Chapter 4
Block Reference
FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual
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Limit
Limit
subfield values.
MODE_BLK Parameter and Mode Handling
The block’s mode behavior is controlled with the
MODE_BLK
parameter.
The
MODE_BLK
parameter contains four fields that allow the current mode
of the block to be read and the desired mode for the block to be written. The
four fields are
Target
mode,
Actual
mode,
Permitted
mode, and
Normal
mode.
Target Mode
The desired mode of execution for the block. An operator or process
engineer normally writes this to put the block in the desired mode of
operation.
Table 4-4.
Limit Values
Value
Meaning
None
The value is not limited.
Low
The value is at a lower limit. This can be caused by
a transducer limitation or setpoint limits.
High
The value is at a high limit. This can be caused by
a transducer limitation or setpoint limits.
Constant
The value is at a fixed value and cannot move. This
can be caused by the block supplying the value
being in manual mode.
Table 4-5.
Target Modes
Desired Mode
Bit Set in Target Mode
Out of Service
Out of Service
, and optionally any other
valid target mode
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Cascade
Cascade
and
Automatic