Manual
Chapter 5
Publication
17716.4.5 - January 1997
Configuring the Loops
This chapter shows you how to configure the PID loops of the
1771-TCM module. This includes:
• changing default loop names
• configuration selections
• thermocouple break detection
• thermal integrity detection
• alarm dead band
• fine-tuning the loops
• bringing up the Loop Configuration screen
• entering configuration values
• downloading configuration values
• uploading configuration values
• using one loop to configure another
To change default loop names:
1. At the Module List screen, select the module for which you want
to generate the loop list.
As you select a module on the Project screen, the loop list for that
specific module is displayed.
2. Select a loop.
3. From the L
oop pull-down menu, select Name.
The Loop-Name dialog box appears.
4. Enter a symbolic name for the loop.
5. Select OK.
You see the loop list for the module.
Changing Default Loop
Names