3) Display area for the overshoot

This area shows you the relative overshoot based on a step change [%].
(4) Display area for the static evaluation of the current time window (TimeWindow)
This area shows you the statistical evaluation of the current time window. The following values
are evaluated:
● "PV standard dev.": Standard deviation of the controlled variable
● "ER mean value": Mean value of the control deviation
● "MV mean value": Mean value of the manipulated variable
● "Steady state gain": Steady-state process gain

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system (ES).
(6) Display for CPI valid / CPI invalid

This area shows you if the control performance index is valid or invalid:
● "CPI invalid": Control performance is invalid
You set the limits for the control performance index in the limits views, depending on the
configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(7) Limit display

(8) Bar graph for control performance index

This area shows you the current CPI control performance index in the form of a bar graph. The
visible area in the bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
5.2.8.3 ConPerMon limit view
Limit view of ConPerMon

(1) CPI limits

In this area, you can enter the limits for the CPI control performance index. Refer to the

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● "Hysteresis"
(2) Overshoot limits

In this area, you can enter the limits for the overshoot. Refer to the Changing values

process



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5.2.8.4 ConPerMon parameter view
Parameter view of ConPerMon
(1) Parameter
● "Time window": Set the time window here, in which the statical evaluation for the following
values is to be performed:
– Standard deviation of the controlled variable
– Mean value of the control deviation
– Mean value of the manipulated variable
– Steady-state process gain
● "PV reference": Reference value for controlled variable
● "MV reference": Reference value of the manipulated variable
(2) Initialize button

Clicking this button initializes the block. The benchmark of the controlled variable variance and
the reference values of the controlled variable and manipulated variable are measured in the
steady state.


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process
5.2.8.5 ConPerMon preview
Preview of ConPerMon

process
OpStations block. You can find more information about this in the section titled: Operator
control permissions (Page 265)
system (ES).

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5.2.8.6 ConPerMon setpoint view
Setpoint view of ConPerMon
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(1) Absolute overshoot

The absolute overshoot is given in the physical unit of the actual value.
(2) Overshoot
Output of the relative overshoot base on a step change.
(3) Settling time

Settling time of the step response in seconds.
(4) Settling time ratio

The settling time ratio is formed from the ramp time by the settling time.
(5) Cancel evaluation button

You can use the button to show the evaluation of the step response.
Note
The "Cancel evaluation" button is operable when all of the following conditions are met:
● Operator permission level = 2 (Higher-level process control)
● Parameter OS_Perm.Bit30 = 1 (Operator can abort the evaluation of the step response)

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(6), (7), (8), (9) and (10): Status of the step response
The following states are shown here:
● (6) Textual display of the states
● (7) "Idle": steady state
● (8) "Steady-state": i.e. the actual value is located within the tolerance band of the setpoint
● (9) "Rising phase": from the initial state to the first time the setpoint is reached
● (10) "Overshoot"
(11) Display: Evaluation of the step response in progress:

● "Step evaluation"
● "Constant PV"
See also
ConPerMon standard view (Page 605)
ConPerMon limit view (Page 606)
ConPerMon parameter view (Page 608)
5.2.8.7 Block icon for ConPerMon
Block icons for ConPerMon

● Violation of alarm, warning, and tolerance limits
● Operating modes
● Memo display

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5.3 FmCont - Interface to module FM 355
5.3.1 Description of FmCont

Family: Control
Area of application for FmCont

● Fixed setpoint control
● Cascade control
● Ratio control
● Split-range control
How it works
Block FmCont is used to interface the FM 355 controller modules.
FmCont can be used for the C (continuous controllers) and S (step and pulse controllers)
module types. It contains the algorithms of the setpoint ramp, the setpoint rise limitation, and
the limit monitoring of the process value, the control deviation, and the position feedback. Limit
monitoring is not used on the module. The control function itself (e.g. PID algorithm) is
processed on the module.
You can use the FmCont block to monitor all relevant process values and to change all relevant
controller parameters.
Application examples of the FM 355 and detailed descriptions of the associated input and
output parameters can be found in the manual for the FM 355. controller module.
Process values such as temperatures, levels and flows can be controlled. However, pressure
processes which are not excessively fast are also possible.
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100). Set the input parameter LogAddr to
the module address from HW Config and the input parameter Channel to the desired controller
channel (1 ... 4).
When the CFC function "Generate module drivers" is used, the following occurs automatically:
● The parameter CoordNo is set
● The in/out parameter Mode is interconnected to the corresponding OMODE_xx output
parameter of the MOD block.

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● The parameter FM 355 is set in accordance with the module type C/S
● The in/out parameter EnCoord is interconnected to the output EN_CO_x of the FM_CO
block of the Basis Library (x = number of the rack)
● The output parameter EnCoNum is interconnected to the input ENCOx_yy of the FmCont
block (x = number of the rack, yy = coordination number).
For the control loop monitoring to work as planned in the trend view of the controller faceplates,
the
S7_xarchive:='Value,shortterm;'
attributes in the process tag types for control loops at the controller function block must be set
for the following tags:
● Input parameters:
– CPI_In
● Output parameters
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
Use the Feature startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics of
this block.

For a description of the individual parameters, see the section I/Os of FmCont (Page 634)

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value

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8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 MV_SafeOn.Value AND NOT OosAct.Value
10 MV_TrkOn.Value AND NOT (ManAct.Value OR OosAct.Value OR
MV_SafeAct.Value)
11 MV.Value > ManLoLim for continuous or pulse controller
NOT FbkClosed.Value for step controller with/without position feedback
12 Open.Value
13 Close.Value
14 Stop.Value
15 FbkOpnOut.Value
16 FbkClsOut.Value
17 SimOn AND ManAct
18 MV_SafeOn.Value
19 AdvCoAct.Value
20 1 = Input parameter Rbk is not interconnected (RbkOut.ST = 16#FF)
21 NegGain.Value
22 MV_FmTrkAct.Value AND NOT (OosAct.Value OR MV_SafeAct.Value)
23 - 24 Not used
25 MV_TrkOn.Value
26 MV_FmTrkOn.Value
27 AdvCoModSP
28 1 = Analog controller (FM 355 = 1)
29 1 = Pulse controller (FM 355 = 0 AND StepCon = 0)
30 1 = Step controller with position feedback
(FM 355 = 0 AND StepCon = 1 AND WithRbk = 1)
31 1=Step controller without position feedback
(FM 355 = 0 AND StepCon = 1 AND WithRbk = 0)

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value

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13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 ER_AH_Act.Value
20 ER_AL_Act.Value
21 ER_AH_En OR Feature.Bit31
22 ER_AL_En OR Feature.Bit31
23 ER_AH_MsgEn
24 ER_AL_MsgEn
25 RbkWH_Act.Value
26 RbkWL_Act.Value
27 RbkWH_En OR Feature.Bit31
28 RbkWL_En OR Feature.Bit31
29 RbkWH_MsgEn
30 RbkWL_MsgEn
31 MS_RelOp

14 Delay of the ER_AH_Lim message
15 Delay of the ER_AL_Lim message
17 - 26 Not used

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28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 SimLiOp.Value
31 Not used

0-7 Effective signal 9..16 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
8 - 31 Not used
See also
FmCont messaging (Page 631)
FmCont block diagram (Page 649)
FmCont modes (Page 617)
FmCont error handling (Page 629)
FmCont functions (Page 619)
5.3.2 FmCont modes
FmCont operating modes

The next section provides additional block-specific information relating to the general
descriptions.
"Automatic mode"
You can find general information on "Automatic mode", switching modes and bumpless
switchover in the Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73) section.

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"Manual mode"
You can find general information on "Manual mode", switching modes and bumpless
"Program mode for controllers"

General information on "Program mode for controllers" is available in the section Program
mode for controllers (Page 79).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● FbkOpnOut.ST
● FbkClsOut.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● PV.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST

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See also
FmCont I/Os (Page 634)
Description of FmCont (Page 613)
5.3.3 FmCont functions
Functions of FmCont
Module types
FmCont can be used for the C (continuous controllers) and S (step controllers with and without
position feedback and pulse controllers) module types. You can use the following parameters
to identify which module type and controller type has been set:
FM 355 StepCon WithRbk Module type, controller type

1 or C - - FM 355 C: Continuous controller
0 or S 1 1 FM 355 S: Step controller with position feedback
0 or S 1 0 FM 355 S: Step controller without position feedback
0 or S 0 - FM 355 S: Pulse controller
You must set input parameter StepCon if you want to set the step controller with/without
position feedback as the controller type.

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Generating manipulated variables for continuous controllers, step controllers with position feedback, or
pulse controllers
The manipulated variable MV and the actuating signals Open, Close and Stop are generated
as follows
MV_Safe‐ MV_FmTrk ManAct MV_TrkOn AdvCoAct MV = Manipu‐ State Open,

On On AND NOT lated varia‐ Close, Stop
AdvCo‐ ble limit
ModSP
1 - - - - MV_Safe MV_HiLim Tracking to Cont. con‐
MV_LoLim safety value troller:
Open,
0 1 - - - Prepared MV_HiLim Tracking to
Close,
FM analog an FM ana‐
MV_LoLim Stop = 0
input log input
Step con‐
0 0 1 - - Man ManHiLim Manual troller with
ManLoLim mode, set position
by the oper‐ feedback:
ator
Depending
0 0 0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking to on Rbk and
MV_LoLim block input MV, the out‐
MV_Trk put signals
0 0 0 0 1 AdvCoMV MV_HiLim Higher-lev‐ Open,
MV_LoLim el program Close and
mode Stop are
0 0 0 0 0 P_Part + MV_HiLim Automatic generated
I_Part + MV_LoLim mode (PID using the al‐
D_Part + algorithm) gorithm of a
FFwd positioner.
Pulse con‐
troller: De‐
pending on
MV, the out‐
put signals
Open and
Close are
generated
using the al‐
gorithm of a
pulse con‐
troller
(Stop = 0).
Generating actuating signals for step controllers without position feedback (WithRbk = 0)
The manipulated variable signals Open, Close and Stop can be generated as follows:
ManAct Open, Close, Stop State

1 The output signals are generated using input signals OpenOp/ Manual mode, set by the operator
Li, CloseOp/Li or StopOp/Li
0 The output signals are generated using PID output variables Automatic mode (PID algorithm)
P_Part, I_Part, D_Part and FFwd

Controller blocks
Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable (cont. controller, step controller with position feedback and
pulse controller)
The block provides the standard function Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable
(Page 205).
Neutral position
manual for Temperature Controller FM 355-2 or manual for Controller Module FM 355).
Group error
This block provides the standard function Outputting group errors (Page 124).
The following parameters are taken into consideration when forming the group error:
● CSF
● ModErr
● ParFM_Err
● PerACCErr

This block provides the standard function Outputting a signal for start readiness (Page 54).
"Actuator active" information

For continuous and pulse controllers: If the manipulated variable MV is greater than the
minimum manual limit ManLoLim, this is recognized as actuator active.
For step controllers: If the parameter FbkClosed = 0 , this is recognized as "Actuator active".
This status can be used to indicate a customized symbol in the process image, for example,
and is saved in the status word (see Status word section in Description of FmCont
(Page 613)).
Limit monitoring of position feedback (cont. controller, step controller with position feedback and pulse
controller)
The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the feedback (Page 95).

ExtMsgx (Page 86).
External/internal setpoint specification

The block provides the standard function Setpoint specification - internal/external (Page 130).

Controller blocks

The block provides the standard function Setpoint limiting for external setpoints (Page 205).

The block provides the standard function Gradient limit of the setpoint (Page 126).
Using setpoint ramp

The block provides the standard function Using setpoint ramp (Page 125).

The block provides the standard function Tracking setpoint in manual mode (Page 205).
Simulating signals
The block provides the standard function Simulating signals (Page 59).
● Position feedback (SimRbk, SimRbkLi)
Note
The simulated process value SimPV only affects alarm processing and not the PID
algorithm in the control module.

The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87).

The block provides the standard function Error signal generation and dead band (Page 201).
Limit monitoring of error signal

The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of setpoint, manipulated variable
and control deviation (Page 96).

The block provides the standard function Inverting control direction (Page 200).

Controller blocks
Physical standardization of setpoint, manipulated variable and process value

Controller gain Gain is entered either using a physical variable or as standardized value.
● Gain as a physical variable:
The standardized variables retain their default values:
– NormPV.High = 100 and NormPV.Low = 0
– NormMV.High = 100 and NormMV.Low = 0
For step controllers with/without position feedback and pulse controllers, the values of
NormMV.High and NormMV.Low are not taken into account. The algorithm uses default
values 0 and 100 for internal calculations.
The effective gain is: GainEff = Gain
● Entering a standardized Gain (dimensionless):
Change the standardized variables to the actual range of the process values and
manipulated variables.
– Internal and external setpoints; the process value and corresponding parameters are
entered according to the physical measuring range of the process value.
Continuous controller, pulse controller:
– The manual value, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, feedforward control
and the corresponding parameters are set according to the physical measuring range
of the manipulated variable.
Step controller with position feedback:
– The manual parameter, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, feedforward
control and the corresponding parameters are entered as a percentage 0 ... 100.
Step controller without position feedback:
– No physical measuring range available.
The effective gain is:
– Step controller with/without position feedback:
GainEff = 100.0 / (NormPV.High - NormPV.Low) · Gain
– Continuous controller, pulse controller:
GainEff = (NormMV.High - NormMV.Low) / (NormPV.High - NormPV.Low) · Gain

PID algorithm
The manipulated variable is generated in automatic mode according to the following algorithm:
MV = GainEff · (1 + 1 / (TI · s) + (TD · s) / (1 + TD / DiffGain · s)) · ER
Where: s = Complex number
The following step response occurs:

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Note
This formula describes a standard application where the P, I and D components are activated
and the P and D components are not in the feedback circuit (PropSel = 1, TI ≠ 0, D_InSel
= 0 and P_FbkSel = 0).
The D component delay is derived from TD / DiffGain.

● The P component can be shut down by PropSel = 0 .
● The I component can be shut down by TI = 0 .
● The D component can be shut down by TD = 0 .

The PID controller algorithm of FM 355 features structure segmentation. It is activated via the
P_FbkSel and D_InSel parameters. The precise functionality is described in the FM 355
manual.
Anti-windup
The PID control algorithm of FM 355 has an anti-windup function. The I component is frozen
or tracked after the manipulated variable has reached its limits (MV_HiLim or MV_LoLim).
Feedforwarding and limiting disturbance variables

The block provides a function for activating the disturbance variable feedforward. The precise
functionality is described in the FM 355 manual.

Controller blocks

● Signal status for the setpoint value SP:
The signal status of the SP output parameter is always equivalent to the signal status of
input parameter SP_Ext or SP_Int, depending on how the setpoint is specified. If the
internal setpoint SP_Int is used, the signal status is always output as 16#80.
● Signal status for PV_Out, RbkOut, Open, Close, Stop:
The signal status is always 16#60 when simulation is activated.
When the ModErr.Value, ChFM_Err, ParFM_Err module error occurs, the signal
status of PV_Out is always 16#0. RbkOut is always 16#0 for step controllers with position
feedback
Otherwise, the following applies:
PV_Out.ST: 16#80
Step controller: RbkOut.ST: = 16#80
Continuous controller or pulse controller: RbkOut.ST: = Rbk.ST
Open.ST := 16#80;
Close.ST := 16#80;
Stop.ST := 16#80;
● Signal status of the error signal ER:
The signal status of output parameter ER is obtained from the worst signal status of the two
output parameters PV_Out and SP and is output. The signal status 16#60 (external
simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external simulation.
Signal status for FbkOpnOut, FbkClsOut:
FbkOpnOut.ST := FbkOpened.ST;
FbkClsOut.ST := FbkClosed.ST;
● Signal status for the manipulated variable MV:
The status signal from the output parameter MV is always set to 16#80 in "manual mode"
and for step controllers without position feedback.
In "automatic mode", the signal status for continuous controllers or pulse controllers is
formed from the following parameters:
RbkOut.STFFwdOut.STER.STWith step controllers, the
FbkOpnOut.STFbkClsOut.STparameters are also included. The signal status 16#60
(external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external
simulation.
● Worst signal status:
The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from:
– PV_Out.ST;
– SP:ST;
– FFwdOut.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
With step controllers (FM355 = 0, StepCon = 1), the following are also included:
– FbkOpnOut.ST;
– FbkClsOut.ST;

Controller blocks

Bit Function
2 Resetting the commands for changing the mode (Page 165)
4 Setting switch or button mode (Page 170)
10 Condition monitoring information at the channel blocks (Page 148)
23 SP following PV in open loop has no priority over SP_Ext and SP limits (Page 183)
Configurable reactions using the Feature2 parameter
Bit Function
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can switch to "automatic mode" AutModOp
1 1 = Operator can switch to "manual mode" ManModOp
2 1 = Operator can switch to "Out of service" mode OosOp
3 1 = Operator can switch to "program mode" AdvCoEn
4 1 = Operator can switch the setpoint to "external" SP_ExtOp
5 1 = Operator can switch the setpoint to "internal" SP_IntOp
6 1 = Operator can change the internal setpoint SP_Int
7 Continuous controllers, pulse controllers or step controllers with position feedback:
1 = Operator can change the manual parameter Man
1 = Operator can change the manual operation signals OpenOp, StopOp, CloseOp

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Bit Function
8 1 = Operator can change operation high limit of the setpoint SP_InHiLim
9 1 = Operator can change operation low limit of the setpoint SP_InLoLim
10 1 = Operator can change the operation high limit of the manipulated variable ManHiLim
11 1 = Operator can change the operation low limit of the manipulated variable ManLoLim
12 1 = Operator can enable the setpoint's gradient limitation function SP_RateOn
13 1 = Operator can change the setpoint's high limit for the ramp SP_UpRaLim
14 1 = Operator can change the setpoint's low limit for the ramp SP_DnRaLim
15 1 = Operator can switch between the time value or the value for the ramp SP_RmpModTime
16 1 = Operator can change the ramp time SP_RmpTime
17 1 = Operator can change the target setpoint SP_RmpTarget for the setpoint ramp
18 1 = Operator can enable the setpoint ramp function SP_RmpOn
19 Not used
20 1 = Operator can enable the track setpoint in manual mode function SP_TrkPV
21 1 = Operator can enable the bumpless switchover from external to internal SP_TrkExt
22 1 = Operator can change the gain parameter Gain
23 1 = Operator can change the integral time parameter TI
24 1 = Operator can change the derivative time parameter TD
25 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter DiffGain
27 Not used
28 1 = Operator can change the integral time parameter MotorTime
29 1 = Operator can change the integral time parameter PulseTime
30 1 = Operator can change the integral time parameter BreakTime
31 Not used
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_AH_Lim for the high alarm
1 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_WH_Lim for the high warning
2 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_TH_Lim for the high tolerance
3 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (process value) PV_Hyst
4 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_TL_Lim for the low tolerance
5 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_WL_Lim for the low warning
6 1 = Operator can change the limit (process value) PV_AL_Lim for the low alarm
7 1 = Operator can change the limit (error signal) ER_AH_Lim for the high alarm
8 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (error signal) ER_Hyst
9 1 = Operator can change the limit (error signal) ER_AL_Lim for the low alarm
10 1 = Operator can change the limit (position feedback) RbkWH_Lim for the high warning
11 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (position feedback) RbkHyst
12 1 = Operator can change the limit (position feedback) RbkWL_Lim for the low warning
13 1 = Operator can open the valve
14 1 = Operator can close the valve

Controller blocks
Bit Function
15 1 = Operator can stop the valve
16 1 = Operator can activate the Simulation function SimOn
17 1 = Operator can activate the Release for maintenance function MS_RelOp
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via ER_AH_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via ER_AL_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via RbkWH_MsgEn
27 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via RbkWL_MsgEn
29 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimRbk
30 - 31 Not used
Note

The block provides the standard function Release for maintenance (Page 65).




Controller blocks

Button labels
This block provides the standard function Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218)
● OpenOp
● StopOp
● CloseOp

See also
5.3.4 FmCont error handling
Error handling of FmCont

Refer to section Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions for the error handling of all
blocks.
● Error numbers

Controller blocks


-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; the block is not executed
31 The value of SP_Ext can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
33 The value of MV_Trk can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
35 The value of Rbk can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
36 The value of MV can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
50 The controller cannot be switched to program mode, because program mode with
default setpoint (AdvCoModSP = 0) is not possible for step controllers without posi‐
tion feedback (WithRbk = 0).
51 AutModLi = 1 and ManModLi = 1
SP_LiOp = 1 and SP_IntLi = 1 and SP_ExtLi = 1
OpenLi = 1 and StopLi = 1
CloseLi = 1 and StopLi = 1
OpenLi = 1 and CloseLi = 1
59 = 1, "Gain is negative"
60 |TI| < SampleTime / 2
61 |TD| < SampleTime
62 DiffGain < 1 or DiffGain > 10
63 TD / DiffGain < SampleTime / 2
64 PropFacSP < 0 or PropFacSP > 1
66 NormPV_High = NormPV_Low
67 MotorTime < SampleTime
68 PulseTime < SampleTime
69 BreakTime < SampleTime
70 Channel < 1 or Channel > 4
71 (D_InSel < 0 or D_InSel > 4) and D_InSel ≠ 17

An external signal can be activated via the CSF input. A control system fault is triggered if this
signal changes to 1. Refer to the Error handling (Page 121) section for more on this.
See also

Controller blocks

Setting switch or button mode (Page 170)
5.3.5 FmCont messaging
Messaging

The following control system error messages can be output:

stance fier
MsgEvId2 SIG 6 AS process control message - fault $$BlockComment$$
Explanation:
You can interconnect an external fault (signal) to input parameter CSF. If it changes to CSF =
1, a process control fault is triggered (MsgEvId2, SIG 6).

Controller blocks
Process messages

stance
ER - high alarm limit violated
ER - low alarm limit violated
MsgEvId2 SIG 7 Warning - high $$BlockComment$$
Rbk - high warning limit violated
Rbk - low warning limit violated
Explanation:

stance
Status 16#@5%x@
Status 16#@6%x@
Status 16#@7%x@
Status 16#@8%x@

Controller blocks
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 Process value PV_Out
5 Control deviation ER
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 Not allocated
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 Position feedback RbkOut
5 Signal status ExtMsg1
9 ExtVa209
10 ExtVa210
See also

Controller blocks
5.3.6 FmCont I/Os

I/Os of FmCont
Input parameters

AccMode* 1 = Transfer of operating parameters BOOL 1
SubN1_ID, SubN2_ID, RackNo,
SlotNo and Channel to internal pro‐
cessing
AdvCoEn 1 = Enable "program mode" via intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AdvCoModSP Type of "program mode": BOOL 1
1 = Setpoint specification
0 = Manipulated variable specification
AdvCoMstrOn Activate (0-1) or deactivate (1-0) "pro‐ STRUCT -
gram mode" via edge transition ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AdvCoMV Specified value from the external pro‐ REAL 0.0
gram
AdvCoOn* 1 = Enable "program mode" via faceplate BOOL 0
AutModLi* 1 = "Automatic mode" via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
tion or SFC (controlled by ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp* 1 = "Automatic mode" via operator (con‐ BOOL 0
trolled by ModLiOp = 0)
BreakTime* Minimum break duration [s] REAL 1.0
Channel Controller channel number (1..4) INT 1
CloseLi* 1 = Close via interconnection or CFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseOp* 1 = Close via operator BOOL 0
CoordNo Coordination number INT 0
CPI_In Input for control performance index, STRUCT -
which is calculated by the assigned Con‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
PerMon block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

D_InSel* Input for differentiator: INT 0
0 = Error signal
1..4 = Channel 1..4
17 = Actual value to feedback
DeadBand* Width of dead band REAL 0.0
DiffGain* Gain of differentiator [1...10] DiffGain STRUCT -
= TD/(delay time of D component) ● Value: REAL ● 5.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_A_DC* Delay for incoming alarms during error REAL 0.0
signal monitoring
ER_A_DG* Delay for outgoing alarms during error REAL 0.0
signal monitoring
ER_AH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for error signal BOOL 1
monitoring
ER_AH_Lim Alarm limit (high) for error signal moni‐ REAL 100.0
toring
ER_AH_MsgEn 1 = Activate messages for alarm (high) BOOL 1
for error signal monitoring
ER_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for error signal BOOL 1
monitoring
ER_AL_Lim Alarm limit (low) for error signal monitor‐ REAL -100.0
ing
ER_AL_MsgEn 1 = Activate messages for alarm (low) for BOOL 1
error signal monitoring
ER_Hyst Alarm hysteresis for error signal REAL 1.0
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a tech‐ ANY
nology block and the message blocks
EventTs, Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter serves
to interconnect the EventTsOut output
parameter of the EventTs, Event16Ts
block. When this interconnection is con‐
figured, the messages of the EventTs,
Event16Ts block are displayed on the
OS in the alarm view of the technology
block and can also be acknowledged
there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
FbkClosed Low limit stop signal of position feedback STRUCT -
● Value: BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE 16#80
FbkOpened High limit stop signal of position feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FM355 Module type: BOOL 0
0: FM 355 S; 1: FM 355 C
FuzOptOn* Fuzzy optimization BOOL 0
Gain* Proportional gain STRUCT -
Gain.ST = 16#FF: Enabled in faceplate ● Value: REAL ● 1.0
LogAddr Logical address FM 355 INT 0
Man* Manual specification for the manipulated REAL 0.0
variable
ManHiLim* Limit (high) for manual parameter Man REAL 100.0
ManLoLim* Limit (low) for manual parameter Man REAL 0.0
ManModLi* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
or SFC (controlled by ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1 = "Manual mode" via OS operator (con‐ BOOL 1
Mode Operating mode DWORD 16#00000000

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ModLiOp Operating mode switchover between: STRUCT -
MotorTime* Motor actuating time [s] REAL 30.0
MS Maintenance status DWORD 0
MS_Release Release for maintenance (interconnec‐ STRUCT -
ted with MS_Release of the technology ● Value: BOOL ● 0
block)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ms_Ext External maintenance status DWORD 0
MS_RelOp* 1 = Release for maintenance by OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
MsgEvID1 Message number (assigned automatical‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ly)
ly)
MV_FmTrkOn 1 = Manipulated variable tracking in the STRUCT -
FM ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiLim* Limit (high) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoLim* Limit (low) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_OpScale OS display range for manipulated varia‐ STRUCT -
ble MV ● High: REAL ● 100.0
MV_Safe* Neutral position manipulated variable REAL 0.0
MV_SafeOn 1 = Neutral position manipulated varia‐ STRUCT -
ble MV_Safe at output MV ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Trk* Tracking value for the manipulated vari‐ STRUCT -
able MV ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_TrkOn 1 = Tracking of manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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NegGain* 0 = Effective proportional gain GainEff STRUCT -
is positive ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Effective proportional gain GainEff ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
is negative
NormMV Manipulated variable range (MV) for STRUCT -
standardizing the proportional gain ● High: REAL ● 100.0
(GAIN)
NormPV Process value range (PV) for standardiz‐ STRUCT -
ing the proportional gain (GAIN) ● High: REAL ● 100.0
Occupied Occupied by batch control BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OP_Sel* Operation via OP BOOL 0
0 = "Off" (P bus)
1 = "On" (K bus)
OpenLi* 1 = Open via interconnection or CFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenOp* 1 = Open via operator BOOL 0
OptimEn 1 = Enable optimization of PID parame‐ BOOL 0
ters by PID tuner
OptimOcc 1 = Optimization running BOOL 0
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 18: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 19: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
P_FbkSel* 1 = P component in feedback BOOL 0
PropSel* 1 = Activate P component BOOL 1
PulseTime* Minimum pulse duration [s] REAL 1.0
PV_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV alarms [s] REAL 0.0

Controller blocks

PV_Hyst Hysteresis for PV alarm, warning and tol‐ REAL 1.0
erance limits
PV_OpScale Limit for scale in PV bar graph of face‐ STRUCT -
plate ● High: REAL ● 100.0
PV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming PV tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]
PV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]
PV_TH_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for PV tolerance BOOL 1
message (high)
PV_TL_MsgEn 1 = Activate message for PV tolerance BOOL 1
message (low)
PV_W_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV warnings [s] REAL 0.0
RackNo Rack number BYTE 16#FF
Rbk* Position feedback for display on OS STRUCT -
RbkHyst Alarm hysteresis for position feedback REAL 1.0
RbkWH_En 1 = Enable warning (high) for position BOOL 1
feedback
RbkWH_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning REAL 100.0
(high)
RbkWH_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for warning (high) BOOL 1
for position feedback

Controller blocks

RbkWL_En 1 = Enable warning (low) for position BOOL 1
feedback
RbkWL_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning REAL 0.0
(low)
RbkWL_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for warning (low) BOOL 1
RefStdDevIn Reference value of PV standard devia‐ STRUCT -
tion (sigma) in defined "good" state of ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
control loop
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
S_RbkOnPIDTun Simulation of position feedback on; BOOL 0
For PCS 7 PID tuner only
S_RbkPIDTun Simulated position feedback REAL 50.0
ly)
standard view
preview
SimLiOp Activation/deactivation of the simulation STRUCT -
by: ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Interconnection or SFC
SimOnLi 1 = Simulation via interconnection or STRUCT -
SFC (controlled by SimLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimOnLi.Value = 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimRbk* Position feedback used for SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimRbkLi Position feedback used for STRUCT -
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SlotNo Slot number BYTE 16#FF
SP_DnRaLim Limit (low) for the gradient of the setpoint REAL 100.0
[SP_Unit/s]
SP_ExHiLim* Limit (high) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

SP_ExLoLim* Limit (low) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Ext* External setpoint of - (to interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi* 1 = Select external setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOp* 1 = Select external setpoint (via operator) BOOL 0
SP_InHiLim* Limit (high) of internal setpoint REAL 100.0
SP_InLoLim* Limit (low) of internal setpoint REAL 0.0
SP_IntLi* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntOp* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via operator) BOOL 0
SP_LiOp Select setpoint source (internal/exter‐ STRUCT -
nal): ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Via operator
SP_RateOn* 1 = Activate limitation of setpoint gradi‐ BOOL 0
ents
SP_RmpModTime 1 = Use time (SP_RmpTime) for setpoint BOOL 0
ramp,
0 = Use gradient
SP_RmpOn* 1 = Activate setpoint ramp to target set‐ BOOL 0
point SP_RmpTarget
SP_RmpTarget* Target setpoint for setpoint ramp REAL 0.0
SP_RmpTime* Time for setpoint ramp [s] from current REAL 0.0
SP up to SP_RmpTarget
SP_TrkExt 1 = Bumpless switchover from external BOOL 1
to internal setpoint active
SP_TrkPV 1 = Setpoint follows PV in "manual mode" BOOL 0
and with tracking
SP_UpRaLim Gradient limit (high) for the setpoint REAL 100.0
[SP_Unit/s]
StepCon Controller type in the FM 355 S: BOOL 0
0 = Pulse controller
1 = Step controller

Controller blocks

StopLi* 1 = Stop via interconnection or CFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopOp* 1 = Stop via operator BOOL 0
SubN1_ID ID of the primary DP master system BYTE 16#FF
SubN2_ID ID of the redundant DP master system BYTE 16#FF
TD* Derivative time [s] STRUCT -
TD.ST = 16#FF: Enabled in faceplate ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
TextRef Text reference WORD 0
TI* Integral time [s] STRUCT -
TI.ST = 16#FF: Enabled in faceplate ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
OS
algorithm.
In/out parameters

DataXchg Internal data exchange channel to the DWORD 16#00000000
diagnostics block
DataXchg1 Internal data exchange channel to the DWORD 16#00000000
diagnostics block
EnCoord Current coordination number STRUCT -
● CO_ACT : INT ● 0
MS_Xchg Exchange of the maintenance status DWORD 16#00000000
Output parameters

AdvCoAct 1 = "Program mode" enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AdvCoRdy 1 = "Program mode" available STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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AutAct 1 = "Automatic mode" enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ChFM_Err 1 = Channel error on the module BOOL 0
Close Control output: STRUCT -
1 = Closed is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EnCoNum Coordination number BYTE 16#00
errors
ER Error signal STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_AH_Act 1 = Alarm limit (high) for control deviation STRUCT -
violated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ER_AL_Act 1 = Alarm limit (low) for control deviation STRUCT -
with Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit
violation (Page 174)).
ErrorNum Output of pending error number; for error INT -1
see FmCont error handling (Page 629)
FbkClsOut 1 = Low limit stop of the position feed‐ STRUCT -
back reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpnOut 1 = High limit stop of the position feed‐ STRUCT -
back reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdOut Disturbance variable generated in the STRUCT -
FM Value: REAL 0.0
ST: BYTE 16#80
FuzCon Controller type: BOOL 0
0 = PID controller
1 = Fuzzy controller
FuzOptAct 1 = Optimization of fuzzy controller active BOOL 0
FuzSP_PV_Act Fuzzy controller display: BOOL 0
Setpoint < actual value

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GainEff Effective proportional gain depends on REAL 1.0
NegGain, Gain, NormPV, and NormMV
GrpErr 1 = Group error pending STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LoopClosed 1 = Control loop closed STRUCT -
0 = Control loop open ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManAct 1 = "Manual mode" enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManARW_Act 1 = Tracking mode or anti-reset windup STRUCT -
by secondary controller ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManHiOut Limit (high) for "manual mode", corre‐ STRUCT -
sponds to input parameter ManHiLim ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManLoOut Limit (low) for "manual mode", corre‐ STRUCT -
sponds to input parameter ManLoLim ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModErr 1 = Module error STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Dev Maintenance state DWORD 16#00000000
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Req 1 = Maintenance request from the diag‐ STRUCT -
nostic area ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(output ACK_STATE of second
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr2 Alarm error 2 (output ERROR of second BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
MsgStat2 Message status 2 (output STATUS of WORD 16#0000
second ALARM_8P)

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MV Manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_FmTrkAct 1 = Track manipulated variable in the FM STRUCT -
enabled ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiAct 1 = Limit (high) of manipulated variable STRUCT -
violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoAct 1 = Limit (low) of manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SafeAct 1 = Neutral position manipulated varia‐ STRUCT -
ble of the FM enabled ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SpliA Manipulated variable A of split-range STRUCT -
function ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SpliB Manipulated variable B of split-range STRUCT -
function ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_UnitOut Unit of measure for manipulated varia‐ INT 0
ble, for interconnecting to the MV_Unit
input parameter of the ConPerMon block
MV_Visible 1 = MV display visible BOOL 0
Evaluated by block icon
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Open Control output: STRUCT -
1 = Open is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
OS1PermOut Display of OS_Perm1 DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF

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ParFM_Err 1 = Direct parameter-assignment error BOOL 0
of the FM or input Channel configured
incorrectly
PerAccErr 1 = I/O access error BOOL 0
PV Process value of the module STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_TL_Act 1 = PV tolerance message (low) active. STRUCT -
PV_ToleHi Limit (high) of 3-sigma band around the STRUCT -
setpoint is calculated when a ConPer‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
Mon block is connected
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_ToleLo Limit (low) of 3-sigma band around the STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_UnitOut Unit of measure for process value, for INT 0
interconnecting to the PV_Unit input
parameter of the ConPerMon block

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RbkOut Output for position feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkVisible 1 = Rbk display visible BOOL 0
Evaluated by block icon
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) for position feedback STRUCT -
RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) for position feedback STRUCT -
RdyToStart 1 = Active start readiness STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RetValue Return value of WRREC / RDREC WORD 16#0000
SP Setpoint used by controller STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_DnRaAct 1 = Negative gradient limiting of setpoint STRUCT -
is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for external setpoint has STRUCT -
been reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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SP_ExLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for external setpoint has STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOut External setpoint, corresponds to input STRUCT -
parameter SP_Ext ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InHiOut Limit (high) for SP_Int corresponds to STRUCT -
input parameter SP_InHiLim ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InLoOut Limit (low) for SP_Int corresponds to STRUCT -
input parameter SP_InLoLim ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RateTarget Target setpoint for the gradient limitation REAL 0.0
SP_UpRaAct Positive gradient limiting of setpoint is STRUCT -
active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SplitRange 1 = Split-range function has been activa‐ BOOL 0
ted
Stop Control output: STRUCT -
1 =Stopped is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SumMsgAct 1 = Active hardware interrupt STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WithRbk Controller type: BOOL 0
0 = Step controller without position feed‐
back
1 = Step controller with position feedback
See also

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5.3.8.1 FmCont views
Views of the FmCont block

The block FmCont provides the following views:
● FM controllers standard view (analog) (Page 272)
● FM controllers standard view (pulse controller) (Page 276)
● FM controllers standard view (step controller with position feedback) (Page 280)
● FM controllers standard view (step controller without position feedback) (Page 284)
● Limit view of FM controllers (Page 299)
● Parameter view of FM controllers (Page 295)
● Preview of FM controllers (Page 308)
● Block icons for PID and FM controller (Page 248)
Refer to the Structure of the faceplate (Page 258) and Block icon structure (Page 239) sections
for general information about the faceplate and block icon.

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5.4 FmTemp - Interface to temperature controller modules FM 355-2
5.4.1 Description of FmTemp

Family: Control
Area of application for FmTemp

● Cascade control
● Ratio control
How it works
Block FmTemp is used to interface the FM 355-2 temperature controller modules.
FmTemp can be used for the C (continuous controllers) and S (step and pulse controllers)
module types. It contains the algorithms of the setpoint ramp, the setpoint rise limitation, and
the limit monitoring of the process value, the control deviation, and the position feedback. Limit
monitoring is not used on the module.
The control function itself (e.g. PID algorithm) is processed on the module. You can use the
FmTemp block to monitor all relevant process values and to change all relevant controller
parameters.
Application examples of the FM 355-2 and detailed descriptions of the associated input and
output parameters can be found in the manual of the FM 355-2. temperature controller.
It is primarily used for controlling temperature processes, but can also control level and flow
processes which are not excessively fast, for example.
Module FM 355-2 features online optimization of the PID parameters. You can set the
corresponding parameters for performing online optimization in the CFC chart at block
FmTemp .
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100). Set the input LogAddr to the module
address from HW Config and the input Channel to the desired controller channel (0 ... 3)..

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When the CFC function "Generate module drivers" is used, the following occurs automatically:
● The parameter CoordNo is set
● The in/out parameter Mode is interconnected to the corresponding OMODE_xx output
parameter of the MOD block.
● The parameter FM 355_2 is set in accordance with the module type C/S
● The in/out parameter EnCoord is interconnected to the output EN_CO_x of the FM_CO
block of the Basis Library (x = number of the rack)
● The output EnCoNum is interconnected to the input ENCOx_yy of the FM_CO block (x =
number of the rack, yy = coordination number).
the
S7_xarchive:='Value, shortterm;'
– CPI_In
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
Use the Feature Set startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section FmTemp I/Os (Page 674).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn

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3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 MV_SafeOn.Value
10 MV_TrkOn.Value
11 MV.Value > ManLoLim for continuous or pulse controller
NOT FbkClosed.Value for step controller with/without position feedback
12 Open.Value
13 Close.Value
14 Stop.Value
15 FbkOpened.Value
16 FbkClosed.Value
17 SimOn AND ManAct
18 SimOn AND ManAct
19 AdvCoAct
21 NegGain
22 - 27 Not used
28 1 = Analog controller (FM 355_2 = 1)
29 1 = Pulse controller (FM 355_2 = 0 AND StepCon = 0)
30 1 = Step controller with position feedback
(FM 355_2 = 0 AND StepCon = 1 AND WithRbk = 1 )
31 1 = Step controller without position feedback
(FM 355_2 = 0 AND StepCon = 1 AND WithRbk = 0 )

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value

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13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 ER_AH_Act.Value
20 ER_AL_Act.Value
23 ER_AH_MsgEn
24 ER_AL_MsgEn
25 RbkWH_Act.Value
26 RbkWL_Act.Value
29 RbkWH_MsgEn
30 RbkWL_MsgEn
31 MS_RelOp


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17 - 26 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 SimLiOp.Value
31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used
See also
FmTemp functions (Page 658)
FmTemp messaging (Page 671)
FmTemp modes (Page 656)
FmTemp error handling (Page 670)
FmTemp block diagram (Page 691)
5.4.2 FmTemp modes
FmTemp operating modes

descriptions.
"Automatic mode"

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"Manual mode"

"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● FbkOpnOut.ST
● FbkClsOut.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● PV.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST

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See also
Description of FmTemp (Page 652)
FmTemp I/Os (Page 674)
5.4.3 FmTemp functions
Functions of FmTemp
Module types
FmTemp can be used for the C (continuous controllers) and S (step controllers with and without
position feedback and pulse controllers) module types. You can use the following parameters
to identify which module type and controller type has been set:
FM 355 StepCon WithRbk Module type, controller type

1 or C - - FM 355-2 C: Continuous controller
0 or S 1 1 FM 355-2 S: Step controller with posi‐
tion feedback
0 or S 1 0 FM 355-2 S: Step controller without po‐
sition feedback
0 or S 0 - FM 355-2 S: Pulse controller

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Generating manipulated variables for continuous controllers, step controllers with position feedback, or
pulse controllers
The manipulated variable MV and the actuating signals Open, Close and Stop are generated
as follows:
MV_Safe‐ MV_FMTrk ManAct MV_TrkOn AdvCoAct MV = Manipu‐ State Open,

On On AND NOT lated varia‐ Close,
AdvCo‐ ble limit Stop
ModSP
1 - - - - MV_Safe MV_HiLim Tracking to Cont. con‐
MV_LoLim safety value trol‐
ler:Open,
0 1 - - - Prepared MV_HiLim Tracking to
Close,
FM analog an FM ana‐
MV_LoLim Stop = 0
input log input
Step con‐
0 0 1 - - Man ManHiLim Manual troller with
ManLoLim mode, set position
by the oper‐ feedback:
ator
Depending
0 0 0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking to on Rbk and
MV_LoLim block input MV, the out‐
MV_Trk put signals
0 0 0 0 1 AdvCoMV MV_HiLim Higher-lev‐ Open,
MV_LoLim el program Close and
mode Stop are
0 0 0 0 0 P_Part + MV_HiLim Automatic generated
I_Part + MV_LoLim mode (PID using the al‐
D_Part + algorithm) gorithm of a
FFwd positioner.
Pulse con‐
troller:De‐
pending on
MV, the out‐
put signals
Open and
Close are
generated
using the al‐
gorithm of a
pulse con‐
troller
(Stop = 0).

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Generating actuating signals for step controllers without position feedback (WithRbk = 0)
The manipulated variable signals Open, Close and Stop can be generated as follows:
ManAct Open, Close, Stop State ManAct

1 The output signals are generated using in‐ Manual mode, set by the operator 1
put signals OpenOp/Li, CloseOp/Li or
StopOp/Li
0 The output signals are generated using Automatic mode (PID algorithm) 0
PID output variables P_Part, I_Part,
D_Part and FFwd
Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable (cont. controller, step controller with position feedback and
pulse controller)
(Page 205).
Neutral position
manual for Temperature Controller FM 355-2).
Group error
● CSF
● ModErr
● ParFM_Err
● PerAccErr


For continuous and pulse controllers: If the manipulated variable MV is greater than the
minimum manual limit ManLoLim, this is recognized as actuator active.
For step controllers: If the parameter FbkClosed = 0 , this is recognized as "Actuator active".
and is saved in the status word (see Status word section in Description of FmTemp
(Page 652)).

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Limit monitoring of position feedback (cont. controller, step controller with position feedback and pulse
controller)

ExtMsgx (Page 86).


Limitation of rate of change of setpoint

Using setpoint ramp


Simulating signals
Note
The simulated process value SimPV only affects alarm processing and not the PID
algorithm in the control module.


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● Gain as a physical variable:
– NormPV.High = 100 and NormPV.Low = 0
– NormMV.High = 100 and NormMV.Low = 0
For step controllers with/without position feedback and pulse controllers, the values of
NormMV.High and NormMV.Low are not taken into account. The algorithm uses default
values 0 and 100 for internal calculations.
The effective gain is: GainEff = Gain
● Entering a standardized Gain (dimensionless):
Change the standardized variables to the actual range of the process values and
manipulated variables.
– Internal and external setpoints; the process value and corresponding parameters are
Continuous controller, pulse controller:
– The manual value, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, disturbance variable
feedforward and the corresponding parameters are set according to the physical
measuring range of the manipulated variable.
Step controller with position feedback:
– The manual parameter, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, disturbance
variable feedforward and the corresponding parameters are entered as a percentage
0 ... 100.
– No physical measuring range available.
– Step controller with/without position feedback:
– Continuous controller, pulse controller:

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the P and D components are not in the feedback circuit (PropSel = 1, TI ≠ 0, D_InSel = 0
and PropFacSP = 1).

● The P component can be shut down by PropSel = 0 .
● The I component can be shut down by TI = 0 .
● The D component can be shut down by TD = 0 .

The PID controller algorithm of FM 355 features structure segmentation. It is activated via the
PropFacSel and D_InSel parameters. The precise functionality is described in the FM 355
manual.

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Online optimization of the PID controller parameters

● Optimization sequence
The optimization sequence is as follows:
– Create a steady state
– Set PID_On = 1 (if PID parameters are required)
– Assign parameters of TunD_MV / TunC_MVLMN
– Set TunOn = 1 (phase 1, preparing for optimization)
– Start the optimization using a step change in the setpoint or by setting TunStart
If you have not made any configuration errors, the controller optimization is now in phase
2 and StatusH is 0.
– When the point of inflection has been reached (PHASE ≥ 3) evaluate the diagnostics
display at the StatusH parameter. Phase 0 is reached in a few cycles for process type
I and the optimization is completed in full. For process types II and III, the optimization
goes to phase 7 (checking the process type). If StatusH > 20000 , an estimation error
has occurred or the point of inflection has not been reached. In this case, repeat the
procedure.
● Result
– Once optimization is complete, the parameters PropFacSP, GAIN, TI, TD, DiffGain,
ConZone are updated (both for the module and at FmTemp). Furthermore, the PI or
PID parameter sets are saved on the FM 355-2.
– The precise procedure is described in the FM 355-2 manual of the temperature controller
module.
● Permanent backup of optimized controller parameters
– Save, compile and download the hardware configuration; the optimized controller
parameters are now in the system data block (SDB).
– Transfer the modified parameters to the offline data management of the CFC via Chart
> Readback.
Anti-windup
The PID control algorithm of FM 355 has an anti-windup function. The I component is frozen
or tracked after the manipulated variable has reached its limits (MV_HiLim or MV_LoLim).

The block provides a function for activating the disturbance variable feedforward. The precise
functionality is described in the FM 355-2 manual.
Control zone
The block provides the standard function Using control zones (Page 203).

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● Signal status for PV_Out, RbkOut, Open, Close, Stop:
When the manipulated value (for example, substitute value, simulation, last valid value) is
activated, the signal status is always 16#60.
When the ModErr.Value, ChFM_Err, ParFM_Err module error occurs, the signal
status of PV_Out is always 16#0. RbkOut is always 16#0 for step controllers with position
feedback
Otherwise, the following applies:
PV_Out.ST: 16#80
Step controller: RbkOut.ST: = 16#80
Continuous controller or pulse controller: RbkOut.ST: = Rbk.ST
Open.ST := 16#80;
Close.ST := 16#80;
Stop.ST := 16#80;
manipulated value - for example, substitute value, simulation, last valid value) is suppressed
Signal status for FbkOpnOut, FbkClsOut:
FbkOpnOut.ST := FbkOpened.ST;
FbkClsOut.ST := FbkClosed.ST;

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The status signal from the output parameter MV is always set to 16#80 in "manual mode"
and for step controllers without position feedback.
In "automatic mode", the signal status for continuous controllers or pulse controllers is
formed from the following parameters:
RbkOut.STFFwdOut.STER.STWith step controllers, the
FbkOpnOut.STFbkClsOut.STparameters are also included. The signal status 16#60
(external manipulated value - for example, substitute value, simulation, last valid value) is
suppressed because the block acts as a sink with an external manipulated value (for
example, substitute value, simulation, last valid value).
The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from:
– PV_Out.ST;
– SP:ST;
– FFwdOut.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
With step controllers (FM355-2 = 0, StepCon = 1), the following are also included:
– FbkOpnOut.ST;
– FbkClsOut.ST;

Bit Function
10 Condition monitoring information at the channel blocks (Page 148)

Controller blocks
Bit Function
Bit Function
7 Continuous controllers, pulse controllers or step controllers with position feedback:
1 = Operator can change the manual parameter Man
1 = Operator can change the manual operation signals OpenOp, StopOp, CloseOp
19 Not used
27 1 = Operator can change the control zone parameter ConZone

Controller blocks
Bit Function
31 Not used
Bit Function
15 1 = Operator can stop the valve
30 - 31 Not used
Note

Controller blocks





Button labels
● OpenOp
● StopOp
● CloseOp

See also

Controller blocks

5.4.4 FmTemp error handling
Error handling of FmTemp

blocks.
● Error numbers

The ErrorNum output parameter can be used to output the following error numbers:


Controller blocks

70 Channel < 0 or Channel > 3
71 (D_InSel < 0 or D_InSel > 4) and D_InSel ≠ 17
74 ConZone < 0.0
FM 355-2 sets the output ParFM_Err = 1

See also
5.4.5 FmTemp messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:

Controller blocks

Process messages

stance
Explanation:

Controller blocks

stance
Status 16#@5%x@
Status 16#@6%x@
Status 16#@7%x@
Status 16#@8%x@
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 Not allocated
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID

Controller blocks

9 ExtVa209
10 ExtVa210
See also
5.4.6 FmTemp I/Os

I/Os of FmTemp
Input parameters

AccMode* 1 = Transfer of operating parameters BOOL 1
SubN1_ID, SubN2_ID, RackNo,
SlotNo and Channel to internal pro‐
cessing
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

gram
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Channel Controller channel number (0..3) INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ConZone* Control zone REAL 0.0
CoordNo Coordination number INT 0
which is calculated by the assigned ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
ConPerMon block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
D_InSel* Input for differentiator: INT 0
0 = Error signal
1..4 = Channel 0..3
17 = Actual value to feedback
DeadBand* Width of dead band REAL 0.0
DiffGain* Gain of differentiator [1..10] DiffGain STRUCT -
= TD / (delay time of D component) ● Value: REAL ● 5.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_A_DC* Delay for incoming alarms during error REAL 0.0
signal monitoring
ER_A_DG* Delay for outgoing alarms during error REAL 0.0
signal monitoring
monitoring
toring

Controller blocks

monitoring
ing
EventTs, Event16Ts.
there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FM355_2 Module type: BOOL 0
0: FM 355-2 S;
1: FM 355-2 C
Gain* Proportional gain STRUCT -
LoadPID* Load optimized PI/PID parameters BOOL 0
LogAddr Logical address FM 355 INT 0
variable
ManHiLim* Limit (high) for manual parameter Man REAL 100.0
ManLoLim* Limit (low) for manual parameter Man REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Mode Operating mode DWORD 16#00000000
erator
MS Maintenance status DWORD 0
MS_Release Release for maintenance (interconnec‐ STRUCT -
ted with MS_Release of the technology ● Value: BOOL ● 0
block)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ms_Ext External maintenance status DWORD 0
ly)
ly)

Controller blocks

MV_FmTrkOn 1 = Manipulated variable tracking in the STRUCT -
FM ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiLim* Limit (high) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoLim* Limit (low) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Safe* Neutral position manipulated variable REAL 0.0
MV_SafeOn 1 = Neutral position manipulated varia‐ STRUCT -
ble MV_Safe at output MV ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NegGain* 0 = Effective proportional gain GainEff STRUCT -
is negative
(GAIN)
NormPV Process value range (PV) for standardiz‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator author‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ization, connected with the Out output
tions (Page 423)
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 18: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 19: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PID_On* 1 = PID mode on BOOL 0
PropFacSP* Applying the P component to the feed‐ REAL 1.0
back [0..1].
0 = P component fully in feedback
PulseTime* Minimum pulse duration [s] REAL 1.0
erance limits
PV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming PV tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]
PV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]

Controller blocks

message (high)
message (low)
RackNo Rack number BYTE 16#FF
RatioFac* Ratio factor REAL 0.0
feedback
(high)
feedback
(low)
control loop
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
ly)
SavePar* 1 = Save PID controller parameters BOOL 0
standard view

Controller blocks

preview
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SlotNo Slot number BYTE 16#FF
[SP_Unit/s]
SP_ExHiLim* Limit (high) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExLoLim* Limit (low) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi* 1 = Select external setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InHiLim* Limit (high) of internal setpoint REAL 100.0
SP_InLoLim* Limit (low) of internal setpoint REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

0 = Via operator
ents
SP_RmpModTime 1 = Use time (SP_RmpTime) for setpoint BOOL 0
ramp,
0 = Use gradient
point SP_RmpTarget
SP_RmpTime* Time for setpoint ramp [s] from current REAL 0.0
SP up to SP_RmpTarget
and with tracking
SP_UpRaLim Gradient limit (high) for the setpoint REAL 100.0
[SP_Unit/s]
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SubN1_ID ID of the primary DP master system BYTE 16#FF
SubN2_ID ID of the redundant DP master system BYTE 16#FF
TD* Derivative time [s] STRUCT -
TextRef Text reference WORD 0
TI* Integral time [s] STRUCT -
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
TunC_MV* Delta manipulated variable for cooling REAL -20.0
optimization
TunC_Start* Start cooling optimization BOOL 0
TunD_MV* Delta manipulated variable for process REAL 20.0
trigger
TunOn* Enable controller optimization BOOL 0

Controller blocks

TunStart* Start controller optimization BOOL 0
UndoPar* Undo controller parameter changes BOOL 0
OS
algorithm.
In/out parameters

DataXchg Internal data exchange chan‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nel to the diagnostics block
DataXchg1 Internal data exchange chan‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nel to the diagnostics block
EnCoord Current coordination number STRUCT -
● CO_ACT : INT ● 0
MS_Xchg Exchange of the mainte‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nance status
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutAct 1 = "Automatic mode" ena‐ STRUCT -
bled ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ChFM_Err 1 = Channel error on the mod‐ BOOL 0
ule
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EnCoNum Coordination number BYTE 16#00
ted without errors
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

ER_AH_Act 1 = Alarm limit (high) for con‐ STRUCT -
trol deviation violated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
You can change the reaction ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
for this parameter with
Feature.Bit28 (Disabling
operating points (Page 149))
and with Feature.Bit29
(Signaling limit violation
(Page 174)).
ER_AL_Act 1 = Alarm limit (low) for con‐ STRUCT -
trol deviation violated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)).
ErrorNum Output of pending error num‐ INT -1
ber, for error numbers that
see FmTemp error handling
(Page 670)
FFwdOut Disturbance variable gener‐ STRUCT -
ated in the FM ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClsOut 1 = Low limit stop of the posi‐ STRUCT -
tion feedback reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpnOut 1 = High limit stop of the posi‐ STRUCT -
tion feedback reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
GainEff Effective proportional gain de‐ REAL 1.0
pends on NegGain, Gain,
NormPV, and NormMV
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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ManARW_Act 1 = Tracking mode or anti-re‐ STRUCT -
set windup by secondary con‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
troller
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManHiOut Limit (high) for "manual STRUCT -
mode", corresponds to input ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
parameter ManHiLim
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManLoOut Limit (low) for "manual STRUCT -
mode", corresponds to input ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
parameter ManLoLim
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModErr 1 = Module error STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Dev Maintenance state DWORD 16#00000000
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Req 1 = Maintenance request STRUCT -
from the diagnostic area ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Xchg Exchange of the mainte‐ DWORD 0
nance status
MsgAckn1 Message acknowledgement WORD 16#0000
status 1 (output ACK_STATE
of first ALARM_8P)
MsgAckn2 Message acknowledgement WORD 16#0000
status 2 (output ACK_STATE
of second ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1 Alarm error 1 (output ERROR BOOL 0
of first ALARM_8P)
MsgErr2 Alarm error 2 (output ERROR BOOL 0
of second ALARM_8P)
MsgStat1 Message status 1 (output WORD 16#0000
STATUS of first ALARM_8P)
MsgStat2 Message status 2 (output WORD 16#0000
STATUS of second
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_FmTrkAct 1 = Track manipulated varia‐ STRUCT -
ble in the FM enabled ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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MV_HiAct 1 = Limit (high) of manipu‐ STRUCT -
lated variable violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoAct 1 = Limit (low) of manipulated STRUCT -
variable violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SafeAct 1 = Neutral position manipu‐ STRUCT -
lated variable of the FM ena‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
bled
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SpliA Manipulated variable A of STRUCT -
split-range function ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_SpliB Manipulated variable B of STRUCT -
split-range function ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_UnitOut Unit of measure for manipu‐ INT 0
lated variable, for intercon‐
necting to the MV_Unit input
parameter of the
ConPerMon block
MV_Visible 1 = MV display visible BOOL 0
Is evaluated by the block icon
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Open Control output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
gorithm
OS1PermLog Display of OS1Perm with set‐ DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
gorithm
OS1PermOut Display of OS_Perm1 DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
ParFM_Err 1 = Direct parameter-assign‐ BOOL 0
ment error of the FM or input
Channel configured incor‐
rectly

Controller blocks

PerAccErr 1 = I/O access error BOOL 0
Phase Phase of auto-tuning [0..7] INT 0
PV Process value of the module STRUCT -
● Value: REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE 16#80
You can change the reaction ● Value: BOOL 0
for this parameter with 16#80
● ST: BYTE
(Page 174)).
You can change the reaction ● Value: BOOL ● 0
for this parameter with ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 174)).
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_TH_Act 1 = PV tolerance message STRUCT -
(high) active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)).
PV_TL_Act 1 = PV tolerance message STRUCT -
(low) active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)).
PV_ToleHi Limit (high) of 3-sigma band STRUCT -
around the setpoint is calcu‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
lated when a ConPerMon
block is connected ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_ToleLo Limit (low) of 3-sigma band STRUCT -
around the setpoint is calcu‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
lated when a ConPerMon
block is connected ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

PV_UnitOut Unit of measure for process INT 0
value, for interconnecting to
the PV_Unit input parame‐
ter of the ConPerMon block
and with
Feature.Bit29(Signaling
limit violation (Page 174)).
(Page 174)).
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) for posi‐ STRUCT -
tion feedback active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)).
RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) for position STRUCT -
feedback active. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)).
RetValue Return value of WRREC / WORD 16#0000
RDREC
RbkVisible 1 = Rbk display visible BOOL 0
Is evaluated by the block icon
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_DnRaAct 1 = Negative gradient limiting STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for external STRUCT -
setpoint has been reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for external set‐ STRUCT -
point has been reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOut External setpoint, corre‐ STRUCT -
sponds to input parameter ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
SP_Ext
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InHiOut Limit (high) for SP_Int corre‐ STRUCT -
SP_InHiLim
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InLoOut Limit (low) for SP_Int corre‐ STRUCT -
SP_InLoLim
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RateTarget Target setpoint for the gradi‐ REAL 0.0
ent limitation
SP_UpRaAct Positive gradient limiting of STRUCT -
setpoint is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SplitRange 1 = Split-range function has BOOL 0
been activated
StatusC Status of cooling optimization INT 0
StatusD Status of controller design INT 0
StatusH Status of heating optimization INT 0
StepCon 1 = Step controller BOOL 0

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
TunAct 1 = Optimization running BOOL 0
WithRbk Controller type: BOOL 0
0 = Step controller without po‐
sition feedback
1 = Step controller with posi‐
tion feedback
ZoneTun Controller channels grouped WORD 16#0000
in one zone for parallel opti‐
mization
See also

Controller blocks
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Controller blocks

5.4.8.1 FmTemp views
Views of the FmTemp block

The block FmTemp provides the following views:
● FM controllers standard view (analog) (Page 272)
● FM controllers standard view (pulse controller) (Page 276)
● FM controllers standard view (step controller with position feedback) (Page 280)
● FM controllers standard view (step controller without position feedback) (Page 284)
● Limit view of FM controllers (Page 299)
● Parameter view of FM controllers (Page 295)
● Preview of FM controllers (Page 308)

Controller blocks
5.5 GainSched - Adapting parameter values for a PID controller
5.5.1 Description of GainSched

Family: Control
Area of application for GainSched

● Continuous adaptation of the parameter values of a PID controller to the current operating
point of a non-linear process
● Controller gain
● Integral action time
● Derivative action time
How it works
If your process requires different PID controller parameters due to its non-linear response at
different operating points, you can store optimum parameter sets for up to three different
operating points in theGainSched block in the form of a table ("timetable"). The current
operating point is represented by a continuously measurable variable X, typically by the actual
value of the controller itself. The block ensures that the suitable optimum parameters Gain(j),
TI(j) and TD(j) are made available to the controller for each operating point X(j).
If the process is between two operating points, the parameters are calculated by linear
interpolation between the optimum values of the two nearest operating points. This allows a
bumpless, continuous adaptation of the controller parameters while the process moves from
one operating point to another.
The block should be considered a supplementary function for a PID controller to improve the
control performance of the PID controller in non-linear processes. The GainSched faceplate
is called from the parameter view of the corresponding PID controller using the "Gain
scheduler" button.
In contrast to all other function blocks, the GainSched block is implemented as a CFC chart
and is generated with the "Compile chart as block type" function. The source chart
"FbGainSchedLim" is supplied with the library so that you have more options open to you:
● You can use the precompiled function block GainSched from the library if the standard
functionality is adequate for your needs.
● If you require special additional functions for gain scheduling in your application (for
example more than three operating points, additional logic functions for selecting the
parameters), you will need to modify the CFC source chart and compile it as a block type
with a different FB number.

Controller blocks
If the current value of input parameter X is below the lowest value X1 in the table or above the
highest value X3, precisely the controller parameters which are specified at the relevant
boundary point X1 or X3 in the table are output.
Configuration
The GainSched block is placed in the same CFC chart as the assigned controller and
interconnected with it as shown in the corresponding template: The output parameters
Link2Gain, Link2TI and Link2TD are connected to the inputs Gain, TI and TD of the PID
controller. The input X of GainSched is supplied with the measured value for the operating
point, typically with the same value as PV of the controller.
You can open the standard view for the GainSched block from the parameter view of a
controller (for example PIDConL). Additional information on this topic is available in the section
Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).
To specify the parameters for gain scheduling, run separate controller optimizations at each
of the intended operating points, for example with a tool such as the PID tuner. Use amplitudes
as small as possible to excite the process to capture the approximately linear response in the
area of the operating point under investigation. The optimum parameter values calculated by
the PID tuner are entered in the relevant row belonging to the operating point in the table of
the GainSched block. The table is clearly displayed in the standard view of the faceplate. Make
sure that the numeric values are also permanently stored in the data management of the
engineering system by reading back the numeric values of the parameters from AS to the ES
or entering them manually at the inputs of the CFC block.
For the GainSched block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag
types as an example with an application scenario for this block.
Example of process tag types:
(Page 2391)
Gain scheduling for batch processes

A typical area of application for gain scheduling is in batch processes that, in contrast to
continuous processes, cannot be linearized around a fixed operating point because they need
to be moved backwards and forwards between different operating points during the course of
the batch. Here, there are three application scenarios:
● The controller parameters depend on a single continuously measurable variable that is
representative of the operating point, for example, the reactor temperature. This is the
normal use case for the GainSched block: The management of the controller parameters
is handled in the block and is independent of batch recipes.
● The controller parameters depend on a continuously measurable variable that is
representative of the operating point, but there is also a dependency on the materials used
in the reaction. Suitable parameter sets for gain scheduling can then be anchored in the
recipe and transferred by SIMATIC BATCH to the GainSched block.

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● The controller parameters depend only the current phase of the batch. They can then be
written directly from the Batch package to the PID controller and no gain scheduling block
is necessary. The disadvantage of this is that there is bump in the controller parameters at
the transfer from one phase to the next. The controller should be put into manual mode
temporarily at the time of the transfer to avoid a bump in the manipulated variable.
● The recipe only specifies which of the controller parameter sets 1 ... 3 is currently required
from the GainSched block. The numerical values of the parameter, however, are not
anchored in the recipe. In this case input variable X of the GainSched block can then be
used as the number of the required data record and assigned by the recipe instead of being
linked with a measurable process variable. In this case, there are only three discrete values
for X and the precautions against a change of controller parameters with bump outlined
above must be taken because the interpolation abilities of the GainSched block are not
used.
In general, it is not necessary to manage the batch parameters (batch number, batch name,
etc.) in the GainSched block because the block does not generate any separate messages
and there is always a 1-to-1 relationship with a controller block that knows the batch
parameters.
Status word allocation for Status parameter

This block does not have the Status parameter.
See also
GainSched functions (Page 697)
GainSched messaging (Page 698)
GainSched I/Os (Page 699)
GainSched block diagram (Page 701)
GainSched error handling (Page 698)
GainSched modes (Page 696)
5.5.2 GainSched modes
GainSched modes

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"Automatic mode"
In "automatic mode" (ManParOn = 0) the controller parameters are determined through a
polygon in accordance with the settings in the "automatic" area of the parameter view.
You can find general information on "Automatic mode", switching modes and Bumpless
"Manual mode"
In "manual mode" (ManParOn = 1) the controller parameters correspond to the settings in the
"manual" area.
switchover in the section Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73).
See also
Description of GainSched (Page 694)
5.5.3 GainSched functions
Functions of GainSched

Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) section. The following functionality is
Bit Function


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See also
GainSched standard view (Page 702)
5.5.4 GainSched error handling
GainSched error handling

The block does not report any errors.
See also
5.5.5 GainSched messaging
Messaging
See also

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5.5.6 GainSched I/Os
GainSched I/Os
Input parameters

Gain1 PID gain for operating point 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
GainOp PID gain: Input for "manual mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
ManParOn 1 = input of PID parameters in "manual STRUCT -
mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = use the planned controller parame‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ters from the table
tions (Page 423)
TD_Op PID derivative action time [s]: Manual in‐ STRUCT -
put for the operator ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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TD1 PID derivative action time [s] for operat‐ STRUCT -
ing point 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
TI_Op PID integral action time [s]: Manual input STRUCT -
for the operator ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
TI1 PID integral action time [s] for operating STRUCT -
point 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
X Process value that defines the operating STRUCT -
point ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
X1 Operating point 1 (support point) for X STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
X_Unit Unit of measure for the operating point INT 1001

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Output parameters

errors
Link2Gain Calculated controller gain STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Link2TD Calculated integral action time STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Link2TI Calculated derivative action time STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Parameter used to hide operator con‐ DWORD 16#00000000
trols in the faceplate
See also
5.5.7 GainSched block diagram
GainSched block diagram

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5.5.8.1 GainSched views
Views of the GainSched block

The GainSched block provides the following views:
● GainSched standard view (Page 702)
● GainSched parameter view (Page 703)
● GainSched preview (Page 704)
5.5.8.2 GainSched standard view
GainSched standard view


In "manual mode", you can specify the values on the OS in the parameter view of this block;
they are then output directly via the corresponding output parameters.
In "automatic mode", an interpolation is performed through the interpolation points, which can
also be specified in the parameter view.

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(2) Displaying the operating point (X)

Currently used operating point.
(3) Displaying the gain

The controller gain currently output at the Link2Gain output parameter.
(4) Displaying the integration time TI

Integration time currently output at the Link2TI output parameter.
(5) Displaying and changing the derivative time TD

Derivative time currently output at the Link2TD output parameter.
(6) Navigation button to GainSched block

Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of a controller block configured in the
engineering system. The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the
5.5.8.3 GainSched parameter view
Parameter view of GainSched
(1) Displaying and changing the values for the controller parameters in "manual mode"
This is where you enter the values for the parameters to be used in "manual mode" at the
corresponding output parameters of the block:
● "Gain": Input parameter GainOp
● "TI": Integration time, input parameter TI_Op
● "TD": Derivative time, input parameter TD_Op

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Refer to the section titled Changing values (Page 270) for information on changing the values.
(2) Displaying and changing the values for the controller parameters in "automatic mode"
This is where you enter the values for the parameters to be used in "automatic mode" for the
interpolation (max. 3 values):
● "X1": Operating point 1, input parameter X1
● "Gain": Input parameter Gain1 ... Gain3
● "TI": Integration time, input parameter TI1 ... TI3
● "TD": Derivative time, input parameter TD1 ... TD3
Refer to the section titled Changing values (Page 270) for information on changing the values.
5.5.8.4 GainSched preview
Preview of GainSched

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5.6 ModPreCon - Model predictive controller
5.6.1 Description of ModPreCon

Family: Control
Area of application for ModPreCon

The block is used in much the same way as a PIDConL block for the following applications:
● Cascade control
● Ratio control
In contrast to the PID controllers, this is a multivariable controller.
Compared to Advanced Process Library V7.1.4, the new version provides the following
functional enhancements:
● Integrated static operating point optimization,
● Prediction without control response and display of the prediction of the free motion,
● Automatic process trigger for model identification,
● Verification of the sampling time.
Method of operation and area of application

The block is used for multivariable control (Page 2454) of dynamic processes. It can handle
up to four dependent manipulated and controlled variables as well as a measurable
disturbance.
In special situations, the ModPreCon block can also be used for particularly difficult dynamic,
single-variable controls. It is better than a PID controller, for example, in systems with non-
minimum phase (Page 2455) or a strongly oscillating response.
The ModPreCon algorithm only works for stable processes with a step response that settles
to a fixed value in a finite time. If the process is unstable in one of the main transfer functions
or includes an integrator (level control, for example), the corresponding partial transfer function
must be stabilized with a secondary controller.
A simple P controller (proportional component only) is sufficient as a subordinate controller for
integrating processes. It is inserted between the manipulated variable output from ModPreCon
and the input of the unstable process section, and receives the output of the integrating process
section as a manipulated variable. (Unstable data links are stabilized with this approach.)

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You can find an explanation of "multivariable controls" and "non-phase-minimum response" in

the Help on the Advanced Process Library > Definitions.
Note on the area of application of the controller: Longer run times

Due to the principle on which they work, the runtime for multivariable controllers is significantly
longer than that for PID controllers, because the matrix calculations in the algorithm are much
more complex. The runtime is also determined by the number of the process and manipulated
variables in the control algorithm. This is why the multivariable controller is unsuited for rapid
control and is usually used for slow, complex control tasks.
The computation time required on the CPU is compensated for by the fact that very slow sample
times of > 20s are used for the typical ModPreCon applications (see Advanced control
templates). The ModPreCon is then typically in OB30 and can be interrupted by faster OBs.
Optimization is called within the ModPreCon block in the program section in which OB1 is
executed. In cyclic operation (OB3x), this avoids the additional computing time required by the
optimizer, the acyclic time, i.e. which is only relevant for changes to the optimizer inputs. The
calculation time load caused by the ModPreCon block is hardy more with optimization than it
is for ModPreCon without optimization.
Operating principle
The ModPreCon block is a model-based predictive multivariable controller. It uses a
mathematical model of the process dynamics including all interactions as part of the controller.
This model allows the process response to be predicted over a defined period in the future,
also known as the prediction horizon.
Based on this prediction, a performance index
r rT rr rT r
J = (w - y) ⋅ R ⋅ (w-y) + ∆u ⋅ Q ∆u
is optimized (minimized) where the following applies:
● w contains the time series of the future setpoints,
● y contains the vector of the controlled variables in the future,
● Δu contains the future changes to the manipulated variable.
If you increase the weighting in the Q diagonal matrix, the controller moves its manipulated
variables more cautiously resulting in a slower but more robust control response. Using the
weighting factors in the R diagonal matrix, you specify the relative significance of the individual
controlled variables. A higher weighting (priority) for a controlled variable means that this CV
moves more quickly towards the setpoint and remains more accurately at the setpoint in steady
state if it is not possible to achieve all setpoints precisely.
The algorithm is a variant of the DMC procedure (Dynamic Matrix Control) in which the
optimization problem is solved in the design phase ignoring the constraints. The function block
itself contains the analytical solution of the optimization problem. Manipulated variable
limitations, both absolute and relating to the gradients, are treated in the algorithm of the
function block as hard constraints that must not be violated. This means that precise setpoints
or target zones for the controlled variables are taken into account during optimization as well
as possible. The target zones for the controlled variables are therefore soft limits, which are

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maintained as well as possible although they cannot be guaranteed. Using a reference variable
filter for future setpoint settings, the control response of the controller can be fine-tuned during
operation.
You can achieve significant improvements in control performance when individual
disturbances can be measured, for example variations in throughput. In this case, it is a good
idea to take into account a model of the influence of this disturbance on the controlled variables
when predicting the controlled variables so that the controller can react preemptively to such
disturbances.
Operating point optimization

The integrated static operating point optimization can be used when at least one controlled
variable provides certain degrees of freedom. No exact setpoint is specified for such controlled
variables. Instead there is a tolerance band, e.g.
SP2OptHiLim…SP2OptLoLim
within which the process value, CV2, must remain. These areas can be defined for any subset
of the relevant controlled variables. From an economic perspective, different values within the
tolerance range can be more or less favorable. With the help of the optimization function, the
optimal economic point can be found within the tolerance range. This is done by defining a
target function (performance criterion), which depends on the manipulated variable and
controlled variable of the predictive controller. This can be, for example, the economic yield of
plant operation per time unit or it may involve specific costs or energy consumption.
Configuration
After installation in CFC, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Excite the process with the controller in manual mode by applying a series of manipulated
variable step changes.
2. Record the measured data with the CFC trend display and export it to an archive file.
3. Select the ModPreCon instance in the CFC. Start the MPC Configurator with the command
Edit > MPC Configurator. The working steps process identification, controller design and
simulation of the closed control loop are executed in the MPC Configurator. You can find
a detailed description of this procedure in the MPC Configurator help. You can find the help
with a button in the MPC Configurator or directly under …\Program Files (x86)\SIEMENS
\STEP7\S7JMPC\s7jmpctb.chm. (the last letter is the language code).
4. Using the Configurator, create an SCL source code for the user data block (DB). It contains
the models and matrices required for a ModPreCon instance.

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5. Compile the SCL source code in the engineering system and download it to the AS.
6. Enter the number of the data block at the DB_No input parameter of the ModPreCon block.
The values are adopted in the controller by restarting the block using the Restart input
parameter.
Note
During controller design in the MPC Configurator, a controller cycle time and an OB
sampling time are calculated, displayed, and stored in the user data block. You yourself
are responsible for the ModPreCon block being called in the cyclic interrupt level suitable
for the OB sampling time. This is checked in the current ModPreCon version during
initialization. If the SampleTime parameter of the function block does not match the
OB_SampleTime parameter of the user data block, a parameter assignment error
(ErrorNum=3) is displayed. For controller cycle times greater than 5 s, specify the
ModPreCon block in the OB30 and specify the appropriate cycle time for the OB30 in the
hardware configuration of the Simatic CPU. Controller cycle times slower than 20 s cannot
be set in the hardware configuration. The block would then be called every 20s and the
slower sampling time automatically realized by an internal cycle reduction ratio in the block.
For the ModPreCon block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for a process
tag type as examples and there is an example project (where APL_Example_xx, xx designates
the language variant) containing various application cases for this block. Several application
cases are simulated in the example project and serve to explain how the block works.
Example of a process tag type:
● Model-based predictive control (you can find additional information on this in the Help on
Advanced Process Library > PCS 7 Advanced Process Control Templates > Process tag
types > Model-based predictive control (ModPreCon))
Application cases in example project:
● Predictive control of a 2x2 multi-variable controlled system (you can find additional
information on this in the Help on Advanced Process Library > PCS 7 Advanced Process
Control Templates > Example project APL_Example_xx > Predictive control of a 2x2 multi-
variable controlled system)
● Predictive control of a non-linear process (you can find additional information on this in the
Help on Advanced Process Library > PCS 7 Advanced Process Control Templates >
Example project APL_Example_xx > Predictive control of a non-linear process)
When the CPU starts up, the block always starts in manual mode. It is only possible to change
to automatic mode when a user data block is loaded and the internal measured value memory
in ModPreCon is filled with data.
of this block.
You can find additional information on the Feature bit "Set startup characteristics" in the Help
on Advanced Process Library > Basics of APL > Selectable block response> Set startup
characteristics.

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You can find a description for each parameter in section ModPreCon I/Os (Page 726)

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8-9 Not used
10 MV1TrkOn.Value AND NOT (ManAct.Value OR OosAct.Value)
14 Not used
15 DB_Loaded
16 DV_Model Available
17 OptimAct
18 NOT(OptimAct)
19 SimOn AND ManAct
20 J_Mini
21 NOT(J_Mini)
22 ExciteOn AND ManAct.Value
23-30 Not allocated
31 Feature.Bit31: Display of the predictions in the faceplate

0 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
See also
ModPreCon functions (Page 711)
ModPreCon messaging (Page 726)
ModPreCon block diagram (Page 737)
ModPreCon error handling (Page 724)
ModPreCon modes (Page 710)

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Model-based predictive control (ModPreCon) (Page 2415)

Predictive control of a 2x2 multi-variable controlled system (ModPreConSim) (Page 2445)
Predictive control of a non-linear process (ModPreConNonLinSim) (Page 2445)
5.6.2 ModPreCon modes
Operating modes of ModPreCon

descriptions.
The aforementioned operating modes are valid for the block with all control channels
(MV1 ... MV4). Moreover, individual control channels can be tracked; see chapter ModPreCon
functions (Page 711) for more information.
"Automatic mode"
Note
In contrast to PID controllers, it is permitted to run the ModPreCon block in "automatic mode"
without its actuating signals affecting the process because there is no risk of integrator windup.
"Manual mode"
"Out of service"
(Page 72) section.

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● SP1Out.ST
● SP2Out.ST
● SP3Out.ST
● SP4Out.ST
● SP1OpOut.ST
● SP2OpOut.ST
● SP3OpOut.ST
● SP4OpOut.ST
● CV1Out.ST
● CV2Out.ST
● CV3Out.ST
● CV4Out.ST
See also
ModPreCon I/Os (Page 726)
Description of ModPreCon (Page 705)
5.6.3 ModPreCon functions
Functions of ModPreCon

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Generating and limiting the manipulated variable

The manipulated variable MV1 ... MV4 (hereinafter referred to as MVx, x = 1 ... 4) can be
generated as follows:
ManAct MVxTrkOn MVx Limit monitoring State

1 - Manx ManxHiLim "Manual mode", set by the operator
ManxLoLim
0 1 MVxTrk MVxHiLim Tracking with limitation
MVxLoLim
0 0 Automatic manipu‐ MVxHiLim "Automatic mode": Predictive controller al‐
lated variable MVxLoLim gorithm
Remark
If the controller is in "Out of service" mode, the output parameters MV1 ... MV4, depending on
the Feature Bit (Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169)),
are set to the last valid value in manual mode or the corresponding neutral position manipulated
variable (SafePos1 ... SafePos4). Refer to the Out of service (Page 72) section for more on
this.
The limited operating range (between MVxHiLim and MVxLoLim) is typically smaller in
automatic mode than in manual mode. With regard to the limited range of validity of a linear
process model for approximating a non-linear process response, this allows the stability of the
closed control loop to be guaranteed within the control range in automatic mode.
The gradients of the manipulated variable (changes per second) are limited to MV1RaLim to
MV4RaLim in "automatic mode". Gradient limitation applies both to the positive and negative
directions.
Tracking and limiting a manipulated variable

(Page 205).
In contrast to PID controllers, tracking the manipulated variables (MV1 ... MV4) is enabled for
specific channels via one of the input parameters MV1TrkOn ... MV4TrkOn. The corresponding
manipulated variable is then tracked by the interconnectable input parameters MV1Trk ...
MV4Trk.

With this block, the setpoint must always be set internally at the I/Os SP1 ... SP4. These are
normally operated in the faceplate. In special situations, you can interconnect the setpoints
but they can then no longer be changed using the faceplate.
Setpoint tracking in manual mode

In this situation (SP_TrackCV = 1), the internal setpoints SP1 ... SP4 are tracked to the
assigned process values CV1 ... CV4 in "manual mode". This function allows a bumpless
transfer to "automatic mode". After the transfer, the setpoints can be changed by the operator
again.

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Setpoint filters
The setpoint filter is the only way of changing the action of the predictive controller without
having to create a new user data block with the MPC Configurator and reinitialize the controller.
The specified time constant PreFilt1 ... PreFilt4 of the setpoint filter can be interpreted
as the required settling time of this CV channel following a setpoint step change. As the time
constant setting increases, the controller works more slowly and less aggressively. In
particular, this reduces the influence of a setpoint step change in one control channel on
neighboring control channels.
Internally, the ModPreCon block works with sets of future setpoints that are compared with the
predicted movements of the controlled variables. Without the setpoint filter, it is assumed that
the current setpoint will continue to remain valid in the future within the prediction horizon. If
there is a setpoint step change, this means that the full value of the new setpoint will be required
in the near future although the process cannot achieve this (according to the prediction). With
the setpoint filter, an asymptotic setpoint trajectory (first order) is calculated from the current
process value to the required setpoint so that the required setpoint is reached in the specified
time.
Note
The setpoint filter also comes into effect without a setpoint step if the process value deviates
significantly from the setpoint due to disturbances. This means that the filter not only slows
down the control response but indirectly also the response to disturbances.
The control response can only be slowed down by the setpoint filter and not accelerated; when
the value is 0, the prefilter is deactivated. It is therefore advisable to set the basic controller
action in the MPC Configurator with the "Manipulated variable change penalty" parameter and
then to optimize this in the software using the function for simulation of the closed control loop.
The setpoint filter should then only be used for fine tuning of the action in the operational
system.
Note
Do not select an excessively long filter time constant. Values that are greater than the control
horizon of the predictive controller (s. ModPreCon user DB, header comment of the SCL
source: "control horizon" times "controller sample time" in seconds) can have undesirable
effects when the dead band is used at the same time. If you wish to dramatically slow down
the reaction of the controller, it is better to use the penalty of the manipulated variable changes
in the MPC Configurator.
Simulating signals
● Controlled variable (SimCVx , SimCVxLi)


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In the predictive controller, the error signal is generated over the entire prediction horizon for
each control channel as the deviation between the predicted movement of the process (starting
at the current process value CV1 ... CV4) and future setpoint settings (ending at SP1 ... SP4)
and used to calculate the manipulated variable.
In principle, the effect of the dead bands SP1DeadBand to SP4Deadband is the same as in
a PID controller, but extends over the entire future prediction horizon. In other words, if, for
example, the predicted controlled variable CV1 in the entire prediction horizon is within the
band SP1 ± SP1DeadBand, the controller sees no reason whatsoever to change any
manipulated variable. These are therefore also known as CV bands. In contrast to the
manipulated variable limits, these are not hard constraints that need to be adhered to at all
costs.
In multivariable controllers, it is advisable to make use of the fact that from the perspective of
the application only some of the controlled variables need to move to a specified setpoint
exactly while others only need to remain within a defined range.
A typical example would be quality characteristics for which a tolerance band is specified.
While a dead band in a PID controller tends to put stability at risk, CV bands in individual
controller channels generally relieve the multivariable controller overall.
Using CV bands, the action of a soft override control can be achieved.
Use case for error signal generation with dead band

As long as the pressure in a reactor remains within the set safety limits, the controller is
interested only in product quality. However, as soon as the pressure threatens to leave the
permitted range (in other words, in the prediction it moves towards an illegal value in the future),
the pressure control cuts in. By weighting the controlled variables in the performance index
(see MPC Configurator), the user can specify that predicted violations of the pressure limits
are given a particularly high weighting.
Predictive controller algorithm

The ModPreCon block is derived from the familiar DMC algorithm (Dynamic Matrix Control) .
Future changes to the manipulated variable within the control horizon are calculated according
to the formula:
r r r
∆u = C ⋅ (w − f )
Where:
● w contains the time series of the future setpoints
● f contains the predicted free movement of the controlled variables (with constant
manipulated variables) in the future
● C is the constant controller matrix calculated by the MPC Configurator. C includes both the
process model and the weighting of the manipulated variable changes and the controlled
variables from the performance index of the optimization.

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Based on the principle of the receding horizon, only the first value is taken from the vector of
the optimum manipulated variable changes over the entire control horizon and applied to the
process. In the next step, the newly arrived process values are taken into account and the
calculation repeated over the entire prediction horizon.
With predictive controllers, the manipulated variable changes are based on the control
deviations predicted in the future, while with a PID controller, they are based on error signal
of the past (possibly also integrated). This can be interpreted as a "looking ahead" strategy.
Anti-windup
When manipulated variable limits are active, anti-windup measures are taken automatically
within the controller. The prediction equations use the real limited values of the manipulated
variable instead of theoretically calculated values.
Model-based disturbance compensation

Model-based disturbance compensation can and should be used when a known disturbance
has a strong influence on the process and its cause can be measured.
The effects of a measurable disturbance (DV1 I/O) on all controlled variables CV1 ... CV4 can
be estimated when the controller is taken into manual mode. This means that no movements
of the controlled variables whatsoever result from changes to the manipulated variable and all
movements result from the disturbance. If the disturbance can be measured but cannot be
actively adjusted, it may be necessary to search through a data archive to find the time
segments in which the disturbance changed.
The identification of the transfer functions from the disturbance variable DV1 to all controlled
variables CV1 ... CV4 (disturbance model, in the graphic above G(1.d) and G(2.d)) is performed
with the MPC Configurator and is analogous to the identification of the main transfer functions
(G(1.1) to G(2.2)). The measured disturbance variable is then switched to the DV1 input of the
ModPreCon block and disturbance compensation is activated with DV_On = 1. As a result, the
effect of the measurable disturbance is taken into account in the prediction and the controller
can start counter measures in advance before the disturbance can have a massive influence
on the controlled variables.

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Such disturbance compensation is especially effective when the disturbance is constant in

sections and changes from time to time. If a disturbance changes constantly or oscillates,
however, the feedforward control is not enabled during operation of the controller to avoid
constant oscillation of the manipulated variables, although it should be taken into account in
the MPC Configurator when creating the process model.
If there is no disturbance model in the user data block, the DV1 input is ignored.
Typical examples of measurable disturbances are inlet volumes in distillation columns or
throughput of continuous reactors.
Predictive controller with more than one measurable disturbance

If you want to plan for more than one measurable disturbance in an application, but do not
need all four disturbances from the ModPreCon block, you can dedicate the first of the
previously unused control channels for disturbance variable feedforwarding.
Example: You only have two control actions available, so only use MV1 and MV2. Then connect
the additional measurable disturbance variable DV2 to the MV3Trk input parameter and set
MV3TrkOn = 1. For recording training data for the predictive controller, declare MV3Trk as the
third disturbance and also use the CFC trend recorder to record the effect of changes to DV2
on all controlled variables.
Use the MPC Configurator to then determine a process model that describes the effects of
DV2. However, if the DV2 in "automatic mode" of the controller changes due to external
influences, the effect of such change is taken into consideration for predicting future process
reactions through MV3Trk, and predictive methods can be used to compensate. The
performance of the disturbance compensation is exactly the same as that for regular
feedforward control via the input parameters DV and DV_On = 1.
If you want to disable this disturbance compensation in runtime with the unused MV3
manipulated variable, you need to insert a MV3Trk a selector block in front of the SelA02In
input. This allows you to set a constant zero for MV3Trk instead of the measured value DV2,
which stops the effect of MV3 on prediction. (Due to this reassignment, MV3TrkOn must always
remain 1 to prevent the controller from changing the value of MV3.)
This way, up to four measurable disturbances can be selected. However, the sum of the
manipulated variables and disturbances may not exceed a total number of five.
Control of square and non-square systems

In multivariable controllers, the number of manipulated variables should ideally be the same
as the number of controlled variables. This is known as a "square system". As long as
constraints do not influence operation, the controller can, in principle, track all controlled
variables exactly to the selected setpoints.
If there are less manipulated variables than controlled variables, or individual manipulated
variables have reached their limits, there is no freedom in the control problem. This means
that it is not possible for all setpoints to be reached exactly.

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The ModPreCon algorithm then finds a compromise that can be influenced by the selection of
controlled variable weights (priorities) in the MPC Configurator: Controlled variables with higher
priority will have lower control deviations.
Note
Since the ModPreCon block is a lean predictive controller algorithm without online optimization,
there can be no general guarantee that the compromise found is optimum in a mathematical
sense; in other words, it is the minimum of the fit function taking into account the manipulated
variable limits. In most practical situations, however, the controller finds sensible compromises.
The static operating point optimization it not a dynamic online optimization in this sense, i.e. it
does not change anything in the above-mentioned restriction.
If there are more manipulated variables than controlled variables or if some of the controlled
variables are already within their setpoint bands, there is surplus freedom in the control
problem. A lean predictive controller algorithm, however, cannot recognize this situation
explicitly and use the free manipulated variables for optimization. The ModPreCon block
therefore moves all manipulated variables to values that meet the aims in terms of controlled
variables and then leaves them there. In some situations, however, it can be useful to provide
the controller with more manipulated variables than controlled variables, for example when the
effect of individual manipulated variables is too restricted.
Another approach is to define the excess manipulated variables as pseudo controlled variables
at the same time. You do this by assigning a setpoint with low priority to the pseudo controlled
variables. The controller then attempts to achieve the important control aims as first priority
and, at the same time, attempts to reach certain ideal values for the individual manipulated
variables.
Control of linear and non-linear systems

The ModPreCon algorithm is based on a linear, time invariant process model. As a result, in
much the same way as a PID controller, it is suitable above all for controlling non-linear systems
around a fixed operating point.
Again analogous to the PID controller, there are, however, several possibilities with which the
area of application can be extended with non-linear systems:
Compensation functions between controller and controlled system:

It is, for example, possible to compensate the effect of a non-linear valve characteristic curve
using a polygon block between the MV output and the control input of the valve block. Care
must be taken when implementing the manipulated variable limits. In the same way, the effect
of a non-linearity at the output of the controlled system (for example a sensor characteristic
curve) can be compensated by a polygon block before the CV input of the controller. Remember
that the corresponding SP must also be transformed accordingly. In both cases, the
compensation functions become part of the controlled system from the perspective of the
controller. The aim is always to keep the overall response of the controlled system consisting
of process and compensation elements as linear as possible.
Multimodel control:
This approach is related to the basic idea of operating-point-based parameter control with PID
controllers. Since the model parameter of the ModPreCon block cannot be modified in runtime,

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however, the control strategy for selecting the suitable parameter set becomes a control
strategy for selecting the suitable model.
Several ModPreCon instances with different models for different operating points run at the
same time. The local optimal models are determined by starting the process at the various
operating points with small amplitudes, so that only the reaction of the non-linear process in
the ambience of this operating point is registered.
The final manipulated variable for each manipulated variable is formed as a weighted mean
value of the manipulated variables proposed by the controller instances. (It is recommended
that experiments for starting the process for the MPC Configurator are only performed after
implementing the functions for adding the manipulated variables, in order to ensure that the
same conditions applicable when the model is in operation actually take effect.)
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The weighting factors 0 ... 1 are formed in the same way as the membership functions known
from fuzzy logic so that the sum of all weights is always one and each controller has the highest
weighting at its own operating point. A polygon with 4 or 5 interpolation points is used to
calculate each individual weighting factor. The weighting factors are calculated based on a
specific measurable PV variable of the process, which is representative for the operating point
of the process. This can be one of the CVx controlled variables, although it does not have to
be. The abscissa of the interpolation points of all polygons is selected in such a way that they
cover the entire value range of PV in order to avoid extrapolation errors.
One should note in this regard that the only non-linear effects in the full multi-variable control
loop that can be modeled are those that correlate exactly to a representative PV variable. This
approach is therefore not suitable for cases in which individual partial transfer functions
demonstrate non-linear effects that depend on various, totally independent variables.
To ensure the stability of the overall control loop, all subcontrollers must be at least stable at
all operating points. In contrast to PID controllers however, an MPC is not affected by windup
problems if it temporarily runs in "automatic mode" but cannot intervene in the real process
(weighting factor zero).
One of the controller instances is defined as the main controller and shown in the operator
faceplate on the OS. All others are connected in such a way that they adopt the operating

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mode ("manual"/"automatic mode") and the setpoints from the main controller. The manual
manipulated variables are passed to the secondary controller via the tracking inputs. This
means that no operator intervention is required on secondary controllers.
Note
The manipulated variables of the main controller can be used when switching from automatic
to manual mode. If the process was in the operating range of a secondary controller
beforehand, the current manipulated variables in the process can deviate significantly. In this
case, you should apply the actual manipulated values in effect by manual input in the faceplate
of the primary controller.
You can find an example for multi-model controlling in the example project of Advanced
Process Library under Predictive control of a non-linear process (ModPreConNonLinSim)
(Page 2445).
Trajectory control:
This approach neatly combines the advantages of an open loop controller (Feedforward
Control) with those of a closed loop controller with process value feedback (Closed Loop
Control). The controller follows a previously optimized trajectory of setpoints and manipulated
variables; in other words, it only needs to compensate small deviations between the stored
trajectory and the current plant state. A trajectory is an optimum series of manipulated variables
over time and the process values that match them. The required manipulated variables are
read via the inputs MV1Traj ... MV4Traj into the ModPreCon block and added to the values
of the manipulated variable calculated by the algorithm (in automatic mode only). Among other
things, the advantage of this is that the effective manipulated variable acting on the process
can be configured and is limited to the sum of the trajectory and controller action. The process
values from the trajectory are switched to the corresponding setpoint specifications SP1 ...
SP4 of the controller. As long as the process reacts exactly as planned in the trajectory, it will
respond to the series of manipulated variables from the trajectory with the corresponding series
of process values and the control deviation is zero. It is generally known that a non-linear
dynamic process can linearized around a fixed operating point or a steady state of the system.
It is also possible to linearize it around a trajectory.

● DV1.ST
● CV1.ST
● CV2.ST
● CV3.ST
● CV4.ST

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Bit Function
8 Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart (Page 191)
15 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" operating mode
(Page 170)
16 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169)
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can switch to "automatic mode"
1 Not used
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 1 = Operator can change the setpoint 1
6 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variables of all channels
7 1 = Operator can change operating high limits of the setpoints for all channels
8 1 = Operator can change operating low limits of the setpoints for all channels
12 1 = Operator can change the setpoint filter of all channels
13 - 16 Not used
17 1 = Operator can enable the track setpoint in "manual mode" function
18 1 = Operator can activate the model-based disturbance compensation function
19 1 = Operator can enable the function "Prediction without control response"
20 - 22 Not used
23 1 = Operator can change the dead band parameter of all channels
24 1 = Operator can change the tuning parameters
25 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimPV1..4

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Bit Function
28 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variable limits of all channels
29 1 = Operator can change the gradient limits of manipulated variables of all channels
30 0 = Operator can set the integrated static operating point optimization
31 1 = Operator can set the integrated static operating point optimization
Note

In contrast to PID controllers, there are no separate parameters for bar limits. The setpoints
limits are used for all setpoint and actual value bars; manual limits are used as bar limits for
all manipulated variable bars.


Integrated static operating point optimization

The integrated static operating point optimization can be used if no exact SPi setpoint is
specified for at least one controlled variable (index i =1...4), but rather the CVi process value
must remain within a tolerance range SPiOptHiLim…SPiOptLoLim. The tolerance range must,
of course, be within the valid setpoint limits SPiHiLim…SPiLoLim for this control channel. The
tolerance range SPiOptHiLim…SPiOptLoLim is not coupled to the operator-controlled setpoint
SPi. If the setpoint is changed, the tolerance range is not automatically shifted. If you want to
do this nevertheless, interconnect the SPiOpOut output parameters via two adders to the
width of the tolerance range at the inputs SPiOptHiLim and SPiOptLoLim.
From an economic perspective, different values within the tolerance range can be more or less
favorable. With the help of the optimization function, the optimal economic point can be found
within the tolerance range.

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This is done by defining a target function (performance criterion), which depends on the
manipulated variable and controlled variable of the predictive controller. This can be, for
example, the economic yield of plant operation per time unit or it may involve specific costs or
energy consumption.
J= GradMV1*MV1 +GradMV2*MV2 +GradMV3*MV3 +GradMV4*MV4
+GradCV1*CV1 +GradCV2*CV2 +GradCV3*CV3 +GradCV4*CV4
+J0
You specify the individual GradXVi coefficients of the gradient vector as input variables at the
ModPreCon function block in the CFC or in the parameter view of the faceplate. If individual
coefficients vary with time, e.g. they are dependent on current market prices, you can also
interconnect these input variables. If individual manipulated or controlled variables have no
influence on the performance criterion, leave the corresponding coefficients at the default
value, zero.
You can use the binary J_Mini input parameter to specify whether the target function is to be
maximized or minimized, based on whether this involves yields or costs (J_Mini = 1 :
minimization).
The term J0 combines all contributions to the target function that do not depend on
manipulated variables and controlled variables. These contributions have no effect on the
optimum values in the decision variables, but are applied for calculating the current value of
employed performance criterion similar to the above-mentioned formula.
Within the controller, the terms of the target function that depend on manipulated variables are
converted to make their dependence on the controlled variables visible. To do this, the inverse
stationary process model from the MPC Configurator is used. This requires that the number
of manipulated variables matches the number of controlled variables. If the number of
manipulated variables does not match the number of controlled variables, the largest possible
square submodel in the matrix of the transfer functions is truncated from the top left. If there
are more manipulated variables than controlled variables, for example, only the first
manipulated variables are used, in accordance with the number of controlled variables.
Constraints for the controlled variables take the form of the above-mentioned tolerance ranges
for setpoints. The controller takes care of adhering to the manipulated variable limits, in any
case; they do not have to separately specified as constraints for the optimization.
Enable the optimization using the binary input variable OptimizeOn in the controller faceplate.
The optimizer then returns setpoints within the tolerance ranges that are optimal for the
performance criterion. These setpoints are then sent to the control algorithm, which handles
them in the same way as conventionally specified setpoints (with or without dead band). The
operable SP1...SP4 setpoints are not tracked to the optimized setpoints; when optimization
is disabled, the old setpoints from the faceplate take effect once again. When selecting
variables for archiving and graphic plotter, ensure you use the SP1Out...SP4Out setpoint
actually in effect and not the SP1...SP4. input variables.
The current value of the performance criterion is displayed at the J_Actual output variables.
You can find additional information about the topic of static operating point optimization in the
online help for the MPC configuration editor.

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Display of the prediction of free movement

The prediction of free motion is a forecast for the future behavior of the process within the
overall prediction horizon, under the assumption that all manipulated variables are frozen at
their current values. The time length of the prediction horizon is indicated in the output
parameter PrediHorizon in the [s] unit.
The prediction of free motion is recalculated in each sampling step within the control algorithm.
If the manipulated variables is to a constant value in manual mode, the prediction of the free
movement is actually a realistic prediction for the future process response. It can therefore be
represented graphically in the faceplate at least in terms of quality. For this purpose, five
equidistant interpolation values are copied from the prediction horizon, and displayed in the
standard view of the faceplate as a vertical bar next to the current process value.
Example: The prediction horizon is 1800s=30min and the current time is labeled with the index
k. The prediction for k+6min, and next to it k+12min, up to k+30min then appears on the right
next to the bar of the current process value. If the upper border of the bar is conceptually
connected with a line (red in the picture red), you can imaging the curve created by the future
course of the process value over the next half hour.
In automatic mode (tracking function is switched off), the value of the manipulated variables
changes with each sampling step. The prediction of free movement is then only a fictional
mathematical formulation within the algorithm, and not a realistic prediction for the future
process response. This is why the prediction is only displayed in manual mode or in automatic
mode with active tracking function. The display can be generally suppressed using
Feature.Bit31.
Prediction without control response

In this special "operating mode" (comparable to the block-internal simulation), the controller
only monitors the process and indicates what it would like to do in the next sampling step
without actively intervening in the process. This allows you as the user to build trust before
"switching active" the controller the first time, i.e. actively intervening in the process.
"Prediction Mode" is activated via the binary input variable PredictMode or in "Parameters" in
the faceplate view. Setpoints and process values are read as in normal automatic mode. The
prediction of the free movement and manipulated variable change for the next sampling step
are calculated as in normal automatic mode. The starting point for the prediction of the
manipulated variable for the next sampling step, however, is the current process value of the
follow-up control loop at the MV1Trk…MV4Trk tracking inputs. The predicted manipulated
variables are not output at the normal outputs MV1...4, but rather at the MV1Pred...MV4Pred
outputs, which were especially introduced for this purpose, and are displayed in the standard
view of the faceplate on the left next to MV1...4, as long as "Prediction Mode" is active.
● When the controller is in automatic mode, in "Prediction Mode" all MVi (i=1..4) are set to
match the assigned MViTrk input parameters, similar to tracking mode.
● When the controller in manual mode, all MVi are set to the desired manual values regardless
of "Prediction Mode".
● When "Prediction Mode" is disabled, all MViPred always equal the assigned MVi.

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Automatic process trigger for model identification

In order to determine the process model for the model predictive controller, the process must
be artificially triggered in order to observe its dynamic response and record it in the form of
training data. This trigger can be specified manually in manual mode of the controller.
Alternatively, a suitable trigger signal can be generated automatically in the form a defined,
symmetrical sequence of manipulated variable jumps. The trigger signals are calculated by
an auxiliary function block, "AutoExcitation", which is built into the process tag type and
interconnected with ModPreCon .
Additional MV1Excite…MV4Excite input variables are required for this on the controller.
Process triggering performed in manual mode of the controller, because automatic mode
cannot be activated before modeling. The new process trigger "operating mode" can only be
controlled via the ExciteOn input bit on the Engineering System, and not on the operator station,
since the CFC is needed for data recording in any case. However, process triggering must
be displayed on the OS in standard view at the lower left.
Manual intervention per faceplate remains possible even during the triggering. The values of
the MV1Excite...MV4Excite input parameters are therefore only written to the
MV1Man...MV4Man manual values event-based, but only if they change.
You can find additional details on automatic process triggering in the online help for the MPC
configuration editor.
See also
5.6.4 ModPreCon error handling
Error handling of ModPreCon

blocks.
● Error numbers

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-1 Default value when the block is installed; this message is irrelevant.
3 Configuration error: Block is inserted in the wrong OB, cycle time of the OB is not
suited for controller configuration.
32 The value of CV1 can no longer be displayed in the real number field or is not a
number.
number.
number.
number.
36 The MV_Trk1 value can no longer be displayed in the real number field or is not a
number.
number.
number.
number.
90 The controller matrix could not be loaded from the user data block.
The ErrorOpt output parameter is used to output the status of the lower-level LPOptim block.
See ModPreCon I/Os (Page 726) for more.
See also
Description of LPOptim (Page 953)

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5.6.5 ModPreCon messaging
Messaging
See also
5.6.6 ModPreCon I/Os

I/Os of ModPreCon
Input parameters

AutModLi* 1 = Automatic mode via interconnection or STRUCT -
SFC (controlled by ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp* 1 = Automatic mode via operator (controlled BOOL 0
by ModLiOp = 0)
BatchEn 1 = Enabled for allocation by batch control BOOL 0
BatchName Batch name STRING[32] ''
CV1 Control variable 1 (process value) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CV1_Unit Unit of measure for control variable 1 (proc‐ INT 1001
ess value)
CV2 Manipulated variable 2 (process value) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CV2_Unit Unit of measure for manipulated variable 2 INT 1001
(process value)

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CV3 Manipulated variable 3 (process value) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(process value)
CV4 manipulated variable 4 (process value) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(process value)
DB_No Number of the data block in which the con‐ INT 0
troller data is saved.
DV_On 1 = Activate the feedforward control from BOOL 1
DV1
DV1 Disturbance variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExciteOn 1 = Automatic process trigger; MViExcite BOOL 0
input parameters are written to the MVi out‐
puts
Feature I/O for additional ModPreCon functions STRUCT -
(Page 711) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
GradCV1 Gradient vector for performance criterion, STRUCT -
element (factor) for CV1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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GradMV1 Gradient vector for performance criterion, STRUCT -
element (factor) for MV1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
J_Actual_Unit Physical unit of performance J_Actual INT 0
J_Mini 1 = Minimize, 0 = maximize BOOL 0
J0 Value of the performance criterion in the REAL 0
operating point
ManModLi* 1 = Manual mode via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1 = Manual mode via OS operator (control‐ BOOL 0
led by ModLiOp = 0)
ModLiOp Operating mode switchover by: STRUCT -
● 0 = Operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● 1 = Interconnection or SFC ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_RelOp* 1 = Release for maintenance by OS opera‐ BOOL 0
tor
MV1_Unit Unit of measure for manipulated variable 1 INT 1342
MV1Excite MV1 for automatic process trigger STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1HiLim High limit of manipulated variable MV1 REAL 100.0
MV1LoLim Low limit of manipulated variable MV1 REAL ● 0.0
MV1Man* Manual value: Operator input for setting the REAL 0.0
manipulated variable MV1 in manual mode
MV1ManHiLim High limit of manipulated variable MV1 in REAL 100.0
manual mode
MV1ManLoLim Low limit of manipulated variable MV1 in REAL 0.0
manual mode
MV1RaLim Gradient limit of the manipulated variable REAL 100.0
MV1 per sampling step
MV1Traj Trajectory value that is added to the manip‐ REAL 0.0
ulated variable MV1

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MV1Trk Tracking value for the manipulated variable STRUCT -
MV1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1TrkOn 1 = Tracking of manipulated variable MV1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV2LoLim Low limit of manipulated variable MV2 REAL 0.0
manual mode
manual mode
ulated variable MV2
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
manual mode
manual mode
ulated variable MV3

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
manual mode
manual mode
ulated variable MV4
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Occupied 1 = Allocated by SIMATIC BATCH BOOL 0
OosLi 1 = Out of service, via interconnection or STRUCT -
SFC (0-1 edge transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp* 1 = Out of service, via OS operator BOOL 0
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authori‐ DWORD 16#00000000
zation, connected with the Out output pa‐
rameter of the upstream block, OpStations
OptimOffOp 1 = Disable optimization, normal setpoints BOOL 0
SP1...SP4 in effect
OptimOnOp 1 = Enable optimization, optimized set‐ BOOL 0
points SP1Out ... SP4Out in effect

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OS_Perm I/O for operator permissions STRUCT -
● Bit 25: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PredictMode 1 = "Prediction mode" enabled, prediction BOOL 0
only, no intervention in the process
PreFilt1 Settling time [s] of the setpoint filter for set‐ REAL 0.0
point SP1
PreFilt2 Time constant [s] of the setpoint filter for REAL 0.0
setpoint SP2
setpoint SP3
setpoint SP4
Restart* 1 = Restart of the block and adoption of the BOOL 1
data from the user block that is entered at
the input parameter DB_No
SafePos1 Neutral position for MV1 BOOL 0
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as ANY -
an additional faceplate in the standard view
SelFp2 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as ANY -
an additional faceplate in the preview
SimCV1* Controlled variable CV1 (process value) REAL 0.0
which is used with SimOn = 1
SimCV4 Controlled variable CV4 (process value) REAL 0.0
SimCV1Li Controlled variable CV1 (process value) STRUCT -
that is used for SimOnLi.Value = 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
(SimLiOp.Value =1)
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)

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(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
SimOnLi 1 = Simulation via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(controlled by SimLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_TrkCV 1 = Setpoints follow the CVs in manual BOOL 0
mode and in tracking
SP1* Setpoint 1 STRUCT -
SP1.ST=FF: Operable in faceplate ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
SP1DeadBand Width of the dead band control of CV1 REAL 0.0
SP1HiLim High limit for setpoint 1 REAL 100.0
SP1LoLim Low limit for setpoint 1 REAL 0.0
SP1OptHiLim High limit for optimization of setpoint 1 REAL 100.0
SP1OptLoLim Low limit for optimization of setpoint 1 REAL 0.0

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algorithm.
Output parameters

AutAct 1 = Automatic mode is active STRUCT -
0 = Manual mode is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CV1Out Output of manipulated variable 1 (process STRUCT -
value) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. You can find INT -1
information via the error numbers that are
output by this block at ModPreCon error han‐
dling (Page 724)
ErrorOpt Error number of the integrated optimization INT 0
function, see the description of function block
LPOptim
Fut1_y1... Fut1_y5 Prediction of free movement of CV1 for five REAL 0
future points in time within the prediction ho‐
rizon
rizon
rizon

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rizon
J_Actual Current value of the performance criterion REAL 0
Loop1Closed 1 = Control loop for CV1 closed STRUCT -
0 = Control loop for CV1 open ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManAct 1 = Manual mode active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Release by OS operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1 Control variable 1 (control signal) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1HiAct 1 = High limit of manipulated variable 1 STRUCT -
reached or exceeded ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1LoAct 1 = Low limit of manipulated variable 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1Pred One-step prediction for MV1 in the "Predic‐ REAL 0
tion without control response" mode
MV2 Manipulated variable 2 (control signal) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NumberCVs Number of controlled variables (process val‐ INT 0
ues) used
NumberDVs Number of disturbances used INT 0
NumberMVs Number of manipulated variables used INT 4
OosAct 1 = Block is "out of service" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, for DWORD 16#00000000
feedforwarding to other blocks. Bit 31 of this
parameter is used by Feature.Bit24
OptimAct 1 = Optimization is active BOOL 0
OptimAvailable 1 = Optimization available, 0 = Optimization BOOL 0
not available, because old user data block is
loaded
the block algorithm
PrediHorizon Prediction horizon [s] REAL 0

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SP1OpOut Copy of the operable setpoint 1 for step-ena‐ STRUCT -
bling ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP1Out Setpoint 1 used by controller STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Status1 Status word 1 DWORD 16#00
See also

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5.6.7 ModPreCon block diagram
ModPreCon block diagram

See also
5.6.8.1 ModPreCon views
Views of the ModPreCon block

The block ModPreCon provides the following views:
● ModPreCon standard view (Page 738)
● ModPreCon trend view (Page 748)
● ModPreCon parameter view (Page 743)
● ModPreCon parameter view channel 1 to 4 (Page 745)
● ModPreCon preview (Page 746)
● Block icon for ModPreCon (Page 749)
See also
Trend view (Page 317)

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5.6.8.2 ModPreCon standard view
ModPreCon standard view


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The standard view has an upper half and a lower half. You can change between the two halves
with the arrow keys. The upper half shows all available controlled variable channels with their
setpoints, while the lower half shows all available manipulated variable channels.
Upper screen half (controlled variables)

Refer to section Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) for information
(2), (3), (4) and (5) Displaying and switching for values for channels 1 to 4
This area always has the same layout for channels 1 to 4:

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(7) Displaying and changing the process value including signal status
In the object properties (I/Os PVx_Out > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the
text to be displayed for these parameters.
(8) Displaying and changing the setpoint including signal status
This area shows the current setpoint with the corresponding signal status. Refer to the
Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the setpoint.
system (ES).
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"
Additional information on this is available in section Release for maintenance (Page 65) Display
area for block states.

● "Simulation"
● "Process excitation"
The automatic process trigger is fed forward using the upstream block AutoExcitation for
recording learning data for the MPC configurator. The manipulated variable step changes
are added to the manipulated values 1 to 4 according to schedule. Avoid external
disturbances to the process while the process trigger is running. The manipulated variables
can be changed manually while the process trigger is running.
You can find additional information on this in the section Simulating signals (Page 59).


● "Tracking on"

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(16) Bar graph for the process value 1

There is a bar graph for the process value for every channel 1 to 4.
(17) Bar graph for the setpoint 1

There is a bar graph for the setpoint for every channel 1 to 4.
graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(18) Prediction of free movement

This area shows you the prediction of free movement in the form of a bar graph. For each
channel from 1 to 4, there is a bar graph for the prediction of free movement, that is, for the
future behavior of the process within the overall prediction horizon, under the assumption that
all manipulated variables are frozen at their current values.
This is why the prediction of free movement is only displayed in manual mode or in automatic
mode with active tracking function.
The value range of the bar graph matches the value range of the assigned setpoint and current
value bar.

(20) Static operating point optimization

Activate the optimization using the button at bottom right. Activation means that the optimized
setpoints SP1Out...SP4Out are actually used instead of the SP1...SP4 setpoints specified in
the faceplate for the closed-loop control. (The actual calculation of the optimum setpoints
depends on this, and is only performed if one of the input variables for the optimization has
changed.) The current value the economic performance criterion J appears in the display field
below.
When optimization is enabled, the optimum setpoints are displayed on the setpoint bar as
small, horizontal lines and highlighted with the abbreviation "opt.". The numerical values of the
optimum setpoints are then displayed left of the input fields for the setpoints.

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Lower screen half (manipulated variables)
(9) Displaying and changing the manipulated variable including signal status
This area shows the current manipulated variable with the corresponding signal status. Refer
to the Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the manipulated
In the object properties (I/Os MVx > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text to
be displayed for these parameters.
(10) Bar graph for the manipulated variable with limit display
This area shows the current manipulated variable in the form of a bar graph. The visible area
in the bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES):
● Limits: MVxHiLim and MVxLoLim
● Display area: MVxManHiLim and MVxManLoLim
(14) Display for block states

There is a display for the states of the block for every channel 1 to 4:
● "Tracking"

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5.6.8.3 ModPreCon parameter view
Parameter view of ModPreCon
(1) Settings
● "SP := CV in manual mode": ☑ Bumpless switchover from "manual mode" to "automatic
mode"
● "Prediction only" activate this special "operating mode" by selecting the check box. The
controller then only listens in on the process and indicates what it would like to do in the
next sampling step without actively intervening in the process
● "Disturbance compensation": ☑ Select disturbance feedforward
● "Disturbance variable"
You cannot change the disturbance variable, it can only be displayed.
In the object properties (I/Os DV1 > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text to
be displayed for this parameter.

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(2) Service
● "Simulation"
this.

process
(4) Optimization
Direction of the optimization (minimize or maximize)
By default, the optimizer seeks to maximize the performance function, in the assumption that
it is dealing with economic yield. If you want to search a minimum, however, because you are
dealing with costs or consumption values, click this button.
Specification of performance criterion for the operating point optimization
The performance criterion consists of a weighted sum of all manipulated and controlled
variables. For each manipulated variable and controlled variable, enter the appropriate
weighting factor, i.e. the coefficient of the gradient vector. Zero means that the value of the
corresponding manipulated variable or controlled variable no direct influence on the economic
yield. If the controller has less than four manipulated variables or controlled variables, the
irrelevant variables are hidden automatically.

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5.6.8.4 ModPreCon parameter view channel 1 to 4
Parameter view channel 1 to 4 for ModPreCon

The layout of the parameter view for channels 1 to 4 is always identical:
(1) Displaying and changing the limit parameters for the setpoint
You can change the following parameters for the setpoint in this area:
● "H range": High limit for setpoint operation
● "H range optimization": High limit for optimizing the setpoint
● "Operator input": Display of the setpoint entered in the standard view, cannot be operated
here.
● "Dead band": Dead band (Page 62), Error signal generation and dead band section
● "Optimal setpoint": Calculated by the optimization, cannot be operated
● "L range optimization": Low limit for optimizing the setpoint
● "L range": Low limit for setpoint operation
● "Prefilter": ModPreCon functions (Page 711), Setpoint filter section
You can find additional information on this in the section Changing values (Page 270) .

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(2) Displaying and changing the limit parameters for the manipulated variable
You can change the following parameters for the manipulated variable in this area:
● "H range": Upper limit of the manipulated variable for automatic mode
● "L range": Low limit of manipulated variable for automatic mode
● "Gradient limit": Maximum (absolute) change in the manipulated variable per sampling step

process
5.6.8.5 ModPreCon preview
Preview for ModPreCon
(1) Process value

This area displays the real process values (PVx) and the prediction horizon.

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In the object properties (I/Os PVxOut > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text
to be displayed for these parameters.
Prediction horizon
The prediction horizon specifies how far the controller looks into the furutre of its calculation.

process
The following enabled operations for parameters are shown here:
● "Automatic": You can switch to "automatic mode".
● " "Local operating permission": Use the ← button to switch to the standard view of the
● "Change SP1": You can change the setpoint 1
● "Change MVs": You can change the manipulated variables
Note
The OS operator must always be able to switch to "manual mode". That is why the switch
to "manual mode" is not shown here in the faceplate.
(Page 217) .

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5.6.8.6 ModPreCon trend view
ModPreCon trend view

There is a block-specific trend view for ModPreCon which is supplied as file
@PG_APL_TrendMPC.pdl and which you can modify if necessary.
(1) Toolbar
(3) Status bar
permission.
Help.
The trend view is divided into two screen halves.
The upper screen half shows all controlled variables with their associated setpoints. The
setpoint is shown in the same color as the associated process value to allow the assignment
to be identified straight away. Setpoints are dashed lines, process values are bold lines. If a
controlled variable is exactly on the setpoint, it hides the setpoint.
The lower screen half shows all manipulated variables.
Both screen halves use the same color sequence for the individual channels. The sequence
starts at channel 1 with green (standard color for the process value with the PID controller)
and then goes through the color spectrum from top to bottom as far as gray and black. Each
channel has its own y-axis in the corresponding color.

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See also
ModPreCon views (Page 737)
5.6.8.7 Block icon for ModPreCon
Block icons for ModPreCon

● Operating modes
● Tracking
● Memo display

1

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8

icon)

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5.7 PIDConL - Continuous PID controller (Large)
5.7.1 Description of PIDConL

Type and number: FB 1874
Family: Control
Area of application for PIDConL

● Cascade control
● Ratio control
● Smith predictor closed-loop control
● Override control (override)
How it works
The block is a PID controller with continuous output signal (manipulated variable). It is used
to activate a final controlling element with continuous action input.
The block functions following the PID algorithm with a delayed D component and an integrator
with double precision.
The block is suitable for controlling sluggish control loops, for example, for temperatures and
filling levels, and high-speed control loops, for example, for flow rates and speed. For a given
CPU, a compromise has to be made between the number of controllers and the frequency
with which the individual controllers have to be processed. The faster the modulated control
loops are, i.e. the more frequently the manipulated variables have to be calculated per time
unit, the lower the number of controllers that can be installed.
Configuration
the

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– CPI_In
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
For the PIDConL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag
types as examples and there is a example project (APL_Example_xx, xx designates the
language variant) containing different application cases for this block. Several application
cases are simulated in the example project and serve to explain how the block works.
(Page 2388)
● Split-range controller with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (SplitrangeControl)
(Page 2399)
● Ratio control with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (RatioControl) (Page 2402)
● Cascade control with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (CascadeControl)
(Page 2406)
(Page 2391)
● PID controller with dynamic feedforward control (FfwdDisturbCompensat) (Page 2393)
● Override control (Page 2412)
● PID controller with Smith predictor (SmithPredictorControl) (Page 2396)
● PID controller for PA/FF devices (PIDControl_Lean_Fb) (Page 2387)
● Process simulation including noise generator (ProcSimC; ProcSimS) (Page 2437)
● Cascade control of temperature by using the heat flow (CascadeSim) (Page 2439)
● Control loop monitoring for simulation with colored noise (ConPerMonSim) (Page 2441)
● Feedforward control to compensate a measurable disturbance variable
(DisturbCompSim) (Page 2441)

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● Operating point-oriented adaptation of parameters (gain scheduling) for non-linear

processes (GainSchedSim) (Page 2442)
● Override control on a pipeline (OverrideSim) (Page 2443)
● Smith predictor for a dead time system (SmithPredictorSim) (Page 2443)
● Filtering of noisy measured values in a control loop (SigSmoothSim) (Page 2444)
Use the Feature bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics
of this block.
The following output parameters are written with the corresponding input parameters:
● PV_HysOut
● PV_AH_Out
● PV_WH_Out
● PV_TH_Out
● PV_AL_Out
● PV_WL_Out
● PV_TL_Out

You can find a description for each parameter in section PIDConL I/Os (Page 773).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 MV_ForOn.Value
MV_ForOn.Value)
11 MV.Value > ManLoLim
12 SimLiOp.Value
13 "Interlock" button is enabled OR Intlock.ST ≠ 16#FF
14 0 = Open padlock in the block icon
1 = Closed padlock in block icon

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15 - 17 Not used
18 SimOn AND ManAct
19 AdvCoAct
21 NegGain
23 OptimEn
24 OptimOcc
25 Not used
icon
27 - 28 Not used
29 BypProt
30 Dead band is temporarily disabled
31 Not used

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 ER_AH_Act.Value
20 ER_AL_Act.Value

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23 ER_AH_MsgEn
24 ER_AL_MsgEn
25 RbkWH_Act.Value
26 RbkWL_Act.Value
29 RbkWH_MsgEn
30 RbkWL_MsgEn
31 MS_RelOp

17 BypassAct.Value
18 - 23 Not used
25 Hidden bypass signal in Intlock
26 LockAct.Value
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 1 = Input parameter MV_ChnST is interconnected
31 Not used

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8 - 31 Not used
See also
PIDConL functions (Page 759)
PIDConL messaging (Page 770)
PIDConL block diagram (Page 790)
PIDConL error handling (Page 769)
PIDConL modes (Page 757)
5.7.2 PIDConL modes
PIDConL operating modes

descriptions.
"Automatic mode"
"Manual mode"


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"Out of service"
(Page 72) section.
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
See also
PIDConL I/Os (Page 773)
Description of PIDConL (Page 752)

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5.7.3 PIDConL functions
Functions of PIDConL
Generation of manipulated variables

The manipulated variable MV can be generated as follows:
MV_For‐ Intlock ManAct MV_Trk AdvCoAct MV = Limit monitoring State

On On AND NOT
AdvCoModSP
1 - - - - MV_Force none Forced tracking through con‐
d straint without limitation
0 1 - - - Neutral none Interlock state
position:
depends
on
SafePos,
SafePos2
0 0 1 - - Man ManHiLim Manual mode, set by the oper‐
ManLoLim ator
0 0 0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with limitation
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 0 1 AdvCoMV MV_HiLim Higher-level program mode
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 0 0 P_Part + MV_HiLim Automatic mode (PID algo‐
I_Part + MV_LoLim rithm)
D_Part +
FFwd
If the controller is in "out of service" mode, the output parameter MV is set to the last valid value
in manual mode or the neutral position manipulated variable depending on the Feature Bit
(Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169)). Refer to the Out of
service (Page 72) section for more on this.

(Page 205).
Neutral position
The block provides the standard function Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers
(Page 48).

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Group error
● CSF


If the manipulated variable MV is greater than the minimum manual limit ManLoLim, this is
recognized as actuator active. This status can be used to indicate a customized symbol in the
process image, for example, and is saved in the status word (see Status word section in
Description of PIDConL (Page 752)).


ExtMsgx (Page 86).



Using setpoint ramp



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Simulating signals
Bypass function

The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87) with
the alarm delay type Two time values per limit pair (Page 210). With the Feature Bit Separate
delay times for each alarm (Page 174), the alarm delay type Two time values for each individual
limit (Page 211) can be activated.

For further connections to the other blocks, the following input parameters are also displayed
with the corresponding output parameters:

The Feature.Bit14 can be used to feedforward an external error signal ER_Ext. When the
external error signal is activated, ER_Ext affects both the dead band and the error signal alarm
generation.
Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step changes

The block provides the standard function Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step
changes (Page 199).

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and control deviation (Page 96). The monitoring of error signal works with the alarm delay type
Two time values per limit pair (Page 210). With the Feature Bit Separate delay times for each
alarm (Page 174), the alarm delay type Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211)
can be activated.


Gain as a physical variable:
● NormPV.High = 100 and NormPV.Low = 0
● NormMV.High = 100 and NormMV.Low = 0
GainEff = Gain
Entering a standardized Gain (dimensionless):
Change the standardized variables to the actual range of the process values and manipulated
variables.
● Internal and external setpoints; the process value and corresponding parameters are
● The manual value, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, feedforward control and
the corresponding parameters are set according to the physical measuring range of the
manipulated variable.

PID algorithm
Where:
s = Complex number

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Note
The formula describes a standard application where P, I and D components are activated and
the P and D components are not in the feedback circuit (PropSel = 1, TI <> 0 and IntSel
= 1, TD <> 0 and DIffSel = 1, DiffToFbk = 0 and PropFacSP = 1).

● The P component is displayed at the P_Part I/O and can be deactivated using PropSel
=0.
● The I component is displayed at the I_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TI = 0 or
IntSel = 0. In deactivated state, I_Part is specified by MV_Offset and added to the
manipulated variable. Make a selection for this value so that the remaining control deviation
equals zero at the control loop's typical operating point, at least. IntSel is used for
temporary deactivation of the I component. The I component is not reactivated until TI <>
0 and IntSel = 1. After the I component is activated, the integrator continues working
starting from MV_Offset.
● The D component is displayed at the D_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TD = 0 or
DiffSel = 0.

The block provides the standard function Structure segmentation at controllers (Page 207).
Anti-windup
The controller has an anti-windup function. The I component is frozen after the manipulated
variable has reached limits (MV_HiLim or MV_LoLim).

The block provides the standard function Feedforwarding and limiting disturbance variables
(Page 206).

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Control zone
The block provides the standard function Using control zones (Page 203).

● Signal status for the process value PV_Out:
The signal status of the output parameter PV_Out always corresponds to the signal status
of input parameter PV or, if the block is in simulation mode, 16#60.
output parameters PV_Out and SP and is output.
The signal status 16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a
sink with external simulation.
If the external error signal is activated (Feature.Bit14 = 1), the signal status of
ER_Ext.ST is applied.
The signal status of output parameter MV is obtained in "automatic mode" or in "program
mode" with default setpoint from the worst signal status of the two parameters FFwd and
ER and is output. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good. The signal status
16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external
simulation. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good.
● Signal status for position feedback RbkOut:
The signal status of RbkOut always corresponds to the signal status of input parameter
Rbk or, if the block is in simulation mode, 16#60.
Feature.Bit14 = 1 (external error signal)
– ER_Ext.ST;
– FFwd.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
– MV_ChnST.ST;
Feature.Bit14 = 0 (external error signal)
– SP.ST;
– PV_Out.ST;
– FFwd.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
– MV_ChnST.ST;

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Bit Function
12 Control zone with specified I component (Page 164)
13 Control zone with frozen I component (Page 164)
14 External control deviation (Page 154)
(Page 170)
18 Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers (Page 176)
30 Dead band is temporarily disabled (Page 145)
Bit Function

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Bit Function
7 1 = Operator can change the manual parameter Man
19 1 = Operator can permit the PID optimization function OptimEn
20 1 = Operator can enable the track setpoint in "manual mode" function SP_TrkPV
27 1 = Operator can change the control zone parameter ConZone
28 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AH_DFac
29 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AL_DFac
30 Not used
31 Not used
Bit Function

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Bit Function
13 "Interlock" button is disabled
30 1 = Operator can activate the derivative action to the feedback path DiffToFbk
31 1 = Operator can change the proportional action to the feedback path PropFacSP
Note
Interlocks
This block provides the following interlocks:
● Interlock without reset ("Interlock")
If interlock is active without forcing (MV_ForOn =0) the manipulated value MV.Value is set to
the neutral position value ( Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) ).
You can find additional information on this in the section Interlocks (Page 101).
Disabling interlocks
This block provides the standard function Disabling interlocks (Page 104).

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The block provides the standard function Release for maintenance (Page 65)


Button labels
● AutModOp
● ManModOp
● AdvCoOn
● OosOp
● SP_ExtOp
● SP_IntOp




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See also
5.7.4 PIDConL error handling
Error handling of PIDConL

blocks.
● Error numbers


32 The value of FFwd can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
34 The value of MV_Forced can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
52 Feature.Bit30 = 1 and MeanMV.ST = 16#78

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74 ConZone = < 0.0

See also
5.7.5 PIDConL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:

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Process messages

stance
Explanation:

stance
Status 16#@5%x@
Status 16#@6%x@
Status 16#@7%x@
Status 16#@8%x@

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Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 Not allocated
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
9 ExtVa209
10 ExtVa210
See also

Controller blocks

5.7.6 PIDConL I/Os

I/Os of PIDConL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
gram
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypProt 1 = Interlock bypass during simulation BOOL 0
BypLiOp 1 = Bypass commands via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
tion ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypLock 1 = Bypass activation or deactivation is STRUCT -
locked for operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypPVLi 1 = Select bypass PV (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
tion) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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ConZone Width of control zone REAL 0.0
which is calculated by the assigned ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
ConPerMon block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DiffGain Gain of differentiator [1..10] DiffGain STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DiffSel 1 = D component activated BOOL 1
DiffToFbk 1 = D component is placed in the feed‐ BOOL 0
back
ER_A_DC* Delay time for incoming ER high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
ER_AH_DC* Delay time for incoming ER high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
ER_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing ER high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
ER_AH_DG* Delay time for outgoing ER high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
monitoring
ER_AH_DFac* Delay factor at positive setpoint step REAL 0.0
changes for incoming alarms at the error
signal monitoring ER_AH_Lim
toring
ER_AL_DFac* Delay factor at negative setpoint step REAL 0.0
signal monitoring ER_AL_Lim
monitoring
ing
ER_AL_MsgEn 1 = Activate messages for alarm (low) BOOL 1
ER_Ext External error signal STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a ANY
technology block and the message
blocks EventTs, Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter
serves to interconnect the
EventTsOut output parameter of the
EventTs, Event16Ts block. When this
interconnection is configured, the mes‐
sages of the EventTs, Event16Ts
block are displayed on the OS in the
alarm view of the technology block and
can also be acknowledged there.
ExtMsg1 1 = Binary input for freely selectable STRUCT -
message 1 is used ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Feature2 I/O for additional functions (Page 759) STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FFwd* Input for additive disturbance variable STRUCT -
activation ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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FFwdHiLim Limit (high) for additive disturbance var‐ STRUCT -
iable activation ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoLim Limit (low) for additive disturbance vari‐ STRUCT -
able activation ● Value: REAL ● -100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Gain Proportional gain STRUCT -
Intl_En 1 = Interlock without reset (interlock, BOOL 1
Intlock parameter) is in effect
IntHoldNeg 1 = Integrator cannot run in negative di‐ STRUCT -
rection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
IntHoldPos 1 = Integrator cannot run in positive di‐ STRUCT -
rection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Intlock 0 = Interlock without reset is in effect STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has ● Value: BOOL ● 1
cleared, the block can be operated with‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
out reset
1 = Interlock not activated
(Bypass information bit)
IntSel 1 = I component activated BOOL 1
Man* Manual specification for the manipu‐ REAL 0.0
lated variable
ManHiLim Limit (high) for manual parameter Man REAL 100.0
ManLoLim Limit (low) for manual parameter Man REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
erator
MsgEvID1 Message number (assigned automati‐ DWORD 16#00000000
cally)
MsgEvID2 Message number (assigned automati‐ DWORD 16#00000000
cally)

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See also the section Hotspot-Text ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(Page 214) for more on this. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ChnST Signal status of output channel for MV STRUCT -
Should be connected to an output chan‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
nel block ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
MV_Forced* Forced manipulated variable that is not STRUCT -
limited and assumes top priority ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ForOn 1 = Output forced manipulated variable STRUCT -
MV_Forced unlimited at output MV ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiLim Limit (high) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoLim Limit (low) for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Mean Mean value of the MV in the time window STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
MV_Offset Manipulated variable for ER=0, operat‐ REAL 0.0
ing point for controller with deactivated I
component
MV_SafePos Manipulated variable neutral position STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NegGain 0 = Effective proportional gain STRUCT -
GainEff is positive ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Effective proportional gain ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
GainEff is negative

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(GAIN)
NormPV Process value range (PV) for standard‐ STRUCT -
izing the proportional gain (GAIN) ● High: REAL ● 100.0
or SFC (0-1 edge transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OptimEn* 1 = Enable optimization of PID parame‐ BOOL 0
ters by PID tuner
OptimOcc* 1 = Optimization running BOOL 0
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 18: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 19: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PropFacSP Applying the P component to the feed‐ REAL 1.0
back [0..1].
PropSel 1 = Activate P component BOOL 1
PV* Process value (controlled variable) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_A_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
PV_AH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
PV_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
PV_AH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]

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erance limits
PV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low tolerance messages [s]
PV_TH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high toler‐ REAL 0.0
ance messages [s]
PV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low tolerance messages [s]
PV_TH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high toler‐ REAL 0.0
ance messages [s]
message (high)
PV_TL_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for tolerance mes‐ BOOL 1
sage (low)
PV_W_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low warnings [s]
PV_WH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high warn‐ REAL 0.0
ings [s]
PV_W_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high/low or REAL 0.0
only low warnings [s]
PV_WH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high warn‐ REAL 0.0
ings [s]

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feedback
(high)
feedback
(low)
control loop
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
RstBypLi 1 = Reset bypass PV (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SafePos 1 = Neutral position (Page 48) for con‐ BOOL 0
troller manipulated variable is
ManHiLim
0 = Neutral position for controller manip‐
ulated variable is ManLoLim
SafePos2 Neutral position for controller manipu‐ INT 0
lated variable:
0 = SafePos is valid
1 = Neutral position is MV_SafePos
2 = Neutral position is last manipulated
variable (stop)
ly)
the standard view
the preview
SettliTime Settling time [s] of the control loop deter‐ STRUCT -
mined by the ConPerMon block ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
SettliFactor Factor to increase the settling time to REAL 2.0
adjust the dead band

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by: ● Vale: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_DnRaLim* Limit (low) for the gradient of the setpoint REAL 100.0
[Unit/(Time unit)]
Time unit depends on TimeFactor
SP_ExHiLim Limit (high) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExLoLim Limit (low) for external setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Ext* external setpoint - (to interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi* 1 = Select external setpoint (via inter‐ STRUCT -
connection) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOp* 1 = Select external setpoint (via opera‐ BOOL 0
tor)
SP_InHiLim Limit (high) of internal setpoint REAL 100.0
SP_InLoLim Limit (low) of internal setpoint REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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SP_LiDnRaLim Linkable limit (low) for the gradient of the REAL 100.0
setpoint [Unit/(Time unit)]
0 = Via operator
SP_LiRmpTime Linkable time [Time unit] for gradient lim‐ REAL 0.0
itation in ramp mode duration
SP_LiUpRaLim Linkable gradient limit (high) for the set‐ REAL 100.0
ents
SP_RmpModTime 1 = Use time values (SP_RmpTime, BOOL 0
SP_LiRmpTime)
0 = Use gradient limits (SP_DnRaLim,
SP_LiDnRaLim, SP_UpRaLim,
SP_LiUpRaLim)
point SP_RmpTarget
SP_RmpTime* Time [Time unit] for setpoint ramp from REAL 0.0
current SP up to SP_RmpTarget or time
[Time unit] for gradient limitation in ramp
mode duration.
SP_TrkPV 1 = Setpoint follows PV in "manual BOOL 0
mode" and with tracking
SP_UpRaLim* Gradient limit (high) for the setpoint REAL 100.0
[Unit/(Time unit)]
TD Derivative time [s] STRUCT -
TI Integral time [s] STRUCT -

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0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CascaCut Cascade connection: STRUCT -
1 = Control chain from primary to secon‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
dary controller is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DynDeadBand Dynamic dead band REAL 0.0
D_Part D component of PID algorithm REAL 0.0
errors
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_A_DCOut Effective delay time [s] for incoming REAL 0.0
alarms at the error signal monitoring
bling operating points (Page 149)) and ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
with Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit vi‐ (Bypass information
olation (Page 174)). bit)

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block, see PIDConL error handling
(Page 769)
FFwdHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for additive disturbance STRUCT -
variable activation violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for additive disturbance STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
I_Part I component of PID algorithm REAL 0.0
LockAct 1 = Interlock is in effect STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1 1 = Alarm error 1 (output ERROR of the BOOL 0
first ALARM_8P)
MsgErr2 1 = Alarm error 2 (output ERROR of the BOOL 0
second ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
second ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
PhaseDeadBand Phase for the dynamic adjustment of the INT 0
dead band
0: Dead band enabled
1: Dead band disabled
2: Settling time
P_Part P component of PID algorithm REAL 0.0

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with Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit vi‐ ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
olation (Page 174)). (Bypass information
bit)
PV_AH_Out PV - High alarm limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_AL_Out PV - Low alarm limit output REAL 0.0
PV_HysOut PV - Alarm hysteresis output REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
fill byte
(Bypass information
bit)
bit)
PV_TH_Out PV - High tolerance limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_TL_Out PV - Low tolerance limit output REAL 0.0
setpoint is calculated when a ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
ConPerMon block is connected
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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bit)
PV_WH_Out PV - High warning limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_WL_Out PV - Low warning limit output REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SettlingTimer Settling time for a closed control loop REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_UpRaAct 1 = Positive gradient limiting of setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RemRT Remaining ramp time of the setpoint REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


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ER_A_DCOut = Maximum (ER_A_DC, -1*ER_AH_DFac * Setpoint difference)
When the control circuit has stabilized again, meaning

and the delay time for outgoing alarms ER_A_DG has expired, the output is reset again to
Activating and deactivating the function:

The function is deactivated (default) when the following applies: ER_AH_DFac = 0.0 and
ER_AL_DFac = 0.0
See also

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5.7.7 PIDConL block diagram
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See also

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5.7.8.1 PIDConL views
Views of the PIDConL block

The block PIDConL provides the following views:
● PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR standard views (Page 793)
● Limit view of PID controllers (Page 302)
● Parameter view of PID controllers (Page 292)
● PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR previews (Page 798)

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5.7.8.2 PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR standard views
PIDConL standard view


● Program mode for controllers (Page 79) (not with PIDConS)
(2) Displaying and switching the setpoint

on switching the setpoint specification.

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You can find additional information on this in the section Setpoint specification - internal/
external (Page 130).
Note
With the PIDConR block, this area is only visible if you have set the Feature Bit Switching
operator controls for external setpoint to visible (Page 147) to 1.


Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the setpoint. The
setpoint specification also needs to be set to "Internal" for this block.

This area shows the current manipulated variable with the corresponding signal status.
Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the manipulated

status.
(9) Bar graph for the manipulated variable


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the bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(10)Bar graph for position feedback

(11)Operator control and display area for interlock functions of the block (not with PIDConS)
information on this in the sectionInterlocking functions (Page 101).
The following is displayed in addition to the buttons:
● Interlock status (seeForming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)), e.g.:
● Signal status (seeForming and outputting the signal status for technologic blocks
(Page 110)), e.g.:
● Bypass information (seeForming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)):
(12)Navigation button for the standard view of theConPerMonblock

Use this navigation button to open the standard view of theConPerMonblock. The visibility of
this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
See also the sectionOpening additional faceplates (Page 217)for more on this.
(13)Navigation button for switching to the standard view of any faceplate

See also the sectionOpening additional faceplates (Page 217)for more on this.

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(14)Display area for block states

● "Maintenance"
Additional information on this is available in sectionRelease for maintenance (Page 65)Display

● "Simulation"


● "Optimizing"
● "Tracking"
● "Forced tracking"
● "Load SP"
(18) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance


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"external".



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5.7.8.3 PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR previews
Preview of PIDConL
The preview shows you the parameters that you, as an OS operator, can control. You cannot
control anything in this view, however.
(1) Preview area

– With the PIDConR block, this area is only visible if you have set the Feature Bit
Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible (Page 147) to 1
● "Rem. time SP ramp" : Remaining time to reach the ramp target value (not with PIDConS).
● "Error signal": Current control deviation
● "Program value": Default value for program mode (not with PIDConS)
● "Disturbance variable": Additive value for feedforward control (not with PIDConS)

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● "Track MV": Track manipulated variable (value is 1)

● "Tracking value": effective manipulated variable for "Track manipulated variable"
● "Channel MV": Display of the manipulated variable by the output channel block

process
● Red cross: The OS operator cannot control this parameter due to the configured AS
operator permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm).
● "Program mode": You can switch to "program mode". (not with PIDConS)
● "Manual": You can switch to "manual mode".
system (ES).
(4) Process value


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(5) Inputs and outputs

This area shows the following parameters:
● "Interlock" (not with PIDConS):
● "Interlock deact." (not with PIDConS):
– 0 = Bypass disabled
– 1 = Bypassing interlock in "local mode" and in "simulation"
(6) Bypass value

This area displays the bypass value (BypPV).

Controller blocks
5.8 PIDConS - Continuous PID controller (Small)
5.8.1 Description of PIDConS

Type and number: FB 1830
Family: Control
Area of application for PIDConS

How it works
Configuration
the

Controller blocks
– CPI_In
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
There are no templates for the PIDConS block for process tag types or simulated use cases
in the example project (APL_Example_xx, xx represents the language variant). However, you
can replace PIDConL with PIDConS in the following process tag types and use cases.
(Page 2388)
● Process simulation including noise generator (ProcSimC; ProcSimS) (Page 2437)
● Control loop monitoring for simulation with colored noise (ConPerMonSim) (Page 2441)
● Operating point-oriented adaptation of parameters (gain scheduling) for non-linear
processes (GainSchedSim) (Page 2442)
● Filtering of noisy measured values in a control loop (SigSmoothSim) (Page 2444)
Use the Feature bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section PIDConS I/Os (Page 814).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn

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3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct.Value
10 MV_TrkOn.Value AND NOT (ManAct.Value OR OosAct.Value)
11 MV.Value > MV_LoLim.Value
12 - 17 Not used
18 SimOn AND ManAct
19 Not used
20 1 = Input parameter Rbk is not interconnected (Rbk.ST = 16#FF)
21-22 Not used
23 OptimEn
24 OptimOcc
25 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3-4 Not used
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
9-10 Not used
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15-16 Not used
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn

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24-28 Not used
29 GrpErr.Value
30 RdyToStart.Value
31 MS_RelOp
See also
PIDConS modes (Page 804)
PIDConS functions (Page 805)
PIDConS error handling (Page 811)
PIDConS messaging (Page 812)
PIDConS block diagram (Page 822)
5.8.2 PIDConS modes
PIDConS operating modes

descriptions.
"Automatic mode"
switchover in the Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73) chapter.
"Manual mode"
switchover in the Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73) chapter.
"Out of service"
(Page 72) chapter.

Controller blocks
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
See also
Program mode for controllers (Page 79)
Description of PIDConS (Page 801)
PIDConS I/Os (Page 814)
5.8.3 PIDConS functions
Functions of PIDConS

Controller blocks

ManAct MV_TrkOn AdvCoAct MV = Limit monitoring State

AND NOT
AdvCo‐
ModSP
1 - - Man MV_HiLim Manual mode, set by the operator
MV_LoLim
0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with limitation
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 P_Part + MV_HiLim Automatic mode (PID algorithm)
I_Part + MV_LoLim
D_Part

(Page 205).
Neutral position
(Page 48).
Group error
● CSF


If the manipulated variable MV is greater than the minimum manual limit MV_LoLim.Value,
this is recognized as actuator active. This status can be used to indicate a customized symbol
in the process image, for example, and is saved in the status word (see Status word section
in Description of PIDConS (Page 801)).

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Setpoint limitation
With this function, you can limit the setpoint to a range by means of the parameters
SP_HiLim (high limit) and SP_LoLim (low limit). If the setpoint lies outside the range defined
by you, it is limited to the valid range.
If the setpoint is at or above the limit SP_HiLim, this is displayed at the output SP_HiAct =
1.
If the setpoint is at or below the limit SP_LoLim, this is displayed at the output SP_LoAct =
1

Simulating signals
● Process value (SimPV)



PID algorithm
MV = GainEff · (1 + (1 / (TI · s) + (TD · s) / (1 + TD / DiffGain · s)) · ER
Where:
s = Complex number

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the P and D components are not in the feedback circuit (PropSel = 1, TI <> 0,
DiffToFbk = 0 and PropFacSP = 1).

● The P component is displayed at the P_Part I/O and can be deactivated using PropSel
=0.
● The I component is displayed at the I_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TI = 0 .
● The D component is displayed at the D_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TD = 0 .
Anti-windup

the input parameter SP_Ext or SP_Int, depending on how the setpoint is specified. If the
internal setpoint SP_Int is used, the signal status is always outputted as 16#80.
output parameters PV_Out and SP, and is outputted.

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The signal status of output parameter MV is formed in "Automatic mode" from the error
signal ER and output. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good. The signal
status 16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with
external simulation. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good.
The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from SP, PV_Out, MV_ChnST
and Rbk .

Bit Function
4 Not used.
6-14 Not used.
(Page 170)
17 - 22 Not used.
27 - 30 Not used.
Bit Function

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Bit Function
7 1 = Operator can change the high operation limit of the setpoint SP_HiLim
8 1 = Operator can change the low operation limit of the setpoint SP_LoLim
31 Not used
Note

The block provides the standard function Release for maintenance (Page 65)


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See also
5.8.4 PIDConS error handling
Error handling of PIDConS

blocks.
● Error numbers

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signal changes to 1. Refer to the section Error handling (Page 121).
See also
5.8.5 PIDConS messaging
Messaging

Controller blocks

The following control system fault messages can be output:

stance fier
Explanation:
Process messages

stance
Explanation:
You have the option of using one or two instance-specific messages for this block.

stance
Status 16#@8%x@
Status 16#@9%x@
Explanation:

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1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
8 ExtVa108
9 ExtVa109
10 Not allocated
See also
5.8.6 PIDConS I/Os

I/Os of PIDConS
Input parameters

AutModLi* 1 = "Automatic mode" via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp* 1 = "Automatic mode" via operator (controlled BOOL 0
by ModLiOp = 0)

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CPI_In Input for control performance index, which is STRUCT -
calculated by the assigned ConPerMon block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DiffGain Gain of differentiator [1..10] DiffGain = TD / STRUCT -
(delay time of D component) ● Value: REAL ● 5.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtMsg1 1 = Binary input for freely selectable message STRUCT -
1 is used ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
Feature I/O for additional PIDConS functions STRUCT -
(Page 805) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
IntHoldNeg 1 = Integrator cannot run in negative direction STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
IntHoldPos 1 = Integrator cannot run in positive direction STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Man* Manual specification for the manipulated var‐ REAL 0.0
iable
ManModLi* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1 = "Manual mode" via OS operator (control‐ BOOL 1
led by ModLiOp = 0)

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MsgEvID1 Message number (assigned automatically) DWORD 16#00000000
more on this.
Should be connected to an output channel ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
block ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Offset Manipulated variable for ER=0, operating REAL 0.0
point for controller with deactivated I compo‐
nent
MV_OpScale OS display range for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Trk* Tracking value for the manipulated variable STRUCT -
MV ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OptimEn* 1 = Enable optimization of PID parameters by BOOL 0
PID tuner

Controller blocks

OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authoriza‐ DWORD 16#00000000
tion, connected with the Out output parame‐
ter of the upstream block, OpStations
(Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operator permission (Page 805) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_Hyst Hysteresis for PV alarm, warning and toler‐ REAL 1.0
ance limits
RunUpCyc Number of cycles in startup; messages are INT 3
suppressed during these cycles
SafePos 1 = Neutral position (Page 48) for controller BOOL 0
manipulated variable is MV_HiLim
0 = Neutral position for controller manipulated
variable is MV_LoLim

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SafePos2 Neutral position for control valve: INT 0
2 = Neutral position is last manipulated varia‐
ble (stop)
additional faceplate (Page 217) in the stand‐
ard view
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi* 1 = Select external setpoint (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_HiLim Limit (high) of internal SP STRUCT
● Value: BOOL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntLi* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LiOp Select setpoint source (internal/external): STRUCT -
1 = Via interconnection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Via operator ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LoLim Limit (low) of internal SP STRUCT -
● Value: REAL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_TrkPV 1 = Setpoint follows PV in "manual mode" and BOOL 0
with tracking

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algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
errors
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
block, see PIDConS error handling
(Page 811)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_HiOut Limit (high) for SP corresponds to input STRUCT -
parameter SP_HiLim ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LoOut Limit (low) for SP corresponds to input STRUCT -
parameter SP_LoLim ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Controller blocks
5.8.7 PIDConS block diagram
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See also

Controller blocks

5.8.8.1 PIDConS views
Views of the PIDConS block

The block PIDConS provides the following views:
● PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR standard views (Page 793)
● PIDConL, PIDConS and PIDConR previews (Page 798)
Refer to the Structure of the faceplate (Page 258) and Block icon structure (Page 239) chapters
See also
Ramp view (Page 311)

Controller blocks
5.9 PIDConR - Continuous PID controller with external reset
5.9.1 Description of PIDConR

Family: Control
Area of application for PIDConR

● Cascade control
● Ratio control
Unlike PIDConL, the PIDConR permits an external reset and satisfies the special requirements
of the US market.
How it works
with double precision. Its particular feature is that it is an incremental control algorithm with a
serial-interactive structure. Incremental means that the current manipulated variable is
calculated from the old manipulated variable of the last sampling step. In place of the old
manipulated variable, an output point for the manipulated variable calculation (external reset)
can be specified externally by interconnection. The difference between the parallel controller
structure of the PIDConL and the serial-interactive structure of the PIDConR is shown in the
next two diagrams.
PIDConL

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Controller blocks
– CPI_In
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
For the PIDConR block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag
types as examples with various application scenarios for this block.
● Cascade control with PIDConR (CascadeR) (Page 2409)
● Override control with PIDConR (OverrideR) (Page 2414)
● PIDConR with safety logic and control loop monitoring (PIDConR_ConPerMon)
(Page 2389)
● Ratio control with PIDConR (RatioR) (Page 2405)
Note
The meaning of the controller parameters of both structures is different for all controller
parameter settings with a D component. If you want to transfer parameter values from one
structure to another, they have to be converted according to the formula in the PIDConR
function .
of this block.
The following output parameters are written with the corresponding input parameters:
● PV_HysOut
● PV_AH_Out
● PV_WH_Out
● PV_TH_Out
● PV_AL_Out

Controller blocks
● PV_WL_Out
● PV_TL_Out

You can find a description for each parameter in section PIDConR I/Os (Page 851).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 MV_ForOn.Value
MV_ForOn.Value)
11 MV.Value > ManLoLim
12 SimLiOp.Value
13 "Interlock" button is enabled OR Intlock.ST ≠ 16#FF
15 SP_LoadOn.Value
16 SP_LoadOn.Value AND NOT (MV_TrkOn.Value OR OosAct.Value OR
MV_ForOn.Value)
17 Feature.Bit19
18 Feature.Bit21
19 AdvCoAct
21 NegGain
23 OptimEn
24 OptimOcc
25 Not used
icon
27 Not used
28 SimOn AND ManAct
29 BypProt
30 Dead band is temporarily disabled
31 Not used

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0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value
3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 ER_AH_Act.Value
20 ER_AL_Act.Value
23 ER_AH_MsgEn
24 ER_AL_MsgEn
25 RbkWH_Act.Value
26 RbkWL_Act.Value
29 RbkWH_MsgEn
30 RbkWL_MsgEn
31 MS_RelOp


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17 BypassAct.Value
18 - 23 Not used
25 Hidden bypass signal in Intlock
26 LockAct.Value
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used
See also
PIDConR block diagram (Page 868)
PIDConR messaging (Page 849)
PIDConR error handling (Page 847)
PIDConR functions (Page 834)
PIDConR modes (Page 831)

Controller blocks
5.9.2 PIDConR modes
Operating modes of PIDConR

operator decides how to change the block's manipulated variable (output signal).
In "automatic mode", the controller's manipulated variable is calculated automatically by the
block algorithm.

The switchover between manual and automatic modes takes place as shown in the following
schematic:
Switchover by using faceplates: The switchover between operating modes is carried out in the
standard view of the faceplate. In the function block, the parameters ManModOp for "manual
mode" and AutModOp for "automatic mode" are used.
Switchover via interconnection (CFC or SFC instance): The switchover between the operating
modes is carried out by means of interconnection on the function block.
Note
revoking the access rights of the operator.
Points to note for this block

With PIDConR the switchover between operating modes via interconnectable input parameters
follows a different logic than that used for other controller blocks. This logic is oriented towards
the special requirements of the US market. The basic approach is to issue the controller with
certain commands by interconnection using an individual input parameter. The commands
issued by interconnection take priority over the entries in the faceplate, i.e. if such a command
input is made, the associated operator controls are locked in the faceplate:
● If the interconnectable AutExtSet = 1 input parameter is set, the controller goes into
"automatic mode" with an external setpoint. This is also known as the "cascade" operating
mode.
● If the interconnectable AutIntSet = 1 input parameter is set, the controller goes into
"automatic" mode with internal setpoint. AutIntSet has higher priority thanAutExtSet.
For more information about the internal and external setpoint, refer to section PIDConR
functions (Page 834).

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● If the interconnectable input parameter ManSet = 1 is set, the controller goes into "manual"
mode. This command has higher priority than AutIntSet and AutExtSet.
● If one of the interconnectable input parameters MV_Close or MV_Open is set, the controller
also goes into "manual" operating mode and performs the corresponding command.
The ModLiOp, ManModLi and AutModLi input parameters are not therefore present in
PIDConR.

(Manipiulated Value MV) for the controller set in "automatic mode" remain valid until you change
the control settings manually.
Switchover from manual mode to automatic mode

The switchover from manual to automatic mode can take place with or without the internal
setpoint tracking the process value. You specify this behavior on the SP_TrkPV I/O, which
can also be operated from the faceplate in the parameter view (Option "SP : = PV in Manual").
Switchover with tracked internal setpoint

(SP_TrkPV = 1) means that in "manual" mode the setpoint (SP) tracks the process variable
(PV). This results in bumpless switchover, which means the manipulated variable remains
constant after switching back to "automatic mode" until the setpoint (SP) is changed or the
process value (PV) changes.
Switchover without tracked internal setpoint

(SP_TrkPV = 0) means that the setpoint does not track the actual value in manual mode and
that the block immediately recalculates the manipulated variable based on the setpoint and
process value (PV) when the mode is changed. PIDConR only offers switchover without P
step: During switchover, the I action (reset) of the controller is set in such a way that the
switchover is carried out without a P step (virtually bumpless referring to the manipulated
variable). In case of a large control deviation, when switching from the manual mode to the
automatic mode, it may happen that the integral action is set far outside the manipulated
variable limits. See Feature bit With accelerated return of the integral action from the
manipulated variable limit (Page 184).

Using the Feature Bit Resetting the commands for changing the mode (Page 165), you can
specify whether the block automatically resets the signal for changing the operating mode.

You can find general information about the "Program mode for controller" in the section
Program mode for controllers (Page 79).
In case of a large control deviation, when switching from the program mode with manipulated
variable specification to the automatic mode, it may happen that the integral action is set far

Controller blocks
outside the manipulated variable limits. See Feature bit With accelerated return of the integral
action from the manipulated variable limit (Page 184).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
See also
PIDConR I/Os (Page 851)
Description of PIDConR (Page 825)
Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers (Page 176)

Controller blocks
5.9.3 PIDConR functions
Functions of PIDConR

MV_For MV_Bum MV_Cl MV_O Man‐ MV_Tr Adv‐ MV = Limit monitor‐ State
On pOn ose pen Act kOn CoAct ing
AND
NOT
AdvCo‐
ModSP
1 - - - - - - MV_For none Forced tracking through
ced constraint without limita‐
tion
0 1 - - - - - MV_Bum Manual mode: Sudden manipulation of
p ManHiLim the manipulated variable
ManLoLim
Automatic
mode:
MV_HiLim
MV_LoLim
0 0 1 - - - - ManLoL ManHiLim Close by interconnection
im ManLoLim
0 0 0 1 - - - ManHiL ManHiLim Open by interconnection
im ManLoLim
0 0 0 0 1 - - Man ManHiLim Manual mode, set by the
ManLoLim OS operator or via the
ManSet = 1 command
0 0 0 0 0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with limitation
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 AdvCoM MV_HiLim Higher-level program
V MV_LoLim mode
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PID.OU MV_HiLim Automatic mode (PID al‐
T + FFwd MV_LoLim gorithm)
Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169). Refer to the Out of
The PIDConR offers the following special ways of influencing the generation of manipulated
variables via interconnectable input parameters. The commands issued by interconnection
take priority over the entries in the faceplate, i.e. if such a command input is made, the
associated operator controls are locked in the faceplate.

Controller blocks
MV_BumpOn is used for sudden manipulation of the manipulated variable and has a similar
effect to MV_ForOn, the difference being that the appropriate limits are applied. If
MV_BumpOn = 1 is set in "automatic mode", the MV_Bump manipulated variable is written in a
limited manner between MV_HiLim and MV_LoLim to output MV. If MV_BumpOn = 1 is set in
"manual mode", the MV_Bump manipulated variable is written in a limited manner between
ManHiLim and ManLoLim to output MV. If MV_BumpOn is reset to 0, the controller returns to
its previous mode.
MV_Close is used to close the adjustment valve. MV_Close = 1 switches the controller to
"manual mode" with manipulated variable MV = ManLoLim. If MV_Close is reset to 0, the
controller remains in "manual mode".
MV_Open is used to open the adjustment valve. MV_Open = 1 switches the controller to
"manual mode" with manipulated variable MV = ManHiLim. If MV_Open is reset to 0, the
controller remains in "manual mode".
These commands have higher priority than "automatic mode", but lower priority than forced
tracking by MV_ForOn.
For meshed controller structures, such as a cascade control and closed-loop control with the
PIDConR block, the ExtReset input parameter is used with ExtRstOn = 1 rather than
MV_Trk with MV_TrkOn = 1 (also refer to the process tag types Cascade control with PIDConR
(CascadeR) (Page 2409) and Override control with PIDConR (OverrideR) (Page 2414)).
Displaying additional information relating to the manipulated variable on the output

The manual manipulated variable limitations ManLoLim and ManHiLim are copied to the
ManLoOut and ManHiOut output parameters so that they can be further interconnected to
the secondary controller as setpoint limits SP_ExtLoLim and SP_ExtHiLim. If you want to
use the same limit pairs for "manual" and "automatic" mode, you can interconnect output
parameters ManLoOut and ManHiOut to input parameters MV_LoLim and MV_HiLim of the
same block and thereby control the limits for manipulated variable limitation in the faceplate.
In most cases, a valve's complete control range can be passed through in "manual" mode.
You can then further interconnect the ManLoOut and ManHiOut output parameters to the
LoScale and HiScale input parameters of the assigned analog output channel block.
Caution: If the valves have an open neutral position (SafePos = 1), this interconnection must
be crossed over: LoScale = ManHiOut and HiScale = ManLoOut. On the controller, 0% is
always interpreted as the valve being closed and 100% as the valve being open, but the
channel block then issues a control signal of 0% for a 100% controller manipulated variable.

(Page 205).
In case of a large control deviation, when disabling the tracking or forced tracking function and
switching to the automatic mode, it may happen that the integral action is set far outside the
manipulated variable limits. See Feature bit With accelerated return of the integral action
from the manipulated variable limit (Page 184).

Controller blocks
Neutral position
(Page 48).
Group error
● CSF


If the manipulated variable MV is greater than the minimum manual limit ManLoLim, this is
recognized as actuator active. This status can be used to display a custom symbol in the
process image, for example, and is stored in the status word (you can find additional
information under "Status word" in the Description of PIDConR (Page 825) section).


ExtMsgx (Page 86).

This input of setpoints is carried out either using a CFC/SFC program or using the faceplate
(operator). The operator can specify an internal setpoint value (SP_Int) or a higher-level open-
loop control will specify an external setpoint value (SP_Ext).
Setpoint specification internally and externally using faceplate

With PIDConR, the setpoint signal source is selected via the faceplate at the SP_IntOp = 1
parameter for the internal setpoint specification SP_ExtOp = 1 for external setpoint
specification, just as it is with other controllers.
Note
In contrast to the other controllers, with PIDConR you can only switch to external setpoint
specification via SP_ExtOp = 1 in automatic mode or in the program SP mode.

Controller blocks
Setpoint specification internally and externally using interconnection

With PIDConR the switchover between internal and external setpoint via interconnectable input
parameters follows a different logic than that used for other controller blocks. This logic is
oriented towards the special requirements of the US market.
The setpoint signal source (internal/external) can be selected by interconnection along with
selection of the operating mode using the AutIntSet input parameter for automatic with an
internal setpoint and AutExtSet for automatic with an external setpoint (additional information
is available in the PIDConR modes (Page 831) section). The commands issued by
interconnection take priority over the entries in the faceplate, i.e. if such a command input is
made, the associated operator controls are locked in the faceplate. Input parameters SP_LiOp,
SP_ExtLi and SP_IntLi on PIDConR are not therefore needed.
The PIDConR also offers a special way of influencing the setpoint specification via
interconnectable input parameters. Loading setpoints. If the SP_LoadOn = 1 input parameter
is set, the controller goes into "automatic" mode. The value of the SP_Load input parameter
is limited according to an internal setpoint and used for control purposes. If the parameter
SP_LoadOn changes back from 1 to 0, the controller remains in "automatic" mode and sets
the default setpoint back to the internal setpoint.
Loading a setpoint via SP_LoadOn takes priority over all other forms of setpoint specification.

The parameter SP_TrkExt = 1 is used so that the internal setpoint tracks the external setpoint
to achieve a bumpless switchover from the external to the internal setpoint. This allows
Bumpless switchover between internal and external setpoint with PID initialization
With Feature.Bit14 With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern changes (Page 197)you
can make a bumpless switchover between internal and external setpoint. During switchover
the PID algorithm will be initialized.


Using setpoint ramp



Controller blocks
Simulating signals
Bypass function

The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87) with
the alarm delay type Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211).
The PIDConR is the only block to have separate input parameters for the alarm delay at the
high and low limits. Delay alarm for control deviation at setpoint step changes (Page 199)

For further connections to the other blocks, the following input parameters are also displayed
with the corresponding output parameters:


changes (Page 199)

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and control deviation (Page 96). The monitoring of error signal works with the alarm delay type
Two time values per limit pair (Page 210). With the Feature Bit Separate delay times for each
alarm (Page 174), the alarm delay type Two time values for each individual limit (Page 211)
can be activated.


Gain as a physical variable [MV_Unit / PV_Unit]:
● NormMV.High = 100 and NormMV.Low = 0
GainEff = Gain
variables.
● The manual value, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, disturbance variable
feedforward and the corresponding parameters are set according to the physical measuring
range of the manipulated variable.


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PID algorithm
 
 

MV = = GainEff 1 +
TD s  ( PV − SP) + Reset  1 
 TD   TI s + 1 
 D s + 1
 iffGain 
Where:
s = complex number of the Laplace transformation
This formula describes a standard application where P, I and D component is activated
Unlike with PIDConL, the Gain gain factor is not applied to the I component.
● The P component can be deactivated by PropSel = 0 .
● The I component can be deactivated by IntSel = 0 . The MV_Offset input parameter
can then be used to add a constant value to the manipulated variable. Select this value
such that the remaining control deviation equals zero at least at the control loop's typical
operating point.
● The D component can be deactivated by TD = 0 or DiffSel = 1.
Note
the D component is in the feedback circuit, while the P component is formed by the error signal
(PropSel = 1, TI <> 0 and IntSel = 1, TD <> 0 and DiffSel = 1, DiffToFbk = 1, and
PropFacSP = 1).
If you set the Feature Bit Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time
and amplification of the differentiator (Page 176) to 1, changes in the proportional gain Gain
are carried out in a bumpless manner in "automatic" mode by converting the internal reset.
If a GainSched block is linked to the controller, you have to make the parameter settings for
the Feature Bit Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and
amplification of the differentiator (Page 176) with 0.
The PID core algorithm is implemented in the PIDKernR function block which in turn calls a
series of auxiliary functions for the 64-bit arithmetic. Every edge transition on the InitPid
input parameter forces initialization equations to be carried out by PIDKernR. In so doing, the
internal reset is calculated such that the MV output does not suffer a P step.

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During initialization in the automatic mode with a large control deviation, it may happen that
the integral action is set far outside the manipulated variable limits. See Feature bit With
accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated variable limit (Page 184).
Note
The meaning of the controller parameters with PIDConR is different to that with the other PID
controllers for all controller parameter settings with a D component. If you want to transfer
parameter values from one kind of controller to another, they have to be converted using the
following formulas. The calculation is based on an ideal transfer function without a delay in the
D component, and all three control channels are applied to the ER = PV - SP control deviation.
Parallel controller structure (for example, PIDConL):
 1 
MV = GainEff  1 + + TD s  ER
 TI s 
The parameters of the serial-interactive controller structure (PIDConR):
 
′
MV = GainEff (1 + TD′ s ) 1 + 1  ER
 TI′ s 
These parameters are marked using a speech mark. Both controllers calculate the same
manipulated variable if the parameter values of the serial-interactive structure are determined
by the following substitution:
1
′
GainEff = α GainEff , TI′ = α TI , TD′ = TD
α
where α is the conversion factor:
1 1 TD
α= ± −
2 4 TI
The argument of the square root is negative and the conversion is impossible if:
TD 1
>
TI 4
In such cases, the output of PIDConL cannot be exactly replicated by PIDConR. In all other
cases, there are two solutions for α and therefore two parameter sets that will generate the
same control action of the ideal controller structures. The conversion in the other direction,
from serial-interactive to parallel controller structure is always possible by:
TI′
α=
TI′ + TD′
You can see that the conversion factor only equals one if TD = 0.

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In PID-Tuner, the conversion for ideal controller structures is performed automatically before
downloading of parameters to the PIDConR function block. The first of the two possible
solutions (plus square root) is used. If the argument of the square root is negative, it will be
set to zero, which implies that PIDConR control performance may deteriorate slightly.

Use output point for the manipulated variable calculation (external reset)
For the ExtResOn = 0 input parameter (default setting), the starting point for the manipulated
variable calculation within the block is taken from manipulated variable MV. In other words, this
is the manipulated variable of the last sampling step. If ExtResOn = 1, the ExtReset start
parameter is used. This is used in particular for networked control structures, such as cascade
or transfer control.
Anti-windup
A controller with incremental algorithm (external reset) inherently has an anti-windup reaction
because the starting point for the manipulated variable calculation (external reset value) is
limited provided it is taken internally from manipulated variable MV or is taken from another
signal source with limitation. If the starting point for the manipulated variable calculation
(external reset value) is at the limit (MV_HiLim or MV_LoLim), the I component is automatically
frozen.

(Page 206).

simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external simulation.

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The signal status of output parameter MV is obtained in "automatic mode" or in "program
mode" with default setpoint from the worst signal status of the two parameters FFwd and
ER and is output. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good. The signal status
16#60 (external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external
simulation. In "manual mode", the signal status is output as good.
Rbk or, if the block is in simulation mode, 16#60.
– SP.ST;
– PV_Out.ST;
– FFwd.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
– MV_ChnST.ST;

Bit Function
14 With PID initialization if mode SP intern extern changes (Page 197)
(Page 170)
17 With accelerated return of the integral action from the manipulated variable limit
(Page 184)
19 Enabling program mode (Page 163)
20 Enabling bumpless change to the proportional gain, derivative time and amplification of the
differentiator (Page 176)
21 Switching operator controls for external setpoint to visible (Page 147)

Controller blocks
Bit Function
30 Dead band is temporarily disabled (Page 145)
Bit Function
Bit Function
3 1 = Operator can switch to "program mode" AdvCoOn
13 1 = Operator can raise the gradient limit SP_UpRaLim of the setpoint
14 1 = Operator can lower the gradient limit SP_DnRaLim of the setpoint
15 1 = Operator can switch between the time value or the gradient value for specifying the
ramp SP_RmpModTime

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Bit Function
27 Not used
28 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AH_DF
29 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AL_DF
30 - 31 Not used
Bit Function

Controller blocks
Bit Function
Note
Interlocks
You can find additional information on this in the section Interlocks (Page 101).



Button labels
● AutModOp
● ManModOp
● AdvCoOn
● OosOp

Controller blocks
● SP_ExtOp
● SP_IntOp



See also
Program mode for controllers (Page 79)
5.9.4 PIDConR error handling
Error handling of PIDConR

blocks.
● Error numbers

Controller blocks


52 Feature.Bit30 = 1 and MeanMV.ST = 16#78
59 = 1 "Gain is negative"

See also

Controller blocks
5.9.5 PIDConR messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:
Process messages

stance

Controller blocks

stance
Explanation:

stance
Status 16#@5%x@
Status 16#@6%x@
Status 16#@7%x@
Status 16#@8%x@
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 Not allocated
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

Controller blocks

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
9 ExtVa209
10 ExtVa210
See also
5.9.6 PIDConR I/Os

I/Os of PIDConR
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

AdvCoMstrOn 1 = Enable (0-1) or disable (1-0) "pro‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
gram
AutExtSet* 1 = Activate "automatic" mode with ex‐ STRUCT -
ternal setpoint by interconnection (SP = ● Value: BOOL ● 0
SP_Ext)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutIntSet* 1 = Activate "automatic" mode with inter‐ STRUCT -
nal setpoint by interconnection (SP = ● Value: BOOL ● 0
SP_Op).
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutIntSet has higher priority
thanAutExtSet.
AutModOp* 1 = "Automatic" mode via operator BOOL 0
BypProt 1 = Interlock bypass during simulation BOOL 0
BypLiOp 1 = Bypass commands via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypLock 1 = Bypass activation or deactivation is STRUCT -
locked for operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypPVLi 1 = Select bypass PV (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
which is calculated by the assigned Con‐ ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
PerMon block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DiffGain Gain of differentiator [1..10] DiffGain STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

DiffToFbk* 1 = D component is placed in the feed‐ BOOL 1
back
ER_A_DC* Delay time for incoming ER high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
ER_AH_DC* Delay time for incoming ER high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
ER_AH_DFac* Delay factor at positive setpoint step REAL 0.0
ER_A_DG* Delay time for outgoing ER high/low or REAL 0.0
only low alarms [s]
ER_AH_DG* Delay time for outgoing ER high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
monitoring
toring
ER_AL_DFac* Delay factor at negative setpoint step REAL 0.0
monitoring
ing
EventTs, Event16Ts.
there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtReset Value to which a reset is made if STRUCT -
ExtRstOn = 1. ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtRstOn 1 = Reset externally STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
● ... ● 0
● Bit 20: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FFwd* Input for additive disturbance variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdHiLim Limit (high) for additive disturbance vari‐ STRUCT -
able activation ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoLim Limit (low) for additive disturbance vari‐ STRUCT -
able activation ● Value: REAL ● -100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

InitPid* InitPid edge transitions result in the STRUCT -
PID algorithm's initialization equations ● Value: BOOL ● 0
being carried out. Is used, for example,
for SP changes without MV jumps ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Intl_En 1 = Interlock without reset (interlock, Int‐ BOOL 1

lock parameter) is in effect
Intlock 0 = Interlock without reset is in effect STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has cleared, ● Value: BOOL ● 1
the block can be operated without reset ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock not activated
(Bypass information
bit)
variable
ManModOp* 1 = "Manual" mode via OS operator BOOL 1
ManSet* 1 = Activate "manual" mode via intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ManSet has higher priority ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
thanAutIntSet.
erator
ly)
ly)
MV_Bump* Default value for controller output MV if STRUCT -
MV_BumpOn = 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_BumpOn 1 = Set controller output MV:= MV_Bump STRUCT -
without (!) taking the controller into "man‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ual" mode.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

MV_Close 1 = Close adjustment valve by intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection, i.e. MV:= MV_LoLim ● Value: BOOL ● 0
MV_Close has higher priority than ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Open
MV_Forced* Forced manipulated variable that is not STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Mean Mean value of the MV in the time window STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Offset Manipulated variable for ER=0, operat‐ REAL 0.0
ing point for controller with deactivated I
component
MV_Open 1 = Open adjustment valve by intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection, i.e. MV:= MV_HiLim ● Value: BOOL ● 0
MV_Open has higher priority than ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_TrkOn
● Value: REAL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NegGain 0 = Effective proportional gain GainEff STRUCT -
is negative

Controller blocks

(GAIN)
NormPV* Process value range (PV) for standardiz‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OptimEn* 1 = Enable optimization of PID parame‐ BOOL 0
ters by PID tuner
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 18: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 19:BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PropFacSP Applying the P component to the feed‐ REAL 1.0
back [0..1].
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_AH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]
PV_AH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high alarms REAL 0.0
[s]

Controller blocks

PV_AL_DC* Delay time for incoming PVlow alarms [s] REAL 0.0
PV_AL_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV low alarms [s] REAL 0.0
erance limits
PV_TH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high toler‐ REAL 0.0
ance messages [s]
PV_TH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high toler‐ REAL 0.0
ance messages [s]
message (high)
PV_TL_DC* Delay time for incoming PV low tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]
PV_TL_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV low tolerance REAL 0.0
messages [s]
message (low)
PV_WH_DC* Delay time for incoming PV high warn‐ REAL 0.0
ings [s]
PV_WH_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV high warn‐ REAL 0.0
ings [s]
PV_WL_DC* Delay time for incoming PV low warnings REAL 0.0
[s]
PV_WL_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV low warnings REAL 0.0
[s]
RbkW_DC* Delay time for incoming Rbk warnings [s] REAL 0.0

Controller blocks

RbkW_DG* Delay time for outgoing Rbk warnings [s] REAL 0.0
feedback
(high)
feedback
(low)
control loop
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
RstBypLi 1 = Reset bypass PV (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SafePos 1 = Neutral position (Page 48) for con‐ BOOL 0
troller manipulated variable is ManHiLim
0 = Neutral position for controller manip‐
ulated variable is ManLoLim
SafePos2 Neutral position for controller manipu‐ INT 0
lated variable:
2 = Neutral position is last manipulated
variable (stop)
ly)
standard view
preview
SettliFactor Factor to increase the settling time to ad‐ REAL 2.0
just the dead band
SettliTime Settling time [s] of the control loop deter‐ STRUCT -
mined by the ConPerMon block ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
[Unit/(Time unit)]
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LiRmpTime Linkable time [Time unit] for gradient REAL 0.0
limitation in ramp mode duration

Controller blocks

SP_Load* Defined setpoint, if SP_LoadOn = 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LoadOn* 1 = Take controller into "automatic STRUCT -
mode" with internal setpoint and set set‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
point at SP:= SP_Load.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
This kind of setpoint specification has
maximum priority.
ents
SP_LiRmpTime)
SP_LiUpRaLim)
point SP_RmpTarget
mode duration
and with tracking
[Unit/(Time unit)]Time unit depends on
TimeFactor
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
OS
algorithm.

Controller blocks
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Control chain from primary to secon‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
dary controller is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DynDeadBand Dynamic dead band REAL 0.0
PhaseDeadBand Phase for the dynamic adjustment of the INT 0
dead band
0: Dead band enabled
1: Dead band disabled
2: Settling time
errors
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

ErrorNum* Output of pending error number. INT -1
For error numbers that can be output by
this block, see PIDConR error handling
(Page 847)
FFwdHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for additive disturbance STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for additive disturbance STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock is in effect STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Release Release for maintenance: 1 = Release STRUCT -
for OS operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)

Controller blocks

ALARM_8P)
second ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
bit)
PV_AH_Out PV - High alarm limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_AL_Out PV - Low alarm limit output REAL 0.0
PV_HysOut PV - Alarm hysteresis output REAL 0.0

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
fill byte
(Bypass information
bit)
bit)
PV_TH_Out PV - High tolerance limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_TL_Out PV - Low tolerance limit output REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
bit)
PV_WH_Out PV - High warning limit output REAL 0.0
bit)
PV_WL_Out PV - Low warning limit output REAL 0.0

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SettlingTimer Settling time for a closed control loop REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_UpRaAct Positive gradient limiting of setpoint is STRUCT -
active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
algorithm.

ER_A_DCOut = Maximum (ER_A_DC, -1*ER_AH_DFac * Setpoint difference)
When the control circuit has stabilized again, meaning

and the delay time for outgoing alarms ER_A_DG has expired, the output is reset again to
Activating and deactivating the function:

The function is deactivated (default) when the following applies: ER_AH_DFac = 0.0 and
ER_AL_DFac = 0.0

Controller blocks
See also
5.9.7 PIDConR block diagram
PIDConRblock diagram
See also
5.9.8.1 PIDConR views
Views of the PIDConR block

This block has the same views as the PIDConL block. Refer to the section Operator control
and monitoring (Page 792) of the PIDConL block.

Controller blocks
5.10 PIDStepL - Step controller
5.10.1 Description of PIDStepL

Family: Control
Area of application for PIDStepL

● Cascade control
● Ratio control
Note on restricting the area of application: The block is not intended for pulse-duration
modulation. Examples of applications: Temperature control with electric heater, which can
switched on an off via a (semiconductor) relay. The heating power required by the controller,
for example 80%, is output in the form of binary pulses, whereby the duration of the on pulses
in this case is four times as long as the pause duration. Such control is built with a combination
of a continuous controller (such as PIDConL) and the pulse generator module PULSEGEN
from the CFC library ELEM_400.
How it works
The block is a PID step controller with binary output signals (manipulated variable signals). It
is used to control integral action actuators (e.g. valves driven by motors).
The step controller can function both with and without a position feedback for the valve position.

Controller blocks
Configuration
the
– CPI_In
– MV
– MV_HiAct
– MV_LoAct
– LoopClosed
– SP
– PV_Out
– PV_ToleHi
– PV_ToleLo
For the PIDStepL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag
types as examples and there is a example project (APL_Example_xx, xx designates the
language variant) containing different application cases for this block.
Several process tag types are simulated in the example project and serve to explain the block
function.
● Step controller with direct access to the actuator and without position feedback
(StepControlDirect) (Page 2397)
● Step controller with assigned actuator block and position feedback (StepControlActor)
(Page 2398)
Use the Feature Set startup characteristics (Page 141) to define the startup characteristics of
this block.

Controller blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section PIDStepL I/Os (Page 890).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct.Value
9 MV_ForOn.Value
10 MV_TrkOn.Value
11 NOT RbkClosed.Value
12 Open.Value
13 Close.Value
14 Stop.Value
15 FbkOpened.Value
16 FbkClosed.Value
17 SimLiOp.Value
18 SimOn AND ManAct
19 AdvCoAct
21 NegGain
23 OptimEn
24 OptimOcc
25 Not used
icon
27 Not used
28 1 = Input parameter OpenChnST is interconnected
29 1 = Input parameter CloseChnST is interconnected
30 1 = Input parameter StopChnST is interconnected
31 WithRbk = 1 (Step controller with position feedback)

0 MsgLock
1 PV_AH_Act.Value
2 PV_WH_Act.Value

Controller blocks

3 PV_TH_Act.Value
4 PV_TL_Act.Value
5 PV_WL_Act.Value
6 PV_AL_Act.Value
13 PV_AH_MsgEn
14 PV_WH_MsgEn
15 PV_TH_MsgEn
16 PV_TL_MsgEn
17 PV_WL_MsgEn
18 PV_AL_MsgEn
19 ER_AH_Act.Value
20 ER_AL_Act.Value
23 ER_AH_MsgEn
24 ER_AL_MsgEn
25 RbkWH_Act.Value
26 RbkWL_Act.Value
29 RbkWH_MsgEn
30 RbkWL_MsgEn
31 MS_RelOp


Controller blocks

17 BypassAct.Value
18 - 26 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 - 31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used
See also
PIDStepL functions (Page 875)
PIDStepL messaging (Page 888)
PIDStepL modes (Page 873)
PIDStepL error handling (Page 886)
PIDStepL block diagram (Page 905)
5.10.2 PIDStepL modes
PIDStepL modes

Controller blocks
descriptions.
"Automatic mode"
"Manual mode"

You can find general information about the "Program mode for controller" in the section
Program mode for controllers (Page 79).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● Open.ST
● Close.ST
● Stop.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● SP.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● PV_Out.ST
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_WH_Act.ST
● PV_TH_Act.ST
● PV_TL_Act.ST
● PV_WL_Act.ST

Controller blocks
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_ToleHi.ST
● PV_ToleLo.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
See also
Description of PIDStepL (Page 869)
PIDStepL I/Os (Page 890)
5.10.3 PIDStepL functions
Functions of PIDStepL

Controller blocks
Generation of manipulated variables with position feedback (WithRbk = 1)

The manipulated variable MV and therefore the actuating signals Open, Close and Stop can
be generated as follows:
MV_For Man‐ MV_Tr Adv‐ MV = Limit monitoring State Open, Close, Stop
On Act kOn CoAct
AND
NOT
AdvCo‐
ModSP
1 - - - MV_For none Forced tracking through Depending on Rbk and
ced constraint without limita‐ MV, the output signals
tion Open, Close and Stop
0 1 - - Man ManHiLim Manual mode, set by the are generated using the
operator algorithm of a positioner.
ManLoLim
0 0 1 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with limitation
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 1 AdvCoM MV_HiLim Higher-level program
V MV_LoLim mode
0 0 0 0 P_Part MV_HiLim Automatic mode (PID al‐
+ MV_LoLim gorithm)
I_Part
+
D_Part
+ FFwd
Generation of actuating signal without position feedback (WithRbk = 0)

ManAct Open, Close, Stop State

1 The output signals are generated using input signals OpenOp/Li, Manual mode, set by the operator
CloseOp/Li or StopOp/Li
0 The output signals are generated using PD output variables Automatic mode (PID algorithm)
P_Part, D_Part and FFwd

Controller blocks
Three-position element with hysteresis and pulse generation
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The difference (MV – Rbk) for a step controller with position feedback forms the input for the
three-position element. The difference for step controllers without position feedback is formed
from the output of the PD block and an internal feedback, which is weighted by the common
integration of the position signal Open/Close MotorTime and the I-component weighted by
TI (see block diagram).
You can calculate the response threshold of the three position element as follows:
● Minimum response threshold: 100.0 * Max(PulseTime, SampleTime) /
MotorTime
● Off threshold: 0.5 * 110.0 / MotorTime * SampleTime;
Using "ThrAdaOn" you can turn on an adaption of the response threshold to reduce the
switching frequency. This only affects the closed control loop (automatic operation without
tracking) and is limited to:
● Down: Minimum response threshold
● Up: 10
The currently effective response threshold can be read at the output "ThesOn".
The pulse generation after the three position element ensures that PulseTime and
BreakTime are maintained during pulse generation.

(Page 205).
Note
This function is only available to you if position feedback is enabled for the controller
(WithRbk = 1).
Neutral position
(Page 48).

Controller blocks
Group error
The following parameters are taken into consideration when forming group errors:
● CSF


If the parameter FbkClosed = 0, this is recognized as "Actuator active". This status can be
used to indicate a customized symbol in the process image, for example, and is saved in the
status word (see Status word section in Description of PIDStepL (Page 869)).

Note
This function is only available to you if position feedback is enabled for the controller
(WithRbk = 1).

ExtMsgx (Page 86).



Using setpoint ramp


Controller blocks

Simulating signals
Bypass function





Gain as a physical variable:
GainEff = Gain

Controller blocks
variables.
● The manual parameter, the tracking value of the manipulated variable, feedforward control
and the corresponding parameters are entered as a percentage 0...100.

PID algorithm
Where:
s = Complex number
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Note
the P and D components are not in the feedback circuit (PropSel = 1, TI <> 0, DiffToFbk
= 0 and IntSel = 1, DiffToFbk = 0 and PropFacSP = 1).

Controller blocks

● The P component is at the P_Part I/O and can be deactivated using PropSel = 0 .
● The I component is displayed at the I_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TI = 0 or
IntSel = 0. In deactivated state, I_Part is specified by MV_Offset and added to the
manipulated variable. Make a selection for this value so that the remaining control deviation
equals zero at the control loop's typical operating point, at least. IntSel is used for
temporary deactivation of the I component. The I component is not reactivated until TI <>
0 and IntSel = 1. After the I component is activated, the integrator continues working
starting from MV_Offset.
● The D component is displayed at the D_Part I/O and can be deactivated using TD = 0 or
DiffSel = 0.

Anti-windup

(Page 206).

output parameters PV_Out and SP and is output.
Rbk or, if the block is in simulation mode, 16#60. RbkOut is always 16#80 for step
controllers without position feedback.

Controller blocks

The signal status of output parameter MV is obtained in "automatic mode" from the worst
signal status of the following parameters and is output:
ER.STFFwd.STFbkOpened.STFbkClosed.STRbkOut.STThe signal status 16#60
(external simulation) is suppressed because the block acts as a sink with external
simulation. In "manual mode" and for step controllers without position feedback, the signal
status is always output as good.
● Signal status for Open, Close, Stop:
The signal status is 16#60 when simulation is activated; otherwise, it is always 16#80.
– SP.ST;
– PV_Out.ST;
– FFwd.ST;
– FbkOpened.ST;
– FbkClosed.ST;
– RbkOut.ST;
– OpenChnST.ST;
– CloseChnST.ST;
– StopChnST.ST;
Note
The RbkOut.ST parameter is always 16#80for a step controller without position feedback
(WithFbk = 0) .

Bit Function
(Page 170)

Controller blocks
Bit Function
18 Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers (Page 176)
Bit Function
Bit Function
7 1 = Operator can change the manual parameter Man (WithRbk = 1)

Controller blocks
Bit Function
Bit Function
13 1 = Operator can open the valve: OpenOp (WithRbk = 0)
14 1 = Operator can close the valve: CloseOp (WithRbk = 0)
15 1 = Operator can stop the valve: StopOp (WithRbk = 0)

Controller blocks
Bit Function
18 - 29 Not used
Note





Button labels

Controller blocks

● OpenOp
● StopOp
● CloseOp

See also
Evaluation of the signal status of the interlock signals (Page 146)
5.10.4 PIDStepL error handling
Error handling of PIDStepL

blocks.
● Error numbers



Controller blocks

59 = 1 "Gain is negative"

See also

Controller blocks
5.10.5 PIDStepL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:
Process messages

stance

Controller blocks

stance
Explanation:

stance
Status 16#@5%x@
Status 16#@6%x@
Status 16#@7%x@
Status 16#@8%x@
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 Not allocated
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

Controller blocks

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
9 ExtVa209
10 ExtVa210
See also
5.10.6 PIDStepL I/Os

I/Os of PIDStepL
Input parameters

AdvCoEn 1 = Enable "program mode" via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

AdvCoMstrO Activate (0-1) or deactivate (1-0) "program STRUCT -
n mode" via edge transition ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AdvCoMV Specified value from the external program REAL 0.0
AutModLi* 1 = "Automatic mode" via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp* 1 = "Automatic mode" via operator (controlled BOOL 0
by ModLiOp = 0)
BreakTime Minimum break duration [s] REAL 1.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypLock 1 = Bypass activation or deactivation is locked STRUCT -
for operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypPVLi 1 = Select bypass PV (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseChnST Output channel state of Close STRUCT -
Should be connected to an output channel ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CPI_In Input for control performance index, which is STRUCT -
calculated by the assigned ConPerMon block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Controller blocks

DiffGain Gain of differentiator [1..10] DiffGain = TD / STRUCT -
(delay time of D component) ● Value: REAL ● 5.0
DiffToFbk 1 = D component is placed in the feedback BOOL 0
ER_A_DC* Delay for incoming alarms during error signal REAL 0.0
monitoring
ER_A_DG* Delay for outgoing alarms during error signal REAL 0.0
monitoring
ER_AH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for error signal mon‐ BOOL 1
itoring
ER_AH_Lim Alarm limit (high) for error signal monitoring REAL 100.0
ER_AH_MsgE 1 = Activate messages for alarm (high) for er‐ BOOL 1
n ror signal monitoring
ER_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for error signal moni‐ BOOL 1
toring
ER_AL_Lim Alarm limit (low) for error signal monitoring REAL -100.0
ER_AL_MsgE 1 = Activate messages for alarm (low) for error BOOL 1
n signal monitoring
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a technolo‐ ANY
gy block and the message blocks EventTs,
Event16Ts.
The EventTsIn input parameter serves to
interconnect the EventTsOut output param‐
eter of the EventTs, Event16Ts block.
When this interconnection is configured, the
messages of the EventTs, Event16Ts
block are displayed on the OS in the alarm
view of the technology block and can also be
acknowledged there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
● Value: BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FFwd* Input for additive disturbance variable activa‐ STRUCT -
tion ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdHiLim Limit (high) for additive disturbance variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoLim Limit (low) for additive disturbance variable STRUCT -
activation ● Value: REAL ● -100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
IntHoldNeg 1 = Integrator cannot run in negative direction STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
IntHoldPos 1 = Integrator cannot run in positive direction STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Man* Manual specification for the manipulated var‐ REAL 0.0
iable

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ManModLi* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1 = "Manual mode" via OS operator (control‐ BOOL 1
led by ModLiOp = 0)
MotorTime Motor actuating time [s] REAL 30.0
more on this.
MV_Forced* Forced manipulated variable that is not limited STRUCT -
and assumes top priority ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Offset Manipulated variable for ER = 0, operating REAL 0.0
point for controller with deactivated I compo‐
nent
MV_Trk* Tracking value for the manipulated variable STRUCT -
MV ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NegGain 0 = Effective proportional gain GainEff is STRUCT -
positive ● Value: BOOL ● 0
1 = Effective proportional gain GainEff is ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
negative

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NormPV Process value range (PV) for standardizing STRUCT -
the proportional gain (GAIN) ● High: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenChnST Output channel state of Open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OptimEn* 1 = Enable optimization of PID parameters by BOOL 0
PID tuner
(Page 423)
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 18: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 19: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PropFacSP Applying the P component to the feedback REAL 1.0
[0..1]. 0 = P component fully in feedback
PulseTime Minimum pulse duration [s] REAL 1.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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PV_AH_MsgE 1 = Enable PV alarm (high) message BOOL 1
n
PV_AL_MsgE 1 = Enable PV alarm (low) message BOOL 1
n
PV_Hyst Hysteresis for PV alarm, warning and toler‐ REAL 1.0
ance limits
PV_T_DC* Delay time for incoming PV tolerance messag‐ REAL 0.0
es [s]
PV_T_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV tolerance messag‐ REAL 0.0
es [s]
PV_TH_MsgE 1 = Enable message for PV tolerance mes‐ BOOL 1
n sage (high)
PV_TL_MsgE 1 = Activate message for PV tolerance mes‐ BOOL 1
n sage (low)
PV_Unit Unit of measure for process value INT 1001; OC
PV_WH_MsgE 1 = Enable PV warning (high) message BOOL 1
n
PV_WL_MsgE 1 = Enable PV warning (low) message BOOL 1
n
Rbk* Position feedback STRUCT -
RbkWH_En 1 = Enable warning (high) for position feed‐ BOOL 1
back
RbkWH_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning (high) REAL 100.0
RbkWH_MsgE 1 = Enable messages for warning (high) for BOOL 1
n position feedback

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RbkWL_En 1 = Enable warning (low) for position feed‐ BOOL 1
back
RbkWL_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning (low) REAL 0.0
RbkWL_MsgE 1 = Enable messages for warning (low) for BOOL 1
n position feedback
RefStdDevI Reference value of PV standard deviation (sig‐ STRUCT -
n ma) in defined "good" state of control loop ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#78
RstBypLi 1 = Reset bypass PV (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
S_RbkOnPID Simulation of position feedback on; BOOL 0
Tun For PCS 7 PID tuner only
S_RbkPIDTu Simulated position feedback REAL 50.0
n*
SafePos Neutral position (Page 48) for step controller INT 0
actuating signals:
0 = Close
1 = Open
2 = Stop
ard view
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
* [Unit/(Time unit)]
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi* 1 = Select external setpoint (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntLi* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LiDnRaL Linkable limit (low) for the gradient of the set‐ REAL 100.0
im point [Unit/(Time unit)]
SP_LiOp Select setpoint source (internal/external): STRUCT -
SP_LiRmpTi Linkable time [Time unit] for gradient limitation REAL 0.0
me in ramp mode duration
SP_LiUpRaL Linkable gradient limit (high) for the setpoint REAL 100.0
im [Unit/(Time unit)]
SP_RateOn* 1 = Activate limitation of setpoint gradients BOOL 0

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SP_RmpModT 1 = Use time values (SP_RmpTime, BOOL 0
ime SP_LiRmpTime)
SP_LiUpRaLim)
SP_RmpOn* 1 = Activate setpoint ramp to target setpoint BOOL 0
SP_RmpTarget
SP_RmpTarg Target setpoint for setpoint ramp REAL 0.0
et*
SP_RmpTime Time [Time unit] for setpoint ramp from cur‐ REAL 0.0
* rent SP up to SP_RmpTarget or time
mode duration
SP_TrkExt 1 = Bumpless switchover from external to in‐ BOOL 1
ternal setpoint active
SP_TrkPV 1 = Setpoint follows PV in "manual mode" and BOOL 0
with tracking
SP_UpRaLim Gradient limit (high) for the setpoint [Unit/ REAL 100.0
* (Time unit)]
StopChnST Output channel state of Stop STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
TD Derivative time in [s] STRUCT -
ThrAdaOn Adaptation of threshold BOOL 1
0 = Hold constant
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
WithRbk 1 = Feedback value available for the manipu‐ BOOL 0
lated variable

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algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Control chain from primary to secondary ● Value: BOOL ● 0
controller is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_AH_Act 1 = Alarm limit (high) for control deviation vio‐ STRUCT -
lated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
You can change the reaction for this parame‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ter with Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operating
points (Page 149)) and with ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit violation (Bypass information bit)
(Page 174)).
ER_AL_Act 1 = Alarm limit (low) for control deviation viola‐ STRUCT -
ted. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
points (Page 149)) and with ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit violation (Bypass information bit)
(Page 174)).

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ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For error INT -1
numbers that can be output by this block, see
FFwdHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for additive disturbance varia‐ STRUCT -
ble activation violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FFwdLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for additive disturbance variable STRUCT -
activation violated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManHiOut Limit (high) for "manual mode", corresponds STRUCT -
to input parameter ManHiLim ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManLoOut Limit (low) for "manual mode", corresponds to STRUCT -
input parameter ManLoLim ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_Release Release for maintenance: 1 = Release for OS STRUCT -
operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ACK_STATE of second ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr2 1 = Alarm error 2 (output ERROR of the second BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
MsgStat2 Message status 2 (output STATUS of second WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiAct 1 = Limit (high) of manipulated variable viola‐ STRUCT -
ted ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoAct 1 = Limit (low) of manipulated variable violated STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
the block algorithm
OS1PermLog Display of OS1Perm with settings changed by DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
the block algorithm
You can change the reaction for this parame‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ter with Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operating ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
points (Page 149)) and with
Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit violation ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Page 174)). (Bypass information bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● Bit 1: BOOL of internal fill byte ● 0

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PV_ToleHi Limit (high) of 3-sigma band around the set‐ STRUCT -
point is calculated when a ConPerMon block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
is connected
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_ToleLo Limit (low) of 3-sigma band around the set‐ STRUCT -
point is calculated when a ConPerMon block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
is connected
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_UnitOut Unit of measure for process value, for inter‐ INT 0
connecting to the PV_Unit input parameter of
the ConPerMon block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) for position feedback ac‐ STRUCT -
tive. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit violation
(Page 174)).

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RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) for position feedback active. STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_DnRaAct 1 = Negative gradient limiting of setpoint is ac‐ STRUCT -
tive ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for external setpoint has been STRUCT -
reached ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for external setpoint has been STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOut External setpoint, corresponds to input param‐ STRUCT -
eter SP_Ext ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InHiOut Limit (high) for SP_Int corresponds to input STRUCT -
parameter SP_InHiLim ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_InLoOut Limit (low) for SP_Int corresponds to input STRUCT -
parameter SP_InLoLim ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_RateTar Target setpoint for the gradient limitation REAL 0.0
get
SP_UpRaAct Positive gradient limiting of setpoint is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Threson Adaptive threshold [%] REAL 0.0
See also
5.10.7 PIDStepL block diagram
PIDStepL block diagram

There are two block diagrams for this block: the step controller with and without position
feedback.

Controller blocks
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See also

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5.10.8.1 PIDStepL views
Views of the PIDStepL block

The block PIDStepL provides the following views:
● PIDStepL standard view without position feedback (Page 911)
● PIDStepL standard view with position feedback (Page 914)
● PIDStepL preview (Page 918)

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5.10.8.2 PIDStepL standard view without position feedback
PIDStepL standard view without position feedback


(2) Displaying and switching the setpoint

This area shows how to specify the setpoint. The setpoint can specified as follows:
You can find additional information on this in the Setpoint specification - internal/external
(Page 130) section.

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The scale range is defined in the Engineering System (ES).


(6) Displaying and changing manipulated variables

This area shows you the currently valid manipulated variable. Refer to the Switching operating
states and operating modes (Page 268) section for information on changing the manipulated
variable.
The following manipulated variables can be selected:
● "Open"
● "Stop"
● "Close"
command selection. You can find more information about this in the Section Labeling of buttons
(7) Displaying the feedback

The following feedback can be displayed:
● "Open"
● "Closed"
command selection. You can find more information about this in the Section Labeling of buttons
(8) Navigation button for switching to the standard view of the ConPerMon block
Use this navigation button to reach the standard view of the ConPerMon block. The visibility
of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).

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section.

● "Maintenance"
Additional information on the display area for states of the block is available in section Release
for maintenance (Page 65).

● "Simulation"
You can find additional information on this in the Simulating signals (Page 59) section.


● "Optimization"
● "Tracking"
(14) Limit display



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"external".

This display [R] shows you the target setpoint and is only visible if you have enabled ramp

5.10.8.3 PIDStepL standard view with position feedback
PIDStepL standard view with position feedback


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You can find additional information on this in section Setpoint specification - internal/external
(Page 130).
The scale range is defined in the Engineering System (ES).


(6) High and low limits of the manipulated variable

You can only display and change a manipulated variable in "manual mode".
(7) Displaying and changing the manipulated variable

You can only display and change a manipulated variable in "manual mode".

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(8) Displaying the feedback

The following feedback can be displayed:
● "Open"
● "Closed"

The bar graph for the manipulated variable is only available in manual mode.
(10) Bar graph for the readback value

The bar graph for the readback value is only available in manual mode.
depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).

Use this button for the standard view of a block configured in the Engineering System (ES).
The visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"

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● "Optimization"
● "Tracking"
(17) Limit display


(19)Display of external setpoint

"external".




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See also
5.10.8.4 PIDStepL preview
Preview of PIDStepL
(1) Preview area

● "Rem. time SP ramp": Remaining time to reach the ramp target value.
● "Error signal": Current control deviation

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● "Program value": specified value for program mode

● "Disturbance variable": additive value for feedforward control
● "Track MV": Track manipulated variable (value is 1)
● "Tracking value": effective manipulated variable for "Track manipulated variable"

process
● "Close": You can select the manipulated variable "Close". If text is configured for this
command, it is also displayed in brackets. You can find additional information on this in the
section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218) .
● "Open": You can select the manipulated variable "Open". If text is configured for this
● "Stop": You can select the manipulated variable "Stop". If text is configured for this
● "Program mode": You can switch to "program mode".

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system (ES).
(Page 217) .
(4) Process value

(5) Display of the current control signal

This area shows the most important parameters for this block with the current selection
● "Channel Open": Signal from the output channel block for "Open"
● "Channel Close": Signal from the output channel block for "Close"
● "Channel Stop": Signal from the output channel block for "Stop"

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5.11 Ratio - Ratio controlling
5.11.1 Description of Ratio

Family: Control
Area of application for Ratio

● Forming a ratio
How it works
The block is used to create a ratio, for example, in a ratio control. It is also used to set elements
(for example, synchronization control loop), or to influence the reference variable of a cascade.
The block operates according to the equation: Out = In · RatioOut + Offset
Where:
● RatioOut is either the value from RatioInt or RatioExt
● Offset is the offset value that should be added to the output value
In is based on the interconnection whereas RatioOut is selected based on the internal/
external selection.
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(RatioControl) (Page 2402) section for information on calculating the current ratio.

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Configuring OBs
of this block.

The description for each parameter can be found in the Ratio I/Os (Page 927) section.

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 Not used
8 RatExtAct.Value
9 RatLoAct.Value
10 RatHiAct.Value
11 OutLoAct.Value
12 OutHiAct.Value
13 RatTrkExt
14 SimLiOp.Value
15 - 31 Not used
See also
Ratio functions (Page 923)
Ratio messaging (Page 927)
Ratio block diagram (Page 931)
Ratio error handling (Page 926)
Ratio modes (Page 923)

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5.11.2 Ratio modes
Ratio operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
(Page 72) section.
The last valid value is provided at the Out output in this operating mode. The OutHiAct,
OutLoAct, RatHiActand RatLoActoutput parameters are reset.
See also
Ratio I/Os (Page 927)
Description of Ratio (Page 921)
5.11.3 Ratio functions
Functions of Ratio

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Internal or external ratio

You can use the RatLiOp parameter to specify if the ratio should be specified internally or
externally:
● RatLiOp = 0: The ratio (RatioInt) is specified by the operator. The operator can decide
if the specification should be made internally (RatIntOp = 1) or externally (RatExtOp = 1) .
● RatLiOp = 1: The ratio (RatioExt) is specified by an interconnection. The interconnection
is used to determine if the specification should be made internally (RatIntLi = 1) or
externally (RatExtLi = 1) .
Bumpless switchover from external to internal ratio

The parameter RatTrkExt = 1 is used so that the internal ratio tracks the external setpoint
to achieve a bumpless switchover from the external to the internal ratio. This allows unwanted
jumps at the output parameter to be avoided.
Limiting the ratio

The ratio is limited by the RatHiLim parameter (high) or RatLoLim parameter (low).
The external ratio RatioExt is limited to the value you have specified if a limit is violated. This
is then also used to form the output value Out. If these limits are reached or violated
RatioHiAct or RatioLoAct are also set to 1.
The internal ratio RatioInt is checked against the value you have specified. If a value is
outside the specified limit, it is reset to the most recent valid value.
Limiting the output value

The output value is limited by the OutHiLim parameter (high) or OutLoLim parameter (low).
The OutHiAct or OutLoAct output parameter is set to 1 as soon as the output value has
reached or exceeded the limits
Simulating signals
● Analog input value (SimIn, SimInLi)


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Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
6 1 = Operator can specify the internal ratio
7-9 Not used
11 1 = Operator can switch to "Simulation" mode
13 Not used
14 1 = Operator can change RatHiLim
15 1 = Operator can change RatLoLim
16 1 = Operator can change OutHiLim
17 1 = Operator can change OutLoLim
18 - 31 Not used
Note
Forming and outputting signal status for blocks

The worst signal status ST_Worst is formed from the following parameters:
● Out.ST
● SecComPV.ST
● InPV.ST
● RatioExt.ST
● Offset.ST

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The signal status of the Out output parameter corresponds to the input parameter In.
The signal status of the current ratio calculation corresponds to the status of the input
parameter SecComPV.

You can find an overview of all reactions provided by the Feature parameter in the Configurable
functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) . The following functionality is available for this
block at the relevant bits:
Bit Function

See also
5.11.4 Ratio error handling
Ratio error handling

Refer to section Error handling (Page 121) for basic instructions on how to troubleshoot all
blocks.
● Error numbers

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-1 Predefined value when implementing the block; block will not be processed.
0 No active fault
30 The input value of In can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
51 RatLiOp = 1 and RatExtLi = 1 and RatInLi = 1
See also
5.11.5 Ratio messaging
Messaging
See also
5.11.6 Ratio I/Os
I/Os of Ratio

Controller blocks
Input parameters

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In Analog input STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
InPV Input for process variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
InUnit Unit of measure for input parameter In INT 1001
Offset Offset STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operating permis‐ DWORD 16#00000000
sion, connected with the Out output parame‐
(Page 423)
(Page 923) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OutHiLim High limit for output value REAL 100.0
OutLoLim Low limit for output value REAL 0.0
RatExtLi 1 = Select external ratio (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatExtOp* 1 = Select external ratio (via operator) BOOL 0
RatHiLim High limit REAL 100.0

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RatIntLi 1 = Select internal ratio (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatIntOp* 1 = Select internal ratio (via operator) BOOL 1
RatioExt External ratio STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatioInt* Internal ratio REAL 1.0
RatioUnit Unit of measure for the RationInt, INT 0
RatioExt input parameter or RatioPV (out‐
put parameter)
RatLiOp Select ratio source (internal/external): STRUCT -
RatLoLim Low limit REAL 0.0
RatOpScale Limit for scale in bar graph of faceplate STRUCT -
RatTrkExt 1 = Bumpless switchover from external to in‐ BOOL 0
ternal ratio active
SecComPV* Process value of secondary component STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SecComUnit Unit of measure for input parameter INT 1001
SecComPV
ard view
SimIn* Analog input value used for SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimInLi Value that is used for SimOnLi.Value = 1 STRUCT -
(SimLiOp.Value = 1) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
the block algorithm
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OutHiAct 1 = High limit overshoot STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OutHiLmOut Output of high limit STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OutLoAct 1 = Low limit overshoot STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OutLoLmOut Output of low limit STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatExtAct 1 = External ratio used STRUCT -
0 = Internal ratio used ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatHiAct 1 = Limit (high) for ratio active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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RatioPV Current ratio STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatioOut Applied ratio (RatioInt or RatioExt) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RatLoAct 1 = Limit (low) for ratio active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
5.11.7 Ratio block diagram
Ratio block diagram

See also

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5.11.8.1 Ratio views
Views of the Ratio block

The block Ratio provides the following views:
● Ratio standard view (Page 932)
● Ratio parameter view (Page 935)
● Ratio preview (Page 936)
● Block icon for Ratio (Page 937)
5.11.8.2 Ratio standard view
Ratio standard view


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● On (Page 72)
(2) Displaying and switching the ratio source

This area shows you the currently valid signal source for the ratio setpoint. The following signal
sources can be shown here:
● "External"
● "Internal"
on switching the signal source.
(3) Displaying the input value

The faceplate is a schematic representation of the function of the Ratio block as a signal flow
chart:
Output = Input · Ratio + Offset
The input is typically the flow setpoint or actual value of the primary component of a ratio
controller.
(4) High and low scale range for the ratio

The scale range is based on the bar graph for the ratio specification.
(5) Displaying and switching the default ratio

This area shows you the currently valid specification for the ratio.
The ratio source (2) needs to be set to "internal" in order to change this value.
Refer to the Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing this value.
(6) Displaying the ratio PV

This area shows you the current ratio actual value with the corresponding signal status, i.e.
the ratio of the actually measured PV from the active controller. The task of the ratio controller
is to set the flow of all components so that the actual ratio approximates the specified ratio as
closely as possible.

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(7) Display of the Offset

This area shows the current Offset.
(8) Displaying the output value

This area shows the current output value Out, which typically serves as the setpoint for the
flow of the secondary component.
(9) Bar graph for the output

This display graphically represents the output value with the limits set in the Engineering
System (ES) (orange triangles, output parameters OutHiLmOut and OutLoLmOut).
(10) Displaying the limit

This status display is based on the limit of the output value Out.

This area shows if the output value has violated the range limits:
● "Output ≥ HL"
● "Output ≤ LL"
You can set the range limits in the parameter view (Page 935) of the block.

● Simulation
You can find additional information on this in the Simulating signals (Page 59) section.
(13) Display of the limits for the ratio

This blue triangle shows the configured range limits for the ratio.
(14) Bar graph for the default ratio

This area shows you the currently valid specification for the ratio in the form of a bar graph.
The visible area in the bar graph depends on the configuration of the ratio in the engineering
system (ES).

"external".

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5.11.8.3 Ratio parameter view
Parameter view of Ratio

(1) Settings Ratio := external ratio

When the check box is selected ☑, the ratio is bumplessly switched from external to internal.
The internal ratio value is tracked to the external one.
(2) Operating range ratio

This is where you specify the operating range for the ratio (input parameters RatHiLim or
RatLoLim). The range is indicated by a blue triangle in the standard view of the bar graph.
(3) Range for output value

This is where you specify the operating range for the output value (input parameters
OutHiLmOut or OutLoLmOut).
(4) Service
● "Simulation"
You can find information about this in the following chapters:
● Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268)
● Release for maintenance (Page 65).

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process
5.11.8.4 Ratio preview
Preview of Ratio
(1) Preview area

● "External ratio": currently applicable external ratio
● "Internal ratio": currently applicable internal ratio

This area shows all operations for which special operating permissions are assigned. They
depend on the configuration in the Engineering System (ES) that applies to this block.
process
● Red cross: the OS operator cannot control this parameter at all due to the configured AS
operating permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm).

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● "Ratio external": You can change the external ratio.
● "Ratio internal": You can change the internal ratio.
● "Change ratio": You can change the ratio.
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in chapter Operator control
You can find additional information on this in chapter Opening additional faceplates
(Page 217).
5.11.8.5 Block icon for Ratio
Block icons for Ratio

● Display of the ratio
● Operating modes
● Displays for bypassing interlocks
● Interlocks
● Memo display

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5.12 SplRange - Signal splitter
5.12.1 Description of SplRange

Type + number: FC 372
Family: Control
Area of application for SplRange

● Splitting the output signal of a PID controller
How it works
The block is used to split signals output coming from a PID controller. You can use this
controller to control two valves, for example.
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The output parameters are calculated as follows:

Out1 = Out1Scale.Low + ((NeutPos - DeadBand - In) / (NeutPos - DeadBand -
InScale.Low)) · (Out1Scale.High - Out1Scale.Low)
Out2 = Out2Scale.Low + ((NeutPos + DeadBand - In) / (NeutPos + DeadBand -
InScale.High)) · (Out2Scale.High - Out2Scale.Low)
The neutral position (NeutPos) forms the reference point for selecting the individual splitter
profiles. For details, refer to the SplRange functions (Page 942) section.
Refer to SplRange I/Os (Page 946) to learn the meaning of the parameters.
The block is installed in the run sequence downstream of the controller block. The manipulated
variable output (MV) of the controller block is interconnected to the input In of the SplRange
block.
The neutral position (NeutPos) and the dead band zone (DeadBand) can be set by means of
the corresponding parameters. DeadBand must be configured to be less than NeutPos.
Out1 and Out2 are adapted to the physical variable by configuring the high/low limits of
Out1 and Out2.

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The Out1Act or Out2Act output parameter indicates (= 1) that the corresponding Out1 or
Out2 output parameter is enabled if the In input value is less than (for Out1) the neutral
position (NeutPos) or the In input value is greater than the neutral position (NeutPos)
depending on the dead band (Deadband).
Configuration
Use CFC editor to install the block in the OB in which the controller block runs whose
manipulated variable is being processed.
There are templates (Templates) for the SplRange block for process tag types in the Advanced
Process Library, one example (APL_Example_xx, xx refers to the language variant) with an
application scenario for this block being:
● Split-range controller with control loop monitoring through ConPerMon (SplitrangeControl)
(Page 2399)

See also
SplRange messaging (Page 945)
SplRange block diagram (Page 947)
SplRange error handling (Page 945)
SplRange modes (Page 941)
5.12.2 SplRange modes
SplRange operating modes

See also
SplRange I/Os (Page 946)
SplRange functions (Page 942)

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Description of SplRange (Page 940)

5.12.3 SplRange functions
Functions of SplRange
Splitting of the output signal of a controller

The In block input can be used to split the output signal of a controller.
The table below shows the six types of signal splitting that are available:
Case Signal splitting Setting the I/Os

1 Out1Scale.Low = 0.0 and Out1Scale.High = 100.0
Out2Scale.Low = 0.0 und Out2Scale.High = 100.0
DeadBand = 0.0 and NeutPos = 50.0
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Out2Scale.Low = 0.0 and Out2Scale.High =
100.0
2XWSXW DeadBand = 0.0 and NeutPos = 50.0
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2XWSXW
2XW 2XW

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DeadBand = -10.0 and NeutPos = 50.0
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See also

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5.12.4 SplRange error handling
Error handling of SplRange

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


30 The value of In can no longer be displayed in the REAL number field.
See also
5.12.5 SplRange messaging
Messaging
See also

Controller blocks

5.12.6 SplRange I/Os
I/Os of SplRange
Input parameters

In Input value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
InScale Limit range for the input signal STRUCT -
NeutPos Neutral position REAL 50.0
Out1Scale Limit range of output 1 STRUCT -
Out2Scale Limit range of output 2 STRUCT -
Output parameters

SplRange error handling (Page 945).
Out1 Output value 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Out1Act 1 = Output 1 is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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Out2 Output value 2 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Out2Act 1 = Output 2 is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
5.12.7 SplRange block diagram
SplRange block diagram

See also

Controller blocks
5.13 AutoExcitation - Process trigger for predictive controller
5.13.1 Description of AutoExcitation

Family: Control
Area of application of AutoExcitation

This block is used to generate suitable excitation signals for the identification of dynamic multi-
variable process models for the model-based predictive controllers ModPreCon and the large
predictive controller MPC10x10. It is interconnected with aModPreCon or MPC10x10 block
for this purpose.
How it works
The AutoExcitation block generates a sequence of abrupt trigger signals for the selected
manipulated variables, MV1, MV2 to NumberMVs. A jump is initially made up, down, and then
back to the starting point for each manipulated variable, so that the signals is symmetrical to
the operating point.
The operating point taken from assigned controller via the MV1Actual...MV10Actual inputs.
You set the jump height for each manipulated variable with the StepSiz1... StepSiz10
parameter and the jump duration via the Duratio1...Duratio10 parameter.

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Configuration
The AutoExcitation block is part of the new process tag type, ModPreCon and MPC10x10.
Only the new controller version has the necessary additional inputs for automatic triggering.

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If the block retro-installed in an existing CFC, make sure that AutoExcitation andModPreCon
or MPC10x10 are in the same OB cycle.
● Supply the AutoExcitation.MV1Actual...MV10Actual input variables with the appropriate
ModPreCon.MV1...MV4 or MPC10x10.MV1...MV10 values from the controller.
● Specify the input parameter AutoExcitation.NumberMVs according to the number of
manipulated variables you want to use in your MPC application. Exception: If you do not
want to automatically trigger all manipulated variables of the controller, specify the number
of manipulated variables to be directly triggered at the AutoExcitation.NumberMVs input
parameter .
● Connect the AutoExcitation.MV1Excite...MV10Excite output variables to the appropriate
ModPreCon.MV1Excite... MV4Excite or MPC10x10.MV1Excite…MV10Exciteinput
variables
on the controller.
● Connect the AutoExcitation.ExciteAct output variable to the ModPreCon.ExciteOn or
MPC10x10.ExciteOn input variables of the controller.
5.13.2 AutoExcitation modes
Operating modes of AutoExcitation

5.13.3 AutoExcitation functions
Using AutoExcitation
Start triggering by setting the StartExcite binary input variable to the value 1 .
If you cancel triggering during ongoing operation via StartExcite =0 , the manipulated variables
are reset to the original operating point.
When the Next binary input parameter = 1 , you can start the next jump manually before the
planned time has expired.
The StepPhase output variable shows the current phase of the attempted jump:
0: Constant
1: Jump up
2: Jump down
3: Jump back to the operating point
The StepTime output variable indicates the remaining time in [s] until the next jump.

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5.13.4 AutoExcitation error handling


-1 Default value when the block is installed, the block is not executed
60 One of the input parameters, Duratio1,2,3,4...10 < SampleTime or SampleTime <
0.001
61 The trigger signals are not adopted correctly by the assigned controller.
5.13.5 AutoExcitation messaging
Messaging of AutoExcitation
5.13.6 AutoExcitation I/Os
I/Os of AutExcite
Input parameters

Duration1...Duration10 Duration for jump in MV1...MV10 in s REAL 20
MV1Actual...MV10Actual Current value of MV1...MV10 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Next* 1 = Manual start of the next trigger change BOOL 0
SampleTime Sampling time in s REAL 1
StartExcite* 1 = Start of automatic triggering; 0= Cancel BOOL 1
automatic triggering
StepSize1...StepSize10 Step height of MV1...MV10 REAL 10
algorithm.

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Output parameters

ErrorNum Output of pending error number INT 0
ExciteAct 1 = Automatic triggering is active BOOL 0
MV1Excitation...MV10Ex‐ Value of the trigger for MV1...MV10 STRUCT -
citation ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StepPhase Phase of the jump; 0 = Constant, 1= Jump INT 0
up, 2 = Jump down, 3 = Return
StepTime Time remaining until the next jump phase in REAL 0
s
5.13.7 AutoExcitation block diagram
Block diagram of AutoExcitation


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5.14 LPOptim - Optimization after traversing the linear programming
5.14.1 Description of LPOptim

Type + number: FB1844
Family: Control or system
Area of application of LPOptim

Optimization of a linear performance function taking into account constraints after traversing
the linear programming.
The LPOptim block is used by the ModPreCon block for static operating point optimization
(Page 711). However, it can also be used separately.
Operating principle
The performance function has a linear relationship to up to four decision variables, x1...x4,
with corresponding weighting factors, g1...g4 .
J = g1*x1 + g2*x2 + g3*x3 + g4*x4
The performance function is a hyper-level in a five dimensional space whose gradient direction
is described by the gradient vector, Gradient = [ g1, g2, g3, g4].
The block can determine both the maximum as well as the minimum of the J performance
function. A minimization problem is transformed into an equivalent maximization problem by
inverting the gradient vector.
The decision variables are positive and limited by a system of up to eight linear non-
equivalence constraints .
The first constraint is, for example
a11*x1+a12*x2+a13*x3+a14*x4 <= b1
All four elements of the first line from the A matrix are combined in the A1n data structure. All
eight elements of the B vector are combined in the Begrenzungen data structure.
How it works
The block operates according to the simplex procedure, i.e. based on an iterative algorithm.
Due to the linear performance criterion, the solution always lies at an intersection of multiple
restrictions.

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Configuration
The block can be installed in OB1 because no time-critical calculations are performed. If the
block is called by ModPreCon , the user does not have to set parameters directly at LPOptim
block.
5.14.2 LPOptim modes
Operating modes of LPOptim

5.14.3 LPOptim functions
Use of LPOptim
The algorithm is started with a positive edge at the Start parameter or if there is a change in
one of the input variables (gradient vector and limitations), and displays the optimum variable
found at the XOpt1...XOpt4 output parameters when execution is completed.
If no solution is found (non-plausible coefficient), execution is aborted with an error code.
5.14.4 LPOptim error handling

The Status output parameter can be used to display the following states:
Status Meaning
10 Unrestricted target function
15 No XOpt found
20 Infinite number of solutions
35 Unlimited permissible range
40 Configuration error
5.14.5 LPOptim messaging
Messaging

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5.14.6 LPOptim I/Os
I/Os of LPOptim
Input parameters

J_Mini 1= Search minimum BOOL 0
0= Search maximum
Start* 1= Start optimization calculation immediate‐ BOOL 0
ly
0= Start optimization calculation only if one
of the input variables has changed
X1 Decision variable 1 for calculation of J_Act REAL 0
J_0 Constant part of the performance criterion, REAL 0
irrespective of the decision variables
N_X Number of decision variables, INT 4
N_X <= 4
N_b Number of constraints, INT 8
N_b <= 8
Gradient.g1* Gradient vector with up to 4 REAL elements STRUCT [ 1, 1, 1, 1]
...
Gradient.g4*
Constraints.b1 Vector B of the limits with up to 8 REAL el‐ STRUCT [ 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
... ements
Constraints.b8
A1n.a11 1. Line of the A matrix contains factors for STRUCT [ 0, 0, 0, 0]
A1n.a12 the elements of vector X in the first con‐
straint
A1n.a13
A1n.a14
A2n.a22 the elements of vector X in the second con‐
straint
A2n.a23
A2n.a24
A3n.a32 the elements of vector X in the third con‐
straint
A3n.a33
A3n.a34

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A4n.a42 the elements of vector X in the fourth con‐
straint
A4n.a43
A4n.a44
A5n.a52 the elements of vector X in the fifth con‐
straint
A5n.a53
A5n.a54
A6n.a62 the elements of vector X in the sixth con‐
straint
A6n.a63
A6n.a64
A7n.a72 the elements of vector X in the seventh con‐
straint
A7n.a73
A7n.a74
A8n.a82 the elements of vector X in the eighth con‐
straint
A8n.a83
A8n.a84
algorithm.
Output parameters

Bad 1= Status bad, optimization has failed BOOL 0
ErrorNum Output of current error number. For error INT 0
see the error handling of LPOptim.
J_Opt Value of the performance criterion at the op‐ REAL 0
timum
J_Act Value of the performance criterion for the REAL 0
current assignment of the decision varia‐
bles in accordance with input parameters
X1...X4
X1Opt Optimum value of the 1st decision variable REAL 0
X2Opt Optimum value of the 2nd decision variable REAL 0
X3Opt Optimum value of the 3rd decision variable REAL 0
X4Opt Optimum value of the 4th decision variable REAL 0
See also
LPOptim error handling (Page 954)

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5.14.7 LPOptim block diagram
LPOptim block diagram


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5.15 MPC10x10 - Large predictive controller
5.15.1 Description of MPC10x10

Family: Control
Area of application for MPC10x10

The block is used for multivariable control, similar to the ModPreCon, typically as master
controller in cascade structures.
Compared to the lean multivariable controller ModPreCon, the MPC10x10 has the following
functional expansions:
● Greater capacity: up to 10x10 interacting manipulated and controlled variables (compared
with ModPreCon: 4x4), up to 4 measurable disturbances for a dynamic disturbance
compensation (feedforward) (ModPreCon: 1). Unused MV channels can be rededicated to
disturbance variables, whereby the total number of manipulated variables and disturbances
is limited to 14 (ModPreCon: 5).
● Dynamic online optimization considering constraints in each sampling step. The
optimization problem is resolved without constraints with ModPreCon and the manipulated
variables are limited afterward. This may result in solutions that are less than optimal if
several constraints are active simultaneously in automatic mode.
● Processing of (low-priority) target values for the manipulated variables, which is mainly of
interest for control tasks in which there are more manipulated variables than controlled
variables or in which some controlled variables do not have to be kept at an exact setpoint.
● Integrated steady state operating point optimization even for control tasks in which the
number of manipulated variables does not match the number of controlled variables.
Method of operation and area of application

The block is used for Multivariable controller (Page 2454) dynamic processes. It can handle
up to ten interacting manipulated and controlled variables as well as up to four measurable
disturbances.
The MPC10x10 algorithm only works for stable processes with a step response that settles to
a fixed value in a finite time. If the process is unstable in one of the main transfer functions or
includes an integrator (level control, for example), the corresponding partial transfer function
must be stabilized with a secondary controller.
A simple P controller (proportional component only) is sufficient as a slave controller for
integrating processes. It is inserted between the manipulated variable output of MPC10x10
and the input of the unstable process section, and receives the output of the integrating process
section as a manipulated variable. (Unstable data links are stabilized with this approach.)

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You can find an explanation of "multivariable controls" and "non-phase-minimum response" in

the Help on the Advanced Process Library > Definitions.
Note on the area of application of the controller: Longer run times

Due to the principle on which it works, the runtime of MPC10x10 is significantly longer than
that of ModPreCon and obviously much longer than that for PID controllers, because very large
matrices have to be multiplied in the algorithm. The runtime is also determined by the number
of the process and manipulated variables in the control algorithm. This is why the MPC10x10
is unsuitable for high-speed controls and is usually used for slow, complex control tasks in
which controller sample times of more than 4 s are permitted.
The computing time required on the CPU is compensated for by the fact that very slow sample
times of > 20 s are used for the typical MPC10x10 applications (see Advanced control
templates). The MPC10x10 is then typically located in OB30 and can be interrupted by faster
OBs. Some parts of the MPC10x10 algorithm have been outsourced to auxiliary blocks due
to the limitations of the address space for SIMATIC function blocks and data blocks. The
MPC10x10 uses two outsourced optimization methods:
● MPC_LP_OptiFB for operating point optimization which, in turn, needs an auxiliary block
MPC_LPOptiFC .
● MPC_ActSetFB
as well as auxiliary blocks for matrices that are created by the MPC Configurator and can all
be identified by the prefix MPC_* in their name.
There are different forms of implementation for the matrices:
● User DBs that are filled with data by one or more FCs during initialization because large
matrices cannot be pre-assigned with values in the source code for the DB:
● Data block MPC_g with initialization FCs MPC_g_FC, MPC_gb…ge;
● Data blocks MPC_ESP, MPC_Hu_FB, MPC_Hinv_FB, MPC_Omega_FB and MPC_M_FB
each with a dedicated initialization function MPC_Esp_FC... as well as
● a data block MPC_RgMVi (i=1..10) for each MV with initialization FCs MPC_RgMVia_FC
and MPC_RgMVib_FC.
● User DBs filled with data by the MPC10x10 during runtime: MPC_Nn, MPC_Ms,
MPC_MsOld.
As user, you only have to interconnect the main function block in the CFC and need not worry
about the auxiliary blocks.
The static operating point optimization is called within the MPC10x10 block in the program
section in which OB1 is executed. In cyclic operation OB3x, this avoids the additional
computing time required by the optimizer, the acyclic time, i.e. which is only relevant for
changes to the optimizer inputs.
Operating principle
The MPC10x10 block is a model-based predictive multivariable controller. It uses a

mathematical model of the process dynamics including all interactions as part of the controller.

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This model allows the process response to be predicted over a defined period in the future,
also known as the prediction horizon.
Based on this prediction, a performance index
r r T r T
J = ( w − y ) R ( w − y ) + ∆u T Q∆ u + ( usoll − u ) S ( usoll − u )
r r r r r r r
is optimized (minimized) where the following applies:

● w contains the time series of the future setpoints within the prediction horizon,
● y contains the vector of the controlled variables in the future,
● Δu contains the future changes of the manipulated variables within the control horizon,
● usoll contains the target values for the manipulated variables u
The control horizon is generally significantly shorter than the prediction horizon. Changes of
future manipulated variables are only planned within the control horizon.
If you increase the weighting in the Q diagonal matrix, the controller moves its manipulated
variables more cautiously resulting in a slower but more robust control response. Using the
weighting factors in the R diagonal matrix, you specify the relative significance of the individual
controlled variables. A higher weighting (priority) for a controlled variable means that this CV
moves more quickly towards the setpoint and remains more accurately at the setpoint in steady
state if it is not possible to achieve all setpoints precisely.
The weightings for the target values of the manipulated variables in the S matrix are typically
set much lower than the weightings of the controlled variables in the R matrix so that the
controller must only handle the manipulated variable target values once it has reached all
primary control aims regarding the controlled variables.
The algorithm is a variant of the DMC method (Dynamic Matrix Control), comparable to the
control algorithms in so-called "full-blown" MPC software packages that were previously linked
to the process control system by external PCs.
The optimization problem is solved in ongoing automatic mode in each sampling step of the
controller by initially neglecting the constraints. If a constraint violation is detected within the
control horizon, an iterative optimization with the so-called "active set" method takes place.
Only the currently active limitations are taken into consideration during each iteration step of
the optimization. Manipulated variable limitations, both absolute and relating to the gradients,
are treated in the algorithm of the function block as hard constraints that must not be violated.
Precise setpoints or target zones for the controlled variables are taken into account during
optimization as well as possible. The target zones for the controlled variables are therefore
soft constraints, which are maintained as well as possible although they cannot be guaranteed.
Using a reference variable filter for future setpoint trajectories, the control response of the
controller can be fine-tuned during operation.
You can achieve significant improvements in control performance when individual

disturbances can be measured, for example, variations in throughput. In this case, it is a good
idea to take into account a model of the influence of this disturbance on the controlled variables
when predicting the controlled variables so that the controller can react preemptively to such
disturbances.

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Operating point optimization

The integrated steady state operating point optimization can be used when at least one
controlled variable provides certain degrees of freedom. No exact setpoint is specified for such
controlled variables. Instead there is a tolerance band, e.g.
● SP2OptHiLim…SP2OptLoLim
within which the process value, CV2, must remain. These areas can be defined for any subset
of the relevant controlled variables. From an economic perspective, different values within the
tolerance band can be more or less favorable. With the help of the optimization function, the
optimal economic point can be found within the tolerance range. This is done by defining a
target function (performance criterion), which depends on the manipulated variable and
controlled variable of the predictive controller. This can be, for example, the economic yield of
plant operation per time unit or it may involve specific costs or energy consumption.
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100) and in OB 1.
MPC10x10 and all its auxiliary blocks are provided in the block folder "MPC10x10 blocks" of
the Advanced Process Library. After you have placed the block in the CFC, you still need to
copy the fixed addressed global data blocks DB1 to DB22 into the project. This will make all
auxiliary blocks of MPC10x10 available in the project, thereby making it executable and
allowing the SCL source of the MPC configurator to be later compiled.
In contrast to the ModPreCon, only one instance of the MPC10x10 can be configured per
SIMATIC CPU. The addresses of the MPC auxiliary blocks are determined during compilation
of the main block by the SCL Compiler and cannot be modified afterwards. The addresses for
the auxiliary blocks (DBs and FCs) used by the MPC10x10 are defined in the following symbol
table. If you already have other blocks in the project assigned to the specified addresses, you
need to move them.
Icon Address Data type Comment

MPC10x10 FB 1920 FB 1920 Model Predictive Controller with online optim.
MPC_LP_OptiFB FB 1922 FB 1922 Linear Optimization
MPC_ActSetFB FB 1923 FB 1923 Modified Simplex Optimization with Active Set
Problem Reduction for ModPreConL
MPC_LPOptiFC FC 400 FC 400 Linear Optimization
MPC_g_FC FC 401 FC 401 MPC Configurator
MPC_gb_FC FC 402 FC 402 MPC Configurator
MPC_gc_FC FC 403 FC 403 MPC Configurator
MPC_gd_FC FC 404 FC 404 MPC Configurator
MPC_ge_FC FC 405 FC 405 MPC Configurator
MPC_gz_FC FC 406 FC 406 MPC Configurator
MPC_Hu_FC FC 407 FC 407 MPC Configurator
MPC_Hinv_FC FC 408 FC 408 MPC Configurator
MPC_Omega_FC FC 409 FC 409 MPC Configurator
MPC_M_FC FC 410 FC 410 MPC Configurator

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MPC_RgMV1a_FC FC 411 FC 411 MPC Configurator

MPC_RgMV1b_FC FC 412 FC 412 MPC Configurator
MPC_Esp_FC FC 432 FC 432 MPC Configurator
MPC_Ms DB 1 DB 1 MPC Configurator
MPC_Nn DB 2 DB 2 MPC Configurator
MPC_MsOld DB 3 DB 3 MPC Configurator
MPC_g DB 4 DB 4 MPC Configurator
MPC_gz DB 5 DB 5 MPC Configurator
MPC_Hu DB 6 DB 6 MPC Configurator
MPC_Hinv DB 7 DB 7 MPC Configurator
MPC_Om DB 8 DB 8 MPC Configurator
MPC_M DB 9 DB 9 MPC Configurator
MPC_RgMV1 DB 10 DB 10 MPC Configurator
MPC_Esp DB 20 DB 20 MPC Configurator
MPC_LP_Opti DB 21 FB 1922 Instance DB FB 1922
MPC_ActSet DB 22 FB 1923 Instance DB FB 1923

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After installation in CFC, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Excite the process with the controller in manual mode by applying a series of manipulated
variable step changes. We recommend using the auxiliary function block, AutoExcitation,
to generate excitation signals.
2. Record the measured data with the CFC trend display and export it to an archive file. You
can also use a WinCC TagLogging TrendControl to record the data and to export the *.csv
file. If the total number of manipulated and controlled variables exceeds the maximum
number of trends in the CFC, you will have to use the WinCC TrendControl anyway.
3. Select the MPC10x10 instance in the CFC. Start the MPC Configurator under Edit > MPC
Configurator.
The working steps process identification, controller design and simulation of the closed
control loop are executed in the MPC Configurator. You can find a detailed description of
this procedure in the MPC Configurator help. You can find the help with a button in the MPC
Configurator or directly under …\Program Files (x86)\SIEMENS\STEP7\S7JMPC
\s7jmpctb.chm.
4. Using the Configurator, create an SCL source code for the user data blocks (DBs) and
other auxiliary blocks (FCs). The source contains all models and matrices required for an
MPC10x10 instance.
5. Compile the SCL source with the S7-SCL compiler and archive the SCL source with the
controller data.
Load the changes to the AS (with the option: Include user data blocks)
The values in the auxiliary blocks are applied in the controller by restarting the block by means
of the input variable Restart:= true at the CFC block instance.
Note
During controller design in the MPC Configurator, a controller cycle time and an OB sampling
time are calculated, displayed, and stored in the user data block. You yourself are responsible
for ensuring that the MPC10x10 block is called in the cyclic interrupt level suitable for the OB
sampling time. This is checked in the current MPC10x10 version during initialization. If the
SampleTime parameter of the function block does not match the OB_SampleTime parameter
of the user data block, a parameter assignment error (ErrorNum=3) is displayed. For controller
cycle times greater than 5s, insert the MPC10x10 block in the OB30 and specify the appropriate
cycle time for the OB30 in the hardware configuration of the SIMATIC CPU. Controller cycle
times slower than 20 s cannot be set in the hardware configuration. The block would then be
called every 20s and the slower sampling time automatically realized by an internal cycle
reduction ratio in the block.
There are no templates for the MPC10x10 block for a process tag type in the Advanced Process
Library because the controller is typically configured individually as master controller for
several slave controllers.

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When the CPU starts up, the block always starts in manual mode. It is only possible to change
to automatic mode when a user data block is loaded and the internal measured value memory
in MPC10x10 is filled with data.

You can find a description for each parameter in section I/Os of MPC10x10 I/Os (Page 979)

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutAct.Value
7 ManAct.Value
8-9 Not used
14 Not used
15 DB_Loaded
16 DV_Model Available
17 OptimAct
18 NOT(OptimAct)
19 Not used
20 J_Mini
21 NOT(J_Mini)
22 ExciteOn AND ManAct.Value
29 Tracking mode; i.e. at least one of the original manipulated variables (without pseudo
MVs, which are used as DVs) is tracked.
30 Not allocated
31 Feature.Bit31: Display of the predictions in the faceplate

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0 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
5.15.2 MPC10x10 modes
Operating modes of MPC10x10

descriptions.
The aforementioned operating modes are valid for the block with all control channels
(MV1 ... MV10). Moreover, individual control channels can be tracked; see section MPC10x10
functions (Page 967) for more information.
"Automatic mode"
switchover in the section Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73) .
Note
In contrast to PID controllers, it is permitted to run the MPC10x10 block in "automatic mode"
without its actuating signals affecting the process because there is no risk of integrator windup.
"Manual mode"
switchover in the section Manual and automatic mode for control blocks (Page 73) .
"Out of service"
(Page 72) .

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● SP1Out.ST
● SP2Out.ST
● SP3Out.ST
● SP4Out.ST
● SP5Out.ST
● SP6Out.ST
● SP7Out.ST
● SP8Out.ST
● SP9Out.ST
● SP10Out.ST
● SP1OpOut.ST
● SP2OpOut.ST
● SP3OpOut.ST
● SP4OpOut.ST
● SP5OpOut.ST
● SP6OpOut.ST
● SP7OpOut.ST
● SP8OpOut.ST
● SP9OpOut.ST
● SP10OpOut.ST
● CV1Out.ST
● CV2Out.ST
● CV3Out.ST
● CV4Out.ST
● CV5Out.ST
● CV6Out.ST
● CV7Out.ST
● CV8Out.ST
● CV9Out.ST
● CV10Out.ST

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5.15.3 MPC10x10 functions
Functions of MPC10x10
Generating and limiting the manipulated variable

The manipulated variable MV1 ... MV4 (hereinafter referred to as MVx, x = 1 ... 10) can be
generated as follows:
ManAct MVxTrkOn MVx Limit monitoring State

1 - Manx ManxHiLim "Manual mode", set by the operator
ManxLoLim
0 1 MVxTrk MVxHiLim Tracking with limitation
MVxLoLim
0 0 Automatic manipu‐ MVxHiLim "Automatic mode": Predictive controller al‐
lated variable MVxLoLim gorithm
Remark
If the controller is in "Out of service" mode, the output parameters MV1 ... MV10, depending on
the Feature Bit (Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect at startup (Page 169)),
are set to the last valid value in manual mode or the corresponding neutral position manipulated
variable (SafePos1 ... SafePos10). Refer to the Out of service (Page 72) section for more
on this.
The limited operating range (between MVxHiLim and MVxLoLim) is typically smaller in
automatic mode than in manual mode. With regard to the limited range of validity of a linear
process model for approximating a non-linear process response, this allows the stability of the
closed control loop to be guaranteed within the control range in automatic mode.
The gradients of the manipulated variable (changes per second) are limited to MV1RaLim to
MV10RaLim in "automatic mode". Gradient limitation applies both to the positive and negative
directions.

(Page 205).
In contrast to PID controllers, tracking the manipulated variables (MV1 ... MV10) is enabled for
specific channels via one of the input parameters MV1TrkOn ... MV10TrkOn. The
corresponding manipulated variable is then tracked by the interconnectable input parameters
MV1Trk ... MV10Trk.

With this block, the setpoint must always be set internally at the I/Os SP1 ... SP10. These are
normally operated in the faceplate. In special situations, you can interconnect the setpoints
but they can then no longer be changed using the faceplate.

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Setpoint tracking in manual mode

In this situation (SP_TrackCV = 1), the internal setpoints SP1 ... SP10 are tracked to the
assigned process values CV1 ... CV10 in "manual mode". This function allows a bumpless
transfer to "automatic mode". After the transfer, the setpoints can be changed by the operator
again.
Setpoint filters
The setpoint filter is the only way of changing the action of the predictive controller without
having to create a new user data block with the MPC Configurator and reinitialize the controller.
The specified time constant PreFilt1 ... PreFilt10 of the setpoint filter can be interpreted
as the required settling time of this CV channel following a setpoint step change. As the time
constant setting increases, the controller works more slowly and less aggressively. In
particular, this reduces the influence of a setpoint step change in one control channel on
neighboring control channels.
Internally, the MPC10x10 block works with trajectories of future setpoints that are compared
with the predicted movements of the controlled variables. Without the setpoint filter, it is
assumed that the current setpoint will continue to remain valid in the future within the prediction
horizon. If there is a setpoint step change, this means that the full value of the new setpoint
will be required in the near future although the process cannot achieve this (according to the
prediction). With the setpoint filter, an asymptotic setpoint trajectory (first order) is calculated
from the current process value to the required setpoint so that the required setpoint is reached
in the specified time.
Note
The setpoint filter also comes into effect without a setpoint step if the process value deviates
significantly from the setpoint due to disturbances. This means that the filter not only slows
down the control response but indirectly also the response to disturbances.
The control response can only be slowed down by the setpoint filter and not accelerated; when
the value is 0, the prefilter is deactivated. It is therefore advisable to set the basic controller
tuning in the MPC Configurator with the "Manipulated variable move penalty" parameter and
then to optimize this inside the software using the function for simulation of the closed control
loop. The setpoint filter should then only be used for fine tuning of the controller action in the
real-world process.
Simulating signals
● Controlled variable (SimCVx , SimCVxLi)


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In the predictive controller, the error signal is generated over the entire prediction horizon for
each control channel as the deviation between the predicted movement of the process (starting
at the current process value CV1 ... CV4) and future setpoint settings (ending at SP1 ... SP10)
and used to calculate the manipulated variable.
In principle, the effect of the dead bands SP1DeadBand to SP10Deadband is the same as in
a PID controller, but extends over the entire future prediction horizon. In other words, if, for
example, the predicted controlled variable CV1 in the entire prediction horizon is within the
band SP1 ± SP1DeadBand, the controller sees no reason whatsoever to change any
manipulated variable. These are therefore also known as CV bands. In contrast to the
manipulated variable limits, these are not hard constraints that need to be adhered to at all
costs.
In multivariable controllers, it is advisable to make use of the fact that from the perspective of
the application only some of the controlled variables need to move to a specified setpoint
exactly while others only need to remain within a defined range.
A typical example would be product quality characteristics for which a tolerance band is
specified. While a dead band in a PID controller tends to put stability at risk, CV bands in
individual controller channels generally relieve the multivariable controller overall.
Using CV bands, the action of a soft override control can be achieved.
Use case for error signal generation with dead band

As long as the pressure in a reactor remains within the specified safety limits, the controller is
interested only in product quality. However, as soon as the pressure threatens to leave the
permitted range (in other words, inside the prediction horizon it moves towards an illegal value
in the future), the pressure control cuts in. By weighting the controlled variables in the
performance index (see MPC Configurator), the user can specify that predicted violations of
the pressure limits are given a particularly high weighting.
Predictive controller algorithm

The MPC10x10 block is derived from the familiar DMC algorithm (Dynamic Matrix Control) .
Future changes to the manipulated variable within the control horizon are calculated from future
predictive control deviations. To accomplish this, first the ideal solution is determined in each
sampling step using an analytical formula without consideration of constraints. If the ideal
solution comes into conflict with a constraint, an iterative optimization process is used to find
a solution of the dynamic quadratic optimization problem with constraints.
Based on the principle of the receding horizon, only the first value is taken from the calculated
vector of the optimum manipulated variable moves over the entire control horizon and applied
to the process. In the next step, the newly arrived process values are taken into account and
the calculation repeated over the entire prediction horizon.
With predictive controllers, the manipulated variable moves are based on the control deviations
predicted in the future, while with a PID controller, they are based on (typically integrated) error
signals of the past. This can be interpreted as a "looking ahead" strategy.

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Anti-windup
When manipulated variable limits are active, anti-windup measures are taken automatically
within the controller. The prediction equations use the real limited values of the manipulated
variables instead of theoretically calculated values.
Model-based disturbance compensation

Model-based disturbance compensation can and should be used if one or more known
disturbances have a strong influence on the process and their causes can be measured.
The effects of a measurable disturbance (DV1..4 I/O) on all controlled variables CV1 ...
CV10 can be estimated when the controller is taken into manual mode. This means that no
movements of the controlled variables whatsoever result from changes to the manipulated
variables and all movements result from the disturbance. If the disturbance (e.g. ambient
temperature) can be measured but cannot be actively adjusted, it may be necessary to search
through a data archive to find the time segments in which the disturbance changed.
The identification of the transfer functions from disturbances DV1…DV4 to all controlled
variables CV1 ... CV10 (disturbance models G(1,d) and G(2,d) in the graphic above) is
performed with the MPC Configurator and is analogous to the identification of the main transfer
functions (G(1,1) to G(2,2)). The measured disturbances are then linked to the DV1…DV4 inputs
of the MPC10x10 block and disturbance compensation is activated with DV_On = 1. As a
result, the effect of the measurable disturbances is taken into account in the prediction and
the controller can start counter measures in advance before the disturbance has a massive
influence on the controlled variables.
Such disturbance compensation is especially effective when the disturbance is constant at
times and changes from time to time. If a disturbance fluctuates constantly or oscillates,
however, the feedforward control should not be enabled during operation of the controller to
avoid constant oscillation of the manipulated variables, although it should be taken into account
in the MPC Configurator when creating the process model.
If there is no disturbance model in the user data block, the signals at the DV1...DV4 input
are ignored.
Typical examples of measurable disturbances are inlet flows in distillation columns or
throughput of continuous reactors.

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Predictive controller with more than four measurable disturbances

If you want to plan for more than four measurable disturbances in an application, but do not
need all ten manipulated variable channels of the MPC10x10 block, you can dedicate the first
of the previously unused MV channels for disturbance feedforwarding.
Example: You only have two control actions available, so only use MV1 and MV2. Then connect
the additional measurable disturbance DV5 to the MV3Trk input parameter and set
MV3TrkOn = 1. For recording of training data for the predictive controller, declare MV3Trk as
the third disturbance and also use the CFC trend recorder to record the effect of changes to
DV5 on all controlled variables.
Use the MPC Configurator to then determine a process model that describes the effects of
DV5. However, if the disturbance variable DV5 in "automatic mode" of the controller fluctuates
due to external influences, the effect of such changes is taken into consideration for predicting
future process reactions through MV3Trk and predictive methods can be used to compensate
this disturbance. The performance of the disturbance compensation is exactly the same as
that for regular feedforward control via the input parameters DV1...DV4 and DV_On = 1.
If you want to disable this disturbance compensation in runtime with the unused MV5
manipulated variable, you need to insert a SelA02In selector block in front of the MV3Trk
input. This allows you to set a constant zero for MV3Trk instead of the measured value DV5,
which stops the effect of MV3 on prediction. (Due to this reassignment, MV3TrkOn must always
remain 1 to prevent the controller from changing the value of MV3.)
This way, additional measurable disturbances can be selected. However, the sum of the
manipulated variables and disturbances may not exceed a total number of 14.
At the output variables NumberOrigMVs, the number of original manipulated variables is
displayed that can actively be influenced by the controller. The other manipulated variables
(in the above example MV3) are only used for disturbance feedforward and are therefore always
in tracking mode. They are referred to as pseudo MVs.
Control of square and non-square systems

In multivariable controllers, the number of manipulated variables should ideally be the same
as the number of controlled variables. This is known as a "square system". As long as
constraints do not influence operation, the controller can, in principle, track all controlled
variables exactly to the selected setpoints.
If there are less manipulated variables than controlled variables or if individual manipulated
variables have reached their limits, degrees of freedom are lacking in the control problem. This
means that it is not possible for all setpoints to be reached exactly.
The MPC10x10 algorithm then finds a compromise that can be influenced by the selection of
controlled variable weightings (priorities) in the MPC Configurator: Controlled variables with
higher priority will have lower control deviations.
If there are more manipulated variables than controlled variables or if some of the controlled
variables are already within their setpoint bands, there are surplus degrees of freedom in the
control problem.
The MPC10x10 algorithm can use these degrees of freedom to move the manipulated variable
in the direction of the specified target value, whereby the weighting of the manipulated variable
target value in the performance index is typically substantially less than the weighting of
setpoints for the controlled variables. If the manipulated variables result in costs (e.g. mass
flows of steam or other forms of energy consumption), the manipulated variable target values

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can be set somewhat lower than the values previously observed at the operating point. The
controller then attempts to reduce the manipulated variables (the costs) in the direction of the
target values as long as the achievement of the primary control target provides some degree
of freedom. In general, the advantages of the dynamic online optimization in the MPC10x10
are especially attractive for non-quadratic systems, because the restrictions of the lean
algorithm of ModPreCon are overcome.
Control of linear and non-linear systems

The MPC10x10 algorithm is based on a linear, time invariant process model. As a result, in
much the same way as a PID controller, it is suitable above all for controlling non-linear systems
around a fixed operating point.
Again analogous to the PID controller, there are, however, several possibilities with which the
area of application can be extended in context of non-linear systems:
Compensation functions between controller and controlled system:

It is, for example, possible to compensate the effect of a non-linear valve characteristic curve
using a polygon block between the MV output and the control input of the valve block. Care
must be taken when implementing the manipulated variable limits. In the same way, the effect
of a non-linearity at the output of the controlled system (for example a sensor characteristic
curve) can be compensated by a polygon block before the CV input of the controller. Remember
that the corresponding SP must also be equivalently transformed. In both cases, the
compensation functions become part of the controlled system from the perspective of the
controller. The aim is always to keep the overall response of the controlled system consisting
of process and compensation elements as linear as possible.
Trajectory control:
This approach neatly combines the advantages of an open loop controller (Feedforward
Control) with those of a closed loop controller with process value feedback (Closed Loop
Control). The controller follows a previously optimized trajectory of setpoints and manipulated
variables; in other words, it only needs to compensate small deviations between the stored
trajectory and the current plant state. A trajectory is an optimum series of manipulated variables
over time and the process values that match them. The required manipulated variables are
read by means of the MV10Traj inputs into the MPC10x10 block and added to the values of
the manipulated variable calculated by the algorithm (in automatic mode only). Among other
things, the advantage of this is that the effective manipulated variable acting on the process
as the sum of the trajectory and controller action is limited correctly as configured. The process
values from the trajectory are linked to the corresponding setpoint specifications SP1 ...
SP10 of the controller. As long as the process reacts exactly as planned in the trajectory, it will
respond to the series of manipulated variables from the trajectory with the corresponding series
of process values and the control deviation is zero. It is generally known that a non-linear
dynamic process can linearized around a fixed operating point or a steady state of the system.
It is also possible to linearize it around a trajectory.


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● DV1.ST
● DV4.ST
● CV1.ST
● CV2.ST
● ...
● CV10.ST

An overview of all the reactions that are provided by the Feature parameter is available in
the section Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133). The following functionality
Bit Function
8 Delete history of MV and DV moves during restart (Page 191)
(Page 170)
Bit Function
1 Not used
3 Not used
4 Not used
6 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variables of all channels
7 1 = Operator can change operating high limits of the setpoints for all channels
8 1 = Operator can change operating low limits of the setpoints for all channels

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Bit Function
12 1 = Operator can change the setpoint filter of all channels
13 - 16 1 = Operator can change the setpoint 5…8
17 1 = Operator can enable the track setpoint in "manual mode" function
18 1 = Operator can activate the model-based disturbance compensation function
21 1 = Operator can only activate the "Prediction Mode" function
22 1 = Operator can change the target values of all channels
23 1 = Operator can change the dead band parameter of all channels
24 1 = Operator can change all parameters of the operating point optimization
25 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimCV1..10
28 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variable limits of all channels
29 1 = Operator can change the gradient limits of manipulated variables of all channels
30 1 = Operator can activate the operating point optimization
31 1 = Operator can deactivate the operating point optimization
Note

In contrast to PID controllers, there are no separate parameters for bar limits. The setpoints
limits are used for all setpoint and actual value bars; manual limits are used as bar limits for
all manipulated variable bars.



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Integrated static operating point optimization

The integrated steady state operating point optimization can be used if no exact SPi setpoint
is specified for at least one controlled variable (index i =1...10), but rather the CVi process
value must remain within a tolerance range SPiOptHiLim…SPiOptLoLim. The tolerance
range must, of course, be within the valid setpoint limits SPiHiLim…SPiLoLim for this control
channel. The tolerance range SPiOptHiLim…SPiOptLoLim is not coupled to the operator-
controlled setpoint SPi. If the setpoint is changed, the tolerance range is not automatically
shifted. If you want to do this nevertheless, interconnect the SPiOpOut output parameters via
two adders using the width of the tolerance range to the inputs SPiOptHiLim and
SPiOptLoLim.
From an economic perspective, different values within the tolerance range can be more or less
favorable. With the help of the optimization function, the optimal economic point can be found
within the tolerance range.
This is done by defining a target function (performance criterion), which depends on the
manipulated variable and controlled variable of the predictive controller. This can be, for
example, the economic yield of plant operation per time unit or it may involve specific costs or
energy consumption.
J= GradMV1*MV1 +GradMV2*MV2 +… +GradMV10*MV10
+GradCV1*CV1 +GradCV2*CV2 +…+GradCV10*CV10
+J0
You specify the individual GradXVi coefficients of the gradient vector as input variables at the
MPC10x10 function block in the CFC or in the parameter view of the faceplate. If individual
coefficients vary with time, e.g. they are dependent on current market prices, you can also
interconnect these input variables. If individual manipulated or controlled variables have no
influence on the performance criterion, leave the corresponding coefficients at the default
value, zero.
You can use the binary J_Mini input parameter to specify whether the target function is to be
maximized or minimized, based on whether this involves yields or costs (J_Mini = 1 :
minimization).
The term J0 combines all contributions to the target function that do not depend on
manipulated variables and controlled variables. These contributions have no effect on the
optimum values of the decision variables, but are applied for calculating the current value of
specified performance index according to the above-mentioned formula.
Within the controller, the terms of the target function that depend on controlled variables are
converted to make their dependence on the manipulated variables visible. To do this, the
steady state process model from the MPC Configurator is used.
Constraints for the controlled variables take the form of the above-mentioned tolerance ranges
for setpoints. The controller takes care of adhering to the manipulated variable constraints, in
any case; they do not have to be separately specified as constraints for the optimization.
Enable the optimization using the binary input variable OptimizeOn in the controller
faceplate. The optimizer then returns setpoints within the tolerance ranges that are optimal
with respect to the performance index. These setpoints are then sent to the control algorithm,
which handles them in the same way as conventionally specified setpoints (with or without
dead band). The operable SP1...SP10 setpoints are not tracked to the optimized setpoints;
when optimization is disabled, the old setpoints from the faceplate take effect once again.

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When selecting variables for archiving and graphic plotter, ensure you use the
SP1Out...SP10Out setpoint actually in effect and not the SP1...SP10 input variables.
The current value of the performance index is displayed at the J_Actual output variable.
You can find additional information about the topic of steady state operating point optimization
in the online help for the MPC configurator.
Display of the prediction of free movement

The prediction of free motion ("future without control") is a forecast for the future behavior of
the process within the overall prediction horizon, under the assumption that all manipulated
variables are frozen at their current values. The time length of the prediction horizon is indicated
in the output parameter PrediHorizon in the [s] unit.
The prediction of free motion is recalculated in each sampling step within the control algorithm.
If the manipulated variables are at constant values in manual mode, the prediction of the free
movement is actually a realistic prediction for the future process response. It can therefore be
represented graphically in the faceplate at least in terms of quality. For this purpose, five
equidistant interpolation values are copied from the prediction horizon, and displayed in the
standard view of the faceplate as a vertical bar next to the current process value.
Example: The prediction horizon is 1800s=30min and the current time is labeled with the index
k. The prediction for k+6min, and next to it k+12min, up to k+30min then appears on the right
next to the bar of the current process value. If the upper borders of each bar are virtually
connected with a line (red in the picture), you can imaging the curve created by the future
course of the process value over the next half hour.
In automatic mode (tracking function is switched off), the value of the manipulated variables
fluctuates with each sampling step. The prediction of free movement is then only a fictional
mathematical formulation within the algorithm, and not a realistic prediction for the future
process response. This is why the prediction is only displayed in manual mode or in automatic
mode with active tracking function. The display can be generally suppressed using
Feature.Bit31.
Prediction without control response

In this special "operating mode" (comparable to the block-internal simulation), the controller
only monitors the process and indicates what it would like to do in the next sampling step
without actively intervening in the process. This allows you as the user to build trust before
"switching active" the controller the first time, i.e. actively intervening in the process.
"Prediction Mode" is activated via the binary input variable PredictMode or in "Parameters"
in the faceplate view. Setpoints and process values are read as in normal automatic mode.
The prediction of the free movement and manipulated variable change for the next sampling
step are calculated as in normal automatic mode. The starting point for the prediction of the
manipulated variable for the next sampling step, however, is the current process value of the
follow-up control loop at the MV1Trk…MV10Trk tracking inputs. The predicted manipulated
variables are not output at the normal outputs MV1...10 but rather at the
MV1Pred...MV10Pred outputs, which were especially introduced for this purpose, and are

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displayed in the standard view of the faceplate on the left next to MV1...10 as long as
"Prediction Mode" is active.
● When the controller is in automatic mode, in "Prediction Mode" all MVi (i=1..10) are
set to match the assigned MViTrk input parameters, similar to tracking mode.
● When the controller is in manual mode, all MVi are set to the desired manual values
regardless of "Prediction Mode".
● When "Prediction Mode" is disabled, all MViPred always equal the respective MVi.
Automatic process excitation for model identification

In order to determine the process model for the model predictive controller, the process must
be artificially excited in order to observe its dynamic response and record it in the form of
training data. This excitation signal can be specified manually in manual mode of the controller.
Alternatively, a suitable signal can be generated automatically in the form a defined,
symmetrical sequence of manipulated variable steps. The trigger signals are calculated by an
auxiliary function block, "AutoExcitation", which is built into the process tag type and
interconnected to MPC10x10 .
Additional MV1Excite…MV10Excite input variables are required for this on the controller
function block. Process excitation is performed in manual mode of the controller, because
automatic mode cannot be activated before modeling. The new "Operating mode" process
excitation can only be controlled via the ExciteOn input bit on the engineering system, and
not on the operator station, because the CFC is needed for configuration of the AutoExcitation
block. However, process excitation must be displayed on the OS in standard view at the lower
left.
Manual intervention via faceplate remains possible even during process excitation. The values
of the MV1Excite...MV10Excite input parameters are therefore only written event-based
to the MV1Man...MV10Man values that is only if they change.
You can find additional details on automatic process excitation in the online help for the MPC
configurator.
See also
Predictive control of a non-linear process (ModPreConNonLinSim) (Page 2445)
5.15.4 MPC10x10 error handling
Error handling of MPC10x10

blocks.
● Error numbers

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-1 Default value when the block is installed; this message is irrelevant.
3 Configuration error: Block is inserted in the wrong OB, cycle time of the OB is not
suited for controller configuration.
number.
number.
... ..
number.
number.
number.
... ...
50 The MV_Trk10 value can no longer be displayed in the real number field or is not
a number.
90 The controller matrix could not be loaded from the user data block.
The ErrorOpt output parameter is used to output the status of the lower-level LPOptim block.
5.15.5 MPC10x10 messaging
Messaging

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5.15.6 MPC10x10 I/Os
Input parameters

AutModLi 1 = Automatic mode via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(controlled by ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: ● 0
BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
AutModOp 1 = Automatic mode via operator (controlled by BOOL 0
ModLiOp = 0)
BatchEn 1 = Enabled for allocation by batch control BOOL 0
BatchID Batch number DWORD 16#00000000
CV1...CV10 Controlled variable 1...10 (process value) STRUCT -
● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
CV1_Unit...CV Unit of measure for controlled variable 1...10 INT 1001
10_Unit
DV_On 1 = Activate the disturbance variable feedforward BOOL 1
using DV
DV1...DV4 Disturbance variable 1...4 STRUCT -
● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
DV1_Unit...DV Unit of measure for DV1...DV4 INT 1342
4_Unit
DV1DeadBand.. Dead band for DV1...DV4 REAL 1.0
.DV4DeadBand
DynOptOn 1 = Activate dynamic optimization with constraints. BOOL 1
0 = Ignore constraints for optimization.
ExciteOn 1 = Automatic process trigger; MViExite input BOOL 0
parameters are written to the MVi outputs
● Bit 0: ● 0
BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31:
BOOL

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GradCV1… Gradient vector for performance criterion, ele‐ STRUCT -
GradCV10 ment (factor) for CV1 ● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
GradMV1… Gradient vector for performance criterion, ele‐ STRUCT -
GradMV10 ment (factor) for MV1 ● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
J_Actual_Unit Physical unit of performance J_Actual INT 0
J_Mini 1 = minimize J, BOOL 0
0= maximize J
J0 Value of the performance criterion in the operating REAL 0.0
point
ManModLi 1 = Manual mode via interconnection or SFC (ef‐ STRUCT -
fective if ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: ● 0
BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
ManModOp 1 = Manual mode via OS operator (effective if BOOL 0
ModLiOp = 0)
ModLiOp Operating mode switchover by: STRUCT -
1 = Interconnection or SFC ● Value: ● 0
0 = Operator BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
MS_RelOp Operator input for release for maintenance BOOL 0
1 = MS release requested
MV1_Unit...MV Unit of measure for manipulated variable 1...10 INT 1342
10_Unit
MV1Excite...MV Default value for MV1..10 during the automatic STRUCT -
10Excite process trigger for model generation ● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
MV1HiLi High limit of manipulated variable MV1 REAL 100.0
MV1LoLi Low limit of manipulated variable MV1 REAL 0.0
MV1Man Manual value: Operator input for setting the ma‐ REAL 0.0
nipulated variable MV1 in manual mode
MV1ManHiLim High limit of manipulated variable MV1 in manual REAL 100.0
mode
MV1ManLoLim Low limit of manipulated variable MV1 in manual REAL 0.0
mode
MV1RaLim Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable MV1 REAL 100.0
[MV1_Unit/ second]
MV1Target...M Target value (optimum value) for manipulated var‐ REAL 0.0
V10Target iable MV1...MV10

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MV1Trk Tracking value for the manipulated variable MV1 STRUCT -
● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
MV1Traj Trajectory value that is added to the manipulated REAL 0.0
variable MV1
MV1TrkOn...MV 1 = Tracking of manipulated variable STRUCT -
10TrkOn MV1...MV10 ● Value: ● 0
BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
Occupied 1 = Allocated by SIMATIC BATCH BOOL 0
OosLi 1 = Out of service, via interconnection or SFC (0-1 STRUCT -
edge transition) ● Value: ● 0
BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
OosOp 1 = Out of service, via OS operator BOOL 0
to be connected with the Out output parameter of
the upstream block OpStations
OptimOffOp 1 = Disable operating point optimization, normal BOOL 0
setpoints SP1...SP10 in effect
OptimOnOp 1 = Enable operating point optimization, optimized BOOL 0
setpoints SP1Out...SP10Out in effect
OS_Perm I/O for operating permissions (Page 967) STRUCT -
● Bit 0: ● 1
BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31:
BOOL
PredictMode 1 = "Prediction only mode" enabled, prediction BOOL 0
only, no intervention in the process
PreFilt1...Pr Settling time [s] of the setpoint filter for setpoint REAL 0.0
eFilt10 SP1...SP10
Restart 1 = Restart of the block and adoption of the data BOOL 0
from the user block of the MPC Configurator
SafePos1...Sa 1 = Safety setting for MV1...MV10 is BOOL 0
fePos10 Man1HiLim...Man10HiLim,
0 = Safety setting for MV1...MV10 is
Man1LoLim...Man1LoLim,
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an ANY
additional faceplate in the standard view
SelFp2 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an ANY
additional faceplate in the preview

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SimCV1… Simulation value for control variable REAL 0.0
SimCV10 CV1...CV10, which is used for SimOn = 1
SimCV1Li… Simulation value for control variable STRUCT -
SimCV10Li CV1...CV10, which is used for ● Value: ● 0.0
SimOnLi.Value = 1 (and SimLiOp.Value = REAL ● 16#80
1)
● ST: BYTE
1 = Interconnection or SFC ● Value: ● 0
0 = Operator BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
SimOn 1 = Enable simulation BOOL 0
SimOnLi 1 = Enable simulation via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(if SimLiOp = 1)) ● Value: ● 0
BOOL ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE
SP_TrkCV 1 = Setpoints follow the CVs in manual mode and BOOL 0
in tracking
SP1...SP10 Setpoint 1...10 STRUCT -
● Value: ● 0.0
REAL ● 16#FF
● ST: BYTE
SP1DeadBand.. Width (radius) of the dead band control of REAL 0.0
.SP10DeadBand CV1...CV10
SP1HiLim...SP Setpoint high limit 1...10 REAL 100.0
10HiLim
SP1LoLim...SP Setpoint low limit 1...10 REAL 0.0
10LoLim
SP1OptHiLim.. High limit for optimization of setpoint 1...10 REAL 0.0
.SP10OptHiLim
SP1OptLoLim.. Low limit for optimization of setpoint 1...10 REAL 0.0
.SP10OptLoLim
Output parameters

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AutAct 1 = Automatic mode is active STRUCT -
0 = Manual mode is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(applies to all manipulated variable channels) ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CV1Out...CV1 Copy CV1...CV10, preferably as output param‐ STRUCT -
0Out eter ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
ErrorEndless Error: infinite iteration loop in the dynamic opti‐ BOOL 0
mization
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. You can find INT -1
information about the error numbers that are out‐
put by this block at MPC10x10 error handling
(Page 977)
ErrorOpt Error number of the integrated operating point INT 0
optimization function, see MPC10x10 error han‐
dling (Page 977)
Fut1_y1… Prediction of free movement of CV1...CV10 for REAL 0.0
Fut10_y5 five future points in time within the prediction ho‐
rizon
J_Actual Current value of the performance criterion REAL 0.0
Loop1Closed… 1 = MV1 is used by the algorithm for closed loop STRUCT -
Loop10Closed control, i.e. AutAct AND NOT MV1TrkOn ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Control loop for MV1 open ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManAct 1 = Manual mode enabled, for all control chan‐ STRUCT -
nels ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Release by OS operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1...MV10 Manipulated variable 1..10 (controller output sig‐ STRUCT -
nal) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
MV1HiAct 1 = High limit of manipulated variable 1 reached STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1LoAct 1 = Low limit of manipulated variable 1 reached STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV1Pred One-step prediction for MV1 in the "Prediction REAL 0.0
without control response" mode
MV1TargOut.. Target value output (optimum value) for manipu‐ REAL 0.0
.MV10TargOut lated variable MV1...MV10
NumberCVs Number of control variables used INT 0

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NumberDVs Number of disturbances used INT 0
NumberMVs Number of manipulated variables used INT 10
NumberOrigMV Number of original manipulated variables that INT 0
s are actively influenced by the controller (without
pseudo MVs that are used as DVs
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OptimAct 1 = Operating point optimization enabled, set‐ BOOL 0
points calculated by the optimization are used
0 = Optimization off
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by the DWORD 16#FFFFFFF
block algorithm F
OS_PermOut Display of OS_Perm DWORD 16#FFFFFFF
F
PrediHorizon Prediction horizon [s] REAL 0.0
SP1OpOut...S Copy of the operable setpoint 1 for step-enabling STRUCT -
P10OpOut ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
SP1Out...SP1 Setpoint 1 actually used by controller STRUCT -
0Out ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
5.15.7 MPC10x10 block diagram
MPC10x10 block diagram


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5.15.8.1 MPC10x10 views
Views of the MPC10x10 block

The block MPC10x10 provides the following views:
● MPC10x10 standard view (Page 985)
● MPC10x10 parameter view (Page 991)
● MPC10x10 CV parameter view (Page 993)
● MPC10x10 MV parameter view (Page 994)
● MPC10x10 preview (Page 995)
● Block icon for MPC10x10 (Page 998)
See also
MPC10x10 trend view (Page 997)
5.15.8.2 MPC10x10 standard view
Standard view of MPC10x10

The standard view has an upper half and a lower half. You can change between the two halves
with the arrow keys. The upper half shows all available controlled variable channels with their
setpoints, while the lower half shows all available manipulated variable channels.

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Upper screen half (controlled variables)


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For information on switching the operating mode, refer to the section
Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268).
(2), (3), (4) and (5) Displaying and switching for values for channels 1 to 10
This area always has the same layout for channels 1 to 10:
(7) Displaying and changing the process value including signal status

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The process value is normally displayed and cannot be operated. Process values in the
faceplate can only be changed within the context of internal block simulation.
In the object properties (I/Os PVx_Out > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the
text to be displayed for these parameters.
This area shows the current setpoint with the corresponding signal status. Refer to the
Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the setpoint.
system (ES).
(Page 217) .

● "Maintenance"
Additional information on the display area for states of the block is available in the Release for
maintenance (Page 65) .

● "Simulation"
● "Process excitation"
The automatic process trigger is fed forward using the upstream block AutoExcitation for
recording learning data for the MPC configurator. The manipulated variable step changes
are added to the manipulated values 1 to 4 according to schedule. Avoid external
disturbances to the process while the process trigger is running. The manipulated variables
can be changed manually while the process trigger is running.


● "Tracking on"

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(16) Bar graph for the process value 1

There is a bar graph for the process value for every channel 1 to 10.
(17) Bar graph for the setpoint 1

There is a bar graph for the setpoint for every channel 1 to 10.
(18) Prediction of free movement

This area shows you the prediction of free movement in the form of a bar graph. For each
channel from 1 to 10, there is a bar graph for the prediction of free movement, that is, for the
future behavior of the process within the overall prediction horizon, under the assumption that
all manipulated variables are frozen at their current values.
This is why the prediction of free movement is only displayed in manual mode or in automatic
mode with active tracking function.
The value range of the bar graph matches the value range of the respective setpoint and
current value bar.
Functions of MPC10x10 (Page 967)

(20) Steady state operating point optimization

Activate the optimization using the button at bottom right. Activation means that the optimized
setpoints SP1Out...SP4Out are actually used instead of the SP1...SP4 setpoints specified in
the faceplate for closed-loop control. (The actual calculation of the optimum setpoints is not
depending on this, and is only performed if one of the input variables for the optimization has
changed.) The current value the economic performance index J appears in the display field
below.
When optimization is enabled, the optimum setpoints are displayed on the setpoint bar as
small, horizontal lines and highlighted with the abbreviation "opt.". The numerical values of the
optimum setpoints are then displayed left of the input fields for the setpoints.

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This area shows the current manipulated variable with the corresponding signal status. Refer
to the Changing values (Page 270) section for information on changing the manipulated
In the object properties (I/Os MVx > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text to
be displayed for these parameters.
(10) Bar graph for the manipulated variable with limit display
in the bar graph depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES):
● Limits: MVxHiLim and MVxLoLim
● Display area: MVxManHiLim and MVxManLoLim
(14) Display for states of the manipulated channel

There is a display for the state of the manipulated channel for channels 1 to 10: the status
display only appears if the respective channel is tracked:
● "Tracking"
(20) Displaying and changing the target value for the manipulated variable
This area shows the current target value for the manipulated variable. Refer to the section
Changing values (Page 270) for more information on changing the target value. You can make
a change only in the "Automatic" mode and also only if OptimAct = 0. This field is not displayed
in "Manual" mode.
See also
MPC10x10 preview (Page 995)

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5.15.8.3 MPC10x10 parameter view
Parameter view of MPC10x10

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(1) Settings
● "SP := CV in manual mode": ☑ Bumpless switchover from "manual mode" to "automatic
mode"
● "Prediction only" activate this special "operating mode" by selecting the check box. The
controller then only listens to the process and indicates what it would like to do in the next
sampling step (i.e. which manipulated variables it would output in the next sampling step)
without actively intervening in the process
● "Disturbance compensation": ☑ Select feedforward disturbance compensation
● "Disturbance" DV1…DV4 depending on the number of configured measurable disturbances
You cannot change the disturbance values, they can only be displayed.
In the object properties (I/Os DVx > Identifier) of the block in CFC, you can specify the text to
be displayed for this parameter.
(2) Service
● "Simulation"
this.

process
(4) Optimization
Direction of the optimization (minimize or maximize)
By default, the optimizer seeks to maximize the performance function, in the assumption that
it is dealing with economic yield. If you want to search a minimum, however, because you are
dealing with costs or consumption values, click this button.

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Specification of performance index for the operating point optimization

The performance index consists of a weighted sum of all manipulated and controlled variables.
For each manipulated variable and controlled variable, enter the appropriate weighting factor,
i.e. the coefficient of the gradient vector. Zero means that the value of the corresponding
manipulated variable or controlled variable has no direct influence on the economic yield. If
the controller has less than 10 manipulated variables or controlled variables, the irrelevant
variables are hidden automatically.
J0 is the part of the performance index which does not depend on the controlled and
manipulated variables of the MPC, e.g. fixed costs or costs calculated otherwise. Although this
part of costs cannot be influenced during controller internal optimization, including it in the
summation allows realistic numerical values to be displayed for the total costs.
See also
MPC10x10 views (Page 985)
MPC10x10 standard view (Page 985)
MPC10x10 trend view (Page 997)
MPC10x10 preview (Page 995)
5.15.8.4 MPC10x10 CV parameter view
CV parameter view for MPC10x10

The CV parameter view is a table which contains a row for each control channel:
The channel number is at the far left. The physical unit applies to all values of this control
channel except for the prefilter. The time constant of the prefilter is specified for all channels
in seconds.

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(1) Displaying and changing the limit parameters for the setpoint
You can change the following setpoint parameters for the relevant control channel in each row:
● "H range": High limit for setpoint operation
● "H range optimization": High limit for optimizing the setpoint
● "Operator specification": Display of the setpoint specified in the standard view, cannot be
operated here.
● "Dead band": Error signal generation and dead band (Page 201), Error signal generation
and dead band section
● "Optimal setpoint": Calculated by the optimization, cannot be operated
● "L range optimization": Low limit for optimizing the setpoint
● "L range": Low limit for setpoint operation
● "Prefilter": TimeTrig functions (Page 1832), Setpoint filter section
The numerical values for limits are arranged from left to right in descending order. The three
values per channel relevant for the optimization are highlighted in blue.
You can find additional information on this in the section Changing values (Page 270) .
The enabled operations for the setpoint parameters are displayed in the preview.
5.15.8.5 MPC10x10 MV parameter view
MV parameter view for MPC10x10

The MV parameter view is a table which contains a row for each manipulated variable channel:
The channel number is at the far left. The physical unit applies to the high and low limit of the
respective channel. The gradient is limited in the respective manipulated variable unit per
second.

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(1) Displaying and changing the limit parameters for the manipulated variable
You can change the following parameters for the manipulated variable in this area:
● "H range": Upper limit of the manipulated variable for automatic mode
● "L range": Low limit of manipulated variable for automatic mode
● "Gradient limit": Maximum (absolute) change in the manipulated variable per second
The enabled operations for the setpoint parameters are displayed in the preview.
5.15.8.6 MPC10x10 preview
Preview for MPC10x10

depend on the configuration in the engineering system (ES) that applies to this block. The
lower screen half shows operator permissions which apply to all manipulated and control
channels.
The upper screen half shows operator permissions which are not channel-based on the left,
and channel-specific operator permissions for the individual setpoints on the right.

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process
The following enabled operations for parameters are shown here:
● "Optimization on": You can switch on the optimization.
● "Optimization off": You can switch off the optimization.
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in the section Operator
● "Change SP1..10": You can change the setpoint 1..10
● "Change MVs": You can change the manipulated variables
Note
The OS operator must always be able to switch to "manual mode". For this reason, there
is no special operator permission for switching to "manual mode" in the faceplate.
The following operator permissions apply to all manipulated channels.

● "Change MVs": You can change the manipulated variables in manual mode
● "MV limits": You can change the high and low limits for all manipulated variables.
● "MV gradient limits": You can change the gradient limits for all manipulated variables.
The following operator permissions apply to all control channels.
– "SP high limits": You can change the high limits for all setpoints.
– "Dead bands": You can change the dead bands for all controlled variables.
– "SP low limits": You can change the low limits for all setpoints.
– "Prefilter": You can change the time constants of the prefilter for all setpoints.
● "Change target values for MVs": You can change the target values for all manipulated
variables.
(2) Prediction horizon

The prediction horizon specifies how far the controller looks into the future in its calculations.
The value is set in the MPC Configurator and displayed in the faceplate for informational
purposes.

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(Page 217) .
5.15.8.7 MPC10x10 trend view
MPC10x10 trend view

There is a block-specific trend view for MPC10x10 which is supplied as file
@PG_APL_TrendMPC_L.pdl and which you can modify if necessary.

(1) Toolbar
(3) Status bar
permission.
Help.
The trend view is divided into two screen halves.
The upper screen half shows all controlled variables with their associated setpoints. The
setpoint is shown in the same color as the associated process value to allow the assignment

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to be identified straight away. Setpoints are dashed lines, process values are bold lines. If a
controlled variable is exactly on the setpoint, it hides the setpoint.
The lower screen half shows all manipulated variables.
Both screen halves use the same color sequence for the individual channels. The sequence
starts at channel 1 with green (standard color for the process value with the PID controller)
and then goes through the color spectrum from top to bottom as far as gray and black. From
channel 7 (red), the rest of the spectrum is run through from top to bottom. Each channel has
its own y-axis in the corresponding color.
5.15.8.8 Block icon for MPC10x10
Block icons for MPC10x10

● Operating modes
● Tracking
● Memo display

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The display of the tag name can be activated centrally for all block instances with the WinCC
variable @APLShowTag:
Icons Selection of the block Special features

icon in CFC
1
2 Narrow, without units
● Block icon structure (Page 239).

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5.16 KalFilt - State observer
5.16.1 Description of KalFilt

Family: Control
Area of application for KalFilt

The Kalman filter is a non-linear stochastic state observer. It forms a framework for parallel
simulation of a dynamic process model, whose states are compared with real data in each
cycle. During runtime, all internal state variables may be read from the model and used as a
substitute for real measured values.
The state observer thus allows to determine the physical values of a process unit, which are
not accessible or only measurable with high effort from other easily available measurements,
for example, temperatures and mass flows.
It can therefore be used as a soft sensor, that is a piece of software that estimates values
which are not measured.
In addition to its use as a state observer, it is also used as a model-based filter. The measured
variables calculated from the estimated states are not subject to measurement noise and
therefore generally run smoother than noisy measurements.
How it works
The extended Kalman filter
The block operates as a state observer, in which the algorithm of the extended Kalman filter
is implemented, and the online calculation of the internal states of non-linear dynamic systems
is performed. Both, the mathematical structure of the underlying dynamic system and the
properties of the stochastic disturbances must be known.
The term "filter" indicates that the algorithm is able to reduce measurement noise and other
disturbances of stochastic data.
The Kalman filter is an approach to solve the general problem of estimating the states of a
time-discrete process, which is described by linear stochastic differential equations and is a
generalization of the classical state observer (Luenberger observer) in this respect. The
estimation problem is extended to non-linear processes that result from a non-linear state
space model:
x k+1 f x k uk wk
yk h xk vk

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Symbols Meaning
xk Vector of the (inner) state variables at the time tk
uk Vector of the input variables at the time tk
yk Vector of the measurable output variables at the time tk
Φk Dynamic matrix (Jakobi matrix), refer to FB KalMod
Hk Output matrix (Jakobi matrix), refer to FB KalMod
Pk Estimation error covariance at the time tk
Kk Kalman gain at the time tk
Qk Covariance of the process noise at the time tk
Rk Covariance of the measurement noise at the time tk
wk v k Stochastic disturbances
For the Kalman algorithm, a priori knowledge about the process to be observed must be
provided to the block. This includes the covariance of the process noise Q k , the covariance of
the observation noise R k , and the initial values (initialization) for the a priori state estimate
x 0. The a priori estimation error covariance P 0 is initialized with 0.
For more details on the configuration of the filter, refer to the Kalman Configurator User
Documentation. The configuration, identification, simulation, and validation of the filter are
performed in the Kalman Configurator.
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The sequence of the extended Kalman filter (EKF) corresponds to the linear filter: via the
Kalman Gain K k the predicted (a priori) state estimate x k is corrected using the actual
measured values y k , which results in the corrected (a posteriori) state estimate x k . Only two
additional intermediate steps for calculating the Jacobi matrices H k and Φ k are necessary for
local linearization of non-linear models. The Jacobi matrices are calculated in the FB KalMod.
Consideration of sporadic laboratory measurements
If sporadic laboratory samples of relevant state variables are extracted from a process, the
integration of these laboratory measurements in the extended Kalman filter can lead to
significant improvements in estimation accuracy, since the unknown state variables can be
compared with the laboratory results. The sample is taken sporadically. Once laboratory results
are received, the laboratory values are provided to the EKF. The algorithm takes into account
that the laboratory result is associated with a previous process state, which belongs to the past
time instant where the sample was taken. For the usage of laboratory measurements, particular
engineering steps are necessary. These steps are described in the section "Additional
configuration tasks for inclusion of the laboratory measurements" under "Configuration".
Operating principle
The corrected states x k (X1...X15) are used for application as a state observer. These can be
used for visualization, interconnections to further calculations, or feedback for control loops.
The output variables y k h x k (Y1Filt…Y7Filt) calculated from the corrected states are
used for application as a model-based filter.
The advantage compared to a simple low-pass filter is that the influences of the inputs are
provided without additional delay to the output variables via the model. The signal status of
the filtered output values YiFilt are based on the worst signal status of the states.
To assess the quality of the Kalman filter, the following deviations can be used:
● The deviations of the predicted output values from the measured variables:
ek y k h x k (EY1...EY7)
● The deviations of the predicted state variables from the laboratory measurements:
e nk y nk hn x k (EYn1...EYn5)
The deviations are usually caused by modeling inaccuracies and unknown disturbances (i.e.
disturbances not considered in the model).
In many applications, there are not measurable outputs that can be calculated using algebraic
equations from state and input variables, and which are relevant for the practical use of the
Kalman filter, for example, heat flow generated by exothermic chemical reactions or specific
conversion rates in organic fermenters. These variables can be defined as non-measurable
process output variables (Z1Out...Z5Out) in the Kalman configurator, for which there is a
respective output equation, but no measured values.
For application of the filter block as a process simulator, the input variables Ui are
interconnected to the actual input values to simulate the behavior of the process and get
simulated measured values at the output variables YjFilt. Since there are no measurements
for the process output variables Yj, the corresponding inputs at the block are connected to
the output variables. The elements of the Q matrix are all set to zero, that is no model
uncertainty is assumed for the simulation.

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Kalman Configurator
Using the Kalman Configurator, you can conveniently configure the process model and specify
all model-specific settings for the Kalman filter. As a result, the tool generates the source code
of the FB KalMod. Once you have compiled the block, you can download it to the automation
system. For more details, refer to the Kalman Configurator User Documentation.
Configuration
Perform the following configuration tasks:
● Interconnect the input and output variables U1...U7 and Y1...Y7
● Interconnect UiLimScale, UiUnit (i = 1…NumberU) and YiLimScale, YiUnit (i = 1…
NumberY) and specify input limits (UiLimScale.High/.Low) and the measurement limits
(YiLimScale.High/.Low)
● Specify self-explaining variable names for all configured inputs, measurable and non-
measurable outputs, and state variables at the text attributes (identifiers)
● Select the associated process model in FB KalMod through ModelNo (1…5)
● Interconnect the initial values for the configured state variables. This connection is only
necessary if the initial values are not constant, but time-varying, and a signal source for the
actual values is available.
● Record measured data and configure the Kalman filter through the Kalman Configurator
(refer to the Kalman Configurator User Documentation)
To compile the SCL sources generated by the configurator, the following user-defined data
types are needed, which have to be copied from APL to the function block folder of the user
project:
● UDT 43: Vector15
● UDT 44: Matrix15
● UDT 45: Kal_DB
● UDT 46: StcVector15
● UDT 47: StcMatrix15
● UDT 48: StcKalDB
The data types which you have declared must not be within this number range.
● In the "Component view" of SIMATIC Manager, right-click on the folder "Sources", select
"Insert new object" and then select "External source".
● Double-click the SCL source to open/edit the code and click "Compile and load" to upload
it to the CPU.
● Set the input variable LoadParam = 1 at the KalFilt instance in the CFC to load the model
in the filter.

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Additional configuration tasks for inclusion of the laboratory measurements:

● Enable bit for lab measurements (SampleEn = 1)
● The number of lab data (NumberYn) is already determined in the configurator.
Laboratory data can be inserted using the faceplate or can be provided by interconnection.
Therefore, the respective signal selectors ***_LiOp have to be set, whereby ***_LiOp = 1
means that the link is relevant, and ***_LiOp = 0 means that the operation in the faceplate
is relevant. Both the cases are described separately as follows:
● Inserting laboratory data in the faceplate:
– Select the signal selectors (SaPo_LiOp = 0, SaRe_LiOp = 0)
– The operation of the faceplate to insert laboratory data is described in section KalFilt
standard view (Page 1017).
● Providing laboratory data by interconnection:
– Select the signal selectors (SaPo_LiOp = 1, SaRe_LiOp = 1)
– At the time of taking the lab sample, set the input variable SaPo_Ext = 1. This command
is detected via rising edge of SaPo_Ext and is acknowledged by setting the binary
output variable SampExtracted = 1.
– After laboratory analysis, provide the results to the input variables
Yn1_Ext...Yn5_Ext and set the input variable SaRe_Ext = 1. This command is
detected via rising edge of SaRe_Ext and is acknowledged by setting the binary output
variable LabResIncluded = 1.
– Feature.Bit2 defines if the binary input variables are reset by the function block itself.
If they should not be reset automatically, they have to be reset by interconnection, after
the respective order was acknowledged by setting the respective binary output variable.
Diagonal elements of the covariance matrix of the measurement noise Rn11...Rn55 are
defined in the model FB from the Kalman Configurator.
Determining the monitoring time TimeMon:
● When this time has expired, waiting for the laboratory test results is terminated. It takes at
least one cycle of the process model between the period when the lab sample is taken and
the laboratory results are received.
The library contains the following blocks:

KalFilt FB 1925 FB 1925 State observer based on the algorithm of the ex‐
tended Kalman filter.
KalFunct FB 1926 FB 1926 Multiplexer for calling the correct model
KalMod1…Kal‐ FB 471…FB FB 471…FB Process model including Jacobi matrices and filter
Mod5 475 475 parameters, created in the configurator
MxAdd FC 466 FC 466 Adds two matrices (used internally)
MxCBnd FC 467 FC 467 Merging by column (columnbind) of two matrices
(used internally)
MxInv FC 468 FC 468 Returns an inverse of a matrix (used internally)
MxMul FC 469 FC 469 Multiplies two matrices (used internally)

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MxRBnd FC 470 FC 470 Merging by row (rowbind) of two matrices (used
internally)
MxSub FC 471 FC 471 Subtracts two matrices (used internally)
MxTrans FC 472 FC 472 Returns a transpose of a matrix (used internally)
MxUnity FC 473 FC 473 Generates an identity matrix (used internally)
MxZero FC 474 FC 474 Generates a zero matrix (used internally)
Vector15 UDT 43 UDT 43 Data type for vector calculations
Matrix15 UDT 44 UDT 44 Data type for matrix calculations
Kal_DB UDT 45 UDT 45 Data type for user data
StcVector15 UDT 46 UDT 46 Structure to deliver arrays of type Vektor15
StcMatrix15 UDT 47 UDT 47 Structure to deliver arrays of type Matrix15
StcKal_DB UDT 48 UDT 48 Structure to deliver arrays of type Kal_DB
At the start of a run or a batch, the algorithm must be initialized and all states must be set to
their initial values. This initialization is triggered by the binary input variable Reset, which is
automatically reset after executing the initialization and is also accessible in the faceplate.
If the initial values are read from the model FB generated by the Kalman Configurator during
initialization, the binary input variable LoadParam should be used instead, which is also
automatically reset after a successful read operation, but is not accessible in the faceplate.
The current values set at the corresponding input variables or in the faceplate are overwritten
(for example, initial values of the states) when the parameters are loaded from the FB.
When the CPU starts up, the block is reinitialized and the parameters are loaded from the FB
(in accordance with LoadParam).

You can find description of each parameter in the section KalFilt I/Os (Page 1012).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct
4 OosLi
5 Not used
6 OnAct
7 SampleEn, enable for introducing the laboratory values
8 SamplePoint, laboratory sample taken from process
9 SampleResult, lab results incorporated
10 Laboratory results are bad → lab results are ignored
11 Waiting period for laboratory results has expired
12 Laboratory results adapted to limits

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13 SaPo_ExtAct, external lab sampling
14 SaRe_ExtAct, external lab measurement
15 Not used
16 - 25 UserAna1 to UserAna10 interconnected
26 - 31 Not used
See also
KalFilt modes (Page 1006)
KalFilt functions (Page 1008)
KalFilt error handling (Page 1010)
KalFilt messaging (Page 1016)
KalFilt block diagram (Page 1016)
5.16.2 KalFilt modes
Operating modes of KalFilt

● On (Page 72)
"On"
You can find general information about the "On" mode in the section On (Page 72).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● X1.ST
● X2.ST
● X3.ST
● X4.ST
● X5.ST

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● X6.ST
● X7.ST
● X8.ST
● X9.ST
● X10.ST
● X11.ST
● X12.ST
● X13.ST
● X14.ST
● X15.ST
● U1Out.ST
● U2Out.ST
● U3Out.ST
● U4Out.ST
● U5Out.ST
● U6Out.ST
● U7Out.ST
● Y1Out.ST
● Y2Out.ST
● Y3Out.ST
● Y4Out.ST
● Y5Out.ST
● Y6Out.ST
● Y7Out.ST
● Yn1Out.ST
● Yn2Out.ST
● Yn3Out.ST
● Yn4Out.ST
● Yn5Out.ST
● Y1Filt.ST
● Y2Filt.ST
● Y3Filt.ST
● Y4Filt.ST
● Y5Filt.ST
● Y6Filt.ST

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● Y7Filt.ST
● Z1Out.ST
● Z2Out.ST
● Z3Out.ST
● Z4Out.ST
● Z5Out.ST
● SaPo_ExtAct.ST
● SaRe_ExtAct.ST
See also
Description of KalFilt (Page 1000)
KalFilt I/Os (Page 1012)
5.16.3 KalFilt functions
Functions of KalFilt

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● Signal status for the estimated states values X1...X15:
– When limited (to the high or low limit), the signal status 16#78 (uncertain, process-
related) is set at the relevant state estimate.
– If the REAL value of the input or output variables is "infinity" (+#INF and -#INF) or "not
a number" (+#NAN and -#NAN), the signal status 16#28 (Bad) is assigned to all state
variables.
– If a signal status of the input variables (U) is bad, all state variables obtain the signal
status ST_Worst.
– If a signal status of the output variables (Y) is bad, the associated covariance element
of the measurement noise R is set to 1.0e+10 and all state variables obtain the signal
status 16#68 (uncertain, device related).
– If a signal status of the lab measured values (Yn) is bad or the lab value cannot be shown
in the REAL number field, all lab values are ignored. The signal status of the lab
measured values has no affect on the signal status ST_Worst.
– In all other cases, the state estimated values have the signal status 16#80 (Good).
● The worst signal status ST_Worst for the block is formed from the parameters (U1.ST to
U7.ST).

the section Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133). The following functionality
Bit Function
1 AUTOHOTSPOT
Bit Function
0 Not used
1 1 = Operator can switch the block to "On" mode
2 Not used
3 1 = Operator can switch the block to "Out of service" mode

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Bit Function
4 Not used
5 1 = Operator can perform a block restart
6 1 = Operator can change SimUi simulation values
7 1 = Operator can change SimYi simulation values
8 1 = Operator can enter the initial values XiStart for state variables X1...X15
9 1 = Operator can change the high limit XiHiLim for state variables X1...X15
10 1 = Operator can change the low limits XiLoLim for state variables X1...X15
11 1 = Operator can enable the simulation function
12 Not used
13 1 = Operator can enter lab values and operate SaPo and SaRe
14 1 = Operator can specify the maximum duration for lab data and limits for errors in lab
values
15 1 = Operator can change the scaling of the bar graph display for the estimation error in the
standard view of the faceplate
16 - 31 Not used
See also
5.16.4 KalFilt error handling
Error handling of KalFilt

blocks.
● Error numbers in ErrorNum
● Output bit ErrorPara = 1
The occurrence of an error is depicted at the faceplate using the symbol as function
block status.

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–1 Predefined value when the block is inserted; the block is not executed.
2 SampleTime < 0.001 or required sampling time for Kalman filter is less than the
cycle time of the cyclic interrupt OB in which the block is integrated.
3 FB KalFunct called internally returns an error, for example, if ModelNo > 5
4 Parameter assignment error NumberU/NumberY/NumberX/NumberYn/NumberZ,
for example, number larger than possible
6 Error loading model FB from the Kalman Configurator. The following sources of error
are possible:
● FB is not available
● FB is not Kalman Configurator FB
● Required matrix dimensions are not supported
7 Only during startup:
Initial values of the state variables are out of range
21 - 27 Signal status of the input variable U1...U7 is bad
30 The value of an input variable Y1...Y7 or U1…U7 cannot be displayed in the REAL
number field
31 Matrix inversion inside the Kalman filter algorithm fails. In this case, the internal filter
states will not be updated according to current measurement data, but remain at
their a priori values. If at the next sample step, with new measurement values, the
matrix-inversion works correctly again, the ErrorNum is set back to zero.
See also

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5.16.5 KalFilt I/Os
Input parameters
Parameters Description Type Default

BatchEn 1 = Enable allocation for Batch control BOOL 0
BatchID Current batch ID DWORD 16#00000000
BatchName Current batch designation STRING[32] ''
EYn1Lim...EYn5Lim Limits for the difference between lab results and associated REAL 0.0
state values
EYPScale Scaling of the bar graph display of the estimation error in the REAL 100.0
faceplate
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
LoadParam 1 = Restart KalFilt with loading of the parameters (including BOOL Normal oper.
the initial values for the states) from the FB
ModelNo Process model number (assignment of the appropriate proc‐ INT 1
ess model in KalFunc)
OnOp 1=On Mode: On Mode by Operator BOOL 0
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection or SFC (0-1 edge STRUCT -
transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp 1 = "Out of service", via OS operator BOOL 0
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
Q11…Q1515 Diagonal elements of the covariance matrix Q, related to un‐ REAL 0.0
certainty of the differential equation for respective states
X1…X15
Reset 1 = Reset the states X1...X15 to their initial values defined BOOL Normal oper.
at the input parameters
R11…R77 Diagonal elements of covariance matrix R, related to meas‐ REAL 0.0
urement noise of output variables Y1…Y7
Rn11…Rn55 Diagonal elements of covariance matrix Rn, related to meas‐ REAL 0.0
urement noise of lab results Yn1…Yn5
SampleEn Enable for sporadic laboratory measurements BOOL 0
SampleTime Sample time in seconds (assigned automatically) REAL 0.1

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SaPo_LiOp Select lab sampling (internal/external): BOOL 0
1 = Via interconnection (external)
0 = Via operator (internal)
SaPo_Int 1 = Lab sampling internal (via operator) BOOL 0
SaPo_Ext 1 = Lab sampling external (via interconnection) BOOL 0
SaRe_LiOp Select lab result (internal/external): BOOL 0
1 = Via interconnection (external)
0 = Via operator (internal)
SaRe_Int 1 = Lab result internal (input by operator) BOOL 0
SaRe_Ext 1 = Lab result external (values comes via interconnection) BOOL 0
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an additional ANY 　
faceplate in the standard view
SelFp2 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as an additional ANY 　
faceplate in the preview
SimOn Switch on/off of the simulation BOOL 0
SimU1...SimU7 Simulation values for U1…U7 REAL 0.0
SimY1 Simulation values for Y1...Y7 REAL 0.0
...
SimY7
TimeMon Monitoring time for sampling in minutes INT 60
U1...U7 Input variables STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
U1Unit...U7Unit Unit for input variables U1...U7 INT 1342
U1LimScale...U7Li Limit of the value range and scaling for faceplate STRUCT -
mScale ● High: REAL ● 100.0
UserAna1...UserAn Arbitrary analog values for display in the block icon STRUCT -
a10 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
UA1Unit...UA10Uni Unit for UserAna1...UserAna10 INT 1001
t
UserStatus Freely assignable user area for status word (bits 24-31) BYTE 16#00
X1LimScale...X15L High and low limit for X1...X15 STRUCT -
imScale ● High: REAL ● 100.0
X1Start...X15Star Initial value for the state variables X1...X15 REAL 0.0
t
X1Unit...X15Unit Unit for the state variables X1...X15 INT 1001 (°K)

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Y1...Y7 Measurable output variables STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Y1LimScale...Y7Li Limitation of the value range of Y1...Y7 and scaling for face‐ STRUCT -
mScale plate ● High: REAL ● 100.0
Y1Unit...Y7Unit Unit for the output variables Y1...Y7 INT 1001
Yn1_Ext...Yn5_Ext External lab result (input for interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Yn1_Int...Yn5_Int Internal lab result Yn1_Int...Yn5_Int (input by operator) REAL 0.0
Yn1Unit...Yn5Unit Unit for the lab result Yn1...Yn5 INT 1342 (%)
Yn1LimScale...Yn5 Limitation of the value range of Yn1...Yn5 and scaling for STRUCT -
LimScale faceplate ● High: REAL ● 100.0
Z1Unit...Z5Unit Unit of measurement for Z1...Z5 INT 1001
Output parameters

DTimeMon Time since extraction of lab sample in minutes REAL 0.0
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For definition of error num‐ INT -1
bers by this block, see KalFilt error handling (Page 1010).
ErrorPara 1= Parameter assignment error BOOL 0
EY1...EY7 Deviation between measured values (Y1...Y7) and predic‐ REAL 0.0
tion of the Kalman filter
EYn1...EYn5 Deviation between lab results and prediction of the Kalman REAL 0.0
filter
EY1P_k1...EY1P_k5 Percent deviation between measured value Y1 and predic‐ REAL 0.0
tion of the Kalman filter for 1 to 5 latest samples

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EYPScaleOut Calculated scaling of the bar representation of estimation STRUCT -
error in the standard view of the faceplate ● High: REAL ● 100.0
● Low: REAL ● 0.0　
LabResIncluded Laboratory results included BOOL 0
NumberU Number of input variables U INT 7
NumberX Number of state variables X INT 15
NumberY Number of output variables Y INT 7
NumberYn Number of lab sample variables Yn INT 1
NumberZ Number of non-measurable output variables Z INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with the settings changed by the block DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
algorithm
OosAct 1 = Block is "Out of service" STRUCT -　
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P11…P1515 Diagonal elements of covariance matrix P, related to uncer‐ REAL 0.0
tainty of differential equation for respective states X1…X15
SampExtracted Laboratory sample extracted BOOL 0
SaPo_ExtAct 1 = External lab sampling is active STRUCT -
0 = Internal lab sampling is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SaRe_ExtAct 1 = External lab results active STRUCT -
0 = Internal lab results active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Status2 Status word 2 (not used) DWORD 16#00000000
X1...X15 Corrected state estimation value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
U1Out...U7Out Input variables set at the block input (copy of U1...U7) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Y1Filt...Y7Filt Process output variables calculated based on the corrected STRUCT -
states X1…X15 ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

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Y1Out...Y7Out Process output variables set at the block input (copy of STRUCT -
Y1...Y7) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Yn1Out...Yn5Out Lab results set at the block input STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Z1Out...Z5Out Additional non-measurable output variables STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
5.16.6 KalFilt messaging
Messaging
See also
5.16.7 KalFilt block diagram
KalFilt block diagram


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See also
5.16.8.1 KalFilt views
Views of the KalFilt block

The block KalFilt provides the following views:
● KalFilt standard view (Page 1017)
● KalFilt parameter view (Page 1021)
● KalFilt parameter view 2 (Page 1022)
● KalFilt preview (Page 1023)
● KalFilt measurements view (Page 1024)
● KalFilt trend view (Page 1025)
● Block icon for KalFilt (Page 1026)
5.16.8.2 KalFilt standard view
Standard view of KalFilt

The standard view has two parts; view 1 and view 2. You can change between the two views
with the arrow keys.
View 1

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View 2

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This area provides information on the currently active operating mode. The following operating
mode can be shown here:
● On (Page 72)
(2) Restarting the block

Click "Restart" to restart the Kalman filter block.
The initial values specified at the block inputs (X1Start...X15Start) can be set with Reset.
(3) Display of the estimation error in process outputs

In this area, the percentage estimation errors in the existing measurement channels are
displayed. These are based on the particular value range and are calculated for 5 consecutive
sampling instants in the recent past. The estimation error at the current time is displayed on
the far right and the most distant error in the past (5 sampling steps ago) can be seen at the
far left. You can change the scaling of the bar in the parameter view (Page 1021) of the
faceplate.

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(4) Sample Point

You can mark the time of extracting lab sample using "Sample Point" button (only if
SaPo_LiOp = 0).
(5) Sample Result

Click this button to confirm the laboratory results entered in the "TextLabDatai" fields. Refer
to (7) Laboratory results.
(6) Duration of Analysis

This field displays the elapsed time since the extraction of lab sample. If this is greater than
the specified limit (TimeMon, can be changed in the parameter view), which is displayed at
the upper right field, the result of the laboratory measurement is no longer used.
(7) Laboratory results

You can enter the laboratory results (Yni_Int) directly in the "TextLabDatai" fields. Once they
are all fully entered, the entry must be confirmed with the "Sample Result" button. The counter
stops and the laboratory data are considered in the calculations of the Kalman filter. If a sample
is extracted but no meaningful result can be given, a new sample extraction can be started in
the faceplate. If the laboratory data is given via interconnection, the description for engineering
and operation can be found in the section Additional configuration tasks for inclusion of the
laboratory measurements (Page 1000).
(8) Additional output variables

If you have output variables which cannot be measured and are calculated from a posteriori
state estimates, you can define and enter the calculation algorithm for a maximum of 5
additional output variables (Z1Out…Z5Out) in the Kalman Configurator.
Use this navigation button to open the standard view of another function block, which is
configured in the engineering system (ES).
The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering system
(ES).
For more information, refer to the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).

● "Simulation"
You will find more detailed information on this in the sections Simulating signals (Page 59).

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● "Sample extracted"
● "Lab results included"
● "Error in lab results"
● "Time out in analysis"
● "Lab results limited"
(12) State variables

This area shows the current values of the estimated state variables.
(13) Initial values

You can specify intial values for the state variables, which are used for Reset.
5.16.8.3 KalFilt parameter view
Parameter view of KalFilt
(1) Display of estimation error in standard view

You can set the scale of the bar diagram in the "Bar maximum" (EYPScale) field. The bar
diagram is displayed in the KalFilt standard view (Page 1017).

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(2) Estimation error limits in lab data

You can change the maximum permissible deviation of the laboratory results from the
estimated state variables in the "TextLabData1" field (EYniLim).
If the actual error is above this value, the lab results are regarded as implausible and not used
for the Kalman filter.
(3) Duration limits in lab data

You can adjust the maximum duration for a laboratory measurement in the "Monitoring time"
field.
(4) Service
You can enable and disable simulation of the block using the "Simulation" button.
5.16.8.4 KalFilt parameter view 2
Parameter view 2 of KalFilt

(1) Lower limit of state variables

You can specify the lower limit of the state variables.

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(2) Upper limit of state variables

You can specify the upper limit of the state variables.
5.16.8.5 KalFilt preview
Preview of Kalfilt
(1) Estimation error in process variables

This area shows the estimation error in the output variables. The values of the estimation error
are shown in physical units in preview and as percentage in the standard view (Page 1017).
(2) Estimation error in laboratory data

This area shows the estimation error in the laboratory results. The values of the estimation
error are shown in physical units in preview and as percentage in the standard view
(Page 1017).


Controller blocks

process
The following enabled operation is shown here:
Use this navigation button to open the standard view of another function block, which is
configured in the engineering system (ES).
The visibility of this navigation button depends on the configuration in the engineering system
(ES).
For more information, refer to the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).
5.16.8.6 KalFilt measurements view
Measurements view of KalFilt

Controller blocks
(1) Process outputs

This area displays current values of the process outputs.
(2) Process inputs

This area displays current values of the process inputs.
5.16.8.7 KalFilt trend view
Trend view of KalFilt

(1) Toolbar
(3) Status bar
Help.
The trend view is divided into three areas. The top area shows the state variables, the middle
area shows the input and output variables, and the lower area shows the estimation errors.

Controller blocks
5.16.8.8 Block icon for KalFilt
Block icons for KalFilt

A single block icon is available with the following functions:
● Operating modes
● Memo display
● User analog values 1 to 10, typically a subset of the estimated states and additional output
variables (black, with and without decimal places)
The display of the tag name can be activated centrally for all block instances with the WinCC
variable @APLShowTag:
Icons Selection of the block Special features

icon in CFC
1 Block icon with full display for 10
freely assignable measured val‐
ues:
UserAna1...UserAna10

Dosing blocks 6
6.1 DoseL - Dosing device
6.1.1 Description of DoseL

Family: Dosage
Area of application for DoseL

● Single-component dosing using flow measurement
● Weighing of fill/removal volume using dosing scales
How it works
Processing is performed discretely via a coarse/fine flow control with flow monitoring and
setpoint specification. The dosing flow can be determined via a maximum of 16 cycles.
A dribbling phase and post dosing can be implemented for both processes. The input value
can also be supplied from a pulse module via the PV1CycLi output of the Pcs7Cntx (x=1...3)
channel block.
Note
When using a pulse module, the counted pulses per cycle must be normalized via the I/Os
"Gain" and "Ti" at DoseL .
Example:
A pulse of 35 Kg per hour means that I/O "Gain" must be configured to 35 and I/O "Ti" to 3600.
Configuration
For the DoseL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types

Dosing blocks

● Dosing (Dose_Lean) (Page 2422)
● Dosing with PA/FF devices (Dose_Lean_Fb) (Page 2423)
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section DoseL I/Os (Page 1054).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 SP_ExtAct
9 Ctrl
10 Ctrl2
11 1 = Dosing by scale
12 0 = Dosing by scale for filling
1 = Dosing by scale for removal
13 BypProt active
15 Mode switchover error
16 1 = Intlock is active
17 1 = Permit is active
18 1 = Protect is active
19 DosOn
20 DosRelax
21 DosEnd
22 DosOff
23 DosPause
24 DosStart
25 1 = Post dosing
26 "Start" command

Dosing blocks

27 "Pause" command
28 "Continue" command
29 "Cancel" command
30 UserAna1 interconnected

0 MsgLock
1 DQ_AH_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
2 DQ_AL_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
3 DQ_AH_En OR Feature.Bit16
4 DQ_AL_En OR Feature.Bit16
5 DQ_AH_MsgEn
6 DQ_AL_MsgEn
7 PV_AH_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
8 PV_AL_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
9 PV_AH_En and Feature.Bit7 = 1 or PV_AH_En and flow mode OR
Feature.Bit16
10 PV_AL_En and Feature.Bit7 = 1 or PV_AL_En and flow mode OR
Feature.Bit16
11 PV_AH_MsgEn
12 PV_AL_MsgEn
13 PV_AH2_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
14 PV_AL2_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
15 PV_AH2_En and Feature.Bit7 = 1 or PV_AH2_En and flow mode OR
Feature.Bit16
16 PV_AL2_En and Feature.Bit7 = 1 or PV_AL2_En and flow mode OR
Feature.Bit16
17 PV_AH2_MsgEn
18 PV_AL2_MsgEn
19 CR_AH_Act xx_Act taking into account Feature.Bit29
20 CR_AH_En and Feature.Bit7 = 1 or CR_AH_En and flow mode OR
Feature.Bit16
21 CR_AH_MsgEn
22 Display for interlocks in block icon
23 1 = Scales tared
24 Automatic preview 1 = Dosing "On"
25 Automatic preview 1 = Dosing "Dribbling"
26 Automatic preview 1 = Dosing "End"
27 Automatic preview 1 = Dosing "Off"
28 Automatic preview 1 = Dosing "Pause"

Dosing blocks

29 Forcen active
31 MS_RelOp

1 "Permission" button is enabled
2 "Protection" button is enabled
3 DosCancelMsgEn
4 Feature.Bit7 = 1 (Calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale)
5 Feature.Bit7 = 1 or flow mode
6 Display flow setpoint in percent
7 Display flow setpoint bar
8 Reset request in automatic mode
9 Feature.Bit8 = 1 (Fine dosing quantity setpoint absolute)
10 SimLiOp.Value
11 External error generated by FaultExt or external control system fault CSF with set
Feature bit 18 Activating error state for external process control error CSF
(Page 154)
12 0 = Button text "Ack underdose" is visible
1 = Button text "Ack overdose" is visible
13 Display "Ack Dos End" block state in the standard view
14 - 18 Not used
19 Display "Forced start"
20 Display "Force abort"
21 Display "Forced pause"
22 Display "Forced continue"
23 - 27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 1 = Input parameter CtrlChnST is interconnected
31 1 = Input parameter Ctrl2ChnST is interconnected


Dosing blocks

8 Delay of the DQ_AH_Tol message
9 Delay of the DQ_AL_Tol message
12 Delay of the PV_AH2_Lim message
13 Delay of the PV_AL2_Lim message
14 Delay of the CR_AH_Lim message
16 - 22 Not used
23 Hidden bypass signal in Permit
25 Hidden bypass signal in Protect
27 - 31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used
See also
DoseL messaging (Page 1051)
DoseL modes (Page 1031)
DoseL error handling (Page 1049)
DoseL block diagram (Page 1068)
6.1.2 DoseL modes
DoseL operating modes

● Local mode (Page 80)

Dosing blocks

descriptions.
"Local mode"
You can find general information on "Local mode", switching modes and Bumpless switchover
in the Local mode (Page 80) section.
Dosing actions you can control in "local mode":
● "Start" (positive edge StartLocal)
● "Cancel" (CancelLocal = 1)
● "Pause" (PauseLocal = 1)
● "Continue" (ContLocal = 1)
If you operate the block in "local mode", control will only take place via "local" signals (input
parameters StartLocal = 1, CancelLocal = 1, PauseLocal = 1 and ContLocal = 1).
Note
Unlike the general description, at the LocalSetting parameter only the values 0, 1 and 3
can be set, i.e. tracking in "local" mode is not possible with DoseL.
"Automatic mode"
switchover in the Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) section.
Dosing actions you can control in "automatic mode":
● "Start" (positive edge StartAut)
● "Cancel" (CancelAut = 1)
● "Pause" (PauseAut = 1)
● "Continue" (ContAut = 1)
"Manual mode"
switchover in the section Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers
(Page 76).
Dosing actions you can control in "manual mode":
● "Start" (StartMan = 1)
● "Cancel" (CancelMan = 1)

Dosing blocks
● "Pause" (PauseMan = 1)
● "Continue" (ContMan = 1)
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
With Feature2.Bit6 =1 the following output parameter become the status of simulation
With Feature2.Bit6 =0 the following output parameter become the status of 16#80, if mode
● DosStart.ST
● DosEnd.ST
● DosOn.ST
● DosRelax.ST
● DosOff.ST
● DosPause.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● DQ_SP.ST
● DQ1_SP.ST
● DQ2_SP.ST
● DQ_SP_Tol.ST
● DQ_ExtOut.ST
● DQ2_ExtOut.ST
● DQ_Out.ST
● DQ_AH_Act.ST
● DQ_AL_Act.ST
● SP.ST
● SP1.ST
● SP2.ST
● SP_ExtOut.ST
● SP2_ExtOut.ST
● SP_ExHiAct.ST
● SP_ExLoAct.ST
● SP2_ExHiAct.ST
● SP2_ExLoAct.ST
● PV_Out.ST

Dosing blocks
● PV_AH_Act.ST
● PV_AL_Act.ST
● PV_AH2_Act.ST
● PV_AL2_Act.ST
● CR_AH_Act.ST
See also
Description of DoseL (Page 1027)
DoseL I/Os (Page 1054)
6.1.3 DoseL functions
Functions of DoseL
Status diagram
The block provides the following states:
● "End"
If an underdosage or overdosage is identified, the status display shows the state "Ack Dos
End" in the standard view.
● "On"
● "Dribbling"
● "Off"
● "Pause"
The following commands can initiate a state change:
● "Start"
● "Cancel"

Dosing blocks
● "Pause"
● "Continue"
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Dosing can only be started if the dosing setpoint is greater than the current dosing quantity
(DQ_Out) or if Feature.Bit6 is set and no interlock is pending.
Note
After a start of scale dosing with Feature.Bit14 = 1 the controls are deactivated during the
scale is in taring mode (StandStill = 0).
However, the following status changes are also performed automatically:
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1 When the dosing quantity is reached, dosing terminates (DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP).
2 If the dosing quantity reaches the dribbling quantity (relative to dosing setpoint
DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP – DribbOut) the dribbling status becomes active.
3 Automatic post dosing in automatic mode via the Feature.Bit12, if an under‐
dosage was identified after the dribbling time (RelaxTime).
4 ● Flow alarm (see input parameter Feature.Bit11) or
● Interlock.
● The dosing process of the DoseL block is set to the "Off" state with a process
value status "Bad, device-related" or "Bad, process-related". The response can
be set using Feature bit parameter assignment.
5 ● The flow alarm is acknowledged (also provided via the "Continue" command if
Feature.Bit9 = 1) or
● The interlock is acknowledged (also provided via the "Continue" command if
Feature.Bit9 = 1).
● "Continue" command after underdosing.

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6 Underdosage identified after the dribbling time (RelaxTime).
Overdosage identified after the dribbling time (only with Feature2.Bit24 = 1).
7 Interlock
8 Dribbling time (RelaxTime) has expired and dosing quantity is above the low tol‐
erance limit (DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP_Tol - DQ_AL_Tol)
9 The underdosage is acknowledged or the dosing quantity has been reached
(DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP) via creep flow, for example
10 Dosing quantity has been reached (DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP) via creep flow, for example
Control outputs
The coarse flow (Ctrl) or fine flow (Ctrl2) control outputs are issued in the "On" status.
The coarse flow control output is active if:
● DQ_Out < DQ_SP – DQ2_SP
The fine flow control output is active if:
● DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP – DQ2_SP
● Where DQ_Out: Dosing quantity actual value
● DQ_SP: Dosing quantity setpoint
● DQ2_SP: fine dosing quantity setpoint ("calculated")
Output signal as a pulse signal or static signal

This block provides the standard function Output signal as a static signal or pulse signal
(Page 52).
In addition to the static control outputs Ctrl, Ctrl2, the block also has pulse outputs P_Ctrl,
P_Ctrl2, which are dependent on the static control outputs.
Determining the dosing quantity when using flow dosing

You can activate flow dosing using Feature.Bit5 = 0 (Specifying the dosing type
(Page 149).)
When using flow dosing, the dosing quantity is determined using the following equation:
SampleTime ( PV _ Outalt + PV _ Out )

DQ _ Out = DQ _ Out + g
TI 2
Where:
● DQ_Out: Dosing quantity actual value
● SampleTime: Sampling time [s]

Dosing blocks
● TI: dimensionless conversion factor for the time basis of the measured value acquisition
in the time basis 1 s
● PV_Outalt: Last value PV_OUT
The output parameter PV_OUT is determined using an average calculation:
PV _ Out( t ) + PV _ Out( t −1 ) + ... + PV _ Out( t −( n −1 ))

PV _ Out :=
NumSample( N )
Where:
● PV_Out(t) = PV · Gain
The average calculation is only active if NumSample > 1 and NumSample ≤ 16 and serves to
smooth systematically pulsating measuring signals.
Note
Integration of the flow for the dosing quantity
The integration of the flow for the dosing quantity is implemented using the trapezoid rule.
Compared to the summation of rectangles rule, in which the values are simply added up, the
procedural error in the case of the trapezoid rule is smaller for the determination of the
numerical integral value.
The dosing quantity is determined in the "On" and "Dribbling" state. In the "End", "Off" and
"Pause" states, the flow (creep flow) is determined depending on the Feature.Bit13 (Creep
rate is always detected in the dosing quantity (Page 172)) and the value CR_AH_Lim. Creep
flow monitoring is disabled with CR_AH_En = 0 .
Determining the dosing quantity when dosing using scales

You can activate scale dosing via the Feature.Bit5 = 1 (Specifying the dosing type
(Page 149).)
The dosing quantity is determined for a scale dosing in the "Start" state following a positive
edge at the input parameter StandStill. The StandStill input parameter is a feedback
signal of the scale.
The process of determining the dosing quantity stops after the dosing quantity is reset in the
"End" state.
If the signal is no longer available, you need to configure StandStill with 1 permanently;
the dosing quantity will then be determined right at the start of the dosing.
When weighing the fill volume (MeterType = 0), the dosing quantity is determined using the
following equations:
DQ _ Out = PV _ Out − DQ _ Tare

When weighing the removal volume (MeterType = 1):
DQ _ Out = DQ _ Tare − PV _ Out

Dosing blocks
with PV_Out = PV · Gain

In the "Start" state, the DQ_Tare tare memory is set with PV_Out with the first positive edge
of StandStill. With Feature.Bit14 = 1 the dosing controls Ctrl, P_Ctrl, Ctrl2,
P_Ctrl2 are deactivated until the tare memory is set.
If you have permanently configured StandStill with 1, the tare memory is set right at the
start of dosing.
Note
The DQ_Out output parameter is the dosing quantity and not the actual scale value. In the
"End" state (= following resetting of the dosing quantity), nothing further is displayed, since the
dosing procedure is complete. When dosing starts, the actual scale value is transferred to the
tare memory, and therefore the dosing quantity always remains 0 after the start of dosing.
Therefore, the actual scale value is not displayed in the "End" state.
Calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale

You can activate the calculation of the flow rate via the Feature.Bit7 = 1
(Activating calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale (Page 148)).
The flow rate for scale dosing is determined by the following equations:
GainEff
PV _ Out = ( avPV ( t ) − avPV ( t −1 ))g
SampleTime
with
PV ( t ) + PV ( t − 1 ) + ... + PV ( t − ( N + 1 ))
avPV ( t ) =
NumSample( N )
where avPV(t) = internal variable for the mean dosing quantity
Dribbling
The "Dribbling" status is entered automatically in accordance with
● DQ_Out ≥ DQ_SP – DribbOut
Where:
● DQ_Out: Dosing quantity actual value
● DQ_SP: Dosing quantity setpoint
● DribbOut: Dribbling quantity
The dribbling quantity is specified with the input DribbIn.
DribCor = 1 can be used to automatically determine the dribbling quantity from previous
dosing actions:
● DribbOut = DribbOut - (DQ_SP - DQ_Out) · DCF / 100

Dosing blocks
DCF represents the weighting factor of the last dosing action as a percentage and cannot be
set to below 0 or above 100. DribbOut is calculated at the end of dosing or the first time an
underdosage occurs, and is limited to DribbMax. Post dosing is not taken into account.
The "Dribbling" status is active for the period RelaxTime.
Note
Also with DribbOut = 0 the "Dribbling" status is active. If you want to deactivate the "Dribbling"
status, you have to set additionally RelaxTime = 0.
When the "Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity (Page 162)" function is enabled
(Feature.Bit27 = 1) and automatic determination of the dribbling quantity is disabled
(DribCor = 0), the quantity can also be configured during dosing, but not in the "Dribbling" state.
Overdosing/underdosing
Once the "Dribbling" state has expired, the dosing quantity is checked for overdosages or
underdosages. In the "End" status, no check is performed for over- or underdosages.
An overdosage has occurred if:
● DQ_Out > DQ_SP_Tol + DQ_AH_Tol
An underdosage has occurred if:
● DQ_Out < DQ_SP_Tol - DQ_AL_Tol
● Where DQ_Out: Dosing quantity actual value
● DQ_SP_Tol: Dosing quantity setpoint for forming tolerance. This is the same as the dosing
quantity setpoint (DQ_SP) before and after the check that determines overdosing/
underdosing.
● DQ_AH_Tol: High tolerance limit
● DQ_AL_Tol: Low tolerance limit
If an underdosage is identified after the "Dribbling" state, the "Off" state is entered. The
underdosage can be acknowledged in "Off" state (U_AckOp = 1 or positive edge U_AckLi)
and the dosing action completed, or post dosing can be started with the "Continue" command.
The dosing end state display in the standard view shows "Ack Dos End".
With Feature2.Bit24 = 0:
If an overdosage is identified after the "Dribbling“ state, the dosing "End" state is entered at
once. A message for overdosage comes and goes in next cycle.
If an overdosage is identified after the "Dribbling“ state, the "Off“ state is entered. The
overdosage can be acknowledged in the "Off“ state (U_AckOp = 1 or positive edge U_AckLi)
and the dosing action is completed.
Generally, dosages which enter the "Off" state with overdosage, have to be acknowledged.

Dosing blocks
Post dosing
If an underdosage is detected after dribbling, post dosing can be performed using the
"Continue" command. In automatic mode, Feature.Bit12 can be used to start post dosing
automatically. Post dosing is active for the period P_DoseTime. The block then enters the
"Dribbling" state or, if that state is deactivated, the "End" state. If the conditions for the
"Dribbling" or "End" states are met within the period P_DoseTime, the block switches to these
states immediately.
Post dosing can also be carried out in the "End" state by increasing the dosing quantity setpoint
and issuing the "Continue" command. Once the dosing quantity has been reset, post dosing
can no longer be carried out by means of increasing the setpoint.
If the dribbling correction quantity is smaller than the dribbling quantity, dosing is started for
time P_DoseTime. If no parameter assignment has been made for P_DoseTime, the coarse
flow (Ctrl) or fine flow (Ctrl2) control outputs are set for one cycle.
If no parameter assignment has been made for the dribbling quantity, or the dribbling correction
quantity is larger than the dribbling quantity, the dosing procedure is continued without taking
time P_DoseTime into account.
Information on post dosing via setpoint increase:
● After the setpoint has been increased, the tolerance limits are only updated when the
"Continue" command is issued. This ensures the overdosage/underdosage display remains
consistent.
● Post dosing can only be carried out after a dosing procedure has been aborted if the setpoint
for the dosing quantity has been increased and an actual-value quantity is present.
● In "Automatic" and "Local" modes, the "Continue" command must be issued on a positive
edge to prevent unwanted dosing procedures from taking place after a setpoint increase.
If an overdosage is identified during or after a post dosing, the dosage enters in the "End" state.
If an overdosage is identified after a post dosing or a drain, the dosage continues to be in the
"Off” state. Only with acknowledge overdosage, the block enters to the "End“ state with the
status display "Ack Dos End" in the standard view.
Resetting the dosing quantity

The dosing quantity can only be reset in the "End" state using RstDQ_Op = 1 or positive edge
RstDQ_Li.
The state display "Ack Dos End" is also resetted to "End".
Feature.Bit6 can be used to reset the dosing quantity automatically when dosing starts.

The block always requires the setpoint for the dosing quantity (dosing setpoint). All I/Os for
the dosing setpoint start with DQ_.... The dosing setpoint is comprised of the coarse and fine
setpoints for the coarse/fine flow control. All I/Os for the fine setpoint start with DQ2_... . The

Dosing blocks
coarse setpoint is generated internally from the dosing and fine setpoints and is displayed at
the output with DQ1_SP. If no fine setpoint is available, the coarse setpoint is equal to the
dosing setpoint.
Flow setpoints can be specified for the coarse/fine flow setpoint specification. All I/Os for the
coarse flow start with SP_..., and all I/Os for the fine flow with SP2_.... The setpoint for
coarse or fine flow is displayed at the output SP in the "On" status, depending on the coarse/
fine flow control.
Setpoint limitation
The setpoints are limited in the block using shared parameters:
● Coarse metering volume: DQ_HiLim, DQ_LoLim
● Fine metering volume: DQ2_HiLim, DQ2_LoLim
● Coarse flow rate: SP_HiLim, SP_LoLim
● Fine flow rate: SP2_HiLim, SP2_LoLim
If the setpoint limit is violated, external setpoints are limited to the limit you specified. If there
are internal setpoints, the last valid value is output.

The parameter SP_TrkExt = 1 is used so that the internal setpoint tracks the external setpoint
to achieve a bumpless switchover from the external to the internal setpoint. This allows

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the process value (Page 87). The
calculated flow PV_Out is monitored in terms of the limit pairs PV_AH_Lim / PV_AL_Lim
(coarse flow) or PV_AH2_Lim / PV_AL2_Lim (fine flow), depending on the coarse/fine flow
control. Monitoring is only active in the "On" status.
The calculated flow PV_Out is monitored in terms of the limit pairs PV_AH_Lim /
PV_AL_Lim (coarse flow) or PV_AH2_Lim / PV_AL2_Lim (fine flow), depending on the coarse/
fine flow control. Monitoring is only active in the "On" status.

ExtMsgx (Page 86).


Dosing blocks

This block provides the standard function Forcing operating modes (Page 41). The inputs
StartForce, CancelForce, PauseForce and ContForce force the block into the states
"On", "End" or "Pause".
The "Pause" status can only be forced if the block is in the "On" status.
The "On" state can only be forced from the states
● "Off"
● "Pause"
● "End" if the quantity actual valve is less than the quantity setpoint.
Simulating signals
The flow is simulated with SimPV. This input is not active in scale mode, even when the flow
is formed by changing quantities (Feature.Bit7 = 1)
● Flow dosing: The flow (PV) is specified in the setpoint view with the input (SimPV,
SimPV_Li).
● Dosing using scales: The dosing quantity (DQ_Out) is specified in the standard view with
the input (SimDQ, SimDQ_Li).
Interlocks
● Interlock with reset ("Protection")
Refer to the section Interlocks (Page 101).
Dosing can only be started if no interlock is present. The interlock function is not active in the
"Dribbling" status; nor is the activation enable active in the "On" status. An interlock in the "On"
or "Pause" states will cause the block to enter the "Off" status.

This block provides the standard function Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors
(Page 43).

Dosing blocks
External error (FaultExt), external control system fault (CSF)

This block provides the possibility to pass an external error via the FaultExt parameter or
an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See DoseL error handling
(Page 1049)
Group error
● CSF
● FaultExt

Forming the group status for interlocks

This block provides the standard function Forming the group status for interlock information
(Page 106).

● PV_Out.ST
● DQ_Out.ST
● DQ_SP.ST
● SP.ST
● Standstill.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● StartLocal.ST
● CancelLocal.ST
● PauseLocal.ST
● ContLocal.ST
● CtrlChnST
● Ctrl2ChnST
● StartAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● CancelAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

Dosing blocks
● PauseAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

● ContAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● SP_Ext.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
The following signal status is formed by:
Signal status Used status

DQ_Out.ST Formed by the signal status PV_Out.ST. The last DQ_Out.St signal status is also
included for flow dosing and the DQ_Tare.ST signal status is included for scale
dosing. The worst signal status is applied. The signal status is reset with reset of the
dosing quantity.
DQ_SP.ST With an external setpoint DQ_Ext.ST (for DQ_HiLim.ST or DQ_LoLim.ST limit),
otherwise good status
SP.ST With an external setpoint SP_Ext.ST (coarse flow) / SP2_Ext.ST (fine flow) (with
SP_HiLim.ST / SP_LoLim.ST or SP2_HiLim.ST / SP2_LoLim.ST limit), other‐
wise good status

If the Feature2 bit Considering bad quality of automatic commands or external values
16#28), the block goes to the neutral position in the "Automatic" mode:
● StartAut.ST
● CancelAut.ST
● PauseAut.ST
● ContAut.ST
● SP_Ext.ST


(Page 210).


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Bit Function
3 Enabling resetting of commands for the control settings (Page 165)
5 Specifying the dosing type (Page 149)
6 Resetting the dosing quantity when dosing starts (Page 166)
7 Activating calculation of the flow rate for dosing by scale (Page 148)
8 Use an internal or external setpoint for the absolute fine dosing quantity (Page 157)
9 Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or errors (Page 167)
10 Exiting local mode (Page 181)
11 Stopping dosing at a flow alarm (Page 141)
12 Automatic post dosing for underdosing in automatic mode (Page 146)
13 Creep rate is always detected in the dosing quantity (Page 172)
14 Dosing controls are deactivated during scale is in taring mode (Page 194)
15 Flow setpoints in percent (Page 150)
17 Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and dosers (Page 177)
18 Activating error state for external process control error CSF (Page 154)
21 Enable bumpless switchover to "Automatic" mode for operator only (Page 176)
23 Specifying the influence of the signal status on the dosing process (Page 150)
27 Enable configuration of the dribbling quantity (Page 162)
30 Set reset depending on the operating mode or the LiOp parameter (Page 167)
31 Activating reset of protection / error in manual mode (Page 168)

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Comments on table:
Feature Bit 4:
● Button mode (Feature.Bit4 = 0): The automatic commands in automatic mode are pulse
signals, in other words StartAut, CancelAut, PauseAut, ContAut can be reset to 0
after switchover to the selected status. In "manual" and "local" modes, however, the
automatic commands are static signals, the block state is tracked in the absence of
automatic commands.
● Switch mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1): The conditions are selected via the inputs StartAut
(0: Cancel, 1: Start) and PauseAut (0: Continue, 1: Pause) with static signals.
Feature Bit 23:
Note
When there is a bad signal status and Feature.Bit23 = 1 , the flow is no longer recorded
in the dosing quantity in any state. The configure creep rate alarm is output.
Bit Function
3 Control priority in the event of an invalid input command (Page 179)
8 Forcing operating modes in the "Local" mode (Page 188)
24 With acknowledge overdosage (Page 182)
Bit Function
1 1 = Operator can switch to "manual mode"
2 1 = Operator can switch to "local mode"
4 1 = Operator can start dosing
5 1 = Operator can pause dosing
6 1 = Operator can continue dosing
7 1 = Operator can cancel dosing

Dosing blocks
Bit Function
8 1 = Operator can reset interlock and flow alarms
9 1 = Operator can reset dosing quantity
10 1 = Operator can acknowledge overdosage and underdosage
11 1 = Operator can select external setpoints
12 1 = Operator can select internal setpoints
13 1 = Operator can enter dosing setpoint
14 1 = Operator can enter dosing setpoint factor for fine dosing
15 1 = Operator can enter flow setpoint for coarse flow
16 1 = Operator can enter flow setpoint factor for fine flow
17 1 = Operator can activate external/internal bumpless switchover
18 1 = Operator can enable simulation function
20 Not used
21 1 = Operator can enter dribbling quantity
22 1 = Operator can enter maximum dribbling quantity
23 1 = Operator can activate/deactivate automatic generation of dribbling quantity
24 1 = Operator can enter weighting factor for generation of dribbling quantity
26 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimDQ
27 - 31 Not used
The block has the following operator permissions for the OS1Perm parameter:
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can change the limit for the high alarm for PV_OUT (coarse flow)
1 1 = Operator can change the limit for the low alarm for PV_OUT (coarse flow)
2 1 = Operator can change the limit for the hysteresis PV_OUT (coarse flow)
3 1 = Operator can change the limit for the high alarm for PV_OUT (fine flow)
4 1 = Operator can change the limit for the low alarm for PV_OUT (fine flow)
5 1 = Operator can change the limit for the hysteresis PV_OUT (fine flow)
6 1 = Operator can change the operation high limit of the dosing setpoint
7 1 = Operator can change the operation low limit of the dosing setpoint
8 1 = Operator can change operation high limit of the dosing setpoint factor for fine dosing
9 1 = Operator can change operation low limit of the dosing setpoint factor for fine dosing
10 1 = Operator can change the tolerance value for overdosage
11 1 = Operator can change the tolerance value for overdosage
12 1 = Operator can change operation high limit of the flow setpoint for coarse flow
13 1 = Operator can change operation low limit of the flow setpoint for coarse flow
14 1 = Operator can change operation high limit of the flow setpoint for fine flow
15 1 = Operator can change operation low limit of the flow setpoint for fine flow
16 1 = Operator can change the dribbling time
17 1 = Operator can change the post dosing
18 1 = Operator can change the limit for the high alarm for PV_OUT (creep flow)

Dosing blocks
Bit Function
19 1 = Operator can change the limit for the hysteresis for PV_OUT (creep flow)
20 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via DQ_AH_MsgEn
21 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via DQ_AL_MsgEn
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_AH2_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via PV_AL2_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via CR_AH_MsgEn
27 - 31 Not used
Note



See also

Dosing blocks
6.1.4 DoseL error handling
Error handling of DoseL

blocks.
● Error numbers


11 Configuration error TI ≤ 0
12 Configuration error:
PV_AH_Lim < PV_AL_Lim
PV_AH2_Lim ≤ PV_AL2_Lim
DQ_HiLim.Value ≤ DQ_LoLim.Value
DQ2_HiLim.Value ≤ DQ2_LoLim.Value
SP_HiLim.Value ≤ SP_LoLim.Value
SP2_HiLim.Value ≤ SP2_LoLim.Value
30 PV is not a valid number
31 PV_Out is not a valid number
32 DQ_Out is not a valid number
41 The value for the LocalSetting I/O is not within the approved limit of 0, 1 or 3.
42 LocalSetting = 0 and LocalLi = 1
48 SP_LiOp = 1 and SP_IntLi = 1 and SP_ExtLi = 1
51 AutModLi = 1 and ManModLi = 1 and Feature Bit Setting switch or button mode
(Page 170) = 0
or two I/Os are set at the same time:
● in "local mode" StartLocal (pos. edge), CancelLocal, PauseLocal,
ContLocalwhen forcing states: StartForce, CancelForce, PauseForce,
ContForcein "automatic mode" with pushbutton operation: StartAut (pos.
edge), CancelAut, PauseAut, ContAut
● in "manual mode": StartMan, CancelMan, PauseMan, ContMan


Dosing blocks

Invalid input signal

These errors can be output by the block, see the section Error handling (Page 121).
For the following invalid input signals, the control output can be kept or switched to the neutral
position. This depends on the function Control priority in the event of an invalid input
command (Page 179).
Operating mode Invalid input signal Control reaction with

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: StartLocal = 1 (pos. edge) and Dosing canceled
Localsetting = 1 CancelLocal = 1
or Localsetting = 3 ContLocal = 1 and PauseLocal = 1 Dosing paused
Local: StartForce = 1 and CancelForce = 1 Dosing canceled
Localsetting = 1 ContForce = 1 and PauseForce = 1 Dosing paused
or Localsetting =
3 and forcing
Forcing and no "local StartForce = 1 and CancelForce = 1 Dosing canceled
mode" ContForce = 1 and PauseForce = 1 Dosing paused
"Automatic mode" and Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0): Dosing canceled
no forcing StartAut =1 (pos. edge) and CancelAut
=1
Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0): Dosing paused
ContAut = 1 and PauseAut = 1
Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0): Dosing paused
StartAut = 1 (pos. edge) and PauseAut
=1
"Manual mode" and StartMan = 1 and CancelMan = 1 Dosing canceled
no forcing ContMan = 1 and PauseMan = 1 Dosing paused
See also

Dosing blocks
6.1.5 DoseL messaging
Messaging

The following control system fault messages can be output:

stance fier
Explanation:
a control system fault is triggered (MsgEvId02, SIG 1).

Dosing blocks
Process messages

stance fier
Overdosage
Underdosage
PV - High alarm limit for coarse flow
violated
SIG4 Alarm - low $$BlockComment$$
PV - Low alarm limit for coarse flow
violated
PV - High alarm limit for coarse flow
violated
PV - Low alarm limit for fine flow vio‐
lated
PV – Creep flow too great
SIG 8 Process message - with acknowledgment $$BlockComment$$
Dosing canceled
Explanation:

stance fier
External message 1
External message 2
External message 3
Explanation:

Dosing blocks

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 DQ_OUT
5 PV_OUT
6 ExtVal06
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa204
5 ExtVa205
6 ExtVa206
7 ExtVa207
8 ExtVa208
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also

Dosing blocks

6.1.6 DoseL I/Os

I/Os of DoseL
Input parameters

AutModLi* 1= "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypProt 1 = Bypassing interlock in "local mode" BOOL 0
and in "simulation"
CancelAut* 1 = Select Cancel in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CancelForce 1 = Force cancel STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CancelLocal 1 = Select Cancel in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CancelMan* 1 = Select Cancel in "manual mode" BOOL 0
ContAut* 1 = Select Continue in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ContForce 1 = Force continue STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ContLocal 1 = Select Continue in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ContMan* 1 = Select Continue in "manual mode" BOOL 0
CR_A_DC* Creep flow: Delay time for incoming REAL 3.0
alarms [s]

Dosing blocks

CR_A_DG* Creep flow: Delay time for outgoing REAL 3.0
alarms [s]
CR_AH_En Creep flow: BOOL 1
1 = Enable high alarm
CR_AH_Lim Creep flow: Limit high alarm REAL 0.0
CR_AH_MsgEn Creep flow: BOOL 1
1 = Enable high alarm message
CR_Hyst* Creep flow: Hysteresis for alarm limit REAL 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlChnST Signal status of output channel Ctrl STRUCT -
Should be connected to an output chan‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
nel block. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
Ctrl2ChnST Signal status of output channel Ctrl2 STRUCT -
nel block. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
DCF Dribbling correction [%] REAL 25.0
DosCancelMsgEn 1 = Cancel dosing message BOOL 1
DQ_A_DC* Overdosage/underdosage: Delay time REAL 0.0
for incoming alarms [s]
DQ_A_DG* Overdosage/underdosage: Delay time REAL 0.0
for outgoing alarms [s]
DQ_AH_En Overdosage: BOOL 1
1 = Enable high alarm
DQ_AH_MsgEn Overdosage: BOOL 1
1 = Enable high alarm message
DQ_AH_Tol Overdosage: Limit high alarm (relative to REAL 0.0
dosing setpoint)
DQ_AL_En Underdosage: BOOL 1
1 = Enable low alarm
DQ_AL_MsgEn Underdosage: BOOL 1
1 = Enable low alarm message
DQ_AL_Tol* Underdosage: Limit low alarm (relative REAL 0.0
to dosing setpoint)
DQ_Ext Dosing quantity: External setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_HiLim Dosing quantity: High setpoint limitation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_Int* Dosing quantity: Internal setpoint REAL 0.0

Dosing blocks

DQ_LoLim Dosing quantity: Low setpoint limitation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_OpScale Dosing quantity: Limit for scale in bar STRUCT -
graph of faceplate ● High: REAL ● 100.0
DQ_Unit Unit of measure for dosing quantity INT 1088
DQ2_Ext Dosing quantity: External setpoint factor STRUCT -
for fine dosing ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_HiLim* Dosing quantity: High limitation of set‐ STRUCT -
point factor for fine dosing ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_Int* Dosing quantity: Internal setpoint factor REAL 0.0
for fine dosing
DQ2_LoLim* Dosing quantity: Low limitation of set‐ STRUCT -
point factor for fine dosing ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DribbIn Dribbling quantity REAL 0.0
DribbMax Maximum value of automatic determina‐ REAL 100.0
tion of dribbling quantity
DribbCor 1 = Automatic determination of dribbling BOOL 0
quantity
EventTs, Event16Ts.
parameter of the EventTs,
Event16Ts block. When this intercon‐
nection is configured, the messages of
the EventTs, Event16Ts block are dis‐
played on the OS in the alarm view of the
technology block and can also be ac‐
knowledged there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
(MsgEvID2)
FaultExt 1 = External error STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Gain Gain factor STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
Intlock parameter) is active
LocalLi 1 = Activate "local mode" via plant signals STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

LocalOp* 1 = "Local mode" via operator BOOL 0
LocalSetting Properties for the Local mode (Page 80) INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MeterType Dosing using scales: 0=Up BOOL 0
1=Down
ModLiOp Switchover of operating mode between: STRUCT -
MS_RelOp* 1= Release for maintenance via OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
MsgEvId1 Message number (assigned automatical‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ly)
ly)
NumSample Number of values for average calculation INT 0
U_AckLi 1 = Acknowledgement of overdosage or STRUCT -
underdosage via interconnection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
U_AckOp* 1 = Acknowledgement of overdosage or BOOL 0
underdosage via operator
Occupied 1 = In use by a batch BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1034) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 25: BOOL ● 1
● Bitt 26: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1

Dosing blocks

OS1Perm I/O for operator permissions STRUCT -
(Page 1034) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
P_DoseTime* Duration of post dosing [s] REAL 0.0
PauseAut* 1 = Select Pause in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PauseForce 1 = Force pause STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PauseLocal 1 = Select Pause in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PauseMan* 1 = Select Pause in "manual mode" BOOL 0
Perm_En 1 = Activation enable (enable, Permit BOOL 1
parameter) is active
Permit 1 = Enable for opening / closing from STRUCT -
neutral position ● Value: BOOL ● 1
0 = Valve activation not enabled on OS ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
(Bypass information
bit)
Prot_En 1 = Protective interlock (protection, BOOL 1
Protect parameter) is active
Protect 0 = Protective interlocking is effective; STRUCT -
once the interlocking condition has dis‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 1
appeared, you will have to reset the block
1 = Protective interlocking not activated
(Bypass information
bit)
PulseWidth* Pulse width of control signal [s] REAL 3.0
PV Process value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
when using flow dosing (coarse dosing
phase)
phase)
PV_A2_DC* Delay time for incoming PV alarms [s] REAL 3.0
when using flow dosing (fine dosing
phase)

Dosing blocks

PV_A2_DG* Delay time for outgoing PV alarms [s] REAL 3.0
phase)
PV_AH_En 1 = Enable PV alarm (high) limit when BOOL 1
using flow dosing (coarse dosing phase)
PV_AH_Lim Limit PV alarm (high) when using flow REAL 100.0
dosing (coarse dosing phase)
phase)
PV_AH2_En 1 = Enable PV alarm (high) when using BOOL 1
flow dosing (fine dosing phase)
PV_AH2_Lim Limit PV alarm (high) when using flow REAL 100.0
dosing (fine dosing phase)
PV_AH2_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV alarm (high) message BOOL 1
phase)
PV_AL_En 1 = Enable PV alarm limit (low) when us‐ BOOL 1
ing flow dosing (coarse dosing phase)
PV_AL_Lim Limit PV alarm (low) when using flow REAL 0.0
dosing (coarse dosing phase)
phase)
PV_AL2_En 1 = Enable PV alarm (low) when using BOOL 1
flow dosing (fine dosing phase)
PV_AL2_Lim Limit PV alarm (low) when using flow REAL 0.0
dosing (fine dosing phase)
PV_AL2_MsgEn 1 = Enable PV alarm (low) message BOOL 1
phase)
PV_Hyst* Hysteresis for PV alarm limits when us‐ REAL 1.0
ing flow dosing (coarse dosing phase)
PV_Hyst2 Hysteresis for PV alarm limits when us‐ REAL 1.0
ing flow dosing (fine dosing phase)
RelaxTime* Duration of dribbling phase [s] REAL 3.0
RstDQ_Li 1 = Reset dosing quantity via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstDQ_Op* 1 = Reset dosing quantity via operator BOOL 0

Dosing blocks

RstLi* 1 = Reset interlock/flow monitoring via STRUCT -
interconnection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstOp* 1 = Reset interlock/flow monitoring via BOOL 0
operator
ly)
standard view
preview
SimDQ* Dosing quantity: Value used in scale REAL 0.0
mode for SimOn = 1
SimDQ_Li Linkable simulation value DQ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimPV* Process value used in flow mode for REAL 0.0
SimOn = 1
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Ext External flow setpoint - coarse dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select external setpoints via inter‐ STRUCT -
connection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOp* 1 = Select external setpoints via operator BOOL 0
SP_HiLim High limit for flow setpoint - coarse dos‐ STRUCT -
ing ● Value: REAL ● 100.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Int* Internal flow setpoint - coarse dosing REAL 0.0

Dosing blocks

SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal setpoints via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntOp* 1 = Select internal setpoints via operator BOOL 0
0 = Via operator
SP_LoLim Low limit for flow setpoint - coarse dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2_Ext External flow setpoint - fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2_HiLim High limit for flow setpoint - fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2_Int* Internal flow setpoint - fine dosing REAL 0.0
SP2_LoLim Low limit for flow setpoint - fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StandStill 1 = Scales at a standstill, dosing device STRUCT -
infeedback ● Value: BOOL ● 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartAut* 1 = Select Start in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartForce 1 = Forced start STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartLocal 1 = Select Start in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartMan* 1 = Select Start in "manual mode" BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

U_AckLi 1 = Acknowledgment of underdosage via STRUCT -
interconnection ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
U_AckOp* 1 = Acknowledgment of underdosage via BOOL 0
operator
UA1unit Unit of measure for analog auxiliary val‐ INT 0
ue 1
ue 1
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

0 = "Manual mode" is enabled ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutoST 1 = Worst signal status of automatic com‐ BYTE 16#80
mands
CR_AH_Act Creep flow: 1 = High alarm active. STRUCT -
Ctrl Control output for coarse dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ctrl2 Control output for fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DosEnd 1 = End of dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

DosOff 1 = Dosing off STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DosOn 1 = Dosing on STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DosPause 1 = Dosing pause STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DosRelax 1 = Dosing dribbling STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DosStart 1 = Dosing started STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_AH_Act 1 = Overdosing STRUCT -
DQ_AL_Act 1 = Underdosing STRUCT -
DQ_ExHiAct Dosing quantity: STRUCT -
1 = High limit for external setpoint has ● Value: BOOL ● 0
been reached ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_ExLoAct Dosing quantity: STRUCT -
1 = Low limit for external setpoint has ● Value: BOOL ● 0
DQ_ExtOut Dosing quantity: External setpoint, cor‐ STRUCT -
responds to input parameter DQ_Ext ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_Out Dosing quantity STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_SP Dosing quantity setpoint used by block STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

DQ_SP_Tol Setpoint for determining tolerance limits STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ_Tare Tare memory when dosing using scales STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ1_SP Coarse dosing quantity setpoint used by STRUCT -
block ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_ExHiAct Dosing quantity: STRUCT -
1 = High limit for external setpoint factor ● Value: BOOL ● 0
for fine dosing has been reached ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_ExLoAct Dosing quantity: STRUCT -
1 = Low limit for external setpoint factor ● Value: BOOL ● 0
for fine dosing has been reached ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_ExtOut Dosing quantity: External setpoint factor STRUCT -
for fine dosing [%], corresponds to input ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
parameter DQ2_Ext
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DQ2_SP Fine dosing quantity setpoint used by STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DribbOut Dribbling quantity STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
errors
block, see DoseL error handling
(Page 1049)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LocalAct 1 = "Local mode" enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock (Intlock, Permit or STRUCT -
Protect) is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
second ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermOut Displays of OS_Perm DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
P_Ctrl 1 = Pulse output for coarse dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Ctrl2 1 = Pulse output for fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Rst 1= Pulse output for reset STRUCT -
The parameter persists for one cycle af‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ter a reset. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PV_AH_Act 1 = PV high alarm enabled (coarse dos‐ STRUCT -
ing phase). ● Value: BOOL ● 0

Dosing blocks

PV_AH2_Act 1 = PV high alarm enabled (fine dosing STRUCT -
phase). ● Value: BOOL ● 0
PV_AL_Act 1 = PV low alarm enabled (coarse dosing STRUCT -
PV_AL2_Act 1 = PV low alarm enabled (fine dosing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RdyToReset 1 = Ready for reset via RstLi input or STRUCT -
commands in "automatic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP Active flow setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExHiAct Flow for coarse dosing: STRUCT -
SP_ExLoAct Flow for coarse dosing: STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtOut Flow for coarse dosing: External set‐ STRUCT -
point, corresponds to input parameter ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
SP_Ext
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Dosing blocks

SP1 Coarse dosing flow setpoint used by STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2 Fine dosing flow setpoint used by block STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2_ExHiAct Flow for fine dosing: STRUCT -
SP2_ExLoAct Flow for fine dosing: STRUCT -
SP2_ExtOut Flow for fine dosing: External setpoint, STRUCT -
corresponds to input parameter ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
SP2_Ext
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
6.1.7 DoseL block diagram
DoseL block diagram

See also

Dosing blocks

6.1.8.1 DoseL views
Views of the DoseL block

The block DoseL provides the following views:
● DoseL standard view (Page 1070)
● DoseL limit view (Page 1074)
● DoseL parameter view (Page 1076)
● DoseL flow setpoint view (Page 1078)
● DoseL quantity setpoint view (Page 1081)
● DoseL preview (Page 1083)
● Block icon for DoseL (Page 1085)

Dosing blocks
6.1.8.2 DoseL standard view
DoseL standard view


(2) Displaying and changing the setpoint

The following states can be shown and changed here:
● "Internal"
● "External"
You can find additional information on this in section Manual and automatic mode for motors,
valves and dosers (Page 76).

Dosing blocks
(3) Displaying and changing: Start, continue, pause and cancel

This area shows you the default operating state for the doser. The following states can be
shown and changed here:
● "Start"
● "Continue"
● "Pause"
● "Cancel"
modes (Page 268).
(4) Resetting the block

Click "Reset" for interlocks or errors. You can find additional information on this in section
Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).

information on this in section Interlocks (Page 101).

(7) Displaying and changing the quantity

You can find additional information on this in section Changing values (Page 270).
(8) Displaying and changing the setpoint

You can find additional information on this in section Changing values (Page 270).
(9) Button: Reset dose quantity

The dosing quantity can only be reset in the "End" or "Ack Dos End“ state.
With resetting dose quantity also the display "Ack Dos End" is resetted to "End".
(10) Button: Acknowledge overdosing and underdosing

Acknowledgment of overdosing and underdosing can only be made in the "Off" state.

Dosing blocks
Additional with Feature2.Bit24 = 1:

● an acknowledgement of overdosing is possible.
● generally, overdosing or underdosing has to be acknowledged.
(11) and (12) Display of auxiliary values

Engineering System (ES). You can find additional information on this in section Opening
additional faceplates (Page 217).

Use this button for the standard view of a block configured in the Engineering System (ES).
The visibility of this button depends on the configuration in the engineering system (ES).
(Page 217).
(14) and (15) Display area for block states

● "Simulation"
● "Maintenance"

● "Changeover error"
● "Flow"

● "Forced start"
● "Force continue"
● "Force pause"
● "Forced stop"
● "Request 0/1": A reset to "automatic mode" is expected.

Dosing blocks

● "Underdosed"
● "Overdosed"

● "Coarse dosing"
● "Fine dosing"
● "Relax"
● "Pause"
● "Off"
● "End"
If an underdosage or overdosage is identified, the status display shows the state "Ack Dos
End" in the standard view.
● "Taring"


(22) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance

"external".

Dosing blocks
(24) Bar graph for the quantity

This area shows you the current quantity in the form of a bar graph. The visible area in the bar
6.1.8.3 DoseL limit view
Limit view of DoseL

Note
In scale mode with Feature.Bit7 = 0, the displays (2), (3) and (4) are hidden.
(1) Displaying and changing the dosing limits

You can change the dosing limits in this area:
● "Overdosing"
● "Underdosing"
You can find additional information on this in the section Changing values (Page 270).

Dosing blocks
(2) Displaying and changing the flow limits (coarse)

You can change the flow limits (coarse) in this area:
● "H alarm"
● "L alarm"
● "Hysteresis"
(3) Displaying and changing the flow limits (fine)

You can change the flow limits (fine) in this area:
● "H alarm"
● "L alarm"
● "Hysteresis"
(4) Displaying and changing the limit for the creep flow
You can change the limit for the creep rate in this area:
● "H alarm"
● "Hysteresis"

process


Dosing blocks

6.1.8.4 DoseL parameter view
Parameter view of DoseL

(1) Settings
● "SP:=SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of setpoint from external to internal. The internal
setpoint is tracked to the external one.
(2) Parameter
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the doser. Refer also to the
● "Relax time"
● "Dribble time"
● "Dribble value"

Dosing blocks
(3) Automatic dribbling quantity

In this area, you change the automatic dribbling quantity parameters, which affects the doser.
Refer also to the Changing values (Page 270) section for more on this.
You can change the parameters when the "On" check box is selected ☑.
● "Weighting factor"
● "Maximum"
● "Calc. value"
(4) Service
● "Simulation"
this.

process

Dosing blocks
6.1.8.5 DoseL flow setpoint view
Flow setpoint view for DoseL

Note
1.) This view cannot be selected in scale mode with Feature.Bit7 = 0 .
2.) In scale mode with Feature.Bit7 = 1 the displays (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) are hidden.
3.) If Feature.Bit15 = 1, the display of this setpoint view changes. For further information,
refer to the description below.
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph (7) of the process
value. The scale range is defined in the engineering system.

(3) Displaying and changing the SP active value

You can find additional information on this in the Changing values (Page 270) section.

Dosing blocks
(4) Additional setpoint parameters

You can change the following setpoint parameters in this area:
● "SP coarse"
● "SP fine"
(5) Displaying and changing the limits

You can change the limits in this area:
● "H coarse"
● "L coarse"
● "H fine"
● "L fine"

process

(8) Bar graph for the SP active setpoint

This area shows the current setpoint "SP active" in the form of a bar graph. The visible area
Note
If Feature.Bit15 = 1, there are no (8) or (10) displays. For further information, refer to the
description below.

Dosing blocks
(9) Limit display

These triangles show limits for the flow limits. The flow limits are set in the limit value view.

Flow setpoint view for Feature.Bit15 = 1

If Feature.Bit15 = 1 , the setpoint view changes in the following ways:
● Displays (8) and (10) are omitted.
● The "SP active" value (3) is displayed above the area (4).
● The values in the (3), (4) and (5) areas contain the unit "%".


Dosing blocks
6.1.8.6 DoseL quantity setpoint view
Quantity setpoint view for DoseL

(1) Displaying and changing the DQ SP total setpoint

You can change the "DQ SP total" setpoint in this area.
Additional information is available in the section Changing values (Page 270).
(2) Displaying and changing additional setpoints

● "DQ SP coarse"
● "DQ SP fine"
● "DQ SP fine factor"
Note
Special note for Feature Bit 8 = 1
If you set this Feature Bit with 1, DQ SP fine is no longer displayed in the faceplate. In addition,
the display of the unit for DQ SP fine factor is omitted. The input is now performed in an absolute
manner.
(3) Displaying and changing the limits

● "H total"
● "L total"

Dosing blocks
● "H fine"
● "L fine"
Note
Special note for Feature Bit 8 = 1
If you set this Feature Bit to 1, the display of the unit for H fine and L fine is switched to the
unit configured at DQ_Unit . The input is now performed in an absolute manner.

process
operator control permissions (OS_Perm or OS1Perm).

Dosing blocks
6.1.8.7 DoseL preview
Preview of DoseL
(1) Automatic preview

This area shows you the block status after it has switched from "manual" to "automatic" mode.
If the block is in "automatic mode", the current block state is displayed.
This area also displays the worst signal status of the following automatic commands:
● StartAut
● CancelAut
● PauseAut
● ContAut
● SP_Ext

Dosing blocks

process
● "Start": You can start the dosing procedure
● "Pause": You can pause the dosing procedure
● "Continue": You can continue the dosing procedure after a pause or an abort.
● "Cancel": You can abort the dosing procedure
● "Local": You can switch to "local mode".
● "SP external": You can use the external setpoint
● "SP internal": You can use the internal setpoint
● "Change SP": You can change the setpoint
● "Reset dose quantity": You can reset the dosing quantity
● "Reset": You can reset the block after interlocks or errors
● "Acknowledge underdosing": You can acknowledge underdosing
(3) Displaying current control signals

● "Permission":
– 0 = No OS release for energizing motor
– 1 = Enable for "starting"/"stopping" from the neutral position
● "Protection":
– 0 = Protective interlocking is effective; once the interlocking condition has disappeared,
you will have to reset the block

Dosing blocks
● "Interlock":
● "Local correct": 1 = Control signal for "Local mode" (LocalLi) is active
● "Local start": 1 = Block is started in "local mode"
● "Local pause": 1= Dosing paused in "local mode"
● "Local continue": 1 = Dosing is continued in "local mode"
● "Local cancel": 1= Dosing is canceled in "local mode"
● "Coarse dosing": 1 = Coarse dosing is performed
● "Fine dosing": 1 = Fine dosing is performed
● "Relax phase": 1 = Dosing procedure is in the relax phase
● "Dose pause": 1 = Dosing pause
● "Dose off": 1 = No dosing taking place
● "Dose end": 1 = Dosing is stopped
● "Channel Coarse Dosing": Signal from the output channel block for "Coarse dosing"
● "Channel Fine Dosing": Signal from the output channel block for "Fine dosing"
system (ES).
(Page 217).
(5) Process value

6.1.8.8 Block icon for DoseL
Block symbols for DoseL


Dosing blocks
● Operating modes
● Track, force, and bypass
● Interlocks
● Memo display

1


Dosing blocks

5

icon)

Dosing blocks

Motor and valve blocks 7
7.1.1 MotL compared to MotS
Comparison of the MotL and MotS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 25%
MotL MotS
Local mode (Page 80) X X
MotL MotS
(Page 217)
(Page 265)
Limit monitoring of an additional X
analog value (Page 92)
Limit monitoring with hysteresis X
(Page 98)
(Page 214)
Interlocks (Page 101) X X

Motor and valve blocks
MotL MotS
Motor protection function X X
(Page 100)
Disabling interlocks (Page 104) X X
Rapid stop for motors X
(Page 108)
Resetting the block in case of in‐ X X
terlocks or errors (Page 43)
(Page 124)
iness (Page 54)
Restart lock after switching off X
the motor (Page 1102)
Forming the group status for in‐ X X
terlock information (Page 106)
(Page 110)
Forcing operating modes X
(Page 41)
Monitoring the feedbacks X X
(Page 98)
(Page 65)
Specifying warning times for con‐ X
trol functions at motors and
valves (Page 51)
Selecting a unit of measure X
(Page 221)
Output signal as a static signal X X
or pulse signal (Page 52)
messages (Page 213)
(Page 220)
Time stamp X
SIMATIC BATCH functionality X
(Page 68)
Labeling of buttons and text X X
(Page 218)
Display active monitoring time X X

MotL MotS
Control priority in the event of an X X
invalid input command
(Page 179)
Separate monitoring time for X X
stopping the motor (Page 173)
Bit Feature bit function MotL MotS

number
(Page 181)
the mode (Page 165)
3 Enabling resetting of commands for the X X
control settings (Page 165)
(Page 170)
9 Resetting via input signals in the event X X
of interlocking (Protection) or errors
(Page 167)
10 Exiting local mode (Page 181) X X
11 Activating the run time of feedback sig‐ X X
nals (Page 157)
13 Separate monitoring time for stopping X
the motor (Page 173)
14 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate X
(Page 172)
17 Enabling bumpless switchover to auto‐ X
matic mode for valves, motors, and dos‐
ers (Page 177)
19 Reset even with locked state X X
(Page 169)
21 Enable bumpless switchover to "Auto‐ X
matic" mode for operator only
(Page 176)
(Page 162)
(Page 178)
26 Reaction of the switching points in the X
(Page 180)
27 Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or X X
4 (Page 182)

Bit Feature bit function MotL MotS

number
28 Disabling operating points (Page 149) X
30 Set reset depending on the operating X X
mode or the LiOp parameter (Page 167)
31 Activating reset of protection / error in X X
manual mode (Page 168)
Configurable functions using the Feature2 parameter
Bit Feature2 bit function MotL MotS

number
3 Control priority in the event of an invalid X X
input command (Page 179)
5 Evaluation of the signal status of the in‐ X X
terlock signals (Page 146)
7.1.2 VlvL compared to VlvS
Comparison of the VlvL and VlvS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 20%
Modes
VlvL VlvS
Local mode (Page 80) X X

Functions
VlvL VlvS
(Page 217)
(Page 265)
Interlocks (Page 101) X X
Disabling interlocks (Page 104) X X
Resetting the block in case of in‐ X X
terlocks or errors (Page 43)
(Page 124)
iness (Page 54)
Forming the group status for in‐ X X
terlock information (Page 106)
(Page 110)
Forcing operating modes X
(Page 41)
Monitoring the feedbacks X X
(Page 98)
Disabling feedback for valves X
(Page 100)
(Page 214)
(Page 65)
Specifying warning times for con‐ X
trol functions at motors and
valves (Page 51)
Selecting a unit of measure X
(Page 221)
messages (Page 213)
(Page 220)
(Page 68)
Output signal as a static signal X
or pulse signal (Page 52)
Time stamp (Page 1698) X

VlvL VlvS
Labeling of buttons and text X X
(Page 218)
Bit num‐ Feature bit function VlvL VlvS

ber
(Page 181)
the mode (Page 165)
3 Enabling resetting of commands for X X
the control settings (Page 165)
(Page 170)
9 Resetting via input signals in the event X X
of interlocking (Protection) or errors
(Page 167)
10 Exiting local mode (Page 181) X X
11 Activating the run time of feedback sig‐ X X
nals (Page 157)
17 Enabling bumpless switchover to au‐ X
tomatic mode for valves, motors, and
dosers (Page 177)
21 Enable bumpless switchover to "Auto‐ X
matic" mode for operator only
(Page 176)
22 Update acknowledgment and error X
status of the message call (Page 163)
(Page 162)
(Page 178)
27 Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or X X
4 (Page 182)
30 Set reset depending on the operating X X
mode or the LiOp parameter
(Page 167)
31 Activating reset of protection / error in X X
manual mode (Page 168)

Configurable functions using the Feature2 parameter
Bit num‐ Feature2 bit function VlvL VlvS

ber
3 Control priority in the event of an inva‐ X X
lid input command (Page 179)
5 Evaluation of the signal status of the X X
interlock signals (Page 146)
7.1.3 ShrdResL compared to ShrdResS
Comparison of the ShrdResL and ShrdResS blocks

● Runtime: ~ 25%
Parameters for channel
ShrdResL ShrdResS
Control commands for channel 12 6
External setpoints for channel 8 2
Additional strings for channel 2 -
Functions
ShrdResL ShrdResS
Opening additional faceplates (Page 217) x x
Operator control permissions (Page 265) x
Readiness signal (Page 1293) x x
Channel management (Page 1315) x
Channel management with parameterized priority parameter x
and strategy mode (Page 1293)
Allocate/enable channel (Page 1293) x x
Enable/disable channel (Page 1293) x x
Channel prioritization (Page 1293) x x
Cascading (Page 1315) x
SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68) x x

Bit number Feature bit function ShrdResL ShrdResS

0 Set startup characteristics (Page 141) x x

7.2 MotL - Motor (Large)
7.2.1 Description of MotL

Family: Drives
Area of application for MotL

● Control of motors with one control signal
Note
This block is also available as a small block. A comparison of the MotL and MotS blocks is
available in the section: MotL compared to MotS (Page 1089)
How it works
The block is used to control motors. Various inputs are available for controlling the motor.
Configuration
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MotL I/Os (Page 1112).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value


4 OosLi.Value
5 0 = ManAct.Value
1 = AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 Start.Value
9 Stop.Value
10 MonDynStopErr.Value
11 MonStaErr.Value
12 MonDynErr.Value
13 BypProt
19 Trip.Value
20 Display „Forced start“
21 Display „Forced stop“
22 Not used
24 Reset request in automatic preview
25 WarnAct.Value or
Idle Time is active
27 Automatic preview for "starting"
28 Automatic preview for "stopping"
Feature.Bit18 Activating error state for external process control error CSF
(Page 154)

0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value
2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value


6 AV_AL_Act.Value
7 AV_AH_En OR Feature.Bit23
8 AV_WH_En OR Feature.Bit23
9 AV_TH_En OR Feature.Bit23
10 AV_TL_En OR Feature.Bit23
11 AV_WL_En OR Feature.Bit23
12 AV_AL_En OR Feature.Bit23
13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
19 1 = No impact of input signals on "local mode" with LocalSetting = 2 and
LocalSetting = 4
20 Motor is stopped
21 Motor is stopping
22 Motor is starting
23 Motor is running
24 Error in motor
25 1 = Input parameter StartChnST is interconnected
26 - 29 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

0 Delay of the AV_AH_Lim message
1 Delay of the AV_WH_Lim message
2 Delay of the AV_TH_Lim message
3 Delay of the AV_TL_Lim message
4 Delay of the AV_WL_Lim message
5 Delay of the AV_AL_Lim message
7 - 10 Not used
15 - 17 Current monitoring time is visible
18 SimLiOp.Value


19 1 = Enable for rapid stop (Feature Bit Enabling rapid stop via faceplate
(Page 172))
20 - 22 Not used
23 Command for rapid stop
24 Output command for starting the motor
25 Output command for stopping the motor
26 Show automatic preview in the standard view
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value

8 AV not connected
9 Motor protection display (Trip.Status ≠ 16#FF)
10 1 = Input parameter FbkRun is connected
11 - 15 Not used
24 - 30 Not used
31 Separate monitoring of shutdown of the motor (Feature.Bit13)

0 - 15 Effective signal 1...16 of the message block connected via EventTs2In
16 - 31 Not used
See also
MotL messaging (Page 1111)

MotL block diagram (Page 1120)

MotL error handling (Page 1109)
MotL modes (Page 1101)
7.2.2 MotL modes
MotL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"
Motor actions you can control in local mode:
● "Start" (StartLocal = 1)
● "Stop" (StopLocal = 1)
A motor operated in "local mode" is controlled either by "local" signals or by the feedback
signals (e.g the FbkStart = 1 input parameter). Configuration takes place via the input
parameter LocalSetting.
"Automatic mode"
Motor actions you can control in auto mode:
● "Start" (StartAut = 1)
● "Stop" (StopAut = 1)
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).

Motor actions you can control in manual mode:

● "Stop" (StopMan = 1)
"Out of service"
(Page 72) section.
● FbkRunOut.ST
● Run.ST
● Stop.ST
● AV_Out.ST
See also
MotL I/Os (Page 1112)
Description of MotL (Page 1097)
7.2.3 MotL functions
Functions of MotL


Bit Function
4 1 = Operator can stop the motor
5 1 = Operator can start the motor
6 Not used
7 1 = Operator can reset the motor
8 1 = Operator can define or change the monitoring time for startup
9 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for the status
10 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring time function (Bit 8 - 9)
13 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the warning
15 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the tolerance
16 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for hysteresis
17 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the alarm
18 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the warning
19 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the tolerance
20 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_AH_MsgEn
21 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_WH_MsgEn
22 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_TH_MsgEn
23 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_TL_MsgEn
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_WL_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AV_AL_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can change the simulation value SimAV
27- 29 Not used
30 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for stopping
31 Not used
Note

(Page 92).


This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98).

Interlocks
Refer to the section Interlocks (Page 101) as well as Influence of the signal status on the
interlock (Page 105).

This block provides the standard function Motor protection function (Page 100).

This block provides the standard function Rapid stop for motors (Page 108).

(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See MotL error handling (Page 1109)
Group error

● CSF
● Trip
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt

Restart lock after switching off the motor

After switching off or stopping the motor, it can only be restarted after the time set with the
IdleTime input parameter.
When the "Stop" command is given, the motor goes immediately into "Stop" mode, and
IdleTimestarts after the feedback (FbkRun = 0) is given. The motor cannot be started again
until the IdleTime has expired.
The IdleTime parameter can be set independently of the MonTiDynamic parameter.

(Page 106).

● LocalLi.ST
● StartLocal.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● Trip.ST
● FbkRunOut.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● StartChn.ST
● StopAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)


16#28), the block goes to the neutral position (motor stop) in the "Automatic" mode:
● StartAut.ST
● StopAut.ST

This block provides the standard function Forcing operating modes (Page 41).
The following states can be enforced:
● "Start" (StartForce)
● "Stop" (StopForce)
Feedback monitoring
This block provides the standard function Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98).

Specify warning times for control functions

This block provides the standard function Specifying warning times for control functions at
motors and valves (Page 51).
You can generate warning signals when, for example, motors are started. Warning signals can
be generated in the following modes:
● Manual mode (Page 76) (WarnTiMan input parameter)
● Automatic mode (Page 76) (WarnTiAut input parameter)
WarnTiAut. If, for example, a motor is started, then this is displayed at the output parameter
with WarnAct = 1. The motor then starts after the set warning time has expired and
WarnAct then goes back to 0.
Simulating signals
● Additional value (SimAV, SimAV_Li)


Neutral position
This block provides the standard function Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers
(Page 48).

(Page 52).


Bit Function
11 Activating the run time of feedback signals (Page 157)
14 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate (Page 172)
13 Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor (Page 173)
19 Reset even with locked state (Page 169)
20 Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4 (Page 190)
27 Interlock display with LocalSetting 2 or 4 (Page 182)

Bit Function
In pushbutton operation (Bit 4 = 0) the automatic commands in "automatic" mode are latching,
in other words StartAut, StopAut can be reset to 0 after changing the control. In "manual"
and "local" modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and in the absence of
automatic commands the automatic control is tracked.
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), the control is selected with the static signal StartAut. If
StartAut input is not set the motor is stopped. Control via StopAut is not needed. If the
"Activate command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is also activated, the StartAut input
is reset to the neutral position after evaluation in the block.
Bit Function
4 Setting switch or button mode for local commands (Page 185)



Button labels


● StartMan
● StopMan
● RapidStp
See also
7.2.4 MotL error handling
Error handling of MotL

blocks.
● Error numbers
● Invalid input signals


41 The value for the LocalSetting I/O is not within the approved limit of 0 to 4.
42 LocalSetting = 0 or LocalSetting = 3 or LocalSetting = 4 and
LocalLi = 1
51 StartLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
StartAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
AutModLi = 1 and ManModLi = 1
StartForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
52 LocalAct = 1 and LocalSetting = 2 or 4 and SimOn = 1



command (Page 179).
Operating mode Invalid input signal Control reaction with

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local Motor is stopped
Localsetting = 3 mode (Feature2.Bit4 = 0):
StartLocal = 1 and
StopLocal = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or StartForce = 1 and
Localsetting = 3 and forcing StopForce = 1
Forcing and no "local mode" StartForce = 1 and
StopForce = 1
"Automatic mode" and no forcing Pushbutton operation
(Feature.Bit4 = 0):
StartAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
"Manual mode" and no forcing StopMan = 1 and StartMan = 1

See also

7.2.5 MotL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Motor feedback error
Motor protection triggered
Explanation:

stance
Explanation:


1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 ... 8 are allocated to the parameters ExtVa104 ... ExtVa108 , and
See also
7.2.6 MotL I/Os

I/Os of MotL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AV Input additional analog value, to be con‐ ANY
nected to AV_Tech of the AV block
AV_AH_Lim Limit high alarm REAL 95.0
AV_AL_Lim Limit low alarm REAL 5.0


AV_Hyst Hysteresis for alarm, warning and toler‐ REAL 1.0
ance limits
AV_TH_Lim Limit high tolerance REAL 85.0
AV_TL_Lim Limit low tolerance REAL 15.0
AV_WH_Lim Limit high warning REAL 90.0
AV_WL_Lim Limit low warning REAL 10.0
and in "simulation"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EventTs, Event16Ts.
parameter of the
EventTs,Event16Ts block. When this
EventTs2In For interconnecting data between a tech‐ ANY
EventTs, Event16Ts.
The EventTs2In input parameter
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkRun Feedback for starting is present: STRUCT -
1 = Start ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Stop ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
● ... ● 0
Separate monitoring time for stopping ● Bit 13: BOOL ● 0
the motor
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
IdleTime* Wait time for restart in [s] REAL 5.0
(Bypass information
bit)
LocalLi 1 = Activate "local mode" via plant signal STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Monitor 1 = Feedback monitoring BOOL 1
MonTiDynamic* Monitoring time for feedback errors or REAL 3.0
feedback start error after successful op‐
eration in [s]
MonTiDyStop* Monitoring time for feedback stop errors REAL 3.0
after successful operation in [s]
MonTiStatic* Monitoring time for feedback errors with‐ REAL 3.0
out operation in [s]
erator
cally)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1102) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
1 = Operator can set or change the mon‐
itoring time for "Control: Start"
● Bit 20: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 30: BOOL ● 1
itoring time for "Control: Stop"


Permit 1 = OS activation enable for motor STRUCT -
0 = No OS release for energizing motor ● Value: BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
RapidStp* Rapid stop for the motor: BOOL 0
0 = Motor On
1 = Motor Off
RstLi* 1 = Reset via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstOp* 1 = Reset via operator BOOL 0
ly)
SimAV* Additional value used for SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimAV_Li Additional analog value that is used for STRUCT -
SimOnLi.Value = 1 ● Value: REAL ● 0
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view


preview
StartAut* 1 = Starting the motor in "automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartChnST Signal status of output channel Start STRUCT -
StartForce 1 = Force motor start STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartLocal 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartMan* 1 = Starting the motor in "manual mode" BOOL 0
StopAut* 1 = Stopping the motor in "automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopForce 1 = Force motor stop STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopLocal 1 = Stopping the motor in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopMan* 1 = Stopping the motor in "manual mode" BOOL 0
Trip 1 = Motor is in "good" state STRUCT -
ue 1
ue 2
OS


WarnTiAut Prewarning of motor start in "automatic REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
WarnTiMan Prewarning of motor start in "manual REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
AV_OpScale Limit for scale in AV bar graph of face‐ STRUCT -
AV_Out Output additional analog value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AV_Unit Unit of measure for additional analog val‐ INT 0
ue
CurrMon Remaining monitoring time [s] DINT 0
errors
block, see MotL error handling
(Page 1109)
FbkRunOut Feedback for starting is present: STRUCT -
0 = Stop ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock (Intlock, Permit, STRUCT -
Protect) or Trip is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynErr 1 = Feedback error or feedback start er‐ STRUCT -
ror due to control change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynStopErr 1 = Feedback stop error due to control STRUCT -
change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonStaErr 1 = Feedback error due to unexpected STRUCT -
feedback change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_Stop 0 = Pulse signal for stopping the motor STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Start 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
R_StpAct 1 = Rapid stop of the motor is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


commands in "local", "automatic", or ● Value: BOOL ● 0
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Run 1 = Motor is running STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Start 1 = Control of motor: started STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stop 1 = Motor stopped STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for motor start active (pa‐ STRUCT -
rameters WarnTiAut and WarnTiMan) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.2.7 MotL block diagram
MotL block diagram

See also


7.2.8.1 MotL views
Views of the MotL block

The MotL block provides the following views:
● MotL standard view (Page 1122)
● Limit view of motors (Page 305)
● Parameter view for motors and valves (Page 297)
● MotL preview (Page 1125)
● Block icon for MotL (Page 1128)

7.2.8.2 MotL standard view
MotLstandard view


● Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76)
(2) Starting and stopping the motor

This area shows you the default operating state for the motor. The following states can be
shown and executed here:
● "Start"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
on changing the state.
and text (Page 218)


Click "Reset" for interlocks or errors. You can find additional information on this in the section
(4) Operator control and display area for interlock functions of the block
information on this in the section Interlocking functions (Page 101).
● Interlock status (see Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)), e.g.:
● Signal status (see Forming and outputting the signal status for technologic blocks
(Page 110)), e.g.:

engineering system (ES). You can find additional information on this in the section Displaying
auxiliary values (Page 220).
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"


● "Simulation"
● "Delay"
You will find more detailed information on this in the sections Simulating signals (Page 59) and
Display of delay times (Page 267).

● "Motor protection"
● "External error"
● "Status error"
● "Control error"
Additional information on these errors is available in the sections Monitoring the feedbacks
(Page 98) , Error handling (Page 121) (section "Invalid input signals" and "Mode switchover
error") and Motor protection function (Page 100).

● "Forced start"
● "Forced stop"
You can find additional information on this in the section Forcing operating modes (Page 41).

This display is only visible in "manual mode", in "local mode", or with a reset request in
"automatic mode", when the current output signals are not identical to the control in "automatic
mode".
The display shows what state the motor would assume if you switched from "manual" or "local"
mode to "automatic mode", or performed a reset to "automatic mode".
(12) Status display of the motor

The current status of the motor is graphically displayed here.
You can find more information about this in section Block icon for MotL (Page 1128)

7.2.8.3 MotL preview
Preview of MotL
Display of the current monitoring time is visible.

Display of the remaining monitoring time is not visible.

This area shows you the block status after it has switched from the "Manual" mode or "Local"
mode to the "Automatic" mode.
If the block is in "Automatic" mode, the current block state is displayed.
● StartAut
● StopAut
(2) Monitoring time

The remaining "Monitoring time" is displayed in this area.



process
● "Stop": You can stop the motor.
If text is configured for this command, it is also displayed in brackets. You can find additional
information on this in the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).
● "Start": You can start the motor.
● "Reset": You can reset the motor after interlocks or errors.
● "Monitoring time": Display of the remaining monitoring time.

● "Permission":
● "Protection":
● "Interlock":


● "Motor protection": 1 = Motor is in "good" state
● "Interlock deact.":
● "Local stop": 1 = Stopping the motor in "local mode"
● "Local start": 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode"
● "Feedback →": 1 = Motor has started and is running
● "Stop": 1 = Stop motor
● "Start": 1 = Start motor
● "Channel Start": Signal from the output channel block "Start"
system (ES).
(Page 217).
7.2.8.4 Block icon for MotL
Block symbols for MotL

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display
● Motor state display


CFC
1

CFC


CFC
9
10

symbol)
Motor state display

The following motor states are shown here:
Symbol Meaning
Motor started (motor symbol changes)
The motor is running
Motor stopped (motor symbol changes)
Motor idle
Error at motor (monitoring error, motor protection)
Motor out of service

7.3 MotS - Motor (Small)
7.3.1 Description of MotS
Object name (type + number)

Family: Drives
Area of application for MotS

● Controlling motors
Note
This block is also available as a large block. A comparison of the MotL and MotS blocks is
available in the section: MotL compared to MotS (Page 1089)
How it works
The block is used to control motors. Various inputs are available for controlling the motor.
Configuration
of this block.
Status word allocation

For a description of the individual parameters, see the section MotS I/Os (Page 1142).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value


4 OosLi.Value
5 0 = ManAct.Value
1 = AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
7 LockAct.Value
8 Start.Value
9 Motor is stopped
10 Not used
11 MonStaErr.Value
12 MonDynErr.Value
13 BypProt
15 Not used
17 - 18 Not used
19 Trip
20 - 22 Not used
25 Not used
27 Automatic preview for "starting"
(Page 154)
30 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock
1 - 18 Not used
19 1 = No impact of input signals on "local mode" when LocalSetting = 2
20 Motor is stopped
21 Motor is stopping
22 Motor is starting
23 Motor is running
24 Error in motor
25 1 = Input parameter StartChnST is interconnected
26 - 29 Not used
31 MS_RelOp


0 - 11 Not used
13 Not used
15 - 23 Not used
24 Output command for "starting" the motor
25 Output command for "stopping" the motor
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 Enable for "starting" the motor
30 Not used
31 Not used

0-8 Not used
9 Trip not connected
10 Do not connect FbkOutRun
11 - 31 Not used
See also
MotS messaging (Page 1141)
MotS block diagram (Page 1147)
MotS error handling (Page 1140)
MotS modes (Page 1133)
7.3.2 MotS modes
MotS operating modes



descriptions.
"Local mode"
Note
"Local mode" for the block MotS
In contrast to the "Large" blocks, it is only possible to perform settings in this block
LocalSetting with 0 or 2. A "local operation" is accordingly possible only via the internal
tracking of the feedback value.
"Automatic mode"
● "Start" (StartAut = 1)
Note
Information about the "Small" block
This "Small" block works with pushbutton operation. The automatic commands are therefore
latching, in other words, OpenAut, CloseAut can be reset to 0 after the control is changed.
In "manual" and "local" modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and in the
absence of automatic commands the automatic control is tracked.
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
Motor actions you can control in "manual mode":

"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkRunOut.ST
● Run.ST
● Stop.ST
See also
Description of MotS (Page 1131)
MotS I/Os (Page 1142)
7.3.3 MotS functions
Functions of MotS

Bit Function
2 Not used

Bit Function
5 1 = Operator can start the motor
6 Not used
8 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for startup
9 Not used
10 1 = Operator can activate the monitoring time function (Bit 8)
13 - 31 Not used
Note
Button labels
● StartMan
● StopMan
Interlocks
● Interlock without reset (interlock)




(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See MotS error handling (Page 1140).
Group error
● CSF
● Trip
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt

(Page 106).

● LocalLi.ST
● Trip.ST
● FbkRunOut.ST
● StartChn.ST


● StartAut.ST
● StopAut.ST

Feedback monitoring
Simulating signals
Neutral position
(Page 48).
Output signal as a static signal

(Page 52).


Bit Function

Bit Function
Bit Function


See also
Selecting a unit of measure (Page 221)

7.3.4 MotS error handling
Error handling of MotS

blocks.
● Error numbers

The ErrorNum I/O can be used to output the following error numbers.

41 The value for the LocalSetting I/O is not 0 or 2
51 StartAut = 1 and StopAut = 1, AutModLi = 1 and ManModLi = 1
52 LocalAct = 1 and LocalSetting = 2 and SimOn = 1


command (Page 179).
Operating mode Invalid input signals Control reaction with Feature2

bit 3 =1
"Automatic mode" StartAut = 1 and StopAut = 1 Motor is stopping
"Manual mode" StopMan = 1 and StartMan = 1


See also
7.3.5 MotS messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:


stance
Explanation:
$$BlockComment$$: Content of the instance-specific comment.

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 - 10 Reserved
See also
7.3.6 MotS I/Os

I/Os of MotS

Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
and in "simulation"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkRun Feedback for starting is present: STRUCT -
0 = Stop ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0


(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonTiDynamic* Monitoring time for feedback errors after REAL 3.0
operation in [s]
erator
cally)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1135) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ly)
standard view
StartAut* 1 = Starting the motor in "automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StartChnST Signal status of output channel Start STRUCT -
StartMan* 1 = Starting the motor in "manual mode" BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
errors


block, see MotS error handling
(Page 1140)
FbkRunOut Feedback for starting is present: STRUCT -
0 = Stop ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock or Trip is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynErr 1 = Feedback error due to control change STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24


"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Run 1 = Motor is running STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Start 1 = Control of motor: started STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.3.7 MotS block diagram
MotS block diagram

See also


7.3.8.1 MotS views
Views of the MotS block

The block MotS provides the following views:
● MotS standard view (Page 1148)
● MotS preview (Page 1151)
● Block icon for MotS (Page 1153)
7.3.8.2 MotS standard view
MotSstandard view




● "Start"
● "Stop"
and text (Page 218)

Click "Reset" for errors. You can find additional information on this in the section Resetting the
block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).
(4) Operator control and display area for the interlock function of the block
You can use this button to control the interlock function of the block. You can find additional
information on this in the section Interlocks (Page 101).
The following is displayed in addition to the button:
(Page 110)), e.g.:

system (ES).
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"

● "Status error"
● "Control error"
(Page 98) , Error handling (Page 121) (subsection "Invalid input signals") and Motor protection
function (Page 100).



mode".

The current status of the motor is graphically displayed here:
● Green: Motor is running
● Gray: Motor idle
● Red: A fault has occurred
You can find additional information on this in the section Block icon for MotS (Page 1153).
7.3.8.3 MotS preview
Preview of MotS

● StartAut
● StopAut


process
● "Start": You can start the motor.
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in the section sedtion Operator
control permissions (Page 265).

● "Interlock":

● "Start": 1 = Start motor

● "Channel Start": Signal from the output channel block for "Start"
7.3.8.4 Block icon for MotS
Block symbols for MotS

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display

CFC
1


CFC

symbol)
Motor state display

Symbol Meaning
Motor idle

7.4 MotRevL - Reversible motor
7.4.1 Description of MotRevL

Family: Drives
Area of application for MotRevL

● Control of reversible motors
How it works
The block is used to control reversible motors. Various inputs are available for controlling the
motor.
Configuration
For the MotRevL block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag
● Reversing motor (MotorReversible) (Page 2427)
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MotRevL I/Os (Page 1173).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value


4 OosLi.Value
5 0 = ManAct.Value
1 = AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 Fwd.Value
9 Motor is stopped
10 Rev.Value
11 MonStaErr.Value
12 MonDynErr.Value
13 BypProt
19 Trip.Value
20 Display „Forced forward“
22 Display „Forced reverse“
25 WarnAct.Value or
IdleTime active
27 Automatic preview for forward mode
29 Automatic preview for reverse mode

0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value
2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value
6 AV_AL_Act.Value


13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
LocalSetting = 4
20 Motor is stopped
21 Motor stops in forward mode
22 Motor stops in reverse mode
23 Motor starts in forward mode
24 Motor runs in forward mode
25 Motor starts in reverse mode
26 Motor runs in reverse mode
27 Error when stopping motor
28 Error in forward mode of motor
29 Error in reverse mode of motor
31 MS_RelOp

7 - 14 Not used
15 Current monitoring time is visible
17 - 18 SimLiOp.Value
(Page 172))


20 1 = Input parameter FwdChnST is interconnected
21 1 = Input parameter RevChnST is interconnected
22 Not used
24 Command for starting → the motor
25 Command for starting ← the motor
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value

8 AV not connected
10 1 = Input parameter FbkFwd is connected
11 1 = Input parameter FbkRev is connected
20 - 21 Not used
22 External error generated by FaultExt or external control system fault from CSF with
set Feature.Bit18 Activating error state for external process control error CSF
(Page 154)
27 Feature2.Bit16: Separate interlock for each direction or position
28 Hidden bypass signal in Permit Reverse
29 Hidden bypass signal in Interlock Reverse
30 Hidden bypass signal in Protect Reverse


0-7 Effective signal 9...16 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
16 The permission button for "Forward" is enabled
17 The permission button for "Reverse" is enabled
18 The interlock button for "Forward" is enabled
19 The Interlock button for "Reverse" is enabled
20 The protection button "Forward" is enabled
21 The protection button "Reverse" is enabled
22 1 = Permission button "Reverse" is active
23 1 = Interlock button "Reverse" is active
24 1 = Protection button "Reverse" is active
25 - 31 Not used
See also
MotRevL messaging (Page 1171)
MotRevL block diagram (Page 1182)
MotRevL error handling (Page 1168)
MotRevL modes (Page 1159)
7.4.2 MotRevL modes
MotRevL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"


● "Starting in forward" (FwdLocal = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevLocal = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopLocal = 1)
signals (input parameters FbkFwd = 1 and FbkRev = 1) . Configuration takes place via the
input parameter LocalSetting.
"Automatic mode"
● "Starting in forward" (FwdAut = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevAut = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopAut = 1)
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
● "Starting in forward" (FwdMan = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevMan = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopMan = 1)
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkFwdOut.ST
● FbkRevOut.ST
● RunFwd.ST
● RunRev.ST
● Stop.ST
● AV_Out.ST

See also
MotRevL I/Os (Page 1173)
Description of MotRevL (Page 1155)
7.4.3 MotRevL functions
Functions of MotRevL

Bit Function
5 1 = Operator can start the motor in forward
6 1 = Operator can start the motor in reverse
10 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring time function (Bit 8 - 9)
13 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the warning
15 1 = Operator can change the high limit (AV) for the tolerance

Bit Function
17 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the alarm
18 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the warning
19 1 = Operator can lower the limit (AV) for the tolerance
26 1 =Operator can change the simulation value SimAV
27 - 29 Not used
31 Not used
Note
Restart lock after changing direction of rotation or switching off the motor
Use the input parameter IdleTime to enter a restart lock for changing the direction of rotation
or restarting the motor. Use the Feature Bit Enabling direct changeover between forward and
reverse (Page 149) to define how the change is to take place. When the "Stop" command is
given, the motor goes immediately into "Stop" mode, and IdleTime starts after the feedback
(FbkFwd and FbkRev = 0) is given. The motor cannot be started again until the IdleTime
has expired.

(Page 92).



Interlocks
Feature 2 bit 16 = 0:
● Activation enable forward
● Activation enable reverse
● Interlock forward without reset ("Interlock forward")
● Interlock reverse without reset ("Interlock reverse")
● Interlock forward with reset ("Protection interlock forward")
● Interlock reverse with reset ("Protection interlock reverse")



(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See MotRevL error handling
(Page 1168).

Group error
● CSF
● Trip
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt


(Page 106).

● FbkFwdOut.ST
● FbkRevOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● FwdLocal.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● RevLocal.ST
● Trip.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● FwdChn.ST
● RevChn.ST
● FwdAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● RevAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)


● FwdAut.ST
● RevAut.ST
● StopAut.ST

● "Start in forward" (FwdForce)
● "Start in reverse" (RevForce)
Note
The Feature Bit Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149) for
this block has no function with forced operating states. The motor can always be reversed
directly.
Feedback monitoring



Simulating signals

Neutral position
(Page 48).

(Page 52).


Bit Function
7 Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149)

Bit Function
In pushbutton operation (Bit 4 = 0) the automatic commands in "automatic" mode are latching;
in other words, FwdAut, RevAut, StopAut can be reset to 0 after changing the control. In
"manual" and "local" modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and in the
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), control is selected with the static signals FwdAut, RevAut. If
FwdAut, RevAut inputs are not set, the motor is stopped. Control via StopAut is not needed.
If the "Activate command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is also enabled, the inputs
FwdAut, RevAut are reset to the neutral position after evaluation in the block.
Bit Function
16 Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed (Page 173)




Button labels
● FwdMan
● RevMan
● StopMan
● RapidStp
See also
7.4.4 MotRevL error handling
Error handling of MotRevL

blocks.
● Error numbers



42 LocalSetting = 0 or LocalSetting = 3 or LocalSetting = 4 and LocalLi = 1
51 FwdLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
RevLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
FwdLocal = 1 and RevLocal = 1
FwdAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
RevAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
FwdAut = 1 and RevAut = 1
FwdForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
RevForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
FwdForce = 1 and RevForce = 1



command (Page 179).
Operating mode Invalid input signals Control reaction with

Feature2.Bit3 =1
FwdLocal = 1 and RevLocal =
1 or
FwdLocal = 1 and StopLocal
= 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and RevLocal
=1
Switching mode
(Feature2.Bit4 = 1):
1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or FwdForce = 1 and RevForce =
Localsetting = 3 and forcing 1 or
FwdForce = 1 and StopForce
= 1 or
StopForce = 1 and RevForce
=1
Forcing and no "local mode" FwdForce = 1 and RevForce =
1 or
= 1 or
=1
(Feature.Bit4 = 0):
FwdAut = 1 and RevAut = 1 or
FwdAut = 1 and StopAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and RevAut = 1
Switching mode
(Feature.Bit4 = 1):
"Manual mode" and no forcing FwdMan = 1 and RevMan = 1 or
FwdMan = 1 and StopMan = 1 or
StopMan = 1 and RevMan = 1


See also
7.4.5 MotRevL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:


stance fier
External message 1
External message 2
External message 3
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also

7.4.6 MotRevL I/Os

I/Os of MotRevL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
nected to AV_Out of the AV block
ance limits
and in "simulation"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EventTs, Event16Ts.
the EventTs, Event16Ts block are
displayed on the OS in the alarm view of
the technology block and can also be ac‐
knowledged there.


EventTs, Event16Ts.
serves to interconnect the EventTsOut
output parameter of the
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkFwd 1 = Feedback for forward mode is present STRUCT -
FbkRev 1 = Feedback for reverse mode is present STRUCT -


● ... ● 0
1 = Separate monitoring time for stop‐ ● Bit 13: BOOL ● 0
ping the motor
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FwdAut* 1 = Activating forward mode of motor in STRUCT -
automatic mode ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdChnST Signal status of output channel Fwd STRUCT -
FwdForce 1 = Forcing activation of motor forward STRUCT -
mode ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdLocal 1 = Activation of forward motor operation STRUCT -
in "local mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdMan* 1 = Activation of forward motor operation BOOL 0
in "manual mode"
IdleTime* Wait time for change of direction or re‐ REAL 5.0
start in [s]
Intlock 0 = Interlock / interlock Motor Forward is STRUCT -
activated Once the interlock condition ● Value: BOOL ● 1
has cleared, the block can be operated
without reset. ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock / interlock Motor Forward is ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
deactivated. (Bypass information
bit)
Intl_En 1 = Interlock / Interlock Motor Forward BOOL 1
(interlock, Intlock parameter) is activated
IntlRev 0 = Interlock Motor Reverse is activated. STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has cleared, ● Value: BOOL ● 1
the block can be operated without reset.
1 = Interlock Motor Reverse is deactiva‐
ted. ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
IntlRevEn 1 = Interlock Motor Reverse (interlock, BOOL 1
IntlRev parameter) is activated


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LocalSetting Characteristics of Local mode (Page 80) INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
eration in [s]
ly)
MS_RelOp* 1 = Release for maintenance via OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator author‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ization, connected with the Out output
tions (Page 423)


(Page 1161) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 20: BOOL ● 1

● Bit 30: BOOL ● 1
Permit 1 = Activation enable / Activation enable STRUCT -
Motor Forward ● Value: BOOL ● 1
0 = No activation enable for motor/Motor ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
Forward
(Bypass information
bit)
Perm_En 1 = Activation enable / (activation enable BOOL 1
Motor Forward (enable, Permit parame‐
ter)is activated
PermRev 1 = Activation enable Motor Reverse STRUCT -
0 = No activation enable Motor Reverse ● Value: BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
PermRevEn 1 = Activation enable Motor Reverse(en‐ BOOL 1
able, PermRev parameter) is activated
Protect 0 = Protective interlock / protective inter‐ STRUCT -
lock Motor Forward is activated. Once ● Value: BOOL ● 1
the interlock condition has cleared, the
block must be reset ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Protective interlock / protective inter‐ ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
lock Motor Forward is deactivated. (Bypass information
bit)
Prot_En 1 = Protective interlock / protective inter‐ BOOL 1
lock Motor Forward (protection, Protect
parameter) is activated
ProtRev 0 = Protective interlock Motor Reverse is STRUCT -
activated. Once the interlock condition ● Value: BOOL ● 1
has cleared, the block must be reset
1 = Protective interlock Motor Reverse is
deactivated. ● Bit 1: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
ProtRevEN 1 = Protective interlock Motor Reverse BOOL 1
(protection, ProtRev parameter) is acti‐
vated


0 = Motor On
1 = Motor Off
RevAut* 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation STRUCT -
in "automatic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevChnST Signal status of output channel Rev STRUCT -
RevForce 1 = Force activation of reverse motor op‐ STRUCT -
eration ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevLocal 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevMan* 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation BOOL 0
in "manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ly)
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
preview


StopAut* 1 = Stop the motor in automatic mode STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ue 1
ue 2
OS
WarnTiAut* Prewarning of motor start in automatic REAL 0.0
mode in [s]
WarnTiMan* Prewarning of motor start in manual REAL 0.0
mode in [s]
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ue
errors
block, see MotRevL error handling
(Page 1168)
FbkFwdOut Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Forward operation active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkRevOut Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Reverse operation active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Fwd 1 = Control of motor forward STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_Fwd 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor in STRUCT -
forward ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Rev 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor in STRUCT -
reverse ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Rev 1 = Control of motor: Reverse STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunFwd 1 = Motor is running forwards STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunRev 1 = Motor is running in reverse STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.4.7 MotRevL block diagram
MotRevL block diagram

See also


7.4.8.1 MotRevL views
Views of the MotRevL block

The block MotRevL provides the following views:
● MotRevL standard view (Page 1184)
● MotRevL preview (Page 1188)
● Block icon for MotRevL (Page 1193)

7.4.8.2 MotRevL standard view
MotRevL standard view

Feature2.Bit16 =0

Feature2.Bit16 =1


See also the section Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) for
information on switching the operating mode.

● "Start→ "
● "Start ←"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
and text (Page 218)


(Page 110)), e.g.:


(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "Status error"
● "Control error"


● "Forced stop"
● "Forced start →"
● "Forced start ←"

mode".

You can find more information about this in section Block icon for MotRevL (Page 1193)

7.4.8.3 MotRevL preview
Preview of MotRevL

Display of the current monitoring time is not visible.

● FwdAut
● RevAut
● StopAut



process
● "Start →": You can start the motor.
● "Start ←": You can start the motor.

● "Permission":
● "Enable" (Feature 2 bit 16 =0):
– 1 = Enable for "Start" from the neutral position

● "Enable Fwd" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):

– 1 = Enable for "Start forward" from the neutral position
● "Enable Rev" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):
– 1 = Enable for "Start reverse" from the neutral position
● "Protection":
● "Protection" (Feature 2 bit 16 =0):
● "Protection Fwd" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):
● "Protection Rev" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):
● "Interlock":
● "Interlock" (Feature 2 bit 16 =0):

● "Interlock Fwd" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):

● "Interlock Rev" (Feature 2 bit 16 =1):
● "Local start →": 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode"
● "Local start ←": 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode"
● "Feedback ←": 1 = Motor has started and is running
● "Start →": 1 = Start motor
● "Start ←": 1 = Start motor
● "Channel Start →": Signal from the output channel block for "Start"
● "Channel Start ←": Signal from the output channel block for "Start"
(Page 217) .

7.4.8.4 Block icon for MotRevL
Block icons for MotRevL

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display

1
3 Direction display inverted to sym‐

bol 1

bol 2
5 "M" symbol with small direction

display

display


10

icon)

Motor state display

Icon Meaning
Motor idle

7.5 MotSpdCL - Controllable reversible motor
7.5.1 Description of MotSpdCL

Family: Drives
Area of application for MotSpdCL

● Control of motors with two directions of rotation and different speeds
● Control of a device feed (optionally configurable via feature bit)
How it works
The block is used to control reversible motors for different speeds. Various inputs are available
for controlling the motor.
Configuration
For the MotSpdCL block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag
● Reversible motor with controllable speed (MotorSpeedControlled) (Page 2428)
of this block.
Note
At a warm restart with the Feature Bit set to 0, the block is switched to manual mode and the
setpoint is set to internal and to 0.


For a description of the individual parameters, see the section MotSpdCL I/Os (Page 1220).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 0 = ManAct.Value
1 = AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 Fwd.Value
9 SimLiOp.Value
10 Rev.Value
11 MonStaErr.Value
12 MonDynErr.Value
13 BypProt
19 Trip
20 Display „Forced forward“
22 Display „Forced reverse“
25 WarnAct.Value or
IdleTime active
27 Automatic preview for forward mode
29 Automatic preview for reverse mode


0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value
2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value
6 AV_AL_Act.Value
13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
LocalSetting = 4
20 Motor is stopped
21 Motor stops in forward mode
22 Motor stops in reverse mode
23 Motor starts in forward mode
24 Motor runs in forward mode
25 Motor starts in reverse mode
26 Motor runs in reverse mode
27 Error when "stopping" the motor
28 Error in forward mode of motor
29 Error in reverse mode of motor
30 SP_ExtAct.Value

1 RbkWH_Act.Value


4 RbkWL_Act.Value
11 Delay of the RbkWH_Lim message
12 Delay of the RbkWL_Lim message
14 RbkWH_MsgEn
17 RbkWL_MsgEn
18 Motor is stopped
(Page 172))
20 SP_RmpModTime
21 SP_RmpOn
23 Command for "rapid stop" of the motor
24 Command for "starting" → the motor
25 Command for "starting" ← the motor
27 RdyToStart.Value
28 GrpErr.Value
29 MS_RelOp

8 AV not connected


10 1 = Input parameter FbkFwd is connected
11 1 = Input parameter FbkRev is connected
12 1 = Setpoint difference high limit violated (ER_AH_Act.Value)
13 1 = Setpoint difference low limit violated (ER_AL_Act.Value)
16 1 = Report setpoint difference high limit violation (ER_AH_MsgEn)
17 1 = Report setpoint difference low limit violation (ER_AL_MsgEn)
18 1 = Monitoring of setpoint difference "SP - Rbk" activated
19 DvFdAct.Value Device feed ON
20 NOT DvFdAct.Value Device feed OFF
21 Feature.Bit15 Frequency converter with separate device feed (Page 155)
(Page 154)
27 Feature.Bit16: Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom
unit (Page 175)
28 1 = Input parameter FwdChnST is interconnected
29 1 = Input parameter RevChnST is interconnected
30 1 = Input parameter SP_OutChnS is interconnected

10 - 15 Not used
See also
MotSpdCL block diagram (Page 1233)
MotSpdCL messaging (Page 1218)
MotSpdCL error handling (Page 1215)


MotSpdCL modes (Page 1201)
7.5.2 MotSpdCL modes
MotSpdCL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"
in the Local mode (Page 80) .
● "Starting in forward" (FwdLocal = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevLocal = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopLocal = 1)
signals (input parameters FbkFwd = 1and FbkRev = 1). Configuration takes place via the input
parameter LocalSetting.
"Automatic mode"
switchover in the Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) .
● "Starting in forward" (FwdAut = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevAut = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopAut = 1)

"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
● "Starting in forward" (FwdMan = 1)
● "Starting in reverse" (RevMan = 1)
● "Stopping" (StopMan = 1)
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● DvFdAct.ST
● FbkFwdOut.ST
● FbkRevOut.ST
● RunFwd.ST
● RunRev.ST
● Stop.ST
● Starting.ST
● Stoping.ST
● SP_Out.ST
● SP_Out2.ST
● SP_ExtAct.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
● AV_Out.ST

Note
In case of external setpoint value specification, the block switches to internal setpoint value
specification.
See also
MotSpdCL I/Os (Page 1220)
Description of MotSpdCL (Page 1196)
7.5.3 MotSpdCL functions
Functions of MotSpdCL

This block has the standard alarm delay function for Two time values per limit pair (Page 210)
limit monitoring of the feedback.

Bit Function
5 1 = Operator can start the motor in forward

Bit Function
6 1 = Operator can start the motor in reverse
10 1 = Operator can activate the monitoring time
13 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for high alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for high warning
15 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for high tolerance
17 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for low alarm
18 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for low warning
19 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for low tolerance
31 1 = Operator can enable rapid stop
Bit Function
0 Not used
1 1 = Operator can change the limit (Rbk) for high warning
2 Not used
3 1 = Operator can change the limit (Rbk) for hysteresis
4 Not used
5 1 = Operator can change the limit (Rbk) for low warning
6 1 = Operator can change the limit (setpoint difference) ER_AH_Lim for the high alarm
7 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (setpoint difference) ER_Hyst
8 1 = Operator can change the limit (setpoint difference) ER_AL_Lim for the low alarm
10 1 = Operator can activate the device infeed DvFdOnMan
11 1 = Operator can deactivate the device infeed DvFdOffMan

Bit Function
13 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AH_DFac
14 1 = Operator can change the derivative gain parameter ER_AL_DFac
15 - 19 Not used
31 Not used
Note
or restarting the motor. Use the Feature Bit Enabling direct changeover between forward and
reverse (Page 149) to define how the change is to take place. When the "Stop" command is
given, the motor goes immediately into Stop mode and IdleTime starts after the feedback
(FbkFwd and FbkRev = 0) is given. The motor cannot be started again until the IdleTime
has expired.

(Page 92).
Limit monitoring of the feedback

The block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the feedback (Page 95). This limit
monitoring is only active when the motor has started.



ExtMsgx (Page 86).


Setpoint adaption in motor stop and starting

With Feature2.Bit7 = 1; Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor (Page 187),
the setpoint can be set to a stop value and after start of the motor, the setpoint can be set to
a minimal value (SP_LoLim).
Setpoint limitation
Limit the setpoint using the parameters:
● SP_HiLim (top)
● SP_LoLim (bottom)
Limit violations are displayed at the SP_HiAct and SP_LoAct output parameters with a 1.
With Feature2.Bit7 = 1; Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor (Page 187),
the lower limit value of the setpoint SP_LoLim will be limited to SP_Off and in case of violation,
SP_LoLim will be written back to SP_Off.

Using setpoint ramp


Gear reduction or setpoint adaptation with factor

With the parameter FactGR, a factor can be entered for gear reduction. It affects the outputs
SP_Out, SP_Out2, and RbkOut:
● SP_Out = FactGR * SP_Ext if the setpoint is external (SP_ExtAct = 1)
● SP_Out2 parameter:
– If FactGR <> 0.0 then SP_Out2 = SP_Out / FactGR
– If FactGR = 0.0 then SP_Out2 = SP_Out
As a result, the readback value will also be adjusted:
RbkOut = FactGR * Rbk
Below is an example for the gear reduction from motor speed to machine speed in the ratio
10:1.
Machine speed SP_Int

SP_Out Machine speed
Setpoint
generation
Motor speed SP_Ext X
Gear reduction factor = 0.1

div SP_Out2 Motor speed
if the speed ratio from FactGR
motor to machine is 10:1
Motor speed Rkb X RkbOut Machine speed
The factor FactGR can also be used for adapting the range in percentage.
Formation of the setpoint difference

The block always forms the setpoint difference:
ER.Value = SP_Out - RbkOut.Value.
Limit monitoring of the setpoint difference

To transmit the messages, you need to enable Feature.Bit5 Alarm setpoint difference
(Page 175).

When the function activated, the message configuration should be adapted as follows:

stance fier
ER - high alarm limit SP - Rbk viola‐
ted
ER - low alarm limit SP - Rbk violated
Explanation:
Interlocks



(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See MotSpdCL error handling
(Page 1215).

Group error
● CSF
● Trip
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt


(Page 106).

● FbkFwdOut.ST
● FbkRevOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● FwdLocal.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● RevLocal.ST
● Trip.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● SP_Out.ST
● FwdChn.ST
● RevChn.ST
● SP_OutChn.ST
● FwdAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● RevAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)


● SP_Ext.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
specification.

● FwdAut.ST
● RevAut.ST
● StopAut.ST
● SP_Ext.ST

● "Start in forward" (FwdForce)
● "Start in reverse" (RevForce)
Note
The Feature bit Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149) for
this block has no function with forced operating states. The motor can always be reversed
directly.
Feedback monitoring



● Manual mode (Page 76) (WarnTiMan input parameter)Automatic mode (Page 76)
(WarnTiAut input parameter)
WarnAct then goes back to 0 .
Simulating signals

Specifying the display and operator input area for process values and setpoints during operation
This block features the standard function Display and control fields for process values and
setpoints (Page 216).
Neutral position
(Page 48).

(Page 52).


changes (Page 199).

Disabling of limits
The block provides the standard function AUTOHOTSPOT.

Bit Function
5 Alarm setpoint difference (Page 175)
7 Enabling direct changeover between forward and reverse (Page 149)
8 Inverter enable (Page 190)
15 Frequency converter with separate device feed (Page 155)
16 Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom unit (Page 175)
In pushbutton operation (Bit 4 = 0) , the automatic commands in "automatic" mode are latching;
in other words, FwdAut, RevAut, StopAut can be reset to 0 after changing the control. In

In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), control is selected with the static signals FwdAut, RevAut. If
FwdAut, RevAut inputs are not set, the motor is stopped. Control via StopAut is not needed.
If the "Activate command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is also enabled, the inputs
FwdAut, RevAut are reset to the neutral position after evaluation in the block.
Bit Function
6 Operator can change the setpoint via faceplate also in the "Local" mode (Page 187)
7 Define the setpoint after stop and start of the motor (Page 187)



Button labels
● FwdMan
● RevMan
● StopMan
● RapidStp

Controlling a device infeed or an inverter enable

The function is activated via Feature.Bit15 Frequency converter with separate device
feed (Page 155) and specified via Feature.Bit8 Inverter enable (Page 190).
When the function is activated, the motor can be started in two steps:
● Switch on device infeed or inverter enable first, then start the motor
When the function is activated, the motor can also be started directly:
● The device infeed or the inverter enable is also activated when starting in forward or reverse.
The frequency converter itself ensures the correct order.
The motor can now be stopped and restarted without having to switch off the device infeed or
The activation of the device infeed or the inverter enable by starting the motor can be performed
in the automatic, manual and local operating modes with local setting 1 or 3, or by forcing.
With local setting 2 or 4, the controls are tracked based on feedback signals regardless of the
status of the device infeed or the inverter enable.
With motors without device infeed or inverter enable (Feature.Bit15 = 0 default), the
DvFdAct.Value control is always zero.
Separate activation/deactivation of the device infeed or the inverter enable is performed in
manual mode using DvFdOnMan and DvFdOffMan via the standard view of the faceplate. In
automatic mode, activation/deactivation is performed via the input signals DvFdOnAut or
DvFdOffAut. The Feature.Bit3 (activate reset of commands for control) and 4 (set switch
or pushbutton operation) are also based on the automatic inputs DvFdOnAut and
DvFdOffAut.
The following table shows the effects on MotSpdCL block when parameterizing device infeed
and inverter enable:
MotSpdCL specification Effect on MotSpdCL block when Effect on MotSpdCL block when
parameterizing device infeed parameterizing inverter enable
Featur.Bit8 = 0 Feature.Bit8 = 1
Motor start - dependent (Fwd = Device infeed is activated Inverter enable remains un‐
1 or Rev = 1) (DvFdAct = 1) changed
Motor stop (Fwd = 0 and Rev = Device infeed remains un‐ Inverter enable remains un‐
0) changed changed
Activate device infeed or inverter Motor control remains un‐ Motor control remains un‐
enable (DvFdAct = 1) changed changed
Deactivate device infeed or in‐ Motor control is reset (Fwd = 0, Motor control remains un‐
verter enable (DvFdAct = 0) Rev = 0) changed
Monitoring the feedback signals Feedback signals are monitored Feedback signals are monitored
(FbkFwd, FbkRev) for motor controls (Fwd, Rev) for motor controls and the inver‐
ter enable:
(Fwd and DvFdAct), (Rev and
DvFdAct)

MotSpdCL specification Effect on MotSpdCL block when Effect on MotSpdCL block when
parameterizing device infeed parameterizing inverter enable
Featur.Bit8 = 0 Feature.Bit8 = 1
Monitoring fault, external fault, Motor control is reset (Fwd = 0, Motor control is reset (Fwd = 0,
motor protection, or interlock Rev = 0) Rev = 0)
Device infeed remains un‐ Inverter enable remains un‐
changed changed
Limit value monitoring of the Only active when: Only active if the inverter enable
feedback Fwd = 1 or Rev = 1 is also activated:
Limit value monitoring of the set‐ Fwd = 1 or Rev = 1;
point difference And DvFdAct = 1
Commands for starting the motor have higher priority than commands for a device infeed or
DANGER
Separate switching on/off of the device infeed
With switch mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1) and deactivated control reset (Feature.Bit3 = 0),
the DvFdOnAut input is also set for controlling the device infeed or the inverter enable when
starting in forward or in reverse in automatic mode.
See also
7.5.4 MotSpdCL error handling
Error handling of MotSpdCL

blocks.
● Error numbers



51 FwdLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
RevLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
FwdLocal = 1 and RevLocal = 1
FwdAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
RevAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
FwdForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
RevForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
FwdForce = 1 and RevForce = 1
DvFdOnMan and DvFdOffMan and Feature.Bit15
DvFdOnAut and DvFdOffAut and Feature.Bit15
Note
The relationship of the pushbutton/switch mode Feature.Bit4 is not taken into account



command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
1 or
FwdLocal = 1 and StopLocal
= 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and RevLocal
=1
Switching mode
(Feature2.Bit4 = 1):
1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or FwdForce = 1 and RevForce =
Localsetting = 3 and forcing 1 or
= 1 or
=1
Forcing and no "local mode" FwdForce = 1 and RevForce =
1 or
= 1 or
=1
(Feature.Bit4 = 0):
FwdAut = 1 and RevAut = 1 or
FwdAut = 1 and StopAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and RevAut = 1
Switching mode
(Feature.Bit4 = 1):
"Manual mode" and no forcing FwdMan = 1 and RevMan = 1 or
FwdMan = 1 and StopMan = 1 or
StopMan = 1 and RevMan = 1


See also
7.5.5 MotSpdCL messaging
Messaging


stance
Explanation:
1,, a process control fault is triggered (MsgEvId1, SIG 3).


stance
External message 1
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also

7.5.6 MotSpdCL I/Os

I/Os of MotSpdCL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ance limits
and in "simulation"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DvFdOnAut* 1 = Activation of device infeed in "auto‐ STRUCT -
matic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DvFdOffAut* 1 = Deactivation of device infeed in "au‐ STRUCT -
tomatic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DvFdOnMan* 1 = Activation of device infeed in "man‐ BOOL 0
ual mode"
DvFdOffMan* 1 = Deactivation of device infeed in BOOL 0
"manual mode"
ER_A_DC* Reserved REAL 0.0
ER_A_DG* Reserved REAL 0.0


ER_AH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for setpoint dif‐ BOOL 1
ference monitoring
ER_AH_DFac* Delay factor at the positive setpoint step REAL 0.0
ER_AH_Lim Alarm limit (high) for setpoint difference REAL 100.0
monitoring
for setpoint difference monitoring Mes‐
sages are only output if you have also
enabled the Feature.Bit5 Alarm set‐
point difference (Page 175).
ER_AL_DFac* Delay factor at the negative setpoint step REAL 0.0
ER_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for setpoint dif‐ BOOL 1
ference monitoring
ER_AL_Lim Alarm limit (low) for setpoint difference REAL -100.0
monitoring
ER_AL_MsgEn 1 = Activate messages for alarm (low) BOOL 1
for setpoint difference monitoring Mes‐
sages are only output if you have also
enabled the Feature.Bit5 Alarm set‐
point difference (Page 175).
EventTs, Event16Ts.
the EventTs, Event16Ts block are
displayed on the OS in the alarm view of
knowledged there.
EventTs, Event16Ts.


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
FactGR Gear reducing factor STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkFwd 1 = Feedback for forward mode is STRUCT -
present ● Value: BOOL ● 0
FbkRev 1 = Feedback for reverse mode is STRUCT -
present ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
ping the motor
● Bit 16: BOOL ● 0
1 = Setpoint with own scale and unit of
the parameter ● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0


FwdAut* 1 = Activation of forward motor operation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdChnST Signal status of output channel for Fwd STRUCT -
FwdForce 1 = Forcing activation of motor forward STRUCT -
mode ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdLocal 1 = Activation of forward motor operation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FwdMan* 1 = Activation of forward motor operation BOOL 0
in "manual mode"
start in [s]
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LocalSetting Characteristics of Local mode (Page 80) INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
eration in [s]


erator
cally)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1203) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit8: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 10: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OS1Perm I/O for operator permissions STRUCT -
(Page 1203) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 30: BOOL ● 1
itoring time for "Control: Stop" ● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
Permit 1 = OS activation enable for motor STRUCT -

0 = No OS release for energizing motor ● Value: BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)


0 = Motor On
1 = Motor Off
Rbk Position feedback for display on OS STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkW_DC* Delay time for incoming warnings [s] REAL 0.0
RbkW_DG* Delay time for outgoing warnings [s] REAL 0.0
RbkHyst Hysteresis for warning limits REAL 1.0
RbkOpScale Limit for scale in bar graph of faceplate STRUCT -
RbkUnit Unit of measure for additional analog INT 0
value
RbkWH_En 1 = Enable high warning BOOL 1
RbkWH_Lim Limit high warning REAL 90.0
RbkWH_MsgEn 1 = Enable high warning message BOOL 1
RbkWL_En 1 = Enable low warning BOOL 1
RbkWL_Lim Limit low warning REAL 10.0
RbkWL_MsgEn 1 = Enable low warning message BOOL 1
RevAut* 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevChnST Signal status of output channel for Rev STRUCT -
RevForce 1 = Force activation of reverse motor op‐ STRUCT -
eration ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevLocal 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RevMan* 1 = Activation of reverse motor operation BOOL 0
in "manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


ly)
SelFp1 Call a block saved in this parameter as ANY
standard view
preview
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
[Unit/(Time unit)]
SP_Ext external setpoint - (to interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select external setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_HiLim Limit (high) of setpoint REAL 100.0
SP_LoLim* Limit (low) of setpoint; if REAL 0.0
Feature2.Bit7 = 1 then SP_LoLim is
limited and written back to SP_Off.
SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


0 = Via operator
SP_LiRmpTime Linkable time [Time unit] for gradient lim‐ REAL 0.0
SP_Off Setpoint if the motor is off REAL 0.0
SP_OpScale SP bar limit display for OS ScaVal
SP_OutChnST Signal status of output channel SP_Out STRUCT -
ents
SP_LiRmpTime)
SP_LiUpRaLim)
point SP_RmpTarget
mode duration
SP_Unit Operator inputs INT 0
[Unit/(Time unit)] Time unit depends on
TimeFactor
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
ue 1
ue 2
OS
WarnTiAut* Prewarning of motor start in "automatic REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
WarnTiMan* Prewarning of motor start in "manual REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ue
DvFdAct 1 = Device infeed enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
errors
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
block, see MotSpdCL error handling
(Page 1215)
FbkFwdOut Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Forward operation active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkRevOut Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Reverse operation active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Fwd 1 = Control of motor forward STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_Fwd 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor in STRUCT -
forward ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


P_Rev 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor in STRUCT -
reverse ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkOut Output of readback value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) enabled. STRUCT -
RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) enabled. STRUCT -
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Rev 1 = Control of motor: Reverse STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunFwd 1 = Motor is running forwards STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunRev 1 = Motor is running in reverse STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_HiAct 1 = Limit (high) for setpoint has been STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_LoAct 1 = Limit (low) for setpoint has been STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_Out2 Additional setpoint, without gear reduc‐ STRUCT -
ing factor ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_UpRaAct 1 = Positive gradient limiting of setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Starting 1 = Motor will start STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stop 1 = Motor is stopping STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stopping 1 = Motor will stop STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

See also
Setpoint specification with separate display area and custom unit (Page 175)
7.5.7 MotSpdCL block diagram
MotSpdCL block diagram

See also
7.5.8.1 MotSpdCL views
Views of the MotSpdCL block

The block MotSpdCL provides the following views:
● MotSpdCL standard view (Page 1234)
● MotSpdCL limit view for readback values (Page 1243)
● MotSpdCL parameter view (Page 1245)

● MotSpdCL preview (Page 1240)

● Block icon for MotSpdCL (Page 1248)
7.5.8.2 MotSpdCL standard view
MotSpdCL standard view

Feature.Bit16 = 0: Setpoint and readback value have the same area of the readback value


Feature.Bit16 = 1: Setpoint and readback value have separate areas

See also the section Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) for
information on switching the operating mode.
(2) Separate switching on/off of the device infeed or the inverter enable
This area shows you the default operating state for the device infeed or the inverter enable.
The following states can be shown and executed here:
● "On"
● "Off"
If the inverter enable is parameterized (Feature.Bit15 = 1 and Feature.Bit8 = 1), the
text "Device infeed" is replaced by "Inverter enable".

command selection. You can find additional information on this in the section Labeling of

This area shows you the default operating state for the variable motor. The following states
can be shown and executed here:
● "Start |→"
● "Start ←|"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
and text (Page 218)
(4) Switching the setpoint internal/external

You can find additional information on this in the section Setpoint specification - internal/
external (Page 130).




(Page 110)), e.g.:


(9) Displaying the readback value

This area shows you the current readback value with the corresponding signal status.
(10) and (11) Display of auxiliary values

(Page 217).


(14) Bar graph for the readback value

This area shows you the current readback value in the form of a bar graph. The visible area


"external".

(18) Limit display


● "Maintenance"
Additional information on this topic is available in sections Release for maintenance
(Page 65) Display area for block states.

● "Simulation"
● "Delay"


● "Status error"
● "Control error"

● "Forced stop"
● "Forced start |→"
● "Forced start ←|"

mode".

You can find more information about this in section Block icon for MotSpdCL (Page 1248)

7.5.8.3 MotSpdCL preview
Preview of MotSpdCL

● FwdAut
● RevAut
● StopAut
● SP_Ext

(2) Preview area

This area shows you a preview of the following values:
● "Rem. time SP ramp" : Remaining time to reach the ramp target value.
● "Channel Setpoint": Setpoint from the output channel block.

process
information on this in the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218)
● "Start |→ ": You can start the motor.
information on this in the section Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218) .
● "Start ←|": You can start the motor.
● "Device infeed On": You can activate the device infeed
● "Device infeed Off": You can deactivate the device infeed


● "Permission":
– 1 = Enable for "opening"/"closing" from the neutral position
● "Protection":
● "Interlock":
● "Local stop": 1= Block is operated in "local mode"
● "Local start |→": 1= Block is operated in a controlled manner in "local mode"
● "Local start ←|": 1= Block is operated in a controlled manner in "local mode"
● "Feedback |→": 1 = Motor has started and is running
● Feedback←|: 1 = Motor has started and is running
● "Start | →" 1 = Start motor
● "Start ←|": 1 = Start motor
● "Device infeed": 1 = Enable device infeed
● "Channel Start →":Signal from the output channel block for "Start"
● "Channel Start ←":Signal from the output channel block for "Start"

system (ES).
(Page 217) .
7.5.8.4 MotSpdCL limit view for readback values
Limit view for readback values of MotSpdCL


(1) Displaying and changing the limits for the readback value
● "Hysteresis"
(2) Displaying and changing the limits for the setpoint difference
In this area, you can enter the limits for the setpoint difference. Refer to the Changing values


● "Hysteresis"

process



7.5.8.5 MotSpdCL parameter view
Parameter view of MotSpdCL
Parameter view of MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 0
Parameter view of MotSpdCL with Feature.Bit13 = 1
(1) Monitoring
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the motor. Refer to the Changing


● Feature bit 13 = 0
– "Control": Monitoring time during startup and shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
● Feature bit 13 = 1
– "Control stop": Monitoring time during shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
– "Control start": Monitoring time during startup of the motor (dynamic)
"Status" monitoring
You can monitor time during permanent operation of the motor (static).
Enable monitoring
Activating bumpless switchover

"SP := SP external": ☑ Bumpless switchover of setpoint from external to internal. The internal
setpoint is tracked to the external one.
(2) Service
● Simulation
● Release for maintenance
this.

process

(4) Delay factor

In this area, you can change the following parameters:
● "ER H alarm": Delay factor at the positive setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AH_Lim.
● "ER L alarm": Delay factor at the negative setpoint step changes for incoming alarms at the
control deviation monitoring ER_AL_Lim.
7.5.8.6 MotSpdCL trend view
Trend view of MotSpdCL

You can find general information in section Trend view (Page 317).
Depending on Feature.Bit16 (process value with separate scale range) either one or two
value axes are shown in the trend view.
● Process value with separate scale range

● Process value without separate scale range
Note
This function only has an effect when SP_Out is configured in "TrendConfiguration1" and
PV_In is configured in "TrendConfiguration2" in the block icon (default).
7.5.8.7 Block icon for MotSpdCL
Block icons for MotSpdCL

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display

● Setpoint (blue, with decimal places)

● Feedback value (green, with decimal places)

1

bol 1

bol 2

display

display



5

icon)
Motor state display

Icon Meaning
Motor idle
Error at motor (monitoring error, Motor protection)

7.6 MotSpdL - Two-speed motor
7.6.1 Description of MotSpdL

Family: Drives
Area of application for MotSpdL

● Control of two-speed motors
How it works
The block is used to control motors with two speeds. Various inputs are available for controlling
the motor. You can add monitoring of a maximum of two feedbacks produced by the contactor
relay and a switching mode with which the speed change can be performed.
Configuration
Use the CFC editor to install the block in a cyclic interrupt OB (OB3x). The block is also installed
automatically in the startup OB (OB100).
Further addressing is not required.
For the MotSpdL block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag
● Two-speed motor (Motor2Speed) (Page 2426)
of this block.

You can find a description for each parameter in section MotSpdL I/Os (Page 1268).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn


2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 0 = ManAct.Value
1 = AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
In case of Feature2.Bit16 = 1 then a closed padlock is displayed if Interlock

Open OR Interlock Close is active.
8 Spd1.Value
9 Motor is stopped
10 Spd2.Value
11 MonStaErr.Value
12 MonDynErr.Value
13 BypProt
19 Trip.Value
20 Display „Forced speed1“
22 Display „Forced speed2“
25 WarnAct:Value,
IdleTime or
SwOverTi active
26 Bypass information
27 Automatic preview for (Speed1)
28 Automatic preview for (Stop)
29 Automatic preview for (Speed2)

0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value


2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value
6 AV_AL_Act.Value
13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
LocalSetting = 4
20 Motor is stopped
21 Motor stops at speed 1
22 Motor stops at speed 2
23 Motor starts at speed 1
24 Motor running at speed 1
25 Motor starts at speed 2
26 Motor running at speed 2
27 Error when stopping motor
28 Error with motor speed 1
29 Error with motor speed 2
31 MS_RelOp



7 - 14 Not used
17 Not used
18 SimLiOp.Value
(Page 172))
20 1 = Input parameter Spd1ChnST is interconnected
21 1 = Input parameter Spd2ChnST is interconnected
22 Not used
24 Command for starting > the motor
25 Command for starting >> the motor
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value

8 AV not connected
10 1 = Input parameter FbkSpd1 is connected
11 1 = Input parameter FbkSpd2 is connected
12 - 21 Not used
(Page 154)


27 Feature2.Bit16: Separate interlock for each direction, speed or position
28 Hidden bypass signal in Permit Close
29 Hidden bypass signal in Interlock Close
30 Hidden bypass signal in Protect Close

8 - 15 Not used
16 "Permission Open" button is enabled
17 "Permission Close" button is enabled
18 "Interlock Open" button is enabled
19 "Interlock Close" button is enabled
20 "Protect Open" button is enabled
21 "Protect Close" button is enabled
22 1 = Permission Close is active
23 1 = Intlock Close is active
24 1 = Protect Close is active
25-31 Not used
See also
MotSpdL messaging (Page 1267)
MotSpdL block diagram (Page 1277)
MotSpdL error handling (Page 1265)
MotSpdL modes (Page 1255)
7.6.2 MotSpdL modes
MotSpdL modes

descriptions. This includes, for example, the parameters for mode changes.
"Local mode"
● starting with speed 1 (Spd1Local = 1)
● starting with speed 2 (Spd2Local = 1)
● stopping (StopLocal = 1).
A motor operated in "local" mode is controlled either by "local" signals (input parameters
Spd1Local = 1, Spd2Local = 1 and StopLocal = 1) or feedback signals (input parameters
FbkSpd1 = 1 and FbkSpd2 = 1). Configuration takes place via the input parameter
LocalSetting.
"Automatic mode"
● starting with speed 1 (Spd1Aut = 1)
● starting with speed 2 (Spd2Aut = 1)
● stopping (StopAut = 1).
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
● starting with speed 1 (Spd1Man = 1)
● starting with speed 2 (Spd2Man = 1)
● stopping (StopMan = 1).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).

● FbkSpd1Out.ST
● FbkSpd2Out.ST
● RunSpd1.ST
● RunSpd2.ST
● Stop.ST
● Starting.ST
● Stoping.ST
● AV_Out.ST
See also
MotSpdL I/Os (Page 1268)
Description of MotSpdL (Page 1251)
7.6.3 MotSpdL functions
Functions of MotSpdL

Bit Function

Bit Function
5 1 = Operator can start the motor at speed 1
6 1 = Operator can start the motor at speed 2
10 1 = Operator can activate the monitoring time function (Bit 8 - 9)
27 - 29 Not used
31 1 = Operator can execute the rapid stop
Note
Restart lock after switching off the motor

After switching off or stopping the motor, it can only be restarted after the time set with the
IdleTime input parameter. When the "Stop" command is given, the motor goes immediately
into "Stop" mode, and IdleTime starts after the feedback (FbkSpd1 and FbkSpd2 = 0) is
given. The motor cannot be started again until the IdleTime has expired.

(Page 92).


This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98).

Interlocks
Feature2.Bit16 = 0:
Feature2.Bit16 = 1:
● Activation enable speed1
● Activation enable speed2
● Interlock speed1 without reset ("Interlock speed1")
● Interlock speed2 without reset ("Interlock speed2")
● Interlock open with reset ("Protection interlock speed1")
● Interlock close with reset ("Protection interlock speed2")



(Page 43).


an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See MotSpdL error handling
(Page 1265).
Group error
● CSF
● Trip
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt


(Page 106).

● FbkSpd1Out.ST
● FbkSpd2Out.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● Spd1Local.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● Spd2Local.ST
● Trip.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● Spd1Chn.ST
● Spd2Chn.ST
● Spd1Aut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

● Spd2Aut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)


● Spd1Aut.ST
● Spd2Aut.ST
● StopAut.ST

● Speed 1 (Spd1Force)
● Speed 2 (Spd2Force)
● Stop (StopForce)
Feedback monitoring



Step control mode for the speed change

Use the input parameter SwiOverTi and the Feature.Bit5 (Specifying switching mode
(Page 171)) to specify how the motor is to carry out the speed change.
In so doing use the input parameter SwiOverTi to adjust the switching time. You have the
following options:
● Switching on and off occurs immediately
● Switching on via speed 1
● Switching off via speed 1
Switching on and off occurs immediately: This setting enables you to switch directly from the
"Off" state to speed 2 or from speed 2 (Spd2) to "Off".
Switching on via speed 1: The speed change from the "Off" condition to speed 2 (Spd2) is
accomplished via speed 1 (Spd1) and after expiration of the time at the parameter
SwiOverTi.
Switching off via speed 1: The speed change from speed 2 (Spd2) to the "Off" state is
accomplished via speed 1 (Spd1) and after expiration of the time at parameter SwiOverTi.
Step control mode SwiOverTi Feature.Bit5

Switching on and off occurs immediately = 0.0 0/1
Switching on only via speed 1 > 0.0 0
Switching on and off via speed 1 > 0.0 1
Simulating signals

Neutral position
(Page 48).

(Page 52).



Bit Function
5 Specifying switching mode (Page 171)
in other words Spd1Aut, Spd2Aut, StopAut can be reset to 0 after changing the control. In
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), control is selected with the static signals Spd1Aut, Spd2Aut.
If Spd1Aut, Spd2Aut inputs are not set, the motor is stopped. Control via StopAut is not
needed. If the "Activate command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is also enabled, the
inputs Spd1Aut, Spd2Aut are reset to the neutral position after evaluation in the block.

Bit Function



Button labels
● Spd1Man
● Spd2Man
● StopMan
● RapidStp
See also

7.6.4 MotSpdL error handling
Error handling of MotSpdL

blocks.
● Error numbers


LocalLi = 1
51 Spd1Local = 1 and StopLocal = 1
Spd2Local = 1 and StopLocal = 1
Spd1Local = 1 and Spd2Local = 1
Spd1Aut = 1 and StopAut = 1
Spd2Aut = 1 and StopAut = 1
Spd1Aut = 1 and Spd2Aut = 1
Spd1Force = 1 and StopForce = 1
Spd2Force = 1 and StopForce = 1
Spd1Force = 1 and Spd2Force = 1



command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 =1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local mode Motor is stopped
Localsetting = 3 (Feature2.Bit4 = 0):
Spd1Local = 1 and Spd2Local = 1 or
Spd1Local = 1 and StopLocal = 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and Spd2Local = 1
Switching mode (Feature2.Bit4 = 1):
Spd1Local = 1 and Spd2Local = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Spd1Force = 1 and Spd2Force = 1 or
Localsetting = 3 and forc‐ Spd1Force = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
ing
StopForce = 1 and Spd2Force = 1
Forcing and no "local mode" Spd1Force = 1 and Spd2Force = 1 or
Spd1Force = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
StopForce = 1 and Spd2Force = 1
"Automatic mode" and no Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0):
forcing Spd1Aut = 1 and Spd2Aut = 1 or
Spd1Aut = 1 and StopAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and Spd2Aut = 1
Switching mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1):
Spd1Aut = 1 and Spd2Aut = 1
"Manual mode" and no forcing Spd1Man = 1 and Spd2Man = 1 or
Spd1Man = 1 and StopMan = 1 or
StopMan = 1 and Spd2Man = 1

See also

7.6.5 MotSpdL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Explanation:

stance
Explanation:


1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also
7.6.6 MotSpdL I/Os

I/Os of MotSpdL
Input parameters
Table 7-1

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ance limits


and in "simulation"
CSF 1 = External error (control system STRUCT -
faultError handling (Page 121)) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EventTs, Event16Ts.
the EventTs, Event16Ts block are dis‐
played on the OS in the alarm view of
knowledged there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkSpd1 1 = Feedback for speed 1 is present STRUCT -
FbkSpd2 1 = Feedback for speed 2 is present STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
ping the motor
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
IdleTime* Wait time for restart of motor in [s] REAL 5.0
Intlock 0 = Interlock / Interlock open is activated. STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has ● Value: BOOL ● 1
cleared, the block can be operated with‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
out reset.
1 = Interlock / Interlock open is deactiva‐
ted.
Intl_En 1 = Parameter Intlock is enabled. BOOL 1
IntlSp2 0 = Interlock close is activated. BOOL 1
Once the interlock condition has
cleared, the block can be operated with‐
out reset.
1 = Interlock close is deactivated.
IntlSp2En 1 = Parameter IntlSp2 is enabled. BOOL 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


eration in [s]
MS_RelOp 1= Release for maintenance via OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
cally)
MS_RelOp* 1 = Release for maintenance via OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1257) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 20: BOOL ● 1
1 = Operator can set the monitoring time
for "Control:Stop" ● Bit 30: BOOL ● 1
Permit 1 = Activation enable / Activation open STRUCT -
enable. ● Value: BOOL ● 1
0 = No activation enable / No activation ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
open enable.
Perm_En 1 = Parameter Permit enable BOOL 1
PermSp2 1 = Activation Close enable STRUCT -
0 = No activation Close enable ● Value: BOOL ● 1


PermSp2En 1 = Parameter PermSp2 is enabled BOOL 1
Protect 0 = Protective interlock / Protective inter‐ STRUCT -
lock open is activated. ● Value: BOOL ● 1
Once the interlock condition has ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
cleared, the block must be reset.
1 = Protective interlock / Protective inter‐
lock open is deactivated.
Prot_En 1 = Parameter Protect enable BOOL 1
ProtSp2 0 = Protective interlock close is activa‐ STRUCT -
ted. ● Value: BOOL ● 1
Once the interlock condition has ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
cleared, the block must be reset.
1 = Protective interlock close is deacti‐
vated.
ProtSp2En 1 = Parameter ProtSp2 enable BOOL 1
0 = Motor On
1 = Motor Off
Spd1Aut* 1 = Activation of motor speed 1 in "auto‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd2Aut* 1 = Activation of motor speed 2 in "auto‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd1ChnST Signal status of output channel for Fwd STRUCT -
Spd2ChnST Signal status of output channel for Rev STRUCT -
Spd1Force 1 = Force activation of motor speed 1 in STRUCT -
"manual mode" or in "automatic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd2Force 1 = Force activation of motor speed 2 in STRUCT -
"manual mode" or in "automatic mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd1Local 1 = Activation of motor speed 1 in "local STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd2Local 1 = Activation of motor speed 2 in "local STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Spd1Man* 1 = Activation of motor speed 1 in "man‐ BOOL 0
ual mode"
Spd2Man* 1 = Activation of motor speed 2 in "man‐ BOOL 0
ual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
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(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
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preview
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SwOverTi* Time for speed change REAL 0.0


ue 1
ue 1
ue 2
OS
WarnTiAut* Prewarning of motor start in "automatic REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
WarnTiMan* Prewarning of motor start in "manual REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ue
errors


block, see MotSpdL error handling
(Page 1265)
FbkSpd1Out Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Speed 1 active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkSpd2Out Feedback: STRUCT -
1 = Speed 2 active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
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ALARM_8P)


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_Spd1 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor STRUCT -
with speed 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Spd2 1 = Pulse signal for starting the motor STRUCT -
with speed 2 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunSpd1 1 = Motor running at speed 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunSpd2 1 = Motor running at speed 2 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Spd1 1 = Control of motor: Speed 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Spd2 1 = Control of motor: Speed 2 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Starting 1 = Motor will start STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stop 1 = Motor is stopping STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stoping 1 = Motor will stop STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.6.7 MotSpdL block diagram
MotSpdL block diagram

See also


7.6.8.1 MotSpdL views
Views of the MotSpdL block

The block MotSpdL provides the following views:
● MotSpdL standard view (Page 1278)
● MotSpdL preview (Page 1282)
● Block icon for MotSpdL (Page 1286)
7.6.8.2 MotSpdL standard view
MotSpdL standard view


Feature2.Bit16 = 0

Feature2.Bit16 = 1


● "Start >"
● "Start >>"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
and text (Page 218)



(Page 110)), e.g.:

(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"


● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "Status error"
● "Control error"

● "Forced stop"
● "Forced start >"
● "Forced start >>"

mode".

You can find more information about this in section Block icon for MotSpdL (Page 1286)

See also
Functions of the blocks (Page 41)
7.6.8.3 MotSpdL preview
Preview of MotSpdL


● Spd1Aut
● Spd2Aut
● StopAut



process
● "Slow": You can start the motor in the "slow" state.
● "Fast": You can start the motor in the "fast" state.

● "Permission" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
– 0 = Motor valve activation not enabled on OS
– 1 = Enable for "slow"/"fast" from the neutral position
● "Permission slow" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
– 1 = Enable for "slow" from the neutral position

● "Permission fast" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):

– 1 = Enable for "fast" from the neutral position
● "Protection" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
● "Protection slow" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Protection fast" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Interlock" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
● "Interlock slow" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Interlock fast" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):


● "Local slow": 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode", slow
● "Local fast": 1 = Starting the motor in "local mode", fast
● "Feedback slow": 1 = Motor has started and is running slow
● "Feedback fast": 1 = Motor has started and is running fast
● "Slow": 1 = Motor is running slow
● "Fast": 1 = Motor is running fast
● "Channel Slow": Signal from the output channel block for "Slow"
● "Channel Fast": Signal from the output channel block for "Fast"
system (ES).
(Page 217) .
7.6.8.4 Block icon for MotSpdL
Properties of the MotSpdLblock icon

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display


1
5 "M" symbol with small speed dis‐

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6 "M" symbol with small speed dis‐

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Motor state display

Symbol Meaning
Motor idle

7.7 ShrdResL - Multiplexer for shared resources (Large)
7.7.1 Description of ShrdResL

Family: Drives
Area of application for ShrdResL

The block is used for the following application:
● Organize individual requests for downstream block from upstream applications.
How it works
The block coordinates the access from up to eight SFC step sequencers to a technological
block of the families "Drives" or "Dose".These blocks include:
● Motors
● Valves
● Dosers
The block has eight channels, each with a standardized command interface.

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In case of multiple allocation requests, the channel to be allocated depends on the priority of
each channel and a strategy mode which coordinates the sequence of the allocated channels.
As soon as a channel is allocated, its command interface is aligned in accordance with the
command interface at the output.
Note
A cascading of channels is not possible.
Configuration
of this block.


You can find a description for each parameter in the section ShrdResL I/Os (Page 1300).

0 ReadyIn, Readiness signal of the interconnected technological block
1 ChnEn_1
2 ChnEn_2
3 ChnEn_3
4 ChnEn_4
5 Ready, Channel allocation is possible
6 ActChnNo = 1, 1 = Channel 1 is enabled
10 MultiOcc, 1 = Request for more than one channel
11 Not used
12 BatchEn
13 Occupied
14 - 16 Not used
17 NxtChnNo = 1, 1 = Channel 1 is the next allocated channel
21 BaEn_1
22 BaEn_2
23 BaEn_3
24 BaEn_4
25 Occ_1
26 Occ_2
27 Occ_3
28 Occ_4
29 - 31 Not used

You can find a description for each parameter in the section ShrdResL I/Os (Page 1300).

0 Not used
1 ChnEn_5
2 ChnEn_6
3 ChnEn_7
4 ChnEn_8
5 Not used


10 - 16 Not used
21 BaEn_5
22 BaEn_6
23 BaEn_7
24 BaEn_8
25 Occ_5
26 Occ_6
27 Occ_7
28 Occ_8
29 - 31 Not used
See also
ShrdResL modes (Page 1292)
ShrdResL functions (Page 1293)
ShrdResL error handling (Page 1299)
ShrdResL messaging (Page 1299)
ShrdResL block diagram (Page 1305)
7.7.2 ShrdResL modes
ShrdResL operating modes

See also
Description of ShrdResL (Page 1289)

ShrdResL I/Os (Page 1300)

7.7.3 ShrdResL functions
Functions of ShrdResL

Bit Function
0-5 Not used
6 1 = Operator can change the priority of channel 1
14 - 31 Not used
Note

for this block at the relevant bit:
Bit Function

Readiness signal
In order to assign one of the channels, the ready signal must be ReadyIn = 1 and at least one
channel enable must be ChnEn_x = 1 (x = 1 to 8). The ready signal is output at the Ready
output.

Channel management
Overview of the channel management:
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A channel can only be allocated if the readiness signal (ReadyIn = 1) and the respective
channel enabling is available for the allocation ChnEn_x = 1.
With ChnEn_x = 0, the channel x is disabled and cannot be allocated.
The allocation request of a channel by the upstream application is accomplished via the input
Occ_x. In case of multiple requests, the channel allocation function stores the requests in a
buffer and calculates the allocated channel number with the help of the channel priorities
Prio_x (x = 1 to 8) and the strategy mode StgyMode.
Each channel has its own priority. It can be parameterized at the inputs Prio_x (x = 1 to 8).
The strategy mode defines the order of storing the requests in the buffer.
Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Parameter value of StgyMode

First In First Out Order 0
First In First Out Maximum Priority; in case equal request Order is used 1
First In First Out Minimum Priority; in case equal request Order is used 2
Last In First Out Order 3
Last In First Out Maximum Priority; in case equal request Order is used 4
Last In First Out Minimum Priority; in case equal request Order is used 5
Maximum Priority Order 6
Maximum Priority First In First Out 7
Maximum Priority Last In First Out 8
Minimum Priority Order 9
Minimum Priority First In First Out 10
Minimum Priority Last In First Out 11
The allocation request will be evaluated with Strategy 1. If after the first evaluation, there are
equal requests, the Strategy 2 will be evaluated. This happens in the following cases:
● Two or more requests are in the same cycle and Strategy 1 is “First In First Out” or “Last
In First Out”.
● Two or more requests have the same priority and Strategy 1 is “Maximum Priority” or
“Minimum Priority”.
The parameterization “Order” in Strategy 2 means that the priority of the request depends on
the channel number:
● Channel 1 has the highest priority
● Channel 8 has the lowest priority
If Strategy 2 is “Maximum Priority” or “Minimum Priority” and if after the evaluation, there are
equal requests, the channel allocation is calculated with “Order”.
The applied commands are aligned in accordance with the output command interface.
The number of the allocated channel is displayed at the output ActChnNo (INT format). If no
channel is allocated, the output is 0.

Enable/disable channel
If the allocated channel disabling via Occ_x = 0 or via ChnEn_x = 0, the next channel in the
allocation request buffer is automatically switched to the command outputs. If there is no other
allocation request (every Occ_x = 0), the commands of the output interface are resetted to
the default values.
Channel prioritization
Channel 1 has the highest priority, channel 4 has the lowest. If the input Occ_x is set at multiple
enabled channels, the channel with the highest priority is allocated and the output
MultiOcc = 1 is set.

Example for "First In First Out" Strategy mode (StgyMode = 0, 1, or 2)

The requirement which is issued for the longest duration will be released first.
The requirements that are coming in the same cycle will be evaluated after Strategy 2.
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7.7.4 ShrdResL error handling
ShrdResL error handling

Please refer to the section Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions.
The following error can be displayed for this block:
● Error numbers

The ErrorNum parameter can be used to output the following error numbers:

-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; block is not processed.
49 Wrong strategy mode number:
StgyMode < 0 or StgyMode > 11
See also
7.7.5 ShrdResL messaging
Messaging
See also


7.7.6 ShrdResL I/Os
I/Os of ShrdResL
Input parameters

AutMod_1* 1 = "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
AutMod_8* 1 = "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BaEn_1 1 = Enable allocation for channel 1 BOOL 0
... ... ... ...
BaID_1 Batch number for channel 1 DWORD 16#00000000
... ... ... ...
BaName_1 Batch designation for channel 1 S7-String
... ... ... ...
ChnEn_1 1 = Channel 1 is enabled and can be allocated STRUCT -
0 = Channel 1 is blocked and cannot be allocated ● Value: BOOL ● 1
... ... ... ...
ChnEn_8* 1 = Channel 8 is enabled and can be allocated STRUCT -
0 = Channel 8 is blocked and cannot be allocated ● Value: BOOL ● 1
ChnCmd_1 Channel input 1 (reserved) STRUCT
... ... ... ...
ChnCmd_8 Channel input 8 (reserved) STRUCT
Ctrl01_1* Control command 1 for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


... ... ... ...
Ctrl12_8* Control command 12 for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlW1_1* Available user control word 1 for channel 1 DWORD 16#00000000
... ... ... ...
... ... ... ...
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
ManMod_1* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
ManMod_8* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModLi_1* 1 = Control via interconnection or SFC for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
ModLi_8* 1 = Control via interconnection or SFC for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Occ_1* 1 = Occupied BOOL 0
It is also used as a control signal for the channel allocation for channel
1
... ..0 ... ...
It is also used as a control signal for the channel allocation for channel
8
Prio_1 Priority for channel 1 INT 1
... ... ... ...
Prio_8 Priority for channel 8 INT 8
ReadyIn Readiness signal: STRUCT -
1 = Signal for channel enabling active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


RstLi_1* 1 = Resetting via interconnection for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
RstLi_8* 1 = Resetting via interconnection for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SelFpRes Selection for faceplate resource ANY
SP_Ex_1 1 = Select external setpoint (via interconnection) for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
SP_Ex_8 1 = Select external setpoint (via interconnection) for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_In_1* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via interconnection) for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
SP_In_8* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via interconnection) for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP1Ext_1* External setpoint 1 for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
SP8Ext_8* External setpoint 8 for channel 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StepNo_1 Step number for channel 1 DWORD 16#00000000
... ... ... ...
StgyMode Strategy mode (0 to 11) INT 0
Strng1_1 Additional string 1 for channel 1 S7-String 　
... ... ... ...
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authorization, connected with the DWORD 16#00000000
Out output parameter of the upstream block, OpStations (Page 423)


● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
UserStatu Freely assignable bits for use in PCS7 OS BYTE 16#00
s
algorithm.
Output parameters

ActChnNo Displays the allocated channel INT 0
AutMod 1= "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ctrl01 Control command 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
Ctrl12 Control command 12 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlW1 Available user control word 1 DWORD 16#00000000
CtrlW2 Available user control word 2 DWORD 16#00000000
ErrorNum Output of the current error number. For error numbers that can be out‐ INT -1
putted by this block, see ShrdResL error handling (Page 1299)
NxtChnNo Next occupied channel number INT 0
ManMod 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModLi 1 = Control via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MultiOcc 1 = More than one channel request is present BOOL 0
Occupied 1 = Occupied BOOL 0
Is also used as a control signal for the channel allocation.


Ready 1 = Active readiness STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstLi 1 = Reset via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select external setpoint (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal setpoint (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP1Ext External setpoint 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
... ... ... ...
SP8Ext External setpoint 8 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StepNo Step number DWORD 16#00000000
Strng1 Additional string 1 S7-String 　
Strng2 Additional string 2 S7-String 　
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, for feedforwarding to other DWORD 16#00000000
blocks. Bit 31 of this parameter is used by Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLo Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by the block algorithm DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
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OS_PermOu Display of OS_Perm DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
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See also

7.7.7 ShrdResL block diagram
ShrdResL block diagram

See also
7.7.8.1 ShrdResL views
Views of the ShrdResL block

The block ShrdResL provides the following views:
● ShrdResL standard view (Page 1306)
● ShrdResL general preview (Page 1308)
● ShrdResL preview (Page 1308)
● ShrdResL parameter view (Page 1309)
● Block icon for ShrdResL (Page 1310)

7.7.8.2 ShrdResL standard view
ShrdResL standard view

(1) Allocation
The allocation status is displayed in this area:
● "None": Display for all Occ_1...Occ_4 = 0 and Occupied = 0
● "Requested": Display for one of Occ_1...Occ_4 = 1 and Occupied = 0
● "Active": Display for Occupied = 1
(2) Active channel

The channel number of the active channel is displayed in this area.
If the text is configured for this command (Text 1 in the object properties), it is displayed as
additional text and button label for command selection. Additional information is available in

(3) Resource
The status of the enable signal is displayed in this area:
● "Idle": Display for ReadyIn = 1
● "Not ready": Display for ReadyIn = 0
(4) Jump key to standard view of any faceplate

Use this navigation button to jump to the standard view of a block configured in the engineering
You can find more information on this in the section Opening additional faceplates (Page 217).
(5) Release batch

This area displays if the block is released for operation via SIMATIC BATCH (BatchEn = 1).
(6) Batch name

This area displays the name of the batch that is currently running (Batchname).
(7) Batch ID
This area displays the identification number of the batch that is currently running (BatchID).
(8) Batch step

This area displays the step number of the batch that is currently running (StepNo).
(9) Display channel 1 to 8

This area is only visible when the (10) "Expand" button is pressed.
The "Allocation" and "Release" status of the channels 1 to 8 are displayed in this area.
The next channel for allocation, which is in waiting position, is marked with a yellow exclamation
mark.
(11) Expand/Collapse
This button enables or disables the display areas (9). The label of the button changes
accordingly.

7.7.8.3 ShrdResL general preview
ShrdResL general preview

● Green check mark: The OS operator can control this parameter.
● Gray check mark: The OS operator cannot control this parameter at this time due to the
process.
operator permissions (OS_Perm).
The following enabled operation is shown here:
7.7.8.4 ShrdResL preview
ShrdResL preview

Each of the eight channels has its own preview. The previews of the individual channels are
identical. The preview shown in this graphic is of channel 4.

(1) Allocation
The allocation status of the channel is displayed in this area.
● "No": Display for Occ_1 = 0
● "Requested": Display for Occ_1 = 1and ActChnNo = 0
● "Active": Display for ActChnNo = 1
(2) Enable
The status of the enable is displayed in this area.
● "Yes": Display for ChnEn = 1
● "No": Display for ChnEn = 0
(3) Release batch

This area displays if the block is released for operation via SIMATIC BATCH (BatchEn = 1).
(4) Batch name

This area displays the name of the batch that is currently running (Batchname).
(5) Batch ID
This area displays the identification number of the batch that is currently running (BatchID).
(6) Batch step

This area displays the step number of the batch that is currently running (StepNo).
7.7.8.5 ShrdResL parameter view
Parameter view of ShrdResL


Icons for operation enable:
process.
operator permissions (OS_Perm).
(2) Parameters
In this area, you can change the parameters and thereby influence the behavior of ShrdResL.
You can find more information on this in the section Changing values (Page 270).
● "Priority Chn 1": Priority for channel 1
7.7.8.6 Block icon for ShrdResL
Block icons for ShrdResL

● Display active channel
● Process tag type (2 only)
● Memo display (2 only)
● Fixed text (language dependent, 2 only)

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7.8 ShrdResS - Multiplexer for shared resources (Small)
7.8.1 Description for ShrdResS

Family: Drives
Area of application for ShrdResS

● Organize individual requests for downstream block from upstream applications
How it works
The block coordinates the access from up to four SFC step sequencers to a technologic block
of the families "Drives" or "Dose". These blocks include:
● Motors
● Valves
● Dosers
The block has four channels, each with a standardized command interface.

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applications are possible. Use the cascade by interconnecting the output parameter CasOut
of the first block to the input parameter CasIn of the second block. The output interface of the
upstream block is then used as channel 4 for the second block.
As soon as a channel is allocated, its command interface is aligned 1-to-1 with the command
interface at the output.
The channel with the lower number always has priority with shared allocation. Cascaded blocks
are always allocated to channel 4 of the upstream block; they are then in 4th place.
Configuration
of this block.


You can find a description for each parameter in section ShrdResS I/Os (Page 1319).

0 ReadyIn, readiness signal of the interconnected technologic block
1 ChnEn_1
2 ChnEn_2
3 ChnEn_3
4 ChnEn_4
5 Ready, channel allocation is possible
6 ActChnNo = 1, 1 = Channel 1 enabled
10 MultiOcc, 1 = Request for more than one channel
11 Cascaded, 1 = 4. Channel is cascaded
12 BatchEn
13 Occupied
14 - 20 Not used
21 BaEn_1
22 BaEn_2
23 BaEn_3
24 BaEn_4
25 Occ_1
26 Occ_2
27 Occ_3
28 Occ_4
29 - 31 Not used
See also
ShrdResS modes (Page 1314)
ShrdResS functions (Page 1315)
ShrdResS error handling (Page 1318)
ShrdResS messaging (Page 1318)
ShrdResS block diagram (Page 1327)
7.8.2 ShrdResS modes
ShrdResS operating modes


See also
Description for ShrdResS (Page 1312)
ShrdResS I/Os (Page 1319)
7.8.3 ShrdResS functions
Functions of ShrdResS

If the block is cascaded, the standard view of the ShrdResS block interconnected to CasIn
can be opened in addition to the freely configured faceplate.

Bit Function
Readiness signal
In order to assign one of the channels, the ready signal must be ReadyIn = 1 and at least one
channel enable must be ChnEn_x = 1 (x = 1...4) . The ready signal is output at the Ready
output.

Channel management
Overview of the channel management
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Allocate/enable channel
A channel can only be allocated if the readiness signal (ReadyIn = 1) and the respective
channel enabling is available for the allocation ChnEn_x = 1.
With ChnEn_x = 0 the channel x is disabled and cannot be allocated.
The allocation of a channel by the upstream application is accomplished via the input Occ_x.
As long as this input is 1, the channel is allocated and enabled. The applied commands are
aligned 1-to-1 with the output command interface.
The number of the allocated channel is displayed at the output ActChnNo (INT format). If no
channel is allocated, the output is 0.

Enable/disable channel
If no channel enabling via Occ_x = 0 occurs or if the channel is disabled via ChnEn_x = 0, the
next highest priority channel is automatically switched to the command outputs. If there is no
other allocation request (every Occ_x = 0), the commands of the output interface are reset to
the default values.
Channel prioritization
Channel 1 has the highest priority, channel 4 has the lowest. If the input Occ_x is set at multiple
enabled channels, the channel with the highest priority is allocated and the output
MultiOcc = 1 is set.

Cascading
For cascading, the output CasOut of a ShrdResS block B must be connected with the input
CasIn of the downstream ShrdResS block A. Therefore, the fourth channel of the downstream
block ShrdResS A is allocated by the ShrdResS B block connected to CasIn. The command
interface of the fourth channel is tracked in this case to the output interface of the connected
ShrdResS B block.
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in the block code during cascading.
See also


7.8.4 ShrdResS error handling
ShrdResS error handling

Please refer to the section Error handling (Page 121) in the basic instructions.
● Error numbers


-1 Predefined value when inserting the block; block will not be processed
40 Interconnection error on CasIn, incorrect block type interconnected
See also
7.8.5 ShrdResS messaging
Messaging

See also
7.8.6 ShrdResS I/Os
I/Os of ShrdResS
Input parameters

AutMod_1* 1= "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


CasIn Input for cascade, to be interconnected ANY
with the output parameter CasOut of the
preceding ShrdResS block
ChnEn_1 1 = Channel 1 is enabled and can be al‐ STRUCT -
located ● Value: BOOL ● 1
0 = Channel 1 is blocked and cannot be ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
allocated.
allocated.
allocated.
ChnEn_4* 1 = Channel 4 is enabled and can be al‐ STRUCT -
allocated.
ChnCmd_1 Channel 1: Command interface (re‐ STRUCT
served)
served)
served)
served)
Ctrl01_1* 1. Control command for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlW1_1* 1. Available user control word for chan‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nel 1
nel 2
nel 3
nel 4
nel 1
nel 2
nel 3
nel 4
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
ManMod_1* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
for channel 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModLi_1* 1 = Control via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Occ_1 1 = Occupied BOOL 0
Is also used as a control signal for the
channel allocation for channel 1
ReadyIn Readiness signal: STRUCT -
1 = Signal for channel enabling active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RstLi_1* 1 = Resetting via interconnection for STRUCT -
channel 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SelFpRes Selection for faceplate resource ANY
SP_Ex_1 1 = Select external setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
nection) for channel 1 ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_In_1* 1 = Select internal setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP1Ext_1* 1. External setpoint for channel 1 STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
algorithm.
Output parameters

ActChnNo Displaying the allocated channel INT 0
AutMod 1= "Automatic mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Cascaded 1 = Block is cascaded BOOL 0
CasOut 1 = Output parameter for cascade forma‐ DWORD 16#00000000
tion, to be interconnected with the input
parameter CasIn of the following
ShrdResS block
Ctrl01 1. Control command STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlW1 1. Available user control word DWORD 16#00000000
CtrlW2 2. Available user control word DWORD 16#00000000
errors
see ShrdResS error handling
(Page 1318)
ManMod 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ModLi 1 = Control via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MultiOcc 1 = More than one channel request is BOOL 0
present
Occupied 1 = Occupied BOOL 0
channel allocation
Ready 1 = Active readiness STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP_ExtLi 1 = Select external setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


SP_IntLi 1 = Select internal setpoint (via intercon‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP1Ext 1. External setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SP2Ext 2. External setpoint STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StepNo Step number DWORD 16#00000000
See also
7.8.7 ShrdResS block diagram
ShrdResS block diagram

See also

7.8.8.1 ShrdResS views
Views of the ShrdResS block

The block ShrdResS provides the following views:
● ShrdResS standard view (Page 1328)
● ShrdResS preview (Page 1330)
● Block icon for ShrdResS (Page 1331)
7.8.8.2 ShrdResS standard view
ShrdResS standard view


(1) Allocation
The allocation status is displayed in this area.
● "None": Display for Status1.Bit 10 = 0 and Status1.Bit 13 = 0
● "Requested": Display for Status1.Bit 10 = 1 and Status1.Bit 13 = 0
● "Active": Display for Status1.Bit 13 = 1
(2) Active channel

The channel number of the active channel is displayed in this area.
If text is configured for this command (Text 1 in the object properties), it is displayed as
additional text and button label for command selection. Additional information is available in
Use the ← button to switch to the standard view of the connected CasIn block.
Use the → button to switch to the standard view of the connected CasOut block.
(3) Resource
The status of the general enable signal is displayed in this area.
● "Idle": Display for ReadyIn = 1
● "Not ready": Display for ReadyIn = 0
Use the → button to switch to the standard view of the connected SelFpRes block.
(4) Release batch:

This area shows you if the block is released for operation via SIMATIC BATCH (BatchEn =
1).
(5) Batch name

(6) Batch ID
(7) Batch step

This area shows you the step number of the batch that is currently running (StepNo).
(8) Display channel 1-4

This area is only visible when the (9) "Expand" button is pressed.
The "Allocation" und "Release" status of channels 1-4 are displayed in this area.

(9) Expand / Collapse

This button enables or disables the display area (8). The label of the button changes
accordingly.
7.8.8.3 ShrdResS preview
ShrdResS preview

Each of the four channels has its own preview. The previews of the individual channels are
identical except for number (7) . The preview described here is based on channel 4.
(1) Allocation
The allocation status of the channel is displayed in this area.
● "No": Display for Occ_1 = 0
● "Requested": Display for Occ_1 = 1 and ActChnNo = 0
● "Active": Display for ActChnNo = 1
(2) Enable
The status of the enable is displayed in this area.
● "Yes": Display for ChnEn = 1
● "No": Display for ChnEn = 0
(3) Release batch:

This area shows you if the block is released for operation via SIMATIC BATCH (BatchEn =
1).
(4) Batch name


(5) Batch ID
(6) Batch step

This area shows you the step number of the batch that is currently running (StepNo).
(7) Button ←
Use the ← button to switch to the standard view of the cascaded ShrdResS block. This button
is only available for channel 4.
7.8.8.4 Block icon for ShrdResS
Block icons for ShrdResS

● Display active channel
● Process tag type (2 only)
● Memo display (2 only)
● Fixed text (language dependent, 2 only)

1
2

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2


7.9 Vlv2WayL - Two-way valve
7.9.1 Description of Vlv2WayL

Family: Drives
Area of application for Vlv2WayL

● Control of multi-way valves with up to three switching positions. One of these positions is
the neutral position (de-energized position)
● Control of three individual valves (valve network) to implement a 2-way valve circuit with
neutral position (de-energized position)
How it works
The multi-way valve (or valve network) is controlled via position 0 (neutral position), position
1 (way 1), or position 2 (way 2). Various inputs are available for controlling the positions.
Configuration
For the Vlv2WayL block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag
● Two-way valve (Valve2Way) (Page 2432)
of this block.


You can find a description for each parameter in section Vlv2WayL I/Os (Page 1350).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 "Open"/"Closed" command for V0
11 Feedback error without control change
12 Feedback error due to control change
13 BypProt active
19 Display „Force Pos0“
22 Feedback for Pos0 OK
25 Feedback for current position OK
26 Automatic preview Pos0
29 SafeV0
30 SafeV1
31 SafeV2

0 MsgLock
1 Forcing active


3 WarnAct.Value
(Page 154)
5 For the status display error in the valve
6 Current monitoring time P0 is visible
7 Current monitoring time V0 is visible
12 1 = Input parameter FbkP1 is connected and Feature.Bit12 = 1
13 1 = Input parameter FbkP2 is connected and Feature.Bit12 = 1
14 1 = Input parameter FbkP0 is connected
15 1 = Input parameter FbkV0 is connected and Feature.Bit12 = 0
18 Reset request in automatic
LocalSetting = 4
20 CtrlV0.Value
21 CtrlV1.Value
22 CtrlV2.Value
23 FbkV0Out.Value
24 FbkV1Out.Value
25 FbkV2Out.Value
26 FbkP0Out.Value
27 Feedback V0 (FbkV0), for OS display only
31 MS_RelOp

3 Pos0Out
4 Travel in position 0
5 Monitoring error in position 0


6 Pos1Out
9 Pos2Out
12 Preview position 0 control CtrlV0
21 Preview for automatic control CtrlV0
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 1 = with position feedback messages (Feature.Bit12)
31 Not used

16 - 22 Not used


27 1 = Input parameter CtrlV0ChnST is interconnected
30 - 31 Not used
See also
Vlv2WayL messaging (Page 1349)
Vlv2WayL block diagram (Page 1361)
Vlv2WayL error handling (Page 1346)
Vlv2WayL modes (Page 1337)
Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43)
7.9.2 Vlv2WayL modes
Vlv2WayL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"
Valve actions you can control in "local mode":
● Travel to neutral position (Pos0Local = 1)
● Moving to position 1 (Pos1Local = 1)
● Moving to position 2 (Pos2Local = 1).
A block operated in "local mode" is controlled either by "local" signals (input parameters
Pos0Local = 1, Pos1Local = 1 and Pos2Local = 1) or by feedback signals (input

parameters FdbV0, FdbV1, FdbV2 and FdbP0; if no position can be assigned, the last valid
position is accepted). Configuration takes place via the input parameter LocalSetting.
"Automatic mode"
Valve actions you can control in "automatic mode":
● Travel to neutral position (Pos0Aut = 1)
● Moving to position 1 (Pos1Aut = 1)
● Moving to position 2 (Pos2Aut = 1).
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
Valve actions you can control in "manual mode":
● Travel to neutral position (Pos0Man = 1)
● Moving to position 1 (Pos1Man = 1)
● Moving to position 2 (Pos2Man = 1).
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkV0Out.ST
● FbkV1Out.ST
● FbkV2Out.ST
● FbkP0Out.ST
● FbkP1Out.ST
● FbkP2Out.ST
● Pos0.ST
● Pos1.ST
● Pos2.ST

See also
Vlv2WayL I/Os (Page 1350)
Description of Vlv2WayL (Page 1333)
7.9.3 Vlv2WayL functions
Functions of Vlv2WayL
Defining valve positions for individual valves

The control outputs for position 1 and position 2 can be selected individually with DefPos1
and DefPos2:
Route 1 or route 2 Control outputs

DefPos1 or DefPos2 Valve V0 (CtrlV0) Valve V1 (CtrlV1) Valve V2 (CtrlV2)
0 closed closed closed
1 closed closed open
2 closed open closed
3 closed open open
4 open closed closed
5 open closed open
6 open open closed
7 open open open
Position 0 is the neutral position (de-energized state) and cannot be configured. In position 0
all control outputs are de-energized (CtrlVx = 0).

(Page 52). In addition to the static control outputs CtrlV0, CtrlV1, CtrlV2, Pos0Out,
Pos1Out, Pos2Out, the block also has pulse outputs P_CtrlV0, P_CtrlV1, P_CtrlV2,
P_CtrlP0, P_CtrlP1, P_CtrlP2 which are output depending on the static control outputs.

Neutral position
(Page 48). The neutral position (de-energized state) is set individually using parameters
SafeV0, SafeV1, SafeV2 for each valve (CtrlV0, CtrlV1, CtrlV2):
● SafeVx = 0 means that at CtrlVx = 0 the valve drive closes and at CtrlVx = 1 it opens
(de-energized state is "closed")
● SafeVx = 1 means that at CtrlVx = 0 the valve drive opens and at CtrlVx = 1 it closes(de-
energized state is "open")

motors and valves (Page 51). The warning signal is output before the valve moves into position
1 or position 2 . No warning signal is output for position 0 (neutral position).
You can generate warning signals when, for example, valves open. Warning signals can be
generated in the following modes:
● Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) (Input parameter
WarnTiMan)
WarnTiAut)
WarnTiAut. If, for example, a valve opens then, this is displayed at the output parameter with
WarnAct = 1. The valve then opens after the set warning time has expired and WarnAct then
returns to 0.
Feedback monitoring
The monitoring of the feedback signal is dependent on Feature.Bit12 "Position feedback
signals are active (Page 172)".
Valve feedback signals are active (Feature.Bit12 = 0):

Startup characteristic monitoring is individually set up for every output signal CtrlV0, CtrlV1,
CtrlV2 via parameters MonTiV0Dynamic, MonTiV1Dynamic and MonTiV2Dynamic and
is set for position 0 via MonTiP0Dynamic. The parameter MonTiStatic monitors compliance
with the position.

The position feedback signals (FbkP1, FbkP2) are not used to monitor the control outputs.
Note
The monitoring function does not take into consideration the neutral positions (SafeV0,
SafeV1, SafeV2), which means the feedback messages FbkV0, FbkV1, FbkV2 must
correspond to the CtrlV0, CtrlV1, CtrlV2 controls (e.g., CtrlV0 = 1 means the feedback
FbkV0 is monitored for "1").
FbkP0 must not occur for positions 1 or 2; at position 0, FbkV0, FbkV1 and FbkV2 must not
occur.
If there are several feedback messages for position 0 (e.g. with a valve network), these must
be combined using an upstream AND block at FbkP0.
Position feedback signals are active (Feature.Bit12 = 1):

Startup characteristic monitoring is individually set up for the position feedback signals
Pos1Out and Pos2Out via the parameters MonTiP1Dynamic and MonTiVP2Dynamic and
for position 0 via MonTiP0Dynamic. The MonTiStatic parameter monitors compliance with
the position.
The position feedback signals FbkP0, FbkP1 and FbkP2 are used to monitor the output signals
Pos0Out, Pos1Out and Pos2Out.
Note
The separate valve feedback signals(FbkV0, FbkV1, FbkV2) are not used to monitor the
control outputs.
Disabling feedback
This block provides the standard function Disabling feedback for valves (Page 100). Feedback
monitoring can be deactivated separately for each feedback with NoFbkV0, NoFbkV1,
NoFbkV2, NoFbkP0, NoFbkP1, NoFbkP2.


This block provides the standard function Forcing operating modes (Page 41). The inputs
Pos0Force, Pos1Force, Pos2Force force the block into position 0, position 1 or position
2.
Simulating signals
This block provides the standard function Simulating signals (Page 59)

Interlocks

(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See Vlv2WayL error handling
(Page 1346)
Group error
● CSF
● MonDynV0 only with valve feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 0)
● MonDynP0
● MonDynP1only with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
● MonDynP2only with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
● MonStaV0
● MonStaV1
● MonStaV2
● MonStaP0
● FaultExt



(Page 106).

● FbkV0Out.ST only with valve feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 0)
● FbkP0Out.ST
● FbkP1Out.STonly with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
● FbkP2Out.STonly with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
● LocalLi.ST
● Pos0Local.ST
● Pos1Local.ST
● Pos2Local.ST
● V0P0ChnST.ST
● V1P1ChnST.ST
● V2P2ChnST.ST
● Pos0Aut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

● Pos0Aut.ST
● Pos1Aut.ST
● Pos2Aut.ST





Bit Function
4 1 = Operator can switch to position 0
7 1 = Operator can reset the valve
9 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for the end position
11 Not used
13 - 31 Not used
Note

Configurable reactions with the Feature parameter

Bit Function
12 Position feedback signals are active (Page 172)
In pushbutton operation (Bit 4 = 0) the automatic commands in "automatic mode" are latching,
in other words Pos0Aut, Pos1Aut, Pos2Aut can be reset to 0 after switching to the selected
position. In "manual" and "local" modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and
in the absence of automatic commands the position is tracked.
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1) positions 1 and 2 are selected by static signals via inputs
Pos1Aut and Pos2Aut. If inputs Pos1Aut and Pos2Aut are not set, the block switches to
position 0. Control via Pos0Aut is not needed.
Bit Function

Bit Function



Button labels
● Pos0Man
● Pos1Man
● Pos2Man
See also
7.9.4 Vlv2WayL error handling
Vlv2WayL error handling

of all blocks.


● Error numbers


51 For ModLiOp = 1:
● AutModLi = 1 and ManModLi = 1
If "local mode" is enabled:
● Pos0Local = 1 and Pos1Local = 1
If "automatic mode" is enabled:
● Pos0Aut = 1 and Pos1Aut = 1
Generally:
● Pos0Force = 1 and Pos1Force = 1



command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local mode Valve is set to Pos0.
Localsetting = 3 (Feature2.Bit4 = 0):
Pos1Local = 1 and Pos2Local = 1 or
Pos1Local = 1 and Pos0Local = 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and Pos2Local = 1
Pos1Local = 1 and Pos2Local = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pos1Force = 1 and Pos2Force = 1 or
Localsetting = 3 and forc‐ Pos1Force = 1 and Pos0Force = 1 or
ing
Pos0Force = 1 and Pos2Force = 1
Forcing and no "local mode" Pos1Force = 1 and Pos2Force = 1 or
Pos1Force = 1 and Pos0Force = 1 or
Pos0Force = 1 and Pos2Force = 1
"Automatic mode" and no Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0):
forcing Pos1Aut = 1 and Pos2Aut = 1 or
Pos1Aut = 1 and Pos0Aut = 1 or
Pos0Aut = 1 and Pos2Aut = 1
Pos1Aut = 1 and Pos2Aut = 1
"Manual mode" and no forcing Pos1Man = 1 and Pos0Man = 1 or
Pos1Man = 1 and Pos0Man = 1 or
Pos0Man = 1 and Pos2Man = 1

See also

7.9.5 Vlv2WayL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Position 0 feedback error (neutral
position)
Position 1 or 2 feedback error
Explanation:

stance
Explanation:


1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also
7.9.6 Vlv2WayL I/Os

I/Os of Vlv2WayL
Input parameters

AutModLi* 1= "Automatic mode" via: STRUCT -
Interconnection or SFC (controlled via ● Value: BOOL ● 0
ModLiOp = 1) ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


and in "simulation"
Error handling (Page 121) ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
DefPos1 Output signal parameter setting for posi‐ INT 3
tion 1
DefPos2 Output signal parameter setting for posi‐ INT 6
tion 2
EventTs, Event16Ts.
there.
sage 1 ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


FbkP0 1 = Feedback for position 0 STRUCT -
● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
FbkV0 1 = Feedback for control output CtrlV0 STRUCT -
● Bit:0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● Bit:0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
you can operate the block without reset ● Value:BOOL ● 1
appeared ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
(Bypass information
bit)
LocalLi 1 = Activate "local mode" via plant signals STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80


or SFC (controlled by ModLiOp = 1) ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
0 = Operator ● Value:BOOL ● 0
1 = Interconnection or SFC ● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
MonSafePos 1 = Go to neutral position in the event of BOOL 1
monitoring errors
MonTiP0Dynamic* Monitoring time for position 0 after oper‐ REAL 3.0
ation in [s]
ation in [s]
ation in [s]
MonTiV0Dynamic* Monitoring time for feedback errors REAL 3.0
FdbV0 after operation in [s]
erator
ly)
NoFbkP0 1 = Feedback for position 0 not present BOOL 0
NoFbkV0 1 = Feedback for control output CtrlV0 BOOL 0
not present
not present
not present


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1339) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
neutral position ● Value:BOOL ● 1
0 = Valve activation not enabled on OS ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
(Bypass information
bit)
Pos0Aut* 1 = Select position 0 in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Pos0Force 1 = Force position 0 STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Pos0Local 1 = Select position 0 in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Pos0Man* 1 = Select position 0 in "manual mode" BOOL 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80


● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
once the interlocking condition has dis‐ ● Value:BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
SafeV0 Neutral position for valve V0 (CtrlV0): BOOL 0
1= Open
0 = Closed
1= Open
0 = Closed
1= Open
0 = Closed
ly)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


standard view
preview
ue 1
ue 2
OS
V0P0ChnST Signal status of output channel for STRUCT -
CtrlV0 or Pos0Out ● Value: BOOL ● 0
Should be connected to an output chan‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
nel block
nel block
nel block
WarnTiAut Prewarning for valve movement into po‐ REAL 0.0
sition 1 or position 2 in "automatic mode"
in [s]
WarnTiMan Prewarning for valve movement into po‐ REAL 0.0
sition 1 or position 2 in "manual mode"
in [s]
algorithm.

Output parameters

0 = "Manual mode" is enabled ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
mands
CtrlV0 Control output V0 STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
CurrMonP0 Remaining monitoring time P0 [s] DINT 0
CurrMonV0 Remaining monitoring time V0 [s] DINT 0
errors
block, see Vlv2WayL error handling
(Page 1346)
FbkP0Out Feedback from position 0 STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
FbkV0Out Control output feedback CtrlV0 STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80


● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynP0 1 = Feedback error for position 0 due to STRUCT -
a control change ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynV0 1 = Feedback error for FdbV0 due to STRUCT -
control change ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
MonStaP0 1 = Feedback error for position 0 due to STRUCT -
an unexpected feedback change ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80


● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
MonStaV0 1 = Feedback error FdbV0 due to unex‐ STRUCT -
pected feedback change ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Release for OS operator ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_CtrlP0 1 = Pulse signal for moving the valve to STRUCT -
position 0 ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
P_CtrlV0 1 = Pulse signal for moving the valve to STRUCT -
route 0 (V0) ● Value:BOOL ● 0
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80


● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Pos0 1 = Pos0 is reached STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
Pos0Out 1 = Position 0 is active STRUCT -
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for valve movement to STRUCT -
position 1 or position 2 enabled (param‐ ● Value:BOOL ● 0
eter WarnTiAut and WarnTiMan)
● ST:BYTE ● 16#80

See also
7.9.7 Vlv2WayL block diagram
Vlv2WayL block diagram

See also
7.9.8.1 Vlv2WayL views
Views of the Vlv2WayL block

The block Vlv2WayL provides the following views:
● Vlv2WayL standard view (Page 1362)
● Vlv2WayL parameter view (Page 1365)
● Vlv2WayL preview (Page 1367)
● Block icon for Vlv2WayL (Page 1372)

7.9.8.2 Vlv2WayL standard view
Vlv2WayL standard view


(2) Selecting the position for 2-way valve

This area shows you the default operating state for the valve. The following states can be
● "Pos0"
● "Pos1"
● "Pos2"
and text (Page 218)



(Page 110)), e.g.:

(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"


● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "End position error"
● "Control error"

● "Force Pos0"
● "Force Pos1"
● "Force Pos2"

mode".
The display shows what state the valve would assume if you switched from "manual" or "local"
(12) Status display of the valve

You can find additional information on this in the section Block icon for Vlv2WayL
(Page 1372).

(13) Neutral position of the valve

The neutral position of the valve is shown here.
If the neutral position of the valve is "Closed" (SafePos = 0), a gray valve is shown.
If the neutral position of the valve is "Open" (SafePos = 0), a green valve is shown.
7.9.8.3 Vlv2WayL parameter view
Parameter view of Vlv2WayL
Two-way valve with separate valve feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 0)
Two-way valve with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)

(1) Monitoring
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the valve. Refer to the Changing
● "Control P0": Monitoring time while "opening"/"closing" the valve
● "Control V0": Monitoring time while "opening"/"closing" the valve
● "End position": Monitoring time for maintaining the valve position
Enable monitoring
(2) Service
● "Simulation"
this.

process

7.9.8.4 Vlv2WayL preview
Preview of Vlv2WayL
Two-way valve with single value feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 0)
The preview has an upper half and a lower half. You can change between the two halves with
the arrow keys.

Two-way valve with position feedback signals (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
the arrow keys.


● Pos0Aut
● Pos1Aut
● Pos2Aut
(2) Preview area

● "Monitoring time P0": Display of the remaining monitoring time P0 (Feature.Bit12 = 1)
● "Monitoring time V0": Display of the remaining monitoring time V0 (Feature.Bit12 = 0)



process
● "Pos0": You can set the valve to position 0.
● "Reset": You can reset the valve if errors occur.
(4) Specified Position

Preview of the valve positions, as configured in the engineering system (ES).

● "Permission":
– 0 = Valve activation not enabled on OS
● "Protection":

● "Interlock":
● "Local Pos0": 1 = Block was set to position 0 in "local mode"
Control and feedback signals with Feature.Bit12 = 0
● "Control Pos0": 1 = Control signal for the position 0
● "Control V0": 1 = Control signal for the valve 0
● "Feedback Pos0": 1 = Valve is in position 0
● "Feedback V0": 1 = Feedback if valve 0 was opened
Control and feedback signals with Feature.Bit12 = 1
Control signals of the output channel block
● "Channel control V0 P0": Control signal for V0 or P0 of the output channel block

(Page 217).
7.9.8.5 Block icon for Vlv2WayL
Properties of the Vlv2WayLblock icon

● Violation of alarm, warning, and tolerance limits as well as the control system fault
● Operating modes
● Forcing states
● Interlocks
● Memo display
● Valve status display

1


10

icon)
Valve status display

The following valve states are shown here:
Icon Meaning
Valve open
Error at valve
Valve is opening

Icon Meaning
Valve closed
Valve is closing

7.10 VlvL - Valve (Large)
7.10.1 Description of VlvL

Family: Drives
Area of application for VlvL

● Controlling a valve in two positions ("open"/"closed") with adjustable neutral position
Note
This block is also available as a small block. A comparison of the VlvL and VlvS blocks is
available in the section: VlvL compared to VlvS (Page 1092)
How it works
The valve is opened or closed by a control signal. The signal 0 corresponds to the de-energized
state (neutral position) of the valve.
The control is monitored by the "open"/"close" (feedback) signals. Missing feedback can be
derived from the control in the block.
Various inputs are available for control purposes. The next sections provide more detailed
information on configuration, operating principles, visualization and operation.
Configuration
For the VlvL block, the Advanced Process Library contains a template for process tag types
as an example with an application scenario for this block.
● Valve (Valve_Lean) (Page 2431)
of this block.


You can find a description for each parameter in section VlvL I/Os (Page 1389).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
8 "Open"/"Closed" command (1 = "Open")
9 FbkOpenOut.Value
10 FbkCloseOut.Value
13 BypProt
19 Display „Forced open“
20 Display „Forced close“
21 Force
22 Automatic preview (1 = "Open")
23 Bumpless switchover to "automatic mode" enabled
24 SafePos
27 WarnAct.Value
28 For the Error status display in the Closed valve
29 For the Error status display in the Opened valve
(Page 154)


0 MsgLock
1 Not used
3 - 15 Not used
16 1 = Input parameter FbkClose is connected
17 1 = Input parameter FbkOpen is connected
LocalSetting = 4
20 1 = Valve open
21 1 = Valve closed
22 1 = Valve opens
23 1 = Valve closes
24 - 29 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

15 - 25 Not used
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value


29 RdyToStart.Value
30 - 31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used
See also
VlvL messaging (Page 1387)
Overview of the modes (Page 70)
VlvL block diagram (Page 1396)
VlvL error handling (Page 1386)
VlvL modes (Page 1378)
Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43)
7.10.2 VlvL modes
VlvL operating modes

The block supports all standard modes:
descriptions.
"Local mode"
Valve actions you can control in "local mode":
● "Open" (OpenLocal = 1)
● "Close" (CloseLocal = 1)

A block operated in "local mode" is controlled either by "local" signals or by feedback signals
(input parameters FbkOpen and FbkClose; if no position can be assigned, the last valid
"Automatic mode"
● "Open" (OpenAut = 1)
● "Close" (CloseAut = 1)
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
● "Open" (OpenMan = 1)
● "Close" (CloseMan = 1)
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● Opened.ST
● Closed.ST
● Opening.ST
● Closing.ST
See also
Description of VlvL (Page 1375)
VlvL I/Os (Page 1389)


7.10.3 VlvL functions
Functions of VlvL

Bit Function
10 Not used
12 - 31 Not used
Note

Interlocks
Resetting the block in case of interlocks

(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See VlvL error handling (Page 1386)
Group error
● CSF
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt


(Page 106).


● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● OpenLocal.ST
● CloseLocal.ST
● CtrlChn.ST
● OpenAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● CloseAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

● OpenAut.ST
● CloseAut.ST

This block provides the standard function Forcing operating modes (Page 41). Inputs
OpenForce and CloseForce force the block to open or close.
Feedback monitoring
This block provides the standard function Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98). Startup
characteristics are monitored by setting parameterMonTiDynamic. The parameter
MonTiStatic monitors compliance with the position.
Disabling feedback
monitoring can be deactivated separately for each feedback with NoFbkOpen or
NoFbkClose as required.




motors and valves (Page 51). The warning signal is output before the valve moves away from
the neutral position. No signal is output for movement to the neutral position.
WarnTiMan)
● Description of VlvL (Page 1375) (Input parameter WarnTiAut)
WarnTiAut. If, for example, a valve opens then, this is displayed at the output parameter with
returns to 0.
Simulating signals

Neutral position
(Page 48). The neutral position (de-energized state) is set using the SafePos parameter.
● SafePos = 0 means that at Ctrl = 0 the valve drive closes and at Ctrl = 1 it opens (de-
energized state is "closed")
● SafePos = 1 means that at Ctrl = 0 the valve drive opens and at Ctrl = 1 it closes (de-
energized state is "open")



Bit Function
in other words OpenAut, CloseAut can be reset to zero after changing the control. In
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), the control is selected with the static signal OpenAut. If input
OpenAut is not set the valve is closed. Control via CloseAut is not needed. If the "Activate
command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is also activated, the OpenAut input is reset to
the neutral position after evaluation in the block.
Bit Function

Bit Function



(Page 52). In addition to the static control output Out, the block also has pulse outputs P_Open,
P_Close, which are dependent on the static control output.

Button labels
● OpenMan
● CloseMan
See also

7.10.4 VlvL error handling
Error handling of VlvL

blocks.
● Error numbers


OpenLocal = 1 and CloseLocal = 1
OpenAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1
OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1

This error can be output by the block. Refer to the Error handling (Page 121) section for more
on this.

This error can be output by the block. Refer to the Error handling (Page 121) section for more
on this.

command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local mode Valve is set to its neutral
Localsetting = 3 (Feature2.Bit4 = 0): position.
Local: Localsetting = 1 or OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1
Localsetting = 3 and forc‐
ing
Forcing and no "local mode" OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1
"Automatic mode" and no Pushbutton operation
forcing (Feature2.Bit4 = 0):
"Manual mode" and no forcing OpenMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1

See also
7.10.5 VlvL messaging
Messaging


stance
Feedback error
Explanation:

stance
External message 1
External message 2
External message 3
Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
can be used. See the "Process Control System PCS 7 - Engineering System" manual.

See also
7.10.6 VlvL I/Os

I/Os of VlvL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
BypProt 1 = Bypassing interlock is active in "local BOOL 0
mode" and in simulation
CloseAut* 1 = Select Close valve in "automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseForce 1 = Force valve closure STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseLocal 1 = Select Close valve in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseMan* 1 = Select Close valve in "manual mode" BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


nological block and the message blocks
EventTs, Event16Ts.
parameter of the EventTs block. When
this interconnection is configured, the
messages of the EventTs block are dis‐
played on the OS in the alarm view of the
technological block and can also be ac‐
knowledged there.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpen 1 = Valve open feedback signal STRUCT -
FbkClose 1 = Valve closed feedback signal STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0


● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1= "Manual mode" via: OS operator (con‐ BOOL 1
trolled via ModLiOp = 0)
monitoring errors
MonTiDynamic* Monitoring time after operation in [s] REAL 3.0
erator
ly)
NoFbkClose 1 = No feedback present for "valve BOOL 0
closed"
NoFbkOpen 1 = No feedback present for "valve open" BOOL 0


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenAut* 1 = Select Open valve in "automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenForce 1 = Force valve opening STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenLocal 1 = Select Open valve in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenMan* 1 = Select Open valve in "manual mode" BOOL 0
(Page 1380) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
neutral position ● Value:BOOL ● 1
0 = Valve activation not enabled on OS ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
(Bypass information
bit)
once the interlocking condition has dis‐ ● Value:BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


SafePos Neutral position for valve: BOOL 0
1= Open
0 = Closed
ly)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
preview
ue 1
ue 2
OS
WarnTiAut Prewarning of valve movement from REAL 0.0
neutral position in "automatic mode" in
[s]
WarnTiMan Prewarning of valve movement from REAL 0.0
neutral position in "manual mode" in [s]
algorithm.

Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
Closed 1 = Valve is closed STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Closing 1 = Valve is closing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ctrl Control output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
errors
block, see VlvL error handling
(Page 1386)
FbkCloseOut Valve closed feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpenOut Valve open feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Opened 1 = Valve is open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Opening 1 = Valve is opening STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
P_Close 1 = Pulse signal to close valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Open 1 = Pulse signal to open valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for valve movement STRUCT -
away from neutral position active (pa‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
rameters WarnTiAut and WarnTiMan)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.10.7 VlvL block diagram
VlvL block diagram

See also

7.10.8.1 VlvL views
Views of the VlvL block

The block VlvL provides the following views:
● VlvL standard view (Page 1397)
● VlvL preview (Page 1401)
● VlvL block icon (Page 1404)
7.10.8.2 VlvL standard view
VlvL standard view




(2) Opening and closing the valve

● "Open"
● "Close"
and text (Page 218)


(Page 110)), e.g.:


(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "Control error"


● "Forced open"
● "Forced close"

mode".

The current status of the valve is graphically displayed here.
You can find more information about this in section VlvL block icon (Page 1404)

Display the neutral position for the valve:
● If the neutral position of the valve is "Closed" (SafePos = 0), , a gray valve is shown.
● If the neutral position of the valve is "Open" (SafePos = 1), a green valve is shown.

7.10.8.3 VlvL preview
Preview of VlvL


● OpenAut
● CloseAut

process


● "Open": You can open the valve.
● "Close": You can close the valve.
● "Reset": You can reset the valve if interlocks or errors occur.

● "Permission":
– 0 = Valve activation not enabled on OS
● "Protection":
● "Interlock":
● "Local open": 1 = Opening the valve in "local mode"
● "Local close": 1 = Closing the valve in "local mode"

● "Control": Display for valve control:

– 0 = Valve is closing
– 1 = Valve is opening
● "Feedback open": 1 = Valve is open
● "Feedback close": 1 = Valve is closed
● "Channel Control": Control signal of the output channel block
system (ES).
(Page 217) .
7.10.8.4 VlvL block icon
Block icons for VlvL

● Operating modes
● Forcing states
● Interlocks
● Memo display


CFC
1
3 Non-rotating block icon

CFC


CFC
10
- Block icon in "Out of serv‐

ice" mode (example with
type 1 block icon)

Icon Meaning
Valve open
Valve closed
Error at valve
Valve is opening
Valve is closing
Valve closed
Valve is closing

7.11 VlvS - Valve (small)
7.11.1 Description of VlvS

Family: Drives
Area of application for VlvS

● Controlling a valve in two positions ("open"/"closed") with adjustable neutral position
Note
This block is also available as a large block. A comparison of the VlvL and VlvS blocks is
available in the section: VlvL compared to VlvS (Page 1092)
How it works
The valve is opened or closed by a control signal. The signal 0 corresponds to the de-energized
state (neutral position) of the valve.
The control is monitored by the "open"/"close" (feedback) signals. Missing feedback can be
derived from the control in the block.
Configuration
of this block.


You can find a description for each parameter in section VlvS I/Os (Page 1418).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value = 1; ManAct.Value = 0
6 LocalAct.Value
7 LockAct.Value
8 "Open"/"Closed" command (1 = "Open")
9 FbkOpenOut.Value
10 FbkCloseOut.Value
13 BypProt
15 Not used
17 - 21 Not used
22 Automatic preview (1 = "Open")
23 Bumpless switchover to "automatic mode" enabled
24 SafePos
25 - 27 Not used
(Page 154)

0 MsgLock
1 Not used
3 - 15 Not used
16 1 = Input parameter FbkClose is interconnected
17 1 = Input parameter FbkOpen is interconnected
19 1 = No impact of input signals on "local mode" when LocalSetting = 2


20 1 = Valve open
21 1 = Valve closed
22 1 = Valve opens
23 1 = Valve closes
24 - 29 Not used
31 MS_RelOp

0-7 Not used
9 - 11 Not used
13 Not used
15 - 25 Not used
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 - 31 Not used
See also
VlvS modes (Page 1409)
VlvS error handling (Page 1415)
VlvS reporting (Page 1417)
VlvS block diagram (Page 1423)
7.11.2 VlvS modes
VlvS operating modes



descriptions.
"Local mode"
Note
"Local mode" for the block VlvS
In contrast to the "Large" blocks, it is only possible to perform settings in this block
LocalSetting with 0, 2 and 5.
"Automatic mode"
Note
Information about the "Small" block
This "Small" block works with pushbutton operation. The automatic commands are therefore
latching, in other words, OpenAut and CloseAut can be reset to 0 after the control is changed.
In "manual" and "local" modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and in the
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).

"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● Opened.ST
● Closed.ST
● Opening.ST
● Closing.ST
See also
Description of VlvS (Page 1407)
VlvS I/Os (Page 1418)
7.11.3 VlvS functions
Functions of VlvS


Bit Function
8 Not used
9 1 = Operator can activate the monitoring time function (Bit 7)
12 - 31 Not used
Note
Button labels
● OpenMan
● CloseMan
Interlocks

(Page 43).


(Page 106).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See VlvS error handling (Page 1415)
Group error
This block provides the standard function Outputting group errors (Page 124)
● CSF
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● FaultExt
Neutral position
(Page 48). The neutral position (de-energized state) is set using the SafePos parameter.
● SafePos = 0 means that at Ctrl = 0 the valve drive closes and at Ctrl = 1 it opens
(de-energized state is "closed")
● SafePos = 1 means that at Ctrl = 0 the valve drive opens and at Ctrl = 1 it closes
(de-energized state is "open")


● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● CtrlChn.ST


● OpenAut.ST
● CloseAut.ST
Feedback monitoring
This block provides the standard function Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98). Startup
characteristics are monitored by setting parameterMonTiDynamic. The parameter
MonTiStatic monitors compliance with the position.


Simulating signals


Bit Function

Bit Function
Bit Function

See also
Disabling feedback for valves (Page 100)
Selecting a unit of measure (Page 221)
Enabling local operator authorization (Page 162)
7.11.4 VlvS error handling
Error handling of VlvS

blocks.
● Error numbers




41 The value for the LocalSetting I/O is not within the valid limit of 0, 2 or 5


command (Page 179).

Feature2 bit 3 =1
"Automatic mode" OpenAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1 Valve is set to its neutral
"Manual mode" OpenMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1 position.

See also


7.11.5 VlvS reporting
Messaging

stance
Feedback error
Explanation:

stance
External message 1
External message 2
Explanation:


1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 - 10 Reserved
See also
7.11.6 VlvS I/Os

I/Os of VlvS
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp 1 = "Automatic mode" via operator (con‐ BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
(Bypass information
bit)


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1 = Manual mode via: OS operator (con‐ BOOL 1
monitoring errors
erator
ly)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1411) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ly)
SafePos Neutral position for valve: BOOL 0
1= Open
0 = Closed
standard view
OS
algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
Ctrl Control output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
errors


block, see VlvS error handling
(Page 1415)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Feature.Bit24
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.11.7 VlvS block diagram
VlvS block diagram

See also


7.11.8.1 VlvS views
Views of the VlvS block

The block VlvS provides the following views:
● VlvS standard view (Page 1424)
● VlvS preview (Page 1427)
● VlvS block icon (Page 1429)
7.11.8.2 VlvS standard view
VlvS standard view



(2) Opening and closing the valve

● "Open"
● "Close"
and text (Page 218)

Click "Reset" for errors. You can find additional information on this in the section Resetting the
block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).

information on this in the section Interlocks (Page 101).
(Page 110)), e.g.:

(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"

● "Control error"


mode".


The current status of the valve is graphically displayed here.
● Green: Valve is open
● Gray: Valve is closed
● Red: Fault at valve
You can find more information about this in section VlvS block icon (Page 1429)

Display the neutral position for the valve:
● If the neutral position of the valve is "Closed" (SafePos = 0), , a gray valve is shown.
● If the neutral position of the valve is "Open" (SafePos = 1), a green valve is shown.
See also
7.11.8.3 VlvS preview
Preview of VlvS


● OpenAut
● CloseAut

process
● "Open": You can open the valve.
● "Close": You can close the valve.
OpStations block. You can find additional information on this in the section Labeling of
buttons and text (Page 218) .


● "Interlock":
● "Control": Display for valve control:
– 0 = Valve is closing
– 1 = Valve is opening
● "Feedback open": 1 = Valve is open
● "Feedback close": 1 = Valve is closed
● "Channel Control": Control signal of the output channel block
See also
Operator control permissions (Page 265)
7.11.8.4 VlvS block icon
Block icons for VlvS

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display


CFC
1

CFC

mode (example with type 1
block icon)


Symbol Meaning
Valve open
Valve closed
Error at valve
Valve is opening
Valve is closing
Valve closed
Valve is closing

7.12 VlvMotL - Motor valve
7.12.1 Description of VlvMotL

Family: Drives
Area of application for VlvMotL

● Motor valve control
How it works
Various operating modes are available for controlling the motor-driven valve. This functionality
allows you to set specific valve states. All changes of modes or states and faults occurring in
this context are monitored, visualized in the faceplate and reported to the operator. Operators
with suitable permissions can use the block icon and the faceplate to view the current states
of the motor-driven valve and to operate it.
Configuration
For the VlvMotL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
● Step controller with assigned actuator block and position feedback (StepControlActor)
(Page 2398)
● Motor valve (ValveMotor) (Page 2433)
of this block.
After a startup without control (Open, Close = 0)", no monitoring of the feedback signals
FbkOpen and FbkClose takes place during the V_MonTiStatic time. Changes to
FbkOpen and FbkClose are applied. This means that the feedback is monitored again, also
in stop state.


You can find a description for each parameter in section VlvMotL I/Os (Page 1453).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
With Feature2.Bit16 = 1, a closed padlock is displayed if "Interlock Open" or
"Interlock Close" is active.
8 Open.Value
9 Motor is stopped
10 Close.Value
11 Torque shutdown enabled (TorqOpen or TorqClose = 1)
When the seal valve function is enabled, the torque shutoff is only active if the
TorqClose signal is enabled before the valve feedback.
12 WarnAct.Value or
IdleTime active
15 Mode Switch Fail
19 Trip.Value
20 Display „Forced open“
22 Display „Forced close“
24 0 = Display neutral position "Closed"
1 = Display neutral position "Open"
25 1 = Display neutral position "Stop"
27 Bypass enabled (BypProt = 1) and Local.Act = 1 or SimOn = 1
29 0 = closed
1 = open


0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value
2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value
6 AV_AL_Act.Value
13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
LocalSetting = 4
20 1 = Valve closes
21 1 = Valve closed
22 1 = Valve stopped
23 1 = Valve opens
24 1 = Valve open
27 Automatic preview for "opening"
28 Automatic preview for "closing"
31 MS_RelOp

0 M_MonStaErr.Value
1 M_MonDynErr.Value
2 V_MonStaErr.Value
3 V_MonDynErr.Value


4 M_MonStopErr.Value
5-7 Not used
(Page 154)
10 Not used
13 1 = Input parameter FbkClosing is connected
15 1 = Input parameter FbkOpening is connected
16 1 = Input parameter TorOpen is connected
17 1 = Input parameter TorClose is connected
18 SimLiOp.Value
19 1 = Enable for "rapid stop"(Feature Bit Enabling rapid stop via faceplate
(Page 172))
22 Not used
23 Command for "rapid stop"
24 "Open"/"Stop" command
25 "Close"/"Stop" command
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value

8 AV not connected


20 "Protection Open" button is enabled
21 "Protection Close" button is enabled
22 1 = "Permission Close" is active
27 1 = "Interlock Close" is active
28 1 = "Protection Close" is active
29 Current motor monitoring time is visible
30 Current valve monitoring time is visible

8 1 = Valve still closes (Status2 Bit 20) but the motor is not running
9 1 = Valve still opens (Status2 Bit 23) but the motor is not running
10 Hidden bypass signal in "Permission Close"
11 Hidden bypass signal in "Interlock Close"
12 Hidden bypass signal in "Protection Close"
13 Feature2.Bit16 Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed
(Page 173)
14 - 15 Not used
See also
VlvMotL messaging (Page 1452)
VlvMotL block diagram (Page 1464)

VlvMotL error handling (Page 1449)

VlvMotL modes (Page 1437)
7.12.2 VlvMotL modes
VlvMotL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"
Motor valve actions you can control in "local mode"
● "Stop" (StopLocal = 1).
A block operated in "local mode" is controlled either by "local" signals or by feedback signals
(input parameters FbkOpen and FbkClose; if no position can be assigned, the last valid
"Automatic mode"
Motor valve actions you can control in "automatic mode":

"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
Motor valve actions you can control in "manual mode":
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● FbkOpngOut.ST
● FbkClsgOut.ST
● Opened.ST
● Closed.ST
● Opening.ST
● Closing.ST
● Stop.ST
● AV_Out.ST
See also
VlvMotL I/Os (Page 1453)
Description of VlvMotL (Page 1432)

7.12.3 VlvMotL functions
Functions of VlvMotL

Bit Function
8 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for the valve startup
9 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for the end position of the valve
10 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring time function of the valve (Bit 8 - 9)
12 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for the motor status
13 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring time function of the motor (Bit 8 - 9)

Bit Function
31 Not used
Note
or restarting the motor. When the "Stop" command is given, the motor goes immediately into
"Stop" mode, and IdleTime starts after the feedback (FbkOpening and FbkClosing = 0)
is given. The motor cannot be started again (open or close) until the IdleTime has expired.

(Page 92).



Interlocks
● Feature2.Bit16 = 0
– Activation enable ("Permission")
– Interlock without reset ("Interlock")
– Interlock with reset ("Protection")
– Activation enable Open ("Permission Open")
– Activation enable Close ("Permission Close")
– Interlock open without reset ("Interlock Open")
– Interlock close without reset ("Interlock Close")
– Interlock open with reset ("Protection Open")
– Interlock close with reset ("Protection Close")


Torque monitoring
The block provides torque monitoring.
The signals of the torque monitoring switches are interconnected to input parameters
TorqOpen and TorqClose for opening and closing the motor valve.
An active torque shutdown is displayed in the parameter either by the value 0 or by the signal
status 16#00 or 16#28.
If the torque shutdown is active, the motor is stopped. You have the option of moving the valve
in the opposite direction.
If, for example, the torque shutdown is active when the valve opens, you can still close the
valve.
Active torque shutoff appears in the standard view of the display area for block states.
When the "Seal valve" function is enabled via Feature.Bit8, the torque shutoff for the
closing TorqClose is also evaluated (see section Sealing the valve).

Reset of motor control after valve end position has been reached
After a motor control in the direction of one of the end positions, open or closed, the valve is
opened or closed accordingly. After the end position is reached, the block is notified of this via
the FbkOpen or FbkClose input. The Feature bit Motor stop in end position depends only
on the corresponding feedback signal (Page 188) can affect the dependencies of the feedback
signals to downscale the motor in the end position.
Note
If you deactivate one of the valve feedback signals via the inputs NoFbkOpen,
NoFbkClose, the corresponding valve feedback signal FbkOpen, FbkClose for the motor
switch off in the end position is no longer evaluated. After the valve monitoring time
V_MonTiDynamic has expired, the corresponding output of the valve feedback signal
FbkOpenOut, FbkCloseOut is set and the associated motor control Open, Close is reset
again.
In the case of missing valve feedback signals, the corresponding signals of the torque
monitoring with the inputs TorqOpen or TorqClose must be used.
Sealing the valve

The function is activated via Feature.Bit8 Sealing the valve (Page 179). The seal valve
function combines the query of the end position CLOSED via the input parameter FbkClose
with the limit violation of the configured torque via the input parameter TorqClose. This
ensures that the valve is completely sealed.
The valve is only considered completely sealed when the feedback for the end position CLOSE
has been received (0->1) and the torque cutoff for Closed is enabled. The torque shutoff should
not come before the feedback in this case. The FbkCloseOut output shows whether the valve
is sealed:
FbkCloseOut := FbkClose.Value has been received (0->1)

And "Torque shutoff closed is enabled"
And "Torque shutoff closed is enabled" did not come before FbkClose (0->1)
"Torque shutoff closed is enabled" means that TorqClose = 0 or the signal status is 16#00
or 16#28.
When "Torque shutoff closed is enabled" comes before the end position feedback closed, this
is displayed in the faceplate in the standard view and the motor stops. Opening the valve is
still possible.
Note
The command text for Close in the standard view and preview can be changed to Seal in the
CFC at the CloseMan parameter in Text 1. See Section Labeling of buttons and text
(Page 218)


(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See VlvMotL error handling
(Page 1449)
Group error
● CSF
● Trip
● V_MonDynErr
● V_MonStaErr
● M_MonDynErr
● M_MonStaErr
● FaultExt


(Page 106).

● FbkClsgOut.ST
● FbkOpngOut.ST
● FbkOpenOut.ST

● FbkCloseOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● OpenLocal.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● TorqClose.ST
● CloseLocal.ST
● Trip.ST
● TorqOpen.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● OpenChn.ST
● CloseChn.ST

● OpenAut.ST
● CloseAut.ST
● StopAut.ST

This block provides the standard function Forcing operating modes (Page 41). Inputs
OpenForce and CloseForce and StopForceforce the block to open, close or stop.
Feedback monitoring
The FbkOpen and FbkClose feedback is monitored for the valve; the FbKOpening and
FbkClosing feedback is monitored for the motor.
The monitoring of the feedback for the valve will not be active if it was stopped during opening
or closing.
Monitoring valve feedback

The monitoring of valve feedback is set using the parameter V_Monitor.
Startup characteristics are monitored by setting parameterV_MonTiDynamic. The parameter
V_MonTiStatic monitors compliance with the position.

Feedback errors are displayed at the corresponding parameters V_MonDynErr and/or

V_MonStaErr.
Note
After the motor valve stops in the intermediate position or end position or after a startup without
control (Open, Close = 0)" no monitoring of the feedback signals FbkOpen and FbkClose
takes place during the V_MonTiStatic time. Changes to FbkOpen and FbkClose are
applied. This means that the feedback is monitored again, also in stop state.
Note
When the "Seal valve" function is enabled via Feature.Bit8, the torque shutoff for closing
TorqClose is also evaluated (see section Sealing the valve (Page 179)).
Monitoring the motor feedback

The monitoring of motor feedback is set using the parameter M_Monitor.
Startup characteristics are monitored by setting parameterM_MonTiDynamic. The parameter
M_MonTiStatic monitors compliance with the position.
Feedback errors are displayed at the corresponding parameters M_MonDynErr and/or
M_MonStaErr.
Disabling feedback
monitoring can be deactivated separately for each feedback with NoFbkOpen or
NoFbkClose as required.
Tracking the valve position after a motor stop or after a startup

Because of vibration or mass inertia after a motor stop the block tracks the valve position for
the time V_MonTiStatic. During this time the static feedback monitoring is not active. The
monitoring starts after the time V_MonTiStatic.
● Motor is stopped in end position open (FbkOpen =1, FbkClose =0):
Open and intermediate position will be tracked.
FbkOpen =1, FbkClose =0: valve goes to open position
FbkOpen =0, FbkClose =0: valve goes to intermediate position
● Motor is stopped in intermediate position (FbkOpen =0, FbkClose =0):
Open, Close and intermediate position can be tracked.
FbkOpen =0, FbkClose =1: valve goes to close position
● Motor is stopped in end position close (FbkOpen =0, FbkClose =1):
Close and intermediate position can be tracked.

Because of preparing the feedback signals after startup the block tracks the valve position for
the time V_MonTiStatic.
● Open, Close and intermediate position can be tracked.
FbkOpen =0, FbkClose =1: valve goes to close position
Note
After resetting the block, in the case of interlocks or errors, the valve position will always be
tracked, depending on FbkOpen and FbkClose.


WarnTiMan)
WarnTiAut)
WarnTiAut. If, for example, a valve opens, this is displayed at the output parameter with
returns to 0.
Note
The warning is activated for each actuation that causes the motor to start, even if this means
that the valve is moved to the neutral position
Simulating signals

In the case of internal simulation with immediate tracking of feedback, it is possible to simulate
a position between the open and closed state (FbkOpenOut = FbkCloseOut = 0) by means
of a stop command.

Neutral position
(Page 48).

(Page 52). In addition to the static control outputs Open and Close, the block also has pulse
outputs P_Open, P_Close, and P_Stop, which are dependent on the static control output.

Disabling of limits
The block provides the standard function Disabling of limits.
Fact

Bit Function
8 Sealing the valve (Page 179)

Bit Function
12 Motor feedback is not available (Page 160)
15 Motor stop in end position depends only on the corresponding feedback signal (Page 188)
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), control is selected with the static signals OpenAut and
CloseAut. If the OpenAut and CloseAut inputs are not set, the motor is stopped. Control
via StopAut is not needed. If the "Activate command reset for control" function (Bit 3 = 1) is
activated, the inputs OpenAut and CloseAut are reset to 0 after evaluation in the block.

Bit Function



Button labels
● OpenMan
● CloseMan
● StopMan
● RapidStp
See also
7.12.4 VlvMotL error handling
Error handling of VlvMotL

blocks.
● Error numbers



51 OpenLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
CloseLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
OpenAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
CloseAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
CloseForce = 1 and StopForce = 1



command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local mode Motor is started in valve
Localsetting = 3 (Feature2.Bit4 = 0): neutral position direc‐
OpenLocal = 1 and CloseLocal = 1 or tion.
OpenLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and CloseLocal = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1 or
Localsetting = 3 and forc‐ OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
ing
StopForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1
Forcing and no "local mode" OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1 or
OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
"Automatic mode" and no Pushbutton operation
forcing (FFeature.Bit4 = 0):
OpenAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1 or
OpenAut = 1 and StopAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1
"Manual mode" and no forcing OpenMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1 or
OpenMan = 1 and StopMan = 1 or
StopMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1

See also

7.12.5 VlvMotL messaging
Messaging


stance fier
Valve feedback error
Explanation:

stance
Explanation:


1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also
7.12.6 VlvMotL I/Os

I/Os of VlvMotL
Input parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ance limits


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseChnST Signal status of output channel for STRUCT -
Close ● Value: BOOL ● 0
nel block
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseLocal 1 = Select Close valve in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EventTs, Event16Ts.
parameter of the EventTs, Event16TS
Event16TS block are displayed on the
there.


EventTs, Event16Ts.
serves to interconnect the EventTsOut
output parameter of the
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClosing 1 = Valve closing feedback signal STRUCT -


FbkOpening 1 = Valve opening feedback signal STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
ping the motor
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
start in [s]
Intlock 0 = Interlock / interlock Open is activated. STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has cleared, ● Value:BOOL ● 1
the block can be operated without reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock / interlock Open is deacti‐
vated.
(Bypass information
bit)
Intl_En 1 = Parameter Intlock is enabled BOOL 1
IntlCls 0 = Interlock Close is activated. STRUCT -
the block can be operated without reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock Close is deactivated.
(Bypass information
bit)
IntlClsEn 1 = Parameter IntlCls is enabled BOOL 1
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


monitoring errors
eration in [s]
M_Monitor 1 = Motor feedback monitoring BOOL 1
M_MonTiDynamic* Motor monitoring time after operation in REAL 3.0
[s]
M_MonTiStatic* Monitoring time for feedback errors with‐ REAL 3.0
erator
ly)
MS_RelOp 1 = Release for maintenance via OS op‐ BOOL 0
erator
NoFbkClose 1 = No feedback present for "valve STRUCT -
closed" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NoFbkOpen 1 = No feedback present for "valve open" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenChnST Signal status of output channel for Open STRUCT -
OpenForce 1 = Force valve opening STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


OpenLocal 1 = Select Open valve in "local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
thorization, to be connected with the
Out output parameter of the upstream
(Page 1439) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit11: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 20: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 30: BOOL ● 1
Permit 1 = Activation / activation Open is activa‐ STRUCT -
ted ● Value:BOOL ● 1
0 = Activation / activation Open is deac‐ ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
tivated
(Bypass information
bit)
Perm_En 1 = Parameter Permit is enabled BOOL 1
PermCls 1 = Activation Close is activated STRUCT -
0 = Activation Close is deactivated ● Value:BOOL ● 1
(Bypass information
bit)
PermClsEn 1 = Parameter PermCls is enabled
lock Open is activated. ● Value:BOOL ● 1
Once the interlock condition has cleared, ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
the block must be reset.
1 = Protective interlock / protective inter‐
(Bypass information
lock Open is deactivated.
bit)
Prot_En 1 = Parameter Protect is enabled BOOL 1
ProtCls 0 = Protective interlock Close is activa‐ STRUCT -
ted. ● Value:BOOL ● 1
1 = Protective interlock Close is deacti‐
(Bypass information
vated.
bit)
ProtClsEn 1 = Parameter ProtCls is enabled BOOL 1


RapidStp* Rapid stop for the motor BOOL 0
0 = Motor On
1 = Motor Off
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SafePos Neutral position for valve: INT 2
0 = Closed
1 = Open
2 = stop
ly)
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimOnLi 1= Simulation per interconnection or STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
preview
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
TorqOpen 0 = Torque shutdown active when open‐ STRUCT -
ing ● Value: BOOL ● 1
1 = "Good" state ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
TorqClose 0 = Torque shutdown active when closing STRUCT -
1 = "Good" state ● Value: BOOL ● 1
ue 1
ue 2
OS
V_Monitor 1 = Valve feedback monitoring BOOL 1
V_MonTiDynamic* Valve monitoring time after operation in REAL 5.0
[s]
V_MonTiStatic* Monitoring time for valve feedback er‐ REAL 5.0
rors without operation in [s]
WarnTiAut* Prewarning of valve movement from REAL 0.0
neutral position in "automatic mode" in
[s]
WarnTiMan* Prewarning of valve movement from REAL 0.0
neutral position in "manual mode" in [s]
algorithm.

Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ue
1 = Control chain from master controller ● Value: BOOL ● 0
to secondary valve is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Close Control output STRUCT -
1= Close valve ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CurrMonV Remaining valve monitoring time [s] DINT 0
CurrMonM Remaining motor monitoring time [s] DINT 0
errors
block, see VlvMotL error handling
(Page 1449)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClsgOut Valve closing feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpngOut Valve opening feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
M_MonDynErr 1 = Motor feedback error due to control STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
M_MonStaErr 1 = Motor feedback error due to unex‐ STRUCT -
pected feedback change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn1 Message acknowledgment status 1 (out‐ WORD 16#0000
put ACK_STATE of first ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


1 = Open the valve ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Stop 0 = Pulse signal for stopping the valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


Stop 1 = Motor stopped and valve is in inter‐ STRUCT -
mediate position ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
V_MonDynErr 1 = Valve feedback error due to control STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
V_MonStaErr 1 = Valve feedback error due to unex‐ STRUCT -
pected feedback change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for valve movement STRUCT -
away from neutral position active (pa‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
rameters WarnTiAut and WarnTiMan)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
7.12.7 VlvMotL block diagram
VlvMotL block diagram

See also

7.12.8.1 VlvMotL views
Views of the VlvMotL block

The VlvMotL block provides the following views:
● VlvMotL standard view (Page 1465)
● VlvMotL parameter view (Page 1469)
● VlvMotL preview (Page 1472)
● Block icon for VlvMotL (Page 1476)
7.12.8.2 VlvMotL standard view
VlvMotL standard view





(2) Open, close and stop the motor valve

This area shows you the default operating state for the motor valve. The following states can
be shown and executed here:
● "Open"
● "Close"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
and text (Page 218)



(Page 110)), e.g.:

engineering system. You can find additional information on this in the section Displaying
(Page 217).

● "Maintenance"


● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "Torque active"
● "Control error"

● "Forced open"
● "Forced close"
● "Forced stop"

mode".
(12) Status display of the motor valve

The current status of the motor valve is graphically displayed here.

You can find more information about this in section Block icon for VlvMotL (Page 1476)

This representation shows the neutral position for the valve:
● Green: Neutral position is "Open"
● Gray: Neutral position is "Closed"
● Light green: Neutral position is "Stop"
7.12.8.3 VlvMotL parameter view
Parameter view of VlvMotL
Parameter view for VlvMotL with Feature.Bit13 = 0

Parameter view for VlvMotL with Feature.Bit13 = 1

process
(2) Monitoring valve

In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the valve. You can find additional
information on this in the section Changing values (Page 270).
● "Control": Monitoring time for the valve run time (dynamic)
● "End position": Monitoring time for maintaining the valve position (static)
● "Monitoring":
You can find additional information on this in the section Monitoring the feedbacks
(Page 98).
(3) Monitoring motor

In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the motor. You can find additional


Feature bit 13 = 0
● "Control": Monitoring time during startup and shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
Feature bit 13 = 1
● "Control start": Monitoring time during startup of the motor (dynamic)
● "Control stop": Monitoring time during shutdown of the motor (dynamic)
● "Monitoring":
You can find additional information on this in the section Monitoring the feedbacks
(Page 98).
(4) Service
● "Simulation"
You can find additional information on this in the section Switching operating states and

7.12.8.4 VlvMotL preview
Preview of VlvMotL
Display of the current monitoring time of the motor/valve is visible.

Display of the current monitoring time of the motor/valve is not visible.

● OpenAut
● CloseAut
● StopAut



process
● "Stop": You can stop the motor of the valve.
● "Open": You can open the motor valve.
● "Close": You can close the motor valve.
● "Reset": You can reset the motor valve if interlocks or errors occur.
● "Monitoring motor": Display of the remaining monitoring time of the motor.
● "Monitoring valve": Display of the remaining monitoring time of the valve.

● "Permission" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):
● "Permission Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
– 1 = Enable for "open" from the neutral position

● "Permission Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):

– 1 = Enable for "close" from the neutral position
● "Protection" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):
● "Protection Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Protection Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Interlock" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):
● "Interlock Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Interlock Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):

● "Torque opening": 0 = Torque shutdown when opening

● "Torque closing": 0 = Torque shutdown when closing
● "Local stop": 1 = Stopping the motor valve in "local mode"
● "Local open": 1 = Opening the motor valve in "local mode"
● "Local close": 1 = Closing the motor valve in "local mode"
● "Feedback open": 1 = Motor valve is open
● "Feedback close": 1 = Motor valve is closed
● "Open": 1 = Motor valve is opened
● "Close": 1 = Motor valve is closed
system (ES).
(Page 217) .
7.12.8.5 Block icon for VlvMotL
Block icons for VlvMotL

● Operating modes
● Interlocks
● Memo display


CFC
1



7
10

icon)

Icon Meaning
Valve open
Valve closed
Error at valve
Valve is opening
Valve is closing

Icon Meaning
Valve stop
Valve closed
Valve is closing

7.13 VlvAnL - Control valve
7.13.1 Description of VlvAnL

Family: Drives
Area of application for VlvAnL

● Control of an analog control valve and positioner with adjustable neutral position
● Control of an optional auxiliary valve for regulating the auxiliary power of the control valve
How it works
The control valve is brought to a specified position using and analog activation signal. The
activation signal can be formed by a ramp function in this case.
The block forms the manipulated variable error from the difference between the activation
signal and the acquired position feedback and can monitor it for adherence to high and low
limits.
The control valve is monitored for the "Open"/"Closed" position. The block can be connected
with a digital limit switch for this purpose. The block can generate the digital position signals
itself through the adjustable limits for the "Open"/"Closed" position.
Missing feedback can be derived from the control in the block.
Configuration
For the VlvAnL block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
● Control valve (VlvAnL) (Page 2434)
● Control valve for PA/FF devices (ValveAnalog_Fb) (Page 2435)

of this block.
If Feature Bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) = 0, the following applies to the startup
characteristics:
● Feature.Bit16 = 0 closes the main valve
● With Feature.Bit16 = 1 the main valve is moved into the neutral position

You can find a description for each parameter in section VlvAnL I/Os (Page 1504).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
In case of Feature2.Bit16 = 1 then a closed padlock is displayed if Interlock

Open OR Interlock Close is active.
8 Control valve "Open"/"Closed" command (0 = "Closed", 1 ="Open")
9 FbkOpenOut.Value control valve
10 FbkCloseOut.Value control valve
11 1 = Feedback error control valve without control change
12 1 = Feedback error control valve due to control change
13 BypProt
15 1 = Mode changeover error
19 Display "Forced open"
20 Display "Forced stop"
21 1 = Force
22 Automatic preview of auxiliary valve (1 = "Open")
23 1 = Bumpless switchover to "automatic mode" enabled
24 1 = Actuator active (PosDiClose < MV <PosDiOpen)


27 Auxiliary valve "Open"/"Closed" command (0 =" Closed", 1 = "Open")
28 FbkOpenAuxVOut.Value (auxiliary valve)
29 FbkCloseAuxVOut.Value (auxiliary valve)
30 1 = Feedback error auxiliary valve without control change
31 1 = Feedback error auxiliary valve due to control change

0 1 = MsgLock message suppression active
1 1 = "Open" and "Close" commands deactivated (command line not visible)
2 1 = Display for interlocks in block icon
3 1 = Neutral position control valve "Open"
4 1 = Neutral position control valve "Closed"
5 1 = Neutral position control valve "Stop"
7 WarnAct.Value
8 1 = External manipulated variable active (MV_ExtAct.Value)
9 1 = Forced manipulated variable (MV_Forced) is output without limit at output MV
10 1 = Tracking of manipulated variables MV, MV_TrkOn.Value = 1 and
MV_ForOn.Value = 0
11 1 = Manipulated variable greater than limit (low) for manipulated variable MV
(MV.Value > ManLoLim)
13 1 = Input parameter FbkAuxVClose is connected
14 1 = Input parameter FbkAuxVOpen is connected
LocalSetting = 4
20 1 = Control valve open
21 1 = Control valve closed
22 1 = Control valve opening
23 1 = Control valve closing
24 1 = Control valve in intermediate position ("Stop")
25 1 = Position reached
26 Control of valve, open auxiliary valve
27 Control of valve, close auxiliary valve
28 1 = Control valve is in intermediate position


30 1 = Bypass information from previous function block
31 MS_RelOp

8 1 = "Interlock" button is enabled
9 1 = "Permission" button is enabled
10 1 = "Protection" button is enabled
11 1 = Manipulated variable difference high limit violated (ER_AH_Act.Value)
12 1 = Manipulated variable difference low limit violated (ER_AL_Act.Value)
15 1 = Report manipulated variable difference high limit violation (ER_AH_MsgEn)
16 1 = Report manipulated variable difference low limit violation (ER_AL_MsgEn)
17 1 = Readback value high limit violated (RbkWH_Act.Value)
18 1 = Readback value low limit violated (RbkWL_Act.Value)
21 1 = Report readback value high limit violation (RbkWH_MsgEn)
22 1 = Report readback value low limit violation (RbkWL_MsgEn)
23 1 = Automatic preview control valve "Open"
24 1 = Automatic preview control valve "Closed"
25 1 = Automatic preview control valve "Stop"
26 1 = Show automatic preview in the standard view
27 1 = Auxiliary valve present
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value
30 MV_UpRaAct, MV_DnRaAct limits enabled for gradient mode (MV_RateOn = 1)
31 SimLiOp.Value


(Page 154)
3 Delay of the RbkWH_Lim message
4 Delay of the RbkWL_Lim message
6 1 = MV ramp active
7 - 18 Not used
19 Feature2.Bit16: Separate interlock for each direction, speed or position
20 Hidden bypass signal in Permit Close
21 Hidden bypass signal in Interlock Close
22 Hidden bypass signal in Protect Close
30 Current auxiliary valve monitoring time is visible
31 Not used

8 - 15 Not used
20 "Protect Open" button is enabled
21 "Protect Close" button is enabled
22 1 = Permission Close is active
23 1 = Intlock Close is active
24 1 = Protect Close is active
25-29 Not used
30 MV_TrkOn.Value
31 Not used

See also
VlvAnL modes (Page 1485)
VlvAnL error handling (Page 1501)
VlvAnL messaging (Page 1502)
VlvAnL block diagram (Page 1517)
7.13.2 VlvAnL modes
VlvAnL operating modes

descriptions.
"Local mode"
The block supports the local modes 2 and 4. Therefore, the control settings for the block are
also made based on internal adjustment of the feedback value.
"Automatic mode"
With auxiliary valve
In "automatic mode", the automatic commands affect the auxiliary valve, which you can
Without auxiliary valve

In "automatic mode", the automatic commands affect the control valve, which you can
Note
If no auxiliary valve is configured, no internal manipulated variable specifications can be
made in "automatic mode". Manipulated variable specification is set to external when the
mode is switched to "automatic".
"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
With auxiliary valve:
In "manual mode", the operator actions affect the auxiliary valve, which you can:
Note
If no auxiliary valve is configured, no external manipulated variable specifications can be
made in the manual operating mode. With an internal manipulated value, the switchover
from "automatic mode" to "manual mode" is bumpless. With an external manipulated value,
the switchover is bumpless only if MV_TrkExt = 1 is parameterized.
Without auxiliary valve:

In "manual mode", the operator actions affect the control valve, which you can:
Note
If no auxiliary valve is configured, no external manipulated variable specifications can be
made in the manual operating mode. Manipulated variable specification is set to internal
when the mode is switched to manual. The switching is bumpless depending on the
parameter MV_TrkExt.
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).

● FbkAuxVOpenOut.ST
● FbkAuxVCloseOut.ST
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● FbkOpngOut.ST
● FbkClsgOut.ST
● Opened.ST
● Closed.ST
● Opening.ST
● Closing.ST
● AuxOpened.ST
● AuxClosed.ST
● AuxOpning.ST
● AuxClsing.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● PosReached.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
See also
Description of VlvAnL (Page 1480)
VlvAnL I/Os (Page 1504)

7.13.3 VlvAnL functions
Functions of VlvAnL

Interlocks
● Activation enable Open
● Activation enable Close
● Interlock open without reset ("Interlock open")
● Interlock close without reset ("Interlock close")
● Interlock open with reset ("Protection interlock open")
● Interlock close with reset ("Protection interlock close")

(Page 43).

an external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See VlvAnL error handling
(Page 1501)
Group error

● CSF
● MonDynErr
● MonStaErr
● MonDynAuxVErr
● MonStaAuxVErr
● FaultExt


Simulating signals
Using a manipulated variable ramp

The block provides the standard function Using a manipulated variable ramp (Page 127)
This function is ignored with tracking and forced tracking.
Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable

This block provides the standard function Gradient limiting of the manipulated variable
(Page 128)
Note
This function is ignored with tracking, forced tracking, forced operating states and travel to the
neutral position.

You can correct the manipulated variable output to the tracking value MV_Trk or the
manipulated variable feedback Rbk to realize Bumpless switchover. To track the manipulated
variable output, you have to set the parameter MV_TrkOn = 1.

If the parameter is MV_TrkRbk = 0, the manipulated variable output is corrected to the tracking
value MV_Trk. The manipulated variable output MV is limited to the MV_HiLim and
MV_LoLim parameters.
If the parameter is MV_TrkRbk = 1, the manipulated variable output is tracked to the position
feedback Rbk. There are no limits here.
The "Tracking" text is displayed additionally in the standard view of the faceplate.
Tracking has a higher priority than interlock for a control valve.

(Page 106).

The signal status of the output for the manipulated variable feedback RbkOut always
corresponds to the signal status of the Rbk input or when the block is in simulation, the signal
status of the 16#60 output.
The signal status of the FbkCloseOut and FbkOpenOut outputs is fetched and sent from the
worst signal status from the RbkOut output and the corresponding feedback signal inputs
FbkClose and FbkOpen.
The signal status of the manipulated variable output MV always corresponds to the signal status
of the input parameter MV_Ext or MV_Int, depending on how the setpoint is specified. If the
internal manipulated variable MV_Int is used, the signal status is always output as 16#80.
The signal status of manipulated variable difference ER is fetched and sent from the worst
signal status of the two outputs RbkOut and MV.
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● FbkAuxVOpenOut.ST
● FbkAuxVCloseOut.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● MV_Chn.ST
● CtrlChn.ST
● MV_Ext.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)


● OpenAut.ST
● CloseAut.ST
● MV_Ext.ST

Note
If the block is operated with a auxiliary valve, the OpenForce and CloseForce commands
also affect the auxiliary valve.
The high range limit (MV_HiLim) and the low range limit (MV_LoLim) are output at MV for
OpenForce and CloseForce respectively.
With CloseForce, the auxiliary valve is closed, thereby triggering the neutral position of the
control valve regardless of the MV output.
A configured ramp limit has no effect.
Feedback monitoring
Digital feedback signals for the "Open" and "Closed" positions are formed from the position
feedback:
● Feedback for "Open" position: Rbk ≥ PosDiOpen
● Feedback for "Closed" position: Rbk ≤ PosDiClose
Specifying control valve positions:

There are the positions:
● Valve closed ("Closed")
● Valve closes
● Valve open ("Open")
● Valve opens
● Valve has reached defined position

Valve closed ("Closed")

When the control valve reaches the "Close" position, the output is FbkCloseOut.Value = 1:
● With a binary limit switch for the "Close" position (NoFbkClose = 0):
The valve is considered closed when FbkCloseOut is set. FbkCloseOut is set when Rbk
≤ PosDiClose and FbkClose = 1.
● Without a binary limit switch for the "Close" position (NoFbkClose = 1):
The valve is considered closed when FbkCloseOut is set. FbkCloseOut is set when Rbk
≤ PosDiClose.
Valve closes
If the control valve travels in the direction of the "Close" position, the output is FbkClsgOut
= 1:
● FbkClsgOut is set when MV.Value < RbkOut.Value and not when
PosReached.Value = 1 .
Valve open ("Open")

When the control valve reaches the "Open" position, the output is FbkOpenOut.Value = 1:
● With a binary limit switch for the "Open" position (NoFbkOpen = 0):
The valve is considered open when FbkOpenOut is set. FbkOpenOut is set when Rbk ≥
PosDiOpen and FbkOpen = 1.
● Without a binary limit switch for the "Open" position (NoFbkOpen = 1):
The valve is considered open when FbkOpenOut is set. FbkOpenOut is set, when Rbk ≥
PosDiOpen.
Valve opens
If the control valve travels in the direction of the "Open" position, the output is FbkOpngOut =
1:
● FbkOpngOut is set when MV.Value > RbkOut.Value and is not PosReached.Value
= 1.
Valve has reached defined position

If the control valve is sent to a specified intermediate position (MV > PosDiClose and MV <
PosDiOpen), the targeted position is reached when the difference MV.Value -
RbkOut.Value is within the configured tolerance range ± PosDeadBand and therefore
ER.Value = 0.0.
If the control valve is set to the end position "Open" (MV.Value >= PosDiOpen), this position
is reached when ER.Value = 0.0 and also FbkOpenOut.Value = 1.
If the control valve is set to the end position "Closed" (MV.Value <= PosDiClose), this
position is reached when ER.Value = 0.0 and also FbkCloseOut.Value = 1.
When the control valve reaches the specified position, the PosReached = 1 output is set.
Dynamic monitoring
The monitoring is based on the effective feedback signals FbkOpenOut and FbkCloseOut
and not directly on the feedback inputs FbkOpen and FbkClose.

A dynamic monitoring error is generated if:

● The "Close" end position is targeted (MV ≤ PosDiClose) and this position
(FbkCloseOut) is not reached within the monitoring time MonTiDynamic.
● The "Close" end position is targeted (MV ≤ PosDiClose) and the feedback of the binary
limit switch FbkClose is already within the control range.
● The "Open" position is targeted (MV ≥ PosDiOpen) and this position (FbkOpenOut) is not
reached within the monitoring time MonTiDynamic.
● The "Open" end position is targeted (MV ≥ PosDiOpen) and the feedback for the binary
limit switch FbkOpen is already within the control range.
● A further intermediate position is controlled and this position is not reached (PosReached
= 0) within the monitoring time MonTiDynamic.
Static monitoring
The monitoring is based on the effective feedback signals FbkOpenOut and FbkCloseOut
and not on the feedback inputs FbkOpen and FbkClose.
A static monitoring error is generated if:
● The "Close" end position (FbkCloseOut = 1) is abandoned without a command having
been issued beforehand, and the monitoring time MonTiStatic has expired.
● The "Close" end position is reached (FbkCloseOut = 1), the feedback of the binary limit
switch FbkClose is gone, and monitoring time MonTiStatic has expired.
● The "Open" end position (FbkOpenOut = 1) is abandoned without a command having been
issued beforehand and the monitoring time MonTiStatic has expired.
● The "Open" end position is reached (FbkOpenOut = 1), the feedback of the binary limit
switch FbkOpen is gone, and monitoring time MonTiStatic has expired.
● The valve is in intermediate position and with constant MV, the analog feedback Rbk has
been changed so much that the position is no longer reached (PosReached = 0) and the
monitoring time MonTiStatic has expired.

Monitoring the feedback for the auxiliary valve

The auxiliary valve provides dynamic and static monitoring of the feedback. No special
monitoring time can be configured for overseeing the retention of the end position of the
auxiliary valve. If the end position is exited without the corresponding command, a "monitoring
runtime error" is reported after expiration of the time configured under "Control".
Monitoring is disabled by default and no connections are displayed.

The following parameters can be used to monitor the auxiliary valve
Parameter Function
FbkAuxVOpen 1 = Auxiliary valve open feedback signal
FbkAuxVClose 1 = Auxiliary valve closed feedback signal
NoFbkAuxVOpen 1 = No feedback present for Auxiliary valve open (default = 1)
NoFbkAuxVClose 1 = No feedback present for Auxiliary valve closed (default = 1)
MonitorAuxV 1 = Feedback monitoring of the auxiliary valve (default = 0)
MonAuxVTime Monitoring time after auxiliary valve operation in [s]
MonDynAuxVErr Dynamic monitoring error pending
MonStaAuxVErr Static monitoring error pending
Otherwise, the monitoring works like the monitoring function of the control valve.

Neutral position
(Page 48).
The neutral position (de-energized state) for the auxiliary valve is set using the SafePosAux
parameter.
● SafePosAux = 0 means that the auxiliary valve closes with Ctrl = 0 and opens with
Ctrl = 1.
● SafePosAux = 1 means that the auxiliary valve opens with Ctrl = 0 and closes with
Ctrl = 1 .
The setting is made with the SafePos parameter for the control valve.
● SafePos = 0 means that the control valve closes in the de-energized state (MV is set to
MV_OpScale.Low)
● SafePos = 1 means that the control valve opens in the de-energized state (MV is set to
MV_OpScale.High)
● SafePos = 2 means that the control valve retains its position in the de-energized state.
(MV remains unchanged)
The control valve is brought to the neutral position when the FbkAuxVCloseOut = 1 control
valve is closed.

Disabling of limits
The block provides the standard function AUTOHOTSPOT.


Bit Function
5 Control via auxiliary valve (Page 175)
6 Disabling opening and closing (Page 162)
9 Resetting via input signals in the event of interlocking (Protection) or errors
(Page 167)
15 Neutral position manipulated variable takes effect with "out of service" operating
mode (Page 170)
17 Enabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for valves, motors, and dosers
(Page 177)
With auxiliary valve (Feature bit 5 = 1):

In this case the automatic commands OpenAut and CloseAut control the auxiliary valve
In pushbutton operation (Bit 4 = 0) the automatic commands in automatic mode are latching,
in other words OpenAut, and CloseAut, can be reset to 0 after changing the control. In
manual and local modes, however, the automatic commands are not saved and in the absence
of automatic commands the automatic control is tracked.
In switching mode (Bit 4 = 1), control is selected with the static signals OpenAut. If input
OpenAut is not set the auxiliary valve is closed. Control via CloseAut is not needed. If the

"Activate command reset for control settings" function (Bit 3 = 1) is activated, the OpenAut
input is reset to the neutral position after evaluation in the block.
Without auxiliary valve (Feature bit 5 = 0):

The analog valve is opened or closed in automatic mode with the automatic commands
OpenAut and CloseAut. If OpenAut and CloseAut are reset, the output MV is set to
MV_Ext. For "Activate command reset for control settings" (Bit 3 = 1), OpenAut and CloseAut
are reset and the control elements are self-locking. This means the output MV is only set to
MV_Ext after a change of MV_Ext. Control via switch or button mode (bit 4) does not affect
the behavior of OpenAut and CloseAut.
Bit Function


This block has the standard alarm delay function Two time values per limit pair (Page 210) for
limit monitoring of the feedback and limit monitoring of the manipulated variable difference.
The function here relates solely to the limits of the manipulated variable difference.
Digital feedback from the readback value

This block forms a digital position feedback for "Closed" and "Open" from the configured
operating points of the position feedback values PosDiClose and PosDiOpen.

Bit Function
9 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring the control valve feedback function (Bit 7 - 8)
13 - 23 Not used
24 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time of the auxiliary valve for startup
25 Not used
26 1 = Operator can enable the monitoring the auxiliary valve feedback function (Bit 24)
27 - 31 Not used
The block has the following operator permissions for the OS1Perm parameter:
Bit Function
0-3 Not used
4 1 = Operator can switch the manipulated variable to "external" MV_ExtOp
5 1 = Operator can switch the manipulated variable to "internal" MV_IntOp
6 Not used
7 1 = Operator can change the manual manipulated variable MV_Int
8-9 Not used
10 1 = Operator can change the operation high limit of the manipulated variable
MV_HiLim
11 1 = Operator can change the operation low limit of the manipulated variable MV_LoLim
12 1 = Operator can enable the manipulated variable's gradient limitation function
MV_RateOn
13 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variable's high limit for the ramp MV_UpRaLim
14 1 = Operator can change the manipulated variable's low limit for the ramp MV_DnRaLim
15 1 = Operator can switch between the time value or the value for the ramp
(MV_RmpModTime)
16 1 = Operator can change the ramp time MV_RmpTime
17 1 = Operator can change the target manipulated variable MV_RmpTarget for the ma‐
nipulated variable ramp
18 1 = Operator can enable the manipulated variable ramp function MV_RmpOn
19 Not used

Bit Function
20 1 = Operator can enable the track manipulated variable function in tracking mode
MV_TrkRbk
21 1 = Operator can enable the bumpless switchover from external to internal
MV_TrkExt
26 1 = Operator can change the limit (manipulated variable difference) for the high alarm
ER_AH_Lim
27 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (manipulated variable difference) ER_Hyst
28 1 = Operator can change the limit (manipulated variable difference) for the low alarm
ER_AL_Lim
29 1 = Operator can change the limit (position feedback) for the high warning RbkWH_Lim
31 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (position feedback) for low warning
RbkWL_Lim
Note

The manipulated variable MV is formed as follows:
MV_ Close OpenF Man Aut Local MV_ MV_ MV_ MV = Limit State
For Force orce Act Act Act Trk Trk Ext
On On Rbk Act
1 0 0 - - - - - - MV_Forced none Forced tracking with‐
out limit
- 1 0 - - - - - - MV_OpScale MV_OpScale. Forced close
.Low Low
- 0 1 - - - - - - MV_OpScale MV_OpScale. Forced open
.High High
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 0 MV_Int MV_HiLim Manual mode with in‐
MV_LoLim ternal manipulated var‐
iable
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 MV_ExtOut MV_HiLim Manual mode with ex‐
MV_LoLim ternal manipulated var‐
iable and limit
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 MV_Int MV_HiLim Automatic with exter‐
MV_LoLim nal manipulated varia‐
ble and limit

MV_ Close OpenF Man Aut Local MV_ MV_ MV_ MV = Limit State
For Force orce Act Act Act Trk Trk Ext
On On Rbk Act
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 MV_ExtOut MV_HiLim Automatic with exter‐
MV_LoLim nal manipulated varia‐
ble and limit
0 0 0 - - 0 1 0 - MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with limitation
MV_LoLim
0 0 0 0 - 0 1 1 - Rbk none Tracking to position
feedback without limit
0 0 0 0 0 1 - - - Rbk None Local mode with track‐
ing to position feed‐
back without limit

● The following applies for PosReached.Value = 0:
With PosDiClose < MV < PosDiOpen, the control valve is detected as active and Bit 24
is set in Status1.
● The following applies for PosReached.Value = 1:
Status1.Bit 24 = 0
and is saved in the status word (see Status word section in Description of VlvAnL
(Page 1480)).
General function "MV difference"

The manipulated variable difference is sent to the ER output and is calculated with the following
formula:
ER = MV - Rbk
If ER is within the dead band, ER = 0 is set and the manipulated variable is considered reached.
Manipulated variable difference generation and dead band

The manipulated variable difference is formed by the effective manipulated variable MV and
the position feedback Rbk, and sent to the ER output. A dead band can be set at the
PosDeadBand input:
● PosDeadBand = 0 Dead band is disabled
● PosDeadBand ≠ 0 Dead band is enabled
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Limit monitoring of manipulated variable and error signal

and control deviation (Page 96)
Monitoring is disabled in the following situations:
● The auxiliary valve is closed
● The control valve is in the neutral position

ExtMsgx (Page 86).
Specifying warning times for control functions at motors and valves

motors and valves (Page 51)
The warning time affect the analog manipulated variable MV. The output is updated only with
the specification of a new manipulated variable after the warning time has expired.
Warning time is ignored in tracking MV_TrkOn = 1 and in forced tracking MV_ForOn.
Disabling feedback
This block provides the standard function Disabling feedback for valves (Page 100).
This function is available for both the control valve and auxiliary valve. The feedback for the
auxiliary valve is disabled by default, connections are not displayed.
The disable setting is made with the NoFbkOpen and NoFbkClose parameters for the control
valve.
The disable setting is made with the NoFbkAuxVOpen and NoFbkAuxVClose parameters for
the auxiliary valve.

Button labels
● OpenMan
● CloseMan

See also
Disable calculation of impulse control in LocalSetting 2 and 4 (Page 190)
7.13.4 VlvAnL error handling
Error handling of VlvAnL

blocks.
● Error numbers


41 The value of the LocalSetting connection is outside the valid range. Valid values are 0, 2 and 4
42 LocalSetting = 0 or LocalSetting = 4 and LocalLi = 1
52 LocalSetting = 2 or 4 and SimOn = 1



position. This depends on the function control priority for invalid input command (Page 179).

Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Forcing OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1 Valve without auxiliary
"Automatic mode" and no Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0): valve (Feature.Bit5
forcing = 0):
Valve is set to its neutral
"Manual mode" and no forcing OpenMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1 position.
Valve with auxiliary

valve (Feature.Bit5
= 1):
Valve is set to its neutral
position.

See also
7.13.5 VlvAnL messaging
Messaging

● The following control system error messages can be output:

Message instance Message identifier Message class Event

MsgEvld1 SIG 1 AS process control message - $$BlockComment$$
fault Feedback error
SIG 6 AS process control message - External error has occurred
fault
Explanation:
a process control fault is triggered (MsgEvld1, SIG 6).
Process messages

Explanation:
You have the option to use one or two instance-specific messages for this block.

Explanation:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo


3 BatchID
4 ExtVal04
5 ExtVal05
6 ExtVal06
7 ExtVa107
8 ExtVa108
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
See also
7.13.6 VlvAnL I/Os

I/Os of VlvAnL
Input parameter master

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CtrlChnST Signal status of output channel for Ctrl STRUCT -
ER_A_DC* Delay for incoming alarms during manip‐ REAL 0.0
ulated variable difference monitoring
ER_A_DG* Delay for outgoing alarms during manip‐ REAL 0.0
ulated variable difference monitoring
ER_AH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for manipulated BOOL 1
variable difference monitoring
ER_AH_Lim Alarm limit (high) for manipulated varia‐ REAL 100.0
ble difference monitoring
for manipulated variable difference mon‐
itoring
ER_AL_Lim Alarm limit (low) for manipulated variable REAL -100.0
difference monitoring
ER_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for manipulated BOOL 1
variable difference monitoring
manipulated variable difference monitor‐
ing
ER_Hyst Alarm hysteresis for manipulated varia‐ REAL 1.0
ble difference monitoring
EventTs, Event16Ts.
there.


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
(MsgEvID1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkAuxVClose 1 = Auxiliary valve closed feedback sig‐ STRUCT -
nal ● Value: BOOL ● 0
FbkAuxVOpen 1 = Auxiliary valve open feedback signal STRUCT -
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
IntlCls 0 = Interlock Close is activated. BOOL 1
Once the interlock condition has cleared,


Intlock 0 = Interlock / Interlock Open is activa‐ STRUCT -
ted. ● Value:BOOL ● 1
1 = Interlock / Interlock Open is deacti‐
vated.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonAuxVTime* Monitoring time for feedback monitoring REAL 3.0
of the auxiliary valve
Monitor 1 = Monitoring of control valve feedback BOOL 1
MonitorAuxV 1 = Monitoring of auxiliary valve feedback BOOL 1
monitoring errors
erator
ly)
MV_DnRaLim* Gradient limit (low) for manipulated vari‐ REAL 100.0
able [Unit/(Time unit)]


MV_Ext External manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ExtLi Select external manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ExtOp* Select external manipulated variable BOOL 0
(via operator)
MV_Forced Forced manipulated variable that is not STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiLim Limit (high) for manipulated variable MV REAL 100.0
MV_Int* Internal manipulated variable REAL 0.0
MV_IntLi Select internal manipulated variable (via STRUCT -
interconnection) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_IntOp* Select internal manipulated variable (via BOOL 1
operator)
MV_LiDnRaLim Linkable limit (low) for the gradient of the REAL 100.0
manipulated variable [Unit/(Time unit)]
MV_LiOp Select manipulated variable source (in‐ STRUCT -
ternal/external): ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0 = Via operator
MV_LiRmpTime Linkable time [Time unit] for gradient lim‐ REAL 0.0
MV_LiUpRaLim Linkable gradient limit (high) for the ma‐ REAL 100.0
nipulated variable [Unit/(Time unit)]
MV_LoLim Limit (low) for manipulated variable MV REAL 0.0
MV_RateOn* Change of manipulated variable is limi‐ BOOL 0
ted by MV_UpRaLim and MV_DnRaLim


MV_RmpModTime 1 = Use time values (MV_RmpTime, BOOL 0
MV_LiRmpTime)
0 = Use gradient limits (MV_DnRaLim,
MV_LiDnRaLim, MV_UpRaLim,
MV_LiUpRaLim)
MV_RmpOn* 1 = Activate manipulated variable ramp BOOL 0
to target value MV_RmpTarget
MV_RmpTarget* Time value for manipulated variable REAL 0.0
ramp
MV_RmpTime* Time [Time unit] for manipulated varia‐ REAL 0.0
ble ramp from current MV up to
MV_RmpTarget or time [Time unit] for
gradient limitation in ramp mode duration
MV_Trk Tracking value for the manipulated vari‐ STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_TrkExt 1 = Bumpless switchover from external BOOL 0
to internal manipulated variable active
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_TrkRbk 1 = Bumpless switchover of manipulated BOOL 0
variable tracking active (track manipu‐
lated variable to position feedback)
MV_UpRaLim* Gradient limit (high) for manipulated var‐ REAL 100.0
iable [Unit/(Time unit)]
NoFbkAuxVClose 1 = No "closed" feedback for auxiliary BOOL 1
valve present
NoFbkAuxVOpen 1 = No "open" feedback for auxiliary BOOL 1
valve present
NoFbkClose 1 = No feedback present for "control BOOL 0
valve closed"
NoFbkOpen 1 = No feedback present for "control BOOL 0
valve open"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


OpenForce 1 = Forced open of control valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OS_Perm I/O for Operator control permissions STRUCT -
(Page 265) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 12: BOOL ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OS1Perm I/O for Operator control permissions STRUCT -
(Page 265) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PermCls 1 = Activation close enable STRUCT -
0 = No activation close enable ● Value: BOOL ● 1
PermClsEn 1 = Parameter PermCls is enabled BOOL 1
Perm_En 1 = Parameter Permit enable BOOL 1
Permit 1 = Activation enable / Activation open STRUCT -
enable. ● Value: BOOL ● 1
0 = No activation enable / No activation ● ST: BYTE ● 16#FF
open enable.
PosDeadBand Dead band for forming manipulated var‐ REAL 0.1
iable difference
PosDiClose Limit for control valve position "closed" REAL 5.0
PosDiOpen Limit for control valve position "open" REAL 95.0
ProtCls 0 = Protective interlock close is activated. STRUCT -
the block must be reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Protective interlock close is deacti‐
vated.
ProtClsEn 1 = Parameter ProtCls enable BOOL 1
Prot_En 1 = Parameter Protect enabled BOOL 1
lock open is activated. ● Value:BOOL ● 1
1 = Protective interlock / protective inter‐
lock open is deactivated.


Rbk Position feedback for display on OS STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
feedback
(high)
feedback
(low)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SafePos Neutral position for control valve: INT 0
0 = Closed
1 = Open
2 = Stop
SafePosAux Neutral position for auxiliary valve: BOOL 0
1= Open
0 = Closed
ly)
standard view
preview


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(SimLiOp.Value = 1)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
0 = Seconds
1 = Minutes
2 = Hours
ue 1
ue 2
OS
WarnTiAut Prewarning of valve movement in auto‐ REAL 0.0
matic mode in [s]
WarnTiMan Prewarning of valve movement in man‐ REAL 0.0
ual mode in [s]
algorithm.
Output parameters

0 = "Manual mode", "Local mode" or ● Value: BOOL ● 0
"Out of service" enabled ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
mands


AuxClosed 1 = Auxiliary valve is closed STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AuxClsing 1 = Auxiliary valve is closing STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AuxOpened 1 = Valve is open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AuxOpning 1 = Auxiliary valve is opening STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Control chain from master controller ● Value: BOOL ● 0
to secondary valve is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Ctrl Control output for auxiliary valve (de‐ STRUCT -
pends on SafePosAuxV) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CurrMonAuxV Remaining auxiliary valve monitoring DINT 0
time [s]
errors
ER Manipulated variable difference STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_AH_Act 1 = Alarm limit (high) for manipulated STRUCT -
variable difference violated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0


ER_AL_Act 1 = Alarm limit (low) for manipulated var‐ STRUCT -
iable difference violated. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
block, see VlvAnL error handling
(Page 1501)
FbkAuxVCloseOut 1 = Auxiliary valve is closed STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkAuxVOpenOut 1 = Auxiliary valve open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkCloseOut 1 = Control valve is open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClsgOut Control valve closing feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpenOut 1 = Control valve is open STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkOpngOut Control valve opening feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


MonDynAuxVErr 1 = Feedback error auxiliary valve due STRUCT -
to output change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonDynErr 1 = Feedback error control valve due to STRUCT -
control change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonStaAuxVErr 1 = Feedback error from auxiliary valve STRUCT -
due to unexpected feedback change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MonStaErr 1 = Feedback error from control valve STRUCT -
due to unexpected feedback change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ALARM_8P)
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_DnRaAct Positive limit (low) for manipulated vari‐ STRUCT -
able is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ExtAct 1 = External manipulated variable active STRUCT -
0 = Internal manipulated variable active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_ExtOut Output for external manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_RateTarget Target manipulated variable for the gra‐ REAL 0.0
dient limitation
MV_UnitOut Unit of measure for manipulated variable INT 0


MV_UpRaAct Positive limit (high) for manipulated vari‐ STRUCT -
able is active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_RemRT Remaining ramp time of the manipulated REAL 0.0
variable
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Feature.Bit24
PosReached 1 = Control valve has reached specified STRUCT -
position ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkOut Position feedback output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) enabled. STRUCT -
RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) enabled. STRUCT -


"manual mode"
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for control valve move‐ STRUCT -
ment away from neutral position active ● Value: BOOL ● 0
(parameters WarnTiAut and
WarnTiMan)) ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
"local", "automatic", or "manual" mode"
See also
7.13.7 VlvAnL block diagram
VlvAnL block diagram

See also

7.13.8.1 VlvAnL views
Views of the VlvAnL block

The VlvAnL block provides the following views:
● VlvAnL standard view with auxiliary valve (Page 1519)
● VlvAnL standard view without auxiliary valve (Page 1525)
● VlvAnL limit view (Page 1530)
● VlvAnL parameter view (Page 1538)
● VlvAnL preview (Page 1533)
● Block icon for VlvAnL (Page 1539)
See also
Parameter view for motors and valves (Page 297)

7.13.8.2 VlvAnL standard view with auxiliary valve
Standard view with auxiliary valve of VlvAnL
1
22
2
3
21 4
20 5
6
19
7
5
8
9
10
11
18
17 12
16
15
13
14
Feature2.Bit16 = 0


Feature2.Bit16 = 1

(2) Opening, closing and stopping the control valve

● "Open"
● "Close"
● "Stop" (display only, no operation possible)

"Close"/"open" command relates to the auxiliary valve. If no auxiliary valve is required for
controlling the control valve, the "Open" and "Close" commands affect the control valve.
and text (Page 218)
(3) Displaying and switching the default manipulated variable

This area shows how to specify the manipulated variable. The manipulated variable can be
specified as follows:

(5) High and low scale range for the manipulated variable
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph of the manipulated
variable. The scale range is defined in the engineering system.
(6) Displaying and changing the manipulated variable including signal status:
The manipulated variable can only be changed by
● Internal manipulated variable specification (MV_ExtAct = 0) and
● An opened auxiliary valve (due to the dependency on the standard function Neutral position
for motors, valves and controllers (Page 48) )
For more information on changing the manipulated variable, refer to section Changing values
(Page 270).

status.

(8) Display for the target manipulated variable of the manipulated variable ramp


The limits for the "open" and "close" positions are shown with 2 green lines.
(11) Display of external manipulated variable

This display [E] is only visible when you have selected "Internal" manipulated variable
specification. It shows the external manipulated variable that would apply if you were to change
the manipulated variable specification to "External".

(Page 110)), e.g.:
If there is a bypass, it is displayed instead of the signal status.



● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"

● "Control error"
(Page 98), Error handling (Page 121) (section "Invalid input signals" and "Mode changeover
error").

● "Forced open" (OpenForce)
● "Forced close" (CloseForce)
● "Forced tracking" (MV_ForOn)
● "Tracking" (MV_TrkOn)
● "MV ramp active"

(19) Representation of neutral position

This representation shows the neutral position for the control valve:

mode".
(21) Status display of the control valve

You can find more information about this in section Block icon for VlvAnL (Page 1539)
(22) Picture of auxiliary valve

The small auxiliary valve and the associated line are only shown when the control valve has
an additional auxiliary valve and it can be controlled. This can be configured with
Feature.Bit5 on the block.
The current status of the auxiliary valve is graphically displayed here.

7.13.8.3 VlvAnL standard view without auxiliary valve
Standard view without auxiliary valve of VlvAnL
1
2
3
21 4
20 5
6
19
7
5
8
9
10
18 11
17 12
16
15
13
14
Feature2.Bit16 = 0


Feature2.Bit16 = 1

(2) Opening, closing and stopping the control valve

● "Open"
● "Close"
● "Stop" (display only, no operation possible)

"Close"/"Open" command relates to the control valve.

The "Open" command sets the manipulated variable equal to the high limit of the control range
(MV_OpScale.High).
The "Close" command sets the manipulated variable equal to the low limit of the control range
(MV_OpScale.Low)
If there is no auxiliary valve (Feature.Bit5 = 0), the command line can be completely hidden
with Feature.Bit6.
● 0: (default) line is displayed
● 1: Command line hidden.
and text (Page 218)
(3) Displaying and switching the default manipulated variable

This area shows how to specify the manipulated variable. The manipulated variable can be
specified as follows:
If there is no auxiliary valve, the specification of the manipulated variable depends on the mode,
"manual" or "automatic". You cannot switch between "internal" and "external" here in this case.

(6) Displaying and changing the manipulated variable including signal status:
The manipulated variable can only be changed by internal manipulated variable specification
(MV_ExtAct = 0).
For more information on changing the manipulated variable, refer to section Changing values
(Page 270).


status.
(8) Display for the target manipulated variable of the manipulated variable ramp


The limits for the "open" and "close" positions are shown with 2 green lines.
(11) Display of external manipulated variable

This display [E] is only visible when you have selected "Internal" manipulated variable
specification. It shows the external manipulated variable that would apply if you were to change
the manipulated variable specification to "External".

(Page 110)), e.g.:
If there is a bypass, it is displayed instead of the signal status.



● "Maintenance"

● "Simulation"
● "Delay"

● "Control error"
(Page 98), Error handling (Page 121) (section "Invalid input signals" and "Mode changeover
error").


● "Forced close" (CloseForce)
● "Request 0/1": A reset to automatic mode is expected.
● "MV ramp active"
(19) Representation of neutral position

This representation shows the neutral position for the control valve:

mode".
(21) Picture of control valve

The current status of the control valve is graphically displayed here.
You can find more information about this in section Block icon for VlvAnL (Page 1539)
7.13.8.4 VlvAnL limit view
Limit view of VlvAnL

● Manipulated variable difference limits
● Manipulated variable operating range



process
(2) Manipulated variable difference limits

In this area, you can enter the limits for the manipulated variable error. Refer to the Changing
● "Hysteresis"
(3) Readback value limits (MV)

In this area, you can enter the limits for the readback value (position feedback). Refer to the


● "Hysteresis"
(4) Manipulated variable operating range (MV)


Alarm delays are also displayed in this position; for more on this see section
Area of application of the alarm delays (Page 208).


7.13.8.5 VlvAnL preview
Preview of VlvAnL
the arrow keys.


● OpenAut
● CloseAut
● MV_Ext
(2) Preview area

● "Manipulated variable external": Display current external manipulated variable
(MV_ExtOut).
● "Manipulated variable internal": Display current internal manipulated variable (MV_Int).
● "Rem. time MV ramp": Remaining time to reach the ramp target value.
● "Manipulated variable difference": Current manipulated variable error (ER)
● "Permissible dev.": Permissible ± deviation (PosDeadBand) of manipulated variable that
is output. If the manipulated variable feedback Rbk is within this range, the manipulated
variable is considered reached.
● "Open limit": Limit (PosDiOpen) for forming the "Control valve Open" signal
(FbkOpenOut). If the position feedback reaches this limit, the control valve is open.
● "Close limit": Limit (PosDiClose) for forming the "Control valve Closed" signal
(FbkCloseOut). If the position feedback reaches this limit, the control valve is closed.
● "Manipulated variable tracking": (MV_TrkOn = 1) manipulated variable is corrected to the
tracking value. Tracking value for the effective manipulated variable for "Track manipulated
variable"

● "Channel MV" Display of the manipulated variable by the output channel block
● "Auxiliary valve monitoring" Display of the remaining monitoring time of the auxiliary valve.
● "Monitoring valve" Display of the remaining monitoring time of the valve.

process
● "Manipulated variable external": You can enable external manipulated variable specification
● "Manipulated variable internal": You can enable internal manipulated variable specification
● "Change MV": You can change the manipulated variable
● "Open": You can open the valve. The display always relates to the auxiliary valve and
control valve. Neither the auxiliary valve nor the control valve can be opened if there is no
enable.
For the control valve this means: If a new manipulated variable is greater than the current
valve position, this new manipulated variable take effect.
● "Close": You can close the valve. The display always relates to the auxiliary valve and
control valve. Neither the auxiliary valve nor the control valve can be closed if there is no
enable.
For the control valve this means: If a new manipulated variable is less than the current valve
position, this new manipulated variable does not take effect and the control valve retains
its position.

(4) Inputs and outputs

This area shows the most important parameters for this block with the current selection.
● "Permission" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
● "Permission open" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Permission close" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Protection" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
– 0 = Protective interlocking is in effect; once the interlocking condition has disappeared,
● "Protection open" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Protection close" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):
● "Interlock" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 0):
● "Interlock open" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):

● "Interlock close" (Feature 2 bit 16 = 1):

Since, depending on the configuration, the block itself forms the digital feedback signals
internally via the "Open" and "Closed" positions, the following reaction results from the
"Feedback open" and "Feedback closed" signals.
● Control valve:
– "Feedback open": The display is derived from the FbkOpenOut output. However, this
output is formed from the configured limit for the "Open" position.
– "Feedback close": The display is derived from the FbkCloseOut output. However, this
output is formed from the configured limit for the "Closed" position.
● "Control auxiliary valve": only visible when there is a auxiliary valve
– Control binary control Ctrl.Out
– "Feedback open auxiliary valve": FbkAuxVOpenOut.
– "Feedback closed auxiliary valve": FbkAuxCloseOut.
– "Channel Control auxiliary valve": Signal for controlling the auxiliary valve by the output
channel block
(Page 217)
.

7.13.8.6 VlvAnL parameter view
Parameter view of VlvAnL

process
(2) Monitoring
In this area, you change parameters and therefore influence the control valve. Refer to the
● "Control": Monitoring time during opening and closing of the control valve (dynamic)
● "End position": Monitoring time of the end position of the control valve (static)

Enable monitoring
(3) Monitoring auxiliary valve

As under (2) Monitoring, but only visible when there is an auxiliary valve. Only one common
monitoring time can be entered for dynamic and static monitoring.
(4) Settings
● MV = Rbk in tracking mode: Correction is performed with the position feedback Rbk instead
of the MV_Trk tracking value. The switchover from "Track manipulated variable"
(MV_TrkOn = 1) to "Do not track manipulated variable" is bumpless (MV_TrkOn = 0).
Set MV_TrkRbk parameter.
● MV = MV extern: Bumpless switchover of manipulated variable from external to internal. The
internal manipulated variable is tracked to the external one.
Set MV_TrkExt parameter.
(5) Service
● "Simulation"
this.
7.13.8.7 Block icon for VlvAnL
Block icons for VLvAnL

● Alarm violation. Warning and tolerance limits as well as control system faults
● Operating modes
● Forcing states

● Interlocks
● Display of feedback value (white, with decimal places)
● Operation of the manipulated variable
● External/internal manipulated variable specification
● Memo display

1



5

icon)

Icon Meaning
Valve open
Valve closed
Error at valve
Valve is opening
Valve is closing

Icon Meaning
Valve stopped
Valve closed
Valve is closing

7.14 VlvPosL - Valve positioner
7.14.1 Description of VlvPosL

Family: Drives
Area of application for VlvPosL

The block is used for the following application:
● Control of a motor valve with analog position feedback.
How it works
Various operating modes are available for controlling the motorized valve. This enables you
to change the valve states individually. All changes of modes or states, as well as errors
occurring in this context, are monitored, visualized in the faceplate and reported to the operator.
Operators with suitable permissions can use the block icon and the faceplate to view the current
state of the motorized valve and operate it.
The motor valve with analog position feedback can be controlled via binary signals such as
"Open", "Close", or "Stop" or via analog manipulated variable signals. An internal position
controller is activated when analog manipulated variable signals are used. This enables even
motor valves with delayed reaction in their position feedback to be position controlled.
Configuration
of this block.
Following startup, the messages are suppressed for the number of cycles assigned in the
RunUpCyc parameter.
After a startup without control (Open, Close = 0) no monitoring of the feedback signals
FbkOpen and FbkClose takes places during the V_MonTiStatic time. Changes to
FbkOpen and FbkClose are applied. This means that the feedback is monitored again even
in the stop state.

Status word assignment for Status1 parameter

You can find a description of the individual parameters in the section VlvPosL I/Os
(Page 1571).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 AutoAct.Value
6 LocalAct.Value
With Feature2.Bit16 = 1, a closed padlock is displayed if "Interlock Open" or "Inter‐
lock Close" is active.
8 Open.Value
9 Motor is stopped
10 Close.Value
11 Torque shutoff enabled (TorqOpen or TorqClose = 1)
When the seal valve function is enabled, the torque shutoff is only active when the
TorqClose signal is active before the valve feedback.
12 WarnAct.Value
15 Mode switch fail
19 Displays forced operating state in the block icon: Force
20 Not used
21 1 = Position control is active
22 1 = Position control is not active
24 0 = Displays neutral position "Closed"
1 = Displays neutral position "Open"
25 1 = Displays neutral position "Stop"
26 Bypass information from the previous function block
27 Bypass active (BypProt = 1) and Local.Act = 1 or SimOn = 1
29 0 = Closed
1 = Open


0 MsgLock
1 AV_AH_Act.Value
2 AV_WH_Act.Value
3 AV_TH_Act.Value
4 AV_TL_Act.Value
5 AV_WL_Act.Value
6 AV_AL_Act.Value
13 AV_AH_MsgEn
14 AV_WH_MsgEn
15 AV_TH_MsgEn
16 AV_TL_MsgEn
17 AV_WL_MsgEn
18 AV_AL_MsgEn
19 1 = Input signals have no impact on "Local mode" when LocalSetting = 2 and
LocalSetting = 4
20 1 = Valve is closing
21 1 = Valve is closed
22 1 = Valve is stopped
23 1 = Valve is opening
24 1 = Valve is open
25 For the error status display in the closed valve
26 For the error status display in the opened valve
27 Automatic preview for "Open"
28 Automatic preview for "Close"
29 Automatic preview for "Stop"
31 MS_RelOp

0 M_MonStaErr.Value
1 M_MonDynErr.Value
2 V_MonStaErr.Value
3 V_MonDynErr.Value


4 M_MonStopErr.Value
5 Automatic preview for "Position Control" on
6 Automatic preview for "Position Control" off
7 Torque shutoff opening enabled
8 Torque shutoff closing enabled
9 External fault generated by FaultExt or external control system fault CSF with set
(Page 154)
10 Vibration successfully completed – Reset required
11 Display motor protection (Trip status, Trip.ST ≠ 16#FF)
12 1 = Input parameter FbkClose is interconnected
13 1 = Input parameter FbkClosing is interconnected
14 1 = Input parameter FbkOpen is interconnected
15 1 = Input parameter FbkOpening is interconnected
16 1 = Input parameter TorOpen is interconnected
17 1 = Input parameter TorClose is interconnected
18 SimLiOp.Value
19 1 = Enable for rapid stop (Feature.Bit14 Enabling rapid stop via faceplate
(Page 172))
22 Not used
24 "Open"/"Stop" command
25 "Close"/"Stop" command
27 Not used
28 GrpErr.Value
29 RdyToStart.Value

0 Delay of message ER_AH_Lim
1 Delay of message ER_AL_Lim
2 Delay of message RbkWH_Lim
3 Delay of message RbkWL_Lim
7 1 = Signal manipulated variable difference high limit violation (ER_AH_MsgEn)


8 1 = Signal manipulated variable difference low limit violation (ER_AL_MsgEn)
11 1 = Signal readback value high limit violation (RbkWH_MsgEn)
12 1 = Signal readback value low limit violation (RbkWL_MsgEn)
13 OpenForce.Value
14 StopForce.Value
15 CloseForce.Value
16 1 = Forced manipulated variable MV_Forced is active
17 1 = Tracking value MV_Trk is active
18 Reset request in automatic mode
19 Trip.Value
20 1 = Vibrate enabled
21 - 22 Not used
23 Hidden bypass signal in "Permit"
24 Hidden bypass signal in "Interlock"
25 Hidden bypass signal in "Protect"
26 Feature2.Bit2 Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
(Page 155)
27 Feature2.Bit16 Separate interlock for each direction, position, or speed
(Page 173)
28 Current position feedback monitoring time is visible
29 Current motor monitoring time is visible
30 Current valve monitoring time is visible
31 Feature.Bit13 Separate monitoring time for stopping the motor (Page 173)

0-7 Effective signal 1 to 8 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
8 - 15 Effective signal 9 to 16 of the message block connected via EventTsIn
16 AV is not connected
17 Delay of the message AV_AH_Lim
18 Delay of the message AV_WH_Lim
19 Delay of the message AV_TH_Lim
20 Delay of the message AV_TL_Lim
21 Delay of the message AV_WL_Lim
22 Delay of the message AV_AL_Lim
23 Collection of the message delays
24 1 = High limit of the manipulated variable difference is violated (ER_AH_Act.Value)
25 1 = Low limit of the manipulated variable difference is violated (ER_AL_Act.Value)
26 1 = High limit of the readback value is violated (RbkWH_Act.Value)
27 1 = Low limit of the readback value is violated (RbkWL_Act.Value)


28 1 = Valve still closes (Status2 Bit 20) but the motor is not running
29 1 = Valve still opens (Status2 Bit 23) but the motor is not running
30 MV_TrkOn.Value
31 Not used

0 - 15 Effective signal 1 to 16 of the message block connected via EventTs2In
16 Hidden bypass signal in "Permission Close"
17 Hidden bypass signal in "Interlock Close"
18 Hidden bypass signal in "Protection Close"
23 "Protection Open" button is enabled
24 "Protection Close" button is enabled
25 1 = "Permission Close" is active
26 1 = "Interlock Close" is active
27 1 = "Protection Close" is active
28 - 31 Not used
See also
VlvPosL functions (Page 1551)
VlvPosL messaging (Page 1569)
VlvPosL block diagram (Page 1584)
VlvPosL error handling (Page 1566)
VlvPosL modes (Page 1548)
7.14.2 VlvPosL modes
VlvPosL operating modes

The block supports all standard operating modes:


descriptions.
"Local mode"
You can find general information on "Local mode", switching modes, and bumpless switchover
in the section Local mode (Page 80).
When you put a block into "Local mode", it is controlled either by "Local" signals or by feedback
signals. With LocalSetting = 1 or 3, you can control the motor valve with the following
“Local” signals:
● "Stop" (StopLocal = 1)
The feedback signals FbkOpening, FbkClosing, FbkOpen, FbkClose, and the analog
readback Rbk will be monitored.
With LocalSetting = 2 or 4, the control outputs Open.Value, Close.Value, and the
internal status Open/Close/Stop of the block will be tracked.
In the case where motor feedback signals are available (Feature.Bit12 = 0), the control
outputs Open.Value and Close.Value will be tracked from the motor feedback signals
FbkOpening and FbkClosing. The valve feedback signals FbkOpen, FbkClose, and the
analog readback Rbk will be monitored.
In the case where no motor feedback signals are available (Feature.Bit12 = 1), the internal
status Open/Close/Stop of the block will be tracked from the valve feedback signals
FbkOpen, FbkClose, and the analog readback Rbk. It will only be monitored if the analog
readback and valve feedback signals are not suitable together.
If no position can be identified, the last valid position is assumed.
"Automatic mode"
(Page 76).
You can control the motor valve in "Automatic mode" with analog position feedback:
Position control is terminated with "Open", "Close", or "Stop". It is enabled again with:
● "Activate position control" (PosOnAut = 1)
For position control, the motor valve is controlled via the Open and Close outputs such that
the manipulated variable MV and position feedback Rbk come into agreement.

"Manual mode"
(Page 76).
You can control the motor valve in "Manual mode" with analog position feedback:
Position control is terminated with "Open", "Close", or "Stop". It is enabled again with:
● "Activate position control" (PosOnMan = 1)
For position control, the motor valve is controlled via the Open and Close outputs such that
the manual value Man and position feedback Rbk come into agreement.
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● FbkOpngOut.ST
● FbkClsgOut.ST
● Opened.ST
● Closed.ST
● Opening.ST
● Closing.ST
● Stop.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● RbkWH_Act.ST
● RbkWL_Act.ST
● PosReached.ST
● ER.ST
● ER_AH_Act.ST
● ER_AL_Act.ST
● AV_Out.ST

See also
VlvPosL I/Os (Page 1571)
Description of VlvPosL (Page 1543)
7.14.3 VlvPosL functions
Functions of VlvPosL
Motor valve control

The motor valve is controlled via the Open and Close outputs or via the pulse outputs P_Open,
P_Close, and P_Stop. The outputs are set by either of the following methods:
● Directly via the corresponding inputs:
– OpenMan, CloseMan, and StopMan in manual mode
– OpenAut, CloseAut, and StopAut in automatic mode
– OpenLocal, CloseLocal, and StopLocal in local mode
– OpenForce, CloseForce, and StopForce for the force operating states function.
● Calculated by a control algorithm after the position controller is switched on in such a way
that the position feedback Rbk reaches a specified manipulated variable.
Position control is switched on by:
● PosOnMan in manual mode
● PosOnAut in automatic mode
● MV_ForOn for the force operating states functions.
In the local mode, the manipulated variable is always tracked to the position feedback.
For direct control via the Open, Close, Stop inputs above, position control is terminated and
must be reactivated via the PosOn inputs.
Motor valve control with position control

When controlling with enabled position control PosAct =1, the motor valve is moved to the
desired valve position using the specified manipulated variable.

Depending on the mode and function, the effective manipulated variable MV_Out is specified
by:
PosAct MV_ForOn Permit Int‐ ManAct MV_TrkOn MV_Out = Limits State

lock Protect
…Cls
0 0 - - - RbkOut none Without posi‐
tion control:
Tracking to
RbkOut with‐
out limitation
1 1 - - - MV_Forced none Forced track‐
ing without
limitation
1 0 1 - - Neutral posi‐ MV_HiLim Interlock
tion: de‐ MV_LoLim state
pends on RbkOut
SafePos
1 0 0 1 - Man MV_HiLim Manual
MV_LoLim mode, set by
the operator
1 0 0 0 1 MV_Trk MV_HiLim Tracking with
AutAct = 1 MV_LoLim limitation
1 0 0 0 0 MV MV_HiLim Automatic
AutAct = 1 MV_LoLim mode
If the motor valve is in "out of service" mode, position control is switched off and the controls
Open and Close are set in depending of SafePos. Accordingly, the output MV_Out is tracking
to MV_HiLim, MV_LoLim or RbkOut.
The manipulated variable difference MV_Out – RbkOut is controlled via a deadband with the
deadband width DeadBand and displayed at the ER output.
Manipulated variable difference ER Deadband range

(MV_Out – RbkOut) - DeadBand MV_Out – RbkOut >= DeadBand
0.0 -DeadBand <= MV_Out – RbkOut <= DeadBand
(MV_Out – RbkOut) + DeadBand MV_Out – RbkOut <= -DeadBand
The internal position controller is set with the following parameters:

● Gain: Controller gain
● MotorTime: Motor runtime from closed to fully open valve
● TmLag: Delay time caused, for example, by lag of the motor valve when switching on and
off.

The pulse output is formed by a three-step element with hysteresis and set with the following
parameters:
● PulseTime: Minimum pulse length of the outputs Open or Close
● BreakTime: Mminimum pulse break between two pulse outputs of Open or Close
Note
PulseTime and BreakTime are limited to SampleTime. If they are smaller parameterized
than SampleTime they will be written back to the input with the value of SampleTime.
PulseTime and BreakTime values which are too large, can reduce the precision of
position control.
The effective trip threshold and response threshold of the three-step element is displayed at
the ThreshOff and ThreshOn output parameters.
The PosReached output shows whether the specified position has been reached. This is the
case when:
● Intermediate position:
PosRbkHys >= ABS(MV_Out - RbkOut)
● End position open:
MV_Out >= PosDiOpen AND RbkOut >= PosDiOpen AND FbkOpenOut AND NOT
FbkCloseOut
● End position closed:
MV_Out <= PosDiClose AND RbkOut <= PosDiClose AND FbkCloseOut AND NOT
FbkOpenOut
The control and feedback signals of the motor are at "Stopped" state.

The block has the following permissions for the parameter OS_Perm:
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can switch to "Automatic mode"
1 1 = Operator can switch to "Manual mode"
2 1 = Operator can switch to "Local mode"
3 1 = Operator can switch to "Out of service mode"
7 1 = Operator can trigger rapid stop for motors
8 1 = Operator can activate position control

Bit Function
10 1 = Operator can change the manual value Man
12 1 = Operator can define the valve monitoring time for control
13 1 = Operator can define the valve monitoring time for end position
14 1 = Operator can activate the function valve monitoring time (bits 12 and 13)
15 1 = Operator can define the motor monitoring time for control start or stop
16 1 = Operator can define the monitoring time for control stop
17 1 = Operator can define the motor monitoring time for status
18 1 = Operator can activate the function motor monitoring time (bits 15,16, and 17)
19 1 = Operator can define the readback monitoring time
20 1 = Operator can activate the function readback monitoring time (bit 19)
21 Not used
22 1 = Operator can change proportional gain of the position control
23 Not used
24 1 = Operator can set the delay time of the motor valve
25 1 = Operator can set the deadband width of the manipulated variable difference
26 1 = Operator can set the motor run time
27 1 = Operator can set the minimum pulse duration
28 1 = Operator can set the minimum break duration
29 Not used
30 1 = Operator can activate the "Simulation" function
31 1 = Operator can activate the "Release for maintenance" function
The block has the following permissions for the parameter OS1Perm:
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can change the high operating limit of the manipulated variable MV_HiLim
1 1 = Operator can change the low operating limit of the manipulated variable MV_LoLim
2 Not used
3 1 = Operator can enable/disable messages via ER_AH_MsgEn
4 1 = Operator can enable/disable messages via ER_AL_MsgEn
5 1 = Operator can enable/disable messages via RbkWH_MsgEn
6 1 = Operator can enable/disable messages via RbkWL_MsgEn
7 1 = Operator can change the limit (manipulated variable difference) for the high alarm
ER_AH_Lim
8 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (manipulated variable difference) ER_Hyst
9 1 = Operator can change the limit (manipulated variable difference) for the low alarm
ER_AL_Lim
10 1 = Operator can change the limit (position feedback) for the high warning RbkWH_Lim
12 1 = Operator can change the hysteresis (position feedback) for the low warning RbkWL_Lim
13 Not used

Bit Function
15 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the high alarm
16 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the high warning
17 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the high tolerance
18 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the hysteresis
19 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the low alarm
20 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the low warning
21 1 = Operator can change the limit (AV) for the low tolerance
22 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_AH_MsgEn
23 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_WH_MsgEn
24 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_TH_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_TL_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_WL_MsgEn
27 1 = Operator can enable / disable messages via AV_AL_MsgEn
28 - Not used
31
Note
If you interconnect a parameter that is also listed in OS_Perm, OS1Perm as a parameter, you
have to reset the corresponding OS_Perm, OS1Perm bit.
Limit monitoring for additional analog value

(Page 92).

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring with hysteresis (Page 98). This is
done using the input parameter AV_Hyst.
Suppress messages using the MsgLock parameter


Interlocks
– Activation enable ("Permission")
– Interlock without reset ("Interlock")
– Interlock with reset ("Protection")
– Activation enable Open ("Permission Open")
– Activation enable Close ("Permission Close")
– Interlock open without reset ("Interlock Open")
– Interlock close without reset ("Interlock Close")
– Interlock open with reset ("Protection Open")
– Interlock close with reset ("Protection Close")
For more on this, see the sections Interlocks (Page 101) and Influence of the signal status on
the interlock (Page 105).
When an interlock is pending and position control is enabled, the block remains in position
control. The following manipulated variables are controlled based on the configured neutral
position for an interlock with/without reset:
SafePos Manipulated variable

0: Closed MV_Out = MV_LoLim
1: Opened MV_Out = MV_HiLim
2: Stopped MV_Out = RbkOut
Note
The neutral position cannot be reached if the limit MV_HiLim is not configured greater than or
equal to PosDiOpen or MV_LoLim is not configured less than or equal to PosDiClose.
With VlvPosL in position control, the neutral position is reached when:
SafePos Neutral position is reached when

0: Closed PosReached = 1, FBkOpenOut = 0, FBkCloseOut = 1
1: Opened PosReached = 1, FBkOpenOut = 1, FBkCloseOut = 0
2: Stopped PosReached = 1, independent of FBkOpenOut, FBkCloseOut
If VlvPosL is in the neutral position, it can only leave this position when an activation enable
is set.


When motor protection is pending and position control is enabled, the block remains in position
control. The manipulated variable is tracked to the feedback value (MV_Out = RbkOut) and
with this, the motor is in the stop state.

When rapid stop is pending and position control is enabled, the block remains in position
control. The manipulated variable is tracked to the feedback value (MV_Out = RbkOut) and
with this, the motor is in the stop state.
Torque monitoring
This block provides torque monitoring.
The signals of the torque monitoring switches are interconnected to input parameters
TorqOpen for opening and TorqClose for closing the motor valve.
The good state is indicated via this parameter with the value 1. In this case, the signal status
cannot be 16#00 or 16#28.
Using Feature2.Bit6 (Vibrate), you can define how to proceed in automatic mode when
the torque has been reached. With Feature2.Bit6 = 0 (no vibrating), position control is
terminated and the motor is stopped. In the case where TorqClose is in end position close
or TorqOpen is in end position open, the position control will not be terminated.
Vibration is disabled or VlvPosL is not in automatic mode:
If the torque monitoring is enabled, the motor is stopped. You can move the valve in the
opposite direction.
If, for example, the torque shutdown is active when the valve opens, you can still close the
valve.
Active torque shutoff appears in the standard view of the display area for block states.
When the "Seal valve" function is enabled by means of Feature.Bit8, the torque shutoff for
the closing TorqClose is also evaluated (see section Sealing the valve (Page 179)).
Vibration is enabled and VlvPosL is in automatic mode:
If torque monitoring is enabled, the motor runs in the opposite direction. After traveling
VibrWidth seconds or VibrPerc %, the motor runs in the opposite direction again to solve
the cause of the torque shutoff using vibration. This procedure is repeated a maximum of
VibrNo times.
With activated position control, the motor travels from the current position VibrPerc % in the
opposite direction. When position control is disabled, the control outputs are immediately sent
in the opposite direction for VibrWidth seconds.
If, for example, the torque shutdown is active when the valve opens with activated position
control, the motor valve returns to the value:
RbkOut - (MV_HiLim - MV_LoLim) / 100.0 * VibrPerc
When this point is reached, the motor attempts to open to the previously set manipulated
variable once again.

During reversing, the display area of the standard view, "Vibrate enabled" is displayed.
After attempting to correct the cause of the torque VibrNo times, the motor is stopped. The
block must be reset before vibrating can be enabled again.
Sealing the valve

This function is enabled using Feature.Bit8 Sealing the valve (Page 179). The seal valve
function combines the query of the end position "Closed" via the input parameter FbkClose
and Rbk with the limit violation of the configured torque via the input parameter TorqClose.
This ensures that the valve is completely closed.
The valve is only considered completely closed when the feedback for the end position "Close"
has been received (0->1), the position feedback Rbk is smaller than or equal to
PosDiClose, and the torque shutdown for "Closed" is enabled. The torque shutoff should not
come before the feedback in this case. The FbkCloseOut output shows whether the valve is
sealed tight with the following conditions:
● FbkCloseOut:= FbkClose.Value AND RbkOut.Value <= PosDiClose has come in
(0->1)
● "Torque shutoff closed is enabled"
● "Torque shutoff closed is enabled" did not come before FbkCloseOut (0->1)
"Torque shutoff closed enabled" means TorqClose = 0 or the signal status is 16#00 or 16#28.
When "Torque shutoff closed is enabled" comes before the end position feedback closed, this
is displayed in the faceplate in the standard view and the motor stops. Opening the valve is
still possible.
Note
The command text for Close in the standard view and preview can be changed to Seal in the
CFC at the CloseMan parameter in Text 1. See section Labeling of buttons and text
(Page 218).
Disable interlocks

(Page 43).
External fault (FaultExt), External control system fault (CSF)

This block provides the possibility to pass an external fault via the FaultExt parameter or an
external control system fault via the CSF parameter. See VlvPosL error handling (Page 1566).

When an external fault or control system fault is pending (Feature.Bit18 = 1) and position
control is enabled, the block remains in position control. The following manipulated variable is
set based on the configured neutral position:
SafePos Manipulated variable

0: Closed MV_Out = MV_LoLim
1: Opened MV_Out = MV_HiLim
2: Stopped MV_Out = RbkOut
Note
The neutral position cannot be reached if the limit MV_HiLim is not configured greater than or
equal to PosDiOpen or MV_LoLim is not configured less than or equal to PosDiClose.
Group error
This block provides the standard function, Outputting group errors (Page 124).
● CSF
● Trip
● V_MonDynErr
● V_MonStaErr
● M_MonDynErr
● M_MonStaErr
● RbkMonDynErr
● RbkMonStaErr
● FaultExt

This block provides the standard function, Outputting a signal for start readiness (Page 54).

This block provides the standard function, Forming the group status for interlock information
(Page 106).

This block provides the standard function, Forming and outputting the signal status for

● FbkClsgOut.ST
● FbkOpngOut.ST
● FbkOpenOut.ST
● FbkCloseOut.ST
● RbkOut.ST
● LocalLi.ST
● OpenLocal.ST
● StopLocal.ST
● CloseLocal.ST
● Trip.ST
● TorqOpen.ST
● TorqClose.ST
● AV_Out.ST
● OpenChn.ST
● CloseChn.ST
● MV.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)
● PosOnAut.ST (only if Feature2.Bit10 = 1)

● OpenAut.ST
● CloseAut.ST
● StopAut.ST
● MV.ST
● PosOnAut.ST
Force operating states

This block provides the standard function, Forcing operating modes (Page 41). The
OpenForce, CloseForce, and StopForce inputs force the block to open, close, or stop.
With activated position control, this mode is terminated and must be separately reactivated.

With MV_ForOn = 1, position control is enabled and set to the manipulated variable
MV_Forced.
Feedback monitoring
This block provides the standard function, Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98).
The FbkOpen, FbkClose, and Rbk feedback is monitored for the valve, the FbkOpening
and FbkClosing feedback is monitored for the motor.
Position control is terminated if a monitoring error of the feedback occurs. The configured
neutral position is targeted if a monitoring error of the valve feedback occurs.
The control signals are switched to motor stop if a monitoring error of the motor feedback
occurs.
Monitoring valve feedback

The monitoring of valve feedback is set using the V_Monitor parameter.
Startup characteristics are monitored by setting the V_MonTiDynamic parameter. When
starting the motor valve, the current position feedback Rbk is taken into consideration and is
included in the calculation of the monitoring time as follows:
Monitoring of the position feedback is switched on (RbkMonitor =1):
● Monitoring time = V_MonTiDynamic – MotorTime + Abs(MV_Out - RbkOut) *
MotorTime/100
Note
The dynamic monitoring time V_MonTiDynamic should be greater than motor actuating time
MotorTime.
Monitoring of the position feedback is switched off (RbkMonitor =0):

● Open or close motor valve: Monitoring time = V_MonTiDynamic
Monitoring of the position feedback Rbk with activated position control can be set separately
using RbkMonitor, RbkMonTi.
The V_MonTiStatic parameter sets the compliance with the valve position.
Feedback errors are displayed at the corresponding parameters V_MonDynErr or
V_MonStaErr.
The valve travel range is divided into three ranges for monitoring:
● Valve open: RbkOut ≥ PosDiOpen
● Valve in intermediate position: PosDiClose < RbkOut < PosDiOpen
● Valve closed: RbkOut ≤ PosDiClose
To monitor the end positions, the FbkOpenOut and FbkCloseOut outputs are formed as
follows:

When the motor valve reaches the "Open" position, the output is FbkOpenOut = 1:
● With a binary limit switch for the "Open" position (NoFbkOpen = 0):
The valve is considered open if FbkOpenOut is set. FbkOpenOut is set if RbkOut ≥
PosDiOpen and FbkOpen = 1.
● Without binary end switch for the position "Open" (NoFbkOpen = 1):
The valve is considered open if FbkOpenOut is set. FbkOpenOut is set if RbkOut ≥
PosDiOpen.
When the motor valve reaches the "Closed" position, the output is FbkCloseOut = 1:
● With a binary limit switch for the "Closed" position (NoFbkClose = 0):
The valve is considered closed if FbkCloseOut is set. FbkCloseOut is set if RbkOut ≤
PosDiClose and FbkClose = 1.
● Without binary end switch for the position "Closed" (NoFbkClose = 1):
The valve is considered closed if FbkCloseOut is set. FbkCloseOut is set if RbkOut ≤
PosDiClose.
Note
After the motor valve stops in the intermediate position or end position or after a CPU startup
without control (Open, Close = 0), no monitoring of the feedback signals FbkOpen and
FbkClose takes place during the time V_MonTiStatic. Changes to FbkOpen and
FbkClose are applied. This means that the feedback is monitored again, also in the stop state.
Note
When the "Seal valve" function is enabled by means of Feature.Bit8, the torque shutoff for
the closing TorqClose is also evaluated (see section Sealing the valve (Page 179)).
Monitoring the motor feedback

The monitoring of motor feedback is set using the M_Monitor parameter.
Startup characteristics are monitored by setting the M_MonTiDynamic parameter; the
M_MonTiStatic parameter monitors maintenance of the position.
Feedback errors are displayed at the corresponding parameters M_MonDynErr or
M_MonStaErr.
Monitoring of the position feedback Rbk with activated position control

The monitoring of position feedback Rbk is set using the RbkMonitor parameter.
The monitoring of the startup characteristics is set at the RbkMonTi parameter. The effective
monitoring time is calculated as follows:
● Monitoring time = ABS(MV_Outn - MV_Outn-1) * MotorTime/100 + RbkMonitor
MV_Outn: Current manipulated variable to be reached
MV_Outn-1: Last manipulated variable reached
The monitoring of maintaining the valve position is set at the RbkMonTi
● Monitoring time = RbkMonitor

Feedback errors are displayed at the corresponding parameters RbkMonDynErr or

RbkMonStaErr.

This block provides the standard function, Release for maintenance (Page 65).

This block provides the standard function, Specifying warning times for control functions at
● Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) (input parameter
WarnTiMan)
● Manual and automatic mode for motors, valves and dosers (Page 76) (input parameter
WarnTiAut)
WarnTiAut . If, for example, a valve opens, this is displayed at the output parameter with
returns to 0.
A corresponding warning is not outputted if the values specified for the warning times
(WarnTiMan or WarnTiAut) are lower than the SampleTime parameter.
Note
The warning is activated for each actuation that causes the motor to start, even if this means
that the valve is moved to the neutral position.
A parameterized warning time (WarnTiMan, WarnTiAut) is not active in the position control
mode.
Simulating signals
This block provides the standard function, Simulating signals (Page 59).
With internal simulation with immediate tracking of feedback, it is possible to simulate a position
between the open and closed state (FbkOpenOut = FbkCloseOut = 0) by means of a stop
command.
Select unit of measure

This block provides the standard function, Selecting a unit of measure (Page 221).

Neutral position
This block provides the standard function, Neutral position for motors, valves and controllers
(Page 48).
Output signal as pulse signal or static signal

(Page 52). In addition to the static control outputs Open and Close, the block also has pulse
outputs P_Open, P_Close, and P_Stop, which are dependent on the static control output.
Generate instance-specific messages

This block provides the standard function, Generating instance-specific messages (Page 213).

section Configurable functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133). The following functionality is
Bit Function
8 Sealing the valve (Page 179)
12 Motor feedback is not available (Page 160)

Bit Function
In switching mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1), the control is selected with the static signals
OpenAut and CloseAut. If the OpenAut and CloseAut inputs are not set, the motor is
stopped. Control via StopAut is not required. If the "Enable reset of commands for control"
function (Feature.Bit3 = 1) is also enabled, the OpenAut and CloseAut inputs are reset
to 0 after evaluation in the block.
In switching mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1), the PosOnAut control acts as a switch. The "Enable
resetting of commands for control" function (Feature.Bit3 = 1) has no influence on
PosOnAut.
Display auxiliary values

This block provides the standard function, Displaying auxiliary values (Page 220).
Bit Function
6 Vibrate after torque monitoring (Page 182)


This block provides the standard function, SIMATIC BATCH functionality (Page 68).
Disable feedback
This block provides the standard function, Disabling feedback for valves (Page 100). Feedback
monitoring can be disabled separately for each feedback signal with NoFbkOpen or
NoFbkClose.

Labeling of buttons
This block provides the standard function, Labeling of buttons and text (Page 218).
● OpenMan
● CloseMan
● StopMan
● RapidStp
See also
7.14.4 VlvPosL error handling
Error handling of VlvPosL

For troubleshooting all blocks, see also the Error handling (Page 121) section in the basics.
● Error numbers

The ErrorNum parameter can be used to output the following error numbers:

-1 Pre-defined value when inserting the block; the block is not executed.
0 No error pending.
41 The value for the LocalSetting connection is not within the valid limit of 0 to 4.
LocalLi = 1


51 OpenLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
CloseLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1
OpenAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
CloseAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
PosOnAut = 1 and StopAut = 1
PosOnAut = 1 and OpenAut = 1
PosOnAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1
OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1
CloseForce = 1 and StopForce = 1

This error can be outputted by the block, see section Error handling (Page 121).

This error can be outputted by the block, see section Error handling (Page 121).
For the following invalid input signals, the control output can be stopped or switched to the
neutral position. This depends on the function Control priority in the event of an invalid input
command (Page 179).


Feature2.Bit3 = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or Pushbutton operation for local mode Motor is started in valve neu‐
Localsetting = 3 (Feature2.Bit4 = 0): tral position direction.
OpenLocal = 1 and CloseLocal = 1 or
OpenLocal = 1 and StopLocal = 1 or
StopLocal = 1 and CloseLocal = 1
Local: Localsetting = 1 or OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1 or
Localsetting = 3 and forcing OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
Forcing and no "Local mode" OpenForce = 1 and CloseForce = 1 or
OpenForce = 1 and StopForce = 1 or
"Automatic mode" and no forcing Pushbutton operation (Feature.Bit4 = 0):
OpenAut = 1 and StopAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and CloseAut = 1 or
StopAut = 1 and PosOnAut = 1 or
CloseAut = 1 and PosOnAut = 1 or
OpenAut = 1 and PosOnAut = 1
Switch mode (Feature.Bit4 = 1):

CloseAut = 1 and PosOnAut = 1 or
OpenAut = 1 and PosOnAut = 1
"Manual mode" and no forcing OpenMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1 or
OpenMan = 1 and StopMan = 1 or
StopMan = 1 and CloseMan = 1

An external signal can be activated via the CSF input. If this signal CSF.Value = 1, a control
system fault is triggered. For more information on this, see section Error handling (Page 121).
See also

7.14.5 VlvPosL messaging
Message characteristics
● Control system fault
Control system fault

The following control system fault messages can be outputted:
Message instance Message ID Message class Event

MsgEvId1 SIG1 AS control system message - $$BlockComment$$
fault Motor feedback error
SIG2 AS control system message - $$BlockComment$$
fault Motor protection triggered
fault Valve feedback error
fault External fault has occurred
Explanation:
You can interconnect an external fault (signal) to the input parameter CSF. If this CSF = 1, a
control system fault is triggered (MsgEvId1, SIG4).
Process messages

MsgEvId2 SIG1 Alarm - high $$BlockComment$$
ER - Alarm high limit violated
SIG2 Alarm - low $$BlockComment$$
ER - Alarm low limit violated
SIG3 Warning - high $$BlockComment$$
Rbk - High warning limit violated
SIG4 Warning - low $$BlockComment$$
Rbk - Low warning limit violated


Explanation:
Associated values for the message instance MsgEvId1
Associated value Block parameter

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa104
5 ExtVa105
6 ExtVa106
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 to 6 are assigned to the parameters ExtVa104 to ExtVa106, and
are usable. For more information on this, refer to the manual "Process Control System PCS 7
- Engineering System".
Associated values for the message instance MsgEvId2

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
4 ExtVa204
5 ExtVa205
6 ExtVa206
7 Reserved
8 Reserved


9 Reserved
10 Reserved
The associated values 4 to 6 are assigned to the parameters ExtVa204 to ExtVa206, and
are usable. For more information on this, refer to the manual "Process Control System PCS 7
- Engineering System".
See also
7.14.6 VlvPosL I/Os

I/Os of VlvPosL
Input parameters

AutModLi* 1= "Automatic mode" via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(controlled via ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutModOp* 1 = "Automatic mode" via operator (controlled via BOOL 0
ModLiOp = 1)
AV Input additional analog value, to be connected to ANY 　
AV_Tech of the AV block
AV_Hyst Hysteresis for alarm, warning and tolerance limits REAL 1.0
BatchName Batch name S7 string 　
BypProt 1 = Bypass interlock is enabled in "Local mode" and BOOL 0
in simulation


CloseAut* 1 = Select Close valve in "Automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseChnST Signal status of the output channel of Close. STRUCT -
It should be connected to an output channel block. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
CloseForce 1 = Force Close valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseLocal 1 = Select Close valve in "Local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CloseMan* 1 = Select Close valve in "Manual mode" BOOL 0
CSF 1 = External fault (control system fault) Error han‐ STRUCT -
dling (Page 121) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
EN 1 = Called block is executed BOOL 1
ER_A_DC* Delay for incoming alarms during monitoring of the REAL 0.0
manipulated variable difference
ER_A_DG* Delay for outgoing alarms during monitoring of the REAL 0.0
manipulated variable difference
ER_AH_En 1 = Activate alarm (high) for manipulated variable BOOL 1
ER_AH_Lim Alarm limit (high) for manipulated variable differ‐ REAL 100.0
ence monitoring
ER_AH_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for alarm (high) for manipu‐ BOOL 1
lated variable difference monitoring
ER_AL_Lim Alarm limit (low) for manipulated variable difference REAL -100.0
monitoring
ER_AL_En 1 = Activate alarm (low) for manipulated variable BOOL 1
ER_AL_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for alarm (low) for manipu‐ BOOL 1
lated variable difference monitoring
ER_Hyst Alarm hysteresis for manipulated variable differ‐ REAL 1.0
ence monitoring
EventTsIn For interconnecting data between a technology ANY 　
Event16Ts.
Input parameter EventTsIn is used to intercon‐
nect output parameter EventTsOut of the
EventTs, Event16TS block. When this intercon‐
EventTs, Event16TS block are displayed and
can also be acknowledged on the OS in the mes‐
sage view of the technological block.


EventTs2In For interconnecting data between a technology ANY
Event16Ts.
The EventTs2In input parameter serves to inter‐
connect the EventTsOut output parameter of the
EventTs,Event16Ts block. When this intercon‐
EventTs, Event16Ts block are displayed on the
OS in the alarm view of the technology block and
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ExtVa104 Associated value 4 for messages (MsgEvId1) ANY 　
FaultExt 1 = External fault Error handling (Page 121) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClosing 1 = Valve closing feedback signal STRUCT -
FbkOpening 1 = Valve opening feedback signal STRUCT -


● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
Gain Position control gain STRUCT -
Intlock 0 = Interlock / Interlock Open is activated. STRUCT -
Once the interlock condition has cleared, the block ● Value:BOOL ● 1
can be operated without reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Interlock / Interlock Open is deactivated.
IntlCls 0 = Interlock Close is activated. STRUCT -
can be operated without reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
LocalLi 1 = Activate "Local mode" via plant signal STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LocalSetting Properties for Local mode (Page 80) INT 0
Man* Manipulated variable in "manual mode" REAL 0.0
ManModLi* 1 = "Manual mode" via interconnection or SFC STRUCT -
(controlled via ModLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ManModOp* 1= "Manual mode" via: OS operator (controlled via BOOL 1
ModLiOp = 0)
ModLiOp Toggle operation between: STRUCT -
MonSafePos 1 = Go to neutral position in the event of monitoring BOOL 1
errors
M_Monitor 1 = Motor feedback monitoring BOOL 1


M_MonTiDynami Monitoring time for feedback errors or feedback REAL 3.0
c* start errors after successful operation in [s]
M_MonTiStatic Monitoring time for feedback errors without opera‐ REAL 3.0
* tion in [s]
M_MonTiStop* Monitoring time for feedback stop errors after suc‐ REAL 3.0
cessful operation in [s]
MS_RelOp* 1= Release for maintenance via OS operator BOOL 0
For more on this, refer to the section Suppressing ● Value: BOOL ● 0
messages using the MsgLock parameter ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 214).
MV Manipulated variable in "automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_Forced Forced manipulated variable that is not limited and STRUCT -
has top priority ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_HiLim Limit (high) for manipulated variable MV REAL 100.0
MV_LoLim Limit (low) for manipulated variable MV REAL 0.0
MV_OpScale OS display range for the manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
MV_Trk Tracking value for manipulated variable MV STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NoFbkClose 1 = No feedback present for "valve closed" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
NoFbkOpen 1 = No feedback present for "valve open" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Occupied 1 = Occupied by a batch BOOL 0


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenAut* 1 = Select Open valve in "Automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenChnST Signal status of the output channel of Open. STRUCT -
It should be connected to an output channel block. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
OpenForce 1 = Force Open valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenLocal 1 = Select Open valve in "Local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpenMan* 1 = Select Open valve in "Manual mode" BOOL 0
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator permission, to be DWORD 16#00000000
upstream block OpStations (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for Operator control permissions (Page 265) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OS1Perm I/O for Operator control permissions (Page 265) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
Permit 1 = Activation / activation Open is activated STRUCT -
0 = Activation / activation Open is deactivated ● Value:BOOL ● 1
Perm_En 1 = Parameter Permit is enabled BOOL 1
PermCls 1 = Activation Close is activated STRUCT -
0 = Activation Close is deactivated ● Value:BOOL ● 1
PermClsEn 1 = Parameter PermCls is enabled BOOL 1
DeadBand Deadband for forming manipulated variable differ‐ REAL 0.1
ence


PosDiClose Limit for control valve position "closed" REAL 5.0
PosDiOpen Limit for control valve position "open" REAL 95.0
PosOnAut 1 = Select Activate position control in "Automatic STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
PosOnMan 1 = Select Activate position control in "Manual BOOL 0
mode"
Protect 0 = Protective interlock / protective interlock Open STRUCT -
is activated. ● Value:BOOL ● 1
Once the interlock condition has cleared, the block ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
must be reset.
1 = Protective interlock / protective interlock Open
is deactivated.
Prot_En 1 = Parameter Protect is enabled BOOL 1
ProtCls 0 = Protective interlock Close is activated. STRUCT -
must be reset. ● ST:BYTE ● 16#FF
1 = Protective interlock Close is deactivated.
ProtClsEn 1 = Parameter ProtCls is enabled BOOL 1
PulseTime Minimum pulse duration [s] REAL 1.0
PulseWidth* Pulse width of the control signal [s] REAL 3.0
RapidStp* Rapid stop for the motor BOOL 0
0 = Motor On
1 = Motor off
Rbk Position feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkMonitor 1 = Position feedback monitoring BOOL 0
RbkMonTi Monitoring time for the position feedback in [s] REAL 5.0
RbkWH_En 1 = Enable warning (high) for position feedback BOOL 0
RbkWH_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning (high) REAL 90.0
RbkWH_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for warning (high) for position BOOL 1
feedback
RbkWL_En 1 = Enable warning (low) for position feedback BOOL 0
RbkWL_Lim Limit for position feedback of warning (low) REAL 10.0
RbkWL_MsgEn 1 = Enable messages for warning (low) for position BOOL 1
feedback


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SafePos Neutral position for valve: INT 2
0 = Closed
1 = Open
2 = stop
SelFp1 Call a block saved in this parameter as an Opening ANY -
additional faceplates (Page 217) in the standard
view
SelFp2 Call a block saved in this parameter as an Opening ANY -
additional faceplates (Page 217) in the preview
SimAV* Additional value used with SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimAV_Li Additional analog value used with STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimOnLi 1 = Simulation via interconnection or SFC (control‐ STRUCT -
led via SimLiOp = 1) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SimRbk* Position feedback used with SimOn = 1 REAL 0.0
SimRbkLi Position feedback used with SimOnLi.Value = 1 STRUCT -
(SimLiOp.Value = 1) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopAut* 1 = Stop the motor in "Automatic mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopLocal 1 = Stop the motor in "Local mode" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
StopMan* 1 = Stop the motor in "Manual mode" BOOL 0


TmLag Delay time of the LeadLag filter [s] REAL 0.0
TorqClose 0 = Torque shutdown active when closing STRUCT -
1 = Good state ● Value: BOOL ● 1
TorqOpen 0 = Torque shutdown active when opening STRUCT -
1 = Good state ● Value: BOOL ● 1
V_Monitor 1 = Valve feedback monitoring BOOL 1
V_MonTiDynami Valve monitoring time after operation in [s] REAL 30.0
c*
V_MonTiStatic Monitoring time for valve feedback errors without REAL 5.0
* operation in [s]
WarnTiAut* Prewarning of valve movement in "automatic REAL 0.0
mode" in [s]
WarnTiMan* Prewarning of valve movement in "manual mode" REAL 0.0
in [s]
* Values can be written back to these inputs during execution of the block by the block algorithm.
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AutoST 1 = Worst signal status of automatic commands BYTE 16#80
AV_OpScale Limit for scale in AV bar graph of faceplate STRUCT -


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
AV_Unit Unit of measure for additional analog value INT 0
1 = Control chain from master controller to secondary valve ● Value: BOOL ● 0
is interrupted ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Close Control output STRUCT -
1= Close valve ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
CurrMonM Remaining motor monitoring time [s] DINT 0
CurrMonRbk Remaining monitoring time of position feedback [s] DINT 0
CurrMonV Remaining valve monitoring time [s] DINT 0
ER Difference of the manipulated variable and the position feed‐ STRUCT -
back (ER = MV_Out - RbkOut) ● Value: REAL ● 0.0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_AH_Act 1 = Alarm limit (high) for manipulated variable difference vio‐ STRUCT -
lated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ER_AL_Act 1 = Alarm limit (low) for manipulated variable difference vio‐ STRUCT -
lated ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For error numbers that can INT -1
be output by this block, see the section VlvPosL error han‐
dling (Page 1566)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
FbkClsgOut Valve closing feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


FbkOpngOut Valve opening feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LockAct 1 = Interlock (Intlock, Permit, Protect) or Trip is active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
M_MonDynErr 1 = Feedback error or feedback start error of the motor due STRUCT -
to control change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
M_MonStaErr 1 = Motor feedback error due to unexpected feedback change STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
M_MonStopErr 1 = Feedback stop error of the motor due to unexpected feed‐ STRUCT -
back change ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Enable for OS operator ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn1 Message - acknowledgment status 1 (ACK_STATE output of WORD 16#0000
the first ALARM_8P)
MsgAckn2 Message - acknowledgment status 2 (ACK_STATE output of WORD 16#0000
the first ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1 Message error 1 (ERROR output of the first ALARM_8P) BOOL 0
MsgErr2 Message error 2 (ERROR output of the first ALARM_8P) BOOL 0
MsgStat1 Message status 1 (STATUS output of the first ALARM_8P) WORD 16#0000
MsgStat2 Message status 2 (STATUS output of the first ALARM_8P) WORD 16#0000
MV_HiAct 1 = Limit (high) of manipulated variable violated STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MV_LoAct 1 = Limit (low) of manipulated variable violated STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


MV_Aut Manipulated variable in automatic mode REAL 0.0
MV_Out Manipulated variable STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
1 = Open the valve ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the input parameter OpSt_In for further intercon‐ DWORD 16#00000000
nection with other blocks. Bit 31 of this parameter is used by
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by the block algo‐ DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
rithm
OS1PermLog Display of OS1Perm with settings changed by the block algo‐ DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
rithm
PosReached 1 = Control valve has reached specified position STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
The parameter persists for one cycle after a reset. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
P_Stop 0 = Pulse signal for stopping the valve STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkMonDynErr 1 = Position feedback error due to control change STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkMonStaErr 1 = Position feedback error due to unexpected feedback STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkOut Position feedback output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWH_Act 1 = Warning (high) enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RbkWL_Act 1 = Warning (low) enabled STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RdyToReset 1 = Ready for reset via RstLi input or commands in "local", STRUCT -
"automatic", or "manual mode" ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RdyToStart 1 = Ready to start STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Stop 1 = Motor stopped and valve is in intermediate position STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ThreshOff Trip threshold of the three-step element REAL 0.0
ThreshOn Response threshold of the three-step element REAL 0.0
V_MonDynErr 1 = Valve feedback error due to control change STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80


V_MonStaErr 1 = Valve feedback error due to unexpected feedback change STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
WarnAct 1 = Prewarning for control valve movement away from active STRUCT -
(WarnTiAut and WarnTiMan parameters) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
Disabling operating points (Page 149)
Signaling limit violation (Page 174)
7.14.7 VlvPosL block diagram
Block diagram of VlvPosL

See also

7.14.8.1 VlvPosL views
Views of the VlvPosL block

The VlvPosL block provides the following views:
● VlvPosL standard view (Page 1586)
● VlvPosL limit view (Page 1591)
● VlvPosL parameter view (Page 1593)
● VlvPosL preview (Page 1597)
● Block icon for VlvPosL (Page 1602)
You can find general information about the faceplate and block icon in the sections Structure
of the faceplate (Page 258) and Block icon structure (Page 239).

7.14.8.2 VlvPosL standard view
Standard view of VlvPosL





This area displays the current operating mode of the block. The following operating modes
can be shown here:
For information on switching the mode, see section Switching operating states and operating
modes (Page 268).
(2) Open, close and stop the motor valve

This area displays the default operating state for the motor valve. The following states can be
● "Open"
● "Close"
● "Stop"
● "Rapid stop"
Analog positioning mode is terminated if one of these commands is executed. Positioning
mode can be reactivated using the (3) button.

For information on switching the mode, see section Switching operating states and operating
modes (Page 268).
command selection. You can find more information on this in the section Labeling of buttons
(3) Activate positioning at an analog manipulated variable

This area shows you the default operating state for positioning to the analog manipulated
variable. The following states can be shown here:
● "On"
● "Off"
Only the positioning mode is activated here:
● "On"
Positioning mode is terminated when the motor valve is operated using the (2) button.
(4) Reset the block

Click "Reset" in the event of interlocks or errors. You can find more information on this in the
section Resetting the block in case of interlocks or errors (Page 43).
The manipulated variable can only be changed in manual mode and active position control.
You can find more information about changing the manipulated variable in the section
Changing values (Page 270).
(7) Display for position feedback including signal status

status.
(8) Display of the manipulated variable for automatic mode

The display [A] is only visible when the block is not in automatic mode. In Automatic mode, it
is displayed when it needs to be reset or when tracking or forced tracking is enabled.
This display shows the manipulated variable that would apply if you were to switch to automatic
mode or if you were to reset in automatic mode or disable tracking or forced tracking.

(9) Bar display for manipulated variable

(10) Bar display for position feedback

The limits for the "open" and "closed" positions are shown with 2 green lines.
(11) Area for operating the interlock functions of the block

You can use these buttons to control the interlock functions of the block. You can find more
● Interlock status (see Forming the group status for interlock information (Page 106)), for
example:
(Page 110)), for example:
(12) Display for auxiliary values

engineering system. You can find more information on this in the section Displaying auxiliary
values (Page 220).



● "Maintenance"
You can find more information on this in the section Release for maintenance (Page 65) display

● "Simulation"
● "Time delay"
You can find more information on this in the sections Simulating signals (Page 59) and Display
of delay times (Page 267).

● "Vibrate enabled"
● "Control error"
● "Torque active"
You can find more information on this in the sections Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98),
Error handling (Page 121) (headings "Invalid input signals" and "Mode switchover error") and
Motor protection function (Page 100).

● "Forced closed" (CloseForce)
● "Forced stop" (StopForce)
You can find more information on this in the section Forcing operating modes (Page 41).


This representation shows the neutral position for the valve:

This display is only visible in "Manual mode", in "Local mode", or with a reset request in
"Automatic mode", when the current output signals are not identical to the control in "Automatic
mode".
The display shows what state the valve would assume if you switched from "Manual" or "Local"
mode to "Automatic mode", or performed a reset to "Automatic mode".
(20) Status display of the motor valve

The current status of the motor valve is graphically displayed here.
You can find more information on this in the section Block icon for VlvPosL (Page 1602).
7.14.8.3 VlvPosL limit view
Limit view of VlvPosL

● Manipulated variable difference limits
● Manipulated variable operating range
The toolbar of the faceplate and the block icon indicate when the limits are reached or violated.



• Green check mark: The OS operator can control this parameter
• Gray check mark: The OS operator cannot control this parameter at this time due to the
process
• Red cross: The OS operator cannot control this parameter due to the configured AS operator
(2) Limits of the manipulated variable difference

In this area, you can enter the limits for the manipulated variable difference. For more on this,
see section Changing values (Page 270).
● "Hysteresis"
(3) Readback value limits (Rbk)

In this area, you can enter the limits for the readback value (position feedback). For more on
this, see section Changing values (Page 270).


● "Hysteresis"
(4) Manipulated variable operating range

In this area, you can enter the limits for the manipulated variable operation range. For more
on this, see section Changing values (Page 270).

suppressed when you install the block (all xx_MsgEn parameters are assigned the default
value 1). Messages can only be outputted if limit monitoring of the additional analog value has
been enabled.
Alarm delays are also displayed in this position; for more on this, see section Area of application

You can enable/disable messages by setting the check mark.
7.14.8.4 VlvPosL parameter view
Parameter view of VlvPosL

The parameter has an upper half and a lower half. You can navigate between the two halves
Upper half of the parameter view of VlvPosL with Feature.Bit13 = 0:

Upper half of the parameter view of VlvPosL with Feature.Bit13 = 1:
Lower half of the parameter view of VlvPosL:


process.
(2) Monitor valve

In this area, you can change parameters and thereby influence the valve. You can find more
● "Control": Monitoring time while "Opening"/"Closing" the valve (dynamic)
● "End position": Monitoring time for maintaining the valve position (static)
Enable monitoring
You can enable monitoring by selecting the check box (☑).
You can find more information on this in the section Monitoring the feedbacks (Page 98).
(3) Monitor motor

In this area, you change parameters and thereby influence the motor. You can find more


● "Control": Monitoring time during startup and stopping of the motor (dynamic)
Feature.Bit13 = 0
● "Control start": Monitoring time during startup of the motor (dynamic) Feature.Bit13 =
1
● "Control stop": Monitoring time during stopping of the motor (dynamic) Feature.Bit13 =
1
Enable monitoring
(4) Monitoring the valve position

In this area, you change parameters and thereby influence the valve. You can find more
You can influence the following parameter:
● "Position": Monitoring time for the valve
Enable monitoring
(5) "Parameters"
In this area, you change parameters and thereby influence the controller. For more on this,
see section Changing values (Page 270).
● "Deadband": Width of deadband
● "Gain": Gain
● "Delay": Delay time in [s]
● "Motor actuating time": Motor actuating time [s]
● "Minimum pulse duration": Minimum pulse duration [s]
● "Minimum break duration": Minimum break duration [s]

(6) Service
You activate the following functions in this area:
● "Simulation"
● "Release for maintenance" (with display for maintenance demanded)
You can find more information on this in the section Switching operating states and operating
modes (Page 268).
You can find information on this area in the sections:
7.14.8.5 VlvPosL preview
Preview of VlvPosL
The preview has an upper half and a lower half. You can navigate between the two halves
Upper half of the preview of VlvPosL:
Lower half of the preview of VlvPosL:


● OpenAut
● CloseAut
● StopAut
● PosOnAut
● MV
(2) Preview area

● "MV Automatic": Display of the current automatic manipulated variable (MV).
● "MV difference": Current manipulated variable difference (ER).

● "Open limit": Limit (PosDiOpen) for forming the "Control valve open" signal
(FbkOpenOut). If the position feedback reaches this limit, the control valve is open.
● "Close limit": Limit (PosDiClose) for forming the "Control valve closed" signal
(FbkCloseOut). If the position feedback reaches this limit, the control valve is closed.
● "Manipulated variable tracking": (MV_TrkOn = 1) Manipulated variable is tracked to the
tracking value.
● "Tracking value": Effective manipulated variable for "Track manipulated variable"
● "Monitoring motor": Display of the remaining monitoring time of the motor.
This display is only visible when monitoring is activated.
● "Monitor valve": Display of the remaining monitoring time of the valve.
● "Monitoring Rbk": Display of the remaining monitoring time for the position feedback.

process.
● "Stop": You can stop the motor of the valve.
If text is configured for this command, it is also displayed in brackets. You can find more
● "Open": You can open the motor valve.
● "Close": You can close the motor valve.
● "Position Control": You can switch on the position control.
● "Reset": You can reset the motor valve if interlocks or errors occur.
● "Automatic": You can switch to "Automatic mode".
● "Manual": You can switch to "Manual mode".
● "Local": You can switch to "Local mode".


● "Local operating permission": Use the ← button to change to the standard view of the
OpStations block. You can find more information on this in the section Operator control
(4) Display current control signals

● "Permission" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):
● "Permission Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Permission Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Protection" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):
● "Protection Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Protection Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
● "Interlock" (Feature2.Bit16 = 0):

● "Interlock Open" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):

● "Interlock Close" (Feature2.Bit16 = 1):
– 1 = Bypass interlock in "Local mode" and in simulation
● "Torque opening": 0 = Torque shutoff when opening
● "Torque closing": 0 = Torque shutoff when closing
● "Local stop": 1 = Stop the motor valve in "Local mode"
● "Local open": 1 = Open the motor valve in "Local mode"
● "Local close": 1 = Close the motor valve in "Local mode"
● "Feedback open": 1 = Motor valve is opened
● "Feedback closed": 1 = Motor valve is closed
● "Open": 1 = Motor valve is opening
● "Close": 1 = Motor valve is closing

system (ES).

7.14.8.6 Block icon for VlvPosL
Block icons for VlvPosL

● Operating modes
● Forcing states
● Operating the manipulated variable in manual mode
● Display of active position control
● Display of the position feedback (white, with decimal places)
● Display for bypassing interlocks
● Interlocks
● Memo display

1 　
2 　


Icon Meaning
Valve open
Valve closed
Error at valve
Valve is opening
Valve is closing
Valve is stopping
Valve closed
Valve is closing


Interlock blocks 8
8.1 Intlk02 - Interlock display with 2 input signals
8.1.1 Description of Intlk02

Family: Interlck
Area of application for Intlk02

● Standardized interlock with display
How it works
The block is used to calculate a standardized interlock that can be displayed on the OS. A
maximum of 2 input signals can be supplied to the block. They are linked using selectable
binary logic. The signal status of the output signal is also determined. You can assign an analog
value with the signal status and unit to each input value for display in the faceplate.
The current state is displayed at the Out output parameter:
● Out = 0: Interlock
● Out = 1: "Good" state
Configuration
For the Intlk02 block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag types
● Dosing (Dose_Lean) (Page 2422)
● Dosing with PA/FF devices (Dose_Lean_Fb) (Page 2423)
● Two-speed motor (Motor2Speed) (Page 2426)
● Reversing motor (MotorReversible) (Page 2427)
● Reversible motor with controllable speed (MotorSpeedControlled) (Page 2428)
● Two-way valve (Valve2Way) (Page 2432)

Interlock blocks
● Motor valve (ValveMotor) (Page 2433)

● Control valve (VlvAnL) (Page 2434)
● Control valve for PA/FF devices (ValveAnalog_Fb) (Page 2435)

You can find a description for each parameter in section Intlk02 I/Os (Page 1612).

0 1 = Logic = OR
1 1 = Logic = AND
2 Not used
3 Result of logic operation Out.Value
4 1 = At least one input value is excluded. See the section Excluding input values in
Intlk02 functions (Page 1608).
5 1 = All input values are excluded
6 1 = No input value is interconnected or NotUsed.Value
7 Status display for simulation
8 Status display for not interlocked
9 Status display for interlocked
10 Activate OS_Perm bits
11 Feature.Bit2: Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals.
12 - 29 Not used
30 Occupied
31 BatchEn

0 In01.Value
1 In02.Value
2 - 31 Not used

0 InvIn01
1 InvIn02
2 - 31 Not used

Interlock blocks

0 In01 with inversion
2 - 15 Not used
16 Bypass In01 (via interconnection)
18 - 31 Not used

0 BypIn01
1 BypIn02
2 - 15 Not used
16 In01 hidden bypass information
17 In02 hidden bypass information
18 - 31 Not used

0 In01 not connected
2 - 31 Not used

0 AV01 not connected
2 - 31 Not used

Identical to FirstIn.
See also
Intlk02 messaging (Page 1612)
Intlk02 block diagram (Page 1616)

Interlock blocks
Intlk02 error handling (Page 1611)

Intlk02 modes (Page 1608)
8.1.2 Intlk02 modes
Intlk02 modes
See also
Intlk02 I/Os (Page 1612)
Description of Intlk02 (Page 1605)
8.1.3 Intlk02 functions
Functions of Intlk02
Handling non-connected inputs

Inputs which are not interconnected are not evaluated. They are not displayed in the faceplate
either.
Special situation: If no inputs are connected, the output value is defined using the
DefaultOut parameter. The signal status is set to 16#FF.

This block provides the standard function Opening additional faceplates (Page 217). However,
only one additional faceplate can be called up using SelFp1 = 1.
First-in detection for interlock blocks

This block provides the standard function Recording the first signal for interlock blocks
(Page 53). Note that a signal status change only has an effect on the first-in detection when
the Feature bit Evaluation of signal status (Page 145) and the input FirstInEn is set.

Interlock blocks
The response to deactivation via the FirstInEn input can be influenced by Feature bit First-
in detection response to deactivation (Page 180).
Note

This block provides the standard function Forming and outputting the signal status for interlock
blocks (Page 117).
● Out.ST
Bypass
Note
Bypassing the interlock means that the interlock signal (input signal) is excluded from the logic
of the interlock block, in other words, this signal is ignored in the logic operation.
You can bypass interlock signals as follows:

● From operator over faceplate (BypInx = 1):
Independent BypLix is connected or not, the operator can bypass the input signal.
● By connecting BypLix in CFC (BypLix.Value = 1, BypLix.ST <> 16#FF)
Follow this if interlock signals are connected to parameters, which has no bypass
information bit for bypass. Refer to section Bypassing signals (Page 109).
● By connected interlock signal Inx. For this the corresponding enable bit (BypEn.Inx = 1)
and Feature.Bit2 Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
(Page 155) have to be set. Follow this if the interlock signals are all connected to parameters
which has the bypass information. Refer to section Bypassing signals (Page 109).
The bypassed interlock signal is shown in the faceplate as the symbol below:
You can reset all the bypass of interlock signals as follows:

● From operator over faceplate (RstBypOp = 0 -> 1)
● Over CFC linkable parameter (RstBypLi = 0 -> 1)
Special situation: If all input parameters are bypassed, the output value is defined using the
DefaultOut parameter.
Depending on the configuration of the Feature.Bit2 Separate evaluation for excluded and
simulated interlock signals (Page 155), the output BypAct is formed and the bypass signal/
information is set at the output Out.

Interlock blocks
Feature.Bit2 = 0:
If one of the interlock inputs is bypassed by the operator or by connected BypLix, then the
output BypAct is set. The bypass signal/information at the output Out is always reset.
● BypAct.Value =
BypIn01 OR BypLi01
OR BypInx OR BypLix
The calculation is simplified and described.
● Out.Bit1 = 0
A bypassed interlock signal, that is switch-relevant, sets the status of Out to Simulation.
Feature.Bit2 = 1:
If one of the interlock inputs is bypassed or the block which is connected to interlock signal is
in bypass (signal is set at an interlock input In01...Inx), the output BypAct is set. The bypass
informataion in the signal at the input In01...Inx can be read from the upstream interlock
block at the output BypAct or from the upstream technical block with bypass functionallity
(MonDiL, MonAnL, TotalL, PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL) at the output BypassAct.
The bypass signal information at the output Out is set to the value of BypAct.
● BypAct.Value =
BypIn01 OR BypLi01 OR In01.Bit1
OR BypInx OR BypLix OR In01.Bitx
OR In01.Bit1 OR Inx.Bit1
● Out.Bit1 = BypAct.Value
An bypassed interlock input has no influence on the status of Out.
Note
Do not connect the input BypLix with the output BypAct from an interlock block because
BypAct is calculated from the bypass signal information.
Operating permissions
Bit Function
0 1 = Operator can exclude values
1 1 = Operator can reset the exclusion of input values
2 1 = Operator can reset the recording of the first signal
3 - 15 Not used
16 1 = Operator can set or reset the exclusion of input value In01
18 – 31 Not used

Interlock blocks
Note

You can find an overview of all reactions provided by the Feature parameter in the chapter
Bit Function
5 Activate OS_Perm bits (Page 161)
0 = OS_Perm bits 16...17 inactive (evaluation only in faceplate)
1 = OS_Perm bits 16...17 active (evaluation only in faceplate)
21 First-in detection response to deactivation (Page 180)
23 Evaluation of signal status (Page 145)
31 Activating recording of the first signal (Page 154)

See also
8.1.4 Intlk02 error handling
Error handling of Intlk02

of all blocks.

Interlock blocks

● Error numbers


13 The parameter Logic has not been set to 0 or 1.
See also
8.1.5 Intlk02 messaging
Messaging
See also
8.1.6 Intlk02 I/Os

I/Os of Intlk02

Interlock blocks
Input parameters

AV01 Analog value of In01 STRUCT -
AV01_Unit Unit of measure for AV01 INT 0
BypIn01* 1 = Input In01 is not used BOOL 0
BypLi01 Bypass In01 (via interconnection) STRUCT -
BypLi02 Bypass In02 (via interconnection) STRUCT -
DefaultOut Output value for cases where all inputs BOOL 1
are excluded or not interconnected. Re‐
fer to the section Intlk02 functions
(Page 1608) of the block.
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
FirstInEn First-in detection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
In01 Input In01 STRUCT -
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

(Bypass information
bit)
InvIn01 Invert input In01 BOOL 0
Logic Logical operation: INT 0
0 = Logical OR
1 = Logical AND
NotUsed 1 = Block is not used (only for display in STRUCT -
the faceplate). You can find additional ● Value: BOOL ● 0
information on this in the section Inter‐
lock blocks standard view (Page 287) / ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Color of the field.
OS_Perm I/O for operating permissions STRUCT -
(Page 1608) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstBypOp* 1 = Reset via BypIn01and BypIn02 BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
OS
algorithm.

Interlock blocks
Output parameters
Parameter Description Data type Default

BypAct 1 = Bypass active STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
errors
block, see Intlk02 error handling
(Page 1611).
FirstIn Bit-coded number of the first signal that DWORD 16#00000000
has resulted in a change at the output
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter DWORD 16#00000000
Feature.Bit24
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Interlock blocks
8.1.7 Intlk02 block diagram
Intlk02 block diagram

See also
8.1.8.1 Interlock block views
Views of the blocks Intlk02, Intlk04, Intlk08, Intlk16

The blocks provide the following views:
● Interlock blocks standard view (Page 287)
● Preview of interlock blocks (Page 310)
● Block icon for interlock blocks (Page 251)

Interlock blocks

Family: Interlck

How it works
Configuration
For the Intlk02 (Intlk04) block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process
tag types as examples with various application scenarios for this block.
Refer to Description of Intlk02 (Page 1605) for more information.


0 1= Logic = OR
1 1 = Logic = AND
2 Not used

Interlock blocks

Intlk04 functions (Page 1620).
10 Not used
11 Feature bit 2: Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
12 - 29 Not used
30 Occupied
31 BatchEn

0 In01.Value
1 In02.Value
2 In03.Value
3 In04.Value
4 - 31 Not used

0 InvIn01
1 InvIn02
2 InvIn03
3 InvIn04
4 - 31 Not used

4 - 15 Not used

Interlock blocks

20 - 31 Not used

0 BypIn01
1 BypIn02
2 BypIn03
3 BypIn04
4 - 15 Not used
16 In01hidden bypass information
20-31 Not used

4 - 31 Not used

4 - 31 Not used


Interlock blocks
See also
8.2.2 Intlk04 modes
Intlk04 modes
See also
Inversion of logic signals

You can invert the input signals by setting the input parameter InvInx for the input concerned
to Inx = 1, e.g. for input In01 set the I/O InvIn01.
The inversion is displayed in the faceplate. If you invert signals using any other method this is
not shown in the faceplate.

Interlock blocks
Bypass
Note

information bit for bypass. Refer to sectionBypassing signals (Page 109).
which has the bypass information. Refer to sectionBypassing signals (Page 109).

Feature.Bit2 = 0:
● BypAct.Value =
BypIn01 OR BypLi01
OR BypInx OR BypLix
● Out.Bit1 = 0
Feature.Bit2 = 1:

Interlock blocks
● BypAct.Value =
The calculation and described.
A bypassed interlock input has no influence on the status of Out.
Note

either.

only one additional faceplate can be called up using SelFp1 = 1.

Note

blocks (Page 117).

Interlock blocks
● Out.ST
Bit Function
3 - 15 Not used
20 - 31 Not used
Note
Configurable reactions using the Feature I/O

Bit Function


Interlock blocks
See also

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


See also

Interlock blocks
Messaging
See also
8.2.6 Intlk04 I/Os

I/Os of Intlk04
Input parameters


Interlock blocks

BypLi01...BypLi04 Bypass In01...In04 (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
DefaultOut Output value for the case that all inputs BOOL 1
are excluded or not connected. Refer to
section Intlk04 functions (Page 1620) of
the block.
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

0 = Logical OR
1 = Logical AND
Color of the field.
(Page 1620) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● .... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstBypOp* 1 = Reset inputs BypIn01 to BypIn04 BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
standard view
OS
algorithm.

Interlock blocks
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
errors
(Page 1624)
Feature.Bit24
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Interlock blocks

See also


Interlock blocks

Family: Interlck
Area of application of Intlk08

How it works
Configuration
For the Intlk02 (Intlk08) block, the Advanced Process Library contains process tag type
templates; these serve as examples by providing various application scenarios for this block.


0 1 = Logic = OR
1 1 = Logic = AND
2 Not used

Interlock blocks

10 Not used
11 Feature.Bit2: Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
12 - 29 Not used
30 Occupied
31 BatchEn

0 In01.Value
1 In02.Value
2 In03.Value
3 In04.Value
4 In05.Value
5 In06.Value
6 In07.Value
7 In08.Value
8 - 31 Not used

0 InvIn01
1 InvIn02
2 InvIn03
3 InvIn04
4 InvIn05
5 InvIn06
6 InvIn07
7 InvIn08
8 - 31 Not used

Interlock blocks

8 - 15 Not used
24 - 31 Not used

0 BypIn01
1 BypIn02
2 BypIn03
3 BypIn04
4 BypIn05
5 BypIn06
6 BypIn07
7 BypIn08
8 - 15 Not used
16 - 23 In01..IN08 hidden bypass information
24 - 31 Not used


Interlock blocks

8 - 31 Not used

8 - 31 Not used

See also
8.3.2 Intlk08 modes
Intlk08 modes
See also

Interlock blocks

Logic operators
Use the Logic input to specify the logic operator that the block should employ when
determining the interlock state. Make the following settings:
● Logic = 0: OR
● Logic = 1: AND

to Inx = 1 , e.g. for input In01 set the I/O InvIn01.
The inversion is displayed in the faceplate. If you invert signals using any other method, this
is not shown in the faceplate.
Bypass
Note

Interlock blocks


Depending on the configuration of the Feature.Bit2Separate evaluation for excluded and
Feature.Bit2 = 0:
If one of the interlock inputs is bypassed by the operator or by connected BypLix, the output
BypAct is set. The bypass signal/information at the output Out is always reset.
● BypAct.Value =
BypIn01 OR BypLi01
OR BypInx OR BypLix
● Out.Bit1 = 0
Feature.Bit2 = 1:
in bypass (signal is set at an interlock input In01...Inx), then the output BypAct is set. The
bypass informataion in the signal at the input In01...Inx can be read from the upstream
interlock block at the output BypAct or from the upstream technical block with bypass
functionallity (MonDiL, MonAnL, TotalL, PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL) at the output
BypassAct.

Interlock blocks
● BypAct.Value =
The calculation and described.
A bypassed interlock input has no influence on the status of Out.
Note

either.

only one additional faceplate can be called up using SelFp1 = 1 .

Note

blocks (Page 117).
● Out.ST

Interlock blocks
Bit Function
3 - 15 Not used
24 - 31 Not used
Note

Bit Function


Interlock blocks
See also

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


13 The parameter Logic has not been set to 0 or 1
See also

Interlock blocks
Messaging
See also
8.3.6 Intlk08 I/Os

I/Os of Intlk08
Input parameters


Interlock blocks

BypLi01...BypLi08 Bypass In01...In08 (via interconnection) STRUCT -
DefaultOut Output value for cases where all inputs are BOOL 1
excluded or not interconnected. Refer to
the section Intlk08 functions (Page 1634)
of the block.
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Interlock blocks

(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

(Bypass information
bit)
InvIn01 Invert Input In01 BOOL 0
0 = Logical OR
1 = Logical AND
NotUsed 1 = Block is not used (only for display in the STRUCT -
faceplate). You can find additional informa‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
tion on this in the section Interlock blocks
standard view (Page 287) / Color of the ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
field.
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authori‐ DWORD 16#00000000
zation, connected with the Out output pa‐
rameter of the upstream block, OpSta‐
tions (Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for operating permissions (Page 1634) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstBypOp* 1 = Reset inputs BypIn01to BypIn08 BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SelFp1 Call a block saved in this parameter as an ANY
additional faceplate (Page 217) in the
standard view
algorithm.

Interlock blocks
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
ENO 1 = Block algorithm completed without er‐ BOOL 0
rors
see Intlk08 error handling (Page 1638)
FirstIn Bit-coded number of the first signal that has DWORD 16#00000000
resulted in a change at the output
feedforwarding to other blocks. Bit 31 of
this parameter is used by Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
by the block algorithm
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Interlock blocks

See also


Interlock blocks

Family: Interlck

How it works
Configuration
For the Intlk02 (Intlk16) block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process
tag types as examples with various application scenarios for this block.


0 1 = Logic = OR
1 1 = Logic = AND
2 Not used

Interlock blocks

10 Not used
11 Feature.Bit2: Separate evaluation for excluded and simulated interlock signals
12 - 29 Not used
30 Occupied
31 BatchEn

0 In01.Value
1 In02.Value
2 In03.Value
3 In04.Value
4 In05.Value
5 In06.Value
6 In07.Value
7 In08.Value
8 In09.Value
9 In10.Value
10 In11.Value
11 In12.Value
12 In13.Value
13 In14.Value
14 In15.Value
15 In16.Value
16 - 31 Not used

0 InvIn01
1 InvIn02
2 InvIn03
3 InvIn04

Interlock blocks

4 InvIn05
5 InvIn06
6 InvIn07
7 InvIn08
8 InvIn09
9 InvIn10
10 InvIn11
11 InvIn12
12 InvIn13
13 InvIn14
14 InvIn15
15 InvIn16
16 - 31 Not used


Interlock blocks


0 BypIn01
1 BypIn02
2 BypIn03
3 BypIn04
4 BypIn05
5 BypIn06
6 BypIn07
7 BypIn08
8 BypIn09
9 BypIn10
10 BypIn11
11 BypIn12
12 BypIn13
13 BypIn14
14 BypIn15
15 BypIn16
16 - 31 In01..In16hidden bypass information


Interlock blocks

16 - 31 Not used

3 Av04 not connected
16 - 31 Not used

See also

Interlock blocks
8.4.2 Intlk16 modes
Intlk16 modes
See also
Logic operators
Use the Logic input to specify the logic operator that the block should employ when
determining the interlock state. Make the following settings:
● Logic = 0: OR
● Logic = 1: AND

to Inx = 1, e.g. for input In01 set the I/O InvIn01.
The inversion is displayed in the faceplate. If you invert signals using any other method, this
is not shown in the faceplate.

Interlock blocks
Bypass
Note


Feature.Bit2 = 0:
● BypAct.Value =
BypIn01 OR BypLi01
OR BypInx OR BypLix
● Out.Bit1 = 0
A bypassed interlock signal, that is switch-relevant, sets the status ofOutto Simulation.
Feature.Bit2 = 1:

Interlock blocks
The bypass signal information at the outputOutis set to the value of BypAct.
● BypAct.Value =
An bypassed interlock input has no influence on the status of Out.
Note

either.

only one additional faceplate can be called up using SelFp1 = 1 .

Note

blocks (Page 117).

Interlock blocks
● OUT.ST
Bit Function
3 - 15 Not used
Note

Interlock blocks

Bit Function

See also

of all blocks.
● Error numbers

Interlock blocks


See also
Messaging
See also
8.4.6 Intlk16 I/Os

I/Os of Intlk16

Interlock blocks
Input parameters


Interlock blocks


Interlock blocks

BypLi01...BypLi16 Bypass In01...In16 (via interconnec‐ STRUCT -
DefaultOut Output value for cases where all inputs BOOL 1
are excluded or not interconnected. Re‐
fer to the section Intlk16 functions
(Page 1650) of the block.
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)
(Bypass information
bit)

Interlock blocks

0 = Logical OR
1 = Logical AND
Color of the field.
(Page 1650) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
RstBypOp* 1 = Reset inputs BypIn01 to BypIn16 BOOL 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 217) in standard view
OS
algorithm.

Interlock blocks
Output parameters

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Bypass information
bit)
errors
(Page 1654)
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Prem with settings DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
Out Output STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also

Interlock blocks

See also


Interlock blocks
8.5 Firstln - Transform output Intlck FirstIn for message associated value
8.5.1 Description of Firstln

Type + number: FC 1929
Family: Interlck
Area of application for FirstIn

● To generate an external message that can be seen in the technological block.
● To generate an external message from EventTs or Event16Ts block.
How it works
FirstIn block works only with the combination of a technological block that has ExtMsgx and
ExtValxx input parameters.
The block generates messages requiring acknowledgment that appear in the alarm view of
the interconnected technological block.
The block must be connected to a technological block. Messages of the interconnected
technological blocks are displayed in the message view.
FirstIn block also works with EventTs and Event16Ts blocks to generate an external message.
External signals of FirstIn block should be connected with EventTs or Event16Ts block. When
a fault occurs, EventTs or Event16Ts block is triggered and the message can be viewed in the
interconnected technological block.
Configuration
Connect the following output parameters with the input parameters as indicated in the following
table:
Output parameter Input parameter

Parameter name Block Parameter name Block
FirstIn Interlock FirstIn FirstIn
Out Interlock Interlock Technological
FirstInAct FirstIn ExtMsgx Technological
ExtVa1FI FirstIn ExtValxx Technological
ExtVa2FI FirstIn ExtValxx Technological

Interlock blocks
For example:
● Output parameters ExtVa1FI and ExtVa2FI are connected to the input parameters
ExtVa104 and ExtVa108 respectively.
● Output parameter FirstInAct is connected to the input parameter ExtMsg2.
In the PCS7 special message property of the external message 2 signal, add the following
syntax:
“@4%s@@8%s@”.
With EventTs/Event16Ts blocks:

You can connect FirstIn block with the block EventTs or Event16Ts. Connect the input
parameters ExtVaxxx (ExtVal01...ExtVal03 in case of EventTs block and ExtVal01…
ExtVa106 in case of Event16Ts block) with the output parameters ExtVa1FI or ExtVa2FI
of the FirstIn block.
The output parameter FirstInAct of the FirstIn block should be connected with any Inx
input parameters of the EventTs/Event16Ts blocks.

See also
Firstln modes (Page 1665)
Firstln functions (Page 1666)
Firstln error handling (Page 1666)
Firstln messaging (Page 1667)
Firstln I/Os (Page 1667)
Firstln block diagram (Page 1668)
8.5.2 Firstln modes
FirstIn operating modes

This block does not have any operating modes.

Interlock blocks
See also
Description of Firstln (Page 1664)
8.5.3 Firstln functions
Functions of FirstIn
This block does not have any special function.
See also
8.5.4 Firstln error handling
Error handling of FirstIn

This block does not have any error handling.
See also

Interlock blocks
8.5.5 Firstln messaging
Messaging
See also
8.5.6 Firstln I/Os
I/Os of FirstIn
Input parameters

FirstIn First active input DWORD 16#00000000
Output parameters

FirstInAct First signal active for ExtMsgX or EventTs STRUCT -
message ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Interlock blocks

ExtVa1FI STRUCT -
● Char1: CHAR ● ''
● ... ● ''
ExtVa2FI STRUCT -
● ... ● ''
See also
8.5.7 Firstln block diagram
Block diagram of FirstIn

See also

Message blocks 9
9.1 Event - Creating messages
9.1.1 Description of Event

Family: Report
Area of application for Event

● Generation of messages requiring acknowledgment
How it works
The block is used to simultaneously output up to eight different messages that require
acknowledgment.
The individual messages are assigned to the monitored signals via the inputs and the
messages released or blocked depending on the process status data. If a change is made to
one or more of the monitored signals enabled for reporting, a message is output.
The signals to be monitored are interconnected with inputs In1 ... In8. Each Inx signal can
also be inverted via input InvInx. A message is output if a signal value is changed (but taking
inversion into account).
Each input is assigned a separate message text. A message received at input In5, for
example, is output with the message text for the SIG 5 signal.
Configuration
During startup, the message block suppresses all messages. The duration (number of cycles)
of message suppression is set at the RunUpCyc parameter. During restart (OB100) an internal
counter that is initialized with this value decrements each time the block is executed. Messages
are not generated if the counter value does not equal zero.

Message blocks
Messages whose alarm delay has not elapsed during this period are then output.

You can find a description for each parameter in section Event I/Os (Page 1677).

0 In1.Value
1 In2.Value
2 In3.Value
3 In4.Value
4 In5.Value
5 In6.Value
6 In7.Value
7 In8.Value
8 InvIn1
9 InvIn2
10 InvIn3
11 InvIn4
12 InvIn5
13 InvIn6
14 InvIn7
15 InvIn8

Message blocks

0 In1MsgEn
1 In2MsgEn
2 In3MsgEn
3 In4MsgEn
4 In5MsgEn
5 In6MsgEn
6 In7MsgEn
7 In8MsgEn
8 AV1 not connected
9 AV2 not connected
16 Active signal 1 for messages
24 MsgLock
25 Occupied
26 BatchEn
27 Batch - parameter exists
28 - 31 Not used
See also
Event functions (Page 1672)
Event messaging (Page 1675)
Event block diagram (Page 1681)
Event error handling (Page 1674)
Event modes (Page 1672)

Message blocks
9.1.2 Event modes
Event operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
Event I/Os (Page 1677)
Description of Event (Page 1669)
9.1.3 Event functions
Functions of Event
Activation and deactivation of messages

Set the I/Os In1MsgEn to In8MsgEn accordingly to activate or deactivate the messages
applied to inputs In1 to In8. All messages are activated by default.
To deactivate messages received at I/O In4, for example, you set I/O In4MsgEn = 0
accordingly.
You can deactivate all messages via I/O MsgLock = 1 .

Message blocks
Delay of alarms
You can delay the alarms indicating signal changes.
For incoming alarms (signal change 0 - 1), set the delay at parameter AlmOnDly; for outgoing
alarms (signal change 1 - 0) set it at parameter AlmOffDly.
Enter 0 or a negative value to deactivate the delay.



The block has the following Operator control permissions (Page 265) for the OS_Perm
parameter:
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 - 31 Not used
This block does not have a faceplate yet; the operator control permissions have already been
assigned in the planning phase for these faceplates.
Note

Bit Function
8 Reporting with BATCH parameters (Page 160)
27 Selecting values associated with messages (Page 159)

Message blocks

The block determines the worst signal status via all interconnected binary and analog inputs,
and outputs this value at ST_Worst.
● In1
etc. to
● In8
● AV1
etc. to
● AV8
See also
9.1.4 Event error handling
Error handling of Event

of all blocks.
● Error numbers



Message blocks
See also
9.1.5 Event messaging
Messaging
Messages which can be acknowledged are generated using ALARM_8P. The block uses the
PMC communication channel and has 8 digital inputs and 8 associated values.
Every edge transition detected for one or more digital inputs results in a message. The
associated values are assigned consistently to the message at the time of edge evaluation.
All 8 signals are assigned a common message number, which is split at the OS into 8
messages. The Engineering System (ES) assigns the message number automatically by
calling the message server.
Process messages
Message Message Message class Event

instance identifier
MsgEvId SIG 1 AS process control message - error Text 1
SIG 2 AS process control message - error Text 2
You can change the message class and the event to meet your needs at the block type and/
or block instance.
Depending on Feature.Bit27 "Select message associated values", either the signal status
or the associated analog value is written as message associated value ( Feature.Bit8 = 0).

Message blocks
Associated values for message instance MsgEvId (Feature.Bit27 = 0)

1 In1.ST
2 In2.ST
3 In3.ST
4 In4.ST
5 In5.ST
6 In6.ST
7 In7.ST
8 In8.ST
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated
Associated values for message instance MsgEvId (Feature.Bit27 = 1)

1 AV1.Value
2 AV2.Value
3 AV3.Value
4 AV4.Value
5 AV5.Value
6 AV6.Value
7 AV7.Value
8 AV8.Value
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated
The batch information is transmitted with Feature.Bit8 = 1:

The first three associated values are described as follows and are followed by the signal status
of the input signal or the associated analog value, depending on Feature.Bit27 "Selecting
message associated values":

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchId
4 In1.ST / AV1.Value

Message blocks

Enter the batch ID @1%s@ under "Properties - Block - Special properties - Messages
extended - Message texts block".
See also
Selecting values associated with messages (Page 159)
9.1.6 Event I/Os
I/Os of Event
Input parameters

AlmOnDly Alarm delay time [s] for signal transition REAL 0.0
0→1
AlmOffDly Alarm delay time [s] for signal transition REAL 0.0
1→0
AV1 Message associated value for In1 STRUCT -
AV1_Unit Unit for AV1 INT 0

Message blocks

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In1MsgEn 1 = Activate message for input In1 BOOL 1

Message blocks

InvIn1 1 = Invert input In1 BOOL 0
MS_RelOp 1 = Release for maintenance by OS oper‐ BOOL 0
ator
MsgEvId Message number (assigned automatically) DWORD 16#00000000
Refer also to the Suppressing messages ● Value: BOOL ● 0
using the MsgLock parameter (Page 214) ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Message blocks

(Page 1672) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this parameter as ANY
standard view
preview
algorithm.
Output parameters

rors
see Event error handling (Page 1674)
MsgAckn Message acknowledgment status (output WORD 16#0000
ACK_STATE of ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Alarm error (output ERROR of BOOL 0
ALARM_8)
MsgStat Alarm status (output STATUS of WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Message blocks

See also
9.1.7 Event block diagram
Event block diagram

See also

Message blocks
9.2 EventNck - Generating messages without acknowledgment
9.2.1 Description of EventNck

Family: Report
Area of application for EventNck

● Generation of messages not requiring acknowledgment
How it works
The block is used to simultaneously output up to eight different messages that do not require
acknowledgment.
one or more of the monitored signals enabled for reporting, a message is output.
The signals to be monitored are interconnected with inputs In1 to In8. Each Inx signal can
also be inverted via input InvInx. A message is output if a signal value is changed (but taking
Each input is assigned a separate message text. A message received at input In5, for
Configuration
Messages whose alarm delay has not elapsed during this period are then output.

Message blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section EventNck I/Os (Page 1689).

0 In1.Value
1 In2.Value
2 In3.Value
3 In4.Value
4 In5.Value
5 In6.Value
6 In7.Value
7 In8.Value
8 InvIn1
9 InvIn2
10 InvIn3
11 InvIn4
12 InvIn5
13 InvIn6
14 InvIn7
15 InvIn8

0 In1MsgEn
1 In2MsgEn
2 In3MsgEn

Message blocks

3 In4MsgEn
4 In5MsgEn
5 In6MsgEn
6 In7MsgEn
7 In8MsgEn
8 AV1 not connected
9 AV2 not connected
24 MsgLock
25 - 31 Not used
See also
EventNck modes (Page 1684)
EventNck functions (Page 1685)
EventNck error handling (Page 1687)
EventNck messaging (Page 1688)
EventNck block diagram (Page 1693)
9.2.2 EventNck modes
EventNck modes
The block provides the following modes:
● On (Page 72)

Message blocks
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
Description of EventNck (Page 1682)
EventNck I/Os (Page 1689)
9.2.3 EventNck functions
Functions of EventNck

Set the I/Os In1MsgEn ... In8MsgEn accordingly to enable or disable the messages applied
to inputs In1 ... In8. All messages are activated by default.
To deactivate messages received at I/O In4, for example, you set I/O In4MsgEn = 0
accordingly.
You can deactivate all messages via I/O MsgLock = 1.
Delay of alarms
You can delay the alarms indicating signal changes.
For incoming alarms (signal change 0 - 1), set the delay at parameter AlmOnDly; for outgoing
alarms (signal change 1 - 0) set it at parameter AlmOffDly.
Enter 0 or a negative value to deactivate the delay.


Message blocks


parameter:
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 - 31 Not used
This block does not have a faceplate yet; the operator control permissions have already been
assigned in the planning phase for these faceplates.
Note

Bit Function
27 Selecting values associated with messages (Page 159)

The block determines the worst signal status via all interconnected binary and analog inputs,
and outputs this value at ST_Worst.
● In1
etc. to
● In8
● AV1

Message blocks
etc. to
● AV8
See also
9.2.4 EventNck error handling
Error handling of EventNck

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


See also

Message blocks
9.2.5 EventNck messaging
Messaging
Messages not requiring acknowledgment are generated with NOTIFY_8P . The block uses the
PMC communication channel and has 8 digital inputs and 10 associated values.
Every edge transition detected for one or more digital inputs results in a message. The
associated values are assigned consistently to the message at the time of edge evaluation.
All 8 signals are assigned a common message number, which is split at the OS into 8
messages. The Engineering System (ES) assigns the message number automatically by
calling the message server.
Process messages

instance identifier
MsgEvId SIG 1 Operating message – without acknowledg‐ Text 1
ment
SIG 2 Operating message – without acknowledg‐ Text 2
ment
ment
ment
ment
ment
ment
ment
or block instance.

You can use the Feature Bit Selecting values associated with messages (Page 159) to define
whether the signal status of the signal or the associated analog value is to be used as the
associated value for the message.

1 In1.ST
2 In2.ST
3 In3.ST
4 In4.ST

Message blocks

5 In5.ST
6 In6.ST
7 In7.ST
8 In8.ST
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

1 AV1.Value
2 AV2.Value
3 AV3.Value
4 AV4.Value
5 AV5.Value
6 AV6.Value
7 AV7.Value
8 AV8.Value
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated
See also
9.2.6 EventNck I/Os
I/Os of EventNck

Message blocks
Input parameters

AlmOnDly Alarm delay time [s] for signal transition REAL 0.0
0→1
AlmOffDly Alarm delay time [s] for signal transition REAL 0.0
1→0

Message blocks

● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0

Message blocks

MS_RelOp 1 = Release for maintenance by OS oper‐ BOOL 0
ator
Refer also to the Suppressing messages ● Value: BOOL ● 0
using the MsgLock parameter (Page 214) ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 1685) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
standard view
preview
algorithm.
Output parameters

rors
see EventNck error handling (Page 1687).
MsgErr 1 = Alarm error (output ERROR of NOTI‐ BOOL 0
FY_8P)
MsgStat Alarm status (output STATUS of NOTI‐ WORD 16#0000
FY_8P)

Message blocks

● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
See also
9.2.7 EventNck block diagram
EventNck block diagram

See also

Message blocks
9.3 EventTs - Creating messages with time stamp
9.3.1 Description of EventTs

Family: Report
Area of application for EventTs

● Generating messages which have to be acknowledged for time-stamped signals
How it works
The block must be linked to a channel block and monitors up to eight different binary signals.
From these, it generates time-stamped messages requiring acknowledgment that appear in
the alarm view of the technological block to which it is connected.
one or more of the monitored signals enabled for reporting, a message is output containing a
time stamp for the signal change.
EventTs can operate independently or in combination with one of the technological blocks
that has the EventTsIn or EventTs2In input parameter. When this interconnection is
configured, the messages of the EventTs block are displayed in the OS of the alarm view of
the technological block and can also be acknowledged there. The following functions are
controlled by the technological block:
● Switching to "Out of service" mode and switching back to "On" mode: OosAct, OnAct
● Release for maintenance: MS_Release
● Suppressing messages using the MsgLock parameter
● Batch parameters: BatchEn, BatchID, BatchName, StepNo, Occupied
Note
The EventTs instance must be newly created between deleting the interconnection of
EventTs and the technological block and a delta download.
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100) and in OB1 because of the time stamp.

Message blocks
If the EventTs operates together with a technological block, interconnect the output parameter
EventTsOut of the EventTs block and the input parameter EventTsIn or EventTs2In of
the technological block in the CFC.
Depending on how the time stamp is generated, the signals to be monitored for this are
interconnected at inputs In1 ... In8 or InTS1 ... InTS8. Each Inx or InTSx signal can also
be inverted via input Invx. A message is output if a signal value is changed (but taking
Each input is assigned a separate message text. A message received at input InTS5, for
Configuration of the alarms for negative edges 1 → 0 in HW Config only effects the signal inputs
InTS1 ... InTS8 of EventTs.
If TimeStrampOn = 0 , meaning the inputs In1 ... In8 are used, you will have to set the input
Invx = 1 to generate an alarm 1 → 0 at input Inx for a negative edge.
Note
Interconnection of the block to multiple technological blocks is not permitted.
For the EventTs block, the Advanced Process Library contains process tag type templates;
these serve as examples by providing various application scenarios for this block.
(Page 2429)

You can find a description for each parameter in section EventTs I/Os (Page 1704).

0 Active signal 1
1 Active signal 2
2 Active signal 3
3 Active signal 4
4 Active signal 5
5 Active signal 6
6 Active signal 7
7 Active signal 8
8 InvIn1
9 InvIn2

Message blocks

10 InvIn3
11 InvIn4
12 InvIn5
13 InvIn6
14 InvIn7
15 InvIn8
16 Active signal 1 with inversion
24 Active signal 1 not connected

0 In1MsgEn
1 In2MsgEn
2 In3MsgEn
3 In4MsgEn
4 In5MsgEn
5 In6MsgEn
6 In7MsgEn
7 In8MsgEn
8 Effective signal 1 for message

Message blocks

16 MsgLock
17 - 24 Not used
25 Occupied
26 BatchEn
28 - 31 Not used
See also
EventTs block diagram (Page 1708)
EventTs messaging (Page 1701)
EventTs error handling (Page 1700)
EventTs modes (Page 1697)
9.3.2 EventTs modes
EventTs operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
EventTs I/Os (Page 1704)
Description of EventTs (Page 1694)

Message blocks
9.3.3 EventTs functions
Functions of EventTs

You can set the I/Os InMsgEn1 ... InMsgEn8 to individually enable or disable the messages
applied to inputs In1 ... In8 or InTS1 ... InTS8. All messages are activated by default.
To deactivate messages received at I/O InTS4, for example, you set I/O InMsgEn4 = 0
accordingly.

Time stamp as associated value of a message

You can use input TimeStampOn to select how the time stamp for the signals of EventTs will
be generated:
● If you want to use the high-precision time stamp from the I/O devices, set
TimeStampOn = 1. Interconnect one of the InTSx inputs with output TS_Out of block
Pcs7DiIT.
● If you want to use the time stamp from the CPU, set
TimeStampOn = 0. Interconnect one of the Inx inputs with output PV_Out of block
Pcs7DiIT or with an appropriate output of a different block.
For additional time stamp properties, refer to the description of the standard function Time
stamp (Page 214).
Signal status as associated value of a message

The signal status as an associated value of the message is output for every signal, as is the
time stamp.


Message blocks
parameter:
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 - 31 Not used
This block does not have a faceplate yet; the operator permissions have already been assigned
in the planning phase for these faceplates.
Note

Bit Function
9 Enable external message (Page 189)
Displaying and outputting the signal status


Message blocks
The block determines the worst signal status via all interconnected binary inputs (according
to TimeStampOn) and outputs this value at ST_Worst.
● TimeStampOn = 0
– In1
etc. to
– In8
● TimeStampOn = 1
– InTS1
etc. to
– InTS8
See also
9.3.4 EventTs error handling
Error handling of EventTs

of all blocks.
● Error numbers



Message blocks
See also
9.3.5 EventTs messaging
Messaging
Messages which can be acknowledged are generated using ALARM_8P. The ALARM_8P has
8 digital inputs and 10 associated values. Every edge transition detected for one or more digital
inputs results in a message. The associated values are assigned consistently to the message
at the time of edge evaluation. All 8 signals are assigned a common message number, which
is split at the OS into 8 messages. The Engineering System (ES) assigns the message number
automatically by calling the message server.
Process messages

instance tifier
MsgEvId SIG 1 AS process control mes‐ $$BlockComment$$
1 sage - fault InTS1 Status 16#@1%x@
SIG 2 AS process control mes‐ $$BlockComment$$
sage - fault InTS2 Status 16#@2%x@
Explanation:

Message blocks
The following applies for TimeStampOn = 0 : 16#@n%x@ (n = 1 ... 8): The value contains the
signal status of In1 ... In8
The following applies for TimeStampOn = 1 : 16#@n%x@ (n = 1 ... 8): Statement on the validity
of the time stamp from InTS0 ... InTS8. If the value is 80, the time stamp is formed by the I/
O. If the value is ≠ 80, the time stamp of the I/O is invalid; the time stamp is generated by the
CPU as a substitute and is therefore not exact.
or block instance.

1 TimeStampOn = 0: In1.ST
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

1 TimeStampOn = 1: InTS1.ST
9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

Message blocks
The batch information is transmitted with Feature bit 8 =1:

of the input signals or the validity of the time stamp depending on TimeStampOn:

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchId
4 In1.ST / InTS1.ST
5 In2.ST / InTS2.ST
6 In3.ST / InTS3.ST
7 In4.ST / InTS4.ST
8 In5.ST / InTS5.ST
9 In6.ST / InTS6.ST
The tenth associated value is not available.

The associated values in the process messages (event) must be incremented by 3:

instance tifier
sage - fault InTS7 Status1
1
You cannot specify a separate associated value here.
See also

Message blocks

9.3.6 EventTs I/Os

I/Os of EventTs
Inputs

BatchName Batch name S7-string
cessed
ExtVal01 External message 1 ANY
(Page 1698) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In1 Signal 1 for CPU time stamp STRUCT -

Message blocks

InTS1 Signal 1 with I/O-device time ANY
stamp
stamp
stamp
stamp
stamp
stamp
stamp
stamp
Inv1 1 = Invert input In1 or InTS1 BOOL 0
MsgEn1 1 = Activate message for in‐ BOOL 1
put In1 or InTS1
put In2 or InTS2
put In3 or InTS3
put In4 or InTS4
put In5 or InTS5
put In6 or InTS6

Message blocks

put In7 or InTS7
put In8 or InTS8
MsgEvId Message number (assigned DWORD 16#00000000
automatically)
MsgLock 1 = Suppress process mes‐ STRUCT -
sages. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
See also the section Sup‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
pressing messages using the
MsgLock parameter
MS_RelOp 1 = Release for maintenance BOOL 0
by OS operator
transition)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
operator
OS_Perm I/O for EventTs functions STRUCT -
(Page 1698) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
during these cycles
automatically)
SelFp1 1 = Call a block saved in this ANY
parameter as an additional
faceplate (Page 217) in the
standard view
standard view
TimeStampOn 0 = Use time stamp of the BOOL 0
CPU
1 = Use time stamp of the I/O
devices
in PCS 7 OS
algorithm.

Message blocks
Outputs

ted without errors
see EventTs error handling
(Page 1700)
EventTsOut For maneuvering of data be‐ STRUCT
tween a technological block
and the message blocks
EventTs, Event16Ts.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn Message acknowledgment WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Message error (output BOOL 0
ERROR of ALARM_8P)
MsgStat Message status (output WORD 16#0000
STATUS of ALARM_8P)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
gorithm
See also

Message blocks
9.3.7 EventTs block diagram
EventTs block diagram

See also

Message blocks
9.4 Event16Ts - Creating 16 messages with time stamp
9.4.1 Description of Event16Ts

Family: Report
Area of application for Event16Ts

● Generating messages which have to be acknowledged for time-stamped signals
For Event16Ts block, use the templates for the process tag types of the EventTs block in the
Advanced Process Library as examples with various use cases. Replace the EventTs block
with the Event16Ts block.
How it works
The block monitors up to sixteen different binary signals, connect the block to a channel block.
The block generates time-stamped messages requiring acknowledgment that appear in the
alarm view of the technological block to which it is connected.
one or more of the monitored signals enabled for reporting, a message is output containing a
time stamp for the signal change.
Event16Ts can operate independently or in combination with one of the technological blocks
that has the EventTsIn or EventTs2In input parameter. When the interconnection is
configured, the messages of the Event16Ts block are displayed in the OS of the alarm view
of the technological block and you can also acknowledge the messages. The following
functions are controlled by the technological block:
● Switching to "Out of service" mode and switching back to "On" mode: OosAct, OnAct
● Release for maintenance: MS_Release
● Suppressing messages using the MsgLock parameter
● Batch parameters: BatchEn, BatchID, BatchName, StepNo, Occupied
Note
The Event16Ts instance must be newly created between deleting the interconnection of
Event16Ts and the technological block and a delta download.

Message blocks
Configuration
also installed automatically in the startup OB (OB100) and in OB1 because for time stamping.
If the Event16Ts operates together with a technological block, interconnect the output
parameter EventTsOut of the Event16Ts block and the input parameter EventTsIn or
EventTs2In of the technological block in the CFC.
Depending on how the time stamp is generated, the signals to be monitored for this are
interconnected at inputs In1 ... In16 or InTS1 ... InTS16. Each Inx or InTSx signal can
also be inverted via input Invx. If a signal value changes taking inversion into account, a
message is output.
Note
1. The input parameters ExtVal01, ExtVal02, and ExtVal03 will be used for In1...In8
and InTS1...InTS8.
2. The input parameters ExtVal04, ExtVal05, and ExtVal06 will be used for In9...In16
and InTS9...InTS16.
Each input is assigned a separate message text. A message received at input InTS5, for
Configuration of the alarms for negative edges 1 → 0 in HW Config only effects the signal inputs
InTS1 ... InTS16 of Event16Ts.
If TimeStrampOn = 0 , meaning the inputs In1 ... In16 are used, you will have to set the
input Invx = 1 to generate an alarm 1 → 0 at input Inx for a negative edge.
Note
Interconnection of the block to multiple technological blocks is not permitted.
For the Event16Ts block, the Advanced Process Library contains templates for process tag
types as an example with various application scenarios for this block.
(Page 2429)

Message blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section I/Os of Event16Ts.


0 Active signal 1
1 Active signal 2
2 Active signal 3

Message blocks

3 Active signal 4
4 Active signal 5
5 Active signal 6
6 Active signal 7
7 Active signal 8
8 Active signal 9
9 Active signal 10
10 Active signal 11
11 Active signal 12
12 Active signal 13
13 Active signal 14
14 Active signal 15
15 Active signal 16
16 InvIn1
17 InvIn2
18 InvIn3
19 InvIn4
20 InvIn5
21 InvIn6
22 InvIn7
23 InvIn8
24 InvIn9
25 InvIn10
26 InvIn11
27 InvIn12
28 InvIn13
29 InvIn14
30 InvIn15
31 InvIn16

0 In1MsgEn
1 In2MsgEn
2 In3MsgEn
3 In4MsgEn
4 In5MsgEn
5 In6MsgEn
6 In7MsgEn
7 In8MsgEn
8 In9MsgEn

Message blocks

9 In10MsgEn
10 In11MsgEn
11 In12MsgEn
12 In13MsgEn
13 In14MsgEn
14 In15MsgEn
15 In16MsgEn

0-7 Not used
8 - 15 Not used
16 MsgLock
7 - 24 Not used
25 Occupied
26 BatchEn
28 - 31 Not used
See also
Event16Ts block diagram (Page 1725)
Event16Ts I/Os (Page 1723)
Event16Ts messages (Page 1717)
Event16Ts error handling (Page 1717)

Message blocks
Event16Ts functions (Page 1714)

Event16Ts operating modes (Page 1714)
9.4.2 Event16Ts operating modes
Event16Ts operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
See also
Description of Event16Ts (Page 1709)
9.4.3 Event16Ts functions
Functions of Event16Ts

You can set the I/Os InMsgEn1 ... InMsgEn8 to individually enable or disable the messages
applied to inputs In1 ... In8 or InTS1 ... InTS8. All messages are activated by default.

Message blocks
To deactivate messages received at I/O InTS4, for example, you set I/O InMsgEn4 = 0
accordingly.

Time stamp as associated value of a message

You can use input TimeStampOn to select how the time stamp for the signals of Event16Ts
will be generated:
● If you want to use the high-precision time stamp from the I/O devices, set
TimeStampOn = 1. Interconnect one of the InTSx inputs with output TS_Out of block
Pcs7DiIT.
● If you want to use the time stamp from the CPU, set
TimeStampOn = 0. Interconnect one of the Inx inputs with output PV_Out of block
Pcs7DiIT or with an appropriate output of a different block.
For additional time stamp properties, refer to the description of the standard function Time
stamp (Page 214).
Signal status as associated value of a message

The signal status as an associated value of the message is output for every signal, as is the
time stamp.

parameter:
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 - 31 Not used

Message blocks
This block does not have a faceplate yet; the operator permissions have already been assigned
in the planning phase for these faceplates.
Note

Bit Function
9 Enable external message (Page 189)
Displaying and outputting the signal status

The block determines the worst signal status via all interconnected binary inputs (according
to TimeStampOn) and outputs this value at ST_Worst.
● TimeStampOn = 0
– In1
etc. to
– In16
● TimeStampOn = 1
– InTS1
etc. to
– InTS16
See also

Message blocks

9.4.4 Event16Ts error handling
Error handling of EventTs

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


See also
9.4.5 Event16Ts messages
Messaging
Messages which can be acknowledged are generated using ALARM_8P. The ALARM_8P has
8 digital inputs and 10 associated values. Every edge transition detected for one or more digital
inputs results in a message. The associated values are assigned consistently to the message
at the time of edge evaluation. All 8 signals are assigned a common message number, which
is split at the OS into 8 messages. The Engineering System (ES) assigns the message number
automatically by calling the message server.

Message blocks
Process messages (MsgEvId1)

instance tifier
Explanation:
of the time stamp from InTS0 ... InTS8. If the value is 80, the time stamp is formed by the I/
O. If the value is ≠ 80, the time stamp of the I/O is invalid; the time stamp is generated by the
or block instance.

Message blocks
Process messages (MsgEvId2)

instance tifier
Explanation:
of the time stamp from InTS9 ... InTS16. If the value is 80, the time stamp is formed by the
I/O. If the value is ≠ 80, the time stamp of the I/O is invalid; the time stamp is generated by the
or block instance.

9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

Message blocks

9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

9 Not allocated
10 Not allocated

Message blocks
The batch information is transmitted with Feature bit 8 =1:

of the input signals or the validity of the time stamp depending on TimeStampOn:
MsgEvId1

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchId
4 In1.ST / InTS1.ST
5 In2.ST / InTS2.ST
6 In3.ST / InTS3.ST
7 In4.ST / InTS4.ST
8 In5.ST / InTS5.ST
9 In6.ST / InTS6.ST
MsgEvId2

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchId
4 In7.ST / InTS7.ST
5 In8ST / InTS8.ST8
6 In9.ST / InTS9.ST
7 In10.ST / InTS10.ST
8 In11.ST / InTS11.ST
9 I12.ST / InTS12.ST
The tenth associated value is not available.


Message blocks
The associated values in the process messages (event) must be incremented by 3:

instance identifier
MsgEvId1 SIG 1 AS process control mes‐ $$BlockComment$$
1

instance tifier
1

Message blocks
See also
9.4.6 Event16Ts I/Os

I/Os of EventTs
Inputs

BatchName Batch name S7-string
cessed
(Page 1714) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In1..In16 Signal 1..16 for CPU time STRUCT -
stamp ● Value: BOOL ● 0
InTS1..InTS16 Signal 1..16 with I/O-device ANY
time stamp
Inv1..Inc16 1 = Invert input In1..In16 BOOL 0
or InTS1..InTS16
MsgEn1..MsgEn16 1 = Activate message for in‐ BOOL 1
put In1..In16 or
InTS1..InTS16

Message blocks

MsgEvId1 Message number (assigned DWORD 16#00000000
automatically)
MsgEvId2 Message number (assigned DWORD 16#00000000
automatically)
MsgLock 1 = Suppress process mes‐ STRUCT -
sages. ● Value: BOOL ● 0
See also the section Sup‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
pressing messages using the
MsgLock parameter
MS_RelOp 1 = Release for maintenance BOOL 0
by OS operator
transition)
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
operator
OS_Perm I/O for Event16Ts functions STRUCT -
(Page 1714) ● Bit 0: BOOL ● 1
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
during these cycles
automatically)
standard view
standard view
TimeStampOn 0 = Use time stamp of the BOOL 0
CPU
1 = Use time stamp of the I/O
devices
in PCS 7 OS
algorithm.

Message blocks
Outputs

ted without errors
see Event16Ts error han‐
dling (Page 1717)
EventTsOut For maneuvering of data be‐ STRUCT
tween a technological block
and the message blocks
EventTs, Event16Ts.
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MsgAckn1..MsgAckn2 Message acknowledgment WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
MsgErr1..MsgErr2 1 = Message error (output BOOL 0
ERROR of ALARM_8P)
MsgStat1..MsgStat2 Message status (output WORD 16#0000
STATUS of ALARM_8P)
gorithm
See also
9.4.7 Event16Ts block diagram
EventTs block diagram


Message blocks
See also

Counter blocks 10
10.1 CountScL - Counter with up and down counting direction
10.1.1 Description of CountScL

Family: Count
Area of application for CountScL

● Count up or count down with rising edge of the binary input signal.

Counter blocks
How it works
Positive edges at the binary input signal In increment or decrement the count value at Out,
depending on settings.
1. Count up (UpOp = 1 or UpLi =1)
The block counts up for each rising edge of In. (Output parameter CountMode = 1)
2. Count down (DnOp = 1 or DnLi = 1)
The block counts down for each rising edge of In. (Output parameter CountMode = 2)
3. Off (OffOp = 1 or OffLi = 1)
The block is disabled (output parameter CountMode = 0). No counting takes place.
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Counter blocks
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Configuration
Define the startup characteristics for this block via two Feature Bits:
Bit 0: Set startup characteristics (Page 141)
Bit 5: Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of
the block (Page 158)
Time response
The block does not have any time response.

Counter blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section CountScL I/Os (Page 1737).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 - 10 Not used
11 LiOp
12 - 13 Not used
15 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock.Value
1 OutAH_Act.Value
2 OutWH_Act.Value
3 OutTH_Act.Value
4 OutTL_Act.Value
5 OutWL_Act.Value
6 OutAL_Act.Value
7 OutAH_En OR Feature.Bit23
8 OutWH_En OR Feature.Bit23
9 OutTH_En OR Feature.Bit23
10 OutTL_En OR Feature.Bit23
11 OutWL_En OR Feature.Bit23
12 OutAL_En OR Feature.Bit23
13 OutAH_MsgEn
14 OutWH_MsgEn
15 OutTH_MsgEn
16 OutTL_MsgEn
17 OutWL_MsgEn
18 OutAL_MsgEn
19 Not used
20 Count up
21 Counter off
22 Count down

Counter blocks

23 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
See also
CountScL functions (Page 1732)
CountScL messaging (Page 1736)
CountScL block diagram (Page 1741)
CountScL error handling (Page 1735)
CountScL modes (Page 1731)
10.1.2 CountScL modes
CountScL operating modes

This block provides the following operating modes:
● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● OutAH_Act.ST
● OutWH_Act.ST
● OutTH_Act.ST
● OutTL_Act.ST
● OutWL_Act.ST
● OutAL_Act.ST

Counter blocks
See also
CountScL I/Os (Page 1737)
Description of CountScL (Page 1727)
10.1.3 CountScL functions
Functions of CountScL

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the count value (Page 90).

ExtMsgx (Page 86).
Read back the last counted value

When counting (visible at the Out output parameter), this count value is passed directly to the
OldOut input parameter:
OldOut = OutIf a warm restart is performed at this point, the count value (Out) is automatically
reset to the default value, if the Feature Bit Set startup characteristics (Page 141) is set
accordingly (= 0) (OldOut ≠ Out). In this case, the value from OldOut is only updated when
the (Out) count value is changed again by a pulse. OldOut = Out now applies again.
Reset counter to zero

The counted value at the Out output parameter is reset with the interconnectable
ResetCount parameter. The reset is made with a 0 - 1 edge.
The count cannot be reset to zero from the faceplate.
You can use Feature.Bit30 "Set reset depending on operating mode or the LiOp parameter"
to configure a reset depending on the LiOp parameter:
Feature.Bit30 = 0: The reset does not depend on LiOp
Feature.Bit30 = 1: The reset is only possible when LiOp =1.

Counter blocks
Setting the count value to the default setting

You can use the PresetVal input parameter to enter a value at which the count should start,
if the command has been given for setting the count to the default via the PresetEn input
parameter with 1. This can also be done with the faceplate.
In this case, the Out output parameter is set to the PresetVal value.
to configure the setting of the count value to a default depending on the LiOp parameter:
Feature.Bit30 = 0: Setting the count value to the default setting does not depend on LiOp
Feature.Bit30 = 1: Setting the count value to the default is only possible if LiOp =0.



● In.ST
● OutST
Signal sta‐ Used status

tus
OutST Count up, count down: Formed from the signal status In.ST and the last signal status
OutST.
Counter off: Signal status OutST is frozen.
Resetting CountScL also resets the signal status: OutST := 16#80

You can find an overview of all reactions provided by the Feature I/O in the Configurable
functions using the Feature I/O (Page 133) . The following functionality is available for this
block at the relevant bits:
Bit Function

Counter blocks
Bit Function
5 Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of the
block (Page 158)
Bit Function
0 Not used
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can stop counting
5 1 = Operator can switch to incrementing mode
6 1 = Operator can switch to decrementing mode
7 - 11 Not used
13 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutAH_Lim) for high alarm
14 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutWH_Lim) for high warning
15 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutTH_Lim) for high tolerance
16 Not used
17 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutAL_Lim) for low alarm
18 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutWL_Lim) for low warning
19 1 = Operator can change the limit (OutTL_Lim) for low tolerance
20 Not used
21 1 = Operator can set the count to the default value (PresetEn)
22 1 = Operator can specify the default value (PresetTime)
23 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutAH_MsgEn
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutWH_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutTH_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutTL_MsgEn
27 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutWL_MsgEn
28 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via OutAL_MsgEn
29 - 31 Not used

Counter blocks
Note



See also
10.1.4 CountScL error handling
Error handling of CountScL

of all blocks.
● Error numbers

Counter blocks


51 Invalid signal at LiOp = 1:
● OffLi = 1 and UpLi = 1 and/or DnLi = 1
● OffLi = 0 and UpLi = 1 and DnLi = 1
See also
10.1.5 CountScL messaging
Messaging
● Functions for displaying measured limits
Messages generated as a reaction to limit violations, can be suppressed by the settings
MsgEn and MsgLock.

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID

Counter blocks
Process messages

stance
High alarm limit violated
High warning limit violated
High tolerance limit violated
Low tolerance limit violated
Low warning limit violated
Low alarm limit violated
Explanation:
See also
10.1.6 CountScL I/Os

I/Os of CountScL
Input parameters


Counter blocks

DnLi 1 = Down counter, via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DnOp* 1 = Down counter, via operator BOOL 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
In Binary input value STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
LiOp 1 = Interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MS_RelOp* Operator can switch release for maintenance BOOL 0
OffLi 1 = Counter disabled via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OffOp* 1 = Counter disabled via operator BOOL 1
OldOut* Previous output value DINT 0
OosLi 1 = "Out of service", via interconnection or SFC (0-1 edge STRUCT -
transition) ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_In Input parameter for local operator authorization, connec‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ted with the Out output parameter of the upstream block,
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
OutAH_En 1 = Enable alarm (high) for count BOOL 1
OutAH_Lim Limit for count alarm (high) DINT 95
OutAH_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count alarm (high) BOOL 1

Counter blocks

OutAL_En 1 = Enable alarm (low) for count BOOL 1
OutAL_Lim Limit for count alarm (low) DINT 0
OutAL_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count alarm (low) BOOL 1
OutOpHiScale High limit for scale in count bar graph of faceplate DINT 100
OutOpLoScale Low limit for scale in count bar graph of faceplate DINT 0
OutTH_En 1 = Enable tolerance message (high) BOOL 0
OutTH_Lim Count tolerance limit message (high) DINT 85
OutTH_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count tolerance message (high) BOOL 1
OutTL_En 1 = Enable count tolerance message (low) BOOL 0
OutTL_Lim Count tolerance message limit (low) DINT 0
OutTL_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count tolerance message (low) BOOL 1
OutUnit Unit of measure for count Out INT 0
OutWH_En 1 = Enable count warning (high) BOOL 1
OutWH_Lim Count warning limit (high) DINT 90
OutWH_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count warning (high) BOOL 1
OutWL_En 1 = Enable count warning (low) BOOL 1
OutWL_Lim Count warning limit (low) DINT 0
OutWL_MsgEn 1 = Enable message for count warning (low) BOOL 1
PresetEn* 1 = Set block to default count (PresetVal) BOOL 0
PresetVal Default setting for the count DINT 0
ResetCount 1 = Counter restart STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
RunUpCyc Number of operating cycles for which all messages are INT 3
suppressed
SelFp1 Call a block saved in this parameter as an additional ANY
SelFp2 Call a block saved in this parameter as an additional ANY
faceplate (Page 217) in the preview
UpLi 1 = Forward counter, via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
UpOp* 1 = Forward counter, via operator BOOL 0
algorithm.

Counter blocks
Output parameters

CountMode 0 = Counter off INT 0
1 = Count up
2 = Count down
ErrorNum Output of pending error number. For error numbers that INT -1
can be output by this block, see CountScL error han‐
dling (Page 1735)
MsgAckn Message acknowledgement status (output ACK_STATE WORD 16#0000
of first ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Message error (output ERROR of the first ALARM_8P) BOOL 0
MsgStat Message status (output STATUS of the first ALARM_8P) WORD 16#0000
MS_Release Release for maintenance STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
O_MS_Ext Reserved DWORD 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OpSt_Out Value of the OpSt_In input parameter, for feedforward‐ DWORD 16#00000000
ing to other blocks. Bit 31 of this parameter is used by
Feature.Bit24
OS_PermLog Display of OS_Perm with settings changed by the block DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
algorithm
Out Count DINT 0
OutAH_Act 1 = Count alarm (high) enabled. STRUCT -
You can change the reaction for this parameter with ● Value: BOOL ● 0
Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operating points ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
(Page 149)) and with Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit
OutAL_Act 1 = Count alarm (low) enabled. STRUCT -
OutST Signal status for Out BYTE 16#80
OutTH_Act 1 = Count tolerance message (high) enabled. STRUCT -

Counter blocks

OutTL_Act 1 = Count tolerance message (low) enabled. STRUCT -
OutWH_Act 1 = Count warning (high) enabled. You can change the STRUCT -
reaction for this parameter with Feature.Bit28 (Disa‐ ● Value: BOOL ● 0
bling operating points (Page 149)) and with
Feature.Bit29 (Signaling limit violation (Page 174)). ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OutWL_Act 1 = Count warning (low) enabled. STRUCT -

See also
10.1.7 CountScL block diagram
CountScL block diagram

See also

Counter blocks
10.1.8.1 CountScL views
Views of the CountScL block

The block CountScL provides the following views:
● CountScL standard view (Page 1742)
● CountScL limit view (Page 1744)
● CountScL parameter view (Page 1745)
● CountScL preview (Page 1746)
● Block icon for CountScL (Page 1747)
10.1.8.2 CountScL standard view
CountScL standard view


Counter blocks

● On (Page 72)
(2) Enabling and disabling the counter

This area shows you the default operating state for the counter. The following states can be
● "On ⇑"
● "On ⇓"
● "Off"
(3) High and low scale range for the count value
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph of the count. The scale
range is defined in the engineering system.
(4) Display of the count value

This area shows the current count value with the signal status OutST.
The name for the current count value can be set using the s7_shortcut attribute at the
corresponding output parameter. The default text is displayed if nothing is specified.
You can find additional information on this in the section Labeling of buttons and text
(Page 218) .
(Page 217) .

Counter blocks

● "Maintenance"
(7) Graphic display of the current count value

This area shows you the current count in form of a bar graph. The visible area in the bar graph
(8) Limit display

● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
In counting mode "count up", only the colored triangles of the upper limits are visible; and in
counting mode "count down", only the colored triangles of the lower limits are visible.
10.1.8.3 CountScL limit view
Limit view of CountScL

(1) Limits for the counter

In this area, you can enter the limits for the counter. Refer to the Changing values (Page 270)

Counter blocks


process
(3) "Message suppression"


10.1.8.4 CountScL parameter view
Parameter view of CountScL

(1) Preset counter

Enter the default setting here, where the counter should start. You can find additional

Counter blocks
(2) Set to default

Set the counter to the default value here. You can find additional information on this in the
Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) section.
(3) Service
this.

process
10.1.8.5 CountScL preview
Preview of CountScL


Counter blocks

process
● "Off": You can disable the counter.
● "On ⇑": You can operate the incremental counter.
● "On ⇓": You can operate the decremental counter.
system (ES).
section.
10.1.8.6 Block icon for CountScL
Block icons for CountScL

● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Display counter running

Counter blocks
Icons Selection of the block icon in the Special features

CFC
1

CFC
- Block icon in "Out of service" mode

(example with type 1 block icon)

Counter blocks
10.2 CountOh - Determining runtime
10.2.1 Description of CountOh

Family: Count
Area of application for CountOh

● Calculating the runtime of a unit
How it works
The block calculates the operating time of a unit.
1. Off (OffOp = 1 or OffLi = 1)
The block is disabled (output parameter CountMode = 0). No counting takes place.
2. Count up (UpOp = 1 or UpLi = 1)
The operating time of the connected unit is incremented (output parameter CountMode =
1).
3. Count down (DnOp = 1 or DnLi = 1)
The operating time of the connected unit is decremented (output parameter CountMode =
2).
The operating time is shown depending on the course of days, hours, minutes and seconds.
If the operating time exceeds the configured limits, an alarm is triggered.

Counter blocks
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When the block counts up and the total operating time (TimeMin) of the connected unit is
greater than or equal to the limits (TH_Minutes, WH_Minutes and AH_Minutes), the alarms
TH_Act, WH_Act and AH_Act are set.
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When the block counts up and the total operating time (TimeMin) of the connected unit is
greater than or equal to the limits (TL_Minutes, WL_Minutes and AL_Minutes), the alarms
TL_Act, WL_Act and AL_Act are set.

Counter blocks
The operating time can be preset. The value can be specified by the operator. The operator
can set values for days, hours and minutes to begin counting, if the required operator control
permission has been issues for this.
The maximum configurable value for the operating time is 24855 days, 3 hours and 14 minutes.
Configuration
first installed automatically in the startup OB (OB 100).
Define the startup characteristics for this block via two Feature bits:
When Feature.Bit5 is set to 1, then:
● Days := OldDays
● Hours := OldHours
● Minutes := OldMinutes
● Seconds := OldSeconds
When you set Feature.Bit5 and Feature.Bit0 to 1, then:
● TotalTime := PresetTime
The output parameters Days, Hours, Minutes are converted accordingly based on
PresetTime.
When you set Feature.Bit5 to 0 and Feature.Bit0 to 1, no preset is made.
Time response
The block only functions properly in a cyclic interrupt OB. To ensure correct time acquisition,
it should be installed (if configured in CFC) in the same runtime group as the control block of
the monitored unit.

You can find a description for each parameter in section CountOh I/Os (Page 1760).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 Not used
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value

Counter blocks

5 Not used
6 OnAct.Value
7 - 10 Not used
11 LiOp
12 - 13 Not used
15 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock.Value
1 AH Act.Value
2 WH_Act.Value
3 TH_Act.Value
4 TL_Act.Value
5 WL_Act.Value
6 AL_Act.Value
7 AH_En OR Feature.Bit23
8 WH_En OR Feature.Bit23
9 TH_En OR Feature.Bit23
10 TL_En OR Feature.Bit23
11 WL_En OR Feature.Bit23
12 AL_En OR Feature.Bit23
13 AH_MsgEn
14 WH_MsgEn
15 TH_MsgEn
16 TL_MsgEn
17 WL_MsgEn
18 AL_MsgEn
19 Not used
20 Count up
21 Counter off
22 Count down
23 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
See also
CountOh functions (Page 1754)
CountOh messaging (Page 1759)
CountOh block diagram (Page 1765)

Counter blocks
CountOh error handling (Page 1758)

CountOh modes (Page 1753)
10.2.2 CountOh modes
CountOh operating modes

● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● DeviceOn.ST
● AH_Act.ST
● WH_Act.ST
● TH_Act.ST
● TL_Act.ST
● WL_Act.ST
● AL_Act.ST
See also
CountOh I/Os (Page 1760)
Description of CountOh (Page 1749)

Counter blocks
10.2.3 CountOh functions
Functions of CountOh
The block provides the following functions:
Limit monitoring of the operating time

The total time in minutes (TimeIn) is displayed for the following limits:
1. Alarm (AH_Minutes and AL_Minutes)
2. Warning (WH_Minutes and WL_Minutes)
3. Tolerance (TH_Minutes and TL_Minutes)
Note
Limit monitoring:
Limit monitoring depends on the counting direction:
● Operation mode 1 (counting up), limit monitoring top
– AH_Minutes
– WH_Minutes
– TH_Minutes
● Operation mode 2 (counting down), limit monitoring bottom
– AL_Minutes
– WL_Minutes
– TL_Minutes

ExtMsgx (Page 86).


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Bit Function
5 Use the last value following a complete download as the current value during startup of the
block (Page 158)
Read back the last counted value

When counting (DeviceOn.Value = 1 and CountMode = 1 or 2), the inputs of the most
recently valid operating time are updated:
● OldDays := Days
● OldHours := Hours
● OldMinutes := Minutes
● OldSeconds := Seconds
The inputs OldDays, OldHours, OldMinutes, OldSeconds are read back with a complete
download.
After a warm restart, the outputs of the operating time are set depending on the configuration
of the Feature parameter.
When Feature.Bit5 is set to 1, then:
● Days := OldDays
● Hours := OldHours
● Minutes := OldMinutes
● Seconds := OldSeconds
When you set Feature.Bit5 and Feature.Bit0 to 1, then:
The output parameters Days, Hours, Minutes are converted accordingly based on
PresetTime.
When you set Feature.Bit5 to 0 and Feature.Bit0 to 1, no preset is made.

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Reset counter to zero

The output parameters of the operating time are reset via the interconnectable Reset
parameter. The reset is made with a 0 - 1 edge.
The count cannot be reset to zero from the faceplate.
to configure a reset depending on the LiOp parameter:
Feature.Bit30 = 0: The reset does not depend on LiOp
Feature.Bit30 = 1: The reset is only possible when LiOp =1
Setting the count value to the default setting

You can enter the operating time at which counting should begin with the input parameters
PresetTime and PresetEn.
When PresetEn is set, the following applies:
The outputs Days, Hours, Minutes are converted accordingly based on PresetTime.
PresetTime can also be entered in the faceplate.
The PresetTime time value is always indicated in seconds.
You can use the Feature.Bit30 "Set reset depending on operating mode or the LiOp
parameter" to configure the setting of the count value to a default depending on the LiOp
parameter:
Feature.Bit30 = 0: Setting to the default does not depend on LiOp
Feature.Bit30 = 1: Setting to the default is only possible if LiOp =0.


● In.ST
● TmMinSt

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Signal status Used status

TmMinST Count up, count down: Formed from the signal status In.ST and the last signal
status TmMinST.
Counter off: Signal status TmMinST is frozen.
Resetting CountOh also resets the signal status: TmMinST := 16#80
Bit Function
0 Not used
1 1 = Operator can start the block
2 Not used
4 1 = Operator can stop the block
5 1 = Operator can switch to incrementing mode
6 1 = Operator can switch to decrementing mode
7 - 11 Not used
12 1 = Operator can enable release for maintenance
13 1 = Operator can enter AH_Lim
14 1 = Operator can enter WH_Lim
15 1 = Operator can enter TH_Lim
16 Not used
17 1 = Operator can enter AL_Lim
18 1 = Operator can enter WL_Lim
19 1 = Operator can enter TL_Lim
20 Not used
21 1 = Operator can enable default
22 1 = Operator can apply configured time
23 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AH_MsgEn
24 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via WH_MsgEn
25 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via TH_MsgEn
26 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via TL_MsgEn
27 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via WL_MsgEn
28 1 = Operator can activate / deactivate messages via AL_MsgEn
29 - 31 Not used
Note

Counter blocks


See also
10.2.4 CountOh error handling
Error handling of CountOh

of all blocks.
● Error numbers


51 Invalid signal at LiOp = 1
● OffLi = 1 and UpLi = 1 and/or DnLi = 1
● OffLi = 0 and UpLi = 1 and DnLi = 1
See also

Counter blocks

10.2.5 CountOh messaging
Messaging
● Functions for displaying measured limits
Messages generated as a reaction to limit violations, can be suppressed by the settings
xx_MsgEn and MsgLock.
Process messages

instance tifier
1 High alarm limit violated
High warning limit violated
High tolerance limit violated
Low tolerance limit violated
Low warning limit violated
Low alarm limit violated
For internal use
For internal use
Explanation:

Counter blocks

1 BatchName
2 StepNo
3 BatchID
See also
10.2.6 CountOh I/Os

I/Os of CountOh
Input parameters

AH_En High alarm enabled BOOL 1
AH_MsgEn Message for high alarm enabled BOOL 1
AL_En Low alarm enabled BOOL 1
AL_MsgEn Message for low alarm enabled BOOL 1
BatchID Batch number (Batch ID) DWORD 16#00000000
DayOpHiScale* Operating stage - High limit of bar display for INT 100
OS
DayOpLoScale* Operating stage - Low limit of bar display for INT 0
OS
DaysAHLim* Days - high limit alarm INT 95
DaysALLim* Days - low limit alarm INT 0
DaysTHLim* Days - high limit tolerance INT 85
DaysTLLim* Days - low limit tolerance INT 0
DaysWHLim* Days - limit for high warning INT 90
DaysWLLim* Days - limit for low warning INT 0

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DnLi 1 = Decrement via interconnection STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
DnOp* 1 = Decrement via OS operator BOOL 0
● ... ● 0
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 0
HrsAHLim* Hours - high limit alarm INT 0
HrsALLim* Hours - low limit alarm INT 0
HrsOpHiScale* Operating hours - high limit of bar display for INT 23
OS
HrsOpLoScale* Operating hours - low limit of bar display for INT 0
OS
HrsTHLim* Hours - high limit tolerance INT 0
HrsTLLim* Hours - low limit tolerance INT 0
HrsWHLim* Hours - high limit warning INT 0
HrsWLLim* Hours - low limit warning INT 0
In Device status: STRUCT -
1=On ● Value: BOOL ● 0
0=Off ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
MinOpHiScale* Operating minutes - high limit of bar display INT 59
for OS
MinOpLoScale* Operating minutes - low limit of bar display for INT 0
OS
MinsAHLim* Minutes - high limit alarm INT 0
MinsALLim* Minutes - low limit alarm INT 0
MinsTHLim* Minutes - high limit tolerance INT 0
MinsTLLim* Minutes - low limit tolerance INT 0
MinsWHLim* Minutes - high limit warning INT 0
MinsWLLim* Minutes - low limit warning INT 0
MS_RelOp* Operator input for release for maintenance, BOOL 0
1: Release for maintenance demand
MsgLock 1= Suppress process messages. STRUCT -
more on this.

Counter blocks

OffLi Counter disabled via interconnection: STRUCT -
1 = Off ● Value: BOOL ● 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OffOp* Counter disabled via operator: BOOL 1
1 = Off
OldDays* Previous day value INT 0
OldHours* Previous hour value INT 0
OldMinutes* Previous minute value INT 0
OldSeconds* Previous second value INT 0
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosOp* 1 = "Out of service", via operator BOOL 0
(Page 423)
OS_Perm I/O for CountOh functions (Page 1754) STRUCT -
● ... ● 1
● Bit 31: BOOL ● 1
PresetEn* 1 = Set block to default time time value BOOL 0
(PresetTime)
PresetTime* Default setting for the time value [s] DWORD 16#00000000
Reset 1 = Reset counter STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
SampleTime Sampling time [s] REAL 0.1
SelFp1 Open faceplate 1 ANY
SelFp2 Open faceplate 2 ANY
TH_En High tolerance enabled BOOL 0
TH_MsgEn Alarm for high tolerance enabled BOOL 1
TL_En Low tolerance enabled BOOL 0
TL_MsgEn Alarm for low tolerance enabled BOOL 1
UpLi 1 = Increment (via interconnection) STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
UpOp* 1 = Increment (via faceplate) BOOL 0

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WH_En High warning enabled BOOL 1
WH_MsgEn Alarm for high warning enabled BOOL 1
WL_En Low warning enabled BOOL 1
WL_MsgEn Alarm for low warning enabled BOOL 1
algorithm.
Output parameters

AH_Act High alarm enabled. STRUCT -
ter with Feature.Bit28 (Disabling operat‐ ● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
ing points (Page 149)) and with
(Page 174)).
AH_Minutes High alarm time [in min] DINT 0
AL_Act Low alarm enabled STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
AL_Minutes Low alarm time [in min] DINT 0
BarOpHiScale High limit for bar display [min] DINT 100
BarOpLoScale Low limit for bar display [min] DINT 0
CountMode Count mode: INT 0
0 = Off
1 = Increment
2 = Count down
Days Operating stage INT 0
DeviceOn 1 = Unit on STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
Hours Operating hours INT 0
Minutes Operating minutes INT 0
MS_Release Release for maintenance STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80

Counter blocks

MsgAckn Message acknowledgment status (output WORD 16#0000
ACK_STATE of ALARM_8P)
MsgErr 1 = Message error (output ERROR of BOOL 0
ALARM_8P)
MsgStat Message status (output STATUS of WORD 16#0000
ALARM_8P)
O_MS_Ext Reserved DWORD 16#00000000
OnAct Block running STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OosAct Block is "out of service" STRUCT -
● ST: BYTE ● 16#80
OS_PermLog Operator permission: Output for OS DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
OS_PermOut Operator permission: Output for OS DWORD 16#FFFFFFFF
Seconds Operating time [in sec] INT 0
TH_Act High tolerance enabled. STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
TH_Minutes Tolerance high DINT 0
TimeMin Operating period [min] DINT 0
TL_Act Low tolerance enabled. STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
TL_Minutes Low tolerance time [in min] DINT 0
TotalTime Total operating time DWORD 16#00000000
WH_Act High warning enabled. STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
WH_Minutes High warning time [in min] DINT 0

Counter blocks

WL_Act Low warning enabled. STRUCT -
(Page 174)).
WL_Minutes Low alarm time [in min] DINT 0
See also
10.2.7 CountOh block diagram
CountOh block diagram

See also
10.2.8.1 CountOh views
Views of the CountOh block

The block CountOh provides the following views:
● CountOh standard view (Page 1766)

Counter blocks
● CountOh limit view (Page 1768)

● CountOh parameter view (Page 1769)
● CountOh preview (Page 1770)
● Block icon for CountOh (Page 1771)
10.2.8.2 CountOh standard view
CountOh standard view


● On (Page 72)

Counter blocks
(2) Enabling and disabling the counter

This area shows you the default operating state for the counter. The following states can be
● "On ⇑"
● "On ⇓"
● "Off"
(3) High and low scale range for the count value
These values provide information on the display range for the bar graph (5) of the count value.
(4) Displaying the counts values

The following counts are shown here:
● "Days" with signal status TmMinST
● "Hours" with signal status TmMinST
● "Minutes" with signal status TmMinST
(Page 217) .

● "Maintenance"
(7) Graphic display of the current count value

This area shows you the current count in form of a bar graph. The visible area in the bar graph

Counter blocks
(8) Limits
● Red: Alarm
● Yellow: Warning
● Blue: Tolerance
In counting mode "count up", only the colored triangles of the upper limits are visible; and in
counting mode "count down", only the colored triangles of the lower limits are visible.
10.2.8.3 CountOh limit view
Limit view of CountOh

(1) Limits for the counter

In this area, you can enter the limits for the counter. Refer to the Changing values (Page 270)


Counter blocks

process
(3) "Message suppression"


10.2.8.4 CountOh parameter view
Parameter view of CountOh

(1), (2) and (3) preset counter

Enter the default setting here, where the counter should start.
You can change the following presets:
● "Days"
● "Hours"
● "Minutes"

Counter blocks
(4) Set to default

Set the counter to the default value here. You can find additional information on this in the
Switching operating states and operating modes (Page 268) section.
(5)Service
this.

process
10.2.8.5 CountOh preview
Preview of CountOh


Counter blocks

process
● "Off": You can disable the counter.
● "On ⇑": You can operate the incremental counter.
● "On ⇓": You can operate the decremental counter.
system (ES).
section.
10.2.8.6 Block icon for CountOh
Block icons for CountOh

● Operating modes
● Memo display
● Display counter running

Counter blocks

CFC
1

CFC

icon)

Counter blocks
10.3 TotalL - Additive counter with upward or downward counting direction (totalizer)
10.3 TotalL - Additive counter with upward or downward counting direction

(totalizer)
10.3.1 Description of TotalL

Family: Count
Area of application for TotalL

● Triggered upward or downward summing
● Continuous upward or downward summing
● Upward or downward integration of an analog input value
How it works
With a positive edge at the input parameter (pulse signal) P_In the output parameter Out is
increased by a variable increment or reduced by a variable decrement.
Configure how it works via the following Feature Bits:
● Feature.Bit6: Block as summing unit or integrator (Page 146)
● Feature.Bit7: Summing characteristics continuous or triggered (Page 177)

Counter blocks
Using this parameterization, determine whether the block is to operate as an edge-triggered

adder or summer, continuous adder or summer or as an integrator:

Counter blocks
Parameterization on How the block operates

the Feature Bit
Feature.Bit6 = 0 Block operates as an edge-triggered adder or summer.
Feature.Bit7 = 0 The calculation at the output parameter Out is performed with a 0 - 1 edge at input parameter P_In.
The output parameter Mode shows whether the value is incremented or decremented.
The pulses counted at the input parameter P_In are output to the output parameter CntOut.
Triggered sum up
Out.Value = Out.Value(n-1) + Incr.Value
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Triggered sum down

Out.Value = Out.Value(n-1) - Decr.Value

Counter blocks

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Counter blocks

the Feature Bit
Feature.Bit6 = 0 Block operates as a continuous adder or summer.
Feature.Bit7 = 1 The calculation at the output parameter Out is performed continuously.
The output parameter Mode shows whether the value is incremented or decremented.
The result is output to the output parameter Out.
The output parameter CntOut always includes the value 0.
Continuously sum up
Out.Value = Out.Value(n-1) + Incr.Value
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Out.Value = Out.Value(n-1) - Decr.Value

Counter blocks

the Feature Bit
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Counter blocks

the Feature Bit
Feature.Bit6 = 0 Block operates as an continuous integrator.
Feature.Bit7 = The direction of integration depends on the operation in the faceplate or from the interconnection.
non-operational The input value In is integrated in accordance with the trapezoid rule dependent upon the counting
direction according to the formula of the Integral block (Page 1895).
The output parameter Mode shows whether the value is integrated up or down.
The result is output to the output parameter Out.
The output parameter CntOut always includes the value 0.
Continuously integrate up
Mode = 1: Out.Value = Out.Value n-1 + SampleTime/TI * (In.Value + In.Value n-1)/2
Set direction of integration:
● Operation in the faceplate using the "On" command (UpOp = 1)
Requirement: LiOp.Value = 0
● Interconnection LiOp.Value = 1 and UpLi.Value = 1
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Mode = 2: Out.Value = Out.Value n-1 - SampleTime/TI * (In.Value + In.Value n-1)/2
Set direction of integration:
● Operation in the faceplate using the "Off" command (DnOp = 1)
Requirement: LiOp.Value = 0
● Interconnection LiOp.Value = 1 and DnLi.Value = 1

Counter blocks

the Feature Bit
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Configuration
Define the startup characteristics for this block via two Feature Bits:
The messages are suppressed after startup for the number of cycles specified in the
RunUpCyc parameter.
Time response
The block does not have any time response.

Counter blocks

You can find a description for each parameter in section TotalL I/Os (Page 1790).

0 Occupied
1 BatchEn
2 SimOn
3 OosAct.Value
4 OosLi.Value
5 BypassAct.Value
6 OnAct.Value
7-8 Not used
9 Display of BypassAct.Value in faceplate (display and operator controls) and
block icon
10 SimLiOp.Value
11 LiOp
12 - 13 Not used
15 Triggered summing; Feature.Bit6 = 0, Feature.Bit7 = 0
16 Continuous summing; Feature.Bit6 = 0, Feature.Bit7 = 1
17 Integrate; Feature.Bit6 = 1
18 - 31 Not used

0 MsgLock.Value
1 OutAH_Act.Value
2 OutWH_Act.Value
3 OutTH_Act.Value
4 OutTL_Act.Value
5 OutWL_Act.Value
6 OutAL_Act.Value
7 OutAH_En OR Feature.Bit23
8 OutWH_En OR Feature.Bit23
9 OutTH_En OR Feature.Bit23
10 OutTL_En OR Feature.Bit23
11 OutWL_En OR Feature.Bit23
12 OutAL_En OR Feature.Bit23
13 OutAH_MsgEn
14 OutWH_MsgEn
15 OutTH_MsgEn
16 OutTL_MsgEn
17 OutWL_MsgEn

Counter blocks

18 OutAL_MsgEn
19 Not used
20 Mode = 1, upward summing or integration
21 Mode = 0, summer/integrator off
22 Mode = 2, downward summing or integration
23 - 30 Not used
31 MS_RelOp
See also
TotalL operating modes (Page 1782)
TotalL functions (Page 1783)
TotalL error handling (Page 1787)
TotalL messaging (Page 1789)
TotalL block diagram (Page 1795)
10.3.2 TotalL operating modes
TotalL operating modes

This block provides the following operating modes:
● On (Page 72)
"On"
"Out of service"
service (Page 72).
● Out.ST
● OutAH_Act.ST
● OutWH_Act.ST

Counter blocks
● OutTH_Act.ST
● OutTL_Act.ST
● OutWL_Act.ST
● OutAL_Act.ST
See also
Description of TotalL (Page 1773)
TotalL functions (Page 1783)
TotalL error handling (Page 1787)
TotalL messaging (Page 1789)
TotalL I/Os (Page 1790)
TotalL block diagram (Page 1795)
10.3.3 TotalL functions
Functions of TotalL

This block provides the standard function Limit monitoring of the count value (Page 90).

ExtMsgx (Page 86).



For In and Out different units of measure can be entered.

Counter blocks
Simulating signals

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