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Appendix D: Function Blocks
November 2014
Function Blocks
When the converted input value is below the limit specified by the LOW_CUT parameter,
and the Low Cutoff I/O option (IO_OPTS) is enabled (True), a value of zero is used for the
converted value (PV). This option is useful to eliminate false readings when the differential
temperature measurement is close to zero, and it may also be useful with zero-based
measurement devices such as flowmeters.
Note
Low Cutoff is the only I/O option supported by the MAI block. Set the I/O option in Manual or
Out of Service mode only.
Block errors
Tab le lists conditions reported in the BLOCK_ERR parameter. Conditions in bold are inactive for
the MAI block and are given for reference.
Modes
The MAI Function Block supports three modes of operation as defined by the MODE_BLK
parameter.
Manual (Man)
The block output (OUT) may be set manually.
Table D-5. BLOCK_ERR Conditions
Number Name and description
0 Other
1 Block Configuration Error: the selected channel carries a measurement that is incompatible
with the engineering units selected in XD_SCALE, the L_TYPE parameter is not configured,
or WRITE_CHECK = zero.
2 Link Configuration Error
3 Simulate Active: Simulation is enabled and the block is using a simulated value in its
execution.
4 Local Override
5 Device Fault State Set
6 Device Needs Maintenance Soon
7 Input Failure/Process Variable has Bad Status: The hardware is bad, or a bad status is being
simulated.
8 Output Failure: The output is bad based primarily upon a bad input.
9 Memory Failure
10 Lost Static Data
11 Lost NV Data
12 Readback Check Failed
13 Device Needs Maintenance Now
14 Power Up
15 Out of Service: The actual mode is out of service.
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