CENTUM VP FCS CONFIGURATION BUILDER LESSON 3

OBJECTIVE OF THIS LESSON

In this lesson you will be learning how to:

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. Identify the restrictions of common switches (%SW).

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FCS Constants

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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 and Sequence Tables in
“AUT” mode.
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 of 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.

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.
• 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.

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. 0-100 seconds.
• 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.
• Re-transmission skip times when Inter-station Error: 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 Node Interface Unit (NIU).

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DEFINING NODE INTERFACE UNITS (NIU)

This defines the Node Interface Unit in a FCS. Node interface units are where I/O modules are mounted in
a FCS. The nodes and I/O modules must be defined in the FCS builder so that the I/O address can be
defined in the software

Node Types:
• Local: ESB Bus. This is the 128 Mbps bus with a maximum length of 10 meters (33 ft). Only 10 nodes
in the Vnet I/P FCS can be defined as local
• Remote: RIO Bus. This is the 10 Mbps bus with a length of 185 meters (600 ft) that can be extended
up to 2 km (1.25 mi) using fiber optics and bus repeaters.

Module Units:

AFV10D – Local dual power supply

AFV10S – Local single power supply
ANB10D – Remote dual power supply
ANB10S – Remote single power supply

Nodes: Node number 1 – 10 for FIO in the Vnet FFCS; 1-15 for the Vnet I/P FCS. The FCS is always
considered as node #1.
Remote Node: (if remote node otherwise grayed out)
Master NIU and address
Address of Left-Hand Side EB501
Address of Right-Hand Side of EB501
Power Supply Unit: Dual, 80W or 40W or 24VDC
Component Number: Capital Equipment ID, optional
Node Comment: Comment, optional

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Output in a lump:
Data is sent with completion of scan time

Output immediately:
Data is sent right after calculation is done

Creating a new Input / Output Module (IOM)

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DEFINING I/O MODULES

When a node is selected then the I/O modules can be defined. Using the right-hand mouse button allows
the user to assign the desired modules into the pre-defined slots.
The category (such as: analog, digital, or communication), type (such as analog: input, output or HART)
and slot (plus redundant module) are setup on this window.

Some Examples of:

Analog I/O

AAB841 8 input / 8 output, non-isolated, 1-5V in and 4-20mA out. (6 maximum per Node Unit)
AAI135 8 inputs, isolated, 4-20 mA. (6 maximum per Node Unit if mixed with other AI/O cards)
AAI141 16 inputs, non-isolated, 4-20 mA. (6 maximum per Node Unit)
AAI835 4 inputs / 4 outputs, isolated, 4-20mA. (6 maximum per Node Unit if mixed with other AI/O
cards)
AAI841 8 input / 8 output non-isolated, 4-20 mA. (6 maximum per Node Unit)
AAP135 8 channels, isolated Pulse input module (0-10 KHZ). (6 maximum per Node Unit)
AAR145 12 channels, isolated, RTD or POT, uses “KS” cable.
AAT141 16 channels, isolated, TC or mV.
AAT145 16 channels, isolated, TC or mV, uses “KS” cable.
AAT181 12 channels, isolated, RTD or POT.
AAV141 16 inputs, non-isolated, 1-5 V.
AAV142 16 inputs, non-isolated, -10 to +10V.
AAV542 16 outputs, non-isolated, –10 to 10V.

Digital Input/Output:

ADV141 16 contact inputs, 100-120 VAC, isolated, 4.7 mA.

ADV142 16 contact inputs, 220-240 VAC, isolated, 6.2 mA/ch.
ADV151 32 contact inputs, 24VDC, isolated, 4.1 mA. (supports IRIG-B time synchronization, SB311
also)
ADV157 32 contact inputs, 24VDC, isolated, 4.1 mA, pressure clamp terminal.
ADV161 64 contact inputs, 24VDC, 2.5 mA.
ADV159 32 channels, digital input module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST3.
ADV169 64 channels, digital input module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST6.
ADR541 16 channels, Relay output, 24-110 VDC, or 100-240VAC.
ADV551 32 contact outputs, 24VDC, isolated, 100 mA.
ADV557 32 contact outputs, 24VDC, isolated, 100 mA, pressure clamp terminal.
ADV559 32 channels, digital output module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST4.
ADV561 64 contact outputs, 24VDC, 100 mA.
ADV569 64 channels, digital output module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST6.
ADV859 16 inputs / 16 outputs, digital I/O module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST2.
ADV869 32 inputs / 32 outputs, digital I/O module, compatible w/ CENTUM–XL ST5.

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Definition of Analog Input and Outputs

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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 unit.

Some of the definable items are:

• Terminal Number: Defines the unit, slot, and terminal number that the user will enter when defining
the input or output point a function block will use.
• Signal: Displays the I/O modules definable for an analog unit.
• 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”.
• 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).

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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:

• Signal: DI input or DO output,
• Mode: Status input or SOE (Sequence of Events)
• 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.

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

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Defining Common and 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 CS3000 FCS.

Common Switches
Common switches are flags inside the FCS, and can be used for event signaling to sequence tables.
• 4000 are available for CS3000.
• Switches can be given tag names.
1-400 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.

Start Operation Identification Switch

Start Conditions Start

Operation n=1 n=2 n=3 n=4 n=5 n=6 n=7
CPU Start OFF
Power failure Regardless of start
(MAN specified) Initial cold ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF conditions
start specified, it is ON
Prolonged power failure
if a power failure
(TIM specified)
time elapsed is
Momentary power failure shorter than
(TIM specified) OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF momentary power
failure and OFF if
Power failure Restart OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF longer.
(AUT specified)

This is how these common switches are used:

• %SW0001 to %SW0003 is for start operation identification.
• %SW0004 to %SW0006 is for sequence table execution start step
identification.
• %SW0007 is for power failure time identification.
• %SW0003 and %SW0006 are reserved for future use.

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Defining Operator Guidance and Annunciators.

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ANNUNCIATOR AND OPERATOR GUIDE MESSAGES

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.
• 1000 are available per FCS.

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.

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.
• 500 available per FCS.
• Messages can be triggered by a sequence table, timer, or counter.
• Message color is selectable
• A “Related Window” can be defined, so, when the message appears an operator can select the
message and go to a pre-defined panel.

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FCS BUILDER EXERCISE

In this exercise you will define details in your project FCS and create I/O that will be used later in this
manual.
Be aware that the amount of “step by step” direction will gradually decrease as you progress
through these exercises.

FCS Configuration
1. Double click on “FCS0101” in “STUDENTV” and the builders for the field control station appear.
2. Click on “Configuration”, and then double-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 “Scan Transmission”, and “Show/Hide detailed
setting items” will appear at the bottom left corner of this builder window. Click on this icon and a
new category will appear.
• NOTE: The “Show/Hide detailed setting items” icon must be selected on any builder to view or
change all of its configurable items.
4. Click on “Detailed Setting”, and change “Interval of Repeated Warning Alarms” to 300 seconds.
Now, save and exit from this builder.

I/O Module Definition

1. Right click on “IOM” select “Create New” and then pick “Node” from the menus that appear. Since
FCS0101 is selected, this is where the configuration will be defined.
• NOTE: The Node is automatically defined as 1.
2. Click “Power Supply Unit” radio buttons for “Dual-Redundant Power Supply” and “80W”.
3. Right click on “NODE1” select “Create New” and then pick “IOM” (repeat for the next four I/O
modules)
• Module 1 is Category “Analog Input/Output (HART Compliant)”
Type “AAI841-H (8 Channel Current Input 8 Channel Current Output HART Compliant)”
• Module 2 is Category “Status Input”
Type “ADV151-E (32-Channel SOE status input module”
• Module 3 is Category “Status Output”
Type “ADV551-P (32-Channel Status Output)”
• Module 4 is Category “Fieldbus Communications”
Type “ALF111 (Foundation Fieldbus (FF-H1) Communication)”
• Double click on AAI841-H then the “Show/Hide detailed setting items” icon and scroll over until
“Label” column header appears.
• For %Z011101, enter “%%AIN-001” in this field.
• For %Z011102, enter “%%AIN-002” in this field.
• For %Z011109, enter “%%AOT-009” in this field.
4. Save and exit from this builder.

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