Technical information

Deltabar M PMD55
Endress+Hauser 13
Function blocks
Block Content Number
of blocks
Execution time Functionality
Resource Block The Resource Block contains all the data that
uniquely identify the device. It is an electronic
version of a nameplate of the device.
1 enhanced
Analog Input
Block 1
Analog Input
Block 2
The AI Block receives the measuring data from the
Sensor Block, (selectable via a channel number) and
makes the data available to other function blocks at
its output. Enhancement: digital outputs for process
alarms, fail safe mode.
2 25 ms enhanced
Digital Input
Block
This block contains the discrete data of the Diagnose
Block (selectable via a channel number 10 to 15) and
provides them for other blocks at the output.
140 ms standard
Digital Output
Block
This block converts the discrete input and thus
initiates an action (selectable via a channel number)
in the DP Flow Block or in the im TRD1 Block.
Channel 20 resets the counter for max. pressure
transgressions value and Channel 21 resets the
Totalizer.
120 ms standard
PID Block The PID Block serves as a proportional-integral-
derivative controller and is used almost universally
for closed-loop-control in the field including cascade
and feedforward. Input IN can be indicated on the
display. The selection is performed in the Display
Block (DISPLAY_MAIN_LINE_CONTENT).
140 ms standard
Arithmetic
Block
This block is designed to permit simple use of popular
measurement math functions. The user does not have
to know how to write equations. The math algorithm
is selected by name, chosen by the user for the
function to be performed.
135 ms standard
Input Selector
Block
The Input Selector Block facilitates the selection of up
to four inputs and generates an output based on the
configured action. This block normally receives its
inputs from AI Blocks. The block performs maximum,
minimum, average and ‘first good’ signal selection.
Inputs IN1 to IN4 can be indicated on the display.
The selection is performed in the Display Block
(DISPLAY_MAIN_LINE_1_CONTENT).
130 ms standard
Signal
Characterizer
Block
The Signal Characterizer Block has two sections,
each with an output that is a non-linear function of
the respective input. The non-linear function is
generated by a single look-up table with 21 arbitrary
x-y pairs.
140 ms standard
Integrator
Block
The Integrator Block integrates a variable as a
function of the time or accumulates the counts from a
Pulse Input Block. The block may be used as a
totalizer that counts up until reset or as a batch
totalizer that has a setpoint, where the integrated or
accumulated value is compared to pre-trip and trip
settings, generating a binary signal when the setpoint
is reached.
135 ms standard
Additional function block information:
Instantiate Function Block YES
Number of instantiate blocks 14