Function Blocks
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2.6 ALM Function Block,
continued
Example
Figure 2-5 Example 1, shows an ALM function block being used for Band Deviation Alarm - A control
loop process variable is compared to the loops working setpoint. A variable is used as the setpoint value to
allow periodic changes. (RSP enabled). The Output contains a tag identification that will be used to identify
the alarm state.
Example 2 shows an ALM function block being used to alarm on PV>SP.
EXAMPLE 1
EXAMPLE 2
Figure 2-5 ALM Function Block Example
CV + RSP Value
CV - RSP Value
PV
Accessed using Variable Edit Screen
Alarm State
H
steresis
RSP Value
PV