Reference Manual

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects:

Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device (P_D4SD)
Version 3.1

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Table of Contents
Preface

Software Compatibility and Content Revision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device

(P_D4SD)

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Required Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controller File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Visualization Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device Local Configuration Tags. . . . . . . 20
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Execution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Status/Quality Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance Bypass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mode Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Quick Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Engineering Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Alarms Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Preface
This document is updated throughout for version 3.1 of the Rockwell
Automation Library of Process Objects. Changes for this revision are marked by
change bars shown in the right margin.

Software Compatibility and

Content Revision

Table 1 - Summary of Changes

Topic

Page

Changed title from 'PlantPAx Library of Process Objects' to 'Rockwell Automation Library of Process
Objects'

Front Cover

Changed version of Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects from 3.0 to 3.1

5, 9, 10

Changed references to Knowledgebase Answer ID 62682 to Product Compatibility and Download

Center

6, 9

Visualization Files - added Important note concerning the order in which files must be imported

Input Parameters table:

added 'Alias For' column and aliases
added MCmd_Acq and MCmd_Rel parameters
'Cfg_IOFaultSeverity' - changed level 4 alarm severity from 'Highest' to 'Urgent'
changed Alarm Severity from 14 to 11000
changed descriptions for 'PCmd_Acq', 'PCmd_Rel', 'PCmd_Lock', 'PCmd_Unlock', and
'PCmd_Reset'

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Output Parameters table:

added 'Alias For' column and aliases
added 'SrcQ_', 'Nrdy_', 'Err_', Ack_', 'and Alm_', parameter descriptions to bullet list
added 'Sts_ShedResetReqd', 'Sts_MAcqRcvd', 'SrcQ_IO', 'SrcQ' and nine 'Nrdy_' parameters
'Val_Notify' - changed level 4 alarm severity from 'Highest' to 'Urgent'

16

Alarms - added cross-reference paragraph

22

Operations - added Simulation section

22

Display Elements - added Display Elements table

28

Status/Quality Indicators table:

added symbols and descriptions for 'Communication uncertain' and 'Device disabled'
added list of conditions under which Device Not Ready indicator appears
changed level 4 alarm severity from 'Highest' to 'Urgent'
changed Alarm Severity from 14 to 11000

31

Alarm Indicators - changed level 4 alarm severity from 'Highest' to 'Urgent'

33

Faceplate - replaced images for tabs, Operator, Maintenance, Engineering, and Alarms

37, 38, 42, 45,

52

Operator tab:
added Interlocks and Permissives indicators table
added Alarm Locations image

40

Engineering tab - changed 'Mode Configuration Message Box' to 'Mode Configuration Display'

46, 47

Diagnostics tab - added section

51

Alarm Color Definitions table - changed level 4 alarm severity from 'Highest' to 'Urgent'

53

Help tab - replaced page 1 of the Help tab

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Preface

For the latest compatible software information and to download the Rockwell
Automation Library of Process Objects, see the Product Compatibility and
Download Center at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/pcdc.page.
For general library considerations, see Rockwell Automation Library of Process
Objects, publication PROCES-RM002.

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.

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects,

publication PROCES-RM002

Provides general considerations for the PlantPAx system

library of process objects.

FactoryTalk View Machine Edition User Manual,

publication VIEWME-UM004

Provides details on how to use this software package for

creating an automation application.

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.

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Common

Alarm 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. Generally the
P_Alarm faceplate is accessible from the Alarms tab.

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Interlocks

with First Out and Bypass (P_Intlk) Reference Manual,
publication SYSLIB-RM004

Explains how to collect (sum up) the interlock

conditions that stop or de-energize a running or
energized piece of equipment or prevent it from
starting or being energized.

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Common

Mode Block (P_Mode) Reference Manual, publication
SYSLIB-RM005

Explains how to choose 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.

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Permissives

with Bypass (P_Perm) Reference Manual, publication
SYSLIB-RM007

Details how to collect permissive conditions to start a

piece of equipment.

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
multiple-speed motors or multiple-position valves. The global objects and
faceplate shown below are examples of the graphical interface tools used with this
instruction.
Add-On Instruction
Faceplate

Global Objects

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 Rockwell Automation
Library of Process Objects 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.

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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 can use the P_nPos
(n-Position Device) Add-On Instruction instead.
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 Rockwell Automation
Library of Process Objects 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 can 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

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 that allow commanding the device to each
state.
Monitors Interlock conditions that return the device to its
default state (state 0).
Provides simulation of a normal 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 21.)
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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_3_1-00_AOI.L5X Add-On Instruction must be imported into
the controller project to be used in the controller configuration. The service
release number (boldfaced) can change as service revisions are created.

Visualization Files
The following files for this Add-On Instruction can be downloaded from the
Product Compatibility and Download Center at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/pcdc.page.
IMPORTANT

Files must be imported in the following order: image files, then global object
files, and then graphic files. This order is required to properly configure the
visualization files.

Table 2 - P_D4SD Visualization File Types

Application Type

File Type

FactoryTalk View SE Software

FactoryTalk View ME Software

Description

Graphics - Displays

GFX

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD-Config

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD-Config

Message box used to configure states for the

P_D4SD device.

(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_D4SD-Quick

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD-Quick

The Quick display used for the object.

(RA-BAS) Common-AnalogEdit

N/A

Faceplate used for analog input data entry.

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

(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Faceplate

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Faceplate

The alarm faceplate 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_Mode-Help

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Mode-Help

Mode Help information that is accessed from

the P-D4SD Help faceplate.

(RA-BAS) P_Mode-Config

(RA-BAS-ME) P_Mode-Config

Display used to set Default mode.

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Table 2 - P_D4SD Visualization File Types

Application Type

File Type

FactoryTalk View SE Software

FactoryTalk View ME Software

Description

Graphics - Global
Objects

GGFX

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Graphics Library

(RA-BAS-ME) P_D4SD Graphics Library

P_D4SD Display elements used on process

graphics.

(RA-BAS) P_D4SD Motor Graphics Library

(RA-BAS ME) P_D4SD Motor Graphics Library P_D4SD Motor Display elements used on
process graphics.

(RA-BAS) Common Faceplate Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Common Faceplate Objects

Common global objects used on Process

Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Alarm Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Alarm Objects

Global objects used for managing alarms on

Process Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Faceplate Misc Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Faceplate Misc Objects

Global objects used on Miscellaneous Process

Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Help Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Help Objects

Global objects used for help on Process

Objects help displays.

(RA-BAS) Process Interlock Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Interlock Objects

Global objects used for managing interlocks

and permissives on Process Object faceplates.

(RA-BAS) Process Mode Objects

(RA-BAS-ME) Process Mode Objects

Global objects used for managing modes on

Process Object faceplates.

Graphics - Images

PNG

All .png files in the images folder

All .png files in the images folder

These are the common icons used in the

global objects and faceplates for all
Process Objects.
When PNG graphic formats are imported they
are renamed like a BMP file but retain a
PNG format.

HMI Tags

CSV

N/A

FTVME_PlantPAxLib_Tags_3_1_00.csv (1)

These tags must be imported into the

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

(1) The service release number (boldfaced) can 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, operators, and maintenance personnel to request
instruction actions.
Setting data elements (PSet_) are used by program logic to establish
runtime setpoints, thresholds, and so forth.
Table 3 - P_D4SD Input Parameters
Input Parameter

Data
Type

EnableIn

Inp_FdbkA

Alias For

Default

Description

BOOL

Ladder Diagram:
If the rung-in condition is true, the instructions Logic routine executes. If the
rung-in condition is false, the instructions EnableInFalse routine executes.
Function Block Diagram:
If true, or not connected, the instructions Logic routine executes. If the
parameter is exposed as a pin and wired, and the pin is false, the instructions
EnableInFalse routine executes.
Structured Text:
No effect. The instructions Logic routine executes.

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_DeviceFault

BOOL

Input Signal: Device fault from device.

1 = fault

Inp_PermOK0

BOOL

1 = Permissives OK, device can be commanded to State 0...3.

BOOL

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

Inp_FdbkB
Inp_FdbkC
Inp_FdbkD

Inp_PermOK1
Inp_PermOK2
Inp_PermOK3
Inp_NBPermOK0
Inp_NBPermOK1
Inp_NBPermOK2
Inp_NBPermOK3

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data
Type

Inp_IOFault

Alias For

Default

Description

BOOL

Input Communication Status:

0 = OK
1 = Fail

Inp_Sim

BOOL

Simulation input. When set to 1, the instruction simulates a working device

while keeping outputs de-energized. When set to 0, the instruction controls
the device normally.

Inp_Hand

BOOL

Mode.Inp_Hand

1 = Select Hand (hard-wired) mode.

Inp_Ovrd

BOOL

Mode.Inp_Ovrd

1 = Select Override mode.

Inp_OvrdCmd

DINT

Override mode device command:

0 = None
1 = State 0
2 = State 1
3 = State 2
4 = State 3

Inp_Reset

BOOL

Input parameter used to programatically reset alarms. When set to 1, all

alarms requiring reset are reset.

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

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 must be
2#0000_1111 and Cfg_OutSt1State must 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_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

Cfg_FdbkSt0Check

SINT

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt0State

2#0000_0001

Cfg_FdbkSt1Check

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt1State

2#0000_0010

Cfg_FdbkSt2Check

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt2State

2#0000_0100

Cfg_FdbkSt3Check

2#0000_0000

Cfg_FdbkSt3State

2#0000_1000

Cfg_HasPerm0Obj

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI a permissive object (for example, P_Perm) is used for

Inp_PermOK0....3 and navigation to the channel objects faceplate is enabled.
IMPORTANT: The name of the Permissives object in the controller must be this
object's name with the suffix _Perm#, where # is the permissive number
(03) For example, if your P_D4SD object has the name D4SD123, then its
Permissives object must be named D4SD123_Perm0.

BOOL

1 = Tells HMI an interlock object (for example, P_Intlk) is used for Inp_IntlkOK
and navigation to the interlock objects faceplate is enabled.
IMPORTANT: The name of the interlock object in the controller must be this
object's name with the suffix '_Intlk'. For example, if your P_D4SD object has
the name 'D4SD123', then its interlock object must be named 'D4SD123_Intlk'.

Cfg_HasPerm1Obj
Cfg_HasPerm2Obj
Cfg_HasPerm3Obj
Cfg_HasIntlkObj

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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 must be
2#0000_0111 and Cfg_FdbkSt1Write must be 2#0000_0100.
By default, all inputs are dont care in every state (no feedback checking).

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data
Type

Alias For

Default

Description

Cfg_PCmdClear

BOOL

Mode.Cfg_PCmdClear

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.
IMPORTANT: Clearing this parameter online can cause unintended program
command execution.

Cfg_ProgDefault

BOOL

Mode.Cfg_ProgDefault

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.
IMPORTANT: Changing this parameter online can cause unintended mode
changes.

Cfg_OperSt0Prio

BOOL

1 = OCmd_St0 has priority, accepted any time

0 = OCmd_St0 only in Operator or Maintenance Mode.

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

1 = Fail to Reach State alarm, Device Fault alarm, Interlock Trip alarm, and I/O
Fault alarm exist and are checked.

These parameters determine whether a reset is required to clear the alarm

status. When these parameters are 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 is
required to clear the Fail alarm after the alarm is set and the value returns to
normal). When these parameters are 0, no reset is required and the alarm
status is cleared when the alarm condition returns to normal.
IMPORTANT: If the reset clears the alarm, it also acknowledges the alarm.

These parameters determine whether an acknowledgement is required for an

alarm. When these parameters are 1, the acknowledge (ack) bit is cleared
when the alarm occurs. An acknowledge command (for example,
PCmd_FailAck or Fail.OCmd_Ack) is 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.

Fail.Cfg_Severity

1000

Cfg_DeviceFaultSeverity

DeviceFault.Cfg_Severity

1000

Cfg_IntlkTripSeverity

IntlkTrip.Cfg_Severity

500

Cfg_IOFaultSeverity

IOFault.Cfg_Severity

1000

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.
The following are valid values:
1250 = Low
251500 = Medium
501750 = High
7511000 = Urgent
IMPORTANT: For FactoryTalk View software version 7.0, these severity
parameters drive only the indication on the global object and faceplate. The
Alarms and Events definition of 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_ShedOnDeviceFault
Cfg_ShedOnIOFault
Cfg_HasFailAlm

BOOL

Fail.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasDeviceFaultAlm

DeviceFault.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasIntlkTripAlm

IntlkTrip.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_HasIOFaultAlm

IOFault.Cfg_Exists

Cfg_FailResetReqd

BOOL

Fail.Cfg_ResetReqd

Cfg_DeviceFaultResetReqd

DeviceFault.Cfg_ResetReqd

Cfg_IntlkTripResetReqd

IntlkTrip.Cfg_ResetReqd

Cfg_IOFaultResetReqd

IOFault.Cfg_ResetReqd

Cfg_FailAckReqd

BOOL

Fail.Cfg_AckReqd

Cfg_DeviceFaultAckReqd

DeviceFault.Cfg_AckReqd

Cfg_IntlkTripAckReqd

IntlkTrip.Cfg_AckReqd

Cfg_IOFaultAckReqd

IOFault.Cfg_AckReqd

Cfg_FailSeverity

INT

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data
Type

Cfg_OutAPulseT

Alias For

Default

Description

REAL

0.0

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

Cfg_SimFdbkT

DINT

Delay to echo back reaching state when in simulation (seconds).

Cfg_FailT

DINT

10

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

PSet_Owner

DINT

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

PCmd_St0

BOOL

When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
Set PCmd_St0 to 1 to set the device to State 0
Set PCmd_St1 to 1 to set the device to State 1
Set PCmd_St2 to 1 to set the device to State 2
Set PCmd_St3 to 1 to set the device to State 3
These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
State 0 is the default State; PCmd_St0 is not used
Set PCmd_St1, PCmd_St2, and PCmd_St3 to 0 to set the device to State 0
Set PCmd_St1 to 1 to set the device to State 1
Set PCmd_St2 to 1 to set the device to State 2
Set PCmd_St3 to 1 to set the device to State 3
These parameters do not reset automatically

When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
Set PCmd_Acq to 1 to Acquire
Set PCmd_Rel to 1 to Release
These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
Set PCmd_Acq to 1 to Acquire
Set PCmd_Acq to 0 to Release
PCmd_Rel is not used
These parameters do not reset automatically

When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
Set PCmd_Lock to 1 to Lock
Set PCmd_Unlock to 1 to Unlock
These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
Set PCmd_Lock to 1 to Lock
Set PCmd_Lock to 0 to Unlock
PCmd_Unlock is not used
These parameters do not reset automatically

Set PCmd_Reset to 1 to reset all alarms requiring reset

This parameter is always reset automatically

Set PCmd_<Alarm>Ack to 1 to Acknowledge alarm

The parameter is reset automatically

Cfg_OutBPulseT
Cfg_OutCPulseT
Cfg_OutDPulseT

PCmd_St1
PCmd_St2
PCmd_St3

PCmd_Acq

BOOL

PCmd_Rel

PCmd_Lock

Mode.PCmd_Rel

BOOL

PCmd_Unlock

Mode.PCmd_Lock
Mode.PCmd_Unlock

PCmd_Reset

BOOL

PCmd_FailAck

BOOL

PCmd_DeviceFaultAck

Mode.PCmd_Acq

Fail.PCmd_Ack
DeviceFault.PCmd_Ack

PCmd_IntlkTripAck

IntlkTrip.PCmd_Ack

PCmd_IOFaultAck

IOFault.PCmd_Ack

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Table 3 - P_D4SD Input Parameters

Input Parameter

Data
Type

Alias For

Default

Description

PCmd_FailSuppress

BOOL

Fail.PCmd_Suppress

When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress to 1 to unsuppress alarm
These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 0 to unsuppress alarm
PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress is not used
These Parameters do not reset automatically

PCmd_DeviceFaultSuppress

DeviceFault.PCmd_Suppress

PCmd_IntlkTripSuppress

IntlkTrip.PCmd_Suppress

PCmd_IOFaultSuppress

IOFault.PCmd_Suppress

PCmd_FailUnsuppress

BOOL

Fail.PCmd_Unsuppress

PCmd_DeviceFaultUnsuppress

DeviceFault.PCmd_Unsuppress

PCmd_IntlkTripUnsuppress

IntlkTrip.PCmd_Unsuppress

PCmd_IOFaultUnsuppress

IOFault.PCmd_Unsuppress

PCmd_FailUnshelve

BOOL

Fail.PCmd_Unshelve

Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unshelve to 1 to Unshelve alarm

The parameter is reset automatically

BOOL

Operator command to set device to State 0...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 device.

MCmd_Acq

BOOL

Mode.MCmd_Acq

Maintenance Command to Acquire Ownership (Operator/Program/Override to

Maintenance)

MCmd_Rel

BOOL

Mode.MCmd_Rel

Maintenance Command to Release Ownership (Maintenance to

Operator/Program/Override)

OCmd_AcqLock

BOOL

Mode.OCmd_AcqLock

Operator Command to Acquire (Program to Operator) /Lock Ownership

OCmd_Unlock

BOOL

Mode.OCmd_UnlockRel

Operator Command to Unlock/Release (Operator to Program) Ownership

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.

PCmd_DeviceFaultUnshelve

DeviceFault.PCmd_Unshelve

PCmd_IntlkTripUnshelve

IntlkTrip.PCmd_Unshelve

PCmd_IOFaultUnshelve

IOFault.PCmd_Unshelve

OCmd_St0
OCmd_St1
OCmd_St2
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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 can be used by
other application logic.
Value data elements (Val_) are numeric outputs of the instruction for use
by the HMI. Values also can be used by other application logic or
software packages.
Source and Quality data elements (SrcQ_) are outputs of the instruction
used by the HMI to indicate PV source and quality.
Status data elements (Sts_) are bit outputs of the instruction for use by the
HMI. Status bits also can be used by other application logic.
Error data elements (Err_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate a
particular configuration error. If any Err_ bit is set, then the Sts_Err
configuration error summary status is set and the Invalid Configuration
indicator is displayed on the HMI.
Not Ready data elements (Nrdy_) are bit outputs of the instruction for use
by the HMI for displaying the Device Not Ready indicator. Not Ready bits
can also be used by other application logic.
Alarm data elements (Alm_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate a
particular alarm has occurred.
Acknowledge data elements (Ack_) are outputs of the instruction that
indicate the corresponding alarm has been acknowledged.
Ready data elements (Rdy_) are bit outputs of the instruction used by the
HMI to enable or disable command buttons and set data entry fields.
Table 4 - P_D4SD Output Parameters
Output Parameter

Data Type

Alias For

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

Outputs A...D to device.

Out_B
Out_C
Out_D

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Table 4 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

SrcQ_IO

SINT

Alias For

Description
I/O signal source and quality.

SrcQ

Final Device state source and quality.

GOOD
0 = I/O live and confirmed good quality
1 = I/O live and assumed good quality
2 = No feedback configured, assumed good quality
TEST
8 = Device simulated
9 = Device loopback simulation
10 = Manually entered value
UNCERTAIN 16 = Live input, off-specification
17 = Value substituted at device/bus
18 = Value substituted by maintenance (Has and not Use)
19 = Shed, using last good value
20 = Shed, using replacement value
BAD
32 = Signal failure (out-of-range, NaN, invalid combination)
33 = I/O channel fault
34 = I/O module fault
35 = Bad I/O configuration (for example, scaling parameters)

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

Val_Mode

SINT

Val_Owner

DINT

Mode.Val

The current mode is shown with status bits and also as an enumeration Val_Mode as follows:
0 = No mode
1 = Hand
2 = Maintenance
3 = Override
4 = Program (locked)
5 = Operator (locked)
6 = Program (unlocked, Operator is default)
7 = Operator (unlocked, Program is default)
8 = Program (unlocked, Program is default)
9 = Operator (unlocked, Operator is default)
Current object owner ID (0 = not owned).

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Table 4 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

Alias For

Description

Val_Notify

SINT

Current alarm level and acknowledgement (enumeration):

0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared: a reset or acknowledge is required
2 = Low (acknowledged)
3 = Low (unacknowledged)
4 = Medium (acknowledged)
5 = Medium (unacknowledged)
6 = High (acknowledged)
7 = High (unacknowledged)
8 = Urgent (acknowledged)
9 = Urgent (unacknowledged)

Sts_St0

BOOL

1 = Device commanded to and confirmed in State 0...3.

Sts_Moving

BOOL

1 = Device not yet confirmed in commanded state.

Sts_Available

BOOL

1 = Device available for control by automation (Program).

Sts_Bypass

BOOL

1 = Bypassable interlocks and permissives are bypassed.

Sts_St1
Sts_St2
Sts_St3

Sts_BypActive

BOOL

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

Sts_Disabled

BOOL

1 = Device is disabled.

Sts_NotRdy

BOOL

1 = Device is not ready to be operated.

Nrdy_Disabled

BOOL

1 = Device Not Ready:

Device disabled by Maintenance
Configuration error
Interlock not OK
Permissive not OK
Operator State 0 priority command requires reset
Device failure (Shed requires reset)
I/O Fault (Shed requires reset)
External Equipment Fault (fault or shed requires reset)
Device logic disabled/no mode

Sts_MaintByp

BOOL

1 = Device has a Maintenance Bypass function active.

Sts_AlmInh

BOOL

1 = One or more alarms shelved, disabled or suppressed.

Sts_Err

BOOL

1 = Error in configuration: see detail bits for reason.

Nrdy_CfgErr
Nrdy_Intlk
Nrdy_Perm
Nrdy_OperPrio
Nrdy_Fail
Nrdy_IOFault
Nrdy_EqpFault
Nrdy_NoMode

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

Mode.Sts_Hand

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

Sts_Maint

BOOL

Mode.Sts_Maint

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

Sts_Ovrd

BOOL

Mode.Sts_Ovrd

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

Sts_Prog

BOOL

Mode.Sts_Prog

1 = Mode is Program (auto).

Sts_Oper

BOOL

Mode.Sts_Oper

1 = Mode is Operator (manual).

Sts_ProgOperLock

BOOL

Mode.Sts_ProgOperLock

1 = Program or Operator has requested Mode Lock.

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Table 4 - P_D4SD Output Parameters

Output Parameter

Data Type

Alias For

Description

Sts_NoMode

BOOL

Mode.Sts_NoMode

1 = No mode (disabled because EnableIn is false).

Sts_MAcqRcvd

BOOL

Mode.Sts_MAcqRcvd

1 = Maintenance Acquire command received this scan

Sts_Fail

BOOL

Fail.Inp

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

Sts_DeviceFault

DeviceFault.Inp

1 = Device fault (from Inp_DeviceFault).

Sts_IntlkTrip

IntlkTrip.Inp

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

Sts_IOFault

IOFault.Inp

I/O communication fault status:

0 = OK
1 = Bad

Alm_Fail

Fail.Alm

1 = Alarm: Device failed to reach commended state.

Alm_DeviceFault

BOOL

DeviceFault.Alm

1 = Device fault alarm.

Alm_IntlkTrip

IntlkTrip.Alm

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

Alm_IOFault

IOFault.Alm

1 = I/O fault alarm.

Fail.Ack

1 = Fail to reach commanded state alarm has been acknowledged.

Ack_DeviceFault

DeviceFault.Ack

1 = Device fault alarm has been acknowledged.

Ack_IntlkTrip

IntlkTrip.Ack

1 = Interlock Trip alarm has been acknowledged.

Ack_IOFault

IOFault.Ack

1 = I/O fault alarm has been acknowledged.

Fail.Disabled

1 = Fail to reach commanded state alarm is disabled by Maintenance.

Sts_DeviceFaultDisabled

DeviceFault.Disabled

1 = Device fault alarm has been disabled by Maintenance.

Sts_IntlkTripDisabled

IntlkTrip.Disabled

1 = Interlock Trip alarm is disabled by Maintenance.

Sts_IOFaultDisabled

IOFault.Disabled

1 = I/O fault alarm is disabled by Maintenance.

Ack_Fail

Sts_FailDisabled

Sts_FailShelved

BOOL

BOOL

Fail.Shelved

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm is shelved by Operator.

Sts_DeviceFaultShelved

BOOL

DeviceFault.Shelved

1 = Device fault alarm is shelved by Operator.

Sts_IntlkTripShelved

IntlkTrip.Shelved

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm is shelved by Operator.

Sts_IOFaultShelved

IOFault.Shelved

1 = I/O fault alarm is shelved by Operator.

Fail.Suppressed

1 = Fail to reach commanded state Alarm is suppressed by Program.

Sts_DeviceFaultSuppressed

DeviceFault.Suppressed

1 = Device fault alarm is suppressed by Program.

Sts_IntlkTripSuppressed

IntlkTrip.Suppressed

1 = Interlock Trip Alarm is suppressed by Program.

Sts_IOFaultSuppressed

IOFault.Suppressed

1 = I/O fault alarm is suppressed by Program.

Sts_FailSuppressed

Rdy_St0

BOOL

BOOL

1 = Ready to receive OCmd_St0...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.

Rdy_St1
Rdy_St2
Rdy_St3

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

Configuration parameters that are array, 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 5 - 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. This string is shown in the title bar of the faceplate.

Cfg_Label

STRING_20

'Discrete Device'

Label for graphic symbol displayed on HMI. This string appears on the graphic symbol.

Cfg_St0Text

STRING_8

'Off'

Text to display in State 0...3.

Cfg_St1Text

'On'

Cfg_St2Text

''

Cfg_St3Text

''

Cfg_Tag

20

STRING_20

'P_D4SD'

Tagname for display on HMI. This string is shown in the title bar of the faceplate.

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Operations

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

Modes
The P_D4SD Add-On Instruction uses the following standard modes,
implemented by using an embedded P_Mode Add-On Instruction.
Graphic Symbol

Description

Operator Mode

Control of the device is owned by the Operator. Operator Commands (OCmd_) and
Operator Settings (OSet_) from the HMI are accepted.

Program Mode

Control of the device is owned by Program logic. Program Commands (PCmd_) and
Program Settings (PSet_) are accepted.

Override Mode

Control of the device is owned by priority logic, superseding Operator and Program
control. Override Inputs (Inp_OvrdCmd and other Inp_OvrdXxxx values) are accepted. If
so configured, bypassable interlocks and permissives are bypassed.

Maintenance Mode

Control of the device is owned by Maintenance. Operator Commands and Settings from
the HMI are accepted. Bypassable interlocks and permissives are bypassed, and device
timeout checks are not processed.

Hand Mode

Control of the device is owned by hardwired logic or other logic outside the instruction.
The instruction tracks the state of the device for bumpless transfer back to one of the
other modes.

No Mode

The device is disabled and has no owner because the EnableIn input is false. The main
instruction Logic routine is not being scanned. See Execution for more information on
EnableInFalse processing.

Refer to the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Common Mode

Block (P_Mode) Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM005, 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.
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.

Refer to the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Common Alarm

Block (P_Alarm) Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM002, for more
information.

Simulation
Simulation in P_D4SD de-energizes the normal outputs and simulates the
feedback of a working device.
You must set the Inp_Sim parameter in the controller to '1' to enable simulation.
The Simulation icon
is displayed at the bottom left of the Operator
faceplate indicating the device is in simulation.
While in simulation, you can set the delay (in seconds) for echoing back that the
device has reached a state (Cfg_SimFdbkT).
When you have finished in simulation, set the Inp_Sim parameter in the
controller to '0' to return to normal operation.

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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.

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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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
provide 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
Set the Cfg_NumStates parameter to 4 to indicate 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.
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.

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Table 6 - P-D4SD Example Outputs

Output A

Output B

Output C

Output D

State 0

State 1

State 2

State 3

1 = command output On, 0 = command output Off.

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 6, 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,.
Table 7 - P_D4SD Example Inputs
Input A

Input B

Input C

Input D

State 0

State 1

State 2

State 3

x = status not checked, 1 = status checked on, 0 = status checked off

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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 7, 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, configure the following local configuration tags 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 of 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

Table 8 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name
GO_P_D4SD_4Way

Display Element

Description
Three/Four-Way Valve.
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

GO_P_D4SD_3Way_SORt

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)

Two Way Solenoid-operated Diverter Valve in different positions:

right, left, bottom, and top.
Parameters define the inlet and output ports of the Two-way
Solenoid-operated Diverter Valve.

GO_P_D4SD_3Way_SOLt

GO_P_D4SD_3Way_SOBtm

GO_P_D4SD_3Way_SOTop

GO_P_D4SD_Diverter

GO_P_D4SD_Diverter1

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Two Way Diverter Valve in open top-left and open top-right

positions.
The Two-way Diverter Valve parameters define the state of the
valve:
State 0: Open top-left
State 1: Open top-right
State 2: N/A
State 3: N/A

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Table 8 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name
GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Rt

Display Element

Description
Two Way Motor-operated Diverter Valve in different positions:
right, left, bottom, and top.
Parameters define the inlet and output ports of the Two-way
Motor-operated Diverter Valve.

GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Lt

GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Btm

GO_P_D4SD_3WayMO_Top

GO_P_D4SD_R

Motors in different positions: right, up, and down.

GO_P_D4SD_U

GO_P_D4SD_D

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_R

Blowers in different positions: right, left, up, and down.

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_L

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_U

GO_P_D4SD_Blower_D

GO_P_D4SD_Conveyor-R

Conveyor

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Table 8 - P_D4SD Display Elements Description

Display Element Name

Display Element

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_U

Description
Inline Motors in different positions: up, left, down, and right.

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_L

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_D

GO_P_D4SD_Inline_R

GO_P_D4SD_Pump_R

Pumps in different positions: right, left, and up.

GO_P_D4SD_Pump_L

GO_P_D4SD_Pump_U

GO_P_D4SD_Agitator_D

Agitator in down position.

GO_P_D4SD_Mixer_U

Mixer in up position.

GO_P_D4SD_RPump_U

Rotary Gear Pump in up position.

GO_P_D4SD_Fan_D

Fan in down position.

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Common attributes of the P_D4SD global objects include the following:

A graphic representation of the device
Status/Quality indicator
Maintenance Bypass indicator
Mode indicator
Label
Color changing alarm border that blinks on unacknowledged alarm
Alarm indicator that changes color with the severity of an alarm
Graphic Representation of Device

Mode Indicator
Border
Maintenance Bypass
Indicator

Status/Quality
Indicator
Alarm Indicator

Status/Quality
Indicator
Label

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
Communication uncertain
The device is not ready to operate
Device disabled

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 open 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 is
flagged with this indicator or appear in a magenta box.

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For the Discrete 4-State Device Instruction, the Invalid Configuration indicator
appears under the following conditions:
The position failure check time or any outputs pulse time is set to a value
less than zero or greater than 2,147,483 seconds.
The simulated motion time is set to a value less than zero or greater than
2,147,483 seconds.
An Alarm Minimum On Time is set to a value less than zero or greater
than 2,147,483 seconds.
Alarm Severity is set to a value less than 1 or greater than 1000.
TIP

When the Not Ready indicator appears, you can find what condition is
preventing operation by following the indicators. Click the graphic symbol to
open the faceplate. The Not Ready indicator appears next to the appropriate
tab at the top of the faceplate to guide you in finding the condition. When you
navigate to the tab, the condition preventing operation is flagged.

For the Discrete 4-State Device Instruction, the Device Not Ready indicator
appears under the following conditions:
Device has been disabled by Maintenance.
There is a configuration error.
Interlock or Permissive is not OK.
Operator State 0 priority command requires reset.
Device Failure and shed requires reset.
I/O Fault and shed requires reset.
External equipment fault and Fault or Shed requires reset.
Device logic is disabled or there is no mode.

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 open the
faceplate. The Maintenance Bypass Indicator appears 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 is flagged with this indicator.

For the Discrete 4-State Device Instruction, the Maintenance Bypass Indicator
appears when Maintenance has bypassed the bypassable interlocks and
permissives.

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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.
Table 9 - Alarm Indicators
Symbol

No symbol

Border and Label Background

Description

No change in color

Alarm Inhibit: an alarm is suppressed by the Program,

disabled by Maintenance, or shelved by the Operator.

White

Return to normal (no alarm condition), but a previous

alarm has not been acknowledged.

Blue

Low severity alarm.

Yellow

Medium severity alarm.

Red

High severity alarm.

Magenta

Urgent severity alarm.

No change in color

No alarm or alarm inhibit condition, and all alarms

are acknowledged.

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Mode Indicators
One of these symbols appears to the right of the graphic symbol to indicate the
mode of the object.
Graphic Symbol

Description

Transparent

Operator mode (if the default mode is Operator and in Operator mode, the mode indicator
is transparent)
Operator mode (if the default mode is Program)
Operator mode locked

Transparent

Program mode (if the default mode is Program and in Program mode, the mode indicator is
transparent)
Program mode (if the default mode is Operator)
Program mode locked
Override mode
Maintenance mode
Hand mode
No mode

TIP

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The images provided for the Operator and Program default modes are
completely transparent; therefore, no mode indicators appear if the
device is in its default mode. This behavior can be changed by
replacing these mode indicators with images that are not completely
transparent.

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Using Display Elements

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.

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The global object parameters are as follows.

Parameter

Required

Description

#102

Object tag to point to the name of the associated object Add-On Instruction
in the controller.

#103

Path used for display navigation features to other objects. Include program
scope if tag is a program scope tag.

#110

Top port Open state (0 = Inlet, 1-4)

#111

Right port Open state (0 = Inlet, 1-4)

#112

Bottom port Open state (0 = Inlet, 1-4)

#113

Left port Open state (0 = Inlet, 1-4)

#120

Additional parameter to pass to the display command to open the faceplate.

Typically used to define position for the faceplate.

#121

Additional parameter to pass to the display command to open the faceplate.

if defining X and Y coordinate, separate parameters so that X is defined by
#120 and Y is defined by #121. This lets the same parameters be used in
subsequent display commands originating from the faceplate.

#122

These are the options for the global object display:

0 = Always show faceplate
1 = Show Quick Display for users without Maintenance access (Code C)
2 = Always show Quick Display

IMPORTANT

The table above is for the Three/Four Way Valve. Other valves that are
used have similar parameters but different configurations.

3. Type the tag or value 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) can be left blank.

4. Click OK.

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Quick Display

The Quick Display screen provides a means for operators to perform simple
interactions with the P_D4SD instruction instance. From the Quick Display, you
can navigate to the faceplate for full access for operation, maintenance, and
configuration.

Click to Navigate to Full

Faceplate

Faceplate

The P_D4SD faceplate consists of five tabs and each tab consists of one or more
pages. Each faceplate contains the value of local configuration tags Cfg_Tag and
Cfg_Desc in the title bar.

The Operator tab is displayed when the faceplate is initially opened. Click the
appropriate icon at the top of the faceplate to access a specific tab.
Maintenance

Operator

Exit

Diagnostics

Engineering

Alarms

Help

The faceplate provides the means for operators, maintenance personnel,

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.

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Operator Tab
The Faceplate initially opens to the Operator (Home) tab. From here, an
operator can monitor the device status and manually operate the device when it is
in Operator mode.
The Operator tab shows the following information:
Current Mode (Program, Operator, Override, Maintenance, or Hand)
Requested Modes Indicator (appears only if the Operator or Program
Mode has been superseded by another mode)
Device states
Permissive states
Input Source and Quality indicator (See 'SrcQ' in the Output parameters
table on page 17 for details)
Operator Mode Lock and
Unlock Command Buttons

Mode Indicator
Requested Modes
Indicator
Device State Indicator
Interlocks Indicator and
Navigation Button

Permissives 03 Indicators
and Navigation Buttons
Move To State
Command Buttons

Input Source and

Quality Indicator

Input Source and

Quality Icon

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The following table shows the functions included on the Operator tab.
Table 10 - 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 request Program mode.

Click to request Operator mode.

Click to reset and acknowledge all alarms.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

Click to command the device to a state.

Normal Operation of
Device (Code A)

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.

None

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.

If the object is configured to have permissive and interlock objects (for example,
Cfg_HasIntlkObj is true), the permissive and interlock indication become
buttons that open the faceplates of the source objects used as a permissive or
interlock (often this is a P_Intlk or P_Perm object). If the object is not
configured in this way, the permissive or interlock are indicators only.
Refer to these publications for more information:
Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Interlock with First Out
and Bypass (P_Intlk) Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM004
Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Permissives with Bypass
(P_Perm) Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM007

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One of these symbols appears to indicate the described Interlock or Permissive

condition.
Permissive Symbol

Interlock Symbol

Description
One or more conditions not OK

Non-bypassed conditions OK

All conditions OK, bypass active

All conditions OK

Alarm indicators appear on the Operator tab when the corresponding

alarm occurs.

Interlock Trip
Alarm

Position Fail Alarm

Device Fault Alarm
I/O Fault Alarm

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The following table shows the alarm status on the Operator tab.
Table 11 - 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 Shelved (by Operator)

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Maintenance Tab
Maintenance personnel use the information and controls on the Maintenance tab
to make adjustments to device parameters, troubleshoot and temporarily work
around device problems, and disable the device for routine maintenance.

Maintenance Tab Page 1

Page 1 of the Maintenance tab shows the following information:
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 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 page 1 of the Maintenance tab.
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

Check to bypass the bypassable

permissives and interlocks in Override
mode

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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 page 2 of the Maintenance tab.
Table 12 - Maintenance Tab Page 2 Description

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Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

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

Type a value (02,147,483.647) 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 (02,147,483.647) to

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

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Cfg_OutBPulseT
Cfg_OutCPulseT
Cfg_OutDPulseT

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Engineering Tab
The Engineering tab provides access to device configuration parameters and
ranges, options for device and I/O setup, displayed text, and
faceplate-to-faceplate navigation settings, and for initial system commissioning or
later system changes.
The engineering tab is divided into three pages.

Engineering Tab Page 1

Page 1 of the Engineering tab lets you configure the description, label, tag, and
state names for the device.

Mode Configuration
Button

Configure Device Description,

Label, and Tag Text

Configure Text to Display in

States 03

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The following table lists the functions on the Engineering tab page 1.
Table 13 - Engineering Tab Page 1 Description
Function

46

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Click to navigate to the Mode

Configuration display box.

None

See Mode Configuration Message

Display on page 47.

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)

Tag

Type the tag name to show on the

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

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

Click to select the number of states.

Cfg_NumStates

Clear Program
Commands on
Receipt

Check to set this parameter to one of

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

Cfg_PCmdClear

Operator command
resets fault

Check to reset a fault upon a new

operator command.

Cfg_OCmdResets

Operator State 0
command available
in any mode

Check (= 1) to make Operator State 0

(OCmd_St0) available in any mode.
Clear this checkbox (= 0) to make
Operator State 0 (OCmd_St0)
available only in Operator or
Maintenance mode.

Cfg_OperSt0Prio

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Cfg_St1Text
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Mode Configuration Display

This display lets you select the default mode for the object by selecting the
appropriate mode.
IMPORTANT

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

You must have FactoryTalk View security code E to select the default mode on
this display.

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Engineering Tab Page 2

Page 2 of the Engineering tab lets you enable navigation to the Permissive or
Interlock objects and to set the output and feedback for the states.

The following table shows the functions on the Engineering tab page 2.
Table 14 - Engineering Tab Page 2 Description

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Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Enable navigation
to North/South/
East/West
Permissive objects

Check if the corresponding north,

south, east, or west Permissive object
is used with this device This changes
the Permissive Indicator to a button
that accesses the Permissive
faceplate.
IMPORTANT: The name of the
Permissives object in the controller
must be this object's name with the
suffix _Perm#, where # is the
permissive number (03) For
example, if your P_D4SD object has
the name D4SD123, then its
Permissives object must be named
D4SD123_Perm0.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

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Cfg_HasPerm1Obj
Cfg_HasPerm2Obj
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Table 14 - Engineering Tab Page 2 Description

Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Enable navigation
to interlock object

Check if a P_Intlk object is used with

this device.
IMPORTANT: The name of the
Permissive object in the controller
must be this object's name with the
suffix '_Intlk'. For example, if your
P_DOut object has the name
'DOut123', then its Permissive object
must be named 'DOut123_Intlk'.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

Cfg_HasIntklObj

Outputs and
Feedback

Click a state to open the P_D4SD

State Configuration display for that
state.

None

See State Configuration display on

page 49.

State Configuration Display

This display 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 page 3 of the Engineering tab.
Table 15 - Engineering Tab Page 3 Description
Function

Action

Security

Configuration Parameters

Shed Action:
Go to State 0

Click to determine whether you hold

position or go to state 0 upon a shed
condition.

Engineering
Configuration
(Code E)

Cfg_St0onShed

Hold State

50

Shed Triggers: On
Device Fault

Check to shed if a Device Fault is

detected.

Cfg_ShedOnDeviceFault

Shed Triggers: On I/O

Fault

Check to shed if an I/O Fault is

detected.

Cfg_ShedOnIOFault

Shed Triggers: On
The device always sheds an Interlock
Failure to Reach State Trip. This item cannot be unchecked.
It is displayed as a reminder that the
Interlock Trip function always
triggers a shed.

Cfg_ShedOnFail

Feedback delay for

loopback test or
when feedback not
used (seconds)

Cfg_SimFdbkT

Type a value (seconds) to indicate

the delay to echo back reaching
state when in simulation.

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Diagnostics Tab
The Diagnostic tab provides indications helpful in diagnosing or preventing
device problems, which can include specific reasons a device is 'Not Ready', device
warnings and faults, warning and fault history, and predictive/preventive
maintenance data.
The Diagnostics tab displays possible reasons the device is not ready.

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Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab displays each configured alarm for the P_D4SDinstruction. 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 Severity
Indicators

Alarm Names

Alarm Acknowledge
Command Button
Reset and Acknowledge All
Alarms Command Button

Click an alarm name to open the P_Alarm faceplate for that alarm. From the
P_Alarm faceplate, you can configure and perform additional operations on
the alarm.
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 or requires reset.

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Table 16 - Alarm Color Definitions

Color

Definition

Magenta

Urgent

Red

High

Yellow

Medium

Blue

Urgent

White (bell icon)

Alarm has cleared but is unacknowledged

Background (light gray)

No alarm

The following table shows the functions on the Alarms tab.

Table 17 - Alarms Tab Description
Function

Action

Security

Alarm name

Click an alarm name to open the Alarm faceplate.

None

Click to acknowledge the alarm.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

Click to reset and acknowledge

all alarms.

Acknowledge Alarms
(Code F)

The Reset and Acknowledge All Alarms button is enabled, the panel behind the
alarm blinks, and the Alarm Acknowledge button is enabled if the alarm requires
acknowledgment. Click the button with the checkmark to acknowledge the
alarm.
Refer to the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Common Alarm
Mode (P_Alarm) Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM002, for more
information.

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Discrete 2-, 3-, 4-state Device Faceplate Help

The Faceplate Help is divided into two pages.

Faceplate Help Page 1

Faceplate Help Page 2

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