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OBJECTIVES OF THIS CHAPTER

The student will:
1. Learn FCS configuration items.
2. Define I/O modules for analog and digital points.
3. Learn how to define operator guide messages, annunciator messages, and message print
out.
4. Know the restrictions of common switches (%SW).

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FCS CONFIGURATION
Under the “FCS Configuration”, the user can define set up items specifically for that FCS.
Some definable items are:
Definition Item
· Start condition: Defines the starting conditions the FCS will go through when returning
from a power down condition.
Ø MAN (Initial Cold Start): This resets all of the FCS internal functions, and processing
starts from the first block. Blocks connected to the I/O will be placed in “MAN”
mode, as will Sequence Tables.
Ø AUT (Restart): Completes the function block processing order before the power
failure. Blocks return to the state or mode they were in before the power failure.
Ø TIM: Allows the FCS to use the “Momentary Power Failure Detect” time shown
below when recovering from a power failure. If the power failure is less than the
allotted time, the FCS returns as “AUT” mode, if the time is longer than defined, the
FCS returns as “MAN”.
· Momentary Power Failure Detect: Allows the user to define the maximum length a
detected power failure, this will determine if the FCS will either restart or go through a
cold start. This field only applies if the start condition is “TIM”.
· Digital Filter Coefficient: Used to buffer the input signal and minimize over control
because of process noise.
0 = none, 1 = 0.5, 2 = 0.75, 3 = 0.875. This means a time-constant of 1 sec, 3 sec, and 7
sec.

Scan Transmission Definition Item (For CS3000 "Global Switches" which allows FCS to
FCS flagging across the Vnet)
· Self Station Buffer Size: Define the buffer size to transfer. "0" for no transfer, "32" bytes
for all 256 bits. Or “1024”
· Station definition Type: Default is "0", which does not receive global switches from any
other FCS. If a "1" is defined, then the FCS (or any FCS) whose global switches will be
read by this station are defined.

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Detail Setting Items

· Windup Time: Used in conjunction with an “Initial Cold Start” condition. No control
output functions or sequence tables are executed in a cold start for the time period defined
here.
· SEBOL/User C Time Ratio [%]: Sets the processing executed during FCS idle time.
100% means that SEBOL will be using all of the idle time.
· Repeated Warning Alarm Period: Defines the amount of time a high priority alarm will
re-alarm if its alarm condition is not corrected.
· Alarm Mask Specification for Initial Cold Start: Allows the user to disable process
alarms during an initial cold start.
· Inter-station data link communication period: The time, in seconds, for the transfer of
process data from one FCS to another across the Vnet/VLnet.
· Re-transmission skip times when inter-station err: The number of “Communication
Periods” (see above) that the FCS will wait until it tries to communicate with another
FCS when a transmission error occurs.

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DEFINING I/O NESTS

This defines the I/O modules in a FCS.

Category:
· Control I/O: For 16, single point analog modules (AMN11)
· Multiplexer: For multiplexed input or output signals.
· Relay: For relay input and output modules.
· Contact Terminal: For wiring digital I/O right to the module.
· Contact Connector: For use with a terminal block and connecting the digital I/O to the nest with a cable.
· Serial Communication: For RS232 or RS422 communication.
· General Purpose Communication:
· Fieldbus Communication Module:

Module Nests:
AMN11 Analog I/O module nest.
AMN21 Relay module I/O nest.
AMN31 Terminal type I/O module nest, and multiplexer I/O.
AMN32 Connector type I/O module nest.
AMN33 Communication module nest

Type: The selections available will be different, depending upon the category chosen. For most categories, the
distinction of input or output must be made here.
Installation Position: Displays the “Unit Position” (nest) and slot the IOM Type will be assigned. The unit and
slot will automatically increment as new categories are created.

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DEFINING ANALOG I/O MODULES

Once a “Control I/O” unit has been defined, the user double-clicks on that assignment to
define the module types that will go into that nest.

Some of the definable items are:

· Terminal number: Defines the nest, slot, and terminal number that the user will enter
when defining the input or output point a function block will use.
· Signal Details: Displays the I/O modules definable for an analog nest.
· Signal Conversion: Used with thermocouples, RTD, and potentiometer inputs. In the
case of thermocouples, define the type used.
· Range: Not changeable, based upon the module type define in “Signal Details”.
· User Defined Label: Gives the user the ability to “alias” the input or output point with
the name of the field device. Always started with %% followed by up to 14 characters.
(%%TT505-A).
· Current output modules can be defined as “Dual” for redundant output requirements. This
requires an odd module address and the next even address.

Analog I/O (one point per module, 16 modules per nest).

AAM10 Current / voltage input
AAM11 Current / voltage input (4 to 20ma; 1 to 5 v; 2 wire transmitter).
AAM21 mv; thermocouple; RTD; potentiometer input.
AAM50 Current output (4 to 20ma).
AAM51 Current / voltage output (4 to 20ma; 1 to 5v).
APM11 Pulse input, 0 to 10KHz (2 wire/ 3 wire pulse signal).

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DEFINING DIGITAL I/O MODULES

Double-clicking on a digital module display its definition builder.

Some of the items definable here are:

· P&ID Tag Name: Tag name found on P/ID drawing, used as a comment.
· Tag Name: The digital point can be given a tag name, just like a function block.
· Tag Comment: Comment displayed on the instrument faceplate.
· Switch Position Label: Defines what text will be shown on the faceplate.
· Help Message Number: Help message can be defined for the digital's.

Also definable are the tag mark, security level, and label color when it is selected.

Digital input/output: T = terminal or C = connector

ADM11T(C) Contact input (contact or low voltage input; 16 point module).
ADM12T(C) Contact input (contact or low voltage input; 32 point module).
ADM51T(C) Contact output (general purpose, transistor contact output, 30 VDC, 100ma;
16 point module).
ADM52T(C) Contact output (general purpose, transistor contact output, 30 VDC, 100ma;
32 point module).

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CS1000&3000
CS3000 only
CS1000&3000

CS3000 only

CS1000&3000

Common Switches

Global Switches

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SWITCHES
Communication I/O
This is used with sub system (like a PLC) communications, there are 1000 element numbers
available with a standard FCS, and 4000 with an enhanced CS1000 FCS and CS3000 FCS.
Common Switches
Common switches are flags inside the FCS, and can be used for event signaling to sequence
tables.
· 1000 are available for CS1000.
· 4000 are available for CS3000.
· Switches can be given tag names.
1-200 are reserved for system use. Switches 1-7 are used in the FCS start operation. The
following chart is from the on-line manual and describes the function of the switches.

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ANNUNCIATOR MESSAGE

SIGNAL EVENT DEFINITION

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ANNUNCIATOR MESSAGES AND SIGNAL EVENTS

Annunciator Messages
These messages will display like a system or process alarm in the “System Message Area”.
Annunciator messages must be “triggered” to appear, this can be done with a sequence table
or with its faceplate window.
Some of the items definable here are:
· The message to display.
· Tag name for the annunciator element.
· Text on the instrument faceplate.
Also definable are the tag mark, security level, and label color when it is selected.

Signal Events
Signal events allow a function block (like a sequence table) to notify a SEBOL program of an
event change that would effect the process it is controlling.

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OPERATOR GUIDE MESSAGE

MESSAGE PRINTOUT

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OPERATOR GUIDE MESSAGE AND MESSAGE PRINTOUT

Operator Guide Message
Operator Guide Messages can be used to notify operators of a process occurrence. These can
be triggered by a sequence table, timer, or counter.
· A message can be up to 70 characters in length.
· 100 available per FCS.
· Messages can be triggered by a sequence table, timer, or counter.
· Message color is selectable
· A “Related Screen” can be defined, so, when the message appears an operator can select
the message and go to a pre-defined panel.

Message Printout
A user can define a message that consists of a message and up to 3 data types for pre-defined
tags.
· A message can be up to 80 characters in length.
· 100 available per FCS.
· Messages can be triggered by a sequence table, timer, or counter.
· Messages can be output to a printer or a file.

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FCS BUILDER EXERCISE

FCS Configuration
1. Double click on “FCS0101” in “STUDENT1”, the builders for the field control station
appear.
2. Click on “Configuration”; then click on “StnDef” in the “Opened Folder” portion of
the window. The station definition window appears.
3. Move the pointer to the right most icon above “Definition Item”, and “Show/Hide
Detailed Setting Items” will appear. Click on this icon and a new category will appear.
· NOTE: This icon must be selected on any builder to view or change all of its
configurable items.
4. Click on “Detailed Setting Items”, and change “Interval of Repeated Warning
Alarms” to 300 seconds. Now, save and exit from this builder.
I/O Module Definition
1. Click on “IOM” then hold the right hand mouse button. Click on “Create New” and
“IOM” from the menus that appear. Since FCS0101 is selected, this is where the
configuration will be defined.
2. Leave the “Category” as “AMN11/AMN12 (Control I/O)” and “Type” as “AMN11
(Control I/O), then click on “OK”.
· NOTE: The unit and slot positions are automatically defined as 1.
3. Now, click on “IOM” under FCS0101. You will see an AMN11 module nest defined for
unit 1 and slot 1 (1-1AMN11), this was created by the previous step. Double click on this
module nest.
4. When the IOM Definition window appears, define it as follows:
· Odd addresses 1,3,5 = AAM10, Current input.
· Odd addresses 7,9 = AAM10, Voltage input.
· Even addresses = AAM50, Current output.
· Click on the “Show/Hide Detailed Setting Items” icon and scroll over until “Label”
appears.
· For %Z011107, enter “%%AIN-007” in this field.
· For %Z011108, enter “%%AOT-008”.
· For %Z011109, enter “%%AIN-009”.
5. Save and exit from this builder.

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6. Again, click on “File” at the upper left of the “System View” window, followed by
“Create New” and “IOM” from the menus that appear.
7. This time make the category “AMN31 (Contact Terminal)”,
and type “ADM12T (32-point Terminal-Type Contact Status Input)”, then “OK”.
· NOTE: The unit and slot positions are automatically incremented to unit 2 slot 1.
8. Create another “AMN31 (Contact Terminal)” IOM,
and define it as “ADM52T (32-point Terminal-Type Contact Status Output)”.
· NOTE: The unit and slot positions are automatically defined as unit 2 slot 2.
9. Double click on the digital input module to display its builder. Use the scroll bar to view
the definable items, and then exit
10. Now, double click on the digital output module to display its builder. Use the scroll bar
to view the definable items, and then exit.

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