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Introduction
Now that you have modified TANK2_COMP, you will test its operation using the associated block detail
displays.
Every control block has a detail display, which allows you to view its operation. A blocks detail display also
shows block parameter values, some of which can be changed (e.g., setpoint, alarm limits).
A compounds detail display allows you to view and change some of its parameters.
At the completion of this exercise, TANK2_COMP should be fully tested and operational.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DEFAULT DISPLAYS
Downloading TANK2_COMP
1. If you have not downloaded the compounds PROCESS and TANK2_COMP to your CP in the
previous lab, do so at this time.
Note: If you need to make changes to the running blocks and compounds in the CP, these changes
must be done in the IACC and then download the edited compound(s) to the CP again.
Accessing the Compound and Block Overview Display
1. Access the FoxSelect display by:
This display allows you to turn compounds ON and OFF and access compound and block detail
displays.
2. Double-click your station.
Method 1 Click the Multi-select button in the toolbar and then select the compounds
PROCESS and TANK2_COMP. OR
Method 2 From the Options menu, choose Multi-select On, and then select the
compounds PROCESS and TANK2_COMP.
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If the MEAS parameter of the PID block LC100 is cyan in color or has a value of 0.0,
see the instructor.
The section in the detail displays upper right corner is called a ___________________
5. Select the Measurement (MEAS) value in the faceplate. The MEAS field is surrounded by a
yellow box.
6. Click the SOURCE button (lower left)
The Block Alarm Summary box is replaced by an overlay that describes the connection of the
PID's Measurement (MEAS) input. The Source defines the signals origin, which is a
connectable output parameter, while the Sink defines the destination, which is a connectable
input parameter.
The resultant half screen overlay shows the values of the configuration parameters as you
entered them in the IACC. Also, notice on this overlay that some of the parameter values
use a Y for YES, instead of the usual Boolean value 1, and they use an N for NO,
instead of the Boolean value 0.
14. Select CNTRL to remove the Configuration Parameters page and bring up the half screen
Control overlay. Notice that settable parameter values have a light gray background.
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15. Notice that the Control overlay is divided into three areas. Each area displays information about
a specific parameter; in this case, the MEAS, SPT, and OUT parameters of the PID block:
The Measurement area shows the blocks measured input value and its engineering units.
Also, the measurements high and low scale values are shown. The error between
measurement and setpoint is displayed.
In the Setpoint area, the local and remote setpoint values are displayed. We are only using
local setpoint for our control strategy. The white background (e.g., LOCAL) indicates the
controllers current setpoint mode.
The Output portion displays the calculated output value of the block and its engineering
units. The outputs high and low scale values are shown, as well as the value entered for the
Output Span Variance, OSV. Additionally, the outputs high and low limits are displayed.
In other words, the blocks output is clamped if it tries to exceed these limits; CLAMP
appears if this occurs.
The High and Low Limits _____________ (can/cannot) be set from this detail display.
16. Ensure that the controller is in automatic.
17. Click the A/M button.
Describe what happens in the faceplate to indicate the controllers mode change.
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Note:
Changing the output from a blocks detail display requires that it be in the manual mode.
18. Select the Output value in the faceplate. The Output field is surrounded by a yellow box.
19. Change the Output using the ramping keys and/or value box.
Could you have selected the Output value field in the Control overlays OUT box instead of
selecting the Output value in the faceplate? ____________
20. Select A/M to return the block to automatic.
Note that you can no longer change the controllers Output. Why?
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21. Investigate the contents of other parameter pages using the matrix softkeys (e.g., TUNE,
ALARMS).
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A cyan background color (light blue) in the value fields of a PID faceplate implies that an
out-of-service (OOS) condition exits. If several of the faceplate fields have the cyan
background, the compound is most likely off.
If only the measurement value field (MEAS) has a cyan background, the most probable cause
is a typographical error in the MEAS parameter of LC100. The value depicted in the
measurement field assumes the last good value.
If the PID block is in the HOLD state, a missing or bad linkage exists for the MEAS or FBK,
parameters. It can also be caused by the HOLD parameter being set to 1.
If the measurement remains static and does not approach the set point, the most common
cause is an incorrect linkage of the input parameter, MEAS, of LV100 to the output
parameter, OUT, of LC100. Again, this is probably due to a typographical error.
If the set point is in Remote, as indicated by an "R" in the faceplate, select the faceplate, and
then toggle the L/R key from the bottom row of control keys. This will put the block into
local set point, as indicated by the L in the block status bar of the faceplate. This is
required because we are not using remote set point in our control strategy for TANK2.
3. Remember to export your compound to your Save/Saveall diskette after making changes.