Operation via FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
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Hauser
11.3.3
Transducer Block FF parameters
The following table lists all the specified FOUNDATION Fieldbus parameters of the Transducer
Blocks. The device specific parameters are described from page 56ff.
Transducer Block (FF parameters)
Parameter
Index
Parameter
Write access with
operating mode
(MODE_BLK)
Description
1
Static revision (ST_REV)
Read only
The revision status of the static data appears on the display.
!
Note!
The revision status parameter is incremented on each modification of static
data. This parameter is reset to 0 in all blocks in the event of a factory reset.
2
Tag description
(TAG_DESC)
AUTO - OOS
Use this function to enter a user-specific text of max. 32 characters for unique
identification and assignment of the block.
Factory setting:
(_____) no text
3
Strategy (STRATEGY)
AUTO - OOS
Parameter for grouping and thus faster evaluation of blocks. Grouping is carried
out by entering the same numerical value in the STRATEGY parameter of each
individual block.
Factory setting:
0
!
Note!
These data are neither checked nor processed by the Transducer Blocks.
4
Alert key (ALERT_KEY)
AUTO - OOS
Use this function to enter the identification number of the plant unit.
This information can be used by the fieldbus host system for sorting alarms and
events.
User input:
1 to 255
Factory setting:
0
5
Block Mode (MODE_BLK)
AUTO - OOS
Displays the current (Actual) and desired (Target) operating mode of the
corresponding Transducer Block, the permitted modes (Permitted) supported
by the Resource Block and the normal operating mode (Normal).
Display:
AUTO
OOS
!
Note!
The Transducer Block supports the following operating modes:
• AUTO (automatic mode):
The block is executed.
• OOS (out of service):
The block is in the “Out of Service” mode. The process variable is updated,
but the status of the process variable changes to BAD.
