
I-E67-TB82FF-2A February 13, 2002
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Sensor
Field Device
Transducer Block
Resource
Block
Fieldbus
Channel Values
Block Parameters
AI Block
Out
Algorithm
Acyclic Data
Cyclic Data
Channel
Figure 30 – FBAP Interaction Diagram
Function blocks contain Fieldbus Foundation-defined
parameters that have been defined by the
specifications governing this communications
technology. In addition to these parameters,
manufacturer-specific parameters are commonly
found in most FF devices. The TB82EC FF
Transmitter contains several manufacturer-specific
parameters in the Transducer Block; however, the
Resource and Analog Input Blocks are standard FF
blocks.
As also required by the Fieldbus Foundation
specifications, the Device Blocks have to satisfy
certain defined operating modes. Each block supports
the operating modes as described in the table below.
BlocksOperational
Mode
Resource Transducer Analog
Input
Manual (MAN) N/A N/A YES
Automatic
(AUTO)
YES YES YES
Out of Service
(OOS)
YES YES YES
The following tables and diagrams contain information
regarding block parameters and the structure of these
parameters within the block. To assist in the
interpretation of this information, the following list of
column definitions is provided.
• Index (IDX) – Defines the number corresponding
to the sequence of the parameter relative to the
beginning of the corresponding block in the
object dictionary
Object Dictionary indices at which the blocks
start:
Resource Block – 259
Analog Input 1 – 350
Analog Input 2 – 390
Transducer Block – 430
• Name – Lists the mnemonic character
designation for the parameter.
• Description – Provides a short text description of
the block parameter.
• Bytes – Lists the memory size of the block
parameter.
• Store (ST) – Defines the type of variable for the
block parameter. ‘S’ represents a Static variable
that is typically a device parameter such as the
type of temperature sensor or variable
linearization function. This variable can only be
written during an acyclic process and if the AR is
Read/Write. Writing to a static parameter
changes the static revision of the counter
ST_REV. ‘N’ represents a Non-volatile variable.
Non-volatile parameters are stored internally in
the device. This variable is periodically stored to
ensure the fixed life of the memory is not
shortened. NV_CYCLE_T sets the writing
interval. This parameter cannot be changed. ‘D’
represents a Dynamic variable. The value for
this variable is calculated by the block and can be
read by another block.
• Access Rights (AR) – Defines the access rights
of the block parameter. ‘R’ represents a
parameter that only has Read access. ‘R/W’
represents a parameter that has Read and Write
access.
• Default – Lists the default setting for the listed
block parameter during initial start up or when a
Cold Start is initiated.
• Valid Range – Lists the valid range of selections
for the listed block parameter.
• Note – Identifies additional information for the
listed block parameter that is available at the end
of the block object tables.
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