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  • Page 1 FP-DI-300...
  • Page 2 ™ FieldPoint FP-3000 Network Module User Manual FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual January 1999 Edition Part Number 322169A-01...
  • Page 3 Spain (Madrid) 91 640 0085, Spain (Barcelona) 93 582 0251, Sweden 08 587 895 00, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2377 1200, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support Resources appendix of this manual. © Copyright 1999 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 The FieldPoint FP-3000 network module is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connect the FP-3000 to the Fieldbus Network..............2-10 LED Indicators.......................2-12 HotPnP (Hot Plug and Play) ..................2-14 HotPnP During Operation ................2-14 Inserting New I/O Modules...............2-15 Replacing I/O Modules ..............2-15 Updating the FP-3000 Firmware ...................2-15 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 6 Assign a Tag to the New Block ............3-13 Scale the PID ..................3-13 Connect the PID to the AI and AO Blocks........3-14 Download and Bring the Loop into Auto ......... 3-14 Tune the PID..................3-15 Alarming ......................3-15 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 7 Substatus ...................4-9 Limit....................4-10 MODE_BLK Parameter and Mode Handling ..........4-10 Target Mode..................4-10 Actual Mode..................4-11 Permitted Mode.................4-12 Normal Mode ..................4-12 FP-3000 Specific Parameters..................4-13 CFG_OPTS......................4-13 DEV_OPTS .....................4-13 EXECUTION_STATISTICS ................4-13 FIELDPOINT_CHANNEL................4-14 FIELDPOINT_MODULE................4-14 FP_AI_100_RANGE..................4-14 FP_AI_110_RANGE..................4-14 FP_AI_111_RANGE..................4-14 FP_AO_200_RANGE ..................4-15 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 8 ALERT_KEY....................C-1 ALG_RUN_TIME ..................C-1 BAL_TIME..................... C-1 BINARY_CL ....................C-1 BINARY_OP ....................C-2 BKCAL_HYS ....................C-2 BKCAL_IN ..................... C-2 BKCAL_OUT ....................C-2 BLOCK_ALM ....................C-2 BLOCK_ERR ....................C-2 BLOCK_RESET ..................... C-4 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual viii © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 9 FIELD_VAL....................C-9 FP_AUTOCONFIGURE.................C-9 FP_MOD_LIST....................C-9 FREE_SPACE....................C-9 FREE_TIME....................C-9 GAIN .......................C-9 GRANT_DENY ....................C-9 HARD_TYPES....................C-10 HI_ALM ......................C-10 HI_HI_ALM....................C-10 HI_HI_LIM .....................C-10 HI_HI_PRI ......................C-10 HI_LIM......................C-10 HI_PRI......................C-10 IO_OPTS ......................C-10 L_TYPE......................C-11 LIM_NOTIFY ....................C-12 LO_ALM......................C-12 LO_LIM ......................C-12 LO_LO_ALM....................C-12 LO_LO_LIM ....................C-12 LO_LO_PRI ....................C-12 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 10 SP_HI_LIM..................... C-19 SP_LO_LIM....................C-19 SP_RATE_DN ....................C-20 SP_RATE_UP....................C-20 ST_REV ......................C-20 STATUS_OPTS....................C-20 STRATEGY....................C-21 TAG_DESC ....................C-21 TEST_RW....................... C-21 TRK_IN_D...................... C-21 TRK_SCALE ....................C-21 TRK_VAL ...................... C-21 UPDATE_EVT ....................C-22 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 11 Connecting Terminal Bases..............2-6 Figure 2-8. Installing the Network Panel Mount Accessory........2-7 Figure 2-9. Mounting I/O Module to Terminal Base..........2-8 Figure 2-10. FP-3000 Power Connector Pinout............2-9 Figure 2-11. Fieldbus Connectors on the FP-3000 ............2-11 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 12 I/O Module Problems ................B-3 Table B-3. Generic Software Configuration Problems .......... B-4 Table B-4. Resource Block Configuration Problems ..........B-6 Table C-1. Error Codes ..................C-3 Table C-2. Block Reset Options ................C-4 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 13 Table C-12. Restart Values ..................C-17 Table C-13. Device States ..................C-18 Table C-14. Shed Conditions ...................C-19 Table C-15. Status Options ..................C-20 Table C-16. Scaling Parameter Values ..............C-22 Table D-1. Mode Shedding Options................D-5 © National Instruments Corporation xiii FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 14: About This Manual

    Operating Instructions (for network module, terminal bases, and I/O modules) • Fieldbus Foundation’s Wiring and Installation 31.25 kbit/s, Voltage Mode, Wire Medium Application Guide • Fieldbus Standard for Use in Industrial Control Systems, Part 2, ISA-550.01.1992 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Fp-3000 Network Module Overview

    A Fieldbus segment is a multidrop network and can consist of up to 32 H1-compliant devices. You can connect a Fieldbus segment to up to 32 FP-3000 network modules. Figure 1-1 shows an FP-3000 connected to a Fieldbus network. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-1. Fieldbus Network Setup

    (called the trunk) from your PC to the FP-3000. You connect the 4–20 mA devices to the FieldPoint I/O modules by short stretches of wire. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 17: Features Of The Fp-3000 Network Module

    If you have an 8-channel Analog Input module and you are using only two channels, you would instantiate two AI function blocks. You can instantiate additional AI function blocks when you use additional channels. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Interoperability

    Fieldbus-compliant output device. The control and I/O functionality of the FP-3000 can be configured by any Fieldbus configurator, such as the National Instruments NI-FBUS Configurator. This is possible because all of the features added by National Instruments are described using Device Descriptions. Any Fieldbus-compliant HMI package or OPC server can also access the FP-3000 function blocks.

  • Page 19: Installation And Configuration

    DD has been installed. To install the DD for use with NI-FBUS, complete the following steps: Note This process is correct for use with National Instruments NI-FBUS. The process can vary with other host software packages. Install your Fieldbus interface and NI-FBUS software, if you have not done so already.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-1. Ni-Fbus Configuration Utility Dialog Box

    Figure 2-1. NI-FBUS Configuration Utility Dialog Box Click on the DD Info button. The following dialog box appears. Figure 2-2. DD Info Dialog Box Click on the Import DD button. The following dialog box appears. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 21: Updating The Device Description

    Device Description files. If you are using NI-FBUS Communications manager or the NI-FBUS Configuration, refer to the section Updating the FP-3000 Firmware for instructions on installing the new Device Description file. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Mount The Fp-3000 And Terminal Bases

    Hook the lip on the rear of the FP-3000 onto the top of a 35 mm DIN rail and press the FP-3000 down onto the DIN rail, as shown in Figure 2-6. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 23: Connecting Terminal Bases With Din Rail Mounting

    FP-3000 while you install or remove terminal bases. Mount the terminal base onto the DIN rail in the same way you installed the FP-3000. Attach the terminal base to the FP-3000 by firmly mating the local bus connectors. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Removing The Fp-3000 From The Din Rail

    Instruments. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the rail clip to the unlocked position, as shown in Figure 2-5. Snap the panel mount accessory onto the module, as shown in Figure 2-8. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 25: Connecting Terminal Bases With Panel Mounting

    To add more terminal bases, repeat Steps 1 through 3, mating the local bus connectors of each new terminal base to the connector of the last installed base. If all the pilot holes were correctly drilled, the local bus © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Removing The Fp-3000 And Terminal Bases From The Panel

    I/O module into place. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules onto terminal bases. Guide Rail Latch Guide Rail Alignment Slot I/O Module Terminal Base Figure 2-9. Mounting I/O Module to Terminal Base FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 27: Connect Power To The Fp-3000

    Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank The power requirements for a FieldPoint bank that uses an FP-3000 network module are calculated as follows: Power = 6 watts + 1.15 * ∑(I/O Module Consumption) © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Power-On Self Test (Post)

    The FP-3000 can be one of 32 devices connected to a Fieldbus network. The connection is made through the 9-pin male Dsub Fieldbus connector on the FP-3000, shown in Figure 2-11. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 2-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-11. Fieldbus Connectors On The Fp-3000

    Fieldbus network. If you want to make your own Fieldbus cable, refer to the Fieldbus Standard for Use in Industrial Control Systems, Part 2, ISA-S50.02.1992. The FP-3000 Fieldbus connector pinout is shown in Figure 2-12. © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    POWER LED turns solid green and the READY LEDs on each I/O module are lit green. If the self test fails, the POWER LED is lit red and the module enters an inactive state. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 2-12 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 31: Table 2-1. Description Of Fieldbus Network Led States

    STATUS is not lit, the FP-3000 has not detected a failure. The FP-3000 indicates specific error conditions by flashing STATUS a specific number of times. Table 2-2 describes the STATUS LED flashing sequences and the corresponding error conditions. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Hotpnp (Hot Plug And Play)

    While one or more new or replacement I/O modules in a bank are being serviced by the HotPnP feature, the other I/O modules in the bank remain fully operational and accessible on the network without any interruptions. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 2-14 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 33: Inserting New I/O Modules

    Updating the FP-3000 Firmware As the FP-3000 evolves, National Instruments will release updates to the module that contain new features. These new features will include support for new types of FieldPoint I/O modules as they are released, as well as new function blocks and other enhancements.
  • Page 34 Click on the Search for FP-3000s button. This causes the update utility to search every Fieldbus segment on the host PC for FP-3000 modules. Located modules are displayed as shown in Figure 2-15. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 2-16 © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-15. FP-3000 Search Dialog Box Select the FP-3000 module that needs to be updated, and enter the path to the firmware image file. © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 36 15 minutes. At the end of the process, the FP-3000 is updated to include the new features. At the end of the update process, the configuration information in the FP-3000 is cleared. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 2-18 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 37: Example Applications

    If you are not using the NI-FBUS Configurator, refer to the documentation that came with your configurator for information about setting the network address and device tag. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Example 1: Converting A 4-20 Ma Pressure Sensor To Fieldbus Using Fp-3000

    • Host configuration system capable of instantiating function blocks on devices (such as National Instruments NI-FBUS Configurator) Wire the 4–20 mA current loop into the current source input FP-AI-110 terminals. For channel zero, use terminals 1 and 17, as indicated on the wiring diagram on the front of the FP-AI-110 module.

  • Page 39: Assign A Tag To The New Block

    . To do this with an FIELDPOINT_CHANNEL NI-FBUS Configurator, double-click on the block and select the I/O Configuration tab. Figure 3-1. Setting the Channel Dialog Box © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Set The Input Range

    Since you want the block to use linear scaling, set the L_TYPE parameter of the block to Indirect The block converts the raw 4-20 value and reports it in engineering units through the parameters. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 41: Set Up Scheduling

    Since the block is not scheduled when you start the download, its actual mode does not change until the download is complete. Figure 3-2. Downloading Configuration Dialog Box © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Bring The Block Online

    Example 2 requires the following materials: • Thermocouple or RTD input module (FP-TC-120 or FP-RTD-122) • AO module such as the FP-AO-200 or FP-PWM-520 (this example uses the FP-TC-120) • FP-3000 network module FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 43: Taking Temperature Readings

    FP-TC-120 is the first module connected to the FP-3000. Therefore, set the value of . Since the FIELDPOINT_MODULE thermocouple is wired to the terminals associated with channel zero on the module, set the parameter to FIELDPOINT_CHANNEL © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Set The Input Range And Thermocouple Type

    XD_SCALE EU at 100% 2048 EU at 0% Units Index K Decimal This tells the AI block to expect readings in the range of 0 to 2048 K from the thermocouple module. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 45: Set Up Scheduling

    Go through the download process, as described in the documentation that came with your configurator. Since the block is not scheduled when you start the download, its actual mode does not change until the download is complete. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Bring The Block Online

    Right-click on the new block, then select Set Tag. Enter the tag you choose in the dialog box. The tag can be up to 32 characters in length and should not contain the dot (“.”) character. Click on OK. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 3-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 47: Select The Module And Channel

    AO block writes the percentage of scale, with 100% being maximum output current. PV_SCALE EU at 100% EU at 0% Units Index % Decimal © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Set Up Scheduling

    Point by writing a value between 0 and 100 to SP. The current flow through the heating element will vary. If you are only interested in making FP-3000 output current and not interested in closed loop control, you are finished with this example. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 3-12 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 49: Pid Control

    PID block to output that range. To set the OUT_SCALE parameter of the PID, enter the following: OUT_SCALE EU at 100% EU at 0% Units Index % Decimal © National Instruments Corporation 3-13 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Connect The Pid To The Ai And Ao Blocks

    “wired” in the previous step. It also schedules the PID function block, which has not yet been scheduled to execute. When the download is complete, open the PID block. Look at the parameter. Set the MODE_BLK TARGET Auto FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 3-14 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 51: Tune The Pid

    . Fieldbus alarms can range in priority HI_PRI from 0-15, with 0 being disabled and 1 meaning that the alarm is detected but not reported. All other priorities cause the alarm to be reported. © National Instruments Corporation 3-15 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 52 (it might be named something like “interface0-0”) onto the Function Block Application window. Connect the Alarms output of the PID to the Alarms input of the interface card. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 3-16 © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 53 40° C, and the alarm is transmitted to the interface on your PC. You need a separate program (such as the Lookout HMI package from National Instruments) to receive, display, and acknowledge the alarms. You can verify that the alarms are being detected by the PID block by reading the parameter.

  • Page 54: Block Reference

    PID, such as , and . The execution of function blocks RATE GAIN RESET MODE and the communication between function blocks on different devices are scheduled deterministically. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Resource Block

    AI, AO, DI, and DO, to permit easy configuration and diagnostics. The FP-3000 also has National Instruments defined function blocks. All the vendor-specific blocks and enhancements are defined using Device Descriptions to interoperate with other hosts and devices.

  • Page 56: Pid (Proportional-Integral-Derivative)

    Safeguard Close takes priority over any other interlock input. SAFEGUARD_CL Safeguard Open Safeguard Open takes priority over every other interlock input and is used to force the block to an open state ( SAFEGUARD_OP Discrete_State_1 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Log (Fieldpoint Log Block) (Fp-3000 Specific)

    I/O channel on an FP-TC-120 module, the FP-3000 provides a FP-TC-120 AI Block. This block is a standard Analog Input block augmented with parameters specific to the thermocouple channel on the FP-TC-120. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 58: Pid Control

    PID block. These linkages must be established by using a PC-based Fieldbus configuration system, such as the NI-FBUS Configurator. For more information, refer to Example 2: Temperature Control with the FP-3000 in Chapter 3, Example Applications. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Alarming

    It contains a number of parameters the device uses to reveal the current state of the alarm. Following is a list of the meaning of each field in an alarm record. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 60: Unacknowledged

    If an alarm is unable to be reported to a host, the Active/Clear state of the alarm stays constant until the alarm can be reported. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Time_Stamp

    Parameters that can be communicated between blocks are composed of a value and a status. The value is the data to be communicated, and the status describes the quality of the data. When two blocks are logically connected FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 62: Quality

    Another common substatus is . The substatus is used when Non-specific Non-specific no other substatus applies. There are too many substatuses to explicitly list. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Limit

    Table 4-5. Target Modes Desired Mode Bit Set in Target Mode , and optionally any other Out of Service Out of Service valid target mode Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Cascade Cascade Automatic FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 4-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 64: Actual Mode

    Manual The output of the block is set by an operator (0x10) through a write to the output parameter. No block processing other than writing to the I/O channel is performed. © National Instruments Corporation 4-11 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Permitted Mode

    Behavior. Normal Mode The block’s normal mode of operation is stored in the field. This Normal field is not used internally by the device, but is a guide for an operator. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 4-12 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 66: Table 4-7. Configuration Options

    EXECUTION_STATISTICS A repository containing performance statistics for a given block. Use to asses the performance of a given EXECUTION_STATISTICS configuration and allow appropriate changes to be made. © National Instruments Corporation 4-13 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Fieldpoint_Channel

    Allows the range of a channel on a FieldPoint FP-AI-100 to be adjusted. FP_AI_110_RANGE Allows the range of a channel on a FieldPoint FP-AI-110 to be adjusted. FP_AI_111_RANGE Allows the range of a channel on a FieldPoint FP-AI-111 to be adjusted. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 4-14 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 68: Fp_Ao_200_Range

    There is a module in the specified position, Incorrect Module but the block is incompatible with the for Block module. FP_NOISE_REJECTION Allows the noise rejection filter of an Analog Input module to be adjusted. © National Instruments Corporation 4-15 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Fp_Pwm_520_Period

    This parameter is useful for debugging configuration errors because it points to the parameter in error. For example, if an AI block is in OOS mode because is not set, the would say L_TYPE “Linearization Type Uninitialized.” FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual 4-16 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 70: Table 4-11. Block Events

    The revision of the firmware currently in use by the FP-3000. This parameter, present in the resource block, also contains the version numbers of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification documents used in the design of the FP-3000. © National Instruments Corporation 4-17 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Appendix A Configuring The Fp-3000

    Simulate Active bit in the resource block’s parameter. If the bit is set, the switch is On, and the BLOCK_ERR device allows simulation to be enabled on I/O blocks. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Write Lock

    When On, this switch causes the device to reset all configuration information to factory defaults on power up. To resume normal operation, this switch must be switched off and power to the device must be cycled a second time. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 73: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Once the device tag is written, a permanent network address can be assigned. If you are using the NI-FBUS Configurator, these steps happen automatically when the Configurator sees the FP-3000. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Table B-1. Fieldbus Communication Problems

    You must download a schedule to the FP-3000. If you are using communication schedule when it NI-FBUS Configurator, make sure FP-3000 is in the list of becomes LAS devices to receive a schedule. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 75: I/O Module Problems

    Some problems are generic to all blocks, and some problems occur only with certain types of blocks. Table B-3 lists problems that can occur in many types of blocks. Table B-4 lists problems that can occur only in the resource block. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Table B-3. Generic Software Configuration Problems

    Look up the correct use of the parameter in the Chapter 4, Block Reference, or Appendix C, Fieldbus Parameters, and reconfigure the parameter. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 77 Make sure that you have set the value of the tuning parameters like correctly. RATE GAIN RESET Recommended values for , and are: GAIN RESET RATE GAIN RESET RATE Pressure control 3.33 Temperature control 25.0 10.0 Flow control 0.33 1.11 Level control 16.67 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Table B-4. Resource Block Configuration Problems

    Write Lock switch is WRITE_LOCK On. If you want to disallow configuration writes to the device, set the Write Lock switch to On, then write to this Locked parameter. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 79: Fieldbus Parameters

    ). This interlock input has priority Discrete_State_0 over all interlock inputs, except . In SAFEGUARD_CL SAFEGUARD_OP the event are in discrete state 1, both are BINARY_OP BINARY_CL considered to be in Discrete_State_0 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Appendix C Fieldbus Parameters

    An alarm parameter used to report error conditions detected within the block, such as block Out of Service BLOCK_ERR A list of error conditions detectable by the block. Table C-1 lists all active error codes. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 81 The device was unable to restore the values of nonvolatile parameters after a restart. Readback Check Failed 0x1000 The value read back from the output channel does not match the value the output channel was set to. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Bypass

    In the FP-3000, this parameter is automatically updated when the FIELDPOINT_MODULE parameters are modified. FIELDPOINT_CHANNEL CHECKBACK A list describing the state of the interlock logic in the CDO block. Use to determine how interlocks are operating. CHECKBACK FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 83: Clr_Fstate

    Also see parameters. SET_FSTATE FAULT_STATE CONFIRM_TIME The lower bound on the time the FP-3000 waits to send alert report messages if no confirmation is received from a host. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Control_Opts

    When set, this confines the setpoint to values within RCas SP_HI_LIM , even when the setpoint comes from another SP_LO_LIM function block. Limits in Unused in FieldPoint. CYCLE_SEL/CYCLE_TYPE Unused in FieldPoint. DD_RESOURCE Unused in FieldPoint. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 85: Dd_Rev

    The current status of the device faultstate. It can be set and cleared with . If it is set, all output blocks in the device SET_FSTATE CLR_FSTATE initiate their own faultstate behavior. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Fault_State

    I/O channels. The FP-3000 does not support this feature. FF_GAIN The gain by which the feed-forward input is multiplied before it is added to the output value of the control block. FF_SCALE The scaling parameter for the feed-forward parameter. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 87: Ff_Val

    Allows MMI applications to determine access privileges for block parameters. Note The device does not use this parameter to restrict parameter access itself. It is only for the benefit of host applications. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Hi_Alm

    The limit, in PV units, beyond which the high limit alarm is considered active. HI_PRI The priority of the high limit alarm. IO_OPTS A bitmask used to adjust the way I/O blocks operate. Table C-7 describes the operation bitmasks. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 89: L_Type

    In all cases, the parameter behaves as FIELD_VAL follows: – transducer_value XD_SCALE.EU0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - FIELD_VAL – XD_SCALE.EU100 XD_SCALE.EU0 © National Instruments Corporation C-11 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Lo_Alm

    The current state of the low-low alarm, along with a time and date stamp. LO_LO_LIM The limit, in PV units, beyond which the low-low limit alarm is considered active. LO_LO_PRI The priority of the low-low limit alarm. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-12 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 91: Lo_Pri

    The parameter can be disabled with the Low Cutoff option in the parameter. IO_OPTS MANUFAC_ID The ID of the manufacturer of the device. For National Instruments devices, it is 0x4E4943. MAX_NOTIFY The maximum number of unconfirmed alarm/event notification messages the device supports.

  • Page 92: Nv_Cycle_T

    Not used by the block, this can be used by an operator to store the normal mode Normal of operation for the block in normal plant operations. NV_CYCLE_T The time interval in milliseconds in which nonvolatile parameters are committed to nonvolatile storage. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-14 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 93: Out

    A limit for the maximum output value from a block in modes other than manual. OUT_LO_LIM A limit for the minimum output value from a block in modes other than manual. OUT_SCALE The scaling parameter used for the output parameter. © National Instruments Corporation C-15 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Out_Scale

    Mode shedding allows the block to degrade from mode into some higher priority mode. Refer to RCas Appendix D, Advanced Function Block Behavior, for more information about mode shedding. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-16 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 95: Rcas_Out

    While the loop is being established, it is the current value of the output channel and can be used by the host to initialize for smooth transfer of control. © National Instruments Corporation C-17 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 96 RCas ROut Table C-14 lists shed conditions. Refer to Appendix D, Advanced Function Block Behavior, for more information about mode shedding. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-18 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 97: Shed_Rcas

    The lower limit on the setpoint of the block. If the setpoint is below this value, the setpoint is considered to be with a status that SP_LO_LIM indicates that it is limited. © National Instruments Corporation C-19 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 98 Set the target mode of the block to Manual if the parameter has a bad status. Uncertain if Limited Produce an output status of if the transducer Uncertain value is limited. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-20 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 99: Tag_Desc

    TRK_VAL TRK_SCALE The scaling parameter used for the value specified by TRK_VAL TRK_VAL The track value of the block when tracking is enabled. © National Instruments Corporation C-21 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Write_Alm

    Engineering units value at zero percent of scale. EU_0 Actual engineering units code (such as mA). UNIT_INDEX Number of digits a host shows to the right of the DECIMAL decimal for display purposes. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual C-22 © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 101: Advanced Function Block Behavior

    ( ) parameter of the downstream BKCAL_OUT block with the backward calculation input ( ) of the upstream BKCAL_IN block. The connections are shown in Figure D-1. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Mode And Status Behavior During Cascade Initialization

    ). When it is ready to begin control, it publishes a status of IMan Good to signal that it is beginning Cascade, Initialization Acknowledge cascade control. The lower block then enters Cascade mode. FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 103: Remote Cascades

    ROut The back calculation output for mode is , and the cascade ROut ROUT_OUT input is . Otherwise, cascade initialization proceeds normally. ROUT_IN © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Bypassing Cascade Initialization

    Table D-1. The shed condition ends when the host writes the remote input parameter. If a normal return shed option is selected, the block attempts to enter the original remote mode. If a no return shed option is selected, the FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 105 The block sheds to the next highest priority mode set in the target mode field. Normal Shed The block sheds to the next highest priority mode set in the permitted mode field. © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Operating Temperature ......–40° to +60° C Storage Temperature ......–55° to +100° C Relative Humidity ........5% to 90% noncondensing Compliance Electrical Safety ........designed to meet IEC 1010 EMI Emissions/Immunity ...... CISPR 11 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Technical Support Resources

    Technical Support Resources National Instruments offers technical support through electronic, fax, and telephone systems. The electronic services include our Web site, an FTP site, and a fax-on-demand system. If you have a hardware or software problem, please first try the electronic support systems. If the information...

  • Page 108: Telephone And Fax Support

    National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the following list to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Link Active Scheduler Light-emitting diode Link Active Scheduler The Fieldbus device that is currently controlling access to the Fieldbus OLE for Process Control POST power-on self test random-access memory Volts Volts direct current © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Index

    FP-3000 BLOCK_RESET parameter (table), C-2 to C-4 (example), 3-15 to 3-17 blocks. See also function blocks. ALARM_STATE/UPDATE_STATE alarm parameters, 4-6 to 4-8 parameter, 4-7 alarming, 4-6 ALARM_SUM parameter, C-1 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 111 Actual modes (table), 4-11 to 4-12 software configuration problems, Normal mode, 4-12 B-3 to B-6 Permitted mode, 4-12 generic software configuration Target modes (table), 4-10 to 4-11 problems (table), B-4 to B-6 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 112 F-2 DV_HI_LIM parameter, C-7 Fax-on-Demand support, F-1 DV_HI_PRI parameter, C-7 FEATURE_SEL_FEATURES parameter DV_LO_ALM parameter, C-7 (table), C-8 DV_LO_LIM parameter, C-7 FF_GAIN parameter, C-9 DV_LO_PRI parameter, C-7 FF_SCALE parameter, C-9 FF_VAL parameter, C-9 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 113 NV_CYCLE_T, C-15 DV_HI_ALM, C-7 OP_CMD_CXO (table), C-15 DV_HI_LIM, C-7 OUT, C-15 DV_HI_PRI, C-7 OUT_HI_LIM, C-15 DV_LO_ALM, C-7 OUT_LO_LIM, C-16 DV_LO_LIM, C-7 OUT_SCALE (table), C-16 DV_LO_PRI, C-7 PV, C-16 FAULT_STATE, C-8 PV_FTIME, C-16 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 114 Fieldbus (example), 3-2 to 3-3 FIELD_VAL parameter, C-9 fault state, D-4 firmware for FP-3000 mode shedding, D-4 to D-5 field upgradability, 1-4 overview, 1-3 updating, 2-15 to 2-18 purpose and use, 4-1 to 4-2 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 115 3-1 STATUS LED flashes and error input range, setting conditions (table), 2-14 converting 4-20 mA pressure sensor to Limit subfield values for status handling Fieldbus (example), 3-4 (table), 4-10 LIM_NOTIFY parameter, C-12 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 116 PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controlling heating element, 3-11 function block taking temperature readings, 3-7 description, 4-3 mounting FP-3000. See installation. PID control loops, 4-5 Plug and Play. See HotPnP. POST (power-on self test), 2-10 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 117 RCAS_IN parameter, C-17 (table), B-6 RCAS_OUT parameter, C-17 specifications READY LED, 2-12 compliance, E-1 remote cascades, D-3 environment, E-1 RESET parameter, C-17 network, E-1 Reset switch, A-2 SP_HI_LIM parameter, C-20 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 118 F-1 to F-2. See also TRK_VAL parameter, C-22 troubleshooting. troubleshooting, B-1 to B-6 telephone and fax support numbers, F-2 Fieldbus communication problems temperature control with FP-3000, 3-6 to 3-17 overview, B-1 © National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual...
  • Page 119 WRITE_ALM parameter, C-22 resource block configuration WRITE_LOCK parameter, C-22 problems (table), B-6 WRITE_PRI parameter, C-22 UNACKNOWLEDGED alarm parameter, 4-7 XD_SCALE parameter (table), C-23 UPDATE_EVT parameter, C-22 updating firmware for FP-3000, 2-15 to 2-18 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual I-10 © National Instruments Corporation...

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