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5.13 Simulation Function
The product has a function to simulate the input of the function block as if the data is received
from the transducer block. This function makes it possible to test the function block and alarm-
processing system on the downstream side.
To prevent this function from being mistakenly activated while running, a simulation switch is
implementedasa“key”ontheamplier.Ifthisswitch(SW1-1)ismovedtotheONside,the
simulationisenabled.(SeeFigure13.1.)IfSIM_ENABLE_MSGofthemaintenancetransducer
block(index2922)andREMOTELOOPTESTSWITCHarewritteninordertodothesamething
from remote, it activates the same operation as when the above switch is turned ON. However,
thevalueofthisparameterislostwhenthepoweristurnedo.Analarmoccursfromthe
resource block in a state where a simulation is possible. After use, swiftly prohibit simulation.
Thisfunctioncanbeconguredwiththefollowingparameters.
AIFB
Menu path
Display --
F
OUNDATION
Fieldbus
Diagnostic►AI1*►DeviceDiagnostics►Service►(seebelow)
*For AXG, one from Al1 to Al4, and for AXW, one from AI1 to AI3.
Block
Name
Relative
Index
Parameter
Description
Display F
OUNDATION Fieldbus
AI1 - AI4
(AXG)
AI1 - AI3
(AXW)
9
-- Simulation Enable In the communication access
of F
OUNDATION Fieldbus, the
communication access is set with the
procedures of the interactive operation
guide called DD Method.
-- Simulation Disable
DIFB
Menu path
Display --
F
OUNDATION
Fieldbus
Diagnostic►DI1*►DeviceDiagnostics►Service►(seebelow)
*One from DI1 to DI3.
Block
Name
Relative
Index
Parameter
Description
Display F
OUNDATION Fieldbus
DI1 - DI3 9
-- Simulate Status Speciesthedatastatustosimulate.
-- Simulate Value Speciesthedatavaluetosimulate.
-- Transducer Status
Displays the data status from the
transducer block. Unable to change.
-- Transducer Value
Displays the data value from the
transducer block. Unable to change.
-- Simulate En/Disable
Controls the simulation function of this
block.
1:Simulationprohibited(standard
state)
2: Simulation starts
If“2”issettoSimulateEn/Disable,therelevantfunctionblockstartsusingthesimulationvalue
which is set to this parameter instead of the data from the transducer block. It can be used
for propagation of the status to the subsequent block, occurrence of the process alarm, and
operation test of the subsequent block.