HC900 Process Control Utilities

User Guide

Doc. No.: 51-52-25-126

Revision: 10
Date: September 2013

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 About This Document
Abstract
The Process Control Utilities program operates on a PC with Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7. It lets you
view and monitor HC900 Process Controller control strategy configurations and view your Operator Interface menu,
screen and button configurations. It uses graphic symbols and line drawing connections to represent control
strategies. Completed configurations are loaded into the control system using a dedicated communication port in the
controller. Editing of configurations must be done with Process Control Designer software.

References
The following list identifies all documents that may be sources of reference for material discussed in this
publication.

Document Title Doc ID

HC900 Controller Technical Overview 51-52-03-31

Legacy HC900 Controller Installation and User Guide 51-52-25-107

HC900 Operator Interface User Guide 51-52-25-108

HC900 Process Controller Function Block Reference Guide 51-52-25-109

HC900 Process Controller Communications User Guide 51-52-25-111

900 Control Station For use with HC900 Process Controller 51-52-25-148
HC900 Process & Safety Controller User & Installation Manual 51-52-25-154
HC900 Process Controller Safety Manual 51-52-25-153

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Technical tips http://content.honeywell.com/ipc/faq

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Organization Phone Number

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1-800-525-7439 Service

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The following table lists those symbols that may be used in this document to denote certain conditions.
Symbol Definition

This DANGER symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This CAUTION symbol may be present on Control Product instrumentation

and literature. If present on a product, the user must consult the
appropriate part of the accompanying product literature for more
information.

This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if

not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY: Risk of electrical shock. This symbol warns the user
of a potential shock hazard where HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages greater
than 30 Vrms, 42.4 Vpeak, or 60 Vdc may be accessible. Failure to
comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

ATTENTION, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe precautions

for handling electrostatic sensitive devices

Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for connection of the protective

earth (green or green/yellow) supply system conductor.

Functional earth terminal. Used for non-safety purposes such as noise

immunity improvement. NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to
protective earth at the source of supply in accordance with national local
electrical code requirements.

Earth Ground. Functional earth connection. NOTE: This connection shall be

bonded to Protective earth at the source of supply in accordance with
national and local electrical code requirements.

Chassis Ground. Identifies a connection to the chassis or frame of the

equipment shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the source of supply in
accordance with national and local electrical code requirements.

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 Table of Contents
LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................ III

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ............................................................................................ IV

Abstract ........................................................................................................................................ iv
References................................................................................................................................... iv
Contacts ....................................................................................................................................... iv
Symbol Definitions ........................................................................................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................. VI

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Function Block Configuration development .................................................................................. 2
Hardware and software requirements ........................................................................................... 3
How To Use This Help .................................................................................................................. 4
What to Know Before You Start .................................................................................................... 5
Rack, Module, and Channel Assignments .................................................................................... 5
IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 7
Starting the Application ................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the PC to the Controller ............................................................................................. 8
USER INTERFACE ......................................................................................................... 9
User Interface Overview ............................................................................................................... 9
General Terminology .................................................................................................................... 9
File Browser Window .................................................................................................................. 11
Worksheet Toolbox Window ....................................................................................................... 12
Traceback Window ..................................................................................................................... 12
Watch Summary Window ............................................................................................................ 14
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 15
Menu Conventions ...................................................................................................................... 15
Selecting a Menu ........................................................................................................................ 16
Closing a Menu ........................................................................................................................... 16
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................. 16
File Menu .................................................................................................................................... 16
Edit Menu .................................................................................................................................... 19
View Menu .................................................................................................................................. 20
Monitor Menu .............................................................................................................................. 21
Recipes Menu ............................................................................................................................. 22
Window Menu ............................................................................................................................. 23
Help Menu................................................................................................................................... 23
Main Toolbar Functions .............................................................................................................. 23
Navigational Tools ...................................................................................................................... 25
Right Mouse Click ....................................................................................................................... 25
Keyboard Navigation................................................................................................................... 26
FILE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 29
Opening an Existing File ............................................................................................................. 29

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Saving A Configuration File ........................................................................................................ 29
Creating Other File Types ........................................................................................................... 31
Uploading a File from the Controller ........................................................................................... 31
Downloading a File to the Controller ........................................................................................... 32
Download Controller Firmware ................................................................................................... 34
Download Firmware Error Messages .......................................................................................... 36
File Properties ............................................................................................................................. 38
File Read Protection ................................................................................................................... 39
Write Protect a File ..................................................................................................................... 39
PC COMM PORTS AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 41
How to Manage PC Comm Ports and Connections .................................................................... 41
PC Network Port Set Up For Controller Access .......................................................................... 41
PC Serial Com Port Setup .......................................................................................................... 43
PC to Controller Connection Settings ......................................................................................... 44
Remote Loopback Test ............................................................................................................... 45
Remote Access ........................................................................................................................... 45
Communications Statistics .......................................................................................................... 46
WORKSHEETS OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 49
What is a Worksheet? ................................................................................................................. 49
Worksheet Category Tabs .......................................................................................................... 50
CONTROLLER WORKSHEET ..................................................................................... 51
Controller Worksheet Overview .................................................................................................. 51
Controller Configuration Toolbar ................................................................................................. 51
E-Mail Notification ....................................................................................................................... 52
Unlock the Worksheets ............................................................................................................... 53
DATA STORAGE.......................................................................................................... 55
Data Storage Overview ............................................................................................................... 55
Data Storage Conventions .......................................................................................................... 55
Data Storage Enable Conditions ................................................................................................. 58
How storage is enabled .............................................................................................................. 58
Three Levels of Enabling ............................................................................................................ 58
Storage Enable Conditions ......................................................................................................... 59
Data Storage Configuration Access ............................................................................................ 62
Create/Edit Data Storage File ..................................................................................................... 62
Trend Storage Configuration....................................................................................................... 63
Point Log Storage Configuration ................................................................................................. 64
Alarm/Event Storage Configuration ............................................................................................ 67
FUNCTION BLOCK INFORMATION ............................................................................ 69
Accessing Context Sensitive Help .............................................................................................. 69
Right Mouse Click ....................................................................................................................... 69

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UTILITIES WORKSHEET ............................................................................................. 71
Utilities Worksheet Overview ...................................................................................................... 71
Controller Utility Functions .......................................................................................................... 71
Set Controller Serial Ports .......................................................................................................... 73
Modbus RTU Master - Advanced Setup ..................................................................................... 74
Set Controller Mode .................................................................................................................... 77
Set Controller Network Parameters ............................................................................................ 77
Controller Identification ............................................................................................................... 78
Set Controller Time ..................................................................................................................... 80
Data Storage Utility ..................................................................................................................... 83
Back Up Controller Information ................................................................................................... 84
Restore Controller Information .................................................................................................... 85
Manually Write Database to Flash .............................................................................................. 87
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................. 88
Calibrate Modules ....................................................................................................................... 88
Calibrate CJ Temp ...................................................................................................................... 89
Calibrate AO Channel ................................................................................................................. 90
Restore Factory Calibration ........................................................................................................ 91
PPO Block Calibration Overview ................................................................................................ 91
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 91
Calibration Procedures ............................................................................................................... 91
SET POINT PROGRAMMING ...................................................................................... 95
Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................................. 95
What is a Setpoint Program? ...................................................................................................... 96
Setpoint Program Configuration Overview .................................................................................. 98
SETPOINT SCHEDULERS ........................................................................................... 99
Setpoint Scheduler Overview ...................................................................................................... 99
Setpoint Schedule Overview ....................................................................................................... 99
SEQUENCERS ........................................................................................................... 101
What is Sequence Control? ...................................................................................................... 101
Sequence Configuration Overview ........................................................................................... 101
RECIPES .................................................................................................................... 103
Recipe Overview ....................................................................................................................... 103
Recipes Menu ........................................................................................................................... 104
RECIPES (VARIABLES) ............................................................................................ 105
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 105
Recipe Attributes....................................................................................................................... 105
Recipe (Variables) Configuration Overview .............................................................................. 105
Create/Edit Recipe (Variables) File........................................................................................... 106
Recipe Pool............................................................................................................................... 107
Setup/Edit a Recipe in Pool ...................................................................................................... 107
Recipe Properties ..................................................................................................................... 108

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SETPOINT PROFILES ............................................................................................... 109
Create/Edit Setpoint Profile File ................................................................................................ 109
Setpoint Profile Pool ................................................................................................................. 111
Setup/Edit Setpoint Profile in Pool ............................................................................................ 111
Setpoint Profile Properties ........................................................................................................ 112
SETPOINT SCHEDULES ........................................................................................... 115
Create/Edit Setpoint Schedule file ............................................................................................ 115
Setpoint Schedule Pool............................................................................................................. 116
Setup/Edit Setpoint Schedule in Pool ....................................................................................... 117
Setpoint Schedule Properties ................................................................................................... 118
SEQUENCES .............................................................................................................. 119
Create/Edit Sequence File ........................................................................................................ 119
Sequence Pool.......................................................................................................................... 121
Setup/Edit Sequence in Pool .................................................................................................... 121
Sequence Properties ................................................................................................................ 122
ON-LINE MONITORING ............................................................................................. 125
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 125
Enter Monitor Mode .................................................................................................................. 126
Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode ........................................................................................... 127
Monitor Update Rate ................................................................................................................. 127
Monitor Toolbar ......................................................................................................................... 128
How Do I Start Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 129
Right Click Procedure in Monitor Mode .................................................................................... 129
Function Block Monitor Window ................................................................................................ 130
Forced Blocks Window ............................................................................................................. 132
How Do I Stop Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 133
Logic Flow ................................................................................................................................. 134
WATCH SUMMARY WINDOW ................................................................................... 141
Watch Summary Window .......................................................................................................... 141
DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................................... 149
Controller Diagnostics ............................................................................................................... 149
Controller Diagnostics Status Indications ................................................................................. 151
Rack Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 157
Rack Diagnostics: Power Supply .............................................................................................. 159
I/O Module Diagnostics Status Indications ............................................................................... 161
I/O Channel/Sensor Status ....................................................................................................... 162
Controller Ports Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 166
REPORTS ................................................................................................................... 179
Print Report ............................................................................................................................... 179
Print Report Preview ................................................................................................................. 183
Export Report ............................................................................................................................ 184

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MODBUS REGISTER ADDRESSES .......................................................................... 187
Modbus Register Map Overview ............................................................................................... 187
Fixed or custom map ................................................................................................................ 187
Fixed Map ................................................................................................................................. 188
Custom Map.............................................................................................................................. 190
REDUNDANCY ........................................................................................................... 193
Redundancy System Status Indicators ..................................................................................... 193
Redundancy Link Status Indicators .......................................................................................... 194
Lead CPU Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 195
Reserve CPU Status Indicators ................................................................................................ 199
Scanner 2 Link Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 199
INDEX ......................................................................................................................... 201

SALES AND SERVICE ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

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Features

Software Overview and Introduction

The HC900 recipe management, setup functions and routine maintenance activities are performed
using HC900 Process Control Utilities software on a PC operating with Windows™ 2000, XP, Vista or
Windows™ 7 Operating Systems.
Easy-to-use Windows™-based software, operable over Ethernet or via an RS232 port or modem
connection, simplifies routine setup operations. It provides advanced monitoring functions for debug,
uploads the complete, annotated graphic controller and operator interface configuration, and supplies
an array of printouts for enhanced documentation.
Once a configuration is installed into the controller and operator interface, the software may be used to
develop or change recipes, edit data storage schedules, monitor areas of the configuration to verify
proper operation, or perform calibration functions.

Features
• Configuration upload that includes graphic configuration to recreate the function block
diagram and OI assignments
• View OI data storage
• Configures recipes (Variables only), SP profiles, SP schedules, sequences with on-line
operation, provides easy file generation for media transfer to HC900 OI’s locally and file
management. Items are configurable only if not part of a configuration.
• Configuration partitioning using "Worksheets"
• Extensive monitoring tools including watch windows, concurrent detailed block parameter
windows, digital/logic power flow via color coding, live data at block pins, and a signal
traceback facility
• Windows™ 2000, XP, Vista SP2 support or Windows™ 7
• Use Ethernet or RS-232 to access controller
• Perform I/O Calibration
• Analyze Diagnostic Information
Worksheets
Worksheets are a logical partition of a configuration and selected by tabs that appear on the Main
Window.
A configuration is built using four main elements (or Worksheets) of configuration.
The configuration originator may apply additional security to specific worksheets to prohibit access to
proprietary operations while allowing other users to view unprotected worksheets or generate recipe
and data storage files.

Monitoring
On-line monitoring tools allow quick analysis of execution problems. These include:
• Multiple function blocks monitor access on a single display from multiple worksheets.
Most internal parameters are available for read/write. Major blocks such as PID, Setpoint
Programmer and Sequencers have dialog boxes to allow operation and test. Stored profiles
or sequences may also be selected on-line.
• User-selected Watch Window lists allow access to digital and analog I/O, Signal Tags, and
Variables (for write actions). A user-defined watch window provides custom association of
parameters for a debug session. Watch windows also allow write capability.

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Function Block Configuration development

• Logic power flow indication using color-coded soft wiring for digital connections to and
between block pins including signal tags and connectors
• Live data at block pins (analog floating point or digital status) on a complete block or pin
basis.
• Signal Trace-back, for any input to a block, for finding the signal sources for quick
identification of potential errors.
• A Forced Blocks window shows all forced outputs .
• Data update selection as fast as 250 ms.
The user-selected, dockable Watch Window lists and Signal Trace-back finds the signal sources and
provides a clear view of the configuration operation allowing quick identification of potential faults.
A FIND function allows location of multiple instances of specific tags, variables, and function blocks
across all worksheets. A right click on any signal tag also allows selection of a "Find Where Used"
listing for fast access to tag destinations and return to the tag source.
Configuration Download
Configuration download capability allows the user to re-install a configuration after system
maintenance or to install configuration changes made with HC Designer software.
Additional Software Functions
Documenting your configuration is supported through a variety printable presentation formats. A few of
these include a summary of the controller I/O, the graphic configuration diagram, function block
properties, recipe groups, setpoint profile groups, Operator Interface display and point selections,
among others.
Recipe/Data Storage File Generation
Recipes and data schedules may be created as files (via File New) for external file transfer to HC900
operator interfaces via storage media (floppy disk or ZIP disk) or for file management.
Reports
Documenting your configuration is supported through a variety of report formats. Each can be print-
previewed. A few of these include a summary of the controller I/O used, function block worksheet
selection (each page of diagram worksheet printed as 8.5 x 11" sheet), function block properties,
variable and tag parameters, Modbus addresses, Data Storage Settings, recipe listings, setpoint profile
listings, sequencer listings, setpoint scheduler listings, OI display groups, Alarm and Event Groups,
and controller setup.

Function Block Configuration development

You can double-click on a block and open a Properties page in which you can view the specific
parameters of that block.
Signal flow connections from icon to icon form the flow of the control strategy by using either softwire
connections or named tags to complete the controller configuration.
You can display up to 20 graphic diagrams, 1 page high by 20 pages wide. The completed diagram
may be printed on 20 pages of 8.5" x 11" paper. Completed configurations may also be saved on a
3.5" floppy disk and loaded into the controller through a 3.5" floppy disk drive in the operator interface
unit, thus eliminating the need for a direct connection of a PC to the controller.

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Hardware and software requirements

Hardware and software requirements

Specification Description
PC Requirements CPU: Pentium, 1 GHz minimum (2.5GHz recommended)
Operating System: Windows™ 2000, XP, Vista SP2, Windows™ 7
Display Color: Minimum resolution (256 color x 1024 x 768 resolution)
Pointing Device: Mouse, Trackball or compatible device
RAM: 64MB Minimum (512MB recommended)
Removable Disk Drive: CD Drive
Ports: RS232, Ethernet

System Interconnection
If connected to the controller through its RS232 Port using PC Port (COM1 - COM8)
Maximum Distance between Controller File and PC: 50 Feet
Cable Type: Standard 9 Pin null modemRS232
Cable Termination: 9-pin "D" connector·

If connected to the controller through its Ethernet Port:

Maximum Distance between Controller File and PC: 100 meters (368 feet) w/o repeaters
Cable Type: CAT 5 shielded twisted pair IEEE 802.3
Cable Termination: 10/100 baseT RJ45

Configuration: On-line Monitoring allows the user to test the developed configuration.

Modem Support
PC Interface: Supports Microsoft Windows™ Telephony API (TAPI) device independent modem
communications. Baud rate = 9600, 19200, 38400.
Controller Interface: Connects to the controller RS-232 configuration port. Some commercially
available modems with equivalent specifications to those validated should function with the HC900
controller. For validated Modems, see document 51-52-25-107 HC900 Controller and Installation
Guide.

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How To Use This Help

How To Use This Help

To request Help on any area of the application, use one of the following methods:
• HELP MENU
This is the last item on the menu bar. Choose a Help topic from the Help menu.
Help Topics
From the Help menu, click “Help Topics”. The Help Contents tab appears. This is a list of all
Help topics available including Menus, Configuration Parameters, and Toolbar. Selecting a
topic causes information about that topic to be displayed. If the information about a topic
exceeds the height of the window, a vertical scroll bar will be displayed.
About Honeywell Process Control Utilities
Copyright or version information about the application.

• RIGHT-CLICK FOR HELP TOPICS

Right-click on any Function Block to access topic help for that particular Block.
Help navigation
When you finish reading about a topic, you can choose one of the commands along the top of the help
window to navigate through the help system.

View the top-level Help Contents page.

Return to previously viewed information. When you choose the Back button,
you retrace your path through the help topics you have already viewed.

Prints Help topic.

Move forward one help screen.

Move back one help screen.

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What to Know Before You Start

What to Know Before You Start

Rack, Module, and Channel Assignments
The controller contains one or more racks. Each rack contains I/O modules and each I/O module
contains a number of channels. Each rack, module and channel is assigned a number in the
configuration that corresponds to a physical location in the installed racks.
Refer to the Honeywell Controller Installation and User Guide 51-52-25-107 for your Rack, Module,
and Channel addresses for I/O Function Blocks in the Function Block Diagram configuration.

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Starting the Application

Implementation
Starting the Application
When the application is started, the only viewable part is the File Browser .
Go to the Main Toolbar or the File Menu and select:

or NEW - Displays a "Choose a New File Type" dialog box with three tabs.
New Recipes:
Select the "Recipe" tab. On the tab, click on a radio button to select one of the following:
Recipes (Variables)
Setpoint Profile
Setpoint Schedule
Sequence
Click OK. The associated "Editor" dialog box will appear and a new "Opened Recipe File" is listed
in the File Browser. Refer to the specific Recipe type for specifics.
New Data Storage:
Select the "Data Storage" tab. On the tab, click on a radio button to create a new Data Storage
File
or

or OPEN. - Displays the "Open" dialog box.

From the "Files of Type" drop-down menu, select a file type.

Navigate to folder where the file is stored.

Click on the desired file name, then click "OPEN".
or

or Upload (Configuration) - The Upload File dialog box will appear. A temporary file name will
be place in the "File Name" box.
Check the current connection. This will indicate over which communications port the upload will occur.
Change the current connection, if necessary, prior to beginning the upload.
Press "START". The dialog box will show "Percent Complete".
The Uploaded Configuration File (.cde) will appear with a temporary file name.
From the "File" menu, select Save or Save As and enter a file name and path in the appropriate fields.
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 Connecting the PC to the Controller
The PC can be connected to the Controller by:
Direct Serial RS-232 connection
Modem connection via Remote Access.
Direct Ethernet connection
Networked Ethernet connection
For details refer to the HC900 Process Controller Installation and User Guide, document 51-52-25-107,
section "Connecting the HC900 Controller to a PC with the Process Control Designer Software."

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User Interface Overview

User Interface
User Interface Overview
The main components of the User Interface are:
Main Menu
Main Toolbar
Worksheet Window(s)
File Browser
Status Bar

General Terminology

Term Definition

Browser Defaults to the top left side of the Worksheet is a dockable window listing opened files.

It allows you to move quickly between files and worksheets.

Configuration A Configuration File contains a Control Strategy that you have created best suited for
Files your application. All Open Configuration Files appear in the Browser Window

Recipe File A Recipe File refers to one of 4 types of user files – a “Recipe” file consisting of
Variables only, a Setpoint Profile, a Setpoint Schedule, or a Sequence.

Data Storage File A Data Storage File contains a data storage schedule for loading at the operator
interface via storage media.

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 Term Definition

Function Blocks A Function Block is a unit of software that performs a set of operations on its Input
Signals and Function Block parameters and produces Output Signals. These output
signals can be configured as inputs to other blocks, whose output parameters can be
configured as inputs to other function blocks, and so on.

Main Window The Main Window contains Menus, toolbars and worksheet window plus other items
that help you navigate through the application.

Menu The Main Menu is a top-level menu for this application. You select (highlight) a menu
and then choose a command from the drop-down menu. Choosing the command
carries out the action.

Status Bar The status bar is located along the bottom of the window. It indicates information about
the current window, the time, the date, download, upload, monitoring and network
information. This status bar can be displayed or not displayed from the "View" menu.

Tab A configuration is built using three main worksheet types: Controller, Display, and
Function Blocks. Select the desired tab , located at the bottom of the configuration
window for type of worksheet.

There are also Tabs in the Function Block Diagrams that allow you to navigate around
the multiple FBD Worksheets.

Toolbox The Worksheet Toolbox, located on the lower left side of the Worksheet, is a dockable
window and lists all the function block by category separated by fast and normal scan
tabs at the base of the toolbox. You can drag and drop function blocks onto FBD
worksheets. A Configuration Tab lists all configured items. Click on any item to jump to
it.

Trace Window Helps you find problems with soft-wire and signal connections between
Function Blocks.
Watch Summary The Watch Summary window lets you monitor the following groups of data
Window from the controller: Signal, Variables, I/O. OI Display Groups.

Worksheet A Worksheet is a logical partition of a configuration. A configuration is built using three

main Worksheet) types: Controller, Display, and Function Blocks. A fourth worksheet
type )Utilities) included Maintenance functions for the controller.

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File Browser Window

File Browser Window

The File Browser is a dockable window listing
open configuration files, open Recipe files, open
Data Storage files and open Backup files.
It allows you to move quickly between open files
and worksheets.
Double-click on a worksheet in the browser and it
will make it the active view.
You can collapse or expand the tree and you
can enlarge or shrink the size of the window.
It can be enabled or disabled from
The main menu (VIEW),
Main Toolbar button, or
Right click on the FBD white space
(VIEW)
Right-click on a Configuration Name to close the
configuration or view the File Properties .
Right-click on the Controller worksheet to view
its properties. The "Controller's Identification"
dialog box will appear. You can view the
controller's name and the controller type and
revision.
Right-click on a Function Block Diagram
worksheet to view its properties.
Protected Worksheets will show a lock symbol
in the worksheet Icon.
Right-click on any open file name to close it.

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 Worksheet Toolbox Window
The Config tab shows all configured function
blocks being used in the active configuration.
Click on a folder to expand or collapse it.
Right-click on a configured function block for the
following options:
Properties – shows the properties of the block
Find – jumps to that block in the configuration
Execution Order – lets you change the
execution order of the block
Help

Traceback Window
Overview
This feature helps you find problems with soft-wire and signal connections between Function Blocks.
For Example:
If you are testing a configuration that you've built and want to know why a Digital Output is ON when it
should be OFF, you can search for the source of the Input Signal.
Traceback is useful for finding the analog or digital source signal.
Trace Window

Access the Trace Window from the Main Menu Toolbar

Or, from the View Menu on the main menu.

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Traceback Window

It is a dockable, sizeable window.

The Trace Window provides a list of all blocks/pins you have traced and lists :
Block ID
Tag Name
I/O Pin Name
Worksheet name
Trace Window Update
Each time you perform a Trace, the window will update with a new pair of block/pins.
The first item is the signal source, the second item is the signal destination.
Select any of the rows in the Traceback window to recall the diagram to display the selected
block.
The last trace is on the top of the list.
Right Mouse Click Procedure to Trace Signals
Select a Function Block of interest.
Right Mouse click on any INPUT pin.
Select "TRACE". Traceback will "find" the source of the connection you selected and refresh the FBD
view with that block visible (Highlighted) - even if the other side of the connection is on a different
worksheet.
The Output pin of the block (the signal source) will be displayed in RED.
From that block, repeat the traceback to another block and another block, etc.
Use the Traceback list to view your Traceback history.
You can clear the Trace List by pressing the bar at the top of the window.

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Overview

accesses the Watch Summary Window from the Monitor Toolbar

Or, the menu item "Watch Summary" from the Monitor Menu on the main menu.
This is a view of the Watch Summary Window. It is a Dockable (movable), sizable window.
[Press and hold the CTRL key down to prevent Docking when moving the window]

There are five tabs at the bottom of the window that lets you monitor the following groups of data
from the controller. Click on any of the tab titles below to view an example of the selected data for
that tab. All parameter listings may be sorted by column.

User Defined (Customized list of Variables, Signal Tags, Page Connectors)

Signals (can be filtered by type - All, Analog, Digital)
Page Connectors (can be filtered by type - All, Analog, Digital)
Variables (can be filtered by type - All, Analog, Digital)
I/O (can be filtered by type - AI, AO, DI, DO)
OI Display groups (Overviews, Panel Meters, Alarms, Trends, etc)

Docking and Undocking the Window

Double clicking in the Title Bar area of the Watch Summary Window will toggle its docked state. If
the window is docked, double clicking in the title bar area will undock the window.
If the window is Undocked
- double-clicking in the title bar area will dock the window at it last docked position
- Dragging the window to the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the main viewing area of the
application will dock the window at that location
[Press and hold the CTRL key down to prevent Docking when moving the window]

Hot Links
You can click on any I/O function block or Signal on the Controller Worksheet or any I/O function block,
Signal, or Variable in the Watch Window and that item will be located on the Function Block Diagram.
As you move the mouse over a HOT LINK, the text changes to Underlined Blue and the cursor
changes to a Hand.

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Status Bar

Writes or Forces
By clicking on the item in the Value column, you may write a value such as for a Variable or force a
value for an analog input or digital input. For I/O, a Forced column will indicate that the I/O point is
forced.

Status Bar
The status bar is located along the bottom of the application’s window. It indicates information about
the current window. It can be turned on or off in the "View" Menu.
Menu Item Description - The text string at the far left on the status bar gives a brief description of the
menu item in focus. If you pull down a menu list and position the cursor on a menu item this field will
describe the menu item.

Connected Field - To the left of the Page Number indicator are two fields that are visible when you
are in Monitor Mode. One indicates "Connected" and the other is a green LED that flashes when
communications is active between the PC and controller.
Worksheet Page Number -To the left of the Zoom indicator is a page number field. This will display
the page number of the current FBD Worksheet. It is blank for other worksheet types (Display,
Controller, and Utilities). There are scroll buttons to navigate through pages of the worksheet.
Zoom Level – indicates the level of Zoom active on the worksheet. (i.e 100%)
Active Keyboard Keys - Toward the far right, you will see indicators to alert the user that the Caps
Lock key on the keyboard is active , the NUM lock on the keyboard is active, or the SCRL (Scroll
Lock) key is active.

Menu Conventions
Menu conventions
The following menu conventions are used:
Menu Convention Meaning
Dimmed command You will not be able to use this command at the
current time.
(For example: You may need to select another item
before using this command.)
An ellipsis (...) following a command A dialog box will appear when you choose this
command. The dialog box contains options you need
to select before the command can be completed.
A check mark next to a command The command is in effect. When you remove the
check mark (by selecting the command), the
command is no longer in effect.
A key combination next to a The key combination is a keyboard accelerator
command shortcut for this command. You can use this key
combination to choose this command.
A triangle next to a command When you choose this command, a cascading menu
appears, listing additional commands.

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Selecting a menu
In this application, you select (highlight) a menu and then choose a command from that menu.
Choosing the command carries out the action.
To choose an item from a selected menu:
Mouse
Using the mouse pointer, point to the name of the menu on the menu bar, and click the left mouse
button. This opens the menu. To move directly to a menu item, drag the selection cursor down the
menu until the desired item is highlighted, then release the button.
UP/Down Arrow Keys
Press the "ALT" key to highlight the menu bar then use the UP/Down arrow keys on the keyboard to
select the item, then press "Enter".
Underlined Letter
If a name in the menu bar has an underlined letter you can press ALT and then type the letter that’s
underlined to open the menu.
For example: to open the FILE menu in the Process Control Utilities main window, press
ALT+F.

Closing a Menu
To close a menu:
• Click the menu name or anywhere outside the menu, or
• Press ESC to close the menu but remain on the menu bar so that you can make another
selection

Main Menu
The Main Menu is located across the top of the User Interface. The menus are:
File Menu
Edit Menu
View Menu
Monitor Menu
Recipes Menu
Window Menu
Help Menu

File Menu

Menu Selection Function

New Displays a "Choose a New File Type" dialog box with these
tabs:
New Recipes:
Toolbar:
Select the “Recipe” tab. On the tab, click on a radio

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File Menu

Menu Selection Function

Shortcut: CTRL+N button to select one of the following:

Recipes (Variables)
Setpoint Profile
Setpoint Schedule
Sequence
Click OK. The associated “Editor” dialog box will appear
and a new “Opened Recipe File” is listed in the File
Browser. Refer to the specific Recipe type for specifics.
New Data Storage:
Select the “Data Storage” tab. On the tab, click on a radio button
to create a new Data Storage File

Open … Displays the “Open” dialog box.

From the “Files of Type” drop-down menu, select a file type.

Toolbar:

Shortcut: CTRL+O

Navigate to folder where the file is stored.

Click on the desired file name, then click “OPEN”.
Opens files and converts UMC800 (*.FBD) configuration files.

Close Closes the active document window. It will also close a minimized
window if active. [It will not close an active dialog box.]

Save Saves the active configuration.

First time save displays the “Save As” dialog box.

Toolbar:

Shortcut: CTRL+S

Save As ... Displays the “Save As” dialog box.

Prompts user to name the active configuration and select the file in
which the file is to be stored.

Download Configuration Download transfers a saved configuration FROM the PC

TO the controller.

The Controller may be in either RUN or PROGRAM mode.

Upload Configuration Configuration Upload transfers a configuration FROM the controller TO

the PC including graphic function block pages, text annotations, stored
recipes/profiles/schedules/sequences, OI display assignments, OI data
storage setup. The uploaded file name, as a default, will include the
controller name, alias name (if assigned) and network name (if
assigned).

The Controller may be in ANY mode.

No configuration file is required to be opened prior to the Upload

Request

Upload… Opens the “Upload” dialog box that lists the type of recipes
available to upload.

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Click on a radio button to select one of the following:
Recipes (Variables)
Setpoint Profile
Setpoint Schedule
Sequence
Data Storage.
Upload transfers a recipe FROM the controller TO the
software.

Back up Controller… Saves a controller’s active configuration as a backup file with .cbk
extension. Similar to saving an uploaded configuration except that the
configuration and port settings are saved. You are prompted to specify
the comm. link settings for the controller to be backed up. Backup files
are read-only; to edit you must first save as .cde. See Back Up
Controller Information for more details.

Hang Up Modem When communicating with a controller via a Modem, select this to
disconnect the Modem from the controller.

Properties ... Displays the “File Properties ” dialog box.

Tabs allow user to view Configuration File properties, read

Configuration File Statistics (capacity usage).

Write Protect File ... Displays the “Add Write Protection” dialog box.
Can enter and confirm a password for the selected file.

Print Report Displays the "Print Report" Dialog box.

Lets you choose reports for printing from 5 different categories:

Controllers
Toolbar: Function Block Diagrams
Displays
Shortcut: CTRL+P Recipes
Alarms and Events

Print Report Preview Lets you choose a report preview (Print Preview) for printing from the 5
categories:
Controllers
Function Block Diagrams
Displays
Recipes
Alarms and Events

The selected report is displayed on the screen as it will look when

printed.

Export Report Lets you export reports as files in comma or tab separated format.

Print Setup ... Displays “Print Setup” dialog box.

Allows user to select printer, paper type, and orientation.

Most Recent Files Lists the most recent files that were open.

Exit Exits the application.

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Edit Menu

Edit Menu

Menu Selection Function

Worksheet Properties… Opens the "Worksheet Properties" dialog box. Allows you to view the
Title and Description of the worksheet. Type in a title (24 characters )
and description (32 characters) for your Worksheet -.

Unlock Worksheets Displays "Unlock Worksheets" dialog box. Enter password to unlock all
protected worksheets. Click on "Unlock".

Block and Tag Order Opens the " Block Execution Order" or the "Fast Block Execution
Order" dialog box to let you view block execution order.
Also available from FBD worksheet toolbar.

Select "Tag Order" to re-arrange the tags order for:

Alternator Operates
Device Controls
HOA Switches
Loops
Ramp Operates
Sequencers
SP Programmers
SP Schedulers
Stage Operates

Alarms Opens the "Alarm Group Configuration" dialog box. Lets you View
alarm groups .
Also available from FBD worksheet toolbar.

Events Opens the "Configure Event List" dialog box. Allows you to view
events.
Also available from FBD worksheet toolbar.

Modbus Register Map… Available for configuration revision 2.0 or higher. Lets you view but not
edit “Edit Modbus Register Addresses ” dialog box.

Trend Backfill Log Point Available for configuration revision 4.4 or higher. Lets you view but not
Selection select method for configuring points to be saved in the trend history
buffer.

Find Searches for an item on the "Find Item" dialog box. Select an item type
from the "Show" drop-down menu to search, then select an Item from
Shortcut: CTRL+F the "Item" drop down menu.
The Tag, Variable, or Function Block will be highlighted on the
Function Block Diagram.

Go To Displays the “Enter Page Number” dialog box and allows you to enter
the page number to which you want to go. (1-20)
Shortcut: CTRL+G

Options Options are:

Warning Level

Allows enable/disable of Open Input and Unassigned I/O warnings.

Click on Box to select.

Export Delimiter

Allows setting of export report’s default format (comma delimited or tab

delimited).

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Menu Selection Function

Toolbar Displays or hides the toolbar in the top of the Main window. Gray
box with √ mark indicates display.

Status Bar Displays or hides the status bar at the bottom of the Main
window. Gray box with √ mark indicates display.

File Browser Displays or hides the File Browser at the top left of the Main
window. Gray box with icon indicates display.

Trace Window Allows you to view the Traceback list.

Phone Book Opens the "Select the Number to Call" dialog box. Lets you add
and delete phone number on the list.

Network Device List Lets you setup a PC Network Port for interface to a specific
controller. See PC Network Port Set Up .

PC Serial Port Lets you setup up to 8 PC Serial Comm ports for interface to a
Setup specific controller. See PC Serial Com Port Setup .

Grid Displays or hides a Grid on the FBD Worksheet

Zoom Out Lets you Zoom in out to see more of a document.

Zoom levels of 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, and 150%.
Also available from FBD worksheet toolbar.

Zoom In Lets you zoom in to return items to normal size.

Zoom levels of 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, and 150%.
Also available from FBD worksheet toolbar.

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Monitor Menu

Monitor Menu

Menu Selection Function

Monitor Mode Enters or exits monitor mode. While in monitor mode, edits to the
configuration cannot be made. If entering monitor mode, selecting
this menu item opens the "Enter Monitor Mode" dialog box.

Monitor Toolbar The Monitor Toolbar toggles each monitor window.

Set Update Rate You can specify the monitor update rate that determines how often
data is collected from the controller during monitoring.

Watch Summary Window Toggles the Watch Summary Window that lets you view groups of
related data such as I/O and Signal Tags.

Controller Diagnostics Toggles the Controller Diagnostics Window that lets you view the
controller parameters and values.

Rack Diagnostics Toggles the Rack Diagnostics window that lets you view the Rack
Diagnostics, Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics(except C30 CPU) and
the I/O Module parameters and indicators.

Controller Ports Diagnostics Toggles the Configuration Port Diagnostics window that lets you view
the Configuration Port parameters and values.
Serial Port S1
Serial Port S2
Network Port
Expansion I/O Comm (except C30 CPU)
Host Connections
Peer to Peer Connections

Modbus Master Ports Toggles the Modbus Master Port Diagnostics window that displays the
Diagnostics status of the Modbus Master port.

Monitor Function Block Toggles the Function Block Monitor Windows that lets you monitor all
Shortcut: CTRL+M the parameters of the selected Function Block.

Forced Blocks Toggles the Forced Block Summary Window that lets you see all the
outputs that are being forced and permits release of the force condition
for a selected output.

All Function Block Windows Allows you toggle the function block windows that are open - On/Off.

All Pins Lets you toggle monitoring values (numeric or On/Off state) at any
input or output pin – Display or Hide.

All Monitor Windows Allows you toggle the Monitor windows that are open - On/Off.

Redundancy… Accesses Redundancy diagnostics.

Redundancy System

Redundancy Link

Lead CPU

Reserve CPU

Scanner 2 Link

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Accesses all recipe pools. To learn about the different recipe types read Recipe Overview.

Menu Selection Function

Allocate Recipe Allocates the controller's memory for the four recipe types.
Memory This is the number of recipes that can be stored in the
controller's four recipe pools. Recipes in these pools can be
loaded and run by Recipe Selection Blocks, Programmers,
Schedulers, and Sequencers. As recipe memory usage
increases, less memory is available for other parts of your
configuration (such as function blocks).
Setpoint Profiles… Setpoint Program (Profile) configuration provides a quick and
easy way to create, edit, and save different ramp/soak
(setpoint) profiles for the Setpoint Programmer (SPP) control
blocks in the configuration. This selection opens the Setpoint
Profile Pool dialog box and allows viewing, adding, editing,
and printing of Setpoint Profile details.
You can save the selected SPP item to a file; open a SPP file
and insert it into the pool; and download the selected SPP
item to a controller’s Setpoint Profiles pool.
Setpoint Schedules… Setpoint Schedule configuration provides a quick and easy
way to create, edit, and save different Setpoint Schedules for
the Setpoint Scheduler (SPS) control blocks in the
configuration. This selection opens the Setpoint Schedule
Pool dialog box and allows viewing, adding, editing, and
printing of Setpoint Schedules details.
You can save the selected SPS item to a file; open a SPS file
and insert it into the pool; and download the selected SPS
item to a controller’s Setpoint Schedule pool.
Sequences… Sequence configuration provides a series of inter-related
events used to start-up or shut-down a unit process, or a
series of timed and process measurement dependent events
that are executed to produce a final product. This selection
opens the Sequence Pool dialog box and allows viewing,
adding, editing, and printing of Sequence details.
You can save the selected SEQ item to a file; open a SEQ file
and insert it into the pool; and download the selected SEQ
item to a controller’s Sequence pool.

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Window Menu

Window Menu

Menu Selection Function

Cascade Arranges windows so that they overlap making it easy to select

a window.

Tile Horizontally Arranges windows side by side. Each window is visible and
none overlap.

Tile Vertically Arranges windows over and under each other. Each window is
visible and none overlap.

Arrange All Arranges configuration Icons when configurations are

minimized.

(Open window Lists all Function Block Diagrams, recipes, and data storage
designations) files that are open and checks the one that is active. Click any
file to display it.

Help Menu
MENU SELECTIONS
Help Topics
Calls up the top level Helps Contents page.
Selecting a Topic displays information about that topic. If the information about a topic exceeds the
height of the window, a vertical scrollbar will be displayed.
Selecting the Index tab lets you type in the first few letters of the word you are looking for.
Selecting the Find tab lets you search for specific words and phrases in Help topics, instead of
searching for information by category.
About Help
Displays copyright and software version, and user name and company name entered during software’s
installation.

ADDITIONAL HELP ACCESS

Right-click Help for Help Topics
Right-click on any Function Block to access topic help for that particular Block
Hotspots
When the cursor is over a hotspot area on an image, it turns to a hand indicating that when clicked
some sort of action occurs.

Main Toolbar Functions

Click on ICON to open a dialog box.

ICON Function Dialog Box Comments
New Displays a "Choose a New File Type" dialog box with these tabs.
New Recipes:
Select the "Recipe" tab. On the tab, click on a radio button to select
one of the following:

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Recipes (Variables)
Setpoint Profile
Setpoint Schedule
Sequence
Click OK. The associated "Editor" dialog box will appear and a new
"Opened Recipe File" is listed in the File Browser. Refer to the
specific Recipe type for specifics.
New Data Storage:
Select the "Data Storage" tab. On the tab, click on a radio button to create a
new Data Storage File
Open Displays the "Open" dialog box.
From the "Files of Type" drop-down menu, select a file type.

Navigate to folder where the file is stored.

Click on the desired file name, then click "OPEN".
Opens files and converts UMC800 (*.FBD) configuration files.
Save Saves the active configuration.
First time save displays the "Save As" dialog box.

Print Displays the "Print Report" Dialog box.

Lets you choose reports for printing from 5 different categories:
Controllers
Function Block Diagrams
Displays
Recipes
Alarms and Events
Help Topics Opens Help Topics Table of Contents and Help information screen.

File Browser Displays or hides the File Browser Window.

Traceback Displays or hides the Traceback Window.

Window
Monitor Mode Enters/Exits Monitor Mode and allows On-line Monitoring and Diagnostics.
When pressed, the active configuration is in the Monitor mode (and cannot
be edited). When not pressed, the active configuration is in the edit mode.
Upload Opens the "Upload File" dialog box. Press start to Upload file selected from
the controller.

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Navigational Tools

Navigational Tools
Navigational Tools available:
Main Menus and Main Window Toolbar
File Browser Window
Worksheet Category Tabs
Worksheet Toolbars (Controller, Display, Function Block Diagram, Utilities)
Find / Go To
Function Block Help (right mouse click on block)
Connection Traceback Window
Finding an Item on the FBD Worksheet
Hot Links
Keyboard Navigation

Right Mouse Click

Shown below are the right-click menus. See also Right Click In Monitor Mode.

Right Click On Function Block Object (not pins)

Help - Calls up Topic Help for Function Block selected
Execution Order
View Modbus Register Address
Properties
Right Click on Connected Function Block Input Pins
Trace
Right Click on Variable
Help - Calls up Topic Help for Function Block selected
Execution Order
View Modbus Register Address
Properties
Right Click on Signal Tag
Help – calls up help
Find Where Used – Opens Find dialog box. Lets you locate any and all places where the signal tag is
used.
View Modbus Register Address
Properties
Right Click on Page Connector
Help – calls up help
Find Where Used – Opens Find dialog box. Lets you locate any and all places where the page
connector is used.
View Modbus Register Address
Properties

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Execution Order
Fast Logic Order
Find
Go To
View (displays the view menu)
Properties [File]

Right Click On Function Block in Worksheet

Toolbox Configuration Tab
Properties [File]
Find
Execution Order
Help – calls up help

Keyboard Navigation

Press To
LEFT ARROW Scroll worksheet to the left
RIGHT ARROW Scroll worksheet to the right
UP ARROW Scroll worksheet up
DOWN ARROW Scroll worksheet down
END Go to the end of last page

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HOME Go to the beginning of first page

PAGE DOWN Go to the next worksheet page
PAGE UP Go to the previous worksheet page

CTRL+LEFT ARROW Go to the end of last page

CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Go to the beginning of first page
CTRL+UP ARROW Go to the top of the page
CTRL+DOWN ARROW Go to the bottom of the page
CTRL+PAGE DOWN Go to the next worksheet tab
CTRL+PAGE UP Go to the previous worksheet tab

Other keyboard functions

If necessary, you can use the standard keystroke conventions to move around.
ALT used together with the underlined letter in text labeling an object lets you select that
object.
TAB select next field or object in dialog boxes and configuration templates
SHIFT+TAB select previous field or object in dialog boxes and configuration templates
UP ARROW previous choice in the field
DOWN ARROW next choice in the field
ALT+DOWN ARROW opens a drop-down list box

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Opening an Existing File

File Management
Opening an Existing File

Select "Open" from Displays the “Open” dialog box. Drop-down the “Files of Type’
the File Menu… menu and select a file type.
or

from the Main

Toolbar

Shortcut: CTRL+O

Navigate to folder where the file is stored.

Click on the desired file name, then click “OPEN”.

or From the "File" menu, select one of the most recently opened
file listed above the "Exit" item.

Saving A Configuration File

To Save an Existing File
Step Action

1
Click SAVE from the FILE menu or from the Main toolbar.

2 If there are no unconnected inputs that need to be set to OFF or 0, and there are no I/O
blocks with unassigned I/O addresses, then the data is saved automatically, and the
rest of the steps may be skipped.

3 If there are unconnected inputs that have not been previously set to OFF or 0, and/or
there are I/O blocks with unassigned I/O addresses, the Process Control Designer will
notify you of the situation and ask if you want to see a list of unconnected inputs and/or
a list of unconfigured I/O blocks.

4 Click Yes to view the summary of unconnected inputs or unconfigured I/O blocks.

5 Click Log File to save the list to a text file, if required.

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Step Action

1 Click SAVE AS from the FILE menu. The Save As dialog box appears.

2 Type in the new file name in that field.

3 From the drop-down menu in the Save as Type field, select the configuration type
depending on the controller you have.

4 If there are no unconnected inputs that need to be set to OFF or 0 and no I/O blocks
with unassigned I/O addresses, the data is saved automatically and the remaining steps
can be skipped.

5 If there are unconnected inputs that have not been previously set to OFF or 0 and/or
there are I/O blocks with unassigned I/O addresses, the Process Control Designer
notifies you about the situation and prompts if you want to see a list of unconnected
inputs and/or a list of unconfigured I/O blocks.

6 Click Yes to view the summary of unconnected inputs or unconfigured I/O blocks.

7 Click Log File to save the list to a text file, if desired.

To Save a File as a Different Device or Revision (that is conversion)

Step Action

1 Select SAVE AS from the FILE menu. The Save As dialog box appears.

2 Type in the new file name in that field.

3 From the drop-down menu in the "Save as Type" field, select the configuration type and
revision that you wish to convert to.

4 If there are no unconnected inputs that need to be set to OFF or 0, and there are no I/O
blocks with unassigned I/O addresses, then the data is saved automatically, and the
rest of the steps may be skipped.

5 If there are unconnected inputs that have not been previously set to OFF or 0, and/or
there are I/O blocks with unassigned I/O addresses, the Process Control Designer will
notify you of the situation and ask if you want to see a list of unconnected inputs and/or
a list of unconfigured I/O blocks.

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Creating Other File Types

Step Action

Click Yes to view the summary of unconnected inputs or unconfigured I/O blocks.

Click Log File to save the list to a text file, if desired.

ATTENTION: If you convert a safety-enabled configuration to a non-safety configuration, then all

the safety worksheets in the configuration is converted to process worksheets. Conversely, if you
convert a non-safety configuration to a safety-enabled configuration, then a blank safety
worksheet will be added to the configuration.

Creating Other File Types

See sections for details.

Create/Edit Recipe (Variables)

Create/Edit Setpoint Profile

Create/Edit Setpoint Schedule

Create/Edit Sequence

Create/Edit Data Storage Settings

Back up Controller Information

Uploading a File from the Controller

Introduction
Upload transfers a file FROM the controller TO the PC. Uploadable files are configurations,
recipes, and data storage.
The Controller may be in ANY mode.
No configuration file is required to be opened prior to the Upload Request.

Uploading Configuration
From the "File Menu" select Upload Configuration, or click on the Upload icon on the Main

Toolbar ,or click on the Upload icon on the Utilities Worksheet Toolbar then select
"Upload Configuration".
The Upload File dialog box will appear. A temporary file name will be place in the "File Name"
box.
Under "Current CommLink Settings", select the port and address to communicate to a controller.
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The Uploaded File will appear with an automatic file name containing the controller name, its local
name (or alias), and the network it is on.
From the "File" menu, select Save or Save As and enter a file name and path in the appropriate
fields.

Uploading Recipe or Data Storage

From the "File Menu" select Upload... The Upload File dialog box will appear. A temporary file
name will be place in the "File Name" box.
Under “Current” CommLink Settings”, select the port and address to communicate to a controller.
Reference "Utilities Worksheet" for configuring the PC Ports.
Press "START".
Select a file type to upload. If uploading a recipe you’ll be asked to choose which recipe in the
controller’s memory to upload.
The dialog box will show "Percent Complete". When the upload is complete, the Uploaded File
will appear (with a temporary file name) in the editor for that file type.
From the "File" menu, select Save or Save As and enter a file name and path in the appropriate
fields.

Downloading a File to the Controller

Introduction
Once a control strategy—configuration file—is opened, Configuration Download transfers a
configuration FROM the PC TO the controller.
The Controller may be in either RUN or PROGRAM mode (not Run-Locked)
ATTENTION: You cannot download an HC900-C50 configuration to an HC900-C30 and vice
versa. You must first convert the configuration before doing a download. See “Converting
HC900 configurations ”.

Procedure
From the File Menu select "Open" or Upload a file* from the controller.
Select the file (.cde) that is to be downloaded.
The selected function block diagram will appear in the Active View window. Only the active file
window can be downloaded.
From the "File Menu" select Download or

click on the Download icon on the Main Toolbar ,or

click on the Download icon on the Utilities Worksheet Toolbar then select "Download
Configuration".
The "Download File" dialog box will appear. Check the Port and Address information for
correctness.
Press "START" to download the configuration to the configuration buffer.
The download will begin if the controller is in:PROGRAM mode or RUN mode.
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The dialog box will show "Percent Complete".

After the database tables have been transferred to a configuration buffer, select one of the
following commands to transfer from the buffer to the controller:
HOT START - the controller will use the new or updated configuration in RUN Mode.
During a Hot Start:
- Controller memory will not be re-initialized
- Outputs will be held at their current value.
- Controller will stay in RUN mode
There are two possible actions with a Hot Start.
- If the Hot Start will be completed within approximately 3 controller scan cycles, then
the Hot Start will proceed automatically.
- If the Hot Start requires longer than 3 controller scan cycles, a dialog box displays
a) the estimated duration of the Hot Start and b) options to initiate or cancel the Hot
Start.
COLD START - the controller will transition through normal PROGRAM-TO-RUN mode
transition
- Controller memory will be re-initialized
- Outputs will be turned off during re-start
- Controller will return to RUN mode
ABORT - the controller will disregard the new configuration and continue to use the
previous configuration.
The dialog box status line will state "Mode Change in Progress" then "Download Successful" when
completed.

Downloading in Run Mode

WARNING

While we provide application assistance personally, through our literature and the
Honeywell web site, it is up to the customer to determine the suitability of the
configuration in the application and the potential dangers of downloading a
configuration while running.

Downloading in RUN Mode has the potential to create a hazardous situation. Changes
to the configuration result in a short suspension of the control program followed by an
immediate execution of the new configuration. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure
that configuration changes will not result in a hazardous situation.

It is the user’s responsibility to assess this risk for his process. Failure to comply
with these instructions could result in death or serious injury to people and/or
property damage.

Downloading in Run Mode (Hot Start) is a means to make configuration changes and download
them to the controller without taking the process off-line.
It is intended for incremental changes to a running configuration, such as:
Adding and Deleting Blocks
Modifying block configuration parameters

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Adding OI displays, Data Storage
Adding Recipes, SP Profiles, SP Schedules, or Sequencers.
Adding, deleting, or modifying I/O (DI, DO, AI, AO).
IMPORTANT: If you intend to make a set of changes to a running configuration and wish to
preserve the context of the current configuration parameters you should perform an upload
from the controller first to assure that you have the current configuration, make the
incremental changes, and then download.

Cautions
Configuration Change Transfer
Once the HOT START button is depressed, the configuration will be updated with the new
changes. Note: During the time period required to perform the Hot Start, the controller will
suspend the execution of its function blocks and hold its outputs at their current value. If you
select Hot Start and the Hot Start will take longer than approximately three controller scan cycles,
a popup window appears:

If this time period is acceptable, click Yes to begin the Hot Start. If this time period is not
acceptable, press No.

Configuration Parameters
All Configuration Parameters are set to the value or state in the .cde file following a
download. For example: Tuning constants could be over written by a Download while in Run
Mode. The tuning constants are considered part of the configuration. If you DO NOT first
upload the present configuration, you will overwrite the active parameters with the values in the
configuration that are downloaded. The new download is an all or nothing proposition.

Data Storage Schedule

Assuming changes have NOT been made to an OI data Storage Schedule, the data storage will
be interrupted only as long as it takes to transfer the configuration changes.

Download Controller Firmware

Background
Code download provides a mechanism to upgrade the firmware in your HC900 Process Controller to a
newer version without the need to replace the CPU card. This can be useful if you wish to upgrade
your controller to take advantage of new features and functions as they are introduced, or in the event
that a software bug requires field repair.
Getting Started
Before you begin the download there are a few things you need to be aware of.
• Code Download can take from a couple of minutes using Ethernet to over one hour if using a
Modem. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you do not start the code download
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thunderstorms.
• The code download function is only available through the HC900 Process Control Utilities
program connected to the controller via the CONFIGURATION port or Ethernet port on the
HC900. Use the Utilities Worksheet to do the download.
• The controller will not allow the controller firmware download to begin if the battery is bad.
• Code download will destroy the configuration database in the controller. Therefore, before
code download is started, either upload the configuration file via the operator interface and
save on floppy, or upload and save to your PC via the software’s Utilities Worksheet.
Controller Firmware Files
Install these three files in the same directory:
Controller File Version of file .CPU
Scanner File Version of file .SCN
Loader File Loader.S19
To obtain these files, go to http://content.honeywell.com/ipc/faq, Modular Control Systems, HC900.
Version 1.03 or later must be used. It is recommended that both the controller and scanners be
upgraded together.
Controller Mode
Before starting the Controller Firmware Download, switch the controller to "Program Locked" or
"Program" mode. Program Locked offers more security by requiring a key to change the mode switch
position. See set controller mode.
Download Procedure
Step Action

1 Backup the controller configuration either by uploading to floppy disk on the operator
interface, or uploading and saving via the Process Control Utilities.

2 Make sure the controller’s mode switch is in "Program" (locked) or "Run/Prog" position.
If the switch is in "Run/Prog" position, go to set controller mode display and change
mode to Program.

3 In Process Control Utilities select the Utilities Worksheet tab.

Controller Module
4 From the "Controller Utilities Functions" select "Download to Controller".

On the sub-menu, select "Controller Firmware", then "Controller Module".

5 Use the "Look in:" drop down list in the "Open" dialog box to select the drive and folder
you placed the files in.

6 Select and open the file "Version.CPU" displayed in the file list box.

7 Select the "Port" and "Address" on the "Download File" dialog box.

8 Click on the "Start" button in the "Download File" dialog box. The download will start,
and progress is displayed. The download itself will take a few minutes, depending on
the Port type and connection.

9 A "Download Succeeded" status will be displayed in the "Download File" dialog box.

If a failure is detected, an error message will appear in the Status section of the
"Download File" dialog box. See "Error Messages" for a list of possible messages and
resolutions. Also see Failure Modes.

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Scanner Module
10 From the "Controller Utilities Functions" select "Download to Controller".

On the sub-menu, select "Controller Firmware", then "Scanner Module".

11 Use the "Look in:" drop down list in the "Open" dialog box to select the drive and folder
you placed the files in.

12 Select and open the file "Version.SCN" displayed in the file list box.

13 Select the "Port" and "Address" on the "Download File" dialog box.

14 Click on the "Start" button in the "Download File" dialog box. The download will start,
and progress is displayed. The download itself will take a few minutes, depending on
the Port type and connection.

15 A "Download Succeeded" status will be displayed in the "Download File" dialog box.

If a failure is detected, an error message will appear in the Status section of the
"Download File" dialog box. See "Error Messages" for a list of possible messages and
resolutions. Also see Failure Modes.

16 Restore the configuration from the backup copy you previously made.

Failure Modes
If there is a download failure indication on the "Download File" dialog box:
• DO NOT cycle the controller power and DO NOT remove the battery.
• Check the physical connections.
• Check for power failures.
• Restart the download from the beginning.

Download Firmware Error Messages

This is a list of possible error messages that could be displayed as the result of a Download Firmware
failure:
Error Message What to do

Instrument must be in PROGRAM Put controller in program lock mode before starting
LOCK mode to perform this operation code download.

Instrument's battery missing or dead Replace controller battery before starting code
download.

Missing loader binary file Could not open the loader file. Make sure the
“loader.s19” file is in the same directory as the
firmware file to be downloaded.

Could not open firmware update file Make sure the firmware file is present in the
directory selected.

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Error Message What to do

Programming is not required, the The version in the controller matches the version
downloaded version matches the code that was downloaded.
in the controller

The downloaded file is corrupted The firmware file was bad. Replace the firmware
file

Failed to complete file transfer Could be caused by communication loss or

controller power failure. Restart code download
again.

Controller is not responding, code Could be caused by communication loss or

download failed controller power failure. Restart code download
again.

Failed to put instrument into loader Could be caused by communication loss or

transfer mode controller power failure. Restart code download
again.

Failed to get controller status Could be caused by communication loss or

controller power failure. Restart code download
again.

Unexpected controller mode. Code Could be caused by communication loss or

download will abort. The controller will controller power failure. Restart code download
now reset again.

Failed to get expansion rack status Could be caused by communication loss or

controller power failure. Restart code download
again.

FLASH erase failure. Replace the The controller has a hardware problem. Replace
controller card the controller card.

FLASH programming failure. Replace The controller has a hardware problem. Replace
the controller card the controller card.

FLASH memory failure. Replace the The controller has a hardware problem. Replace
Controller card the controller card.

An incomplete code download has been A previous code download was aborted or failed.
detected. Do not remove controller Code download will proceed using the selected
power! Removing controller power file.
could result in damage to the scanner
card(s)

An incomplete code download has been A previous code download was aborted or failed.
detected. Code download will proceed Code download will proceed using the selected
using the selected file file.

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No scanner racks detected Most likely cause is no expansion racks connected

to the main controller. It can also be caused by a
failed scanner card. If a scanner is properly
connected to the controller and this message is
displayed, replace the scanner card.

“Rack 1: SUCCESS, Rack 2: FAILED" Completion report for scanner code download.
There should be a SUCCESS status for each card
connected to the main controller rack. A FAILED
status could be caused by a communications
problem between the main controller rack and the
scanner racks or by a failed scanner card. Restart
code download again.

File Properties
Lets you view the title and author of the file as well as view the file statistics (Number of Blocks,
Inputs, and other items).
From the Process Control Utilities Window File menu, select “Properties”. Or in the File Browser
Window right-click on an open configuration.
The “File Properties” dialog box will appear.
Select a tab:
General
Title and Author.
Read only: Path and file name, Date created and Last Modified, Schema #, Device information (CPU
type, Revision number)
Statistics

Shows usages and capacities for all items in the configuration. Asterisk * indicates there is no specific
limit for this item, its limit is determined by available memory.

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File Read Protection

Cycle Time and Fast Cycle Time increase (slow down) as the following increase: CPU % Used, Fast
CPU % Used, Dynamic Memory, Config Memory. Also, extensive use of Free Form Logic blocks (as
opposed to equivalent gate logic) can substantially increase Fast Cycle Time.
Be aware that deleted function blocks consume memory; this memory can be made available by
defragmenting.
"Read Protection" - Indicates current protection.
"Worksheet Protection" - Indicates current protection.

File Read Protection

Protected files are password protected. You will be prompted for a password to open them.

Write Protect a File

Introduction
Optional configuration File Write protection is provided. This feature makes use of the disk general file
"Read Only" attribute. All the files default to "No Protection". When set to "Read Only", the file is Write
Protected, which means it cannot be over written or deleted.
Select "Write Protect File" from the FILE menu.
Use the Check Box on the dialog box that appears to turn the attribute On (selected) or Off
(deselected).

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How to Manage PC Comm Ports and Connections

PC Comm Ports and Connections

How to Manage PC Comm Ports and Connections
The middle and lower portions of the Utilities Worksheet contain the PC Comm Ports and Connections
functions.
Setting up your PC Comm Ports consists of the following functions:
PC Network Port Setup
PC Serial Comm Port Setup
PC to Controller Connection Settings
Remote Loopback test
Remote Access
Communications Statistics

PC Network Port Set Up For Controller Access

The software lets you setup a PC Network Port and up to 8 PC Serial Comm ports for interface to a
specific controller (serially via the controller’s RS-232 configuration port or over a network via the
controller’s Ethernet port, accessed by its IP address). You will need an Network Interface Card (NIC)
in your PC for network connection. If there is a Modem on your PC, a symbol will appear on one of the
Serial comm ports buttons.

Setting Up a Network Port

Click on the Network Port setup button

The Network Port Dialog Box will Open

To ADD a Network Port:
Click on ADD and enter the properties in the
Device IP Address fields.
To EDIT a Network Port:
Click a device, click on EDIT and enter the
properties in the Device IP Address fields.
To Delete a Network address:
Click on a device in the Network address list, then
click Delete button. The address will be deleted.
To do a Loopback test for a specific address
Click on the Loopback button.

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MORE>> button at the bottom of the "Network
Port Properties" dialog box.
Number of Retries before Abort - Enter a
decimal value
Retry Delay - Enter a value in milliseconds
Timeout - Enter a value in milliseconds
Note: It is not recommended that you set the
values lower than those shown in the dialog
box, since it may cause some communications
operations to fail.
Press Reset button to reset these fields to
their default values

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PC Serial Com Port Setup

PC Serial Com Port Setup

The software lets you setup a Network Port and up to 8 Serial Comm ports. If there is a Modem on
your PC, a symbol will appear on one of the Serial Comm Ports buttons. See Setting up a Serial Com
Port with a Modem.

Setting Up a Serial Comm Port

1. Click on the Serial Comm Port setup button.
When there is no port Icon above the comm
port name, the port is currently disabled.

2. The "Serial Comm Port Properties" Dialog

Box will Open
Click the 'Enable Port" box
Manually select a Baud Rate from the
"Speed" drop-down menu, or if a controller is
currently connected to the ports, press the
"Detect" button to detect the controller's
RS232 baud rate.
Click OK.
Note: The controller’s serial port can be set Note: The serial comm ports are configured to default to
for either RS232 or RS485 operation (by Honeywell ELN protocol, If a user configures a serial port
means of DIP switches on the CPU card). If to use Modbus RTU (slave) protocol, the Serial 232 box
the Detect process runs through all of the may be checked for HC Designer to communicate via this
baud rates rapidly without appearing to protocol.
actually check each baud rate, there may be
a mismatch between the PC’s serial port type
and the controller’s serial port type. If this
behavior occurs, make sure that the DIP
switches on the controller’s CPU card are set
correctly. The factory settings are RS232 for
Serial Port S1 and RS485 for Serial Port S2.

3. The Serial CommPort Button will now show

an icon indicating that the port has been set
up.

4. For Advanced Network Setup, click on the

MORE>> button at the bottom of the "Serial
Comm Port Properties" dialog box.
Number of Retries before Abort - Enter a
decimal value
Retry Delay - Enter a value in milliseconds
Timeout - Enter a value in milliseconds
Note: It is not recommended that you set
the values lower than those shown in the
dialog box, since it may cause some
communications operations to fail.
Press Reset button to reset these fields to
their default values.

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Modems must be "Installed" in MS Windows™.

Click on the Serial Comm Port Setup button that

contains an image of a Modem

The "Serial Comm Port Properties" Dialog Box will

Open
Click the 'Enable Port" box
There is NO Baud selection because the speed is
determined by the controller's modem.
Click OK,

For Advanced Network Setup, click on the MORE>>

button at the bottom of the "Serial Comm Port
Properties" dialog box.
Number of Retries before Abort - Enter a decimal
value
Retry Delay - Enter a value in milliseconds
Timeout - Enter a value in milliseconds
Note: It is not recommended that you set the
values lower than those shown in the dialog box,
since it may cause some communications
operations to fail.
Press Reset button to reset these fields to their
default values.
For Telephony Settings, click on the MORE>> button
at the bottom of the "Serial Comm Port
Properties" dialog box.
Click on a radio button to select one of the
following two options:
No Timeout - No timeout is performed and the
application will stay connected until you Hang Up
Connection Timeout - Enter in the active field (in
minutes) how long the application will leave the
line open before hanging up automatically.
The Modem will hang up if there is no
communications activity for this amount of time.

PC to Controller Connection Settings

After setting up your PC Network and PC Serial Comm Ports:

Select a Port from the drop-down

menu

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Remote Loopback Test

If you selected "Network" Select the

Address of the controller from the drop-
down menu.

You can run a loopback test

You can view and reset the

communications statistics

Remote Loopback Test

Remote Loopback tests the connection between the PC and the Controller.
Running the test

Click on the Loopback icon on the Utilities Worksheet Window. . The "Remote Loopback Test" dialog box
will appear.

Click "SEND". The Status line will read:

Instrument Responded Correctly, or
Instrument did not Respond - check the connections

Click "Close".

Remote Access
Overview
The Process Control Utilities software supports Remote Controller Access via dial-up modem. An
external modem is required at the controller and is connected to the standard RS 232 configuration
port.
If a modem is already installed on the PC the Process Control Utilities will notify you that it exists.
Remote Access functions include on-line monitoring Live Monitor - Overview, Uploading and
Downloading Configurations.

Procedure
Click on the Utilities tab.
Click on a Comm Port, under PC Port Setup, that indicates a Modem.

The Serial Comm Port Properties dialog box opens,

Click on the "Enable Port" box.

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will appear next to the Statistics button.

Click on this icon and the "Select the Number To Call" will appear.
To Hang Up a call, select “Hangup Modem” from the File Menu in the Main Menu. A message will
ask you to confirm that you want to hang up.

Communications Statistics
The "Statistics" button on the "Current PC to Controller Connections Settings" will launch the
"Communications Error Summary" dialog box. The summary statistics are shown below:

See the table below for corrective action for each communication error.
Click on "Reset" to change the statistics to "0".

Error Reason
Number of Comm Attempts Count of messages sent down to a Controller
Receive Overrun Errors A count of Controller response messages that were longer than expected. Make
sure you have the latest version of HC Utilities and that it is compatible with the
Controller version. Contact Technical Support if the problem continues.
API Errors The number of Application Errors are typically errors reported by the Controller.
Common reasons for this error:
Instrument responded to the wrong message. Check that there isn’t more than
one device with the same IP or Modbus address trying to communicate with the
Controller.
Controller communication port is in use by other device(s).
Instrument responded with an error code. Take note of any error message dialog
boxes that may popup while communicating with the Controller (e.g. While
Monitoring). Attempt any corrective action based on the reported errors.
Contact Technical Support if the problem continues.
Link Errors Count of messages that could not be interpreted by HC Utilities. Typically these
occur when the response message contains garbled data. Check physical
connections between the Controller and the PC. If you are using a modem or a
serial cable, this error may be the result of "line noise".

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Physical Errors Count of hardware type errors. These typically occur when the Controller
doesn’t respond. Check cable and other hardware connections. If using a
modem or a serial cable, verify the cable connections and baud rates of all
pieces.

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What is a Worksheet?

Worksheets Overview
What is a Worksheet?
A Worksheet is a logical partition of a configuration file. Worksheets can be further categorized by
function into 6 main categories. Each category is assigned a tab in the worksheet category tab control
that makes up the main Worksheet Window of a configuration. There are restrictions on the number of
individual worksheets that can exist in a given category and not all categories are available to all
controller types and revisions of controller firmware. Below are the different worksheet categories:
Controller Worksheet Displays the configuration of I/O modules
1 per configuration
Operator Panel Worksheet Display and configure Operator Interface displays
(Also referred to as Display 1 per configuration
Worksheets) Not available in revision 6.0 and above
Function Block Diagram Worksheets Display and configure control logic
(This category is sub-divided into)
Process Worksheets 20 per configuration (for C30, C30S, C50, C50S)
40 per configuration (for C70, C70S, C70R, C75, C75S)
Safety Worksheets 20 per configuration (for C30S, C50S)
40 per configuration (for C70S, C75S)
Only available for SIL-compliant controller types
Only available in revision 6.0 and above
Modbus Map Worksheet Only available in revision 4.0 and higher configurations
using a Custom Modbus Address Map
1 per configuration
Utilities Worksheet Provides access to a variety of maintenance functions for
the controller
1 per configuration

Each Worksheet may have full or restricted access (Worksheet Protection).

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A configuration is organized into categories shown as tabs at the bottom of the Main window:
Controller
Display
Function Blocks (may also be shown as “Process” or “Safely”)
Modbus Map Worksheet – (1 per configuration. Visible only when using a Custom Modbus
map)

An additional tab, Utilities, is provides access to a variety of useful functions that interact with the
controller.

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Controller Worksheet Overview

Controller Worksheet
Controller Worksheet Overview
There is one worksheet for the configuration. It displays the I/O in all configured racks.
Toolbar
The Controller Worksheet has a Toolbar to launch dialog boxes to configure:
Print Worksheet- Prints the I/O Summary as viewed on the worksheet.
Controller Identification - Shows the controller name. It will be displayed on the Operator
Interface used for Peer Communications (16 characters).
Controller E-Mail Notification
Unlock Worksheets
I/O Summary
A summary of each addressed I/O point (as well as unassigned I/O points) in the configuration
indicates:
• Rack/Module/Channel

• Block ID - a hot link when clicked finds the I/O block on the Function Block Diagram

• Engineering Units and AI Input range

• Signal Tag of primary output pin (if present) a hot link when clicked finds the signal tag on the Function
Block Diagram

• Signal Descriptor of primary output pin (if present)

This assignment summary is built and updated dynamically on the worksheet body. It can be printed
from the toolbar Icon.

Controller Configuration Toolbar

Click on ICON to open a dialog box.
ICON Function Dialog Box Comments

Print Click to open the standard Print dialog box.

Worksheet
Fill in appropriate fields

Printed Output is the I/O Summary as viewed on the worksheet.

To display each page, as it will look when printed, click Print Report Preview on
the File menu.

Controller Click to open the Controller Identification dialog box.

Identification
Also indicates controller type and revision. (read only)

E-Mail Click to open the E-Mail Notification dialog box.

Notification
Two Tabs on Dialog Box:

General -
FROM name displayed for convenience (read only) and SUBJECT information -
31 character configurable text.

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 To List - up to 3 configurable E-Mail addresses. For each Email address check
an Alarm/Event priority

See "E-Mail Notification"

Unlock Click to open the "Unlock Worksheets" dialog box. Enter a password and click
Worksheets "Unlock" to unlock all worksheets.

E-Mail Notification

opens the E-Mail Notification dialog box. It lets you view up to three E-Mail addresses
per controller configuration for Alarm and Event notification.
There are two tabs on the dialog Box.
General Tab
FROM The Controller name is configured by the builder of the Configuration file
[Read Only]

SUBJECT Event Subject (up to 31 characters)

Alarm Subject (up to 31 characters)

To List Tab -
3 configurable E-Mail addresses.(32 characters per addresses)
Each Email address has checked the Alarm/Event priorities you want the E-mail address to receive.

Events do not have multiple priorities like alarms because they are considered at a priority lower than all
alarms.

Alarm priorities were set during "Alarm Group Configuration" under "Alarm Details"
2 = Low Priority Alarm
3 = Medium Priority Alarm
4 = High Priority Alarms
5 = Emergency Alarm

The priority of an event is always indicated as "1" - (see Event Configuration)

Attention: See "Set Controller Network Parameters" and follow the wizard to set up a SMTP mail
server IP Address.

Examples:
[email protected] receives only priority 5 Alarms
(only the check box for "5" is checked

[email protected] receives all Alarms and Events

(all 5 boxes are checked)

[email protected] receives only Events

(only check box for "1" is checked)

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Unlock the Worksheets

Unlock the Worksheets

opens the "Unlock Worksheets" dialog box.

Enter the password in the field and then, press "UNLOCK".

How to add/change worksheet protection.

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Data Storage Overview

Data Storage
Note: This section does not apply to the 900 Control Station.

Data Storage Overview

The Data Storage feature provides background storage of process information on a storage device for
analysis by an off-line computer equipped with Honeywell data analysis software.
Data stored files can not be reviewed from the operator interface. The instrument can support both
continuous and discontinuous (batching) modes of the following storage types:
Trends - Two Trend groups of up to 12 points each can be stored. Floppy disk capacity for
trends is inversely proportional to the number of trend points and the storage time interval (that
is, the time between trend samples). For example, when storing 2 trend groups of 12 points
each at a storage interval of 2 seconds, the storage device will be filled in a few hours.
Conversely, when storing 1 trend group of 3 points at a storage interval of 30 minutes, the
storage device could take several months to be filled.
Point Log (unit data samples) - A point log file to take a "snapshot" of process data for up to 12
points is also provided. Point log samples can be scheduled to occur at a user-specified time
synchronized to the controller’s Real Time Clock (RTC) or by a digital event in the controller.
The maximum sample rate for point log data is 60 seconds per sample. The Point log file has a
maximum capacity of between 2000 and 5000 records per file.
Alarms - Alarm recording is available to store on and off alarm actions. Alarm data includes the
point tag, a 16-character point description, and the time and date of alarm occurrence. The
Alarm file has a capacity of between 150 and 1500 records per file.
Events - Digital event recording is also available to store on and off transitions of digital events
in the controller. Event data includes the point tag, a 16-character point description, and the time
and date of event occurrence. An Event file has a capacity of between 150 and 1500 records
per file.
Setpoint Programs/Schedules, instrument configurations, recipes, variables, diagnostics, and
calibrations are not part of the Data Storage feature.
Associated Information
Data Storage Conventions
Data Storage Enable Conditions
Data Storage Configuration

Data Storage Conventions

Storage Modes
Trends, Point Log, and Alarms/Events can be stored in Continuous or Batch modes. In addition,
Point Log can be stored in On Command mode.

Mode Description
Off No data will be collected
Continuous Data is sampled at the storage interval
Batch Data is sampled at the storage interval, but also a Batch Enable Signal separates the
sampled data into numbered batches. Batch #1 begins when the Batch Enable
Signal turns on, and ends when the signal turns off. Batch #2 begins when the Batch
Enable Signal turns on, and ends when the signal turns off, etc. No batch mode data
is collected while the Batch Enable Signal is off. The Batch Enable Signal does not
affect data being stored as Continuous or On Command.
On Command Point Log data is sampled on each off-to-on transition of the Point Log Enable Signal.

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When data storage is enabled, samples are taken at regular intervals known as the storage intervals.
These intervals can be from a few seconds to 30 minutes. Each data type has its own storage interval.
For example:
Trends can be stored using one interval (like 5 seconds),
Point Log using another interval (like 10 per day), and
Alarms/Events (stored as they occur).
Or, they can all use the same interval. It depends on how data storage has been
configured.
In Continuous and Batch modes, the storage interval determines how often data is sampled and
stored:
For trends, data is first sampled when storage is enabled and again at equally spaced intervals
thereafter. For example, if trend storage is enabled at 2:03 p.m. and the interval is 10 minutes,
trend storage occurs at 2:03, 2:13, 2:23, etc. until storage is disabled.
For Point Log, data is first sampled after storage is enabled but not until the programmed Start Time.
Data is sampled at equally spaced intervals after the Start Time. For example, suppose the Start
Time is 3:00 p.m. and the storage interval is 10 minutes. If storage is enabled at 2:03 p.m., the first
sample will occur at 3:00 and every 10 minutes thereafter. If storage is disabled at 3:35 and
enabled at 3:42, storage will resume at 3:50. Notice that the interval is synchronized to the Start
Time.
Alarm/Events are logged on occurrence with time and date (No interval)
In On Command mode for Point Log, there is no storage interval or Start Time. A single sample of
Point Log data is taken when the Point Log Enable changes from off (disable) to on (enable).

How Storage is Enabled

Data collection may be started through key actions from the operator interface keyboard or from digital
status signals from the controller. An "S" in the status line of the operator interface display indicates
active storage. [For detailed information refer to Data Storage Enable Conditions]

Disk Capacity
The disk capacity (in time) is calculated and displayed once all storage initialization is complete. This
eliminates the need for manual calculations and gives the operator the exact duration of the disk. All
file types in the data storage feature may be configured to stop collecting data when the file is full or to
continue in a circular storage mode (roll-over) where the oldest data is discarded as new data is
collected. When roll-over is not selected, a disk full warning indication is provided in the status line of
the display. The configurator, as required, may change the percent full limit. A storage buffer in the
operator interface allows changing the disk media without the loss of process data.

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Data Storage Conventions

File Extensions
The following File Extensions are used for the HC900 Controller’s Data Storage output files:
LNT for Trend Files
LNP for Point Log Files
LNA for Alarm Files
LNE for Event Files

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How storage is enabled
Data Storage Enable/disable is an Operator Interface function. If a schedule is developed in the
software, all storage is automatically enabled.
Enable controls
The figure below shows the controls that must be enabled for each storage mode and data type.
The left side shows the three data types and their possible storage modes (only one storage
mode is in effect for any data type). The arrows show the conditions required for that storage to
take place.
For example, trend batch storage requires:
the Trend Storage Control to be on (enabled at configuration – if any signal is selected for storage i.e.
Signal Enable = NONE),
the Batch Command Control to be on (enabled at configuration), and
the Data Storage Control to be enabled (enabled at Operator Interface).
Notice that the Batch Command Control applies only to batch storage mode.

Three Levels of Enabling

There are three levels of Data Storage Enable:
Data Storage Disable Signal (Operator Interface) – See Note 1.
Data Type Enable Signals
Batch Command Enable Signal
Note 1. Since any storage schedules loaded into the system automatically enables storage, the
operator interface can disable storage.

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Data Type Enable Signals

This level of control is the Data Type Enable Signal. Each data type (trends, point log, and
alarms/events) has its own Enable Signal that can either be configured as a digital signal on the
Process Control Designer, or if not configured as a digital signal (NONE selected on Process
Control Designer Data Storage Configuration), it will appear on the Storage Control menu on the
operator interface
For example, if the Trend Enable Signal is configured as a digital signal in the Process Control
Designer Data Storage Configuration, it will not appear on the Storage Control menu on the
operator interface. This is done to avoid having two conflicting sources for the enable signal.
When a digital signal is not used, the Trend enable signal is set to enable when the configuration
is loaded. The Trends can then be disabled from the Operator Interface.
The Enable Signal has two functions for Point Log storage.
In Continuous and Batch modes, it enables Point Log storage to begin at the Start Time and at
every storage interval thereafter.
In On Command mode, when it changes from off (disable) to on (enable), it causes a single
sample of Point Log data to be stored at that moment. (See Point Log Storage Enable Conditions)

Batch Command Enable Signal

This level of control is the Batch Command. It is a single control signal that starts and stops
storage for all data types configured for batch storage.
It does not affect Continuous or On Command storage.
If the Batch Signal is configured as a digital signal in the Process Control Designer Data Storage
Configuration, it will not appear on the Storage Control menu on the Operator Interface. This is
done to avoid having two conflicting sources for the signal.
When a digital signal is not used and Batch storage has been selected, the Batch command
signal is set to Stop. Batches can be started from the Operator Interface.

Storage Enable Conditions

Trend Storage Enable Conditions
The figure below shows examples of Trend Storage Enable Conditions.
Notice that Continuous Trend storage occurs unless Trend Disable or Data Storage Disable is
selected.
For Batch Trend storage, notice that Trend enable/disable, Data Storage enable/disable must be
set to enable and Batch command must be Start.

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The figure below shows examples of Point Log Storage Enable conditions.
Notice that it occurs unless Point Log Disable or Data Storage Disable is selected.
For Batch Point Log storage, notice that all three enables must be on.
The figure shows that storage does not actually occur until the Start Time occurs, and then at
every Storage Interval thereafter.
For On Command Point Log storage, notice the samples are taken the instant Point Log Enable
is enabled but not at intervals.

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Storage Enable Conditions

Alarm/Event Storage Enable Conditions

The figure below shows examples of Alarm/Event Enable conditions.
Notice that Continuous Alarm/Event storage occurs unless Alarm/Event Disable and Data
Storage Disable is selected.
For Batch Alarm/Event storage, all three enables must be on.

1: Although Alarm Storage is active during the specified time periods, Alarm records will only be
saved on active transitions of the alarm status. If no alarm occurs during the active period, the
data for that period will be blank.

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on the Operator Panel Worksheet Toolbar opens the Data Storage Configuration dialog box.
This facility allows you to view configured groups of data that will be stored to the Operator interface's
data storage device. This process history can be a valuable source of information to analyze process
operations quality and upsets.
The groups are configured in Process Control Utilities and downloaded as part of the configuration.
You can also create a new data storage file (.dss) separate from the configuration. On the File menu,
select New, Data Storage.
Select a tab at the top of the dialog box to access a specific Data Storage Configuration dialog box.

Create/Edit Data Storage File

Creates/edits a data storage file (.DSS). File can be downloaded to the controller.

Step/Item Action/Description
Select File, Open. Lets you choose a .DSS file to edit. After selecting file the Data
Storage Editor appears.

OR
Select File, New. "Choose a new file type" box appears.

Select Data Storage tab. Data Storage button appears.

Select Data Storage. The Data Storage Editor appears.

THEN
Select a Reference A data storage file must have a configuration to give it context.
Configuration. Select an open configuration from the pull-down list. If none
available, select Open Configuration to open one. The
configuration will open. Click back to Data Storage Editor and
select the reference configuration.

Trend Trend setup.

Point Log Point Log setup.

Alarm/Event Alarms/Events setup.

Pre-initialize Disk Prepares zip disk for data storage. Select this to avoid the long
initialization time on the operator interface.

Print Prints the data storage settings.

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Step/Item Action/Description
Save Saves the data storage file as .DSS file.

Download Downloads data storage file to the controller.

Trend Storage Configuration

Trend storage will provide the following:

Number of Files: 2 maximum

Points per Trend: 12 maximum, Analog or Digital
Storage Modes: Off, Batch, Continuous
Storage Interval: 2, 5, 10, 20,30,40, 50 seconds
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes
External Control: Digital Tagged Signal – Start/Stop of both Trends

Configuration Procedure
Select the "TREND" tab on the "Data Storage Editor" dialog box.

Active Field Description

Batch Enable This signal starts and stops storage for Trends configured for "Batch"
Signal storage. It does not affect "Continuous" storage selection.
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Batch is started/stopped only through the operator interface’s
Data Storage Control Menu (defaults to Stop on configuration download)
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Batch is started/stopped only through the on/off
state of the selected Digital Signal. It will not appear on the operator
interface’s data Storage Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Data Storage Enable, refer to "Data
Storage Enable Conditions"
Group Use the pull-down menu and select a Trend Group for configuration.
Title Enter a Group Title. There is a maximum of 24 characters
(Note: This is not displayed on the Operator Interface. It only serves as a
reminder for the user.)
File name Enter a File Name. There is a maximum of 8 Alpha Numeric characters.
(DOS File Name restrictions)
Tag List From the Tag List drop-down menu, select the type of signals you want
the tag list to display.
Click on a Tag Name and click ADD>>.
The tag name will be added to the "Selected Tags" list.
Selected Tag Scaling Signals

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List Scale each tag selected for High and Low values for the Trend Display.
Click on the "Scale High" and "Scale Low" fields and enter the value.
To delete a signal tag, click on a tag and click Delete.
Storage Storage Interval
Intervals
From the Storage Interval drop-down menu, select a storage interval of
from 2 seconds to 30 minutes.
When Data Storage is enabled, samples will be taken at the interval
selected here.
Refer to Storage Intervals in Storage Conventions
Data Type This enable signal turns storage on and off for trends.
Enable Signals
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Trend Storage Enable is started/stopped only through the
operator interface’s Data Storage Control Menu (defaults to Enable on
configuration download), or,
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Trend Storage is started/stopped only through the
on/off state of the selected Digital Signal. It will not appear on the
operator interface’s data Storage Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Trend Storage Enable, refer to
"Trend Storage Enable Conditions".
Storage Mode From the pull-down menu, select a Storage Mode.
Refer to "Data Storage Conventions" for mode definitions.
Rollover Click this box to allow data storage to continue collecting data in a
circular storage mode where the oldest data is discarded as new data is
collected.
Clear this box to allow data storage to stop collecting data when the file
is full. You can configure a Warning Level for Disk Full %.
Warning Level If you do not select rollover, enter a percent in the appropriate box.

Point Log Storage Configuration

Point Log storage will provide the following:

Number of Files: One

Points per File: 12 maximum, Analog or Digital
Storage Modes: Off, Batch, Continuous, On Command
Storage Interval: 1 to 59 minutes, one minute increments
(all relative to start time) 1 to 23 hours, one hour increments
1 to 30 days, one day increments
Once month, same day of each month
External Control: Digital Tagged signal
- start/stop storage to file
- On Demand sampling

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Configuration Procedure
Select the "POINT LOG" tab on the "Data Storage Editor" dialog box.

Active Field Description

Batch Enable This signal starts and stops storage for Point Logs configured for "Batch" storage. It does
Signal not affect "Continuous" or "On Command" storage selections.
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Batch is started/stopped only through the operator interface’s Data Storage
Control Menu (defaults to Stop on configuration download)
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Batch is started/stopped only through the on/off state of the
selected Digital Signal. It will not appear on the operator interface’s data Storage
Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Data Storage Enable, refer to "Data Storage Enable
Conditions"
File name Enter a File Name. There is a maximum of 8 Alpha Numeric characters. (DOS File Name
restrictions)
File Record Enter a File Record Limit number of between 2000 and 5000.
Limit
Tag List From the Tag List drop-down menu, select the type of signals you want the tag list to
display.
Click on a Tag Name and click ADD>>.
The tag name will be added to the "Selected Tags" list.
Selected Tag Scaling Signals
List
Scale each tag selected for High and Low values for the Point Log Display. Click on the
"Scale High" and "Scale Low" fields and enter the value.
To delete a signal tag, click on a tag and click Delete.
Data Type This enable signal turns storage on and off for Point Logs.
Enable Signals
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Point Log Storage Enable is started/stopped only through the operator
interface’s Data Storage Control Menu (defaults to Enable on configuration download),
or,
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Point Log Storage is started/stopped only through the on/off state
of the selected Digital Signal. It will not appear on the operator interface’s data Storage
Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Trend Storage Enable, refer to "Point Log Storage
Enable Conditions".
Storage Mode From the pull-down menu, select a Storage Mode.
Refer to "Data Storage Conventions" for mode definitions.
Storage NOTE: For On Command storage mode, there is no storage interval or start time. (They
Interval are not used.)
Click on "Change". The "Storage Interval" dialog box will appear.
Click on the radio button for Minutes, Hours, or Days
and select a storage interval from the Edit box.
Or, click on the radio button for "Once a Month".

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Click OK
Refer to Storage Intervals in Storage Conventions
Start Time NOTE: For On Command storage mode, there is no storage interval or start time. (They
are not used.)
Click on "Change". The "Change Time" dialog box will appear.
In the Edit box in each field, select a start time.
Click OK.
Refer to Storage Intervals in Storage Conventions
Rollover Click this box to allow data storage to continue collecting data in a circular storage mode
where the oldest data is discarded as new data is collected.
Clear this box to allow data storage to stop collecting data when the file is full. You can
configure a Warning Level for Disk Full %.
Warning Level If you do not select rollover, enter a percent in the appropriate box.

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Alarm/Event Storage Configuration

Alarm/Event Storage Configuration

Alarm/Event storage will provide the following:

Number of Files: One each

Records per File: 150 to 1500 records per file
Data Types: All Alarms – Time/Date, On/Off
All Events – Time/Date, On/Off
Storage Modes: Off, Batch, Continuous
External Control: Digital Tagged Signal – Start/Stop storage to file

Configuration Procedure
Select the "Alarm/Event" tab on the "Data Storage Editor" dialog box.

Active Field Description

Batch Enable This signal starts and stops storage for Alarm/Events configured for "Batch" storage. It
Signal does not affect "Continuous" storage selections.
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Batch is started/stopped only through the operator interface’s Data Storage
Control Menu (defaults to Stop on configuration download)
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Batch is started/stopped only through the on/off state of the selected
Digital Signal. It will not appear on the operator interface’s data Storage Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Data Storage Enable, refer to "Data Storage Enable
Conditions"
Alarm File Enter a File Name. There is a maximum of 8 Alpha Numeric characters. (DOS File Name
Name restrictions)
Alarm File Enter an Alarm File Record Limit number of from 150 to 1500.
Record Limit
Event File Enter a File Name. There is a maximum of 8 characters
Name
Event File Enter an Event File Record Limit number of from 150 to 1500.
Record Limit
Data Type This enable signal turns storage on and off for Alarm Events.
Enable Signal
From the pull-down menu, select:
NONE – Alarm/Event Storage Enable is started/stopped only through the operator
interface’s Data Storage Control Menu (defaults to Enable on configuration download), or,
ANY DIGITAL TAG – Alarm/Event Storage is started/stopped only through the on/off state
of the selected Digital Signal. It will not appear on the operator interface’s data Storage
Control Menu
For detailed information concerning Trend Storage Enable, to "Alarm/Event Storage Enable
Conditions"
Storage Mode From the pull-down menu, select a Storage Mode.
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 Rollover Click this box to allow data storage to continue collecting data in a circular storage mode
where the oldest data is discarded as new data is collected.
Clear this box to allow data storage to stop collecting data when the file is full. You can
configure a Warning Level for Disk Full %.
Warning Level If you do not select rollover, enter a percent in the appropriate box.

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Accessing Context Sensitive Help

Function Block Information

Accessing Context Sensitive Help
While in a Controller configuration, right click on a function block to access the block’s Topic Help,
Monitor functions, Cut, Copy, Paste functions and Properties Dialog Boxes.

Right Mouse Click

See Right Mouse Click on page 25.

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Utilities Worksheet Overview

Utilities Worksheet
Utilities Worksheet Overview
This Utility Worksheet has three areas the let you perform a variety of tasks for maintaining the
HC900 Process Controller and setting up your PC's Communications Ports.
Controller Utility Functions
The upper part of the Utilities Worksheet contains the Controller Utility Functions. It has list of Icons
that will launch dialog boxes for the following utilities:
Diagnostics
Uploads
Downloads (Configuration, Controller Firmware, Scanner Firmware)
Set Controller Serial Port
Calibrate Modules
Set Controller Mode
Set Controller's Network Parameters
Set Controller Time
Data Storage Utility
Back Up Controller Information or Restore Controller Information
Manually Write Database to Flash

Current PC to Controller Connection Settings

Displays Comm Port and Address information. Lets you select a Port and Controller Network Address
from the drop-down menus.
Allows you do a Loopback to check the communications connections.
Allows you view and reset the communications statistics.
Allows you to Dial/hang up the modem.
PC Port Setup
Lets you set up a Network Port and up to 8 Comm Ports or Modems.

Controller Utility Functions

The upper part of the Utilities Worksheet contains the Controller Utilities Functions. It has list of Icons
that will launch dialog boxes for the following utilities:

ICON FUNCTION REFERENCE

Controller Diagnostics* Select from drop down menu:
(options are only available in Monitor Mode)
Controller Diagnostics
Rack Diagnostics
Controller Ports Diagnostics
Modbus Port Diagnostics
Modbus Master (Serial) Port Diagnostics
Modbus/TCP Initiator Port Diagnostics
Forced Blocks
Redundancy …

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Redundancy System
Redundancy Link
Lead CPU
Reserve CPU
Scanner 2 Link
Upload from Controller* Configuration Upload transfers a configuration FROM the
controller TO the PC. See page 31.

Download to Controller* Downloads a saved configuration, controller firmware, or

scanner firmware from FROM the PC TO the controller.
See page 32.

Set Controller Port** Menu selection lets you:

Set Protocol for controller's configuration ports

Calibrate Controller ** Click to open the Calibrate dialog box.

Four Tabs on the Dialog Box:
AI Channel - see "Calibrate AI Channel".
CJ Temp - see "Calibrate CJ Temp".
AO Channel - see "Calibrate AO Channel".
PPO Block – see "PPO Block Calibration "

Set Controller Mode** Click to open the Set Controller Mode dialog box.
Read the current mode, select a new mode, then write
the new mode to the controller.

Set Controller A Wizard interface guides you through connecting

Network Parameters* to a controller in order to view and edit the
controller's network parameters
In order to change the controller's network parameters,
the controller must be in PROGRAM mode.

Set Controller Time** Click to open the Set Controller Time dialog box.

Data Storage Utility Click to open the Data Storage Utility dialog box.
Note: Available only for software revision 4.4 and
earlier.
Select a Removable Disk Drive Group Number and
Trend group number.
Press "Initialize" to prepare the disk for storage.

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Set Controller Serial Ports

ICON FUNCTION REFERENCE

Back Up Controller Backs up controller’s configuration and port
Information settings. See Back Up Controller Information.

Restore Controller This button visible for open backup files only. See
Information Restore Controller Information .

Manually Write Database See Manually Write Database to Flash.

to Flash

* These functions prompt you to select a PC port to which to connect.

** These functions communicate to a controller by using the PC Port displayed in " Current PC
to Controller Connection Settings".

Set Controller Serial Ports

Use this feature to set the RS232 and RS485 ports protocol.

has two tabs—Serial S1 (RS232) and Serial S2 (RS485)—each with the following settings.
Honeywell ELN: Default protocol
Modbus RTU Master: Select to set controller up as a master.
Modbus RTU Master - Advanced: Provides enhanced data throughput for applications where the
HC900 is being used in conjunction with a “Modbus-to-fieldbus” gateway device. See page 74 for
details.
Modbus RTU Slave: Select to set controller up as a slave.
Slave Type:
Multidrop--select when using more than one slave on the selected PC port.
Point to point--select for one slave
Modem--select when using a modem between the master and slave.
Slave Address: Enter 1-247, or 255.
Modbus Slave Double Register Format: Each IEEE 32-bit floating point number requires two
consecutive registers (four bytes, MSB=4, LSB=1 in byte order below) starting with the register
defined as the starting register for the information. The stuffing order of the bytes into the two
registers differs among Modbus hosts. To provide compatibility, the Double register format is
configurable. Selections are:
FPB Floating Point Big Endian Format Byte order - 4, 3, 2, 1 (Default)
FP LB Floating Point Little Endian with byte-swapped Byte order - 2, 1, 4, 3
FP BB Floating Point Big Endian with byte-swapped Byte order - 3, 4, 1, 2
FP L Floating Point Little Endian Format Byte order - 1, 2, 3, 4
Port Enable: Enables or disables port.
Speed (bps): Select Baud rate. All slaves on the same PC port must be the same.
Modbus parity: Odd or even. All slaves must be the same.
Modbus stop bits: 1 or 2. All slaves must be the same.
Set – Activates settings. If you changed the controller's Baud Rate via a PC RS232 Comm Port,
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set the PC Baud Rate to the correct Baud Rate.

Modbus RTU Master - Advanced Setup

Overview
The Modbus RTU Master Advanced protocol provides enhanced data throughput for applications
where the HC900 is being used in conjunction with a “Modbus-to-fieldbus” gateway device. In
these applications the gateway acts as a Modbus slave to the HC900 controller. The Modbus data
is connected into the HC900 control strategy using the Modbus Read, Modbus Write, and Modbus
Slave function blocks.
In order to achieve the enhanced data throughput, the HC900 communicates with the gateway
using large packets of contiguous Modbus register addresses. This packetization technique allows
the HC900 to exchange data with the gateway at rates up to the analog cycle rate of the controller
(depending on the operating characteristics of the gateway device). The packet sizes can be
adjusted to match the specifications of the gateway slave device.

Differences from standard Modbus RTU

There are several important ways in which the Advanced protocol differs from the standard
Modbus RTU Master protocol:
1. Under the Advanced protocol the Modbus register data is written to the slave devices during
every Modbus Master scan cycle. This behavior is different than the standard Modbus RTU Master
protocol, where the data is written only when the slave block’s Enable pin is ON.
2. The Enable pins on the Modbus function blocks do not control when the register data is written
to the slave device. Instead, they control the value that is written to the block. For example, if a
Modbus function block has the value 10 on its Write pin and the Enable pin is ON, then a value of
10 is written to the slave device. If the Enable pin is changed to OFF, the HC900 controller will
continue to write a value of 10 to the slave device once every Modbus Master scan cycle. If the
value on the Write pin is changed to 100 while the Enable pin is OFF, the controller will continue to
write a value of 10 to the slave device. The next time the Enable pin is changed to ON, the
controller will write the value 100 to the slave device.

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3. Modbus Register write operations are performed using Modbus Function Code 16 (Preset
Multiple Write). The number of registers written in a single transaction is based on the Advanced
Setup settings for the serial port.
4. If there are “gaps” in the Modbus register addresses referenced within the HC900 configuration,
the controller will write a value of zero to the “undefined” registers. For example, if Modbus
Registers 1 and 10 are assigned to Modbus function blocks but Registers 2 through 9 are not, the
controller will write zeroes to Registers 2 through 9.
The Advanced protocol can be used in any Modbus Master application that can accommodate
these differences.

Factors affecting scan time

Using the Advanced protocol, the HC900 controller can potentially scan all of the Modbus registers
on the serial link at a rate that is equal to the analog cycle time. The actual scan time for any given
application is affected by the following factors.
1. Characteristics of the slave devices (e.g., the maximum baud rate, the message turn around
time, support for Modbus packets, the maximum allowable packet size, etc.).
2. Configuration of the Modbus slave blocks.
3. Programmed baud rate of the serial port.
The Modbus Master scan time is adjusted automatically by the HC900 at run-time; no user
intervention required. The actual scan time of the link is displayed on the Modbus Communication
Diagnostics display in Monitor Mode.

Configurable parameters
The parameters on this dialog can be used to match the behavior of the Advanced protocol to the
characteristics of the slave devices on the link. Please consult the documentation for your slave
devices to determine the best settings for your application. In general, the best overall
performance of the Modbus Master Advanced link can typically be achieved by using the largest
possible packet sizes.

Slave Reply Timeout (milliseconds)

This parameter defines the Modbus message turnaround time for the link. It has a range of 10ms
to 255ms. This parameter should be set to handle the slave device that has the worse case
turnaround time on the link. If there are slave devices with turnaround times that are longer than
255ms, then the standard Modbus RTU Master protocol must be used.

Maximum Number of Modbus registers per transaction

Read Coil Registers (Function Code 1)

This parameter determines the maximum number of coil registers that can be read from the slave
devices in a single transaction.

Read Digital Input Registers (Function Code 2)

This parameter determines the maximum number of digital input registers that can be read from
the slave devices in a single transaction.

Read Holding Registers (Function Code 3)

This parameter determines the maximum number of holding registers that can be read from the
slave devices in a single transaction.

Read Input Registers (Function Code 4)

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devices in a single transaction.

Write Multiple Holding Registers (Function Code 16)

This parameter determines the number of registers that will be written to the slave devices in a
single transaction. Note: if there are gaps in the Modbus register addresses referenced within the
HC900 configuration, the controller will write a value of zero to the undefined address. For
example, if Modbus Registers 1 and 10 are assigned to Modbus function blocks but Registers 2
and 9 are not, the controller will write zeroes to Registers 2 and 9.

Restore Default Settings

This button allows you to restore the original default settings for the Advanced Setup parameters.
Note: you must click the Set button on the Set Protocol dialog to activate any changes that are
made on this dialog.

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Set Controller Mode

Set Controller Mode

Set Controller Mode lets you set the controller mode. It can only be set when the controller's mode
switch is in the center "Run Mode" position.
ATTENTION: If the controller's mode switch is in one of the "Locked" positions, the mode
cannot be changed from this position. It can be changed only by changing the position of the
switch.

opens the Set Controller Mode dialog box. Follow the steps on the dialog box
Select a new mode - RUN, PROGRAM, or OFFLINE
Write the new mode to the controller. Press "Set New Mode" button
Program to Run takes some time. An Indicator on the dialog box shows the progress.

Set Controller Network Parameters

opens the "Controller Identification Setup Wizard" dialog box.

You can select a serial port or the Ethernet port over which the network parameters will be
read/written.
The controller must be in PROGRAM mode to set the Network Parameters.
There are set up options on the wizard. The option you choose depends on how you are connected to
a controller and what current knowledge you have of that controller.
Important: before configuring your controller to work on a corporate LAN, consult with your Network
Administrator regarding any corporate networking policies.
Follow the Wizard instruction to set:
Network Name
User assigned name - can be different from controller name (16-character ASCII name. It is not
part of configuration.)
It is required to uniquely define a Peer group if multiple processes, each with its set of peer
controllers, are on the same physical cable. The controller binds the "Network name: Controller
name" to the IP address of each of its peers at run-time.
Local Name (alias)
User assigned 16-character ASCII name [can be different from controller name]
It is not part of the configuration.
See Controller Identification for more info on names.
Modbus TCP Double Register format
Each IEEE 32-bit floating point number requires two consecutive registers (four bytes, MSB=4,
LSB=1 in byte order below) starting with the register defined as the starting register for the
information. The stuffing order of the bytes into the two registers differs among Modbus hosts. To
provide compatibility, the Double register format is configurable. Selections are:
FP B Floating Point Big Endian Format Byte order - 4, 3, 2, 1 (Default)
FP LB Floating Point Little Endian with byte-swapped Byte order - 2, 1, 4, 3
FP BB Floating Point Big Endian with byte-swapped Byte order - 3, 4, 1, 2
FP L Floating Point Little Endian Format Byte order - 1, 2, 3, 4
IP Address
Controller Internet Protocol Address - Guaranteed unique address, assigned by the Internet
Corporation of America for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) IP Address includes four

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default IP Address is 192.168.1.255.
Subnet Mask
Subnet Mask defines the netid (Network ID) and the hostid (Host ID) parts of an IP Address.
The netid uniquely identifies a network, and the hostid uniquely identifies a computer on the
network.
The Subnet Mask can be used to partition the Network into sub-networks, using parts of the hostid
to define new netids, or more correctly subnetids.
Portioning a network in this way enables switches and routers to use the subnetids to reduce
collision domains and to promote security.
Gateway IP Address
Used to forward packets to other networks and subnets. The Network Administrator typically
provides this address.
Email Server
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) server IP Address: If the controller is configured for E-mail notification, enter
the IP Address of the (SMTP) E-mail server.

Controller Identification

The figure below shows how to uniquely identify multiple controllers on a network. Notice the controller
names can be the same in both furnaces (Larry, Curly, Moe), but within the same network name they
must be unique. To further distinguish controllers, use unique network names (Furnace #1 and
Furnace #2). Network name:Controller name are bound to the IP address of each controller. Finally,
use a local name (alias) to identify each controller to the end user. This local name is a convenient
name such as for displays on the PC, it is not referred to for actual communication.

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opens the Set Controller Time dialog box. Screens differ according to the version of HC
Utilities.

Version 4.0 and earlier

This window lets you set your controller's date and time.
Note: Use of Daylight Saving or Network Time Server requires Version 4.1.

Group Item Description Action

PC Time Current Date Indicates PC’s date, time and time zone. Read Only.
Current Time
Time Zone

Controller Time Current Date Shows Controller's current date and time Read only.
Current Time This is updated when you click on Set
Controller Time button below.

Select method Set to PC Time PC's date and time, indicated here, will be Click radio button
for writing Time used by controller. to select.
and Date to the
Controller

Manually Date and time entered here will be used by Click radio button
Override Time controller. and enter
desired date and
time.

Set Controller Writes PC or manual Date and Time to the Click to set time.
Time controller. Current Controller Time (top of
window) will be updated. A status message
confirms the update.

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Version 4.1 and later

There are two tabs in this window.
Time and Date tab - Lets you set controller time to the PC time and assign a time zone to the
controller.
Network Time Server and DST tab - Lets you assign a Network Time Server that periodically
synchronizes the controller time. Lets you specify when controller time changes to Daylight Saving.
Version 4.1 Time and Date tab
Group Item Description Action

Current PC Time Current Date Indicates PC’s date, time and time zone, Read Only.
Current Time including Standard or Daylight Saving.
Time Zone

Current Controller Current Date Shows Controller's current date, time and Read only.
Time Current Time time zone. Note: Daylight Saving, if
Time Zone applicable, is not shown unless Controller is
in RUN mode.

Set Controller Date PC’s date and time, indicated here, will be Read only.
Time and Date Time used by controller.

Use Controller Time zone entered here will be used by Click to select.
Time Zone controller. Enter desired
Time Zone.

Use PC’s Time Time zone displayed here will be used by Read only. Click
Zone controller. to select.

Set Controller Click to write the above Date, Time and Click to select.
Time Time Zone to the controller. Current
Controller Time (top of window) will be
updated. A status message confirms the
update.

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Use this tab to
- assign a Network Time Server that periodically synchronizes the controller time,
- specify when controller time changes to Daylight Saving.
Group Item Description Action

Network Time Enabled Disabled - controller's time will not be Click to select.
Server synchronized with a network time server.
Disabled
Enabled - controller's time will be
periodically synchronized to a network time
server in Greenwich Mean Time. Different
time zone or Daylight Saving must be
configured separately.

Disable or enable will take effect when you

click on Write Time Server Settings to
Controller.

Time Server IP Primary Primary - primary time server's IP address. Enter addresses.
Addresses If using one
Secondary Secondary - secondary time server address server only, enter
as a backup in case the primary can't be the same
accessed. address as the
primary.

Write Time Server Writes time server settings (enable or Click to write to
Settings to disable) to controller. Status will confirm the the controller.
Controller completed write. This button does not
update the controller time, it just enables the
connection. To see the current controller
time, go to the Time and Date tab.
Important: Network time servers use
Greenwich Mean Time. Go to the Time and
Date tab and set the time zone for your
controller.

Daylight Saving Adjust Clock for Lets you select one of the three Daylight Check box to
Mode Daylight Saving Saving methods below. enable one of the
Changes following options.

Use DSTI Pin on Controller time will be in Daylight Saving Click to select.
Time and Date when DSTI pin on the Time and Date
Function Block function block is ON. Time will be in
Standard when pin is OFF.

One Year Controller time will change to Daylight Click to select.

Saving, then to Standard, on the dates and Enter dates ad
times specified for a single year. times. Begin
Daylight Saving
Time setting
must be earlier
than Begin
Standard Time
setting.

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Data Storage Utility

Group Item Description Action

Every Year Controller time will change to Daylight Click to select.

Saving, then to Standard, on the weekdays Enter dates and
and times specified for every year. times. Last will
be either 4th or
5th week,
whichever is last.

Data Storage Utility

Note: The section does not apply to the 900 Control Station.

opens the Data Storage Disk Initialization Utility dialog box.

It is used to initialize ZIP disks offline. (It takes a long time to initialize a disk on the Operator Interface)

Pre-initializing ZIP Diskette

Step Action

1 Insert the 100MB Zip disk into your PC drive.

2 Select the Data Storage Utility Icon on the Utilities toolbar.

3 The dialog box appears.

4 Select a Drive Letter from the drop-down menu to specify the drive on your PC.

5 Select the number of Trend Groups that the Operator Interface will need from the drop down menu .

6 Click on Pre-initialize to prepare the disk for storage.

7 Exit DSU.

8 Remove disk, insert it into the operator Interface, and initialize it. See Initializing Disk under this
section entitled "Data Storage Operation".

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Saves a controller’s active configuration as a backup file with .cbk extension. Similar to saving an
uploaded configuration except that in addition to the configuration the port settings are saved. Versions
4.1 and up saves time settings (time zone, DST, NTS IP addresses). You are prompted to specify the
comm. link settings for the controller to be backed up. Backup files are read-only; to edit you must save
as .cde.

Back up Controller

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Restore Controller Information

This button is visible for currently open backup files (.cbk).
Choices:
Back Up Controller
Restore Controller – Same as doing a download to controller except port settings are also downloaded.
View Port Settings – Shows all port settings in the backup file.
Serial S1/Serial S2 ports:

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Manually Write Database to Flash

Network E1, Network E2 ports:

Manually Write Database to Flash

Causes the configuration and user settings of a controller to be written (saved) to the controller’s
FLASH memory. User settings include, for example, PID tuning parameters, PP Output calibrations
and changes to recipes (setpoint profiles, sequences, schedules). These settings are normally saved
in battery-backed RAM, but if there is a power failure and the battery dies, these settings would be lost.
By allowing an on-demand write of the database to FLASH, these settings will be retained and
available immediately upon power-up.

If using redundant CPUs (C70R) the database is saved to the FLASH of both Lead and Reserve
controllers. On-demand write to flash memory is not available for C30 and C50 CPU types.

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has menu selections on a drop-down menu. It lets you select from a list of diagnostic windows
for various controller connections.
The controller must be in "Monitor" mode. Select Monitor Mode from the Monitor menu or click on the
Monitor mode icon on the Main toolbar.
Controller Diagnostics - displays controller status and diagnostic parameters.
Rack Diagnostics - displays the "Rack Diagnostic Summary" dialog box. Information is for Rack, I/O
expansion (when applicaable), and Module diagnostics.
Controller Ports Diagnostics - select a port from the drop-down list.
Serial Port S1
Serial Port S2
Network Port
Expansion Rack Port (except C30 CPU)
Host Connections
Peer-to-Peer connections
Modbus Port Diagnostics - displays status of the Modbus ports.
Modbus Master (Serial) Port Diagnostics
Modbus/TCP Initiator Port Diagnostics
Forced Blocks.- displays a list of Function Blocks, by block ID, that have a forced output pin.
Redundancy – select from the drop-down list:
Redundancy System
Redundancy Link
Lead CPU
Reserve CPU
Scanner 2 Link

Calibrate Modules
Overview
The controller I/O modules are factory calibrated to 0.1% accuracy. But, if greater accuracy is required,
you can calibrate the AI and AO modules using the Process Control Utilities on-line connected to the
controller.
You can also calibrate the Position Proportional Output block. The calibration of the PPO block is
similar to that of the AI and AO except that the calibration values are stored as part of the block’s
configuration, not on the AI card itself.

opens the Calibrate Modules dialog box.

There are four tabs on the Dialog Box:
AI Channel - see "Calibrate AI Channel".
CJ Temp - see "Calibrate CJ Temp".
AO Channel - see "Calibrate AO Channel".
PPO Block – see "Calibrate Position Proportional Output "

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Calibrate CJ Temp

Calibrate AI Channel
The Calibrate AI Channel tab allows you to calibrate the selected AI to ensure that the 0 and 100% values selected
during configuration is actually correct.
ATTENTION:You should not access the Utilities Calibrate Controller Analog I/O display while the OI
calibration display is being displayed, or vice versa. Calibration can't be done as long as both displays
are shown; user must exit either display to do a calibration.

To calibrate an AI Channel:
Enter a Rack #, Module #, and Channel #.
Click on Select Input. The program will then poll the controller to see if the selected AI exists.
The Cal 0% button is now available. Connect a reference supply to the input pins of the AI.
The reference supply must have the following characteristics:
T/C, mV, Volts Inputs: 1 microvolt resolution
Ohms, RTD Inputs: 0.1 Ohm resolution
4-20mA inputs: 4 microamp resolution
Set the reference supply to the reference value shown. (The reference value is displayed below the Instrument Status
section.) Click on "Cal 0%" to calibrate the low end of the AI.
The Instrument Status section of the dialog will display the results of the calibration.
If the 0% calibration was successful, the 100% button is now available. Set the reference supply to the reference
value shown. Click on "Cal 100%" to calibrate the high end of the AI.
If the Cal 100% calibration was successful, the Save Cal button is then available. Click on "Save Cal" to save the
current set of calibrations for the selected AI.
If either calibration fails,
the Instrument Status section will display an AI Calibration Failed message - Check connections
The Reference section will display a wrong Rack, Module, and channel - reenter Addresses.
Click on Close.
Note: Click on "Restore Factory Calibration" button to do same.

NOTE: Refer to the Calibration section in the HC900 Installation and User Guide for additional
Hardware details.

Calibrate CJ Temp
The Calibrate CJ Temperature tab allows you to ensure the Cold Junction calibration is correct.

To calibrate a CJ Temperature:
Enter a Rack #, Module #, and Channel #.
At CJ Temperature, enter the actual ambient temperature (measured at the AI pins).
Click on Select CJ Input. The program will then poll the controller to see if the selected AI exists. If the
AI is found the Cal CJ button will then be available.
Click on the Cal CJ button to initiate the calibration. The status of the calibration is displayed in the
Instrument Status section of the dialog. If the calibration is successful, the Save Cal button will be
available.
Click on the Save Cal button to save the current CJ calibration.
If the calibration fails, a message will be displayed in the Instrument status section.
Click on Close to close dialog.

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Note: Click on "Restore Factory Calibration" button to do same.

NOTE: Refer to the Calibration section in the HC900 Installation and User Guide for additional
Hardware details.

Calibrate AO Channel

The Calibrate AO Channel option allows you to calibrate the selected AO to ensure that the 0 and 100% values
selected during configuration are actually correct.
ATTENTION:You should not access the Utilities Calibrate Controller Analog I/O display while the OI
calibration display is being displayed, or vice versa. Calibration can't be done as long as both displays
are shown; user must exit either display to do a calibration.

To calibrate an AO Channel:
1. Enter a Rack #, Module #, and Channel #.
2. Click on Select Output. The program will then poll the controller to see if the selected AO exists.
3. The Cal 0% button is now available. Measure the actual output of the AO at the terminal block with a meter and
enter the measurement into 0% Measured. Click on Cal 0% button to calibrate the 0% measurement. The
reference value is displayed below the Instrument Status section.
4. The Instrument Status section of the dialog will display the results of the test.
5. If the 0% calibration was successful, the 100% button is now available. Measure the actual output of the AO at
the terminal block with a meter and enter the measurement into 100% Measured. Click on Cal 100% button to
calibrate the 100% measurement.
6. If the Cal 100% was successful, the Save Cal button is then available. Click on Save Cal in order to save the
current set of calibrations for the selected AO.
7. If either of the tests fail, the Instrument Status section will display an AO Calibration Failed message.
8. Click on Close.
Note: Click on "Restore Factory Calibration" button to do same.

NOTE: Refer to the Calibration section in the HC900 Installation and User Guide for additional
Hardware details.

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Restore Factory Calibration

Restore Factory Calibration

To restore the Factory Calibration:

Click on the Restore Factory Calibration button on the dialog box. The Restore Factory Calibration dialog
is displayed.
Enter the Rack, Module, and Channel number for the desired calibration.
Click on Restore to initiate the task. The status of the restore will be displayed in the Instrument Status
section of the dialog.
Click on Close to close the dialog when the restore is complete.

PPO Block Calibration Overview

Introduction
The Calibrate PPO Block tab allows you to calibrate the selected Position Proportional Output Block
to ensure that the 0% and 100% Motor Positions are actually correct and to measure the true motor
speed.
The calibration of the PPO Block is similar to that of the AI and AO. However, the calibration values
are stored as part of the PPO block’s configuration data; not on the AI card itself.
To retain these calibrated values, upload and save the configuration to disk.
The procedure is to move the motor first to its 0% position, wait until the position feedback signal
has stabilized, and capture the 0% feedback value.
A similar procedure is done next for the motor’s 100% position,
The third step is to measure the true motor speed by moving the motor a fixed period of time,
measuring the position feedback delta, and computing a motor speed from this data.
The final step is to save the values in the block’s configuration data. All previous calibration values
will be overwritten.

Calibration Procedures
There are three methods for calibrating the PPO block. Click on one of the modes shown below for
instructions.
AUTO – Controller positions the motor and captures the positions.
SEMI-AUTO – Controller positions the motor and the user captures the positions.
HAND – User positions the motor by hand and captures the positions.

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Controller automatically positions the motor and captures the positions.
NOTE: Put the controller in "Offline" or "Program" mode in order to perform calibration.
Select the Utilities tab at the bottom of the Main Window

Under the "Controller Utility Functions", select the "Calibrate Controller" icon.

The "Calibrate" dialog box will open.

Select the "PPO Block" tab at the top of the dialog box.
In the "Calibration Block" field, drop-down the list of PPO blocks and select one.
Under "Calibration Mode", select the "AUTO" radio button.
Under "Calibration Procedure", press "Start".
Result:
The "Start" button is disabled and the Status indication at the top of the dialog box will
change to indicate that the motor is moving to its 0% position.
The "Feedback Value" area on the dialog will indicate movement and direction of the
motor.
The Progress Bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is at its 0% position.
The status will change to indicate that the 0% position has been captured.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is moving to its 100% position and the
feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The progress bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is at its 100% position.
The status will change to indicate that the 100% position has been captured.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is currently undergoing speed calibration.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The progress bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
The status will change to indicate that the PPO Calibration has been saved.
A message box appears indicating that the calibration is complete.
Three choices will also appear. Select one.
Press F2 to Position Motor at 0%
Press F3 to Position Motor at 100%
Press F4 to Leave Motor at Current Position

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Semi-Auto Calibration Procedure

Controller automatically positions the motor and the user captures the positions
NOTE: Put the controller in "Offline" or "Program" mode in order to perform calibration.
Select the Utilities tab at the bottom of the Main Window.

Under the "Controller Utility Functions", select the "Calibrate Controller" icon

The "Calibrate" dialog box will open.

Select the "PPO Block" tab at the top of the dialog box.
In the "Calibration Block" field, drop-down the list of PPO blocks and select one.
Under "Calibration Mode", select the "SEMI-AUTO" radio button.
Under "Calibration Procedure", press "Start".
The "Start" button is disabled and the Status indication at the top of the dialog box will change
to indicate that the motor is moving to its 0% position.
The "Feedback Value" area on the dialog will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The Progress Bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is at its 0% position.
Click the Cal 0% button, then the status will change to indicate that the 0% position has been
captured.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is moving to its 100% position.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The progress bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is at its 100% position.
Click the Cal 100% button, then the status will change to indicate that the 100% position has
been captured.
Click the Cal Speed button.
A dialog box will appear warning that the speed calibration will move the motor.
Press "OK" to start or "Cancel" to abort.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is currently undergoing speed calibration.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The progress bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining) for this step.
Click the Save Cal button.
A dialog box will appear that confirms the Motor Calibration Values.
Press "OK" to save the values or "Cancel" to abort.
The status will change to READY and indicate that the PPO Calibration has been saved.
A message box appears indicating that the calibration is complete.
Three choices will also appear. Select one.
Press F2 to Position Motor at 0%
Press F3 to Position Motor at 100%
Press F4 to Leave Motor at Current Position

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User positions the motor by hand and captures the positions.
NOTE: Put the controller in "Offline" or "Program" mode in order to perform calibration.
Select the Utilities tab at the bottom of the Main Window.

Under the "Controller Utility Functions", select the "Calibrate Controller" icon.

The "Calibrate" dialog box will open.

Select the "PPO Block" tab at the top of the dialog box.
In the "Calibration Block" field, drop-down the list of PPO blocks and select one.
Under "Calibration Mode", select the "HAND" radio button.
Under "Calibration Procedure", press "Start".
The "Start" button is disabled and the Cal 0% button is enabled.
Move the motor by hand to its 0% position.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor when it is moving.
When ready, click the Cal 0% button and the 0% position of the motor is captured
as indicated in the status.
Move the motor by hand to its 100% position.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor when it is
moving.
When ready, click the Cal 100% button and the 100% position of the motor is
captured as indicated in the status.
Click the Cal Speed button
A dialog box will appear warning that the speed calibration will move the motor.
Press "OK" to start or "Cancel" to abort.
The status will change to indicate that the motor is currently undergoing speed calibration.
The feedback area will indicate movement and direction of the motor.
The progress bar will indicate progress (Time Remaining)
Click the Save Cal button.
A dialog box will appear that confirms the Motor Calibration Values.
Press "OK" to save the values or "Cancel" to abort.
The status will change to READY and indicate that the PPO Calibration has been saved.
A message box appears indicating that the calibration is complete.

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Terms and Definitions

Set Point Programming

Terms and Definitions

Term Definition
Auxiliary In addition to the main ramp and soak output value, a second analog value is available for each
Analog Value step of the profile. This output is a fixed soak value, which may be used to provide a setpoint
value for a secondary control loop in the process. An example would be a ramp and soak
temperature program combined with pressure setpoints for each step of the profile.

Cycles A portion of a profile or the entire program may be repeated up to 100 times or indefinitely as
specified in the program Cycles count value.

Engineering You must assign a descriptor consisting of up to 4 keyboard characters for the engineering units
Units that the setpoint value represents. For example, GPM for gallons per minute, NPS for number
per second, RPM for revolutions per minute, and DEGF for degrees Fahrenheit.

Guaranteed Limits High and Low (above and below the Setpoint value) can be configured in selected
Hold Soak engineering units. If the PV is outside of configured limits just prior to entering the Soak segment,
Limits the soak timer will not be permitted to start. It will start when the PV is within the High and Low
limits. Once the soak timer has started and then the PV goes out side of configured limits, the
soak timer will halt. It will remain halted until the PV is again within the configured limits. A
Guaranteed Hold High or Low limit setting of 0.00 is equal to no limit at all.

Number of Segments are timed ramp and soak subdivisions of a setpoint program. Consecutive ramps and
Segments soaks are allowed. The last segment must be a soak.

Power Loss A recovery ramp rate value is provided in the event of a power loss while a program is running.
The ramp rate value is used to return the process to the last operating setpoint prior to power
loss. A power OFF digital input and separate timing block will abort the running program if power
loss has been OFF for more than a specified time period.

Program The term "Program" is used to identify the process for selecting and entering the individual ramp
and soak segment data for a Setpoint Program function block (SPP) needed to generate a
required setpoint versus time profile (also called a program).

Program Name During configuration you must assign a name (descriptive reference) consisting of from 1 to 8
letters or numbers without spaces. Thus, a name can be a combination of letters and numbers.
Note that lowercase letters are automatically converted to uppercase.

Program This number is assigned when the software or the Operator Interface creates the profile. The
Number program number is assigned in the "Setpoint Profile Pool" and is shown on the "Edit Setpoint
Profile" dialog box.

Ramp A ramp segment is a starting setpoint and the time or rate to reach the setpoint of the following
Segments segment.
Typically, segment #1 will be a ramp. Ramp time is determined in either:
TIME*—Hours or Minutes Range = 0.00 hr. to 999.99 hr. / 0.00 min. to 999.99 min.
OR
RATE*—EU/MIN or EU/HR Range = 0 to 999.99

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*This selection of time or rate is made when you configure properties.
Make this selection before entering any Ramp during Profile Edit.
NOTE: When Ramp unit is configured for TIME, entering "0" will imply an immediate step change
in setpoint to the next soak

Running a Setpoint profiles may be started, held, advanced, jogged to a predefined segment or reset from
Profile the operator interface or by digital inputs to the block. Programs may be started from a pre-
selected segment number.

Segment A segment is a ramp or soak function which together make up a Setpoint Profile.

Segment You can configure 1 to 16 segment events to turn ON or OFF at the beginning of each segment.
Events Segment events are digital switches that provide ON/OFF outputs through an SPEV control
block. When a segment event is turned ON, it remains ON until the end of the segment at
which time it is turned OFF unless it is configured to turn ON in the next segment. Note
that segment events are not interrupted by soak time delays when the process variable is outside
the guaranteed soak band. Events turn ON as soon as the previous segment is completed even
if the process variable has not reached the soak setpoint. When the program completes, the
events are held at current value until the programmer is returned to the ready state.

Setpoint There is a setpoint guarantee function provided that holds the program if a PV exceeds a
Guarantee predefined deviation from setpoint. Selections allow setpoint guarantee to be active for all
segments, soak segments only, or for specified segments. Up to 3 Process Variables may be
configured as inputs to the block for setpoint guarantee.

Setpoint Value A setpoint value set for Ramp(starting Setpoint value) and Soak(soak setpoint value)segments

Soak A soak segment is a combination of soak setpoint (value) and soak duration (time).
Segments
The last segment must be a Soak.
The soak setpoint range value must be within the setpoint high and low range limits in
engineering units.
SOAK TIME is the duration of the soak and is determined in:
TIME*—Hours or Minutes Range = 0.00 hr. to 999.99 hr. / 0.00 min. to 999.99 min.
*This selection is made when you configure properties.

Synchronizing Two setpoint programs operating on the same time base can be synchronized using the
Programs Synchronize (SYNC) function block. This block automatically starts the second program when
the first program is started and maintains synchronization when either program is place in hold.

What is a Setpoint Program?

A Setpoint Program is really a setpoint versus time profile that establishes the setpoint values and
how they are to vary with time.
Each setpoint profile consists of segments. Each segment of the profile may be a ramp or a soak
except the last step that must be a soak.

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What is a Setpoint Program?

In addition to the main ramp and soak output value, a second analog value (Aux. Output) is available
for each step of the program. This output is a fixed soak value that may be used to provide a setpoint
value for a secondary control loop in the process. An example would be a ramp and soak temperature
program combined with pressure setpoints for each step of the program.
Each segment can turn on segment events to provide ON/OFF signals through a Setpoint Program
Events (SPEV) control block that is used in conjunction with an SPP block.
Each Profile carries its own unique number and a name for identification. (The names are descriptive
references [aliases] and uniqueness is not enforced.) Unique names are recommended to avoid
operator confusion).
Using the software, you can set the setpoint values, soak times, guaranteed soak band, ramp rates,
and event action for individual setpoint profiles in configuration and access the information through the
Setpoint profile display in the operator interface. This means that an operator can adjust individual
ramp and soak segment settings during operation, but the general profile configuration, including
number and name, is under configuration control.
However, any changes made through the SPP Operate display to a program that is running in an SPP
block will not be written as changes in the program configuration.
Associated Blocks
Setpoint Programmer Blocks

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Introduction
Setpoint Program (Profile) configuration provides a quick and easy way to create, edit, and save up to
99 different ramp/soak (setpoint) profiles for the Setpoint Programmer (SPP) control blocks in the
configuration. An operator can interact with the configured profiles through the Setpoint Program
Operate display at the operator interface or operation can be directed through integral actions
connected by Softwiring functions.
Configuration Functions
Basic functions that you will use to configure a Setpoint Profile.
Create/Edit Setpoint Profile
Under File-New or File-Open you can access the Profile Editor to create or edit a setpoint profile.
Setpoint Profile Pool
The SP Profile Pool lets you view and save the configuration’s setpoint profile to disk.
Setpoint Profile Properties
Setpoint Profile Properties is information for the profile that is entered on five specific tabs. It includes
Text, General, Loop/Jog, and Start/Restart.
Setpoint Profile Setup (EDIT)
Setpoint Profile Setup lets you view each segment of the profile, the ramps and soaks and associated
information (Values, Time, Auxiliary output, Guaranteed Hold, and Events).

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Setpoint Scheduler Overview

Setpoint Schedulers
Setpoint Scheduler Overview
Setpoint Scheduler blocks may be configured for multi-setpoint control. Comprising the suite is a
Master block (SPS), Auxiliary Setpoint block (SPSA), Event Decoder block (SPEV), State Switch Block
(STSW), and State Flags block (STFL).
The Master block supports ramp or soak outputs operating on a common time base. It accepts one PV
for each setpoint. Setpoint guarantee is provided for the master (SPS) block setpoints with a single
symmetrical value for each setpoint output.
You can assign a Failsafe value for each setpoint.
The Auxiliary block supports soak only outputs.
The Event block supports event outputs.
A single schedule may include segments and auxiliary block data. The schedules are stored in the
controller’s memory.
Setpoint Schedules offer the same operating modes and digital controls as setpoint programs.
On-line editing of a running schedule is supported through dedicated operator interface displays
Setpoint Guarantee
Setpoint guarantee is provided for the master block setpoints with a single symmetrical value for each
setpoint output. Actions for the guarantee soak may be set on a per segment basis for OFF, high
setpoint deviation, low setpoint deviation or both high and low setpoint deviations.
Segments
Each segment of the Setpoint Scheduler allows entry of a next segment recycle location. This function
allows unlimited recycle nesting and continuous recycle operation. A jog function allows a single jump
to a designated segment number through a digital input to the State Switch block.
Labels
Main Output Labels
Eight character labels and four character engineering units are provided for each Setpoint plus a
decimal point selection.
Auxiliary Output Labels
Eight character labels and four character engineering units are provided for each Setpoint plus a
decimal point selection
Event Labels
Eight character labels are also provided for the Digital Event block.
Assigning these labels first will aid you in the setpoint schedule configuration process. These
labels will appear in the configuration dialog boxes.

Associated Blocks
Setpoint Scheduler Blocks
Setpoint Programmer Blocks

Setpoint Schedule Overview

Introduction
Setpoint Schedule configuration provides a quick and easy way to create, edit, and save different
Setpoint Schedules for the Setpoint Scheduler (SPS) control blocks in the configuration. An operator
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functions.
Setpoint Scheduler Display Configuration
ATTENTION
Before you proceed with the Setpoint Schedule assign the appropriate labels for the Setpoint
Scheduler displays.
Assigning these labels first will aid you in the schedule configuration process.
See Setpoint Scheduler Function Block configuration.
These labels will appear in the configuration dialog boxes.
Configuration Functions
Basic functions that you will use to configure a Setpoint Schedule.
Create/edit Setpoint Schedule
Under File-New or File-Open you can access the Schedule Editor to create or edit a setpoint schedule.
Setpoint Schedule Pool
The SP Schedule Pool lets you view a schedule on a list of configured schedules. Through this dialog
box you will view the properties for each schedule.
Setpoint Schedule Properties
Setpoint Schedule Properties is information for the schedule that a Label, a Jog Segment, Time Units,
and Guaranteed Hold Limits for each of the eight setpoints.
Setup/Edit Setpoint Schedule
Setpoint Schedule Setup or Edit consists of configuring each segment of the schedule and assigning
starting values for all eight Setpoints of the segment and the Guaranteed Hold Type for each.
You can also set up to 16 events for each segment. Time Units, Recycle Segment, and Recycle
Counts selections are included on this dialog box.

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What is Sequence Control?

Sequencers
What is Sequence Control?
The need to control a sequence of operation is a very common control requirement in industrial
equipment today. Sequence control can be a very rigid series of inter-related events used to start-up
or shut-down a unit process, or it can be a series of timed and process measurement dependent
events that are executed to produce a final product.
Sequences can be very simple with only timed or cascaded events that occur regardless of process
feedback, or they can be very complex with multiple nested default sequences programmed to occur
only if process feedback indicates a need to take alternate actions.
When sequence control is used to produce final product, sequence variations are often required to
allow the same equipment to be used to produce multiple types of product. In these applications the
sequence is often partitioned into logical units to allow operators and supervisors to monitor the
progress of the process using familiar terminology. Heat-up, cool-down, filling, venting, mixing and
other similar terms are often used to describe the particular phase the control equipment is executing.
Variations in the product being processed can require changes to the sequence where particular
phases are bypassed, duplicated or executed in an alternate manner.
When all of these requirements are combined in a single control specification, developing a suitable
control strategy can be a demanding and sophisticated endeavor.

Sequence Configuration Overview

The sequencer function block controls the output statuses of up to 16 digital outputs and one auxiliary analog
output. Each combination of outputs represents a state of the sequence such as Heat, Mix, or Cool, for example.
The function block supports up to 50 states e.g. PURGE, FILL, HEAT, etc.
The sequence contains up to 64 steps. Each step enables a state, allowing for a state to be designated for
several steps.
A pool of sequences, up to 64 steps each, may be stored in controller memory for quick recall and assignment to
any of the 4 sequencers.
Each state supports two of digital events as inputs that can designate the end of the associated step.
Time in seconds or minutes, a manual advance, or a digital event can be used to terminate a sequencer step and
cause the sequence to advance.
The operational sequence for the steps is retained in a separate sequence file in the memory pool of
the controller that may be selected on-demand through a user interface or via a recipe (variables).

Configuration Functions
Basic functions that you will use to configure a Sequence.
Sequence Editor
Create/Edit a Sequence under the File-New or File-Open menus. Accesses the Sequence Editor.
Sequence Pool
When you select "Sequences" from the Recipe menu, the "Sequence Pool" dialog box will be
displayed. Through this display, you will add a new sequence or delete an existing one and also
enter the properties function and the "Edit Sequence" function to set up each sequence.

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Sequence Properties is information for the sequencer: Label, Description, a Jog Step, and Time
Units.
Sequence Setup (EDIT)
Sequence Setup or Edit consists of configuring each step of the Sequence with a State Number
and Name, Time In Step, Time Next Step, Event 1 Next Step, Event 2 Next Step, Advance next
step, and an Auxiliary value.

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Recipe Overview

Recipes
Recipe Overview
Multiple meanings of "recipe"
Loop control users apply the word "recipe" differently in different contexts. There is no industry
standard for the word’s meaning. In a broader sense, a recipe is any collection of data specific to a
process setup that can be downloaded into and then run as part of controller’s function block
configuration. The following are recipe types:
Recipe (Variables)
Set Point Profile
Set Point Schedule
Sequence
Notice the first recipe type is also called a recipe. The two uses of the word "recipe" can get confusing.
In this narrower sense, a recipe is a collection of data—specifically, variables. To distinguish it from the
broader meaning HC Utilities calls it "recipe (variables)".
To one user a recipe is a collection of variables; to another user a recipe is a set point profile; to
another user a recipe is a set point schedule; to another it's a sequence. These different uses of the
word "recipe" are all ok as long as you understand they are all recipes in the broader sense.
A recipe needs a configuration for context
A recipe by itself is useless; it must be associated with a specific controller configuration to give it
context. Therefore when creating or opening a recipe you must specify by name which configuration
the recipe applies to. Set Point Profiles are excluded from this requirement.

Recipe type How linked to configuration

Recipe Variable tag names
Setpoint Profile Not linked to configuration
Setpoint Schedule Event labels
Sequence State Name, Event Signal #1,
Event Signal # 2
Compatibility
It is up to you to understand how your recipes will work with your configurations. For example, when
you download a recipe (variables)(.rcp) to a controller, the recipe’s variables, sequential order and their
values might make sense in one controller configuration but not another.
Recipe locations
Once created, a recipe can reside in several places. Be aware that having multiple copies of a recipe
can cause mixups. For example, suppose you’ve created a recipe (any type) called COOKIES. It can
reside in the following places.
COOKIES saved as a separate recipe file to disk or floppy. Recipe files can be added to a recipe pool.
(See Recipe file types.)
COOKIES in the recipe pool of a configuration saved to disk as a .CDE file.
COOKIES in the recipe pool of a currently open configuration in the software. (See Recipes menu)
COOKIES in the recipe pool of your controller’s running configuration. Here it is available to be loaded
into the controller’s function block configuration.
COOKIES actively loaded and running in your controller’s function blocks.

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 This example applies to all recipe types (recipe (variables), schedules, sequences, profiles).
Recipe file types
Recipes saved as files have the following extensions.
Recipe (variables): .RCP
Set Point Profile: .PRF
Set Point Schedule: .SCH
Sequence: .SEQ
When part of a configuration’s recipe pool, a recipe is not saved as a separate file but is saved in a
"slot" in the pool as part of the configuration (.CDE). Any recipe can be accessed in the configuration’s
recipe pools and saved as its own recipe file if desired.

Recipes Menu
Accesses all recipe pools. To learn about the different recipe types read Recipe Overview.

Menu Selection Function

Allocate Recipe Allocates the controller's memory for the four recipe types. This is the number of
Memory recipes that can be stored in the controller's four recipe pools. Recipes in these
pools can be loaded and run by Recipe Selection Blocks, Programmers,
Schedulers, and Sequencers. As recipe memory usage increases, less memory is
available for other parts of your configuration (such as function blocks).
Recipes (Variables)… A recipe (variables) is a list of Variables with settings that define the ingredients
needed to make a product or run a particular batch. This selection opens the
Recipe Pool dialog box and allows viewing, adding, editing, and printing of Recipe
details.
You can save the selected recipe item to a file; open a recipe file and insert it into
the pool; and download the selected recipe item to a controller’s recipe pool.
Setpoint Profiles… Setpoint Program (Profile) configuration provides a quick and easy way to create,
edit, and save different ramp/soak (setpoint) profiles for the Setpoint Programmer
(SPP) control blocks in the configuration. This selection opens the Setpoint Profile
Pool dialog box and allows viewing, adding, editing, and printing of Setpoint Profile
details.
You can save the selected SPP item to a file; open a SPP file and insert it into the
pool; and download the selected SPP item to a controller’s Setpoint Profiles pool.
Setpoint Schedules… Setpoint Schedule configuration provides a quick and easy way to create, edit, and
save different Setpoint Schedules for the Setpoint Scheduler (SPS) control blocks
in the configuration. This selection opens the Setpoint Schedule Pool dialog box
and allows viewing, adding, editing, and printing of Setpoint Schedules details.
You can save the selected SPS item to a file; open a SPS file and insert it into the
pool; and download the selected SPS item to a controller’s Setpoint Schedule
pool.
Sequences… Sequence configuration provides a series of inter-related events used to start-up
or shut-down a unit process, or a series of timed and process measurement
dependent events that are executed to produce a final product. This selection
opens the Sequence Pool dialog box and allows viewing, adding, editing, and
printing of Sequence details.
You can save the selected SEQ item to a file; open a SEQ file and insert it into the
pool; and download the selected SEQ item to a controller’s Sequence pool.

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Introduction

Recipes (Variables)
Introduction
Each recipe consists of Variables, and carries its own unique recipe number and name for
identification. (The names are descriptive references [aliases] and uniqueness is not enforced. Unique
names are recommended to avoid operator confusion). The selected Variables were assigned during
the Function Block Diagram Configuration.
It is possible to edit the setting of any recipe Variables through the Recipe Setup display at the
operator interface. This means that an operator can adjust individual ingredient amounts in the recipe;
but the ingredients (item’s Variable Name), the order of the ingredients, and the recipe’s number and
name are under configuration control.
The recipe variable list is configured using the Process Control Utilities application. An operator will be
able to change individual item values through the Operator Interface.
For automatic loading of a setpoint profile in addition to other variables, a variable representing a
profile number may be included in the recipe. This would also apply to a schedule or sequence
number.

Recipe Attributes
A recipe is a list of Variables with settings that define the ingredients needed to make a product or run
a particular batch. The items represent Analog and/or Digital Points that were assigned in the Function
Block Configuration and are identified by their Variable Names. Recipes have these basic attributes:
Recipe Number - A unique number must be assigned for each recipe that is configured. Numbers can
be assigned in any sequence with gaps between numbers, but no two recipes can be given the same
number.
Recipe Name - A descriptive name must be assigned consisting of letters or numbers with no spaces.
Thus, a name can be any combination of letters and numbers without spaces. Note that lowercase
letters are automatically converted to uppercase letters.
Recipe Variables - A list of Variables can be compiled for each recipe. A valid Variable and desired
setting must be specified for each recipe item.
Adjustable Settings - The setting for an analog point can be any appropriate value from–99999 to
99999, and a digital point can be set in its ON or OFF state. It is possible to edit/change any recipe
item/Variable Name setting through the "Edit Recipe" Setup dialog box during configuration.

Recipe (Variables) Configuration Overview

A recipe is a list of Variables with settings that define the ingredients needed to make a product or run
a particular batch. The items represent Analog and/or Digital Points that are assigned in the Function
Block Configuration and are identified by their Variable Names.
Configuration Functions
Basic functions that you will use to configure a Recipe:
Recipe Editor
Create/Edit a Recipe under the File-New or
File-Open menus. Accesses the Recipe Editor.
Recipe Pool
When you select "Recipes" from the Recipe menu, the "Recipe Pool " dialog box will be displayed. You
can view Recipes in the pool. You can save a configuration’s recipe to a file and then edit the recipe
file. Allows you to view but not edit or create new recipes in the pool. You can save a configuration’s
recipe to a file and then edit that recipe file.

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The Recipe Properties is merely a name assigned to the recipe, which will be added to the pool. You
can also include a descriptor.
Recipe Setup (EDIT)
Recipe Set Up or Edit consists of selecting Variable names, assigning an analog value or digital state,
and adding them to a list of Recipe items.

Create/Edit Recipe (Variables) File

Creates/edits a group of variables to be saved as a file (.RCP). File can be downloaded to the recipe
pool. A recipe in the pool can later be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration. The file
assumes that the variables are in a certain order in the configuration. Make sure that this order is
preserved when loading into a controller’s active configuration. Changes to variables via deletions,
renaming, or re-directing may affect the recipe content.

Step/Item Action/Description
Select File, Open. Lets you choose an .RCP file to edit. After selecting file the Recipe
Editor appears.

OR

Select File, New. "Choose a new file type" box appears.

Select Recipes tab. Recipe types appear.

Select Recipes The Recipe Editor appears.

(Variables).

THEN

Select a Reference A recipe must have a configuration to give it context. Select an open
Configuration. configuration from the pull-down list. If none available, select Open
Configuration to open one. The configuration will open. Click back to
Recipe Editor and select the reference configuration.

Name and Description Identify the recipe.

Variable Tag List Lists all variable tags in the reference configuration. Click on a tag
and click Add to add it to the recipe.

Recipe Items Lists all variables in the recipe.

Name Name of variable
Value Value/state of variable. If analog variable, enter a value in the value field. If
digital variable, select ON or OFF.

Delete Deletes selected item from recipe.

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Step/Item Action/Description
Print Prints the recipe

Save Saves the recipe as .RCP file.

Download Downloads recipe to the controller’s recipe pool where it can be

edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

Recipe Pool
Introduction
This is the recipe (variables) pool. The Recipe Pool lets you view a Recipe on a list of configured
Recipes .
Configuration
When you select "Recipes (Variables)" from the Recipes menu, the "Recipe Pool" dialog box will be
displayed. From left to right the icons are:

PRINT a Recipe:
Click on a recipe name and then select the Print icon. The "Print" dialog box will appear.
Select OK.
A recipe report will be printed with all the information entered on the "Recipe Properties" dialog box.
[Variable, Description, Value or State]
SAVE a Recipe:
To save a recipe as a .rcp file, click on a recipe name and then select the Save icon. The "Save As"
dialog box will appear.
DOWNLOAD a Recipe:
To download a recipe to the controller’s recipe pool, click on the Download icon.

Setup/Edit a Recipe in Pool

The "Edit Recipes" dialog box lets you viewa recipe listed in the "Recipe Pool."
Make sure you have clicked on "Properties " and have given that specific recipe a name and
description. See RECIPE POOL before proceeding.
Procedure
Click on a recipe name in the active field and select "Recipe" or double click on the recipe name. The
"Edit Recipe" dialog box will appear.
To ADD Variable to a Recipe:
Select a variable and click on ADD. A variable number will appear under "Recipe Items".
To DELETE a Variable from a Recipe:
Select a variable number from the "Recipe Items" field, then click "Delete".
To SET UP a Recipe Item
From the "Recipe Items" list, select a variable name from the list of recipe items.
If it is an analog variable, enter a value in the value field.

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state for the variable.
Repeat this procedure for each recipe variable desired for the recipe you are configuring.
Click "OK". The length of the Recipe (number of variables) will appear in the "Recipe Pool".
Click "CLOSE" on the "Recipe Pool’ dialog box to complete the configuration.

Recipe Properties
The Recipe Properties dialog box contains fields for you to view:
• a recipe name .
• a descriptor of 16 characters.

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Create/Edit Setpoint Profile File

Setpoint Profiles
Create/Edit Setpoint Profile File
Creates/edits a setpoint profile be saved as a file (.PRF). File can be downloaded to the setpoint profile
pool. A profile in the pool can be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

Step/Item Action/Description
Select File, Open. Lets you choose a .PRF file to edit. After selecting file the Profile
Editor appears.

OR

Select File, New. "Choose a new file type" box appears.

Select Recipes tab. Recipe types appear.

Select Setpoint Profile The Profile Editor appears.

THEN

Name and Identify the profile.

Description
Properties This function lets you set the properties for the profile. The
information configured here will appear in the Edit SP Profile dialog
box.

Ramp Type Properties of the profile. You can change these under Properties.
Eng. Units
Time Units
Aux. Out Units
Guar. Hold Type
Guar. Hold High
Guar. Hold Low

Add Adds a step.

Insert Inserts a step.

Delete Deletes selected step.

Type Ramp or Soak. A ramp segment is a starting setpoint and the time
or rate to reach the setpoint of the following segment. Typically,
segment #1 will be a ramp.

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SP Value Setpoint value set for Ramp (starting Setpoint value) and Soak
(soak setpoint value).

Time/Rate Ramp time is determined in either:

TIME*-Hours or Minutes
Range = 0.00 hr. to 999.99 hr. / 0.00 min. to 999.99 min.
OR
RATE*-EU/MIN or EU/HR
Range = 0 to 999.99
*This selection of time or rate is made when you configure
properties. Make this selection before entering any Ramp. NOTE:
When Ramp unit is configured for TIME, entering "0" will imply an
immediate step change in setpoint to the next soak.

Aux. Out In addition to the main ramp and soak output value, a second
analog value is available for each step of the profile. This output is
a fixed soak value, which may be used to provide a setpoint value
for a secondary control loop in the process. An example would be
a ramp and soak temperature program combined with pressure
setpoints for each step of the profile.

Guar. Hold OFF or ON. Choose ON to hold the program if a process variable
exceeds a predefined deviation from setpoint.

Events You can configure 1 to 16 segment events to turn ON or OFF at

the beginning of each segment. Segment events are digital
switches that provide ON/OFF outputs through an SPEV control
block. When a segment event is turned ON, it remains ON until the
end of the segment at which time it is turned OFF unless it is
configured to turn ON in the next segment. Note that segment
events are not interrupted by soak time delays when the process
variable is outside the guaranteed soak band. Events turn ON as
soon as the previous segment is completed even if the process
variable has not reached the soak setpoint. When the program
completes, the events are held at current value until the
programmer is returned to the ready state.

Print Prints the profile.

Save Saves the profile as .PRF file.

Download Downloads profile to the controller’s Setpoint Profile Pool where it

can be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

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Setpoint Profile Pool

Setpoint Profile Pool

Introduction
The SP Profile Pool lets you view a profile on a list of configured profiles. Through this dialog box you
will view the properties for each profile and set up or edit the information for each segment that make
up a profile.
Configuration
When you select “Setpoint Profiles” from the Recipes menu, the “Setpoint Profile Pool” dialog box will
be displayed.
From left to right the icons are:

PRINT a Profile:
Click on a profile name and then select the Print icon. The "Print" dialog box will appear.
Select OK.
A profile report will be printed with all the information entered on the tabs of the 'Setpoint Profile
Properties" dialog box.
SAVE a Profile:
To save a Profile as a .prf file, click on a recipe name and then select the Save icon. The "Save As"
dialog box will appear.
DOWNLOAD a Profile:
To download a Profile to the controller’s Profile pool, click on the Download icon.

Setup/Edit Setpoint Profile in Pool

Introduction
The “Edit Setpoint Profile” dialog box lets you view profile segments for the programs listed in the
“Setpoint Profile Pool.”
View a program
Click on a profile name in the active field and select the Edit Item Icon from the Toolbar on the dialog
box or double click on the profile name.
The “Edit Setpoint Profile Segments” dialog box will appear. It presents multiple segments at a time to
view. Click on field for drop down menu to appear for some selections.
Edit Setpoint Profile Segments Dialog Box
The three main areas on the “Edit Setpoint Profile Segments” dialog box are:
Properties Information Area
This block of information was developed during “Properties” configuration. It lists the selection and
values that were made on the “Setpoint Profile Properties” tab cards. These fields are read only; they
are for reference only.
Profile Data Entry area
This data entry area lets you make selections.
Profile Segment Setup Buttons
View only.

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The Profile Setup/Edit Procedure consists of building a ramp/soak profile by entering a value or make
a selection for each of the following fields. View only.
• adding or inserting segments to a list of segment
• selecting the type of segment—Ramp or Soak (drop-down menu)
• selecting Guaranteed Soak (On or Off) for soak segments, if desired (drop-down menu)
• entering the Setpoint value for the ramp or soak
• entering the value of the time or ratio for the segment
• selecting an Aux. Out value (if required) for the segment
• selecting the events (1 - 16) you want turned on or off at the beginning of the segment (drop-
down menu)
• repeating the procedure for all the segments in the program

Setpoint Profile Properties

Introduction
This function lets you view the properties for the program selected in the Setpoint Profile Pool.
Parameters
Refer to the table below for properties.
Parameter Parameter Description
TEXT
Label Profile Name
Descriptor Description of Profile
Primary Primary Output Descriptor Name.
Output
Label

Primary Primary Output Engineering Units descriptor

Output
Engineering
Units
Auxiliary Auxiliary Output Descriptor name
Output
Label

Auxiliary Auxiliary Output Engineering Units descriptor

Output
Engineering
Units
GENERAL

Ramp Type
Rate Each ramp segment's time specifies the RATE at which that

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Parameter Parameter Description

profile's output will reach the next segment.
Time Each ramp segment's time is the TIME allotted to the profile's
output to reach the next segment's value in hours or minutes.
Guaranteed
Hold Type
None No guaranteed hold if a PV deviates a specified amount above or below
the profile output.

Per Segment Lets you select specific segments for guaranteed soak where you set up
the profile ramps and soaks.
All soaks will have a guaranteed soak.
All Soaks
All segments will have a guaranteed soak
All Segments

Time Units
Hours This selection assigns the time units of all segments in HOURS.

Minutes This selection assigns the time units of all segments in MINUTES.

Guaranteed A Number in Engineering Units above the setpoint outside of which

Hold High the timer halts
Guaranteed Enter a Number in Engineering Units below the setpoint outside of
Hold High which the timer halts.
LOOP/JOG

Jog Segment Segment number jog will go to.

Loop
Start Segment This designates the number of the first segment of the loop.
This designates the number of the last segment of the loop. The last
End Segment segment of a program must be a soak segment. Last segment of a loop
can be a ramp or soak.

This number lets the program repeat (loop) a specified number of time
from beginning to end.
Cycles
An entry of 0 will cause an indefinite loop.

START/RESTART
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Restart Rate setpoint prior to power loss when restart input is connected to power off
timing block.

Click on the tab to access the properties for that tab.

Click on the profile name in the Setpoint Profile Pool and select the Edit Segments Icon (3rd from left)
from the Toolbar on the dialog box.

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Create/Edit Setpoint Schedule file

Setpoint Schedules
Create/Edit Setpoint Schedule file
Creates/edits a setpoint schedule be saved as a file (.SCH). File can be downloaded to the setpoint
schedule pool. A schedule in the pool can be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

Step/Item Action/Description
Select File, Open. Lets you choose a .SCH file to edit. After selecting file the
Schedule Editor appears.

OR

Select File, New. "Choose a new file type" box appears.

Select Recipes tab. Recipe types appear.

Select Setpoint Schedule. The Schedule Editor appears.

THEN

Select a Reference A schedule must have a configuration to give it context. Select an

Configuration. open configuration from the pull-down list. If none available, select
Open Configuration to open one. The configuration will open. Click
back to Schedule Editor and select the reference configuration.

Name and Description Identify the schedule.

Properties Sets properties for the schedule, such as time units and
guaranteed hold limits.

Time Length of time for the segment.

SP1-SP8 Setpoint values. For ramp segments these are the starting
values.

Events 1-16 Segment events are digital switches that provide ON/OFF
output through an SPS function block. When a segment event is
turned ON, it remains on until the end of the segment at which
time it is turned OFF unless it is configured to turn ON in the
next segment. Select from the drop down menu which events
you want to turn ON or OFF at the beginning of each segment.

Aux1-Aux8 The auxiliary block supports up to 8 soak only outputs. You can
assign values to all eight Auxiliary Outputs for each segment.

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GHold1-GHold8 Setpoint guarantee is provided for the master block setpoints
with a single symmetrical value for each setpoint output.
Actions for the guarantee soak may be set on a per segment
basis for OFF, HIGH setpoint deviation, LOW setpoint deviation
or both HIGH and LOW setpoint deviations. Click on an active
field and select a GHOLD Type from Drop-down menu:
OFF - No Guaranteed Hold
HIGH setpoint deviation - The schedule will hold if a PV
deviates above the Setpoint value set.
LOW setpoint deviation - The schedule will hold if a PV deviates
below the Setpoint value set on the "Setpoint Schedule
Properties" dialog box.
HIGH and LOW setpoint deviations - The schedule will hold if a
PV deviates above or below the Setpoint value set on the
"Setpoint Schedule Properties" dialog box.

Recycle Segment The segment number at which a recycle will start. Enter a value
0 to 50

Recycle Count This number lets the schedule repeat (loop) a specified number
of times. Enter a value 0-999 or 0 for infinite.

Delete Deletes selected item from schedule.

Print Prints the schedule.

Save Saves the schedule as .SCH file.

Download Downloads schedule to the controller’s schedule pool where it can

be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

Setpoint Schedule Pool

Introduction
The SP Schedule Pool lets you view a schedule on a list of configured schedules.
Configuration
When you select “Setpoint Schedules” from the Recipe menu, the “Setpoint Schedule Pool” dialog
box will be displayed.
From left to right the icons are:

PRINT a Schedule:
Click on a schedule name and select the Print icon. The "Print" dialog box will appear.
Select OK.

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Setup/Edit Setpoint Schedule in Pool

A profile report will be printed with all the information entered on the tabs of the "Setpoint Schedule
Properties" dialog box.
SAVE a Schedule:
To save a Schedule as a .sch file, click on a recipe name and then select the Save icon. The "Save As"
dialog box will appear.
DOWNLOAD a Schedule:
To download a Schedule to the controller’s Schedule pool, click on the Download icon.

Setup/Edit Setpoint Schedule in Pool

Introduction
The “Edit Schedule” dialog box lets you view a schedule from the schedules listed in the “Setpoint
Schedule Pool.”
Edit a Schedule
Click on a schedule name in the active field and select the Edit Segments Icon (3rd from left) from the
Toolbar on the dialog box or double click on the schedule name.
The “Edit Schedule Segments” dialog box will appear with the selected Schedule indicated on the top
banner. The Process Control Utilities presents multiple segments at a time to view.
Parameter Parameter Description
Time Length of time for the segment
Time Units were selected in the “Setpoint Schedule
Function Block Properties ” Dialog Box

Setpoint Values Setpoint 1 through Setpoint 8

Ghold Type Setpoint guarantee is provided for the master block
[Ghold1 thru setpoints with a single symmetrical value for each
Ghold8] setpoint output. Actions for the guarantee soak may
be set on a per segment basis for OFF, HIGH setpoint
deviation, LOW setpoint deviation or both HIGH and
LOW setpoint deviations.
OFF - No Guaranteed Hold
HIGH setpoint deviation
The schedule will hold if a PV deviates above the
Setpoint value set.
LOW setpoint deviation
The schedule will hold if a PV deviates below the
Setpoint value set on the “Setpoint Schedule
Properties” dialog box.
HIGH and LOW setpoint deviations
The schedule will hold if a PV deviates above or below
the Setpoint value set on the “Setpoint Schedule
Properties” dialog box.

Auxiliary The auxiliary block supports up to 8 soak only outputs.

Outputs You can assign values to all eight Auxiliary Outputs for
[Aux1 thru each segment.
Aux8]

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Recycle The segment number at which a recycle will start
Segment
Recycle Count This number lets the schedule repeat (loop) a
specified number of times.
Events Segment events are digital switches that provide
[Events 1 thru ON/OFF output through an SPS function block .
16] When a segment event is turned ON, it remains on
until the end of the segment at which time it is turned
OFF unless it is configured to turn ON in the next
segment.

Setpoint Schedule Properties

Introduction
This function lets you view the properties for the schedule selected in the Setpoint Schedule Pool. If
you are adding a schedule, this dialog box will automatically appear. It will also appear if you select the
Worksheet Properties Icon (2nd from left) from the Toolbar on the dialog box. The information
configured here will appear in the “Edit Schedule Segment” dialog box.

Parameter Parameter Description

General

Label Schedule Name

Descriptor Description of schedule

Jog Seg Logic input (JOG) on state switch

block will cause the schedule to
jump to the start of the segment
designated then continue.
Time Units This selection assigns the time
units (hours or minutes) for all
segments.
Hours Time unit in Hours

Minutes Time unit in Minutes

Guaranteed Hold Limit The schedule will hold if a PV
deviates above or below (or both)
the Setpoint value set here.

Select Guaranteed Hold Type on

the “Setpoint Edit Schedule”
dialog box.

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Create/Edit Sequence File

Sequences
Create/Edit Sequence File

Creates/edits a sequence be saved as a file (.SEQ). File can be downloaded to the sequence pool. A
sequence in the pool can be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

Step/Item Action/Description
Select File, Open. Lets you choose a .SEQ file to edit. After selecting file the
Sequence Editor appears.

OR
Select File, New. "Choose a new file type" box appears.

Select Recipes tab. Recipe types appear.

Select Sequence. The Sequence Editor appears.

THEN
Select a Reference A sequence must have a configuration to give it context. Select
Configuration. an open configuration from the pull-down list. If none available,
select Open Configuration to open one. The configuration will
open. Click back to Sequence Editor and select the reference
configuration.

Name and Description Identify the sequence.

Properties Sets properties for the sequence, such as jog step and time
units.

Add Adds a step to the sequence.

Time Length of time for the segment.

SP1-SP8 Setpoint values at the start of the segment.

State State number for each step of the sequence. A state may be
selected multiple times in the sequence. Since time is an
attribute of the sequence, the state may be activated for a
different time period each time it is selected. (The order does
not have to be sequential). Enter a State Number in each
active field. States are numbered from 1 to 50.

State name Name of current state. Enter a state name (12 character
max.) Examples: Heating, Cooling, Mixing.

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Time in Step Time duration value for each step of the sequence. Time units
can be changed under Properties.

Time in Next Step Designates the step the sequence will advance to when the
time expires. It can be any step in the sequence, including
steps that have been previously executed. Enter 0 to stop the
sequence after current step expires and to hold the outputs.

Event Signal #1 Click on the Event Signal #1 field and from the drop-down
menu, select the event you want signal #1 to represent.

Event 1 Next Step Each state of the sequence can also be configured to accept
two different events to terminate the step. Whichever occurs
first—an Off-to-On (rising edge) transition of either event
signal OR elapsed step time—will cause the sequence to
advance to the appropriate next step. Enter a value for Event
1 Next Step.

Event Signal #2 Click on the Event Signal #2 field and from the drop-down
menu, select the event you want signal #2 to represent.

Event 2 Next Step Each state of the sequence can also be configured to accept
two different events to terminate the step. Whichever occurs
first—an Off-to-On (rising edge) transition of either event
signal OR elapsed step time—will cause the sequence to
advance to the appropriate next step. Enter a value for Event
2 Next Step.

Advance Next Step Allows you to select an appropriate action for the manual
advance OI action or function block digital advance input.
Enter a value.

Aux. Value Enter an analog output value associated with each state.

Delete Deletes selected step from sequence.

Print Prints the sequence.

Save Saves the sequence as .SEQ file.

Download Downloads sequence to the controller’s schedule pool where it

can be edited or loaded into the controller’s active configuration.

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Sequence Pool
Introduction
The Sequence Pool lets you add or delete a Sequence on a list of configured Sequences and
also enter the "Properties" function and the "Edit Sequence " function to set up each Sequence.

Configuration
When you select "Sequences" from the Recipes menu, the "Sequence Pool" dialog box will be
displayed. From left to right the icons are:

PRINT a Sequence:
Click on a sequence name and then select the Print icon. The "Print" dialog box will appear.
Select OK.
A sequence report will be printed with all the information entered on the "Sequence Properties"
dialog box. [Label, Description, Jog Step, and Time Units in Hours or Minutes]
SAVE a Sequence:
To save a sequence as an .seq file, click on a recipe name and then select the Save icon. The
"Save As" dialog box will appear.
OPEN a Sequence:
To open a previously saved .seq file and insert it into the pool, click on the Open icon.
DOWNLOAD a Sequence:
To download a sequence to the controller’s sequence pool, click on the Download icon.

Setup/Edit Sequence in Pool

Introduction
The "Edit Sequence" dialog box lets you set up or edit a sequence from the sequences listed in
the "Sequence Pool" dialog box.
Make sure you have clicked on "Edit Properties" toolbar icon and have configured the properties
for that specific Sequence.

Edit a Sequence
Click on a Sequence name in the active field and select the Edit Item Icon (3rd from left) from the
Toolbar on the dialog box or double click on the Sequence name.
The "Edit Sequence" dialog box will appear with the selected Sequence indicated on the top
banner. Several Steps are shown for viewing and editing.

Each step contains the following Step attributes:

Parameter Parameter Description Entry Information
State Number State number for each step of the sequence. Enter a State Number in each
A state may be selected multiple times in the active field. States are numbered
sequence. Since time is an attribute of the from 1 to 50
sequence, the state may be activated for a
different time period each time it is selected.
(The order does not have to be sequential)

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State Name Name of current state N/A

Time in Step Time duration value for each step of the Enter values for all Steps in the
sequence. appropriate fields.

Time Units are selected on the Sequence

Properties dialog box
Time Next Step Designates the step the sequence will Enter a number for the next step
advance to when the time expires. It can be when time expires on current
any step in the sequence, including steps that step. Enter 0 to stop the
have been previously executed. sequence after current step
expires and to hold the outputs.
Event Signal #1 The event signal is a digital signal defined in N/A
the sequencer block. When Event Signal #1
signal transitions from FALSE to TRUE the
sequence will jump to the step defined in
Event 1 Next Step.
Event 1 Next Step An off-to-on (rising edge) transition of Event Enter a value for Event 1 Next
Signal #1 will cause the sequence to advance Step.
to the step specified here.
Event Signal #2 The event signal is a digital signal defined in N/A
the sequencer block. When Event Signal #2
signal transitions from FALSE to TRUE the
sequence will jump to the step defined in
Event 2 Next Step.
Event 2 Next Step An off-to-on (rising edge) transition of Event Enter a value for Event 2 Next
Signal #2 will cause the sequence to advance Step.
to the step specified here.
Advance Next Allows you to select an appropriate action for Enter an "Advance Next Step"
Step the manual advance OI action or function value.
block digital advance input
Aux Value Enter an analog output value associated with Enter an analog output value.
each state.

Sequence Properties
Introduction
This function lets you set the properties for the sequence selected in the Sequence Pool. If you
are adding a Sequence, this dialog box will automatically appear. It will also appear if you select
the Worksheet Properties Icon (2nd from left) from the Toolbar on the dialog box. The
information configured here will appear in the "Edit Sequence" dialog box.

Configuration
Refer to the table below and enter the properties information in the appropriate fields in the dialog
box, then click "OK" to return to the "Sequence Pool" dialog box.

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Parameter Parameter Description Entry Information

General
Label Sequence Name 6 characters
Descripto Description of Sequence 16 characters
r
Jog Step Logic input (JOG) on state switch Step number jog
block will cause the Sequencer to will go to
jump to the start of the step
designated then continue.
Time Units This selection assigns the time
units (hours or minutes) for all
Steps.
Hours Time unit in Hours Click on Radio button
Minutes Time unit in Minutes Click on Radio button

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Overview

On-Line Monitoring
Overview
Process Control Utilities Monitoring provides the following:
Multiple, concurrent function block Monitor Windows
You can open as many Function Block monitor windows as you want until you run
out of physical resources on the PC
You can open Function Block monitor windows concurrently for Function Blocks on
different Function Block Diagram Worksheets
Function Block monitor window can be resized to better suit concurrent windows
Provides a Watch Window to view groups of related data such as I/O and Signal Tags
Allows Monitoring to cross all FBD worksheet boundaries
There are no boundaries
You can call up Function Block monitor windows from any or all FBD worksheets
concurrently
The Watch Window implicitly crosses all worksheets
All other diagnostic windows can also be open concurrently
Select "Monitor Mode" from the "Monitor" menu or select the "Monitor" icon from the Main Toolbar

.
You can specify the monitor update rate that determines how often data is collected from the controller
during monitoring. This update rate can be set to either 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, or 5
seconds.
See "Monitor Toolbar" for the available Monitoring and Diagnostic Windows.
See "Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode" for on-line monitoring indicators.

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Select "Monitor Mode" from the "Monitor" menu or select the "Monitor" icon from the Main Toolbar.

While in monitor mode, edits to the configuration cannot be made.

Procedure
Selecting this menu item opens the "Enter Monitor Mode" dialog box.

Select the controller to monitor using the Port and Address fields on this dialog. The dialog box
also indicates the Protocol and Baud rate for the selected controller.
Click the OK button on this dialog to enter monitor mode for this configuration.
The background of the function block diagram worksheet changes to yellow and the cursor
includes the Monitor icon [Eye} with the arrow.
See "Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode".
The Monitor Toolbar will appear, whose buttons you can use to toggle (show or hide) the various
monitor windows. These windows can also be toggled using menu items on the Monitor
menu.
When exiting monitor mode, any monitor windows still open will be closed and will be re-opened
at their same positions when monitor mode is re-entered for this configuration.

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Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode

Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode

When "Monitor Mode" is selected there are several indications that the configuration is in Monitor
Mode.

The "Connected" indicator on the Status Bar will blink to show that the controller, whose name appears
next to it, is being monitored.
The cursor changes to include the Monitor icon [Eye] along with the arrow.
3. The word <Monitoring> appears in the configuration Title Bar at the top of the diagram.
4. The background color of the Function Block Diagram changes to YELLOW.

Monitor Update Rate

Introduction
You can specify the monitor update rate that determines how often data is collected from the controller
during monitoring. This update rate can be set to either 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, or 5
seconds.
This option is allowed only during edit mode, not while you are monitoring the controller. The default
monitor update rate is 1 second and this update rate is remembered between sessions of the software.
If you want to monitor from a relatively slow computer set the monitor update rate to a slow setting.

Procedure
Select "Set Update Rate" from the "Monitor" menu on the Main Drop-down menus.
Select an Update Rate from the Sub-menu:
1/4 Second
1/2 Second
1 Second, or
5 seconds

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Click on ICON to open a dialog box. More than one dialog box can be open at a time.
The Monitor Toolbar toggles monitor windows for the following:

ICON Function Window Comments

Watch Summary Toggles the Watch Summary Window that lets you view groups of
related data such as I/O and Signal Tags.

Controller Toggles the Controller Diagnostics Window that lets you view the
Diagnostics controller parameters and values.

Rack Diagnostics Toggles the I/O Rack Diagnostics window that lets you view the Rack
Diagnostics, Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics(except C30 CPU), and
the I/O Module diagnostics.

Serial S1 Port Opens the Serial Port S1 (RS232 Default) Configuration Port Diagnostics
Diagnostics window that lets you view the parameters and values of the S1 port
(default R2-232) on the controller.

Serial S2 Port Toggles the Serial Port S2 (RS485 default) OI Port Diagnostics window
Diagnostics that lets you view the S2 port (default RS485 Operator Interface)
parameters and values.

Network Port Toggles the Network Port Diagnostics window that lets you view the
Diagnostics network port parameters and values.

Expansion I/O Toggles the Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics window that lets you view
Comm the expansion port parameters and values.
Diagnostics
(except C30 CPU)

Host Connections Toggles the Host Connections window that lets you view the host
Diagnostics connections parameters and values.

Peer-to-Peer Toggles the Peer-to-Peer Connections Diagnostics window that lets you
Diagnostics view the Peer-to-Peer parameters and values.

Function Block Toggles the Monitor Function Block window that lets you monitor key
Monitor parameters of the selected Function Block.

Forced Blocks Toggles the Forced Block Summary Window Window that lets you see
Window all the function blocks that have forced outputs.

All Function Block Lets you toggle the function block windows that are open - Display or
Windows Hide

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How Do I Start Monitoring

ICON Function Window Comments

All Pins Lets you toggle (display/hide) monitoring values (numeric or On/Off
state) at all input and output pins that are shown.

All Monitor Lets you toggle the Monitor windows that are open - Display or Hide.
Windows

How Do I Start Monitoring

Procedure
Either upload the configuration from the controller to your PC or Open the file from disk that matches
what's in the controller. Process Control Utilities will inform you if the file you opened is not currently
loaded in the controller. In this case, limited monitoring capabilities will be available. For example,
you won't be able to monitor function blocks or bring up the Watch Summary Window.
Press the MONITOR button on the main toolbar.

The "Enter Monitor Mode" dialog box will open.

Note: While in monitor mode, you won't be able to edit the configuration. For example, you won't be
able to add or delete function blocks, move items on the Function Block Diagram, or change
configuration parameters of function blocks on their property pages. You will, however, be able to
view the configuration parameters of function blocks on their property pages, but these values aren’t
being read from the controller. They exist only in the configuration open in Process Control Utilities.
That is why it is recommended that you perform an upload from the controller before monitoring so
that current values from the controller are shown on the function block property pages."
Select the Comm port and controller address to monitor. Press OK.
It checks to see if information is the same in the controller.
The feedback will be the monitor toolbar.

The Status Bar shows on bar indicates that monitor mode is in effect. The green square
is an activity indicator and flashes bright green when requests for monitored data are made to the
controller.

There is also the word "Monitoring" indicated on the banner of the worksheet,the FBD worksheet
background turns yellow and an eye appears with the cursor arrow.
See "Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode" for on-line monitoring indicators.

Right Click Procedure in Monitor Mode

Depending where you right-mouse click on the FBD worksheet during monitoring, the resulting menu
will have some differences.
Below each item in red is shown the menu items that appear when you right-click on that item on your
FBD during Monitor Mode.

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Function Variable Yellow Signal Connectors Page
Block Space Tags Connectors

To see Monitor Monitor Execution Watch Watch Watch

these Block Block Order Summary Summary Summary
choices
Watch Watch Fast Logic Add to Add to Watch Add to
Summary Summary Order Watch Summary Watch
Summary Summary

Monitor Add to Find Monitor Monitor Pins Monitor Pins

Pins Watch Pins
Summary

Help Monitor Go To Help Help Help

Pins

Execution Help View Find Find Where Find Where

Order Where Used Used
Used

Copy Execution Properties Properties Properties Properties

Order (File) (Signal (Connector)
Tag)

Properties Copy
(Function
Block)

Properties
(Function
Block)

Right click on these

Input Pins Output Pins Wire Node

To see Trace Monitor Pins Help

these
choices

Monitor
Pins

Function Block Monitor Window

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of all Function Blocks.
To access, select "Monitor Function Block" from the "Monitor" menu or from the Monitor toolbar.

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Or
Right Click a function block or variable in Monitor Mode and select the Monitor Block menu item.
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
For "Loop" blocks, the current mode will be shown in the lower right of the window
LSP AUTO = Local Setpoint, Automatic Output
LSP MAN = Local Setpoint, Manual Output
RSP AUTO = Remote Setpoint, Automatic Output
RSP MAN = Remote Setpoint, Manual Output
To change Mode settings of a loop block, click on a radio button to select
Local or Remote Setpoint
Automatic or Manual Output
Click the "Change Mode" button to change the mode.
Changing a Parameter
Some blocks allow you to change some parameters. Click on a parameter name, if allowed the "Write"
field will become active. Enter an override value in the field.
Channel/Sensor Status
I/O blocks display a parameter called Channel/Sensor Status to indicate any abnormalities. See I/O
Channel/Sensor Status for details.
Click on "X" to exit box.

Attention: All function blocks dialog boxes have a "MONITOR" button when in Monitor mode that will
access this window.
Below is an example of a Monitor Window for a PID block.

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Overview
The Forced Blocks window provides a list view of all function blocks that have forced outputs and
provides a quick means of removing the forced outputs on selected block. The Forcing and Unforcing
of function block outputs is a feature that is only available in Monitor Mode. For more information on
how to force function block outputs see Forcing/Unforcing an Output.
Opening the Window
The Forced Blocks Window is represented by the Exclamation Mark icon and can be accessed in 3
ways as described below. For each method, the system must already be in Monitor Mode for the
option to be available.
Monitor Menu
1. Select Monitor from the main application menu.
2. Select Forced Blocks… to launch the Forced Blocks window.
Monitor Mode Toolbar

1. Click on the button in the Monitor Mode Toolbar from the main application toolbar.
Utilities Worksheet
1. Select the Utilities tab from the main Worksheet Category Tabs to display the Controller
Utilities worksheet.

2. Click on the button to bring up the Controller Diagnostics submenu.

3. Select Forced Blocks… to launch the Forced Blocks window.

Unforcing Block Outputs

There are two versions of the Forced Blocks dialog window, depending on whether or not the controller
being monitored is one that supports the SIL Safety standard. For SIL compliant controllers the version
shown on the left below will be displayed. For non SIL compliant controllers the version shown on the
right below will be displayed.

Both versions of the window have a list box displaying a list of all of the function blocks that currently
have forced outputs.
• Function blocks located on a Safety worksheet have a yellow background.

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• Function blocks located on a Process worksheet have a white background.

• If no function blocks have forced outputs the word NONE is displayed.
• If new forces are added or removed from individual function block monitor windows the list will
be updated dynamically.
Both versions of the window have a Clear ALL Forces button that allows all forced outputs to be
cleared with one click. For Safety enabled controllers there are additional Clear PROCESS Forces
and Clear SAFETY Forces buttons that allow forced outputs on the Process and Safety worksheets to
be cleared independently. In either, case a warning message similar to the one shown below will be
displayed requesting confirmation before the action is taken.

Both versions of the window have a Unforce Selected Item button that allows the output of a single
function block to be unforced. To enable this button, click on the desired function block as shown
below. (Multiple selections using the Shift or Ctrl keys are not allowed.)

Clicking on the Unforce Selected Item will now clear the forced output on the selected function block.
In this case the action takes place immediately and no confirmation is required.

Exiting
To close the Force Blocks window click on the X in the top right-hand corner.

How Do I Stop Monitoring

Press the MONITOR button on the main toolbar.

This will return the associated configuration to VIEW mode.

Feedback will be the monitor button (unpressed), and all open monitor windows will disappear. The
FBD Worksheet background returns to white and the eye disappears from the cursor.

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windows will appear (if the same configuration)

Logic Flow
Overview
In Monitor Mode, Logic Flow is shown within the Configuration Worksheet Monitor Window.
Soft Wires are identified to represent the Logic state at the pin of the source in monitor mode.
Function Block pin values can be monitored briefly or you can stick the values on display until you
dismiss them. Analog Values are in decimal format and Digital States are On/Off.
Digital Signal Tags and corresponding Connectors at the block pins include color-coded
representations for state changes.
Page Connectors include color-coded representations for state changes.
Logic Inversion indicators are pictorially identified on the block and are color-coded to identify logic
states impeding or permitting logic flow.

CAUTION
During Live-Monitoring (especially fast scan), it is possible to see transient states where the block
output is inconsistent with its input values. This occurs because it is possible for the input values and
outputs values to be taken from different controller execution cycles. Therefore, either the viewed
inputs or outputs may be "older". Logic monitoring is appropriate for static conditions.
Soft Wire Identification
Solid/Green = On, Dotted/Red = Off
Logic State at the Output Pin = ON
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire length of
its tail drawn in solid GREEN.
Logic State at the Output Pin = OFF
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire length of
its tail drawn in dashed RED.

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Solid/Red = On, Dotted/Green = Off

Logic State at the Output Pin = ON
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire length of
its tail drawn in solid RED.
Logic State at the Output Pin = OFF
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire length of
its tail drawn in dotted GREEN.

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Digital Signal Tags and Connectors/Page Connectors include color-coded representations for
state changes as substitutes for soft-wires. To select one of the following color schemes, go to
Monitor menu, then Set Logic State Colors.

Solid/Green = On, Dotted/Red = Off

Logic State at the Output Pin = ON
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire
length of its tail drawn in solid GREEN.
Logic State at the Output Pin = OFF
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire
length of its tail drawn in dashed RED.

Solid/Red = On, Dotted/Green = Off

Logic State at the Output Pin = ON
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire
length of its tail drawn in solid RED.
Logic State at the Output Pin = OFF
The Digital Signal Tag and its corresponding Connector/Page Connector will have the entire
length of its tail drawn in dotted GREEN.

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Displaying Function Block's Pin Values

Function Block pin value(s) can be monitored briefly and you can set one or all of the values on
display (constant display) until you dismiss them. Analog Values are in decimal format and
Digital States are On/Off.
Displaying a Single Pin Value

Displaying Briefly
Hover the cursor over any pin momentarily. The pin’s value will be displayed next to the pin as
long as the cursor remains motionless over the pin.
To remove the briefly displayed value:
remove the cursor from the pin.
Displaying Until Dismissed (Constant Display)
Hover the cursor over any pin and left-click while the pin value is displayed, or
right-click and select "Monitor Pins" from the menu.
To remove the constantly displayed value:
left-click on the pin again, or
right-click and select "Monitor Pins" again from the menu.

Displaying All Function Block Pin Values

Displaying Briefly
Hover the cursor over the interior of a function block momentarily. All of the Function Blocks pin
values will be displayed next to the pins as long as the cursor remains motionless over the
block.
To remove the briefly displayed values:
remove the cursor from the block.
Displaying Until Dismissed
Hover the cursor over the interior of a function block and left-click while the pin values are
displayed, or right-click and select "Monitor Pins" from the menu.
To remove the constantly displayed value:
left-click on the pin again, or
right-click and select "Monitor Pins" again from the menu.

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Select on the Monitor Toolbar or select "Monitor Pins" from the Monitor menu.

NOTE: Any pin values shown when monitor mode is exited will be re-shown when Monitor mode
is re-entered. This only applies to the current session of the application and not between sessions
of the application.
Logic Inversion Color Codes
Logic Inversion indicators are pictorially identified on the block and are color-coded to identify
logic states impeding or permitting logic flow.

Logic Blocks Inversion Indicators

RED = OFF
GREEN = ON

Digital Input Blocks Inversion Indicators

ON or Inverted ON

OFF or Inverted OFF

Digital Output Blocks Inversion Indicators

ON or Inverted ON

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Logic Flow

OFF or Inverted OFF

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Watch Summary Window

Watch Summary Window

Watch Summary Window
Overview
The Watch Summary window is a dockable (movable), re-sizable window that lets you view the current
values of groups of related data, such as I/O and Signal Tags, from the controller.
Docking and Undocking the Window
The Watch Summary window is represented by the icon and can be accessed in 2 ways as
described below. For each method, the system must already be in Monitor Mode for the option to be
available.
Monitor Menu

1. Select Monitor from the main application menu.

2. Select Watch Summary… to launch the Watch Summary window.
Monitor Mode Toolbar

1. Click on the button in the Monitor Mode Toolbar from the main application toolbar.

Using the Window

The Watch Summary window will have a slightly different appearance depending on the revision of
software and the type of controller, however, the general layout is as shown below:
• Tab control to select from different groups of data
• Pull-down selectors at the top to further filter items within the group
• Table to display information and current values of the selected items

The number of different data groups available through the tabs at the bottom of the window will depend
on the revision of software running in the controller. The possible selections are listed below (click on
any of the links to view an example of the selected data for that tab):
• User-Defined (Customized list of Signals, Page Connectors and/or Variables)
• Signals (Analog, Digital)
• Page Connectors (Analog, Digital)
• Variables (Analog, Digital)
• Inputs / Outputs (AI, AO, DI, DO)
• Display Groups (Not available in revision 6.0 and higher)

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compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which allows the data items within the group to be
filtered based on the type of function block worksheet they are located on; Process, Safety or All (both
Process and Safety worksheets).
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the data items within the group to
be further filtered based on a sub-type, such as analog versus digital, or input versus output. The list of
available sub-types is determined by the data group selected through the tab control.
Information about each item in the filtered list is displayed in the table in the middle of the window. The
amount of information displayed will vary based on the selected tab, but will always include a current
value from the controller. The rows of data may be sorted by clicking in the header for most of the
configuration information columns. Subsequent clicking within a column header will toggle between
ascending and descending sort orders. (See also Sort Feature)
For SIL-compliant controller types, the rows of data will be colored coded. Items located on a Safety
worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas items located on a Process worksheet
will be displayed on a white background.
Docking and Undocking the Window
Double clicking in the Title Bar area of the Watch Summary Window will toggle its docked state. If the
window is docked, double clicking in the title bar area will undock the window. If the window is
undocked
• Double-clicking in the title bar area will dock the window at it last docked position
• Dragging the window to the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the main viewing area of the
application will dock the window at that location

[Press and hold the CTRL key down to prevent Docking when moving the window]
Hot Links
You can click on any I/O function block or Signal on the Controller Worksheet or any I/O function block,
Signal, or Variable in the Watch Window and that item will be located on the Function Block Diagram.
As you move the mouse over a HOT LINK, the text changes to Underlined Blue and the cursor
changes to a hand . (See also Find Feature)
Writes or Forces
By clicking on the item in the Value column, you may write a value such as for a Variable or force a
value for an analog input or digital input. For I/O, a Forced column will indicate that the I/O point is
forced.

Find Feature
You can click on any I/O function block or Signal on the Controller Worksheet or any I/O function block,
Signal, or Variable in the Watch Window and that item will be located on the Function Block Diagram.
As you move the mouse over a HOT LINK, the text changes to Underlined Blue and
the cursor changes to a Hand.
You can also find within the Watch Summary window itself any tag, descriptor, signal number, variable
number, as well as rack number, module number, channel number, or block on the Inputs / Outputs
tab. For example, to find a tag in the Watch Summary window, click anywhere in the Tag Name
column and start typing the characters of the tag you want to find. The tag matching the characters
you type will scroll into view. To find a tag name and prevent the tag hot link from re-positioning the
Function Block Diagram, right-click the tag name instead of left-clicking it.
Sort Function
The Sort function in the Watch Summary lets you sort the tag list by:

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Signal #
Variable #
Tag Name
Descriptor
Block
At the top of the Watch Window, click on the Column title. The list will be sorted accordingly. Clicking
the column title the first time sorts the list in ascending (alphabetical) order. Clicking the column title a
second time sorts the list in descending (reverse alphabetical) order, and so forth.
Watch Summary - User Defined
On the User-Defined tab of the Watch Summary Window you can view a list of tags that you want to
monitor. You can add the following to the list:
• Signals
• Page Connectors
• Variables
The Watch Summary window doesn't have to be visible in order to add items to the list of User-Defined
tags to display, nor do the drop-down selectors on the User-Defined tab have to match what you'll be
adding.
For example, you can add a signal to the User-Defined tab of the Watch Summary window even if the
window is not visible or the User-Defined tab's "Show" drop-down selector is set to All Variables. As
long as you are in monitor mode, you can add items at any time.
Note that there is no limit to the number of items that you can add to the list, but the list is not saved
between sessions of the software.
To add Signals, Page Connectors or Variables to the user-defined watch list:
1. Navigate to the function block worksheet that contains the item.
2. Right-click on the item to display the context menu.
3. Select Add to Watch Summary from the context menu.

(See the Watch Window Summary for instructions on how to view the Watch Summary Window.)
The number of pull-down selectors at the top of the User-Defined tab of the Watch Summary window
will depend on the controller type. For SIL-compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which
allows the signals to be filtered based on the type of function block worksheet they are located on:
• All (both Process and Safety worksheets)
• Process
• Safety
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the type of user-defined tags to
be selected:
• All
• All Signals
• All Page Connectors
• All Variables
(Note that in this case “All” refers to the list of user-defined items and not to the full configuration.)
For each item in the selection list, its Tag Name, Descriptor and Value are displayed in the table, as
shown below.

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worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas items located on a Process worksheet
will be displayed on a white background.
You can change the value of any item that can be forced by entering a new value in the Value
column.
You can re-order the items in the list by selecting a single row or range of rows in the list and dragging
the row(s) to another position in the list. You can also delete selected items in the list.
To select the first row in a range:
• Positioning the cursor over the gray cell at the beginning of the row.
• Wait for the cursor to change to an arrow.
• Click on the gray cell.
To select the last row in a range:
• Positioning the cursor over the gray cell at the beginning of the row.
• Wait for the cursor to change to an arrow.
• Hold down the Shift key and click on the gray cell.
To reposition the selected row(s):
• Position the cursor over any gray cell in the selected rows.
• Drag and drop the rows to their new position.
• A red line will appear as you drag the rows to show you where the row that was clicked will be
dropped when you release the mouse button.
To delete the selected row(s) press the Delete key.
Use the Find Feature to locate a specific I/O on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the Sort Function to sort the table rows by a specific column.
See the Watch Window Summary for more details on this window.
Watch Summary - Signals
The number of pull-down selectors at the top of the display will depend on the controller type. For SIL-
compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which allows the signals to be filtered based on
the type of function block worksheet they are located on:
• All (both Process and Safety worksheets)
• Process
• Safety
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the type of signals to be
selected:
• All Signals
• Analog Signals

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• Digital Signals
For each signal in the selection list, its Number, Tag Name, Descriptor and Value are displayed in the
table, as shown below.

For SIL-compliant controller types, the rows of data will be colored coded. Signals located on a Safety
worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas signals located on a Process
worksheet will be displayed on a white background.
You cannot change the value of a signal as they are Read Only.
Use the Find Feature to locate a specific I/O on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the Sort Function to sort the table rows by a specific column.
See the Watch Window Summary for more details on this window.
Watch Summary - Page Connectors
The number of pull-down selectors at the top of the display will depend on the controller type. For SIL-
compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which allows the page connectors to be filtered
based on the type of function block worksheet they are located on:
• All (both Process and Safety worksheets)
• Process
• Safety
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the type of page connectors to
be selected:
• All Page Connectors
• Analog Page Connectors
• Digital Page Connectors
For each page connector in the selection list, its Tag Name and Value are displayed in the table, as
shown below.

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a Safety worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas page connectors located on a
Process worksheet will be displayed on a white background.
You cannot change the value of a page connector as they are Read Only.
Use the Find Feature to locate a specific I/O on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the Sort Function to sort the table rows by a specific column.
See the Watch Window Summary for more details on this window.
Watch Summary - Variables
The number of pull-down selectors at the top of the display will depend on the controller type. For SIL-
compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which allows the variables to be filtered based on
the type of function block worksheet they are located on:
• All (both Process and Safety worksheets)
• Process
• Safety
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the type of variable to be
selected:
• All Variables
• Analog Variables
• Digital Variables
For each variable in the selection list, its Number, Tag Name, Descriptor and Value are displayed in
the table, as shown below.

For SIL-compliant controller types, the rows of data will be colored coded. Variables located on a
Safety worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas variables located on a Process
worksheet will be displayed on a white background.
You can change a variable by clicking on a variable value and entering a new value for an analog
variable or selecting the appropriate user-configured OFF or ON label from a drop-down menu for a
Digital variable.
Note: the new value entered is not written to the controller until you move off of the current cell either
by tabbing out of the cell using the Shift+Tab keys or clicking on another cell using the mouse. If the
value you want to change also shows engineering units, as in "100.0 LBS", for example, you just need
to change the number portion; you don't need to delete the engineering units or type it in again.
Use the Find Feature to locate a specific I/O on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the Sort Function to sort the table rows by a specific column.
See the Watch Window Summary for more details on this window.

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Watch Summary - Inputs/Outputs

The number of pull-down selectors at the top of the display will depend on the controller type. For SIL-
compliant controllers there will be a leading selector which allows the I/O points to be filtered based on
the type of function block worksheet they are located on:
• All (both Process and Safety worksheets)
• Process
• Safety
For all controller types there will be a pull-down selector which allows the type of I/O point to be
selected:
• Analog Inputs
• Analog Outputs
• Digital Inputs
• Digital Outputs
For each Input/Output in the selection list, its Rack, Module, Channel Number, Block Name, Tag
Name, Descriptor, Value, and Status are displayed in the table, as shown below..
NOTE: Only "assigned" inputs and outputs are shown in this window. Inputs and outputs whose rack,
module, and channel that are all zero are not shown in this window. These unassigned inputs and
outputs are shown on the controller worksheet, however.

For SIL-compliant controller types, the rows of data will be colored coded. I/O blocks located on a
Safety worksheet will be displayed with a yellow background, whereas I/O blocks located on a Process
worksheet will be displayed on a white background.
You can Force an I/O by clicking on a value and entering a new value for an analog input or selecting
the appropriate user-configured OFF or ON label from a drop-down menu for a digital input or output. A
checked box and the word FORCED will appear in the Status column indicating that the I/O is forced.
[Click off the value cell to see the box]
To Remove a Force, double-click to deselect the checked box.
Notes:
• Analog outputs cannot be forced.
• Safety I/O points cannot be forced while the controller is in Run mode.
• Time Proportioning outputs and Three position Step outputs cannot be monitored since the live
value is maintained only on the D.O. module itself. The text "n/a" (for "not available) is shown as
the value for these outputs.
Use the Find Feature to locate a specific I/O on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the Sort Function to sort the table rows by a specific column.
See the Watch Window Summary for more details on this window.

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This tab appears only for Controller Revision 4.4 and earlier. Watch Summary - Display Groups lets
the user monitor the same points configured on the Operator Interface displays.
Select a Display Group(Show Menu) then a Group Number (Group Menu) from the drop-down
menus at the top of the dialog box. The window will monitor the Display Group selected. Note that
new values can be written to the variables shown in this window.

Use the "Find Feature " to Find a specific tag on the Function Block Diagram.
Use the "Sort Function " to sort the tag list by a specific column.

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Controller Diagnostics

Diagnostics
Controller Diagnostics
Introduction
The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of Controller diagnostics. The instrument
executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation and displays the
controller status and diagnostics.
Select "Controller Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu, from the Monitor toolbar.

.
(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet")
The Controller Diagnostics (C30/C50/C70) or Diagnostic Overview (C70R) window will appear.
See below.
The "Controller Diagnostic Status Indications" explains the parameters and their values.
Click on "X" to exit box.
C30/C50/C70:

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Controller Diagnostics Status Indications

For C30/C50/C70, the "Controller Diagnostics" window appears. For C70R, the "Diagnostics Overview"
window appears.
C30/C50/C70 Controller Diagnostics parameters

Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

System Diagnostics Good Controller is in RUN Executes the run mode. None
mode. Outputs are updated.

Forced Output A block has an output None Remove force on block

that is forced. output.

Invalid Config. A configuration that An empty database is Download a valid

exceeds the loop created. configuration.
capacity of the controller
was downloaded or an
invalid configuration
exists.

Switch Fault A failure is detected in All control blocks stop Replace CPU.
the switch reading. running
All I/O scanning ceases.
This forces the modules
into failsafe.

Invalid Change Of Controller mode is Controller will not go to To clear the diagnostic:
Mode changed to RUN-Locked RUN-Locked mode. 1. Change mode back to
while there are forces on RUN mode OR
safety sheets.
2. Clear all safety forces
using HCD through Monitor-
>Forced Blocks OR
3. Force a cold-start

Safety Configuration Controller mode is Controller will not go to To clear the diagnostic:
mismatch changed to RUN-Locked RUN-Locked mode. 1. Change mode back to
when safety RUN mode OR
configuration is changed
at run-time 2. Force a cold-start

CPU Diagnostics Good N/A N/A N/A

Watchdog Watchdog reset resulting Associated rack monitor Force a cold start.
from software failure block’s RACK OK pin is Upgrade control file software.
turned off.
Replace CPU board.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
turned off. Contact Honeywell Personnel.

Prefetch Abort CPU failed when Controller performs a restart Force a cold start.
attempting to fetch an Associated rack monitor Isolate system from noise and
instruction from the block’s RACK OK pin is force a cold start.
prefetch register. turned off. Replace CPU board
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
turned off.

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Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Address Error The reserved exception Same as above Same as above

occurred for an unknown
reason.

Undefine Error Bad Instruction Detected Same as above Same as above

Data Abort CPU failed when Same as above Same as above

attempting to access
data.

Software Interrupt Software Interrupt Same as above Same as above

Error occurred which is not
supported by the
software.

Memory Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics
5 Day Low Battery Estimated battery life is Associated rack monitor Replace battery.
Warning less than 5 days. block’s RACK OK pin is
turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
turned off.

Low Battery Battery voltage is low. Associated rack monitor Replace battery.
block’s RACK OK pin
is turned off.
ASYS block’s LOW
BATTERY pin is
turned on.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
turned off.

Flash Error Flash failed to burn Associated rack monitor Force a cold start.
block’s RACK OK pin Replace CPU board.
is turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK
pin is turned off.

Real Time Clock Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics
Not Programmed RTC not programmed Time and date is set to Program RTC.
00:00:00, January 1,
1970.
Associated rack monitor
block’s RACK OK pin
is turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
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Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Bad Data Bad date and time Same as above Program RTC.
Cycle power.
Replace CPU.
Replace boards in rack.
Replace rack

Programming Failure RTC failed to program Same as above Same as above

Read Failure Unable to read RTC Same as above Same as above

Rack I/O Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics
Module Error One of the module Refer to related Module Access the I/O Module
diagnostics in the diagnostic. diagnostics screen.
associated rack is set
to WRONG
MODULE, MODULE
NO COMM (if the
communications is
failing due to the
module not installed),
BAD MODULE, or
BAD CHANNEL.

Hi Temp One of the module Refer to HI CJ Access the I/O Module

diagnostics in the TEMPERATURE in diagnostics screen
associated rack is set to Module diagnostics
HI CJ TEMPERATURE.

Rack Backplane Fail The Main CPU/Scanner All associated module • Remove modules and
is unable to successfully diagnostics are set to check for bent pins on
communicate to any MODULE NO COMM. connectors.
modules that are in its • Reinsert modules one at a
SPI backplane. time and note which
Refer to MODULE NO
COMM diagnostic for further module the diagnostic
details. reoccurs, and replace that
module.
• Cycle power to the rack.
• Replace the power supply.
• Replace the rack.
• Replace the CPU board.

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Rack Comm Fail The Main CPU is unable Same as above Verify that the expansion rack
to successfully should be in the
communicate to an configuration
expansion rack that is in Verify that the jumpers on the
its configuration. scanner are setup for the
Please note that there correct rack address.
are NO expansion Check that expansion rack is
racks permitted on the on.
HC900-C30 controller.
Check the expansion rack’s
status LED for diagnostic
information.
Check that cable is connected
to expansion rack.
If a hub is used, check that all
cables are properly
connected to the hub,
proper crossover cables
are used, and that hub is
powered.
Cycle power to the rack.
Cycle power to the hub.
Replace the expansion rack’s
power supply.
Replace the expansion rack.
Replace the expansion rack’s
scanner board.

Rack SW Incompatility The Main CPU All associated module Upgrade the scanner software
determined that its diagnostics are set to either by replacing the
software is not MODULE NO COMM. module or doing a
compatible with the code-download.
scanner module. Update Main CPU software
Refer to MODULE NO
COMM diagnostic for either by replacing the
further details. module or doing a code
download.

Comm Port Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics
Warning One of the comm port’s Refer to related Comm Access the Comm port
is reporting an application port diagnostic diagnostics screen
error

Failed One of the Comm port’s Refer to related Comm port Same as above
is reporting a physical or diagnostic
data link failure

C70R Diagnostic Overview parameters

Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action
System Diagnostics Good Controller is in RUN Executes the run mode. None

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Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

mode. Outputs are updated.

CPU Diagnostic Good System is functional None None

Rack ‘n’ Rack ‘n’ is reporting a Diagnostic may cause a Refer to the Rack Diagnostics
diagnostic failover for more details
Diagnostic may prevent a
failover
Multiple Racks More than one Rack is Diagnostic may cause a Refer to the Rack Diagnostics
reporting a diagnostic failover for more details
Diagnostic may prevent a
failover
Lead CPU The Lead CPU is None Refer to the Lead CPU
reporting a diagnostic Diagnostics for more details
Reserve CPU The Reserve CPU is None Refer to the Reserve CPU
reporting a diagnostic Diagnostic for more details
Serial Port S1 or S2 There is a diagnostic on None Refer to the Serial Port S1 or
the Lead CPU Serial Serial Port S2 Diagnostic
Port (S1 or S2) Screen for more details
Network E1 or E2 There is a diagnostic on None Refer to the Network Port
the Lead CPU Network Diagnostic Screen for more
Port E1 or E2 details
Scanner Link Lead CPU is reporting a None Refer to the Lead CPU
diagnostic on the Diagnostic and the Scanner
Scanner Link Link Diagnostic screens for
more details
Redundancy Link Lead CPU is reporting a None Refer to the Lead and
diagnostic on the Reserve CPU Diagnostic
Redundancy Link. screens for more details.
There is a problem with
the communications Check the Redundancy Link
between the Lead and Diagnostic screen for more
Reserve CPUs. details

Memory Diagnostic See CPU Diagnostic

for possible values

Real-Time Clock See CPU Diagnostic

Diagnostic for possible values

Communication See CPU Diagnostic

Port Diagnostics for possible values

Rack IO See CPU Diagnostic

Diagnostics for possible values

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Rack Comm See CPU Diagnostic

Diagnostic for possible values

Power Supply See CPU Diagnostic

Diagnostic for possible values

Reserve Available On There is a Reserve CPU

Available for failover
Off No Reserve CPU is System will not be able to Check that Reserve CPU is
available perform a failover powered ON
Reserve CPU may be If powered ON, check the
powered off Reserve status LED on
Reserve CPU is powered the Reserve CPU and
on but the RSM Module
synchronizing with Check Reserve CPU
the Lead CPU Diagnostics for
There may be other additional details
physical problems
with the Reserve
CPU

Redundancy Link Good

Diagnostics
Data Link Failure No Reserve CPU is System will not be able to Check that Reserve CPU is
available perform a failover powered ON
Reserve CPU may be If powered ON, check the
powered off Reserve status LED on
Reserve CPU is powered the Reserve CPU and
on but the RSM Module
synchronizing with Check Reserve CPU
the Lead CPU Diagnostics for
There may be other additional details
physical problems
with the Reserve
CPU
Hardware Failure There may be physical System will not be able to Replace the Lead CPU
problems with the Lead perform a failover
CPU

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Rack Diagnostics

Rack Diagnostics
Introduction
The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring Rack diagnostics. The instrument executes
diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select the "Rack Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu or from the Monitor Toolbar.

(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet"

The "Rack Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear.
Select a Rack from the "Monitoring Rack" drop-down menu on the dialog box. The information for the
selected rack will appear on the dialog box.
The summary window will provide Controller status and diagnostic information for the selected Rack:
Rack in Configuration - ON or Off
High CJ Temp status - On or Off
Revision Level of the Rack - Read Only
Number of Slots - Read Only
Rack Diagnostics - The status of the selected rack. Refer to "Controller Diagnostics Status
Indications" for diagnostic messages. Not all diagnostics appear for expansion racks.
Power Supply Diagnostics – C70R only. Status of the rack’s power supply/supplies. See Rack
Diagnostics: Power Supply .
Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics (except C30 CPU) - The status of the Expansion I/O
Comm Diagnostics. Refer to "Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostic Status Indicators". Read the
diagnostics for a particular rack.
I/O Module Diagnostics - Status of the Modules shown in the list:
Physical Type
Configured as (type)
Error Status. – Refer to "I/O Rack Diagnostic Status indicators" for status indications,
possible cause, and actions to correct the problem.
Model Number & Rev Level (scroll horizontally to view)

For status of individual I/O channels, see Function Block Monitor Window .
Click on upper right X to exit box.

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Rack Diagnostics: Power Supply

C70R:

Rack Diagnostics: Power Supply

The Power Supply diagnostics provide status of the parameters shown in the list.

Parameter/ Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Message
Power Supply Unknown No rack If under power I/O will Determine & correct
Status communication. switch to failsafe values cause of
communication
Loss of Comms failure
If not powered (un- Restore rack
powered outputs) operation
Loss of AC mains Restore AC main
power, reset breaker

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Message
Bad power supply Replace Power
supply
Failed scanner2
Replace scanner2
Redundant P/S is Single power Status reported No action required if
not present supply configuration single power supply
Rack continues to rack.
function properly
Redundant Power Status reported If dual power
Backplane not supplies installed
detected Rack continues to
function properly Replace Redundant
Power Backplane
Replace rack
backplane
Replace Scanner2.
Power Supply No AC Mains on Diagnostic reported. Restore AC main
PS-1 Failed PS-1 power, reset
(PS-1 LED is Rack continues to breaker.
OFF) function properly.
Status posted.
Failed Power Replace Power
Supply Supply
Failed Redundant Requires unit
Power Backplane shutdown - Replace
detection circuit Redundant Power
Backplane
(PS-1 LED is ON) Failed rack Requires unit
backplane status shutdown - Replace
signal rack backplane.
Failed Scanner2 Requires unit
status input shutdown - Replace
Scanner2.
Power Supply No AC Main on PS- Diagnostic reported. Restore AC main
PS-2 Failed 2 power, reset
(PS-2 LED is Rack continues to breaker.
OFF) function properly.
Status posted.
Failed Power Replace Power
Supply Supply
Failed Redundant Requires unit
Power Backplane shutdown - Replace
detection circuit Redundant Power
Backplane
(PS-2 LED is ON) Failed rack Requires unit
backplane status shutdown - Replace
signal rack backplane.
Failed Scanner2 Requires unit
status input shutdown - Replace

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I/O Module Diagnostics Status Indications

Parameter/ Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Message
Scanner2
Both Power NA None None
Supplies are
Good
Power Supply See Power
Diagnostic Supply Status for
possible values

I/O Module Diagnostics Status Indications

The "I/O Module Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
list.
The following table lists the possible Error Statuses.
Error Status Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Good N/A N/A N/A

Hi CJ Possible causes of Associated AI blocks that are Improve ventilation to rack

Temperature this diagnostic configured as T/Cs set their fail Replace AI module
are: pin on, their warn pin off, and
One of the two CJs their output pin to the failsafe
on the module is value.
indicating a Associated AI blocks that are
temperature configured as T/Cs set their IO
reading greater status to “CJ High Temperature”
than 70 degrees for reason 1 or “CJ Failure” for
C. possible causes 2 and 3.
Both cold-junction Associated rack monitor block’s
sensors are module fail pin is turned on.
failing to convert. Associated rack monitor block’s
The CJs are RACK OK pin is turned off.
converting Associated rack monitor block’s
properly, but their HITEMP pin is turned on.
differential is
greater than 10 ASYS block’s HITEMP pin is turned
degrees C. on.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned
off.
Wrong Module The module does 1. Associated blocks set their fail 1. Verify configuration
not agree with the pin on, their warn pin off, and 2. Replace module with the
module required for their output pin to the failsafe correct one.
the control scenario value.
2. Associated blocks set their IO
status to “Channel No Comm”.
3. Associated rack monitor block’s
module fail pin is turned on.
4. Associated rack monitor block’s
RACK OK pin is turned off.
5. ASYS block’s HW OK pin is
turned off.

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#
Module No Main CPU is unable See Wrong Module. Action is based on the
Comm to communicate to IODIAG indication. If IODIAG
the module for one is not MODULE ERROR, then
of the following follow the prescribed action
reasons: defined for that diagnostic.
• Module is not
installed
For MODULE ERROR, do the
• The module following:
cannot
communicate Verify configuration
with the controller Install module.
CPU or the Check the communication
expansion rack cables that connect the
CPU because of expansion rack(s) to the
a backplane Main Rack.
problem.Module Replace the controller or
is on an expansion rack backplane.
expansion rack
and the
expansion rack
communications
are failing

Bad Module Module is bad. N/A See HC900 Controller Manual

Module LED 51-52-25-107, I/O Module
flashes to indicate Indicators. A table describes
the problem. the LED flashes and what
they mean.

Bad Channel One or more The I/O rack’s Scanner status LED 1) To determine which
channels in the and the Controller rack’s status channel(s) are bad, monitor
module is bad. LED (not the module or channel the function blocks
LED) flash 6 times. corresponding to the channels
in this module. See Function
Block Monitor Window Check
each I/O function block’s
“Channel/Sensor Status ”.
2) To determine the cause,
see HC900 Controller Manual
51-52-25-107, I/O Module
Indicators, Bad I/O Channel
Diagnostics. A table describes
the channel statuses and what
they mean.

I/O Channel/Sensor Status

When monitoring blocks of the type in the table below, the Channel/Sensor Status is displayed.
Statuses vary in severity; the more serious will trigger an error message/indicator elsewhere, such as a
I/O Module Diagnostic Error or a flashing LED on the I/O rack.
Here is an alphabetical list of possible statuses for each I/O channel type.

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Channel/Sensor Channel type Possible Cause User Action

Status
AI AO DI DO TPO TPSC PI PO FI QUAD
Good √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Normal operation

Bad Channel √ √ There are two possible Check terminal

causes for this error: connections.

1. If the channel is an Replace module.

Analog Output: There is
no physical output device
connected to this channel,
or the output device is
showing an “open”
connection.

2. If the channel is a Pulse

Output: The channel is
failing to output the
correct value.

A BAD CHANNEL I/O

module diagnostic is
posted.

Burnout Failure √ The sensor – T/C, RTD, Check terminal

or mV source -- is failing block connections
burnout checks. A BAD
CHANNEL I/O module Replace source
diagnostic is posted. element

Replace module.

CJ Failure √ Two conditions can create Improve ventilation

this failure. to rack.

1. Both cold-junction Replace AI module.

sensors are failing to
convert.

2. The CJs are converting

properly, but their
differential is greater than
10 degrees C.

In either case a HI CJ
TEMP I/O module
diagnostic is posted.

CJ High √ One of the CJs is Improve ventilation

Temperature indicating a temperature to rack.
reading above 70 degrees
C. A HI CJ TEMP I/O Replace AI module.
module diagnostic is
posted.

CJ Warning √ One of the cold-junction

sensors is failing to
convert. The temperature
compensation for the
thermocouple readings
could have a slight error
because only the good CJ
is being used in the
temperature calculation.

Clamp High √ The AO block’s input is

greater than the block’s
configured high range
value.

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Status
AI AO DI DO TPO TPSC PI PO FI QUAD
Clamp Low √ The AO block’s input is
less than the block’s
configured low range
value.

Disabled √ AI channel is
programmatically disabled

Failed to convert √ When attempting to take a Check the signal

reading, the analog-to- level being applied
digital (ADC) fails. This to the terminals.
can occur if the incoming
signal is either too large or Replace module.
too small. It also could
result if the ADC circuit is
failing. If the problem is
the ADC circuit, most
likely other channels will
have the same failure. A
BAD CHANNEL I/O
module diagnostic is
posted.

Forced √ √ √ The point has been

manually forced to its
present value, probably
via a PC host.

No Channel √ √ √ √ √ √ √ There is no hardware on

Available the I/O module to support
this channel. For
example, the customer
configured Channel #15
for a given module, but
there is an 8-channel
module installed in the
rack. A BAD CHANNEL
I/O module diagnostic is
posted.

No Comm √ √ √ √ √ √ The Main CPU is unable

to communicate to the
channel. Possible reasons
are module missing,
wrong module installed,
SPI backplane is failing,
expansion rack is missing.

Over current √ √ √ √ √ A Digital Output module

detected an excessive
amount of current on its
output terminals. Note
that this message will only
appear for the 32-channel
DO module. A BAD
CHANNEL module
diagnostic is posted.

Over range √ The signal at the terminals Check the signal

is more than 10% over the level being applied
range of the sensor. to the terminals.

Replace module.

Sensor & Range √ The AI module installed in

type not available the rack does not support
the range or sensor type

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Channel/Sensor Channel type Possible Cause User Action

Status
AI AO DI DO TPO TPSC PI PO FI QUAD
configured for this
channel. For example,
this channel’s AI function
block is configured as a
thermocouple, but there is
a high-level AI module
installed in the rack.

T/C Failing √ When burnout check

occurs on the T/C, the
measured resistance
indicates that the T/C’s
resistance is to a point
where the burnout failure
will result.

T/C Warning √ When burnout check

occurs on the T/C, the
measured resistance is
higher than normal.

Under range √ The signal at the terminals Check the signal

is less than 10% below level being applied
the range of the sensor. to the terminals.

Replace module.

Wrong Firmware Rev √ The firmware in the AI

module is not compatible
with the firmware in the
controller or scanner
CPU, or

AI module does not

support slidewire as an
input type.

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Accessing Port Diagnostics
Overview

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of Controller Ports diagnostics. The instrument
executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu or from the Monitor toolbar.
There is a sub-menu from which you can choose the type of port you want to monitor:
Toolbar Menu

Serial Port S1 (RS232 Default) Configuration Port Diagnostics

Serial Port S2 (RS485 default) OI Port Diagnostics

Network Port Diagnostics

Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics (except C30 CPU)

Host Connections Diagnostics

Peer-to-Peer Connections Diagnostics

The specific monitoring dialog box for that selection will open.

Serial Port S1 (RS232 Default) Configuration Port Diagnostics

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the Serial Port S1 Configuration Port (default
RS232). The instrument executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line
operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Serial Port S1"
from the list provided or from the Monitor toolbar.

The "Serial Port S1 Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear. It shows Port Status, Diagnostics,
Statistics and parameters for the Serial Port S1 Configuration Port.
(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet")
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.

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Refer to the Serial Port S1 (RS232 default) Configuration Port Diagnostics Status Indicators for status
indications, possible cause, and actions to correct the problem.

Serial Port S1 (RS232 default) Configuration Port Diagnostics Status Indicators

The "Serial Port S1 Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
list.
Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action
Good N/A N/A N/A

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Data Link A large number of Rack 1 monitor block’s COMPORT Check baud rate
Failure messages are DIAG is set to FAILED. Check connectors
resulting in data Rack 1 monitor block’s RACK OK Check cable polarity
link errors. pin is turned off.
Isolate cabling from electrical
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned interference
off.
If RS232 to RS485 converter is
If configured as a Modbus master: used, check its power,
ASYS and FSYS blocks’ Modbus switch/jumper settings, and
Master Fail pins are turned on. polarity.
If configured as a Modbus
Slave and read blocks associated master, use the slave
with the slaves experiencing the status screens to
failure have their read pins frozen determine which slaves are
to the last value read. experiencing the problem.
Slave blocks associated with the For those slaves check:
slaves experiencing the failure • power
have their BAD COMM and NO • connections
SCAN pins turned on. • address
• baud rate
IN SCAN STATUS is set to NO • parity
for all slaves experiencing the • number of stop bits
failure. • for electrical interference
• grounding
COMM STATUS is set to BAD for • termination resistor (if at end
all slaves experiencing the of link)
failure.
The diagnostic is cleared by
The slaves with the data link clearing the port’s statistics.
errors have a non-zero data link
error count.
The slaves experiencing the
failure are moved to the
background scan rate.

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Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

HW Failure The DUART is Rack 1 monitor block’s COMPORT Replace CPU module
failing to operate DIAG is set to FAILED.
properly. Rack 1 monitor block’s RACK OK
pin is turned off.
ASYS and FSYS blocks’ HW OK
pins are turned off.
If configured as a Modbus master:
ASYS and FSYS blocks’
Modbus Master Fail pins
are turned on.
All Modbus slave and Modbus
read blocks have their
read pins frozen to the last
value read.
All slave blocks have their BAD
COMM and NO SCAN
pins turned on.
IN SCAN STATUS is set to NO
for all slaves.
COMM STATUS is set to BAD
for all slaves in the function
block diagram.
Statistical data for all slaves is
frozen.
All slaves in the function block
diagram are scanned at
the background scan rate.

Serial Port S2 (RS485 default) OI Port Diagnostics

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the S2 (RS485 default) OI Port. The
instrument executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Serial Port S2"
from the list provided or from the Monitor toolbar.

The "Serial Port S2 Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear.

It shows Port Status, Diagnostics, Statistics and parameters for the Serial S2 Port (default RS485
for Operator Interface).
(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet"
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.
Refer to the Serial Port S2 (RS485 default) OI Port Status Indicators for status indications, possible
cause, and actions to correct the problem.

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The "Serial Port S2 Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
list.

Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Good N/A N/A N/A
Application At least 1 response Rack 1 monitor block’s COMPORT DIAG is At host, determine which
Error to a host resulted set to WARNING. message is causing the
in an exception Rack 1 monitor block’s RACK OK pin is exception code and fix.
code or NAK. turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned off.
Data Link A large number of Rack 1 monitor block’s COMPORT DIAG is Check baud rate
Failure messages are set to FAILED. Check connectors
resulting in data link Rack 1 monitor block’s RACK OK pin is Check cable polarity
errors. turned off.
Isolate cabling from
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned off. electrical interference
If configured as a Modbus Master port, If RS232 to RS485
associated slave blocks have their converter used, check
read pins frozen to the last value read. its power,
switch/jumper
settings, and polarity.

HW Failure The DUART is Same as above Replace CPU module

failing to operate
properly.

Network Port Diagnostics

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the Ethernet Network Port. The instrument
executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Network Port"
from the list provided or from the Monitor toolbar.

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(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet"

The "Network Port Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear. It shows Port Status, Diagnostics,
Statistics and parameters for the Ethernet Network Port.
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.

Refer to "Network Port Diagnostics Status Indicators" for status indications, possible cause, and
actions to correct the problem.

Network Port Diagnostic Status Indicators

The "Network Port Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
list.

Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Good N/A N/A N/A
Network Controller/network Rack 1 monitor block’s COMPORT Correct the setup problem.
Setup Error names determined DIAG is set to FAILED.
on network are Rack 1 monitor block’s RACK OK pin is
illegal turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned off.
No IP DHCP and IP Same as above If a DHCP server is present,
Address address are not download a
configured configuration that uses
DHCP.
Enter an IP address
Hardware Ethernet port tests Same as above Replace CPU Module
Failure failed during power-
up.

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The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the Expansion I/O Comm subsystem. The
instrument executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Expansion I/O
Comm" from the list provided or from the Monitor toolbar.

(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet")

The "Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear. It shows Port Status,
Diagnostics, Statistics and parameters for the I/O Expansion I/O Comm subsystem.
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.
Refer to "Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics Status Indicators" for status indications, possible cause,
and actions to correct the problem.

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Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostics Status Indicators

The "Expansion I/O Comm Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters
shown in the list. (C50, C70 and C70R CPU only)

Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Good N/A N/A N/A
Data Link Failure The communications to Related rack monitor block’s RACK Use the OI to determine which rack is
a particular rack is OK pin is turned off. experiencing the DLL errors.
resulting in a lot of DLL Depending on the nature of the DLL Verify that the expansion rack
errors. errors, the associated rack should be in the configuration
monitor block’s module Verify that the jumpers on the scanner
diagnostics, and pins could be are setup for the correct rack
affected. address.
If a hub is used, check that all cables
are properly connected to the
hub, proper crossover cables are
used, and that hub is powered.
Cycle power to the rack.
Cycle power to the hub.
Replace the HC900-C50 expansion
rack’s power supply.
Replace the HC900-C50 expansion
rack.
Replace the HC900-C50 expansion
rack’s scanner board.
Replace the main CPU.
Hardware Failure The power-up test of the All rack monitor block XIO PORT Replace main-CPU module
expansion rack Ethernet DIAG are set to HWFAIL.
controller failed. All rack monitor block RACK OK pin
are turned off.
All modules in the configuration have
their diagnostic set to
MOD_NOCOMM, their rack
monitor module fail pin is turned
on., and the rack monitor
block’s RACK OK pin is turned
off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin is turned
off.
The statuses for the AO and AI
channels that are affected are
set to BAD_CHANNEL.
Port A/B Cable C70R only. The I/O Controller continues to run but is not Swap the cables so that I/O A is
Mismatch cables from CPUA and able to access the I/O on the connected to I/O on CPUA and I/O B is
CPUB are connected to associated rack connected to I/O on CPUB
the wrong ports on the
I/O scanner CPU
Protocol Mismatch C70R only. The Controller continues to run but is not Upgrade the firmware in the CPU and/or
firmware version in the able to access the I/O on the scanner to be compatible versions
controller CPU is not associated rack
compatible with the
firmware version in the
I/O scanner

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The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the Host Connections. The instrument
executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Host
Connections" from the list provided or from the Monitor toolbar.

(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet")

The "Host Connections Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will appear.
The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.
Refer to "Host Connections Diagnostics Status Indicators" for status indications, possible cause, and
actions to correct the problem.

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Host Connections Diagnostics Status Indicators

The "Network Host Connections Diagnostic Summary" dialog box will provide status of the parameters
shown in the list.

Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Network Host Good N/A N/A N/A
Connections
Diagnostics Application Error At least 1 response Rack 1 monitor block’s At host, determine
to a host resulted in COMPORT DIAG is which message is
an exception code set to WARNING. causing the exception
Rack 1 monitor block’s code and fix.
RACK OK pin is
turned off.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin
is turned off.

Peer-to-Peer Connections Diagnostics

The Process Control Utilities provides live monitoring of the Peer-to-Peer Connections. The instrument
executes diagnostic routines during instrument start-up and during on-line operation.
Select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" from the "Monitor" drop-down menu then select "Peer-to-Peer
Connections" from the list provided.
(This window can be launched from the "Utilities Worksheet") Select "Controller Diagnostics" icon then
select "Controller Ports Diagnostics" then "Peer-to-Peer" Connections.
The “Peer-to-Peer Connections” dialog box will appear.

The summary will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
Click on "X" to exit box.
Refer to "Peer -to-Peer Connections Diagnostics Status Indicators" for status indications, possible
cause, and actions to correct the problem.

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The “Peer-to-Peer connections” dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the list.
The “Peer-to-Peer connections ” dialog box contains a parameter “Peer Status”. Following are the
possible statuses.

Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Good N/A N/A N/A

Application The peer connection could not be N/A 1. Reset the controller to restart the
Error established due to an internal UDP/IP protocol stack and reset
program problem. buffer allocations.

2. Contact Honeywell Technical

Assistance if the problem exists.

Setup Error The peer device indicated that one The error will occur when Contact Honeywell Technical
or more data item is not valid. an incompatibility exists Assistance if the status occurs.
between peer devices
with regard to variable or
signal assignments.

This error should not

occur when exchanging
data between HC900
controllers.

Peer Fail The assigned peer could not be N/A 1. Check the controller name and
located on the network. network name of the peer device to
assure that they match that specific
PDE block.

2. Check that the IP addresses of

the peer devices are all within the
range of the IP mask.

3. Check that the peer devices

have the same IP subnet mask. See
Network parameters for IP mask
setting.

Port Fail The peer data exchange IO N/A 1. Reset the controller to restart the
subsystem could not be started due Ethernet IO hardware and reassign
to internal resource problem. processor IO mapping.

2. Contact Honeywell Technical

Assistance if the problem exists.

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Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Not Started The assigned peer IO connection N/A 1. If this status persists during run
has not yet been attempted. Normal time, check that the peer device is
state during startup and during properly connected and that the
configuration mode. This status control name and network name is
should automatically change to correct.
GOOD after both peer controllers
are in the RUN mode. 2. Check that the IP masks of all
peer devices to assure that all IP
addresses are within the same
subnet.

3. Check that all external network

components such as switches and
routers allow passing of UDP packets
on port 502.

4. Check that the peer device is

powered on and is in RUN mode.

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Print Report

Reports
Print Report
Step Action

1 Click Print Report from the file menu. If you have selected from the Custom Modbus Map
toolbar, it prints the currently displayed partition. Print Report lets you print a report for
various functions.
2 Click the icon on the toolbar and select a report from the drop-down menu that appears. The
Print dialog box appears to enable you print a specific report. You can also print a report
from Print Report Preview from the File menu.
Report Categories
The Print Report function provides access to the greatest number of reports. For software revisions
prior to 6.0, all 5 main report categories are available. For revision 6.0 and later the Display worksheet
is no longer supported, so the Displays report category option is not available. For SIL compliant
controller types, additional sub-menus allow for filtering of some reports based on Process or Safety
worksheets. For more information see Reports Overview.

Controller Reports

Clicking the Controller button provides a drop-down menu which allows the selection of 2
different reports, as shown below. Note that for SIL compliant controller types only; there is an
additional sub-menu for the I/O Configuration report.

Report Description SIL Filtering

Email Shows how E-mail notification is configured. No

I/O Configuration Shows configuration of all I/O on all racks. Yes

This report is similar to the data shown on the Controller worksheet. It

may also be printed by clicking on the Print button in the Controller
Configuration Toolbar.

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Clicking on the FBDs button provides a drop-down menu which allows the selection of reports or report
sub-categories related to the items contained on the function block diagrams of the configuration. The
available report options for configurations with a Fixed Modbus Address Mapare shown in the first
figure below. The available report options for configurations with a Custom Modbus Address Map are
shown in the second figure below.

Report Description SIL Filtering

All FBD Not a traditional report. Prints out the graphical representation Yes
Worksheets of all Function Block Diagrams in the configuration.

FBD Not a traditional report. Prints out the graphical representation Yes
Worksheets of a single Function Block Diagrams from the configuration.

Hovering over this menu option will display a sub-menu(s)

which allows selection of the desired function block diagram
worksheet.

Block Shows a detailed report of each function block’s parameters. Yes

Parameters
[Modbus Register Map] (appears if using fixed map)

Detailed Shows the starting Modbus address of each function Yes

Function block, as well as the Modbus addresses of all its parameters.
Block Report

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Report Description SIL Filtering

Summary Shows the starting Modbus address of each function Yes

Function block.(also available if using custom map)
Block Report

User-Defined Shows the user-defined Modbus addresses of signals and Yes

Signals and variables.
Variables

Signal Tags Shows the system-defined Modbus addresses of all signal tags. Yes

Variables Shows the system-defined Modbus addresses of all variables. Yes

Signal Tags Shows the system-defined Modbus addresses of all signal tags Yes
and Variables and variables.

[Modbus Partition] (appears if using custom map)

Modbus Shows the Modbus addresses and contents of the selected No

Partition partition.

Hovering over this menu option will display a sub-menu(s)

which allows selection of the desired partition.

The report generated by this method is equivalent to the report

printed when the same Modbus address partition is selected in
the Custom Modbus Map worksheet and the Print button on the
worksheet’s toolbar is clicked.

Where Used Shows location (worksheet and page) of every item in the Yes
function block diagram.

File Statistics Shows useful file statistics. Schema # is a database revision No

code used by the controller, OI and the software to ensure
compatibility

Display Reports

Clicking on the Displays button provides a drop-down menu which allows the selection of 4 reports
related to displays, as shown below. As noted above, this category is not available starting with
revision 6.0.

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General Settings Shows Operator Interface settings (security, startup display, and No
filenames).

Help Screens Shows Operator Interface help screens. No

Assigned Display Shows Operator Interface displays and contents for each display No
Keys button.

Data Storage Shows data storage settings (trend group data points, batch No
Settings enable, etc.)

Recipe Reports

Clicking the Recipes button provides a drop-down menu which allows the selection of 4 reports related
to recipes, as shown below.

Report Description SIL Filtering

Select a Recipe Shows contents of the selected recipe (variables, descriptions). No

(Variables)

Select a Set Point Shows contents of the selected Setpoint Profile. No

Profile

Select a Set Point Shows contents of the selected Setpoint Schedule. No

Schedule

Select a Sequence Shows contents of the selected Sequence. No

Selecting any of the 4 report options noted above brings up a selection dialog similar to the one below
that allows one of the available Variables, Set Point Profile, Set Point Schedule or Set Point
Sequences to be selected from a pool for printing. Clicking on the Print button completes the report
printing.

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Print Report Preview

Alarms & Events Reports

Clicking on the Alarms & Events button provides a drop-down menu which allows the selection of 2
reports related to displays, as shown below.

Report Description SIL Filtering

Alarm Groups Shows contents of each Operator Interface alarm group display. Yes

Events Shows all configured events and their triggers. Yes

Print Report Preview

Report Categories

The Print Report Preview function provides a means of previewing reports before they are printed. As
such, the reports available for previewing is essentially the same as those available in the Print Report
function. The one notable exception is that the option to preview the printing of all Function Block
Diagrams at once is not supported.

Navigation

A toolbar at the top of the Print Report Preview window lets you navigate through the pages of the
report:

The functions from left to right are:

Print Prints the active report without going to "Print Report" in the file menu

Previous Page Selects the previous page on the report for display

Next Page Selects the next page on the report for display

Two Pages Shows two report pages at once

Zoom Out Makes the report larger on the screen

Zoom In Makes the report smaller on the screen

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Select "Export Report" from the File menu or select the icon from the Custom Modbus Map toolbar.
Export Report lets you export some reports as files in comma delimited (.csv) or tab delimited (.txt)
format. The files contain the same data as shown in the printed report, just formatted differently.
Exported reports can then be imported by other applications such as third party operator interface
configurations.
Not all printable reports can be exported; choices are limited.
Click on the Icon on the toolbar and select a report from the drop-down menu that appears. Name the
report and save it as .csv or .txt.
To change the default export file type, see Export Delimiter.
Exported Files have the following format for their Header sections.
Header Example Description
RevisionID: 0115.0030.0002.0002.0003 AAAA.BBBB.CCCC.DDDD.EEEE
Where

AAAA = Export ID:

0103 = IO Configuration Information Report
0106 = Variable and Signal Tag Information Report
0115 = Modbus Address Detailed Report
0116 = User Defined Modbus Registers Report
0117 = Signal Tag Report
0118 = Variable Report
0119 = Modbus Address Summary Report
0120 = All Function Block Modbus Addresses
5000 = Modbus Partition Registers Report
5500 = All Modbus Registers Report

BBBB = Database Schema Number

CCCC = Product type:

2 = HC950
3 = HC930
4 = HC970R
5 = HC970

DDDD = Platform type:

2 = HC900 series controllers

EEEE = Feature Set:

Schema database minor revisions
File Name: HC900-C50 Rev 2.1x : Device Type Device Revision: Configuration Filename
jjpconfig1 C50_R2.1.cde
Controller JOE Controller name assigned within the configuration
Name:
Title: Joe’s Furnace Control Optional title or description for the configuration
Author: Joe Optional author or creator of the configuration
Created Date: 5/20/2005 13:09 Date when configuration file was first created
Modified 5/30/2005 14:05 Date when configuration file was last modified and
Date: saved.
Report Title: Modbus Address Detailed Report title:
Report IO Configuration Information Report
Variable and Signal Tag Information Report
Modbus Address Detailed Report
User Defined Modbus Registers Report
Signal Tag Report
Variable Report
Modbus Address Summary Report
All Function Block Modbus Addresses
Modbus Partition Registers Report – Partition Name
All Modbus Registers Report

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Modbus Register Map Overview

Modbus Register Addresses

Modbus Register Map Overview
Modbus addressing is available in revision 2.0 and later. The map is view-only in HC Utilities.
In your controller’s configuration certain parameters are each automatically assigned a Modbus
address. These include certain types of function blocks (such as loops and set point programmers),
signals and variables, among other items. Through their addresses these parameters can be accessed
or displayed remotely, such as by a third-party operator interface. Collectively, these Modbus
addresses and parameters are known as the Modbus map. You can use a predefined fixed map where
common parameters are mapped out automatically at fixed addresses, or you can create a custom
map for configurations rev. 4.0 or higher.

Fixed or custom map

There are two kinds of Modbus maps available: fixed or custom. Basically, the fixed and custom maps
both can contain the same types of items but the custom map has more flexibility with those items’
quantities, addresses and data types. The maps have these characteristics.

Fixed map Custom map

The items that can be in the fixed map are limited The items that can be in the custom map are
to certain types of function blocks and other limited to certain types of function blocks and
configuration data. other configuration data, same as fixed map.
Items are automatically assigned to the fixed At the moment you switch from fixed to custom
map. map mode, any items in your configuration
maintain their addresses from the fixed map.
However, once you are in custom map mode, if
you add more items to your configuration they
are not automatically added to the custom map,
you must add them manually.
Each item type is grouped in a fixed address You can create partitions with custom names and
range of the map. For example, the address address ranges. Partitions can contain any item
range designated for Loops is restricted to Loops types, you can mix and match items if needed.
only, it can not contain Setpoint Programmers.
Quantities of each item type are at a fixed Quantities are limited only by the amount of free
maximum (such as 32 loops, 8 programmers). space in the map or partition. Use custom map
Good for smaller configurations or pre-4.0 when you need to access data from more than
configurations. If your configuration exceeds 32 loops, for example.
these maximums a message reminds you to
consider switching to the custom map.
Every parameter of a function block is Lets you pick and choose which block
automatically added to the map. You don’t need parameters to add. For example, a PID block
to specify which of the block’s parameters are contains over 40 parameters. The fixed map
mapped, they’re all there. For example, all of a adds them all; the custom map lets you add only
PID block’s 40-plus parameters are added to the the ones you need to access, thus freeing up
map. more addresses for other parameters. You can
create templates to apply to any or all function
blocks of a type. For example, you can select 5
of a PID block’s parameters then save them to a
PID template. You can load that template into
other PID blocks so they each address the same

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5 parameters.
You can reorder items within a group, such as You can reorder items. More generally you can
switching Loop 1 with Loop 10. You can assign put any parameter at any address or at multiple
signals and variables to a user-defined area of addresses or partitions.
the map.
The fixed map has a fixed range (45057-46056) The custom map lets you assign any data type to
for assigning configured signal tags and variables any address (float 32, integer 16, etc.). A default
to another data type, such as integer 16. data type is applied but can be changed.
The fixed map contains several gaps of unused Since you can put any parameter at any address
(and unusable) addresses. you can eliminate gaps of unused addresses,
thus increasing the map’s capacity.
The fixed map is the default map for all Uses the fixed map as a starting point*. Any
configurations. Unless and until you switch to the edits to the fixed map (such as reordered items
custom map, the fixed map is in use. Items are within a group or user-defined signals and
automatically added to the map when you access variables) are carried over when you switch to
the map, up to the quantity limits (such as 32 the custom map. The custom map’s default
loops, 8 programmers). The only items that are partitions are based on the fixed map’s groups.
not automatically added are user-defined signals Conversely, if you switch from custom map to
and variables. fixed map, any customized partitions or
addresses are lost.
*You can revert to this starting point at any time
by using the Replace feature in the custom map.

Fixed Map
Overview
Certain items in your configuration are automatically assigned Modbus addresses in the fixed Modbus
map. These items include signal tags, variables and principal function blocks like loops and setpoint
programmers. As each item is added to your configuration it is assigned to the first (lowest) available
Modbus address within the range reserved for that item type. If you delete an item from your
configuration it is removed from that Modbus address and that address becomes available for another
item.
Also available is a range of 1000 addresses (45057 for assigning user-defined signal tags and
variables to any address or multiple addresses. Within these 1000 addresses the data type of each
signal tag or variable can be changed, for example, from float 32 to integer 16.

Access
To access the fixed Modbus register map to view an address, select the main menu Edit item, Edit
Fixed Modbus Register Map, or right-click on a configured signal, variable, or function block. The map
is view-only in HC Utilities.
The following tabs are presented.
User Defined Signals and Variables Tab
Select an address range. There are 20 ranges of 50 addresses each for a total of 1000 addresses.
To view all addresses of an item, display its Properties.
Signal Tag Properties
Variable Properties

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Function Blocks Tab

Procedure for viewing function block addresses.
Use Filter to list all configured function blocks of a certain type. Types are:
Loops (PID, On-Off, Carbon Potential, 3 Position Step, Auto-Manual Bias)
Alternator
Hand/Off/Auto Switch
Sequencer
Setpoint Programmer
Setpoint Scheduler
Stage
Device Control
Ramp

Addresses containing that type of function block are shown in numerical order.
Unlike signals and variables, only one Modbus address is allowed per function block.
To view the address of any function block, display its Properties by right-clicking on the function block
in the configuration diagram under the Controller tab.

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Access
To access the custom Modbus register map to view an address, click on the Modbus Map tab at the
bottom of the display. This tab is visible only after you configure your map type as custom.
The map is view-only in HC Utilities.
Overview
The custom Modbus map is applicable to the array of Modbus registers classified as "holding registers"
or "4xxxxx" registers using decimal addressing where "xxxxx" equals the Modbus address ranging from
1-65535 decimal (0-FFFE hex).

Working with partitions

You can view addresses in defined partitions only. Addresses in undefined partitions are not available
until you create a new partition with those addresses. Partitions need not be empty to be edited. If you
need more addresses in a partition you can combine it with adjacent partitions, or resize it using space
from an adjacent undefined partition.

Functions

Function Description

Select a partition You must select a partition whose contents you want to display. The
map takes a few seconds to build the contents. Default partitions are
based on the fixed map.
Currently displayed Name of the current partition. See Select a partition.
partition
Show Register Address as Select whether to display addresses in hexadecimal or decimal.
Item View only. Block name or signal/variable name.
Parameter Name View only. If the item is a function block this is the parameter name. If
the item is a signal tag or variable this is the tag name.
Description Read only. Description of signal tag or variable.
Data Type View only. Choices:
Unsigned 16
Signed 16
Unsigned 32 (requires 2 registers)
Signed 32 (requires 2 registers)
Float 32 (requires 2 registers)
If 2 registers are required the higher register is grayed out and not
assignable.Note: For signals and variables, when changing data type
from float 32 to integer 16, keep in mind the decimal point location. For
example, 1000.1 translates to 10001.Note: For function blocks, when
changing data type from float 32 to integer 16, the value is rounded.
For example, 1000.1 translates to 1000 and 1000.5 translates to 1001.
Decimals Read only. Decimal places of signal tag or variable.
R/W View only. Type of access to the parameter. ReadWriteRead/Write
Register Number of the address in decimal or hex.

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Function Description

Horizontal Scroll Use to scroll to offscreen areas of the map.

Vertical Scroll Lets you scroll through the partition.
Toolbar Print a Partition Report. Export a Partition Report. Lock/unlock
Worksheet
Further information
For details on Modbus parameters, see the HC900 Process Controller Communications User Guide,
document number 51-52-25-111.

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Redundancy System Status Indicators

Redundancy
C70R controllers/networks have their own diagnostics that are accessed under
Utilities Worksheet Overview
Monitor Menu

Redundancy diagnostics are grouped as follows.

Redundancy System
Redundancy Link
Lead CPU
Reserve CPU
Scanner 2 Link

Redundancy System Status Indicators

The Redundancy System Diagnostics dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
following list.

Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Redundancy Available Normal operation N/A N/A

Status

No RSM module Switch on RSM is set The controller will continue Make sure switch is in
detected between two positions. to operate with a missing desired position
RSM. Automatic failover is
RSM Module is not Install RSM module
still possible if required.
inserted
Replace RSM
RSM Module has failed
RSM switch is RSM Switch is The controller will continue Replace RSM
bad indicating an invalid to operate with a bad RSM.
position Automatic failover is still
possible if required.
I/O comm error Reserve CPU is The lead controller will Verify all cabling
on reserve unable to communicate continue to control the between the reserve
with one or more of the process. Failover to the CPU and the scanners.
I/O racks. reserve is still possible if a
Replace any Ethernet
subsequent failure renders
switches between the
the current lead less capable
reserve CPU and the I/O
than the reserve.
rack(s).
Replace the reserve
CPU
Replace the scanner
CPU
Contact Honeywell
service
Database Not Hardware failure on the The lead controller will Replace the reserve
Synchronized reserve CPU continue to control the CPU
process, but failover is not
Hardware failure on the Replace the lead CPU
possible.
lead CPU
Replace the CPU rack
Hardware failure on the backplane

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CPU rack backplane Contact Honeywell
service
Invalid Neither CPU has a An empty database is Download the desired
Configuration valid configuration created. configuration file and
database perform a cold start.
Firmware Version The reserve The lead controller will Upgrade the CPU
Mismatch controller does not continue to control the firmware so both the
have the same process, but failover is lead and reserve
version of controller not possible. have the same
firmware installed version.

Redundancy Good
Diagnostics

Database Not Hardware failure on the The lead controller will Replace the reserve
Synchronized reserve CPU continue to control the CPU
process, but failover is not
Hardware failure on the Replace the lead CPU
possible.
lead CPU
Replace the CPU rack
Hardware failure on the backplane
CPU rack backplane
Contact Honeywell
service
Invalid Neither CPU has a An empty database is Download the desired
Configuration valid configuration created. configuration file and
database perform a cold start.
Firmware Version The reserve The lead controller will Upgrade the CPU
Mismatch controller does not continue to control the firmware so both the
have the same process, but failover is lead and reserve
version of controller not possible. have the same
firmware installed version.

Redundancy Link Status Indicators

The Redundancy Link Diagnostics dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the
following list.
Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Redundancy Link Good Lead and Reserve N/A N/A

Port Status CPUs working ok

Reserve not Reserve CPU module N/A Install Reserve CPU

present is not plugged in.

Reserve Bad Reserve CPU module Reserve or Lead CPU Replace faulty CPU.
Comm is plugged in but not module could be bad.
communicating. Replace rack.
Backplane could be bad.

Hardware failure Bad Lead module N/A Replace faulty CPU.

Bad backplane Replace rack.

Redundancy Link Good N/A N/A N/A

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Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Port Diagnostics Data Link Failure Reserve CPU module Replace faulty CPU
The lead CPU will
is not plugged in. continue to control the
Replace rack
Reserve CPU module
process but failover is
is plugged in but not not possible.
communicating.

Hardware Failure Bad Redundancy link The lead CPU will Replace faulty CPU
hardware detected on continue to control the
the lead CPU process but failover is
not possible.

Lead CPU Status Indicators

The Lead Diagnostics Overview dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in the following
list. These parameters are also shown for the Reserve Diagnostics Overview.

Parameter Status Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

CPU Diagnostics Good N/A N/A N/A

Watchdog Watchdog reset ASYS block’s HW OK pin Force a cold start.
resulting from is turned off.
Upgrade control file
software failure software.

Replace CPU board.

Contact Honeywell
Personnel.

Prefetch Abort CPU failed when Controller performs a Force a cold start.
attempting to fetch an restart
instruction from the Isolate system from
prefetch register. ASYS block’s HW OK pin noise and force a
is turned off. cold start.
Replace CPU board
Address Error The reserved Same as above Same as above
exception occurred for
an unknown reason.
Undefine Error Bad Instruction Same as above Same as above
Detected
Data Abort CPU failed when Same as above Same as above
attempting to access
data.
Software Interrupt Software Interrupt Same as above Same as above
Error occurred which is not
supported by the
software.
Good N/A N/A N/A

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Watchdog Watchdog reset ASYS block’s HW OK pin Force a cold start.

resulting from is turned off.
software failure Upgrade control file
software.
Replace CPU board.
Contact Honeywell
Personnel.

Memory Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics
5 Day Low Battery Estimated battery life ASYS block’s HW OK pin Replace battery.
Warning is less than 5 days. is turned off.
Low Battery Battery voltage is low. ASYS block’s LOW Replace battery.
BATTERY pin is turned
on.
ASYS block’s HW OK pin
is turned off.
Flash Error Flash failed to burn ASYS block’s HW OK pin is Force a cold start.
turned off.
Replace CPU board.

Real-time Clock Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostics

Not Programmed RTC not programmed 1. Time and date is set to Program RTC.
00:00:00, January 1,
1970.

2. ASYS block’s HW OK pin

is turned off.

Bad Data Bad date and time Same as above Program RTC.
Cycle power.

Replace CPU.

Replace boards in rack.

Replace rack

Programming RTC failed to program Same as above Same as above

Failure
Read Failure Unable to read RTC Same as above Same as above

Port S1/S2 Good N/A N/A N/A

Diagnostic

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Parameter Status Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Data Link Error A large number of SYSTEM MONITOR 1. Check baud rate.
messages are block’s HW OK pin is 2. Check connectors.
resulting in data link turned off. 3. Check cable
errors. polarity.
4. Isolate cable from
electrical interference.
5. If RS232-to-RS485
converter used, check
its power,
switch/jumper
settings, and polarity.
Hardware Failure The UART is failing Replace the
to operate properly. controller CPU
module.

Lead Port E1/E2: Good N/A N/A N/A

Network Port
Diagnostics
Hardware Failure Ethernet port tests Same as above Replace CPU
failed during module
power-up.

Rack Comm Good See Expansion I/O

Diagnostic Comm Diagnostics
Status Indicators
Data Link Failure See Expansion I/O
Comm Diagnostics
Status Indicators
Hardware Failure See Expansion I/O
Comm Diagnostics
Status Indicators
Port A/B Cable See Expansion I/O
Mismatch Comm Diagnostics
Status Indicators
Protocol Mismatch See Expansion I/O
Comm Diagnostics
Status Indicators

Scanner2 Rack n No Comm See Scanner 2 Link

Network Status Status Indicators .
Marginal - Port I/O See Scanner 2 Link
A Status Indicators .
Marginal - Port I/O See Scanner 2 Link
B Status Indicators .
Good - Port I/O A See Scanner 2 Link
Status Indicators .
Good - Port I/O B See Scanner 2 Link
Status Indicators .

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Not in Configuration See Scanner 2 Link

Status Indicators .

Scanner2 Rack n Good See Scanner 2 Link

Network Status Indicators .
Diagnostics

Data Link Failure See Scanner 2 Link

Status Indicators .
Hardware Failure See Scanner 2 Link
Status Indicators .
Port A/B Cable See Scanner 2 Link
Mismatch Status Indicators .
Protocol Mismatch See Scanner 2 Link
Status Indicators .

CPU Slot Position CPU A CPU A is the N/A N/A

Lead/Reserve.
CPU B CPU B is the N/A N/A
Lead/Reserve.
CPU is missing Reserve CPU is not The lead CPU will Install reserve CPU.
installed or not continue to control the
Apply power to reserve
powered. process but failover is CPU.
not possible.
CPU rack backplane Replace CPU rack
failure. backplane.

Call Honeywell service.

Power Supply Unknown CPU cannot identify None None

Type the Power Supply
Type
24VDC CPU identified a None None
24VD DC power
supply
Low Wattage CPU identified a None None
Low wattage power
supply
High Wattage CPU identified a None None
High wattage power
supply

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Reserve CPU Status Indicators

Contains same information as for the Lead CPU Status Indicators.

Scanner 2 Link Status Indicators

The Redundancy Scanner 2 Link Diagnostics dialog box will provide status of the parameters shown in
the following list.
Parameter Value Possible Cause Controller Action User Action

Scanner-2 No Comm Controller is If scanners are in the See Expansion Rack

Network Status communicating to configuration, see Link Diagnostic below.
none of the Scanner Expansion Rack Link
2s that are in the Diagnostics below.
configuration.

or

Controller may be
communicating to a
Scanner 2 that is not in
the configuration

Marginal - Port I/O Controller is If a scanner 2 in the Refer to the Expansion

A experiencing marginal configuration is not I/O Comm Diagnostic
communications on communicating, then a Summary dialog box
the respective communication diagnostic
Scanner 2 link to one Is posted for that rack.
or more Scanner 2s in Refer to the Expansion I/O
the configuration Comm Diagnostic
Summary dialog box
and/or

Controller is
communicating to
some of the Scanner
2s in the configuration
but not all

Marginal - Port I/O Controller is Same as above Same as above

B experiencing marginal
communications on
the respective
Scanner 2 link to one
or more Scanner 2s in
the configuration

and/or

Controller is
communicating to
some of the Scanner
2s in the configuration
but not all

Good - Port I/O A Controller is Lead CPU is operating none

experiencing good normally using the I/O Port
communications on A to communicate with the
the respective Scanner Racks

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Scanner 2 link.
Scanner 2s not in the
configuration have no
effect on the status

Good - Port I/O B Controller is Lead CPU is operating none

experiencing good normally using the I/O Port
communications on B to communicate with the
the respective Scanner Racks
Scanner 2 link.
Scanner 2s not in the
configuration have no
effect on the status

Not in Configuration No Scanner 2s in the N/A N/A

configuration

Expansion Rack Good N/A N/A

Link Diagnostics

Data Link Failure The ratio of the See the “Rack Comm See the “Rack
number of data link Diagnostics” parameter Comm Diagnostics”
errors and the number in the Expansion I/O parameter in the
of good messages Comm Diagnostic Expansion I/O Comm
exceeds a certain Summary dialog box Diagnostic Summary
threshold dialog box

Hardware Failure The expansion I/O See the “Rack Comm See the “Rack
port’s hardware is Diagnostics” parameter Comm Diagnostics”
indicating a failure in the Expansion I/O parameter in the
Comm Diagnostic Expansion I/O Comm
Summary dialog box Diagnostic Summary
dialog box

Port A/B Cable At least one Scanner 2 See the “Rack Comm See the “Rack
Mismatch has its A and B ports Diagnostics” parameter Comm Diagnostics”
swapped with the in the Expansion I/O parameter in the
Lead and Reserve Comm Diagnostic Expansion I/O Comm
Summary dialog box Diagnostic Summary
dialog box

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Index
Diagnostics 88, 149, 151, 157, 161, 162, 166,
A 167, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 179
Accessing Port Diagnostics 166 configuration port 166, 167
Alarm/Event Storage Configuration 67 controller 149, 151
Auto Calibration Procedure 92 expansion I/O comm 172, 173
host connections 174, 175
B I/O module 161, 162
network port 170, 171
Backup Controller Information 84
peer to peer 179
Batch File Management 103
port 166
C rack 157
RS485 OI port 169
Calibrate AI Channel 89 Displaying Function Block Pin Value 137
Calibrate AO Channel 90 Download Firmware Error Messages 39
Calibrate CJ Temp 89 Downloading a File to the Controller 34
Calibrate Modules 88 Downloading Controller Firmware 36
Calibrate Position Proportional Output 91
Closing a Menu 16 E
Communications Statistics 46
Edit Menu 19
Configuration File 29
E-Mail Notification 53
Saving 29
Enter Monitor Mode 127
Configuration Functions 105
Expansion Port Diagnostics 172
Configuration Overview 98
Expansion Port Diagnostics Status Indicators
Configuration Port Diagnostics 166
173
Configuration Port Diagnostics Status Indicators
Export Delimiter 19
167
Export Report 184
Connecting the PC to the Controller 8
Connectors 136 F
Context Sensitive Help 69
Controller Configuration Toolbar 53 File Browser Window 11
Controller Diagnostics 149 File Properties 39
Controller Diagnostics Status Indications 151 File Protection 39
Controller Idenfication 78 File Read Protection 39
Controller Port Diagnostics 167 Find Feature 142
Controller to PC Connection Settings 44 Find Where Used 25, 69
Controller Utility Functions 71 Finding a Tag Name 142
Converting a UMC800 Database 31 Finding an Item on the FBD Worksheet 142
Copy 19 Forced Blocks Window 132
Create/edit Data Storage File 62 Function block 137
Create/edit Recipe-Variables-File 106 how to display pin value 137
Create/edit Schedule file 115 Function Block Monitor Window 130
Create/edit Sequence File 119
H
Create/edit Setpoint Profile File 109
Cut 19, 25, 69 Hand Calibration Procedure 94
Host Connections Diagnostics 174
D Host Connections Diagnostics Status Indicators
Data Storage Configuration 62 175
Data Storage Configuration Access 62 How Do I Start Monitoring 129
Data Storage Conventions 55 How Do I Stop Monitoring 133
Data Storage Enable Conditions 58 How to Manage PC Comm Ports and
Data Storage File 62 Connections 41
Data Storage Overview 55
Data Storage Utility 83

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Indicators 179
I/O Module Diagnostics Status Indications 161, Pin Value 137
162 Point Log Storage Configuration 64
K Position Proportional Output Calibration 91
PPO Block Auto Calibration 92
Keyboard Navigation 26 PPO Block Calibration 91
PPO Block Hand Calibration 94
L PPO Block Semi-Auto Calibration 93
Logic Inversion Color Codes 138 Print Report 179
Print Report Preview 183
M
R
Main Menu 16
Main Menus 16 Rack Module and Channel Assignments 5
Main Toolbar Functions 23 Rack Diagnostics 157
Manually Write Database to Flash 87 Rack Diagnostics Power Supply 159
Menu 15, 16 Recipe 107
Closing 16 Setup/Edit 107
Selecting 16 Recipe Configuration Overview 105
Menu Conventions 15 Recipe Overview 103
Modbus Address 187 Recipe Pool 107
edit 187 Recipe Properties 108
view 187 Recipes Menu 22, 104
Modbus Register Map 187 Recipe-Variables 105
edit 187 configuration overview 105
view 187 Recipe-Variables- File 106
Monitor menu 21 Redo 19
Monitor Mode 127 Remote Loopback Test 45
indicator 127 Report 179, 183, 184
Monitor Toolbar 128 Export 184
Monitor Update Rate 127 Preview 183
Monitoring 125, 129, 133 Print 179
how to start 129 Restore Controller Information 85
how to stop 133 Restore Factory Calibration 91
Right Mouse Click 25, 69
N RS485 OI Port Diagnostics 169
RS485 OI Port status Indicators 170
Navigational Tools 25
Network Port Diagnostic Status Indicators 171 S
Network Port Diagnostics 170
Saving A Configuration File 29
O Saving A Function Block Diagram 29
Select the Number to Call 46
Overview 134
Selecting a Menu 16
Logic Flow 134
Semi-Auto Calibration Procedure 93
Overview On Line Monitoring 125
Sequence 121
P setup/edit 121
Sequence File 119
Page connectors 136 Sequence Pool 121
Paste 19, 25, 69 Sequence Properties 122
PC Comm ports and connection 41 Sequencer Configuration Overview 101
how to manage 41 Serial ports 73
PC Network Port Set Up For Controller Access set controller serial ports 73
41 Set Controller IP Address 77
PC Serial Com Port Setup 43 Set Controller Mode 77
PC to Controller Connection Settings 44 Set Controller Network Parameters 77
Peer-to-Peer Connections Diagnostics 179

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Set Controller Time 80 V

Set Instrument Time 80
Set Serial Port 73 Variables 69
Setpoint Profile 109, 112 View Menu 20
properties 112 Visual Indicators for Monitor Mode 127
Setpoint Profile Pool 112 W
Setpoint Profile Properties 112
Setpoint Program 96, 98 Watch Summary - Display Groups 148
configuration 98 Watch Summary - Inputs/Outputs 147
What is 96 Watch Summary - Page Connectors 145
Setpoint Schedule File 115 Watch Summary - Signals 144
Setpoint Schedule Overview 100 Watch Summary - User Defined 143
Setpoint Schedule Pool 118 Watch Summary - Variables 146
Setpoint Schedule Properties 119 Watch Summary Window 14, 141
Setup/Edit a Recipe 107 Watch Window 12
Setup/Edit Sequence 121 What is Sequence Control 101
Signal Tags 136 What is Sequence Control? 101
Sort Function 142 Window Menu 23
Starting the Application 7 Worksheet 49, 53
Status Bar 15 unlock 53
What is 49
T Worksheet Category Tabs 50
Terms and Definitions 95 Worksheet Overview 71
To Use This Help 4 Write Protect a File 39
Traceback Window 12
Trend Storage Configuration 63
U
UMC800 Database 31
Converting 31
Undo 19
Unlock the Worksheet 53
Uploading a File from the Controller 32
Utilities Worksheet Overview 71

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