Appendix Levelflex M FMP40 FOUNDATION Fieldbus
122 Endress+Hauser
11.8.9 Simulation
The SIMULATE parameter allows the Sensor block output value to be simulated, provided
simulation has also been enabled at the device DIP switch. The simulation must be enabled, a value
and/or status entered and the block must be in AUTO mode. During simulation the Sensor output
value is substituted by the simulated value.
A simulation is also possible by switching MODE_BLK to "MAN" and entering a value for OUT.
11.9 Checklist for commissioning
The following checklist refers to the configuration via the NI-Fieldbus configurator. In general, the
operation is rather similar for other network design tools.
1. Configure the network and integrate the device.
– Identify the device by means of the device ID and serial number.
– If appropriate, assign a new PD_TAG.
2. Configure the resource block.
– Check the position of the hardware switch in WRITE_LOCK
– If "locked" is displayed, change the position of the DIP-switch.
– If appropriate, change the block tag (right-hand click on tree).
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Out-of-Service.
– Reset the device to factory values by using the function RESTART => Defaults
(this function may also be available with a right-hand click on the device name)
– If appropriate, assign a tag description (TAG_DESC).
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Auto.
3. Configure the Sensor block.
– If appropriate, change the block tag (right-hand click on tree).
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Out-of-Service.
– If appropriate, assign a tag description (TAG_DESC)
– Configure the device as described in → ä 54.
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Auto.
4. Configure the analog input block.
– If appropriate, change the block tag (right-hand click on tree).
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Out-of-Service.
– If appropriate, assign a tag description (TAG_DESC).
– Set Channel to measured value or distance.
– Set L_TYPE to "DIRECT" if the OUT value is to be in technical units e.g. ft to "INDIRECT"
if the OUT value is to be scaled.
– Set the desired output damping in PV_TIME.
– If appropriate, set the advisory and critical alarms.
– Set MODE_BLK_TARGET to Auto.
5. Link the function blocks in the function block editor.
6. Download the configuration (menu configure).
7. If appropriate, check the configuration by using the SIMULATE function.
Parameter Description
SIMULATE Enables, sets and displays a simulated value, options:
–enable/disable
– simulated value
–output value
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