Function Parameter Index Reference
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5.6 ALM Function Block
Description
The ALM label stands for the Analog Alarm function. This block is part of the Alarms/Monitor category.
It looks like this graphically on the Control Builder.
Dynamic Parameters:
Table 5-7 ALM Dynamic Parameters
Parameter Index Type Use R/W Description
status 0 REAL C R block status (see section 5.2 for code list)
ack 1 BOOL C R/W ON acknowledges the alarm
OUT 2 BOOL O R output
PV 3 REAL I R Process variable
CV 4 REAL I R Compare value
RSP 5 REAL I R Remote setpoint
DISABLE 6 BOOL I R ON disables alarm action
Static Configuration Parameters:
Table 5-8 ALM Static Configuration Parameters
Parameter Index Type Description
lsp 0 REAL local setpoint in eu {-99999.9 to 99999.9}
rem_mode 1 BOOL ON selects RSP