11. Appendix B 
11.1. Standard Function Block Parameters 
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Remarks 
 
 
PV 
 
Classification 
Record 
Description 
Represents either the primary analog value for use in 
executing the function, or a process value associated with 
it. It may also be calculated from the READBACK value of 
an Analog Output block.  
FF Data Type 
DS-65 
Range 
 
Usage 
C/Process Variable 
Length 
5 
Valid Views 
VIEW_1, VIEW_3 
Storage 
Dynamic 
Remarks 
Read Only 
The data type consists of the value and status of floating 
point parameters that are Inputs or Outputs. It uses the 
following two elements.  
    1 Status 
    2 Value 
 
 
PV_D 
 
Classification 
Record 
Description 
Represents either the primary discrete value for use in 
executing the function, or a process value associated with 
it. It may also be calculated from the READBACK_D value 
of a Discrete Output block.  
FF Data Type 
DS-66 
Range 
 
Usage 
C/Process Variable