Function Blocks 
DC Device Control Function Block 
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Properties Group  Parameter  Index #  Parameter Description  Value or Selection 
Feedback 
Delay Time 
(sec) 
3 
Feedback-Fail-Delay:  if during 
this time-period there is no 
feedback from a device 
confirming the control is in the 
Running state, then the block 
enters the FAIL state and Out is 
turned OFF. 
If a device sends feedback during 
this time-period, then this timer is 
reset. 
This parameter is configurable 
from the Operator Interface. 
Range: 0 – 99999 
seconds (default 0) 
Automatic 
Reset 
(Click on Box 
to turn ON) 
0 
if set to AUTO, then the block will 
reset itself after the failure (Fail 
input) turns off.  
If set to MANUAL, a Reset 
(signal input or from the Operator 
Interface station) is required to 
remove the failure condition.  
This parameter is determined 
when the block is configured. 
ON = Automatic Reset 
(box selected) 
OFF = Manual Reset 
(box deselected) 
 
Example 
HFigure 25 shows a Function Block Diagram using a Device Control function block to control a pump to fill 
a tank.  
 
O
O
Tank Level Input
Tank Level SP
Pump Output Control
Reset
Tank Overflow
Pump Overheat Signal
Pump Running Signal
 
 
Figure 25 DC function block example