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GEI-100840
HMI DCS Objects and Faceplates

for Grayscale Screens
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Acronyms and Abbreviations

BOP Balance of Plant
DCS Distributed Control System
HMI Human-machine Interface

HRSG Heat Recovery Steam Generator
MA Manual-Auto
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PID Proportional, Integral, and Derivative
SFC Sequential Function Chart
SOV Solenoid Operated Valve
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Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................6
2 Get Started ..................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Screen Arrangement ................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Create Linked Objects .............................................................................................................................9
3 Analog Indicators ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Horizontal Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Vertical Bar Graphs ............................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Horizontal and Vertical Display Configuration............................................................................................ 19
3.4 Dual / Median / Quad Select ................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 Pie Charts............................................................................................................................................ 30
4 Device Control Graphical Objects .................................................................................................................. 31
4.1 Common Features ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.2 SmartObject Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 31
5 Control Faceplates ...................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Permit Faceplate ................................................................................................................................... 35
6 Control Valve Objects and Faceplates ............................................................................................................. 38
6.1 SmartObject Configuration of Control Valve Objects ................................................................................... 39
6.2 Control Valve Support Displays ............................................................................................................... 43
7 PID and MA Station Objects and Faceplates .................................................................................................... 47
7.1 Tuning Faceplate .................................................................................................................................. 51
7.2 Override Station Faceplate...................................................................................................................... 54
8 Setpoint Objects and Faceplates..................................................................................................................... 57
9 Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Objects and Faceplates ....................................................................................... 58
10 Group Control Objects and Faceplates........................................................................................................... 67
11 Solenoid Operated Valve (SOV) Objects and Faceplates ................................................................................... 72
12 Motor Starters: Pumps and Fans Objects and Faceplates ................................................................................... 77
12.1 Lead Lag Control Objects and Faceplates................................................................................................. 86
13 Breakers and Switch Objects and Faceplates .................................................................................................. 89
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1 Introduction
Refer to GEI-100679, Mark This document describes the basic functionality of the DCS Graphics Library for the
VIe DCS Block Library HMI. This includes the screen template, graphical objects, and faceplates used for
Instruction Guide. grayscale screens and associated faceplates. Operator screens are created using the
CIMPLICITY* application. The screen and navigation templates are used to label
screens, and quickly navigate to other screens. This provides the operator with necessary
information to monitor and operate plant equipment. The standard objects and associated
faceplates used on the screens are animated, based on signals generated by function
blocks from the Mark VIe DCS Block Library.
The animated objects and faceplates provide visual cues about the state of the actual
equipment, and the faceplates allow for operator action. This document discusses the
correlation between the various object animation and faceplates with the state of the
equipment. It explains which signals are driving the animations. This information allows
both plant operators and controls engineers to understand the interaction between DCS
device control blocks in the software and the graphical objects on the screen.

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2 Get Started
2.1 Screen Arrangement
The current screen standards are the result of a formal survey and study of plant operators
by GE Corporate Research and Development. It uses grayscale principles to subdue the
background with non-critical pictorials. It also highlights the information needed for
day-to-day operation with simple graphical objects. Screen examples follow.
All screens contain a horizontal navigation bar at the top for easy navigation between
equipment categories such as gas turbine, generator, HRSG, and balance of plant. This is
complimented by a vertical navigation bar on the left side of the screen that shows
equipment systems such as the HP Group, HP Bypass, and Feedwater System of a HRSG.
Since many systems have subsystems, the left navigation bar uses a tree configuration
with a (+) to designate a selection of subsystems. For example, the Feedwater System
screen typically has two subsystem screens for Feedwater Pumps 1 and 2.
Screens display basic process control objects such as control valves and motor-operated
valves (MOVs) with an overview of the system or subsystem above. For example, Group
Control of valve groupings is displayed in a rectangular bar above, and individual valve
objects display in a rectangular bar below. To simplify and remove clutter, objects display
only basic information such as A (Auto) or M (Manual), Open or Closed, or % valve
position.
A left-click on an object displays faceplates with additional information and operator
control options. A right-click on the object displays a menu of supporting screens. This
allows the operator to access relevant Trends, Alarm Status History, Help files, and such.
Access for maintenance of object-specific Logic Diagrams, Point Views, Point Control
Panels, and so forth is also provided.
Color standards use grayscale principles with gray designating the de-energized, off,
closed condition of the object, and blue designating the energized, on, open condition.
Line colors are gray except for a magenta border around an object to indicate a permissive
loss, a fault, an override, or a permissive bypass. Also, a black border or fill indicates that
no data is available.
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Equipment Selection
System Selection
Sub-system Selection Group Control Device Control
Object Control
& Indication
Faceplates
Left click
Support Files
Right click
Screen Standards

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Selection
Button
Immediate access
to any screen
Screen List Hierarchy
Select : Screen List and Hierarchy

Select : Prior screen , Back
Select : Navigation to key operator screens
Select : Prior screen , Forward
Key operator screens
Screen Navigation Buttons
2.2 Create Linked Objects
2.2.1 Graphics Template Method

The Graphics Template simplifies the process of creating HMI screens in CimEdit that are
linked to DCS graphical objects and DCS control blocks in the Mark VIe block library.
The template contains one CimEdit screen: p_dcs_objects.cim. This screen contains
graphical objects that display and configure variables associated with the DCS control
blocks.
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DCS Graphics Template in CimEdit, tp_dcs_objects.cim

The template screen serves as a library, in that the graphics objects on it are intended to be
used as source objects. You can create new screens based on this template by using the
CimEdit Graphics Editor to copy source objects to the target HMI screen being
constructed. Objects are copied as Linked Objects, which have the appearance, structure,
and behavior of the source. They become distinct instances by assigning variables and
linking them to specific function blocks in the DCS controller blockware
Note Refer to in Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY online Help, the section Linked
Objects,Step 2, Create Links to a Source Object, the Note: The procedure to create a link
container vs. an unlinked duplicate depends on whether the check box in the
CimEditGlobal Configuration dialog box is clear or selected. This box should be
selected.
� To copy a linked object from the template screens
1. From CimEdit, open the template screen tp_dcs_objects.

cim, then open the target screen where the linked object is
needed (also in CimEdit). Position the two CimEdit windows to
display both side by side.
2. Select the object to be copied, which will then be surrounded

by eight white boxes.
3. Press the Ctrland Shift keys, then perform the drag-and-drop

operation to move the selected object from the template
screen to the target screen.

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2.2.2 Drag-and-Drop Operation

An alternative to creating a linked object with the graphics template is to use the
drag-and-drop operation to move it from the controller’s Tree View to the target screen.
� To create a linked object using drag-and-drop from the controller

software
1. From the control logic, open the function block that corresponds to the graphical
object in CimEdit, then find and display the block in the Software tab Tree View.
2. From CimEdit, open the target screen where the linked object is needed. Position the
ToolboxST and CimEdit windows to display both side by side.
3. From the Software tab Tree View, select the block to be annunciated in the HMI.
Expand it and below the block name, select Attributes. The DCS graphical object to
be created displays in the Data Grid.
4. From the Software tab Tree View, select the name of the block to be annunciated,
then, while pressing the left mouse button, drag it to the target screen and release.
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5. When the object is dropped onto the target screen, it is linked both to the source
library screen, and to the controller function block. Double-click the object in the
target screen to configure, as necessary.
6. From CimEdit, you can also right-click the object on the target screen, select
Properties, then change other features of the object. The most common change is to
select an object that is essentially the same object with a different orientation.

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3 Analog Indicators
3.1 Horizontal Indicators
Horizontal analog indicators are used on most screens to display process parameters. In
some cases, the object represents a single parameter, and in some cases, it represents an
average or median selection of multiple parameters (refer to the following figure). The
object identification number and functional description, FW Temperature, can be
displayed by placing the cursor over the object. Note that the object identification number
displays both on the operator, and in the control block in the logic diagram.
Perform a left-click to display a faceplate with vertical bar graphs for the three
temperature transmitters. Select Output to display another bar graph for the median value.
Right-click the object for a menu of related displays.
Object ID is displayed by placing the cursor over the object.
Faceplate
Typical
Horizontal
Indicators
Horizontal Indicator for a Median Select Function

Graphical objects Analog_ind_Gen and Analogind_pos (displays 47 psig)
Horizontal Indicators, Graphical Object Horiz_Bar_Alarm
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Analog_ Ind_pos Analog_Ind_ pos_ CO1
Analog_ Ind_pos_CO
Analog_Ind_ gen_ CO1

Analog_ Ind_gen
Analog_Ind_Gen_ CO
Bar_Range_Horiz_Exp Bar_Range_Horiz
tp_dcs_objects.cim
Horiz_ Bar_Bipolar
Bar_Range_Horiz_white
Horiz_Bar _Alarm_ gfp
Horiz_Bar_Alarm 1
Horiz_Bar _Alarm
Horiz_Bar_Ptr_Alarm
Horiz_Bar _Ptr
Horizontal Graphical Indicator Objects on tp_dcs_objects.cim

Double-click on object to access Analog Display Configuration Template

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Horizontal and vertical bar indicators can annunciate when a process variable exceeds a
setpoint. This causes a colored square to display in the left-hand side of a horizontal bar
with a H, HH, HHH, L, LL, or LLL to designate the level of deviation.
The bar indicator is supplemented by a faceplate with a vertical bar graph and an Alarm
setpoint.
Corresponding function blocks in control logic display by right-clicking the object and
selecting Logic Definition. There are two function blocks for this type of indication
Analog_Alarm_1 & _2 (refer to the following figures).
Graphical Indication Options

Description Animation Signal
Level indication – High-High-High .hhh

Setpoint display – High-High-High .hhh_s
Level – High-High .hh

.hh_s
Level – High .h
.h_s
Level – Low .l
.l_s
Level – Low-Low .ll

.ll_s
Level Low-Low-Low .lll

.lll_s
Deviation .dh or .odh †

Bad Quality bq or .obq †
† Signals dh and .bq are analog Alarm variables. Signals .odh and .obq are dual, median, and quad select analog Alarm
variables.
Colors are based on Alarm priorities.
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High Alarm Logic
High-High Alarm Logic
High-High-High Alarm Logic

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3.2 Vertical Bar Graphs
Vertical Bar Graphs in HRSG Overview Screen

There are five related vertical bar graph objects that can display analog values. The
following figure displays them as they are when first copied as Linked Objects to a
CimEdit user screen. When displayed at runtime in CimView, they use a proportional
color fill from the Min value at the bottom of the bar to Max value at the top as a visual
indication of an analog value. By default, the color blue is used, but the bar can display
other colors to indicate Alarm levels. The numerical value of the displayed variable
displays below the bar. All five objects behave essentially the same, but slight variations
in shape provide clues to the type of analog quantity being displayed:
Vertical Bar Graphical Objects P&ID Versions
• BAR can indicate any other analog quantity

BAR_P&ID
• PRESSBAR displays pressure PRESSBAR_P&ID
FLOWBAR_P&ID
• FLOWBAR displays flow
TEMPBAR_P%ID
• TEMPBAR displays temperature
• Bar_Range is a bipolar graph
All vertical bar graph objects share a number of features. The layout of these features
might differ from object to object, but all are present. In addition, they share very similar
Analog Display Configuration dialog boxes.
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Colored bars fill in from

the bottom with height
driven by the analog
variable name.
Max
Value
Min
Value
Numerical value of analog variable
Units for digital value
Alarm setpoints (L , LL , LLL , H, HH, HHH)
L1 _BAR Setpoint indicator ( )
L 1_TEMPBAR
Vertical Bar Graph Objects in

tp_dcs_objects.cim
L1 _PRESSBAR
L1_ FLOWBAR

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3.3 Horizontal and Vertical Display Configuration

Once an object has been placed in the target screen, the Analog Display Configuration
dialog box is used to complete the configuration. From CimEdit, double-click the object
to open it.
Applicable to bar graph objects: Horizontal – Bar_Range_Horiz, Bar_Range_Horiz_Exp, Bar_Range_Horiz_White,

Vertical - BAR, TEMPBAR, FLOWBAR, PRESSBAR
Applicable to graphical bar object Bar_greenSelect
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The vertical bipolar object Bar_Range uses the Bipolar Display Configuration dialog box.
The following figure displays the differences. From CimEdit, double-click the object to
open it.
For horizontal bipolar bar graphs, the object Horiz_Bar_Bipolar is used with the
SmartObject Configuration dialog box.
Graphical
Object
Bar_Range
Applicable to vertical bipolar bar graph object : Bar _Range
Graphical Object
Horiz_Bar _Bipolar
Applicable to horizontal bipolar bar graph object: Horiz_Bar_Bipolar

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Field Name Value Options Description or Comments

Object Name CimEdit/CimView name for Device (Variable) Name
the Linked Object
Caption Free text field Displays as the object’s faceplate in CimView
Controller Prefix (Unit) EGD Device Name This value must resolve to the name of the Mark VIe controller
or unit that is the source of the object’s analog data. It may
either be a literal name or a screen variable reference
designated by curly braces ( { } ).
Literal names must be terminated by a period. Example: B1.
Default value {unit} references the screen variable unit, which,
if used, must be defined with the value of a valid controller
name.
(‘controller’ is the term typically used for a DCS ‘unit’.)
Device (Variable) Name EGD Variable Name EGD variable that is the source of the object’s analog data.
Alarm Configuration
As noted in the dialog box, the Alarm Configuration uses default values specified in the controller as seen on the
corresponding Analog Alarm function block. These should only be changed in special circumstances. Analog variables in the
controller may optionally be configured with associated Alarm setpoint values and Boolean Alarm variables
Alarm Limit Display Mode None Alarm Limits do not display
Always Alarm Limits always display
In Range Only the Alarm Limit Setpoints above and below the current
analog value display
Use Custom Alarms and Checked = Yes This check box must be selected for the remainder of the fields
Setpoints Not checked = No in Alarm Configuration to be modifiable.
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L Alarm Variable Name Low Alarm variable name These Alarms constitute the standard set assigned when an
LL Alarm Variable Name Low-Low variable name analog variable is configured with Alarms:
LLL Alarm Variable Name Low-Low-Low variable High Only the setpoints required need to be defined.
H Alarm Variable Name Alarm variable name
HH Alarm Variable Name High-High variable name
HHH Alarm Variable Name High-High-High variable
>SP Corresponding setpoint Alarms requires a corresponding setpoint value, represented

variable names by these variables.
Note: Setpoint indicators only display if setpoints are defined. Colors are based on Alarm priority.
BQ Alarm Variable Name Bad Quality Alarm variable Some instruments and transmitters provide a bad quality
name (default is qualifier for their data
VariableName.BQ)
DH Alarm Variable Name Deviation High Alarm Analog variables can be configured with deviation limits to
variable name (default is trigger an Alarm
VariableName.DH)
Faceplate Configuration
Enable Faceplate Checked = Yes Check box to allow an operator to select a faceplate such as a
Not checked = No transmitter bar graph or auto / manual control.
Redundancy Single, Dual, Triple, Quad Used when multiple analog inputs are averaged or median
selected to derive a single analog output.

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Device (Variable)
Name
Application
(Caption Field)
Calculation
Enable
Transmitter
Graph
Transmitter
Graph
Alarm Setpoints
Output Graph
Setpoint Configuration
Display Setpoint Checked = Yes Check box to display a setpoint controlling an analog value
Not checked = No
Setpoint Variable Name Setpoint variable name
Min/Max Configuration
Display Min/Max Checked = Yes Check box to display the minimum and maximum values at the
Not checked = No bottom and top left of the bar graph
Precision Configuration
As noted in the dialog box, by default the Precision Configuration uses values specified in the controller, and should only be
changed in special circumstances.
Use Custom Precision Checked = Yes Check box to override the display precision of the analog
Not checked = No value display
integer value Specifies the number of digits following the decimal point
ToolTip Configuration
Check item below to display the specified information when the cursor hovers over the object.
Controller Checked = Yes Name of the controller from which the analog variable comes
Not checked = No
Device Checked = Yes Device (analog input) from which this analog value comes
Not checked = No
Alias Checked = Yes Analog variable alias (defined in the controller)
Not checked = No
Description Checked = Yes Analog variable description (defined in the controller)
Not checked = No
Custom ToolTip Checked = Yes Displays the custom tool tip specified by the text in the field to
Not checked = No the right
Free text field Custom tool tip text
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Controller B1
Device : 11EGB20CL 002AXQ01

Sub-system: Fuel Oil Storage Tank
Cursor changes to this arrow when
Tooltip is displayed
Blue border indicates that there

is a faceplate available with
additional i nformation.
Fuel Oil Storage Tank Vertical Bar Graph
Although the Vertical Bar Graphs can be used to display virtually any analog or scalar
variable from a Mark VIe controller, they have been designed to work with the
configurable outputs of the controller:
• AI
Analog Input
• AO Analog Output
Dual Select
• DUALSEL
Dual Select Version 2
• DUALSEL_V2 Median Select
Median Select Version 2
• MEDSEL
Quad Select
• MEDSEL_V2 Quad Select Version 2
• QUADSEL
• QUADSEL_V2
Refer to the following pages for additional information about these blocks and their
faceplates.

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Example of Popups & Faceplates Associated with a Vertical Bar Graph
Popups Options for Vertical Bar Graphs - Standalone Objects
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3.4 Dual / Median / Quad Select

Dual
Transmitters Average Output and Alarm Setpoints
Faceplates for Dual Transmitters with an Average of A & B for Output
Median
Transmitters Median Output and Alarm Setpoints
Faceplates for Three Transmitters with a Median Select for Output
Note When a single transmitter is being monitored, there is no need for selecting
transmitters on a TRANSMITTERS faceplate. Therefore, only an OUTPUT faceplate is
provided. The Setpoints field displays in the OUTPUT faceplate regardless of whether
any Alarm setpoints are defined for the bar graph.

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Typical Graphics for Dual / Median / Quad

using the Analog_Ind_Gen_co object
Control Block MODE Enumeration Selections for Faceplates
Display Indication Transmitter Inputs Animation Signal Function Blocks

Dual Select
Signal selection mode A & B transmitters .mode DUALSEL
DUALSEL_V2
AVG AB A & B enabled
MAX AB A & B enabled
MIN AB A & B enabled
A A enabled only
B B enabled only
Median Select
Signal selection mode A & B & C transmitters .mode MEDSEL
MEDSEL_V2
MED ABC A & B & C enabled
AVG ABC A & B enabled
A A enabled only
Quad Select
Signal selection mode A & B & C & D transmitters .mode QUADSEL
QUADSEL_V2
MED AVG A & B & C & D enabled
MED ABC A & B & C enabled
AVG ABC A & B & C enabled
A A enabled only
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Dual / Median Animation Variables

Item Description Input / Output
Animation Signal
######## Normal .a, .b, .c, .d, out = signal name
######## Bad Quality .abq, .bbq, .cbq, .dbq, .obq
Transmitter not .ad, not .bd, not .cd, not dd

√ enabled
Control Block Command Enumerations (CTL) for Faceplate
Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command
EN_A_CMD Enable Input A command
DIS_A_CMD Disable Input A command
EN_B_CMD Enable Input B command
DIS_B_CMD Disable Input B command
EN_C_CMD Enable Input C command
DIS_C_CMD Disable Input C command
EN_D_CMD Enable Input D command
DIS_D_CMD Disable Input D command
Dual Select Mode (DS) Enumerations
Enumeration Function
AVG Average of A and B
MIN Minimum of A and B

MAX Maximum of A and B
Three Select Mode (TS) Enumerations
Enumeration Function
AVG Average of three inputs
MEDIAN Median of three inputs

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ID number is displayed on logic block and

for the graphical object and faceplate on
Command enumeration (CTL) the operator screen
Input enumeration defines:

AVG, MIN, or MAX (DS)
AVG or MED (TS)
Input enumeration defines:

AVG, MIN, or MAX (DS)
DUALSEL Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object on the Preceding Page

Right-Click Object and Select from Menu
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3.5 Pie Charts
PieChart_Smart2 Object with SmartObject Configuration Dialog Box from tp_dcs_objects.cim

A pie chart object illustrates the relative contributions of multiple variables (maximum of
four) to a total. Each variable is represented by multiple shades of blue on the perimeter
of a circle with the total displayed in the middle.
Pie Chart for Steam Turbine Reheat Timer

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4 Device Control Graphical Objects

The graphical objects in this section are designed to work with the function blocks in the
Device Control category of the DCS Block Library in the ToolboxST Block Diagram
Editor. Some of the devices controlled by these objects and blocks include control valves,
solenoid-operated valves (SOVs), motor-operated valves (MOVs), motor-operated jog
valves (MOV_JOG), motor starters (which control pumps and fans), and circuit breakers
and switches (used to control electrical power distribution). Although the objects for each
of these device types exhibit some device-related variation, the process of inserting and
configuring them is similar enough that they are sensibly treated together.
4.1 Common Features

All Device Control graphical objects in this section share a number of features that are
illustrated in the following figure by the example of the sov_horiz object. The layout of
these features differs from object to object, but all are present.
Device Control Graphical Objects – Common Features
4.2 SmartObject Configuration

After a Device Control graphical object has been copied as a Linked Object in the target
screen using CimEdit, the SmartObject Configuration dialog box is used to perform
configuration not completed by the controller.
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CimEdit/CimView name for the Will display above the

Linked Object . By convention, the object and as the
Device (Variable) Name is used. faceplate title in CimView
Name of the Mark VIe

data source, either a
literal or a variable
reference designated by
curly braces ( { } ).
STARTER block Literal names must be

variable name period terminated ;
from EGD example: B1 .
The default value is

{unit}, which references
the screen variable
unit, which, if used,
must be defined with the
value of a valid
controller name.
CimEdit/CimView name for the Will display above the

Linked Object. By convention, the object and as the
Device (Variable) Name is used. faceplate title in CimView
Name of the Mark VIe

data source, either a
literal or a variable
reference designated by
STARTER curly braces ( { } ).
block
variable Literal names must be
name from period terminated;
EGD example: B1.
The default value is

{unit}, which references
Select L the screen variable unit,
for left or which, if used, must be
R for right defined with the value of
a valid controller name.
The SmartObject Configuration dialog box for pump starter objects is the same as for fan
starter objects except that it adds a selection for a left or right-facing pump.

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Obj Name CimEdit/CimView By convention, the Device (Variable) Name is used
name for the Linked
Object
Caption Free text field Displays as the faceplate title when the object’s faceplate displays in CimView
Ctrlr EGD Device Name = This value must resolve to the name of the Mark VIe controller or unit that is the
Controller Prefix (Unit) source of the object’s data. It may either be a literal name or a CIMPLICITY
screen variable reference designated by curly braces ( { } ).
Literal names must be terminated by a period. Example: B1.
The default value of this field is {unit}, which references the screen variable unit
that, if used, must be defined with the value of a valid controller name.
Device EGD Variable Name EGD variable that is the source of the object’s data
DV Type Device Type From the example above, the device is a motor starter (MSTRTR)
Direction L (default) (Pump motor starter objects only)

or L selects the left orientation and
R R the right (refer to following figures).
After completing the dialog box and clicking OK, the LineListBox displays, which allows
you to configure the object’s connecting lines. The None option inhibits displaying lines.
The LineListBox facilitates selection of line color and thickness
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5 Control Faceplates
Click an object in CimView to open the object’s faceplate in the OVERVIEW tab. This
allows you to select Auto or Manual control mode. In Manual mode, you can open and
close a valve, a switch, a breaker, or start and stop a pump or fan motor. The overall state
of all permissives also displays.
MOV with at least one permissive loss

Magenta Border
MOV OVERVIEW Faceplate
If the linked function block in the controller reports any permissive loss, a fault, an
override, or the bypass of any permissive, it is annunciated in CimView with a magenta
border around the object’s graphic (refer to the following example).
The faceplate for an object in this condition displays that some operations are not
permitted. Select the DETAILS tab on the faceplate to display additional information
about what faults may exist.
MOV DETAILS Faceplate

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5.1 Permit Faceplate

Select the underlined text (Fail To Close) in the Fault Indicator field to open an additional
dialog box with an animated illustration of the logic driving the annotated condition. If
the dialog box indicates that the fault condition has cleared, click the RESET button on
the faceplate to clear the fault, and restore normal operation.
MOV Overview Faceplate with permissive

status message for Auto, Open, and Close
Open permissive logic diagram
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Item Image Description

1 Device Caption Device Caption name associated with Permits screen (usually the Device tag)
2 Device Description Device description
3 Permit Tab – Tab selected

Close
Permit Tab – Tab not selected

Open
4 LogicBuilder ActiveX Logic Diagram
5 Logic Input Pins Signal True: Red

Signal False: Gray
Signal being bypassed: Magenta outline
Signal Caused Output Change (State Change only): Yellow fill
6 Pin Descriptions Device: Device Macro specific permissive descriptions

[+] Zoom In and [-] Zoom Out
Not shown in this example:
In: Logic Builder block input descriptions
Latch Reset: If the Logic Builder block is a State Change block, selection resets the
latched inputs that caused Out to change. This is similar to a First-Out. However, if two
or more inputs change at the same time, all are captured.
7 Input pin with description Illustrates description of variables connected to logic builder inputs and device
macro-specific permissive based on selection

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5.1.1 Permissive Lists

System-level permissive status lists display on screens with circles colored blue, gray, and
magenta (with a white X) to indicate a satisfied, not satisfied, or bad quality data for each
permissive.
Auto Synchronize Permissive List
HRSG Warm-up Sequence Step Permissive List
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6 Control Valve Objects and Faceplates
Control Valve Objects in BOP Condensate
Indication and Control Objects
MA Station (OVR_ST)
MA Station ( acv_horiz_no_line
)
Indication Only Objects
Selection of Control Valve Objects

in CimEdit, file tp_dcs _objects.cim

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6.1 SmartObject Configuration of Control Valve

Objects
Access SmartObject Configuration with Double-click on Graphical Object in CimEdit, file tp_dcs_objects.cim
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Object Name Graphical Object Indication Function Blocks

Two-way Control Valves
acv_horiz Valve is open (blue) PID_MA_ENH

†acvind_horiz 52% open PID_MA_ENH_V2
††acvind_horiz In REMOTE mode (R) OVR_ST_ENH
_ss In AUTO mode (A) OVR_ST_ENH_V2
acv_vert Valve is closed (gray)

†acvind_vert 0% open
Any FORCE is active (F)
In AUTO mode (A)
acv_angled Valve is closed (gray)

0% open TRACK command while in Auto
(T)
In LOCAL mode (L)
In AUTO mode (A)
acv_horiz_no _line 0% open

Any FORCE is active (F)
In LOCAL mode (L)
In AUTO mode (A)
† Indication Only Valve Objects
• Perform no control functions
• Display position only; no fault, permissive, or other status information

†† Graphical object for Steam Seal PCVs
Three-way Control Valves

Three-way control valves are used in applications that either combine or divert flow in a
process control system. They are less commonly used in DCS applications than two-way
valves, but are still supported with three graphical objects:
• acv_3way_Vert
• acv_3way_vert_actLef
• acv_3way_vert_actRight

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Object Indication Descriptions
Item Function Description

### # Position feedback, analog Black text on gray Indicates % open
background Animation signal: (.cvo)
Valve closed: Gray Closed: < 2% open

Valve open: Blue Open: > 2% open
Bad quality: Magenta border Bad Quality, or lock, or remote setpoint override
Good quality: no lock and no remote setpoint override
Animation signals: .obq .cvi_bq .ev_bq .ffwd_bq }.pv_
bq .rsp_bq .tv_bq .lock .rsp_ov
Lock / permit indication Icon displays for Lock only Animation signal: .lock
Letters Remote operator mode Animation signal: (not .local)

R
Local operator mode (abnormal) Displays when DV_Type is MA_ST, and the remote
L
setpoint capability property is enabled (.local)
Animation signal: (.local)
A
Auto operator mode Animation signal: (.auto)
Manual operator mode Animation signal: (not .auto)

M
Any permissive is bypassed Any permissive, force, override, manual reject or track
B
command is bypassed
Animation signals: .frc_cmdb .ovr_cmdb .pmt_aub .
pmt_modb .rej_mnb or}.tk_cmdb
Any force is active Animation signal: (.frc_cmd)

B
Any override is active Any override, priority increase, or decrease, or

O
increase, or decrease inhibit
Animation signals: .ovr_cmd .pr_inc .pr.dec .inc_inh .
dec_inh
Hidden by: Lock indicator
Any permissive is not true Any Permissive unsatisfied. Manual Reject, Auto
P
permit while in manual, or Permit to Modulate.
Animation Signals: .rej_mn .pmt_au .auto .pmt_mod
Hidden by: Lock, Override, Force, and Tracking
Indicators
Track command while in Auto Track Command while in Auto, with Permission to
T
Modulate.
Animation signals: .tk_out .auto .pmt_mod
Hidden by: Lock, Override, and Force indicators
Status indications display only when property is active.
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Faceplate Descriptions
Faceplate Description Animation Signal
Access with left-click on object Object Name
Select CONTROL in faceplate Description .description
PROCESS CONTROL
Target SP .rsp
Local SP .si
Setpoint .sc
Setpoint (bar graph) .sp
High limit .sp.display_lim_high
Low limit Proc Var (bar graph) .sp.display_lim_low
High limit .pv
Low limit .pv.display_lim_high
.pv.display_lim_low
OUTPUT CONTROL
O/P Target SP
Output SP .mc (action)
Setpoint .cvo
CV (bar graph) .mc (feedback)
SV (bar graph) .cv
Output (bar graph) (high / low limits) .sv
.cvo (.h / .l)
Manually Adjust Setpoints
Process Control – Target Value
High Limit .sc
Low Limit .sh
Output Control – Target Value .sl
High Limit
Low Limit .h
.l
Access with left-click on object
Select CONDITION in faceplate
Object Name .description

Description
PROCESS CONTROL CONDITION .rs

Current Mode: Remote
OUTPUT CONTROL CONDITION

Current Mode: AUTO / MANUAL .auto / not .auto
Permit to enable Auto mode button
All permissives are true pmt_au
Any permissive is bypassed .pmt_aub
DEVICE CONDITION
Status .frc_cmd
Lock Position .pos
Maintenance: ACTIVE / INACTIVE .lock / not .lock

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6.2 Control Valve Support Displays
Menu for Graphics Object Point View of Graphics Object

Access with Right-Click on Object Choose from Menu
Expression View of Graphics Object

Access with Right-Click on Object, and Choose from Menu
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Point IP
Value
Units
Timestamp
Description
Point Control Panel for Graphics Object

Help for Graphics Object
Properties - Link Container


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Trigger SmartObject for Graphics Object

Access by Right-Click on Object, and Select from Menu
Regional Settings Alarm Status History
Access by Right-Click on Object, and Select from Menu
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MA_EXT Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

Access with Right-click on Object, and Select from Menu
Function Block in Control Logic tied to graphical object/faceplate
View Block Pin Connections

Access with Right-Click on Object, and Select from Menu

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7 PID and MA Station Objects and Faceplates

PID and MA station objects and faceplates are identical to those of control valves, but
these stations have a wider range of control capability. Blocks PID_MA_ENH (Legacy)
and PID_MA_ENH_V2 are controllers that can be parallel proportional, integral,
derivative, cascaded or non-cascaded (PID), a manual/auto station (MA), and have
enhanced input and output health quality status monitoring, ENH. They can be configured
for nearly all controller and/or manual/auto station applications, as well as integrated
override station capabilities when used in conjunction with the enhanced override station
blocks OVR_ST_ENH (Legacy) and OVR_ST_ENH_V2.
The block configuration is defined by enumerated inputs that determine the block’s
functionality and the information displayed on operator screens.
Name Description
PID PID only
MA M/A station only
PID_MA PID with M/A station
PID_MA_EXT PID with M/A station with external setpoint
PID_MA_EXT_CASC PID with M/A station with external setpoint from cascade station
PID_MA_REM PID with M/A station with remote setpoint
PID_MA_REM_CASC PID with M/A station with remote setpoint from cascade station
MA_EXT M/A station without PID with remote setpoint with HMI SP
disabled
MA_REM M/A station without PID with HMI SP enabled (through remote
local)
MA_MAN M/A station without PID with HMI MANUAL SP enabled
Example: Feedwater Pump 1 Speed Control for HP LVC
Graphical object MA_Station

: Selected graphical object
Control Block: PID_MA_EXT Selected PID / MA Station type
Faceplates for MA_ Station graphical object Opens Tuning faceplate when
Maintenance mode is active
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Access with left-click on object Select Object Name
CONTROL in faceplate Description description
PROCESS CONTROL
Target SP .rsp
Local SP .si
Setpoint .sc
Low limit .sp.display_lim_low
Proc Var (bar graph) .pv
High limit .pv.display_lim_high
Low limit .pv.display_lim_low
OUTPUT CONTROL
O/P Target SP .mc (action)
Output SP .cvo
Setpoint .mc (feedback)
CV (bar graph) .cv
SV (bar graph) .sv
Output (bar graph) (high / low limits) .cvo (.h / .l)
Manually Adjust Setpoints

Process Control – Target Value .sc
High Limit .sh
Low Limit .sl
Output Control – Target Value
High Limit .h
Low Limit .l
Access with left-click on object Select
CONDITION in faceplate
Object Name
Description .description
PROCESS CONTROL CONDITION

Current Mode: Remote .rs

Permit to enable Auto mode button
All permissives are true .pmt_au
Any permissive is bypassed .pmt_aub
DEVICE CONDITION
Status See table on next page
Lock Position .pos
Maintenance: ACTIVE / INACTIVE .lock / not .lock
TUNE .tun

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Faceplate: PID & MA Station

Faceplate Selection: Condition
Section: Device Condition
Display Field: Status
The following table provides Status information in the Display field.
The indications are in order of precedence. Tune Mode being the highest.
Status Display Indications
Display Indication Description Animation Signal

Tune Mode Tuning mode is enabled. .tun
Override Override is enabled. .ovr_cmd
Force Force is enabled. .frc_cmd
No Modulate Permissive Permit to modulate has not been met. .pmt_mod
Rejected from auto mode and placed into manual

Manual Reject .rej_mn
mode.
Priority Increase Priority increase command is enabled. .pr_inc
Priority Decrease Priority decrease command is enabled. .pr_dec
Inhibit Increase Inhibit increase command is active. .inc_inh
Inhibit Decrease Inhibit decrease command is active. .dec_inh
CVI Bad Quality Control Variable input is bad quality. .cvi_bq
External Value Bad Quality External reset value is bad quality. .ev_bq
Feed forward Bad Quality Feed forward value is bad quality. .ffwd_bq
Process Value Bad Quality Process variable is bad quality. .pv_bq
Rem SP Bad Quality Remote setpoint is bad quality. .rsp_bq
Tracking Value Bad Quality Tracking value is bad quality. .tv_bq
Rem SP Override Remote setpoint override is enabled. .rsp_ov
Tracking is enabled, and output is limited by upper

Tracking-Limiting (.ls or .us) and .auto and .tk_out
and lower boundary limits.
Limiting Output is limited by upper and lower boundary limits. (.ls or .us) and .auto
Manual mode is active, and auto setpoint is tracking

Manual – PV Track not .auto and .sp_track
the process variable.
.rs and .sp_track and

Remote setpoint and setpoint tracking mode are (.ma_rem_p or
Rem SP Track
active. .pid_ma_rem_p or
.pid_ma_rem_c_p)
Manual Manual mode is active. not .auto

Tracking Tracking mode is active. .tk_out
External reset command from the override station is

External Reset .er_out
active, and external reset is enabled.
Controlling Block is in controlling mode. Default
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Station functions are chosen

Faceplate Description
from Input Enumerations table
matches Logic definition ID
Graphics Object ID
ma t ch e s L o g i c d e f i n i t i o n I D
PID_MA_EXT Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

MA Station Button
Graphical object :ma _st_ button
Graphical Objects on tp_dcs_objects.cim Template

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SmartObject Configuration Faceplate for the MA Station Button

Access with a Double-click on the Object in the tp_dcs_objects.cim Template
7.1 Tuning Faceplate
Access faceplate by selecting the

5 TUNE button in the lower right -
hand corner of the MA_Station
CONDITION faceplate.
6
Maintenance mode must be
7
ACTIVE for tuning.
8
9
10
11
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Tuning Faceplate
Item Image Description Animation Signal

1 Object name Object name
2 Description Description .description
3 Track Table on following pages
AUTO / MANUAL Valve in Auto / Manual mode .auto / not .auto

4
LOCAL / REMOTE Valve in Local / Remote not .rs / .rs
Step size buttons tune either the Setpoint or
5 Auto Mode Setpoint Step Changes the Controller Output depending on the .tun or not .tun
mode.
Note: Text box is
Proportional, Integral, and Derivative tuning enabled and
6 Tuning Parameters (PID)
parameters. operable in Tune
mode only.
7 Tune Tune mode enabled / disabled .tun / not .tun

Trend button
8 Trend Note: Trender adds process variable,
setpoint, and controller output.
Process Variable Process variable

- Gray fill No Alarm conditions Default
.h, .l, .dh
- fill color based on Alarm priority High or low deviation
9 (respectively)
Alarm: high-high-high, high-high, low-low, or .hhh, .hh, ll, lll

- fill color based on Alarm priority
low-low-low (respectively)
- Magenta fill Bad quality (dominant) .bq
Setpoint Setpoint
- Gray fill Tune mode disabled Default

10
Tune mode enabled:, Auto mode, and Local not .rs, and .tun and
- Blue fill
mode not .ms
Controller Output Controller output
- Gray fill Controller output display Default

11
- Blue fill Tune mode enabled and in Manual mode .ms and .tun
- Magenta fill Bad quality (dominant) .obq
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Track Indicator Display Field

Controlling Track indicator - Controlling Default
CVI Bad Quality Track Indicator – CVI bad quality .cvi_bq
External reset Track Indicator – External reset .er

External Value Bad Quality Track Indicator – External value bad quality .ev_bq
Inhibit Decrease Track Indicator – Inhibit decrease .inh_dec
Inhibit Increase Track Indicator – Inhibit increase .inh_inc
Limit Track Indicator – Limit (.ls or .us) and auto
Manual Track Indicator – Manual not .auto

Manual – PV Track Track Indicator – Manual – PV track not .auto and .sp_track
Manual reject Track Indicator – Manual reject .mj
Override Track Indicator – Override .ovr_cmd
Priority Decrease Track Indicator – Priority decrease .pr_dec
Priority Increase Track Indicator – Priority increase .pr_inc
Process Value Bad Quality Track Indicator – Process value bad quality .pr_bq
Remote SP Override Track Indicator – Remote SP override .rsp_ov
Rem SP Track Track Indicator – Remote setpoint track sp_track and .rs
Remote SP Bad Quality Track Indicator – Remote SP bad quality .rsp_bq
Tracking Track Indicator – Tracking .tk

Track Value Bad Quality Track Indicator – Tracking value bad quality .tv_bq
Tune Mode Track indicator - Tune mode .tun
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7.2 Override Station Faceplate

Object: acv_horiz_no_line Object name
PROCESS CONTROL
Low limit .sp.display_lim_low
Proc Var (bar graph) .pv
High limit .pv.display_lim_high
Low limit .pv.display_lim_low
Target SP .rsp
Local SP .si
Setpoint .sc
OUTPUT CONTROL
O/P Target SP .mc (action)
Output SP .cvo
Setpoint .mc (feedback)
CV (bar graph) .cv
SV (bar graph) .sv
Output (bar graph) (high / low limits) .cvo (.h / .l)
PROCESS CONTROL CONDITION

Current Mode: Remote .rs

Auto Permissive not (obq or .rej_mn or
.cvi_bq or .ev_
bq or .pv_bq or .rsp_bq or
.tv_bq or
.lock or .rsp_ov or
.ovr_cmd)
DEVICE CONDITION
Status See table on next page.
Lock Position .pos
Maintenance: IN .lock ??
CVI’s CONTROL
“Selected” appears above the CVI that the not .nsel1, left input
Override station is using to calculate the not .nsel2, middle input
output. not .nsel3, right input
Each button opens the corresponding CVI

faceplate.

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Faceplate: Override
Section: Device Condition
Display Field: Status
The following table provides Status information in the Display field.
Status Display Indications

Tune Mode #1 Tuning mode is enabled for input number 1. not .nsel 1 and .tun1
Override Override is enabled. .ovr_cmd
Force Force is enabled. .frc_cmd
No Modulate Permissive Permit to modulate has not been met. .pmt_mod
Rejected from auto mode, and placed intp

Manual Reject .rj_mn
manual mode.
Priority Increase Priority increase command is enabled. .pr_inc
Priority Decrease Priority decrease command is enabled. .pr_dec
Inhibit Increase Inhibit increase command is active. .inc_inh
Inhibit Decrease Inhibit decrease command is active. .dec_inh
CVI1 Bad Quality Control variable 1 is bad quality. .cvi1_bq
Remote SP Bad Quality Remote setpoint is bad quality. .rsp_bq
CVI1 Override Override of control variable 1 is active. .cvi1_ov
Tracking is enabled, and the output is limited by (.ls or .us) and auto and .
Tracking-Limiting
upper or lower boundary limits. tk_out
Output is limited by upper or lower boundary

Limiting (.ls or .us) and auto
limits.
Manual mode is active, and auto setpoint is
Manual – PV Track not .auto and .sp_track
tracking the process variable.
Remote setpoint and setpoint tracking mode are

Rem SP Track .rs and .sp_track
active.
Manual Manual mode is active. not .auto
Tracking Tracking mode is active .tk_out
CVI1 Controlling Control variable 1 in controlling. Not .nsel1

Controlling Block is in controlling mode. Default
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The OVR_ST_ENH_V2 block is an enhanced override station that controls up to three

cascaded or non-cascaded PID_MA_ENH_V2 block loops. You can monitor and control
inputs and outputs using the HMI graphical interface. The block’s functional capabilities
are defined by three separate enumerated inputs: Block Option (BLOCK_OPT), Mode
Option (MODE_OPT), and Station Option (STATION_OPT). Identify the functions
needed for the application for which the block will be used, then select the appropriate
enumeration for each input to provide the desired block functionality. The block performs
quality status monitoring of I/O signals and propagates the quality status to the outputs:
control variable output (CVO), CV, and SV.
Override Station Input Enumerations

Name Description
OVR_ST_MA OVR_ST with manual / auto setpoint control
OVR_SR_REM OVR_ST with manual / auto control and local / remote setpoint
OVR_ST_ EXT OVR_ST with manual / auto control and external setpoint
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8 Setpoint Objects and Faceplates

Setpoint_Object_Buttons
Setpoint_Object_Arrows
Setpoint_Obj
Setpoint_Object_ArrowRight
Setpoint _Object
The same SmartObject Configuration

faceplate is used for all of the setpoint
graphical objects . It can be accessed
with a double -click on the object.
The Raise -Lower graphical object is

a single object for both the Raise
and Lower buttons with a common
configuration dialog box .
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9 Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Objects and Faceplates

Basic (MOV), Intermediate (MOV-INT) and Jog (MOV-Jog)
Select SmartObject
Configuration with
double -click on the
graphical object.
Selection of MOV Objects in CimEdit, file tp_dcs_objects.cim

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MOVs in HRSG HP Main Steam Control

For Superheater Vent Valve and Isolation Valves
Examples of Appearance and Behavior in CimView

mov_ horiz Valve is closed (gray) (Clsd) M_O_V

Any PERMISSIVE is not true(P) M_ O_ V_V2
* movind_horiz M_ O_ V_V3
In AUTO mode (A)
mov_vert
Valve is closed (gray) (Clsd)
* movind_horiz In MANUAL mode (M)
mov_gate No current examples
movJog_horiz Jog MOV M_O_V_JOG

Valve displays 0% open M_O_V_JOG_ V2
* movJogind_horiz Beginning to open (gray & blue)
In MANUAL mode (M)
movJog_vert Same as above, but vertical
* movJogind_vert
* Indication Only Valve Objects
• Display position only ; no fault , permissive, or other status information
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#### Position feedback, digital Object state – open, opening, closing: Open
Black text on gray background Object state – intermediate: Int
Object state – closed: Clsd
### # Position feedback, analog Indicates % open

Black text on gray background
Valve closed: Gray Closed: Gray - 0% - 5% open

Valve open: Blue Opening: Right side flashing blue / dark gray
Bad quality: Magenta border from 5% open to 100% open
Open: Blue – 100% - 95% open
Closing: Left side flashing gray / dark blue from
95% to 0% open.
Valve closed: Gray Closed: Gray – 0% - 5% open

Valve open: Blue Opening: Gray and blue from 5% to 100% open
Bad quality: Magenta border Open: Blue – 100% - 95% open
Closing: Gray and blue from 95% to 0% open
Lock / permit indication Icon is displayed for Lock only

Animation signal: .lock

R
Local operator mode Animation signal: (.local)

L
(abnormal)

A

M
Any permissive is bypassed

B
Any force is active

F
Any override is active

O
Any permissive is not true

P
Status indications display only when property is active

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Access with left-click on object Select
OVERVIEW in faceplate Object Name
Description description
Control Condition
Current Mode
AUTO / MANUAL
Auto Permissive .auto / not .auto
.pmt_au
Valve Position
Target Position (Auto SP)
CLOSE
Flashing when closing .au_setp
STOP (Jog option) .closed
.cl and .trn_ind
INT (Intermediate option) .man_dig_ctrl_p or
Flashing when moving to .auto_dig_ctrl_p
Variations: Interm. .int .int_ord and .trn_ind
Reference examples on the next page. OPEN
Flashing when opening .open
Position Feedback .op_ord and .trn_ind
Open Permissive .pos
Close Permissive .pmt_au
.pmt_cl

Select DETAILS in faceplate
Object Name
Fault & Override

Fault Indicator Reference the tables on the next
Override Indicator page
RESET .fl_op_a or .fl_cl_a or
.fi_int_a
Device Condition
Control Origin not .local
Maintenance Mode
ACTIVE / INACTIVE .lock / not .lock
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The valve position section of the MOV OVERVIEW faceplate varies with the type of
MOV being used. Variations include simple Open / Close buttons in a Current Position
field and a Target Position field that provides either a set of Close, Stop, and Open
buttons or an adjustable Target Position setpoint (refer to the following figure).
Variations in Valve Position section of the MOV faceplate

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Faceplate: for MOV and MOV-INT

Faceplate Selection: Details
Fault and Override Indications

Fault Indicator
Blank Field Fault Indicator – No fault No faults
Auto Request Fault Indicator – Auto request .au_req
Close Circuit Fail Fault Indicator – Close circuit failure .cl_flr
Congruency Alarm Fault Indicator – Congruency Alarm .congr_a
Control Power Fail Fault Indicator – Control power failure .cp_f_a
Fail to Close Fault Indicator – Failure to close .fl_cl_a
Fail to Open Fault Indicator – Failure to open .fl_op_a
Fault Indicator – Failure to intermediate

Fail to Intermediate .fl_int_a
Only displayed with MOV-INT
Manual Reject Fault Indicator – Manual reject .mn_rej_a
Not Available Fault Indicator – Not available .avail_a
Open Circuit Fail Fault Indicator – Open circuit failure .op_flr
Torque Limit Fault Indicator – Torque limit .tl_a
Override Indicator
Blank Field Override Indicator – No override No overrides
Force Close Override Indicator – Force close .frc_cl
Override Indicator – Force intermediate

Force Intermediate .frc_int
Force Open Override Indicator – Force open .frc_op
Override Close Override Indicator – Override close .ovr_cl
Override Indicator – Override intermediate

Override Intermediate .ovr_int
Override Open Override Indicator – Override open .ovr_op
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Faceplate: for MOV-JOG

JOG Fault and Override Indications

Fault Indicator
Fail to Stop Fault Indicator – Failure to stop .fl_sp_a
Position Bad Quality Fault Indicator – Position bad quality .pos_bq and .posfb_p
Torque Limit Fault Indicator – Torque limit .tl_a
Override Indicator
Force Override Indicator - Force .frc_cmd
Force - Stop Override Indicator – Force stop .frc_stp
Override Stop Override Indicator – Override stop .ovr_stp

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M_O_V_V2 Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command
AUTO_CMD Auto command
MANUAL_CMD Manual command
LOCK_CMD Lock command
UNLOCK_CMD Unlock command
OPEN_CMD Open command
CLOSE_CMD Close command

INT_CMD Intermediate command
RESET_CMD Fault reset command
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MOV_JOG Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command
STOP_CMD Stop command


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10 Group Control Objects and Faceplates

Groups of equipment such as motor starters, MOVs, SOVs, and control valves are
commonly operated in tandem in Group Control. The example below shows the HRSG –
HP Group, which has a faceplate that can be accessed with a left-click on the object. You
can then turn the Group Control ON or OFF and select AUTO or MANUAL. Support
files can be accessed from a menu including the specific control block used for the HP
Group.
HP Group Control Faceplate

Select the HP GROUP object (left-click)
groupCtrl & groupCtrl1 Graphical Objects

in CimEdit , file tp_dcs_ objects.cim
Group Control Blocks

• GRP
• GRP_V2
• GRP_V3
GRP_V2 Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

Access with Right-click on HP Group, and Select from Menu
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Access to any HRSG or BOP Group Control Faceplate

From Overview Screen
HRSG & BOP Group Control Overview

Select HRSG or BOP Overview Screens, then Select GRP CTRL (left-click)
Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command
ON_CMD On command
OFF_CMD Off command

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Access to any HRSG or BOP Group Control Faceplate

From TASKS – HRSG-BOP GRP Control Screen
HRSG & BOP Group Control Overview

Select TASKS
Then, Select HRSG-BOP GRP Control (left-click)
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Access with left

- click on object
Object Name
Control Condition
Current Mode
AUTO / MANUAL .auto /not .auto
Auto Permissive . pmt_au
Group Position
Current Position
ON / OFF .on /not .on
Start Permissive . pmt_str
Stop Permissive . pmt_ stp
Fault & Force

Fault Indicator Reference the tables on
Override Indicator the next page
Fault Indicator
Blank Field Fault Indicator– No fault No faults
Auto Request Fault Indicator– Auto request .au _req
Discrepancy Fault Indicator– Discrepancy .disq
Manual Reject Fault Indicator– Manual reject . mn_ rej_ a

Override Indicator
Blank Field Override Indicator– No override No overrides
Force Off Override Indicator– Force off .frc_off
Force On Override Indicator– Force on .frc_on

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De-energized: Gray De-energized: closed or off or stopped
Energized: Blue Energized: open or on or started
Bad quality: Magenta border
Lock / permit indication Icon displays for Lock only

Letters Auto operator mode Animation signal: (.auto)

A

M
Any permissive is bypassed

B
Any force is active

F

P
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11 Solenoid Operated Valve (SOV) Objects and

Faceplates
Indication & Indication
Control Objects Only Objects
Select SmartObject Configuration with

double -click on the graphical object.
Selection of SOV Objects in CimEdit, file tp_dcs_objects.cim

sov_horiz Valve is closed (blue) (Open) S_O_V
*sovind_horiz Any FORCE is active (F) S_O_V_V2
In AUTO mode (A) S_O_V_V3
sov_vert Valve is closed (gray) (Clsd)

*sovind_vert In MANUAL mode (M)
* Indication Only Valve Objects

Solenoid operated stop check vales are less

commonly used, but they are still supported
with a graphical object sov _stopChk.

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Position feedback, digital
#### Animation signals: .closed and .open
Black text on gray background
Valve closed: Gray

Valve open: Blue Animation signals: .closed and .open
Icon displays for Lock only

Lock / permit indication
A Auto operator mode Animation signal: (.auto)
M Manual operator mode Animation signal: (not .auto)
B Any permissive is bypassed
Letters
F Any force is active
O Any override is active
P Any permissive is not true
Note Three-way solenoid valves are generally not used in BOP

applications, and their graphical objects are not in the DCS
objects template. However, they are used in some
turbine-generator controls, such as the generator Hydrogen
System, and are available in the turbine object library tp_gt_st_
objects.cim. The object shown to the left is from that library
(3waySOV_horizRight).
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Select OVERVIEW in faceplate
Object Name
Description description
Control Condition
Current Mode
AUTO / MANUAL .auto / not .auto
Auto Permissive .pmt_au
Valve Position
Current Position
OPEN / CLOSE .open / .closed
Open Permissive .pmt_au
Close Permissive .pmt_cl

Object Name
Fault & Override

Fault Indicator Refer to the table, Fault and
Override Indicator Override indications
Device Condition
Maintenance Mode
ACTIVE / INACTIVE .lock / not .lock

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Fault Indicator
Solenoid Circuit Fail Fault Indicator – Solenoid circuit failure .sv_flr
Tripped Fault Indicator – Tripped .tripped
Override Indicator
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S_O_ V_V2 Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

Control Block Command Enumerations

(CTL) for Faceplate
Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command


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12 Motor Starters: Pumps and Fans Objects and

Faceplates
Pumps
Indication & Control Objects
Selection of Pumps Objects in CimEdit, file tp_dcs_objects.cim

Left facing object
Selection of Pumps Objects in CimEdit,

file tp_dcs _objects.cim
Motor Starter Button
Graphical Object: mstrtr_btn
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pump_horiz Pump is off (gray) (Off) STARTER
*pumpind_horiz_horiz Pump is lead (LEAD) STARTER_V2
Right Any PERMISSIVE is not STARTER_V3
true (P)
In MANUAL mode (M)
Left Same as above – left facing
*pumpind_horiz_vert Pump is off (gray) (Off)

No data available (black)
Right
pump_vert_up Pump is off (gray) (off)

*pumpind_vert_up Pump is Lead (LEAD)
Right
pump_vert_down Pump is off (gray) (Off)

*pumpind_vert_down Pump is lead (LEAD)
Left
Right Same as above – right facing
pump_no_Icon Pump is off (gray) (Off)

Pump is first Lag (LAG1)
No
In MANUAL mode (M)
Icon
* Indication Only Objects

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Vertical Pumps
Vertical pumps are less frequently used, but are commonly associated with systems such
as condensate. They are supported with the graphical object (pumpind), which can be
oriented in three positions as shown in the following figure.
Vertical Pumps
Left Center Right
STARTER_V2 Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object

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Fans
Cooling Tower fans
Object name: fan_vert_up

Fan is off (gray) Off
In Manual mode (M)
Function blocks: STARTER, _V2, _V3
Cooling Tower Fans Graphic
Individual fan condition monitoring
Fan #1 selected

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Indication & Control Objects
Selection of Fans Objects in CimEdit, file p_dcs_objects.cim
,
Selection of Fans Objects in CimEdit,
file tp_dcs _objects.cim
Double -click on object in tp_dcs _objects.cim

to access SmartObject Configuration Template
Motors
Indication Only Control
Selection of Motor Objects in CimEdit,

file tp_dcs_objects.cim
Double -click on object in tp_dcs_objects.cim

to access SmartObject Configuration Template
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Fans and Motors


fan_vert_up Fan is off (gray) (Off) STARTER
*fanind_vert_up In Manual mode (M) STARTER_V2
STARTER_V3
fan_vert_down Same as above – down facing

*fanind_vert_down
fan_horiz_right Lead fan (LEAD)

*fanind_horiz_right Fan is off (gray) (Off)
fan_horiz_left Same as above – left facing

*fanind_horiz_left
motor Fan is off (gray) (Off)

*motor_CONTROL Any Permissive is not true
(P)
In Manual mode (M)
Bad Quality data
(Magenta border)
* Indication Only Objects

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Fan or Pump state On or Off (.on or not .on)
####
Fan or Pump lead / lag LEAD or LAG (.ldlg_order)
Fan or Pump is Off: Gray

Animation signals: not .on
Fan or Pump Fan or Pump is On: Blue
Animation signal: .on
Icon displays for Lock only

Lock / permit indication
L Local operator mode Animation signal: (.local)
A Auto operator mode Animation signal: (.auto)
M Manual operator mode Animation signal: (not .auto)
B Any permissive is bypassed

Letters
F Any force is active
O Any override is active
P Any permissive is not true
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Select OVERVIEW in faceplate
Object Name
Control Condition
Current Mode
AUTO / MANUAL .auto / not .auto
Auto Permissive .pmt_au
Status
Current Position
START / STOP .on / not .on
Start Permissive .pmt_str
Stop Permissive .pmt_stp

Object Name
Fault & Override

Fault Indicator Refer to the table, Fault and
Override Indicator Override Indications
Device Condition
Control Origin not .local
Maintenance Mode:
ACTIVE not .lock

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Fault Indicator
Control Power Fail Fault Indicator – Control power fail .cp_f_a
Fail to Start Fault Indicator – Failure to start .fl_st_a
Fail to Stop Fault Indicator – Failure to stop .fl_sp_a
Protective Trip Fault Indicator – Protective trip .pr_tr_a
Racked Out Fault Indicator – Racked out .rckd_ot
Run Circuit Fail Fault Indicator – Run circuit failure .run_flr
Stop Circuit Fail Fault Indicator – Stop circuit failure .stp_flr
Override Indicator
Force Off Override Indicator – Force off .frc_off
Force On Override Indicator – Force on .frc_on
Override Indicator – Process/Override

Process/Override Open .ovr_trp
open
Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command

TC_RESET_CMD TC reset command
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12.1 Lead Lag Control Objects and Faceplates

Motor control center starters are often configured for a lead-lag configuration with one
motor in the lead and the second, third, or fourth lagging. A faceplate can be selected with
a left-click on the Lead Lag object, which provides motor status and control of the motor
sequence. Right-click the object for a menu with additional display options.
Vapor Extractor Lead Lag Faceplate Access with

Right-click on Vapor Extractor Object on the Screen
Lead Lag Buttons Graphical Objects on tp_dcs_objects.cim

Double-click on Object to Access SmartObject Configuration Template

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Item Function Animation Signal

Object Bar De-energized: Gray
Energized: Blue De-energized: closed or off or stopped
Bad quality: Magenta border Energized: open or on or started
Devices Required 0 Required .req_0

1 Required .req_1
2 Required .req_2
3 Required .req_3
4 Required .req_4
Device Status 1 Stopped not .on_1 and not .flt_1

1 Faulted .flt_1
1 Running .on_1 and not flt_1
2 Stopped not .on_2 and not .flt_2

2 Faulted .flt_2

3 Faulted .flt_3

4 Faulted .flt_4
Lead-Lag Order .sel_12

1-2 2-1
Selection Bar
.sel_21
2-1 1-2
.sel_123
1-2-3 2-3-1 3-1-2
.sel_231
1-2-3 2-3-1 3-1-2
.sel_312
1-2-3 2-3-1 3-1-2
.sel_1234
1-2-3-4 2-3-4-1 3-4-1-2 4-1-2-3
.sel_2341
1-2-3-4 2-3-4-1 3-4-1-2 4-1-2-3
.sel_3412
1-2-3-4 2-3-4-1 3-4-1-2 4-1-2-3
.sel_4123
1-2-3-4 2-3-4-1 3-4-1-2 4-1-2-3
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Fault Indicator
Blank Field Fault Indicator – No fault .no_disc and not .ch_alarm
Confirm Changeover Fault Indicator – Confirm changeover .ch_alarm
Discrepancy Fault Indicator – Discrepancy not .no_disc and not .ch_alarm
First Lag fan Lead fan

Fan is On Fan is Off
In Auto mode In Auto mode
Object: fan_vert_up Object: fan_vert_up
Lead Lag Gland Exhauster System Fans
LDLG2_ Block - Logic Definition of Graphics Object


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13 Breakers and Switch Objects and Faceplates

Breakers - Indication & Control Objects
Switches - Indication & Control Objects
Breakers & Switches - Indication Only Objects
Selection of Breaker & Switch Objects

in CimEdit, file tp_dcs_objects.cim
Typical display of generator and line

breakers using brkrind_horiz object
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#### Object state (Style 1 only) Object State: Open: Open
Object State – Closed: Closed
Breaker symbol (Style 1) Open: Gray bar

• Object 1: brkr_horiz Closed: Blue bar
• Object 2: brkrind_horiz
• Object 3: brkr_vert
• Object 4: brkrind_vert
Breaker symbol (Style 2) Open: Gray bar

• Object 1: brkr2_horiz Closed: Blue bar
• Object 2: brk2rind_horiz Fault: Magenta bar Generated by any fault
• Object 3: brkr2_vert or override signal.
• Object 4: brkr2ind_vert
Switch symbol (Style 1) Open: Blue & Gray bars

• Object 1: switch_horiz Closed: All Blue
• Object 2: switchind_horiz
• Object 3: switch_ver
• Object 4: switchind_vert
Switch symbol (Style 2) Open: Gray bar

• Object 1: switch2_horiz Closed: Blue bar
• Object 2: switch2ind_horiz Fault: Magenta bar Generated by any fault
• Object 3: switch2_vert or override signal.
• Object 4: switch2ind_vert
Fault/Override Indicator (Style 1 only) Fault: Yellow background

Note: Displays when any fault is true Normal: Not displayed
Generated by any fault or override signal.
Lock / permit indication Icon is displayed for Lock only


R
Local operator mode Animation signal: (.local)

L
(abnormal)

A

M
Any permissive is
B
bypassed
Any force is active

F
Any override is active

O

P

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1 00BREAKER1000 Breaker caption
2 BREAKER Description Breaker description .description
3 Remote / Local Remote or Local mode not .local or .local

4 Fault Indicator Refer to the table, Fault and Override Refer to the table, Fault and
Indications Override Indications
5 Override Indicator Refer to the table, Fault and Override Refer to the table, Fault and
Indications Override Indications
6 Fault Reset Fault Reset Button .tripped or .fl_op_a or.fl_cl_a
7 Permit / NoPerm Permit to enable Auto mode button .pmt_au / not .pmt_au
All permissives are true / not true
Permit / NoPerm (B) Any permissive bypassed .pmt_aub or .rej_mnb
8 Manual / Auto Mode button: Manual / Auto mode .not auto / .auto
9 Lock / Unlock Lock button: Locked / Unlocked .lock / not .lock
10 Permit / NoPerm Permit to enable Open button .pmt_op / not .pmt_op
Permit / NoPerm (B) Any permissive bypassed .pmt_opb or .frc_clb
11 Open Open button .open / not .open
12 Permit / NoPerm Permit to enable Close button .pmt_cl / not .pmt_cl

Permit / NoPerm (B) Any permissive bypassed .pmt_clb or .ovr_trpb or .frc_opb
13 Close Close button .closed / not .closed
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Item 4 - Fault Indicator
Protective Trip Fault Indicator – Protective trip .pr_tr_a
Racked Out Fault Indicator – Racked out .rckd_ot
Item 5 – Override Indicator

Process/Override Open Override Indicator – Process/Override open .ovr_trp
Enumeration Command
NO_CMD No command

TC_RESET_CMD TC reset command

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GEI-100697 WorkstationST / CIMPLICITY* Advanced Viewer Integration

GEI-100795 Trender for ToolboxST Application Guide

Acronyms and Abbreviations

HMI Human-machine Interface

PID Proportional, Integral, and Derivative

SFC Sequential Function Chart

SOV Solenoid Operated Valve

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Sub-system Selection Group Control Device Control

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Screen List Hierarchy

Select : Screen List and Hierarchy

Key operator screens

Screen Navigation Buttons

2.2 Create Linked Objects

2.2.1 Graphics Template Method

DCS Graphics Template in CimEdit, tp_dcs_objects.cim

� To copy a linked object from the template screens

1. From CimEdit, open the template screen tp_dcs_objects.

2. Select the object to be copied, which will then be surrounded

3. Press the Ctrland Shift keys, then perform the drag-and-drop

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2.2.2 Drag-and-Drop Operation

� To create a linked object using drag-and-drop from the controller

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Object ID is displayed by placing the cursor over the object.

Horizontal Indicator for a Median Select Function

Horizontal Indicators, Graphical Object Horiz_Bar_Alarm

Analog_ Ind_pos Analog_Ind_ pos_ CO1

Analog_Ind_ gen_ CO1

Horiz_Bar _Alarm_ gfp

Horizontal Graphical Indicator Objects on tp_dcs_objects.cim

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Graphical Indication Options

Level indication – High-High-High .hhh

Level – High-High .hh

Level – Low-Low .ll

Level Low-Low-Low .lll

Deviation .dh or .odh †

High Alarm Logic

High-High Alarm Logic

High-High-High Alarm Logic

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3.2 Vertical Bar Graphs

Vertical Bar Graphs in HRSG Overview Screen

Vertical Bar Graphical Objects P&ID Versions

• BAR can indicate any other analog quantity

• Bar_Range is a bipolar graph

Colored bars fill in from

Numerical value of analog variable

Units for digital value

Alarm setpoints (L , LL , LLL , H, HH, HHH)

L1 _BAR Setpoint indicator ( )

Vertical Bar Graph Objects in

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