Function Blocks 
ROC Rate of Change Function Block 
324    HC900 Hybrid Control Designer Function Block Reference Guide  Revision 11 
  2/07 
Example 
HFigure 86 illustrates various responses for the Rate Of Change Function Block. You can also use the ROC 
block to alarm if Rate exceeds the Preset Setpoint Limit. 
 
HI rate SP (INC)
HI RC = ON
HI rate SP (INC)
HI RC = OFF
HI rate SP (DEC)
HI RC = ON
HI rate SP (DEC)
HI RC = OFF
LO rate SP (INC)
LO RC = OFF
LO rate SP (INC)
LO RC = ON
LO rate SP (DEC)
LO RC = OFF
LO rate SP (DEC)
LO RC = ON
High Rate SP (INC ) LOW Rate SP (INC)
HI rate SP (INC)
HI RC = OFF
HI rate SP (DEC)
High/Low Rate SP (Both)
LO rate SP (DEC)
High Rate SP (DEC ) LOW Rate SP (DEC)
LO rate SP (INC)
LO RC = OFF
HI rate SP (INC)
HI RC = OFF
HI rate SP (DEC)
LO rate SP (DEC)
LO rate SP (INC)
LO RC = ON
 
 
Figure 86  ROC function block responses 
 
Place in Alarm group for
Alarm detection/annunciation
Place in Overview Display
 group to view rate
Signal Tags
 
 
Figure 87  ROC function block example