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Parameter list 
 
Table 20: PID block parameters 
Parameter  Description 
ST_REV   The revision level of the static data associated with the function 
block. The revision value is incremented each time a static 
parameter value in the block is changed.  
TAG_DESC   The user description of the application of the block.  
STRATEGY   Used to identify grouping of blocks. This data is not checked or 
processed by the block.  
ALERT_KEY   The identification number of the plant unit. This information may be 
used in the host for sorting alarms, etc.  
MODE_BLK   The actual, target, permitted, and normal modes of the block. 
Target: The mode to “go to”  
Actual: The mode the “block is currently in”  
Permitted: Allowed modes that target may take on  
Normal: Most common mode for target  
BLOCK_ERR   This parameter reflects the error status associated with the 
hardware or software components associated with a block. It is a bit 
string so that multiple errors may be shown.  
PV   The process variable used in block execution.  
SP   It is the target block setpoint value. It is the result of setpoint limiting 
and setpoint rate of change limiting.  
OUT   The block input value and status.  
PV_SCALE   The high and low scale values, engineering units code, and number 
of digits to the right of the decimal point associated with PV.  
OUT_SCALE   The high and low scale values, engineering units code, and number 
of digits to the right of the decimal point associated with OUT.  
GRANT_DENY   Options for controlling access of host computers and local control 
panels to operating, tuning, and alarm parameters of the block. Not 
used by the device.  
CONTROL_OPTS   Specify control strategy options. The supported control options for 
the PID block are Track enable, Track in Manual, SP-PV Track in 
MAN, SP-PV Track in LO or IMAN, Use PV for BKCAL_OUT, Direct 
Acting, SP Track retain, SP-PV Track Out, Restrict SP to limits in 
CAS and RCAS, No output limits in MAN. 
STATUS_OPTS   It helps to select options for status handling and processing. The 
supported status option for the PID block is Target to Manual if Bad 
IN. IFS if Bad IN, IFS if Bad CAS_IN, Use Uncertain as Good, 
Target to next permitted mode if Bad CAS_IN, Target to MAN if Bad 
TRK_IN_D and IFS if Bad TRK_IN_D. 
IN   The connection for the PV input from another block.  
PV_FTIME   The time constant of the first-order PV filter. It is the time required 
for a 63 percent change in the IN value.