Metasys Companion Technical Manual 628.

1 Points Section Technical Bulletin - DISCONTINUED Issue Date 1193

Analog Output (AO) Point Software

Introduction
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Theory of Operation

AO Point Definition
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Design Considerations

AO Point Screen and Parameters

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Group Parameters

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Introduction
An Analog Output (AO) point is a software representation of an analog device used for position control. AO points allow you to command analog devices such as dampers and valves and to change setpoints in controllers.

Theory of Operation

Figure 1 represents the general operation of an AO point. The blocks represent functions performed by the software. Each major block (software function) is explained in detail after this figure.
Features Acting on AO: - Control Logic - Global Data Sharing - Signal Select - Auto Shutdown

Operator Override or Adjust Command

Range Limit Analysis

AO

Override Command

Output Processing

Hardware Interface Features Using AO Status or Value: - Control Logic - Global Data Sharing - Signal Select - Reports - Trend - Color Graphics

Position Command to Point (voltage, current, pressure, or setpoint)

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Figure 1: AO Point General Model

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Features Acting on AO Points

The following features provide input information for AO points. For detailed information on feature software, refer to the Features tab later in this manual. Control Logic can command an AO point based on a logic formula. Global Data Sharing can control the current value of up to 16 AO points based on the master AO point value. Signal Select can command the AO based on the results of average, high, and low calculations performed on a group of analog point values.

Range Limit Analysis

Range Limit analysis compares the AO point value to predefined high and low saturation limits. The results of this analysis can be one of the states shown in Table 1. Table 1: Limit Analysis Conditions
Result of Analysis
Normal Abnormal

AO Point Condition
In normal state Either the high or low range limit (saturation value) has been reached

Override Command

You can use the Override command to change the value of the AO point to a specific setting, such as changing a valve to a position of 100%. An Override command forces Companion to override the value calculated by the ASC and substitutes a value you define. You might also decide to override an AO point if there is faulty hardware, or if you want to simulate a field condition. Override commands are always processed immediately. The commanded value becomes the new value, taking priority over the field condition. While in an overridden state, change-of-state reporting continues to receive the overridden state. Overridden points are indicated with an O preceding the point in the Point Summary and Group Summary screens. There is also an Overridden Points Summary screen where all overridden points are displayed. Note: An override to an LCP ADF is considered an adjust command.

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Adjust Command

You can use an adjust command on AO points that are mapped to ADF and ADI points in the ASC. An adjust command permanently alters the ASCs point configuration. Youll find information on using the Group Summary to command points in the Commanding Points section of the Metasys Companion Users Manual. The following features can use AO point values or status information. For detailed information on feature software, refer to the Features tab later in this manual. Control Logic can use the status of an AO point as input for a logic formula. Global Data Sharing can use the value or status of a master AO point to control the value of up to 16 other slave AO points. Signal Select can use the AO points current value and perform average, high, and low calculations on the values of the analog points in a Signal Select process. The results of these calculations are sent as commands to specified analog points. Reports can send formatted output to a printer for:
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Features Using AO Status or Value

point summaries reflecting AO point information group summaries reflecting groups containing AO point information

Trend can record the AO point value at specified sample intervals. Color Graphics allows you to monitor and command AO points using dynamic facility drawings. In the drawings, the point data updates every five seconds.
Output Processing

Processing in the ASC converts the AO software point commanded values, such as 100%, to an appropriate voltage, current, or pressure for the field device. AO points map to an ASC. Mapping means that the field device is wired to a specific module, and the AO software is defined for that same module and physical location.

Hardware Interface

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Point Display Format

You can tell which feature is acting on a point by using the Point or Group Summary screens. These screens display point information as shown in Figure 2. Table 2 defines the fields.
Alarm Status Point Status Point Number Point Name Value Engineering Units Analog Status

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Figure 2: Point Summary Fields Table 2: Point Display Format Fields

Field
Alarm Status Point Status *

Definition
Point is in an abnormal state. X Point is offline or unreliable. O Point is in an override condition from Companion.

Point Number Point Name Value Engineering Units Analog Status

3-digit point number 16-character point name Ranged analog value 4 characters, defined by user LS HS OR Low Saturation High Saturation Over-Range

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AO Point Definition
Figure 3 shows the procedure for engineering AO points.
Identify: - all AO points mapped into the Companion data base - ASC N2 Bus Address - Field Device Type - AO point number in ASC - engineering units - number of decimal places

Determine if any of the AO points require monitoring. Refer to Alarm Management Technical Bulletin, under the Features tab, later in this manual.

Use the Point Add screen to define each AO point.

Determine appropriate groups for each point.

Use the Group Modify/Add/Delete screen to define groups.

Determine if any AO points need to be trended. Refer to Trend Technical Bulletin, under the Features tab, later in this manual.

Determine if any AO points are involved with any other features (i.e., Global Data Sharing, Signal Select). Refer to the Features tab, later in this manual.

If desired, add AO points to dynamic facility drawings using the Companion Color Graphics software. Refer to the Color Graphics Technical Bulletin later in this manual.

Figure 3: AO Point Engineering Procedure

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Design Considerations

As you engineer AO points, keep these considerations in mind:

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Point definition requires a System password. If you specify an ADF or ADI as the Network Point Type, make sure it is a Read/Write point and not a Read Only point. The Data Base Generation Guide, later in this manual, includes point mapping tables that tell you which ADF and ADI points are Read/Write and which are Read Only. You may define up to 60 groups, and AO points may belong to one or more groups. Points should be grouped so that various users have group summaries matching their needs.

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AO Point Screen and Parameters

The AO Point Add screen, used to define AO points, is shown in Figure 4. The parameters for this screen are defined in Table 3. Note: If you specify an ADF or ADI point as the Network Point Type, make sure it is a Read/Write point and not a Read Only point. Youll find tables that specify which ADF and ADI points are Read/Write and which are Read Only in the Data Base Generation Guide, later in this manual.

Operator Name: S. Johnson Mon Nov 01, 1993 14:00Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 4: AO Point Add Screen

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Table 3: AO Point Definition Parameters

Field Type
Field
Point Name Network Address Point Type

Description
Describes the points location and/or function. Describes the ASCs location on the N2 Bus. Indicates the physical point hardware on which the point software will operate. Indicates the physical location of the point on the ASC. Designates the units to be displayed with this point in point and group summaries. Sets the number of decimal places for display. Sets the low range for operator commands. Sets the high range for operator commands.

Options/ Range
16 characters 1 to 255 (For LTD, 1 to 16) AO, AI, ADF, ADI, BD 1 to 256

Required?
Yes Yes

Default
N.A. 0

Numeric

AlphaNumeric
X

Multiple Choice

Yes

AO

Point Address Engineering Units

Yes

4 characters

No

Deg

Decimal Position Low Range Limit High Range Limit

0 to 3 -999999 to 9999999 -999999 to 9999999 Must be greater than the low range limit None, Status, Critical

Yes Yes

1 0.0

X X

Yes

100.0

Priority

Sets the priority for change-of-state alarms.

Yes

None

To find out the number of AO points that can be defined per controller point and type, refer to the Data Base Generation Guide, later in this manual.

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Group Parameters

AO points can be defined to be part of a group. A group is a method of displaying related point information conveniently. For instance, an operator may want to see the position of all valves displayed in the same group. Group Summary is the only Companion screen that will refresh and display new point information automatically. The Group Modify/Add/Delete screen, used to define groups, is shown in Figure 5. The parameters for this screen are defined in Table 4. Operator Name: S. Johnson Mon Nov 01, 1993 14:00Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 5: Group Modify/Add/Delete Screen

Table 4: Group Definition Parameters

Field
Group Name Point (24 possible fields)

Description
Describes the points location and/or function. Identifies, by number, a point to include in the group.

Options/ Range
16 characters All valid point numbers

Required?
Yes

Default
N.A.

Numeric

Field Type AlphaNumeric

X

Multiple Choice

No

N.A.

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Notes

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