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3.1 Parameter groups
The parameter groups are shown in the figure 5.
Figure 5. Parameter groups.
3.1.1 Identification
3.1.1.1 Operation Unit
TAG
Text; can be used in any way. A recommended use is as a
unique label for a field device in the plant.
Descriptor
Text that is associated with the Field Device. This text can
be used by the user in any way. There is no specific rec-
ommended use.
Message
Text that is associated with the Field Device. This text can
be used by the user in any way. There is no recommended
use.
3.1.1.2 Device
3.1.1.2.1 Positioner
Manufacturer
References a specific manufacturer, which is usually a
company name, that is responsible for the manufacture of
this Field Device.
Device ID
Uniquely identifies the Field Device when combined with
the Manufacturer Identification and Device Type. There-
fore, this variable cannot be modified by the Host user.
Device Serial Num
Device serial number that can be found from the positioner
machine plate.
Installation Date
The Installation date of the device.
Profile Revision
Revision number of the profile relating to the block.
PROFIBUS Ident Number
Each PROFIBUS-DP device shall have an Ident Number
provided by the PNO. There are profile specific Ident Num-
bers. A device may have a profile specific one and the
manufacturer specific one. The user is able to choose one
of both using this parameter. Options are
•
Profile specific (0x9710)
•
Manufacturer specific (0x06CA) (Default)
NOTE
The Ident Number can be changed only when the cy-
clic communication is not active.
3.1.1.2.1.1 Static Revision No
Physical Block, Transducer Block, Function Block
The revision level of the static data associated with the
block. The Static Revision No. is changed by the device
each time a static parameter is changed in value.
3.1.1.2.2 Actuator
Manufacturer
References a specific manufacturer, which is usually a
company name, that is responsible for the manufacture of
this Field Device.
Actuator Class
Actuator class indication.
Actuator Type
Actuator type indication. Options are
•
Undefined
•
Double acting actuator
•
Single acting actuator
Actuator Fail Action
Actuator fail safe position during LOSS OF SUPPLY
PRESSURE. This parameter is informational only.
•
Not
initialized
•
Opening
•
Closing
•
None (Double acting actuator)
