Analog Input Block - Endress+Hauser Fieldbus Levelflex M FMP41C Operating Instructions Manual

Levelflex M FMP41C with FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Endress + Hauser
11.8

Analog input block

The analog input block conditons the signal output by the Sensor block and outputs signal to the
PCL or other function blocks.
11.8.1 Operation
The resource block is opened by a click on the resource line.
Parameter changes from the tool are made off-line while the device is operating. The changes are
downloaded by first setting MODE_BLK = OOS then pressing the WRITE CHANGES button. Press
the READ ALL button to check the values stored in the device. Normally operation is resumed as
soon as MODE-BLK is set to AUTO.
11.8.2 Block administration parameters
Parameter Description
MODE_BLK See description in Resource block. The possible operating modes of the Sensor block are:
– AUTO: the block is operating as normal
– MAN: the block is operated with a manually entered primary value.
– OOS: the block is out of service.
TAG_DESC User description of the intended application of the block.
BLOCK_ERROR Shows error status of software and hardware components
– Out-of-Service: the block is in OOS mode
– Simulation active: shows the setting of DIP-switch SIM. Input failure/process variable
– configuration error
has BAD status.
Appendix
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