Function Blocks 
PID Function Block 
Revision 11    HC900 Hybrid Control Designer Function Block Reference Guide  271 
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ATTENTION 
1.  When a request to change from Auto to manual is received and: 
−  the request comes from the operator Interface, the request is ignored. 
−  the request comes from the Mode Switch (MDSW) function block, the request is retained 
and when leaving the Initialization Mode or Local Override Mode the loop will go to 
manual. 
2.  BCO output is provided for applications where the block is used as a cascade secondary.  
BCI input is provided for applications where the block is used as a cascade primary. When 
the BCO output of a secondary loop is connected to the BCI input of a primary loop, 
bumpless transfer is achieved when the secondary is switched into remote setpoint (i.e., 
cascade) mode. In addition, the primary loop is prevented from reset windup when the 
secondary is de-coupled from the process. The secondary is de-coupled from the process 
when it is in local setpoint mode or manual output mode or has reached a setpoint or 
output limit or is integral limiting because of its BCI input. For example, see 
HFigure 73. 
 
Block properties 
Double click on the function block to access the function block properties dialog box. 
Dialog box structure 
The PID properties dialog box is divided into 7 tab cards 
GENERAL 
START/RESTART 
RSP 
RANGE/LIMIT 
TUNING 
ACCUTUNE III 
ALARMS
 
Click on the tab to access the properties for that tab.