Levelflex M FMP40 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix
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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.
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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
has BAD status.
– configuration error