Instruction and Operating

Manual

PROFIBUS-PA Communication
Fuction Block and Parameter Descriptions

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Contents

1 PROFIBUS-PA Communication 3
1.1 Profile 3
1.2 Cyclic data exchange 3
1.2.1 Parameters 3
1.2.2 GSD files 5
1.2.3 Data exchange 5
1.2.4 Acyclic data exchange 8
1.3 Standard Block 8
1.3.1 Physical Block 8
1.3.2 Analog Output Function Block 9
1.3.3 Analog Input Function Block 10
1.3.4 Digital Input Function Block 11
1.3.5 Transducer Block 12
1.3.6 Parameter Attribute Definitions 13
1.3.7 Physical Block Parameter Attribute Definitions 13
1.3.8 AO FB Parameter Attribute Definitions 14
1.3.9 AI FB Parameter Atrribute Definitions 15
1.3.10 DI FB Parameter Attribute Definitions 16
1.3.11 Transducer Parameter Attribute Definitions 16

2 Parameter Descriptions 18
2.1 Physical Block Parameter Descriptions 18
2.2 AO Block Parameter Descriptions 22
2.3 AI Block Parameter Descriptions 25
2.4 DI Block Parameter Descriptions 27
2.5 Transducer Parameter Descriptions 28

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1. PROFIBUS-PA communication
The PROFIBUS-PA is a version for process automation based on the widely
used PROFIBUS-DP. The transmission technique conforms with the IEC 61158-2
Standard and therefore fulfills the requirements for the type of protection,
intrinsic safety. PROFIBUS-DP defines two types of masters
ᆢ Class 1 master : exchanges the data with the configured slaves.
ᆢ Class 2 master : is used for acyclic data exchange for commissioning and
diagnostics purposes.

1.1 Profile
Basic device functions have been described in profiles by PNO (PROFIBUS user
organization) to supplement the EN 50170 standard.
The scope of functions of our production is consistent with Profile 3.02, all the
production of our company support extension “Condensed status and
diagnostic messages”.

1.2 Cyclic data exchange

The following parameters that are transmitted in cyclic data exchange. These
parameters are mentioned in section 2.
Cyclically transmitted parameters
If a PROFIBUS-PA positioner in DATA_EXCHANGE status, following
parameters will be exchanged.
ᆢ POS_D
Current position of the valve (discrete)
0 : Not initialized
1 : Closed
2 : Open
3 : Intermediate position

ᆢ RCAS_IN
Target set point in units of PV_SCALE and status provided by a
supervisory host to the analog control or output block in mode RCas.

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ᆢ RCAS_OUT
Function Block set point in units of PV_SCALE and status. Provided to a
supervisory Host for monitoring / back calculation and to allow action to
be taken under limited conditions or mode change.
ᆢ READBACK
The actual position of the final control element within the travel span
(between OPEN and CLOSE position) in units of PV_SCALE.
ᆢ SP
The setpoint SP is transmitted to the positioner. Defines the position of
the valve between open and closed.
Range of values defined in PV_SCALE
ᆢ AI_OUT
Output of the AI Function Block( Ambient temprature).
ᆢ DI_OUT
Output of the DI Function Block.

Status of device and measured value

ᆢ Checkback
Each bit can be masked individually for cyclic communication per class 2
master. This allows a targeted selection to be made from the existing
alarms.
ᆢ Status
Consistent with the PROFIBUS-PA Profile, a status is assigned to every
process value
Status of reference variable (hex):
0-3F: Bad
40-7F: Uncertain
80-BF: Good

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1.2.1 GSD file
The General Station Description file (GSD file) is included in the scope of
delivery for every PROFIBUS positioner and supplies all information required
for the cyclic exchange of process data (setpoint, status, etc.) with the host
system and for configuring the PROFIBUS network.
Each positioner and its GSD file have a unique ID number assigned to it.
This allows the host to check the compatibility between the configuration in
the system and the device used.
The ID number of the GSD file must be the same as the ID number of the
device to ensure successful integration.
The host performs a compatibility test by checking the configured GSD
file/ID number before starting cyclic data exchange. If the positioner is in
the compatibility (adaptation), it will goes into cyclic data exchange.
For communication with the automation system, just the features of the
active positioner (active ID number) are supported.

1.2.2 Data exchange

The relationship between output and input is based on the control system /
master class 1.
ᆢ Version 0 : Module = Not in cyclic data transfer
Config Data : 0x00

ᆢ Version 1 : Module = SP (Short)

Config Data : 0x4A
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
SP Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

ᆢ Version 2 : Module = SP(Long)

Config Data : 0x82, 0x84, 0x08, 0x05
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
SP Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

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ᆢ Version 3 : Module = SP+READBACK+POS_D
Config Data : 0xC6, 0x84, 0x86, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05, 0x05, 0x05
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
SP Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

Input
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
POS_D POS_D
Readback Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status
Value Status

ᆢ Version 4 : Module = SP+CHECKBACK

Config Data : 0xC3, 0x84, 0x82, 0x08, 0x05, 0x0A
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
SP Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

Input
Byte 0 1 2
CHECKBACK[0] CHECKBACK[1] CHECKBACK[2]

ᆢ Version 5 : Module = SP+READBACK+POS_D+CHECKBACK

Config Data : 0xC7, 0x84, 0x89, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05, 0x05, 0x05 ,0x0A
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
SP Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

Input
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Readback Value POS_D POS_D CHECK_ CHECK_ CHECK_
Status
(Floating Point IEEE) Value Status BACK[0] BACK[1] BACK[2]

ᆢ Version 6 : Module = RC_IN+RC_OUT

Config Data : 0xC4, 0x84, 0x84, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
RCAS_IN Value (Floating Point IEEE) Status

Input
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
RCAS_OUT Value (Floating Point IEEE) Status

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ᆢ Version 7 : Module = RC_IN+RC_OUT+CHECKBACK
Config Data : 0xC5, 0x84, 0x87, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05, 0x0A
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
RCAS_IN Value (Floating Point IEEE) Status

Input
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
RCAS_OUT Value CHECK_ CHECK_ CHECK_
Status
(Floating Point IEEE) BACK[0] BACK[1] BACK[2]

ᆢ Version 8 : Module = SP+RC_IN+RB+RC_OUT+POS_D+CB

Config Data : 0xCB, 0x89, 0x8E, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08, 0x05, 0x08,
0x05, 0x05, 0x05, 0x0A
Output
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
SP Value RCAS_IN Value
Status Status
(Floating Point IEEE) (Floating Point IEEE)

Input
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Readback Value RCAS_OUT Value
Status Status
(Floating Point IEEE) (Floating Point IEEE)
Byte 10 11 12 13 14
POS_D POS_D CHECK CHECK CHECK
Value Status BACK[0] BACK[1] BACK[2]

ᆢ Version 9 : Module = AI
Config Data : 0x94 or 0x42,0x84,0x08,0x05
Byte 0 1 2 3 4
AI Value(Floating Point IEEE) Status

ᆢ Version 11 : Module = OUT_D

Config Data : 0x91
Input
Byte 0 1
DI Value DI status
Available version of each slot
Slot number Available version
Slot 1 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Slot 2 0,9,10
Slot 3 0,11
Slot 4 0,11

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1.2.3 Acyclic data exchange
He acyclic data exchange complying to DP-V1 with a master class 2 (MS2) is
mainly used for commissioning, parameter configuration and for diagnostic
purposes. The Device Description can be sent to customers with productions
to configure parameters in positioner over Siemens PDM (Process Device
Manager). Some parameters make it necessary to use the new DD revision 2
for firmware version.

1.3 Standard Block

PA Positioner including PA profile standard blocks, such as physical block,
transducer block and function block. Shown as following
Name Description

hardware specific characteristics of a field device, which are associated with a

Physical Block
resource, are made visible through the Physical Block

named block consisting of one or more input, output and contained

Function Block parameters computing one of a group of actions performed by an entity in
accomplishing its purposes
control access to I/O devices through a device independent interface defined
for use by Function Blocks and also perform functions, such as calibration and
Transducer
linearization, on I/O data to convert it to a device independent representation
Block
and the interface to Function Blocks is defined as one or more implementation
independent I/O channels

1.3.1 Physical Block

Physical block can be named PB for short. All the standard parameters of
Physical Block are as following. All the parameters function will be described
in section 2.
Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
0 BLOCK_OBJECT
1 ST_REV 2
2 TAG_DESC
3 STRATEGY
4 ALERT_KEY
5 TARGET_MODE
6 MODE_BLK 3
7 ALARM_SUM 8
8 SOFTWARE_REVISION

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Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
9 HARDWARE_REVISION
10 DEVICE_MAN_ID
11 DEVICE_ID
12 DEVICE_SER_NUM
13 DIAGNOSIS 4
14 DIAGNOSIS_EXTENSION 0
15 DIAGNOSIS_MASK
16 DIAGNOSIS_MASK_EXTENSION
17 DEVICE_CERTIFICATION
18 WRITE_LOCKING 3
19 FACTORY_RESET
20 DESCRIPTOR
21 DEVICE_MESSAGE
22 DEVICE_INSTAL_DATE
23 LOCAL_OP_ENA
24 IDENT_NUMBER_SELECTOR
25 HW_WRITE_PROTECTION
26 FEATURE
27 COND_STATUS_DIAG
28 DIAG_EVENT_SWITCH
Totals 4+13

1.3.2 Analog Output Function Block

Analog Output function block can be named as AO block. All the standard
parameters of AO block are as following. Following table also indicate the
VIEW service. Parameters function will be described in section 2.
Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
0 BLOCK_OBJECT
1 ST_REV 2
2 TAG_DESC
3 STRATEGY
4 ALERT_KEY
5 TARGET_MODE
6 MODE_BLK 3
7 ALARM_SUM 8
8 BATCH

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Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
9 SP
11 PV_SCALE
12 READBACK 5
14 RCAS_IN
21 IN_CHANNEL
22 OUT_CHANNEL
23 FSAFE_TIME
24 FSAFE_TYPE
25 FSAFE_VALUE
27 RCAS_OUT
31 POS_D 2
32 SETP_DEVIATION
33 CHECK_BACK 3
34 CHECK_BACK_MASK
35 SIMULATE
36 INCREASE_CLOSE
37 OUT
38 OUT_SCALE
39...48 Reserved by PI
Totals 10+13

1.3.3 Analog Input Function Block

Analog input function block can be named as AI block. All its parameters
are as following. Following table also indicates the VIEW service. Parameters’
function will be described in section 2.
Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
10 OUT 5
11 PV_SCALE
12 OUT_SCALE
13 LIN_TYPE
14 CHANNEL
16 PV_FTIME
17 FSAFE_TYPE
18 FSAFE_VALUE
19 ALARM_HYS
21 HI_HI_LIM
23 HI_LIM

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Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
25 LO_LIM
27 LO_LO_LIM
30 HI_HI_ALM
31 HI_ALM
32 LO_ALM
33 LO_LO_ALM
34 SIMULATE
35 OUT_UNIT_TEXT
Totals 5 + 13

1.3.4 Digital Input Function Block

Digital Input function block can be named as DI block. All the standard
parameters of AO block are as following. Following table also indicate the
VIEW service. Parameters’ function will be described in section 2.
Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
0 BLOCK_OBJECT
1 ST_REV 2
2 TAG_DESC
3 STRATEGY
4 ALERT_KEY
5 TARGET_MODE
6 MODE_BLK 3
7 ALARM_SUM 8
8 BATCH
10 OUT_D 2
14 CHANNEL
15 INVERT
20 FSAFE_TYPE
21 FSAFE_VAL_D
24 SIMULATE_D
25...34 Reserved by PI
Totals 2+13

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1.3.5 Transducer Block
Transducer block’s function is to exchange specific parameters’ values
between function block and sensors. Its standard parameters’ name and
VIEW service are as following. Parameters’ function will be described in
section 2.
Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
0 BLOCK_OBJECT
1 ST_REV 2
2 TAG_DESC
3 STRATEGY
4 ALERT_KEY
5 TARGET_MODE
6 MODE_BLK 3
7 ALARM_SUM 8
8 COMMAND_SP 5
9 FEEDBACK 5
10 TEMPERATURE 5
11 INPUT_RANGE
13 VALVE_CHARACTERISTIC
14 USER_SET
15 SPAN
16 ZERO
17 P_GAIN
18 I_GAIN
19 D_GAIN
20 GROUP
21 SPEED
22 SLOW_START
23 CONTROL_LIMIT
24 GAP_CONTROL_LIMIT
25 DEAD
26 FDGN
27 C/MD
28 SHUT
29 FOPN
30 OUT
31 SPLT
32 ALARM

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Relative
Parameter Name VIEW_ 1
Index
33 PST(ON-OFF)
34 PST_TIME_INTERVAL
35 PST_COMMAND_SET
36 PST_RAMP_RATE
37 PST_RESPONSE_TIME
38 AUTO
39 COMMAND_SP_SCALE
40 FEEDBACK_SCALE
41 PV_DI1
42 PV_DI2
Totals 15+13

1.3.6 Parameter Attribute Definitions

In this section, parameters attribute of each standard function block will be
described. But, their functions won’t be mentioned. You can find their
function description in section 2.

1.3.7 Physical Block Parameter Attribute Definitions

Parameter
Relative Parameter Object Usage / Reset Default
Data Type Store Size Access
Index Name Type Kind of Class Value
Transport
0 BLOCK_OBJECT Record DS-32 Cst 20 r C/a - -
1 ST_REV Simple Unsigned16 N 2 r C/a - 0
2 TAG_DESC Simple OctetString S 32 r,w C/a I ‘’
3 STRATEGY Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a I 0
4 ALERT_KEY Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a I 0
5 TARGET_MODE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F -
Block
6 MODE_BLK Record DS-37 D 3 r C/a -
spec.
7 ALARM_SUM Record DS-42 D 8 r C/a - 0,0,0,0
8 SOFTWARE_REVISION Simple VisibleString Cst 16 r C/a - -
9 HARDWARE_REVISION Simple VisibleString Cst 16 r C/a - -
10 DEVICE_MAN_ID Simple Unsigned16 Cst 2 r C/a - -
11 DEVICE_ID Simple VisibleString Cst 16 r C/a - -
12 DEVICE_SER_NUM Simple VisibleString Cst 16 r C/a - -
13 DIAGNOSIS Simple OctetString D 4 r C/a - -
DIAGNOSIS_
14 Simple OctetString D 6 r C/a - -
EXTENSION
15 DIAGNOSIS_MASK Simple OctetString Cst 4 r C/a - -
DIAGNOSIS_MASK_
16 Simple OctetString Cst 6 r C/a - -
EXTENSION
DEVICE_
17 Simple VisibleString Cst 32 r C/a - -
CERTIFICATION

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18 WRITE_LOCKING Simple Unsigned16 N 2 r,w C/a F -
19 FACTORY_RESET Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a F -
20 DESCRIPTOR Simple OctetString S 32 r,w C/a I -
21 DEVICE_MESSAGE Simple OctetString S 32 r,w C/a I -
22 DEVICE_INSTAL_DATE Simple OctetString S 16 r,w C/a I -
23 LOCAL_OP_ENA Simple Unsigned8 N 1 r,w C/a F 1
IDENT_NUMBER_
24 Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a - 127
SELECTOR
HW_WRITE_
25 Simple Unsigned8 D 1 r C/a - -
PROTECTION
26 FEATURE Record DS-68 N 8 r C/a - -
27 COND_STATUS_DIAG Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F 1
Diag_Event_
28 DIAG_EVENT_SWITCH Record S 50 r,w C/a F -
Switch
29...32 Reserved by PI

1.3.8 AO FB Parameter Attribute Definitions

Parameter
Relative Parameter Object Usage / Reset Default
Data Type Store Size Access
Index Name Type Kind of Class Value
Transport
0 BLOCK_OBJECT Record DS-32 Cst 20 r C/a - -
1 ST_REV Simple Unsigned16 N 2 r C/a - 0
2 TAG_DESC Simple OctetString S 32 r,w C/a I ‘’
3 STRATEGY Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a I 0
4 ALERT_KEY Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a I 0
5 TARGET_MODE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F -
Block
6 MODE_BLK Record DS-37 D 3 r C/a -
spec.
7 ALARM_SUM Record DS-42 D 8 r C/a - 0,0,0,0
8 BATCH Record DS-67 S 10 r,w C/a I 0,0,0,0
9 SP Record 101 D 5 r,w I/cyc - -
11 PV_SCALE Record DS-36 S 11 r,w C/a F 100,0,%,2
12 READBACK Record 101 D 5 r O/cyc - -
14 RCAS_IN Record 101 D 5 r,w I/cyc - -
21 IN_CHANNEL Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a F -
22 OUT_CHANNEL Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a F -
23 FSAFE_TIME Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F 0
24 FSAFE_TYPE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F 2
25 FSAFE_VALUE Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F 0
27 RCAS_OUT Record 101 D 5 r O/cyc - -
31 POS_D Record 102 D 2 r O/cyc - -
32 SETP_DEVIATION Simple Float D 4 r C/a - -
33 CHECK_BACK Simple OctetString D 3 r O/cyc - -
34 CHECK_BACK_MASK Simple OctetString Cst 3 r C/a - -
35 SIMULATE Record DS-50 S 6 r,w C/a F disabled
36 INCREASE_CLOSE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F
37 OUT Record 101 D 5 r,w C/a -
38 OUT_SCALE Record DS-36 S 11 r,w C/a F
39...48 Reserved by PI

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1.3.9 AI FB Parameter Attribute Definitions
Parameter
Relative Parameter Object Reset Default
Data Type Store Size Access Usage/Kind
Index Name Type Class Value
of Transport

Standard Parameters see General Requirements

Additional Analog Input Function Block Parameters

10 OUT Record 101 D 5 r,w(*) O/cyc - -
11 PV_SCALE Array(**) Float S 8 r,w C/a F -(***)
12 OUT_SCALE Record DS-36 S 11 r,w C/a F -(***)
13 LIN_TYPE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F 0
14 CHANNEL Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r,w C/a F -
16 PV_FTIME Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F 0
17 FSAFE_ TYPE (*****) Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r,w C/a F 1
18 FSAFE_VALUE Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F -
0.5%
19 ALARM_HYS Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F
of range
max
21 HI_HI_LIM Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F
value
max
23 HI_LIM Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F
value
max
25 LO_LIM Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F
value
max
27 LO_LO_LIM Simple Float S 4 r,w C/a F
value
30 HI_HI_ALM Record DS-39 D 16 r C/a - 0
31 HI_ALM Record DS-39 D 16 r C/a - 0
32 LO_ALM Record DS-39 D 16 r C/a - 0
33 LO_LO_ALM Record DS-39 D 16 r C/a - 0
34 SIMULATE Record DS-50 S 6 r,w C/a F disable
35 OUT_UNIT_TEXT Simple OctetString S 16 r,w C/a -

(*) The OUT parameter can be written if the AI FB Actual MODE = Man
(**) First Float value: value at EU of 100% (PV_SCALE.EU_at_100%),
Second Float value: value at EU of 0% (PV_SCALE.EU_at_0%)
(***) The values of OUT_SCALE and PV_SCALE shall be equal i.e. PV_SCALE.
EU_at_100% = OUT_SCALE.EU_at_100% and PV_SCALE. EU_at_0% = OUT_SCALE. EU_at_0%
(****) If available
(*****) If this parameter is not implemented the AI FB behaves like FSAFE_TYPE = 1

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1.3.10 DI FB Parameter Attribute Definitions
Parameter
Relative Parameter Object Usage / Reset Default
Data Type Store Size Access
Index Name Type Kind of Class Value
Transport
0 BLOCK_OBJECT Record DS-32 Cst 20 r C/a - -
1 ST_REV Simple Unsigned16 N 2 r C/a - 0
2 TAG_DESC Simple OctetString S 32 r, w C/a I ‘’
3 STRATEGY Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a I 0
4 ALERT_KEY Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a I 0
5 TARGET_MODE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F -
Block
6 MODE_BLK Record DS-37 D 3 r C/a -
spec.
7 ALARM_SUM Record DS-42 D 8 r C/a - 0,0,0,0
8 BATCH Record DS-67 S 10 r, w C/a I 0,0,0,0
r
10 OUT_D Record 102 D 2 O/cyc - -
(w in man)
14 CHANNEL Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F -
15 INVERT Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
20 FSAFE_TYPE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F -
21 FSAFE_VAL_D Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
24 SIMULATE_D Record DS-51 S 3 r, w C/a F disabled
25...34 Reserved by PI

1.3.11 Transducer Parameter Attribute Definitions

Parameter
Relative Parameter Object Usage / Reset Default
Data Type Store Size Access
Index Name Type Kind of Class Value
Transport
0 BLOCK_OBJECT Record DS-32 Cst 20 r C/a - -
1 ST_REV Simple Unsigned16 N 2 r C/a - 0
2 TAG_DESC Simple OctetString S 32 r, w C/a I ‘’
3 STRATEGY Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a I 0
4 ALERT_KEY Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a I 0
5 TARGET_MODE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F -
Block
6 MODE_BLK Record DS-37 D 3 r C/a -
spec.
7 ALARM_SUM Record DS-42 D 8 r C/a - 0,0,0,0
r
8 COMMAND_SP Record 101 D 5 I/cyc - -
(w in man)
9 FEEDBACK Record 101 D 5 r O/cyc - -
10 TEMPERATURE Record 101 D 5 r C/a - -
11 INPUT_RANGE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
13 VALVE_CHARACTERISTIC Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
0,60,120,
190,250,
310,370,
440,550,
14 USER_SET Array Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F
560,620,
690,750,
810,870,
940,1000
15 SPAN Simple Float S 4 r, w C/a F 1000
16 ZERO Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 0
17 P_GAIN Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 50

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18 I_GAIN Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 80
19 D_GAIN Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 15
20 GROUP Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 1
21 SPEED Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 1000
22 SLOW_START Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
23 CONTROL_LIMIT Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 10
24 GAP_CONTROL_LIMIT Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 10
25 DEAD Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 50
26 FDGN Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
27 C/MD Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
28 SHUT Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 3
29 FOPN Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 3
30 OUT Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 0
31 SPLT Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
0,10,
32 ALARM Array Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F
90,105
33 PST Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 0
34 PST_TIME_INTERVAL Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 24
35 PST_COMMAND_SET Simple Unsigned16 S 2 r, w C/a F 10
36 PST_RAMP_RATE Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 4
37 PST_RESPONSE_TIME Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a F 1
38 AUTO Simple Unsigned8 S 1 r, w C/a - 0
39 COMMAND_SP_SCALE Record DS-36 S 11 r, w C/a F 100,0,%,2
40 FEEDBACK_SCALE Record DS-36 S 11 r, w C/a F 100,0,%,2
41 PV_D_1 Record 102 D 2 r C/a - -
42 PV_D_2 Record 102 D 2 r C/a - -

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2. Parameter Descriptions
2.1 Physical Block Parameter Descriptions
PB Parameter Description

The BLOCK_OBJECT parameter is the first parameter of every block. It contains the
BLOCK_OBJECT
characteristics of the block e.g. block type and profile number.

A block has static block parameters that are not changed by the process.
Values are assigned to these parameters during the configuration or
optimization. ST_REV shall be incremented at least by one if at least one
static parameter in the corresponding block has been modified. This provides
a check of the parameter revision. ST_REV shall be reset to zero or
incremented at least by one to indicate the change of static parameters in case
ST_REV of a cold start (i.e. if FACTORY_RESET=1 is set). Additionally the ST_REV
shall be increased if a change of a table is accepted. The value of the static
revision parameter may be used by a configuration device to determi ne if a
block parameter(s ) stored in static memory (as defined as 'S' in the
parameter attribute table) has changed its value.
In case of an overflow ST_REV should be set to 1.

The tag description is a user-supplied description of the block. Every block

TAG_DESC
can be assigned such a textual tag description.

The STRATEGY parameter has a user-specified value. This assigned value

STRATEGY can be used in configuration or diagnostics as a key in sorting block
information.

The ALERT_KEY parameter has a user assigned value which may be used in
sorting alarms or events generated by a block. It can contain the
ALERT_KEY
identification number of the plant unit. It helps to identify the location (plant
unit) of an event.

The TARGET_MODE parameter contains desired mode normally set by a control

application or an operator. The modes are valid alternatively only, i.e. only one
TARGET_MODE
mode can be set at one time. A write access to this parameter with more then one
mode is out of the range of the parameter and have to be refused.

This parameter contains the current mode, the permitted and normal mode of the
MODE_BLK
block.

The parameter ALARM_SUM summarizes the status of up to 16 block alarms. For

each alarm, the current states, unacknowledged states, unreported states and
ALARM_SUM disabled states are maintained.
NOTE This feature is not fully supported by the actual profile. For this profile
the current state part of the alarm is used only.

DEVICE_CERTIFICATION Certifications of the field device, e.g. EX certification.

DESCRIPTOR User-definable text (a string) to describe the device within the application.

DEVICE_INSTAL_DATE Date of installation of the device.

User-definable MESSAGE (a string) to describe the device within the

DEVICE_MESSAGE
application or in the plant.

DEVICE_ID Manufacturer specific identification of the device.

DEVICE_MAN_ID Identification code of the manufacturer of the field device.

DEVICE_SER_NUM Serial number of the field device.

Detailed information of the device, bitwize coded. More than one message
DIAGNOSIS possible at once. If MSB of byte 4 is set to 1 than more diagnose information is
available in the DIAGNOSIS_EXTENSION parameter.

Additional manufacturer-specific information of the device, bitwize coded. More

DIAGNOSIS_EXTENSION
than one message possible at once.

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PB Parameter Description

Definition of supported DIAGNOSIS information-bits.

DIAGNOSIS_MASK 0 : Not supported
1 : Supported

Definition of supported DIAGNOSIS_EXTENSION information-bits.

DIAGNOSIS_MASK_
0 : Not supported
EXTENSION
1 : Supported

Coding :
(mandatory)
is the command for resetting a device to default values. The setting of the bus
address is not affected.
(optional)
is the command for resetting informational device parameters to default values.
Parameters with Reset Class characteristic "informational" are defined within the
parameter attribute table of each block. The setting of the bus address is not
affected.
(optional)
is the command for resetting device parameters with Reset Class characteristic
"functional" to default values. The setting of the bus address is not affected.
4 ... 2505 Reserved
2506 (Optional)
Is the command for a restart of the device. All non-
volatile parameters remain unchanged, all dynamic
parameters are reset to their defaults.
FACTORY_RESET 2507 ... 2711 reserved
2712 (optional)
The bus address is set to its default address; other
parameterization remains unchanged. The bus address
is changed immediately regardless if the device is in
cyclic data transfer state. The reset is not suspended up
to a subsequent power cycle / warm start. The
No_Add_Chg_Flag corresponding to the Set_Slave_Add
service is cleared.
2713 ... 32767 Reserved
32768 ... 65535 Manufacturer specific

Manufacturing specific commands for other reset results are possible.

The IDENT_NUMBER_SELECTOR parameter is not affected by FACTORY_
RESET.

NOTE Address manipulation by local display is not in the scope of this profile.

HARDWARE_REVISION Revision-number of the hardware of the field device.

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Each PROFIBUS DP device according to IEC 61784-1 CP 3/1 shall have an

Ident_Number provided by PI. The Ident_Number specifies the cyclic behaviour of
a device which is described in the corresponding GSD file. A PROFIBUS PA
according to IEC 61784-1 CP 3/2 device shall support at least one profile specific
Ident_Number. Profile specific Ident_Numbers are defined in 6.4.1 of this profile. If
a device is set to a profile specific Ident_Number it shall interact with the profile
features of the corresponding profile GSD file. In addition a PROFIBUS PA device
may support manufacturer specific Ident_Numbers.
Profile specific GSD files are provided by PI. Manufacturer specific GSD files are
provided by the device manufacturer.
The user is able to select the active Ident_Number by setting the parameter
IDENT_NUMBER_ IDENT_NUMBER_SELECTOR. If the Ident_Number is changed the cyclic
SELECTOR behaviour of the device (e.g. diagnosis contents/length, current/accepted
configuration data, …) will be changed, too.
Coding:
0 Profile specific Ident_Number (PA profile V3.x) (mandatory)
1 Manufacturer specific Ident_Number (PA profile V3.x) (optional)
2 Manufacturer specific Ident_Number (PA profile V2.0) (optional)
3 Profile specific Ident_Number of Multi-Variable Device
(PA profile V3.x)(optional)
4…126 Reserved for profile use (not allowed)
127 Adaptation mode (mandatory)
128…255 Manufacturer specific (optional)

Local operation enable

0 Disabled (Local operation not allowed, i.e. change of FB MODE
from host device only)
1 Enabled (Local operation is allowed)

LOCAL_OP_ENA The operation of the host has higher priority then the local terminal one.
If communication fails for a time greater 30 sec, local operation will be enabled
automatically. Communication failure is defined here as absence of cyclic
communication for the specified time period. If the LOCAL_OP_ENA parameter is
equal 0 (disabled) and the communication is working again, then the device switch
back to remote operation.

SOFTWARE_REVISION Revision-number of the software of the field device.

Software write protection.

0 Acyclic write services to all parameter are refused, except
WRITE_LOCKING itself, i.e. access is denied.
1 ... 2456 Reserved
2457 Is the default value and means all writeable parameters of a
device are writeable.
WRITE_LOCKING 2458 ... 32767 Reserved
32768 ... 65535 Manufacturer specific

The following parameters are never write protected by any blocking mechanism:
TAB_ENTRY (linearization tables)
ACTUAL_POST_READ_NUMBER (logbook function block).
Additionally a Call-REQ-PDU without Execution_Argument shall be accepted by
the device regardless of the write protection state e.g. to read I&M data.

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Indicates the position of a write blocking mechanism which can not be modified by
remote access (e.g. hardware jumper or local user interface) which protects
parameter modification of a device.

0 Unprotected (mandatory)
1 Protected, manual operation permitted (optional)
Acyclic write access to all parameters is refused (write access is
denied) except the TAB_ENTRY parameter of the linearization
table and parameters TARGET_MODE and OUT/OUT_D (only valid
for AO and DO).
2 Protected, no manual operation (optional)
HW_WRITE_ PROTECTION Acyclic write access to all parameter is refused (write access is
denied) except the TAB_ENTRY parameter of the linearization
table.
3 ... 127 Reserved
128...255 Manufacturer specific

A device may support code 1 and/or 2.

The following parameters are never write protected by any blocking mechanism:
TAB_ENTRY (linearization tables)
ACTUAL_POST_READ_NUMBER (logbook function block).
Additionally a Call-REQ-PDU without Execution_Argument shall be accepted by
the device regardless of the write protection state e.g. to read I&M data.

Indicates optional features implemented in the device and the status of these
FEATURE
features which indicates if the feature is supported or not supported.

Indicates the mode of a device that can be configured for status and diagnostic
behavior.
COND_STATUS_DIAG 0 Status and Diagnosis is provided.
1 Condensed Status and Diagnosis information is provided .
2 ... 255 Reserved by PI

Indicates / controls the reaction of the device on device specific diagnostic events
if FEATURE. Enabled. Condensed_Status = 1.
DIAG_EVENT_SWITCH
The reference of the entries to the diagnosis events is manufacturer / device
specific.

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2.2 AO Block Parameter Descriptions
AO Parameter Description

The BLOCK_OBJECT parameter is the first parameter of every block. It contains the
BLOCK_OBJECT
characteristics of the block e.g. block type and profile number.

A block has static block parameters that are not changed by the process.
Values are assigned to these parameters during the configuration or
optimization. ST_REV shall be incremented at least by one if at least one
static parameter in the corresponding block has been modified. This provides
a check of the parameter revision. ST_REV shall be reset to zero or
incremented at least by one to indicate the change of static parameters in case
ST_REV of a cold start (i.e. if FACTORY_RESET=1 is set). Additionally the ST_REV shall
be increased if a change of a table is accepted. The value of the static revision
parameter may be used by a configuration device to determi ne if a bl ock
parameter(s ) s tored i n s tatic memory (as defi ned as 'S ' in the parameter
attribute table) has changed its value.
In case of an overflow ST_REV should be set to 1.

The tag description is a user-supplied description of the block. Every block

TAG_DESC
can be assigned such a textual tag description.

The STRATEGY parameter has a user-specified value. This assigned value can
STRATEGY
be used in configuration or diagnostics as a key in sorting block information.

The ALERT_KEY parameter has a user assigned value which may be used in
sorting alarms or events generated by a block. It can contain the
ALERT_KEY
identification number of the plant unit. It helps to identify the location (plant
unit) of an event.

The TARGET_MODE parameter contains desired mode normally set by a control

application or an operator. The modes are valid alternatively only, i.e. only one
TARGET_MODE
mode can be set at one time. A write access to this parameter with more then one
mode is out of the range of the parameter and have to be refused.

This parameter contains the current mode, the permitted and normal mode of the
MODE_BLK
block.

The parameter ALARM_SUM summarizes the status of up to 16 block alarms. For

each alarm, the current states, unacknowledged states, unreported states and
ALARM_SUM disabled states are maintained.
NOTE This feature is not fully supported by the actual profile. For this profile
the current state part of the alarm is used only.

This parameter is intended to be used in Batch applications according to IEC

61512-1. Only Function Blocks carry this parameter. There is no algorithm
BATCH necessary within a Function Block. The Batch parameter is necessary in a
distributed fieldbus system to identify used and available channels, in
addition to identify the current batch in case of alerts.

Detailed information of the device, bitwise coded. More than one message
CHECK_BACK
possible at once.

Definition of supported CHECK_BACK information

bits. Coding:
CHECK_BACK_MASK 0 Not supported
1 Supported

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Time in seconds from detection of failure of the actual used set point (SP = BAD
or RCAS_IN <> GOOD) to the action of the block if the condition still exists.
FSAFE_TIME
NOTE A communication time out changes the status of the transmitted set point
to BAD.

Defines reaction of the device, if a failure of the actual used set point is still
detected after FSAFE_TIME or if the status of actual used set point is Initiate Fail
Safe. The calculated ACTUAL MODE is AUTO or RCAS respectively.
0 Value FSAFE_VALUE is used as set point
status of OUT = UNCERTAIN - Substitute Value
FSAFE_TYPE 1 Use last valid set point
status of OUT = UNCERTAIN - Last usable Value
or BAD - No communication, no LUV
2 Actuator goes to fail-safe position defined by ACTUATOR_
ACTION (only useful for actuators with spring return)
status of OUT = BAD - non specific

FSAFE_VALUE Set point used if FSAFE_TYPE = 1 and FSAFE is activated.

Defines actuator movement relative to the set point in mode RCAS and AUTO.
Coding:
0 Rising
(increasing of set point results in OPENING of the valve)
INCREASE_CLOSE 1 Falling
(increasing of set point results in CLOSING of the valve)

The following parameters are influenced by the setting of INCREASE_ CLOSE:

READBACK, POS_D, OUT and CHECKBACK

Reference to the active Transducer Block and its parameter that provides the
IN_CHANNEL
actual position of the final control element.

This parameter is the process variable of the analog output block in engineering
OUT units in AUTO and RCas mode and is the value specified by the
operator/engineer in MAN and LO mode.

Reference to the active Transducer Block and its parameter that provides the
OUT_CHANNEL
position value for the final control element.

Conversion of the OUT of the Function Block in percent to OUT in engineering

units as the output value of the Function Block. The high and low scale values,
OUT_SCALE engineering unit code, and the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
The following units should be supported in minimum: mm, 0 (Degrees), %
(depending on VALVE_TYPE)

The current position of the valve (discrete).

Coding:
0 Not initialized
POS_D 1 Closed
2 Opened
3 Intermediate

Conversion of the PV in engineering units to PV in percent as the input value of

PV_SCALE the Function Block. It consists of the high and low scale values, engineering unit
code, and number of digits to the right of the decimal point.

Target set point in units of PV_SCALE and status provided by a supervisory host
RCAS_IN
to the analog control or output block in mode RCas.

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Function Block set point in units of PV_SCALE and status. Provided to a

RCAS_OUT supervisory Host for monitoring / back calculation and to allow action to be taken
under limited conditions or mode change.

The actual position of the final control element within the travel span (between
READBACK
OPEN and CLOSE position) in units of PV_SCALE.

Difference between OUT signal and feedback position in % travel span (between
SETP_DEVIATION
OPEN and CLOSE position).

For commissioning and maintenance reasons, it is possible to simulate the

SIMULATE READBACK by defining the value and the status. That means that the signal path
from the Transducer Block to the AO FB will be disconnected.

Set point. Defines the position of the final control element within the travel span
SP
(between OPEN and CLOSE position) in units of PV_SCALE in mode AUTO.

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2.3 AI Block Parameter Descriptions
AI Parameter Description

The Function Block parameter OUT contains the current measurement value in a vendor
specific or configuration adjusted engineering unit and the belonging status in AUTO
OUT
MODE. The Function Block parameter OUT contains the value and status set by an
operator in MAN MODE.

Conversion of the Process Variable into percent using the high and low scale values. The
engineering unit of PV_SCALE high and low scale values are directly related to the
PV_UNIT of the configured Transducer Block (configured via Channel parameter). The
PV_SCALE PV_SCALE high and low scale values follow the changes of the PV_UNIT of the related
Transducer Block automatically, i.e. a change of the Transducer Block PV_Unit causes no
bump at OUT from AI. There are exceptions possible where the bump is required such as
cleaning of analyzers.

Scale of the Process Variable.

The Function Block parameter OUT_SCALE contains the values of the lower limit and
OUT_SCALE
upper limit effective range, the code number of the engineering unit of Process Variable
and the useful number of digits on the right hand side of the decimal point.

LIN_TYPE Type of linearization.

Reference to the active Transducer Block which provides the measurement value to the
CHANNEL
Function Block. For more details, please see the General Requirement definitions

Filter time of the Process Variable.

The Function Block parameter PV_FTIME contains the time constant for the rise time of
PV_FTIME
the FB output up to a value of 63.21 % resulted from a jump on the input (PT1 filter). The
engineering unit of the parameter is second.

Defines the reaction of the device, if a fault is detected. The calculated ACTUAL MODE
remains in AUTO.
0 Value FSAFE_VALUE is used as OUT
Status = UNCERTAIN - Substitute Value, (**)
1 Use last stored valid OUT value
Status = UNCERTAIN-last usable value
FSAFE_TYPE
(if no valid value is available UNCERTAIN-initial value shall be used;
OUT value is initial value in this case) (**)
2 OUT has the wrong calculated value and status
Status - BAD_(*) (**)
(*) as calculated
(**) if classic status definition is in use; for condensed status see Table 83

Default value for the OUT parameter, if a sensor or sensor electronic fault is detected. The
FSAFE_VALUE
unit of this parameter is the same like the OUT one.

Hysteresis.
Within the scope of the PROFIBUS PA specification for transmitters there are functions for
the monitoring of limit violation (off-limit conditions) of adjustable limits. Maybe the value of
one process variable is just the same as the value of a limit and the variable fluctuates
around the limit it will occur a lot of limit violations. That triggers a lot of messages; so it
ALARM_HYS
shall be possible to trigger messages only after crossing an adjustable hysteresis. The
sensitivity of triggering of the alarm messages is adjustable. The value of the hysteresis is
fixed in ALARM_HYS and is the same for
the parameters HI_HI_LIM, HI_LIM, LO_LIM and LO_LO_LIM. The hysteresis is
expressed as value below high limit and above low limit in the engineering unit of xx_LIM.

Value for upper limit of alarms.

If the measured variable is equal to or higher than the HI_HI_LIM value the Limit Bit "high
HI_HI_LIM limited" in the Status Byte of OUT and the HI_HI_Alarm Bit in the FB parameter
ALARM_SUM have to change to 1. The unit of this parameter is the same like the OUT
one.

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Value for upper limit of warnings.
If the measured variable is equal to or higher than the HI_LIM value, the Limit Bit "high
HI_LIM
limited" in the Status Byte of OUT and the HI_Alarm Bit in the FB parameter ALARM_SUM
have to change to 1. The unit of this parameter is the same like the OUT one.

Value for lower limit of warnings.

If the measured variable is equal to or lower than the LO_LIM value, the Limit Bit "low
LO_LIM limited" in the Status Byte of OUT and the LO_Alarm Bit in the FB parameter
ALARM_SUM have to change to 1. The unit of this parameter is the same like the OUT
one.

Value for the lower limit of alarms.

If the measured variable is equal to or lower than the LO_LO_LIM value, the Limit Bit "low
LO_LO_LIM limited" in the Status Byte of OUT and the LO_LO_Alarm Bit in the FB parameter
ALARM_SUM have to change to 1. The unit of this parameter is the same like the OUT
one.

State of the upper limit of alarms.

This parameter contains the state of the upper limit of an alarm and the related time
HI_HI_ALM
stamp. The time stamp expresses the time the measured variable has been equal to or
higher than the upper limit of the alarm.

State of the upper limit of warnings.

This parameter contains the state of the upper limit of a warning and the related time
HI_ALM
stamp. The time stamp expresses the time the measured variable has been equal to or
higher than the upper limit of the warning.

State of the lower limit of warnings.

This parameter contains the state of the lower limit of a warning and the related time
LO_ALM
stamp. The time stamp expresses the time the measured variable has been equal to
or lower than the lower limit of the warning.

State of the lower limit of alarms.

This parameter contains the state of the lower limit of an alarm and the related time stamp.
LO_LO_ALM
The time stamp expresses the time the measured variable has been equal to or lower than
the lower limit of the alarm.

For commissioning and test purposes the input value from the Transducer Block into the
SIMULATE Analog Input Function Block AI-FB can be modified. That means that the Transducer and
AI-FB will be disconnected.

If a specific unit of OUT parameter is not in the code list (see General Requirement) the
OUT_UNIT_TEXT user has the possibility to write the specific text into this parameter. The unit code is then
equal to "textual unit definition".

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2.4 DI Block Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description

The BLOCK_OBJECT parameter is the first parameter of every block. It contains the
BLOCK_OBJECT
characteristics of the block e.g. block type and profile number.

A block has static block parameters that are not changed by the process. Values are
assigned to these parameters during the configuration or optimization. ST_REV shall be
incremented at least by one if at least one static parameter in the corresponding block has
been modified. This provides a check of the parameter revision. ST_REV shall be reset to
zero or incremented at least by one to indicate the change of static parameters in case of a
ST_REV
cold start (i.e. if FACTORY_RESET=1 is set). Additionally the ST_REV shall be increased if
a change of a table is accepted. The value of the static revision parameter may be used by
a configuration device to determine if a block parameter(s) stored in static memory (as
defined as 'S' in the parameter attribute table) has changed its value.
In case of an overflow ST_REV should be set to 1.

The tag description is a user-supplied description of the block. Every block can be
TAG_DESC
assigned such a textual tag description.

The STRATEGY parameter has a user-specified value. This assigned value can be used in
STRATEGY
configuration or diagnostics as a key in sorting block information.

The ALERT_KEY parameter has a user assigned value which may be used in sorting
ALERT_KEY alarms or events generated by a block. It can contain the identification number of the plant
unit. It helps to identify the location (plant unit) of an event.

The TARGET_MODE parameter contains desired mode normally set by a control

application or an operator. The modes are valid alternatively only, i.e. only one mode can
TARGET_MODE
be set at one time. A write access to this parameter with more then one mode is out of the
range of the parameter and have to be refused.

MODE_BLK This parameter contains the current mode, the permitted and normal mode of the block.

The parameter ALARM_SUM summarizes the status of up to 16 block alarms. For each
alarm, the current states, unacknowledged states, unreported states and disabled states
ALARM_SUM are maintained.
NOTE This feature is not fully supported by the actual profile. For this profile the
current state part of the alarm is used only.

Reference to the active Transducer Block which provides the measurement value to the
CHANNEL
Function Block. For more details, please see the General Requirement definitions.

Indicates whether the input value of the PV_D should be logically inverted before it is
stored in the OUT_D.
INVERT Coding
0 Not inverted
1 Inverted

Defines reaction of the device, if a fault is detected.

Coding
0 Value FSAFE_VAL_D is used as OUT_D
Status = UNCERTAIN-substitute value
1 Use of last stored valid OUT_D value
FSAFE_TYPE
Status = UNCERTAIN-last usable value
(if no valid value is available UNCERTAIN-Initial Value shall be used)
2 OUT_D has the wrong calculated value and status
Status = BAD-(*)
0 (*) as calculated

FSAFE_VAL_D Default value for the OUT_D parameter, if a sensor or sensor electronic fault is detected.

OUT_D is the output of the Function Block. The value is specified by the operator in MODE
OUT_D
Man.

For commissioning and test purposes the input value from the Transducer Block in the
SIMULATE_D Discrete Input Function Block DI-FB can be modified. That means that the
Transducer and DI-FB will be disconnected.

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3.5 Transducer Parameter Descriptions
TB Parameter Description

The BLOCK_OBJECT parameter is the first parameter of every block. It contains the
BLOCK_OBJECT
characteristics of the block e.g. block type and profile number.

A block has static block parameters that are not changed by the process. Values are
assigned to these parameters during the configuration or optimization. ST_REV shall be
incremented at least by one if at least one static parameter in the corresponding block has
been modified. This provides a check of the parameter revision. ST_REV shall be reset to
zero or incremented at least by one to indicate the change of static parameters in case of a
ST_REV
cold start (i.e. if FACTORY_RESET=1 is set). Additionally the ST_REV shall be increased
if a change of a table is accepted. The value of the static revision parameter may be used
by a configuration device to determine if a block parameter(s) stored in static memory (as
defined as 'S' in the parameter attribute table) has changed its value.
In case of an overflow ST_REV should be set to 1.

The tag description is a user-supplied description of the block. Every block can be
TAG_DESC
assigned such a textual tag description.

The STRATEGY parameter has a user-specified value. This assigned value can be used in
STRATEGY
configuration or diagnostics as a key in sorting block information.

The ALERT_KEY parameter has a user assigned value which may be used in sorting
ALERT_KEY alarms or events generated by a block. It can contain the identification number of the plant
unit. It helps to identify the location (plant unit) of an event.

The TARGET_MODE parameter contains desired mode normally set by a control

application or an operator. The modes are valid alternatively only, i.e. only one mode can
TARGET_MODE
be set at one time. A write access to this parameter with more then one mode is out of the
range of the parameter and have to be refused.

MODE_BLK This parameter contains the current mode, the permitted and normal mode of the block.

The parameter ALARM_SUM summarizes the status of up to 16 block alarms. For each
alarm, the current states, unacknowledged states, unreported states and disabled states
ALARM_SUM are maintained.
NOTE This feature is not fully supported by the actual profile. For this profile the
current state part of the alarm is used only.

COMMAND_SP Loop Current Command

FEEDBACK Loop Current Feedback

TEMPERATURE Temperature

Defines the positioner response to 4-20mA input signal or 20-4mA input signal.
INPUT_RANGE 0 Response to 4-20mA input signal
1 Response to 20-4mA input signal

Defines the characterics of the valve movements.

0 Linear characteristic
1 Equal percentage EQ 25%
VALVE_CHARACTERISTIC
2 Equal percentage EQ 50%
3 Quick opening
4 User set (with 17 points)

Defines that the user can make the desired characteristic by setting the valves at each
USER_SET
input siganl (with 17 points)

Defines adjustment of the valve opening

SPAN
(For example, 900 means that the valve is open 90%)

ZERO Defines adjustment of the valve closing (For example, 10 means that the valve is open 1%)

P_GAIN Defines the parameters for PID control (set automatically)

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I_GAIN Defines the parameters for PID control (set automatically)

D_GAIN Defines the parameters for PID control (set automatically)

Defines modification of PID control values set automatically.

0 Low : to set lower than the PID values
GROUP
1 Middle : PID values automatically set
2 High : to set higher than the PID values

SPEED Defines adjustment of the valve response speed.

Defines a more smooth valve movement.

SLOW_START 0 Off
1 On

CONTROL_LIMIT Defines a setting of the maximum value to control a coil (set automatically).

Defines a setting of the control value for a coil when reaching a target position of ±2%
GAP_CONTROL_LIMIT
(Gap limit = Control limit / 2)

Defines that the input signals within Deadband range are ignored.
DEAD
The default of the Deadband is 0.5% (def = 50)

FDGN Defines a valve control mode in case of a hard friction.

Defines a valve control mode.

0 Norm : For stanard valve
C/MD
1 Small : For small and low fiction valve
2 Hard : For big and strong fiction valve

SHUT Defines that the valve is kept closed by ignoring some input signals.

FOPN Defines that the valve is kept open by ignoring some input signals.

Defines the ourput signals (feedback signals).

OUT 0 4~20mA output signal
1 20~4mA output signal

Defines a spilt range control with 4-12mA input signal or 12-20mA input signal.
0 With 4~20mA input signal
SPLT
1 With 12~20mA input signal
2 With 4~12mA input signal

Defines a setting of two alarm limits.

ALARM ALARM 1L~1H : 0~10%
ALARM 2L~2H : 90~105%

Defines a setting of a scheduled valve movement

PST 0 Off
1 On

PST_TIME_INTERVAL Defines a setting of PST time interval.

Defines a moving stroke during PST

PST_COMMAND_SET
10 = 10%

Defines a measurement of the signal change per 1 second.

0 0.06%/S
1 0.12%/S
PST_RAMP_RATE
2 0.25%/S
3 0.5%/S
4 1%/S

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Defines a response waiting tiem of PST.
0 5s
1 10s
PST_RESPONSE_TIME
2 15s
3 20s
4 30s

Auto Calibration
0
1 Tunning Start
AUTO
2 Tunning Stop
3 Reset
4 Cold

COMMAND_SP_SCALE COMMAND SP SCALE

FEEDBACK_SCALE FEEDBACK SCALE

PV_D_1 This parameter contains the measured value and status available to the Function Block.

PV_D_2 This parameter contains the measured value and status available to the Function Block.

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