Reference Manual

PlantPAx Library of Process Objects:

Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device (P_D4SD)
Version 2.0

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Table of Contents
Preface

Library Programming Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ladder Diagram Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Prescan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessing Revision Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Entering Text in FactoryTalk View SE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device

(P_D4SD)

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visualization Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Template Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Local Configuration Tags. . . . . . .
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Execution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generic Alarm Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status/Quality Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Bypass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Global Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineering Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Configuration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarms Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface
The PlantPAx Library of Process Objects is a predefined library of controller
code (Add-On Instructions), display elements (global objects), and faceplate
displays that let you quickly assemble large applications with proven strategies,
rich functionality, and known performance.
The Process Objects can be downloaded from Knowledgebase Answer ID 62682
at http://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com.
The PlantPAx Library of Process Objects version 2.0 is compatible with the
following products:
RSLogix 5000 software, version 18 or later
FactoryTalk View Site Edition software, version 6.0 or later
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition software, version 6.0 or later

Library Programming
Considerations

PlantPAx Library Add-On Instructions can be used in ladder diagrams, function

block diagrams, or structured text languages. Select the programming language
based on the type of application you are developing.
The following programming considerations are common for all PlantPAx Library
of Process Objects.

Ladder Diagram Considerations

The controller evaluates ladder diagram instructions based on the rung
condition preceding the instruction (rung-in condition). Based on the
rung-in condition and the instruction, the controller sets the rung
condition following the instruction (rung-out condition), which affects any
subsequent instruction.

If the rung-in condition to an input instruction is true, the controller evaluates

the instruction and sets the rung-out condition based on the results of the
instruction. If the instruction evaluates to true, the rung-out condition is true; if
the instruction evaluates to false, the rung-out condition is false.

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IMPORTANT

The rung-in condition is reflected in the EnableIn parameter and determines

how the system performs each Process Add-On Instruction. If the EnableIn
signal is true, the system performs the instructions main logic routine.
Conversely, if the EnableIn signal is false, the system performs the instructions
EnableInFalse routine.
The instructions main logic routine sets/clears the EnableOut parameter,
which then determines the rung-out condition. The EnableInFalse routine
cannot set the EnableOut parameter. If the rung-in condition is false, then the
EnableOut parameter and the rung-out condition will also be false.

Prescan
During the transition into Run mode, the controller performs a Prescan before
the first logic scan. Prescan is a special scan of all routines in the controller. The
controller scans all main routines and subroutines during Prescan, but ignores
jumps that could skip the execution of instructions. The controller executes all
FOR loops and subroutine calls. If a subroutine is called more than once, it is
executed each time it is called. The controller uses Prescan instructions to reset
non-retentive data values.
During Prescan, input values are not current and outputs are not written. The
following conditions generate Prescan:
Toggle from Program to Run mode
Automatically enter Run mode from a power-up condition
Prescan does not occur for a program when the following occurs:
Program becomes scheduled while the controller is running
Program is unscheduled when the controller enters Run mode
IMPORTANT

The Prescan performs the Process Add-On Instructions logic routine as all false
and then performs its Prescan routine as true.

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Accessing Revision Information

Add-On Instructions in the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects can
show revision history in RSLogix 5000 software and the faceplate in
FactoryTalk View software.
Component

Example

The Add-On Instruction in RSLogix 5000 software

has revision information visible when the instruction is
selected in the Controller Organizer.

The faceplate in FactoryTalk View software has revision

information visible when the pointer is paused just inside
the lower left corner of the faceplate when accessed in a
running HMI Client.

The instruction and faceplate are compatible if they have the same Major and
Minor Revision numbers. The Major Revision is the first number, before the
period. The Minor Revision is the second number, after the period and before the
hyphen or space.
Information after the hyphen or space indicates the Service Release. The
instruction and faceplate do not have to have the same Service Release to be
compatible. In the table above, the Add-On Instruction and faceplate shown are
compatible because they have the same Major.Minor (2.0).

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Entering Text in FactoryTalk View SE Software

When entering data into String Input fields in FactoryTalk View SE software, the
data is not saved to the tag until you press Enter. When the Input field is active, its
border changes based on the state of the input:
When the Input field is active (the cursor is in the field), the Input field
border is a solid line.
EXAMPLE

If you modify the data in the Input field and move to a different field
without pressing Enter, the border remains a solid line. This indicates that
the data has not been saved to the tag.
EXAMPLE

If the data in the Input field has not changed or has been written to the
controller tag, the border is a dashed line.
EXAMPLE

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Additional Resources

These documents contain additional information concerning related products

from Rockwell Automation.
Resource

Description

PlantPAx Process Automation System Selection Guide,

publication PROCES-SG001

Provides information to assist with equipment

procurement for your PlantPAx system.

PlantPAx Process Automation System Reference Manual,

publication PROCES-RM001

Provides characterized recommendations for

implementing your PlantPAx system.

FactoryTalk View SE Edition User Manual,

publication VIEWSE-UM006

Provides details on how to use this software package for

developing and running human-machine interface
(HMI) applications that can involve multiple users and
servers, distributed over a network.

Logix5000 Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming

Manual, publication 1756-PM010

Provides information for designing, configuring, and

programming Add-On Instructions.

Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics: Standard Alarm

Sub-Block (P_Alarm) Reference Manual,
publication SYSLIB-RM002

Details how to monitor an input condition to raise an

alarm. Information includes acknowledging, resetting,
inhibiting, and disabling an alarm.

Process Add-On Instructions: Standard Modes (P_Mode)

Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM005

Explains how to select the Mode (owner) of an

instruction or control strategy. The Mode instruction is
usually embedded within other instructions to extend
their functionality. It is possible to use a standalone
Mode instruction to enhance a program where modes
are wanted.

You can view or download publications at

http:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or
Rockwell Automation sales representative.

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Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device (P_D4SD)

The P_D4SD (Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device) Add-On Instruction controls
and monitors feedback from a Discrete 2-state, 3-state, or 4-state Device in a
variety of modes, monitoring for fault conditions. These devices include a
multiple-speed motor or a multiple-position valve. The global objects and
faceplate shown below are examples of the graphical interface tools used with the
embedded logic.
Faceplate
Global Objects

Add-On Instruction

Guidelines

Use this instruction in these situations:

You need to operate a discrete device that has two, three, or four unique
states, and the device is not supported by other PlantPAx Library Add-On
Instructions for various motors, valves, and so forth.
You have a device, such as a valve or motor, that is supported by other
Add-On Instructions, but you want the device to use non-standard state
names, such as recycle and deliver for a diverter valve, rather than the
fixed names used in the other Instruction, such as closed and open. The
P_D4SD Instruction has configurable names for each of the device states.
Do not use this instruction in these situations:
You need to operate a device that has more than four states, such as
a six-position rotary selector valve. You may be able to use the P_nPos
(n-Position Device) Add-On Instruction instead.

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You need to operate a single-speed motor, two-speed motor, simple

reversing motor, solenoid valve, motor-operated valve, mix-proof valve or
other device that is better supported by other PlantPAx Library Add-On
Instructions. Instructions such as P_Motor, P_MotorRev, P_Motor2Spd,
P_ValveSO, P_ValveMO and P_ValveMP more closely model the device
under control and may provide better diagnostics for the device.
You need to operate a continuously-variable device. Use the P_AOut
(Analog Output), P_ValveC (Control Valve) or P_VSD (Variable Speed
Drive) Add-On Instruction instead.
You need to operate a two-state device that requires pulsing (single-pulse
or continuous). Use the P_DOut (Discrete Output) Instruction instead.

Functional Description

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The Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Add-On Instruction provides the
following capabilities:
Provides configuration to have two, three, or four selectable states for the
device.
Provides Operator and Program Commands to select one of the two,
three, or four states of the device.
Controls four discrete outputs, with configurable states of each output in
the various device states. Each output can be set, cleared, or left in last state
in a given device state.
Monitors four discrete feedback inputs, with configurable states
(including must be on, must be off , and don't care) for each input in the
various device states for monitoring the actual position of the device.
Provides configurable text labels for each of the states.
When feedback inputs are used, detects failure to reach the target state,
after a configurable time, and alarms the failure. Optionally sheds to the
default state (state 0) on a feedback failure.
Monitors Permissive conditions, which allow commanding the device to
each state.
Monitors Interlock conditions, which return the device to its
default state (state 0).
Provides simulation of a normally working device, while holding the
outputs to the real device de-energized, for use in testing or operator
training.
Monitors I/O communication status, providing an alarm on an I/O fault.
Optionally sheds to the default state on an I/O fault condition.
Provides an Available Status when in Program Mode and operating
normally for use by automation logic to determine if the logic can
manipulate the device.
Operates in Hand, Maintenance, Override, Program, and
Operator modes. (See Modes on page 25.)

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Add-On Instructions are reusable code objects that contain encapsulated logic
that can streamline implementing your system. This lets you create your own
instruction set for programming logic as a supplement to the instruction set
provided natively in the ControlLogix firmware. An Add-On Instruction is
defined once in each controller project, and can be instantiated multiple times in
your application code as needed.

Required Files

Controller File
The P_D4SD_2_0-00_AOI.L5X Add-On Instruction must be imported into
the controller project to be able to be used in the controller configuration. The
service release number (boldfaced) may change as service revisions are created.

Visualization Files
The following files from Knowledgebase Answer ID 62682 at
http://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com are required in order to use
the P_D4SD Object.
Table 1 - P_D4SD Visualization File Types
Application Type

File Type

FactoryTalk View SE Software

FactoryTalk View ME Software

Description

Graphics - Displays

GFX

(RA-BAS) Common-AnalogEdit

N/A

Faceplate used for analog input data entry.

The FactoryTalk View ME software faceplates
use the native analog input data entry so no
file is required.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD-Faceplate

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD-Faceplate

The faceplate display used for the object.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD-Help

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD-Help

The help display used for the object.

(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Help

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Help

P_Alarm Help information that is accessed

from the P_D4SD Help faceplate.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD-Config

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD-Config

Pop-up used to configure states for a device.

(RA-BAS) P_Mode-Help

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Mode-Help

Mode Help information that is accessed from

the P-D4SD faceplate.

(RA-BAS) P_Mode-Config

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Mode-Config

Pop-up used to set Default mode.

(RA-BAS) Common Faceplate Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Common Faceplate Objects

Common global objects used on all Process

Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Faceplate Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Faceplate Objects

Process-specific global objects used on all

Process Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Alarm Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Alarm Objects

Common global objects used for alarming on

all Process Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Help Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Help Objects

Common global objects used for all Process

Objects help displays.

(RA-BAS) Process Mode Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Mode Objects

Common global objects used for managing

modes on all Process Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Graphics Library

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD Graphics Library

Common global objects in the graphics

library for this instruction.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Motor Graphics Library

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Motor Graphics Library

Common global objects in the motor graphics

library for this instruction.

Graphics - Global
Objects

GGFX

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Table 1 - P_D4SD Visualization File Types

Application Type

File Type

FactoryTalk View SE Software

FactoryTalk View ME Software

Description

Graphics - Images

BMP

All.bmp files in the images folder

All .bmp files in the images folder

These are the common icons used in the

global objects and faceplates for all
Process Objects.

HMI Tags

CSV

N/A

FTVME_PlantPAxOBjx2_0_2011 09 30Tags.CSV

These tags must be imported into the

FactoryTalk View ME project to support
switching tabs on any Process
Object faceplate.

Optional Template Files

You can import the files in Table 1 individually, or you can use the following
template files:
FTVME_6_0_Template_PlantPAxLib_2_0_00(1).apa:
FactoryTalk View ME backup. Contains .gfx, .ggfx, images, and tags for all
Process Objects in a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition project.
FTVSE_6_0_Template_PlantPAxLib_2_0_00(1).apa:
FactoryTalk View SE Station backup. Contains .gfx, .ggfx, and images for
all Process Objects in a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station project.
Use Knowledgebase Answer ID 39581 at
http://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com to load the files in the
restored station project into your HMI server on a FactoryTalk View SE
Distributed application.
RSL5k_18_Template_PlantPAxLib_2_0_00(1).acd:
RSLogix 5000 software template project with all Process Objects
instructions loaded, as well as recommended task structure and
diagnostic objects.

(1) The service release number (boldfaced) may change as service revisions are created.

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This section describes the parameter references for this Add-On Instruction.

Controller Code

Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Input Structure

Input parameters include the following:
Input data elements (Inp_) are typically used to connect field inputs from
I/O modules or signals from other objects.
Configuration data elements (Cfg_) are used to set configurable
capabilities and features of the instruction.
Command data elements (PCmd_, OCmd_, MCmd_) are used by
program logic, by operators, and by maintenance personnel to request
instruction actions.
Setting data elements (PSet_, OSet_, MSet_) are used by program logic,
by operators, and by maintenance personnel to establish runtime setpoints,
thresholds, and so forth. Set_data elements (without a leading P, O, or M)
establish runtime settings regardless of role or mode.
Table 2 - P_D4SD Input Parameters
Input Parameter

Data Type

Default

Description

EnableIn

BOOL

Ladder Diagram:
Set to the rung-in condition of the condition.
Function Block or Ladder Diagram:
If false, the system performs the EnableInFalse routine. If set, the instruction executes.
Structured Text:
No effect. The instruction executes.

Inp_FdbkA

BOOL

Inp_FdbkB

BOOL

Feedback input signals from device. Use the feedback configuration parameters (for example,
Cfg_FdbkSt0Check and Cfg_FdbkSt0State) to determine how these inputs are used to determine
actual state.

Inp_FdbkC

BOOL

Inp_FdbkD

BOOL

Inp_DeviceFault

BOOL

Input Signal: Device fault from device

Inp_PermOK0

BOOL

1 = Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 0

Inp_NBPermOK0

BOOL

1 = Non-Bypassable Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 0

Inp_PermOK1

BOOL

1 = Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 1

Inp_NBPermOK1

BOOL

1 = Non-Bypassable Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 1

Inp_PermOK2

BOOL

1 = Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 2

Inp_NBPermOK2

BOOL

1 = Non-Bypassable Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 2

Inp_PermOK3

BOOL

1 = Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 3

Inp_NBPermOK3

BOOL

1 = Non-Bypassable Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 3

Inp_IntlkOK

BOOL

1 = Interlocks OK
0 = Not OK, go to State 0

Inp_NBIntlkOK

BOOL

1 = Non-bypassable Interlocks OK
0 = Not OK, go to State 0

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Table 2 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data Type

Default

Description

Inp_IOFault

BOOL

Input Communication Status

0 = OK
1 = Fail

Inp_Sim

BOOL

1 = Simulate working device

0 = Control actual device

Inp_Hand

BOOL

1 = Select Hand (hard-wired) mode

Alias for Mode.Inp_Hand

Inp_Ovrd

BOOL

1 = Select Override mode

Alias for Mode.Inp_Ovrd

Inp_OvrdCmd

DINT

Override mode device command:

0 = None
1 = State 0
2 = State 1
3 = St.ate 2
4 = State 3

Inp_Reset

BOOL

1 = Reset all fault conditions and latched alarms

Cfg_St0onShed

BOOL

1 = Go to State 0 on Shed
0 = Hold position on Shed

Cfg_NumStates

DINT

Number of device states (24)

Cfg_OutSt0Write

SINT

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt0State

SINT

2#0000_0001

Cfg_OutSt1Write

SINT

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt1State

SINT

2#0000_0010

Cfg_OutSt2Write

SINT

2#0000_1111

These configuration parameters determine how the outputs are used to command state. The parameter
Cfg_OutSt[x]Write configures which outputs get written for each state. The parameter
Cfg_OutSt[x]State configures what gets written for each state.
For example, if all outputs must be set to 0 except Out_A which must be set to 1 to command the device
to state 1, then Cfg_OutSt1Write should be 2#0000_1111 and Cfg_OutSt1State should be
2#0000_0001.
By default, all four outputs are written in every state, with a single output set to 1 in each state.

Cfg_OutSt2State

SINT

2#0000_0100

Cfg_OutSt3Write

SINT

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt3State

SINT

2#0000_1000

Cfg_FdbkSt0Check

SINT

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt0State

SINT

2#0000_0001

Cfg_FdbkSt1Check

SINT

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt1State

SINT

2#0000_0010

Cfg_FdbkSt2Check

SINT

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt2State

SINT

2#0000_0100

Cfg_FdbkSt3Check

SINT

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt3State

SINT

2#0000_1000

Cfg_HasPerm0Obj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a P_Perm is connected to Inp_PermOK0

Cfg_HasPerm1Obj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a P_Perm is connected to Inp_PermOK1

Cfg_HasPerm2Obj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a P_Perm is connected to Inp_PermOK2

Cfg_HasPerm3Obj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a P_Perm is connected to Inp_PermOK3

Cfg_HasIntlkObj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a P_Intlk is connected to Inp_IntlkOK

Cfg_PCmdClear

BOOL

When this parameter is 1, program commands are cleared once they are acted upon. When set to 0,
program commands remain set until cleared by the application program logic. This parameter is aliased
to internal tag Mode.Cfg_PCmdClear from P_Mode.
IMPORTANT: Clearing this parameter online may cause unintended program command execution.

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These configuration parameters determine how the inputs are used to determine state. The parameter
Cfg_FdbkSt[x]Check configures which inputs get checked for each state. The parameter
Cfg_FdbkSt[x]State configures the values of the inputs which determine each state.
For example, if the device returns a 0 to Inp_FdbkA and Inp_FdbkB and a 1 to Inp_FdbkC when the
device is in state 3, then Cfg_FdbkSt3Check should be 2#0000_0111 and Cfg_FdbkSt1Write should
be 2#0000_0100.
By default, all inputs are dont care in every state (no feedback checking).

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Table 2 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data Type

Default

Description

Cfg_ProgDefault

BOOL

This parameter defines the default mode. When this parameter is 1, the mode defaults to Program if no
mode is being requested. When this parameter is 0, the mode defaults to Operator if no mode is being
requested. This parameter is aliased to internal tag Mode.Cfg_ProgDefault of P_Mode.
IMPORTANT: Changing this parameter online may cause unintended mode changes.

Cfg_OCmdResets

BOOL

1 = New Operator state command resets fault

0 = Reset required to clear fault

Cfg_OvrdPermIntlk

BOOL

1 = Override mode ignores Bypassable Permissives/ Interlocks

0 = Override mode uses Bypassable Permissives/Interlocks

Cfg_ShedOnFail

BOOL

1 = Go to shed state and alarm on fail to reach position

0 = Alarm only on fail
Shed state is determined by configuration parameter Cfg_St0onShed.

Cfg_ShedOnDeviceFault

BOOL

1 = Go to State 0 and alarm on device fault

0 = Alarm only on device fault
Shed state is determined by configuration parameter Cfg_St0onShed.

Cfg_ShedOnIOFault

BOOL

1 = Go to State 0 and alarm on I/O fault

0 = Alarm only on I/O fault
Shed state is determined by configuration parameter Cfg_St0onShed.

Cfg_HasFailAlm

BOOL

1 = Fail to reach state alarm exists and will be checked

Alias for Fail.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasDeviceFaultAlm

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm exists and will be checked

Alias for DeviveFault.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasIntlkTripAlm

BOOL

1 = Interlock trip alarm exists and will be checked

Alias for IntlkTrip.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasIOFaultAlm

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm exists and will be checked

Alias for IOFault.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_FailResetReqd

BOOL

Cfg_DeviceFaultResetReqd

BOOL

Cfg_IntlkTripResetReqd

BOOL

Cfg_IOFaultResetReqd

BOOL

This parameter determines whether a reset is required to clear the alarm status. When this parameter
is 1, the alarm is latched On when the alarm occurs. After the alarm condition returns to normal, a reset
is required to clear the alarm status (for example, OCmd_Reset, Inp_Reset, or Fail.OCmd_Reset would
be required to clear the Fail alarm after the alarm is set and the value returns to normal). When this
parameter is 0, no reset is required and the alarm status is cleared when the alarm condition returns to
normal. This parameter is aliased to internal tag .Cfg_ResetReqd of the corresponding P_Alarm object.
IMPORTANT: If the reset clears the alarm, it also acknowledges the alarm.

Cfg_FailAckReqd

BOOL

Cfg_DeviceFaultAckReqd

BOOL

Cfg_IntlkTripAckReqd

BOOL

Cfg_IOFaultAckReqd

BOOL

Cfg_FailSeverity

SINT

Cfg_DeviceFaultSeverity

SINT

Cfg_IntlkTripSeverity

SINT

Cfg_IOFaultSeverity

SINT

These parameters determine the severity of each alarm. This drives the color and symbol that are used
to indicate alarm status on the faceplate and global object. This parameter is aliased to internal tag
.Cfg_Severity of the associated P_Alarm object. The following are valid values:
1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
IMPORTANT: This severity parameter drives only the indication on the global object and faceplate. The
Alarms and Events definition severity drives the color and symbol that is used on the alarm banner and
alarm summary as well as the value returned by FactoryTalk Alarms and Events display commands.

Cfg_OutAPulseT

REAL

0.0

Time to pulse Output A (s) (0=output held continuously)

Cfg_OutBPulseT

REAL

0.0

Time to pulse Output B (s) (0=output held continuously)

Cfg_OutCPulseT

REAL

0.0

Time to pulse Output C (s) (0=output held continuously)

Cfg_OutDPulseT

REAL

0.0

Time to pulse Output D (s) (0=output held continuously)

This parameter determines whether an acknowledgement is required for an alarm. When this
parameter is 1, the acknowledge (ack) bit is cleared when the alarm occurs. An acknowledge command
(for example, PCmd_FailAck or Fail.OCmd_Ack) would be required to acknowledge the alarm. When set
to 0, the Acknowledge bit is set when an alarm occurs indicating an acknowledged alarm and no
acknowledge command is required. This parameter is aliased to internal tag Cfg_AckReqd of the
corresponding P_Alarm object.

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Table 2 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data Type

Default

Description

Cfg_SimFdbkT

DINT

Delay to echo back reaching state when in simulation (s)

Cfg_FailT

DINT

10

Time after new state requested to reach that state before fault (s)

PSet_Owner

DINT

Program owner request ID (non-zero) or release (zero)

PCmd_St0

BOOL

Program command to set device to State 0

PCmd_St1

BOOL

Program command to set device to State 1

PCmd_St2

BOOL

Program command to set device to State 2

PCmd_St3

BOOL

Program command to set device to State 3

PCmd_Acq

BOOL

Program command to Acquire ownership (Oper ator to Program).

This parameter is aliased to internal tag Mode.PCmd_Acq of P_Mode. This parameter is reset
automatically, when Cfg_PCmdClear is 1.

PCmd_Rel

BOOL

Program command to Release ownership (Program to Operator).

This parameter is aliased to internal tag Mode.PCmd_Rel of P_Mode. This parameter is reset
automatically, when Cfg_PCmdClear is 1.

PCmd_Lock

BOOL

Program command to Lock Mode in Program.

This parameter is aliased to internal tag Mode.PCmd_Lock of P_Mode. This parameter is reset
automatically, when Cfg_PCmdClear is 1.

PCmd_Unlock

BOOL

Program command to Unlock Mode.

This parameter is aliased to internal tag Mode.PCmd_Unlock of P_Mode. This parameter is reset
automatically, when Cfg_PCmdClear is 1.

PCmd_Reset

BOOL

Program command to reset latched alarms and faults.

PCmd_FailAck

BOOL

Program command to acknowledge Fail alarm.

Alias for Fail,PCmd_Ack

PCmd_FailInhibit

BOOL

Program command to inhibit Fail alarm

This parameter is reset automatically, when Cfg_PCmdClear is 1.
Alias for Fail.PCmd_Inhibit

PCmd_FailUninhibit

BOOL

Program command to uninhibit Fail alarm

Alias for Fail.PCmd_Reset

PCmd_DeviceFaultAck

BOOL

Program command to acknowledge Device Fault alarm

Alias for DeviceFault.PCmd_Ack

PCmd_DeviceFaultInhibit

BOOL

Program command to Inhibit Device Fault alarm

Alias for DeviceFault.PCmd_Inhibit

PCmd_DeviceFaultUninhibit

BOOL

Program command to Uninhibit Device Fault alarm

Alias for DeviceFault.PCmd_Uninhibit

PCmd_IntlkTripAck

BOOL

Program command to acknowledge Interlock Trip alarm

Alias for IntlkTrip.PCmd_Ack

PCmd_IntlkTripInhibit

BOOL

Program command to inhibit Interlock Trip alarm

Alias for IntlkTrip.PCmd_Inhibit

PCmd_IntlkTripUninhibit

BOOL

Program command to uninhibit Interlock Trip alarm

Alias for IntlkTrip.PCmd_Uninhibit

PCmd_IOFaultAck

BOOL

Program command to acknowledge I/O Fault alarm

Alias for IOFault.PCmd_Ack

PCmd_IOFaultInhibit

BOOL

Program command to inhibit I/O Fault alarm

Alias for IOFault.PCmd_Inhibit

PCmd_IOFaultUninhibit

BOOL

Program command to uninhibit I/O Fault alarm

Alias for IOFault.PCmd_Uninhibit

OCmd_St0

BOOL

Operator command to set device to State 0

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Table 2 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data Type

Default

Description

OCmd_St1

BOOL

Operator command to set device to State 1

OCmd_St2

BOOL

Operator command to set device to State 2

OCmd_St3

BOOL

Operator command to set device to State 3

OCmd_Bypass

BOOL

Operator command to bypass all bypassable Interlocks and Permissives

OCmd_Check

BOOL

Operator command to check (not bypass) all Interlocks and Permissives

MCmd_Disable

BOOL

Maintenance command to disable device

MCmd_Enable

BOOL

Maintenance command to enable (allow to turn ON) device

OCmd_Reset

BOOL

Operator command to reset all alarms requiring reset and any latched shed conditions

OCmd_ResetAckAll

BOOL

Operator command to reset and acknowledge all alarms and reset any latched shed conditions

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Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Output Structure

Output parameters include the following:
Output data elements (Out_) are the primary outputs of the instruction,
typically used by hardware output modules; however, they may be used by
other application logic.
Value data elements (Val_) are numeric outputs of the instruction for
use by the HMI. Values also may be used by other application logic or
software packages.
Status data elements (Sts_) are bit outputs of the instruction for use by the
HMI. Status bits also may be used by other application logic.
Ready data elements (Rdy_) are bit outputs of the instruction used by the
HMI to enable or gray out Command buttons and Setting entry fields.
Table 3 - P_D4SD Output Parameters
Output Parameter

Data Type

Description

EnableOut

BOOL

Enable Output: The EnableOut signal is not manipulated by this instruction. Its output state always reflects
EnableIn input state

Out_A

BOOL

Output A to device

Out_B

BOOL

Output B to device

Out_C

BOOL

Output C to device

Out_D

BOOL

Output D to device

Val_Cmd

SINT

Device Command:
0 = None
1 = State 0
2 = State 1
3 = State 2
4 = State 3

Val_Sts

SINT

Device Confirmed Status:

0 = Powerup/Reset
1 = State 0
2 = State 1
3 = State 2
4 = State 3
9 = Moving
33 = Disabled

Val_Fault

SINT

Device Fault Status:

0 = None
16 = Position Fail
17 = Device Fault
32 = I/O Fault
34 = Configuration Error

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

Description

Val_Mode

DINT

Mode enumeration:
0 = No mode
1 = Hand
2 = Maintenance
3 = Override
4 = Program (locked)
5 = Operator (locked)
6 = Program (unlocked, Oper is default)
7 = Operator (unlocked, Prog is default)
8 = Program (unlocked, Prog is default)
9 = Operator (unlocked, Oper is default)
Alias for Mode.Val

Val_Owner

DINT

Current object owner ID (0=not owned)

Val_Notify

SINT

Current alarm level and Acknowledgement (enumeration):

0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared, not acknowledged
2 = Information alarm
3 = Unacknowledged information alarm
4 = Warning alarm
5 = Unacknowledged warning alarm
6 = Exception alarm
7 = Unacknowledged exception alarm
8 = Fault alarm
9 = Unacknowledged fault alarm

Sts_St0

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to and confirmed in State 0

Sts_St1

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to and confirmed in State 1

Sts_St2

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to and confirmed in State 2

Sts_St3

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to and confirmed in State 3

Sts_Moving

BOOL

1 = Device not yet confirmed in commended state

Sts_Available

BOOL

1 = Device available for control by automation (Program)

Sts_Bypass

BOOL

1 = Bypassable interlocks and permissives are bypassed

Sts_BypActive

BOOL

1 = Interlock / permissive bypassing active (Bypassed or Maintenance mode)

Sts_Disabled

BOOL

1 = Device is disabled (output held OFF)

Sts_NotRdy

BOOL

1 = Device is not ready to be operated

Sts_MaintByp

BOOL

1 = Device has a Maintenance Bypass function active

Sts_AlmInh

BOOL

1 = One or more alarms inhibited, disabled or suppressed

Sts_Err

BOOL

1 = Error in configuration: see detail bits for reason

Err_Timer

BOOL

1 = Error in configuration: feeback check timer preset (use 02,147,483 seconds)

Err_Sim

BOOL

1 = Error in configuration: simulation timer preset (use 02,147,483 seconds)

Err_Alarm

BOOL

1 = Error in configuration: alarm minimum on time or severity

Sts_Hand

BOOL

1 = Mode is Hand (supersedes Maintenance, Override, Program, Operator)

Alias for Mode.Sts_Hand

Sts_Maint

BOOL

1 = Mode is Maintenance (supersedes Override, Program, Operator)

Alias for Mode.Sts_Maint

Sts_Ovrd

BOOL

1 = Mode is Override (supersedes Program, Operator)

Alias for Mode.Sts_Ovrd

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

Description

Sts_Prog

BOOL

1 = Mode is Program (auto)

Alias for Mode.Sts_Prog

Sts_Oper

BOOL

1 = Mode is Operator (manual)

Alias for Mode.Sts_Oper

Sts_ProgOperLock

BOOL

1 = Program or Operator has requested Mode Lock

Alias for Mode.Sts_ProgOperLock

Sts_NoMode

BOOL

1 = NoMode (disabled because EnableIn is false)

Alias for Mode.Sts_NoMode

Sts_Fail

BOOL

1 = Device failed to reach commanded state (one-shot)

Alias for Fail.Inp

Alm_Fail

BOOL

1 = Device failed to reach commended state

Alias for Fail.Alm

Ack_Fail

BOOL

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm has been acknowledged

Alias for Fail.Ack

Sts_FailDisabled

BOOL

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm has been disabled (will not be sent)
Alias for Fail.Disabled

Sts_FailInhibited

BOOL

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm has been inhibited by logic

Alias for Fail.Inhibited

Sts_FailSuppressed

BOOL

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm has been suppressed (logged only)
Alias for Fail.Suppressed

Sts_DeviceFault

BOOL

1 = Device fault (from Inp_DeviceFault)

Alias for DefaultFault.Inp

Alm_DeviceFault

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm

Alias for DeviceFault.Alm

Ack_DeviceFault

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm has been acknowledged

Alias for DeviceFault.Ack

Sts_DeviceFaultDisabled

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm has been disabled (will not be sent)

Alias for DeviceFault.Disabled

Sts_DeviceFaultInhibited

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm has been inhibited by logic

Alias for DeviceFault.Inhibited

Sts_DeviceFaultSuppressed

BOOL

1 = Device fault alarm has been suppressed (logged only)

Alias for DeviceFault.Suppressed

Sts_IntlkTrip

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to State 0 by an Interlock NOT OK (one-shot)

Alias for IntlkTrip.Inp

Alm_IntlkTrip

BOOL

1 =Alarm: Device set to State 0 by an Interlock NOT OK

Alias for IntlkTrip.Alm

Ack_IntlkTrip

BOOL

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm has been acknowledged

Alias for IntlyTrip.Ack

Sts_IntlkTripDisabled

BOOL

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm is disabled (not saved or sent)

Alias for IntlkTrip.Disabled

Sts_IntlkTripInhibited

BOOL

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm has been inhibited by logic

Alias for IntlkTrip.Inhibited

Sts_IntlkTripSuppressed

BOOL

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm has been suppressed (logged only)

Alias for IntlkTrip.Suppressed

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

Description

Sts_IOFault

BOOL

I/O communication fault status

0 = OK
1 = Bad
Alias for IOFault.Inp

Alm_IOFault

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm

Alias for IOFault.Alm

Ack_IOFault

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm has been acknowledged

Alias for IOFault.Ack

Sts_IOFaultDisabled

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm is disabled (not saved or sent)

Alias for IOFault.Disabled

Sts_IOFaultInhibited

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm has been inhibited by logic

Alias for IOFault.Inhibited

Sts_IOFaultSuppressed

BOOL

1 = I/O fault alarm has been suppressed (logged only)

Alias for IOFault.Suppressed

Rdy_St0

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_St0 (enables HMI button)

Rdy_St1

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_St1 (enables HMI button)

Rdy_St2

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_St2 (enables HMI button)

Rdy_St3

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_St3 (enables HMI button)

Rdy_Bypass

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Bypass (enables HMI button)

Rdy_Check

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Check (enables HMI button)

Rdy_Disable

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive MCmd_Disable (enables HMI button)

Rdy_Enable

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive MCmd_Enable (enables HMI button)

Rdy_Reset

BOOL

1 = At least one alarm or latched shed requires reset

Rdy_ResetAckAll

BOOL

1 = At least one alarm or latched shed condition requires reset or acknowledged

P_D4SD

BOOL

Unique parameter name for auto - discovery

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Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Local Configuration Tags

Configuration parameters that are arrayed, string, or structure data types cannot
be configured as parameters for Add-On Instructions. Configuration parameters
of these types appear as local tags to the Add-On Instruction. Local tags can be
configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000 software by opening
the Instruction Logic of the Add-On Instruction instance and then opening the
Data Monitor on a local tag. These parameters cannot be modified by using
controller logic or RSLogix 5000 software export/import functionality.
Table 4 - P_D4SD Local Configuration Tags
Tag Name

Data Type

Default

Description

Cfg_Desc

STRING_40

Discrete 2-, 3-, or

4-state Device

Description for display on HMI

Cfg_Label

STRING_20

Discrete Device

Label for graphic symbol displayed on HMI

Cfg_St0Text

STRING_8

Off

Text to display in State 0

Cfg_St1Text

STRING_8

On

Text to display in State 1

Cfg_St2Text

STRING_8

Text to display in State 2

Cfg_St3Text

STRING_8

Text to display in State 3

Cfg_Tag

STRING_20

P_D4SD

Tag name for display on HMI

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Operations

This section describes the primary operations for this Add-On Instruction.

Modes
The Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device Add-On Instruction uses the following
standard modes, implemented by using an embedded P_Mode
Add-On Instruction.
Mode

Description

Operator

The operator controls the state of the device by using the HMI faceplate.

Program

Logic outside the P_D4SD instruction controls the device by using Program Commands
(PCmd_St0, PCmd_St1, PCmd_St2, PCmd_St3).

Override

Priority logic outside the P_D4SD instruction controls the device. The default is to set the
device to State 0, but any state can be commanded. Bypassable interlocks and permissives
can optionally by bypassed in Override mode.

Maintenance

Maintenance personnel have control of the device by using the HMI faceplate and it is not
available for normal operation by operators or program logic. Bypassable permissives and
interlocks are bypassed; and checking for device failure to reach target position is
not performed.

Hand

Logic, usually hard-wired, has superseded P_D4SD control of the device. If device state
feedback inputs are used, the P_D4SD instruction tracks the state of the device (to the
extent that unique feedback patterns are used for the states) to facilitate bumpless
transfer back to one of the other modes.

Refer to the Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics: Mode (P_Mode)

Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM005, for more information.

Execution
The following table explains the handling of instruction execution conditions.
Condition

Description

EnableIn False (false rung)

Handled the same as if the device were Disabled by

Command. The device outputs are de-energized and the
device is shown as Disabled on the HMI. The mode is
shown as NO MODE. All alarms are cleared.

Powerup (prescan, first scan)

On Prescan, any Commands received before First Scan are

discarded. The device is de-energized. On first scan, the
device is treated as if it were returning from Hand mode:
the instruction state is set based on the position feedback
received from the device.
Embedded P_Mode and P_Alarm instructions are
handled in accordance with their standard powerup
procedures. Refer to the P_Mode and P-Alarm reference
manuals for details.

Instruction first run

Instruction first run refers to the first time the instruction

executes with a new instance of a data structure. The
controller uses instruction first run to generate
coefficients and other data stores that do not change for a
function block after initial download.

Postscan

No SFC Postscan logic is provided.

Refer to the Logix5000 Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming Manual,

publication 1756-PM010, for more information.
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Alarms
The P_D4SD Instruction uses the following alarms, implemented by using
embedded P_Alarm Add-On Instructions.
Table 5 - P_D4SD Alarm Parameters
Alarm

P_Alarm Name

Description

Interlock Trip

IntlkTrip

Triggered when an Interlock not OK causes the device to transition from another state to State 0.

I/O Fault

IOFault

Triggered by the Inp_IOFault Input, usually used to indicate an I/O communication failure.
The device can be configured to either alarm only or to shed to State 0 on an I/O Fault.

Fail

Fail

Device failed to reach commanded position.

Device Fault

DeviceFault

Device fault from device via an input.

Generic Alarm Parameters

The following parameters of the P_Alarm object can be used for each alarm in
Table 5. These parameters are accessible by the following convention: [P_Alarm
Name].CP_Alarm Parameter] Configuration parameters for the alarms are
aliased to parameters that can be found in the input parameters table. For
example, Fail.Cfg_Exists can be accessed as parameter Cfg_HasFailAlm.
Table 6 - Generic Alarm Input Parameters
P_Alarm Parameter

Description

Inp

Alarm condition input 1 = Alarm

Inp_Reset

1 = Reset alarm requiring a reset

Cfg_AlmMinOnT

Program command to set alarm for minimum on time

PCmd_Reset

Program command to reset a latched alarm

PCmd_Ack

Program command to acknowledge an alarm

PCmd_Inhibit

Program command to inhibit an alarm (force Alm to 0)

PCmd_Uninhibit

Program command to uninhibit an alarm

OCmd_Reset

Operator command to reset a latched alarm

OCmd_Ack

Operator command to acknowledge an alarm

OCmd_Suppress

Operator command to suppress alarm

OCmd_Unsuppress

Operator command to unsuppress an alarm

MCmd_Disable

Maintenance command to disable an alarm (force Alm to 0)

MCmd_Enable

Maintenance command to enable an alarm

Table 7 - Generic Alarm Output Parameters

P_Alarm Parameter

Description

Rdy_Reset

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Reset (enables the HMI button)

Rdy_Ack

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Ack (enables the HMI button)

Rdy_Suppress

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Suppress (enables the HMI button)

Rdy_Unsuppress

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_Unsuppress (enables the HMI button)

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Table 7 - Generic Alarm Output Parameters

Rdy_Disable

1 = Ready to receive MCmd_Disable (enables the HMI button)

Rdy_Enable

1 = Ready to receive MCmd_Enable (enables the HMI button)

Val_Notify

Current alarm level and Acknowledgement (enumeration):

0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared, not acknowledged
2 = Information alarm
3 = Unacknowledged information alarm
4 = Warning alarm
5 = Unacknowledged warning alarm
6 = Exception alarm
7 = Unacknowledged exception alarm
8 = Fault alarm
9 = Unacknowledged fault alarm

Alm

Alarm output: 1 = In alarm

Ack

Alarm acknowledged status: 1 = Acknowledged

Inhibited

1 = Alarm inhibited by logic (will not be sent)

Suppressed

1 = Alarm suppressed (not visible on the HMI)

Disabled

1 = Alarm disabled by operator (will not be sent)

Sts_Error

1 = Error in Config: see Err_bits for reason

Err_Timer

1 = Error in Config: Invalid timer preset (use 02,147,483)

Err_Severity

1 = Error in Config: Invalid Severity (use 14)

Refer to the Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics: Alarm (P_Alarm)

Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM002, for more information.

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Programming Example

This example uses the P_D4SD Add-On Instruction to control a cooling fan that
has three fixed speeds (low, medium, high) and an off state. This is considered
a 4-state device. In this example, three digital outputs are used to set the speed
setting (when all three are off, the fan is commanded off ) and three digital inputs
providing feedback of the actual fan state (when all three are off, the fan is off ).

In this example, the four cooling fan states are being mapped to the device
as follows:
State 0 = Off
State 1 = Low
State 2 = Medium
State 3 = High
The parameter Cfg_NumStates should be set to 4, indicating this is a four-state
device. The input parameters for states 13 (Inp_FdbkB, Inp_FdbkC,
Inp_FdbkD) are connected to the digital inputs representing the status of the fan.
The output parameters for states 13 (Out_B, Out_C, Out_D) are connected
to the digital outputs that command the fan to the desired state.

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Based on the wiring of the I/O, we can now configure the P_D4SD instruction
how we want to process the outputs to get to the desired state. We can do
this via the following table:
x = don't care, 1 = command output On, 0 = command output Off.
Table 8 - P-D4SD Example Outputs
Output A

Output B

Output C

Output D

State 0

State 1

State 2

State 3

We are setting Output A so it can be used for display purposes even though
Output A is not used by the cooling fan device. The parameter
Cfg_OutSt[x]Write determines which outputs get written for each state. The
parameter Cfg_OutSt[x]State determines the state that gets written. These
parameters are single integers where bit 0 represents output A and bit 3 represents
output D.
These parameters are displayed in binary format as indicated by the prefix 2#. By
using Table 8, we can set the settings as follows:
Cfg_OutSt0Write:

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt0State:

2#0000_0001

Cfg_OutSt1Write:

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt1State:

2#0000_0010

Cfg_OutSt2Write:

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt2State:

2#0000_0100

Cfg_OutSt3Write:

2#0000_1111

Cfg_OutSt3State:

2#0000_1000

We can now repeat this same effort to configure how the P_D4SD instruction
determines actual state based on the field inputs via the following table:
x = don't care, 1 = status checked on, 0 = status checked off.
Table 9 - P_D4SD Example Inputs
Input A

Input B

Input C

Input D

State 0

State 1

State 2

State 3

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The parameter Cfg_FdbkSt[x]Check determines which feedback inputs to check

for each state. The parameter Cfg_FdbkSt[x]State determines how the state is
interpreted from the input values.
By using Table 9, we can set the settings as follows:
Cfg_FdbkSt0Check:

2#0000_1110

Cfg_FdbkSt0State:

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt1Check:

2#0000_1110

Cfg_FdbkSt1State:

2#0000_0010

Cfg_FdbkSt2Check:

2#0000_1110

Cfg_FdbkSt2State:

2#0000_0100

Cfg_FdbkSt3Check:

2#0000_1110

Cfg_FdbkSt3State:

2#0000_1000

As this is a cooling fan, if there is a device mismatch or fault, we still want the
logic to command to the desired state. Therefore, Cfg_ShedOnFail and
Cfg_ShedOnDeviceFault are both set to 0.
Lastly, the following local configuration tags should be configured to drive the
text on the operations faceplate. In this example, the cooling fan P&ID tag is
M401. In this example, they are set as follows:

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Cfg_Tag:

M401

Cfg_Label:

Line 4 Rectifier Fan

Cfg_Desc:

Line 4 Rectifier Cooling Fan

Cfg_St0Text:

Stopped

Cfg_St1Text:

Slow

Cfg_St2Text:

Medium

Cfg_St3Text:

Fast

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Local tags can be configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000
software by opening the Instruction Logic of the Add-On Instruction instance
and then selecting the string on the displayed rung.

All the strings in local tags are shown on the first rung of the Add-On
Instruction's Logic routine for your convenience.

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A display element (global object) is created once and can be referenced multiple
times on multiple displays in an application. When changes are made to the
original (base) object, the instantiated copies (reference objects) are
automatically updated. Use of global objects, in conjunction with tag structures
in the ControlLogix system, aid consistency and save engineering time.

Display Elements

IMPORTANT

Some display elements have different names in FactoryTalk View ME software

than in FactoryTalk View SE software. This is because display elements that
are shared among objects have to be instantiated separately in FactoryTalk
View ME software to make sure the correct faceplate is accessed from the
display element.
For the P_D4SD Add-On Instruction, the display element names are the same
for the FactoryTalk View SE software and the FactoryTalk View ME software.

Table 10 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name
GO_P_D4SD_4Way

GO_P_D4SD_Diverter (top display)

GO_P_D4SD_Diverter1 (bottom display)

Display Element

Description
The Three/Four-way Valve parameters define the inlet
and output ports of the valve:

No. 110 - Top port open state

No. 111 - Right port open state
No. 112 - Bottom port open state
No. 113 - Left port open state

0 = Inlet (always shown as open)

1 = Open when Val_Sts = 1 (state 0)
2 = Open when Val_Sts = 2 (state 1)
3 = Open when Val_Sts = 3 (state 2)
4 = Open when Val_Sts = 4 (state 3)

The Two-way Diverter Valve parameters define the state

of the valve:

GO_P_D4SD _3WaySO_Rt (first display)

GO_P_D4SD _3WaySO_Lt (second display)
GO_P_D4SD _3WaySO_Btm (third display)
GO_P_D4SD _3WaySO_Top (fourth display)

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State 0: Open top-left

State 1: Open top-right
State 2: N/A
State 3: N/A

Parameters define the inlet and output ports of the

Two-way Solenoid-operated Diverter Valve.

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Table 10 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name

Display Element

Description

GO_P_GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Rt (first display)

GO_P_GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Rt (second display)
GO_P_GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Rt (third display)
GO_P_GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Rt (fourth display)

Parameters define the inlet and output ports of the

Two-way Motor-operated Diverter Valve.

GO_P_D4SD_R (top display)

GO_P_D4SD_U (middle display)
GO_P_D4SD_D (bottom display)

Motors operating in different positions.

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_U (first display)

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_D (second display)
GO_P_D4SD_Inline_L (third display)
GO_P_D4SD_Inline_R (fourth display)

Inline motors operating in different positions.

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Table 10 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name

Display Element

Description

GO_P_D4SD_Agitator_D

Agitator shown as a display element.

GO_P_D4SD_Mixer_U

Mixer shown as a display element.

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_R (first display)

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_U (second display)
GO_P_D4SD_Blower_L (third display)
GO_P_D4SD_Blower_D (fourth display)

Blowers operating in different positions.

GO_P_D4SD_Pump_R
GO_P_D4SD_Pump_U
GO-P_D4SD_Pump_L

Pumps operating in different positions.

GO_P_D4SD_RPump_U

Rotary Gear Pump shown as a display element.

GO_P_D4SD_Fan_D

Fan shown as a display element.

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Table 10 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name

Display Element

Description

GO_P_D4SD_Conveyor_R

Conveyor shown as a display element.

Common attributes of the P_D4SD global objects include the following:

Current state of the inputs in text
Status/Quality indicator
Maintenance Bypass indicator
Label
Color changing alarm border that blinks on unacknowledged alarm
Alarm indicator that changes color with the severity of an alarm
Maintenance Bypass
Alarm Indicator

Status/Quality Indicator

Status/Quality Indicators
One of these symbols appears to the left of the graphic symbol or right of the
label when the described condition is true.
Graphic Symbol

Description
Invalid configuration

I/O Fault

Value uncertain

The device is not ready to operate

No symbol displayed

TIP

I/O quality good and configuration valid

When the Invalid Configuration Indicator appears, you can find what
configuration setting is invalid by following the indicators. Click the graphic
symbol to call up the faceplate. The Invalid Configuration indicator appears
next to the appropriate tab at the top of the faceplate to guide you in finding
the configuration error. Once you navigate to the tab, the misconfigured item
will be flagged with this indicator or appear in a magenta box.

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Maintenance Bypass Indicator

This symbol appears to the right of the Label to indicate that a Maintenance
Bypass has been activated.
Graphic Symbol

Description
A Maintenance Bypass is active

No symbol displayed

TIP

No Maintenance Bypass active

When the Maintenance Bypass Indicator appears, you can find what condition
was bypassed by following the indicators. Click the graphic symbol to call up
the faceplate. The Maintenance Bypass Indicator will appear next to the
appropriate tab at the top of the faceplate to guide you in finding the bypass.
Once you navigate to the tab, the bypassed item will be flagged with this
indicator.

Alarm Indicators
One of these symbols appears to the left of the Label to indicate the described
alarm condition. The alarm border and label background blink if
Acknowledgement of an alarm condition is required.
Symbol

Description
Black I in white box

White bell, border, and text

background blinking

Return to Normal (no Alarm condition), but a previous

Alarm has not been acknowledged

Blue border and text background

Yellow rectangle with explanation point (!)

Information Severity Alarm

Yellow border and text background

Orange triangle with explanation point (!)

Warning Severity Alarm

Red border and text background

Orange diamond with explanation point (!)

Exception Severity Alarm

Magenta border and text background

Red circle with two explanation points (!!)

No symbol or border displayed, text is on normal (light

gray) background, not blinking

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Alarm Inhibit: an alarm is inhibited by the Program,

Disabled by Maintenance, or Suppressed by the Operator

Fault Severity Alarm

No Alarm or Alarm Inhibit condition, and all

Alarms are Acknowledged

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Use Global Objects

The global objects for this instruction can be found in the global object file
(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Graphics Library.ggfx. Complete the following to use a
global object.
1. Copy it from the global object file and paste it in the display file.

2. In the display file, right-click the global object file and choose Global
Object Parameter Values.
The Global Object Parameter Values dialog box appears.

3. Type the tag in the Value column as specified in the Description column.
TIP

You can click the ellipsis () to browse and select a tag.

Values for items marked (optional) may be left blank.

4. Click OK.

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The P_D4SD faceplate consists of five tabbed pages. The Operator tab is
displayed when the faceplate is initially called up. Click the appropriate icon at
the top of the faceplate to access a specific tab.

Faceplate

Maintenance

Operator

Alarm Configuration

Engineering

Alarms

Exit

Help

The faceplate provides the means for operators, maintenance workers, engineers,
and others to interact with the P_D4SD Instruction instance, including viewing
its status and values and manipulating it through its commands and settings.
When a given input is restricted via FactoryTalk View security, the required user
security code letter is shown in the tables that follow.

Operator Tab

Mode Indicator

Reset Acknowledge
All Alarms Button

Requested Modes Indicator

Device State
Indicator
Device Command Buttons

Input Status Indicator

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The Operator tab shows the following information:

The current Mode (Program, Operator, Override, Maintenance,
or Hand)
Requested Modes Indicator (This only appears if the Operator or Program
Mode has been superseded by another mode.)
Device states
Permissive states
Communication status (Comm or I/O Fault)
The following table shows the functions included on the Operator tab.
Table 11 - Operator Tab Description
Function

Action

Security

Click to release Operator mode lock.

Manual Device
Operation (Code B)

Click to lock in Operator mode.

Click to reset and acknowledge all alarms.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

Click to command the device to a state.

None

There are up to four Permissive status indicators/buttons.

Click the button beside each state to view the faceplate for
Permissives associated with that state. The Permissive button
appears when Cfg_HasPerm0Obj, Cfg_HasPerm1Obj,
Cfg_HasPerm2Obj, or Cfg_HasPerm3Obj is set.
Click to open the interlock faceplate for the device. This
button appears if Cfg_HasIntlkObj is set and opens the
faceplate associated with the P_Intlk instruction configured
in the global object instance.

When the P_D4SD instruction does not have associated Permissive (P_Perm)
instructions, the Permissive buttons revert to indicators only.

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The following table shows the alarm status on the Operator tab.
Table 12 - Operator Tab Alarm Status
Graphic Symbol

Alarm Status
In Alarm (Active Alarm)

In Alarm and Acknowledged

Out of Alarm but Not Acknowledged

Alarm Suppressed (by Operator) (Alarm is logged but

not displayed)
Alarm Disabled (by Maintenance)

Alarm Inhibited (by Program Logic)

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Maintenance Tab
This tab is divided into two pages.
Page 1 of the Maintenance tab shows the following information:
The current mode (Program, Operator, Override, Maintenance, or Hand)
Requested Modes Indicator - This display highlights all of the modes that
have been requested. The leftmost highlighted mode is the active mode
Shows whether the device is enabled or disabled
Shows Permissive Bypassed/Enabled Indicator
Shows whether Override mode bypasses the bypassable permissives

Maintenance Tab Page 1

Maintenance Mode
Acquire and Release
Command Buttons

Mode Indicator
Requested Modes Indicator

Device Enable and

Disable Command
Buttons
Interlock and Permissive
Bypass and Enable
Command Buttons

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The following table shows the functions on the Maintenance tab page 1.
Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Click to release device from

Maintenance mode

Equipment
Maintenance
(Code C)

None

Click to place device in

Maintenance mode

Click to enable the device

Click to disable the device

Click to enable checking of all

permissives and interlocks

Click to bypass checking of

bypassable permissives and
interlocks
In Override Mode,
bypass Interlocks
and Permissives
that can be
bypassed

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Check this box to bypass the

bypassable permissives and
interlocks in Override mode

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Disable Alarms
Bypass
Permissives
and Interlocks
(Code H)

Cfg_OvrdPermIntlk

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Maintenance Tab Page 2

Page 2 of the Maintenance tab shows data entry fields for several
configuration parameters.

The following table shows the functions on the Maintenance tab page 2.
Table 13 - Maintenance Tab 2 Description
Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Time to pulse:
Output A (sec)
Output B (sec)
Output C (sec)
Output D (sec)

Type a value to indicate the time

(seconds) to energize outputs to the
device to be sure they are latched in.
(0 = output held continuously)

Configuration
& Tuning
Maintenance
(Code D)

Time after new

state requested to
reach that state
before Fault (sec)

Type a value to indicate the time

(seconds) to allow the device to reach
state before issuing a fault.

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Cfg_OutAPulseT
Cfg_OutBPulseT
Cfg_OutCPulseT
Cfg_OutDPulseT

Cfg_FailT

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Engineering Tab
This tab is divided into three pages.
On Page 1 of the Engineering tab, you can configure the description, label, tag,
and state names for the device.

Engineering Tab Page 1

Mode Configuration Button

Configure Device Description,

Label, and Tag Text

The following table lists the functions on the Engineering tab page 1.
Table 14 - Engineering Tab 1 Description
Function

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Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Click to navigate to the Mode

Configuration popup.

None

See popup on page 45.

Description

Type the device description to show

on the Faceplate title bar.

Cfg_Desc

Label

Type the label to show on the Graphic

Symbol.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

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Table 14 - Engineering Tab 1 Description

Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Tag

Type the tag name to show on the

Faceplate and Tooltip.
Important: Pausing the mouse over
this field will display a tool tip with
the configured Logix tag/path.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

Cfg_Tag

Text to Display in:

State 0:
State 1:
State 2:
State 3:

Type text to describe the state.

Number of States:
2
3
4

Select the number of states.

Cfg_NumStates

Clear Program
Commands on
Receipt

Set this parameter to the following:

ON to use Edge-triggered Program
Commands (default).
OFF to use Level-triggered
Program Commands.

Cfg_PCmdClear

New operator
command resets
fault

Check this box to reset a fault upon a

new operator command.

Cfg_OCmdResets

Cfg_St0Text
Cfg_St1Text
Cfg_St2Text
Cfg_St3Text

Mode Configuration Popup

This popup lets you set the Cfg_ProgDefault parameter, which sets the default
mode when no mode is being requested. Changing the parameter requires
engineering access (security code E).
IMPORTANT

If no mode is being requested, changing the default mode will change the
mode of the instruction.

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Engineering Tab Page 2

The following table shows the functions on the Engineering tab page 2.
Table 15 - Engineering Tab 2 Description

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Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

A P_Perm object is
connected to:
Inp_PermOK0
Inp_PermOK1
Inp_PermOK2
Inp_PermOK3

Check a box to have the P_Perm

instruction used with this device for
open Permissives. This changes the
Permissive Indicator to a button that
accesses the Permissive faceplate.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

A P_Intlk object is
connected to
Inp_Intlk

Check this box to have a P_Intlk

object connected to an interlock trip.

Outputs and
Feedback

Click the state to open a popup

window to see what is enabled.

Cfg_HasPerm0Obj
Cfg_HasPerm1Obj
Cfg_HasPerm2Obj
Cfg_HasPerm3Obj

Cfg_HasIntklObj

None

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State Configuration Popup

This popup directs how the P_D4SD instruction commands the device state via
outputs and determines the actual device state via feedback inputs. The first two
columns for output set parameters, Cfg_OutSt[x]Write, and
Cfg_OutSt[x]Value, determine how outputs are written to command to a state.
The second two columns for feedback set parameters, Cfg_FdbkSt[x]Check, and
Cfg_FdbkSt[x]State, determine how the state is interpreted from the
input values.
Changing the parameters requires engineering access (security code E).

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Engineering Tab Page 3

The following table shows the functions on the Engineering tab page 3.
Table 16 - Engineering Tab 3 Description
Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Shed Action
Go to State 0

Click the radio button to determine

whether you hold position or go to
state 0 upon a shed condition.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

Cfg_St0onShed

Hold State

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Shed Triggers:

Click the respective box to enable

whether an I/O Fault, Device Fault,
or Failure to Reach State is
considered a shed condition.
The device always sheds an Interlock
Trip. This item cannot be unchecked.
It is displayed as a reminder that the
Interlock Trip function always
triggers a shed.

Cfg_ShedonDeviceFault
Cfg_ShedonIOFault
Cfg_ShedonFail

Delay to echo back

ON/OFF status in
Simulation (sec)

Type a value (seconds) to indicate

the delay to echo back reaching
state when in simulation.

Cfg_SimFdbkT

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Alarm Configuration Tab

The Alarm Configuration tab contains configuration related to the alarm status
for the device.

Alarm Configuration Tab Page 1

The following table shows the functions on the Alarm Configuration tab page 1.
Table 17 - Alarm Configuration Tab 1 Description
Function

Action

Security

Alarm

Click for a checkmark to indicate the Engineering

alarm exists for this alarm parameter. Configuration
(Code E)

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Configuration Parameters

Cfg_HasFailAlm
Cfg_HasDeviceFaultAlm
Cfg_HasIntlkTripAlm
Cfg_HasIOFaultAlm

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Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Acknowledge
Required

Require acknowledgement of the

alarm.
If using FactoryTalk View Alarm and
Events software, configure its Alarm
Tag with Acknowledge Required. The
controller handles acknowledgement
within this instruction.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

Cfg_FailAckReqd
Cfg_DeviceFaultAckReqd
Cfg_IntlkTripAckReqd
Cfg_IOFaultAckReqd

Reset Required

Require a reset to clear the alarm

status. There is a single alarm reset
that resets all of the alarms for the
device.
If using FactoryTalk View Alarm and
Events software, do not check
Latched. The controller handles the
alarm latching and reset within
this instruction.

Cfg_FailResetReqd
Cfg_DeviceFaultResetReqd
Cfg_IntlkTripResetReqd
Cfg_IOFaultResetReqd

Severity

These parameters determine the

severity of each alarm. The following
are valid values:
1 = Information (blue)
2 = Warning (yellow)
3 = Exception (red)
4 = Fault (magenta)
Important: The Severity is used to
drive the color of the indication of the
global object and faceplate when the
alarm is active.
If using FactoryTalk View Alarm and
Events software, the severity in the
alarm tag must be set to align with
the configuration value. Typical
values are the following:
Severity 1: 1250
Severity 2: 251500
Severity 3: 501750
Severity 4: 7511000

Cfg_FailSeverity
Cfg_DeviceFaultSeverity
Cfg_IntlkTripSeverity
Cfg_IOFaultSeverity

Alarm Minimum ON
Time (seconds)

When an Alarm occurs, the Alarm

output will be held on for at least this
amount of time (sec). If set to 5
seconds or less, the Alarm output will
be held on for at least 5 seconds to
ensure it is seen by polling. Set this
time higher if you want an Alarm to
be held in the Alarm state (and on
the Alarm summary) longer. This will
keep it visible to the Operator, or keep
the Alarm from clearing and being
set again (for an intermittent
condition) until the Operator has had
time to perform any Alarm-related
actions.
Important: If the alarm is
configured with Reset Required
(Cfg_ResetReqd = 1), the operator
can reset the alarm before this time
expires if the input condition has
returned to normal.

Fail.Cfg_AlmMinOnT
DeviceFault.Cfg_AlmMinOnT
IntlkTrip.Cfg_AlmMinOnT
IOFault.Cfg_AlmMinOnT

Code D

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Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab displays each configured alarm for the P_D4SD instruction.
The icon on the tab for the Alarms page changes color based on the current active
alarms. A blinking alarm icon indicates that one or more alarms must be
acknowledged or the device must be reset.

Alarm Acknowledge
Command and Button

Reset and Acknowledge All

Alarms Command Button

If an alarm is active, the panel behind the alarm changes color to match the
severity of the alarm. The color of the bell icon at the top of the faceplate
shows the highest active alarms severity, and the icon blinks if any alarm
is unacknowledged.
Table 18 - Alarm Color Definitions
Color

Definition

Magenta

Fault

Red

Exception

Yellow

Warning

Blue

Information

White (bell icon)

Alarm has cleared but is unacknowledged

Background (light gray)

No alarm

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The following table shows the function on the Alarms tab.

Table 19 - Alarms Tab Description
Function

Action

Security

Click to acknowledge the alarm.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

Click to reset and acknowledge

all alarms.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

The panel behind the alarm blinks if the alarm requires acknowledgement.
Click the button with the checkmark to acknowledge the alarm.
The Alarm Acknowledge button is enabled if the corresponding alarm
requires acknowledgement.
The Reset and Acknowledge All Alarms button is enabled if any alarm requires
reset or acknowledgement.

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