Function Blocks
Function Block Reference Guide
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2.36 MDFL Function Block
Description
The
MDFL
label stands for
Mode Flag
. This block is part of the
Loops
category. It looks like this
graphically on the Control Builder.
Function
Turns ON the output that corresponds to the current value of MODE.
Turns OFF all other outputs.
Input
The MODE input must connect to the MODE output of a PID, CARB, TPSC, or ONOFF function block.
Output
REM = ON
If MODE = Remote Setpoint
LOCAL = ON
If MODE = Local Setpoint
AUTO = ON
If MODE = Automatic Control
MAN = ON
If MODE = Manual Control
IMAN = O
N
If MODE = Loop in Initialization Manual
LO = ON
If MODE = Local Override
Block Properties
Double click on the function block to access the function block properties dialog box.
Block Order (Read Only)
You can change the assigned execution order number by selecting “Execution Order” in the “Configure”
menu and arrange the order to suit your control strategy.
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