Foundation; Resource Block - Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual

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Resource block

The resource block defines the physical resources of the device. The resource block also
handles functionality that is common across multiple blocks. The block has no linkable
inputs or outputs.
The name of the resource block is RB_1000_xxxx where "xxxx" represents the serial
number of the transmitter.
Table D-1: Resource Block Parameters
Index Parameter
Number
01 ST_REV
02 TAG_DESC
03 STRATEGY
04 ALERT_KEY
05 MODE_BLK
06 BLOCK_ERR
07 RS_STATE
08 TEST_RW
09 DD_RESOURCE
10 MANUFAC_ID
11 DEV_TYPE
12 DEV_REV
Rosemount 5408 Level Transmitter
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Fieldbus Block
Description
The revision level of the static data associated with the function block.
The user description of the intended application of the block.
The strategy field can be used to identify grouping of blocks.
The identification number of the plant unit.
The actual, target, permitted, and normal modes of the block:
Target: The mode to "go to"
Actual: The mode the "block is currently in"
Permitted: Allowed modes that target may take on
Normal: Most common mode for actual
This parameter reflects the error status associated with the hardware or
software components associated with a block. It is a bit string, so that
multiple errors may be shown.
State of the function block application state machine.
Read/write test parameter - used only for conformance testing.
String identifying the tag of the resource which contains the Device
Description for this resource.
Manufacturer identification number – used by an interface device to
locate the DD file for the resource.
Manufacturer's model number associated with the resource - used by
interface devices to locate the DD file for the resource.
Manufacturer revision number associated with the resource - used by an
interface device to locate the DD file for the resource.
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