User`s guide

Control Strategy Configuration
How to Configure Function Block Parameters
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Function block identification
Each block has a type identification label of up to
five characters assigned. The label is an
abbreviation for the operation or algorithm that block
performs and indicates the block number assigned.
The figure shown is an AI (Analog Input) block.
Identification
label
Function block address - input/output blocks
Addresses identify physical connection points for
field wiring to I/O modules. Assign a unique address
to each I/O block.
Enter the addresses in the appropriate fields in the
dialog box.
See the UMC800 controller file for the physical
location of modules and channels.
[Refer to Before You Start (page 87).]
• Module Address - The first two numbers in the
block address. i.e. module 05
• Channel Address - The last two numbers in the
block address. i.e. channel 02
Block
Address
Function block tag names
Some blocks have unique user-assigned Tag names
consisting of up to eight characters. They are used
to identify the block for operator displays. Note that
tag names are automatically displayed in capital
letters
They are used specifically for the following Function
Blocks:
• PID
• ON/OFF
• Carbon Potential
• 3 Position Step
• Setpoint Programmer
• Setpoint Scheduler
• Auto/Manual Bias
• Hand/Off/Auto Switches
• Device Control
When configuring displays you will be able to
select from a list of tag name groups that you
have assigned. (See Configure Tag Order.)
Function Block
Tag Name